A local(Bay Area reporterdid a nice piece about our balloon concession at South Lake. A half page photo, in color, made an attractive center piece for the column. Who knew that the Coast Guard certified the operation. I guess with bi-state management of local waters, the CG can call the shots about water craft. Seems the balloon is launched and retrieved from a platform on a water craft. hence, a license is necessary to adequately protect paying passengers. And pay they do: $295/per each.
But is it worth it? To quite a few , judging by the 3 of ascents witnessed by your mayor over the past 3 summers. Yes, it is a summer phenom: whom wants to be on the lake in winter?
With about 5 customers, the balloon ascends to about 10,000 feet or about 3500ft above lake level. High enough to look down on all the surrounding peaks: Rubicon Peak, Jakes Peak, Echo Summit, etc. What a view!
Maybe I'll try it. Maybe not.
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