I live close to the Geist Reservoir, and I've been a member of ISC for a long time; but I'll have to admit, Eagle Creek Reservoir is a better sailing lake for cats.

There are no big power boats, and the sailable part of the lake is more open and oval. The drawbacks are that the sailing club is at the end of a long tributary on the west side, which is tough to sail in and out of, and a pain to drive to by car. I don't know how you get a space on the city's Hobie Beach, but it is on the east side of the lake and much more convenient by water or car. There's a nearby dealership called Sailboats, Inc. which could give you more details, if you're interested.

Geist Reservoir is more challenging to sail on; S-shaped with a few islands. The Indianapolis Sailing Club is an older club, with one of the best facilities in the country and an active social schedule. It's a popular location for regional and national regattas, even for classes we don't have in the club. We have our own little Hobie Beach, but we're working on expanding it.

Morse is a smaller, skinnier lake; the only good sailing area is right off Skip's point, near the dam. On anything bigger than a Wave, you'll run out of lake pretty quickly. I don't think there's any public launch area near the dam.

If you're thinking of moving here, there are good residential areas all over town. If you're way down on the south side, you can drive down to Monroe Reservoir near Bloomington just about as easily, and it's a MUCH bigger lake. Bill404 sails his Hobie 21 there, with plenty of room and launch sites.