NEWS August 2011:  Boggy Lake Navigational Hazards

A number of navigational hazards have been identified at Boggy Lake.  Follow the link to view the pdf or search for updates and read more at environment.sa.gov.au.

NEWS July 2011:  Boggy Lake Reserve Community Land Management Plan

The City of Murray Bridge council has proposed to develop the Boggy Lake reserve to "provide appropriate facilities that can cater for passive sporting activities".  The plan was adopted by the council in July 2011 and sets out a long-term vision for the reserve. The plan can be viewed here (management plan.pdf)

Boggy Lake speed runs - how fast can you go?

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The Boggy Lake story...

As far as we remember, it was some Murray Bridge windsurfers that started sailing this place in the 80's. If you head through Langhorne Creek from Adelaide, go 15km from Langhorne creek T-junction toward Wellington.  You'll see a patch of water beyond a gate on your right. This is it!  It is just a paddock next to a lake with no facilities at all, but it does have flat water and the strongest most consistent wind in nearly any wind direction.

There is usually a big crowd there on the weekends.  Camping down there is common and there is plenty of grass to rig up on. For the flat water, sail upwind to the speed strip (map) next to the reeds on the south shore. It does not get any better.   Being able to touch the bottom in some places allows for easy water-starting.

Some facts:

• Boggy Lake Reserve is Crown Land under the care and control of The Rural City of Murray Bridge.
• Camping is permitted,  however no campfires are allowed.
• Dogs are to be kept on a leash, as the area has been dedicated as a flora and fauna reserve.
• Car parking needs to be confined to the designated areas.
• Due to legislative requirements, council must be informed if an event is to be held at the reserve.
• (source: The Rural City of Murray Bridge).

boggylake.org encourages safe sailing: always wear an approved PFD; check the weather forecast before heading out; tell someone where you are going; familiarise yourself with navigational laws.

This pic - shot December '09 - shows Boggy Lake near empty.  With the break of the drought in 2010, Boggy has filled up again.

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