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55 min. Named after the tavern owned by the great Cherokee Chief James Vann. Vann received the rights to establish a tavern and inn at a ferry across the Chattahootchee from a short-lived treaty | 55 min. Named after the tavern owned by the great Cherokee Chief James Vann. Vann received the rights to establish a tavern and inn at a ferry across the Chattahootchee from a short-lived treaty. Andrew Jackson had little regard for treaties with the Cherokees or the Supreme Court's attempts to enforce the treaties after the discovery of gold in Dahlonega. At the time, the Chattahootchee marked the boundary between Georgia and the Cherokee Nation. | ||
Nice grassy rigging area and real toilets. It is directly across the lake from the [[Lake Lanier Sailing Club (LLSC)]]. Great place for anything from NE to S. | |||
The open grass by the beach makes this one of the few kite friendly spots on Lake Lanier. | The open grass by the beach makes this one of the few kite friendly spots on Lake Lanier. | ||
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[http://www.adoptashoreline.com/vannstavernpark.html Vann's Tavern] on Adopt A Shoreline. Vann's is adopted by George Ferris of [http://martinwing.com/ martinwing.com] who you may see either keeping things tidy or flying his RC flying wings. If you see him, say hello and thanks. | |||
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Revision as of 15:54, 28 August 2015
General Information
55 min. Named after the tavern owned by the great Cherokee Chief James Vann. Vann received the rights to establish a tavern and inn at a ferry across the Chattahootchee from a short-lived treaty. Andrew Jackson had little regard for treaties with the Cherokees or the Supreme Court's attempts to enforce the treaties after the discovery of gold in Dahlonega. At the time, the Chattahootchee marked the boundary between Georgia and the Cherokee Nation.
Nice grassy rigging area and real toilets. It is directly across the lake from the Lake Lanier Sailing Club (LLSC). Great place for anything from NE to S.
The open grass by the beach makes this one of the few kite friendly spots on Lake Lanier.
Beginners should just mind that they don't stray too far downwind and miss the edge of the park (south end of the park past the boat ramp). Reasonably sloping bottom allows you to wade out a bit.
Recommended Wind Directions
NW: no | N: no | NE: yes
W: no | 
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SW: no | S: yes | SE: yes
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Legacy Directions
N GA 400 to exit 17 (Gainesville). Turn right on GA 306 to first stop light. Right on GA 369 about 6 miles. Towards end of second (maybe third, I'll check) three lane section, look for sign on right. Turn right and follow until road dead ends into park.
Local Tips
Vann's Tavern on Adopt A Shoreline. Vann's is adopted by George Ferris of martinwing.com who you may see either keeping things tidy or flying his RC flying wings. If you see him, say hello and thanks.
Ability
Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Wind Shadows
On NE, light shadow upwind from now closed Athens Park. May be felt up to 50 yards offshore but not serious. You just might take a few yards to plane. Also, the island 500 yards out will force wind up and over so you may find yourself struggling to plane past even if you are upwind. Neither of these shadows are significant.
Underwater
When the lake is down, respect the reef markers 150-200 yds offshore to the east. It gets shallow.
Map
<googlemap version="0.9" lat="34.238486" lon="-83.958893" zoom="13" scale="yes"> 34.235026, -83.979258, Vann's Tavern Park Directions (B) 34.218509, -83.954367, Lake Lanier Sailing Club (A) 34.242637, -83.937716, Sunrise Cove </googlemap>
Windsurfing Sites on Lake Lanier
- About Lake Lanier
- Windsurfing on Lake Lanier
- Kiteboarding on Lake Lanier
- Keith's Bridge Park
- Lake Lanier Map
- Lake Lanier Long Distance Sail
- Lake Lanier Sailing Club Members only unless special event
- Little Ridge Park
- Mary Alice Park
- Mountain View Park
- Old Federal Park
- Sunrise Cove
- Tidwell Park
- Two Mile Creek Park
- Van Pugh
- Van Pugh South
- Vann's Tavern
- West Bank