LAKEPORT >> If traffic on — and above — Clear Lake seems a bit heavier today, it is thanks to the annual Seaplane Splash in.
Seaplane pilots throughout California and beyond have registered for this annual seaplane gathering that began in 1979. Pilots from as far away as Canada, Arizona and Southern California gather at the old Natural High Grounds, 810 N. Main St. in Lakeport throughout the day today..
Spectators will have the opportunity to speak one on one with pilots and get up close and personal views of the planes. The Splash In Committee has arranged for a sound system by City of Light so everyone on the field can hear what’s going on including the pilot briefing, what planes are there and descriptions of aerial demonstrations over the lake demonstrations later in the day.
The day’s activities include a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. ($7 per person) put on by the Lakeport Kiwanis Club to benefit Boy Scout Troop 42.
A display of classic cars and trucks, Lakeport Fire District will be on site with one of their trucks and firemen to talk about their great work in our community.
Seaplane rides over Clear Lake with a couple of our commercially licensed pilots will be available for purchase. Two seaplane rides on the 17th will be raffled off. Raffle sales close at 2 p.m.; winners must be present at the time of the drawing.
The Clear Lake Modelers will have many of their models on display as well as a simulator where visitors may try their hand at flying a model. The club members will answer questions and demonstrate how to build models.
Commemorative Splash In T-shirts will be available at the Konoctee’s of Clearlake booth. Other booths will feature arts and crafts.
This event is produced by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Lakeport and the County of Lake.
