The Thunderbird is Lake Tahoe’s most scenic paddle. The start is at the beautiful Sand Harbor beach, a Nevada State Park. The sandy beach gives way to Tahoe’s most beautiful paddling area featuring clear water, large granite boulders, epic sierra views, and the historic Thunderbird Lodge.
Parking
$12 per car ($10, NV Vehicle Registration or NV Driver’s License)
Spectators can take the East Shore Express from Incline Village for $3/person. Runs every 20min from 10am.
Course Distances (all distances are approximate)
Thunderbird
• 8+ mile out and back, heading south along the shore and then back
Grom Races
• 1/4 mile buoy course near shore
• Lap races based on age
Click here to view the Thunderbird Map & Legend in full screen
Congrats to our racers at the Thunderbird Race yesterday in Sand Harbor Lake Tahoe! Two 1st place finishes, one 2nd, and one 3rd! Great day for Lakeshore! Good job everyone! Austin Young, Nina Oakley, Brie ing, and Adam Freeman! And all those groms who went out and did their best for 1st race of the year…