On August 06, Lake Townsend Marina Management issued the following:

The small ramp next to the beach area is CLOSED until further notice for all Sailboat launches.

Please do not back across the berm to the beach area, or move the orange cones.

NO set-up or beaching of sailboats will be permitted in that area.

The beach area is designated for KAYAK LAUNCHES ONLY .



Launch ALL BOATS from the main dock.

LTYC is shocked that the Marina has banned all sailboats that use the beach - including Weta and Isotope fleets. We sympathize with our members and guests who can no longer sail at Lake Townsend.

The Lake Townsend Yacht Club Board has been unable to resolve this issue with the Greensboro Parks & Recreation Department. Lake staff have given the club various excuses, but no sensible reason for this policy. Given the state of the relationship between LTYC and Parks management, it seems unlikely that the Lake Townsend Marina will reopen to beach-launched sailboats. If you purchased a launch pass and cannot sail because the beach is closed, LTYC suggests that you request a refund.