| Fix Road, Niagara River, Grand Island, USA | ||
| Amenities: | None | |
| Sailing conditions: | Best on Northwest, West to Southwest | |
| Rigging area: |
Grassy rigging area | |
| Launch: | Rocky launch | |
| Parking: | Parking is free in lot along the road | |
| Extras: | Large variety of sailing conditions, from perfectly flat at the edges of the river to standing swells in the middle. | |
| Warnings and hazards: |
Not for the beginner, you can get into real trouble on the river, the current is around 10 knots and it's a long swim back from the middle. This launch can be gusty, especially on a southwest wind | |
| Directions to get there: |
From Buffalo, take theI-190 north to Grand Island. Take the second exit on the island (marked Beaver Island State Park).Follow South Pkwy about 1/2 mile to Fix Rd, Turn Right onto Fix Rd. Proceed to the end and the River. | |
| Site owner: | New York State | |
| Events planned for this site: | None | |
| Comments and news about this site: | Apart from the strong current and gusty conditions, this is a really nice place to sail, with a large grassy area for rigging and picnics. | |