Blue Rock should be considered a P3/P4 site since. The type of flying is ridge soaring with strong embedded thermals at times. Thermal flying close to the ground can be very risky since when you take a deflation (when, not if) there is a good chance you will be close to the ground and your wing may not have time to recover.
For a site intro contact
- Joel McMinn – 707-you-soar or 707.968.7628
- Rob Black – 707.853.6912
- Joe Cruz – 707.688.5483
Directions
I-80 to the north-most exit in Vallejo “Napa-37/Columbus Drive”
East on Columbus drive 1+ miles (ridge on left)
Do not park or turn-in to entry of St Johns Mine rd.
Parking:
Irene Park – Irene Drive is a cul-de-sac ending in a park with room for several cars parked nose-in. It our favored LZ since 2011.
2008-2011 we parked at Solano College. Term parking passes at the office, or pay $1 at kiosk. College is now off-limits for landings and with Irene .. little need for this option.
LOWES is closeby – and free
From Lowes or the College: WALK UP St Johns Mine Rd.
Top launch at “Viagra” in light airs
Stay out of fenced triangle near SJM/Columbus. (protected frogs!)