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Description
This circa 1940 photograph shows sailboats cruising on Lake Washington as a rice silo looms in the background. The Lake Washington Sailing Club was founded in 1934. By 1936, the irrigration reservoir - located five miles from Sacramento's city center - included a clubhouse, wharf and derrick, all owned by the club, serving a membership of 28 boats. Activities included a race course forming a three mile long triangle, and the unique practice of night sailing which was held on Thursday evenings.
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