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Clear Lake Splash In seaplane exhibition returns to Lakeport Sept. 26 and 27
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The annual Clear Lake Splash In seaplane exhibition will be held Friday, Sept. 26, and Saturday, Sept. 27, at Lakeport’s Natural High School on the northwest shore of Clear Lake.
This marks the 35th year that dozens of seaplanes from all over the western United States convene for the annual fly in that is marked by exciting aerial demonstrations, hot air balloon rides, a helicopter ambulance display, water bombing contests, arts and crafts booths, and more.
This year’s event is being spearheaded by the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the county of Lake, the city of Lakeport and the Lakeport Main Street Association, as well as a committee of local airmen and aviation enthusiasts.
The big demonstration day is Saturday, Sept. 27, when all aerial demonstrations will take place and static airplane displays will be available to the public.
Natural High is located at 810 N. Main St., Lakeport.
Lake County Chamber executive director Melissa Fulton, who spearheaded the local committee formation, says that an extra effort has been mounted to make this year’s event very special.
“Not only did we want to showcase the 35th consecutive Splash In on Clear Lake,” Fulton commented, “but we wanted to take a big step in making the Splash In a signature Lake County event well into the future. We are going out of our way to pay special attention to the pilots and owners of these beautiful airplanes and let them know how lucky we feel that they continue to choose Clear Lake for their annual gathering.”
Gates open Saturday at 8 a.m. with a Lakeport Kiwanis pancake breakfast benefiting the Channel Cats Swim Team. Tickets for the breakfast, which lasts until 11 a.m., are $7 per person.
Admission to the airplane static displays and other attractions is $3 for adults or $10 for a family of four or more. Kids under age 10 are free.
In addition to the dozens of modern and vintage seaplanes, Will Bill Hill and his band of unique Amphicars will be on hand to demonstrate the Amphicar Model 770, that can operate as a car or a boat.
Also on display will be a REACH Air Medical Services helicopter. The local air medical transport company will have pilot and crew on hand to explain their service and show off their state-of-the-art medical transport helicopter.
Natural High classrooms will be used this year to stage a number of aviation and Clear Lake related educational seminars as well as displays by the Kelseyville Youth Rocket Club.
Printed programs will be available with a schedule of events, pictures, history and ads by local sponsors who are helping to underwrite this year’s event.
Local businesses wishing to advertise in the program should contact Tom Lincoln at 707-349-3210 for rates and requirements.
For more information visit www.ClearLakeSplashIn.com .