Facilities
The Marina is located in Madisonville, LA, on the east bank of the Tchefuncte River about 1 1/2 miles north of Lake Pontchartrain. The Marina provides both dry and wet storage options for sailboats. In the dry storage area, sailboats are stored fully rigged on trailers. In the harbor, sailboats are moored on a system of floating piers. Other features of the Marina include dual launch ramps; restrooms and showers; a snack bar and fueling station; 24-hour security; on-site WiFi; and The Blind Tiger restaurant. The city of Madisonville offers convenient access to shops, a hardware store, a number of restaurants, and boat repair yards.
Marina Del Ray/Madisonville
Local Attractions in Madisonville:
Maritime Museum Louisiana
The Otis House located in Fairview-Riverside Park
Madisonville Historical Museum
Our Favorite Restaurants in Madisonville:
Abita Roasting Co.
Morton’s Seafood Restaurant
Scooter’s Grill & Yogurt
Town Event:
The Annual Wooden Boat Festival is held every October and hosted by the Maritime Museum Louisiana.
The False River site is basically a pavilion under which we are currently storing four Sunfish and the daysailers of two members. In September 2023, a 10’ x 16’ storage shed and additional dry storage for member sailboats were added to the Club’s facilities. Adjacent to the storage site is an LA Express convenience store. Less than two miles west of the pavilion site is Bueche’s Bar & Grill on whose grounds is located a launch ramp. The Bar & Grill graciously allows club members to use the ramp at no cost. Members reciprocate by buying food at the restaurant. The city of New Roads with its variety of restaurants is only about a 15-minute drive from the pavilion site.
It should be noted that False River is subject to 6-month periods of drawdown for environmental reasons, typically on a three-year cycle. A definite drawdown period has been scheduled for the period, September 2024- January 2025. Sailing is not possible during the drawdown period.
