Have fresh water available on shore. Brine shrimp, tufas, and underwater springs await your discovery. Boating The main danger for boaters at Mono Lake is WIND . High winds are frequent and unpredictable in the basin. Morning is usually the calmest time of the day.
Winds can intensify very suddenly.
This could be a life and death decision on your part since rescue time could be delayed. Several people have drowned in Mono Lake over the years. The prevailing wind will blow you away from the main launch site at Navy Beach, and large waves can swamp a boat. If you capsize, STAY WITH THE BOAT . It is a long, cold, dangerous swim to shore if you are out any appreciable distance.