Seconding this. If you're into it, it's pretty awe-inspiring to see open water all the way to the horizon, 360°.
For a six foot tall person the horizon at sea level is only 3 miles away. You could get that experience on a big lake if it's more than six miles square.
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For a six foot tall person the horizon at sea level is only 3 miles away. You could get that experience on a big lake if it's more than six miles square.