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upthesaukee · 07-23-2010, 02:34 PM

Not all that familiar with the area between Little Bear and Sandy, but I have had situations in Alton Bay where I am coming in the bay at night,and has someone going out the bay. I try to come into the bay down my right side (west side) and go out the east side.

It was just about dusk a few weeks ago, and between Little Mark and Echo point, just about below the rte 11 scenic view, I spotted a boat coming out of the bay and heading right for me. I did alter my course to the right and shortly afterward, so did the other boat. We passed well clear of one another, and as I looked back at it, it appeared to be heading all the way out the bay.

It was definitely difficult to see, but I did notice his bow lights and then noticed his white light. It may not have been an issue if it had been closer to the east side of the bay, but then again, it is everyone's lake and we need to watch carefully, and share.

Essentially, keep your eyes moving at all times, especially at night, and be the very defensive driver.

07-23-2010, 02:34 PM	#19
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,596 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,450 Thanked 1,979 Times in 1,080 Posts	Using the middle of the road. Not all that familiar with the area between Little Bear and Sandy, but I have had situations in Alton Bay where I am coming in the bay at night,and has someone going out the bay. I try to come into the bay down my right side (west side) and go out the east side. It was just about dusk a few weeks ago, and between Little Mark and Echo point, just about below the rte 11 scenic view, I spotted a boat coming out of the bay and heading right for me. I did alter my course to the right and shortly afterward, so did the other boat. We passed well clear of one another, and as I looked back at it, it appeared to be heading all the way out the bay. It was definitely difficult to see, but I did notice his bow lights and then noticed his white light. It may not have been an issue if it had been closer to the east side of the bay, but then again, it is everyone's lake and we need to watch carefully, and share. Essentially, keep your eyes moving at all times, especially at night, and be the very defensive driver. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!