Don't know if anyone else has seen this, but there was a meeting held Wednesday, June 29th to discuss imposing boating speed limits on the lake. The measure would set daytime speed limits of 45 mph and nighttime limits of 25 mph. It seems there is a large group of people who believe the larger boats on the lake are causing safety problems and a speed limit is one way to correct the problem.
Here's the story:
http://wbz1030.com/nhnews/NH--Boatin...rces_news_html OR
http://www.theunionleader.com/articl...?article=57043
I agree with those who say the problem isn't the speed on the lake, it's the lack of enforcement of boating laws on the lake by the Marine Patrol. The lake is plenty big enough to allow boaters to go any speed they wish as long as they follow the laws and rules of the water.
I agree that we should give the Marine Patrol the resources they need to enforce the laws (the Department of Safety says a speed limit would be unenforceable). I am constantly amazed at how close boats pass each other with complete disregard for the minimum feet distance that is required (that's 150 feet, NOT 50).
Additional hearings are scheduled next Wednesday in Wolfeboro and on July 13 in Gilford.
Boat on!!