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Originally Posted by BroadHopper
Can't recall the exact words, but no one is to anchor off public docks in NH. He gave me a warning.
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Please show us the RSA on this one, or some other law in writing.
There usually are some restrictions about not anchoring near Weirs beach or off the Weirs town docks during bike week.
From:
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rule.../saf-c400.html
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Saf-C 404.11 Weirs Beach Restriction.
(a) No person shall anchor, moor or raft as defined in RSA 270:42, IV, on the portion of Lake Winnipesaukee known as Weir’s Beach in the city of Laconia from:
(1) An imaginary line that runs from the northeastern corner of the Winnipesaukee Pier to the northernmost light buoy that marks the northernmost end of the Weirs Channel and continuing on to the shoreline; and
(2) All points south of said imaginary line to include the Weirs Channel area to the lighted navigational aid marking the southernmost end of the Weirs Channel.
(b)This section shall be implemented each year, beginning on the Wednesday before the annual Motorcycle Week in Laconia, at Weir’s Beach, and ending at noon on the last day of Motorcycle Week.
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Here's a historical mention of it:
http://www.laconiadailysun.com/commu...y-of-bike-week
I also know there is a law about no anchoring overnight on NH inland waters. This wouldn't affect someone anchoring for a period of time, even after dark, just be sure your all around anchor light is on if it's after sundown.
https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/...faq.html#sleep
There also is a law about headway only speed within 150 ft of a dock, shore, etc.
https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/....html#distance
And no anchoring within 150 ft of shore in a 'no rafting zone'. (see Saf-C 407.01)
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rule.../saf-c400.html
I could be wrong, but please, let's not start another lake myth. If it's true, please quote the source of this. I like to learn this stuff so I'm not caught off guard as, after all, ignorance of the law is no excuse. Perhaps it was a misunderstanding of the bike week restrictions, or it happened to be during bike week?