Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - Dilemma over boats anchoring off our beach

cabinfever · 08-05-2004, 09:21 AM

Belmont - seriously, I'm sorry that you feel the way you do. It seems you're blowing everything I stated out of proportion and I'd like to put this issue to bed and discontinue what's unfortunately turned into a heated debate. I never said I wanted to go around and rope off all the sandy parts of the island. I stated several problems and asked for help with: 1) not being able to access our own dock without asking anchoring boats in the cove to move two out of every three times we arrive; 2) not being able to access the two beaches that we own because of boats and people; 3) finding a way to educate the public about the conservation easements and private status to help curtail the trespassing activity. I've voiced that I want to find a way to access PART of the beaches for our family to swim in without the risk of jetskis, fishing lines, anchors, and people WHILE CLEARLY STILL allowing boaters to enjoy the coves. Thus the idea of swim lines from Marine Patrol, since these simply relocate the anchoring boaters further offshore for safety; they don't shut down the cove. Can you not move 50 feet? There are three families who own Timber right now, two of which I know are quite large. Out of 135 acres and literally thousands of feet of shorefront, if you think it's unreasonable for 40+ of us to use 100 feet for ourselves who own it versus you who contribute nothing to the island, it sure seems like you're the selfish one.

As for the trash... new, empty Jack Daniels bottles, metal chairs, sleeping bags, and used toilet paper don't blow 150 feet up the hill and behind rocks through a tight tree/brush-woven shore. I know the difference between blown in material and remains from party campsites, picnics, and toilet trips. I've logged miles on this island whereas you haven't. I speak first-hand. You speak anecdotally from the bow of your boat. Please read this clearly so we can hopefully avoid further confusion: I'm looking for a compromise. While everyone else has contributed suggestions, oddly enough you have yet to offer any.

I truly do hope you can continue to enjoy the coves along with us.

08-05-2004, 09:21 AM	#37
cabinfever Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Belmont - seriously, I'm sorry that you feel the way you do. It seems you're blowing everything I stated out of proportion and I'd like to put this issue to bed and discontinue what's unfortunately turned into a heated debate. I never said I wanted to go around and rope off all the sandy parts of the island. I stated several problems and asked for help with: 1) not being able to access our own dock without asking anchoring boats in the cove to move two out of every three times we arrive; 2) not being able to access the two beaches that we own because of boats and people; 3) finding a way to educate the public about the conservation easements and private status to help curtail the trespassing activity. I've voiced that I want to find a way to access PART of the beaches for our family to swim in without the risk of jetskis, fishing lines, anchors, and people WHILE CLEARLY STILL allowing boaters to enjoy the coves. Thus the idea of swim lines from Marine Patrol, since these simply relocate the anchoring boaters further offshore for safety; they don't shut down the cove. Can you not move 50 feet? There are three families who own Timber right now, two of which I know are quite large. Out of 135 acres and literally thousands of feet of shorefront, if you think it's unreasonable for 40+ of us to use 100 feet for ourselves who own it versus you who contribute nothing to the island, it sure seems like you're the selfish one. As for the trash... new, empty Jack Daniels bottles, metal chairs, sleeping bags, and used toilet paper don't blow 150 feet up the hill and behind rocks through a tight tree/brush-woven shore. I know the difference between blown in material and remains from party campsites, picnics, and toilet trips. I've logged miles on this island whereas you haven't. I speak first-hand. You speak anecdotally from the bow of your boat. Please read this clearly so we can hopefully avoid further confusion: I'm looking for a compromise. While everyone else has contributed suggestions, oddly enough you have yet to offer any. I truly do hope you can continue to enjoy the coves along with us. Last edited by cabinfever; 08-05-2004 at 11:57 AM.