Today's June 29
www.citizen.com reports the Laconia Fire Dept rescued a young woman from the strong current in the Winnipesaukee River, this morning. Apparently, the Fire Dept launched their rigid inflatable outboard boat from the new kayak launch ramp, recently opened close to Laconia City Hall and got out at the Winnisquam state boat launch dock & ramps, about 600 fast yards, down stream, below the Boulia Gourrel Lumber.
The second photo shows the new very well constructed concrete and iron railing kayak launch ramp in the background. So, if the fire department can fit under the five or so low bridges with a rigid inflatable boat then doing it in a kayak is doable. There is probably no white water as all natural rock obstructions have been removed from the river, even though the current could be flowing fast at 12-mph or so, which is deceptive and possibly cold & dangerous if your kayak or canoe gets caught up against a bridge support.