Boating index?

radiocontester · 06-02-2017, 11:28 AM

I was wondering if there would be any interest in creating a new forum topic that would be focused on real-time boating conditions on the lake, as reported by those on the water. For instance, my wife and I try to plan our boating trips on the big lake around the forecasted weather conditions only to be dissapointed with higher than expected wind, cloudy skies/showers, rough conditions etc.... If we all contributed to a dedicated forum where those who are able to can report the current conditions in an agreed upon scale/index it would be an interesting and valuable resource. Thoughts? Silly idea?

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Hillcountry · 06-02-2017, 12:03 PM

Great idea! More often than not the conditions from where we live to on the lake vary greatly, and usually not in a good way. This is something I would use and contribute to.

thinkxingu · 06-02-2017, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hillcountry

Great idea! More often than not the conditions from where we live to on the lake vary greatly, and usually not in a good way. This is something I would use and contribute to.

Ditto.

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Anvil · 06-02-2017, 01:34 PM

This idea makes perfect sense. It could be like the app WAZE but for the lake. It could report on weather conditions around the lake, any congested areas (Weirs Channel, Town Docks etc) and maybe where the MP are hanging around.

upthesaukee · 06-02-2017, 02:53 PM

I have the various Web cams on my phone and tablet. I look at the weather apps to check the wind, check the cams to see what the water looks like, and plan accordingly. Your premise is good, but I fear it could get really cluttered quickly and difficult to find the info you want.

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bobkatfly · 06-02-2017, 07:48 PM

I think it's at least worth a trial. I'd be willing to contribute (at least on a weekend basis) but then that would probably be the best reporting time for a lot of boaters.

noreast · 06-04-2017, 03:20 PM

I love the idea.

radiocontester · 06-15-2017, 01:30 PM

Index today is 10 out of 10 today!!! Like a pond out here in the broads.....sorry to all of those stuck in the office. Monitoring channel 68 if anyone is around.

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Hillcountry · 06-15-2017, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by radiocontester

Index today is 10 out of 10 today!!! Like a pond out here in the broads.....sorry to all of those stuck in the office. Monitoring channel 68 if anyone is around.

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Dammit! I knew I should have taken the toon out today instead of getting the dog groomed...

codeman671 · 06-15-2017, 02:03 PM

My boating index is typically checking the Rattlesnakecam online to see what it looks like in the broads before we head up.

Greene's Basin Girl · 06-19-2017, 01:05 PM

On 06-15 we took the Jet Ski from Green's Basin to the Weirs. We left around 1pm and the broads were like glass. We had never seen it so smooth. We left the Weirs around 4pm to head back. What a difference a few hours make! The swells were so high. It was a tough ride back. We were soaked! It just goes to show you that the weather can change in an instant!

noreast · 06-19-2017, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

My boating index is typically checking the Rattlesnakecam online to see what it looks like in the broads before we head up.

Another great idea.

radiocontester · 06-19-2017, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Greene's Basin Girl

On 06-15 we took the Jet Ski from Green's Basin to the Weirs. We left around 1pm and the broads were like glass. We had never seen it so smooth. We left the Weirs around 4pm to head back. What a difference a few hours make! The swells were so high. It was a tough ride back. We were soaked! It just goes to show you that the weather can change in an instant!

It was crazy....all of a sudden the wind picked up and the lake began to churn....it make docking very interesting! Thankfully we were able to get some help from our Marina family.

Barney Bear · 06-20-2017, 05:17 AM

I had just cleaned our already primed front steps and was going to paint them since it was a calm and dry day. A strong southeast wind came up suddenly covering the steps with pine needles, etc. If I had just finished painting, I would have had a real mess to clean. 😱

Phantom · 06-20-2017, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

My boating index is typically checking the Rattlesnakecam online to see what it looks like in the broads before we head up.

Here's another more obscure cam that gives a GREAT view of Meredith Bay out in front of the Weirs

http://www.abakeecottages.com/live-beach-cam.html

To reference you -- FL#1 is in the left side / Eagle Isl (FL#2) on the right

kawishiwi · 07-01-2017, 04:40 PM

BI=0.0. Gonna get better from here.

06-02-2017, 01:34 PM	#4
Anvil Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 30 Thanks: 14 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Great Idea This idea makes perfect sense. It could be like the app WAZE but for the lake. It could report on weather conditions around the lake, any congested areas (Weirs Channel, Town Docks etc) and maybe where the MP are hanging around.

06-02-2017, 02:53 PM	#5
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,597 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,455 Thanked 1,979 Times in 1,080 Posts	I have the various Web cams on my phone and tablet. I look at the weather apps to check the wind, check the cams to see what the water looks like, and plan accordingly. Your premise is good, but I fear it could get really cluttered quickly and difficult to find the info you want. Sent from my GT-P5210 using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

06-02-2017, 07:48 PM	#6
bobkatfly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 366 Thanks: 56 Thanked 53 Times in 47 Posts	I think it's at least worth a trial. I'd be willing to contribute (at least on a weekend basis) but then that would probably be the best reporting time for a lot of boaters. __________________ Bob F Amherst till the big 66 comes (made it!) Winter Harbor/Mirror Lake till the big guy comes

06-15-2017, 01:30 PM	#8
radiocontester Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Southern NH Posts: 155 Thanks: 36 Thanked 37 Times in 20 Posts	Index today is 10 out of 10 today!!! Like a pond out here in the broads.....sorry to all of those stuck in the office. Monitoring channel 68 if anyone is around. Sent from my VS988 using Tapatalk __________________ Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/radiocontester

06-20-2017, 05:17 AM	#14
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 273 Times in 174 Posts	Taken by Surprise I had just cleaned our already primed front steps and was going to paint them since it was a calm and dry day. A strong southeast wind came up suddenly covering the steps with pine needles, etc. If I had just finished painting, I would have had a real mess to clean. 😱

06-02-2017, 11:28 AM	#1
radiocontester Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Southern NH Posts: 155 Thanks: 36 Thanked 37 Times in 20 Posts	Boating index? I was wondering if there would be any interest in creating a new forum topic that would be focused on real-time boating conditions on the lake, as reported by those on the water. For instance, my wife and I try to plan our boating trips on the big lake around the forecasted weather conditions only to be dissapointed with higher than expected wind, cloudy skies/showers, rough conditions etc.... If we all contributed to a dedicated forum where those who are able to can report the current conditions in an agreed upon scale/index it would be an interesting and valuable resource. Thoughts? Silly idea? Sent from my VS988 using Tapatalk __________________ Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/radiocontester

06-02-2017, 12:03 PM	#2
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	Great idea! More often than not the conditions from where we live to on the lake vary greatly, and usually not in a good way. This is something I would use and contribute to.

06-04-2017, 03:20 PM	#7
noreast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 648 Thanks: 316 Thanked 120 Times in 93 Posts	I love the idea.

06-15-2017, 02:03 PM	#10
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,492 Thanks: 221 Thanked 810 Times in 486 Posts	My boating index is typically checking the Rattlesnakecam online to see what it looks like in the broads before we head up.

06-19-2017, 01:05 PM	#11
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	On 06-15 we took the Jet Ski from Green's Basin to the Weirs. We left around 1pm and the broads were like glass. We had never seen it so smooth. We left the Weirs around 4pm to head back. What a difference a few hours make! The swells were so high. It was a tough ride back. We were soaked! It just goes to show you that the weather can change in an instant!

07-01-2017, 04:40 PM	#16
kawishiwi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 519 Thanks: 227 Thanked 167 Times in 108 Posts	0.0 BI=0.0. Gonna get better from here.