Debris?

secondcurve · 05-15-2006, 07:15 PM

How much debris has the recent rain storm kicked up? I am thinking about getting the boat ready for Memorial Day. Any reports would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Descant · 05-15-2006, 09:16 PM

Usually, debris has blown to shore and become stuck as the lake level drops shortly after ice-out. High water now will dislodge some debris that may have been in place for years, but as the level drops again, you'll be OK in several days. Obviously, a dock post or tree may fall into the lake and drift at any time. If you see such, don't just steer around it, please pick it up or take it in tow to a suitable drop off point.

Kamper · 05-19-2006, 04:27 PM

How high is the water compared to same time last year?

I helped some friends take in their docks shortly after high water last October. We put the sections out of reach of that water so I'm fairly sure they're ok. Nothing I can do about it right now due to a back injury but I'm curious.

Thanks!

Weekend Pundit · 05-19-2006, 07:37 PM

At the moment Winnipesaukee is 12 inches above full and probably 11 inches above this time last year.

The problem with debris on many of the lakes is how much was kicked loose by flooding and washed into the lakes. A co-worker was out on Winnipesaukee yesterday and he noticed quite a bit of 'junk' in the water off of Varney Point and near the Weirs. For the next few days it is probably a good idea to keep the speed down to headway. The last thing anyone wants to do is hit some debris at 30mph. That might end your boating season prematurely!

DRH · 05-19-2006, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Weekend Pundit

A co-worker was out on Winnipesaukee yesterday and he noticed quite a bit of 'junk' in the water off of Varney Point and near the Weirs. For the next few days it is probably a good idea to keep the speed down to headway. The last thing anyone wants to do is hit some debris at 30mph. That might end your boating season prematurely!

I can confirm that there is a LOT of debris out there, including boards and entire sections of docks that have broken off or simply floated away. Many docks are completely submerged now, and any decking that isn't secured to a submerged seasonal dock is likely to get washed away and create a significant navigational hazard. High NW winds are currently forecast for Sunday night and Monday, which will (unfortunately) create large waves that will probably result in even more debris being washed into the lake.

05-15-2006, 07:15 PM	#1
secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,117 Thanks: 1,325 Thanked 559 Times in 288 Posts	Debris? How much debris has the recent rain storm kicked up? I am thinking about getting the boat ready for Memorial Day. Any reports would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

05-15-2006, 09:16 PM	#2
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,337 Thanks: 1,339 Thanked 1,620 Times in 1,052 Posts	Debris Usually, debris has blown to shore and become stuck as the lake level drops shortly after ice-out. High water now will dislodge some debris that may have been in place for years, but as the level drops again, you'll be OK in several days. Obviously, a dock post or tree may fall into the lake and drift at any time. If you see such, don't just steer around it, please pick it up or take it in tow to a suitable drop off point.

05-19-2006, 07:37 PM	#4
Weekend Pundit Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gilford Posts: 345 Thanks: 26 Thanked 69 Times in 42 Posts	Water Level & Debris At the moment Winnipesaukee is 12 inches above full and probably 11 inches above this time last year. The problem with debris on many of the lakes is how much was kicked loose by flooding and washed into the lakes. A co-worker was out on Winnipesaukee yesterday and he noticed quite a bit of 'junk' in the water off of Varney Point and near the Weirs. For the next few days it is probably a good idea to keep the speed down to headway. The last thing anyone wants to do is hit some debris at 30mph. That might end your boating season prematurely!

05-19-2006, 04:27 PM	#3
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,302 Thanks: 67 Thanked 171 Times in 127 Posts	How high is the water compared to same time last year? I helped some friends take in their docks shortly after high water last October. We put the sections out of reach of that water so I'm fairly sure they're ok. Nothing I can do about it right now due to a back injury but I'm curious. Thanks!