Ski Jumps?

Juice1999 · 07-01-2004, 07:58 PM

I was just wondering if anybody knows about any laws about ski jumps on the lake. I was thinking about building one that would float in the water. I would only put it in and just anchor it for a couple of hours durning the day and then take it back out when I was not using it. I would think if it was atleast 150 feet from shore it might be ok. So if anyone knows about the laws regarding this it would be a big help.
Thanks in advance!

Mee-n-Mac · 07-01-2004, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Juice1999

I was just wondering if anybody knows about any laws about ski jumps on the lake. I was thinking about building one that would float in the water. I would only put it in and just anchor it for a couple of hours durning the day and then take it back out when I was not using it. I would think if it was atleast 150 feet from shore it might be ok. So if anyone knows about the laws regarding this it would be a big help.
Thanks in advance!

At best I think there's a regulation prohibiting you from doing such a thing w/o prior approval (same as setting up ski course/pylons). I'm sure Skip will find the appropriate RSA but if not, there's an NH website that lists them. I just don't have the URL handy. I'm also sure it would have to be a very temporary thing, up in the AM and down before dusk. Perhaps if you disguished it as a raft ....

robjnh · 07-02-2004, 02:08 PM

There was recently a discussion about this on www.malibuboatowners.com. A few people in the sport said if you own the ramp you are then liable for its use even if its without your permission. Therefore you will now only see them on very small private lakes and ponds. It's too bad, I would love to try one out some day as well. Good Luck.

Juice1999 · 07-08-2004, 09:59 PM

I was just wondering if anybody else had an ything else to add about this topic. Remember it would only be in the water for an hour or two at a time and then taken out. Thanks again

Rattlesnake Gal · 07-09-2004, 10:15 AM

Potential starting point could be to call Marine Patrol. 293-2037
Good luck. Let us know what comes of it.

DogOfTheLake · 07-15-2004, 02:01 PM

Don't get too excited about the title, this is only a reply. Ba doooom Ching.

I heard (it) through the grapevine that all you had to do was obtain a 'water event permit' from the NH Marine Patrol and fill it out accordingly. I went as far as calling MP to resolve my curiosity. They informed me of said permit and told me it took 2-3 weeks to process (typical turn-around time for NH government work.)

Best of luck, let me know how the jump comes out. I would love to try it sometime too maybe...

D of the L

ooohhh the irony.

Island Girl · 07-15-2004, 09:48 PM

I recall seeing one in Back Bay a couple of years ago.

DogOfTheLake · 07-16-2004, 07:46 AM

Yes, there is one in backbay. You have to belong to the Abenaki Ski club to use it. The clearance getting in to backbay is very minimal.

jrc · 07-16-2004, 09:10 AM

Spectators enjoy a fantastic view of the 24th Annual Lakes Region Open Water Ski Tournament from the Bridge Falls Path, along Back Bay. 569-3017
Location: Back Bay, Wolfeboro

July 17+18 according to this website

Just Sold · 08-05-2004, 09:17 AM

Juice 1999

I saw what appeared to be a small ski jump in Roberts Cove next to the small island before the marina there. Maybe you should check it out and see what the owner did to build it, permit etc.

07-01-2004, 07:58 PM	#1
Juice1999 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ski Jumps? I was just wondering if anybody knows about any laws about ski jumps on the lake. I was thinking about building one that would float in the water. I would only put it in and just anchor it for a couple of hours durning the day and then take it back out when I was not using it. I would think if it was atleast 150 feet from shore it might be ok. So if anyone knows about the laws regarding this it would be a big help. Thanks in advance!

07-02-2004, 02:08 PM	#3
robjnh Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith and Nashua, NH Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Check your insurance There was recently a discussion about this on www.malibuboatowners.com. A few people in the sport said if you own the ramp you are then liable for its use even if its without your permission. Therefore you will now only see them on very small private lakes and ponds. It's too bad, I would love to try one out some day as well. Good Luck.

07-15-2004, 02:01 PM	#6
DogOfTheLake Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	100% Legal Don't get too excited about the title, this is only a reply. Ba doooom Ching. I heard (it) through the grapevine that all you had to do was obtain a 'water event permit' from the NH Marine Patrol and fill it out accordingly. I went as far as calling MP to resolve my curiosity. They informed me of said permit and told me it took 2-3 weeks to process (typical turn-around time for NH government work.) Best of luck, let me know how the jump comes out. I would love to try it sometime too maybe... D of the L ooohhh the irony.

07-15-2004, 09:48 PM	#7
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Back Bay I recall seeing one in Back Bay a couple of years ago. __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

07-16-2004, 07:46 AM	#8
DogOfTheLake Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes, there is one in backbay. You have to belong to the Abenaki Ski club to use it. The clearance getting in to backbay is very minimal. __________________ "Everybody wants to know what I'm on. What am I on? I'm on my bike busting my ass six hours a day. What are you on?" - L. Armstrong

07-08-2004, 09:59 PM	#4
Juice1999 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was just wondering if anybody else had an ything else to add about this topic. Remember it would only be in the water for an hour or two at a time and then taken out. Thanks again

07-09-2004, 10:15 AM	#5
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Potential starting point could be to call Marine Patrol. 293-2037 Good luck. Let us know what comes of it.

07-16-2004, 09:10 AM	#9
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	see it this weekend Spectators enjoy a fantastic view of the 24th Annual Lakes Region Open Water Ski Tournament from the Bridge Falls Path, along Back Bay. 569-3017 Location: Back Bay, Wolfeboro July 17+18 according to this website

08-05-2004, 09:17 AM	#10
Just Sold Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Suncook, NH, but at The Lake at Heart Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 434 Times in 210 Posts	Ski Jump in Roberts Cove Juice 1999 I saw what appeared to be a small ski jump in Roberts Cove next to the small island before the marina there. Maybe you should check it out and see what the owner did to build it, permit etc. __________________ Just Sold At the lake the stress of daily life just melts away. Pro Re Nata