Ragged Island

Winilyme · 07-27-2022, 11:45 AM

My wife and I are thinking about taking the ski out to Ragged for a few hours this afternoon or tomorrow. I believe there's some docking available on the southeast side. Is this a good configuration for jet skis?

If we choose to anchor, any recommendations on east or west sides? I'm guessing east to avoid exposure to wind but I'm uncertain about ease of navigation given I understand there are a lot of underwater rocks around the island.

Slickcraft · 07-27-2022, 12:10 PM

Some info here:
https://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums...=ragged+island

From LRCT website:

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Docks are located near the southern end of the island for power boat landing and beaches are located on the east and west sides of the island. There is a 3 hour docking limit.

You will enjoy Ragged

Alan

thinkxingu · 07-27-2022, 12:43 PM

With the skis, I wouldn't bother with the docking—go to the east side just beyond the small island and pull right up to the beach. The water is clear enough to see the rocks you'll have to navigate.

The west side is fine but, as you mentioned, is more exposed—it's fun to ride the rollers there, though, so as long as you've got a solid anchor (like the Mantus dinghy anchor), you'll be fine. No stern anchor necessary as the wave action keeps it angled toward shore.

In terms of activity: if you're looking to stand in the water sandbar style or walk the island, east side. If you actually want to swim, west side.

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thinkxingu · 07-27-2022, 12:55 PM

High-end image here.

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Winilyme · 07-27-2022, 06:59 PM

Just got back from Ragged Island. Great trip on a relatively calm day with limited traffic and little wind. We stuck to the east side, slowly weaving our way around potential bottom scrapers to a great spot. Brought sneakers to walk the trail but never got to that. We were quite content swimming out and exploring the rocks around the smaller island just off the beach. We'll be back; not sure why it took us so long to get there.

thinkxingu · 07-27-2022, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Winilyme

Just got back from Ragged Island. Great trip on a relatively calm day with limited traffic and little wind. We stuck to the east side, slowly weaving our way around potential bottom scrapers to a great spot. Brought sneakers to walk the trail but never got to that. We were quite content swimming out and exploring the rocks around the smaller island just off the beach. We'll be back; not sure why it took us so long to get there.

Did my high-end map help at all?!

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Winilyme · 07-27-2022, 08:25 PM

Unfortunately, I didn’t see it till after we got back. But it was pretty obvious. Just had to look for the other boats that were there before us.

thinkxingu · 07-27-2022, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Winilyme

Unfortunately, I didn’t see it till after we got back. But it was pretty obvious. Just had to look for the other boats that were there before us.

I MADE THAT HIGH-END MAP FOR NOTHING?!

Glad you had a good outing—RI is pretty cool, for sure.

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LikeLakes · 07-28-2022, 09:33 PM

I swam/walked my boat in on the east side last time there, didn't take the chance of being under power. Trail is nice, worth the short walk. Fun place to visit. I can see where it was easy to get in on skis.

Juiced06GTO · 08-01-2022, 10:30 PM

I've really got to make this trip with the kids sometime soon!

bobkatfly · 08-06-2022, 03:52 PM

Limited spaces available and rock navigation needed to get in with a boat. A jet shouldn't have much trouble. I think there's also a docking time limit. If anyone finds my Ray Ban Aviators on the West side let me know.

thinkxingu · 08-06-2022, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Juiced06GTO

I've really got to make this trip with the kids sometime soon!

It's so popular nobody goes there anymore.

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Dad207 · 08-23-2022, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

I MADE THAT HIGH-END MAP FOR NOTHING?!

Glad you had a good outing—RI is pretty cool, for sure.

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Thanks for the map-- I've been waiting to go out to Ragged for some time but worried about the navigation. I'll definitely use your work, so thanks!

thinkxingu · 08-23-2022, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dad207

Thanks for the map-- I've been waiting to go out to Ragged for some time but worried about the navigation. I'll definitely use your work, so thanks!

Enjoy!

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Grove84 · 08-24-2022, 10:40 AM

Interested to learn it there are any landmarks on the west side which may make pulling in easier while on the lookout for rocks 😃

thinkxingu · 08-24-2022, 11:04 AM

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Interested to learn it there are any landmarks on the west side which may make pulling in easier while on the lookout for rocks

Yes—there is a swim area and information board you should be able to see from out a bit.

Once you do, go straight in and you're good. That side—west—is much less rocky. In fact, other than the big rock towards the top (north) and pretty close to shore, there's not much. Still be careful, of course!

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bobkatfly · 08-24-2022, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Grove84

Interested to learn it there are any landmarks on the west side which may make pulling in easier while on the lookout for rocks 😃

I've only accessed the public docks on the West side. This markup is how I went in. Shallow rocks on left as map shows and other deeper ones around the track I drew. Keep prop up a bit and you shouldn't have any problem.

LikeLakes · 08-24-2022, 11:26 AM

I found it to be a trade-off on which side to access. West side is deep and safe, but more exposed so on a windy day anchoring and accessing shore is harder. East side so rocky I got out of the boat and floated it in with engine off, but calm and shallow so just wade to shore.

LikeLakes · 08-24-2022, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bobkatfly

I've only accessed the public docks on the West side. This markup is how I went in. Shallow rocks on left as map shows and other deeper ones around the track I drew. Keep prop up a bit and you shouldn't have any problem.

Bob, you are saying west, but do you mean east?

Dad207 · 08-24-2022, 07:33 PM

This thread has been very helpful, still planning my trip, and I appreciate the good navigation advice here. Any thoughts or recommendations about the hiking?

thinkxingu · 08-24-2022, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dad207

This thread has been very helpful, still planning my trip, and I appreciate the good navigation advice here. Any thoughts or recommendations about the hiking?

It's not really hiking, it's just a short walk in the woods.

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bobkatfly · 08-25-2022, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by LikeLakes

Bob, you are saying west, but do you mean east?

Duh! Yes, East.

Wentworth · 09-22-2022, 09:18 PM

Is anyone on this thread familiar with an old family residing on Ragged Island 60 plus years ago by the name of Wheeler Beckett? Thanks.

pondguy · 09-23-2022, 05:10 AM

This may help ? https://www.bing.com/search?q=Ragged...ANAB01&PC=HCTS

Wentworth · 09-23-2022, 12:42 PM

Thank you so much for the links! This explains a connection to my great grandfather who used to boat there to visit him.

07-27-2022, 11:45 AM	#1
Winilyme Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Ice in = CT / Ice out = Winnipesaukee Posts: 542 Thanks: 159 Thanked 309 Times in 167 Posts	Ragged Island My wife and I are thinking about taking the ski out to Ragged for a few hours this afternoon or tomorrow. I believe there's some docking available on the southeast side. Is this a good configuration for jet skis? If we choose to anchor, any recommendations on east or west sides? I'm guessing east to avoid exposure to wind but I'm uncertain about ease of navigation given I understand there are a lot of underwater rocks around the island.

08-06-2022, 03:52 PM	#11
bobkatfly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 390 Thanks: 60 Thanked 55 Times in 49 Posts	Docks at Ragged Limited spaces available and rock navigation needed to get in with a boat. A jet shouldn't have much trouble. I think there's also a docking time limit. If anyone finds my Ray Ban Aviators on the West side let me know. __________________ Bob F Amherst till the big 66 comes (made it!) Winter Harbor/Mirror Lake till the big guy comes

08-24-2022, 10:40 AM	#15
Grove84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 90 Thanks: 25 Thanked 41 Times in 20 Posts	Ragged Island Land Marks on West Side Interested to learn it there are any landmarks on the west side which may make pulling in easier while on the lookout for rocks 😃

08-24-2022, 07:33 PM	#20
Dad207 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Now residing in Echo Shores, Alton NH, originally from Baltimore MD. Posts: 118 Thanks: 201 Thanked 65 Times in 31 Posts	Ragged Island Trip This thread has been very helpful, still planning my trip, and I appreciate the good navigation advice here. Any thoughts or recommendations about the hiking?

09-22-2022, 09:18 PM	#23
Wentworth Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 6 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Ragged Island history Is anyone on this thread familiar with an old family residing on Ragged Island 60 plus years ago by the name of Wheeler Beckett? Thanks.

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07-27-2022, 12:43 PM	#3
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,427 Thanks: 1,180 Thanked 2,136 Times in 1,324 Posts	With the skis, I wouldn't bother with the docking—go to the east side just beyond the small island and pull right up to the beach. The water is clear enough to see the rocks you'll have to navigate. The west side is fine but, as you mentioned, is more exposed—it's fun to ride the rollers there, though, so as long as you've got a solid anchor (like the Mantus dinghy anchor), you'll be fine. No stern anchor necessary as the wave action keeps it angled toward shore. In terms of activity: if you're looking to stand in the water sandbar style or walk the island, east side. If you actually want to swim, west side. Sent from my SM-G990U1 using Tapatalk

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07-27-2022, 12:55 PM	#4
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07-27-2022, 06:59 PM	#5
Winilyme Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Ice in = CT / Ice out = Winnipesaukee Posts: 542 Thanks: 159 Thanked 309 Times in 167 Posts	Just got back from Ragged Island. Great trip on a relatively calm day with limited traffic and little wind. We stuck to the east side, slowly weaving our way around potential bottom scrapers to a great spot. Brought sneakers to walk the trail but never got to that. We were quite content swimming out and exploring the rocks around the smaller island just off the beach. We'll be back; not sure why it took us so long to get there.

07-27-2022, 08:25 PM	#7
Winilyme Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Ice in = CT / Ice out = Winnipesaukee Posts: 542 Thanks: 159 Thanked 309 Times in 167 Posts	Unfortunately, I didn’t see it till after we got back. But it was pretty obvious. Just had to look for the other boats that were there before us.

07-28-2022, 09:33 PM	#9
LikeLakes Senior Member Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 339 Thanks: 50 Thanked 92 Times in 66 Posts	I swam/walked my boat in on the east side last time there, didn't take the chance of being under power. Trail is nice, worth the short walk. Fun place to visit. I can see where it was easy to get in on skis.

08-01-2022, 10:30 PM	#10
Juiced06GTO Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 221 Thanks: 9 Thanked 88 Times in 51 Posts	I've really got to make this trip with the kids sometime soon!

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08-24-2022, 11:26 AM	#18
LikeLakes Senior Member Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 339 Thanks: 50 Thanked 92 Times in 66 Posts	I found it to be a trade-off on which side to access. West side is deep and safe, but more exposed so on a windy day anchoring and accessing shore is harder. East side so rocky I got out of the boat and floated it in with engine off, but calm and shallow so just wade to shore.

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09-23-2022, 05:10 AM	#24
pondguy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 289 Thanks: 596 Thanked 212 Times in 134 Posts	This may help ? https://www.bing.com/search?q=Ragged...ANAB01&PC=HCTS

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09-23-2022, 12:42 PM	#25
Wentworth Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 6 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Wheeler Beckett Thank you so much for the links! This explains a connection to my great grandfather who used to boat there to visit him.

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