Weekend Warrior Schedules?

[webmaster]

Originally Posted by kawishiwi

What is this "six pack" you speak of?

"A quick boat ride through the Six Pack off East Point, Long Island on Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire. Six markers show the way, 3 black on the left and 3 red on the right."

[VitaBene]

One of the black markers are lit IIRC

[MikeF-NH]

dont think your boat will have a problem getting from LI to Forty Islands on most mornings. I'm less concerned about traffic and keep a closer eye on wind. Anything over 15 mph blowing out of Center Harbor or up from the Broads can make that trip challenging in a smallish tin boat. Of course you have the option to tuck in behind Bear Island for some protection (a little longer ride but more protected). 90% of the time I have no reservations about taking my 16 footer from WAM to to Long Island even on weekends. It can get bumpy due to wakes but the Broads spreads things out a bit....nothing like some of the action you see closer to Weirs. Just keep your eyes open and don't be afraid to ease off the throttle if a big wake is heading your way. Always we willing to change your destination if things look dicey. I always have a plan B closer to where I launch if I don't like what I see and never feel badly about changing course. Remember also that you have to get back so if conditions deteriorate....pack it in before its too late.

[kawishiwi]

Originally Posted by MikeF-NH

dont think your boat will have a problem getting from LI to Forty Islands on most mornings. I'm less concerned about traffic and keep a closer eye on wind. Anything over 15 mph blowing out of Center Harbor or up from the Broads can make that trip challenging in a smallish tin boat. Of course you have the option to tuck in behind Bear Island for some protection (a little longer ride but more protected). 90% of the time I have no reservations about taking my 16 footer from WAM to to Long Island even on weekends. It can get bumpy due to wakes but the Broads spreads things out a bit....nothing like some of the action you see closer to Weirs. Just keep your eyes open and don't be afraid to ease off the throttle if a big wake is heading your way. Always we willing to change your destination if things look dicey. I always have a plan B closer to where I launch if I don't like what I see and never feel badly about changing course. Remember also that you have to get back so if conditions deteriorate....pack it in before its too late.

Thanks Mike,
I guess i've obsessed on big boat wakes instead of the long run of wind driven waves. So you find 15 mph wind right up or down the lake length is the cutoff for safe tin boating? Any recommendations for accurate and reliable condition forecasts for Winni? I find many regular weather forecasts dont do justice to the real outdoor experience. Often "light and variable", in town, is fierce and unrelenting on a mountain or a body of water...

[kawishiwi]

WAM? Sorry, I am a rookie, what's a WAM?

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by kawishiwi

WAM? Sorry, I am a rookie, what's a WAM?

WAM is an acronym for West Alton Marina, a large marina located in Small's Cove in West Alton. It is opposite Sleeper's Island. There is a fairly large sand bar located just outside the channel leading out of the Marina.

Welcome to the Forum. Hope you enjoy the lake. Tight lines and lots of smiles.

[Descant]

Listen to the Weather channels on your VHF. A portable works well in most instances and you can leave it on (at home too) set to channel 16 to listen to chatter around the lake regarding thunderstorms , and other boating activity. There are other threads about using VHF, especially for safety.

Happy New Year.