Rough weekend?

carguy · 08-15-2006, 10:35 PM

I remember when Hurricane Carol hit the Lake on August 31, 1954. I was 11 years old and was spending the Summer at Lake Shore Park. The waves generated by Carol were so big, that I can remember boats moored 100' off shore in 12 feet of water hitting rocks on the lake bottom in the big wave trouths.

The hurricane tracked right by Lake Winnipesaukee. After the storm passed and the sun came out there was a big pile of wooden wreckage in the middle of the "Broads". This was the remains of the approximately 75' high wooden tower that the Navy was using for experiments on the Ames Farm side of Diamond Island.

This was the roughest that I ever saw the Lake.

John A. Birdsall · 08-15-2006, 11:21 PM

about 1962 we were over in the area of sleepers island when a storm came up. My brother and I were in an 11' boat with an 18 hp motor, my dad was in a 16' lyman with a 50 hp motor and had to get back to echo point. We were given the instructions to stay within sight, Well that did not work, My Dad signaled for us to go, and we went, I have never in my life seen the lake that rough. We made it back, our boat stopped in the driveway. Nlrmally about ten feet beyond the edge of High water mark. How my dad got my grandfathers boat into the boat house I will never understand. but we were all safe. and no damage. Just a big headache getting the Puddy-tat back into the water.

Gavia immer · 08-16-2006, 06:25 AM

Saturday is the 15th anniversary of "Hurricane Bob".

I wasn't here for it, but my neighbor sure remembers it. A giant hemlock blew over - and through - his roof!

High water a few years earlier had undercut the hemlock's root system. Many tall, straight, trees around the lake still lean from that storm's effects.

gtxrider · 08-16-2006, 12:14 PM

It started Thursday evening and blew thru Sunday. It seemed more like September weather. I tried to go out Friday morning on the GTX and got as far a Little Mark Island and turned back home. Monday morning I went for a last ride before heading home

and it was beautiful.

carguy · 08-16-2006, 12:38 PM

GTXRIDER:

Yes, it was a good old fashioned "Three Day Blow" as I remember as a kid summering at Lake Shore Park. The cooler temperatures and late September-like weather prevented us teens from enjoying our waterfront activities and boating. We usually resorted to "interior activities" like hiking and camping in the Belknap range where it was warmer with a lot less wind.

gtxrider · 08-17-2006, 09:55 PM

Here are some shots from Thursday evening when it started!

Back in the 60's my sister, brother and I tried a trip to Wolfeboro in a 15' aluminum boat in a blow. We got there but on the way home my younger brother got scared and we found a young girl on the shore who let us use the phone. We called home and my fatehr came over by car and got us. We had to go back with the trailer that evening and bring the boat back via the over land route.

carguy · 08-17-2006, 11:27 PM

GTXRIDER:

Where were the rough water photos taken? Alton Bay?

Below is a photo of my 42' 1952 Chris Craft that I had on the Lake from 1994-1998. This boat would even get tossed around on a windy day on the "Broads". I kept it at Fay's Boat Yard. The photo below was taken in Wolfeboro circa 1995.

Not having been on a boat in the Lake since 1998, my memory fades me on the location of your photos. One of the photos with the rock formation on the hill, looks like it could be near RTE 11 in the MT Major area??

gtxrider · 08-18-2006, 12:07 PM

The pictures are off of Sandy Point looking up the bay.

Our boat did not make it to the water this summer. For the first time in 41 years I did not water ski. The streak ends!

Cal · 08-18-2006, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtxrider

The pictures are off of Sandy Point looking up the bay.

Our boat did not make it to the water this summer. For the first time in 41 years I did not water ski. The streak ends!

It's not too late

Coolbreeze · 08-18-2006, 08:27 PM

I remember many three day blows hitting the shore on the western side of Barndoor where my family has a place. My Dad thought it was a good time to see if Boston Whalers were really unsinkable. I remember the sound of the outboard cavitating as the Bow dipped under the oncoming wave. We all had life jackets on even Dad. it tought us as Kids how to maneuver a boat in wind and swells. I also remember taking out a Hobie 18 in a three day blow...the fastest sailboat I have ever been on...hanging in the trapese and all.../ All good memories. The rule in our family is to watch the weather and don't wait to move the boat.

gtxrider · 08-19-2006, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cal

It's not too late

Cal,

We don't have much skiable water in Piscataway. at&t needs me to work!

08-15-2006, 10:35 PM	#1
carguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 199 Thanks: 4 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	Roughest Day on Lake Winnipesaukee I remember when Hurricane Carol hit the Lake on August 31, 1954. I was 11 years old and was spending the Summer at Lake Shore Park. The waves generated by Carol were so big, that I can remember boats moored 100' off shore in 12 feet of water hitting rocks on the lake bottom in the big wave trouths. The hurricane tracked right by Lake Winnipesaukee. After the storm passed and the sun came out there was a big pile of wooden wreckage in the middle of the "Broads". This was the remains of the approximately 75' high wooden tower that the Navy was using for experiments on the Ames Farm side of Diamond Island. This was the roughest that I ever saw the Lake. __________________ Best Regards, Carguy Norwich, CT 06360

08-15-2006, 11:21 PM	#2
John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	surf about 1962 we were over in the area of sleepers island when a storm came up. My brother and I were in an 11' boat with an 18 hp motor, my dad was in a 16' lyman with a 50 hp motor and had to get back to echo point. We were given the instructions to stay within sight, Well that did not work, My Dad signaled for us to go, and we went, I have never in my life seen the lake that rough. We made it back, our boat stopped in the driveway. Nlrmally about ten feet beyond the edge of High water mark. How my dad got my grandfathers boat into the boat house I will never understand. but we were all safe. and no damage. Just a big headache getting the Puddy-tat back into the water.

08-16-2006, 12:14 PM	#4
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	Oh how it did blow! It started Thursday evening and blew thru Sunday. It seemed more like September weather. I tried to go out Friday morning on the GTX and got as far a Little Mark Island and turned back home. Monday morning I went for a last ride before heading home and it was beautiful.

08-16-2006, 12:38 PM	#5
carguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 199 Thanks: 4 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	Three Day Blow GTXRIDER: Yes, it was a good old fashioned "Three Day Blow" as I remember as a kid summering at Lake Shore Park. The cooler temperatures and late September-like weather prevented us teens from enjoying our waterfront activities and boating. We usually resorted to "interior activities" like hiking and camping in the Belknap range where it was warmer with a lot less wind. __________________ Best Regards, Carguy Norwich, CT 06360

08-17-2006, 09:55 PM	#6
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	Pictures of the blow Here are some shots from Thursday evening when it started! Back in the 60's my sister, brother and I tried a trip to Wolfeboro in a 15' aluminum boat in a blow. We got there but on the way home my younger brother got scared and we found a young girl on the shore who let us use the phone. We called home and my fatehr came over by car and got us. We had to go back with the trailer that evening and bring the boat back via the over land route. Last edited by gtxrider; 02-20-2007 at 09:18 PM.

08-16-2006, 06:25 AM	#3
Gavia immer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 193 Thanks: 21 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Saturday is the 15th anniversary of "Hurricane Bob". I wasn't here for it, but my neighbor sure remembers it. A giant hemlock blew over - and through - his roof! High water a few years earlier had undercut the hemlock's root system. Many tall, straight, trees around the lake still lean from that storm's effects.

08-17-2006, 11:27 PM	#7
carguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 199 Thanks: 4 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	Location of Rough Water Photos GTXRIDER: Where were the rough water photos taken? Alton Bay? Below is a photo of my 42' 1952 Chris Craft that I had on the Lake from 1994-1998. This boat would even get tossed around on a windy day on the "Broads". I kept it at Fay's Boat Yard. The photo below was taken in Wolfeboro circa 1995. Not having been on a boat in the Lake since 1998, my memory fades me on the location of your photos. One of the photos with the rock formation on the hill, looks like it could be near RTE 11 in the MT Major area?? Attached Images __________________ Best Regards, Carguy Norwich, CT 06360

08-18-2006, 12:07 PM	#8
gtxrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Piscataway, NJ Posts: 1,030 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 24 Posts	Answer? The pictures are off of Sandy Point looking up the bay. Our boat did not make it to the water this summer. For the first time in 41 years I did not water ski. The streak ends! Last edited by gtxrider; 08-18-2006 at 12:09 PM. Reason: Adding text

08-18-2006, 08:27 PM	#10
Coolbreeze Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 332 Thanks: 0 Thanked 51 Times in 26 Posts	I remember many three day blows hitting the shore on the western side of Barndoor where my family has a place. My Dad thought it was a good time to see if Boston Whalers were really unsinkable. I remember the sound of the outboard cavitating as the Bow dipped under the oncoming wave. We all had life jackets on even Dad. it tought us as Kids how to maneuver a boat in wind and swells. I also remember taking out a Hobie 18 in a three day blow...the fastest sailboat I have ever been on...hanging in the trapese and all.../ All good memories. The rule in our family is to watch the weather and don't wait to move the boat.

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