What Are Best Places To Anchor Out on Winni And Enjoy Views?

Rattlesnake Gal · 07-07-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Guy

If you drift in the broads just be careful if everyone goes swimming at the same time. The wind can cause the boat can get away from you. Just be careful. We have seen families trying to catch their boat.

On occasion we see a swimmer get off a boat and the boat drifts away.

On June 19th, this swimmer initially went out without a swim aid on this breezy day. Eventually someone on the boat threw him a swim noodle and then the boat drifted further away.

I believe that a swimmer left out in open water without a dive flag or something very visible is just asking for trouble.

VtSteve · 07-07-2010, 03:13 PM

That's just dumb right there. Was he wearing a red swim cap ?

Rattlesnake Gal · 07-07-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by VtSteve

That's just dumb right there. Was he wearing a red swim cap ?

No swim cap.

Before receiving the noodle - blends in quite well.

After getting the noodle - slightly more visible.

Close up of the first shot as a boat passes rather close to the swimmer.
The noodle must be under him.

I will say that most boaters with swimmers are more careful than these folks were. Often, the swimmers will be wearing life vests.

Even with the busy fourth of July weekend, there were many boats drifting out on The Broads enjoying the lake. Wakes and all.

I think MikeF-NH might be on to something.

I have to wonder if there is a nice place to anchor over near Melvin Village?

Broken Glass · 07-07-2010, 06:34 PM

Coming across the perfect view in the midst of a boat ride is half of the fun of being on the water. Once you cast off and get under way, you have the same view as anyone else on the lake, shoreline property owners included. In fact, most of the time you have a better view than anyone on the shore. Go for a ride. Enjoy the constantly changing views. Then thank God for creating boats!!!

07-07-2010, 03:13 PM	#2
VtSteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 230 Thanked 361 Times in 169 Posts	That's just dumb right there. Was he wearing a red swim cap ?

07-07-2010, 06:34 PM	#4
Broken Glass Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atkinson,NH/Rattlesnake Island Posts: 164 Thanks: 332 Thanked 67 Times in 28 Posts	Coming across the perfect view in the midst of a boat ride is half of the fun of being on the water. Once you cast off and get under way, you have the same view as anyone else on the lake, shoreline property owners included. In fact, most of the time you have a better view than anyone on the shore. Go for a ride. Enjoy the constantly changing views. Then thank God for creating boats!!!