Curling on Lake Winnipesaukee!

Ropetow · 03-15-2011, 08:52 PM

I hope Curling isn't like bowling....where serious bowlers bring their own bowling ball. Those official-weight curling stones would be darn heavy to lug all over the lake!

trfour · 03-16-2011, 01:12 AM

Should I bring my portable curling iron to?...

Let us all bring what ever we can to enhance the Lake that we all so love! A Big Smile Of The Great Spirit Greets us at our front doors, windows and views every day. This very wonderful WebSite was created to repay...
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AkwaMarina · 03-16-2011, 03:31 PM

Does any one know how to put the colored line in the ice, ( I know we could probably get away with not doing this but if we are gonna do it might as well do it right)

JB Long Island · 03-16-2011, 08:05 PM

To make the circles we used a piece of strapping with lag bolts every 6in and spun it on the ice to score the rings then used red and blue food coloring worked great But now time to focus on ICE OUT and salmon fishing !

CateP · 03-21-2011, 12:55 PM

I really hope we can do some curling next winter. I am SO on board with this.
And thanks to Akwa Marina for volunteering to create and maintain a little curling "sheet". (rink)

Here is a link to the specs of a curling sheet:
http://www.mycurling.com/Articles/curlingsheet.html

And here is a link that describes game play. (simply)
http://www.mycurling.com/Articles/howtoplay.html

AkwaMarina · 12-08-2011, 01:22 PM

We will have ice soon and I have not forgotten about getting a public curling spot set up for all to enjoy. I really can't wait to try it out for myself.
Does anyone have any good ideas on how to handle leaving the curling stones out for everyone to enjoy? I really hate to say it but I am a little concerned they could grow legs, and I am not sure on how to handle it.

Merrymeeting · 12-08-2011, 05:34 PM

This thread had me curious to know if curling stones could actually be purchased, and if so, how much? (Not really, and TOO much)

Didn't find much there but did stumble across this. Those who are really interested in curling may want to drive to Boston this weekend.

http://www.curlingrocks.net/news/201...nderway-boston

CateP · 12-12-2011, 12:28 AM

I'm in Wolfeboro now and ready to start curling!!
At this rate we're probably looking at February for the ice.

trfour · 12-12-2011, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CateP

I'm in Wolfeboro now and ready to start curling!!
At this rate we're probably looking at February for the ice.

I'm impressed about how fast that you have picked up the lay of the land around here, ( so to speak )...

Some folks are asking when will ice fishing start, and when The Alton Winter Festival Festivities will get underway!..
We all need to doo the ice dance first, and after we have safe ice, we are golden and good to go!!!!

My wish to everyone is to have a very happy and safe winter here for and throughout all of the winter out of door sports that are available on, and around this wonderful area!!!!

Terry
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Chickie · 12-12-2011, 11:14 AM

I always enjoy watching curling during the Winter Olympics, but unfortunately that is the only time you ever see it on TV. It would be great to provide a venue for it here in the Lakes Region and might pick up a substantial following if it catches on. Good luck in your endeavor to introduce it to this area. I can envision New Hampshire becoming the destination for curling enthusiasts everywhere - World Championships and the Olympic Games. Why not dream big!

CateP · 12-15-2011, 11:20 AM

Well...if there is interest, we can always look into using an ice rink. We have one here in Wolfeboro.

Would have figure out how to lay down the "court" and where to get used curling stones. New ones cost a pretty penny..like 50,000 pennies.

03-16-2011, 01:12 AM	#2
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	An Awesome And Very Enjoyable Sport... Should I bring my portable curling iron to?... Let us all bring what ever we can to enhance the Lake that we all so love! A Big Smile Of The Great Spirit Greets us at our front doors, windows and views every day. This very wonderful WebSite was created to repay... T __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

12-08-2011, 01:22 PM	#6
AkwaMarina Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 98 Thanks: 11 Thanked 90 Times in 29 Posts	Ice soon We will have ice soon and I have not forgotten about getting a public curling spot set up for all to enjoy. I really can't wait to try it out for myself. Does anyone have any good ideas on how to handle leaving the curling stones out for everyone to enjoy? I really hate to say it but I am a little concerned they could grow legs, and I am not sure on how to handle it.

12-12-2011, 12:28 AM	#8
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	Still Interested I'm in Wolfeboro now and ready to start curling!! At this rate we're probably looking at February for the ice.

12-12-2011, 11:14 AM	#10
Chickie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 370 Thanks: 0 Thanked 67 Times in 38 Posts	Curling I always enjoy watching curling during the Winter Olympics, but unfortunately that is the only time you ever see it on TV. It would be great to provide a venue for it here in the Lakes Region and might pick up a substantial following if it catches on. Good luck in your endeavor to introduce it to this area. I can envision New Hampshire becoming the destination for curling enthusiasts everywhere - World Championships and the Olympic Games. Why not dream big!

12-15-2011, 11:20 AM	#11
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	No Natural Ice Well...if there is interest, we can always look into using an ice rink. We have one here in Wolfeboro. Would have figure out how to lay down the "court" and where to get used curling stones. New ones cost a pretty penny..like 50,000 pennies.

03-15-2011, 08:52 PM	#1
Ropetow Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rochester, NH / Bartlett, NH Posts: 322 Thanks: 228 Thanked 33 Times in 13 Posts	I hope Curling isn't like bowling....where serious bowlers bring their own bowling ball. Those official-weight curling stones would be darn heavy to lug all over the lake!

03-16-2011, 03:31 PM	#3
AkwaMarina Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 98 Thanks: 11 Thanked 90 Times in 29 Posts	Does any one know how to put the colored line in the ice, ( I know we could probably get away with not doing this but if we are gonna do it might as well do it right)

03-16-2011, 08:05 PM	#4
JB Long Island Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 29 Thanks: 8 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	To make the circles we used a piece of strapping with lag bolts every 6in and spun it on the ice to score the rings then used red and blue food coloring worked great But now time to focus on ICE OUT and salmon fishing !

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03-21-2011, 12:55 PM	#5
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	I really hope we can do some curling next winter. I am SO on board with this. And thanks to Akwa Marina for volunteering to create and maintain a little curling "sheet". (rink) Here is a link to the specs of a curling sheet: http://www.mycurling.com/Articles/curlingsheet.html And here is a link that describes game play. (simply) http://www.mycurling.com/Articles/howtoplay.html

12-08-2011, 05:34 PM	#7
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	This thread had me curious to know if curling stones could actually be purchased, and if so, how much? (Not really, and TOO much) Didn't find much there but did stumble across this. Those who are really interested in curling may want to drive to Boston this weekend. http://www.curlingrocks.net/news/201...nderway-boston

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