Unbelievable

BroadHopper · 07-17-2013, 01:43 PM

I was referring to the NH Recretional Boaters Association, who assist the LRSPS in more ways than one. I still have an NHRBA sticker on my boat that states the basic difference out laws have from other states.

Last night on my sunset cruise, a Thurston rental pontoon overloaded and WOT right through the Eagle Island NWZ, followed by a 30' cruiser also at speed. There was a MP boat sitting off the Mt Washongton marker in front of the Weirs, either he didn't see it or ............................

Thanks for pointing this out.

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Originally Posted by donnamatrix

Broadhopper- it is the Lakes Region Power & Sail Squadron that put out the buoys marking the 150 foot distance... not Safe Boaters of NH -which I believe is now defunct. The LRSPS also does free boat safety inspections throughout the lakes region on weekends, to ensure boaters have the correct safety equipment. They also conduct the safe boating classes in locations that include Laconia & Moultonboro libraries, the Suissevale Clubhouse, Southdown Clubhouse, etc., The cost is cheap: only covers the study materials.

We saw a pontoon boat on 7/15 in Meredith that was so overloaded-at least 8 adults, and 6 children who had NO LIFE PRESERVERS ON. What a bunch of dolts. We always see folks doing stupid things, not paying attention, drinking, etc., etc. It is the main reason we do not use our boat after dark in summer. People these days just seem to be rude and have a sense of entitlement.

Dave R · 07-17-2013, 04:25 PM

I have never seen such rampant NWZ violations on Winnipesaukee before this year. I was tied up at Meredith for a bit yesterday and my boat was rocking like it was at Weirs Beach; boats were routinely going by at max plow speed. Dit they move the no wake zone (but not the markers) there recently?

jrc · 07-17-2013, 05:00 PM

Regarding Meredith, I think the no wake buoy closest to Church Landing is missing. For that reason or just general disregard for the rules many are coming a lot closer to the docks before completely slowing. That zone starts way further out than people think, especially on the west side.

Two weeks ago, on a Monday, I saw several boats pulling skiers and tubes turning well within the no wake zone. I actually used fenders when I left my boat docked.

When the MP are away...

HellRaZoR004 · 07-17-2013, 09:04 PM

I made the comment a few weeks back that it looked like one of the NW buoys was missing as you come into Meredith. Last summer I recall seeing one that was much further out near the center of the harbor. Now I only see ones closer to the shore.

07-17-2013, 04:25 PM	#2
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	I have never seen such rampant NWZ violations on Winnipesaukee before this year. I was tied up at Meredith for a bit yesterday and my boat was rocking like it was at Weirs Beach; boats were routinely going by at max plow speed. Dit they move the no wake zone (but not the markers) there recently?

07-17-2013, 05:00 PM	#3
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Regarding Meredith, I think the no wake buoy closest to Church Landing is missing. For that reason or just general disregard for the rules many are coming a lot closer to the docks before completely slowing. That zone starts way further out than people think, especially on the west side. Two weeks ago, on a Monday, I saw several boats pulling skiers and tubes turning well within the no wake zone. I actually used fenders when I left my boat docked. When the MP are away...

07-17-2013, 09:04 PM	#4
HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	I made the comment a few weeks back that it looked like one of the NW buoys was missing as you come into Meredith. Last summer I recall seeing one that was much further out near the center of the harbor. Now I only see ones closer to the shore.