Suggestions For Boating Routes & Lunch

Dave R · 07-09-2014, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantom

My advice however is glance at the chart to get on the proper side of the Red top located between Melvin Isl. & Whortleberry Isl. ........... I cannot begin to count how many times I have seen boats do that wrong !!

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I saw the same boat pass very far to the wrong side of both FL12 and FL13 yesterday morning, heading toward Lee's Mill. FL 12 is pretty close to Twin Islands and the exposed rocks around them, so I can understand that mistake. I have seen may people pass safely on the wrong side of it as well, so perhaps it is poorly placed, but FL13 is in a big group of spars that really stand out in the morning sun and I can't fathom what would make someone think that passing through the middle of a bunch of red and black topped spars surrounding exposed rocks is a good idea.

I always thought that area was pretty easy to navigate.

LIforrelaxin · 07-09-2014, 03:42 PM

I agree with all comments and routes suggested here... Unfortunately Nineteen Mile Bay, and the convenience store located there, is really the only destination where you could get something to eat. However having said that there are countless places to anchor out and enjoy something to eat that you bring along. Especially once you get further up towards Lees Mills....

As others have noted the graveyard is very well marked so don't be scared of it.

The best advice is to take it slow when you get into areas you are unfamiliar with. I just looked at my Bizer map and all the routes are nicely ploted out. Just be careful of the direction switch of the Markers around Spectacle Island.

Winopt · 07-09-2014, 09:13 PM

In the same area, there looks like a cove inside Black Island. Is it navigable? If so, is it an anchor/lunch destination?
Thanks!

diz · 07-10-2014, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winopt

In the same area, there looks like a cove inside Black Island. Is it navigable? If so, is it an anchor/lunch destination?

Thanks!

We rented a house in that cove a few years ago. The cove isn't that big and it's very shallow.

Winopt · 07-10-2014, 10:14 PM

On the chart it looks like you can go in, but that area can be trouble.
We are always looking for those places to escape, especially in the wind.

Loub52 · 07-13-2014, 07:12 AM

This really turned out to be a great discussion thread for my wife and I to learn about this area of the lake!

Yesterday, we ended up taking the very low risk route of travelling to Moultonborough Bay from Merideth Neck passing north of Bear Island to Long Island Bridge through the 6 pack, past Dow and Whortleberry Island, between Melvin and Chase Islands to 19 mile Bay. We took a break there, then headed up Moultenborough Bay to take a look at Smith Cove and Langley Cove prior to returning back over to the Merideth Neck Area.

The visibility was great yesterday, so we could see the graveyard markers off to our west as we headed up the bay. Next time in the area we'll take it real slow and maybe give the Graveyard a try.

Thanks again for everyones thoughtful posts!

Lakegeezer · 07-13-2014, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winopt

In the same area, there looks like a cove inside Black Island. Is it navigable? If so, is it an anchor/lunch destination?
Thanks!

The cove inside Black Island is nicknamed "Bahama Beach". There have, on occasion, been rafts of large boats in there enjoying the shallow and sandy bottom. Using the east side of the cove, near the backside of Black Island, keeps you away from the numerous residents on the Long Island side of the cove. Be careful going in there, (ie, raise your centerboard) but it is not really that bad and is one of the few good and legal rafting destinations - at least for now.

Winopt · 07-14-2014, 09:37 PM

Thanks Lakegeezer!

Lou52, next time keep using your chart and make your way all the way up to Greens Basin. The Basin is great to anchor. Also, right before Greens, you can dock on Blanchard. It is a small island great for a little exploring, a swim and or picnic.

Greene's Basin Girl · 07-15-2014, 11:52 AM

There is also a rope swing on some land across from Blanchard Island. Many boaters anchor there while there children enjoy the swing.

07-09-2014, 03:42 PM	#2
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,871 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 892 Times in 524 Posts	I agree with all comments and routes suggested here... Unfortunately Nineteen Mile Bay, and the convenience store located there, is really the only destination where you could get something to eat. However having said that there are countless places to anchor out and enjoy something to eat that you bring along. Especially once you get further up towards Lees Mills.... As others have noted the graveyard is very well marked so don't be scared of it. The best advice is to take it slow when you get into areas you are unfamiliar with. I just looked at my Bizer map and all the routes are nicely ploted out. Just be careful of the direction switch of the Markers around Spectacle Island. __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

07-09-2014, 09:13 PM	#3
Winopt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 100 Thanks: 76 Thanked 50 Times in 19 Posts	Black Island In the same area, there looks like a cove inside Black Island. Is it navigable? If so, is it an anchor/lunch destination? Thanks!

07-10-2014, 10:14 PM	#5
Winopt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 100 Thanks: 76 Thanked 50 Times in 19 Posts	Black Island Cove On the chart it looks like you can go in, but that area can be trouble. We are always looking for those places to escape, especially in the wind.

07-13-2014, 07:12 AM	#6
Loub52 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Meredith, NH Posts: 221 Thanks: 215 Thanked 53 Times in 43 Posts	In the end... This really turned out to be a great discussion thread for my wife and I to learn about this area of the lake! Yesterday, we ended up taking the very low risk route of travelling to Moultonborough Bay from Merideth Neck passing north of Bear Island to Long Island Bridge through the 6 pack, past Dow and Whortleberry Island, between Melvin and Chase Islands to 19 mile Bay. We took a break there, then headed up Moultenborough Bay to take a look at Smith Cove and Langley Cove prior to returning back over to the Merideth Neck Area. The visibility was great yesterday, so we could see the graveyard markers off to our west as we headed up the bay. Next time in the area we'll take it real slow and maybe give the Graveyard a try. Thanks again for everyones thoughtful posts!

07-14-2014, 09:37 PM	#8
Winopt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 100 Thanks: 76 Thanked 50 Times in 19 Posts	Thanks Lakegeezer! Lou52, next time keep using your chart and make your way all the way up to Greens Basin. The Basin is great to anchor. Also, right before Greens, you can dock on Blanchard. It is a small island great for a little exploring, a swim and or picnic.

07-15-2014, 11:52 AM	#9
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	There is also a rope swing on some land across from Blanchard Island. Many boaters anchor there while there children enjoy the swing.