Docking/Anchoring

LIforrelaxin · 02-08-2016, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

During busy weekends I usually see long lines (often times inconsiderate people) at the popular public docks (Meredith, etc.) waiting to find a spot.

Are there any regulations that prohibit you from dropping anchor out of the way and either swimming in or using a kayak to get to the docks? Has anyone ever done this?

Here is the thing there might not be a rule currently against it... However if people started to do it, almost certain legislation will be introduced to stop it.

While available room at some locations is inadequate it is what it is.....

There are some places where I could see it being viable.... Meredith for instance, because you could anchor off and swim or kayak into shore completely out of the way on the far side of Lago from the town docks....

No real out of way place, in Center Harbor, the Wiers, or Wolfeboro.....

As I tell people all the time, if you really want to boat around the lake to ports of call, do it during the week.... I have altered my work schedule in the past to accommodate this in my younger years....

Winnisquamer · 02-08-2016, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

Here is the thing there might not be a rule currently against it... However if people started to do it, almost certain legislation will be introduced to stop it.

While available room at some locations is inadequate it is what it is.....

There are some places where I could see it being viable.... Meredith for instance, because you could anchor off and swim or kayak into shore completely out of the way on the far side of Lago from the town docks....

No real out of way place, in Center Harbor, the Wiers, or Wolfeboro.....

As I tell people all the time, if you really want to boat around the lake to ports of call, do it during the week.... I have altered my work schedule in the past to accommodate this in my younger years....

I agree, you can have Saturday with 100,000 people. I'll take Tuesday with maybe 7 other boats

V ger · 02-08-2016, 08:37 PM

Besides the obvious dangers of swimming near docks any dock equipped with AC power outlets poses the very real danger of Electro Shock Drowning where low level currents present in the water paralyze the swimmer and that person drowns. These currents are most often sourced by boats that are improperly wired and/or not equipped with galvanic isolation. Because of the relatively low conductivity of fresh water (as compared to salt water) few lake boaters pay much attention to galvanic isolation. It is because of this low conductivity that a swimmer may find themselves as the best conductor in the area and be unable to swim or call for help. These deaths are often not recognized as any thing other than a normal drowning since the currents are so low that they may not cause any tissue damage.

Swimmers may also fail to recognize how easily they may drawn into the propellers of a boat maneuvering into or out of a dock space.

An other hazard to dockside swimmers is the potentially high levels of carbon monoxide present.

Common sense and simple courtesy would dictate that dinghies, kayaks and other small and large craft would stay clear of any one docking or getting underway.

Dave R · 02-08-2016, 08:40 PM

I wonder how well Mediterranean mooring off the end of the public docks would go over. It would create another dock space at the end of every dock. Tying up that way would be ideal at the dock space along the sidewalk in Meredith too.

V ger · 02-08-2016, 09:05 PM

Besides the obvious dangers of swimming near docks any dock equipped with AC power outlets poses the very real danger of Electro Shock Drowning where low level currents present in the water paralyze the swimmer and that person drowns. These currents are most often sourced by boats that are improperly wired and/or not equipped with galvanic isolation. Because of the relatively low conductivity of fresh water (as compared to salt water) few lake boaters pay much attention to galvanic isolation. It is because of this low conductivity that a swimmer may find themselves as the best conductor in the area and be unable to swim or call for help. These deaths are often not recognized as any thing other than a normal drowning since the currents are so low that they may not cause any tissue damage.

Swimmers may also fail to recognize how easily they may drawn into the propellers of a boat maneuvering into or out of a dock space.

An other hazard to dockside swimmers is the potentially high levels of carbon monoxide present.

Common sense and simple courtesy would dictate that dinghies, kayaks and other small and large craft would stay clear of any one docking or getting underway.

V ger · 02-08-2016, 09:28 PM

I have often thought of how many spaces Med mooring would open up in places with long docks paralleling the shore but wonder how many people could do it. Many places have visiting boats raft at the docks often 2 or 3 deep. I guess the short stays at any of the docks on Winnipesauke would be a problem as well as some rather unusual legislation. It seems such a waste to see so many fine docks going unused over night. What a great source of income overnight dockage could be for the towns. I can't help but think it would also be a boon to local eateries etc.

02-08-2016, 08:37 PM	#3
V ger Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Dockside ESD and other means to improve the gene pool Besides the obvious dangers of swimming near docks any dock equipped with AC power outlets poses the very real danger of Electro Shock Drowning where low level currents present in the water paralyze the swimmer and that person drowns. These currents are most often sourced by boats that are improperly wired and/or not equipped with galvanic isolation. Because of the relatively low conductivity of fresh water (as compared to salt water) few lake boaters pay much attention to galvanic isolation. It is because of this low conductivity that a swimmer may find themselves as the best conductor in the area and be unable to swim or call for help. These deaths are often not recognized as any thing other than a normal drowning since the currents are so low that they may not cause any tissue damage. Swimmers may also fail to recognize how easily they may drawn into the propellers of a boat maneuvering into or out of a dock space. An other hazard to dockside swimmers is the potentially high levels of carbon monoxide present. Common sense and simple courtesy would dictate that dinghies, kayaks and other small and large craft would stay clear of any one docking or getting underway.

02-08-2016, 09:05 PM	#5
V ger Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Dockside ESD and other means to improve the gene pool Besides the obvious dangers of swimming near docks any dock equipped with AC power outlets poses the very real danger of Electro Shock Drowning where low level currents present in the water paralyze the swimmer and that person drowns. These currents are most often sourced by boats that are improperly wired and/or not equipped with galvanic isolation. Because of the relatively low conductivity of fresh water (as compared to salt water) few lake boaters pay much attention to galvanic isolation. It is because of this low conductivity that a swimmer may find themselves as the best conductor in the area and be unable to swim or call for help. These deaths are often not recognized as any thing other than a normal drowning since the currents are so low that they may not cause any tissue damage. Swimmers may also fail to recognize how easily they may drawn into the propellers of a boat maneuvering into or out of a dock space. An other hazard to dockside swimmers is the potentially high levels of carbon monoxide present. Common sense and simple courtesy would dictate that dinghies, kayaks and other small and large craft would stay clear of any one docking or getting underway.

02-08-2016, 09:28 PM	#6
V ger Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Med Moor I have often thought of how many spaces Med mooring would open up in places with long docks paralleling the shore but wonder how many people could do it. Many places have visiting boats raft at the docks often 2 or 3 deep. I guess the short stays at any of the docks on Winnipesauke would be a problem as well as some rather unusual legislation. It seems such a waste to see so many fine docks going unused over night. What a great source of income overnight dockage could be for the towns. I can't help but think it would also be a boon to local eateries etc.

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02-08-2016, 08:40 PM	#4
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	I wonder how well Mediterranean mooring off the end of the public docks would go over. It would create another dock space at the end of every dock. Tying up that way would be ideal at the dock space along the sidewalk in Meredith too.