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[Silver Duck]

FLL

I agree with you that the narrow passage at the cattle landing end of the neck can be a jungle, though it's not only the GFBLs that go through there too darned fast (not to mention 3 or 4 abreast in both directions, on plane!)

I've often wondered why folks in that area haven't pushed for a NWZ? Lord knows, it could use one, at least during the busy season!

Silver Duck

[Fat Jack]

Originally Posted by Silver Duck

I've often wondered why folks in that area haven't pushed for a NWZ?

It's my understanding that there have been at least two attempts to put a NWZ at that Cattle Landing channel, both opposed by the Director of Safety because he felt it would be too much of an imposition on boaters (Is that a "safety" concern?). I also read that when the town of Center Harbor and its businesses petitioned for a NWZ petition in an attempt to get the kind of boost that Meredith got from its, Barrett opposed that because he said the NW markers would cause a hazard (???). I also heard that he opposed several previous attempts to get a NWZ at the Eagle Island channel, until NHRBA was the petitioner.
Perhaps if NHRBA files new NWZ petitions for Center Harbor and Cattle Landing, Barrett will approve them. Wouldn't that be in line with NHRBA's official agenda anyway?