Naswa Review

Descant · 08-20-2017, 11:25 PM

Can't say I'm a regular, but the Nazbar is consistent and I go back. Great docking and dock assistants. Good bar and food as expected. Yes, if I wanted gourmet, I'd put on my tux and go someplace else. To go out by boat for lunch. early dinner, the Nazbar is tops. Nice places near public docks are harder to get into the docks and the food etc is no better. Take the easy route and go Nazbar.

Wolfeboro_Baja · 08-28-2017, 02:24 PM

A word of caution about the dock attendants.

First of all, when you're docking, they are helpful to have around.

I haven't been this year but did go last year for supper one Sunday evening. On that visit, when we got back to our boat to leave, there was an significant amount of beach sand on our boat that wasn't there when we left it to go eat. There were no dock attendants around to ask about it.

I didn't say anything then as we had friends to drop off and needed to get going but if it happens the next time we go, someone's going to hear about it. There was no need for anyone to be on our boat while we were eating and to have them on it, AND track on that much sand, did NOT make me happy. I have enough trouble keeping the boat clean and didn't need all of that sand, not to mention what might have been scratched depending on where they stepped.

Otherwise, when we do go, we've always enjoyed the atmosphere. You're not going there for gourmet food but people should already know that up front. It's casual and relaxing with decent drinks and food.

Woodsy · 08-28-2017, 02:38 PM

Baja...

At the Naswa they raft off the boats that park on the outside dock fingers... So if others rafted off your boat, that's probably where the sand came from.

Woodsy

Wolfeboro_Baja · 08-28-2017, 05:29 PM

No, that wasn't it. I was tied up between dock fingers. They had asked me if I would mind rafting and I said yes, I do mind. It was courteous of them to ask beforehand; I would have been really ticked off if they just went ahead and did that without asking.

Personally, I never raft with other boats, there's too much opportunity for damage. Fenders don't always stay in place and gelcoat is expensive to repair.

I'll admit I've made some poor choices when handling my boat that resulted in cosmetic damage which I had promptly repaired;I don't need anyone else helping me with that.

TiltonBB · 08-28-2017, 06:47 PM

I have found the dock attendants to be extremely helpful. They are quick to help anyone who docks there.

There are several signs at the NASWA that say "All boats subject to moving and rafting". As we all know, there are many people on the water that struggle to dock a boat. Many times I have seen the dock attendants jump on boats to keep other boats from hitting them.

It is impossible to know what happened. Maybe the person docking opposite your boat was going to hit your boat and they jumped onto yours to push them off. I will take a little sand any day over a fiberglass repair! In that case, if "someone's going to hear about it" maybe a sincere "thank you" would be in order.

In the future, if you go to the NASWA more than once every two years I am sure you will learn to appreciate the very helpful dock attendants and, in turn, they will get to know you and appreciate your gratuity.

Biggd · 08-29-2017, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

I have found the dock attendants to be extremely helpful. They are quick to help anyone who docks there.

There are several signs at the NASWA that say "All boats subject to moving and rafting". As we all know, there are many people on the water that struggle to dock a boat. Many times I have seen the dock attendants jump on boats to keep other boats from hitting them.

It is impossible to know what happened. Maybe the person docking opposite your boat was going to hit your boat and they jumped onto yours to push them off. I will take a little sand any day over a fiberglass repair! In that case, if "someone's going to hear about it" maybe a sincere "thank you" would be in order.

In the future, if you go to the NASWA more than once every two years I am sure you will learn to appreciate the very helpful dock attendants and, in turn, they will get to know you and appreciate your gratuity.

I had a friend that took us out on his boat once and he made us take our boat shoes off and wash our feet off. ONCE was enough of that! A little sand in my boat is expected, you clean it when you're done boating. If you have to worry about getting the boat dirty every time you go out in it then you might as well go boating by yourself.

Winnisquamer · 08-29-2017, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

I had a friend that took us out on his boat once and he made us take our boat shoes off and wash our feet off. ONCE was enough of that! A little sand in my boat is expected, you clean it when you're done boating. If you have to worry about getting the boat dirty every time you go out in it then you might as well go boating by yourself.

I don't like shoes on my boat... Pretty standard etiquette, I have a friend who always says "but they're boat shoes" and when I own a yacht I'll allow them, until then no shoes on my bow rider.

I also don't think it's crazy to ask that people clean their feet if they've walked through mud/ duck crap etc. it saves a ton of time cleaning when the boats kept clean to begin with, more time on the water less time cleaning.

Doobs41378 · 08-29-2017, 09:22 AM

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I don't like shoes on my boat... Pretty standard etiquette, I have a friend who always says "but they're boat shoes" and when I own a yacht I'll allow them, until then no shoes on my bow rider.

I also don't think it's crazy to ask that people clean their feet if they've walked through mud/ duck crap etc. it saves a ton of time cleaning when the boats kept clean to begin with, more time on the water less time cleaning.

I ask that no black bottom shoes go on the boat and in reality I'd like no shoes on it but I do not ask people to remove them if they have them on.

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Biggd · 08-29-2017, 09:31 AM

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I ask that no black bottom shoes go on the boat and in reality I'd like no shoes on it but I do not ask people to remove them if they have them on.

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I don't either and I hate to clean my boat but, just like your car or your house, they get dirty and you have to clean it or pay someone to do it. That's the price of owning a boat. Having your friends and family aboard is the reason I have a boat. When boating becomes more of a chore than having fun, it's time to get rid of it.

BroadHopper · 08-29-2017, 09:58 AM

are fine. Sneakers tend to leave a streak mark and depending on the sole carry sand onto the boat and or scratch the gunwales.

I always check the passengers shoes and ask to be removed if I feel they may damage or dirty the boat. I never had lip.

Sandals or flip flops are a no no. Very unsafe in wet conditions. There is a certain brand that has a metal insert in the sole so they can be use as a bottle opener, a huge taboo!

Believe it! I had women trying to go boating in high heels. Sorry honey!

Doobs41378 · 08-29-2017, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

are fine. Sneakers tend to leave a streak mark and depending on the sole carry sand onto the boat and or scratch the gunwales.

I always check the passengers shoes and ask to be removed if I feel they may damage or dirty the boat. I never had lip.

Sandals or flip flops are a no no. Very unsafe in wet conditions. There is a certain brand that has a metal insert in the sole so they can be use as a bottle opener, a huge taboo!

Believe it! I had women trying to go boating in high heels. Sorry honey!

Those are Reefs. I have a pair on now

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Outdoorsman · 08-29-2017, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

I don't either and I hate to clean my boat but, just like your car or your house, they get dirty and you have to clean it or pay someone to do it. That's the price of owning a boat. Having your friends and family aboard is the reason I have a boat. When boating becomes more of a chore than having fun, it's time to get rid of it.

This right here.

I prefer to go barefoot, but I do not make my guests do the same.

Reilly · 08-29-2017, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

I had a friend that took us out on his boat once and he made us take our boat shoes off and wash our feet off. ONCE was enough of that! A little sand in my boat is expected, you clean it when you're done boating. If you have to worry about getting the boat dirty every time you go out in it then you might as well go boating by yourself.

I totally agree, probably no ice cream or food on the boat either ? & Heaven Forbid if someone used the Porta poti, or swam & got it wet 😆😆😆😆😆

08-20-2017, 11:25 PM	#1
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,404 Thanks: 1,360 Thanked 1,633 Times in 1,065 Posts	Every once in awhile Can't say I'm a regular, but the Nazbar is consistent and I go back. Great docking and dock assistants. Good bar and food as expected. Yes, if I wanted gourmet, I'd put on my tux and go someplace else. To go out by boat for lunch. early dinner, the Nazbar is tops. Nice places near public docks are harder to get into the docks and the food etc is no better. Take the easy route and go Nazbar.

08-28-2017, 02:24 PM	#2
Wolfeboro_Baja Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hopkinton NH Posts: 395 Thanks: 88 Thanked 80 Times in 46 Posts	A word of caution about the dock attendants. First of all, when you're docking, they are helpful to have around. I haven't been this year but did go last year for supper one Sunday evening. On that visit, when we got back to our boat to leave, there was an significant amount of beach sand on our boat that wasn't there when we left it to go eat. There were no dock attendants around to ask about it. I didn't say anything then as we had friends to drop off and needed to get going but if it happens the next time we go, someone's going to hear about it. There was no need for anyone to be on our boat while we were eating and to have them on it, AND track on that much sand, did NOT make me happy. I have enough trouble keeping the boat clean and didn't need all of that sand, not to mention what might have been scratched depending on where they stepped. Otherwise, when we do go, we've always enjoyed the atmosphere. You're not going there for gourmet food but people should already know that up front. It's casual and relaxing with decent drinks and food. __________________ Cancer SUCKS!

08-28-2017, 02:38 PM	#3
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,966 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	Baja... At the Naswa they raft off the boats that park on the outside dock fingers... So if others rafted off your boat, that's probably where the sand came from. Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

08-28-2017, 05:29 PM	#4
Wolfeboro_Baja Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hopkinton NH Posts: 395 Thanks: 88 Thanked 80 Times in 46 Posts	No, that wasn't it. I was tied up between dock fingers. They had asked me if I would mind rafting and I said yes, I do mind. It was courteous of them to ask beforehand; I would have been really ticked off if they just went ahead and did that without asking. Personally, I never raft with other boats, there's too much opportunity for damage. Fenders don't always stay in place and gelcoat is expensive to repair. I'll admit I've made some poor choices when handling my boat that resulted in cosmetic damage which I had promptly repaired;I don't need anyone else helping me with that. __________________ Cancer SUCKS!

08-29-2017, 09:58 AM	#10
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,587 Thanks: 3,228 Thanked 1,107 Times in 797 Posts	Boat shoes are fine. Sneakers tend to leave a streak mark and depending on the sole carry sand onto the boat and or scratch the gunwales. I always check the passengers shoes and ask to be removed if I feel they may damage or dirty the boat. I never had lip. Sandals or flip flops are a no no. Very unsafe in wet conditions. There is a certain brand that has a metal insert in the sole so they can be use as a bottle opener, a huge taboo! Believe it! I had women trying to go boating in high heels. Sorry honey! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

08-28-2017, 06:47 PM	#5
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,022 Thanks: 704 Thanked 2,203 Times in 937 Posts	I have found the dock attendants to be extremely helpful. They are quick to help anyone who docks there. There are several signs at the NASWA that say "All boats subject to moving and rafting". As we all know, there are many people on the water that struggle to dock a boat. Many times I have seen the dock attendants jump on boats to keep other boats from hitting them. It is impossible to know what happened. Maybe the person docking opposite your boat was going to hit your boat and they jumped onto yours to push them off. I will take a little sand any day over a fiberglass repair! In that case, if "someone's going to hear about it" maybe a sincere "thank you" would be in order. In the future, if you go to the NASWA more than once every two years I am sure you will learn to appreciate the very helpful dock attendants and, in turn, they will get to know you and appreciate your gratuity.