..... a Lincoln Park public dock?

[fatlazyless]

Carrying a sup stand up paddle board is made easier than what you may imagine thanks to the center located, recessed, carry handle which almost all sup's have. An 11'6" sup can be tucked under one arm, and carried about.

An inflatable 11' sup, which is surprisingly rigid, weighs just 20-lbs, and the more expensive, fiberglass, better quality 10'6'-11'6" sups weigh from 30-40-lbs. The less expensive, 11'6" polypropylene sups weigh about 40-60-lbs.

While the slope at Lincoln Park is somewhat steep, it is just a brief walk of maybe 60-seconds, 2-minutes tops, from your car parked up at the road, to the top of the steep embankment, close to the water there. While I haven't done it yet, it sure looks to be great location for sup'n with its' big water swells, and wide open views.

Gett'n down that steep, eroded, rocky-sandy embankment while carrying a sup, paddle, pfd, whistle, and water bottle will be a challenge, but on a sunny, warm day, it seems like it is definitely doable if you is motivated to do it?

We will see?

Could be is best to not be having the town build wood steps down the embankment and a dock? By not having them, it will deter most would be sup paddlers, and others, and just the most determined will go there, because you cannot describe the incredible location, views, and big water swells. If enough people crawl up 'n down that steep 10' embankment, while carry'n a sup, a path like a hiking trail, will get worn into the sandy, rocky slope, and a trail to the water will be there.

[Rusty]

I hope this sign never gets removed:

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Carrying a sup stand up paddle board is made easier than what you may imagine thanks to the center located, recessed, carry handle which almost all sup's have. An 11'6" sup can be tucked under one arm, and carried about.

An inflatable 11' sup, which is surprisingly rigid, weighs just 20-lbs, and the more expensive, fiberglass, better quality 10'6'-11'6" sups weigh from 30-40-lbs. The less expensive, 11'6" polypropylene sups weigh about 40-60-lbs.

While the slope at Lincoln Park is somewhat steep, it is just a brief walk of maybe 60-seconds, 2-minutes tops, from your car parked up at the road, to the top of the steep embankment, close to the water there. While I haven't done it yet, it sure looks to be great location for sup'n with its' big water swells, and wide open views.

Gett'n down that steep, eroded, rocky-sandy embankment while carrying a sup, paddle, pfd, whistle, and water bottle will be a challenge, but on a sunny, warm day, it seems like it is definitely doable if you is motivated to do it?

We will see?

Could be is best to not be having the town build wood steps down the embankment and a dock? By not having them, it will deter most would be sup paddlers, and others, and just the most determined will go there, because you cannot describe the incredible location, views, and big water swells. If enough people crawl up 'n down that steep 10' embankment, while carry'n a sup, a path like a hiking trail, will get worn into the sandy, rocky slope, and a trail to the water will be there.

Only a moron would attempt to put in a SUP at Lincoln Park when 1 mile down the road there is a beautiful public launch at Ellacoya with a simple and shallow walk in or drive in type ramp with plenty of parking that is perfect for a SUP and other small boats...

[fatlazyless]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Only a moron would attempt to put in a SUP at Lincoln Park when 1 mile down the road there is a beautiful public launch at Ellacoya with a simple and shallow walk in or drive in type ramp that is perfect for a SUP and other small boats...

What you suggest is a highly, highly, highly congested and crowded boating area, home to the Marine Patrol, Gilford fire boat, islander's parking, Winni Sailing School, Fay's Boat Yard, local home owners, visitors, and business boats like Island Svce Corp as opposed to the wide open water area immediately off shore from the Lincoln Park which makes it a dramatically different location even though they are located about 1/2-mile away from one, another, down the bay.

Plus, the parking at the islander's-MP town lot is so restricted and regulated to town residents, Gilford has a parking supervisor roaming the area in a golf cart.

.....oopsie....just reread your post and see you are talk'n 'bout Ellacoya.......oh well.....gotta run.....later!

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

What you suggest is a highly, highly, highly congested and crowded boating area, home to the Marine Patrol, Gilford fire boat, islander's parking, Winni Sailing School, Fay's Boat Yard, local home owners, visitors, and business boats like Island Svce Corp as opposed to the wide open water area immediately off shore from the Lincoln Park which makes it a dramatically different location even though they are located about 1/2-mile away from one, another, down the bay.

Plus, the parking at the islander's-MP town lot is so restricted and regulated to town residents, Gilford has a parking supervisor roaming the area in a golf cart.

.....oopsie....just reread your post and see you are talk'n 'bout Ellacoya.......oh well.....gotta run.....later!

Just a thought... if you realize your post was not about the subject at hand, rather than saying "oopsie", just delete the post. Oh well..... gotta run..... later!

Dave

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Just a thought... if you realize your post was not about the subject at hand, rather than saying "oopsie", just delete the post. Oh well..... gotta run..... later!

Dave

Because it adds to his post total. He wants to be #1 at something.