Lake Winni Wake fest location scouting

[nightrider]

I was thinking more along the lines of dock and boat damage. As someone alluded to in a previous post, the docks and moorings in the areas where these wakesurf boats want to be, are least well equipped to handle the huge waves that are generated.

[tis]

Originally Posted by nightrider

I was thinking more along the lines of dock and boat damage. As someone alluded to in a previous post, the docks and moorings in the areas where these wakesurf boats want to be, are least well equipped to handle the huge waves that are generated.

That's so true. We aren't used to the big waves they have out in the broads so we don't have the breakwaters etc.

[Winilyme]

Many wake boarders themselves are their own worst enemies - with selfish actions that could set the stage for an eventual decline in the sport. That downfall will be laws that regulate them to an extreme that they could have avoided by listening, understanding and modifying behaviors in response to concerns like those expressed in this thread. I've reread all of Lake Winni Wake's posts and other than a few platitudes thrown in here or there, I'm not sensing a lot of interest in, or even empathy for, the viewpoints of anyone other than those that support what he wants to do. His objective is simply to make this event happen torpedoes be damned.

The behavior of some (not all) wake boarders we are reading about in this thread is over the top. Extremely loud music, sometimes damaging wakes and relentlessly annoying back and forth passes in front of the same homeowners. Promoters of the sport need to lobby fellow wake boarders to limit these impacts such that opposing viewpoints are met somewhere in the middle. Otherwise, regulations will do it for them and then they'll be the ones asking for reasonableness. Bottom line message to wake boarders is - THINK. Turn down the volume, stick to larger open areas and avoid repetitive circuits.

I understand that Lake Winni Wake wants to keep his thread on target to his original post. But his transparent disregard for the opinions of others matches well to what I often see out on the water.

[TiltonBB]

Gilford man elected VP of NH Marine Trades Assoc
Nov 9, 2020 Updated 6 hrs ago 0

CONCORD — The New Hampshire Marine Trades Association elected new leaders this month to lead the association for the next two years. Boat retailer Peter MacCallum, owner of MacCallum’s Boathouse Inc in Epsom, was elected president, and John Whalley, boat retailer and general manager of Silver Sands Marina in Gilford will serve as vice president.

“Recreational boating in New Hampshire is about spending time with family and friends. As marine dealers we will continue to work with our regulators, our customers and our environmental peer groups to protect New Hampshire’s waterways for all to enjoy for generations to come,” said MacCallum.


MacCallum and Whalley will lead the organization, representing the marine industry for more than three decades. Both MacCallum and Whalley recently served on the HB 137 study commission with a specific review of so-called “wake-boats”, which recommended more robust public education efforts for boaters to understand the rules of the waterways and potential harm done by the improper operation of the boats, which have seen a rise in popularity due to the pandemic.

“Our association’s core mission is to lead as steward, in preserving the ecological harmony and beauty of all New Hampshire waterways,” said Whalley. “We intend to be a clear voice of positive guidance for families who take to the waterways of our great state to enjoy fishing, recreational sports and other fun and exciting activities. We can strike a balance between safe family activity and a healthy environment.”

Hmmm........ Selling Make A Wake boats while saying:
“Our association’s core mission is to lead as steward, in preserving the ecological harmony and beauty of all New Hampshire waterways,” doesn't seem to compute.

[fatlazyless]

Political promoting candidates to enhance boat sales = NH Marine Trades Association's mission ...... is what they do.

It's been here for 50-years, has a mail address at Lakeport Landing Marina, and makes a lot of small political contributions to NH Republicans running for state senate and state representative. The marinas donate to the Marine Trades Assoc which turns around and redistributes the money to the reps and senators, incumbent or hopeful, who are running for office.

The NH Marine Trades Assoc is all about selling motor boats by donating small campaign contributions to local Republican state politicians so they will vote favorably on any issues that may either hinder or benefit the motor boat business just so's they vote what's best for the trade association.

It is a political action committee or a "PAC." Typically, it spreads their $100-$200 political contributions all around to many different state Republicans who use it for purchasing campaign signs that get posted by the side of the road prior to election day. $200 actually buys a lot of those political roadside signs now that they are made with tyvek instead of cardboard. Signs ...... signs .... everywhere a sign ..... all those political signs ...

" .... in preserving the ecological harmony and beauty of all New Hampshire waterways." ....... ah yes ...... that's called being glib ..... and said with a big smile while in their marina ... leaning forward and posturing with both hands on the cash register ....... ah yes ....... "to the ecological harmony and beauty of all New Hampshire waterways" ...... so very poetic ...... ho-hum ..... ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!

....... glib ...... suggest you look up the meaning of ....... glib

[mowtorman]

If you are going to bother how about an all inclusive water sports exhibition including slalom skiing and placement of a jump for a day? These opposing views mirror the jet ski debate in the 80's. Remember when the only place you could use a jet ski was in the middle of the broads? Wake boats are not going away just like "personal watercraft". The O'Brien Competition Ski Team held an exhibition in front of the Weirs in the 70's. Opechee park held thousands of spectators for the World Waterskiing championship in the 1950's. The beach is easily rented for the day from Laconia and the beach and point could take the waves. An aside that I read about recently was problems with concentrated carbon monoxide where the wakesurfer stands. Who knew?

[gravy boat]

....thank God the focus is no longer on COVID! LOL

But seriously -- regarding Wake Boat Fest and possible location:

I don't think there is a calm spot on this lake anymore, especially on weekends.
Perhaps the best place IS the Weirs for a few reasons: 1) There is enough parking and viewing areas for spectators; 2) The wakes these boats generate would blend right in with the wakes already present around the Weirs and entrance to Meredith Bay; 3) plenty of food and drink available already during the season; 4) the Weirs recently had a facelift and could use an event like this -- the local businesses would welcome it, I'm sure. Anybody worried about the increased volume of spectator boats should keep in mind how may boats are in that are AT NIGHT during fireworks.

Just my 2 cents...

GB

[mowtorman]

Something like this? From Weirs.com.

[mowtorman]

I think Lakewinnie might be right. This might not have been about finding a site but perhaps intended to incite, which was very successful.