NWZ Proposed for Glendale

rhubarbpie · 08-21-2020, 06:25 PM

I am 100% supportive of this. The cross-traffic coming through there at speed in all directions, particularly on weekends, is more than a little nerve-wracking. Add in the jet skis running back and forth changing directions unexpectedly, plus people diving and sailboats coming back in to Smith Cove, and I'm surprised there aren't more accidents.

ishoot308 · 08-21-2020, 06:33 PM

The question you have to ask is if this area is so dangerous, why did they get rid of the NWZ that was once there??

I honestly believe because of this, it will be an uphill battle...

Dan

Slickcraft · 08-21-2020, 07:35 PM

We make the trip from Glendale to Welch and back many times a week from before ice out to late Oct. Maybe 10 to 15 days a year the crossing traffic near FL 26 is very busy. However we all manage to work it all out, like a traffic rotary. It is once that you get past FL 26 in open water that idiot boating kicks in.

Choking all of Glendale bay would be a mistake. Between Pig and Lockes may be another issue.

Alan

8gv · 08-21-2020, 09:25 PM

I have often wondered why the narrow area between Lockes and Pig Island is not a NWZ. The 150’ rule is rarely followed there. If one wishes to turn the boat to get a more favorable angle to take a wake there is little room. A NWZ might be obeyed more than the 150’ rule.

Winilyme · 08-21-2020, 10:01 PM

I'd be sad to see this become a NWZ. To me, this area always feels different...as though there's a freedom and excitement on the water that's hard to find elsewhere on the lake.

Jdarby · 08-22-2020, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 8gv

I have often wondered why the narrow area between Lockes and Pig Island is not a NWZ. The 150’ rule is rarely followed there. If one wishes to turn the boat to get a more favorable angle to take a wake there is little room. A NWZ might be obeyed more than the 150’ rule.

Totally agree. I recently followed the 150’ rule going through there and it clearly seemed that my following of the rules was a significant annoyance to a couple of other boaters who could care less and gunned their throttles to pass me. There was even an MP boat in proximity! Maybe it was his end of shift and he couldn’t be bothered with enforcement. As someone else pointed out, why isn’t the MP enforcing the water safety rules in front of their own building? NWZs are much more obvious regarding compliance as everyone seems to have their own perception of 150’.

08-21-2020, 06:33 PM	#2
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,341 Thanks: 2,412 Thanked 5,337 Times in 2,086 Posts	The question you have to ask is if this area is so dangerous, why did they get rid of the NWZ that was once there?? I honestly believe because of this, it will be an uphill battle... Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

08-21-2020, 07:35 PM	#3
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,329 Thanks: 1,241 Thanked 2,118 Times in 968 Posts	We make the trip from Glendale to Welch and back many times a week from before ice out to late Oct. Maybe 10 to 15 days a year the crossing traffic near FL 26 is very busy. However we all manage to work it all out, like a traffic rotary. It is once that you get past FL 26 in open water that idiot boating kicks in. Choking all of Glendale bay would be a mistake. Between Pig and Lockes may be another issue. Alan Last edited by Slickcraft; 08-21-2020 at 08:23 PM.

08-21-2020, 09:25 PM	#4
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,121 Thanks: 64 Thanked 751 Times in 485 Posts	I have often wondered why the narrow area between Lockes and Pig Island is not a NWZ. The 150’ rule is rarely followed there. If one wishes to turn the boat to get a more favorable angle to take a wake there is little room. A NWZ might be obeyed more than the 150’ rule. Last edited by 8gv; 08-22-2020 at 07:41 AM.

08-21-2020, 06:25 PM	#1
rhubarbpie Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 15 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I am 100% supportive of this. The cross-traffic coming through there at speed in all directions, particularly on weekends, is more than a little nerve-wracking. Add in the jet skis running back and forth changing directions unexpectedly, plus people diving and sailboats coming back in to Smith Cove, and I'm surprised there aren't more accidents.

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08-21-2020, 10:01 PM	#5
Winilyme Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Ice in = CT / Ice out = Winnipesaukee Posts: 529 Thanks: 147 Thanked 308 Times in 166 Posts	I'd be sad to see this become a NWZ. To me, this area always feels different...as though there's a freedom and excitement on the water that's hard to find elsewhere on the lake.