New Laconia Beach Regulations

LoveLakeLife · 06-30-2021, 10:24 PM

What is the rationale for prohibiting floats, snorkels, swim fins, life jackets, tubes?! It’s like prohibiting safety and fun at the same time. ???

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fatlazyless · 07-01-2021, 06:12 AM

A 2" diameter noodle cut down to 30" length and worn as a tight belt has enough buoyancy to make long distance swimming much more relaxed for a 200-lb male so one can conserve energy and strength while doing a rest swim stroke, breast stroke or side stroke. It gives you big confidence for swimming in deep water and confidence is important for swimming in deep water or in somewhat COLD water.. The noodle belt keeps you balanced on top of the water while you power yourself forward with long restful breast strokes or side strokes. Instead of swimming basically to avoid going under, you are swimming to move forward at slow pace for a hundred yards or more. And, the more you do it, the better you get.

Yes, a thin 2" noodle can most likely get worn tight around the waist, under a tee-shirt. Sure, why not.

It seems that the great majority of the local population are very iffy swimmers and a foam noodle belt tied TIGHT around the waist makes swimming a hundred yards doing the breast or side stroke much more relaxed and doable. You are no longer using a lot of energy just to stay on top of the water, because the noodle keeps you afloat and centered while you slowly and safely swim out there, and back.

It's like "Hey, I can do this, I can take my time and swim a long distance. Who knew?" Plus, you can always take a rest break and just float there in a vertical position without having to tread water while the noodle belt keeps you very afloat. Somewhat similar to a Navy submarine's self-control for trim and buoyancy which is important for a submarine. Are you floating or are you sinking? As long as you are floating, you can work on moving forward by using a long distance rest stroke, breast stroke or side stroke.

I almost always stay away from the overhand crawl because it uses up too much energy, too fast.

garysanfran · 07-01-2021, 06:21 AM

"Can't we all just get along"? (Rodney Glen King, April 2, 1965 – June 17, 2012)

With proper enforcement, can't all of these exist together peacefully? I've been to parks where BBQing is allowed. Responsible drinking publicly is allowed in a lot of places without incidents. Floating devices? Not sure what's the big deal. Maybe overcrowding should be the primary concern.

An out-of-towner from Beacon Hill with a Weber Smokey Joe cooking wagyu beef burgers two feet from someone else, accompanied by a Bordeaux no one else can afford and speaking with that Boston accent no one can understand...Well, that may be a concern...I'll have to think about that today ...Maybe "shotgun" a Bud Light during the next squall...Contemplate the issue and then throw the empty into the Lake.

ApS · 07-01-2021, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by LoveLakeLife

What is the rationale for prohibiting floats, snorkels, swim fins, life jackets, tubes?! It’s like prohibiting safety and fun at the same time. ???

The rational should be stated.

Because we assume beach-goers are good swimmers, perhaps it's to discourage non-swimmers from endangering themselves and rescuers.

Woodsy · 07-01-2021, 08:49 AM

There is a pretty easy solution....

While I don't think you can charge for beach access (The City took Fed $$$ years ago). The City can charge a fee for a cooking permit... say $10 or $20. To help offset the cost of cleanup.

Woodsy

John Mercier · 07-01-2021, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Woodsy

There is a pretty easy solution....

While I don't think you can charge for beach access (The City took Fed $$$ years ago). The City can charge a fee for a cooking permit... say $10 or $20. To help offset the cost of cleanup.

Woodsy

Not sure that Parks & Recreation that has the authority for regulation, has the authority for permitting in that manner.

07-01-2021, 06:12 AM	#2
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,777 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,022 Times in 744 Posts	A 2" diameter noodle cut down to 30" length and worn as a tight belt has enough buoyancy to make long distance swimming much more relaxed for a 200-lb male so one can conserve energy and strength while doing a rest swim stroke, breast stroke or side stroke. It gives you big confidence for swimming in deep water and confidence is important for swimming in deep water or in somewhat COLD water.. The noodle belt keeps you balanced on top of the water while you power yourself forward with long restful breast strokes or side strokes. Instead of swimming basically to avoid going under, you are swimming to move forward at slow pace for a hundred yards or more. And, the more you do it, the better you get. Yes, a thin 2" noodle can most likely get worn tight around the waist, under a tee-shirt. Sure, why not. It seems that the great majority of the local population are very iffy swimmers and a foam noodle belt tied TIGHT around the waist makes swimming a hundred yards doing the breast or side stroke much more relaxed and doable. You are no longer using a lot of energy just to stay on top of the water, because the noodle keeps you afloat and centered while you slowly and safely swim out there, and back. It's like "Hey, I can do this, I can take my time and swim a long distance. Who knew?" Plus, you can always take a rest break and just float there in a vertical position without having to tread water while the noodle belt keeps you very afloat. Somewhat similar to a Navy submarine's self-control for trim and buoyancy which is important for a submarine. Are you floating or are you sinking? As long as you are floating, you can work on moving forward by using a long distance rest stroke, breast stroke or side stroke. I almost always stay away from the overhand crawl because it uses up too much energy, too fast. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 07-01-2021 at 06:47 AM.

07-01-2021, 06:21 AM	#3
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,577 Thanks: 675 Thanked 682 Times in 348 Posts	The words of that GREAT philosopher... "Can't we all just get along"? (Rodney Glen King, April 2, 1965 – June 17, 2012) With proper enforcement, can't all of these exist together peacefully? I've been to parks where BBQing is allowed. Responsible drinking publicly is allowed in a lot of places without incidents. Floating devices? Not sure what's the big deal. Maybe overcrowding should be the primary concern. An out-of-towner from Beacon Hill with a Weber Smokey Joe cooking wagyu beef burgers two feet from someone else, accompanied by a Bordeaux no one else can afford and speaking with that Boston accent no one can understand...Well, that may be a concern...I'll have to think about that today ...Maybe "shotgun" a Bud Light during the next squall...Contemplate the issue and then throw the empty into the Lake. __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

07-01-2021, 08:49 AM	#5
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,966 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	There is a pretty easy solution.... While I don't think you can charge for beach access (The City took Fed $$$ years ago). The City can charge a fee for a cooking permit... say $10 or $20. To help offset the cost of cleanup. Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.

06-30-2021, 10:24 PM	#1
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