New to the lake

BroadHopper · 05-23-2024, 07:19 AM

Old school boater here. So here are some pointers.

General rules of boating on the seacoast also apply on NH inland waterways.

Get familiar with the hills and mountaintops around the lake. They can be your guide to your general locations on the lake. Red Hill is usually North of Winnipesaukee.

Stop at Marine HQ in Glendale. They have a sticker you can apply on your dash panel to remind you of the buoys' descriptions.

If you are lost, seek the nearest light buoy. They are numbered. Match up the number on your chart and you will have an idea where you are.

Always be defensive! Never assume others will adhere to navigational rules of order.

Take it slow the first year! Better to be safe than sorry!

Have fun boating!

05-23-2024, 07:19 AM	#1
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,590 Thanks: 3,230 Thanked 1,107 Times in 797 Posts	Welcome to Winni boating. Old school boater here. So here are some pointers. General rules of boating on the seacoast also apply on NH inland waterways. Get familiar with the hills and mountaintops around the lake. They can be your guide to your general locations on the lake. Red Hill is usually North of Winnipesaukee. Stop at Marine HQ in Glendale. They have a sticker you can apply on your dash panel to remind you of the buoys' descriptions. If you are lost, seek the nearest light buoy. They are numbered. Match up the number on your chart and you will have an idea where you are. Always be defensive! Never assume others will adhere to navigational rules of order. Take it slow the first year! Better to be safe than sorry! Have fun boating! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.