The Mt's wild ride!!

catman2 · 10-24-2006, 03:20 PM

Hi gang........I just wanted to add my 2 cents worth regarding the boat ride last Friday night. First of all I want to say I was with the group who started this post so I saw what they saw.

I have to say the crew were very helpful upon boarding the boat. The helped anyone who needed assistance and welcomed us onboard. It was raining and windy at the time and I knew we were in for an interesting night. We were on the main deck.
I am a lifelong resident of the area so I am familiar with the lake and the kind of weather that can come up. I did ask if they had a cancellation policy and was told I could save it for a day cruise. But, being a yankee and having bought 3 tickets, I still wanted to go...after all, the day cruise would not be a dinner/dance cruise and I really wanted to see the band. (Annie and the Orphans!)
I'm not sure why the captain decided to go through the broads knowing it would be rough and not just go towards Meredith and Moultonboro etc. That would have been my choice. However I'm not sure if the are rough spots out there as well.
Regarding the older people and those with handicapped people, they may have been "from away" and had no idea how rough it could get out there. There were some announcements made but some were hard to hear. I'm sure most people thought it would be a little windy and that would be it.
To clear a few things up, the swells easliy could have been 8-10 feet with out question. I looked out the window a couple if times and it was interesting to see. I have been on the ocean and this was not unlike an ocean cruise.
And there WERE people injured so to say "no one got hurt" is an understatement........I bet the man in the wheelchair had some bruises as well as his caretaker who also fell. The band also stopped playing and sat down holding on to the equipment etc. There was a least one broken window upstairs which was taken out and replaced but I have no idea if anyone in the upstairs area were injured. I believe there was physical and mental damage...........I bet that was the last ride for a few folks.
Me? Well I'm kinda crazy like that and I considered the cruise an adventure but I would have liked to have seen it in the daylight!
My biggest complaint was that it was cold on the boat.....heaters not working? The company was good, the food was good and the band was good. Things could have been done differently for sure.
In my opinion, it's kinda 50/50. On one hand the crew has to take ultimate responsibility for the safety of the passengers and on the other, people have to decide if it's worth losing the money or dealing with the weather. As i said, I'm too cheap to lose the money...........if we went down I would've grabbed the prime rib and held on for dear life..........

GWC... · 10-24-2006, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catman2

Hi gang........I just wanted to add my 2 cents worth regarding the boat ride last Friday night. First of all I want to say I was with the group who started this post so I saw what they saw.

I am a lifelong resident of the area so I am familiar with the lake and the kind of weather that can come up. I did ask if they had a cancellation policy and was told I could save it for a day cruise. But, being a yankee and having bought 3 tickets, I still wanted to go...after all, the day cruise would not be a dinner/dance cruise and I really wanted to see the band. (Annie and the Orphans!)

I'm not sure why the captain decided to go through the broads knowing it would be rough and not just go towards Meredith and Moultonboro etc. That would have been my choice. However I'm not sure if the are rough spots out there as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by catman2

I am a lifelong resident of the area so I am familiar with the lake... I did ask if they had a cancellation policy and was told I could save it for a day cruise. But, being a yankee and having bought 3 tickets, I still wanted to go...after all, the day cruise would not be a dinner/dance cruise and I really wanted to see the band. (Annie and the Orphans!)

I don't get it!?!?!?

P.S. - Annie and the Orphans will be playing October 28th, on land, no less; but you already know that, being ... a lifelong resident of the area...
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...-28&e=1490&c=1

http://www.playgolfne.com/pr/

catman2 · 10-25-2006, 05:10 PM

Gee....I musta hit a nerve....sorry! Not sure if it's worth explaining. I thought this forum was to have a little fun and share info not bash the newcomers!
Just relax GWC...........life's too short to get all worked up over.........it was just a story of a boat ride and not meant to anger you. Have a nice evening........

Resident 2B · 10-25-2006, 09:10 PM

Catman2,

Great to have you on the forum and thanks for the excellent post about your night on the Mount.

I am a weather nut and I wish I was aboard. However, it is unfortunate that there was an injury or two. I was also surprised they went out on the broards with such strong NW winds. The winds might have made Meredith Bay a poor choice due to having to turn the vessel in rather tight surroundings, but cruising around the Bear Island area might have been a better choice.

Best regards,

R2B

carguy · 10-26-2006, 11:31 PM

What if the Mount had taken a course of following the southern shore of the Lake down the Broads, and made a left hand turn at the eastern end of Rattlesnake Island and headed back towards the Weirs between Parker Island and Rattlesnake Island on the Broads? That would have been a real wild ride. Maybe she took that course? I am sorry that I missed the ride, and would have loved to have made the trip during daylight hours.

Weirs guy · 10-27-2006, 06:27 AM

Good news for everyone who would have liked to have taken last Fridays cruise, we may have a repeat tomorrow night if the forecast holds true. Buy your tickets now!

Paugus Bay Resident · 10-27-2006, 10:59 AM

Tomorrow night is the annual Halloween cruise. We'll be there

Gusts to 50 mph and lots of rain. Should be interesting.

Coolbreeze · 10-27-2006, 11:52 AM

Remember folks...women and children first. Guys take your place at the bar until your number is called. Wear your water wings.
I wish I could have experienced this wild ride too.

Resident 2B · 10-27-2006, 12:15 PM

The big difference this weekend will be the wind direction. It is looking like strong to gale winds from the southeast. However, northwest and southeast winds cause similar effects, just waves from a different direction.

It should be "A Night to Remember!"

Sorry for the bad pun.

Best regards,

R2B

carguy · 10-27-2006, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Resident 2B

The big difference this weekend will be the wind direction. It is looking like strong to gale winds from the southeast. However, northwest and southeast winds cause similar effects, just waves from a different direction.

It should be "A Night to Remember!"

Sorry for the bad pun.

Best regards,

R2B

R2B:

Hmmm, a Night to Remember, is it going to be cold enough to have an iceberg on the Lake?

Resident 2B · 10-27-2006, 08:20 PM

Carguy,

Hopefully, no iceburg and a much better result for all on board. That was a very calm night, not the weather situation for tomorrow on the broads.

Great response, you got it!

Best regards,

R2B

GWC... · 10-27-2006, 10:02 PM

For those who need to be fore warned...

Something for your reading pleasure...
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/data/txtprods/BOX/AFDBOX

Something for your viewing pleasure...
http://www.weather.com/maps/maptype/..._animated.html

Tomorrow's forecast...

Airwaves · 10-27-2006, 10:52 PM

Okay, all of this talk about the Mount and her "wild" ride has finally got my curiosity peaked!

If anyone can answer these questions, please do;

First of all, the questions have NOTHING to do with the Mount's latest adventure!

1. I know that the Mount is owned by a private entity. What about the dock space at the Weirs, etc? I wonder this because if I were to hit powerball and wanted to set up a competing tour boat would I be able to use the same areas?

2. Does anyone still "own" the names and/or designs of vessels that have sunk and have not been on Winnipesaukee for decades?

3. Finally, what are the rules and regulations for large vessels that accept passengers for hire on Lake Winnipesaukee?

Anyone?

jlrm73 · 10-28-2006, 09:01 AM

I can't answer Airwaves' questions, but...
In case anyone was wondering...I myself am going to be home with my head under the covers tonight, NOT on the Mount!
Maybe next summer...
hee hee

10-24-2006, 03:20 PM	#1
catman2 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was there also.......... Hi gang........I just wanted to add my 2 cents worth regarding the boat ride last Friday night. First of all I want to say I was with the group who started this post so I saw what they saw. I have to say the crew were very helpful upon boarding the boat. The helped anyone who needed assistance and welcomed us onboard. It was raining and windy at the time and I knew we were in for an interesting night. We were on the main deck. I am a lifelong resident of the area so I am familiar with the lake and the kind of weather that can come up. I did ask if they had a cancellation policy and was told I could save it for a day cruise. But, being a yankee and having bought 3 tickets, I still wanted to go...after all, the day cruise would not be a dinner/dance cruise and I really wanted to see the band. (Annie and the Orphans!) I'm not sure why the captain decided to go through the broads knowing it would be rough and not just go towards Meredith and Moultonboro etc. That would have been my choice. However I'm not sure if the are rough spots out there as well. Regarding the older people and those with handicapped people, they may have been "from away" and had no idea how rough it could get out there. There were some announcements made but some were hard to hear. I'm sure most people thought it would be a little windy and that would be it. To clear a few things up, the swells easliy could have been 8-10 feet with out question. I looked out the window a couple if times and it was interesting to see. I have been on the ocean and this was not unlike an ocean cruise. And there WERE people injured so to say "no one got hurt" is an understatement........I bet the man in the wheelchair had some bruises as well as his caretaker who also fell. The band also stopped playing and sat down holding on to the equipment etc. There was a least one broken window upstairs which was taken out and replaced but I have no idea if anyone in the upstairs area were injured. I believe there was physical and mental damage...........I bet that was the last ride for a few folks. Me? Well I'm kinda crazy like that and I considered the cruise an adventure but I would have liked to have seen it in the daylight! My biggest complaint was that it was cold on the boat.....heaters not working? The company was good, the food was good and the band was good. Things could have been done differently for sure. In my opinion, it's kinda 50/50. On one hand the crew has to take ultimate responsibility for the safety of the passengers and on the other, people have to decide if it's worth losing the money or dealing with the weather. As i said, I'm too cheap to lose the money...........if we went down I would've grabbed the prime rib and held on for dear life.......... Last edited by catman2; 10-24-2006 at 04:19 PM.

10-25-2006, 05:10 PM	#3
catman2 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Play nice? Gee....I musta hit a nerve....sorry! Not sure if it's worth explaining. I thought this forum was to have a little fun and share info not bash the newcomers! Just relax GWC...........life's too short to get all worked up over.........it was just a story of a boat ride and not meant to anger you. Have a nice evening........

10-25-2006, 09:10 PM	#4
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,358 Thanks: 996 Thanked 314 Times in 164 Posts	Welcome! Catman2, Great to have you on the forum and thanks for the excellent post about your night on the Mount. I am a weather nut and I wish I was aboard. However, it is unfortunate that there was an injury or two. I was also surprised they went out on the broards with such strong NW winds. The winds might have made Meredith Bay a poor choice due to having to turn the vessel in rather tight surroundings, but cruising around the Bear Island area might have been a better choice. Best regards, R2B

10-26-2006, 11:31 PM	#5
carguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 199 Thanks: 4 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	Can you imagine? What if the Mount had taken a course of following the southern shore of the Lake down the Broads, and made a left hand turn at the eastern end of Rattlesnake Island and headed back towards the Weirs between Parker Island and Rattlesnake Island on the Broads? That would have been a real wild ride. Maybe she took that course? I am sorry that I missed the ride, and would have loved to have made the trip during daylight hours. __________________ Best Regards, Carguy Norwich, CT 06360

10-27-2006, 06:27 AM	#6
Weirs guy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Good news for everyone who would have liked to have taken last Fridays cruise, we may have a repeat tomorrow night if the forecast holds true. Buy your tickets now! __________________ Is it bikeweek yet? Now?

10-27-2006, 10:59 AM	#7
Paugus Bay Resident Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 754 Thanks: 136 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	Tomorrow night is the annual Halloween cruise. We'll be there Gusts to 50 mph and lots of rain. Should be interesting.

10-27-2006, 11:52 AM	#8
Coolbreeze Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 332 Thanks: 0 Thanked 51 Times in 26 Posts	Remember folks...women and children first. Guys take your place at the bar until your number is called. Wear your water wings. I wish I could have experienced this wild ride too.

10-27-2006, 12:15 PM	#9
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,358 Thanks: 996 Thanked 314 Times in 164 Posts	Wind Direction The big difference this weekend will be the wind direction. It is looking like strong to gale winds from the southeast. However, northwest and southeast winds cause similar effects, just waves from a different direction. It should be "A Night to Remember!" Sorry for the bad pun. Best regards, R2B

10-27-2006, 08:20 PM	#11
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,358 Thanks: 996 Thanked 314 Times in 164 Posts	A Night to Remember Carguy, Hopefully, no iceburg and a much better result for all on board. That was a very calm night, not the weather situation for tomorrow on the broads. Great response, you got it! Best regards, R2B

10-27-2006, 10:02 PM	#12
GWC... Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,325 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	For those who need to be fore warned... Something for your reading pleasure... http://www.erh.noaa.gov/data/txtprods/BOX/AFDBOX Something for your viewing pleasure... http://www.weather.com/maps/maptype/..._animated.html Tomorrow's forecast... __________________ [Assume funny, clever sig is here. Laugh and reflect... ]

10-27-2006, 10:52 PM	#13
Airwaves Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I'm right here! Posts: 1,153 Thanks: 9 Thanked 102 Times in 37 Posts	Okay, all of this talk about the Mount and her "wild" ride has finally got my curiosity peaked! If anyone can answer these questions, please do; First of all, the questions have NOTHING to do with the Mount's latest adventure! 1. I know that the Mount is owned by a private entity. What about the dock space at the Weirs, etc? I wonder this because if I were to hit powerball and wanted to set up a competing tour boat would I be able to use the same areas? 2. Does anyone still "own" the names and/or designs of vessels that have sunk and have not been on Winnipesaukee for decades? 3. Finally, what are the rules and regulations for large vessels that accept passengers for hire on Lake Winnipesaukee? Anyone?

10-28-2006, 09:01 AM	#14
jlrm73 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not signing up! I can't answer Airwaves' questions, but... In case anyone was wondering...I myself am going to be home with my head under the covers tonight, NOT on the Mount! Maybe next summer... hee hee