Nostalgic Experiences Still To Be Had

[BroadHopper]

Great one! I can add jumping off the Weirs Bridge, Marathon water ski racing, various rope swings around the lake, jumping off the roof at Irwin's Pier. The marine patrol boats back in the days were slow! Having them chase you was an adrenaline rush! Don't forget the offshore races and the parties!

Originally Posted by Descant

Many many memories that can't be "legally" duplicated e.g. spending the night on the boat at public docks, Weirs, Wolfeboro, etc. Miss Winnipesaukee is no longer in business, nor the speed bats in Alton Bay, but you can still get an antique speed boat ride on the Millie B (Wolfeboro) and Miss Lauren (Weirs). Friends on the Forum will let you tie up so you can climb Rattlesnake Island. Members can use the LRCT dock; same with Stonedam Island. I learned to ski jump in Paugus Bay. Perhaps the Abenaki Club will set you up in Back Bay? It's still amusing to watch amateurs launch and retrieve their boats. Tourist attractions haven't changed much, Castle in the Clouds, Winnipesaukee RR, ride to the top of Gunstock? Here's one just for Think: We used to get 3-4 boats together and cruise to Hanson Cove after Labor Day, and swim/picnic at the summer camp dock. Lake challenges: Set up your own marathon and ski from say, Eagle Island, around Diamond, around Parker, and return. Wear a blindfold, ride someplace for say, 45 minutes, and see if you know where you are. Or where the nearest ice cream stand is.