Antique Boat Show Alton-Taking Every Dock

onlywinni · 08-10-2009, 10:16 AM

What is the deal with the antique boat show on Saturday morning taking every space in Alton at the public dock?????

Was that posted somewhere so I will be aware in the future. It was irritating that I enjoyed the hell out of my ride all the way from Lakeport to Alton and could not dock anywhere to eat lunch at Shibleys....and boy was I hungry

jrc · 08-10-2009, 02:23 PM

Always a pet peeve of mine. But the powers that be feel that the antique boats are better for the town than normal boat traffic for one day. I'm sure they draw in a large crowd on four wheels.

Last week they shutdown Meredith town docks for a similar show.

Since it seems like I can never get a dock in Wolfeboro. I've been there once this season, mid-week in the rain. I'm going to petition the town for a contemporary boat show. For $10 you can sit on my boat and drink bottled water while I go to Garwoods and have some fish and a beer.

Slickcraft · 08-10-2009, 03:55 PM

It is a half day, 'till noon, once a year on old home day and well publicized including here:
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ead.php?t=8265

And it was a good show this year. We went on two wheels.

jrc · 08-10-2009, 04:29 PM

I guess my post came off a little snarky. I understand that a lot of people like the show and that it is only half a day a year.

We all have to share. It's a small convience that I have to give up so others can have their fun. Doesn't mean I can't whine a little

And yes, seeing it on two wheels would be more fun.

onlywinni · 08-10-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slickcraft

It is a half day, 'till noon, once a year on old home day and well publicized including here:
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ead.php?t=8265

And it was a good show this year. We went on two wheels.

Thanks for the info...looked like some real nice boats...I was just really hungry and had no place to dock

NoBozo · 08-10-2009, 06:03 PM

The INFO Was posted. You need to be more diligent in reading the forum.

read to the bottom. As a retired Old Fart....I have the time to look at the Stuff....so maybe you can be forgiven for your inattention.

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ead.php?t=8251

Jidge · 08-10-2009, 08:07 PM

I had my eyes on the Coronado at the far left docks. It was a real sweetie

LIforrelaxin · 08-11-2009, 08:44 AM

I understand the irritation of these events... I have been in the same situation, stuck with out a place to park....

all in all though I believe they are cool events.... However I do wish the towns would try to reserve some space for the general boating public and not hand it all over to the boat show.....

08-10-2009, 10:16 AM	#1
onlywinni Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Laconia Posts: 108 Thanks: 6 Thanked 39 Times in 16 Posts	Antique Boat Show Alton-Taking Every Dock What is the deal with the antique boat show on Saturday morning taking every space in Alton at the public dock????? Was that posted somewhere so I will be aware in the future. It was irritating that I enjoyed the hell out of my ride all the way from Lakeport to Alton and could not dock anywhere to eat lunch at Shibleys....and boy was I hungry __________________ *Special Thanks to the Marine Patrol for keeping us all safe on Winni* Last edited by onlywinni; 08-10-2009 at 11:01 AM.

08-10-2009, 03:55 PM	#3
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and West Alton Posts: 3,218 Thanks: 1,173 Thanked 2,002 Times in 915 Posts	It is a half day, 'till noon, once a year on old home day and well publicized including here: http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ead.php?t=8265 And it was a good show this year. We went on two wheels. Last edited by Slickcraft; 08-10-2009 at 04:05 PM. Reason: add link

08-10-2009, 08:07 PM	#7
Jidge Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 40 Thanks: 3 Thanked 17 Times in 10 Posts	My Pick I had my eyes on the Coronado at the far left docks. It was a real sweetie

08-11-2009, 08:44 AM	#8
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, not that one, the one on Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,824 Thanks: 1,015 Thanked 880 Times in 514 Posts	I understand the irritation of these events... I have been in the same situation, stuck with out a place to park.... all in all though I believe they are cool events.... However I do wish the towns would try to reserve some space for the general boating public and not hand it all over to the boat show..... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

08-10-2009, 02:23 PM	#2
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Always a pet peeve of mine. But the powers that be feel that the antique boats are better for the town than normal boat traffic for one day. I'm sure they draw in a large crowd on four wheels. Last week they shutdown Meredith town docks for a similar show. Since it seems like I can never get a dock in Wolfeboro. I've been there once this season, mid-week in the rain. I'm going to petition the town for a contemporary boat show. For $10 you can sit on my boat and drink bottled water while I go to Garwoods and have some fish and a beer.

08-10-2009, 04:29 PM	#4
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	I guess my post came off a little snarky. I understand that a lot of people like the show and that it is only half a day a year. We all have to share. It's a small convience that I have to give up so others can have their fun. Doesn't mean I can't whine a little And yes, seeing it on two wheels would be more fun.

08-10-2009, 06:03 PM	#6
NoBozo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Portsmouth. RI Posts: 2,231 Thanks: 400 Thanked 460 Times in 308 Posts	The INFO Was posted. You need to be more diligent in reading the forum. read to the bottom. As a retired Old Fart....I have the time to look at the Stuff....so maybe you can be forgiven for your inattention. http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ead.php?t=8251