The 39th Annual Lee’s Mills Steamboat Rally

Rattlesnake Gal · 08-31-2011, 11:11 AM

About the Annual Lee’s Mills Steamboat Rally

From the Sunset Bob Gallery

Each September the town of Moultonborough sponsors the largest and longest meet in the world for steam launches. It lasts for about ten days.

On the first Sunday of the rally, a steamboat parade goes out into Moultonborough Bay.

From the Webmaster Gallery

On the second Sunday of the meet, the parade goes into Green's Basin.

Usually the rally showcases 55 to 60 operating steamboats with several steam models on display.

It truly is a very unique, interesting and educational event. I highly recommend it.

You can really tell that the owners are very proud of their vessels and seem to enjoy sharing their hobby with the spectators
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Friday, September 9, 2011 through Sunday, September 18, 2011

The 39th Annual
Lee’s Mills Steamboat Rally
The town of Moultonborough is sponsoring the largest and longest meet in the world for steam launches.

Each Sunday features a parade!
Sunday, September 11th parade starts at about 2:00 pm
going out into Moultonborough Bay
Sunday, September 18th parade starts at about 10:00 am
going out into Green's Basin

Hosted by Dave Thompson, the rally showcases 55 to 60 operating steamboats with several steam models on display

Please contact Dave Thorpe at DThorpe@Metrocast.net for more details

Hope to see you there!

Visit PhotoPost for more steamboat pictures!

Scroll down for HD Videos by our very own Webmaster!
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This HD video by Webmaster contains stills and a few video highlights.
It also has musical background provided by a friend of the Webmaster, who wrote and performed it.
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Take a HD ride in the Steamboat Parade with the Webmaster's video
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HD Video by Webmaster of his cruise aboard Dave Thorpe's steamboat, Wicwas
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HD Video byWebmaster of builder, Dave Thorpe, as he describes how his steam engine works
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HD Video by Webmaster of his ride on the steamboat RAECAROL
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So far, our Webmaster has added 36 HD videos to our Youtube Channel!

Don, thanks for taking the time to shoot, edit and post these excellent videos for our enjoyment!

Please show him how much you appreciate his efforts
by visiting Winnipesaukee.com's YouTube Channel view and subscribe!

When the Webmaster reaches a certain level of subscriptions and views,
YouTube will consider him a "partner" and allow for more branding and other great features.

Thanks so much!

Celia

webmaster · 08-31-2011, 11:42 AM

Thanks RG for that informative post and for reminding everyone about my YouTube channel. I was surprised to hear at the ForumFest that some regular site visitors are not even aware of it.

We have reached the levels where YouTube has offered to "monetize" my videos by placing ads on them. I've decided not to do that and instead provide commercial free videos for your viewing enjoyment.

I shot a lot more videos this summer but haven't found the time to edit them. I'll be working on that in the next few months and should be adding more soon.

One important note if you are thinking about visiting the Steamboat Rally: Many steamboat owners are happy to give you a free ride. I was able to get on 2 different steamboats on Saturday last year and again during the parade on Sunday. It's a real treat to cruise around Lee's Mills in a wood fired steamboat and see all the boats in action. They all toot at each other and there is a lot of joking between the boats since everyone is going slow. If you are in the area drop by.

Greene's Basin Girl · 09-01-2011, 03:20 AM

If anyone wants to watch the steam boat parade from our house just let me know. They go right by our dock.

VitaBene · 09-01-2011, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green's Basin Girl

If anyone wants to watch the steam boat parade from our house just let me know. They go right by our dock.

I'm in!! Jam Sandwich at Buckeys Sat night

Greene's Basin Girl · 09-01-2011, 09:16 AM

Yes- You'll have to plan on coming over to watch the steamboats. Unfortunately we have a party to go to Saturday night or we would all go to Buckey's. Thanks for letting me know.

LIforrelaxin · 09-12-2011, 02:56 PM

Hummm do I see a miny forum fest coming together....I was thinking that I might like Jessica's boys to see the steamboats this year... and why if there was going to be a small gathering for Forum folks I would be all for that....

Greene's Basin Girl · 09-13-2011, 12:17 AM

PM and we can discuss the details

Sal · 09-14-2011, 03:49 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69PpcEhWk1o

Greene's Basin Girl · 09-20-2011, 01:48 AM

The Steamboat Rally ended Yesterday. The parade went right by my house, but some other people were upset because the parade did not go down into the coves as it usually does. I have a friend ( Doug ) who owns a steamboat so I had a nice ride. He said people can come by and get rides all week and even for the parade. Many of the boats in the parade had only the driver in them. Doug said it is the largest rally in the world. They had close to 50 boats this year. He goes to rallies all over the northeast and Florida. Attached are a few pictures of my ride.

John A. Birdsall · 09-20-2011, 10:23 AM

For the first time in many years I went by boat to Lees Mills on Sat, what a wonderful day, and all them steamboats was great to see. I also seen the Dam up beyond the show area, did not know that was there and it was flowing pretty good. To all them there Steamboat Capt. Job well done.
I am wondering when someone is gonna take a pontoon boat and make a steamer out of that? The possiblities for propulsion would be great.

Redwing · 09-20-2011, 11:31 AM

GBG, Some lovely photos and you look very much at home in the steamboat. Do I see a steamboat in your future (rather than a pontoon boat)???

08-31-2011, 11:11 AM	#1
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	The 39th Annual Lee’s Mills Steamboat Rally About the Annual Lee’s Mills Steamboat Rally From the Sunset Bob Gallery Each September the town of Moultonborough sponsors the largest and longest meet in the world for steam launches. It lasts for about ten days. On the first Sunday of the rally, a steamboat parade goes out into Moultonborough Bay. From the Webmaster Gallery On the second Sunday of the meet, the parade goes into Green's Basin. Usually the rally showcases 55 to 60 operating steamboats with several steam models on display. It truly is a very unique, interesting and educational event. I highly recommend it. You can really tell that the owners are very proud of their vessels and seem to enjoy sharing their hobby with the spectators _________________________ Friday, September 9, 2011 through Sunday, September 18, 2011 The 39th Annual Lee’s Mills Steamboat Rally The town of Moultonborough is sponsoring the largest and longest meet in the world for steam launches. Each Sunday features a parade! Sunday, September 11th parade starts at about 2:00 pm going out into Moultonborough Bay Sunday, September 18th parade starts at about 10:00 am going out into Green's Basin Hosted by Dave Thompson, the rally showcases 55 to 60 operating steamboats with several steam models on display Please contact Dave Thorpe at DThorpe@Metrocast.net for more details Hope to see you there! Visit PhotoPost for more steamboat pictures! Scroll down for HD Videos by our very own Webmaster! _________________________ This HD video by Webmaster contains stills and a few video highlights. It also has musical background provided by a friend of the Webmaster, who wrote and performed it. _________________________ Take a HD ride in the Steamboat Parade with the Webmaster's video _________________________ HD Video by Webmaster of his cruise aboard Dave Thorpe's steamboat, Wicwas _________________________ HD Video byWebmaster of builder, Dave Thorpe, as he describes how his steam engine works _________________________ HD Video by Webmaster of his ride on the steamboat RAECAROL _________________________ So far, our Webmaster has added 36 HD videos to our Youtube Channel! Don, thanks for taking the time to shoot, edit and post these excellent videos for our enjoyment! Please show him how much you appreciate his efforts by visiting Winnipesaukee.com's YouTube Channel view and subscribe! When the Webmaster reaches a certain level of subscriptions and views, YouTube will consider him a "partner" and allow for more branding and other great features. Thanks so much! Celia

09-12-2011, 02:56 PM	#6
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas, Lake Ray Hubbard and NH, Long Island Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,875 Thanks: 1,037 Thanked 892 Times in 524 Posts	Hummm do I see a miny forum fest coming together....I was thinking that I might like Jessica's boys to see the steamboats this year... and why if there was going to be a small gathering for Forum folks I would be all for that.... __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

09-14-2011, 03:49 PM	#8
Sal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 311 Thanks: 103 Thanked 169 Times in 53 Posts	Short steamboat video - toot toot http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69PpcEhWk1o

09-20-2011, 01:48 AM	#9
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	The Steamboat Rally ended Yesterday. The parade went right by my house, but some other people were upset because the parade did not go down into the coves as it usually does. I have a friend ( Doug ) who owns a steamboat so I had a nice ride. He said people can come by and get rides all week and even for the parade. Many of the boats in the parade had only the driver in them. Doug said it is the largest rally in the world. They had close to 50 boats this year. He goes to rallies all over the northeast and Florida. Attached are a few pictures of my ride. Attached Images

09-20-2011, 10:23 AM	#10
John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	steamboat For the first time in many years I went by boat to Lees Mills on Sat, what a wonderful day, and all them steamboats was great to see. I also seen the Dam up beyond the show area, did not know that was there and it was flowing pretty good. To all them there Steamboat Capt. Job well done. I am wondering when someone is gonna take a pontoon boat and make a steamer out of that? The possiblities for propulsion would be great.

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08-31-2011, 11:42 AM	#2
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,455 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 459 Thanked 3,830 Times in 840 Posts	Thanks RG for that informative post and for reminding everyone about my YouTube channel. I was surprised to hear at the ForumFest that some regular site visitors are not even aware of it. We have reached the levels where YouTube has offered to "monetize" my videos by placing ads on them. I've decided not to do that and instead provide commercial free videos for your viewing enjoyment. I shot a lot more videos this summer but haven't found the time to edit them. I'll be working on that in the next few months and should be adding more soon. One important note if you are thinking about visiting the Steamboat Rally: Many steamboat owners are happy to give you a free ride. I was able to get on 2 different steamboats on Saturday last year and again during the parade on Sunday. It's a real treat to cruise around Lee's Mills in a wood fired steamboat and see all the boats in action. They all toot at each other and there is a lot of joking between the boats since everyone is going slow. If you are in the area drop by.

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09-01-2011, 03:20 AM	#3
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	If anyone wants to watch the steam boat parade from our house just let me know. They go right by our dock.

09-01-2011, 09:16 AM	#5
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	Yes- You'll have to plan on coming over to watch the steamboats. Unfortunately we have a party to go to Saturday night or we would all go to Buckey's. Thanks for letting me know.

09-13-2011, 12:17 AM	#7
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	PM and we can discuss the details

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09-20-2011, 11:31 AM	#11
Redwing Deceased Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Haven, Connecticut and summer resident of Moultonborough, NH since 1952 Posts: 216 Thanks: 324 Thanked 43 Times in 27 Posts	Lovely photos GBG, Some lovely photos and you look very much at home in the steamboat. Do I see a steamboat in your future (rather than a pontoon boat)??? Last edited by Redwing; 09-20-2011 at 11:32 AM. Reason: removed question mark after first sentence