Boating Activity Greater Than Usual

[TiltonBB]

At marinas the spring launch is proceeding ahead of schedule.

From the Laconia Sun:

https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news/local/boat-activity-greater-than-usual-pandemic-means-uncharted-waters-for-marinas/article_6f54d09e-801f-11ea-8b1d-47e466df95f0.html

[Cal Coon]

At marinas the spring launch is proceeding ahead of schedule.

From the Laconia Sun:

https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news/local/boat-activity-greater-than-usual-pandemic-means-uncharted-waters-for-marinas/article_6f54d09e-801f-11ea-8b1d-47e466df95f0.htmlToo many people have nothing else to do right now... I'm not surprised at all. Good for them, I'm jealous!! My boat is still under shrink wrap as I type this, and I'm not sure when I will have a chance to get to it. I have been very fortunate to have worked through all this corona virus BS, and have a very busy spring ahead of me, so my goal to be in the water will be Memorial Day weekend for my maiden voyage of the season!

[Weekend Pundit]

I've noticed the same thing. Some of the first boats I saw were fishing boats, but lately it's been a good mix. I've also seen a couple of jetskis (yesterday).

My boat is getting launched some time next week. The boatyard that services and stores my boat is prepping it for launch. I usually get my boat launched no later than the second weekend in May, though I often have it in before that.

I am going to assume that most of the boats we've seen are indeed owned by locals and not summerfolk.

[tis]

I agree. Boat traffic is much heavier than usual for now.

[Descant]

For many folks, summer starts when school is done. Since school is done for the year, I expect many refugees from the south are starting their summer, at least getting opened up. It's too cold to swim, so what to do? Go boating.

[Formula260SS]

Last Saturday was very busy with both fishing and recreational boats, much more than usual. It was a really nice day vs. Sunday which was a lot slower

[MAXUM]

Yesterday was beautiful and as such quite a bit of people out there enjoying a perfect day on the lake.

Those on jetskis are nuts, the water is still in the 40's. BRRRRR!

[ishoot308]

I have noticed a lot more fishermen on the lake...

[Biggd]

I have noticed a lot more fishermen on the lake...Well if they are throwing them back in I hope I don't catch one that's been given the virus. :emb:

[Barney Bear]

Perhaps it will be wearing a mask. 🐻

[tis]

And today was awful and nobody was out there. It's freezing!!

[iw8surf]

Why wouldn't the season start early? We have an awesome winter, and early ice out and the conditions are prime to be out early.

[WinnisquamZ]

It’s cold


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[Cal Coon]

It’s cold


Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=92687)Agreed. Been a lousy spring so far for early boating, with maybe 2 or 3 exceptions so far, as far as nice days go. I don't feel as if I'm missing anything yet...

[WinnisquamZ]

Also, the spring storms are a bitc& for those of us without a lift.


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[Cal Coon]

Got my boat uncovered today, and all ready to go. Fired right up, ran like a top. Just needs a little cleaning which I like to do on the water. Looking forward to, and hoping for some good boating weather on Memorial Day weekend...