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Originally Posted by Dave R
Glad to see you are embracing the change and enjoying a different boating scene. Hope you have a blast down there. Can't beat the food in that part of the world.
I stopped boating on Winni at the end of 2018 and boat exclusively on the coast now. It's a huge change, but it's loads of fun to try something new. I miss the clear warm water, super easy boat maintenance, and lack of tides. I love the ability to anchor overnight, the practically limitless destinations, and the incredible wildlife. I've seen whales hundreds of times, yet they still astound me every time; but there's also basking sharks, blue sharks, seals, sunfish (Moa Moa) sturgeon, blue fin tuna, puffins, dolphins, osprey, loons, etc. It's really incredible.
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Honestly after over 30 years on Winnipesaukee, the change has been refreshing and welcomed with open arms. While Winni, has some undeniable charms.... they have also caused her to become a popular destination. It simply isn't the same lake I grew up on. With my family owning on the lake I was allowed some luxuries that kept boating enjoyable, such as the easy of early morning or late evening boat rides in the summer on the weekends before and after the crowds. My biggest joy here in Texas, is not feeling like I have to "Time" my rides to avoid high usage times.......
I do have a goal, in retirement to do some boating on the ocean..... time will tell if I get there or not.....Because I also want to spend time RVing around the country....