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LakeTimes · 06-21-2021, 11:10 AM

Figured I'd post this just in case other's have ideas that I'm not thinking of. Will be having a couple kids up, age range 6-9 years old essentially, for about a week. I'm not new to the lake, been here for years and feel like I know it relatively well, then again I surprise myself every year with much I don't know about the lake/region which makes me love it even more!

I've got a few spots picked out where we can see a wreck or other exciting things from the surface while snorkeling (I am a certified diver, just haven't dove Lake Winnipesaukee yet and won't be this year or near future unfortunately

). Most wrecks are 20' or deeper which would make it impossible for them to see (We tried the one in Wolfeboro Bay last year that's in roughly 20' of water and they couldn't see it from the surface). Mind you they will all have life preservers on, so holding their breath and diving down even 5' won't be possible.

My goal is to have a small handful of fun excursions to take them to throughout the week (weather depending). Shipwrecks would of course maximize their excitement, but other cool things to see I can make 'almost' as exciting

(I hope). I have, of course, read almost all the threads in the diving section, looked at every wreck Dive111 & Painthappy have contributed to (Thank you), scoured the internet etc. etc. trying to find other great places to take them. I've even privately sent a few PM's to a few folks on here guessing they want to keep things private vs sharing their cool spots with the world - which I completely understand - and they have been very helpful!!!

If anyone has any places they know or have heard about - I would GREATLY appreciate it if you posted here on the thread or would send me a private message.

Again, goal is to find a few cool new snorkeling places for a few young kids where they can see 'cool' things and grow up further appreciating this amazing Lake!

Places I've identified so far:
1 - Barge in Paugus Bay
2 - Some wreck off of Steamboat Island that I'm not sure where exactly it is, but need to find it before they come up (guessing North side as I've snorkeled and anchored several times on southern part of the island)
3 - Ragged Island as there are several rocks and could be some cool rock formations and marine life that they could get excited about

Just need a few more

Thanks in advance for any help or recommendations you can provide. And again - please don't hesitate to Private Message (PM) me if you dont' want to post for general public. Thanks!

06-21-2021, 11:10 AM	#1
LakeTimes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NA Posts: 145 Thanks: 61 Thanked 40 Times in 19 Posts	Other places to take 6-9 year olds snorkeling Figured I'd post this just in case other's have ideas that I'm not thinking of. Will be having a couple kids up, age range 6-9 years old essentially, for about a week. I'm not new to the lake, been here for years and feel like I know it relatively well, then again I surprise myself every year with much I don't know about the lake/region which makes me love it even more! I've got a few spots picked out where we can see a wreck or other exciting things from the surface while snorkeling (I am a certified diver, just haven't dove Lake Winnipesaukee yet and won't be this year or near future unfortunately ). Most wrecks are 20' or deeper which would make it impossible for them to see (We tried the one in Wolfeboro Bay last year that's in roughly 20' of water and they couldn't see it from the surface). Mind you they will all have life preservers on, so holding their breath and diving down even 5' won't be possible. My goal is to have a small handful of fun excursions to take them to throughout the week (weather depending). Shipwrecks would of course maximize their excitement, but other cool things to see I can make 'almost' as exciting (I hope). I have, of course, read almost all the threads in the diving section, looked at every wreck Dive111 & Painthappy have contributed to (Thank you), scoured the internet etc. etc. trying to find other great places to take them. I've even privately sent a few PM's to a few folks on here guessing they want to keep things private vs sharing their cool spots with the world - which I completely understand - and they have been very helpful!!! If anyone has any places they know or have heard about - I would GREATLY appreciate it if you posted here on the thread or would send me a private message. Again, goal is to find a few cool new snorkeling places for a few young kids where they can see 'cool' things and grow up further appreciating this amazing Lake! Places I've identified so far: 1 - Barge in Paugus Bay 2 - Some wreck off of Steamboat Island that I'm not sure where exactly it is, but need to find it before they come up (guessing North side as I've snorkeled and anchored several times on southern part of the island) 3 - Ragged Island as there are several rocks and could be some cool rock formations and marine life that they could get excited about Just need a few more Thanks in advance for any help or recommendations you can provide. And again - please don't hesitate to Private Message (PM) me if you dont' want to post for general public. Thanks!