Windy!!

ishoot308 · 05-09-2020, 09:54 AM

Winds just hit 36 mph on Welch Island! 4’ rollers crashing up over my breakwater!

Think I’ll go for a swim! 😳😳

Dan

gravy boat · 05-09-2020, 10:16 AM

Would be great if you can upload some videos showing the waves and wind!

ishoot308 · 05-09-2020, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by gravy boat

Would be great if you can upload some videos showing the waves and wind!

I have a video on my phone but don’t think this site lets you upload. If I had a desktop here on the island I could upload to YouTube then post link but no desktop here, just iPads and iPhones...

Dan

XCR-700 · 05-09-2020, 10:28 AM

It was like a blizzard this morning, thankfully it didnt stick.

Now we have crazy wind and the temp is soooo much colder than the last few days,,,

YUCK

upthesaukee · 05-09-2020, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

I have a video on my phone but don’t think this site lets you upload. If I had a desktop here on the island I could upload to YouTube then post link but no desktop here, just iPads and iPhones...

Dan

Well, Dan, jump in the boat, then get in the car, go to the house, get on the computer, and do the YouTube thing! Geeeez 😁

Dave

Hillcountry · 05-09-2020, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Winds just hit 36 mph on Welch Island! 4’ rollers crashing up over my breakwater!

Think I’ll go for a swim! 😳😳

Dan

Salmon chop!

ishoot308 · 05-09-2020, 10:47 AM

Figured it out! Here ya go!

FYI...I said the wrong date in the video!

https://youtu.be/KvZWW8vxESM

Dan

ishoot308 · 05-09-2020, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Hillcountry

Salmon chop!

I kid you not Hill, at 6:00 AM this morning with 30 mph winds and snow blowing like crazy, a small aluminum boat went by my camp attempting to troll! It was the most insane thing I have seen as it was completely un-fishable no matter what size boat you have!!

Dan

Hillcountry · 05-09-2020, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

I kid you not Hill, at 6:00 AM this morning with 30 mph winds and snow blowing like crazy, a small aluminum boat went by my camp attempting to troll! It was the most insane thing I have seen as it was completely un-fishable!

Dan

Lol...I did see some guys that went out this morning on FB (Fish Lake winni) and they had the lines screaming with lakers! I don’t mind a little wind but the cold throws a damper on things...if you “go for a swim” be careful...it’s “acorn” season!

ishoot308 · 05-09-2020, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Hillcountry

Lol...I did see some guys that went out this morning on FB (Fish Lake winni) and they had the lines screaming with lakers! I don’t mind a little wind but the cold throws a damper on things...if you “go for a swim” be careful...it’s “acorn” season!

I could understand fishing the bays or coves where it’s somewhat sheltered, but out here around Welch, that’s just insane!

Descant · 05-09-2020, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Well, Dan, jump in the boat, then get in the car, go to the house, get on the computer, and do the YouTube thing! Geeeez 😁

Dave

Email it to Dave and HE can upload to you tube. He sold his boat and it's too windy to golf, so I know he has the time.
BTW, use my beach if you like. Not windy there at the south end of the Bear's Trail.

ishoot308 · 05-09-2020, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Descant

Email it to Dave and HE can upload to you tube. He sold his boat and it's too windy to golf, so I know he has the time.
BTW, use my beach if you like. Not windy there at the south end of the Bear's Trail.

See post #7... I was able to figure it out and posted video.

Thanks for the offer but we are here on the island and not moving!

Dan

upthesaukee · 05-09-2020, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

See post #7... I was able to figure it out and posted video.

Thanks for the offer but we are here on the island and not moving!

Dan

Unbelievable. Thanks for sharing. In addition to the wave action, the flag action you can see while you were panning tells it all.

Dave

Descant · 05-09-2020, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

See post #7... I was able to figure it out and posted video.

Thanks for the offer but we are here on the island and not moving!

Dan

Thanks, Dan. I guess while I was logged in, new posts weren't showing up, or maybe I just didn't go back to look. We are fortunate to have a family presence on both sides of the island. When it is blowing like crazy we can go to the other side where it is calm. ~10 minute walk.
Watching the water break over your breakwater reminds me of stories of folks with small boats with no automatic bilge pump, being swamped while they were tied behind the protection of the break water. Ironic.

ursa minor · 05-09-2020, 02:19 PM

Ayuh, that looks sporty. Better take the Eastern if you need to venture out!

MikeF-NH · 05-09-2020, 06:20 PM

Wow...that looks nasty out there. No thanks! When I saw the forecast, it seemed like a lost weekend for fishing. I wouldn't even want to be out in your Eastern today Dan! Looks like you are marooned on Welch (how terrible....lol)

8gv · 05-09-2020, 07:27 PM

Some topical (not "tropical") music for you...

https://youtu.be/bPYT9Vyu62A

ishoot308 · 05-09-2020, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Top-Water

Cool song from a long time ago.
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What was the peak wind for the day ? Anyone know what it was.
Had to be tough out there for the dedicated.

Two camps down from me and more exposed to the North had a 51 mph top speed for the day. My weather station showed 38 mph top speed.

Dan

05-09-2020, 09:54 AM	#1
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,278 Thanks: 2,400 Thanked 5,290 Times in 2,061 Posts	Windy!! Winds just hit 36 mph on Welch Island! 4’ rollers crashing up over my breakwater! Think I’ll go for a swim! 😳😳 Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

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ursa minor Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tuftonborough & Franklin MA Posts: 265 Thanks: 99 Thanked 143 Times in 64 Posts	Ayuh, that looks sporty. Better take the Eastern if you need to venture out! __________________ " Any day with a boat ride in it is a good day"

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gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 591 Thanks: 597 Thanked 202 Times in 101 Posts	Would be great if you can upload some videos showing the waves and wind!

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XCR-700 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,342 Thanks: 757 Thanked 538 Times in 313 Posts	It was like a blizzard this morning, thankfully it didnt stick. Now we have crazy wind and the temp is soooo much colder than the last few days,,, YUCK

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05-09-2020, 10:47 AM	#7
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,278 Thanks: 2,400 Thanked 5,290 Times in 2,061 Posts	Video Figured it out! Here ya go! FYI...I said the wrong date in the video! https://youtu.be/KvZWW8vxESM Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

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05-09-2020, 06:20 PM	#16
MikeF-NH Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 318 Thanks: 2 Thanked 120 Times in 80 Posts	Wow...that looks nasty out there. No thanks! When I saw the forecast, it seemed like a lost weekend for fishing. I wouldn't even want to be out in your Eastern today Dan! Looks like you are marooned on Welch (how terrible....lol)

05-09-2020, 07:27 PM	#17
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