Vintage Race Boat Regatta

webmaster · 09-17-2021, 10:52 AM

I see on the WolfeboroCAM that they are setting up for the Vintage Race Boat Regatta. Here's a video of the event I shot in 2011:

thinkxingu · 09-17-2021, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by webmaster

I see on the WolfeboroCAM that they are setting up for the Vintage Race Boat Regatta. Here's a video of the event I shot in 2011:

Thanks for the post. My wife and I were thinking of heading over there this weekend—suggestions on when and where to anchor/float?

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camp guy · 09-17-2021, 12:26 PM

Marine Patrol and auxiliaries have Wolfeboro Bay pretty well blocked, but I think you can get into the Bay if you stay to either edge. I am sure that if you start to enter the Bay someone will get your attention and explain it to you. It is a great event. If you want to fully enjoy the boats, come by car and be able to walk around the docks and "pits" and talk with the participants. Docking space is severely limited for public use.

thinkxingu · 09-17-2021, 01:12 PM

Ok, thanks!

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tis · 09-17-2021, 05:57 PM

Camp guy is right. You can go into Wolfeboro Bay but you have to stay away from the racers. There are guide boats out there to keep you away.

BroadHopper · 09-17-2021, 06:16 PM

If you enter the bay on the extreme left and stay outside the white markers, you may be able to enter under the bridge to the public docks. The docks are open to the public. Water is low but not that low.

chachee52 · 09-17-2021, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Thanks for the post. My wife and I were thinking of heading over there this weekend—suggestions on when and where to anchor/float?

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I've always anchored over by Brewster Academy and their mooring field. Nice view and down the straight away to see the speed of the boats.
Heading over tomorrow by boat.

barndoor · 09-17-2021, 08:51 PM

I pulled in to the Wolfeboro docks around 7:15 tonight and used the dock directly in front of the gazebo. There were three racing boats lined up on the left and the right side of the dock was empty. I docked in front of the three boats near the gazebo. Three people were enjoying ice cream on the bench next to the gazebo. I was waiting for someone and was looking toward the street when I heard a large bang. Turning I saw a young woman trying to push a 22 ft + or - boat away from a beautiful Chris Craft (C8 or C18). The man driving wasted no time quickly pulling out, turning sharply left at the end of the dock which effectively shielded him from view. Then he fled at a high rate of speed. (At least he didn’t hit the 150 ft buoy as he sped by). By the time I pulled out my phone to call marine patrol, he was almost out of the bay. The four of us were unable to identify the boat as it was dark and he was gone so quickly. A flashlight check of the Chris Craft did not reveal any major damage although daylight will likely reveal some damage.
I suspect alcohol was involved it appears that he tried to spin his boat around at the top of the dock and slammed into the Chris Craft. Just disgusting behavior.

Phantom · 09-18-2021, 06:34 AM

Anyone know what VHF channel the coordinators will be using this year ?

thinkxingu · 09-18-2021, 11:28 AM

Please clarify, friends: is this a Saturday only event or both days?

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fatlazyless · 09-18-2021, 12:20 PM

Vintage race boat racing ends on Saturday at 5-pm, racing is held on Friday and Saturday.

Big awards SOIREE cocktails and dinner Saturday from 6-pm to 9:30-pm at the NH Boat Museum, Wolfeboro Falls ........ $62-fundraiser ........ see you there!!!

www.nhbm.org/the-regatta/schedule-of-events

LakeDad · 09-18-2021, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by webmaster

I see on the WolfeboroCAM that they are setting up for the Vintage Race Boat Regatta. Here's a video of the event I shot in 2011:

The weather was great today. Here is a very short clip I took. (upload fail)

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Winilyme · 09-18-2021, 08:32 PM

I was enjoying the sights from the Wolfeboro docks Friday afternoon. Even more fascinating to me than the racing was watching several guys intently working on the motor in their racer. As I was observing, a woman, the wife of one I assume, walked by, looked at me and said "They race the boats all day, they fix the boats all night, they are happy".

chachee52 · 09-19-2021, 06:34 AM

Agreed it was a great day watching yesterday. Got to anchor and watch the second half of the day. With a 4.5 yo and a 7 yo wasn't able to stay until the end, but I think that I saw all the different boats and got to see boats that my friend worked on. When I have time this week I'll upload some of the pics I got. Not as may that I have in the past though, jumping off the boat took priority this year.

Off to see the steam boats shortly.

XCR-700 · 09-23-2021, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by barndoor

I pulled in to the Wolfeboro docks around 7:15 tonight and used the dock directly in front of the gazebo. There were three racing boats lined up on the left and the right side of the dock was empty. I docked in front of the three boats near the gazebo. Three people were enjoying ice cream on the bench next to the gazebo. I was waiting for someone and was looking toward the street when I heard a large bang. Turning I saw a young woman trying to push a 22 ft + or - boat away from a beautiful Chris Craft (C8 or C18). The man driving wasted no time quickly pulling out, turning sharply left at the end of the dock which effectively shielded him from view. Then he fled at a high rate of speed. (At least he didn’t hit the 150 ft buoy as he sped by). By the time I pulled out my phone to call marine patrol, he was almost out of the bay. The four of us were unable to identify the boat as it was dark and he was gone so quickly. A flashlight check of the Chris Craft did not reveal any major damage although daylight will likely reveal some damage.
I suspect alcohol was involved it appears that he tried to spin his boat around at the top of the dock and slammed into the Chris Craft. Just disgusting behavior.

WOW, seems hard to believe, then again seeing some of the attitudes of some people at the docks these days I should not be surprised. Lots of super arrogant boaters in big dollar boats. So many are just oozing snarky, its just so different than in the past.

Sad for the Chris Craft owner to have to deal with the repair. I'm sure thats someones pride and joy.

rander7823 · 09-28-2021, 06:34 AM

Is it possible a webcam picked up the incident? And is this the same as leaving the scene of a car accident?

09-17-2021, 10:52 AM	#1
webmaster Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 2,453 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,819 Times in 839 Posts	Vintage Race Boat Regatta I see on the WolfeboroCAM that they are setting up for the Vintage Race Boat Regatta. Here's a video of the event I shot in 2011:

09-17-2021, 12:26 PM	#3
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,181 Thanks: 299 Thanked 525 Times in 293 Posts	Vintage Race Boat Regatta Marine Patrol and auxiliaries have Wolfeboro Bay pretty well blocked, but I think you can get into the Bay if you stay to either edge. I am sure that if you start to enter the Bay someone will get your attention and explain it to you. It is a great event. If you want to fully enjoy the boats, come by car and be able to walk around the docks and "pits" and talk with the participants. Docking space is severely limited for public use.

09-17-2021, 06:16 PM	#6
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,570 Thanks: 3,205 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Wolfeboro Bay If you enter the bay on the extreme left and stay outside the white markers, you may be able to enter under the bridge to the public docks. The docks are open to the public. Water is low but not that low. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

09-17-2021, 08:51 PM	#8
barndoor Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 19 Thanks: 79 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Hit and run I pulled in to the Wolfeboro docks around 7:15 tonight and used the dock directly in front of the gazebo. There were three racing boats lined up on the left and the right side of the dock was empty. I docked in front of the three boats near the gazebo. Three people were enjoying ice cream on the bench next to the gazebo. I was waiting for someone and was looking toward the street when I heard a large bang. Turning I saw a young woman trying to push a 22 ft + or - boat away from a beautiful Chris Craft (C8 or C18). The man driving wasted no time quickly pulling out, turning sharply left at the end of the dock which effectively shielded him from view. Then he fled at a high rate of speed. (At least he didn’t hit the 150 ft buoy as he sped by). By the time I pulled out my phone to call marine patrol, he was almost out of the bay. The four of us were unable to identify the boat as it was dark and he was gone so quickly. A flashlight check of the Chris Craft did not reveal any major damage although daylight will likely reveal some damage. I suspect alcohol was involved it appears that he tried to spin his boat around at the top of the dock and slammed into the Chris Craft. Just disgusting behavior.

09-18-2021, 06:34 AM	#9
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Anyone know what VHF channel the coordinators will be using this year ? __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

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09-17-2021, 01:12 PM	#4
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,211 Thanks: 1,167 Thanked 2,048 Times in 1,271 Posts	Ok, thanks! Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

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tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,700 Thanks: 751 Thanked 1,454 Times in 1,011 Posts	Camp guy is right. You can go into Wolfeboro Bay but you have to stay away from the racers. There are guide boats out there to keep you away.

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09-18-2021, 11:28 AM	#10
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,211 Thanks: 1,167 Thanked 2,048 Times in 1,271 Posts	Please clarify, friends: is this a Saturday only event or both days? Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

09-18-2021, 12:20 PM	#11
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,737 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,007 Times in 735 Posts	Vintage race boat racing ends on Saturday at 5-pm, racing is held on Friday and Saturday. Big awards SOIREE cocktails and dinner Saturday from 6-pm to 9:30-pm at the NH Boat Museum, Wolfeboro Falls ........ $62-fundraiser ........ see you there!!! www.nhbm.org/the-regatta/schedule-of-events __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

09-18-2021, 08:32 PM	#13
Winilyme Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Ice in = CT / Ice out = Winnipesaukee Posts: 485 Thanks: 132 Thanked 290 Times in 155 Posts	I was enjoying the sights from the Wolfeboro docks Friday afternoon. Even more fascinating to me than the racing was watching several guys intently working on the motor in their racer. As I was observing, a woman, the wife of one I assume, walked by, looked at me and said "They race the boats all day, they fix the boats all night, they are happy".

09-19-2021, 06:34 AM	#14
chachee52 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 449 Thanks: 6 Thanked 93 Times in 72 Posts	Agreed it was a great day watching yesterday. Got to anchor and watch the second half of the day. With a 4.5 yo and a 7 yo wasn't able to stay until the end, but I think that I saw all the different boats and got to see boats that my friend worked on. When I have time this week I'll upload some of the pics I got. Not as may that I have in the past though, jumping off the boat took priority this year. Off to see the steam boats shortly.

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09-28-2021, 06:34 AM	#16
rander7823 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 303 Thanks: 549 Thanked 40 Times in 24 Posts	Webcam Is it possible a webcam picked up the incident? And is this the same as leaving the scene of a car accident?