Lake Markers

jonfinn · 05-18-2008, 11:51 AM

Hi Folks!

I'm relatively new to boating (4th season coming up). I've spent a lot of time on Winnepesaukee (even tho I live near Boston). Most of the people I meet are very nice and helpful. That's the main reason I come up (to get away from the city stress and be around people who act like they enjoy their lives)! Boating on the big lake is a blast!

In my efforts to NOT be considered "Captain Bonehead", I've talked to a lot of people, studied maps, taken courses and used common sense when in the water.

One thing that continues to baffle me is the meaning of the white/black and white/red markers. When I encounter them, I tend to consult the map, or use common sense. So far, that's worked ok. But I could be just "lucky."

The language in the NH boating book describes how to navigate depending on direction of travel. The challenge I have is that I never remember it!

If anyone has another way of describing how to handle those markers, it would be very helpful.

Thanks so much!

Jon

05-18-2008, 11:51 AM	#1
jonfinn Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 37 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Lake Markers Hi Folks! I'm relatively new to boating (4th season coming up). I've spent a lot of time on Winnepesaukee (even tho I live near Boston). Most of the people I meet are very nice and helpful. That's the main reason I come up (to get away from the city stress and be around people who act like they enjoy their lives)! Boating on the big lake is a blast! In my efforts to NOT be considered "Captain Bonehead", I've talked to a lot of people, studied maps, taken courses and used common sense when in the water. One thing that continues to baffle me is the meaning of the white/black and white/red markers. When I encounter them, I tend to consult the map, or use common sense. So far, that's worked ok. But I could be just "lucky." The language in the NH boating book describes how to navigate depending on direction of travel. The challenge I have is that I never remember it! If anyone has another way of describing how to handle those markers, it would be very helpful. Thanks so much! Jon Last edited by jonfinn; 05-18-2008 at 12:51 PM. Reason: typo!