Boating Activity Greater Than Usual

TiltonBB · 04-17-2020, 05:24 AM

At marinas the spring launch is proceeding ahead of schedule.

From the Laconia Sun:

https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...466df95f0.html

Cal Coon · 04-17-2020, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TiltonBB

At marinas the spring launch is proceeding ahead of schedule.

From the Laconia Sun:

https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...466df95f0.html

Too many people have nothing else to do right now... I'm not surprised at all. Good for them, I'm jealous!! My boat is still under shrink wrap as I type this, and I'm not sure when I will have a chance to get to it. I have been very fortunate to have worked through all this corona virus BS, and have a very busy spring ahead of me, so my goal to be in the water will be Memorial Day weekend for my maiden voyage of the season!

Weekend Pundit · 04-30-2020, 10:18 AM

I've noticed the same thing. Some of the first boats I saw were fishing boats, but lately it's been a good mix. I've also seen a couple of jetskis (yesterday).

My boat is getting launched some time next week. The boatyard that services and stores my boat is prepping it for launch. I usually get my boat launched no later than the second weekend in May, though I often have it in before that.

I am going to assume that most of the boats we've seen are indeed owned by locals and not summerfolk.

tis · 04-30-2020, 10:27 AM

I agree. Boat traffic is much heavier than usual for now.

Descant · 04-30-2020, 10:49 AM

For many folks, summer starts when school is done. Since school is done for the year, I expect many refugees from the south are starting their summer, at least getting opened up. It's too cold to swim, so what to do? Go boating.

Formula260SS · 04-30-2020, 11:59 AM

Last Saturday was very busy with both fishing and recreational boats, much more than usual. It was a really nice day vs. Sunday which was a lot slower

MAXUM · 04-30-2020, 01:04 PM

Yesterday was beautiful and as such quite a bit of people out there enjoying a perfect day on the lake.

Those on jetskis are nuts, the water is still in the 40's. BRRRRR!

ishoot308 · 04-30-2020, 01:29 PM

I have noticed a lot more fishermen on the lake...

Biggd · 04-30-2020, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

I have noticed a lot more fishermen on the lake...

Well if they are throwing them back in I hope I don't catch one that's been given the virus.

Barney Bear · 04-30-2020, 03:04 PM

Perhaps it will be wearing a mask. 🐻

tis · 04-30-2020, 03:47 PM

And today was awful and nobody was out there. It's freezing!!

iw8surf · 05-01-2020, 05:29 AM

Why wouldn't the season start early? We have an awesome winter, and early ice out and the conditions are prime to be out early.

WinnisquamZ · 05-01-2020, 05:56 AM

It’s cold

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Cal Coon · 05-01-2020, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by WinnisquamZ

It’s cold

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Agreed. Been a lousy spring so far for early boating, with maybe 2 or 3 exceptions so far, as far as nice days go. I don't feel as if I'm missing anything yet...

WinnisquamZ · 05-01-2020, 05:34 PM

Also, the spring storms are a bitc& for those of us without a lift.

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Cal Coon · 05-02-2020, 05:45 PM

Got my boat uncovered today, and all ready to go. Fired right up, ran like a top. Just needs a little cleaning which I like to do on the water. Looking forward to, and hoping for some good boating weather on Memorial Day weekend...

04-17-2020, 05:24 AM	#1
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,895 Thanks: 643 Thanked 2,153 Times in 900 Posts	Boating Activity Greater Than Usual At marinas the spring launch is proceeding ahead of schedule. From the Laconia Sun: https://www.laconiadailysun.com/news...466df95f0.html

04-30-2020, 10:18 AM	#3
Weekend Pundit Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gilford Posts: 291 Thanks: 19 Thanked 51 Times in 31 Posts	Quite A Few Boats Out There I've noticed the same thing. Some of the first boats I saw were fishing boats, but lately it's been a good mix. I've also seen a couple of jetskis (yesterday). My boat is getting launched some time next week. The boatyard that services and stores my boat is prepping it for launch. I usually get my boat launched no later than the second weekend in May, though I often have it in before that. I am going to assume that most of the boats we've seen are indeed owned by locals and not summerfolk.

04-30-2020, 10:49 AM	#5
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,030 Thanks: 1,209 Thanked 1,509 Times in 982 Posts	When does summer start? For many folks, summer starts when school is done. Since school is done for the year, I expect many refugees from the south are starting their summer, at least getting opened up. It's too cold to swim, so what to do? Go boating.

04-30-2020, 01:29 PM	#8
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 5,928 Thanks: 2,285 Thanked 4,939 Times in 1,915 Posts	I have noticed a lot more fishermen on the lake... __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

04-30-2020, 03:04 PM	#10
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 273 Times in 174 Posts	Surprise! Perhaps it will be wearing a mask. 🐻

04-30-2020, 10:27 AM	#4
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,405 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,379 Times in 955 Posts	I agree. Boat traffic is much heavier than usual for now.

04-30-2020, 11:59 AM	#6
Formula260SS Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NH Posts: 384 Thanks: 11 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts	Last Saturday was very busy with both fishing and recreational boats, much more than usual. It was a really nice day vs. Sunday which was a lot slower

04-30-2020, 01:04 PM	#7
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	Yesterday was beautiful and as such quite a bit of people out there enjoying a perfect day on the lake. Those on jetskis are nuts, the water is still in the 40's. BRRRRR!

04-30-2020, 03:47 PM	#11
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,405 Thanks: 719 Thanked 1,379 Times in 955 Posts	And today was awful and nobody was out there. It's freezing!!

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05-01-2020, 05:29 AM	#12
iw8surf Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 191 Thanks: 12 Thanked 94 Times in 55 Posts	Why wouldn't the season start early? We have an awesome winter, and early ice out and the conditions are prime to be out early.

05-01-2020, 05:56 AM	#13
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 1,890 Thanks: 192 Thanked 593 Times in 398 Posts	It’s cold Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

05-01-2020, 05:34 PM	#15
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 1,890 Thanks: 192 Thanked 593 Times in 398 Posts	Also, the spring storms are a bitc& for those of us without a lift. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

05-02-2020, 05:45 PM	#16
Cal Coon Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 475 Thanks: 179 Thanked 158 Times in 100 Posts	Got my boat uncovered today, and all ready to go. Fired right up, ran like a top. Just needs a little cleaning which I like to do on the water. Looking forward to, and hoping for some good boating weather on Memorial Day weekend...