Steamboat Rally

playinghooky · 09-07-2004, 02:14 PM

Is there going to be a Steamboat Rally by Lees Mills this year?
If so, when is it going to be hled? I checked the event calander and couldn't find it listed.

jonr · 09-10-2004, 07:43 AM

The latest issue of The Laker (Sept 6th 2004) has an article on the rally and in the events section it says:

Sept 10-19, Lee's Mills Steamboat Meet, Lee's Mills Landing, Moultonboro. Weeklong gathering of steamboats with parade on Lake Winnipesaukee Sept 19 starting 10am through Green's Basin past Balmoral back to Lee's Mills. Started in 1972 the regatta has grown to the "largest meet of its kind in the world." Call Dave Thompson 476-2224.

mcdude · 09-13-2004, 10:31 AM

Is there a public place where one might view the parade next Sunday?

click here for Citizen Article

Rattlesnake Gal · 09-13-2004, 10:46 AM

The Lakers directions are: Lee’s Mills is a secluded cove and can be a tricky to find. From either Route 25 or 109 in Moultonborough follow signs to the Loon Center. Continue past the Loon Center down to the end of the road to arrive at the Lee’s Mills dock on Lake Winnipesaukee. For More information contact Dave Thompson at (603) 476-2224.
Thanks jonr for posting the information about this event. Sounds like fun.
McDude, we would love to see some photos! (I already have plans that day.)

WeirsBeachBoater · 09-13-2004, 06:32 PM

I went to the rally today. First time I have ever been, what nice people. I was looking at all the different boats when one of the owners spoke up and asked if I had any questions? Of course I had quite a few as I am not well educated in steam power, about 3 minutes into the conversation I was invited for a ride. About 20 minutes later I was on my first steamboat ride on the lake!!! I would like to thank Capt Ken for the ride on the S/L Melvin!!!!

Rattlesnake Gal · 09-13-2004, 08:08 PM

WeirsBeachBoater you are one lucky duck! I am jealous.

Wish I could have been there. Did you get any pictures?

Bizer · 09-14-2004, 05:40 PM

Head up to Lees Mills anytime the weather is good, between now and Sunday, September 19th.

For the last eight years, I have taken the 2nd week of September as a vacation. The weather is usually ideal for checking buoys. Whenever I venture north, there are usually many steamboats cruising about between Green's Basin and Moultonboro Bay. This year was no exception. Last Saturday, the 11th, I saw no less than 10 boats cruising around. About another dozen sitting at Lees Mills being admired by others. By now, others have arrived and it usually is quite a sight.

mcdude · 09-15-2004, 06:43 AM

click here for article

PaulS · 09-15-2004, 07:32 PM

Is there docking available in Lees Mills if you want to go by boat to see the steamboats?

PROPELLER · 09-16-2004, 07:22 AM

When I was there last year there was very minimal docking available because the steamboats occupied most of the docking. I would not count on it. If you wish to walk around to talk with the owners I would suggest driving by car.

fpartri497 · 09-17-2004, 02:34 PM

any one interisted in the lees mills steam boat regatta, I posted 67 photo`s on webshots.com just do a member search, type in my screen name. took the photo`s 09/16/04. and my wife and I would like to thank the owners of the lady gayle, for being the gracious hosts that they were. they are truly a wonderfull couple. meeting them yesterday was the highlight of my life. toghether, they made a medioca day into a joyous one.

enjoy

Rattlesnake Gal · 09-17-2004, 03:19 PM

fpartri497 Gallery at webshots
Thanks fpartri497! Nice gallery.

Some beautiful boats too.

mcdude · 09-17-2004, 04:34 PM

WOW! Beautiful vessels. Lee's Mills looks like a peaceful little spot. Thanks for the excellent photos.

Pepper · 09-18-2004, 10:47 PM

Oh, how I wish I had taken a day off this past week and gone up there!

Next year, you can be sure I'll be taking a drive up and checking those boats out firsthand. Thanks for sharing those fabulous photos with all of us! Great photos! Some of those boats are obviously a labor of love - particularly the Lady Gayle - HOLY SMOKES!

(no pun intended).

Island Girl · 09-19-2004, 08:19 AM

Thanks fpartri497 for the slideshow. I partuiclarly enjoyed looking at the interior of the Lady Gayle and the white bearded gentleman who piloted her through Moultonboro Bay on Friday. She was quite a site!

(click the link for Lady Gayle underway)

KBoater · 09-21-2004, 09:42 AM

I sent your photo web site location to a friend who is interested in steam engines. He got excited because he did not realize that there were so many steamboats still in existence. He originally boated on the Great Lakes.
Is there a site or group/club for Steamboat collectors?

Also, if you go by boat to Lee’s Mills during the week of the rally, can you see much or get a dock. I was going this year but got weathered out. Which day of the rally is the best to go?

Rattlesnake Gal · 09-21-2004, 12:33 PM

Hobby Steamboaters Web Ring
North American Steamboat Association
Northwest Steamboat Society
World Wide Steamboating Clubs

mcdude · 09-24-2004, 10:02 AM

click here for another steamboat photo

Rattlesnake Gal · 11-01-2004, 01:45 PM

Here is the link to the society, which printed the fantastic book Farewell Old Mount Washington, by Edward H. Blackstone. It has great accounts of history and excellent photographs.
The Steamship Historical Society of America, Inc.

09-07-2004, 02:14 PM	#1
playinghooky Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 61 Thanks: 7 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Steamboat Rally Is there going to be a Steamboat Rally by Lees Mills this year? If so, when is it going to be hled? I checked the event calander and couldn't find it listed.

09-10-2004, 07:43 AM	#2
jonr Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Steamboat Rally The latest issue of The Laker (Sept 6th 2004) has an article on the rally and in the events section it says: Sept 10-19, Lee's Mills Steamboat Meet, Lee's Mills Landing, Moultonboro. Weeklong gathering of steamboats with parade on Lake Winnipesaukee Sept 19 starting 10am through Green's Basin past Balmoral back to Lee's Mills. Started in 1972 the regatta has grown to the "largest meet of its kind in the world." Call Dave Thompson 476-2224.

09-13-2004, 10:31 AM	#3
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,361 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,044 Times in 490 Posts	Is there a public place where one might view the parade next Sunday? click here for Citizen Article Last edited by mcdude; 09-13-2004 at 07:03 PM.

09-13-2004, 10:46 AM	#4
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Directions to Parade The Lakers directions are: Lee’s Mills is a secluded cove and can be a tricky to find. From either Route 25 or 109 in Moultonborough follow signs to the Loon Center. Continue past the Loon Center down to the end of the road to arrive at the Lee’s Mills dock on Lake Winnipesaukee. For More information contact Dave Thompson at (603) 476-2224. Thanks jonr for posting the information about this event. Sounds like fun. McDude, we would love to see some photos! (I already have plans that day.)

09-14-2004, 05:40 PM	#7
Bizer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 332 Thanks: 0 Thanked 242 Times in 81 Posts	It's a week-long event Head up to Lees Mills anytime the weather is good, between now and Sunday, September 19th. For the last eight years, I have taken the 2nd week of September as a vacation. The weather is usually ideal for checking buoys. Whenever I venture north, there are usually many steamboats cruising about between Green's Basin and Moultonboro Bay. This year was no exception. Last Saturday, the 11th, I saw no less than 10 boats cruising around. About another dozen sitting at Lees Mills being admired by others. By now, others have arrived and it usually is quite a sight.

09-13-2004, 06:32 PM	#5
WeirsBeachBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 709 Blog Entries: 9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 148 Times in 65 Posts	I went to the rally today. First time I have ever been, what nice people. I was looking at all the different boats when one of the owners spoke up and asked if I had any questions? Of course I had quite a few as I am not well educated in steam power, about 3 minutes into the conversation I was invited for a ride. About 20 minutes later I was on my first steamboat ride on the lake!!! I would like to thank Capt Ken for the ride on the S/L Melvin!!!!

09-13-2004, 08:08 PM	#6
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	WeirsBeachBoater you are one lucky duck! I am jealous. Wish I could have been there. Did you get any pictures?

09-15-2004, 06:43 AM	#8
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,361 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,044 Times in 490 Posts	Union Leader Article click here for article

09-15-2004, 07:32 PM	#9
PaulS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 55 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is there docking available? Is there docking available in Lees Mills if you want to go by boat to see the steamboats?

09-16-2004, 07:22 AM	#10
PROPELLER Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 340 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Docking When I was there last year there was very minimal docking available because the steamboats occupied most of the docking. I would not count on it. If you wish to walk around to talk with the owners I would suggest driving by car.

09-17-2004, 02:34 PM	#11
fpartri497 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Concord NH Posts: 681 Thanks: 97 Thanked 48 Times in 39 Posts	lees mills steam boat regatta any one interisted in the lees mills steam boat regatta, I posted 67 photo`s on webshots.com just do a member search, type in my screen name. took the photo`s 09/16/04. and my wife and I would like to thank the owners of the lady gayle, for being the gracious hosts that they were. they are truly a wonderfull couple. meeting them yesterday was the highlight of my life. toghether, they made a medioca day into a joyous one. enjoy __________________ dont worry be happy Last edited by fpartri497; 09-17-2004 at 02:50 PM. Reason: p.s.

09-17-2004, 03:19 PM	#12
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Steamboat Photos fpartri497 Gallery at webshots Thanks fpartri497! Nice gallery. Some beautiful boats too.

09-17-2004, 04:34 PM	#13
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,361 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,044 Times in 490 Posts	WOW! Beautiful vessels. Lee's Mills looks like a peaceful little spot. Thanks for the excellent photos.

09-18-2004, 10:47 PM	#14
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Wow! Wish I had been there. Oh, how I wish I had taken a day off this past week and gone up there! Next year, you can be sure I'll be taking a drive up and checking those boats out firsthand. Thanks for sharing those fabulous photos with all of us! Great photos! Some of those boats are obviously a labor of love - particularly the Lady Gayle - HOLY SMOKES! (no pun intended). __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

09-19-2004, 08:19 AM	#15
Island Girl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Central MA Posts: 2,352 Thanks: 18 Thanked 535 Times in 179 Posts	Lady Gayle in Moultonboro Bay Thanks fpartri497 for the slideshow. I partuiclarly enjoyed looking at the interior of the Lady Gayle and the white bearded gentleman who piloted her through Moultonboro Bay on Friday. She was quite a site! (click the link for Lady Gayle underway) __________________ Island Girl ....... Make Lemonade

09-21-2004, 09:42 AM	#16
KBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 521 Thanks: 10 Thanked 29 Times in 15 Posts	Starting Interest I sent your photo web site location to a friend who is interested in steam engines. He got excited because he did not realize that there were so many steamboats still in existence. He originally boated on the Great Lakes. Is there a site or group/club for Steamboat collectors? Also, if you go by boat to Lee’s Mills during the week of the rally, can you see much or get a dock. I was going this year but got weathered out. Which day of the rally is the best to go?

09-21-2004, 12:33 PM	#17
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Some Links to Start With Hobby Steamboaters Web Ring North American Steamboat Association Northwest Steamboat Society World Wide Steamboating Clubs

09-24-2004, 10:02 AM	#18
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,361 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,044 Times in 490 Posts	Another Photo click here for another steamboat photo

11-01-2004, 01:45 PM	#19
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Another Steamship Link Here is the link to the society, which printed the fantastic book Farewell Old Mount Washington, by Edward H. Blackstone. It has great accounts of history and excellent photographs. The Steamship Historical Society of America, Inc.