... had pfd in canoe, drowned anyway

fatlazyless · 07-06-2024, 06:03 AM

Lake Tarleton drowning; 58-male from Bedford NH ..... 9:28-am, Friday, July 5 ..... http://www.nhsp.dos.nh.gov/news-and-...-lake-tarleton ........ http://www.nhstateparks.org/find-par...ton-state-park

On a hot humid day like July 5 paddling a canoe while wearing a pfd gets uncomfortable, fast.

A foam swimmer's noodle is much less cumbersome to wear and makes an excellent swim flotation belt when tied tight around the waist. It makes you good to swim in 65-degree cold water because you are no longer worried about drowning.

FlyingScot · 07-06-2024, 09:06 AM

It's sad that people do not appreciate that if they get dumped, it is not the same as a controlled, just-for-fun capsize. It is likely in the worst of conditions--distracted, tired, fully-dressed, windy day...

Worst offenders in our neighborhood are older paddle boarders who somehow think nothing bad could happen as they paddle to the middle of the lake, PFD-less and alone

ApS · 07-07-2024, 01:47 AM

Canoes anywhere on Lake Winnipesaukee are a rare sight--and for good reason!

fatlazyless · 07-07-2024, 05:20 AM

Two people kneeling on the floor of a 17' Grumman aluminum canoe makes it much more steady than sitting on the seats when its gets windy or wavy.

A 13' Lifetime Wasatch canoe/kayak designed for two paddlers is an excellent design and safe to paddle on Lake Winnipesaukee's roughest water if the paddlers are good-to-go.

WinnisquamZ · 07-07-2024, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ApS

Canoes anywhere on Lake Winnipesaukee are a rare sight--and for good reason!

Understand your statement. However it’s a saddening thought that one can no longer paddle board, canoe, or kayak on the big lake.

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ITD · 07-07-2024, 09:03 AM

I see people on canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and swimming all the time on the big lake. Happy to report those activities are alive and well.

Biggd · 07-07-2024, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ITD

I see people on canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and swimming all the time on the big lake. Happy to report those activities are alive and well.

I don't see many canoes anymore

ITD · 07-07-2024, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

I don't see many canoes anymore

I saw one go by yesterday, but I think you're correct, kayaks and paddleboards have taken over. I gave my canoe away years ago.

tis · 07-07-2024, 03:52 PM

I don't see many canoes either. The others have taken over.

FlyingScot · 07-08-2024, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tis

I don't see many canoes either. The others have taken over.

Too heavy and slow compared to a kayak. Plus more difficult to maintain/adjust course. I would guess the market for canoes is 1/10 of what it was

Descant · 07-08-2024, 12:53 PM

We used to see youth camp groups of 4-5 canoes, sometimes on overnight camping trips. No more. Today's canoeists only know a "Hollywood J stroke" No other skills such as righting or emptying a swamped canoe, or the teamwork between bow and stern paddler. Still lots of canoe rentals on places like the Saco River where there are no power boats.

07-06-2024, 06:03 AM	#1
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,737 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,007 Times in 735 Posts	... had pfd in canoe, drowned anyway Lake Tarleton drowning; 58-male from Bedford NH ..... 9:28-am, Friday, July 5 ..... http://www.nhsp.dos.nh.gov/news-and-...-lake-tarleton ........ http://www.nhstateparks.org/find-par...ton-state-park On a hot humid day like July 5 paddling a canoe while wearing a pfd gets uncomfortable, fast. A foam swimmer's noodle is much less cumbersome to wear and makes an excellent swim flotation belt when tied tight around the waist. It makes you good to swim in 65-degree cold water because you are no longer worried about drowning. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

07-07-2024, 01:47 AM	#3
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,937 Thanks: 2,205 Thanked 776 Times in 553 Posts	A 13-Foot Canoe Is a Hazard. Bigger Is Better... Canoes anywhere on Lake Winnipesaukee are a rare sight--and for good reason!

07-07-2024, 05:20 AM	#4
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,737 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,007 Times in 735 Posts	Two people kneeling on the floor of a 17' Grumman aluminum canoe makes it much more steady than sitting on the seats when its gets windy or wavy. A 13' Lifetime Wasatch canoe/kayak designed for two paddlers is an excellent design and safe to paddle on Lake Winnipesaukee's roughest water if the paddlers are good-to-go. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

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FlyingScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Tuftonboro and Sudbury, MA Posts: 2,369 Thanks: 1,270 Thanked 1,016 Times in 626 Posts	It's sad that people do not appreciate that if they get dumped, it is not the same as a controlled, just-for-fun capsize. It is likely in the worst of conditions--distracted, tired, fully-dressed, windy day... Worst offenders in our neighborhood are older paddle boarders who somehow think nothing bad could happen as they paddle to the middle of the lake, PFD-less and alone

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07-07-2024, 03:52 PM	#9
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,700 Thanks: 751 Thanked 1,454 Times in 1,011 Posts	I don't see many canoes either. The others have taken over.

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Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,337 Thanks: 1,339 Thanked 1,620 Times in 1,052 Posts	We used to see youth camp groups of 4-5 canoes, sometimes on overnight camping trips. No more. Today's canoeists only know a "Hollywood J stroke" No other skills such as righting or emptying a swamped canoe, or the teamwork between bow and stern paddler. Still lots of canoe rentals on places like the Saco River where there are no power boats.