Boating on the Lakes 2011

Boating on the Lakes • 2011 edition • 1Complimentary

2011 edition

your Guide to BoatinG in the lakes reGion

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There are plenty of people like me who live in the lakes region for a very good reason – we love our lakes!!

New Hampshire is well known for it’s many glorious lakes, and according to Wikipedia, The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services lists 959 natural lakes and reservoirs in the Granite State. Their sizes range from one of the smallest, strangely named The Fourth Connecticut Lake, at 1.8 acres (also the source of the Connecticut River), to the majestic Lake Winnipesaukee, covering an impressive 44,586 acres.

Residence and summer visitors count the days until “ice-out”, signaling the ability of the M/S Mount Washington cruise ship to dock at every one of its ports of call along the coast of the Big Lake. The start of the Mount Washington’s daily tours is our cue to take our own boat out of storage, brush off the cobwebs and begin our season of fun cruising from one end of the lake to another.

A popular misconception is that because you are out on the water, anything goes. A body of water isn’t the Wild West. If it’s illegal while driving your car, it’s illegal when operating a boat. (Though unlike the open container laws on land, your passengers are free to enjoy an alcoholic beverage while the driver of a boat must not be impaired in any way.)

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scofflaws from ruining our day. In a conversation with Sergeant Joshua Dirth, he emphasized the need for boaters to take the time to think things through when out on a lake. He added, “The water can be very unforgiving”.

The Sergeant explained to me that in 2010 there were 2,385 calls for service, which included complaints of reckless driving and noise. Last summer I watched as the Marine Patrol rescued a sailor from a large overturned sailboat. I’ve seen boats stopped on the lake, but I’m never sure why since I’m not allowed to bring my boat close enough to hear any conversation!

One of my pet peeves while boating is how close other boats sometimes come to my boat. Then I remembered from my Marine Patrol boating safety course last summer, that it’s up to all of us, including me, to stay 150 feet from other boats, docks, swim rafts, mooring fields, swimmers, designated swimming areas, floats AND the shore, when I’m traveling above headway speed. FYI, headway speed is 6mph, or the

slowest speed necessary to maintain steerage. I double checked this information with Sergeant Dirth to make sure I had it right.

There has been a lot of discussion about the speed limit on the lake. As I boater, and a cautious (OK, maybe a little bit lily-livered), one at that, I’ve always felt that the speed limit was too high. But even now that the maximum speed is down to 45 mph during the day and 30 mph after sunset, it still feels fast to me when someone goes speeding by (especially when they are less than 150 feet away!). I can’t help but wonder how fast they are actually traveling. If you’d like to know the speed limits on the lakes you travel, check online, look at the postings at your boat launch, or ask at the nearest marina.

The Marine Patrol has many more duties than just stopping speeders; they are also responsible for enforcing state boating laws and patrolling the waterways. One of their most important roles is that of conducting boating safety education classes. Because of the availability

There are two terms that help explain these rules.• Stand-on Vessel: The vessel that should maintain its course and speed• Give-way Vessel: The vessel that must take early and substantial action to avoid collision by stopping, slowing down, or changing course.


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of their courses, I was able to compile enough knowledge to take the helm of our boat (and not be forever relegated to the passenger seat) and fully understand and appreciate the laws of the lake. I’m not yet comfortable traveling the entire lake because I haven’t studied the maps as well as my husband. For the moment I’m content to stay in the bay when I’m at the wheel.

I do know that if we ever have a problem out on Lake Winnipesaukee, we can call for help. Sergeant Dirth says that last year there were no less than 140 calls for boating emergencies.

And last but not least. The Marine Patrol runs a “watered down” version of the lost and found. In the summer of 2010, Officers collected, or have taken possession of a number of found objects, including 20 rowboats, 7 canoes, 5 paddle-boats, 3 life jackets, 2 water-skis, 1 set of diving equipment and a partridge in a pear tree. No really, I’m kidding about the water-skis.

David T. Barrett, Director of the Division of Safety Services confirms the necessity of mandatory boater education. According to Gina Carman, Administrative Supervisor at the Division of Safety Services in Gilford, New Hampshire, Mr. Barrett’s philosophy

is “Compliance through education and not intimidation”. The Marine Patrol is not out there to hassle you.

If you don’t yet have your boating license, the schedule for Marine Patrol safe boating courses can be found online

at marinepatrol.nh.gov or at boatingeducation.nh.gov, a list of classes appears on pages 44 and 45 of this magazine. You can also call for boating education information at 603-267-7256.The goal of the Marine Patrol is to make the courses readily available, informational and fun. I don’t know how they did it, but on the day I took my coursework, it was pouring rain - I didn’t have to waste a summer day indoors. Apparently they have the power!

The Marine Patrol officers on our lakes want to help make your summer boating experience as safe and happy as possible. If you are already a licensed boat operator, you can aide in that effort by reviewing your boating course information from time to time. It does make a difference.

Have a great time out on the lake this summer and don’t forget – KEEP YOUR DISTANCE; I’m still new at this.



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Picture this: It’s summer time, you have just spent a perfect day on the lake with your family. As the sun sinks behind the mountains, the kids are clamoring for dinner. Cries of “We’re hungry!” fill the air.

Here’s another scenario: You have spent a beautiful day on your boat. It’s just you and your special someone. It could be a first date, an anniversary or a romantic Sunday afternoon on the lake. To top off the lake excursion, you want to take that special person out for a relaxing, romantic meal. The key to both these scenarios is finding a restaurant with boat docking or with public docking nearby.

Happily for boaters, dining out by boat offers many choices sure to please everyone. From pizza to chili to cheeseburgers to yummy ice cream and gourmet fare, head your boat toward any one of a number of towns for great dining by boat. Some restaurants are now even offering dockside take-out service; call ahead to place your order and restaurant staff will meet you at the docks with your food in hand.

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snatched up fast in the busy summer months.Alton Bay is a bustling town during the summer and early

fall months. One reason for this is the easy accessibility by boat to businesses ranging from real estate to marinas to groceries and the ever-popular ice cream and restaurant stops.

Shibley’s at the Pier is open seven days a week starting in mid April until October (the restaurant is also open during the winter) and is accessible by boat. Shibley’s at the Pier sits directly on Lake Winnipesaukee and has two to three boat slips for docking; the town docks are a mere 15 feet away. The restaurant serves sandwiches for lunch, and dining for dinner is casual. Call 875-3636 for information.

Many people mark the official arrival of summer by the opening of Pop’s Clam Shell Restaurant in Alton Bay (the eatery is open weekends in May and June and seven days a week in July and August). Pop’s is a mere stroll across Rt. 11 from the town docks, serving burgers, fries and lots of seafood, as well as ice cream. The eatery has indoor and rooftop dining (with great views of the bay area). Boaters can choose to either eat at Pop’s or carry their food take-out style to their boat.

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If lobster is your passion and you find yourself in Alton Bay, head to Sandy Point Restaurant for what many say is the best lobster around. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner during the summer, Sandy Point is located on 186 Mount Major Hwy. in Alton Bay. Limited boat docking is available; call 875-6001 for details.

There is an ice cream eatery called Shibley’s Soft & Hard Ice Cream across the street from their Pier establishment. This place is hopping in the summer for take-out ice cream, burgers and seafood. There is a small indoor seating area and outdoor picnic tables. Boaters can grab ice cream here and head back to the boat by a quick walk across Rt. 11.

If you are craving Chinese food while out on the lake, dock at the Alton Bay town docks and take a quick walk to J. P. China Restaurant and Lounge. The eatery serves Szechwan and Cantonese cuisine and is open year round. Call 875-8899 for information or to place a take-out order ready to go when you arrive.

Who doesn’t love a diner breakfast or lunch? The Olde Bay Diner in Alton Bay is situated directly across the street from Shibley’s Ice Cream and is a quick walk from the dock area. Serving hearty breakfasts and lunches, the tiny eatery is open for breakfast and lunch year round; call ahead for hours at 875-3700.

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Deli in Alton Bay is just the place. Take out items are always made fresh to order; if you are planning a party on the boat, you can get pastries or a cake here. Call 875-8888.

Not far away in the Gilford/West Alton area, stop at Ames Farm Inn on Rt. 11 for breakfast or lunch in a charming country inn. Diners love the delicious, homemade breakfasts and lunches served from June till Labor Day. You can dock your boat at the farm if you are dining there, but call ahead to find out about dock availability at 293-4321.

Looking for a delicious, relaxing meal? Head to the Glendale town docks where you can dock your boat for up to three hours. That will allow ample time to dine for lunch or dinner at the Lyon’s Den Restaurant and Tavern, which is a few steps away from the docks. Lunch and dinner is served year round; call 293-8833.

Laconia and the Weirs Beach area have many lake-access eateries; some have their own docks for diners.

In Weirs Beach, the breakfasts and lunch menu can’t be beat at Donna Jean’s Diner. Located at 1208 Weirs Boulevard, the restaurant offers boat docking on Weirs channel. Breakfast is served all day and all menu items are available for take out. Call 366-5996.

Boaters love the Naswa Resort in Weirs Beach for its great dock facilities and indoor dining as well as casual dining and socializing at the outdoor NAZBar Beach Bar and Grill. The restaurant and outdoor bar are open Memorial Day

through October. When the weather turns chilly, the Naswa fires up the outdoor heaters so the fun can continue into the fall at the waterfront bar. A giant tent protects NAZBar Beach Bar and Grill customers on rainy days. Call 366-4341.

There are many dining options a short walk away from the Weirs Beach town docks. You can get pizza on the boardwalk, or Mexican plates piled high with delicious food at the Crazy Gringo on the Boulevard area.

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the town docks are located in the Winnipesaukee Marketplace structure on the boardwalk; nearby at 70 Endicott St. (Rt. 3) in the Weirs. The Weirs Beach Lobster Pound serves lunch and dinner and offers fun deck dining in the warmer months with great views of the lake and boats coming and going.

Looking for ice cream to make your boating day or evening complete? Head to Liliuokalani’s Ice Cream, located at 956 Weirs Boulevard in Laconia. The ice creamery serves all kinds of ice cream and deserts, hot dogs, clams and other goodies. Boaters will appreciate the docking space (space is limited, so call ahead for information). There is a picnic grove and tables and a patio bar. Call 366-9323.

Christmas Island Steak House, located at 644 Weirs Boulevard in Laconia has boat docking (spaces can be limited); call ahead to 366-4664 for information. Dinner is served nightly at Christmas Island Steak House and the restaurant specializes in prime rib, steak, seafood and lobster.

Heading to Meredith, the dining by boat options are many. The Common Man family of restaurants offers boat pick up of food. Says Sean Brown of the Common Man family, “We encourage pick up of meals by boat. Many boaters love to dine in their boat on the lake. They pull up at our docks, pick up their orders and get back out on the lake quickly.”

Dock your boat and walk just steps to the Town Dock Restaurant, a part of the Common Man family, at 289 DW Highway. There is lakeside outdoor seating, free tie-ups for those who come by boat if you would rather not park at the town docks and a sandy outdoor Tiki Bar. This is the place for seafood, salads, burgers, hotdogs and ice cream to name but a few of the menu favorites. Call 279-3445.

Another Common Man family member eatery is the Lakehouse located inside Church Landing just a short walk on Rt. 3/DW Highway. Lakehouse serves continental breakfast, lunch and dinner and a sumptuous Sunday brunch. You can enjoy drinks in the Lakehouse lounge area before a relaxing dinner. Call 279-5221 for information.

Craving Italian food after a day of boating on the lake? Head to Lago on Meredith Bay, Route 25 (docking is nearby at the town docks or at Lago). Lago includes a lounge, waterfront seating or dine on the patio during warmer weather and watch all the boats on Meredith Bay. Call 279-2253.

Looking for something unusual and fun when it comes to dining by boat? Pull up and dock at the town docks in Meredith and walk across Rt. 3 (please use the crosswalks because this is one busy town in the summer!) to Camp, located in the Chase House at Mill Falls. This fun little eatery offers dinners nightly with everything from Apple Fried Chicken to Camp Crackers! Call 279-3003.

For great pizza, visit Giuseppe’s Showtime Pizzeria located in Mill Falls, right across the street from the Meredith town docks. Also in Mill Falls Marketplace, the Waterfall Café serves breakfast and lunch.

Nearby, boaters can get delicious ice cream at Ben and Jerry’s, also in Mill Falls Marketplace. A short walk up Main Street brings diners to Sunshine and Pa’s, a great place to get

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breakfast and lunch. On Plymouth Street, George’s Diner can’t be beat for homemade baked goods, burgers, sandwiches and dinners. For a relaxed lunch or dinner in a unique setting, visit Mame’s Restaurant on Plymouth Street. Mame’s is located in a historic, restored brick home and offers tasty dinners and casual lunches.

On Main Street in Meredith, you will find more restaurants just a brief walk away from the town docks. There is the Broken Antler serving lunches and dinners; Phu Jee for Chinese food and the Village Perk for coffee, baked goods and lunches.

Center Harbor is a pretty town with public docking at the Center Harbor town docks. The pretty town offers everything from ice cream to breakfasts to bagels delivered to the docks to elegant dinners.

Boaters craving a hearty breakfast can park at the town docks and take a five-minute walk to the Center Harbor Diner on Rt. 25. The diner is open year round for breakfast and lunch.

Elsewhere in Center Harbor, Canoe a Restaurant and Tavern on Rt. 25 is a favorite of many. Serving lunch and dinner

daily, Canoe is known for its great food (desserts included!) all in a casual, fun atmosphere. Diners can call for complimentary shuttle service to and from the town docks; call 253-4762.

Are you in the mood for a great bagel and a cup of coffee? Head to Winnipesaukee Bay Gulls, located across Rt. 25 from the town docks in Center Harbor. The shop

serves breakfast and lunch and is open year round. In the summer, boaters can call 707-2235 for the shop’s dockside to go service; simply call and place your order and a shop staffer will deliver your meal to the docks (they also have credit card terminal service with the delivery). This summer, Winnipesaukee Bay Gulls will be offering a hotdog cart on the town docks. For further information, call 253-3177.

Sam and Rosie’s Café & Bakery is located across Rt. 25 from the town docks and is a mere two minute walk. They are open year round, serving breakfast and lunch. Call 253-6608.

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When the sun sets, diners who want a memorable setting and gourmet food head to the Coe House. You can’t miss the restaurant because it has a cupola on top and is an elegant, restored former home. Serving dinner during the spring, summer and fall months, the restaurant features new American cuisine; a lounge with pub menu is also offered. Call ahead for town dock delivery at 253-8617. The Coe House is located a short walk from the town docks in Senter’s Market.

Wolfeboro, the oldest summer resort in America, is brimming with great restaurants within walking distance of the Wolfeboro Town Docks. In the downtown area, you can dine nearby at The Restaurant 03894, located at 37 North Main Street. The Restaurant serves lunch and dinner in a casual atmosphere.

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Strawberry Patch Restaurant can’t be beat. Located at 50 North Main Street in Wolfeboro, the Patch serves breakfast and lunch daily; call 569-5523.

Joe Green’s Garden Café is a popular spot with indoor/outdoor dining. The menu includes everything from pizza

to fresh seafood, pasta and great salads; the full bar is famous for its refreshing frozen drinks. Located at 27 South Main Street, call 569-8668.

Upstairs at Joe Green’s, visit the Upper Deck Pub and Game Rooms for relaxed dining with incredible views of the lake, the boats and all the comings and goings in Wolfeboro. Serving lunch and dinner, atmosphere is casual and you can get in a great game of pool or darts while enjoying a drink. Call

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The Wolfeboro Inn, located at 90 North Main Street in downtown Wolfeboro, offers delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners daily in Wolfe’s Tavern. The Inn has docking for guests; it is first-come, first-served spaces for parking your boat. During the warm weather months, outdoor dining with lake views is available. The Inn is a short walk from the town docks (past some fun little shops that will entice you to stop and purchase everything from newspapers to pottery).

The Wolfetrap Grill and Raw Bar, at 19 Bay Street in Wolfeboro, is a must-stop spot. With indoor/outdoor seating, this is a great spot for those who love seafood; boat docking is available. Call 569-1047.

The Full Belli Deli serves lunch daily and offers just what its name says: you will definitely have a full belly after lunching on the delicious sandwiches and deli items on the menu! Located not far from the town docks at 15 Mill Street, you can call ahead at 569-1955.

If you want a relaxing and pretty spot for breakfast or lunch, a brief walk from the town docks will take you to the Downtown Market Grille at 33 South Main Street in Wolfeboro. Call ahead for information to 569-4504.

For great waterfront dining in Wolfeboro, stop at Garwood’s Restaurant and Pub located at 6 North Main Street. Lunch and dinner is served at Garwood’s; there are great lake views in the waterfront lounge. Docking is available; call 569-7788.

There is always a lot going on at the Wolfeboro town docks during the summer. From outdoor band concerts to fireworks over the bay, it’s a bustling spot. The Dockside Restaurant is located at the town docks and the views of the lake can’t be beat from this magnificent spot. Enjoy seafood, sandwiches, deserts and ice cream at Dockside. Call 569-1910.

If you are on the go or craving a hotdog, you will want to stop at Hot Dog Bob in Wolfeboro. For many, Bob is a fixture at the dock area where his fun little hotdog cart offers great dogs and drinks during the summer.

The smaller bodies of water in the Lakes Region offer some fun dining by boat options. On Squam Lake, Walter’s Basin serves lunch and dinner daily. People come for the fish and chips and fried haddock; the added bonus is that Walter’s has its own boat docking. Call 968-4412.

On Newfound Lake, the Inn on Newfound is located on Rt. 3A in Bridgewater. The inn has beautiful views of pretty Newfound Lake and offers boat docking. Dinner is served at the inn and the meals are delicious. Call 744-9111 for details.

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The 29th annual Winni Derby, The Lakes Region Inland Fishing Associa-

tion and the Laconia Rotary Club. Call 253-8689. www.winniderby.com

37th annual Smith River Canoe Race, 1pm, Albee Beach, Rt. 28, Wolfe-

boro. Starts at 10am, Albee Beach to town docks. Call 569-5454.

19th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Craft Festival, Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5,

Mon 10-4 Mill Falls Marketplace, Route 3 Meredith. Call 332-2616.

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Buffalo Hill, Fri and Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm, 51 Glendon Street, Wolfeboro.

The Story of Ithaca High School and its theater program. Call 569-9659.

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Laconia Bike Week, Weirs Beach, Laconia. Headquarters is at Weirs

Beach Water Slide. Call 366-2000. www.laconiamcweek.com

Movies in the Park, Goonies (PG), Dusk, Wolfeboro Foss Field soccer field

next to the Bridge Falls Path.Consessions available. www.wolfeboronh.us

Moonlight Madness, 5-8pm, Wolfeboro. Come and shop locally,

specials & entertainment. Call 569-2200.

Movies in the Park, Hoosiers, (PG), Dusk, Wolfeboro, Foss Field soccer

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Bristol Fireworks, Dusk, at the foot of Newfound Lake.

Freese Brothers Big Band, 7-9pm Wolfeboro Community Band Stand,

Cate Park Wolfeboro. Call 569-2200.

Alton Fireworks, Dusk, Over Alton Bay, Rte. 11.

Wolfeboro 4th of July Parade, 10am, Main Street, Wolfeboro. Largest 4th

of July Parade in NH. Call 569-2200. www.wolfeborochamber.com

Fireworks, Center Harbor, Dusk, Over Center Harbor Bay, Meredith,

Dusk, Over Meredith Bay, Weirs Beach, Midnight, Wolfeboro, 9:30,

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Food, Music, Fireworks, 5-11pm, Constitution Park, Long Sands Road,

Center Ossipee. Food Vendors, Dj music and fireworks at dusk. Call

539-1307. www.ossipeerec.org

On The Green I, Atrs & Crafts Festival, 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm,

Brewster Academy, Main St., Wolfeboro. www.joycescraftshows.com

Rico and the Jump ‘n’ Jive Review, 7-9pm Wolfeboro Community Band

Stand, Cate Park Wolfeboro. Contemporary and Classic Swing, Jump,

Blues, Classic Rock & Ballroom. Call 569-2200.

11th Annual Land & Lake Poker Run for Easter Seals, Naswa Resort, 1086

Weirs Boulevard, Laconia. Call 623-8863. www.nh.easterseals.com.

Movies in the Park, Ghost Busters, (PG), Dusk, Wolfeboro, Foss Field

soccer field next to the Bridge Falls Path. www.wolfeboronh.us

22nd Annual Craft Fair at the Bay, 10-5pm, Community House & Wa-

terfront, Route 11, Alton. Call 332-2616. www.castleberryfairs.com

Two Man Gentleman Band, 7-9pm Wolfeboro Community Band Stand,

Cate Park Wolfeboro, Hot, raucous, retro swing. Call 569-2200.

New England Vintage Boat Auction, 10am, New Hampshire Boat Mu-

seum, 399 Center St. Wolfeboro. Boats & Memorobilla of all sorts will

be auctioned to benefit the museum. Call 569-4554. www.nhbm.org

Movies in the Park, Little Mermaid, (G), Dusk, Wolfeboro, Foss Field soccer field

next to the Bridge Falls Path. Consessions available. www.wolfeboronh.us

& Aug. 5-7, Almost Maine, Fri and Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm, 51 Glendon

Street, Wolfeboro. Almost, Maine inventively explores the mysteries of

the human heart. Call 569-9659. www.village-players.com

Summer Tradition Arts & Crafts Festival, 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm,


Gumbo Loco, 7-9pm Wolfeboro Community Band Stand, Cate Park

Wolfeboro, Traditional Cajun Music. Call 569-2200.

Blues Brothers Next Generation, 7-9pm Wolfeboro Community Band

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60s Invasion, 7-9pm Wolfeboro Community Band Stand, Cate Park

Wolfeboro, Music from the 1960s. Call 569-2200.

NH Championship Water Ski Tournament, 10am, Back Bay,

Wolfeboro. Call 569-3017.

Movies in the Park, Black Stallion, (G), Dusk, Wolfeboro, Foss Field

soccer field next to the Bridge Falls Path. www.wolfeboronh.us

On The Green II, Atrs & Crafts Festival, 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm,


35th Annual Alton Bay Boat Show, 10am, Alton Town Docks, Alton.

Non-judged vinatage boat show. Call 569-4554. www.nhbm.org

The Amoskeag Strummers, 7-9pm Wolfeboro Community Band Stand,

Cate Park Wolfeboro. Call 569-2200.

Artist in the Park, 10am-5pm, Town and Cate Parks, South Main Street,

Wolfeboro. Juried Artist and crafters. Call 569-4994.

Tuckermans at 9, 7-9pm Wolfeboro Community Band Stand, Cate Park

Wolfeboro, Contemporary a cappella. Call 569-2200.

Sidewalk Sale Days, Wolfeboro, Lots of specials and entertainment.

Call 569-2200.

Movies in the Park, ET, (PG), Dusk, Wolfeboro, Foss Field soccer field next

to the Bridge Falls Path. Consessions available. www.wolfeboronh.us

Southern Rail, 7-9pm Wolfeboro Community Band Stand, Cate Park

Wolfeboro, Original & Contemporary Bluegrass. Call 569-2200.

Lakes Region Fine Arts Festival, 9am-5pm, Main Street, Meredith, Arts,

Crafts, Music and food. Call 877-279-6121.

All Together Now, 7-9pm Wolfeboro Community Band Stand, Cate

Park Wolfeboro, Beatles Tribute Band. Call 569-2200.

22nd Annual Labor Day Weekend Craft Fair at the Bay, Sat 10-6, Sun

10-5, Mon 10-4, Community House & Waterfront, Route 11, Alton. Call

332-2616. www.castleberryfairs.com

Paint the Town, 10am, Wolfeboro. A day of plein air painting in town,

parks and Bridge Falls Path. Rain day 9/17. Call 569-4994

Lee’s Mills Annual Steamboat Meet. Lee’s Mills Road, Moultonboro.

Vintage Race Boat Regatta, Town Docks, Wolfeboro. The bay will

thunder with the sounds ofmore than 70 vintage race boats.

Call 569-4554. www.nhbm.org

ACBS Wolfeboro Car & Boat Rndezvous, 9am-3pm Town Docks,

Downtown Wolfeboro. Pre-1970 Wood Boats and automobiles.

Call 569-6060.

Cate Park Summer Band Concert, Wednesdays at 8pm, Main St., Wolfeboro.

Free concert at the bandstand. Call 569-2200.

Libby Museum, Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4 pm, Sunday 12-4pm June 1-Mid-Sep-

tember, Winter Harbor, Wolfeboro. Natural history museum with representation

of New England wildlife and unique items from around world. Call 569-1035.

Loon Center, Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm year-round, Sunday 9am-5pm July 1-

Columbus Day, Lee’s Mills Rd., Moultonboro. Offering exhibits and trails in

Markus Wildlife Sanctuary. Call 476-5666.

Model Yacht Sailing on Back Bay, Tuesday 1-4pm weather permitting through

October, Wolfeboro. Sponsored by NH Boat Museum, weekly radio-controlled

sailing sessions are open to public for participation or viewing. Boats available

for visitors to try.

Music at the Marketplace, 7pm Wed, Fri-Sun, July 6-Aug 21, Winnipesaukee

Marketplace, 21 Weeks Street, Weirs Beach. Free concerts on outdoor stage.

Call 366-5800

Nightly Entertainment, Giuseppe’s Ristorante, Mill Falls Marketplace, Rte. 3,

Meredith. Call 279-3313.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, daily 9:30am-4:30pm, Now through Nov.

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If you need any boating supplies, fuel, or accessories, or you want to rent a pontoon boat or a bow rider boat for the day, plan to stop at the only marina currently in operation on the lake, West Shore Marine at 315 West Shore Road. A full-service facility, West Shore Marine features a variety of power boats for sale or rent, fuel, a full-service repair shop with certified boat mechanics, and a ship’s store stocked with accessories, including lake maps. West Shore Marine is also a registered agent for the State of New Hampshire if you need to apply for a temporary boating license.

If you prefer to rent a kayak or canoe, you can do so during July and August at Newfound Audubon Paradise Point, located on North Shore Road. They also provide life jackets, paddles, and maps. Beginner boaters should arrive 30 minutes early for instructions and orientation. You need

to call ahead at 744-3515 to reserve a canoe or kayak. It’s a great way to investigate Hebron Marsh, which is Newfound Lake’s only marsh area, and it is noted for its wide variety of marsh birds, including herons.

The only public access boat ramp on Newfound Lake is located at beautiful Wellington State Park, a 204-acre area that features the largest freshwater swimming beach in the State Park system. The boat ramp is free and accessible 24-hours per day, and it is maintained by New Hampshire Fish and Game. There is parking available.

The beach area of the park is open to the public from about mid-May until Labor Day for a small admission fee, and it features picnic tables, barbecue grills, horseshoe pits, a volleyball court, a snack bar/gift shop, a lifeguard station, restrooms, and changing rooms. There are boat lanes at the beach that allow boater access to those who want to enjoy the beach and its facilities, but you do have to pay the nominal regular park admission fee.

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Fishermen love Newfound Lake, and you can find a variety of cold water fish in its pure depths, including salmon, small mouth bass, pickerel, lake trout, rainbow trout, and whitefish. You do have to have a New Hampshire Fishing license, which you can purchase online from New Hampshire Fish and Game at www.wildlife.state.nh.us or from a registered agent (a list which you can also find on the same website).

Swimmers also find Newfound Lake a refreshing way to cool off on a hot summer’s day, whether you pull up to a beach area or just jump off your boat for a quick dip.

There is no lake-wide speed limit on Newfound, although there are a few restrictions and no-wake zones. The Newfound Lake Region Association, a group that works diligently to keep the lake and its watershed clean and pure, notes on their website that these restrictions include a 6 mph speed limit in the channel running in a general northeast to southwest direction between Cliff Island and Belle Island on the northwest and mainland on the southeast; a 6 mph limit in the channel between Mayhew Island and the mainland at Pikes Point; a no wake zone in Hebron Bay from the sandbar to the marsh area; and a no-wake zone in an area known as “Pop’s Cove.”

Jet skis are even more restricted. The State of New Hampshire RSA 270:74-a reads that jet skis “…are banned on Sanborn’s Bay, Hebron Bay, the area from Roger’s Point to Paradise Point between Hebron Bay and Sanborn’s Bay, Follansbee Cove, Hornet Cove and Pikes Bay. Ski craft may proceed, at headway speed only, through the above-mentioned areas to non-restricted areas….Ski craft shall be restricted to direct travel to and from shore to the main portion of the lake….No person shall operate a ski craft in the Southeast Cove other than to proceed directly to or from the main portion of the Lake.”

If you get hungry while you are out boating on Newfound Lake, you can pull your boat up to “The Big Catch,” a restaurant known for casual dining both indoors and outdoors that specializes in seafood and ice cream. The Big Catch is located at 150 Shore Drive, just off of Route 3-A in Bristol, and they are open seasonally.

For more elegant dining, the Inn at Newfound Lake welcomes boaters, and they provide a private dock for their boating customers. The Inn is open year-round for dinner from 5 – 9 p.m. During July and August, they serve dinner Tuesday – Sunday evenings; the rest of the year, they serve dinner from Wednesday – Sunday. Reservations are not required. They can be reached at (603) 744-9111 for more information.

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These days, it’s hard to imagine the Mount without thinking of Jim; he has been at the job for a long time and has, with a strong, old-fashioned work ethic, made his way up from deck hand to pilot to captain. Serving and training under some of the best and most knowledgeable captains around, Jim learned to pilot the big boat the correct way and he has years of memories of days and nights cruising the lake.

“When I started at a deck hand, I didn’t have any experience,” Jim remembers. “I trained on the Doris and the Sophie C (smaller vessels in the Mount’s fleet). When one of the captains retired I was asked to work on the Mount as a pilot. I spent 10 years working in the wheel house on the ship.”

The extensive training Jim received has served him well. After 10 years of service he was promoted to captain. It is a post he has held for 11 years and in that time he’s seen just about

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Jim’s first night as captain was served with Captain Leo O’Connell another Mount employee. They were bringing the Mount home from a dinner cruise when they saw a boat coming up very fast. The boat stopped suddenly and sure enough, it had hit rocks. “If the Mount hadn’t been there those people would have been stranded possibly for hours,” Jim says.

The Mount has had its share of boating situations as well. Jim recalls that when he was a deck hand in 1980, he saw the Mount get hung up on the boathouse when their generator went down and they lost power.

When it comes other boaters, Jim comments that most are well behaved. “A good boater will not want to mess with a ship as big as the Mount. We drive defensively. However, there are some stubborn boaters who expect us to move for them, which is not an easy thing to accomplish.”

Sail boaters also can be stubborn. Jim is amazed each summer that with all the room on the Big Lake, some boaters still go too fast and don’t drive safely.

As the Mount makes its daily trips around the lake, it passes many inhabited islands. Jim laughs as he shares, “The kids on Three Mile Island like to moon us! That seems to be a tradition.”

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Jim is not the only captain in the Mount’s fleet of employees. There are five captains total during the season and they rotate during the week. “All together we have over 100 years of experience in the wheel house,” Jim says. “We try to keep our captains physically at the wheel not more than four-and-one-half hours at a time. And we always have a captain and a pilot on duty.”

Many passengers step aboard the Mount each summer and fall, and emergencies do happen. “Yes, we have many pregnant women on our cruises,” Jim says. “I’ve never had to deliver a baby when we are out on a trip on the lake, but I’ve come close. We have excellent emergency response in place in the Lakes Region.”

When one thinks of all the things Jim has dealt with over the years, weather tops the list. However, as a seasoned captain of the Mount Jim shrugs when he comments, “Weather is weather. We aren’t out during the major hurricanes and we aren’t out there in the winter.”

This accepting attitude about Lakes Region weather is probably because Jim grew up in Vermont where the wild weather equals and often surpasses that of NH. Accepting extreme weather conditions on the lake, however, does not mean that Jim and the other captains are lax in their duties. Ever vigilant, Jim watches the weather conditions on the lake constantly when he is in the wheelhouse.

One helpful aspect of piloting the Mount during a severe storm on the lake is that there are very few boats out in a thunder or windstorm. “Once as a pilot I was out with Captain Welch,” Jim recalls. “It was a dinner cruise and the storm hit us fast. The rain was going sideways. It lasted just 10 minutes but it was so strong the wind tried to blow the stern around. After it passed, the conditions were beautiful.”

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Getting married in the Lakes Region is the dream of many a bride and among the most sought-after wedding locations is aboard the Mount. Jim says they have had many weddings since they began offering the event service in the 1970s. “We now have two captains and a pilot that are JPs. We do about 15 weddings a year and it’s becoming more and more popular.”

Indeed, holding a ceremony and reception aboard the Mount is a truly unique experience for bride, groom and guests. It has its logistical issues, however, such as a bride running late. Jim laughs, “In this age of cell phones, the bride can always call us to say she’s running a few minutes late. We try to work with wedding parties, but we do have our limits on how long we can wait for a wedding party to arrive and still keep on our schedule.

“Normally, it’s not the wedding party who are late but rather an out-of-town guest that may have gotten lost. One time we even had the wedding cake miss the boat!”

Such occurrences are not a problem, because those who miss the Mount can simply drive to the next stop and hop aboard there.”

As well as weddings, the Mount offers proms and other group outings. “We do three to six proms every year,” Jim explains. “Charters and functions are big nowadays.”

Each and every trip for the Mount must include food and while it might seem impossible to transport the delicious food prepared by the chefs in the Mount’s land-based kitchen, the staff have it down to a science.

“Like everything else we do, it’s simply a matter of logistics. One thing that helps is our meals are not cooked to order, but

rather served buffet style. All food is made on shore, although

we do have a kitchen and a chef on duty on the Mount. “

Looking ahead, Jim sees a positive future for the M/S Mount

Washington. “Indeed, our future is bright. The Mount’s hull

and interior are in great shape. We have new engines, which

is a huge weight off our shoulders. It means the vessel will be

secure for years to come. We pulled the ship ashore last fall and

painted it. It’s nice and clean and really spiffed up.”

The company is geared for the years ahead. Jim, when asked

if there has ever been a female Mount Washington captain, says,

“No, but I foresee it in the near future. I think I will see it in my

lifetime of service. There are more and more women who have

trained at maritime academies and are skilled. We need someone

with the training and also knowledge of Lake Winnipesaukee.

“This job never gets boring, but I must admit I get tired by

the end of a long season. When the season starts with the

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the water, but by late fall I am ready for a break. I take this job

and my responsibilities very seriously.”

As he speaks of the things he’s seen from the wheelhouse

and the long history of the M/S Mount Washington, Jim becomes

reflective. “You know, we are just stewards of the vessel. At

some point I will semi-retire. As with all the captains of the

Mount who came before me, I will pass the wheel to a new

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The idea of offering lake charters was new to Mel and Tina Borrin when they started Latitude 43 Luxury Charter Cruises a few years ago. “We had a major business in Center Harbor that we sold. It was a real estate and brokerage business. After we sold the business, we had a boat custom built for us. It took a year to get it completed and after we had it I was sitting looking out at the boat in its dock one day,” Mel recalls. “I told Tina I thought we should try to do something with the boat, and that’s where the idea for offering a boat charter business began.”

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The second year, the Borrins had a brochure printed and the charter business continued to grow. Now, about five years later, the business has undergone a big change. The original Latitude boat was sold and the Borrins will, this spring, launch a new custom-built boat that was constructed in Rockland, Maine. The 34-foot boat will be available this summer for luxury charters by the hour, half hour and full day. With capacity for 10, the new boat will take passengers all around the lake for fun and informative excursions.

Vacation outings on the boat are popular and it’s a great way to celebrate any event from a family reunion group outing to a romantic sunset trip on the water. “We do weddings onboard and I have married a few couples. People need to give us advanced notice for weddings,” Mel says.

Those attending a conference at a Lake Winnipesaukee inn or resort can take a break from business by scheduling a charter

with the Borrins. “We have the ability to pick people up at lakefront resorts around the region and more than 50 percent of the time we can get to homes being rented to vacationers and cottage colonies to pick up charters.”

Personalized lake tours offer passengers a chance to really see the lake. “Some people just want family time on the lake and have us stop out on the water so they can swim. Others want a full commentary about the lake as we make our way around the Lakes Region,” Mel explains. “Those who have never been on the lake enjoy a trip towards Alton Bay and Wolfeboro with commentary. We go into places you just can’t get to in a larger boat. For longer tours we allow the

passengers to get off the boat and shop when we dock in Alton Bay and Wolfeboro.”

Latitude 43 runs from May through September; sunrise and sunset charters also are offered. Call 253-7811 ext. 130 or visit www.latitude43charters.com.

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onboard. Weddings and parties on the Mount prove to be wonderful, memorable ways to celebrate.

Also in the Mount’s family are the smaller M/V Doris E and

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The M/V Doris E is great for a family or group outing with scenic tours of the smaller islands adjacent to Weirs Beach. The cruise immerses guests in the beautiful scenery of the western end of Winnipesaukee. There is indoor and outdoor seating, sodas, snacks and great photo opportunities. For information on the M/S Mount Washington, Sophie C and Doris E, call 366-5531 or visit www.cruisenh.com.

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A unique, 65-foot replica of a turn-of-the-century paddleboat can often be seen on the waters of Winnipesaukee during the summer and fall. The pretty Winnipesaukee Belle is owned by the Wolfeboro Inn and is available for private charters. Two decks offer a choice of cruising outdoors under a shaded canopy or indoors with window views of the lake and all that it offers. The Belle has charters for company outings, weddings, birthday parties and other groups.

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Many visitors and residents alike don’t feel summer in the Lakes Region is complete without a ride on the beautiful Millie B. You will find the Millie B at the Wolfeboro Town Docks where you can purchase tickets for a ride from the Millie B dock assistants. The assistants will also outfit children under 12 (also toddlers and infants) with life jackets. Then step aboard the gorgeous Millie B for the ride of a lifetime. You will head out of Wolfeboro Bay, round Sewall Point and then cruise into the Broads, the lake’s

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In the era of going as fast as possible to maximize the fun, what do you suppose the attraction could be for sailing a boat in which 10 knots is warp speed? “Blow boats”, “Rag Merchants”, and a host of even more desultory handles for sailboats, can’t really offer much of a challenge to a “real boater”, can they?

Consider this: operating a sailboat can be more complicated than flying an airplane. How can it be this complex? Easy: an airplane operates in one medium, the air. The propeller in front keeps it moving forward and lift generated by air moving over the top of the wings keep it up in the air.( The propeller blast also keeps the pilot cool. If you doubt the latter, watch the pilot sweat when the propeller stops.) Similarly, “lift” generated by wind flowing over a sail (more or less horizontally in this case) propels a sailboat forward. (It also keeps the “pilot” cool.) So far, the airplane and the sailboat seem pretty much alike. However (a really big “however”), a sailboat operates in a second medium, water, and this is what makes sailing more complicated than flying (or rocket science, for that matter). The sailboat “pilot” (let’s call him or her the “skipper”) uses the water to keep the boat from blowing sideways. This is accomplished by the keel or centerboard, acting much like the sail, or an airplane’s wing, generating lift in the water. Additionally, the sailboat skipper has to contend with waves moving the boat up and down which affect how much lift is generated by the hull’s appendages, and how much of the going up and down is spilling the wind out of the sails. The skipper has to balance these forces to get the most out of his sailboat. NO OTHER MOVING VEHICLE HAS TO OPERATE IN TWO FLUIDS SIMULTANEOUSLY -- not airplanes, not locomotives, not automobiles, and yes, not even rocket ships. That is the challenge of sailing. If you think this could be more interesting than pushing the throttles to the stops on a speedboat, then sailing could very well be for you.

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Similarly, the diagram shows what happens when sailing with the wind abeam d or slightly aft of abeam, which is the most efficient sailing angle. Note that sailing directly downwind, f, is slower than sailing slightly across the wind on a broad reach, e.

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Sailing on Lake Winnipe-saukee presents another set of challenges. Because almost all of the lake must be shared with other boats, most of which are power driven craft, the sailor (and the power boat skipper) has to contend with wakes generated by power boats in varying degrees. The wake from a single power boat will quickly pass under another boat and be gone, but the wakes from hundreds of power boats cruising the lake are cumulative and affect the lake’s surface even after they are long gone. Wakes cross, mix together, bounce off the shoreline, until the lake is one mass of confused water. To see an example of this, look at the lake surface on a quiet weekday morning before the boats some out. It will either be glassy smooth or will have regularly shaped wind ripples which move in one direction -- easy to sail on. Then ob-

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I also found places on Lake Winnipesaukee which were away from traffic. A good spot was off the launching ramp across the road (Route 109) from the Libby museum on Winter Harbor. I was rarely troubled by power boat traffic and regularly had good sailing breezes. Another good sailing area was Lake Wentworth, which I reached via Mast Landing (Route 28) on Crescent Lake. I had to row with the mast down through the canal between Crescent Lake and Lake Wentworth, but the mast was easily rigged once there, and I rarely was troubled by power boat bobble. I was often the only boat using the lake. I have also enjoyed short sails on Crescent Lake, which is pretty small and where there was rarely other boat traffic, although I once shared Crescent Lake with another sailboat.

The type of boat you sail will also affect how well you will make out on troubled waters. A long, narrow boat will sail better in power boat bobble than a short beamy boat. However, most boats are designed to maximize interior volume, and as boat slips are generally charged by the foot of overall length, this discourages long, narrow sailboats. A narrow sailboat will have less “form stability” than a wide sailboat, which will tend to make it heel more in response to the wind. This can be overcome, to an extent, by placing crew weight to windward, but there are limits to how effective this can be to reduce heeling. A long narrow boat will likely be more challenging to sail, but this can add to the fun if you enjoy a challenge. Catamarans (twin hull sailboats) are great fun to sail and should handle power boat bobble well when sailing on a steady course, but they can be difficult to tack

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Dive WinnipesaukeeMain Street, Wolfeboro (On the water)569-8080Now Wolfeboro’s only Live Bait Store! Specializing in Scuba, Snorkeling & All Water Sports including tubes, trampolines, swim rafts, wakeboards, waterskis, watershoes, lifejackets, and complete snorkeling equipment! Convenient well stocked store offering full line of the newest swimwear and accessories. Full line of fishing, bait and licenses. Also RENTALS: Canoes & Kayaks, Windsurfing & Sailboats, Wakeboards, Waterskis, Tubes and Water Trampolines. www.divewinnipesaukee.com

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Dive Winnipesaukee

Dive WinnipesaukeeMain Street, Wolfeboro (On the water)569-8080Now Wolfeboro’s only Live Bait Store! Specializing in Scuba, Snorkeling & All Water Sports including tubes, trampolines, swim rafts, wakeboards, waterskis, watershoes, lifejackets, and complete snorkeling equipment! Convenient well stocked store offering full line of the newest swimwear and accessories. Full line of fishing, bait and licenses. Also RENTALS: Canoes & Kayaks, Windsurfing & Sailboats, Wakeboards, Waterskis, Tubes and Water Trampolines. www.divewinnipesaukee.com

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Public BeachesAlton Town Beach, Route 28A, Alton Bay

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Wellington State Park, West Shore Road off Route 3A, Bristol

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Ellacoya State Park, Route 11, Gilford

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Ahern State Park, off Route 106, Laconia

Bartlett Beach, Winnisquam Avenue, Laconia

Bond Beach, Bell Street, Laconia

Opechee Park, North Main Street, Route 106, Laconia

Melvin Village Town Beach, Wharf Road off Route 109

Leavitt Park, Veasey Shore Road off Route 25, Meredith

Waukewan Beach, Waukewan Street, Meredith

State Landing Beach, State Landing Road off Route 109, Moultonboro

Long Island Beach, Long Island Road, Moultonboro Neck

Sunapee State Beach, Route 103, Newbury

Duncan Lake, Duncan Lake Road off Route 16, Ossipee

White Lake State Park, off Route 16, Tamworth

Nineteen Mile Bay Beach, Route 109, Tuftonboro

Twenty Mile Bay Beach, Route 109, Tuftonboro

Endicott Park, Route 3, Weirs Beach

Plummer Ledge Natural Area, off Route 25, Wentworth

Allen Albee Beach, Route 28 North, Wolfeboro

Brewster Beach, Clark Road off South Main Street, Wolfeboro

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Roberts Cove Basin, Roberts Cove Road off Route 28, Alton, 569-1800

Center Harbor Public Docks, Route 25, Center Harbor *

Fay’s Boat Yard, Varney Point Road off Route 11, Gilford, 293-8000

Lakeport Landing, 65 Gold Street off Route 3, Laconia, 524-3755

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Shep Brown’s Boat Basin, Lovejoy Sands Road, Meredith, 279-4573

Meredith Town Dock, Lovejoy Sands Road, Meredith *

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Lees Mills Landing, Lees Mills Road off Route 109, Moultonboro

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Newfound Lake, Bridgewater

Newfound Lake, Bristol

Province Lake, Effingham

Webster Lake, Franklin

Crystal Lake, Gilmanton

Newfound Lake, Hebron

Little Squam, Holderness

Squam Lake, Holderness

White Oak Pond, Holderness

Paugus Bay, Laconia

Silver Lake, Madison

Milton Three Ponds, Milton (Town Beach and Everett Cove Marina)

Kanasatka Lake, Moultonboro

Merrymeeting Lake,

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Bow Lake, Northwood

Duncan Lake, Ossipee

Lake Ossipee, Ossipee

Bow Lake, Strafford

Lake Sunapee, Sunapee

Mirror Lake, Tuftonboro

Lovell Lake, Wakefield

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Balch Pond 704 acres 44 feet Wakefield Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, hornpout

Lake Chocorua 222acres 28 feet Tamworth Rainbow trout, brown trout, smallmouth bass, pickerel, hornpout, yellow perch

Crystal Lake 441 acres 51 feet Gilmanton Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, yellow perch, white perch, hornpout

Dan Hole Pond 408 acres 126 feet Ossipee/Tuftonboro Salmon, lake trout, brook trout, smallmouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, cusk, hornpout, smelt

Great East Lake 1,686 acres 102 feet Wakefield Rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, lake trout, small & largemouth bass, pickerel, white perch, hornpout, blue gill, smelt

Half Moon Lake 280 acres 29 feet Barnstead/Alton Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, white perch, hornpout

Jenness Pond 243 acres 28 feet Northwood/Pittsfield Smallmouth bass, pickerel, hornpout

Lovell Lake 538 acres 41 feet Wakefield Rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, white perch, hornpout, pickerel

Manning Lake 202 acres 56 feet Gilmanton Brook trout, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, hornpout, smelt

Merrymeeting Lake 1,111 acres 122 feet New Durham Salmon, lake trout, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, hornpout, smelt

Mirror Lake 377 acres 44 feet Tuftonboro/Wolfeboro Laregmouth bass, yellow perch, hornpout, pickerel

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Ossipee Lake 3,092 acres 61 feet Ossipee/Freedom Salmon, rainbow trout, lake trout, brook trout, small & largemouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, suckers, cusk, smelt, white perch, hornpout

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Pine River Pond 593 acres 61 feet Wakefield Pickerel, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, hornpout

Province Lake 1,008 acres 17 feet Wakefield Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, hornpout

Rust Pond 210 acres 39 feet Wolfeboro Smallmouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, hornpout

Squam Lake 6,765 acres 98 feetHolderness/Center HarborSandwich/Moultonboro

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Little Squam Lake 408 acres 84 feet Holderness/Ashland Salmon, rainbow trout, lake trout, smallmouth bass, pickerel, hornpout, yellow perch, cusk

Lower Suncook Lake 216 acres 15 feet Barnstead Smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, pickerel, white perch, yellow perch, hornpout

Upper Suncook Lake 362 acres 41 feet Barnstead Smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, pickerel, yellow perch, white perch, hornpout

Sunset Lake (Place’s Pond) 206 acres 62 feet Gilmanton Smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, hornpout

Lake Waukewan 912 acres 68 feet Meredith/New Hampton Rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, hornpout

Webster Lake 612 acres 40 feet Franklin Smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, brown trout, pickerel, yellow perch, white perch, hornpout

Lake Wentworth 3,108 acres 49 feet Wolfeboro Smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, whitefish, pickerel, white perch, hornpout

White Oak Pond 291 acres 32 feet Holderness Pickerel, yellow perch, hornpout

Wickwas Lake 328 acres 30 feet Meredith Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, hornpout, white perch, black crappie

Lake Winnipesaukee 44,586 acres 187 feet Alton/Center Harbor/Gilford/Laconia/Meredith/Moultonboro/Tuftonboro/Wolfeboro Salmon, lake trout, rainbow trout, brook trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, white perch, hornpout, smelt

Lake Winnisquam 4,264 acres 150 feet Sanbornton/Tilton/Laconia Salmon, lake trout, rainbow trout, large & smallmouth bass, pickerel, yellow perch, white perch, hornpout, smelt, cusk, blue gill

































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Reduce the amount of packaging and plastic taken aboard.1. Put a sturdy trash container on the boat.2. Keep all trash on board for disposal or recycling onshore.3. Establish a boat rule that no trash gets thrown overboard – even 4. cigarette butts.Leave the water and marina cleaner than it was found – carefully 5. pick up trash left by others.

The Scoop on PoopUse onshore restrooms before leaving the shore.6. Keep untreated sewage out of all waters.7. Heads should be equipped with a USCG-approved Marine 8. Sanitation Device: Type I, II or III.Use enzyme deodorizers for holding tanks and portable toilets.9.

Stop the Drops Know how much fuel the tanks hold and don’t top off!10. Make sure anyone fueling the boat knows which deck fill is for 11. fuel. Use oil absorbent pads to catch drips while handing the fuel nozzle 12. between the dock and the boat. Fill up trailerboats’ gas tanks while the boat is on the trailer, not in 13. the water.

Maintain the Boat Regularly scrub the decks with fresh water and a brush to reduce 14. the need to use heavy cleaners. Try to do large cleaning and maintenance jobs while the boat is out 15. of the water. Ask the marina or underwater diver to recycle used zincs.16. Use a hard (non-ablative) anti-fouling paint if the boat bottom will 17. be scrubbed while in the water.

So Many Fish, So Little Time Keep only those fish that will be eaten the day of the catch.18. Practice catch-and-release techniques to ensure the survival of 19. those fish tossed back. Use circle hooks.20. Wet hands or gloves before handling a fish to be released.21.


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State Of New Hampshire Department Of Safety Boating Education ProgramThe Department of Safety, Boating Education is offering the boating education course to the public at the following locations. There is a $30.00 non-refundable fee per person for the class and because of the limited seating pre-registration is required. Call (603) 267-7256 or (888) 254-2125 or visit www.boatingeducation.nh.gov to pre-register. Seating is still available in the following courses:

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05/23 & 05/25 West Running Brook M.S. Derry05/23 & 05/25 Milford Police Department Milford05/24 & 05/25 Lakes Region General Hospital Laconia05/24 & 05/25 Londonderry PD Londonderry05/30 & 06/01 West Running Brook M.S. Derry05/31 & 06/01 Dover High School Dover05/31 & 06/02 Londonderry PD Londonderry05/31 & 06/02 Marine Patrol Headquarters Gilford06/01 & 06/02 Plaistow Library Plaistow06/06 & 06/08 Exeter Library Exeter06/06 & 06/08 Lakes Region General Hospital Laconia06/06 & 06/08 Milford Police Department Milford06/06 & 06/08 White Mountain C.C. Berlin06/07 & 06/09 Marine Patrol Headquarters Gilford06/14 & 06/16 Dartmouth Medical Center Lebanon06/14 & 06/15 Londonderry PD Londonderry06/15 & 06/16 Seabrook Fire Department Seabrook06/20 & 06/22 Exeter Library Exeter06/20 & 06/22 Lakes Region General Hospital Laconia06/20 & 06/22 Milford Police Department Milford06/21 & 06/23 Marine Patrol Headquarters Gilford06/27 & 06/29 Lakes Region General Hospital Laconia06/28 & 06/30 Marine Patrol Headquarters Gilford07/05 & 07/07 Marine Patrol Headquarters Gilford07/05 & 07/07 Londonderry PD Londonderry07/11 & 07/13 Dartmouth Medical Center Lebanon07/11 & 07/13 Exeter Library Exeter07/11 & 07/13 Lakes Region General Hospital Laconia07/11 & 07/13 Milford Police Department Milford07/18 & 07/20 Lakes Region General Hospital Laconia07/19 & 07/20 Londonderry PD Londonderry07/19 & 07/21 Marine Patrol Headquarters Gilford07/20 & 07/21 Seabrook Fire Department Seabrook07/25 & 07/27 Exeter Library Exeter07/25 & 07/27 Lakes Region General Hospital Laconia07/25 & 07/27 Milford Police Department Milford07/26 & 07/28 Marine Patrol Headquarters Gilford08/01 & 08/03 Lakes Region General Hospital Laconia08/08 & 08/10 Exeter Library Exeter08/08 & 08/10 Marine Patrol Headquarters Gilford08/08 & 08/10 Milford Police Department Milford08/09 & 08/11 Londonderry PD Londonderry08/15 & 08/17 Lakes Region General Hospital Laconia08/24 & 08/25 Seabrook Fire Department Seabrook08/29 & 08/31 Lakes Region General Hospital Laconia


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