Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - Dilemma over boats anchoring off our beach

Skipper of the Sea Que · 08-12-2004, 12:04 AM

I think Cabinfever came to the forum in a very nice and friendly way looking for relief from a reasonable and annoying concern. I commend the Cabinfever family for their approach and attitude in this matter (and for keeping your fever down after reading a few of the posts in this thread

).

I too am one of many that has occasionally dropped anchor around Timber Island over the years. I don't recall going on to the beach in that one little cove we'd visit - but my kids may have at some time. They would enjoy any beach respectfully - no screaming, leaving no trash or other mess (we have trash containers and an enclosed head on board that my family and guests use especially right after I pump it out). Since that beach is now privately owned we will take due notice thereof and govern ourselves accordingly. I hope others do the same.

And if you, Cabinfever, take too much grief about this I wouldn't blame you for putting up swim lines - but I thank you for not going that route as your first option. I hope you get to fully enjoy your island property and I wish you best of luck. Thanks for trying to find a compromise solution - I hope it can be done. Remember, (somebody famous said) you can not please all the people all the time

This may or may not be the area Cabinfever wants to access via land or boat. This picture from 2001 is a SMALL raft just off shore of Timber Island. I've seen considerably larger rafts there (but didn't have a camera).

This is NOT the area between Timber and Mark Islands but around the corner and south of that.

08-12-2004, 12:04 AM	#67
Skipper of the Sea Que Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 1/2 way between Boston & Providence Posts: 573 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 32 Thanked 55 Times in 22 Posts	Cabinfever and Rafting off Timber Island I think Cabinfever came to the forum in a very nice and friendly way looking for relief from a reasonable and annoying concern. I commend the Cabinfever family for their approach and attitude in this matter (and for keeping your fever down after reading a few of the posts in this thread ). I too am one of many that has occasionally dropped anchor around Timber Island over the years. I don't recall going on to the beach in that one little cove we'd visit - but my kids may have at some time. They would enjoy any beach respectfully - no screaming, leaving no trash or other mess (we have trash containers and an enclosed head on board that my family and guests use especially right after I pump it out). Since that beach is now privately owned we will take due notice thereof and govern ourselves accordingly. I hope others do the same. And if you, Cabinfever, take too much grief about this I wouldn't blame you for putting up swim lines - but I thank you for not going that route as your first option. I hope you get to fully enjoy your island property and I wish you best of luck. Thanks for trying to find a compromise solution - I hope it can be done. Remember, (somebody famous said) you can not please all the people all the time This may or may not be the area Cabinfever wants to access via land or boat. This picture from 2001 is a SMALL raft just off shore of Timber Island. I've seen considerably larger rafts there (but didn't have a camera). This is NOT the area between Timber and Mark Islands but around the corner and south of that. __________________ Amateur HAM Radio What is it? You'll be surprised. When all else fails Ham Radio still works. Shriners Hospitals *providing specialized care for children regardless of ability to pay*. Find out more or refer a patient. Last edited by Skipper of the Sea Que; 08-12-2004 at 12:34 AM.