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jonfinn · 05-22-2008, 10:03 AM

I'm a "get up to the lake/trailer boater whenever my schedule permits" kinda guy. Relatively new to boating (4th season).

I had been up to Winni many times before actually exploring it by boat. So one summer, I decided to rent a boat for a few days from Thurston's marina (Paugus Bay). My plan was to pick up the boat and drive it over to the cabin (on the far side of Moultonboro bay).

"It's only a lake. How hard can this be?" (famous last words hehehe)

I got to that area between Weirs and Meredith Bay and finally thought, "Oh, God. What did I get myself in to?" Three hours later, I found the cabin. I went slow, and checked the markers often. I was lucky more than skilled.

To Thurston Marina's credit, they spent a good deal of time with me, and gave me a map of the lake before heading out.

I've become much more skilled since then because I've taken some courses, read a lot material, asked a lot of questions. One of my favorite things about the Winnipesaukee area is that people are willing to take the time to help each other. The people I meet are big part of the richness for me. People are cool here in Boston too, but it's different.

If I'm standing at the docks at Meredith and there's a big ole cruiser coming in, I usually offer to catch a line for them.

With boating, I keep learning that it's important to ask for help when you need to, and to offer help when it's warranted.

I think if every car in Boston needed dock lines in order to park, much of our traffic woes would be solved!

05-22-2008, 10:03 AM	#9
jonfinn Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 37 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	I'm a "get up to the lake/trailer boater whenever my schedule permits" kinda guy. Relatively new to boating (4th season). I had been up to Winni many times before actually exploring it by boat. So one summer, I decided to rent a boat for a few days from Thurston's marina (Paugus Bay). My plan was to pick up the boat and drive it over to the cabin (on the far side of Moultonboro bay). "It's only a lake. How hard can this be?" (famous last words hehehe) I got to that area between Weirs and Meredith Bay and finally thought, "Oh, God. What did I get myself in to?" Three hours later, I found the cabin. I went slow, and checked the markers often. I was lucky more than skilled. To Thurston Marina's credit, they spent a good deal of time with me, and gave me a map of the lake before heading out. I've become much more skilled since then because I've taken some courses, read a lot material, asked a lot of questions. One of my favorite things about the Winnipesaukee area is that people are willing to take the time to help each other. The people I meet are big part of the richness for me. People are cool here in Boston too, but it's different. If I'm standing at the docks at Meredith and there's a big ole cruiser coming in, I usually offer to catch a line for them. With boating, I keep learning that it's important to ask for help when you need to, and to offer help when it's warranted. I think if every car in Boston needed dock lines in order to park, much of our traffic woes would be solved!