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DPatnaude · 07-09-2021, 08:52 AM

Nothing wrong with using a spotlight to locate markers at night, but why not make it easier and follow the lighted buoys that are there just for that purpose?

Much easier to identify the flashing light at Chase Point (light 49), swing east to go around Melvin Island (light 11), and then head for light 59. You don't even have to slow down or identify any other markers...

I enjoy boating at night even more than day time and have lived behind Black Island since 2004 (on the lake since the mid 70's including Balmoral long before GPS was available) and have never gone through the graveyard at night...

07-09-2021, 08:52 AM	#8
DPatnaude Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hopkinton, MA / Moultonborough, NH Posts: 49 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	Nothing wrong with using a spotlight to locate markers at night, but why not make it easier and follow the lighted buoys that are there just for that purpose? Much easier to identify the flashing light at Chase Point (light 49), swing east to go around Melvin Island (light 11), and then head for light 59. You don't even have to slow down or identify any other markers... I enjoy boating at night even more than day time and have lived behind Black Island since 2004 (on the lake since the mid 70's including Balmoral long before GPS was available) and have never gone through the graveyard at night...