best swimming spots for boaters

Chowdaguy · 07-31-2009, 12:20 AM

I hear there's a wonderful cove over on Timber Island thats quite popuar

Winniview · 07-31-2009, 06:09 AM

tried it wednesday.best swimming spot we've found so far.plenty of space for boats in secluded bay.nice sandy bottom and shallow water

Dave R · 07-31-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Winniview

tried it wednesday.best swimming spot we've found so far.plenty of space for boats in secluded bay.nice sandy bottom and shallow water

Glad you liked it. We were there on Tuesday. Gorgeous day to be on the water.

theclipse · 08-03-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Chowdaguy

I hear there's a wonderful cove over on Timber Island thats quite popuar

I've heard some rumblings about this spot as well...

jrc · 08-03-2009, 12:32 PM

That Timber Island spot is horrible. Don't go there. The water is colder and the rocks are sharper than anywhere else on the lake.

Ok, it is one of my favorite places. Very relaxed, no loud crowds, deep clean water. But you do get a few wakes and there no shallow sandy area.

JPC · 08-03-2009, 01:55 PM

Is this the cove that faces Governors Island or the cove between Timber and Mark? By facing Governors Island I mean you can see a portion of Governors but you can't see the Witches. I've seen boats in there but have never anchored there. Anyone know if there are many rocks in there?

SIKSUKR · 08-03-2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JPC

Is this the cove that faces Governors Island or the cove between Timber and Mark?

You don't want to be on the governors side.Mark Island side for sure.

BroadHopper · 08-04-2009, 11:25 AM

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jrc · 08-04-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JPC

Is this the cove that faces Governors Island or the cove between Timber and Mark? By facing Governors Island I mean you can see a portion of Governors but you can't see the Witches. I've seen boats in there but have never anchored there. Anyone know if there are many rocks in there?

I never anchor on the Gov.island side, it always looked to be more open to wakes. I often see several boats tucked in there. I know there was a popular rope swing in the area.

It doesn't look to rocky on the chart, but as always keep a sharp eye.

JPC · 08-04-2009, 12:41 PM

Thanks jrc

I anchored this past Saturday between Mark and Timber and there was some boat wake there. Not as much as on the side facing Round where I usually anchor.

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Chowdaguy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Timber I hear there's a wonderful cove over on Timber Island thats quite popuar

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Winniview Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	braun bay tried it wednesday.best swimming spot we've found so far.plenty of space for boats in secluded bay.nice sandy bottom and shallow water

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JPC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Milford, NH Posts: 164 Thanks: 46 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts	Cove location Is this the cove that faces Governors Island or the cove between Timber and Mark? By facing Governors Island I mean you can see a portion of Governors but you can't see the Witches. I've seen boats in there but have never anchored there. Anyone know if there are many rocks in there? Last edited by JPC; 08-04-2009 at 10:45 AM. Reason: Clarification

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08-03-2009, 12:32 PM	#5
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	That Timber Island spot is horrible. Don't go there. The water is colder and the rocks are sharper than anywhere else on the lake. Ok, it is one of my favorite places. Very relaxed, no loud crowds, deep clean water. But you do get a few wakes and there no shallow sandy area.

08-04-2009, 12:41 PM	#10
JPC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Milford, NH Posts: 164 Thanks: 46 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts	Thanks jrc I anchored this past Saturday between Mark and Timber and there was some boat wake there. Not as much as on the side facing Round where I usually anchor.