late season swims

Senter Cove Guy · 09-27-2011, 10:53 PM

Surface water temp in front of my place this afternoon was 72 degrees and was 70 degrees at 10 feet. Very comfortable.

Greene's Basin Girl · 09-28-2011, 12:46 AM

Water temperature was 73 degrees in Green's Basin today.

dpg · 09-30-2011, 08:49 AM

I've had very late "late season swims" by accident back when I had a boat in the water trying to take it out.

AC2717 · 09-30-2011, 09:33 AM

THink we will be getting swimming in tomorrow
I am hoping for another botched forecast, what do you think?

codeman671 · 09-30-2011, 09:54 AM

The water was beautiful on tuesday. 70 plus and nobody around. It was the earliest we have pulled the lifts and raft out but it was nice not to do it in a wet suit for a change with the wind howling.

LIforrelaxin · 09-30-2011, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codeman671

The water was beautiful on tuesday. 70 plus and nobody around. It was the earliest we have pulled the lifts and raft out but it was nice not to do it in a wet suit for a change with the wind howling.

I used to traditionally wait much later to pull things myself. But I have found that the toys stayed in really for the foliage ride around the lake. And well after experiencing it for so many years, I don't miss it. And by getting the boats and dock out before the end of Sept, usually means there is a lot more relaxing come October.

Sal · 09-30-2011, 04:07 PM

I just took our swim-raft out. Walked (very slowly) out to almost neck-deep
water, tools in hand.

Ya know ... at first, the water temp really wasn't bad. After a few minutes, it was "comfortable". As a result, I took my time and once disconnected, I, kind of reluctantly, walked it in to the beach.

Now I need 4 (or 3 other) strong men to get the damn thing fully on shore.
(this is not a solicitation)

ghfromaltonbay · 09-30-2011, 09:30 PM

The water was great on Monday and Tuesday this week. Most folks were gone, so I enjoyed reading on the beach and taking a few swims. Took the thermometer in and measured the temp at 3 feet, yup...70 degrees!

Unfortunately, those were the last swims of the season. Tonight I'm back in Joisey and the next trip to NH won't be until February.

Water Camper · 10-02-2011, 01:52 PM

Started taking our dock out yesterday, 11/1/2011. Had to remove the cross members, and got the first section out before it started raining. I could have continued, as I was already wet from being in the water, But the friend helping me was fully clothed and getting soaked. So we decided to postpone pulling the rest until next weekend. Will give me another reason to go for a swim.

The water was resfreshing, not cold at all. Have no idea what the actual temperature was.

Where did the summer go !!
Bill

tis · 10-02-2011, 04:35 PM

You didn't need to go in the lake to go swimming today! What a wet day! I am sick of the rain.

Bear247 · 10-02-2011, 07:23 PM

Can't wait to take my October swim when I arrive at the island tomorrow..

Barney Bear · 10-04-2011, 02:54 PM

Water temperature at East Bear Island this past weekend was 60 degrees, down from 68 degrees on the previous sunny weekend. Just left The Lake this morning - was cool and wet all four days that we were there.

Chaos · 10-05-2011, 12:13 AM

coming, mid 70's perfect for part 2 of the annual dips. Memorial day weekend to start the season and Columbus day weekend to end it!

LadyJane · 10-05-2011, 08:15 AM

Have fun !! Looks like some great weather is coming !! Finally, the sun.

gravy boat · 10-06-2011, 05:59 AM

Looks like another dip is in order for Columbus Day weekend with temps projected to be into the upper 70s on Saturday and into the 80s on Sunday.

Thank you, Mother Nature!!!!

GB

LakesRegionSpirit · 10-06-2011, 12:23 PM

I must admit to bailing on my swim this morning. barely 40 degrees, string wind out of the NW. I'll hope for Sunday's forecast of 80 degrees!

Sandy Island fan · 10-09-2011, 08:37 PM

I am sure I am not the only one to take advantage of the warmth this weekend to get in an October swim. I will admit that I wasn't in for long. The water was definitely refreshing!

John A. Birdsall · 10-11-2011, 04:42 PM

Well on Sunday Oct 9 I went into the lake for a quick swim and to take down a couple columns on the dock. While the water was a little cold at first I finnally took a dive in. woo woo. oh yeah, my dog found out how cold the water was, No she did not walk in, but sort of started about 4' from shore. Dog does not even bark at me anymore.

Barney Bear · 10-12-2011, 03:01 PM

Water temperature at East Bear Island this past weekend was 57 degrees, down from 60 degrees on the previous rainy weekend. The cool water did not prevent the teenagers from taking a spin on their wake boards. Brrrrrr!!!

Sandy Island fan · 10-12-2011, 06:12 PM

I think I am glad that I didn't know what the temperature was when I went in the lake this weekend. I swim at the boathouse dock, which gets churned up from the traffic through the channel, so it is usually colder than at the waterfront.
I knew it would be refreshing, but having a temperature number in my head likely would have kept me out of the water.....

LadyJane · 10-12-2011, 06:41 PM

Glad you enjoyed your swim Sandy Island.......don't worry about the temp...it's just a number, like our age. Have fun !!

Bear247 · 10-12-2011, 08:12 PM

Was able to get in my last swim of the season on Monday and a few more before that with the warm weekend we had...

LakesRegionSpirit · 10-13-2011, 11:34 AM

managed a 2/3Mile swim this am at Ellacoya. Not ready to give up just yet. 51 degrees upon entry. Don't know what the water temp was.

RLW · 10-13-2011, 03:44 PM

Does my dog going in 10 minutes ago chasing the ball count??

09-27-2011, 10:53 PM	#1
Senter Cove Guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 606 Thanks: 304 Thanked 430 Times in 142 Posts	Warm For This Time Of Year Surface water temp in front of my place this afternoon was 72 degrees and was 70 degrees at 10 feet. Very comfortable. __________________ Lake Winni - The only place I want to be during the summer.

09-30-2011, 09:33 AM	#4
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,616 Thanks: 756 Thanked 369 Times in 277 Posts	THink we will be getting swimming in tomorrow I am hoping for another botched forecast, what do you think? __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

09-30-2011, 09:30 PM	#8
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 850 Thanks: 267 Thanked 237 Times in 137 Posts	70 degrees @ Sandy Point The water was great on Monday and Tuesday this week. Most folks were gone, so I enjoyed reading on the beach and taking a few swims. Took the thermometer in and measured the temp at 3 feet, yup...70 degrees! Unfortunately, those were the last swims of the season. Tonight I'm back in Joisey and the next trip to NH won't be until February. Last edited by ghfromaltonbay; 09-30-2011 at 09:30 PM. Reason: grammar

10-02-2011, 01:52 PM	#9
Water Camper Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pembroke, NH / Laconia, NH Posts: 451 Thanks: 10 Thanked 207 Times in 89 Posts	In the water yesterday Started taking our dock out yesterday, 11/1/2011. Had to remove the cross members, and got the first section out before it started raining. I could have continued, as I was already wet from being in the water, But the friend helping me was fully clothed and getting soaked. So we decided to postpone pulling the rest until next weekend. Will give me another reason to go for a swim. The water was resfreshing, not cold at all. Have no idea what the actual temperature was. Where did the summer go !! Bill

10-04-2011, 02:54 PM	#12
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 961 Thanks: 488 Thanked 274 Times in 175 Posts	Water Temperature Water temperature at East Bear Island this past weekend was 60 degrees, down from 68 degrees on the previous sunny weekend. Just left The Lake this morning - was cool and wet all four days that we were there.

09-28-2011, 12:46 AM	#2
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	Water temperature was 73 degrees in Green's Basin today.

09-30-2011, 08:49 AM	#3
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 157 Thanked 236 Times in 173 Posts	I've had very late "late season swims" by accident back when I had a boat in the water trying to take it out.

09-30-2011, 09:54 AM	#5
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,604 Thanks: 223 Thanked 856 Times in 519 Posts	The water was beautiful on tuesday. 70 plus and nobody around. It was the earliest we have pulled the lifts and raft out but it was nice not to do it in a wet suit for a change with the wind howling.

09-30-2011, 04:07 PM	#7
Sal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 311 Thanks: 103 Thanked 169 Times in 53 Posts	I just took our swim-raft out. Walked (very slowly) out to almost neck-deep water, tools in hand. Ya know ... at first, the water temp really wasn't bad. After a few minutes, it was "comfortable". As a result, I took my time and once disconnected, I, kind of reluctantly, walked it in to the beach. Now I need 4 (or 3 other) strong men to get the damn thing fully on shore. (this is not a solicitation)

10-02-2011, 04:35 PM	#10
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,946 Thanks: 795 Thanked 1,493 Times in 1,040 Posts	You didn't need to go in the lake to go swimming today! What a wet day! I am sick of the rain.

10-02-2011, 07:23 PM	#11
Bear247 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Natick Ma. Posts: 110 Thanks: 149 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Can't wait to take my October swim when I arrive at the island tomorrow..

10-05-2011, 12:13 AM	#13
Chaos Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Danville, NH and West Alton Marina Posts: 134 Thanks: 111 Thanked 32 Times in 20 Posts	Beautiful weekend coming, mid 70's perfect for part 2 of the annual dips. Memorial day weekend to start the season and Columbus day weekend to end it!

10-05-2011, 08:15 AM	#14
LadyJane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern Ct. Posts: 335 Thanks: 129 Thanked 50 Times in 33 Posts	Have fun !! Looks like some great weather is coming !! Finally, the sun.

10-06-2011, 05:59 AM	#15
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 596 Thanks: 597 Thanked 203 Times in 102 Posts	Warm up on the way! Looks like another dip is in order for Columbus Day weekend with temps projected to be into the upper 70s on Saturday and into the 80s on Sunday. Thank you, Mother Nature!!!! GB

10-06-2011, 12:23 PM	#16
LakesRegionSpirit Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 188 Thanks: 7 Thanked 40 Times in 21 Posts	I must admit to bailing on my swim this morning. barely 40 degrees, string wind out of the NW. I'll hope for Sunday's forecast of 80 degrees! __________________ __________________________________________ Lakes Region Spirit "Seeking the soul of the Lakes Region one story at a time" www.LakesRegionSpirit.com

10-09-2011, 08:37 PM	#17
Sandy Island fan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 66 Thanks: 81 Thanked 32 Times in 21 Posts	October swim I am sure I am not the only one to take advantage of the warmth this weekend to get in an October swim. I will admit that I wasn't in for long. The water was definitely refreshing!

10-11-2011, 04:42 PM	#18
John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	swimming Well on Sunday Oct 9 I went into the lake for a quick swim and to take down a couple columns on the dock. While the water was a little cold at first I finnally took a dive in. woo woo. oh yeah, my dog found out how cold the water was, No she did not walk in, but sort of started about 4' from shore. Dog does not even bark at me anymore.

10-12-2011, 03:01 PM	#19
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 961 Thanks: 488 Thanked 274 Times in 175 Posts	Water Temperature Update Water temperature at East Bear Island this past weekend was 57 degrees, down from 60 degrees on the previous rainy weekend. The cool water did not prevent the teenagers from taking a spin on their wake boards. Brrrrrr!!!

10-12-2011, 06:12 PM	#20
Sandy Island fan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 66 Thanks: 81 Thanked 32 Times in 21 Posts	Didn't know.... I think I am glad that I didn't know what the temperature was when I went in the lake this weekend. I swim at the boathouse dock, which gets churned up from the traffic through the channel, so it is usually colder than at the waterfront. I knew it would be refreshing, but having a temperature number in my head likely would have kept me out of the water.....

10-12-2011, 06:41 PM	#21
LadyJane Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: northern Ct. Posts: 335 Thanks: 129 Thanked 50 Times in 33 Posts	just a number Glad you enjoyed your swim Sandy Island.......don't worry about the temp...it's just a number, like our age. Have fun !!

10-12-2011, 08:12 PM	#22
Bear247 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Natick Ma. Posts: 110 Thanks: 149 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Last swim Was able to get in my last swim of the season on Monday and a few more before that with the warm weekend we had...

10-13-2011, 11:34 AM	#23
LakesRegionSpirit Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 188 Thanks: 7 Thanked 40 Times in 21 Posts	managed a 2/3Mile swim this am at Ellacoya. Not ready to give up just yet. 51 degrees upon entry. Don't know what the water temp was. __________________ __________________________________________ Lakes Region Spirit "Seeking the soul of the Lakes Region one story at a time" www.LakesRegionSpirit.com

10-13-2011, 03:44 PM	#24
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	Does my dog going in 10 minutes ago chasing the ball count?? __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

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