Wolfeboro town docks expansion

[J9lake]

Love both the idea of expansion and a dock master.

[fatlazyless]

With two sup paddle board rental businesses close to the Wolfeboro town docks, http://www.divewinnipesaukee.com/Wat...-Rentals.shtml, and www.fullmoonpaddleboard.com, plus other paddle vessels like kayaks getting paddled in Wolfeboro Bay, maybe the town will consider adding a dock area to their town docks that is easier to be used by paddlers.

In Meredith, at the Meredith town docks, next to the trailer boat launch ramp, paddlers have a relative easy put in, take out spot, by using the aluminum dock there that is height adjustable, so it is low to the water level, and all the dock edges have very nice, softer, blue vinyl edging that facilitates sliding kayaks and paddle boards in and out of the lake .... and it frees up the launch ramp for boats on trailers.

Wouldn't it be nice to see the Town of Wolfeboro install a similar dock section that is user friendly for launching and retrieving car top, roof rack carry, small paddle craft like kayaks, canoes, and sup paddle boards.

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[Sue Doe-Nym]

Looks as though there is only a request for the design and permitting for the expansion, not the dock expansion itself. Hopefully that part will be requested next year.

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

With two sup paddle board rental businesses close to the Wolfeboro town docks, http://www.divewinnipesaukee.com/Wat...-Rentals.shtml, and www.fullmoonpaddleboard.com, plus other paddle vessels like kayaks getting paddled in Wolfeboro Bay, maybe the town will consider adding a dock area to their town docks that is easier to be used by paddlers.

In Meredith, at the Meredith town docks, next to the trailer boat launch ramp, paddlers have a relative easy put in, take out spot, by using the aluminum dock there that is height adjustable, so it is low to the water level, and all the dock edges have very nice, softer, blue vinyl edging that facilitates sliding kayaks and paddle boards in and out of the lake .... and it frees up the launch ramp for boats on trailers.

Wouldn't it be nice to see the Town of Wolfeboro install a similar dock section that is user friendly for launching and retrieving car top, roof rack carry, small paddle craft like kayaks, canoes, and sup paddle boards.

Woleboro has a dock to launch kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards. Plenty of parking & an easy walk to the excellent stores & restaurants.
I'm not going to tell you where it is because we don't want noodles scattered all around it.

[fatlazyless]

Sounds like a good spot .... is news to me:

From July 18, 2013, New England Boating: Lake Winni launch ramp guide;

Back Bay Public Dock-Wolfeboro: One block north of Lake Winnipesaukee on Railroad Avenue behind the old Wolfeboro railroad terminal. Access to the lake requires passage below Main St bridge with a clearance of 4.2 feet. Free

Is there a launch ramp for trailers or just some beat up, 95-year old wooden dock for hand carry, sliding kayaks into the water?

Is the parking there free parking, metered, or needs a sticker? What's up with America's oldest summer resort? Does it have the oldest town launch dock, too?

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Sounds like a good spot .... is news to me:

From July 18, 2013, New England Boating: Lake Winni launch spot;

Back Bay Public Dock-Wolfeboro: One block north of Lake Winnipesaukee on Railroad Avenue behind the old Wolfeboro railroad terminal. Access to the lake requires passage below Main St bridge with a clearance of 4.2 feet. Free

Is the parking there 'free parking?'

You found it and yes it's free as long as you pick-up your noodles when you leave.

The Cotton Valley Trail ends there also. You can walk or bike the trail if you don't want to launch your paddle boats. Then go and enjoy what Wolfeboro has to offer, but most of that isn't free so you probably aren't interested in that.

[Dave R]

This is great news and a smart move by Wolfeboro (assuming it happens).

I love the idea of a dock master and a small fee for docking there during peak hours (to pay for the dock master).

If they really want to bring boater money to town (which is clearly the motivation for expanding dock space), they should rent overnight dock space with a maximum stay period (to prevent the town docks from becoming seasonal or long-term slips). The dock master mentioned above would be able to manage this.

Since they are also planning to renovate the bathrooms, hopefully they'll be smart enough to include showers for overnight dock guests.

For those that think this could never work, please understand it's normal and common in many places outside NH. I've used municipal overnight docks and showers many times and in many places. Most recently in: Mechanicville, NY (AWESOME bathrooms there...), Fort Edward, NY; Burlington, VT; and Whitehall, NY. I have never experienced any night time loud noises or disturbances at any municipal dock.

[tis]

Clearly, you don't know Wolfeboro, Dave.

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by Dave R

Since they are also planning to renovate the bathrooms, hopefully they'll be smart enough to include showers for overnight dock guests.

How many showers do you want? How about a sauna in each bathroom also.
Lockers and towels would be nice.
Why not put high speed wifi at the dock.
Heck they might as well throw in free hot coffee too.

Anything else that you want??

[Dave R]

Originally Posted by Rusty

How many showers do you want? How about a sauna in each bathroom also.
Lockers and towels would be nice.
Why not put high speed wifi at the dock.
Heck they might as well throw in free hot coffee too.

Anything else that you want??

Wifi would be reasonable the rest of the suggestions would be superfluous. Two showers would be adequate, four would be great.

You know this would not be free to the boaters, right? Wolfeboro could easily get 3 to 4 bucks per foot, per weekend night. It would more than pay for itself, but the main goal of this (and the improvements already proposed) would be to increase revenue for the downtown businesses. Imagine all the folks stuck going back to the same marina slip every night that would welcome an alternative. They'd want to make the most of their night away by enjoying a bit of boutique shopping, a nice meal out, a bunch of drinks, and a hearty breakfast the morning after. Each overnight boat has potential to bring hundreds of dollars into the local economy per night.

[FlyingScot]

Originally Posted by Dave R

Wifi would be reasonable the rest of the suggestions would be superfluous. Two showers would be adequate, four would be great.

You know this would not be free to the boaters, right? Wolfeboro could easily get 3 to 4 bucks per foot, per weekend night. It would more than pay for itself, but the main goal of this (and the improvements already proposed) would be to increase revenue for the downtown businesses. Imagine all the folks stuck going back to the same marina slip every night that would welcome an alternative. They'd want to make the most of their night away by enjoying a bit of boutique shopping, a nice meal out, a bunch of drinks, and a hearty breakfast the morning after. Each overnight boat has potential to bring hundreds of dollars into the local economy per night.

Dave, tis is right--I'm ROFL. Your plan is for the most expensive town on the lake to offer a weekend overnight on the water for $100? To people who do not live in Wolfeboro? Who would be taking space normally available to locals? At a time of year that all the town is already packed?

And this is before we get to the various noise, alcohol, and other nuisance issues...

[Dave R]

Originally Posted by PeterG

Dave, tis is right--I'm ROFL. Your plan is for the most expensive town on the lake to offer a weekend overnight on the water for $100? To people who do not live in Wolfeboro? Who would be taking space normally available to locals? At a time of year that all the town is already packed?

And this is before we get to the various noise, alcohol, and other nuisance issues...

Yeah, why not? Those docks are completely empty all night, overnight use would not displace any locals. You realize the town is expanding dock space that it offers for free to anyone now, right? Why would they do that if they didn't want any more people visiting the town?

There are already laws that prohibit the issues you described, but in my experience, those issues really aren't a problem.