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Resident 2B · 05-21-2008, 12:55 PM

TimmyG,

It sounds like you are doing all the right things. Make sure you have a good chart. I prefer BIZER because I feel it is easiest to use and that it is the most up-to-date. If you have not purchased one yet, think about buying it directly from the Bizer web site or this web site, so that you get the most recent edition, which I believe is the 7th edition. Some places are still selling the 5th edition.

You will notice a huge change in the amount of boat traffic this weekend. Many places that were nice and calm during your time on the water so far will be loaded with boat chop. This includes all the water between Weirs and Eagle Island, most of Meredith Bay and the north and west sides of Bear Island outside the no wake zones. You will also see many more PWC on the lake, some may be there for the first time. Bottom line is the lake is going to be a completely different place this weekend and on most weekends between now and Labor Day.

Be aware that some people choose to kayak well off shore even in the Broads and often alone! They are often very hard to see. You really have to keep a very sharp look-out.

Welcome to the lake and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. We have a new boat this year as well and I picked it up yesterday. It completely exceeds my high expectations, with a quiet lake. I cannot wait to see how she rides with the rougher water this weekend.

Enjoy and be safe!

R2B

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05-21-2008, 12:55 PM	#3
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,358 Thanks: 996 Thanked 314 Times in 164 Posts	TimmyG, It sounds like you are doing all the right things. Make sure you have a good chart. I prefer BIZER because I feel it is easiest to use and that it is the most up-to-date. If you have not purchased one yet, think about buying it directly from the Bizer web site or this web site, so that you get the most recent edition, which I believe is the 7th edition. Some places are still selling the 5th edition. You will notice a huge change in the amount of boat traffic this weekend. Many places that were nice and calm during your time on the water so far will be loaded with boat chop. This includes all the water between Weirs and Eagle Island, most of Meredith Bay and the north and west sides of Bear Island outside the no wake zones. You will also see many more PWC on the lake, some may be there for the first time. Bottom line is the lake is going to be a completely different place this weekend and on most weekends between now and Labor Day. Be aware that some people choose to kayak well off shore even in the Broads and often alone! They are often very hard to see. You really have to keep a very sharp look-out. Welcome to the lake and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. We have a new boat this year as well and I picked it up yesterday. It completely exceeds my high expectations, with a quiet lake. I cannot wait to see how she rides with the rougher water this weekend. Enjoy and be safe! R2B