Wolfeboro Docks Question

[Mashugana]

A docking area for handicapped boaters is a good idea. I see chair vans around but have not seen a chair boat. Is there a picture in photo post?

[GWC...]

Originally Posted by Mashugana

A docking area for handicapped boaters is a good idea. I see chair vans around but have not seen a chair boat. Is there a picture in photo post?

How about a chair in a boat?

Perhaps Wolfebore is creating a place for showing appreciation to Vets and other wheelchair bound people?

http://wheelchairregatta.homestead.com/

There are more rewarding experiences in life than displaying a flag in a flotilla...

[Orion]

Originally Posted by Mashugana

A docking area for handicapped boaters is a good idea.

Maybe, if they provided some handicap advantage, but all docks are the same and these just give handicap boaters a virtual "jump in the line" to get a dock on busy weekends.

[wildwoodfam]

Originally Posted by Orion

Maybe, if they provided some handicap advantage, but all docks are the same and these just give handicap boaters a virtual "jump in the line" to get a dock on busy weekends.

This is exactly how the last "discussion" on this topic began.

[Mr. Moyer]

I like the suggestion from Second curve at the beginning of this discussion, surrounding the special designanted flag for Handicapped Boaters to go to the front of the line. I think this would address the need at hand. I am a virtual newbie at the big lake, only two years and have to say, normally I err on the side of politeness and caution around the town docks, but the one thing I can say is there is a definate shortage of dockspace at all of the ports on the lake. So i would hate to constatly be waiting for a dock and having one sit open for hours on end.
I know going to the mall or the movies, that there is nothing that burns my ass like having to park a mile away and walking by 50 empty handicapped spaces, so I understand everyones frustration. The same would apply to the docking situation.
That being said, to say that it is unfair though is a bit of a stretch, these individuals (or most of them with the placards) are handicapped and have a need to be closer, etc. so I think the flag would allow them to get to the space in a timely fashion and get the time they need to unload all of the gear and themselves, and still enjoy the lake. Just my personal opinion.
Add to that that I think the same rules should apply, 3 hr maximums at the docks, and I think there should be a parking meter fee for handicapped for what its worth.

[MJM]

Originally Posted by Mr. Moyer

I like the suggestion from Second curve at the beginning of this discussion, surrounding the special designanted flag for Handicapped Boaters to go to the front of the line....... these individuals (or most of them with the placards) are handicapped and have a need to be closer, etc. .....

I have yet to understand why being handicapped merits getting a dock space FASTER. Closer? Absolutely, of course. But in terms of TIME, I just don't see it. Should cars with handicapped plates be allowed to drive in the breakdown lane when there is a big traffic backup?

[GWC...]

Originally Posted by MJM

I have yet to understand why being handicapped merits getting a dock space FASTER. Closer? Absolutely, of course. But in terms of TIME, I just don't see it. Should cars with handicapped plates be allowed to drive in the breakdown lane when there is a big traffic backup?

The simple solution is to extend the current docks to allow for an increase in capacity, without an increase of shorefrontage usage.

Then, again, that would require some common sense to impliment such a simple solution...