Lake kindness - thank you Susan McCarthy!

SAMIAM · 07-20-2008, 08:31 AM

Me too,Hazelnut.After all of the capt Bonehead stories,it's nice to hear about an act of kindness.You know,I'll bet there are a lot more of them out there .....would be nice to have a thread for positive stories.One of the unspoken rules on the lake is that you don't pass by someone who is broken down or in distress. What about it,folks...any more good stuff ?

TomC · 07-20-2008, 10:38 AM

I have gone to the aid of many boaters over the years. So far this summer I towed an "out of gas" boater adrift in the middle of Moult. Bay over to Lanes End, and came to the rescue of a stranded (overheated) boater off Joe's Island. I never thought it was worthy of mention as folks have come to my aid when I needed it. In the past I have loaned the cell phone to the owner of a broken down boat (dead battery), and started the motor of a lady who wasn't experienced in starting a flooded engine, among other things.

One time, with a boat full of kids out for icecream at Pier 19, I couldn't restart (dead battery). After giving the cash to him, a fellow boater ran over to Trexlers and picked up a new battery for me. I installed it right at the dock and we were on our way...

Anyone who would let a boater in distress flounder about and ignore their predicament is a poor example of a member of civilized society (IMO). At the very least an offer to summon other assistance should be made.

Newbiesaukee · 07-20-2008, 01:51 PM

Of course you are correct. But it truly is a "big deal" to the people who are rescued or helped. A thank you via the Forum is an equally kind gesture. We sure could use more of them.

Audiofn · 07-20-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbiesaukee

Of course you are correct. But it truly is a "big deal" to the people who are rescued or helped. A thank you via the Forum is an equally kind gesture. We sure could use more of them.

Yes it is and there are few things that will make you feel more helpless then being stranded on your boat in a storm. Glad it worked out for you.

Pineedles · 07-20-2008, 07:05 PM

There have been several times we have given shelter to boats in trouble. Here's an open ivitation to those in trouble in Center Harbor Bay. I know the owners of Colonial Pines (the white boathouse on the westerner shore across from 1/2 mile island) and traveling to inside the next boathouse going southernly along the western shore. All these people would welcome a ship in distress and would welcome a docking in threatening weather. Some of us will invite you up for cocktails or hot chocolate, while others will just give you a wave when the weather clears, but the bottom line is I know my neighbors, and we know the distress that comes from inclement weather to boater on the water. What should not be of concern is how the "shoreline people" will react when a boat in distress needs a safe haven. We know your pain and will try to help.

07-20-2008, 10:38 AM	#2
TomC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 821 Thanks: 42 Thanked 186 Times in 116 Posts	just never figured it was a big deal.. I have gone to the aid of many boaters over the years. So far this summer I towed an "out of gas" boater adrift in the middle of Moult. Bay over to Lanes End, and came to the rescue of a stranded (overheated) boater off Joe's Island. I never thought it was worthy of mention as folks have come to my aid when I needed it. In the past I have loaned the cell phone to the owner of a broken down boat (dead battery), and started the motor of a lady who wasn't experienced in starting a flooded engine, among other things. One time, with a boat full of kids out for icecream at Pier 19, I couldn't restart (dead battery). After giving the cash to him, a fellow boater ran over to Trexlers and picked up a new battery for me. I installed it right at the dock and we were on our way... Anyone who would let a boater in distress flounder about and ignore their predicament is a poor example of a member of civilized society (IMO). At the very least an offer to summon other assistance should be made.

07-20-2008, 07:05 PM	#5
Pineedles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moultonborough & CT Posts: 2,550 Thanks: 1,072 Thanked 672 Times in 369 Posts	Dock available There have been several times we have given shelter to boats in trouble. Here's an open ivitation to those in trouble in Center Harbor Bay. I know the owners of Colonial Pines (the white boathouse on the westerner shore across from 1/2 mile island) and traveling to inside the next boathouse going southernly along the western shore. All these people would welcome a ship in distress and would welcome a docking in threatening weather. Some of us will invite you up for cocktails or hot chocolate, while others will just give you a wave when the weather clears, but the bottom line is I know my neighbors, and we know the distress that comes from inclement weather to boater on the water. What should not be of concern is how the "shoreline people" will react when a boat in distress needs a safe haven. We know your pain and will try to help.

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07-20-2008, 08:31 AM	#1
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,937 Thanks: 349 Thanked 1,708 Times in 602 Posts	Me too,Hazelnut.After all of the capt Bonehead stories,it's nice to hear about an act of kindness.You know,I'll bet there are a lot more of them out there .....would be nice to have a thread for positive stories.One of the unspoken rules on the lake is that you don't pass by someone who is broken down or in distress. What about it,folks...any more good stuff ?

07-20-2008, 01:51 PM	#3
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,366 Thanks: 967 Thanked 575 Times in 300 Posts	Of course you are correct. But it truly is a "big deal" to the people who are rescued or helped. A thank you via the Forum is an equally kind gesture. We sure could use more of them.