| Title: | SAILING |
| Notice: | Please read Note 2.* before participating in this conference |
| Moderator: | UNIFIX::BERENS |
| Created: | Wed Jul 01 1992 |
| Last Modified: | Mon Jun 02 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 2299 |
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I recently bought a 17' Spindrift Daysailer. My first boat! I've got a trailer, and am looking for places to sail it, not too far from Nashua. So far I've been to: Lake Massabesic (sp?) just east of Manchester. It has two boat launches near Auburn, both of which are ok, but a little shallow. I.E. when I get the trailer all the way into the water, the boat isn't floating, and its a job to shove it off the trailer. Robinson Pond - Hudson NH. This is small for sailing, but adequate for a couple hours. It had a nice launch. Not sure of its name, but there's a nice enough salt water bay between Hampton beach and Seabrook NH. There's a nice boat launch at the state pier in Hampton Beach. I'm looking for places which are easy enough for an in-experienced sailor such as my self. (I do quite well, as long as the wind isn't blowing!) At Hampton Beach, I even managed to sail the other day alone, without too much disaster. So far, I haven't dared go out into the open ocean. Especially, is there a boat launch at Great Bay (NH) which won't dump me right into tidal currents? I'm sure Winnipesaukki (sp? Can't spell these Indian names!) must have sever launches, but I haven't gotten up there yet.
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| 35.1 | SUMMIT::HOGLUND | Tue Jul 17 1984 17:13 | 9 | ||
You might try Alton bay on Winnapauski (sp). If you launch the boat and motor under the bridge and then step the mast you should be in good shape. It is a good area for a beginner. As you aquire more skill you can venture further out into the broads. Center Harbor also has a good launch. I understand that Lake Sunapee is a good lake for sailing. | |||||
| 35.2 | CLOUD9::FRENCH | Tue Jul 17 1984 17:15 | 28 | ||
Greetings. I trailer a Com-Pac 16 from Epsom N.H. (10 mi. E. of Concord) to various places. I often go to Northwood Lake, if I want a brief sail. Mc Callum's Boatyard has a nice steep ramp. They are on rte 4 at the east end of Epsom. Fee is $2. If you are interested in Winnipesaukee, I launch at Minge Cove Marina, which is set off away by itself. No crowds or Security problems. They are about 5 miles north of Alton Bay, heading toward Laconia. Right at the foot of the hill after you pass the senic lookout. There is a small sign but it is easy to miss. Hopefully you have an outboard, as there is a bit of cove before the main lake. You could sail it tho if you are proficent at controlling your boat to a modest degree. Some other larger lakes which I plan to try, are Sunapee and Newfound. Both are sizeable and have a lot of sailboats. I cartop my Sunfish to Pawtuckaway in Raymond, but there is no place to launch real sailboats. Oh yes, Minge Cove has a nice ramp and charge $3. Once you are ready for coastal sailing, the state ramp at Rye Harbor is fairly good, but the harbor is very crowded. You will need good control of your boat to get in and out. Bill French MK01 | |||||
| 35.3 | MOTHER::PITCHER | Tue Jul 17 1984 18:11 | 5 | ||
I've now tried Ames Farm, above Alton in Winnipesaukee. Good launch, and nice sailing (on a quite day) around Diamond, and Rattlesnake Islands. Launch fee is $3. Pay at the building on the way in, or they come looking for you once you've driven by! | |||||
| 35.4 | ASGMKA::SOULE | Fri Aug 17 1984 18:27 | 4 | ||
My name is Don Soule and I sail out of Wolfeboro up on Winnipesaukee. Though I have a mooring at Goodhue & Hawkins, there is a public launch right at the town docks. | |||||
| 35.5 | COEVAX::FIELD | Thu Aug 30 1984 13:25 | 4 | ||
WOULD THE LAUNCH RAMP AT MINGE COVE BE DEEP ENOUGH TO LAUNCH AND HAUL MY CAPE DORY TYPHOON, I HAVE 2'7" DRAFT. IF NOT, WHERE ON THE LAKE MIGHT IT BE DEEP ENOUGH? | |||||