Lake winnepesaukee?

aj · 01-19-2008, 02:27 PM

does anyone know of a good place to go camping this summer that is "ski-friendly" on the lake, place to launch, etc? I'm planning on going up for the week of the fourth of july.

SxiPro · 01-19-2008, 02:58 PM

Have you been up there for the week of the 4th before?

You take your life in your own hands if you're in anything smaller than the Queen Elizabeth II during that timeframe.

Just letting ya know...take the normal amount of drunken knucklehead boaters on any given summer weekend on Winni and multiple that by 100.

2005gtxsc · 01-19-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SxiPro

Have you been up there for the week of the 4th before?

You take your life in your own hands if you're in anything smaller than the Queen Elizabeth II during that timeframe.

Just letting ya know...take the normal amount of drunken knucklehead boaters on any given summer weekend on Winni and multiple that by 100.

Yeah I ride on Winnipesaukee all the time and it is freaking nuts on the weekends. On 4th of july the chop is like no where else. As long as I'm riding I don't care, but like SxiPro said it's no pic-nic in the park so you know.

aj · 01-19-2008, 05:49 PM

Thanks for your input guys. I have also been considering lake george. I went there last year and had a blast. I usaually go for a week and a half and you guy's are right about it being a zoo on the fourth weekend. The mid-week days before and after the weekend would probably be when I would do most of my riding to avoid the insanity on the holiday. Well I'm still open to suggestions for a good ski oriented vacation. Where do you guys ride?

puckoach · 02-05-2008, 12:44 PM

I think you need to define what type of riding you like to do, to get the best help on where to ride.

Many of the campgrounds that have non-seasonal transient spots are on secondary/smaller "ponds". Rather than big lakes.

The big lakes that might have spots for you to take a look at are Ossipee, Winnisquam, Sebago (Maine).

As to ocean, take a look up near Old Orchard Beach in Maine. There is one campground in NH just south of Portsmouth.

You might do better to go to campground message boards, and ask about small boat beaching/mooring. As you might gather, not to many people are able to tow both the camper and the boat. So the sites that favor this type of recreation are heavily seasonal.

Also, look over at the Upstate NY string here on pwctoday. They are hosting a camping/pwc weekend this spring. I haven't lloked at it. But, I would guess that the campground selected would be perfect for you.

If you go to Winni, be prepared to no be able to use the pwc all the time. If you have a big cruiser, you might be a little better off. But, you will probably have to stay close to the campground most of the time. Put it this way. I have a lake house 15 minutes away from Wolfboro, which has a free ramp. Last time I used it, I still had my Yami XLT (sold three season ago).

jdpilot · 03-04-2008, 09:15 AM

Fourth of july at the sandbar near mosquito (winnisquam) bridge. MMMMM, EYE CANDY! You heading up there this fourth??

slickchaos · 03-04-2008, 10:00 AM

i am up there every year on the 4th.. usually the best weekend to catch people doing crazy things..Other than eye candy, 2 years ago some girl and guy were caught but the sandbar folks "getting it on" their party boat in the back of the pile.. . it took em awhile to figure out there was an audience watching.. haha

jdpilot · 03-04-2008, 10:08 AM

hahahahahahah! How many standups are there on the fourth?

slickchaos · 03-04-2008, 10:13 AM

dude, i have been on that lake for about 8 years now.. i am the only standup rider i have seen at the sandbar..

i did find another standup rider last that rides and SXR on the lake, but he rides on the north end of hte lake, near mallards landing.. he wont ride to the sandbar...

are you in the area ? i know for sure ive never seen any x-2 on the lake !

JSIDMORE · 03-30-2008, 07:16 PM

I live about 35 min from alton bay, there are several places to stay but not sure where. Just be REALLY carefull on this lake. i am a speed junkie but when a offshore racer comes at you out into the "broads" (large opening area) at 90 plus - watch out - most of these boats are parked 80% of the time, when they are out - there out for a blast. (There are celebs up here oprah and Britney both have places that i have heard about) Great lake, great riding, just be aware of your surroundings (as usuall) Have a great vacation! J