This article was originally published by NH LAKES. Since early August when New Hampshire’s lakes typically achieve their warmest temperatures, our lakes have been cooling off and starting the freezing process. Here’s how it happens… As the air temperature drops during late-summer, the temperature of the upper layer of the lake drops, too. The cooling […]
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Tips for Safe and Effective Use of Dock De-Icers
In an effort to protect permanent docks from ice damage, many property owners use a mechanical/electrical device that keeps ice from freezing around a dock or crib structure. These devices provide an ice free zone at your lakefront property by moving water in much the same way as a flowing stream does. If not properly […]
Winter Comes Again: Is Your Boat Ready?
Cold weather will be here before you know it. (Sorry!) Here’s what you should be thinking about before putting your boat to bed for its long winter’s nap. By Michael Vatalaro. Taking a few moments now to think about how you’ll put your boat to bed for the off season, as the days grow shorter […]
FREE LakeSmart Book now Available
No matter where you are living or buying your dream lakefront home, this updated publication by NH LAKES is a must read for living lake-friendly. This is great nation-wide advise for anyone living the lakefront lifestyle. Here’s a description from NH LAKES: NH LAKES has revised and updated this publication last printed in 2016. This […]
Tips For Designing Your Lakeside Fire Pit
The sun is setting on another perfect summer day at the lake. The night is just beginning, but your yard is drenched in darkness. Venturing outside now means pulling on a jacket and busting out the mosquito repellant. It dawns on you as the sun finally sizzles off the horizon that there is an easy […]
Open Water Swimming: Tips for a Safe Swim in the Lake
Throughout the summer, many of us gravitate toward water whenever we get the chance, whether it’s a weekend getaway or a longer holiday. The beach is the most obvious choice, but lots of people also head to their favorite lake. Immersed in nature, cool and often less chaotic than ocean beaches, lakes offer many great […]
New England Fall Foliage From the Water
Experience this year’s fall foliage from New England’s many harbors, rivers, and lakes. By Chris Burnett , NewEngland.com. New England is famous for its colorful fall foliage, which draws thousands of visitors (or “leaf peepers,” as they’re affectionately known) to every corner of its diverse landscape each year. It seems that most of these tourists line country roads […]
Winterizing Your Outboard Engine
Try these shortcuts when prep time is short but winter is long.By Capt. Vincent Daniello August 16, 2016, Boating Magazine. Boat yards winterize lots of boats in just a few weeks, so for tips to quickly store outboard engines, we went to Thurston’s Marina (thurstonsmarina.com) on Lake Winnipesaukee where they prep 150 outboards each fall against […]
Making The Right Waves – 10 Rules of Boating Etiquette
Recreational boating has been popular for centuries in just about every corner of the globe where there’s water to go out on. In all this time and regardless of culture, certain norms of behavior on the water have become established to ensure that all boaters have a good, safe time. Especially when you are at […]
Tips on Buying a Vacation Home
A vacation home is a perfect way to relax and unwind. Are you considering purchasing a vacation home? If so, check out these tips to get you unwinding in no time! by James Shea, Media Lab. A vacation home is a perfect way to relax after a busy workweek or serve as a getaway for […]