Boating

COTTAGE RENTALS & BOATING ON LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE

1: Permits & Safety

Permits

You must have a NH safe boating certificate or hold a hold a NASBLA approved certificate from another state if renting a boat with a motor in excess of 25 horsepower in NH.  If you don't have a certificate, the place you're renting from will probably administer a quick exam on site to obtain a 14-day Temporary Certificate.   Boat rental fleets are limited, so you should definitely call ahead to discuss your needs and make sure everything is in order.
14-Day NH Boating License

Safety (Course & Materials)

 Get a navigational chart & GPS.  With such a uniquely shaped lake and with over 365 islands of every size & shape, it's easy to become quite disoriented and lost. Like all lakes, LakeWinnipesaukee, Wentworth and the others have their fair share of shallows and areas with rocks hidden just beneath the surface.  It's important to know the current lake level, which has a seasonal 1-3 ft fluctuation & your boat's draft, when operating nearing these areas.
New Hampshire Boaters Handbook & Course

2: Boat Launches

Lake Winnepesaukee is the largest lake in NH and Wolfeboro holds the Oldest Vacation Access Point in America, with 72 sq miles of clear blue water set against a backdrop of rolling hills and mountains and some 365 islands. Enjoy wide open areas for satisfying your need for speed and numerous quiet coves & sheltered areas for exploring & lounging around. Winnipesaukee, Wentworth, and 273 other local lakes offer amazing variety, adventure and solitude.

Wolfeboro

 Within 5 Minutes of Cottages:

 

  1. Goodhue & Hawkins Marina, Sewell Rd, Wolfeboro
  2. Corinthian Yatch Club – Nancy Way, Downtown Wolfeboro
  3. Wolfeboro Public Boat Launches – (no fee) overnight docking at town docks is no longer permitted
    1. On Main Street by the town docks,
    2. Back Bay by Train Station
    3. Mast Landing to get onto Lake Wentworth
  4. Roberts Cove Basin, 2nd Entrace, Bottom of the Hill, Alton, $15 Fee Charged

 

Link for Boat Launches Wolfeboro Area

Regional

Link for Boat Launches Lake Winnipesaukee

3: Power Boat, Sport Craft, Dock & Slip Rentals

Within 5 Minutes of the Cottages

Hole in the Wall

45 North Main

Wolfeboro, NH

603-569-4653

Goodhue & Hawkins Navy Yard
244 Sewall Rd
Wolfeboro Bay, NH 
603-569-2371 

Corinthian Yatch Club
12 Nancy’s Way
Wolfeboro, NH 
603-569-1234 

Back Bay Marina
19 Bay St
Wolfeboro, NH 
603-569-8929 

Regional Rentals

Link for Regional Power Boat, Sport Craft, & Dock Rentals

4: Sailboat, JetSki, & Water Toy Rentals

Sailboat Rentals

Lake Winnipesaukee Sailboat Clubs & Rentals

Jet Ski Rentals

Lake Winnipesaukee Jet Ski Rentals

Water Toy Rentals

Lake Winnipesaukee Water Toy Rentals

5: Cruises, Charters & Scenic Rides

Here's my list of fun things to do around Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire: Cruise the lake exploring the coves, sandbars, parts of Lake Winnipesaukee you haven't seen, going to the different town docks for lunch or dinner. Try sailing the broads or between some of the islands. Feel the wind in your hair and relax without the worries of the real world.

Cruises & Charters

 

 

Scenic Rides