2010 Local Info

On this page you'll find information on:

If you have any questions or need additional advice, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us to help plan your visit.


Lodging

Maybe you'd prefer a less formal (and more fun) housing option - consider staying with a local J/80 sailor for the duration of the event! if you're interested, and we'll match you up with a local racer on a space-available basis.

A popular tourist destination, the Lakes Region offers a wide range of lodging options, from small B&B's to large resort hotels. See http://www.laconia-weirs.org for a selection.

Three of the closest to the regatta location are:

Wolfeboro Inn – Walking distance
www.wolfeboroinn.com - (603) 569-3016

Windrifter Resort – 5 minutes
windrifterresort.com - (603) 569-1323

Lakeview Inn & Motor Lodge – 5 minutes
www.lakeviewinn.net - (603) 569-1335

A bit farther afield, the usual Gilford recommendations include:

Misty Harbor & Barefoot Beach Resort (40 minutes)
(1-800-336-4789, http://www.mistyharbor.com/)

B. Mae's Resort Inn and Suites (40 minutes)
(1-800-458-3877, http://www.bmaesresort.com/)

Silver Sands Motel (40 minutes)
(1-603-293-4481, http://www.ssmotel.com/

Getting Here

Lake Winnipesaukee is just 300 miles distant from New York City and about 515 miles from Annapolis. Travel is on Interstate Highways.

For those flying in, Manchester (MHT) Airport provides jet service for several major airline carriers including Continental, Delta, Southwest, United, and US Air. Manchester is conveniently located approximately 60 miles south of the Lakes Region. Alternatively, Boston Logan International airport is located 100 miles south and offers many direct flights to locations throughout the world. Car rental and private limousines are available from both airports.

Area Map & Directions


View Larger Map

This page: http:// archive.j-jamboree.org/2010/local-info.php
Last modified: 07 Aug 2011 19:08:03 EDT
Masthead photo by Al Herte, skipper J/80 97 Schatz