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Summertime Fun on the Big Lake
Summertime Fun on the Big Lake
As the summer season is officially underway, a reminder from Captain Jim about the rules of the waterways. Read more...
Q & A with Captain Jim about the U.S. Mailboat
Q & A with Captain Jim about the U.S. Mailboat
With the new season of summer mail service about to begin, we caught up with Captain Jim about what it's like to operate the oldest floating post office in America. Read more...
Let the boating season begin!
Let the boating season begin!
With the ice-out on Lake Winnipesaukee officially declared, the M/S Mount Washington will soon return to Weirs Beach for another season of cruising. Read more...
What’s up with the Sophie C?
What’s up with the Sophie C?
Many of you are curious as to what’s up with the beloved mailboat, Sophie C. and are most likely wondering if she’ll ever sail again. Read more...
September Cruising
September Cruising
In all the years I’ve been around I cannot think of a better month for cruising the big lake, Winnipesaukee, than September after Labor Day. Read more...
Nearing the Halfway Point
Nearing the Halfway Point
It’s hard to believe that the halfway point of our 2018 season is upon us.  What a season it’s been so far.  With twelve weeks of cruising behind us, there... Read more...
June, Anniversaries and Bike Week
June, Anniversaries and Bike Week
Thirteen years ago I couldn’t help but notice this attractive lady greeting the U.S. Mailboat, Sophie C. many times when we stopped at the YMCA Camp Lawrence out on Bear... Read more...
A First for Mount Washington Cruises
A First for Mount Washington Cruises
Patricia Quinn already made history as the first female Skipper of the M/V Doris E. and M/V Sophie C. This year, she begins pilot training on the M/S Mount Washington. Read more...
A Salute to Mount Veterans
A Salute to Mount Veterans
I am surprised by the number of veterans we do have working on the boats today.  I proudly salute all my fellow employees who have served or are actively still... Read more...
Returning Favorite: "Salute to Service" Dinner Dance Cruise
Returning Favorite: "Salute to Service" Dinner Dance Cruise
Annie & the Orphans and Mark Shelton perform on the first Dinner Dance cruise of the season, this Saturday, May 26 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Read more...
New in 2018: Memorial Day Family Party
New in 2018: Memorial Day Family Party
For the first time, we're bringing our popular Family Party cruise to Memorial Day Weekend. Kids under 12 cruise free, and your ticket includes cruise, buffet dinner, and live entertainment. Read more...
Daytime Scenic Cruises Begin Tomorrow on the M/S Mount Washington
Daytime Scenic Cruises Begin Tomorrow on the M/S Mount Washington
The M/S Mount Washington will begin her Spring cruise schedule on Saturday, May 19 with cruises at from Weirs Beach and Wolfeboro. Read more...