CONCORD — Safe Boaters of New Hampshire received some high-power endorsements when Republican gubernatorial candidate John Stephen said during the organization’s semi-annual meeting at The Draft Restaurant in Concord that he supported the group’s efforts and commended its mission.
Senate District 4 candidate James Forsythe who, along with Representative John Hikel of Goffstown, had joined the group’s first rally and tour of Lake Winnipesaukee in July, recounted traveling around the lake in a variety of different-style boats that afternoon and he backed Safe Boaters of New Hampshire’s efforts to address issues facing boaters on Lake Winnipesaukee and elsewhere.
Hikel said, “You have my commitment to maintain safety and enjoyment for all boaters on New Hampshire’s waters,” reaffirming his support of Safe Boaters of New Hampshire.
“Although SBONH was started to oppose the ending of the speed limit study period, we have grown well beyond that one issue and are now involved in almost every facet of Safety and Freedom for all New Hampshire’s lakes and waterways,” said Safe Boaters President Scott Verdonck. “It is absolutely amazing how quickly the organization has grown from the early days of a dozen people meeting in a basement of my home, discussing ways to make Lake Winnipesaukee a better and safer place. It just shows you how our mission and goals are that of the majority of all boaters.”
Other dignitaries attending last Saturday’s event were state Sen. Robert Letrouneau and his wife, Ann-Marie, state Rep. Al Baldasaro, state Senate District 7 candidate Andy Sanborn, state Rep. candidate Laurie Sanborn of Henniker, state Rep. candidate Guy Comtois of Barnstead, Lakes Region Sail and Power Squadron members Tom Roscoe, Nancy Miner and Norman Miner and Brian “Bulldog” Tilton of WTPL.
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