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Sebago Slush

Sebago will need a few of these very cold days to make something of itself. Alongshore there is 1.5” of ice covered with 3.5” of slush topped with some snow. Looking east from Nasons Beach with Frye Island in the … Continue reading

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Snow Sailing

Now that we’ve been hammered with snow it’s time to get used to the new normal. Here are some tutorials to help you get started. Stern Steerer sailing in snow youtu.be You’ll need a big steerer with the torque of … Continue reading

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Sebago?

According to a reliable skater who heard it from the General Store, Sebago froze last night. There were light winds and sub zero temps over night, so it does sound plausible. With light wind ahead of the snow storm it … Continue reading

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North Americans

Racing is due to start Sunday for the North American DN Championship. Seventy-four sailors have signed up; mostly North Americans, but a sprinkling of Swedes and a portion of Poles have made the leap across the pond to join in. … Continue reading

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Nothing To Report

The New England Champs are in the bag, we’re shoveling snow and looking at a bleak week. But Bob Strezelewicz and the gang have had a great run on Quabog; here it is in his own words: Hi Bill I … Continue reading

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