Dammy has slowly been ridding herself of snow, and today was the day to go. Mild crustyness, but full on top to bottom. Two refugees from lake Chickawaukee checked the ice first thing, made the call, returned to Ckicky to load up and head west. It was worth the effort.

Deep Cove, the River, Muscongus Bay, the Narrows, all wonderful sailing. Big winds on big ice is what we live for. And on Dammy we have these tight little places where the wind is fickle and you need to be on the telltales all the time and work the boat though. Very tight, technical sailing. And then you make the broads with all that wonderful wind and you just sheet in hard and drive.

There is a pressure ridge at Wavus Point and one at the north end of Muscongus Bay. Both crossable. Some open water just opposite Camp Kieve on the approach to the river. Keep left.

The beach at Lake Farm washed out in our two big autumn gales. The drop off is fine for carry on, but trailers are a small challenge.

In addition to your correspondent, Tom Gloudemans and Vincent Lord rounded out the fleet.

Meanwhile, back on Chickawaukee what was left of the racing fleet after the NEIYA cancelled the Doc Fellows Regatta decided to race after all. The CIBC Commodores Cup was called on and successfully run. Stand by for final results.

There is a fleet building at Leavitts Beach, Winnepesaukee, for tomorrow. Ice is reported the be the best we have at this time. Damariscotta is better than Chicky, but still rates at a 3.5. surface.

Weather looks wonderful all week, but the wind appears to be dying. Get it before it’s too late!