You’ve all heard the mantra “Never Sail Alone”. It is probably the most oft repeated instruction. It can be taken to mean that one shouldn’t go out sailing on a lake alone; clear enough. But it also means that even when there is a group of iceboats, always sail within that group WITH YOUR BUDDY. Stay in eye contact, give thumbs up or a nod when you pass close by, and don’t go back to the pits or wander away without your buddy knowing. The best way to communicate a change in plans is to stop your boat and get out. This will alert your buddy, who always has his eye on you, that you need to talk. Maybe you want to go back to the pits, or maybe you want to extend your sailing territory. STAY IN TOUCH ALL THE TIME.

These same rules apply to sailing in a small fleet to a common destination. If one boat stops, you all stop. And you know the one boat has stopped because you are watching. It might take a minute to register, especially if you are up front. If you are way out front, circle back and pick up the stragglers. Stragglers, please don’t you circle back, too.

Pushaw is ON for tomorrow. It has not been properly scouted aside from the first bay on the east side; a left turn as you leave the pits. We will attempt to sail the entire lake tomorrow. The above rules apply.