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Things are firming up nicely on the big lake. The north end is a massive sheet of black ice extending from the state park to Frye Island and nearly to the west side, and our access at Nasons Beach. The … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →