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Land Sailing
Is there anyone in Maine who’d like to convert their iceboat to land sailing for the summer, find a venue, and have races? Call or write: 975-6980 hilltop@midcoast.com
Posted in 2020 Season, Default Category
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Spring Training
Before you pack up the boats for the summer have a look at this and see if you might want to re-purpose those old roller blades. Jones Beach land sailors take note! https://www.facebook.com/groups/432333643482302/permalink/2847250881990554/
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Sailing Moosehead 4/17
Waiting and watching web cams and weather reports week after week finally paid off today. Searching for a series of cold nights followed by a cool day with wind was the elusive goal. Bob Bartlett, our new spy and iceboater … Continue reading
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A Story
Once upon a time on an un-named frozen lake on a fine spring day, a good sailor bore away in a puff. Unbeknownst to him, just to leeward was a long lead of fresh, clear, soft water. Into it he … Continue reading
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Sailing From Home, Italian Style
The ability of humans to find joy in adversity never ceases to amaze: https://www.facebook.com/andy.erceanu/videos/3226083870757904/UzpfSTYzNTA1NjUyMzoxMDE1NzExMDI4MzQ4NjUyNA/
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