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Looks like we might have yet another great recovery. Don’t know about the small hummocks we saw day before yesterday, but they certainly won’t be as nasty as last weekend. Here’s a shot from the narrows this afternoon. It could … Continue reading →

First she tried Lake Megunticook. The wind was fine, but oh my, that shell ice. So she went to Damariscotta Lake. The ice was wonderful, but she really needed more wind. Then there was Lake Chickawaukee. Nice ice, decent enough … Continue reading →

Here’s how Dammy looked today about noon. Thanks for the pix, Bryce. Temps tonght are cold, but not that cold. It might be nice, could be wet. Wind forecast is light. Any interest? Planks might be needed.

Some of you have seen this on the NEIYA site, but watch it again. Would it really work? If we towed an iceboat in zero wind could it be made to sail on its own? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2il8Fagbyk

The MIT Iceboating Team showed up for some practice early yesterday. In spite of the light air and wind packed drifts they managed to get the boats wound up and swapped quick tacks in the bay near the pits. The … Continue reading →