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Last Thursday on Lake Megunticook

Posted on December 30, 2018 by billbuchholz

These photos were taken by John Williams the other day on Megunticook. It was a madhouse of sailors, skaters, dogs and walkers, as everyone wanted to be on the fabulous plate of ice. Tips of the helmet all around to … Continue reading →

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Sailing

Posted on December 26, 2018 by billbuchholz

Great Pond was in nice condition today, with big plates of flawless ice punctuated by smaller plates of slightly rough stuff. The wind was light and shifty in the morning, then came on strong and shifty in the afternoon. Dave … Continue reading →

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Boxing Day Party

Posted on December 25, 2018 by billbuchholz

Cam Lewis is hosting all kinds of fun on the ice, with hot sauna and cool folks tomorrow at the top end of Lake Megunticook. If you can’t make it to Great Pond, Cam has three DN’s set up and … Continue reading →

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Sailing Tomorrow, 12/26

Posted on December 25, 2018 by billbuchholz

Sailing Great Pond, Belgrade ON for Wednesday and probably Thursday. Ice conditions look promising as does the wind and sunshine. It hasn’t been scouted since the recovery, so we’ll be sure to have a good look around before wide-open-romping. If … Continue reading →

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Ice Roundup

Posted on December 24, 2018 by billbuchholz

Wonderfully recovered black ice is everywhere. As usual the pesky drain holes are an issue at most lakes. Careful scouting and marking could yield some awesome sailing this week until the killer weather returns on Friday. There are rumors of … Continue reading →

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