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1/11 addendum

Grand tip of the helmet to whomever snuck down to the launch before the iceboats arrived to write big letters in the snow: HAVE FUN CIBC, and even added our burgee! Nice to know we have fans! Also Bob Lombardo … Continue reading →

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Major Recovery #4

A bit of magic occurred last night on the lake, or maybe it was science. All that snow was gobbled up by the layer of slush and by this morning had coalesced into a lovely sheet of grey ice. There … Continue reading →

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Sailing Tomorrow

Jim Gagnon just called in from the Vannah Rd launch on Damariscotta. He says conditions have reverted to a thin layer of snow over slush. This will freeze hard tonight, leaving the snow on top. It will probably be styrofoam. … Continue reading →

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Westerns in Sailing Scuttlebutt

https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2019/01/07/video-gonna-tear-place/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Scuttlebutt 5239 January 8 2019&utm_content=Scuttlebutt 5239 January 8 2019+CID_30b641bd1e755ab83919378fce76313f&utm_source=Email Newsletter This venue, by the way, is on the short list for the ISA coming up this weekend. Final confirmation Wednesday at 1:00 our time.

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Pocket Knife found at Bog Bridge

Geoff Scott found this today: If you can tell him what it says on the other side it’s yours. Hole in finger confirms sharpness. Local forecast not great, get ready to pack up and hit the road!

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