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It’s not often we see A Skeeters racing in the East, so kudos to the Connecticut Ice Boat Club on Bantam Lake for putting this together last weekend. Let’s do it again soon! CIYC – Bantam CT. Congratulations to all … Continue reading →

Lee Spiller sends us this: “There were 7 or 8 boats at a lovely private beach club out on Meredith Neck yesterday. Four boats made a fast trek halfway down the lake with the usual social stops in the lee … Continue reading →

In spite of the fact that some places in the world are becoming less great every day, this lake was fabulous today even in the light air. Full sunshine, temps in the high twenties and williwaws and zephyrs aplenty. We … Continue reading →

The first ever iceboat orienteering challenge will be held on Great Pond tomorrow. Maps will be provided, checkpoints established. Start in the pit area at 11:00. Awards to follow at the Sunrise Grill. Don’t know what orienteering is? Show up … Continue reading →

There was an icefisherman on a snowmobile waiting on the launch ramp when we arrived. He had just come from the other end of the lake and was able to show us on his GPS map just where the trouble … Continue reading →