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Membership

As an ice bat sailor or enthusiast, you probably get some value from this web site. The Chickawaukee Ice Boat Club maintains iceboat.me for the benefit of all, and to do it’s part in promoting and supporting the sport. That … Continue reading

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Dammy Bonus Day

Doug and Wolfie had one more winner. This, from Doug: “Nuances. Though one could say that the last few days on Damariscotta were pretty much the same, (sunny warm and glorious), if you think about it, there was variety – … Continue reading

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Damriscotta A Wrap: 1/16

There are still a couple of boats on the ice, but snow forecast to begin late tomorrow will likely send them home. The SW wind today turned on right as forecast and blew 10-15 all day Bright sunshine, warm temps … Continue reading

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2017 New England Championship

Dave Fortier sent us this report from Lake Champlain: I returned late yesterday evening from the New England Championship. There was a good turnout, 18 registered racers. The ice was smooth, large and quite scenic with all the mountains in … Continue reading

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One more from Lee Spiller at Squam Lake

Another awesome day on Squam…truly great…of course a few small adventures, two of us located patches of major shell ice. No great damage. We are sailing Squam again Monday because it’s so damn good.  

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