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Projects

We’re all on the edge of our seats with the amazing weather forecast, hoping it comes true for the weekend. Meanwhile, Doug Raymond has this to offer: “Free Sunfish sail (rough but useable) and free bed rails to anyone who … Continue reading

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Dead Dammy

The lovely breeze howling in the Gulf of Maine never made it to the lake today. But what a bunch of optimists: we all were so sure that it would be there any minute. And when the first guy began … Continue reading

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Damariscotta ON for Tuesday

Now that the gear has been patched and the wounds licked we can get back to business. Winds building nicely throughout the day, rain not dripping until after dark. Lloyd sent this observation from yesterday: “That was John C. sailing … Continue reading

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Damariscotta Sailing Sunday 1/8

The lake just keeps giving great conditions. Eleven boats braved the conditions with well bundled and foot warmered skippers. The Lambs did the lake top to bottom, through the narrows, a couple of times at full speed. With full size … Continue reading

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Damariscotta Today, 1/7

In spite of the light wind forecasts, sailors from far and wide are showing up to sample the joys of the wonderful lake. Just as Steve and James Lamb showed up the wind began to fill nicely from the NNW. … Continue reading

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