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Another southerly gale is due to blow through in the next couple of days. We’re not sure if the local lakes will survive. Damariscotta was down to five inches and looking spring-like the past few days, although last night’s cold … Continue reading →

Karin, Lee, Roger and Ben in a reflective moment. The rest of the gang in a nutritional moment.

Boats are on the ice hoping for more breeze than is forecast. Ice is nice, but there are some holes down toward the old pressure ridge. There are two orange cones there: do not sail between them. There might also … Continue reading →

At eight o’clock the ice was still hard, even though it was forty degrees. But we rigged slush runners anyway and pushed out past all the hazzards in the pit area: The main body of the plate was sublime: hard … Continue reading →

She’s wet out and silky smooth. We expect the water will drain and evaporate overnight in the above freezing temps leaving us hard ice in the morning. Chances are good she’ll slush out at some point. Setting up at 8:00. … Continue reading →