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Sailing and Racing on Dammi Tomorrow

Bill Bunting had a look at our launch site just a few minutes ago and reports the worse hazzard is the deep puddle in the parking lot. Bring rubber boots. The ice is still tight to the shore, and the … Continue reading →

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DN Racing

The Maine State Championships will be held this coming Sunday on Lake Damariscotta. Skippers meeting and start at ususal time. Don’t worry about the forecast; it’ll be just fine.

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An April First to Remember

The last post mentioned the great ice that Kate and Roger found on Champlain. See it and weep: Kate says: “Thanks to Roger’s scouting we launched from So. Hero on Grand Isle at Keeler bay. Attached is a pic of … Continue reading →

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2/2 Damariscotta Lake

When I asked Bunting how best to extol the virtues of today, he said: ” should have been here yesterday!” Not that there was anything wrong with today, but if all days on the ice are wonderfully perfect, then none … Continue reading →

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Long Pond MDI, No Foolin’

What magic there is in the beauty of a distant unknown lake. The five of us today had never been on Long Pond MDI before, so the vistas were fresh and awesome. There are three arms to this lake. The … Continue reading →

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