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News Flash, Blast from the Past and Sailing Report

Here’s a link to a presentation at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum on the history of the Skeeter class at their monthly Think & Drink. Presented by Mike Peters and Deb Whitehorse. Wisconsin Maritime Museum Presentation docs.google.com Fresh from the Central … Continue reading

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Ice At Pushaw

This was taken this morning looking north. West side scouted heavily, east side less so, Nils’s holes still open in the south end. Should be great sailing tomorrow. Thanks Bob!

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ICE HO!

Damariscotta Lake has open water top and bottom, with various ice thicknesses here and there. Not great. Lovejoy Pond near Manchester was sailed today by Rob Dmitriov and a couple of Skimmers. Speaking of Skimmers, long time iceboater Bill Cunningham … Continue reading

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A Class Cats with Bendy DN Style Masts

The DNA ‘DN’ Rig youtu.be Catamaran sailors are discovering the wonder of the DN rig.

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Ice Report

Kevin Cormier checked Kezar Lake in Lovell yesterday before the rain. Under a few inches of snow is 8-9” of ice right off The Inn at Pleasant Point. If this wets out we’ll have a very nice plate of ice … Continue reading

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