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South Twin, Millinocket

Posted on March 16, 2013 by billbuchholz

Gotta run, but here it is. SUPER ice, wind tomorrow, two hours from Camden…

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Sailing Damariscotta 3/15

Posted on March 15, 2013 by billbuchholz

The soft stuff hardened like a rock in last night’s mid teen temps. However, it was not as smooth as polished granite. We all concurred that it was about a grade 5, with better spots here and there. The ice … Continue reading →

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Damariscotta ON for Friday, 3/15

Posted on March 14, 2013 by billbuchholz

Keeping in mind all of Lloyds excellent advise from the previous post, the Intrepid will indeed be sailing tomorrow on Damariscotta. The surface was still hard enough at noon today for plates, and tonight’s temps will make it that much … Continue reading →

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Slush + Wind = Great Sailing, 3/11

Posted on March 11, 2013 by billbuchholz

Jory and I took turns playing Eore today. He was there first thing, having left his boat on the ice last Saturday, and called me to say how great it was. It didn’t look promising at home as the lawn … Continue reading →

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Back for More on Monday

Posted on March 10, 2013 by billbuchholz

The rain has been postponed until tomorrow night, so with a SW 10-15 wind forecast we’ll be sailing Damariscotta early tomorrow morning in an attempt to beat the slush. Temps will just hit freezing tonight. It’s gonna be close, but … Continue reading →

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