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sailing Damariscotta Saturday

Posted on March 8, 2013 by billbuchholz

As Jory said, we’ll be taking a chance on Damariscotta tomorrow. Reports indicate shallow styrofoam patches on fair ice. The wind forecast 10-15 should be plenty to drive through the crud with plates in the morning, and probably slush rummers … Continue reading →

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Spring Ice

Posted on March 4, 2013 by billbuchholz

Regarding the recent posts, you know we’re in trouble when all we can come up with for content is workshop stuff. Conditions in Maine still don’t look good for the near future, and we all know what will happen in … Continue reading →

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Damariscotta Saturday

Posted on February 23, 2013 by billbuchholz

The snow came and went. The sun came and went. But the when the wind was switched on at 9:45 it settled in at 8-10kts from the ENE all day long. When we finally had all we could take at … Continue reading →

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Damariscotta Sailing 2/22

Posted on February 22, 2013 by billbuchholz

We need to have a discussion about the trend toward grade inflation. Some people become so desperate after a spell without sailing that they’ll see any piece of crop plate and dub it the Yellow Brick Road. The Grade 8 … Continue reading →

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Damariscotta is ON!

Posted on February 21, 2013 by billbuchholz

Thanks for Scott the spy for keeping his eyes open. The surface is smooth and excellent, with some patches of shallow shell ice. No humps of old snow in view. No ripples or waves. Todays snow showers left a trace … Continue reading →

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