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Desperation Sets In
Moosehead Lake has been coming in and out of focus the past few days. The morning forecast looks hopeful but by evening it’s not. And visa versa. Quebec about the same. All lower elevation lakes seem hopelessly lost. Bob Lombardo … Continue reading
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Damariscotta Lake, 3/1
While it’s probably not time yet to cue the corpulent contralto, today sure had the feel of a late season day. Sun in the face, mud on the feet, and open water around the edge. But the ice was still … Continue reading
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Sailing Tomorrow?
The storm left Damariscotta Lake with one of the best surfaces of the season. The forecast calls for light to moderate SW winds, nice temps and sunshine, The only issue is access. As you can imagine, the Lake Farm beach … Continue reading
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The Blanket That Didn’t Work
After yesterday’s jamborie a half dozen boats were left on the ice hoping for one more sail before the tropical onslaught. The photo is from yesterday. This morning a snow squall blew through early, leaving a light white dusting on … Continue reading
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China Lake
This is a big lake, centrally located, with three launch ramps. Why it hasn’t been on the CIBC radar for all these years is a mystery. There is a round part, roughy two miles across, and then a long skinny … Continue reading
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