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Plymouth Pond Ice

Jack Wright swung by Plymouth this morning and found the entire pond locked in with what appears to be about an 1 1/4”. Rain and warmth forecast for coming days might do it in, but it’ll be back! CIBC tradition … Continue reading

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First North American Sail

CIBC member Paul Chamberland hit the ice on Owlseye Lake, a tad east NE from Edmonton, Alberta. Last season he was first on the ice at Lac Aurelie in Quebec, often our first plate. He had traveled from Albany. Isn’t … Continue reading

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Willie Nelson and his Iceboat

Listen carefully to this beautiful song and it’s easy to imagine that that those last precious days of fall are spent getting the iceboat ready for winter. Willie Nelson – September Song youtube.com Whatever else you might need to get … Continue reading

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Iceboating – It’s About the Speed…

New England Ice Yacht Association Iceboating – It’s About the Speed… Commodore John Stanton Nov 8 Speed is the ultimate allure of iceboating, beckoning enthusiasts back season after season and finding its place on the bucket lists of many softwater … Continue reading

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Hudson River Ice Boat Film

Check out this delightful short produced by a crew of high school students. On The Ice youtube.com Tip of the helmet to Brian Reid for sending it in!

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