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Great forecast, conditions getting better by the day. It’s a sweet bone tossed out by Mother Nature for we iceboaters. It was a challenging season; the least she could do is give us back to back weekends on The Big … Continue reading →

Jeff and Paul had another epic day on the big ice. The south wind began to fill in late morning and allowed the boys a fast downwind sail back to Kineo. Then it was payback time, but unlike the NW … Continue reading →

Just to get the feel of today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul2-2TCA-sE&t=6s Minus the pressure ridges and big fleet. Where have all the iceboats gone?

While the big lake didn’t get as much rain as we would have liked, what’s there is hard. Greenville Bay has more snow than ice, easily sailed through with a fresh breeze, but once out in the main body of … Continue reading →

The rain Saturday will likely finish off the last of the snow, and freeze up just beautiful overnight. Big winds for Sunday, so come prepared. Launch at Greenville Junction. If it’s a bust, then breakfast at The Lazy Moose Cafe … Continue reading →