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Damariscotta ON

Given the iffy nature of some lakes we’ve been watching and the open water on Jordan Bay, three clicks of the boots says “There’s No Place Like Home”. Have a look at this picture. Imaging that pattern flying past at … Continue reading

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In A Silent Way

Snow makes the world still. It makes iceboaters sit still, tending the home fire. But all I am asking, is give snow a chance. As we learned in Wisconsin last week, snow can be lots of fun. So what if … Continue reading

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Sailing Tomorrow

A couple of boats will attempt to sail from Wavus tomorrow. The ice has not been checked today so it’s unknown if it has grown, or if the snow has insulated it too much. It might be a fool’s errand. … Continue reading

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Final Race Of The North Americans, by Chad Atkins

Pat Heppert flags Chad Atkins on Day 1 of the 2023 DN North American Championship sailed on Lake Kegonsa in Madison, WI. Photo by Cathy Firmbach By Chad Atkins Hello from a very mild Rhode Island. As a winter transplant … Continue reading

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WTF

That title has two meanings: one is Wed-Thus-Fri, the other has to do with the latest forecast. So just so we all can see now what we won’t be seeing tomorrow, here are photos from Dammy today. The first scouting … Continue reading

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