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Sailing South Twin
Millinocket Maine Luxury Bed and Breakfast Baxter State Park Mt. Katahdin Lodging Inns Anyone up for an expedition? Looks like Tuesday-Wednesday might be good, based on the forecast.
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Ice Stories
Here are a few wonderfully positive tidbits of people and boats. First, from a fellow who ordered a copy of Think Ice from Jim Gagnon, CIBC Treasurer. Hi Jim, I don’t know that I ever got back to you to … Continue reading
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New Black Ice in February?
Last week’s heat wave took out most of the small lakes on Mt. Desert Island. They thought they were done for the year, but recent cold nights built fresh ice. This morning Eagle Lake had three inches of perfect ice. … Continue reading
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Monotype XV racing in Estonia
While all of Europe holds its collective breath, one of the most vulnerable former Soviet republics goes about business as usual. Looks like excellent spring ice, so the heck with war or work, we’re going iceboat racing. Even the kids … Continue reading
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Cool Stuff
While we’re waiting for this wonderful, storybook, picture perfect snow to retreat, have a look at what the Kiwis are up to. It seems Team Emirates NZ is having a go at the world land speed record. They have the … Continue reading
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