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Almost Sebago

Club lore has it that Sebago is ready to sail by Presidents Day each winter. It hasn’t been the case for a few years now, the big part of the lake just not freezing at all.Now it’s flashed off twice. … Continue reading

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In Memorium

DN sailor Dennis Glidden died recently. His good friend and sailing partner Don Sterns tells us about him: Dennis Glidden, a long-time member of the Chickawaukee ice boating community, died this week at his home in Cape Neddick, Maine. In … Continue reading

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Lake Ronkonkama Ice and Yacht Club Newsletter

This is a really terrific newsletter. These guys have some of the best club spirit in the iceboating world. Check it out. January 2022.pdf

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A Few More Comments

Thanks to all who chimed in on this discussion. It’s important to have these conversations. This is the end for now. Fun posts and ice reports from here on in. At the NEIYA pre-season gathering at the Thompson Speedway, one … Continue reading

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Some Responses to Dan Hearn’s Essay

Great comment! Far better to highlight ice checking, race committee prep, on-site support and vehicles, and highlight the scorers and other volunteers that make our sport safer. Well said Dan! Ken Smith Thank you – Marcella Grunert Well, that’s one … Continue reading

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