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ice

After such a magnificent day of sailing, a sunset is in order. Whats the saying? Pink ice at night, iceboater’s delight? Another late breaking update: the NEIYA tentatively plans on holding the Doc Fellows Regatta this coming Sunday. Light air … Continue reading

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Damariscotta Sailing 1/14

After a lay day, the fleet turned out in fine style for some of the best conditions we’ve seen here for a long time. The wind built to a low roar over the course of the day. Cheapskates, Skimmers, a … Continue reading

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Sailing Plans For Friday

Reports from Lake Megunticook indicate less than wonderful conditions so Club sailing will stay at Damariscotta for now. Great forecast for tomorrow, Saturday a repeat of the arctic blast of this past Tuesday, and Sunday no wind. Note the little … Continue reading

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Day Three on Dammy

Light to no air in the morning confounded the forecast. Driving in, most flags along the road were bar tight. The perennial question of what sail to rig went round and round. The matter was finally resolved by the wind … Continue reading

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Forgot the Photo

The mind is half froze and wind blown… Note the special guest from Quebec! About the ice, all the sailable plate is just like this.

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