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About Lloyd Roberts

Long time ice boater. Creator of the Gambit and Cheapskate boats. Author of the first definitive book on ice boating "Think Ice"One of the original members of the Chickawaukie ice boat club in Maine. Lloyd also lives on Chickawaukie and has played launch host to countless ice boaters over the years.

Easter + One

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Lloyd Roberts

Monday forecast; light and variable winds, possible snow/rain. Of the 21 boats enjoying snow squalls and heavy air for Easter only three remained on the ice Monday morning, the faithful few. Faithful Ramblin Roger checked out Dammy in morning, no … Continue reading →

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Cheap Thrills for Easter

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Lloyd Roberts

Your reporter missed all the company and big blasts of wind Easter morning due to Easter entanglement with a holiday dinner which Ramblin Roger came to. We were released from company around 3 and were on the ice by 4. … Continue reading →

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Damariscitta Thursday PM

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Lloyd Roberts

The ice and wind softened by mid afternoon and several of the ice boats loaded up for home. End of season maybe for some but not even end of day for Ramblin Roger who called at 6:45 to say he … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, No fooling April 1 Ice

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Lloyd Roberts

The nomads are heading for Long Pond on Mt Desert at 7AM. The local faithful are off to play with “CIBC’s Ice Queen” Dammy (Damariscotta) where there will be at least five boats today and maybe tomorrow, which is forecast … Continue reading →

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Sebago Ice Wed. March 31

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Lloyd Roberts

Phil Lowe reports that Sebago looks good, 6-7 grade he thinks. Still tight at edges. — This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com

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