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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.

Chickawaukee’s snow blanket

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Lloyd Roberts

Hurray, we’re sinking again. Snowshoe report: 1 foot of snow, moderately wind packed BUT 6 inches of that snow is slush! Of course the surface is a bit wrinkly from wind. The slush seems to have discouraged the snow mobilers. … Continue reading →

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Sebago

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Lloyd Roberts

According to Sebago spy Phil Lowe there is ice around islands at the edges of the main body of the lake with some sheets floating around, but basicly the lake is in freeze/blowout mode and with this current storm is … Continue reading →

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Commodore’s Cup Race

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Lloyd Roberts

Commodore’s Cup Regatta Sat Jan. 24 IS CANCELLED due to inbound snow. — This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com

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Saturday Ic e Boat Racing on Chickawaukee

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Lloyd Roberts

Commodore Fortier is off to the world’s. He has authorized Harry Richardson to run the Commodore’s Cup Regatta this Saturday on Chicky. All boats are welcome, any size, any shape. There may be seperate classes. Skippers Meeting 10 AM, Race … Continue reading →

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Chickawaukee Ice Jan 20

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Lloyd Roberts

Chicky ice looks about a grade 6 and sails at 7+ over a mixture of black, grey, sometimes slightly wrinkled but surprisingly smooth sailing ice. There are a few narrow drain holes associated with old cracks about 1/3 down the … Continue reading →

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