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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.

Mystery Snow Shoes

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Lloyd Roberts

Scott Woodman researched the picture of the little snow shoes from the recent newsletter. They are vintage Swiss Army snow shoes. Maybe the Swiss Army does not iceboat after all, an apparent lapse in their otherwise admirable national defense system. … Continue reading →

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Ice on Chickawaukee

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Lloyd Roberts

Tuesday April 11. The last of the ice that never got used on Chicky melted last night. Long hot summer ahead. —

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End of Season on Damariscotta Monday Mar 13

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Lloyd Roberts

The Whizzes, racing DN’s, freight train trailers, and most distant out of towners were gone leaving the faithful to enjoy light air and civilized temperatures for a change. We wore out the nice stretch of ice in the center of … Continue reading →

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Maine DN Championship Regatta March 12 Reminder

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Lloyd Roberts

The Maine Championship will run on DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME. “Spring Forward” and set your clocks ahead. It was 30F in the sun here Saturday despite near zero temp.  

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Last gasp sail on Damariscotta

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Lloyd Roberts

At least a couple of us will hit the lowish grade ice (maybe smoothed somewhat by two days of sun and wind) on Dammy Monday in the face of modest forecast winds in case this is the end of season. … Continue reading →

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