Category Archives: 2013 Season

Before the Storm

I must go down to the ice again to the sun, and the blue, blue sky where a runner, a skate, or a cleated boot is the key to a door flung wide where the troubles of land are left … Continue reading

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Great Pond: Round Two, 2/5

With the brutal winds of yesterday in retreat, Squibb, Eastman, Rindlaub and I set off from the excellent public launch determined to cover every inch of this vast lake. About seven by three miles, with two deep southern bays, big … Continue reading

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Monday Noon Ice Damariscotta/Chickawaukee

Scott Woodman reports no snow on Dammy, about a foot of black ice 1/2 somewhat rippled but smaller ripples than Chicky, no visible pressure ridges. Ice pile up at ramp. Ice Cycle ride on Chicky at 11 AM, 80% thin … Continue reading

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Chickawaukee Ice condition

The light snow we sailed in Sunday has been thinned by wind but also quite firmly packed, sailable but slow. Maybe it will evaporate or maybe we wait until possible rain next week, sigh.

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error in Belgrade post

there is an error in the next to the last post. The predicted winds for tuesday in the belgrade area are 5-10 knots, not 5-20 knots….we’ve had enough of the latter! do join us….jory

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