Category Archives: 2013 Season

Wide eyed with wonder, like kids on Christmas morning, is the best way to describe the small fleet of DN sailors who were discovering the charms of Megunticook for the first time today. At each bend, Denis and Francois from … Continue reading →

Just a quick note to add to the previous post that we’ll be sailing Megunticook on Saturday as well. There might be a few boats sailing on Chickawaukee tomorrow and the weekend too, but with The Queen Lake in such … Continue reading →

Bill and I had another exciting day on Megunticook today, Thursday, until cold fingers finally drove us ashore in the middle afternoon. Wearing a full-face helmet helped the facial chill. Ice and wind, again 10-25 Kn, were excellent. With lead … Continue reading →

let’s face it: every iceboater has a ‘home’ lake; and Bill and I both live a mere 1.4 miles from Megunticook. It’s rare when, this late in the season, we haven’t sailed it. So I was excited by the prospect … Continue reading →

No one ever told us that one could sail all day when it’s five above and blowing 15-25. The ice on Megunticcok is fabulous: no cracks, pressure ridges or holes, and very fast. Surface probably a seven, with occasional shell … Continue reading →