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Some History
Taking the cue from the NEIYA on posting a bit of history now and again, here are some interesting tidbits clipped from the Grand Traverse Ice Yacht Club: 1896: Kingston Ice Yacht Club forms in Ontario, Canada. The active members’ … Continue reading
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Iceboats in WoodenBoat
According to Paul Zucco, iceboats have been featured on the cover of WoodenBoat magazine six times since it’s founding. A little research into the long row on the top shelf confirmed this, and Doug Raymond was kind enough to throw … Continue reading
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The Quebecois know how to live.
After a hard day in the shop, they go outside and sit by the lake for a sundowner. Thanks Denis and Frank for this shot, and thanks also to Jeff Kent for allowing the teeming masses into his shop while … Continue reading
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Mystery Member
Treasurer Roberts received twenty dollars in the mail, presumably for a CIBC membership. But there was no return address and no contact info in the envelope. The post mark was from Maryland. We’d like to credit this person with membership, … Continue reading
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playing the long shot: Moosehead!
8 am saturday….impossible to leave the bed’s cocoon….the shoulders, knees, elbows: each placed just so, to avoid pain…..how to make it down to the magic of toast and tea and Advil?….but the memories….how the body now smiles….luxuriates…Buchholz says there are … Continue reading
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