Category Archives: 2014 Season1

Is there some ice somewhere being unused? Perhaps on a slightly-north-of-here lake? here’s a reassuring report from that intrepid nordic skating duo: We drove up to Sebec this morning because the webcam looked so promising and the temp was 16 … Continue reading →

Sad news from Long Island. Apparently Rich went to bed last night and died naturally in his sleep. On behalf of the entire CIBC membership, we wish to express our condolences to his family. May your ice be always smooth, … Continue reading →

Jory and I squeezed one more glorious morning from Lake Megunticook today. 5:30 am: winds strong and gusty, temp 33, a few pre-dawn clouds. We met at my place at seven to lug a 20′ plank down to the lake, … Continue reading →

I miss my ice buddies just a little…..as, day after day….. this sunny succession of days unfolds on Megunticook….each day seems to offer a magical few hours of good sailing, as I work the roulette game of winds and ice. … Continue reading →

Winds light and variable….i hate that prediction….my epitaph will probably read: “Jory died in his iceboat. the wind was light and variable”. I slept an extra half-hour, just for spite, then headed for the ice at 645. Bill has been … Continue reading →