Category Archives: 2016 Season

This was a rich day.Rich in wind, ice, people and boats. I can’t list them all, but throughout the day there were sails scattered all over the lake (standing on boats, thankfully). Megunticook is delightfully convoluted, yet around each point … Continue reading →

There was a bit of slushing this afternoon as the temps reached the high thirties in the full sun. It will be cooler tomorrow but it might be a good idea to get started earlier than later. And bring those … Continue reading →

The lake wet out beautifully, leaving us with a #8 surface. Launch ramp at Bog Bridge it tight and trailers can be rolled on. There was a trace of thin water in places this morning but it should be well … Continue reading →

There lots of great ice being reported in Maine today. Thompson Lake in Oxford, just north of Sebago was new black ice, and just over the ridge Jordan Bay has come in. Both have 3-4″, both were skated on this … Continue reading →

We all suffer from varying degrees of iceocosis. When the plate is immanently threatened with snow and it’s the last known ice, and it’s really awesome, level heads don’t tend to prevail. There were pressure ridges visible nearby the launch … Continue reading →