Category Archives: 2017 Season

We call it the middle season. It’s sandwiched between the early-ice ecstasies of December and January; and the cautious adventures of re-formed ice in March. Then, after cold snaps, we race the daily ’slush-out’. Last season, an “El Nino” year, … Continue reading →

A turn around the Damariscotta Farm loop shows snow as far as the eye can see with recent 4 wheeler tracks in maybe 1/2 foot of snow without visible slush even in the tracks. A marked contrast to Chickawaukee which … Continue reading →

DN for sale: It is time to part with my older DN. All parts are in good working order. The sail has been used only a few times and the original sail has been cut down to a storm sail. … Continue reading →

This from the days when language was sacred and iceboats common. February 15, 1970 – Article 5 — No Title | Chicago Tribune Archive Thanks to Deb Whitehorse and the Four Lakes Club for sharing this. They had a great … Continue reading →

Happy Valentines Day! Thanks to Bill Kosgard for the card. Snow everywhere, but Jordan Bay froze last Friday and then had a great load of snow which has submersed the plate enough to wet out. After tomorrow’s snow we’ll know … Continue reading →