Category Archives: 2018 Season

Denis and I were all packed and ready to roll to the ISA today, but it was postponed yet again. Conditions at the most favorable venue, Gladstone, Michigan (known also as Happy Rocks…) are an inch of styrofoam over a … Continue reading →

Not wanting to admit defeat at the hands of the Substantial Soprano, I went down to see what was happening on Megunticook. The ice had become a bit punky before the snow, though far from disappearing. Then we got two … Continue reading →

Here’s one for the archives; thanks to Fred Greis for the photo:

How would you imagine an ideal iceboating weekend? Travel to some interesting lake that you’ve never sailed before? Lots of interesting and fun people who show up to share the joy? Day one exploring and scouting, becoming enchanted by the … Continue reading →

Steve Madden drove up to have a look today, hoping for a regatta venue. The ice is snow ice, and might get soft so be sure to bring slush runners. He says it’s very flat for as far as he … Continue reading →