Category Archives: 2018 Season

Boots on the ice that’s left

Chickawaukee after 3 days of 40-50 F and 2 inches of rain and run off from 15 inches of melted snow is down to foundation black ice 5-8 inches thick (was 8-10) with peculiar “herd of deer tracks” surface, depressions … Continue reading

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Winnipesaukee Hard Way on Monday?

Lee Spiller plans to round up a scouting team on Sunday to check the lake for Hard Way possibilities. Skate sailors have been touring the lake recently and report pretty good conditions, with only one major reef.Refresh your memories on … Continue reading

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Great Herring Pond 1/11

After nearly a month without sailing, the natives were getting restless; the snow and cold relentless. With no recovery in sight the only option was to hit the road. Wisconsin was looking very good, but since The Doc Fellows Regatta … Continue reading

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January Thaw and slush forecast

Two days of 40-50 F temps, heavy winds, and 2-3 inches of warm rain should wet out anything on top of the ice we have in Mid Maine. Cold coming Sunday night and Monday.

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Sailing on the Cape

A couple of snow bound Mainers will head for the Cape tomorrow to sail Great Herring Pond and Ashumet Pond Wednesday and Thursday. Anyone who wants to join in please call Bill at 207-975-6980. And if you need help trying … Continue reading

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