Category Archives: 2018 Season

Our namesake lake is cooling at last. Water temp. Thanksgiving Eve is 39 F., air temp 40. 40 F. is the magic number when the water is heaviest and goes to the bottom of the lake in the “fall overturn”. … Continue reading →

Frank and Denis are still at it, and they’d like some company! “Frank and I sailed Lac Joli again today (already my 3rd sail on this lake this year!!). Ice was still very nice. Wind was light but strong enough … Continue reading →

Denis and Frank had a great day on smooth ice and buckets of wind. They rigged DN masts with storm sails on the Whizz and blasted around the little pond all day, comfortable, fast, no hiking. Denis couldn’t say enough … Continue reading →

Not bad for one of the warmest autumns in recent history. Not only was Lac Joli very sailable and bullet proof, it’s not going anywhere soon. Some rain Sunday will kill the krust, and cold temps into the week with … Continue reading →

Two guys will attempt to sail this small frog pond just over the border in Sainte Aurelie, Quebec tomorrow and Saturday. Three and a half inches of good ice measured yesterday. An inch of snow fell today, but it’s starting … Continue reading →