Category Archives: 2019 Season

So we have a pretty nice plate of ice there on the south end of Damariscotta. There are islands, rivers and bays oh my, but in a SW wind, forecast for Wednesday, it’s not so great. What we need is … Continue reading →

Boats are still on the ice, hoping for a breeze tomorrow. Ice is still wonderful. Great turn-out of boats, sailors and visitors today. Lighter air forecast for the next few days, with Wednesday and Thursday piping back up in anticipation … Continue reading →

Grand tip of the helmet to whomever snuck down to the launch before the iceboats arrived to write big letters in the snow: HAVE FUN CIBC, and even added our burgee! Nice to know we have fans! Also Bob Lombardo … Continue reading →

A bit of magic occurred last night on the lake, or maybe it was science. All that snow was gobbled up by the layer of slush and by this morning had coalesced into a lovely sheet of grey ice. There … Continue reading →

Jim Gagnon just called in from the Vannah Rd launch on Damariscotta. He says conditions have reverted to a thin layer of snow over slush. This will freeze hard tonight, leaving the snow on top. It will probably be styrofoam. … Continue reading →