Category Archives: 2021 Season

Whizz to the Rescue

Last month at Sabattus the day started off with light air. The ice fishermen didn’t feel the need to tie down their tent, and all was fine until the wind began to build. As we were leaving the pits after … Continue reading

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Baikal Expedition

A kite sailor from Quebec had a dream of sailing solo the full length of Lake Baikal. Not only did he accomplish it, he made a pretty good film of it. Take note in the beginning of the incredible installation … Continue reading

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Congratulations Nantucket!

After a three year drought, Nantucket had ice. Ken Panacek send this report: “We had a quick freeze on the sand pile. Local Commodore Chris Gordon and I called out the fleet after a 3 year hiatus. 4” of pack … Continue reading

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Damariscotta Lake First Sail

Can you believe it? First of February: must be a record. A couple of desperados thought they could sail the north end from Lake Farm. Six inches of black ice covered with a half inch of apparently unbonded snow. But … Continue reading

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Adieu, Mon Cherie Noir

See it and weep, for by this time tomorrow it will all be gone. This is Lake Champlain on the Plattsburgh side, from Andy Sajor: https://www.dropbox.com/s/egwtjpyqki0l46r/VID_20210131_150431136.mp4?dl=0 Lee and Randy skated in no wind yesterday from Leavetts Beach at Winnipesaukee: Plattsburgh … Continue reading

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