Category Archives: 2021 Season

Ice In Mass

Posted on December 10, 2020 by billbuchholz

No, not en mass, unfortunately. And not in Maine. But good old Quabog Pond is fully locked in with an inch according to Bob Strzelewicz. Warmer temps in the coming days don’t bode well, but as Bob observes: “at least … Continue reading →

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Refresh your Knowledge

Posted on December 8, 2020 by billbuchholz

Thanks to John Zeirmann for finding these little treasures: Ice Boat Term.pdf KnowYourIce.pdf

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How Much Ice Can One Night Make?

Posted on December 7, 2020 by billbuchholz

These nights, not much, but have a look at this chart and see what the theoretical possibilities are. It would be good to print this out and keep it handy. It’s one more good tool to have when trying to … Continue reading →

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Camp Kieve.pdf

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Jim Gagnon

To be shared with all members of CIBC. Camp Kieve was generous in sharing its deck this year for our Fall meeting. Camp Wavus has been generous in sharing its internet access and a location for our web camera. Jim … Continue reading →

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Remote Ice

Posted on December 1, 2020 by billbuchholz

As icehounds we understand the heights to which we need to go in finding good ice. This guy puts us all to shame: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/11/29/sports/hockey/29-nhl-lake-hockey-elias-pettersson.html

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