Category Archives: 2023 Season

No, not that kind of patient, it’s the one that stands around on the ice for most of the day waiting for wind. And when you add a dollop of faith to that patient sailor that the two inches of … Continue reading →

Jeff and Dave chased puffs around the lake today. The surface and become smoother after yesterday’s slight melt. No softening today. We had the ramp plowed: That’s the good news. Bad news is light snow forecast for tonight. Might be … Continue reading →

A fine day of sailing on a plate about two miles by one, five and a half inches thick, clear as glass. Got a little wet as temps climbed into the high thirties, but no one was complaining. Winds ten-twelve … Continue reading →

A colorful fleet of ice yachts (and skippers) blasted through the drifts on Damariscotta today. The warming temps and full sunshine were a welcome relief after the past few days of hosting arctic air. The launch from Lake Farm worked … Continue reading →

Given the iffy nature of some lakes we’ve been watching and the open water on Jordan Bay, three clicks of the boots says “There’s No Place Like Home”. Have a look at this picture. Imaging that pattern flying past at … Continue reading →