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No Ice

After a frantic day of calling around, checking web cams, and Jim Gagnon driving all over Hellen Gone we have nothing to offer. South Twin did not blow clear. In addition, it took a hit from the big rain last … Continue reading

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Imminent Sailing

First, tip of the helmet to the CIBC officers for picking up the slack in ice reports while the usual guy was in Wisconsin chasing DNs around a couple of big day-glo marks. Marks, by the way, that we’ll be … Continue reading

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Sabattus Lake, Friday the 13th

      Wednesday afternoon the news started to flow via text messaging and email at about 1230. Lee was in the vicinity of Sabattus lake and said he “had to check it” he said it was looking good. The … Continue reading

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Sabattus

7 boats showed up at the launch and sailed on the morning breeze. Lee Spiller, Dave Fortier, Jim Gagnon, Bob MacEwen, Bill Grenier and two others enjoyed easy sailing in 6 knot winds on smooth ice. The boats glided effortlessly. … Continue reading

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Sabattus sailing

Additional comment from Lee Spiller regarding ice conditions on Sabattus lake.Please Note Lee just sent this in: There is grade 9 ice but plenty of refrozen snow patches, drain holes, etc. Still eminently sailable. So again caution is the word … Continue reading

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