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First Sail in Maine

Posted on December 1, 2018 by billbuchholz

Maces Pond, Rockport, has been frozen ever since the first cold snap a few weeks ago. Ice fishermen were drilling holes on it last weekend. But other local ice was coming and going, rotting and growing. It finally dawned on … Continue reading →

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Alaska Earthquake Rocks Ice

Posted on December 1, 2018 by billbuchholz

A couple of guys have been sailing Lake Lucille near Anchorage for a couple of weeks now. Unfortunately the recent level seven earthquake not only damaged the roads leading to the lake, but the ice itself is no longer reliable. … Continue reading →

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More Minnesota Ice

Posted on November 30, 2018 by billbuchholz

Yesterday these free skaters were ripping it up on Lake Winnebago. Apparently Minnesota is teeming with sailable ice right now. Winnebago is like a blend of Winnipeasaukee and Sebago but freezes earlier. There’s no snow in the forecast there, so … Continue reading →

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ISA

Posted on November 29, 2018 by billbuchholz

The 2018 ISA, in postponement since last winter, has been tentatively called ON for next weekend December 6,7,8 at Battle Lake MN. This was the site of the previous ISA and is a terrific venue. Stand by for confirmation. We … Continue reading →

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Plymouth Pond Today

Posted on November 24, 2018 by billbuchholz

At Plymouth now…noon on Saturday. Ice is tight to the shore with no obvious open water. Surface is horrible. 70% snow covered and windblown. In the good spots near the launch site there is 2 plus inches of hard ice … Continue reading →

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