We haven’t gotten final word on access, but since Megunticook’s moats are now passable it’s safe to assume Vannah Rd is as well.
So, sailing looks good for the next few days. Small chance of some precip during the day tomorrow but nothing major.
Hope to see you there!
The couple of inches of rain yesterday more than wetted out the lakes. The runoff has left wide moats around access spots at Megunticook and Damariscotta. Temps tonight are unlikely to freeze them. The ice on both Dammy and Megunticook looks nice:
If there was a better wind forecast for tomorrow there might be interest in attempting a crossing. Sunday looks better for wind, but includes a small chance of precipitation. The moats will have shrunk by then as well.
Lee Spiller sent this from Jordan Bay with comment below:
This is Jordan Bay off Raymond Beach Friday afternoon. The hole has 7″ of ice. There is some wet shell near the ramp but farther out seemed ok at least where I went. Should be great Saturday.
Wind forecast for Segago is 4-6 mph tomorrow.
But just to put this lovely plate in perspective, here’s grade -3, Rt.52 launch ramp:
Rob Dmitriof has discovered a stash of new Skimmers and is offering at least two for sale.
$750.oo each. The Skimmer is a great way to get into the sport. The picture below is not one the boats for sale. They have never been on the ice.
Contact Rob at 207-350-6219
Meanwhile, today in Rhode Island:
Lake Worden. Any more good ice hiding down there?
Way to go, guys! Bryce Geele sent in this report:
“After some volunteer work this morning, then some preparations for the storm at our place in Nobleboro, I headed down the East Pond Road a little after noon, intending to go home to Thomaston for lunch and maybe a snooze on the couch in front of the wood stove. On a whim when I got to Rt One, I took a short detour over to the Vannah Rd. There were a couple of vehicles at the landing, and two familiar sails across the lake. Fast food at the little store in Nobleboro village, a quick trip back up the East Pond Road to pick up my Cheapskate, and I was sailing by about 1:30. We had light but very sailable air for the hour and a half or so that I was there. Bob MacEwen said that he and Tony and Joel had had good moderate air since they arrived soon after 10am until just before I got there. They were taking turns in the two boats. There was nearly as much bare ice as earlier in the week. I didn’t think about pix till we were back at the pits.”
On Long Island:
An original Orient Ice Yacht Club built J14 now for sale. Complete boat with original Sarns J14 runners. Doyle/Boston original sail, Sitka Spruce plank, Sarns chocks, Harken blocks. This boat has very few hours use and is set to go. Car top boat, easy set up and comfortable to sail. $4500. Contact for seller, Mike Acebo, macebo at me dot com.
These boats have a great record of build quality and structural integrity. They are sailed by CT Ice Yacht Club Members, Orient Ice Yacht Club, Lake Ronkonkoma Ice Yacht Club, Groups in Michigan and upState NY. There are over 250, J14s sailing today.
- ed king j14
- j 14s
