Finally Feeling Like Winter
It feels like winter has finally arrived in the Northeast. Yes, we have had some snow and ice. Some have sailed in Maine on what was called epic black ice. But to me, the weather seems to have a different feel. We are making ice and hopefully sailing on it soon.
Bill Buchholz has been keeping an eye on and keeping a steady flow of ice news out of Maine with blow-by-blow axe accounts here https://iceboat.me Keep an on eye on Maine as it looks like something will happen soon. Seems to be Charlie S. has been keeping a keen eye on Winni and surroundings. There is ice but it needs to thicken before we set the blades down. Bob S. is watching but nothing much to report at the moment.
To the North Andre Baby and company sailed in Thedford Mines Canada. They are eyeballing and will be sailing outside Montreal. Any takers for Montreal Ice?
As we all know there is some weather coming in this weekend. How much and where who knows. Get Ready to hit the road as something might happen up north. It could be some races or just cruising some nice new ice.
We will be having our group call tomorrow Thursday 6:30pm. Bring your ice questions boat repair or building queries and of course planning for the weekend, etc.
Think Ice,
John
DN5023
John@neiya.org
P.S. Can’t remember the number drop me an email.
New England Ice Yacht Association 
Looks like a Winnie Hard Way crew assembled at Center Harbor Beach on Lake Winnipesaukee NH.
Assembled are possibly T, Leo H., Bob S., Jack Erickson, Greg C., Ernie & Paul Z. to name a few.
01/05/2024 at 12:11 pm
Jeff, you are correct on the venue and many of the peeps. Note some people emailed me directly and had pretty much the same answers. I am waiting on Bill Converse to piece together the rest of the names from his end of the lens.
01/05/2024 at 3:25 pm
Some of the Saratoga NY group will be sailing Lincoln Pond in the Adirondacks tomorrow
01/03/2024 at 8:37 pm