6 boats sailed today winds were 15 to 20.  The surface was partial  snow cover with lots of drifts ..

We needed the wind to keep moving and bust through the drifts, it was a wild ride all day, at the end of the day one boat lost a plank.

Tomorrow liter wind, it will test our skills. Two boats stayed on the ice. be there after 9.00

Bob S.

Brian Langley reports in after a lively day on Quaboag. Thanks to Bob S. For keeping a watchful eye on the area lakes.

8 boats on Quabog today, lots of snow drifts that are getting styrofoam like. Heavy winds all day. 15-20 with gusts! You would go 50 plus to 5 mph when you blew through them. Scare the crap out of you.

We had some amazing scare runs for accomplished racers and seasoned cruisers alike.

Brian

Looking to the weekend we have lots of choices and a potential regatta. As you know there is a bit of warmer weather and precipitation coming across the region so be careful. Conditions will change. More insight tomorrow night on 6:30pm call

Think Ice,

John

John@neiya.org

Hey Gang-
Be advised we are itching to host the Eastern Region DN Champs this weekend.

Location to be finalized but NH, ME and NY are all possibilities.

Keep an eye on this site for details!

Load ‘em up….

T. DN US 5224

Most of the lake s outed today. One small ridge that was slushy. The wind holes all seem frozen to a good depth. We tend to stay away from going between close islands.

Here it is!

Lake Wentworth had a wonderful and varied flotilla this weekend.

Yes snoopy was at it again along with 2 hammocks, 2 gambits, a few DNs both old and new and one lonely skimmer. 15 boats total on Friday with great ice. This old salt appreciated the break on Saturday to recover but would have traded no wind instead of snow. After a good scouting the fun began with some great speed on the hard ice. Several voiced the fact that they should have sharpened their runners. The wind provided the right direction for chasing down the enemy, oops competitors, on long tacks of catch me if you can. Enough space was given as well as turn warnings. A few passerby’s were treated to quite the winter sight of ice boats, wingers and free skates zipping hither and yon. About have the fleet left based on the snow prediction while the others covered things up and did the no snow dance. Some of us did the town of Wakefield’s Christmas tree bonfire and nightly festivities at Moose Mountain sledding hill. Sunday found just over an inch of light, white, powdery stuff. Checking the wind forecast, we felt we had time for a leisurely breakfast before the long 5 minute drive to the lake. Timing was about perfect as the wind built to a strength to easily push through the snow. It held until the glorious sunset that Wentworth is noted for. There are still 6 boats awaiting the next winds to hopefully sail the full lake with few hazards while we wait in hopeful anticipation for Winni to build depth.

ps. The root canal, 2nd for the same tooth, was a wonderful experience that everyone should have at least once in their lifetime. This is my fourth so I guess I’m good for a few more lifetimes.

Ready for more fun but I’ll need to start saving again for that carbon fiber mast. I probably could have bought a new class A skeeter by now with my lifetime dental bills. I wonder if all the Hawaiian Punch I drank as a child had any influence?

It was a good day on Sunapee yesterday.

At least 20 boats launched out of the Sunapee State Beach; several boats went cruising and a bunch of DNs headed to the bay west of Great Island for a day of scratch racing.

Light wind at the launch was misleading as there was plenty of breeze around the rest of the lake, making it effortless to glide through the 1/2” or 1” inch of snow.

The cruising crowd racked up the miles while the DN crowd set marks and rattled off about 8-10 scratch races. A good day all around!

Will see how everything holds up during the week. Thanks to everyone who scouted and reported on the conditions!

After the snow the wind picked up enough to get some sailing I’m. I counted 10 boats some still out getting in a few more runs. Some left over from Friday and some new people. Plenty of room and generally 4+ inches. Before heading out, do check with locals in the pits before venturing out.

Most will be coming back tomorrow Sunday along with a few others. As previously reported T will be setting up marks and there will be scratch racing.

John Bamman reports in from yesterday and a reminder that we owe a lot to our ice checkers. We would never  get out on the ice without them.

A combination of moderating winds from those of the last few days, more comfortable temperatures and expanses of near perfect ice made sailing on Sunapee today was the ideal answer to pent up early season enthusiasm! 

Thanks to Mark’s early morning ice check and marking of the few questionable spots at the south end, 10 to 12 boats took advantage- safe, fun and fast! 

For those who haven’t sailed Sunapee, launching off the beach at the State Park couldn’t be more convenient and has ample parking for vehicles and trailers alike so until lakes closer to home become safely sailable, Sunapee ice is well worth the tripsnow and reduced wind is forecast for the weekend

I do not have a Wentworth update at the moment but it is likely coming. See you on the ice tomorrow,

John

John@neiya.org

Hey Folks-
For anyone interested we I’ll be setting up some marks off of the State Beach at Sunapee tomorrow, scratch racing all day weather permitting.

Come one come all!

T