Hey Folks!

We are gonna give it a shot this weekend; DN Eastern Champs are ON!

Sailing out of Ellacoya State Park in Gilford NH.

Details to follow but arrive early, unload and keep your car away from the ramp.

All DNs welcome; an award will be given for the best finish in the least up to date boat so don’t shy away if your gear has a few years on it….

Only requirements are a legal DN, a THOROUGH knowledge of the racing rules, and proof of $300K liability insurance. No exceptions!

Skippers meeting at 9:30AM at the launch area.

Stay tuned to this site and the IDNIYRA site for details.

See y’all tomorrow!

T

As the ice thickens and conditions improve, seasoned sailors are gearing up to scout and sail key locations across New England tomorrow. Here’s the latest from the field:

• Long Pond, Freetown, MA (211 Middleboro Rd E.)
  A group of experienced sailors will return to Long Pond to reassess its potential. Initial scouting reports revealed 3-5 inches of ice in most areas, with smaller, recently healed holes measuring 2.5-4 inches. Updates on tomorrow’s findings will follow.
• Webster Lake, Webster, MA
  Bob S. is set to scout Webster Lake, where preliminary observations suggest promising conditions. A full report will be available after tomorrow’s scouting.
• Lake Sunapee, NH
  Sailors plan to take to Sunapee tomorrow. Mark has reported fresh, black ice in the broads that formed after Saturday’s snowfall, creating a potential playground for ice boating enthusiasts.
• Watuppa Pond, Fall River, MA
  Watuppa Pond will also be inspected tomorrow, Stay tuned.
• Lake Winnipesaukee, NH (Ellacoya Beach)
  Scouting will continue on Winnipesaukee, specifically near Ellacoya Beach, to confirm how sailable the newly locked-up ice is on this big lake.
• Bantam Lake, CT
  A small section of Bantam has already seen some sailing, and the cold nights could open up even more of the lake. More on the progress tomorrow.
• Quaboag Pond, Brookfield, MA
  Quaboag should be sailable this weekend, confirmatrions tomorrow
• Paul reports that the Adirondack region lakes have lots of drifts but scouting will continue

We do have some weather coming in but with the variety options we will be sailing somewhere this weekend

John

Minor correction: only $300k liability insurance is needed.

PROOF OF INSURANCE MUST BE PROVIDED AT REGISTRATION.

Stay tuned….

Hey Folks-

Looks like we are going to give the Eastern Regional DN champs a shot this weekend-

Preliminary reports from our scouts on Winnipesaukee Lake are good; Paul Chamberland and I are planning to sail off Ellacoya State Park in Gilford, NH tomorrow morning to verify.

We are cautiously optimistic!

Stay tuned for final details.

Registration will be on-site; competitors must have $500K personal liability insurance and a thorough knowledge of the ice racing rules.

Keep your fingers crossed and stay tuned.

Think ICE!

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!