Remember, conditions change daily. Ice boating is a dangerous sport. Don't sail alone. NEIYA is not responsible for conditions posted. The pilot is individually responsible for the evaluation of existing ice and sailing conditions at all times. This listing is provided as an unverified information resource for iceboaters in general and does not represent an NEIYA endorsement of any reported conditions. That said...
Still quite sailable with snow ice that may turn to slush if above freezing. It supported my runners fine today.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
rte 129 or North Ave. near rte I-95
We had a nice turnout with a variety of iceboating crafts at LongThe directions to the launch site are as follows:
Pond in Lakeville MA today. Winds were a steady 14 roughly with puffs
of 20 mph or more. Fast ice conditions. We will be going back for
more on Sunday for anyone looking to sail. Winds are forecast to be
light but the ice is clear enough it won't take much. The access at
the state boat ramp on rt 18 has greatly deteriorated due to the
strong spring sun and the access will probably only last thru the
weekend. I would recommend staying away from the whole eastern
shoreline now too. Strong sun, rocks and recent rains have taken
there toll on the ice along that side of the lake. Also and MOST
IMPORTANTLY there is a NEW pressure ridge running from the second
island with the light house and goes due WEST cutting off the
northern end of the lake. You can pick your way around this invisible
ridge on the far western edge but there is an almost two mile plate
to the south so we found no need. This ridge is impossible to see
from a DN at speed. We basically sailed to the lighthouse and tacked
around today.
Tomorrow will probably be the last blast on this ice as Monday looks
too windy and the access isn't going to last much longer.
see above
Surface condition is good with some bumps (mostly rain in last storm). Ice is safe over the entire pond. A great freeskate location. A little small for DN's especially with the ice fisherman.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Westerly RI. Exit 92 off 95, South on Route 2/49 then turn right onto Route 78, take exit 5 and turn right at end of ramp, next right is entrance landfill and state boat launch ramp.
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I drove over to Watuppa this morning. The surface is smooth -- sort of like it was last week -- but the plate that was up against the W side has clearly shifted a bit, and there's water at most places near the launch ramp. A couple of long boards to get over the wet parts, or launching from the SE corner of the parking area, seems like the best solution.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Out in the middle, there's some open water running N/S about half or 2/3 of the way over to the east side of the pond. There's probably open water elsewhere, too, so it needs a good scouting.
--John
Long Pond Lakeville Freetown MA received all rain from the storm on Wednesday. Initial reports indicate that the surface has improved from before the storm. This will require sharp runners for Saturday's predicted winds. Note the lake hasn't been sailed as of Friday morning yet so it would be prudent to scout the ice and NOT sail off alone. The hazards that existed prior such as the spring hole towards the north end and the pressure ridges by the points and islands have most likely enlarged. The access at the state boat ramp is deteriorating due to the strong spring sun and planks would be handy. You can still step on the ice to the right or north side of the ramp currently. Expect there to be sailing Saturday but first boats out need to scout all pressure ridges and proceed with caution.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
7-9 inches hard smooth ice For The Natioan Sweepstakes Regatta . Open to all class iceboat with or without club affiliattion . 7 clases with recieve trophys for top 3 finishers . registration Friday eve and Sat morn 7am-9am . First race for 10a.m. 3 races Sat , 2 Sunday awards 1 hour after last race Sunday . Sat. eve cocktail party for skippers and crew .The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Garden State Parkway to exit 109 , from the north turn left on to Newman Springs Rd (rt 520)stay right and imediately after passing under Prkway take jughandle on rt to cross over rt 520 to get on Half mile Rd.(from south , exit Right, stay middle ,and cross over rt 520 to Half mile Rd ,) Turn right at Tee (Front St.)pass thru 5 trafic lights - see ice on left(Riverside Gardens Park) , turn left into ally s buldings past Park , club at bottom of hill OR go thur 6th light , quick left ,quick left again (suggetsed for tailers )
OFF main streets are very icy !!
Sunapee has a mix of snow and ice cover- NOT a destination for DNs at this time although Al Peterson has been sailing on it. The snow has blown away enough to make it sailable but better ice exists to the south.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
We sailed for 31 miles on Staurday with skis and wings & kites.
The ice is over a foot and a half thick, rock hard, and forming day and night. The whole lake is solid and will be a place to watch when warm temps wreck the ice down south.
Rt 89 north to Warner/ Mt. Sunapee exit Follow road to State Beach
Lake Wequaquet is in the best shape its seen in 10 years.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
6-8" Black ice, no ridges shore to shore. I would grade this surface as a 9.5 and probably the best of ALL the available lakes to sail SE Massachusetts at this time, having checked and sailed the others.
The ice fisherman have left the only scars on this premium surface so far.
One hazard of small open water lead from Holly Point, East shoreline, which is normal for this site, and is marked with logs.
Only real down side of this lake is sandy shoreline launch which has migrated debris out 50 yrds.
I saw a hundred or more skaters today, few boats, a dozen Freeskates.
Rt 6 East on Cape Cod
Exit 6
Right on Shoot Flying Hill Rd
1 mile, park on left
6-8 DNs and 2 ice flyers sailed the north end of the lake today.good smooth ice with some rough spots.no hazards seen.no snow at all.check hot line for updatesThe directions to the launch site are as follows:
NYS thruway exit 43 between Syracuse and Rochester.Rt21 south to town.turn left east on Rt20.look for launch on the right.
Any news on ice conditions on these lakes??The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Scouted Holly pond this morning. Ice is very smooth no presure ridges with thickness ranging from 4-6 inches.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Water is particularly low this year reducing the sailable area to around 1/2 mile x 1/2 mile.
Typical open spots near the dam and at the stream inlets on the Darien side.
Access is from the Cove Island Park launch are just behind the big white house at the far end of the park.
The south side of the lake is smooth and ready. The north side has more open water than last weekend.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Launch from Haynes park on RTE 1.
Lake Q is being sailed daily, shore to shore. No known hazards except for falling, and sliding along the textured surface.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Rte.I95 (128) at rte. 129 or North Ave.
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Ice is nice -- something like 8" everywhere we looked; quite hard, a bit pebbly, but nice. Near the launch ramp yesterday there were cracked plates over which the water had risen, so launching was a bit of a pain, and there was no way to roll a trailer onto the ice, alas. Still, with good footwear it wasn't a big problem to launch. I'll probably be back on Saturday.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
You'll want sharp runners -- with yesterday's gusty winds, mine kept slipping...
--John
Conditions through the weekend look excellent. Balmy, high twenties, but light air forecast. South 1/2 of lake is still 40% thin styrofoam, should melt in with just one day of moderate temps, north 1/2 is 100% clear gray pebble, fast. With the exception of the few usual skinny spots, the entire lake is sailable, one known working crack.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Same spots still there.
The Nip is in great shape. Although its a small lake, there are no pressure ridges, holes or other obvious hazards.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Route 24 to Exit 15W
Be aware there are several working pressure ridges that divide the lake. Some of these have open water and some do not. A skeeter went swiming on Sunday becasue he was unaware of the hazzards.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Check the lake every day before attempting to achieve maximum speed.
Watuppa, where the ice looks perfectly beautiful, will be open tomorrow!The directions to the launch site are as follows:
I called the Fall River DPW, who told me to talk to the Fall River Water Works, who referred me to someone higher up, who said "Sure! We can open up the access to the launch site...no problem. It'll be open at 6AM tomorrow, and it'll be open each day from about 6AM until sunset" (or something like that) "until the ice turns bad."
He also said that although they are drawing SOME water out of the pond, they'd shut down the gates so that the drainage would be minimal, which is nice.
The people to call when you want the launch site opened are
* Jim Terrio, Director of Water Department, 508 324 2335
* Tony Sullivan, Administrator of Public Utilities 508 324 2321
but you shouldn't need to call themfor the next few weeks, with any luck.
If, at some future date, you DO call these people and ask them to open the gates, please make a posting here so that they don't get 10 or 12 calls and start to hate iceboaters...
I hope to play hookey and be on the ice tomorrow mid-morning.
-John
In Fall River, MA, just south of I95. Take 24 S from 195, take first exit (Brayton Ave); go L at end of exit onto Brayton Ave. Go about 0.2mi, take 2nd left, onto Jefferson St. Follow Jefferson to the end -- about 0.8 miles to a very sharp curve (slow down!) just after a little bridge, and then about 0.4 miles further, through some gates, and into a parking/launching area.
We had a tremendous turnout Sunday of iceboaters from far and wide with a great variety of iceboats in attendance at Long Pond Lakeville Freetown. Winds were gusty blowing a steady 15 with gusts up to 25 mph or more. Storm sails were the order of the day with newly Zambonied very fast ice conditions. Being Westerly winds you could reach one end of the lake to the other quite easily which is 3.85 miles. This was thanks to all pressure ridges being crossable but that situation is subject to change and all pressure ridges should be scouted prior to attempting crossing them if you go. There are some usual hazards near the points and islands. From the ramp about 2/3rds of the way down the lake past the lighthouse point there is a spring hole which is out away from land and was marked with a pole so watch for that. The back side of the third (largest island) has a open pressure ridge and its best to go to the west side of the large island being careful to also go to the WEST or left side of the two large rocks near the island (as Walt and Roger will tell you its wet to the right side of the rocks :). Also the point of the cove just to the left or West of the marked hole has an open lead the runs to the North east about 50 yards long and is not apparent until you get right on top of it. Otherwise the lake was in good shape and with the forecast should be good sailing all week.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Take Rt 495 to route 105 West towards Lakeville to route 18/105 South towards Freetown at the 18/105 spilt stay on rt 18 towards Freetown. The ramp is on the right a half mile after the Freetown town line.
Update from the last report:The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Almost all the snow blew off the lake.
The lake is not fully frozen.
Tere is an area yet to freeze on the North side of the lake.
Adjacent to that area is some 2" thick ice.
Most of the lake is about 6" of smooth ice.
See above
Sailed winnecunnet. A little thin at the edges, but about 7" over most of the pond. Not glassy-smooth, but barely pebbly, either -- really nice ice. Also very hard, which showed me I need to sharpen my runners.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Looked at Watuppa -- several DNs and others were out sailing on gorgeous ice, but the launching area was still locked up. Drove around the pond searching for some other place to launch--no luck, alas. Does anyone know who we contact yo get it opened? I might be coming down with a case of ice-flu this week.
--John
Winnecunnet: 495 (south of boston); go a little east of 95, and exit on Bay road. Go north about 1/2 mile; see pond and "The Chateau" on the left; park just after the Chateau.
S> Watuppa: In Fall River, MA, just south of I95. Take 24 S from 195, take first exit (Brayton Ave); go L at end of exit. Take 2nd left, and follow it to the end. (it goes over a little bridge and then makes a VERY sharp left...slow down!)
3-4 inches of smooth black ice. Should build more overnite. No open water holes or cracks.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Cape Cod Rt. 6 to exit 10. N. 1 mile past W. end of Long Pond Harwich on right, 300yds. to beach on left across bike trail.
I skated Rogers Lake Saturday.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Excellent ice for ice sailing!
No seams or bumps.
6" typical ice thickness.
I give it a 9 out of ten.
Not far from I-95 in Old Lyme.
Town launch at South end of lake.
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The conditions were near perfect. It rained hard late Friday night and then temperatures dropped turning it glassy smooth. Ice was about 4? to 5? across the whole lake. Small pressure ridges were starting to form, but the whole lake is very sailable. I sailed mostly the south end. There was another DN sailing the full length of the lake north to south and he reported no known hazards.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
The city launch ramp is closed at this time. Very frustrating to see perfect ice and no good way to access it.
60% grey ice, 40% 1/2" styrofoam patches. Last night's 1" snow wetted out enough when it hit the ice to mostly turn to textured snow ice. Freskaters should be able to snake through the remaining snow, Boats should be able to blast through, snowfers or sleds, no problem. I was pleasantly suprised by the amount of sailable ice. Call after noon. I should be sailing by then.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Rte.I95 (128) at rte. 129 or North Ave.
Exit 39 at Jordons Furniture & 128 Ford but east, towards Wakefield. Take the 4th left or so at the QYC sign.(after Fielding Street) The ramp is at the end of the street. You can also park behind the Lord Wakefield.
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Pocotopaug got about 1" snow-rain mix. Semi-styrofoam, hard snow, with about 10% grayed-out hardening slushy spots. Either angle runners, high winds, or wait a day. Possibly all three.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Usual spots are still here.
Skated Jordan Bay from Brown's Point/Tasseltop Beach (approx 1/2 mile from Raymond Beach launch) to White's Bridge. 4 inches of clear black ice. Small pressure ridges (easily stepped over on skates) running parallel to shore. No major ridges. two mile by four mile plate of ice. I did not see the launch area. I started in the middle of the bay. Ice looks as good as I can remember it in 20 years living on Jordan BayThe directions to the launch site are as follows:
Raymond Beach Rte 302
Pocotopaug still in good shape, just dusted with snow Tuesday night. 5% thin packed snow patches, otherwise excellent. Only known hazard: Beware 50-Yard lines of road sand placed by ice fishermen on west side near shore, south of Sears Park.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
See previous. Launch sites have not moved, so far.
It was reported to me today that the lake was sailed from Meredith Bay to Wolfeboro Bay. No open water sighted but as usual be cautious. Some pressure ridges but nothing major. Approx 8" of ice. Various ice surfaces (5 thru 10 rating) but very sailable. Brewster Beach in Wolfeboro was not in good shape (pack ice and snow). Not recommended as a launch site. They also sailed up to Center Harbor. For quick access to big ice sailing area (The Broads) it was recommended to launch from Ellacoya State Park, west side of lake off Rt 11 between the town of Gilford and Rattlesnake Island. Apparently the park is open.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Sailed yesterday afternoon on good conditions with a little snow here and there. A little bumpy over by the merrimac boat ramp but once you get out in the middle it's nice...About time...The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Merrimac Mass. boat ramp,plenty of parking..
The wind has blown half the snow off the ice. There's plenty of clear spots ant the snow is too thin & light to slow you down much. Seems safe everywhere. Six inches of very hard black ice with pebbly surface.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Rte.I95 (128) at rte. 129 or North Ave.
Exit 39 at Jordons Furniture & 128 Ford but east, towards Wakefield. Take the 4th left or so at the QYC sign.(after Fielding Street) The ramp is at the end of the street. You can also park behind the Lord Wakefield and carry your stuff across the grass for about 20 feet. That's what I do.
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Six inches of very hard black ice with pebbly surface and about an inch of old and new soft snow. No open water. No wind Saturday. Several boats expected Sunday.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Rt 93 to exit 7, 101 east for 1 mile to exit 1, head south and go 3/4 around circle to 121 on north side of lake. Public ramp on right.
Or go straight thru circle about 500 feet, and visit Masabesic YC on left.
Kids and I stopped by Nippenicket, but the surface was a bit rough; since there was not wind, and we were planning to skate, we went on to Winnecunnet. But ice fishermen (3 or 4) were out on Nippenicket, and looking at some cracks from the side made me think we had probably 4"+ of ice.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Winnecunnet seemed similar -- perhaps a little thicker. During our afternoon of play there, we never heard any cracking or crunching at all. The clear patch was a bit thinner, and I didn't have a drill or anyting, so I wasn't comfortable with it, and we stayed off. The kids had no trouble skating on the pond despite it being covered with tiny patches of very light snow. And we set up the little iceboat I made for my daughter, which also moved fine...when pushed :-). There was almost NO wind at all. (sigh).
On the way home, we stopped by the north end of Watuppa. It looked pretty nice, but I didn't get out to check the ice thickness...but the SURFACE looked pretty decent.
--John
Sunapee has an inch and one half of STYROFOAM. We are done for a while.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Long Pond in the towns of Lakeville and Freetown was scouted on foot by three clubmembers today (too windy to sail) and deemed sailable. This is a HUGE lake at 1,742 acres and there is guaranteed to be some hazards. The good and the bad: The bad news is the first 50 yards of the cove off the state launch is all plate sized chunks of pack ice from last weekends blow. The good news is once you are beyond this the ice is VERY nice. This lake took up almost completely in one shot last Sunday into Monday night. Thicknesses varied today midday from 3" of black ice in the thinner spots to over 4" of black ice in thicker spots. There is some inconsquential snow cover maybe a half inch on 50% of the surface. The lake should make up enough ice to have at least 4"-5" by Saturday morning as the temperartures are to be in the single digits Friday night. They are forecasted to rebound to about 30 degrees saturday and winds are forecasted to be 5-10 out of the south. Being such a large lake take care to watch the pressure ridges throughout the day even if you have already scouted and crossed them. This is new ice and growing and is a living breathing body of water constantly changing. This lake is also known to have a couple of springs so it would be best not to go touring this lake without a buddy system!!!The directions to the launch site are as follows:
We will be sailing here Saturday in anticpation of holding the NEIYA on ice tune up clinic here on Sunday. Final confirmation of time and location will be on the hotline Saturday night.
Take Route 495 to Exit 4 Route 105 going west or south towards Lakeville. Follow to light at intersection of route 18 where 18&105 merge. Follow 18 & 105 South past Savas, Fire Dept, True Value. Stay on 18 at the spilt going (south/west) towards Freetown (Middleboro road?). The ramp is a short distance on the right just after the Lakeville Freetown town line.
***Please do not leave vehicles blocking the ramp**** Unload and park.
MA fisheries map
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/pab/pabpdfs/pab-9.pdf
At least 5" of air-free black ice with a slightly textured surface. What little snow ther was is pretty much gone. The ice is clear, very hard, smooth and fast. If there is wind I'll sail again tomorrow.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Rte.I95 (128) at rte. 129 or North Ave.
We have been making ice for two days since the previous 4" report, looking to sail the entire lake tomorrow after careful check of traditional funky spots. North end still needs careful check but caught on Monday, plenty of ice made since then with no visible holes or leads.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Locals (we) will walk and drill usual funky spots Saturday morning, so check Look in the parking lot behind American Distilling, south end of the lake on Rte 66, or follow West Point Rd, next to the same plant, to an obvious launching spot a few hundred yards away. Short carries both places. Sears Park, off North Main St, would be easier for larger boats, as there is a ramp. Alternate phone Dave Burnham 860-267-8590.
The Nip: Checked out the Nip this morning. Measured 4" of ice about a 100ft off the boat ramp. Surface looks a little rough. Did not see any open water. May go back on Sat for a sail and thorough check.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Winnecunnet had one large smooth patch of ice just off Annes Place running to Bay Rd. Checked the ice there and measured 2+". Rest of the surface was white from the flurries early in the week. Suspect similar to the Nip. Only open spot was at the South end near the entrance of stream as usual.
The Nip is at the intersection of 495 & 24.- Raynham
Winne is off 495 at Bay Rd.-Norton
too much snow on canadaragoThe directions to the launch site are as follows:
South end, below islands, 4"+ black with snow ice surface, as of 2pm Wed 1/24. North end, above islands, is newer, totally sealed up, but not checked. One open lead off Sears Park, west side. Looking to be sailable Saturday and Sunday, report will be posted after the ice is checked.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
North entrance to Sears Park off N Main St, or two spots on West Point Rd., south side off Rte 66. Alt Contact Dave Burnham 860-267-8590.
As reported by Ron Buzzell yesterday the ice is very smooth with about 3/4" light snow on it. wall to wall ice with a few pressure ridges, but safe, no one went through or close to it. We sailed there today with 10 or 11 other boaters from the State Park beach in Newbury. The wind was fairly steady around 15 MPH (guess) and it was my 1st time this season and 1st time with my ice flyer. As long as the snow stay off the ice it will remain good. Becareful, the ice fishermen and the hard water stink-potters will be out in force this week end.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Sunapee State Park Beach, Newbury, NH See Ron Buzzell's report for directions
Hi Rich,The directions to the launch site are as follows:
I sailed today in NW corner: it was fine. Ice 3-4" where I chopped thru. Also looked thick everywhere I cleared off the snow. Very smooth and no air pockets.
There are crack lines where water came up running from the N. shore near the far willows over to the point on Rt. 129. I didn't get to test the thickness there, and didn' t cross them.
I probably can't sail again til Fri.
Karl
Near shore is at least 3" of air-free black ice with a pebbled surface and 1/2" of powder snow. I didn't drill through, but could not break through with a steel rod (or by jumping up and down). I may sail tomorrow, it feels safe. I'll bring a small auger.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Rte.I95 (128) at rte. 129 or North Ave.
Sailed canadarago yesterday. 3" of black and 3" of snow. Lake effect snows today will be too muchThe directions to the launch site are as follows:
Art Menard and I sailed off the state beach today no wind in the afternoon. Had 5+ inches today everywhere. No hazzards seen. Light dusting l;ast night. We will be there tomorrow, and sail Whole lake winds permitting.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
A group of us went to Quaboag Pond to scout the ice and brought boats in hopes it would be thick enough to sail. After some preliminary checking it was deemed thick enough to warrent setting up the boats and scouting further. After some further checking we decided it looked good enough and in the end almost a dozen boats and several freeskates enjoyed a fine day of sailing. There are rumors of some possibly going back during the week for more possibly Monday and Wednesday.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Take the MA Pike to Sturbridge exit for rts 84 & 20 after the toll take exit 3A for rt 20 (west?) go about a mile taking first right on New Boston Road by American Motor lodge follow this several miles (bearing right at fork along the way) until you get to a stop sign go left and follow this road about a mile to the State boat ramp. Watch the where you step getting on and off the ice those big bolders around the parking lot heat up during the day and melt the surrounding ice.
I sailed Otter Pond saturday in gale force winds- insane arctic condidtions- not much fun.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Today was much better. The surface was rough- too rough for DNs, BUT! Big Lake Sunapee is frozen shore to shore. I walked out on saturday and cut thru. 3" of black ice with snow blowing off. Saturday night went below zero- surely made ice. By next weekend Sunapee should be ready to go. Not one day is forecast to be over 25F and a couple of nights will be near 0F.
Some iceboats were out on Kezar Pond today- it was smooth enough- we sailed Otter because with skis and Skimbat it doesn't matter what is beneath. Will
see Ron's report above
Sunapee gained 2" last night. The temps went lower than predicted. We now have 4+ inches of new ice. Art Menard and I are sailing it tomorrow am. Will report back then.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
I 89 north to exit 9 in Warner. Right off ramp on 103. Go 17 miles th Mt Sunapee traffic circle. Take first right off circle marked State Beach
Youngs lake is a 1/4 x 3/4 mile lake. It has 3" as of friday when I last checked and sailed. Lake effect snows kicked in and is piled 0 - 4". Yesterday was blown out even with storm sails,due to vis and the lake being so small. L&V winds in the forecast for today. Canadarago snaped tues night and as of yesterday has 2" of black and some snow wetting out and should be ready by the first of the week. The whole lake froze 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 miles but hasnt been sailed or checked yet. Will post the first of the week with current conditions.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Youngs lake is on rt 20 3 miles east of Richfield Springs NY. Canadarago is on rt 28 3 miles south of Richfield Springs. State boat launch.
Checked Sunapee this AM. It closed in Wed night. We had two inches + -. Had 4 to 6 inches of fluff being blown off nicely. Will check tomorrow AM and report back. ICE NOT SAFE.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
At least most of inner Mallets Bay in Colchester VT froze yesterday. This is definately NOT safe ice right now, but a very good step considering how this year has gone so far!The directions to the launch site are as follows:
http://www.myrecnet.com/webcam/CC_cams.htm
Well, I can't say anything about its CONDITION, but there's definitely ice on Wentworth, and it's been there at least 2 days:The directions to the launch site are as follows:
http://www.lwa.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&wrap=webcam&Itemid=5
During that time, it's pretty much been under 30 consistently, with temps of 6 degrees forecast for tonight...
Where is the ice?! There has to be one lake. Someplace?The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Waiting impatiently. Speedy
no ice LG NYThe directions to the launch site are as follows:
14" glassy smooth ice, 11 x 5 mile sailing area, occasionally too much wind!The directions to the launch site are as follows:
HWY 12, just north of Townsend Montana
Now that the reports have started coming in (yay!), I'll mention that once again I'm generating a copy of this ice-report in reverse order (so that the most recent report is at the top), updated within 5 minutes of the time that THIS page is updated. The address isThe directions to the launch site are as follows:
href="http://www.cs.brown.edu/people/jfh/icelist.html , for those who prefer in the late season not to have to scroll down to the bottom of the page...
---John
All:The directions to the launch site are as follows:
According to the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, travel to and from the US by air will require a passport on 23 January 2007. Travel by sea and land will require a passport on 1 January 2008.
It's still a good idea to have a passport, but not required for those of us driving to Canada until 1 January of 2008.
Andy
7 DN?s Sailed this weekend at Lake Bancour in Thetford Mines, Quebec this Sunday. This is a small lake just south of Thetford Mines itself. Conditions were ~ 3-4 inches of very hard ice with some snow ice on top. There was a little grit on the ice so runners dulled somewhat as the day went on. It rained lightly all day so the ice was very fast, wind started at ~7 knots, building to 18 as the day went on. I was quite happy to have heavy ?? insterts by days end. Claude Marin, Stephan, and myself scratch raced until we couldn?t hold our heads up any longer.The directions to the launch site are as follows:
The great news is that there were at least 5 lakes of varying sizes I passed on Canadian rt 112 on the way to Thetford Mines that were completely frozen. I suspect next weekend may offer good sailing in that region again. From my house in Connecticut, Thetford Mines is about 6 hours driving time. You need your passport though.
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