NEIYA
Region Ice Yacht Sailing and Ice Reports -
NEIYA
Region Ice Yacht Sailing and Ice Reports -
Expired ice reports for the 1997 Season.
This page includes previous posts to the ice spotter board... just in case you want to look some old information up. Remeber, don't sail alone, and check the ice before you sail. Think ice!
This report was submitted by: André Charbonneau,
(acharbo@microtec.net)
Sail number: KC 4630,
Phone: 514-630-4159
The Condition Report for Lake St-Louis, Montréal is as follows:
lake is covered with 6 to 10 inches of snow...
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
01/16/97
This report was submitted by: Louis Pascuzzi, (dn
us365@aol) Sail number: us 711,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Bantam Lake, Ct. is as follows:
Good Black ice 5-6"
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Rt 202n to 209 north lakeshore dr
01/18/97
This report was submitted by: Kevin J. Brown, (KJB42@AOL.com)
Sail number: ,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Canadarago Lake, Richfield Springs is as follows:
Min 5" ice, Rough surface with sticky snow patches. Good sailing,
best we have had this year.
Weather for as of 7:00 AM, 1-18-97:
cold, 5-10, wind sw @ 9, going to NW @ 10-20
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
NYS Thruway to exit 30 at Herkimer. Rt 28 South through Mohawk,
continue south 12 miles to junction of Rt 20 at Richfield Springs.
Continue across Rt 20 on 28 South another 3 miles to state boat
launch on left.
01/18/97
This report was submitted by: Bertil Palmblad,
(bertil.palmblad@golv-mattor.se)
Sail number: SWE XV 17 (Monotype 15),
Phone: 046 8 755 50 99
The Condition Report for Stora Värtan,Stockholm,Sweden is as follows:
4-8 inches of black ice,no snow,perfect conditions.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Framnäsviken,Djursholm.
01/18/97
This report was submitted by: Sgt. James Keene,
(pawf75a@ptodigy.com)
Sail number: ,
Phone: 617-293-5761
The Condition Report for Monponsett Lakes is as follows:
Lakes are not completely frozen over. There are open areas in the center
of both east and west lakes. The ice that has frozen is 2" - 4" thick and
looks quite fast. Winds have been strong 15-25 out of northwest for past
two days but are currently NW at 8 mph. Expect conditions to be much improved
over the next two days and will post a report Tuesday or Wednesday.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
01/18/97
This report was submitted by: Paul Girouard, (shore129@hey.net)
Sail number: N506,
Phone: 508-347-9202
The Condition Report for Cedar Lake is as follows:
Sailed Saturday 1/18. Hard smooth ice. 6"-7" thk. Best on this lake in a long
time. No snow, no slush ruts.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Exit 9 off Mass Pike. Take Rt. 20W. From south I84 to last exit
before Mass pike toll booth to Rt 20W. Call for best lauch site.
01/19/97
This report was submitted by: Don Coe, (Doncoe@aol.com)
Sail number: US4542,
Phone: (207)622-7089
The Condition Report for Damascotta Lake is as follows:
6" of beautiful black ice with one open ole along a pressure ridge. Most Lakes in central Maine in same condition.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Rt# 17 from Augusta, Rt #32 to Damariscotta Stae Park.
01/19/97
This report was submitted by: Larry Rosenfeld,
(lwr@concentra.com)
Sail number: ,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Lake Quannapowett (Wakefield, MA) is as follows:
Excellent ice conditions (1-19-97)- some open spots towards center of lake.
Launch at north shore near Boston Technology
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Rt 128 to North Ave Exit in Wakefield, MA
Go south on North Ave extremely short distance take first left
towards Boston Technology Building. Park in lot, launch at the shore.
Yacht club on west shore may be workable with a couple more cold days.
01/19/97
This report was submitted by: Bill Braden, (braden@brown.edu)
Sail number: DN 4761,
Phone: 401 421-3798
The Condition Report for Lake Nippenicket is as follows:
6 inches of black ice, some very smooth, some with rough patches.
One or two patches of water towards the center
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Just west of Rt 24 on Rt 104 (look sharp, it's the first R turn).
Rt 104 is exit 15; the town is Bridgewater.
01/20/97
This report was submitted by: Robert Wills, (robwills@mhv.net)
Sail number: "Kriss",
Phone: 914.876.2298
The Condition Report for Hudson River Tivoli South Bay is as follows:
As of 1700 20 Jan. 97, Tivoli bay has between 6" - 8" of ice with a
generally good surface over most of it's area. The sailing for the
past two days has been good to very good. With the upcoming warm
weather expected for Thursday, we expect improving surface conditions.
An event is being planned by the Hudson River Ice Yacht Club for the
near future in conjunction with Montgomery Place Historic Site. Details
will follow as they become available.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
From the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, head east to your first light,
which is River Road (Dutchess County Rt. 103). Head north on River
Road to your first stop sign, at Dock Road. Turn west, and head toward
the Hudson River. Just after you cross the bridge over the railroad
tracks, turn north onto the railroad service road, at the chain gate,
and follow that north approx. 3/4 mi. Park along the river and cross
the tracks as quickly as you can.
01/21/97
This report was submitted by: Nate Carey, (trumbullnelson@cyberportal.net)
Sail number: US 4410,
Phone: (603) 643-3658 ext. 108
The Condition Report for Lake Sunapee is as follows:
Up to 10" of ice. Good sailing this past weekend (1-18&1-19) from Sunapee State Beach. Surface varies from rough as a cob to glass smooth with some hard snow. Lake is good for cruising as it is long with interesting views.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
From the North - I-89 to exit 12A then Rte. 11 to Rte. 103B to Sunapee State Beach. From the South I-89 to exit 9 then Rte. 103 to Sunapee State Beach.
01/21/97
This report was submitted by: Bob Kilpatrick, (rgk@hosco.com)
Sail number: US4438,
Phone: 860-267-8173
The Condition Report for Lake Pocotopaug, East Hampton is as follows:
South end (south of the center islands) 8 inches plus flat black Tues PM,
north end had holes, will be extremely dangerous if the holes seal up.
We are planning on sailing the south end if the weather cooperates this
weekend, stay away from the north side of the islands.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Launch either Sears Park off North Main St, or the parking lot
behind American Distilling Co, Rte 66. Call Kilpatrick or Dave Burnham,
860-267-8590, for directions or info. Do not attempt to sail without
some local advice.
01/21/97
This report was submitted by: Andre Kahr and Steven
Pixley, (akahr@eos.mv.com)
Sail number: Stern Steerer,
Phone: 914-562-5022
The Condition Report for Orange Lake is as follows:
Sailed 1/18 and 1/19. 7 to 10" of black ice, some snow and rough spots.This shallow lake is approx 2mi x 1mi and freezes easily.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Rt 84 to Rt 52 west aprox. 4 miles to fire station bear right first road turn right and look for all the activity.
01/23/97
This report was submitted by: Nate Carey, (trumbullnelson@cyberportal.net)
Sail number: US 4410,
Phone: (603) 643-3658 ext. 108
The Condition Report for Lake Sunapee is as follows:
Due to the warm-up and rain the roughness has smoothed out on Lake Sunapee. We are looking forward to possibly the best sailing of the season this weekend. Ron Buzzell (US 4855) lives on the lake and can give you an up-to-the-minute report. Call Ron at (603) 763-4632 between 6AM and 8AM.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
From the North - I-89 to exit 12A then Rte. 11 to Rte. 103B to Sunapee State Beach. From the South - I-89 to exit 9 then Rte. 103 to Sunapee State Beach.
01/25/97
This report was submitted by: John Sperr, (Mr
Iceboat@aol.com) Sail number: Spider,
Phone: 914 876-6087
The Condition Report for Tivoli South Bay on the Hudson River at Barrytown
is as follows:
Snow, sleet and freezing rain has turned to all rain and will saturate through by mid-afternoon it appears.
If we don't get too much rain, this should help smooth out some of the rougher areas.
Cold air should arrive late today and surface may gel by morning.
If wind moderates by afternoon, our stern steering fleet may have a good day of sailing.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
See previous note by Robert Wills
01/26/97
This report was submitted by: John Sperr, (mailto:/)
Sail number: Spider,
Phone: 914 876-6087
The Condition Report for Tivoli Bay on the Hudson River at Barrytown is
as follows:
Temp -- 25 F. Wind -- NNW 12/20
Surface hardened up overnight and we should have a beautiful day of sailing.
Stove, tables, and benches being moved on for today's potluck brunch.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
01/27/97
This report was submitted by: Alan Crawford, (alan.crawford@gep.ge.com)
Sail number: DN US-653,
Phone: 518-233-3807
The Condition Report for Saratoga Lake is as follows:
Saratoga Lake has 6 - 8 inches of hard ice. About 20% of the surface
has smooth "hills" that were formally snow drifts from a 3" snow fall
about 3 weeks ago. These present no problems in sailing as they are
gradual and smooth.
Snow, sleet and rain on Fri 1-24 and Sat 1-25 did not impact sailing
as Sunday 1-26-97 was the best day so far. About 1" of snow remained
on the lake surface but with 15 - 25 kn out of the WNW moving was
no problem.
Had 3 DN's, one Arrow and several home-builts sailing mostly from
Saratoga Lake Sailing Club.
Watch the pressure ridge forming along the Eastern Shore. Remainder
of lake very good sailing. Area is about 3 miles x 1 mile.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Saratoga Lake is located about 5 miles South of Saratoga SPrings, NY
or about 20 miles North of Albany. Call at number listed as there
are always SLSC members sailing from the club on good weekends. The
lake is off Exit 13S from I-87. Head South on Route 9 for about 0.75
miles, turn left at traffic light (you will now be heading East)
onto Malta Avenue Extension. Follow this road about 2.5 miles until
it runs along the lake. Continue following road along lake for
about 0.25 miles, then up a small hill onto Manning Cove Road.
SLSC drive way is about 0.2 miles down Manning Cove Road - right
turn.
01/27/97
This report was submitted by: Paul Girouard, (Shore129@hey.net)
Sail number: N506,
Phone: 508-347-9202
The Condition Report for Cedar Lake is as follows:
Hard smooth ice over majority of lake. Few crunchy spots but excellant
sailing for the most part. 6"-8" thick- no open holes. Lake is 1 1/2m
long 1/2 m wide.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Exit 9 off Mass pike or last exit before Mass pike toll if coming from
south on rt 84. Call for best launch site.
01/28/97
This report was submitted by: Don Coe, (Doncoe@aol.com)
Sail number: US4542,
Phone: (207) 622-7089
The Condition Report for Central Maine is as follows:
Today's snow (1/28) has left entire Central Maine area's beautiful ice covered with between 3 and 10 inches of snow. Less on coast, more inland. Bummer!!!
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
01/30/97
This report was submitted by: John Sperr, (Mr
Iceboat@aol.com) Sail number: Spider,
Phone: 914 876-6087
The Condition Report for South Tivoli Bay on the Hudson River at Barrytown
is as follows:
6 inches of snow followed by a small amount of rain has closed us out.
Only hope is that the extended cold will lock up the Hudson River.
Next report Saturday AM.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
01/30/97
This report was submitted by: Matt McCauley, (dnice4762@aol.com)
Sail number: us 4762,
Phone: 860-767-7057 x 136
The Condition Report for Rogers Lake is as follows:
4-6" of black ice on south end of small pond. The rain and snow didn't amount to anything here.
We have the best surface conditions that I've seen in many moons. the rain nicely polished the surface but hve not created any drain holes to date.
the cold yesterday and today have froxen the open gaps around the shoreline and rocks to about 1-1/2" by thrusday am.
Still needs to be sailed and checked thoughly.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
See post on ice spotter page
01/30/97
This report was submitted by: Alan Crawford, (alan.crawford@gep.ge.com)
Sail number: DN US-653,
Phone: 518-233-3807
The Condition Report for Saratoga Lake is as follows:
10 inches of snow fell on Saratoga lake from late Monday 1-27 until
early Tuesday 1-28. No sailing this weekend.
Additional post will be made when conditions improve
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
01/31/97
This report was submitted by: Don Coe, (Doncoe@aol)
Sail number: US4542,
Phone: (207)622-7089
The Condition Report for Damariscotta Lake & Chickawaukie Pond is as
follows:
Both locations checked today 11am-Friday-1/31
Damariscotta Lake - refrozen slush over 8 to 10 inches of good ice. Although ice at west end where State Park and put in is located has very lumpy refrozen ice, once I walked out for 15 minutes, the ice conditions greatly improved. Ice isn't perfectly smooth, a little bumpy but definitely sailable. Perhaps a 7 on a scale of 1 to 10. Ice was covered by an inch of new snow with snow showers due tonight and tomorrow morning. Caution small pressure ridges do exist.
Chickawaukie Pond - ice in better (smoother) condition than Damariscotta but already had 2 inches of new snow with more possible. Another inch or two will put it out of commission. Best bet is Damariscotta.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
See launch site info in files.
01/31/97
This report was submitted by: Don Coe, (Doncoe@aol)
Sail number: US4542,
Phone: (207)622-7089
The Condition Report for Damariscotta Lake & Chickawaukie Pond is as
follows:
Both locations checked today 11am-Friday-1/31
Damariscotta Lake - refrozen slush over 8 to 10 inches of good ice. Although ice at west end where State Park and put in is located has very lumpy refrozen ice, once I walked out for 15 minutes, the ice conditions greatly improved. Ice isn't perfectly smooth, a little bumpy but definitely sailable. Perhaps a 7 on a scale of 1 to 10. Ice was covered by an inch of new snow with snow showers due tonight and tomorrow morning. Caution small pressure ridges do exist.
Chickawaukie Pond - ice in better (smoother) condition than Damariscotta but already had 2 inches of new snow with more possible. Another inch or two will put it out of commission. Best bet is Damariscotta.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
See launch site info in files.
01/31/97
This report was submitted by: bob Kilpatric, (hosco6)
Sail number: ,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Pocotopaug is as follows:
good ice 6-8" on south end of lake... North end NG treacherous areas but will be sailing there tommorrow.
Saturday 2/1
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
E. hampton CT, behind the witch hazel plant just east of the center of town.
01/31/97
This report was submitted by: Bill Braden, (braden@brown.edu)
Sail number: DN4761,
Phone: 401 421-0060
The Condition Report for Lakes Nippenicket and Winnecunnet is as follows:
As of 1/30: Nippenicket is mostly water.
Winnecunnet frozen, only 1" thick at edges.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Nippenicket: Bridgewater MA Rt 104 just east of Exit 15, Rt 24.
Winnecunnet: Norton MA just north of Exit 9, Rt 495.
02/01/97
This report was submitted by: Matt McCauley, (dnice4762@aol.com)
Sail number: 4762,
Phone: 860-767-7057 x 136 work
The Condition Report for Rogers Lake is as follows:
the south end is now 3-5" of nice smooth ice with 1/4" - 3-8" water mostly. Drain holes are starting to form.
the north end is intermittent and is too treacherous to sail... skating is the best on the south end and fast..
hopefully there will be some cooling and we'll have a mirror smooth finish.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
see spotter directions
02/04/97
This report was submitted by: John A. Sperr, (Mr
Iceboat@aol.com) Sail number: spider (big blue flag),
Phone: 914 876 6087
The Condition Report for South Tivoli Bay on the Hudson River at Barrytown
is as follows:
Still too much snow on the ice to sail; but it is starting to look better.
With a qpf of .75 - 1.00 as rain in for the next 48 hours and above freezing temps,
it looks like we may get a new surface in time for the weekend when
the temps are forecast to drop to seasonal levels below freezing.
Sawkill will open up and limit the area with that much rain -- still,
should be plenty of good ice.
Stay tuned.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
02/06/97
This report was submitted by: Alan Crawford, (alan.crawford@gep.ge.com)
Sail number: DN US-653,
Phone: 518-233-3807
The Condition Report for Saratoga Lake is as follows:
Things do not look good for sailing on Saratoga Lake this weekend.
The lake received about 4 inches of snow yesterday before the precip
changed to rain. This on top of the remains of 10 - 12 inches
received last week.
Today the lake is 100% snow covered. Coverage is about 4 inches of
very wet snow - walk across and get instant slush and water
puddles filling foot prints. Temperature is around 32 F.
Conditions may improve as temps fall below freezing starting Friday.
Pray for more rain!
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
02/07/97
This report was submitted by: Don Coe, (Doncoe@aol.com)
Sail number: US4542,
Phone: (207) 622-7089
The Condition Report for Chickawaukie Pond is as follows:
Sailable ice reported by Lloyd Roberts. Informal racing, tuning, and general BS this weekend on Chicky.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Rt.#17 west out of Rockland (Rt.#1). Chickawaukie on right. Launch at public landing.
02/07/97
This report was submitted by: Bob Kilpatrinicers (kilpatric
if crash ghostwrites), (rgk@hosco.com)
Sail number: US4438,
Phone: 860-267-8173 or Dave Burnham 267-8590
The Condition Report for Lake Pocotopaug, EasHampton is as follows:
Small area, 1/2 mi. x 1/2 mi., but zambonied flat glass. Zowwee!
South end of lake only, and with local knowledge. Dangerous
otherwise.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Try behind American Distilling, Rte 66, turn in West Point Rd and
look for parking lot on lake. Or call.
02/07/97
This report was submitted by: Bob Kilpatrinicers (kilpatric
if crash ghostwrites), (rgk@hosco.com)
Sail number: US4438,
Phone: 860-267-8173 or Dave Burnham 267-8590
The Condition Report for Lake Pocotopaug, EasHampton is as follows:
Small area, 1/2 mi. x 1/2 mi., but zambonied flat glass. Zowwee!
South end of lake only, and with local knowledge. Dangerous
otherwise.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Try behind American Distilling, Rte 66, turn in West Point Rd and
look for parking lot on lake. Or call.
02/08/97
This report was submitted by: John Sperr, (Mr
Iceboat@aol.com) Sail number: Spider,
Phone: 914 876 6087
The Condition Report for South Tivoli Bay on the Hudson River at Barrytown
is as follows:
Arctic airmass edged south just past us overnight firming up the surface.
Meltdown was not complete and DN's will have trouble with the surface as may the stern steering yachts.
We plan to bring the Whiff to the ice today and assemble it -- this was a yacht built for the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition of 1876.
Order of the day will probably be repairs and hanging out around the stove.
Developing storm in the Tennessee Valley looks like it may come further north than originally forecast and give us some light snow by morning next.
Winds forecast to be light through out the period.
Current conditions -- cloudy, 25 F., NNE winds 4-8 MPH
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
02/08/97
This report was submitted by: Don Coe, (Doncoe@aol.com)
Sail number: US4542,
Phone: (207) 622-7089
The Condition Report for Grassy Pond is as follows:
Better ice than Chickawaukie but smaller. Tomorrow (Sunday) Chickawaukie has a local events day scheduled on the ice. Because of the traffic on the ice we will be moving our sailing site to Grassy Pond.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
5 1/2 miles West of Chickawaukie on Rt.#17
02/09/97
This report was submitted by: John Sperr, (Mr
Iceboat@aol.com) Sail number: Spider,
Phone: 914 876 6087
The Condition Report for South Tivoli Bay on the Hudson River at Barrytown
is as follows:
Temp 10° F; Wind NNE 5 mph; clear
Ice is slow and thin in places where the creek runs in.
Stern steerers had a decent time of it, but getting through the
turns was a lot of work. DN's and smaller boats could not sail.
One boat dropped through behind Skillipot Island but was quickly
pulled out without damage other than a wet jib.
Lack of sunshine all day prevented the surface from improving.
Today should start the process, but snow is forecast for mid-week.
Word of mouth has it that Orange Lake is in very good condition.
Only problem today will be the lack of a good breeze.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
02/10/97
This report was submitted by: John Hughes, (jfh@cs.brown.edu)
Sail number: 4550,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Webster Lake, Webster MA is as follows:
A bunch of us sailed on Webster Sunday -- some large patches of very nice ice,
about 8" thick, with occasional rougher spots in between. There's a thin area
just West of the big island, but it's well marked with orange and green
flags.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Take Route 395 S from Worcester to Exit 1, just before the CT border. You can
launch at a point that's right near the end of the off-ramp. It's obvious once
you get there.
02/11/97
This report was submitted by: Jordan Glaser, (JBGRYG)
Sail number: Wooden Arrow,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Lake Wallenpaupack is as follows:
We sailed this past weekend. 10" of hard ice.A pressure ridge at the northern end of the lake was passed on the east end.
I hear that Budd Lake, NJ also has sailable ice.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Route 84 to Milford. Take 6 west.Use Wilsonville lauch (Take left after Tafton Diner)
02/11/97
This report was submitted by: Alan Crawford, (alan.crawford@gep.ge.com)
Sail number: DN USA-653,
Phone: 518-233-3807
The Condition Report for Saratoga Lake is as follows:
The slush / Snow mess on top of the ice re-froze Friday night 2-7 to
yield a sailable surface on Saturday 2-8. Ice thickness about
12 inches. Ice surface was marginal for sailing on 2-8 but a day
on the ice is better than none!
Sailable ice was only in the middle third of the lake. Too much
snow on both sides (the lake is about 1 mile wide x 5 miles long).
Sailing on 2-8 required leading the boat across hard crusty snow.
Sailable ice was about 30% snow covered and very rough. Some rain
and / or warm temps followed by re-freeze should make for very good
conditions the weekend of 2-15 / 2-16. Not sure what the weather
has in-store. Stay tuned!
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
See earlier posting (archived) for directions to Saratoga Lake
Sailing Club.
02/11/97
This report was submitted by: Matt McCauley, (dnice4762@aol.com)
Sail number: dn 4762,
Phone: 860 - 767 - 7057 ext.136
The Condition Report for Candlewood Lake is as follows:
We had six boats sailing on candlewood on Saturday 2/8. the condition of the ice surface was ideal. Almost no shell ice or blemishes.
there was one crack down the side of the course that had to be well marked since it had only a .75-1.25" of new ice.. the rest was min 3 to generally 4.5-6" of strong dense ice.
near the launch site there was much more.
If the condition remain suitable NEIYA will call the regatta for Candlewood (since CT is hosting the regatta this year) on Saturday and Sunday.
Its been cold since Saturday and prospects are good. We are getting some light snow tonight... we'll have to see how much we get.. accumulations are not expected.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
From I-84:
Take RT 7 North to first exit: Federal Road.
Take a left at the end of the ramp onto Candlewood Lake Road.
Go through the traffic lights and up hill...about 4 miles down road past a marina on left you come to a large chain link fence with marking the Brookfield Town beach. It is accross from a football field...
02/14/97
This report was submitted by: Alan Crawford, (alan.crawford@gep.ge.com)
Sail number: DN USA-653,
Phone: 518-233-3807
The Condition Report for Saratoga Lake is as follows:
We are receiving snow today (2-14-97). Forecast is for 3 - 5 inches
with about 3 inches on the ground. Additional snow is forecast for
Saturday, Sunday and Monday (amounts not specified at this time).
Given the marginal existing ice condition (see 2-11 posting),
Saratoga Lake should be good for XC skiing this weekend.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
02/14/97
This report was submitted by: john sperr, (john.sperr@bbs.mhv.net)
Sail number: Spider (big blue flag),
Phone: 914 876 6087
The Condition Report for South Tivoli Bay on the Hudson River at Barrytown
is as follows:
Early morning snow turned to light rain by mid-day.
Unfortunately, it was too little and too late to clean up the ice.
An already poor slow surface will be much for the worse when it freezes.
Putting the Whiff on seems to be a jinx -- 3 times and yet to sail her.
Will probably start pulling boats off this weekend.
Will probably stay home, pay bills, and watch the Daytona 500.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
02/16/97
This report was submitted by: Matt McCauley, (dnice4762@aol.com)
Sail number: 4762,
Phone: 860-767-7057 ext 136
The Condition Report for Candelwood Lake is as follows:
Candelwood had up to 1/2" to 1" of snow and water on it noon Saturday. Definately drysuit weather... Lots of water in the launch area made for wet set up. Seven boats 7 sailed in the early afternoon and waited for the water to clear. By 2:30 the wind picked up and helped dry off the lake. The previous crack was marked and did not present a big hazard once marked. By 4:00 most of the water had soaked into the ice and the small areas of slush started to get sticky. Otherwise the ice was fast. It was supposed to be in the teens Sunday but winds were very questionable for the afternoon. The boats are planning on sailing Sunday and doing some scratch racing if there's wind.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
See previous direections in the expired reports page.
02/16/97
This report was submitted by: Don Coe, (doncoe@aol.com)
Sail number: US4542,
Phone: (207) 622-7989 Hotline# (207)832-7679
The Condition Report for Central Maine is as follows:
Sebago - Lake now completely frozen in. North & South ends have 6 to 10 inches of snow cover. West side of lake has only 2" of boiler plate snow cover. One good rain and we'll have miles & miles of ice.
Damariscotta - 1 of hard boiler plate snow cover. Sailable with the right runners but not advisable
Chickawaukie - generally good clear ice with a few snow patches. Sunday A.M. still had a little water below shell ice. Sailable and will be sailing on Chicky Monday.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
02/22/97
This report was submitted by: Kevin Brown, (kjb42@aol.com)
Sail number: ,
Phone: 315-866-4241
The Condition Report for Otsego Lake, Cooperstown, is as follows:
Ice is good on most of lake and with the cold weather tonight we
should have excellent conditions Sun the 23. Lake completely wetted
out the last few days and should become a real nice surface by
tomorrow.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
From Thruway, Rt 28 south to Richfield Springs, Rt. 20 east to Rt 80.
Rt 80 south along lake to Three Mile Point and launch site. There is
parking and it is close to town
02/23/97
This report was submitted by: John Sperr, (john.sperr@bbs.mhv.net)
Sail number: Spider,
Phone: 914 876 6087
The Condition Report for South Tivoli Bay on the Hudson River at Barrytown
is as follows:
Ice is gone! Several days of warm sunny weather have wiped us out.
Removed last of boats this morning with the ice such as it was
sitting on the mud at low tide.
See you next year. Look for our own HRIYC page next season.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
02/24/97
This report was submitted by: Alan Crawford, (alan.crawford@gep.ge.com)
Sail number: DN USA-653,
Phone: 518-233-3807
The Condition Report for Saratoga Lake is as follows:
Saratoga Lake is in pretty good shape following the record warm
temps of last week. Ice thickness is around 16 inches. Ice surface
is about 75% rough with some approaching that of a cobblestone road.
We could have used more rain on Friday and Saturday. The roughest
ice is on the Eastern side of the lake (lake runs North - South).
Remaining 25% is very smooth. The largest section of smooth ice
is in front of the Saratoga Lake Sailing Club and extends about
1/2 mile into the lake (heading East). Manning Cove to the North of
the club has good surface.
We received about 1/4 inch of snow last night. No precipitation is
forecast until Thursday 2-27. At least until then ice should be
good with high temps in the 20's.
Four DN's, one Arrow, two Skimmers and several home-designs were
sailing on Sunday 2-24 under sunny sky, 32 F and 10 - 15 kn W.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
See previous posting for direction to SLSC.
02/24/97
This report was submitted by: Bob Ciabaszewski, (wa1vvs@aol.com)
Sail number: DN 2864,
Phone: 508 943 1989
The Condition Report for Webster Lake is as follows:
Hi fellow iceboater's. I'm sorry to report that the ice went out as of
2/22/97. Us local folks, Bob DN 4850, Doug DN 601, and myself Bob DN 2864
enjoyed everybody's company for three weekends.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
02/25/97
This report was submitted by: Jordan Glaser, (JBGRYG)
Sail number: '59 Wooden Arrow,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Lake Wallenpaupack is as follows:
My mate and I sailed today. Plenty of ice; somewhat bumpy, but very sailable. The evil southwest wind (warm air) increased as the evening approached.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
See prior report
02/27/97
This report was submitted by: Alan Crawford, (alan.crawford@gep.ge.com)
Sail number: DN USA-653,
Phone: 518-233-3807
The Condition Report for Saratoga Lake is as follows:
Saratoga Lake does not look good for the upcomming weekend.
52 F and sun yesterday followed by between 0.5 and 0.75 inches
of rain last night and this morning (2-27) along with 55 F today.
Low tonight in the high 30's with sun and 45 F on Friday 2-28.
Sat 3-1 predicted high temp 40 - 45 with rain in late afternoon
followed by more showers and temps in the 40's on Sunday 3-2.
As of Wed 2-26 there was still plenty of ice, 16 inches, so a
prolonged spell of frigid weather may make for good sailing
sometime next week.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
02/28/97
This report was submitted by: Don Coe, (doncoe@aol.com)
Sail number: US4542,
Phone: (207) 622-7089 Hotline# (207) 832-7679
The Condition Report for Chickawaukie Pond is as follows:
8 to 12 inches of ice with standing water on top (approximately 1/2") in spots. Refreezing this afternonn with temps expected tonight in the 20's. Chickawaukie Ice boat Club will be holding the Northeast Spring Classic Regatta tomorrow on Chicky. Registration by 10am.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Route # 17 west of Rockland Maine (RT#1). Put in at public boat landing on East end of lake.
03/01/97
This report was submitted by: Barney Boardman, (albert@acadia.net)
Sail number: ,
Phone: 207-374-9938
The Condition Report for Walkers Pond is as follows:
Thickness 8-13' weak, slow, soft on top with skimmed over patches
around ice fishing holes. Pond is giving up around edges with 4'-6'
of open water between shore and thick ice.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Route 15, to Route 172, first left.
03/03/97
This report was submitted by: Alan Crawford, (alan.crawford@gep.ge.com)
Sail number: DN USA-653,
Phone: 518-233-3807
The Condition Report for Saratoga Lake is as follows:
Weather has not been good for iceboating on Saratoga Lake since
Wednesday 2-26-97. High temps since 2-26 have been in the high 40's
to high 50's with a few sunny days. Rain Saturday night 3-1-97 and
early Sunday 3-2. Today, Monday 3-3, is cooler but temp is still in
the high 30's.
Snow (1 - 2 inches) is forecast tonight followed by snow/rain on
Tuesday 3-4-97 and rain showers on Wednesday 3-5. High temps are
forecast in the low 40's thru Wednesday.
Almost all the ice fishing shanties were removed from the lake
over the weekend - this is about 2 weeks earlier than normal. Large
puddles of water on the ice with water along the edges in places.
Estimate about 10 - 12 inches of ice remain.
A prolonged cold spell would make for very good sailing but
extended weather forecast does not look promising.
More information later this week.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
03/03/97
This report was submitted by: , (mailto:/)
Sail number: ,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Lake Pepin is as follows:
The ice is good at Pepin and Lake City.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
03/04/97
This report was submitted by: Don Coe, (doncoe@aol.com)
Sail number: US4542,
Phone: (207) 622-7089
The Condition Report for Sebago Lake is as follows:
both the North end (Jordan Bay) and the South end (Pumphouse Station)have sailable ice. Refrozen slush ice 8 to 12 inches. No drain holes were encountered but hard to believe some don't exist. The West side (Big Bay) had open water and is not sailable.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Jordan Bay - Rt# 302 in Raymond
Pumphouse - off Rt# 35
03/07/97
This report was submitted by: Alan Crawford, (alan.crawford@gep.ge.com)
Sail number: DN USA-653,
Phone: 518-233-3807
The Condition Report for Saratoga is as follows:
Saratoga Lake as of noon Friday 3-7. About 10 inches of ice with
smooth surface on the lake. Very few ice fishermen. Until Thursday
3-6 we have had many days of above freezing temps.
Warm weather and rain has raised lake level about 1/2 foot. As a
result, there is open water and / or thin ice along the lake edges
extending anywhere from 2 to 10 feet out into the lake. Open water
is around where two small creeks dump into the lake.
Friday 3-7 is sunny, windy (20 - 30 kn NW) and about 35 F. Light
snow (1 - 2 inches) is forecast tonight thru mid-day Saturday.
High temp Saturday 35 F and high on Sunday 40 F. Sunny Saturday
afternoon thru mid-day Sunday with rain/ snow showers late Sunday.
Rain is forecast for Monday with high 40 - 50 F.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
03/08/97
This report was submitted by: Kevin Brown, (kjb42@aol)
Sail number: ,
Phone: 315-866-4241
The Condition Report for Canadarago Lake is as follows:
Lake has plenty of ice, a little loose around edges and creeks but
these pose no problems as of yet. Some snow piles on Friday and with
1-3 of snow forcast for this morning these could get worse. As of 7:00
AM there is only a dusting. This to 1" will not hurt us. Will update
report Sat. night or Sun. AM. Depending on future weather we are looking
at about two more weeks of possible sailing.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
03/08/97
This report was submitted by: Kevin Brown, (mailto:/)
Sail number: ,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Canadarago Lake is as follows:
3-4 inches of heavy dense snow have shut us down. More snow tonight
and Sun night. Sorry guys-
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
03/09/97
This report was submitted by: Don Coe, (Doncoe@aol.com)
Sail number: US4542,
Phone: (207) 622-7089
The Condition Report for Central & Southern Maine is as follows:
Southern & Central Maine lakes covered with wet snow that has since turned into styrofoam. Coast less snow than inland, Southern part of state less snow than Northern. Awaiting rain for perhaps a last chance at good ice here in Maine.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
03/16/97
This report was submitted by: B. Gaudette, (gaudette@bit-net.com)
Sail number: 5057,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Lake Massabesic is as follows:
The ice is still thick, but there is 3-4 inches of hardpack on the top.
A good rain could make sailing perfect. The ice is over 4-5 inches thick
50 yards out from the boat ramp. Better luck later.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
03/17/97
This report was submitted by: Alan Crawford, (alan.crawford@gep.ge.com)
Sail number: DN USA-653,
Phone: 518-233-3807
The Condition Report for Saratoga Lake is as follows:
Saratoga Lake has plenty of ice thanks to the return of Winter in
the last couple weeks. However, as of Monday 3-17, there is too much
snow thanks to several inches on Friday followed by freezing rain
which left a hard glaze on top of the snow. More snow is forecast
for Wednesday. Update will be posted later.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
03/19/97
This report was submitted by: Matt McCauley, (dnice4762@aol.com)
Sail number: dn4762,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Ice near Halifax Nova Scotia is as follows:
Ernie Desault (401-847-0904) and his partners have heard from Dick Vine of Halifax, NS 902-434-1573 that they've got good ice.
The report is about 18" of ice with about 2" of new rain and ponded water that firmed up on the 17th.
Ernie's leaving on 3/19 for six days... Its a 16+/- hour drive from RI via the St. Johns, NB ferry.
The ferry from St Johns (reservations 800-341-7981) charges 42.50 for the car and $16.75 per passenger.
Ernie reported that they had about 60 boats set up on the ice...(which ice.. get there and you'll find out..) and conditions are still good.
Sounds like fun Ernie... good luck
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
03/22/97
This report was submitted by: Don Coe, (doncoe@aol.com)
Sail number: US4542,
Phone: (207) 622-7089
The Condition Report for Central Maine is as follows:
Saturday - 3/22 Approximately 4" of new powder snow arrived overnight bagging any hope for sailing this weekend. Possible exception could be Chickawaukie in Rockland which was down to 1/2 inch of crud on top of a foot of ice. Sailing is probably possible through the 4" of snow. Winds are expected to be 10 to 20 mph range throughout the weekend. I'm cleaning the house.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
03/22/97
This report was submitted by: Kevin Brown, (kjb42@aol.com)
Sail number: ,
Phone: 315-866-4241
The Condition Report for Canadarago Lake, Richfield Springs is as follows:
Canadarago Lake has wetted out and refroze to a beautiful
surface with plenty of ice remaining on entire lake.
Weather tomorrow: High 30, west wind @ 30 mph
This may be our last run on this lake since they are calling
for temps between 40 and 50 through next week. Would be nice to
see some new faces so come join us.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
NYS Thruway to exit 30 @ Herkimer
State Route 28 south to Rt. 20 (10 miles)
Continue south on Rt. 28 3 miles to boat launch on left.
03/24/97
This report was submitted by: Matt McCauley, (dnice4762@aol.com)
Sail number: 4762,
Phone: 860-767-7057 x 136
The Condition Report for Canadarago is as follows:
well the lake was great on Sunday... It was blowing hard and there was lots of ice... th lake's about 6miles long by 3/4 to a mile wide... the cover was 25 - 75% snow patches or light shell scale that would have been more of a problem in lighter air Sunday...something that we didn't have....
Kevin and his friends Dan and Russ provided the welcome Central NY hospitality with a tailgate barbeque and the 20 -25F degree weather never allowed the surface to soften dispite the strong spring sunshine.
Its been below 0-degree F all last week so the edges had plenty of strength... They say that the bay at Cooperstown is even wider and would make for a better regatta site.... Is it still to late to get them in this year??? A lot can happen between now and next Thursday...
It was a day for sharp runners... Thanks Kevin for making the post!
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
03/28/97
This report was submitted by: Andre Baby, (Ice
BAB @ aol.com.) Sail number: KC 4360,
Phone: 514-426-4066
The Condition Report for lake st louis is as follows:
we are still snowed in but ice is appearing as temperatures rise.Need 1 or 2 days rain and a freezup. good thickness last week 24 inches in VALOIS bAY.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
03/29/97
This report was submitted by: Kevin Brown, (kjb42@aol)
Sail number: ,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Canadarago Lake, Richfield Springs is as follows:
Last Wednesday we received 3 - 4 inches of snow followed by sleet
and rain which ruined our surface. Thur and Fri temps were in the
50's, the lake has come up with runoff and precip so the edges are
now gone. Conditions may improve with the colder weather forecast
for next week. In any case, I will let all of you know when things
change.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
03/29/97
This report was submitted by: Andre Baby, (Ice
BAB@aol.com.) Sail number: KC 4360,
Phone: 514-426-4066
The Condition Report for Lake St Louis is as follows:
2.30 P.M. Snow is 90% gone .Surface is snow ice hardeneing at about 2 inches .Ice is measured at 24 to 30 inches thick !! Fishermens cars still on ice. Sailable surface is approx 1 1/2 miles wide by 6 to 7 miles long .No ridges. We await any sligth freezup and : fantastick!!!!
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Probably centenial park in beaconsfield, Will update.
This report was submitted by: Andre Baby, (Baby0@ibm.net)
Sail number: KC 4360,
Phone: 514-426-4066;or Claude Morin:514-745-5549
The Condition Report for Lac Nominingue is as follows:
ice surface is pebbly on top of 25 inches black ice;lake is 1 1/2 by 31/2 miles,located about 2 hours due north of Montreal;agroup of us are heading up on thursday as forecast is good untill saturday ; we will probably stay up near Mt Tremblant 20 minutes from the lake, which I have sailed before.If critical mass of boats show up on saturday ,we would host the 97' Canadians. For more info contact me , Claude Morin or Hans Huber.See you on the ice. Ice conditions are pebbly surface ontop of 20 inches black ice ; lake is
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Take Laurentian Autoroute from montreal Highway 15 north all theway to mt tremblant,and keep on to Labelle,Annonciation and to village of Lac nominingue.Go to lake and follow road to Camp Val Soleil , ask for Mr St Jean ,,,,,
This report was submitted by: Andre Baby, (Baby0@ibm.net)
Sail number: KC 4360,
Phone: 514-426-4066
The Condition Report for Lake St-louis is as follows:
3 boats have sailed today on western part of St-Louis lake at Bay d'Urfe area
on a plate 3/4 mile by 1 1/2 mile . Ice is 15 inches thick with pebbly & granular
surface . High winds today are also forecast for tomorrow .We 'll probably
sail again here tomorrow & make a decision on Lake Nominingue tomorrow
night. So watch for next update tomorrow evening.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Follow rte 20west to Baie d'Urfe . turn left at Morgan road light & follow south
till lake. launch site is visible there.
This report was submitted by: Louise for Andre Baby
, (baby0@ibm.net) Sail number: KC
4360,
Phone: 514-426-4066
The Condition Report for Lake Nominingue is as follows:
No safety problem. Ice quality 5 out 10. No race for tomorrow.
Just sail tomorrow for the pleasure of it [which is already good
for the time of the year]. Slush runners recommended. Better sailing
in the morning because we were sinking into 1- 1 1/2 inch shell
ice this afternoon.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
see previous message
