NEIYA
Region Ice Yacht Sailing and Ice Reports -
NEIYA
Region Ice Yacht Sailing and Ice Reports -
Expired ice reports for the 1998 Season.
This page includes previous posts to the ice spotter board... just in case you want to look some old information up. Remember, don't sail alone, and check the ice before you sail. Think ice!
11/20/97
Conditions Reported for: Little Lakes, Richfield Springs, NY
This report was submitted by: Kevin Brown, (kjb42@aol.com)
Sail number: ,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Little Lakes, Richfield Springs is as follows:
Small slab of sailable ice on this lake. Is allways our first ice. Big enough for 2 or 3 boats at a time. Good for a test run, etc. Not big enough for much speed. Not worth traveling for but it means that Canadarago and then Otsego are not far behind
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Follow directions for Canadarago to Rt. 20. Turn left on 20 east, thru town then another mile or so. Pass lake on left and take next right. Pull off and launch site on right.
Conditions Reported for: Phillipsburg, Quebec, quebec
This report was submitted by: Andre Baby, (Baby0@ibm.net)
Sail number: KC 4360,
Phone: 514-426-4066
The Condition Report for Phillipsburg, Quebec is as follows:
D. Plouffe has sailed all afternoon on a plate 2KM x 3/4 KM on29 Nov.Ice is approx 4-5 inches thick.A group of Montreal sailors are going to sail on Sunday the 30th.We will give an update Sunday PM. e is
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Up highway 89 into Phillipsburg,left at the yellow light and right along the lake to the dirt road leading to the camping area and left on that dirt road to the lake.
This report was submitted by: , () Sail number:
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Phone:
The Condition Report for is as follows:
Ice Dwarfs,
Looks like we'll miss this snow. That means we should have ice this
weekend. Several of us will be out on the ice checking it out on Friday. At
this time I believe it will be on Webber Pond in Vassalboro, just North of
Augusta, a few miles off Rte# 201.
Webber had 3 to 4 inches of milk colored ice on Tuesday. With cold nights
forecast for the next several days, it should do nothing but improve. There is
also adequate launching at the public landing on the South end of the pond.
Anyone interested please join us for a Friday sail. This will give us a chance
to evaluate the ice for our 1st official ice time on the weekend. That would
put our 1st regatta, The Linc Davis, on the following weekend.
Info will be on the hotline but if interested on sailing with us on
Friday, best to give me a call on Thursday night - 622-7089.
Ice picks and a PFD (life jacket) will be worn by me. Take it for what
it's worth.
Later guys,
Don
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Andre Baby, (Baby0@ibm.net)
Sail number: KC 4360,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Lake St Louis Town of Baie dÙrfé
is as follows:
Five of us sailed today at the western end of the lake on perfect ice, 4-5 inches thck no snow. Plate size 2 miles by 3\4 mile.Race course allowed for 1 mile legs. Srub raced all day. We plan to do it again tomorrow weather permitting.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Highway 20 west to Morgan rd light in Baie d'Urfe. Turn left and drive to lake . Park at Town Hall
This report was submitted by: don Coe, (doncoe@aol.com)
Sail number: 4542,
Phone: (207) 622-7089
The Condition Report for Webber Pond is as follows:
5" milk colored ice. not perfectly smooth but very very sailable.
About 7 on a scale of 1 to 10(best).
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
From Augusta East traffic circle, Rt201/100 North 6.2 miles, turn right
on Webber Pond Rd. go 2.3 miles, turn right at Weeks Garage sign, Public
Landing is launch site. Close parking to ice for 10 to 15 cars.
This report was submitted by: Don Coe, (doncoe@aol.com)
Sail number: 4542,
Phone: (207) 622-7089
The Condition Report for Three Mile Pond is as follows:
31/2 to 41/2 inches of perfectly smooth black ice. We did find some small
gas holes with a 1/2 to 2 inches of ice on top.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
From Augusta East traffic circle take Rts. 3/9/202 East. Go .5 miles and
Rts 3/9/202 make a right turn at light. Make right, stay on RTS 3/9/202
for 8.5 miles. Three Mile Rest stop and boat launch area on right. Make
right down to lake.
This report was submitted by: Leigh Turner, (Leigh@revnetx.net)
Sail number: 569,
Phone: 207 695 9010 days 207 695 3691 evening
The Condition Report for Moosehead Lake is as follows:
Miles and miles and miles and miles (47 to be exact) of black ice as
far as the eye can see. High winds and bitter cold forecast for Monday
and perhaps Tuesday...Will be sailing from Wednesday on. This is the best
ice seen on Moosehead Lake for 10 years.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
I95 north to Exit 39 (Newport). Take Rtes 7 to 23 to 15, following signs to
Moosehead Lake and Greenville. Launching is at the town dock off
Rte 15 (just past the railroad underpass), two miles north of the
village.
This report was submitted by: Don Kretchmer, (KretchmerD@aol.com)
Sail number: Gambit,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Lake Wentworth is as follows:
12/13/97 and 12/14/97. Four boats and a freeskate enjoyed very good conditions on the North side of the lake along Rte 109. 3-4 inchs of good black ice. Some open water about 3/4 mile from shore. Should freeze as soon as wind stops blowing. Cannot run entire lake yet but what you can run is very good.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Rte 16 North to Rte 109 West. 6 miles to lake. Boats are on ice at Wentworth State Park.
This report was submitted by: David Tyrol, (dtyrol@pivot.net)
Sail number: ,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Webber Pond is as follows:
Moderately smooth, with scattered snow patches, 5-9" of ice on the whole lake.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Off route I-95 take the augusta exit, take the first rotary to the big bridge across the kennebec river, take
the second rotary to college avenue, follow route 201 to the webber pond road in vassalboro, follow the Webber Pond Road until you see a
large brown house on the right, take the next right immedately after the house.
This report was submitted by: Nate Carey, (trumbullnelson@t-n.com)
Sail number: US 4410,
Phone: day (603) 643-3658 early evening (603) 863-2915
The Condition Report for Eastman Lake is as follows:
As of December 14, 1997 Eastman Lake had ice over the entire surface varying in thickness from 4" to 1"; not sailable! Hopefully the ice will thicken this week for sailing by the weekend. I will update Friday December 19, 1997.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Eastman Lake in Grantham, NH. I-89 to exit 13.
This report was submitted by: Andre K Baby, (Baby
0@ibm.net) Sail number: KC 4360,
Phone: 514-426-4066
The Condition Report for Lake St Louis Town of Baie DÙrfe is as
follows:
Sailable plate is 3 miles by 3/4 mile;ice is 6 to 8 inches thick; some small drifts max1 inch thick soft snow and is sublimating fast We will sail tomorrow . 1
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Take highway 20 west past pte Claire to Morgan rd light in Baie d" Urfe : turn left and go to lake: park at Baie d Urfe city hall parking , white bldg.
This report was submitted by: Bob Kilpatrick, (rgk@hosco.com)
Sail number: DN4438,
Phone: 860-267-8173
The Condition Report for Lake Pocotopaug is as follows:
Thurs nite 12-18-97 3-1/3" to 4-1/2" by drilled measurement on south end, two
large holes but looks like most sailable by Saturday. Complete check Sat. AM, call
Bob or Dave Burnham 267-8590 for firm report. Looks good, even drain holes had
3" black.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Try behind American Distilling off Rte 66 at West Point Rd, check at Burnham's
house for local knowledge. Do not sail without check, there are holes.
This report was submitted by: Nate Carey, (trumbullnelson@t-n.com)
Sail number: US 4410,
Phone: (603) 863-2915
The Condition Report for Eastman Lake is as follows:
Unable to check condition of ice Thursday 12-18-97. Will do so this afternoon. If anyone has an interest in sailing this 400 acre lake in Western Central NH please call me during the day today at (603) 643-3658 or this weekend at (603) 863-2915 for additional information.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Interstate 89 to exit 13 and follow signs to Eastman. 50 minutes north of Concord, NH; 2 hours south of Burlington, VT.
This report was submitted by: André K Baby,
(Baby 0 @ ibm.net) Sail number:
KC4360,
Phone: 514=426-4066
The Condition Report for Lake St Louis Baie dÙrfé is as follows:
8 boats sc, 8 boats sc rub raced all day on grade 2 ice (1 =best)5 inches thick . Zamboni conditions winds north west 5 to 10 mph course 3/4 mile legs. .we will repeat tomorrow and probably all week into X-mas. Anybody interested in joining us pse call me . Weather outlook is good
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
See previous report
This report was submitted by: , () Sail number:
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Phone:
The Condition Report for is as follows:
Subj: Lake Wentworth Ice: NH
Date: 97-12-20 20:30:13 EST
From: beth@worldpath.net (beth fox)
Reply-to: beth@worldpath.net
To: NEIYA@aol.com
Sailing here was picture perfect, judging by the 20 or so enjoying the
sport here today. I drove right to lakeside, at Allen A beach. My
mom watched while I sailed my first sail in many years. Sunshine,
great wind, and great ice. Come all on Sunday, if you can! Allen
Stevens has made some good arrangements for access.
Happy sailing,
Beth Fox
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Nate Carey, (trumbullnelson@t-n.com)
Sail number: US 4410,
Phone: day 603-643-3658
The Condition Report for Eastman Lake is as follows:
5" to 8" of good black ice and 20 mph winds made for fine sailing on Eastman Lake in Grantham, NH Sunday December 21, 1997.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
I-89 to exit 13.
This report was submitted by: Bob Kilpatrick, (hosco6@aol.com)
Sail number: Mongoose,
Phone: 860-267-8173
The Condition Report for Lake Pocotopaug, East Hampton is as follows:
Minor snow cover, now gray, on 4 inches. Possible miracle. If weather
cooperates, contact Dave Burnham 860-267-8590 for update after
Christmas. Santa may have brought a little ice. Do not sail without
local advice -- two (or more) holes with thin cover.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Launch behind American Distilling between McDonald's and Donut Depot
off Rte 66. May be necessary to turn North on Main St and launch from
Sears Park. Contact Burnham for local info.
This report was submitted by: Don Kretchmer, (KretchmerD@aol.com)
Sail number: Gambit,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Massabesic is as follows:
Lake 99% frozen over but also 85% snow covered as of this morning. Does not look as if anybody has been on ice yet. Warm weather today and early tomorrow may make a good portion of the lake wet which could bode well if it refreezes. Not sailable at the moment but I will keep you posted. We need cold.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: John Sperr, (MrIceboat@ulster.net)
Sail number: ,
Phone: 914 876-6087
The Condition Report for Tivoli Bay - Hudson River is as follows:
No ice yet -- the Hudson River is completely open and Tivoli Bay has a skim of ice in the shallow areas. Warm weather and rain has followed the pattern of the past several years -- cold November; warm December.
Best news is the prospect for a major dump of snow Monday - Tuesday. This will get River cold enough that it stops eroding the ice in the Bay. The Bay does not have enough ice to support the snow so it will quickly saturate and give us some snow ice and a clean surface if we get some cold air behind the storm.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Don Coe, (doncoe@aol.com)
Sail number: US4542,
Phone: (207) 622 -7089 or hotline (207) 629-9442
The Condition Report for Webber Pond & Three Mile Pond is as follows:
Both ponds have 6" of good ice but now covered with 3" of crusty snow. Not sailable
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Don Coe, (doncoe@aol.com)
Sail number: US4542,
Phone: (207) 622-7089 or Hotline (207) 629-9442
The Condition Report for Chickawaukie Pond, Rockland is as follows:
6" black ice. Sailed Maine State DN Championship 12/28/97
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
RT#17, 2 miles west of Rockland. Pond on North side of road. Public
launch area at east end.
This report was submitted by: Kevin Brown, (KJB42@aol.com)
Sail number: ,
Phone: 315-866-4241
The Condition Report for Canadarago Lake is as follows:
4"+ black ice over entire lake. This will be covered with the storm tonight
if it does what they say it will
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
NYS Thruway to exit 30, State Rt. 28 south 13 miles to State boat launch
on left. Two or three of us will be sailing today.
This report was submitted by: Bob Kilpatrick, (rgk@hosco.com)
Sail number: DN4438,
Phone: 860-267-8173
The Condition Report for Lake Pocotopaug is as follows:
All bets are off pending re-freeze.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: André Baby, (Baby
0@ibm.net) Sail number: KC4360,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Montreal is as follows:
Montreal sites all buried under 15 cm of snow. Did any other sites fare any better ?
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Don Kretchmer, (KretchmerD@aol.com)
Sail number: Gambit,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Massabesic is as follows:
Lake slush refroze last night. We got 1/2 inch of snow followed by lots of rain out of the last storm. Surface looks quite sailable, some pressure ridges are starting to form. Nearshore there is approximately 6-8+ inches of ice. Have not scouted entire lake. One spot in mid lake (due south of Rte 121 launch and 3/4 mile out) just froze last week and has been periodically open and frozen since. Best to stay away from it until it is fully investigated. Lots of room to sail away from that spot. Ask locals for info on location of that spot and others (inlets etc) before heading out. Tonight lows are forcast in the single numbers. Should make lots of ice. I will do a more thorough recon tomorrow and most likely sail. Be careful and scout it out first.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
RTE 101 East from Manchester to Exit 1. Bypass 28 South to rotary then Rte 121 East 1 mile to launch by side of road. Keep cars off road.
This report was submitted by: Don Coe, (doncoe@aol.com)
Sail number: us4542,
Phone: (207) 622-7089 CIBC Hotline (207) 629-9442
The Condition Report for Damariscotta Lake is as follows:
6" of good strong ice with top layer of refrozen slush. Surface pock marked from air bubbles but very sailable. Ice 6 or 7 on 10 scale (10 best). Found 2 drain holes in area checked. Each approxiamtely 1 foot in diameter. Temps in 20's today and expected below 0 tonight (12/31). Drain holes should be frozen over by tomorrow.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
From Augusta East Side Traffic Circle. Take Rt#17 east 12 miles. Turn right on Rt#32 South, go 6 miles. Damiscotta State Park on right is put in. Plenty of parking. 50' easy carry to ice.
This report was submitted by: Carl Merrick, (cmerrick@vgernet.net)
Sail number: DN4374,
Phone: 413-323-8286
The Condition Report for Quabaug Pond, Brookfield is as follows:
5+ Inches moderately smooth snow ice, some small drifts from today's
light snow
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
from rt 49, west on rt 9, right on quabaug rd. to state launch ramp
This report was submitted by: Bob Kilpatrick, (rgk@hosco.com)
Sail number: Mongoose RIP,
Phone: Call Dave Burnham 860-267-8590
The Condition Report for Lake Pocotopaug, East Hampton is as follows:
Walked and drilled late, 4-plus inches great ice. Do not sail without local knowledge
there are a couple of great holes that will jump up and bite you, otherwise
terrific.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Try behind American Distilling factory off Rte 66 (turn in West Point Rd)
if no room there is a park we can send you to with a good launch.
This report was submitted by: Kevin Brown, (KJB42
@aol.com) Sail number: ,
Phone: 315 866 4241
The Condition Report for Canadarago Lake is as follows:
Lake covered with 4" snow on top of wet snow. Will check conditions and repost by Fri eve. HAPPY NEW YEAR from the guys in the Central New York Ice Yacht Association (CIYA)
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Don Kretchmer, (KretchmerD@aol.com)
Sail number: Gambit,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Massabesic is as follows:
East basin of lake has 5 inches of goog ice with 2-3 inches of refozen slush on top. Had a good cold sail yesterday but could have used more wind. Surface is moderately rough with smooth sections. Stay away from inlet at northeast corner. Sailing area 1.5mi x .5mi. No frozen snowmobile tracks! Lots of air bubbles which will mean the surface will be very soft if it gets above feeezing as forcast for the next couple of days. Can probably be sailed early in AM and later in PM. Main (western basin) still has a major open spot. Don't go west of the islands. Save that spot for later in the season.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Rte 101 East from Manch. to exit 1. Bypass 28 South to traffic circle then Rte 121East. Go past typical launch site on Main part of Lake. 121 makes a right turn approx 2 miles from traffic circle. Stay on 121. Park along road or in small parking area at base of hill. Don't put in too close to the inlet.
This report was submitted by: Nate Carey, (trumbullnelson@t-n.com)
Sail number: US 4410,
Phone: (603) 643-3658 or (603) 863-2915
The Condition Report for Eastman Lake is as follows:
2" to 3" of crusty snow with another 1" or 2" of fluff on top. Eastman presently is a good place to get exercise pushing your boat.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
I-89 exit 13
This report was submitted by: Jeff Morton, (JMorton732@aol.com)
Sail number: 2171,
Phone: NSIB&YC iceline 7327475665
The Condition Report for Budd Lake is as follows:
half dozen DNs sailed with 2 Askeeters all day Fri 1/2 assume similiar conditions today. Hopefully warm weather will move out after the weekend, so ice should hold. Any updates please provide to me at 732 8427353
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
rt 46 south of rt 80(exit26) launch across road from Pavilion Bar
This report was submitted by: André Baby, (Baby
0@Ibm.net) Sail number: KC 4360,
Phone: 514-426-4066
The Condition Report for Lake st Louis Baie d Urfé is as follows:
Half dozen DN's sailed all day on grade 6 ice 6-7inches thick in Baie d'Urfe at western end of lake.Conditions if they last are good enough for us to host the Canadians next weekend. Warm front is predicted for the first part of the week followed by cold air on thursday and friday . We will probably decide on thursday based on conditions then. We will keep posting progress as weather develops.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Take highway 20 west towards Pointe Claire and Baie d'Urfe; turn left at Morgan RD and drive to Lakeshore rd ;turn right along Lakeshore rd and go for 1 kl. ;tunn left on Churchill{big Canadian flg } and park on road adjacent to Baie d'Urfe Yacht Club
This report was submitted by: , () Sail number:
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Phone:
The Condition Report for chickawaukee lake is as follows:
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: LLOYD ROBERTS, (hamonbra@midcoast.com)
Sail number: DN3314,
Phone: 207 596 2095
The Condition Report for CHICKAWAUKEE LAKE is as follows:
STILL 5 IN HARD BLACK ICE AFTER VERY WARM 2 DAYS, EXCELLENT SAILING.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
STATE RTE 17 FROM CITY OF ROCKLAND ON NORTH EDGE OF TOWN, PUBLIC BEACH/LAUNCH RAMP.
This report was submitted by: Don Kretchmer, (KretchmerD@aol.com)
Sail number: Gambit,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Massabesic is as follows:
Too warm and wet. Better stay off untill we refreeze. Lots of rain forcast for today and tonight.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Nate Carey, (trumbullnelson@t-n.com)
Sail number: US 4410,
Phone: 603-643-3658 ext. 108
The Condition Report for Eastman Lake is as follows:
Due to ice storm emergency in my neck of the woods, I could not take advantage of the excellent conditions on Eastman Lake yesterday (1-11-98). The rain we had last week melted the snow and smoothed the ice. Low temperatures have refrozen the Lake.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
I-89 to exit 13
This report was submitted by: matt McCauley, (dnice4762@aol.com)
Sail number: 4762,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Wakewan is as follows:
Bill converse reported a great sailing day on good conditions....
he ran six races for the season series.
the lake is about 1.25 wide by about 5 miles long... a potential site for the Doc fellows according to bill
There was also a report that Kit Tucker was sailing on Monomoack on Sunday.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
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:
No sailing yet on Saratoga Lake (near Saratoga Springs, NY - about 25 miles
North of Albany, NY). We had a mild December and so far a fairly mild January
which means the lake did not freeze until late December. The severe
flooding of all Eastern NY rivers and streams last week caused the lake
level in increase at least 4 feet in about 2 days. Cold weather is
forecast for the rest of this week but a potential major snow storm
is also forecast for Friday 1-19.
Stay tuned for report once the lake is sailable.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Don Kretchmer, (KretchmerD@aol.com)
Sail number: ,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Massabesic is as follows:
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Don Kretchmer, (KretchmerD@aol.com)
Sail number: Gambit,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Massabesic is as follows:
Sailed the eastern basin of Massabesic yesterday. 10+ inches of zambonied refreeze and buckets of wind! Don't sail in the west basin (west of islands)! Two boats and a freeskate were over there yesterday. There is a large open spot that was big enough to have whitecaps! One boat went through in a thin spot between the open water and the launch. Luckily, the pilot got out after a swim and a struggle. The boat may have been lost. There is plenty of good ice and easy access in the east basin, please stay there for now. Don't use the regular launch. Stay east of the islands, away from the inlet and be careful.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
101E to exit 2. South off exit for 1 mile. Go straight thru stop sign. Lake (eastern basin) is on right. Park along road (off pavement) or in small parking lot at base of the hill.
This report was submitted by: Luke Buxton, () Sail
number: DN 5022,
Phone: 978-927-3289
The Condition Report for lake Quanapowett is as follows:
Checked Ice 1-17-98 Lake is totally frozen with snow Ice. Could walk on ice, Guess about 3-4" thick. Hopefully it will freeze more tonight and will try to sail it if any one else will go. If so call me. (978)927-3289
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
128/95 in Wakefield Exit 39 Go south when you get off Highway to set of blinking lights take left on to dead end road. Any Questions please call
This report was submitted by: Don Kretchmer, (KretchmerD@aol.com)
Sail number: Gambit,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Massabesic is as follows:
6+ inches of snow and more on the way. We're done for now.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Jordan Glaser, (JBGRYG@aol.com)
Sail number: Wooden Arrow,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Bantam Lake is as follows:
Great wind today! Three of us sailed middle bay (1 DN, 1 Arrow & 1 J14). Only 1.5 inches snow cover. We'll see if the predicted snow prevails.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Route 202 runs thru Bantam. Launch is on North Shore Drive.
This report was submitted by: Robert S. Wills, (robwills@ulster.net)
Sail number: "Kriss",
Phone: 914.876.2298
The Condition Report for Hudson River - Tivoli Bays South Bay is as follows:
1600 25 January 1998
South Bay has a substantial snow- ice cover with a smooth surface, of approximately 4" depth. At low tide, the ice sheet withstood
the pressure of the bottom on the ice undersurface. However, warm River temperatures are continuing to erode
the ice surface at all four inlets from the river, most significantly, from the Middle Bridge north ~1/2 mile to a point in line with the
Levi Institute, extending fom the west shore of the bay to the middle of the bay,near Skillypot Island. The South Bridge has an opening
of ~50yds. width running east ~1/4 mile. Typical open water exists at the Sawkill, on the east side of the Bay, but appears to have thin
ice forming there. An ice surface does exist, however, from the South Shore to the North Shore. (True, but I'll say anything to cheer us up!)
Access is still an issue to be resolved. A meeting at the Tivoli Town Hall on 29 Jan.(time unknown; tel no: 757.2021) will address access
to the Bay. Be there and put in a word for ice access!
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Lou Pascuzzi, (dnus365@snet.net)
Sail number: dn711,
Phone: 203-748-4580
The Condition Report for Bantam Lake is as follows:
A report of beautiful ice on Bantam as of 8am Monday 1/26. According to the
coomodore of the Western Conn. Ice Yacht and Social Club (who will remain
nameless because the guys at the other Bantam club hate it when we tell everyone
that the ice is great) has reported that the lake is frozen again and he rates
it as a 9 on a 1-10. Hard and shiny with just enough grain to stop the side-
slippin'. You have to bring your own wind. A possible site for the Doc Fellows?
If so plenty of parking has been arranged on the lake, at the launch site.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
ct. rte 202 n0rth to Bantam, right on rt. 109, 3/4 mi. left on N. Lakeshore DR.
You'll see the boats
This report was submitted by: John Sperr, (MrIceboat@ulster.net)
Sail number: ,
Phone: 914 876-6087 www.ulster.net/~MrIceboat
The Condition Report for Orange Lake, Newburgh, NY is as follows:
3" of snow ice with a large area of open water in the middle of the lake has been reported to me.
Sounds like scooter heaven! Forecast is for possible light rain or snow showers Thursday late and then fair for the weekend.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Jordan Glaser, (JBGRYG@aol.com)
Sail number: Wooden Arrow,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Bantam Lake is as follows:
The wind was there. However, by noon the top layer of snow ice became slush ice (45 degrees today). Only a few DNs were light enough to sail. The rest of the Ct IYC fleet was slushed out. This cold nite, hot day pattern is predicted to continue through early next week. Sail at sunrise?
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
See prior reports.
This report was submitted by: Don Kretchmer, (KretchmerD@aol.com)
Sail number: Gambit,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Massabesic is as follows:
Ice look much better than last weekend, most of the snow is gone. Still rough spots from s-mobiles, etc. 6 or 7 on scale of 1 to 10. Open water persists in middle. Get local info on location of hole and bring self rescue gear before venturing out. East end of lake is all safe. NH ice fishing derby is this weekend so parking will be scarce and ice will be crowded. Be careful.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Rte 101 East from Manchester to Exit 1
This report was submitted by: Bob Kilpatrick, (hosco6@aol.com)
Sail number: Mongoose,
Phone: 860-267-8173
The Condition Report for Bantam Lake is as follows:
We hear that Bantam is good, have not checked it ourselves, but the
people we have talked with are good. We'll be there tomorrow.
Otherwise, the silence is deafening.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Kevin Brown, (kjb42@aol.com)
Sail number: ,
Phone: 866-4241, 866-6153
The Condition Report for Canadarago Lake, Otsego Lake is as follows:
Canadarao Lake has plenty of ice, mostly hard snow ice with clear patches.
Calling for light winds, NE 5-15, looks more like 5 than 15. We will be sailing there today. Otsego has a large slab of black ice and it is getting better. We will more than likely move to there on Sunday, especially with light north winds. We will launch at Three Mile Point. Take Rt. 80 north out of Cooperstown, three miles up the lake. There is a small white on green sign for three mile point. Check here this evening for updates.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
NYS Thruway to exit 30, St Rt 28 south 13 miles to state launch on Canadarago, continue south on 28 another 10 miles to Cooperstown
This report was submitted by: Jim Hassfeld, (CMTJIM@aol.com)
Sail number: N-75,
Phone: 732-291-7766
The Condition Report for Bantam Lake is as follows:
Good hard ice. Wind this weekend was light to moderate. Sunday morning
blew like stink but calmed down later. Good time, GREAT locals, lot's of fun.
the N.S.I.B.&Y.C. will be back next week!
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
From NJ. 287 to Tappan Zee Bridge to 684 N. 684 to 84 .east. 84 east to
exit 7 in Ct. to rt 7/202 north. At the 202/7 split stay on 202 ( twords New
Milford) Go aprox 30 miles on 202 into the center of Bantam. At the first light
make a right on to Rt. 209. go aprox 3/4 to North shore drive and turn left.
Drive along the shore to the launching area.
This report was submitted by: Jeff Morton, (JMorton732)
Sail number: 2171,
Phone: 731 842 7353
The Condition Report for Bantam Lake is as follows:
As reported to me by Mike Seele (Lake Ronconcoma) who was at Bantam today. All boats have been removed. The edges are gone. Very difficult on and off. One sailor waist deep removing boats from ice, Pray fo colder conditions. Please, any updates to me at 732 8427353 for the NSIBYC iceline 7327475665 thanks
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Kevin Brown, (kjb42@aol.com)
Sail number: ,
Phone: 315 866 4241
The Condition Report for Canadarago Lake, Otsego Lake is as follows:
Canadarago Lake should be fine after all the rain and warm temps. I would not suggest sailing on Otsego this weekend since it was just sailable before this last spell. If the forcast is correct then Canadarago should be great. I will post updated report on Fri night. God please give us ice and wind.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Don Kretchmer, (KretchmerD@aol.com)
Sail number: Gambit,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Massabesic is as follows:
Lake looks better than the last 2 weeks. 8 on scale of 1 to 10. Much smoother than last weekend. Large open spot persists in middle but plenty of ice elsewhere especially on east end. ( 12 inches). Will be very cold tonight to firm it up. Hope for wind! Be careful around the open hole and inlets. Watch for drainholes; we got buckets of rain Wed.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
see old posts
This report was submitted by: Harris Jones, (harrisjones@clarityconnect.com)
Sail number: skate sailer, building a DN, have a heavy 12' x 18' homebuilt
iceboat ,
Phone: 607 272 7044
The Condition Report for Cayuta Lake, between Ithaca and Watkins Glen,
off Rt. 228 is as follows:
Feb. 13 98,Cayuta lake is small (1.6 mile x 0.6) but it is the first to freeze and last to thaw.It's 20 ft. av. depth. This lake is at an elevation 1000' higher then Watkins Glen or Ithaca thus it's average temp. is 3 to 4 degrees lower.
Today Feb., 13,98 the ice had refrooze after heavy rain last night. Its 28 degrees at 10:00,hard froozen, smooth, and 5inches of ice.Four inch black one inch white.A light snow was falling today but nothing to worry about .
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Between Ithaca and Watkins Glen is Rt. 79 , at Mecklenburg (1/2 way between Ithaca and Watkins Glen on Rt. 79)turn south on Rt. 228, head south on Rt. 228 from Mecklemburg 5.6 miles, turn left on Cayutaville Rd., go 100 yards turn right into the state boat launch site at the north end of the lake.
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:
Canadarag Lake is as great. Hard surface with very little snow, if any. Two guys sailed Fri afternoon and came back with an excellent report. We will be there tomorrow at least. Sat local forecast: Sunny, High of 20, NW winds @ 10-15 MPH. Rich, Chuck, Jeff, Matt, and any others, if you do not go to Button Bay then come on up and pay us a visit. There will be plenty of room.
Kevin
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
NYS Thruway to exit 30 (Herkimer) Rt 28 South, 13 miles from thruway to state boat launch on left. From Cooperstown take 28 North about 10 or so miles to boat launch on right.
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 had excellent ice conditions over Valentines weekend
but warm weather and rain has made this coming weekend highly
unlikely.10 - 12" of ice were present last weekend with a hard
surface with no snow. It has been raining all day today (Thursday
2-19) with rain showers forecast for tonight and Friday. No rain
is forecast for the weekend but lows are only forecast to be around
25 F with highs 35 - 40 F.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Saratoga Lake is about 20 miles North of Albany, NY up the
Adirondack Northway (I-87). The lake is about 5 miles South of
Saragota Springs. Launch site for DN's has been the Saratoga Lake
Sailing Club. Three Skeeters from NJ launched at the South Shore
Marina which is located on the South end of the lake. They were
able to park their trailer at the edge of the ice with no hills
to negotiate. SLSC use Exit 13S from I-87. South Shore Marina use
exit 12 from 1-87. The lake is East of I-87.
This report was submitted by: Don Kretchmer, (KretchmerD@aol.com)
Sail number: Gambit,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Massabesic is as follows:
Ice soft and punky, many thin spots, water around edge. No sailing until we get a prolonged freeze. (maybe next year)
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
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 will not be sailable this weekend. We received about
4 inches of heavy wet snow on 2-24. This on top of a lake that was ravaged
by above freezing temps for the last 5 days including heavy rain
last Wednesday. Warm temps and rain are forecast for the final weekend
in February.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Kevin Brown, (kjb42@aol.com)
Sail number: ,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Newport Beach (Pacific Ocean) is as follows:
I have looked for the past week now and still have not found ice here. The winds
excellent but you may want to condider wheels. Even the slush runners do not
seem to work well on the sand. Warm clothing is not necessary. The helmet and
goggles were not a problem, but when I put the snowmobile suit on, people started
to back away. Will return to home port by the weekend and check on conditions there.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Rt. 66 to Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific coast Highway south to Newport Beach
This report was submitted by: Leigh Turner, (Leigh@revnetx.net)
Sail number: 569,
Phone: 207 695 9010 days...207-695-3691 evenings
The Condition Report for Moosehead Lake is as follows:
Just so everyone doesn't give up, Moosehead Lake has 2-3' of solid ice
covered by a combination of slush and frozen snow. Rain is forecast for
the weekend which may bring suitable conditions by next week.
It usually stays cold here through most of March due to latitude and
elevation and the snow cover on the ice is far less now than in most
years, so spring sailing is a definite probability. I will post a report
when the surface has firmed up.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Matt McCauley, (dnice4762@aol.com)
Sail number: US DN 4762,
Phone:
The Condition Report for winipesaukee is as follows:
John Hicks in consultation with his NH contacts has called the spring frolic for this weekend.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: John Sperr, (MrIceboat@ulster.net)
Sail number: ,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Lake Winnipesaukee is as follows:
Arrived 4:30 Friday -- no wind -- surface very soft.
Ice is ready to go out IMHO. At least one person fell in today.
Coldwave (large sternsteerer) went home rather than put on and risk going through.
Perhaps will firm up for tomorrow morning, but will there be wind?
Rain forecast for Sunday.
See www.ulster.net/~mriceboat/current.html for more.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Leigh Turner, (Leigh@revnetx.net)
Sail number: 567,
Phone: 207 695 9010 days 695 3691 evenings
The Condition Report for Moosehead Lake is as follows:
Moosehead Lake has come in with 90,000 acres of solid ice, 2-3' thick. Surface conditions are reasonably smooth with very widely scattered frozen drifts some areas of frozen snowmobile tracks and bumps in the southern most coves. Last night produced 1/2" light snow which has been blowing off the lake all day. Temperatures tonight are forecast to be below zero with cold temperatures forecasted through the weekend. We will be launching boats tomorrow. Moosehead is a 4 1/2 hour drive from Boston and 2 3/4 drive from Portland, ME.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Take Interstate 95 north to the Newport Exit (mm150. Turn left off the
ramp and proceed north via routes 7 to 23 to 15, following the signs to Moosehead Lake and
Greenville. Launching will be at the state Fish and Game headquarters or at the Junction Wharf off Rte 15...
Call first for specific information.
This report was submitted by: Don Kretchmer, ()
Sail number: Gambit,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Massabesic is as follows:
Ice is out on Main Lake and 50% out in east basin. A good year but a bit short.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Kevin Brown, (kjb42@aol.com)
Sail number: ,
Phone: 315-866-4241, Dan@315-866-6153, Russ@315-866-7040
The Condition Report for CANADARAGO LAKE, Richfield Springs is as follows:
We have the slab needed with good ice over 90% of the lake or more.
Conditions for Sat. will depend on lake effect snows and snow in general over
the next day or so. Right now the surface is great. Check back here tomorrow
eve. for an update or call Russ, Dan, or myself at the numbers above. If you do come, we will have room so bring sleeping gear if you would like to spend the weekend.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
NYS Thruway to exit 30, Rt 28, 13 miles south to boat launch on left.
This report was submitted by: Kevin Brown, (kjb42@aol.com)
Sail number: ,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Update for Canadarago Lake is as follows:
Weather forcast calls for 3"-6" of snow tonight and Sat AM. 100% chance.
Will update again Sat morning if we do not get this surface killer. They are also calling for winds up to 35MPH.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Kevin, (kjb41@aol.com)
Sail number: ,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Canadarago Lake is as follows:
The surface has snow on it now and is sailable,however, it has just started to snow and any more on the surface will render it useless for ice boats. We are still supposed to get 3-5" today with strong winds.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Kevin, (kjb42@aol.com)
Sail number: ,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Canadarago Lake is as follows:
The surface has snow on it now and is sailable,however, it has just started to snow and any more on the surface will render it useless for ice boats. We are still supposed to get 3-5" today with strong winds.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Kevin, (kjb42@aol.com)
Sail number: ,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Canadarago Lake is as follows:
Canadarago is covered with 6" of wet snow that will drift and freeze tonight.
Will not be sailable on Sunday. Sorry to get your hopes up but we were hoping to pull something off before the season was gone. Maybe there will be something yet this year
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: , () Sail number:
Phone:
The Condition Report for Canadarago is as follows:
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Dan Guido, () Sail
number: ,
Phone: 315 866 6153
The Condition Report for Canadarago is as follows:
warm forcast for this week - recent snow still wetting out -BUT dont put them away yet we still have 10" and good edges - we pray for air from Canada
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
central ny exit 30 off 90 rt 28 south 14 miles state launch on left subject to change.
This report was submitted by: Kevin Brown, (KJB42@aol.com)
Sail number: ,
Phone:
The Condition Report for Canadarago Lake, Richfield Springs is as follows:
Just in case anyone is still wondering, our season here has come to an end.
All of us here at CIYA (as in "see ya"), Canadarago Ice Yacht Association, would like to thank all of you who got in touch with us this year and helped to keep us updated as to what was happening and where. We had a short season but a great time as usual. We met some new friends and more than happy to share our ice with those who could show up. Hopefully more of you can make it to central NY next year. I would especially like to thank Mat for his great work on this web site. It has opened up a huge network of communications without which we would have not met some you. THANKS MAT! Hope everyone has an enjoyable summer and look forward to hearing from you soon. CIYA
Kevin
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
This report was submitted by: Jeff Morton, (JMorton732)
Sail number: DN2171,
Phone: 732 842 7353
The Condition Report for RED BANK is as follows:
THERE IS ICE!!!!!!!!! In our glasses of course!! The North Shrewsbury Ice Boat & Yacht Club would like to invite all iceboaters to our anual awards party.ASpril 18 ,7pm at our club house.Any iceboater is welcome,especially our travelling buddies on Long Island and Connecticut. Come see the ONLY iceboat club club -house in the country, a real museum, used strictly for ice boats ! Just let me know who and how many! Several hotels within crawling distance or possible lodging with members! Hope you guys (and girls) from Bantam, Danbury, Harfort, L.I. etc can make it, or any other interested iceboayters!!
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
G.S. parkway to exit 109 left on 520(stay right)immediatly after underpass bear right on jug handle to turn left onto 1/2 mile Rd. turn Rt. at end onto W. Front St. continue thru 5 lights. Look for open space park on left (see river) then left turn on Boat Club Ct. (almost ally like) Club house at bottom of hill.
This report was submitted by: Robert Wills, (robwills@ulster.net)
Sail number: "Kriss",
Phone:
The Condition Report for HUDSON RIVER is as follows:
ICE YACHTS AT CLEARWATER'S GREAT HUDSON RIVER REVIVAL!
FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND 1998
MARIST COLLEGE, POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK
Join a number of turn-of-the-century ice yachts on display among other small wooden
craft at Clearwater's Revival. All day Saturday and Sunday.
The directions to the launch site are as follows:
Marist is located on NYS Route 9 on the north side of the City of Poughkeepsie,
New York. Take either the Thruway to the New Paltz exit, then Route 299 east to Route 9W south
to the Mid-Hudson Bridge. Get off at Route 9 north, and travel about a mile to entrance. Call
Clearwater's office for details on admission and parking. 914-454-7673.
This report was submitted by: Sparky, (withheld)
Sail number: 7498,
Phone: not a chance
The Condition Report for central is as follows:
Ice: soft
Wepons: Adaquate
The directions to the launch site are as follows: