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should be clear ice, who's in. which days. call me, tom meyer 612-432-8124 minnetonka too much snow? lets go for the clear ice! drink at the pickle factory.

Nine DN's sailed the main lower lake saturday, the warm temps left the ice a little soft, ice is pretty smooth, no noticed hazards. I suspect a number of other local lakes have also come around to good-very good iceboating sites.

We sailed 4 or 5 races, 100 degree angles were the superior runner, but I suspect fat T's or any other 100 degree system would have been in the hunt.

There's about a foot of ice in most areas,

Some guys will be sailing today as well.

Think ice

4695

The Heaven's opened and lowered down a “Miracle Zamboni” on Lake Minnetonka last night. I walked the lake last night at 12:30am after getting my boat back together after a long hiatuses in the work shop. I so wanted to set up my boat last night and go for a rip in the heavy air but duty calls.

Ice Condition:
60-80% standing water on lake. < ½ inch
Snow is all gone on main lake though some snow around the shoreline
Rough spots are much smoother than before but still a little rough

I don’t think the ice is regatta ice but it is sailing ice.

I call iceboating “ON” for Lake Minnetonka.

White Bear is boatable. Fairly smooth and probably no snow by Saturday. Especially the bay in front of White Bear Boat Works on the west side. Not quite big enough for a good race course but big enough for scrub racing(3/4 mile course)or crusing. The main lake is probably good but I have not been out there lately.

Fellow wind junkies,
Cornboy and I went Kite Skiing on Saturday Jan 21st out of Cottagewood the wind was 15-25 gusting to 30 out of the SE.

When I finally got back to the set up area I said to Cornboy, “I wish I was on my ice boat that was fucking scary”.

Ice conditions:
The ice is rough especially near lake access points (ATV and snowmobile tracks in ice)
80% ice 20% snow
Snow less than ½ inch

I didn’t go out to the center of the main lake since I didn’t think I could get back in the gusty wind.

Well worth setting a boat for a scouting mission I think the ice is good for cruising but maybe not racing. Personally, I would sail on the lake this weekend but you know me I don’t always us the best judgment.

Ten Minnnesota Ice Sailing Assn DN's Sailed on Lake Pepin yesterday, Sunday. We sailed ten or so races, legs might have been two miles long, certainly long enough.

The 10 mph, g 18, wind gave some very good rides, Yee Haa!, 4691 of course was fast, 4811 and 5214 showed some moments of speed. The ~ 1" of snow had blown around a bit, big dividends were earned by the guys who's snow program's were working well, althought there was a mix of runners used, Skiny Inserts, Blunts and Snow Plates. The 50% snow cover was noticible when sailing, and it rewarded keeping the boat very hot.

There were a couple of emerging hazards, one compelled the relocation of the marks, With the size of the sailing area we didn't have any trouble just moving a 1/4 mile.

Minesota Ice Sailing Association is pleased to announce Sailing this weekend, Lake Pepin, Lake City, MN.

Launch Site, South Side City Ramp.

First Start, Saturday 11:00 am local time

6 Gold Fleet DN Sailors indicate they plan to tune-up prior to next weekend's North American Championship Regatta. A detailed ice condition report on this expansive sheet of ice will be posted upon completion of this weekend's sailing.

Sailors of all abilities are welcome.

It's gonna be great.

4695

Ice on Lake Pepin was about 90% clear at Pepin. Fishermen report 6" of ice at the lower (Pepin) end of the Lake. Ice was firm with no noticable cracks but little on the rough side, especially for the DN's. Iceboater should use caution since there is still a lot of open water above Stockholm/Lake City.

We had about 9 boats sailing out of Pepin on Saturday with realy light winds. Sunday we had steady winds until 2:00 when it pretty much died. 8-9 boats sailing. Great time.

My thanks to the crew who helped get the mast up on the Rum Runner on Saturday.

E.C.Newcomb

I understand the zamboni's been out on Winnebago, and some guys are going to sail it this week, in anticipation of the regatta.

It's certainly plausible, if I were free to sail, I wouldn't be making plans to go to the opera or bowling, at least until the announcement.

Think ice

4695

didn' get any snow, trying to get markham to check it out today (friday) for thickness as not safe in lacrosse with holes. anyone else can check it out? bring rain coats, angles and fat sails, sorry rob, markham doesn't have yours done yet. tom meyer

I just read on a wind surfing/kiting site- www.windancing.com that Big Creek and Saylorville Lake north of Des Moines might just have clear ice.
5 to 7 inches and 90% clean.Check out their weather/forcast at the side of ththe page.

Any ice on Lake Pepin or other bodies of water ? Hopeful Pepin was not frozen before this last storm. ANY info appreciated. Looking forward to seeing the Pepin Fleet on the ice and enjoying the hospitality of the Pickle Factory. sternsteer

only 1/4" frost snow, plenty of smooth ice. sail tonka bay/narrows or lafayette bay. launch at park, hwy 19 to tonka bay rd to left on west point road. tom meyer

Minnetonka is mostly frozen. The ice is variable in thckness more than normal. Please check areas that you are planning to sail very carefuly.

Spring Park looks sailable with some snow on the ice. Lafayette bay has less snow. Main lake is not safe.

is any ice closer than ashby to the metro area? only sunday to sail but drive seems excessive even to a committed boater. give a shout if anyone is sailing and where !!! thanks , sternsteer