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Ken Smith

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British Ice

« on: December 08, 2010, 07:23:27 AM »

Gareth Rowland from Mablethorpe plans on ice sailing on Pennington Flash NW of Manchester. Set up and practice will be wednesday, Thursday will be the first ever British ice yacht Championships. the sailing this last weekend was postponed because although there was enough ice, there was no wind! the forcast is for more wind but getting warmer, so we have a really narrrow window for good ice.

at the moment we havemore than 4" ice on the lake,


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Ken Smith
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Re: British Ice

« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2010, 11:18:59 AM »

it's a small lake, maybe an oval track would be a smart call...


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k11

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Re: British Ice

« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2010, 03:31:31 PM »

We did it! the first ever National championships. look at www.icesailing.co.uk for the full report and Pictures. enjoy, regz K11


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basmoss

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Re: British Ice

« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2010, 05:54:53 AM »

Thanks for the report and slideshow! Enjoyed seeing shots of all the British equipment! Congrats.

Ben Shaevitz

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skoal

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Re: British Ice

« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2011, 02:54:32 PM »

Great to read about iceboating in Lancashire. My family is originally from Blackburn, with roots going back to the 18th century in Ribchester. Never thought it was cold enough in Britain.


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