Live Mille Lacs Lake, MN Webcam
Mille Lacs is the second largest lake within the borders of Minnesota at 128,223 acres. It's maximum depth is 42 feet with an average of 21 feet. It is 20.5 miles by 13.5 miles, which gives us plenty of room for sailing. It is also where the banner image on this...
Backstay Tension Video
I found this to be an informative video concerning backstay tension, which I'm just starting to learn about. Our current sailboat does not have a backstay tensioner, but I want to know as much as I can about all the different sail controls. what you know about one...
Dolphins Keeping Me On Task
So here is a video I like. Motivates me to persevere till we can be out on the water again. I have never seen anything like this before, there must be at least a hundred or so dolphins. Incredible. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5jl6uc4y6M
Lake Pepin Ice Report – We’re Almost There!
Here is the last official ice report from the the US Army Corp. of Engineers for 2010 as there is not enough ice to continue after this one. Yippee!!!!!! Var Skibet is undergoing her annual spring cleaning and fitting out as we...
Spring 2010 Sailing Prospect
So here we are, it is officially spring. The vernal equinox was yesterday, socks are out for another season of sun and fun on the sailboat. But yet, there is a problem. You see, there is this pesky ice on our lake that is standing in the way. Not to worry though, as I...
Coasties Barque Eagle
I found this video of the USCGC Eagle, the other day while I was looking around the web in preparation of the upcoming Tall Ship event in Duluth later this summer. I really wish I would have known about this ship about 25 years ago, I may have joined the Coast Guard...