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[Island-Ho]

Dan, Glad everyone was safe after that scarey experience. Looking at the picture you must have been somewhat south of Lockes to see that much of Round Island. We often see a pressure ridge between the north end of Lockes and Belnap point, sometimes with some water exposed. I expect to be crossing there on Saturday and am looking for a report on the ice surface condition. It may change with today's snow, but is it currently suitable for an ice boat and long distance skating? Usually we ski out to the island, but it doesn't look like will work this year. Anyone else care to comment on the ice before and after Tuesday's snow?

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by Island-Ho

Dan, Glad everyone was safe after that scarey experience. Looking at the picture you must have been somewhat south of Lockes to see that much of Round Island. We often see a pressure ridge between the north end of Lockes and Belnap point, sometimes with some water exposed. I expect to be crossing there on Saturday and am looking for a report on the ice surface condition. It may change with today's snow, but is it currently suitable for an ice boat and long distance skating? Usually we ski out to the island, but it doesn't look like will work this year. Anyone else care to comment on the ice before and after Tuesday's snow?

Island Ho;

I was just off the East side of Locke's island directly between Lockes and Pig island. Yes there is a pressure reef that goes from the East side of Lockes all the way to Belknap Point.

The ice between Lockes and Welch island is absolutely flat and couldn't be better for skating. There is another reef once you get close to Welch that also goes all the way to Belknap point but it is very close to shore on Welch. The ice is perfect for what you want to do now, not sure what the snow will bring in however.

Here's a couple pictures of the reef taken from my camp on the West side of Welch. You can see the reef stretch all the way to Belknap point. The pictures really don't do justice to show how tall these reefs really are!

Enjoy!!

Dan