White Bear Lake Update - 12/9
White Bear has near perfect ice conditions. We had something like 25 Nites, a handful of DNs and a few other craft out there today. Winds were only 6 - 11 mph or so, but some nice rides anyway.
Forecast for Sunday is similar. Best breeze may be early morning.
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Sunday PM
The early look to the ice was just frost on the surface which quickly disappeared with the morning sun. Conditions are perfect once again today. Breeze is 8 - 10 mph. Heavy ice boat traffic.
Two areas of caution: between the Peninnsula and the Island there is surface water along a pressure ridge. The ridge was present Saturday, but changed overnight. Stay toward the tip of the Island to avoid it. Also, a similar wet spot off of Bellaire Beach on the south shore. Stay between the fish houses and south shore to avoid it.
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25 Nites? Do you guys line them up or just cruise around?
Mostly Cruising
There were a few informal races Saturday and Sunday thanks to a few guys from Pewaukee who brought their boats up. There are a few experienced racers on WB, but most of us are not. I think there would be some strong interest in racing if the conditions continue to be so great this season.
I saw two broken Nite springboards today (folks who found the pressure ridges too late) and I broke my forestay yesterday (wear and tear).
Sunday AM
It stayed well above freezing all night. The ice has a very different look to it this morning. Maybe after some coffee I'll wander out and see if it really softened up. Not much wind right now anyway.