There is a 1.5 mile by 2 mile plate accessible from our launching site, see map. There are patches of shell, but the ice is mostly very sailable, and really excellent in some large areas. Four boats sailed yesterday, Pete Graef, Jim Burghardt, Scott Meyer and myself. Sunday morning, Feb 18 Three stalwarts sailed yesterday, we had 25 gusting to 35 or so. A bit harsh.
Today looks a little more comfortable.
Saturday, February 17 We sailed Saratoga yesterday, great day of sailing. There's quite a bit of shell ice, most of it shallow and harmless. There are some treacherous spots though, which will be made riskier by today's heavier air. There is a seam crossing the entire lake about even with the sailing club, cutting off the top third of the lake. We will be launching from the west side of the lake today.