Ski Season Yet?

When it safe to Dewinterize in the North East? My first year owning a boat, itching to get it on some water.

Before Pat responded, I was pretty much on the same page as him. I was going to say April 1. Might be a little earlier down in White Plains, but all the years I was up near Syracuse, ice-out was right around 4/1 and unless you have a lot of gear or are really brave it will be several more weeks before you're in the water anyway. Dewinterize it 4/1 and that give you a few outings to get the bugs out

jbear wrote: when did ski season end? john

John,
Up here, ski season never ends ether. All that's needed are different skis! You never miss a chance to rub it in do you!

We are only 12" of ice compared to 36" this time last year. Sure is looking like we may see open water earlier then normal this year, could be as soon as the end of this month. Last year open water was mid to late April IIRC. Will be here before you know it!!

I'm surprised by the lack of skiing out of those of you that own drysuits and have normal access to not frozen lakes and rivers.

Hollywood wrote: I'm surprised by the lack of skiing out of those of you that own drysuits and have normal access to not frozen lakes and rivers.

I'm not surprised, I am disappointed I don't get out more. I was sick pretty much all of January (my wife was convinced it was because of the NYD tourney, but germs cause colds not cold, right?) But my biggest hurdle is having people to go with. I don't have too many willing accomplices this time of year....and I've had some great opportunities water and weather wise. Kills me that no one would want to go....but they just ride, I'd be the only skier. Trips to Badin are an option, but in the winter and in the cold, you tend not to stay out real long, so you have to question the value of 1.5 - 2 hours on the road.

Come on down HW! I will take you up river a mile so. Small creek emptys back into the river, water is just like very warm bath water.
Of course its water, that has just been converted back to water from being steam, used in the plant.

Hah, maybe for you punk azz kids HW, lol, us elder statesman (at least me anyway) have become less keen on freezing our peanutz inside out. Air temp Kinda correlates with your age, in your 30's same air temp no prob, in my 50's now, using a +10 feels like a better plan!!

quinner wrote: Hah, maybe for you punk azz kids HW, lol, us elder statesman (at least me anyway) have become less keen on freezing our peanutz inside out. Air temp Kinda correlates with your age, in your 30's same air temp no prob, in my 50's now, using a +10 feels like a better plan!!

LOL...True Dat CQ

Andy, come april hopefully i'll be uncovering the BFN. If you get yours out sooner and need some passengers let me know. I'll take the ride down to chargogomanchumungomouganutmung. Lol

Why do that now ? Winter is almost over!

The Sierra ski resorts have gotten over 300 inches of snow so its been cold and stormy pretty regularly out here in CA but we're just about to break some record high temps...72 ...73... for mon and tues...I think me n Roy will try and hit it

The rules are.....pictures (but videos are preferred) or it did not happen

3 gopros, 2 still cameras, well have pix & video.... tomorrow

Nice, come with the pics.

The Chain was wide open this morning, probably been like that for the last week. I have no boats ready or time however...