Ice Boats on Pushaw Lake during the first day of spring

Maine's ORONO (WABI) - Even if it's the first day of spring, ice sports are still appropriate.

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On Monday morning, the Chickawaukie Ice Boat Club set off for their 100 Mile Race from Gould's Landing in Orono.

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Ice boats have been a popular way to enjoy ice on rivers and lakes since the late 1700s.

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The boats are propelled into the air and float over the ice. Members of Chickawaukie frequently sail on numerous lakes in Canada and Maine.

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It's the ideal day for an ice cruise because of the race turnout and the weather.

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Because you're going to be racing 100 kilometres today, this is an unusual occurrence. There are a few distinct types of ice boats available.

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As far afield as Maryland, Long Island, Michigan, and Canada, people have travelled to be here today. That's exciting, then.

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Being able to remove this kind of distance is a rare occurrence. Our ability to sail today is made possible by the lovely weather, according to club newcomer John Shuster.

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