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Posted on by August 31, 2013

Sail Lake Winnipeg is committed to providing fresh information about sailing on our lake. Whether it’s connecting you to sailboat rentals, classes, cruises, or getting you prepared with your own boat, you can count on us. Lake Winnipeg is a … Continue reading →

Ice Fishing on Lake Winnipeg

Posted on by October 15, 2013

This video popped up a year or so ago, featuring some of the timeless methods of ice fishing on our lake. From the Bombardier to the clap boards it’s a cinematic gem. The predominant species being caught here is the Pickerel, known for their popular cheeks and light flavor, a welcome meal in any home. Other predominant fish species are the Sauger and Whitefish. Lake Winnipeg is home to many commercial fisherman, bringing in $50 million per year in economic activity to Manitoba.

Great boats for sale

Posted on by October 15, 2013

Boat number one is a 31′ Niagara outfitted for cruising with a strong focus on racing.  The entire boat is in immaculate condition and has a fresh water pedigree.  Very impressive at a crazy $33,749 it takes the top spot on boat of the month.  With an oven on board you can bake a couple loafs of bread during the Skallywag next year as you relax with a comfortable lead.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boat number two is an interesting single sail design.  The Nonsuch 26′ was marketed directly at the single handed sailor.  A gem on the lake, it’s likely the only one of it’s kind locally.

Posted on by January 12, 2013

[info]Have you long wondered how to get started in sailing?  Have you watched from the pier in Gimli and admired all those beautiful boats out on cruising along?  Then this is the blog for you.  Hopefully once all the information … Continue reading →

A Sailing Tribute

Posted on by October 15, 2013

I little while back I found this tribute video on YouTube.  The creator has a great talent for creating video’s and pairing the perfect soundtracks for his story’s.  Likely the best sailing video showcasing one person’s love of sailing and all the people drawn to his passion.  Often I see people at the harbor taking guests our for a cruise, yet very few have had the for forethought to capture the time on video.

See more of these video’s on teamtruenorth2006’s youtube channel.

New Cartography from Lowrance

Posted on by October 15, 2013

After years of prodding Garmin & Lowrance, we finally have a development in the cartography world.  Navionics has put together a Lake Winnipeg map that is compatible with the Lowrance systems, previously dominated by Standard Horizon.  If you’ve been waiting patiently to move up I would strongly suggest the Lowrance HD-7 and the Navionics Map Package.

 

The Wind Map Project

Posted on by October 15, 2013

“Compiled from Surface wind data comes from the National Digital Forecast Database. These are near-term forecasts, revised once per hour. So what you’re seeing is a living portrait. (See the NDFD site for precise details; our timestamp shows time of download.) And for those of you chasing top wind speed, note that maximum speed may occur over lakes or just offshore.”

Click Here for the fully animated map

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