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Title: Sailing and Snow Blowing
Post by: twstoerzinger on Mar 20, 2026, 05:05 PM
A couple of years ago I posted a YouTube video about what Minnesota sailors do in the winter.
Several Happy Hour members asked if I was ever going to do another one.
On 15 March 2026 we finally had a snowfall which was almost worthy of such a video.
The eastern Midwest and the East Coast people will say that MN got off easy - and they would be right.
This is an unlisted video.
Anyone with the link can view it, but it will not show up in a search.
Pass the link on as you see fit.
Fair Winds,  Terry S

https://youtu.be/pREBdUyzZ4o
Title: Re: Sailing and Snow Blowing
Post by: Riggerdood on Mar 20, 2026, 09:07 PM
Awesome Terry! Looks like you've really got your prep down to a science. And I love the sailing analogies in your voiceover!
Title: Re: Sailing and Snow Blowing
Post by: Quantico Frank on Mar 22, 2026, 06:24 AM
This is great, Terry! I had NO IDEA a snow blower had so many excellent points of sail!
Title: Re: Sailing and Snow Blowing
Post by: Brian N. on Mar 22, 2026, 09:51 AM
Very well done! We had  three significant snow events over 10 inches this year so my snow blower (and my poor back) got a workout. +1 on the gaiters, balaclava and ski goggles. I switched to "engineered" gasoline in all my small engines (including the boat outboard) and have not had any gum build up, starting issues or rough idle. Yeah, cost a bit more that at the pump, but I'm sold on the results.