So a buddy and I were going out for our first trip of the year on Nockamixon lake today...what a trip.  There was some ice on the edges and in the shallow bays, but overall it was mostly clear of ice.

 

We made it about 50 yards and found out our battery had died...totally dead and gone.  So I got the pleasure of paddling with our lone oar, the 14 foot boat, against the wind back to the dock.  Loaded her up and drove to Cabelas where they replaced his battery.  

 

Next time I hope to get a line wet.  

At least you were able to float in the water and paddle a bit, way better than walking on top of it ?.