Author Archives: billbuchholz

Once upon a time on an un-named frozen lake on a fine spring day, a good sailor bore away in a puff. Unbeknownst to him, just to leeward was a long lead of fresh, clear, soft water. Into it he … Continue reading →

The ability of humans to find joy in adversity never ceases to amaze: https://www.facebook.com/andy.erceanu/videos/3226083870757904/UzpfSTYzNTA1NjUyMzoxMDE1NzExMDI4MzQ4NjUyNA/

Today from Denis Guertin: “Yesterday night, I heard that Lake St-Francois was mixed slush and very thin wet snow. Forecast for the night was 27 deg. and 10 mph NE wind in the morning. So I made a late decision … Continue reading →

NEWS FLASH FROM DENIS GUERTIN: Lac St. Francois, Lampton, Quebec. Sunday March 29. “Weather forecast is not an exact science! Before going to bed yesterday night, I checked the short term forecast. No more freezing expected, no more early wind, … Continue reading →

As we watch little waves lap the muddy shores of our beloved lakes, there’s a different story up north. It seems that the Fat Lady was stopped at the border and could not get into Quebec. Denis Guertin has this … Continue reading →

If you are a member if IDNIYRA (and if you aren’t maybe you should be) please vote on the proposed rue changes. They will affect us all at some point. You should have received a ballot by email. Pau Goodwin … Continue reading →

As if there were any doubt by this point, our spring meeting has been canceled. We will award trophies and appoint directors, which we do at the spring meeting, at the fall meeting instead. It’s too bad because we had … Continue reading →