Author Archives: billbuchholz

Rob Dmitriof has discovered a stash of new Skimmers and is offering at least two for sale. $750.oo each. The Skimmer is a great way to get into the sport. The picture below is not one the boats for sale. … Continue reading →

Way to go, guys! Bryce Geele sent in this report: “After some volunteer work this morning, then some preparations for the storm at our place in Nobleboro, I headed down the East Pond Road a little after noon, intending to … Continue reading →

On Long Island: An original Orient Ice Yacht Club built J14 now for sale. Complete boat with original Sarns J14 runners. Doyle/Boston original sail, Sitka Spruce plank, Sarns chocks, Harken blocks. This boat has very few hours use and is … Continue reading →

Wednesday found us on a remarkable plate of ice on Jordan Bay, Lake Sebago. The photos posted leading up to that day say it all. It did get a bit thinner beyond the ice junction, so we set up a … Continue reading →

For those who’d like to stay close to home on a known plate tomorrow, there will be a few folks sailing from Vannah Rd. Our apologies for the ads. If we can’t get rid of them we will terminate this … Continue reading →

Lee sent this picture from today looking north into Jordan Bay. And Steve Madden and Ramblin Roger sailed it today and found a healed pressure ridge, or maybe an ice junction, about 3/4 mile from the pits. A skater they … Continue reading →

From Pat Keeley, looking south towards Frye Island: