Author Archives: billbuchholz

During the long stretch of dog days there are two dates of interest to iceboaters: the summer solstice, when the days begin to shorten, and today, the first day of fall, when then the night becomes longer than the day. … Continue reading →

Before we leave landsailing behind, here’s a video by Breck Holladay from the first regatta, when the fleet was motly but we had use of the hangar. Scuttlebutt reports that we might have it back by May. https://youtu.be/kmK3-jRWNV0 Fall Meeting … Continue reading →

There once was an air base called Loring Who lay there quiet and snoring. When along came a land yacht and ready or not, Loring woke up roaring. And so it was on the first couple of days sailing. Between … Continue reading →

Less than two weeks to the Eastern Landsailing Championships at Loring Air Base in Limestone, Maine. Tuesday Sept 13 right through Sunday, September 18. Regatta racing Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning. Radar timed speed trials in the best wind of … Continue reading →

Dear Sailors, Here’s the schedule for the upcoming regatta. Tuesday September 13- Sunday September 18. Landsailing at Loring Air Base, Limestone, Maine. Three racing classes: Blokart lightweight, BloKart Heavy, and Unlimited, which includes DN’s. Tuesday, open day of free sailing … Continue reading →