Author Archives: billbuchholz

While there’s no mention of this week’s regatta on either the Baikal Ice Sailing or the IDNIYRA sites, the BBC and CIBC are right on it: There are a few videos showing up from most of the British press. Why … Continue reading →

How is it, in this chaotic and crazy world, that the last day of the general iceboating season should end on the first day of spring? Is that not just too perfect? What do we do tomorrow, start gardening? So … Continue reading →

The announcement earlier this week of the HardWay being “in the books” was premature. It was not in the books at that time. The results are tabulated and submitted to the committee for ratification, and only at that time is … Continue reading →

With some of the best ice of the season, and a very high islands/broads ratio this lake is sublime. We sailed in near Winni winds today, bringing back wonderful memories of that amazing sail last Monday. We scouted each cove, … Continue reading →

Launch ramp right on Rt. 3. We can only speculate what will happen to the water that fell on the plate today, but with the ramp tight to the plate, moderate cold and building dry NW wind there might be … Continue reading →