Author Archives: billbuchholz

A Flying Land Yacht?

Or is it a wind powered air plane? You decide: https://www.facebook.com/martinrclanchas/videos/3691696017525148 What could we do with modern materials and aerodynamic knowledge? You might need to scroll up the video to get around the facebook promo.

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Blokart Deal

The head of Blokart, Inc, in New Zealand would have come all the way to Maine for the regatta if not for the challenge of travel in these times. But he is offering a great deal on a new Blokart. … Continue reading →

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Black Icephalt

Jeff Kent once said, of some place long ago and far away: “it’s not that far”. Driving in the traffic on I 95 through Bangor the cars begin to drop away, exit by exit. Orono, Old Town and then whoever … Continue reading →

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Whizz Project For Sale

WHIZZ #19 is available at an excellent level of near completion. Chocks are included as well as much other hardware. Possibility of foam/carbon mast. Springboard just needs shaping and installation of bow chock. Frame, sides and bottom complete. Needs steering, … Continue reading →

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Regatta Roster

Here’s a list of all those who are planning to participate in Loring Landsailing 2020, September 11-13. If you are planning on coming but don’t find yourself here, please let me know and send in your thirty bucks asap. On … Continue reading →

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