Author Archives: billbuchholz

LL 2020 &cetera

Posted on July 27, 2020 by billbuchholz

About the Covid 19, chances are that Maine will not be relaxing the present guidelines for out of state visitors by the time of our regatta. The two options are a 14 day quarantine or to show up with negative … Continue reading →

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Loring Landsailing 2020: update

Posted on July 26, 2020 by billbuchholz

The event continues to shape up nicely. Our hosts have been outstanding in their hospitality and openness to our plans for regatta. We now know abut what the costs will be, so it’s time to get serious and send in … Continue reading →

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Loring Landsailing 2020 Update

Posted on July 17, 2020 by billbuchholz

What was once the officers quarters on the old Loring Air Force base is now The Bunker Inn. They have generously offered to give all land sailors a special rate of $50.00 per night for the weekend of September 12. … Continue reading →

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Stepping Big Masts

Posted on July 12, 2020 by billbuchholz

Since most boats with big masts come with trailers, here’s a simple way to help get the mast up if you find yourself without help. This usually happens when you’re the first to arrive and the last to leave, something … Continue reading →

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Loring

Posted on June 27, 2020 by billbuchholz

Armed with what I thought was permission to sail from the head of the Loring Development Authority and a forecast of 10-15 SSE I set out for the second round of exploring the old B-52 air base. The plan to … Continue reading →

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