Author Archives: billbuchholz

More on Hal Chamberlain’s B Skeeter

Posted on August 21, 2019 by billbuchholz

This from Fred Greis: These pics are from when we set it up last year out at Mike’s marina. I acquired it from a club member who was moving south. Mike Acebo and I have more pics of the boat/ … Continue reading →

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Classic Skeeter for Sale

Posted on August 21, 2019 by billbuchholz

Well known Ice Boat “HICDIC” is for sale. A classic and high performing New England Skeeter previously owned by Past NEIYA Commodore Hal Chamberlain. Complete with his fully equipped trailer, which he took to Siberia in 1989. Equipped with a … Continue reading →

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Jack Ripp

Posted on August 3, 2019 by billbuchholz

Long time Wisconsin iceboater Jack Ripp died recently. Here’s a clip from ABC’s Wide World of Sports reporting from the 1966 Northwest Regatta which Jack won. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=Itsz-tBI3T0 His life long friend and racing nemesis Bill Mattison was by his side … Continue reading →

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Farewell to Roger Livingston

Posted on July 22, 2019 by billbuchholz

Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on New England Ice Yacht Association Farewell to Roger Livingston by NEIYA Admin It is with a heavy heart that I must relay the recent passing of one of … Continue reading →

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Thin Ice, in a good way

Posted on July 13, 2019 by billbuchholz

A nice way to cool down on these hot days, as well to learn something about ice dynamics. Enjoy! https://apple.news/AipGUBKYqSGW9D387hmf_xw

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