Author Archives: billbuchholz

Dave Godine and Jory scouted the Pond today and found some shell ice, orange peel surface about 7, and over three inches of ice. We are going back tomorrow with boats and enough time to thoroughly check the plate. Forecast … Continue reading →

Even with snow in the overnight forecast, Jim and I decided to head to Canada anyway. The reports of five inches of nicely surfaced ice was too good to pass up. And the wind was supposed to be strong SW, … Continue reading →

A couple of us will be meeting Denis at Lac Abenakis, Ste. Aurelie, Quebec tomorrow for a bit of scouting and what looks like a bunch of sailing. Five inches reported there this morning, with more cold tonight, and a … Continue reading →

Denis sends yet more mouth-watering photos while we wait. Note the skid marks! Here’s his report: “I found 2 lakes with just amazing ice !! And the wind was blowing at about 15 mph. As I haven’t sailed Lac Abenakis … Continue reading →

This was taken yesterday by Doug Raymond’s daughter Brianna. Snow forecast there starting tomorrow and well into the future. Could we have sailed there today? Forgive me if this hurts a bit, but believe me, I share your pain!