Author Archives: billbuchholz

This from the days when language was sacred and iceboats common. February 15, 1970 – Article 5 — No Title | Chicago Tribune Archive Thanks to Deb Whitehorse and the Four Lakes Club for sharing this. They had a great … Continue reading →

Happy Valentines Day! Thanks to Bill Kosgard for the card. Snow everywhere, but Jordan Bay froze last Friday and then had a great load of snow which has submersed the plate enough to wet out. After tomorrow’s snow we’ll know … Continue reading →

Brian Langley built this nice Mini Skeeter, but now needs the room for more projects. We’ve had nothing but fun with the one here in Maine. Write to Brian for full specs and price: b_langley1@yahoo.com

It was a good day to take the boats off the ice. The wind and warmth had compacted the snow drifts, making it tough to get through them in anything less than half a gale. There were occasional half-gale bursts … Continue reading →

If you plan on sailing tomorrow, please keep an eye open for a GPS lost on the north broads yesterday. As the snow blows away it might become visible. Jory lost his car keys out there a few years ago, … Continue reading →