Author Archives: billbuchholz

ICE CAT is one of a series of BDX 14’s designed and built by Brian Langley and Doug Sharp. 36” plate runners, storm and full sail, new enclosed trailer. Composite mast. Foot and hand steering. Complete and ready to go. … Continue reading →

While what’s under the tree might be interesting today, what’s under the snow holds much more appeal for a certain kind of person. See it here, as Michael Young takes the scenic route around Silver Lake. Mike Young & FRIENDSHIP … Continue reading →

Now under nearly a foot of snow, all that wonderful black ice of the past week is becoming a distant memory. Fortunately Dan Stilman has this unedited clip from Silver Lake for us. He put the 360 camera on Milo’s … Continue reading →

Six ice boats sailed all over Silver Lake in Bucksport today in bright sunshine, strong winds and #10 ice. Fleming, Young, Buchholz, Gagnon, Stillman and Bryce Geele. Aside from two small holes, duly marked, the entire lake was in excellent … Continue reading →

After marking a half dozen or so big drain holes, we gave up and sailed only in the bay just outside Goulds. The ice from there to the bottom of the lake was ok as well, with a few smaller … Continue reading →