Author Archives: billbuchholz

Four boats and one wing sailed from Leavitts Beach on Winni Friday. Several other boats set up. The plate between 1 Mile and 3 Mile Islands was sailed. Beyond 3 Mile Island is sailable only by a Hobie Cat, as … Continue reading →

First, congratulations to Lloyd Roberts for setting the Cheapskate speed bar at such a respectable level. Bob MacEwan, got your GPS charged up? Damariscotta continues it’s magic. The light air forecast today was fouled by a very nice 5-6kt breeze. … Continue reading →

No snow forecast for almost a week. Ice is magnificent. Wind today offered one tack shots from Muscongus Bay to the pits in minutes. Best ever, etc. I’m too wind blown and sun burnt to think. Picture yourself on this … Continue reading →

Bunting says the ice checks out and the surface will be fine, but it looks like Trixie wants to go back ashore and scrounge a lunch. Plate has not been checked for drain holes. Ramp is clear. This is about … Continue reading →

Light and variable winds, shell ice and rain combined to make yesterday not one of the best days of iceboating. We put up with shell when there was a puff and tried to tack on the smooth stuff, but when … Continue reading →