Author Archives: billbuchholz

While the CIBC have evolved into primarily a cruising club, we still use the rules of the road. They are just as critical, if not more so, to maintain order in the way we sail: reaching around with the sun … Continue reading →

One of the great joys of a fabulous day on the ice is meeting new people and being a part of such perma-grin joy. Yesterday, life was such an easy game to play. Wind, sun, ice and all on a … Continue reading →

Boats are on the ice, great wind forecast for tomorrow.

Belgrade Lakes is just far enough from the coast to keep their ice, yet close enough to wet out nicely. Chickawaukee is all open, Damariscotta is right behind. Jory and I skate sailed from the public boat launch on Great … Continue reading →

A guy will run around chasing all kinds of ice that looks good on-line, but when it comes right down to it, it’s the old familiar passion that really lights the flame. Sebec was ugly with marginal access. Ditto for … Continue reading →