Author Archives: billbuchholz

Jim Gagnon and I skated from our launch site all the way to the narrows and back. The only flaw we found is this healed pressure ridge at the usual point-to-point location. The surface is an easy eight, if not … Continue reading →

This was a rich day.Rich in wind, ice, people and boats. I can’t list them all, but throughout the day there were sails scattered all over the lake (standing on boats, thankfully). Megunticook is delightfully convoluted, yet around each point … Continue reading →

There was a bit of slushing this afternoon as the temps reached the high thirties in the full sun. It will be cooler tomorrow but it might be a good idea to get started earlier than later. And bring those … Continue reading →

The lake wet out beautifully, leaving us with a #8 surface. Launch ramp at Bog Bridge it tight and trailers can be rolled on. There was a trace of thin water in places this morning but it should be well … Continue reading →

There lots of great ice being reported in Maine today. Thompson Lake in Oxford, just north of Sebago was new black ice, and just over the ridge Jordan Bay has come in. Both have 3-4″, both were skated on this … Continue reading →