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Scouting Ice

Posted on November 6, 2014 by billbuchholz

If there is ice somewhere that no one sees, does it actually exist? Or is that something to do with a tree falling? Anyway we all understand that finding the ice is the secret to winter happiness. With that in … Continue reading →

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Sailing Rules Quizz

Posted on November 5, 2014 by billbuchholz

Test your knowledge of the sailing rules with the interactive test from DN Europe. The test contains a pool of 16 questions with drawings. Three of the questions are randomly displayed and there are 2 answer options. Your results are … Continue reading →

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Smelling The Ice

Posted on October 31, 2014 by billbuchholz

The ice is definitely in the air. As Lloyd reported, we have a brace of new members, all of whom appear to be of sailing caliber. Bob Able drove up from Long Island to repair the steering on his small … Continue reading →

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NEIYA SWAP MEET AND MEETING, AND CIBC FALL EAT AND TALK MEETING, by L. Roberts

Posted on October 28, 2014 by billbuchholz

These two back to back meetings provide total in-depth pre-season ice boat saturation after the long hot Summer. The first is just off Rte 495 in Westborough MA at an Elk’s Club. By the time we Mainers get there the … Continue reading →

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A Little History

Posted on October 20, 2014 by billbuchholz

On a recent road trip, we were able to stop at the Hudson River Maritime Museum in Kingston, NY, to have a look at the Ray Ruge collection. Close readers of this site will remember the skeeter discovered in Halifax … Continue reading →

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