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Whizz Building Taking Off

Posted on February 3, 2014 by billbuchholz

We have four new Whizz under construction, one hoping to hit the ice this season and the others next year. With W-1 Whizz Kid dominating the C Skeeter class this year it only seems fitting that from this evolving fleet … Continue reading →

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Great Ice at Plattsburgh

Posted on January 30, 2014 by billbuchholz

That’s “Great” in the true meaning of the word: epic, grand, historical, Winnie 2010. If Jory had been there he would have given you a long page serenade in blue: the ice. All I can say is here are some … Continue reading →

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Back to Plattsburgh

Posted on January 27, 2014 by billbuchholz

Photos and descriptions of endless black ice are filtering in from the west. The NA plate continues to grow and the snow that dotted the region last night missed it. Of course one never knows, but the scene is bleak … Continue reading →

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Sebago Blowing Out

Posted on January 25, 2014 by billbuchholz

Yesterday’s vast sheet of new ice is now piling up on the rocks. It was two inches thick, as you can see in the picture. A lot different from this morning’s shot! The sheet along shore is thicker and we … Continue reading →

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WARNING!

Posted on January 25, 2014 by billbuchholz

Sebago is NOT ready for boats. The photo in the previous post was not meant to be published. Reports this morning indicate that the center is beginning to blow out in the strong SW winds. Please stand by for further … Continue reading →

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