Author Archives: billbuchholz

THINK ICE Is Back

Posted on February 24, 2014 by billbuchholz

The seminal work on DN tuning and racing by Lloyd Roberts and Warner St. Claire is now available through the CIBC. This is the latest edition, and all profits go to the Club. Seventeen dollars to Lloyd Roberts, 140 Porter … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of Ice

Posted on February 19, 2014 by billbuchholz

While we’re testing the limits of our patience, push play, close your eyes, and listen to this wonderful musing on black ice. The visuals will keep you going a little bit longer. Some of you Cape sailors may even recognize … Continue reading →

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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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