Author Archives: billbuchholz

With a date like 1-4-14 how could you go wrong? All the pieces fell neatly into place for an epic sail on Saturday. The forecast light wind built to a fine 10-15 from the south just as we finished setting … Continue reading →

Our spy in the village of Magog, Jean, reports an inch of light snow fell during this last event. He sailed the north end of the lake before the storm and says the surface is pebbly, but very sailable. Temps … Continue reading →

It doesn’t take much to satisfy a starving iceboater. Give us the clickity clack of the runners on ice black, the pressure of wind on the sail, an occasional hike and a few other sailors and we come home happy. … Continue reading →

Paul Zucco drove all the way from Connecticut to Squam Lake, one of the only sailable plates in the region, to christen his new Whizz and go sailing. He’s been a’building for a couple of years so it had to … Continue reading →

Paul Delnero sends this report: Baxter Lake, Rochester NH. Fri 12/27/13 Sailed most of the afternoon. Grade 6 ice under 1.5″ of fluffy powder. Paul 6o3-77o-331o Google Map: https://maps.google.com/maps?q=lake+baxter+nh&ie=UTF-8&ei=aoa-UtTGK8LJsQTWmoLwDA&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAg