Author Archives: billbuchholz

No, not our beloved ice-making weather system, but the buzz of first ice with good buddies. Rules of Thumb say not to drive excessive distance to ice that hasn’t been sailed, but there is also the “show up and pray” … Continue reading →

Our man on the island Mike Acebo sends interesting news. The Ronkonkoma club will have their first gathering, a swap meet, on the 2nd Sat in December at Weeks Shipyard in Patchogue. Mike sails the J-14 RUBY that we see … Continue reading →

With all the interminable details behind him, Frank is ready for the ice. He’s so excited he was around back of the shop the other day coveting the ice in the rain barrel. Who wouldn’t be chomping at the bit … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year, once again. Gather up your gear, roll up your sleeves and come down to the fourth annual Lamb Tune-up Clinic. Returning once again for encore performances are Eric Anderson on grinder, Steve Lamb on alignment … Continue reading →

Our correspondent from eastern Quebec Denis Guertin reports small ponds locked in and sends this photo. It probably won’t hold, but we thank Denis for keeping his eyes open. As we’ve said before, be sure to dig out your passport … Continue reading →