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Gee Whizz, Touch & Go is now Ouch & Gone!

Posted on November 10, 2013 by billbuchholz

Attentive followers of iceboat.me will remember Frank Able’s purchase of the old B Skeeter Touch & Go with the idea to use her gear in the building of a new Whizz. Bill Buchholz built the boat for him from a … Continue reading →

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Iceboating Characters Wanted

Posted on November 7, 2013 by billbuchholz

There is a film production company from Santa Monica called Skip Films who have gotten it into their heads that they want to make an ice boat film. If we really want to promote the sport, we should probably play … Continue reading →

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Videos on Iceboat.me

Posted on November 5, 2013 by billbuchholz

We have opened up a video page on the site. There are just a few there now, but if you have any particular favorites, send them in. The way in is on the navigation bar, just above this text. Keep … Continue reading →

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It’s Coming!

Posted on November 4, 2013 by billbuchholz

Granted, our ice is still a ways off, but this report just in from Sweden certainly got our attention. The thought that some one, somewhere, is frolicking upon new black ice right this very minute is both inspiring and just … Continue reading →

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A little primer

Posted on November 1, 2013 by billbuchholz

Denis Guertin sends this compilation video of last year’s sailing from Quebec. He assures us that he will have ice before us, so make sure your passport is up to date! http://youtu.be/za-YKsrgowk

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