Author Archives: billbuchholz

Inspired by Bill Converse’s slide show on the NEIYA site, I updated the photos on iceboat.me. Most of the pictures have been featured on posts so you may have seen them, but this way they are far more accessible. The … Continue reading →

Built by Randy Rice with streamlined bow, Sarns runners, North main and storm sail. Freshly painted, tuned and sailed last season. Asking $3200.oo Frank, at: elaineandfrank@gmail.com

The Fall Meeting and Swap Meet of the New England Ice Yacht Association has been called for Saturday, October 26 at the Knights of Columbus Hall,17 Willow St. Westborough, MA 01581. Per tradition, our CIBC meeting will be Sunday 10/27 … Continue reading →

No, this is not a discussion of garbage disposal, but paring down the parts of the old B Skeeter Touch & Go to fit a new Whizz. The first chop went to the hollow spruce mast. We added a sheave, … Continue reading →

Fresh from the barn, #1141. Built in the 60’s with classic hardware. Two sails, two booms and a storm sail, a set of plate runners in a nice box, tool box and stands. Glass over wood mast. Covers for everything. … Continue reading →