Author Archives: billbuchholz

On a tip from a reliable skater that Toddy Pond was tight enough top to bottom we set out to try it. There are two narrow choke points that separate the top bay from the bottom bay; the entire lake … Continue reading →

There will be a couple of boats at Lake Farm tomorrow: Bob MacEwan, Mini Skeeter, and Joel Tompkins, Cheapskate. Hopefully there will be more considering how good the ice is. The two Whizz guys will be attempting a decent of … Continue reading →

The lake has improved measurably since our last sailing there. The pressure ridges have calmed down, the surface is a strong 7, and the quality of the plate is flawless. We had some of the fastest long reaches today in … Continue reading →

If there’s one thing that really upsets mariners, it the expression “safely out to sea”, referring to a storm track. Sure, they say, safe for you alongshore but what about us? We’re out to sea, too. But for iceboaters in … Continue reading →

Just got word that Ryan’s skate sail found a home. And, Michael Young still has a few Iceboat Racing board games left. Get one while they last at michaelyoungswh@gmail.com Below, mushroom drain holes. x