Author Archives: billbuchholz

The great weather and nice ice on our home lake brought out folks from far and wide with a ticket to ride. Twenty-five boats, at least. Strong winds precluded racing for the Doc Fellows Regatta, but it will be tried … Continue reading →

In spite of the lovely ice on Auburn and the tempting adventure on Marancook, it turns out Dorothy was right: there’s no place like home. The surface is fine, thickness nine, no obvious hazzards. It will be sailed tomorrow by … Continue reading →

On a tip from a skater we checked Auburn Lake and Marancook, in Winthrop. Marancook is the more interesting lake in a north wind: a long beat up and joy ride back down. The launch area is horrible, but a … Continue reading →

Lake Damariscotta from Lake Farm is in tip top shape for an epic week of sailing. Six inches of ice, five black and one grey. If the storm tonight gets Mother Natures Nudge we’ll be in the clear. If not, … Continue reading →

The snow is lovely, light and deep, But now it starts to creep. Around the edges of wet out ice the white stuff moves like little mice. Pulling the curtain over our plate, If it changes not, to rain, it … Continue reading →