Author Archives: billbuchholz

Here’s a lovely video made by Dan Stillman, first time ice boater who took to ice like a bird to the sky. After a day on skates he took Jim Turner’s Cheapskate for a tour. Looks like a natural to … Continue reading →

On a hunch Denis took a ride over to Lac Abenakis yesterday just to have a look. He had the foresight to hook up the trailer just in case. And Voila! There was a lovely orange peel surface on a … Continue reading →

In spite of our most optimistic plans for Pushaw later in the week, the lake is now wide open. Same for Plymouth. We’re back to square one, with lakes seeded with warm rainwater. While you’re waiting, for those who missed … Continue reading →

Nearly two weeks ago the temps in Maine dropped way down. At the same time the wind quit for days on end until all of a sudden we had black ice everywhere. The skaters were going nuts, as were the … Continue reading →

North end accessed today over healed pressure ridges. DN’s scratch racing. Over twenty boats from all over New England and one Rambler from Maryland. Couldn’t ask for finer conditions. As long as the weather and the human bodies hold up, … Continue reading →