Author Archives: billbuchholz

Lloyd always taught us never to go out and just “reach around”. You never learn to sail an iceboat properly. For that you must sail an upwind-downwind course. It’s true, of course, and there is usually a good option for … Continue reading →

Lloyd always taught us never to go out and just “reach around”. You never learn to sail an iceboat properly. For that you must sail an upwind-downwind course. It’s true, of course, and there is usually a good option for … Continue reading →

Dave Fortier and Jim Gagnon had a look at the Belgrade Lakes today and yesterday and it appears the Great Pond is the place to be once our recovery is completed. This is the condition yesterday. With the warmth and … Continue reading →

Here’s a video of the guys scratch racing at Sand Bar State Park at Lake Champlain. January 14, 2026 youtube.com Be sure to watch both laps! Very fast sailing in high wind on not the smoothest ice. Tentative plans for … Continue reading →

Just got back from Quaboag, 10 inches of ice in front of the ramp,the surface looks consistent across the pond. Temp is 37 at 4:00. It’s going to be 32: at 11 and 24 in the morning. I will be … Continue reading →