Author Archives: billbuchholz

Mud in the pits, sunscreen on the nose, sailing in light gloves and open collar. Breaking down slowly on slushy ice, taking your time, savoring what feels to be the end of the season. Sounds like one our our wonderful … Continue reading →

Just a heads up that the Jefferson General Store is open and can be sailed to, with a short walk. Food is excellent.

The ice has maintained its seven+ inches through this last blast of weather. Today there are puddles about an inch deep all over the lake. The surface is soft today in the forty-five degree temps but will probably firm up … Continue reading →

No, not that kind of patient, it’s the one that stands around on the ice for most of the day waiting for wind. And when you add a dollop of faith to that patient sailor that the two inches of … Continue reading →

Jeff and Dave chased puffs around the lake today. The surface and become smoother after yesterday’s slight melt. No softening today. We had the ramp plowed: That’s the good news. Bad news is light snow forecast for tonight. Might be … Continue reading →