Author Archives: billbuchholz

Here’s a beautifully made four minute video ad for Skoda, featuring Polish iceboater Łukasz Zakrzewski. It appears to be filmed in Finland; the reindeer is a dead giveaway. The language actually switches from Polish to Finnish about halfway through. Listen … Continue reading →

Thanks to everyone who showed up for the fall meeting yesterday. Discussion was lively and informative between old salts and new saiiors. The food was excellent, especially Courtney’s Borscht. Dave was the perfect host, offering runner building tips and surrounding … Continue reading →

Start packing up for the Great NEIYA Swap Meet, tomorrow at Thompson Speedway. Bob Wills, of the Hudson River Ice Yacht Preservation Trust will be the keynote speaker after lunch. Sunday at 11:00 is the CIBC annual meeting, with Pot … Continue reading →

The Eastern Landsailing Champs concluded today, a frosty morning with not a lick of wind. The usual Sunday vibe prevailed with sitting in the morning sun, slowly packing boats and dragging out long goodbyes with high hopes for the next … Continue reading →

September 16-21, Tuesday through Sunday. Loring Air Base, Limestone, Maine. Opening banquet at Northern Maine Brewing Wednesday at 6:00pm. Racing Thursday and Friday, Saturday if needed or desired. Potential three lap Unlimited heat. Come prepared. BloKarts two classes. Classic Cookout … Continue reading →