Author Archives: billbuchholz

The NEIYA swap meet had one of the best turnouts of people and gear in recent memory. Many new sailors picking up parts and advice, and the old-timers telling stories and clearing out basements, garages and attics. One of the … Continue reading →

Just in from Four Lakes, amazing: iceboat.org A New World Record: Biggest Iceboat in the World Deb Whitehorse Oct 22 Iceboating has attracted dreamers and creators since some guy in Holland first thought about attaching iron skates to a canal … Continue reading →

Full steam ahead to next weekend’s NEIYA swap meet, lunch and meeting at Thompson Speedway, CT. And on the Sunday following, 10/30, CIBC’s meeting at Dave Fortier’s house in Biddeford. Meeting at 11:00, pot luck lunch to follow. Drawing by … Continue reading →

Here’s a brand new pocket skeeter for sale. Composite mast, mylar sail, 36” Sarns Plate runners, 9” super chocks. Hull weighs 75# all up, car toppable. Wheel steering, tapered sheet. 11” plank optimized for 160# skipper but will tune if … Continue reading →

With all the chat about this winter’s NEIYA Vintage Gathering, here’s a little something. A few years ago, on an early season tip from Lee Spiller, we sailed Lake Cobbosseecontee. The lake is nine miles long, wide in some places … Continue reading →