Author Archives: billbuchholz

Every time we set out on the ice we learn something, hopefully. Last week we learned that with enough wind you can push an iceboat through most anything. Until you can’t and the boat capsizes. The temperatures here haven’t been … Continue reading →

With enough wind, anything’s possible. Sailing through crud, snow and styrofoam? No problem. But with the forecast tomorrow of more reasonable wind it will never happen at St. George. Plus, the launch rotted out last night. We had to launch … Continue reading →

Less than an inch of snow, fresh breeze, sunshine. St. George is ON!

The big storm tomorrow is all the talk in the line at the grocery store as people stock up on toilet paper and wine. But how much damage will it do? Will the snow which is due to be the … Continue reading →

There is a place far, far away, where the ice runs clear for thirty miles and the wind blows across hard right across it, where you sheet in, cleat it and drive the boat for all it’s worth the whole … Continue reading →