Author Archives: billbuchholz

It’s bigger than we thought: in addition to all the fleets mentioned yesterday, there were two DN’s on Norton Pond in Lincolnville, and a pair of Lockley’s on dear old Chicky. So nice that she still gets some attention every … Continue reading →

There was a time not so long ago that the CIBC would all meet at one lake or another to sail or race. Often it was at Chickawaukee where Lloyd would have a fire going on the beach with a … Continue reading →

From Tom Gloudemans in NH: We skated the whole of Lake Massabesic today and it is a beautiful plate! The Eastern shore heading south is a solid 10! The only worrisome pressure ridge is very noticeable and way up at … Continue reading →

Such faith we place in the forecasts. It’s always the only nail to hang our hat on but sometimes that nail can fall out, get bent, or just not fit the hat. Today told of light winds. Thoughts of chasing … Continue reading →

Damariscotta Lake will not give up. Snow: blow it away. Rain: drain it without drain holes. Pressure ridges? Well, yes, but that’s a small price to pay for sailable ice. Aside from Eagle Lake on MDI, this and Clarey Lake … Continue reading →