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Skeeter IBC Swap Meet October 26, 2008

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:40:48 -0500

The 23rd annual Skeeter Ice Boat Club (we sail Skeeters, DNs, Nites, and stern steerers) swap meet is scheduled for Sunday, October 26, 2008 at Sailing Specialists, inc., 210 N. Walworth Ave., Williams Bay, WI. Williams Bay is located on the north side of Geneva Lake. the time is 9 a.m. to noon with a raffle to follow.

More more info, email sailing19@charter.net.
If you get lost, phone 262-245-6242.

This is the day to swap, buy, and sell new and used iceboats and equipment. There is no fee charged for participating.

Items for sale can be set up on the black top parking area at Sailing Specialists and on the grassy area immediately to the south. Please do not park your cars in the display areas.

fall 2008

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:41:36 -0500

Looking forward to sailing lake neppissing in Lapeer, MI. Friends make it out at least twice a month during the ice season. Getting DN's varnished and re-tuned now for upcoming winter.

DN Hardware and repair parts

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:11:50 -0500

Please Check out Northwindiceboats.com for a good select of DN parts and accessories. New this year Euro style steering post. 11/16" diameter shaft makes it and easy replacement from a Sarns piece. Gets rid of the 1/4" pin and lowers the Hexa -ratchet on the tiller. Modified tillers also available. Limited supply.

speed

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:48:08 -0500

You probably all know that Bob Dill, in a article published in Seahorse magazine this year has de-bunked the myth that an ice boat with wooden spars and cotton sails could possibly be faster than a modern Ice boat. No one to my knowlege has ever published a gps recorded top ice boat speed, we hear a good skeeter tops out at around 72mph is this true. If not, what is the higest recorded speed attained by an ice boat using modern methods. Richard Jenkins of Wind Jet has a new boat ready for the ice and would like to have an honest top speed to attempt to better.I know you all have stories and i do as well, but an honest apprasial would be appreciated.

"Loaner Boat" project - looking for a sail...

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:42:43 -0500

[This has been posted on the "DN America" site and iceboat.org, so apologies for the duplication. I'm looking to cast the widest possible net in hopes of getting this together for next season...]

I'm putting together a "loaner boat" around my old DN. Last year I got the hull and plank back in shape for Jori Lennon to use while her new hull was under-construction. That catalyzed an effort to assemble the rest of the parts for a complete program. My old Norton-Winder fiberglass mast should be nearly perfect for a beginner, and the Mattison/Krueger shop on Willy Street has donated some wire to make stays. Two years ago, Wayne Schmiedlin helped fix my spare boom to use with his new hull, and just yesterday I acquired a set of plate-runners from Eric Olsen of Milwaukee.

Prior Lake

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:55:48 -0500

sailed the old nite in front of Frost Point and the islands...monster wind really got the old boat moving..thanks to Mike P for the new plank and John B for helping me line up the holes..

A couple of photos from the 2008 Northwest Ice Yacht Association regatta

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:13:21 -0600

To the south, there was the main pits area for the NIYA:

(click "View Original" to see the full-size photo)

... and there, there on the other side, in the middle of the other side, away from everything else on the other side, in parentheses ...

springfield ice

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:37:20 -0600

we are on our 3rd sheet of black ice this season.at present time i'm skating on 2.5'' black ice.forecast not good,heavy rain tonight,changing to heavy snow tomorrow.no sailing today,high is mid 30's after overnight low in teens

Hayward ice

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:24:18 -0600

Last sunday i sailed on lake Pokegama,just west of Minong,WI.
Amazingly,the ice was fairly smooth and clear of snow.
i checked it today;there is less than 2 inches of dry snow and no real drifts.
this is the best ice i have found in this area.
the public landing is at the south end, off hwy.77
i plan to sail there again this weekend,unless it snows more or better ice is found.
hope to see you there, nick

SE Iowa

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:26:32 -0600

Snow finally cleared from local lakes. Ice is fast but a bit lumpy. Ear plugs, seat cushion, and soft plank recommended.

A new spin on Fleet Growth - The Devil's Playground?

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:10:31 -0600

Several of us; The Reverend Petey, at Head Injury Media, Aussie Peter Norton of RumJungle Media, Geoff S, and myself for sure have been talking... about "Telling The Story", the story of iceboating, like with all this ice, and all this sailing, the speed, the thin ice, there's a couple great stories to be told. ...like just checking the ice

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1. Right click Mouse when cursor is on Hyperlink
2. Scroll to Open in New Window,

Self Rescue - If you don't know, DON'T GO!... or how to be your own best friend!

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:07:25 -0600

Link to page: Self Rescue or How to be your own best friend!

http://www.iceboating.net/node/2323

A reprint of Bob Dill's excellent article from the IDNIYRA Site, and a couple other thoughts.

Pepin Regatta on You Tube

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:19:14 -0600

Well, sort of.... both my cameras sort of froze up, right quick-like. But, watch the video anyway, it's a bit fuzzy but it will give you the flavor of this event. If this sheet of ice doesn't get yer blood pumpin' ye must be ded.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aklsa2h_sos

It was stunning! The huge bluffs behind the racers, the brilliant blue sky, the trains crawling along the WI shore (and the boats BEATING them!), being able to sail 8 miles to Lake City for burgers, and the most-perfect launch site. It was almost overwhelming. I was too star-struck by all the serious racers en masse, so I left my boat on the rack and just soaked it all in. When I drove up along the bluff, coming from Lake City, and saw that flock of 100+ white sails on the WI shore it took my breath away.

Sunday Help???

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:09:39 -0600

4695 The IceMaker

Do you need any help on Sunday? I my have some time to give to the event. I work all week, but Sunday is open at this tome.

Trailer

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 16:33:46 -0600

500 lb. trailer 2002 for single DN in NJ with spare...

$175.00..... 973 335 7785......