Ice strength varies depending on how old it is. New is strongest. We look for plus 4 inches but remember there is always variations in thickness. I urge you to scout ice with someone with experience. Never sail alone!

How thick does the ice have to be typically before you put a boat out on it?

Ben, Thanks for reaching out. We welcome all new comers. Suggest you keep an eye on our site for racing and cruising gatherings. Right not we are in healing mode after the recent assault from the warm rain. Stay tuned. John P.S. I encourage you to join the NEIYA links should be on the right side of the site from a desktop browser. Regardless we welcome you t […]

For those who’d like to stay close to home on a known plate tomorrow, there will be a few folks sailing from Vannah Rd. Our apologies for the ads. If we can’t get rid of them we will terminate this … Continue reading →

Lee sent this picture from today looking north into Jordan Bay. And Steve Madden and Ramblin Roger sailed it today and found a healed pressure ridge, or maybe an ice junction, about 3/4 mile from the pits. A skater they … Continue reading →

From Pat Keeley, looking south towards Frye Island:

Is there anybody on the east coast interested in going to the Northwest? This weekend, Friday through Sunday, Lake Pepin, Wisconsin. Let’s double up trailer, roof rack, whatever. Call Bill 207 975 6980

So we have a pretty nice plate of ice there on the south end of Damariscotta. There are islands, rivers and bays oh my, but in a SW wind, forecast for Wednesday, it’s not so great. What we need is … Continue reading →

Skimmer 45 with sail and runners. Located Cooperstown, NY. Asking $425 OBO. Moving south soon. Contact: boodydad@yahoo.com or text 631-740-4112.

New C Skeeter For Sale Built 2017 to Pat Heppart’s DRIFTER design. Bossett sail, foam/carbon wing mast, 40″ 440c runners. AwlGrip paint, full fuselage cover. Internal brake, wheel and foot steering. A change in the owners situation forces sale. No trailer. Located in NJ. $22,000. Contact Keith Kennedy: 732-496-3511

I have an old alloy dn rig in Groton CT

Looking for a set of used 36″ plate runners like they use on Gambits. Inserts are a little short for the amount of snow we get. Finishing up boat build but finding runners seems like a challenge.

DN 4621, built by Jeff Kent, two Shore sails, 2 composit masts, 4 sets runners. $2200 in Fairhaven Mass. Joffa helmet and 3\16 sarns inserts sold seperately. Dave K 508 858 7320

2017 Kitewing 5.5m Orange Dacron on Carbon Fiber Frame in New Condition For Sale $1100 OBO (same rig new is $1399)

Ice Optimist for Sale We built this Ice Optimist as a father and son project when my son was 8. He’s now 17 and has a DN so its time to move this along to a younger user. On the upside – the plank is stiff enough that we’ve used this as a training platform for adults before sending them off in a DN. The available pictures show everything with the exception o […]

Spikes for Sale One pair Saucony UpLift javelin/high jump spikes. Size 12 US Seven spikes up front, four under the heel $40 One pair Adidas Adizero javelin/high jump spikes. Size 11 1/2 US Seven spikes up front, four under the heel $40 Contact T to take a look- 401 258 6230 or t_thieler@yahoo.com

Hopefully someone can help Jay out with his noble effort to promote iceboating. John Stanton

Wanted: low cost (free?) DN boom. I’ve cleaned up a well used DN that I purchased at the swap meet last year to tote along with me this winter in hopes of promoting the sport to others. When spotted on the ice it should be recognized as available on a first-in first-to-sail basis. I am painting it out this week in bright recognizable colors so – TAKE NOTICE: […]