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 […]

Rob Dmitriof has discovered a stash of new Skimmers and is offering at least two for sale. $750.oo each. The Skimmer is a great way to get into the sport. The picture below is not one the boats for sale. … Continue reading →

Way to go, guys! Bryce Geele sent in this report: “After some volunteer work this morning, then some preparations for the storm at our place in Nobleboro, I headed down the East Pond Road a little after noon, intending to … Continue reading →

On Long Island: An original Orient Ice Yacht Club built J14 now for sale. Complete boat with original Sarns J14 runners. Doyle/Boston original sail, Sitka Spruce plank, Sarns chocks, Harken blocks. This boat has very few hours use and is … Continue reading →

Wednesday found us on a remarkable plate of ice on Jordan Bay, Lake Sebago. The photos posted leading up to that day say it all. It did get a bit thinner beyond the ice junction, so we set up a … Continue reading →

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 →

Sails for Sale New 1D Power, and 1D Fast Sails. Sails include battens bag and numbers. Only have two of each in stock and ready to go. Sails are designed and used by nine time World Champion Karol Jablonski. Great attention to detail are a trade mark of these durable sails. Used by most of the top European Skippers With all the composite mast changing hands […]

I am constructing an i e boat and would like to know more about your sail design as we plan on designing a wing sail and are looking for some advice. Is your boat still available?

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.

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