I have to work tomorrow, but I’m going to try and get up there this weekend. And I bought a sail to go with my skates, so if there’s any breeze I’ll be trying to learn to use that. Saturday looks very light (which might be a good thing for me just starting out), Sunday a little stronger but maybe rainy. (We should exchange contact info.) J-J Cote

Anyone want to sail on Monomonoc tomorrow, Friday the 14 th? It’s really, really nice Kit Tucker

Great ice, fellow sailors and sailing.

For all of us who have been rather ice obsessed these past weeks, today’s snow storm is a vivid reminder that Christmas is indeed around the corner and it’s probably time to do a bit of catching up. What better … Continue reading →

Matti Bradley came out from her place near the course and spent the day taking pictures. There are some fabulous shots here, some portraits. She offers them to everyone. I failed to credit her in the previous post. https://idniyra2018greatpond.shutterfly.com/4 Thanks … Continue reading →

The plate was quiet as the temperature crept into the low forties. The ice making machine was switched off. But there’s plenty of ice already, and while the straight at the south end of Hoyt remained tight all day, the … Continue reading →

This runner box was seen in the pits today at Great Pond. It was with an older boat, must have been owned by Tony at some point, but the message is priceless and a gem of pre-internet communication. Those three … Continue reading →

Many of us were awed by the photo Lee Spiller had shared of endless smooth ice on Great Pond, Belgrade, about 10 miles north of Augusta. So I arrived there just at 9AM Wednesday not to miss a single minute. … Continue reading →

Lockley Skimmer 45 Complete boat ready to sail. Sharp runners with box. Great starter boat. Located in northeast Connecticut. $450 email sternsteeroldboat@gmail.com

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

For Sale Gambit For Sale – I bought all of Bob Kilpatrick’s ice boating equipment 4 years ago when he moved south. The DN and Cargo Trailer are now sold, leaving just the gambit. Now that I don’t have a trailer to keep the gambit in I am reducing the price of the Mongoose to help find it a good home quickly. Gary Therrien at 860-614-8193 or gtherrien1@cox.ne […]

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: […]

Entry level, Vintage 1970’s DN ice boat complete. Built by Legendary Cal Fuller. He was instrumental in the design and build of first A cat class catamarans on Lake Hopatcong. He had a very successful career as a builder and racer of both classes. All original with exception of cross member, which I constructed of laminated 3/8″ white oak planking. I’ve sail […]

Wanted Aluminum DN Mast Help me get my older DN back on the ice this season. Looking for an aluminum DN mast. Hopefully in the CT shoreline area but doesn’t really matter. Contact Ted ath ted@soundboatworksllc.com

New DN hull wo hardware built to Goodwin plans. Located in new jersey. $600 Call Dave @ 732 796 2060

Struble Chocks for sale- new style, used hard, one very slightly bent. Still good for cruising or beginner. Add a piece of shim tape to the runner and you’re good to go! Cut away for Kent-Style stiffeners. Studs and press nuts included. $200 for the pair. Contact James “T” Thieler at 401 258 6230 or t_thieler@yahoo.com