Hi! My name is Reid and I’m a freshman on the Northeastern University sailing team. I’m from California where there is no ice sailing, and since moving out here for college, I’ve always wanted to try it. I could drive out to Quaboag Pond tomorrow (2/17). Is there anyone who could show me the ropes and let me use a boat for a little while?

In reply to capcass. The reports from yesterday were not complete and must be scouted more thoroughly. It really needs a few days of below freezing to seal things up. We are getting that but it has only been 24 hrs. Frankly, I am cautiously optimistic but at this time can not recommend traveling any distance. Let’s see Maybe Monday. John

Any word on Quaboag? A couple of us are thinking of taking the ride from Long Island for what may be the only sail of the season.

From Bob: checked quaboag today: 5.25 inches, but remember the holes are still there. 5 free skates were there today, some shell ice but the pressure cracks have frozen. cold weather friday. 38 to 40 high saturday

Paul Delnero is sailing Attatash Pond in Merrimac, MA today with a couple of other boats. He reports 5″ of grey ice with healed drain holes covered with 4″. Surface grade 8. In western New York state Jeff Kester and … Continue reading →

Bob Strzelewicz completed the salvage operation on Quabog today. He was able to get far enough out with just waders. The summary of the de-briefing with the sodden skipper is basically this: stay well hydrated and fed. Dehydration leads to … Continue reading →

It is not a happy day in Maine. Our anticipated coastal nudge never happened and the snow just kept coming until finally changing to rain late. Too late. White, white as far as the eye can see, and from midwestern … Continue reading →

Kate Morrone sent this report from today at Quabog: We had a great day today. There were 5 of us who had left our boats on the ice in the morning. The wind was stronger than yesterday and gusty. Around … Continue reading →

Modified DN Iceboat All wood construction, including plank, mast and boom. I believe this boat is basically made to DN dimensions but the hull is 32” wide instead of 20”, so that it can be a 2 person boat. Sail in very good condition, all complete and ready to sail. Pictures upon request. $500, Falmouth, ME PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECTLY at pfarnum3@gmail.com […]

DN racing sail for sale. Good shape but needs battens. $200. Lake Winnipasaukee area. Please Contact Russ at 603-875-0345

Lloyd Roberts built DN. Great condition, very comfortable. Brand new aluminum mast, Doyle mid-range sail in excellent shape, 1/4″ insert side runners, plate steering. Plank good for 160#-190#. In Maine, sharpened, aligned and ready to go. $2000. Please call 207-975-6980

Sail for Skimmer clone. Wont fit Skimmer mast. Good shape. Crinkly in places. $30

Seat for Whizz, from Thumbs Up. Only selling because I need legroom. Naugahyde, zippered cover, 3 inch padding. $40

Trying to sell my late 1930’s skeeter. Arthritus got the best of me. Will send pic on request. $500 takes all. Ready to sail. Please contact directly: ericanvil@FRONTIER.COM

In reply to Dean Williams. Dean it’s Jim Gervolino again. What is a electric ice traction motor? Jim, good question. It is a geared-down electric motor that drives a pointy-tooth sprocket that can be lowered onto the ice from the center of the boat to propel it in case you are stranded or becalmed way out on some lonely lake. I never tried it but I liked the […]

2019/2020 North DN sails APP and Max Power for sale used to 3rd at NA’s Sherry fiberglass Whip mast- $800 Custom 30″ Plates (3)- $475 DN storm sail DN side boards pre-bent with some sarns hardware available DN Plank Blanks unshaped DN Planks with chocks sarns/hammel Other DN equipment available Contact: Chad Atkins catkins4487@gmail.com Equipment in RI […]

DN for sale, 25+ year old wood boat. glass mast, aluminum mast.two sails, 2 booms. Sarns plates, 2 sets of inserts. Many other runners, extra chocks and steering posts, Burlington Vt, $2000..

Prototype Cheapskate for sale. Built by Bill Buchholz and Lloyd Roberts. See “Plans” at CIBC website “iceboat.me” for photos and description. Excellent condition, ready to sail. Selling for medical reasons. $500 OBO, good home desired. Location, Rockport, Maine. Lloyd Roberts, 207 596 2095