In reply to Ralph Lindenfeld. Ralph, Our guy in the area has checked recently and it is not ready. It did however set up multiple times only to be blown out by the various storms that rolled through. John

I’m with Mark on Sunapee. Wind is up. Great sailing – can easily move through the uber light snow. I marked the hole off the state beach. Easy parking and access. The wind forecasted for the weekend dictates some broken boats are inevitable. I’ll be running cones as long as my hardware and I can hang on. Did I say great sailing?! Beware: up the lake off Suna […]

Lake Sunapee has large areas of 3-4 inch ice and 8-10 inches on the southern end. Snow coverage is 1 inch avg. The wind is coming up now (7 mph). I will be out there this afternoon. Tomorrow wind forecast up to 17 mph.

Lee and Karin skated the big pond yesterday and had this good news to share: “Great Pond ice is thick and safe for skating and iceboating. We didn’t see any sketchy ice besides pressure ridges on a long skating tour … Continue reading →

Here’s a rather conventional shot of the decent ice on Sabattus. There are various patterns and colors, but nothing too dramatic. Best viewed on a computer, rather than a phone. That same ice, as seen from 1000′ feet up by … Continue reading →

We seem to have a nice band if ice between the coastal melt zone and the upland snow belt. Sabattus, Androscoggin, Great Pond and maybe Pushaw. Great Pond now has 5.5″ of older grey ice and 4″ of newer black. … Continue reading →

Funny how things work out. When the MIT DN team had it’s first ever outing, it was on Sabattus Pond in 2015. Today, the kernel of a Northeastern University DN racing tam was planted in to the very same fertile … Continue reading →

We got on the plate at Martins Point launch where the ice is still tight to the ramp, but slightly submerged and covered with a puddle. Trailers can get down to the left of that puddle. A stream lead is … Continue reading →

In reply to Gregory Switzer. Thank you

In reply to Michele. Ionly know of 1 DN. contact a_krenzer@yahoo.com

In reply to Tony Maggio. Tony the NEIYA swap meet is held in the fall. However,there are a number of items for sale in the classified section. https://theneiya.org/classifieds/ If you do not see what you are looking for post a wanted ad and I’m m sure someone will have what you need. John

Where and when is the Swap Meet

Want to buy a used DN plank for 200-220lbs sailor. The plank that came on my DN is a bit to weak for me and scrapes under high pressure. This will just be used for cruising not racing. Located in the Northeast feel free to call or text 3159555142

In reply to T. I will take the $20.00. Steve

DN Type Hull For Sale Great barn find, more or less like an older DN, needs hardware and some TLC and you’ll have a good starter boat! $20 or best offer! Contact T Thieler to take a look t_thieler@yahoo.com or 401 258 6230

Complete DN Available. Two sets of runners, glass mast which is stiffer on one tack than the other sail, boom, reinforced plank. 1200 is fair, I think. located in Southern NH. Contact Eli Matson, 978-790-4254. Leave message.

In reply to Greg Switzer Sodus Bay Ice Boat Club. Hi Greg, I’m across the lake on Frenchman’s Bay, do any of your members have any iceboats for sale Michele

In reply to Greg Switzer Sodus Bay Ice Boat Club. 417 Very strong boat, email me an I will send photos