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?

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.

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 →

Very important to credit our photographer today: Jackie Mushinski! Many thanks.

In honor of the holiday and past presidents, the NEIYA inaugurated The Presidents Day Cup and held it at Quabog Pond today. The hard core of eastern DN racing showed up, with a few notable exceptions, and seven races were … Continue reading →

This just in from bob: 7 boats sailed today, light winds in morning, good wind after 11: 30. Good hard ice, 5.25 inches and below freezing all day and tonight. Wind tomorrow 10 plus. Hazards are marked, putting in on … Continue reading →

With just another few degrees of cold Tuesday night we’d of had a wonderful surface on Dammy. The ruts were filled in and the ice was thick but the wet shell was still to fragile to sail on. Unless you … Continue reading →

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

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 concept. You see I had all […]

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

Small Skeeter For Sale Designed and built by Al Lake. New Bossett sail, stainless insert runners, wood mast. Wheel steering, light and comfortable. Easily car toppable. Best for skipper under 180#. In Camden, ME $2200.oo. Call Bill at 207-975-6980 or hilltop@midcoast.com.

DN iceboat #3391. This is a really nice DN and is in EXCELLENT condition. All framing plus the plank and boom are of Sitka Spruce and I have replace the top and bottom decking and cockpit with epoxy coated (2 coats) 5mm plywood. The bottom also has a layer of 4 oz. fiberglass cloth. The glass cloth is invisible but adds abrasion resistance and stiffness. I t […]