Have sold my 1939 era skeeter It now lives north of Schenectady. Eric Jappen Rhinebeck NY Former owner

I’m an experienced (re: old) sailor that just obtained a “vintage” DN. Spruce mast/boom, plywood hull, “Kenneth A Nelson” sail. The sail number is “2013”. Wondering if anyone could hazard a guess for the boat’s age based upon the sail number? The boat has been unused for over 10 years but appears complete shy a broken top batten (anyone have a spare?). The b […]

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?

Since most boats with big masts come with trailers, here’s a simple way to help get the mast up if you find yourself without help. This usually happens when you’re the first to arrive and the last to leave, something … Continue reading →

Armed with what I thought was permission to sail from the head of the Loring Development Authority and a forecast of 10-15 SSE I set out for the second round of exploring the old B-52 air base. The plan to … Continue reading →

The ice at Baikall was less than wonderful this past season, but the photo below shows how perfect it can be. Aside from the rocks, of course. These rocks get blown onto the ice and then as they get warm … Continue reading →

There was an era on the timeless beach when land yachts were graceful and slow. You could wear your Sunday finest and not come home with sand in every seam. Times change and fast is fun, but the beach isn’t … Continue reading →

Milo Fleming, who made exploring the art of iceboating his eighth grade project, gives us his final presentation here. Way to go, Milo! https://youtu.be/IGyq6l1FIgU

DN For Sale Complete boat, Sitka and marine plywood, all varnish, ready to sail, fuselage is 49 lbs. Sarns bullnose runners, Shore sail, S-glass mast, Sitka boom, all Ash strip plank w/ S-glass reinforcement, tapered mainsheet, all canvas covers. Boat is in very good condition and was very competitive in 1990’s, last sailed in 1995. Asking $2,300. Pawcatuck, […]

I have an older DN ice boat in excellent condition and need a set of runners

-MBC Female tooled hybrid blank tube- $1200 -Sherry mast complete- $1400 -Kent/CSI Aero plank with Struble/kent chocks and bars-$1800 -DN Hull and Plank $700 -DN Spruce wedge $1200 -DN Planks $125-$350 -DN wood Strip/composite masts $250 -DN sail with battens-$400 -Sarns sharpening Jig -$25 -DN storm sail -prebent DN hull sideboards -Sarns and Hamel super ch […]

In reply to john@bark.com. SOLD! She is staying in eastern Long Island. These opportunities come up a few times a year. Don’t miss out on the next one

Low-Cost Skeeter Opportunity Available Passed on from the Lake Ronkonkoma Ice Yacht Club. Mike O’Rourke I looking for a good home for his beloved Skeeter. It is losing its storage space and needs a new home and loving owner ICI 2 needs to get back on the ice next season can you help… The craft is located in Flanders, NY on Long Island and sitting on its trai […]

Skeeter For Sale Ray Ruge designed A Skeeter. Built by Hagarty in the early 60’s. Owned briefly by Buddy Melges and carries his sail number. Square top added to sail, new steering, and stem block. New hollow plank built to the same section as the fuselage. Sails fast and balanced. These boats were built in limited production and this is the only known sample […]

We are doing a shop clean out and the old Hull tools aren’t making the cut. They are looking for a new home. These are Jeff Kent’s second generation of female hull tools. There is a third generation that we are keeping. The bottom tools are split to be able to release without draft. The deck tool has the racks molded in. The link below has pictures. https:// […]

Will swap DN in a very nice trailer for a Megabyte soft water boat. DN built by Austin of Morris CT in 73. Ready to sail. Trailer built by Bob S, with added glass lid and club logo. Plus or minus cash depending on condition, dolly, trailer.

Looking for 8″ side chocks. Thanks. Tom Gloudemans

J14 #20 @ Bay Shore, Long Island CALL Peter @ (631) 665-0230 >Doyal Main & Bosset Stormsail >Side Car by Mike Acebo >Mast,Boom,Runners, +Covers >Boat Cover & Cockpit Cushions by Mills Sails >Rear Wheels for easy movment Asking $4,750  now $3750