In reply to Ben Raynes. Ben, brand new myself…welcome! I came into possession of a vintage DN (~1960’s?) this year and restored it this spring. I had to pick it up in Pennsylvania (I live just outside of Worcester MA). Didn’t come with a trailer; after doing some research on sizes and weights, I decided that I could use my Thule cartop kayak carrier mounted […]

I’m new to the sport and I’m looking forward to joining other sailors this coming season and learning more. Can anyone give me some advice on appropriate trailers or how best to cartop or transport a DN to meet-ups. As I said… I’m new to the sport. Starting from zero. Any advice is appreciated.

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

David Ross sent this comment about how we arranged the starts at the landsailing regatta. Any other thoughts? I’ve been wanting to write you the last post, and starting in particular. I think your diagnosis of the outsized importance of … Continue reading →

There might come a day when we go to our web site and the archives are gone. The site itself might be gone as well. Huwei could buy wordpress, which would make us a national security risk, next thing you … Continue reading →

Thanks so much to Karen Binder for putting some order to this craziness: Click on image to enlarge: Full results in spreadsheet format here. Loring Regatta.xlsx

We did two types of starts this past weekend. In light to moderate air we did a dial-up start, which is similar to soft water starts. The boats get into a counter-clockwise rotation while there is a horn at three … Continue reading →

hangar door opening https://youtu.be/kmK3-jRWNV0 https://youtu.be/y044e4yYhjM start of a race George Wiliams photos https://www.dropbox.com/sh/y3bpk2ydszpr5x8/AACvBH_ONkZ7_KFtrK_ybTSUa?dl=0 https://youtu.be/2rqW6NK23j8 the view from Jim Turner’s Cheapskate on roller blades. And George wanted the limrick: There once was an airbase called Loring, Who lay there […]

Front Seat C Skeeter. Super comfortable and fast. Easy to manage DN mast with full hoist sail. Insert runners, airfoil section plank. Internal brake. Built 2016, very well sorted and ready to go. Second Place at the ISA. No trailer. $3500.oo or best offer. In Maine. Dave Godin email: David.Godin@jetblue.com

ST49 Wing boat for sale Now is the perfect time to grab this deal and spend a little workshop time perfecting it before winter. I am selling my rigid wing ice boat based on John Eisenlohr’s ST49 for $350. The rear plank and chocks alone cost me almost that much.Includes a notebook full of plans and details. Please email me for details. Dean 860-677-7533 or p […]

In reply to geepwilliams. George, I have a Bosset plank bag for sale $50 plus shipping. It is in excellent condition. Paul O’Neill CT 860 599-3607

Looking for canvas cover bags for my DN and plank. George Williams 781-724-4119

For sale. Antique DN 175. Originally sailed in Michigan. Last used about 15 years ago on small lake in western NY. Been in dry storage since. Original sail. Looking for new home! Collector’s item. Album of photos available upon request. $1400.00 Call for more information. Mike Lamb 716 307 1618 Olean, NY

In reply to John Pepper. Hello John Do you still have the Whizz seat? Any pictures? Thanks Pat

Older DN. Sarns runners, slush runners, storm and full sail. All rigging and two helmets. The mast was slightly bent but has been straightened. Near Lake Sunapee. Cece Theriault 603-748-8260

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 […]