In reply to John hughes. John let us know about long pond in MA. Have not heard anything out of that area for a while. Probably nothing to report. You do know Jay is set up at sunapee right John

Monomonac: my son got there. About 1″ of light snow on the lake and no wind right now, so we’re calling off our plans…if we knew the lake and hazards, it might be worth the 2 hour drive, but we don’t, so… In the meantime, I’m gonna take a look at long pond in freetown, just in case…

This Covid frustrated DN sailor will be running marks on Sunapee tomorrow (Thurs) and likely through the weekend. Launching from the State Park Beach on SW side of lake. Mark Freedman and I did a “Sunapee the Hard Way” today running from the beach all the way up to Sunapee harbor and discovered the large lake is in rare form. There are two open areas of conc […]

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 →

With the heavy rain and warm temps overnight, chances are that the lake won’t be fit for sailing tomorrow. We plan on scouting it in the morning and will report back here as soon as possible for sailing on Monday. … Continue reading →

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

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

In reply to John H. Vargo. What is the number of the sail?

Past Commadore of the Hudson River Ice Boat Club is selling his very strong low number arrow. Trailer, which can be use as storage when not being sailed, Two suits fo sails, two sets of runners, (one set needs work). At 85 I have to give it up. Boat is very strong and ready to go.

Northwind Iceboat Super DN Hull and Plank for Sale. West System construction, Sarns hardware, hiking rack, Full length cock pit correct stays to attach any standard DN rig. A great big Ice or wind cruiser. Very stable. My personal boat $750.00. Thanks . Pictures available. CONTACT:Steve at nthwind1@aol.com or 781-724-0468

Ex-commadore of the Hudson River Ice Yacht club has retired. I have a very strong Arrow iceboat for sale. It includes a custom trailer that can be used as the storage container for the boat when not in use. Complete and excellent condition. Contact me at vargojhvargo@aol.com John H. Vargo 110 Second St. Verplanck, NY 10596

Looking for a set of DN ice boat blades only. Does anyone know of a manufacturer? Lost them in a move. Contact at mike@krivit.com

Buffalo DN Ice Boat for Sale Hull is 12 feet, Plank 95 inches, boom 114 inches, Mast 189 inches Runners are included but not shown in pictures Boat is in New Jersey, 109 Parkway Exit Asking Price $750/best offer For information contact ecotrain@aol.com

DN SAILS North/Ullman ABSS 2016 Good shape, standard battens, custom batten adjusters, bag. Good all around sail, has a wide range $ 600 FO-1 2014 Good shape, standard battens, custom batten adjusters, bag. Good in light air and/or sticky ice $ 500 Contact T Thieler for more info or to take a look 401 258 6230 t_thieler@yahoo.com