I’m a newbie here and looking for help with runners. Difference between inserts, plates, alligators, slush runners, bull nose….. All confusing.
I bought a Nite style boat (but single seater) and it has runners that seem short to me though it handled pretty well on my 1st time out in light wind.
Steering runner is 26 inches, side runners are 30 inches. I’ve seen longer ones on the lake where guys have skeeter type boats. My “Nite” is about 17 feet long, 12 foot plank and 18 foot mast.
Cleversky, please contact me. I am always looking for more local hang gliding wing mates. Especially ice boaters!
Jay Whitehair Sailoffshore@comcast.net
Ice strength varies depending on how old it is. New is strongest. We look for plus 4 inches but remember there is always variations in thickness. I urge you to scout ice with someone with experience. Never sail alone!
I’m new to the sport. I’ve only sailed a DN once and looking to get some more experience this winter. How best to find people to sail with near Ossipee, NH?
Thanks for reaching out. We welcome all new comers. Suggest you keep an eye on our site for racing and cruising gatherings. Right not we are in healing mode after the recent assault from the warm rain. Stay tuned.
John
P.S. I encourage you to join the NEIYA links should be on the right side of the site from a desktop browser. Regardless we welcome you to come to the ice.
I have to work tomorrow, but I’m going to try and get up there this weekend. And I bought a sail to go with my skates, so if there’s any breeze I’ll be trying to learn to use that. Saturday looks very light (which might be a good thing for me just starting out), Sunday a little stronger but maybe rainy. (We should exchange contact info.)
4 DNs and a Lockley Skimmer had a perfect day on Contoocook today, sailing on the kind of ice they make in heaven. We launched from the Jaffrey Town beach, on the north end of the lake. Enough wind to be exciting but not scary, ice so smooth the only sound was a steady soft hiss, and best of all, a new DN sailor sailing for his first time, who finished up the day with a smile so wide I thought the two sides might meet in the back of his head. (The rest of us explained to him that it wasn’t ALWAYS quite this nice!) I can’t go back tomorrow, but if I could (and if Quaboag weren’t closer), I’d be there!
I’m hoping to sail either Monomonac or Contoocook tomorrow (Wed.) I’d like to be sure I’m not stuck on shore waiting for someone to sail with. Please email me (jfhext@gmail) or post here if you might join me. I should arrive by mid-morning with any luck.
Oh what a joy. Outstanding sailing today with two boats sharing the whole lake. The best ice ever. Happy hour came in strong. Looks good all week.
Come one come all. Tis the season. Get it while we can. A solid 10.
Kit Tucker
Lake Monomonoc
Lake Monomonoc Sat 10:10 am current conditions
15 degrees winds from the NWN 8-10 knots
Walked the length, bore holes tested 4 out of 5
4”. One tested 3” (reef in center of lake-well marked)
Surface is excellent with usual amount of surface
expansion cracks. Zamboni Ice! You guys that
have sailed with me in the past…..this is A1.
Bring your lunch tomorrow. Warm house for your
honey or ice skaters.
Walked Lake Monomonoc yesterday. Going out after breakfast to check it further. Beautiful surface. I expect to be sailing this weekend. I’ll need another sailor to join me in the fun.
Kit Tucker
Rindge, NH
I’m not a sailor, but I’m likely heading up your way with my ice skates Sunday morning. I love skating with you guys when there’s enough wind for you and not too much for me.
JJ I saw the hang glider and instantly knew who it was. Right after you left another ice boat showed up. We really ripped up the lake. What a great day. Hope to see you again on the ice.
12/10/2018 at 8:43 am
John Pepper
Has anyone tried making a storage tube for a DN using 24 inch corrugated poly culvert pipe? I use 12 inch for my soft water sails
It is best to used the smooth inside wall as its much stiffer. A 24 inch would allow plank and hull storage. They come in 20 foot sections, new for 400. Construction sites have leftovers sometimes, but they are too short. Maybe someone has tried this, and could confirm it works. Maybe we could group buy for a discount?
My new DN is mostly complete and I am looking for groups to scrub race with in the mid VT/NH/MA area. It been decades since I ran laps. Can anybody help me connect with groups that are racing regularly? I live a tad north west of Lake Sunapee NH.
Thanks!
Hey Kit,
Hope you’re having a great sailing day today. Sorry I missed today’s weather window. Looks like snow is moving in tomorrow. My direct contact info for next time is (305) 328-2369, and JoeRoesler@gmail. com. Cheers, JoR
Two great days of sailing on Lake Monomonoc Rindge, NH. / Winchendon, Probably going out again this Thursday. Any mid-week sailors out there?
Kit Tucker
Joachim, the ice has been great. It got a little soft on the surface today and I will check it tomorrow night. Thursday is the first day I could go. Where are you coming from?
12/19/2017 at 7:32 pm
Joachim Roesler
Kit, I’m about 3 1/2 hrs away, in SW Connecticut. Sailing Surf ‘n Turf, a fixed wing Boat. JoR
12/19/2017 at 11:12 pm
Kit Tucker
Heading up to Lake Monomonoc for a great day of ice boating. The Ice God is smiling. Merry Christmas to all.
Think Ice
Kit Tucker
Hello,
Dad passed on 10 years ago and we are just getting to move things from moms house as she is now in assisted living facility.
We have two ice boats – a DN and I think the other is a renagade,
They are in Peterborough NH
If anyone has any interest please contact me and I will send pics or meet you at the house to see them.
Boats are in excellent condition but the sails are missing .
please visit pinterest and input neiya vermont_2017 to see some photos. sorry about duplicates – still figuring out the whole pinterest thing – you might have to search by my fake name mobettanews or Mo Betta. Sorry also, as there are lots of pictures of my old friend from cape cod Rick Bishop DN5540 – biased as I owe him big for many fun times racing normal boats in our 20s. cheers, Victor
I sailed yesterday above the float bridge road on Lake Bomoseen on 4-6″ of good ice. That part of the lake is small and sheltered from strong wind but it was very good sailing yesterday. The main lake is not frozen over. I will keep you posted and thanks for your interest in sailing with us.
Hi Ron and Brian,
I am keeping an eye on things up Ron’s way. My sister scoped out Shelburne Pond a couple days ago and says it is frozen and her buddy ice fisherman says five inches of ice. It was clear but it is snowing up there now. Ron, you may want to look at that or Iroquois maybe.
I have had some of the best days on Shelburne Pond. It is in a bit of a hollow and even on light air days the wind can howl down the length of it. I have never sailed Iroguois and it is noticeably smaller then Shelburne Pond but desperate times…I will check it out (and Shelburne Pond as well). BTW, who is pfurr? Thanks for the updates. The season is upon us. Ron
What time are you sailing? National weather service forecasts only 5 to 10 mph wind. Is the whole lake frozen? I am dying to get out sailing. Please call me or text at 802-353-3693 thanks – Brian
Sailing again today on Lake Monomonoc Rindge, NH. 4 plus inches of glass ice, lots of room and good wind predicted.
WARM HOUSE AND LUNCH PROVIDED. Double your money back if you don’t leave with a BIG SMILE.
Our small group of DN ice boat sailors invite you to consider sailing with us on beautiful Lake Bomoseen this winter. We have 4-6 DNs in our group and generally cruise and socialize. We would love to have join us for a day of sailing this winter.
Hi Brian, thanks for the invitation. I am in Shelburne (five miles south of Burlington) and things are not presently looking too promising around here so please let me know if you come across any decent ice and I would gladly make the trip down, and I will do the same.
Two (2) fresh completely restored high rig yankees for sale. The best thing about Yankees is that you can sail/race them alone, or take people for rides in “Cadillac” comfort. I’ve always found this is one of the best ways to introduce people to our beloved sport. I restored them both over the last year and plan to have them both set up on display at the Greenport, Long Island Maritime Festival this weekend (September 24th and 25th). Our Long Island clubs plan on having a good showing there so come on down! Fred Greis. RC LRIBYC. fredg@wettechnologies.com cell 516-313-7788.
Heading to Brewster Beach on Winni on Thursday at 8AM. At least 1 other boat will be there. Distance TBD
03/27/2019 at 7:38 pm
I’m a newbie here and looking for help with runners. Difference between inserts, plates, alligators, slush runners, bull nose….. All confusing.
I bought a Nite style boat (but single seater) and it has runners that seem short to me though it handled pretty well on my 1st time out in light wind.
Steering runner is 26 inches, side runners are 30 inches. I’ve seen longer ones on the lake where guys have skeeter type boats. My “Nite” is about 17 feet long, 12 foot plank and 18 foot mast.
Any comments are appreciated.
02/18/2019 at 7:35 pm
Anyone know ice conditions at Contoocook in Ringe NH?
02/10/2019 at 9:56 am
Cleversky, please contact me. I am always looking for more local hang gliding wing mates. Especially ice boaters!
Jay Whitehair
Sailoffshore@comcast.net
02/10/2019 at 9:53 am
Question for you on monomonac, where is an access point to get on the ice?
Thanks,
Ed
02/10/2019 at 8:42 am
How thick does the ice have to be typically before you put a boat out on it?
12/26/2018 at 4:56 pm
Ice strength varies depending on how old it is. New is strongest. We look for plus 4 inches but remember there is always variations in thickness. I urge you to scout ice with someone with experience. Never sail alone!
12/26/2018 at 8:51 pm
I’m new to the sport. I’ve only sailed a DN once and looking to get some more experience this winter. How best to find people to sail with near Ossipee, NH?
12/22/2018 at 8:38 am
Ben,
Thanks for reaching out. We welcome all new comers. Suggest you keep an eye on our site for racing and cruising gatherings. Right not we are in healing mode after the recent assault from the warm rain. Stay tuned.
John
P.S. I encourage you to join the NEIYA links should be on the right side of the site from a desktop browser. Regardless we welcome you to come to the ice.
12/22/2018 at 9:39 am
Anyone want to sail on Monomonoc tomorrow, Friday the 14 th? It’s really, really nice
Kit Tucker
12/13/2018 at 6:55 pm
I have to work tomorrow, but I’m going to try and get up there this weekend. And I bought a sail to go with my skates, so if there’s any breeze I’ll be trying to learn to use that. Saturday looks very light (which might be a good thing for me just starting out), Sunday a little stronger but maybe rainy. (We should exchange contact info.)
J-J Cote
12/13/2018 at 9:02 pm
4 DNs and a Lockley Skimmer had a perfect day on Contoocook today, sailing on the kind of ice they make in heaven. We launched from the Jaffrey Town beach, on the north end of the lake. Enough wind to be exciting but not scary, ice so smooth the only sound was a steady soft hiss, and best of all, a new DN sailor sailing for his first time, who finished up the day with a smile so wide I thought the two sides might meet in the back of his head. (The rest of us explained to him that it wasn’t ALWAYS quite this nice!) I can’t go back tomorrow, but if I could (and if Quaboag weren’t closer), I’d be there!
12/12/2018 at 7:46 pm
At Jaffery public beach on Contoocook Wed 11am
12/12/2018 at 11:14 am
I’m hoping to sail either Monomonac or Contoocook tomorrow (Wed.) I’d like to be sure I’m not stuck on shore waiting for someone to sail with. Please email me (jfhext@gmail) or post here if you might join me. I should arrive by mid-morning with any luck.
12/11/2018 at 3:50 pm
I can meet you at Monomonoc mid morning.
12/11/2018 at 6:16 pm
Great ice, fellow sailors and sailing.
12/12/2018 at 9:42 pm
Contoocook Lake, Jaffrey, NH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep4H23VSEDI
12/10/2018 at 9:33 am
Oh what a joy. Outstanding sailing today with two boats sharing the whole lake. The best ice ever. Happy hour came in strong. Looks good all week.
Come one come all. Tis the season. Get it while we can. A solid 10.
Kit Tucker
Lake Monomonoc
12/09/2018 at 9:07 pm
Will you be there tomorrow?
12/11/2018 at 4:23 pm
Kit, you going out tomorrow?
12/11/2018 at 6:21 pm
Lake Monomonoc Sat 10:10 am current conditions
15 degrees winds from the NWN 8-10 knots
Walked the length, bore holes tested 4 out of 5
4”. One tested 3” (reef in center of lake-well marked)
Surface is excellent with usual amount of surface
expansion cracks. Zamboni Ice! You guys that
have sailed with me in the past…..this is A1.
Bring your lunch tomorrow. Warm house for your
honey or ice skaters.
12/08/2018 at 10:24 am
Walked Lake Monomonoc yesterday. Going out after breakfast to check it further. Beautiful surface. I expect to be sailing this weekend. I’ll need another sailor to join me in the fun.
Kit Tucker
Rindge, NH
12/08/2018 at 7:30 am
I’m not a sailor, but I’m likely heading up your way with my ice skates Sunday morning. I love skating with you guys when there’s enough wind for you and not too much for me.
12/08/2018 at 6:52 pm
JJ I saw the hang glider and instantly knew who it was. Right after you left another ice boat showed up. We really ripped up the lake. What a great day. Hope to see you again on the ice.
12/10/2018 at 8:43 am
Has anyone tried making a storage tube for a DN using 24 inch corrugated poly culvert pipe? I use 12 inch for my soft water sails
It is best to used the smooth inside wall as its much stiffer. A 24 inch would allow plank and hull storage. They come in 20 foot sections, new for 400. Construction sites have leftovers sometimes, but they are too short. Maybe someone has tried this, and could confirm it works. Maybe we could group buy for a discount?
12/03/2018 at 7:24 am
Limited run of Custom Runner Alignment jigs (triangles) for sale.
Contact Chad Atkins for details and pricing
Catkins4487@gmail.com
09/22/2018 at 11:43 pm
Pay attention, there will be a quiz:
https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2018/2/13/16973886/olympics-2018-ice-skating-science-speed
02/19/2018 at 10:26 am
My new DN is mostly complete and I am looking for groups to scrub race with in the mid VT/NH/MA area. It been decades since I ran laps. Can anybody help me connect with groups that are racing regularly? I live a tad north west of Lake Sunapee NH.
Thanks!
Jay Whitehair
Norwich, VT
US 3947
02/13/2018 at 6:42 pm
Any information on ice conditions on Wequaquet Lake in Centerville, MA?
Thasnks
01/16/2018 at 11:57 am
Nothing reported
01/16/2018 at 11:58 am
Last day to sail on unbelievable ice before the weather moves in. Come see for yourself.
Kit Tucker
Lake Monomonoc 19 degrees light breeze
12/21/2017 at 8:56 am
Hey Kit,
Hope you’re having a great sailing day today. Sorry I missed today’s weather window. Looks like snow is moving in tomorrow. My direct contact info for next time is (305) 328-2369, and JoeRoesler@gmail. com. Cheers, JoR
12/21/2017 at 10:41 am
Two great days of sailing on Lake Monomonoc Rindge, NH. / Winchendon, Probably going out again this Thursday. Any mid-week sailors out there?
Kit Tucker
12/19/2017 at 10:12 am
Would love to come, any day this week. How is the ice?
12/19/2017 at 11:10 am
Joachim, the ice has been great. It got a little soft on the surface today and I will check it tomorrow night. Thursday is the first day I could go. Where are you coming from?
12/19/2017 at 7:32 pm
Kit, I’m about 3 1/2 hrs away, in SW Connecticut. Sailing Surf ‘n Turf, a fixed wing Boat. JoR
12/19/2017 at 11:12 pm
Heading up to Lake Monomonoc for a great day of ice boating. The Ice God is smiling. Merry Christmas to all.
Think Ice
Kit Tucker
12/17/2017 at 8:17 am
I don’t know what’s with the “moderation” but there’s excellent sailing on lake Monomonoc Rindge, NH …….
Kit Tucker
12/16/2017 at 8:06 pm
Walked and sailed Monomonoc today. 3” black ice
Excellent. In the teens tonight better tomorrow
Kit Tucker
978 602 4401
12/16/2017 at 7:58 pm
Just walked and SAILED Monomonoc 3” black ice. Excellent. Teens tonight better tomorrow.
Kit Tucker
978 602 4401
12/16/2017 at 5:05 pm
Hello,
Dad passed on 10 years ago and we are just getting to move things from moms house as she is now in assisted living facility.
We have two ice boats – a DN and I think the other is a renagade,
They are in Peterborough NH
If anyone has any interest please contact me and I will send pics or meet you at the house to see them.
Boats are in excellent condition but the sails are missing .
Dana Lake
8 Legacy Lane
Peterborough NH
Dana@lakecontracting.com
617-799-9188
09/19/2017 at 1:55 pm
Hi can anyone tell me is there still ice to sail on thanks Lou
03/23/2017 at 8:50 am
Lou we are ever hopeful but nothing that we know of in New England
03/23/2017 at 9:07 am
I have a older DN for sale. $900. I’m in The Manchester area of New Hampshire. Also, when and where is the spring swap meet. Mike.
03/21/2017 at 6:04 pm
Mike we are putting together plans now venue will likely be Jeff Kent’s shop end of April waiting for confirmation
03/21/2017 at 6:07 pm
please visit pinterest and input neiya vermont_2017 to see some photos. sorry about duplicates – still figuring out the whole pinterest thing – you might have to search by my fake name mobettanews or Mo Betta. Sorry also, as there are lots of pictures of my old friend from cape cod Rick Bishop DN5540 – biased as I owe him big for many fun times racing normal boats in our 20s. cheers, Victor
02/12/2017 at 8:21 pm
02/12/2017 at 8:22 pm
FOUND-Cell phone left on Dave Fortiers White VW at the launch site for the NEW England’s Regatta today 1/15/17 in Vermont. Call Dave at 1-207-400-9709
01/15/2017 at 9:30 pm
Ron pfurr is Pat Furr over here in Laconia, NH but I grew up in Burlington and sailed Shelburne pond a few times
12/22/2016 at 2:06 pm
Hello Ron,
I sailed yesterday above the float bridge road on Lake Bomoseen on 4-6″ of good ice. That part of the lake is small and sheltered from strong wind but it was very good sailing yesterday. The main lake is not frozen over. I will keep you posted and thanks for your interest in sailing with us.
Brian
12/22/2016 at 12:21 pm
Hi Ron and Brian,
I am keeping an eye on things up Ron’s way. My sister scoped out Shelburne Pond a couple days ago and says it is frozen and her buddy ice fisherman says five inches of ice. It was clear but it is snowing up there now. Ron, you may want to look at that or Iroquois maybe.
12/22/2016 at 12:16 pm
I have had some of the best days on Shelburne Pond. It is in a bit of a hollow and even on light air days the wind can howl down the length of it. I have never sailed Iroguois and it is noticeably smaller then Shelburne Pond but desperate times…I will check it out (and Shelburne Pond as well). BTW, who is pfurr? Thanks for the updates. The season is upon us. Ron
12/22/2016 at 1:50 pm
What time are you sailing? National weather service forecasts only 5 to 10 mph wind. Is the whole lake frozen? I am dying to get out sailing. Please call me or text at 802-353-3693 thanks – Brian
12/21/2016 at 9:01 am
Sailing again today on Lake Monomonoc Rindge, NH. 4 plus inches of glass ice, lots of room and good wind predicted.
WARM HOUSE AND LUNCH PROVIDED. Double your money back if you don’t leave with a BIG SMILE.
12/21/2016 at 8:40 am
Excellent ice on Lake Monomonoc as of Monday 19Dec 1.00pm
Rindge, NH Sailing tmro
12/19/2016 at 1:12 pm
Our small group of DN ice boat sailors invite you to consider sailing with us on beautiful Lake Bomoseen this winter. We have 4-6 DNs in our group and generally cruise and socialize. We would love to have join us for a day of sailing this winter.
Brian Fogg
Rutland, Vermont
VTFogg@comcast.net
12/12/2016 at 1:27 pm
Hi Brian, thanks for the invitation. I am in Shelburne (five miles south of Burlington) and things are not presently looking too promising around here so please let me know if you come across any decent ice and I would gladly make the trip down, and I will do the same.
Have a wonderful Christmas. Best, Ron.
Ron Bouchard
Shelburne, VT
802-238-7529
12/22/2016 at 12:12 pm
Did I say something wrong?
12/12/2016 at 9:20 am
“Kitty Ice” on Lake Monomonoc Rindge, NH. Won’t be long now….stay tuned
12/10/2016 at 9:18 am
Two (2) fresh completely restored high rig yankees for sale. The best thing about Yankees is that you can sail/race them alone, or take people for rides in “Cadillac” comfort. I’ve always found this is one of the best ways to introduce people to our beloved sport. I restored them both over the last year and plan to have them both set up on display at the Greenport, Long Island Maritime Festival this weekend (September 24th and 25th). Our Long Island clubs plan on having a good showing there so come on down! Fred Greis. RC LRIBYC. fredg@wettechnologies.com cell 516-313-7788.
09/20/2016 at 12:54 pm
Need to find a round mast base for a wooden dn mast.
Please contact me via email GWWeiss@verizon.net
09/19/2016 at 2:54 pm
For sale: Gambit gun wall gluing frame and strong back table for assembly.
Located in Bradford, NH 603-938-2936
$100.00
09/17/2016 at 10:30 am