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.
Does anyone have some suggestions or rough plans for constructing a dolly to get my hull from trailer to the ice? I have seen some short glimpses of rigs built of schedule 40 PVC and bicycle wheels. The axles of most bike wheels use a pretty light all thread and I was thinking that would need to be at least a 5/8″ all thread or smooth bar to hold the weight of a Whizz. I was also wondering if anyone made a dolly using steel pipe with end caps and then drill the end caps and push the 5/8″ or 3/8″ axle through that? The steel pipe would definitely reinforce the lighter axle and could be padded with foam insulation.
Howdy, I built a relatively simple rig out of 2″x 4″ x 16′ for my Gambit “G1″ and a 3/4” steel axil, with set of garden cart wheels, “works Slicko” Lloyd
I would like to take some pictures/video of a race or just some boats out sailing with my kite camera… I live in central Massachusetts . . I have seen the guys out on quaboag pond in Brookfield but never in time to get out and launch the kite and camera… If anyone could give me advanced notice of a scheduled day out on quaboag pond would be great.. The rain day last week smoothed the ice nicely and the cold this week should tighten things up quick this week.. snow on quaboag is usually blow off the pond pretty quick and there should be ideal conditions there soon.. I will check it out personally soon and report… my email is mlindhorst@wildblue.net one or two day advanced notice would be all I need… Thanks…Mike
Mike we will all be looking to sail someplace. More than likely 2 days notice is all anymore will get. Just keep an eye on our home page. Sailing sites are announced there.
After 30 years off of the ice I am thinking of racing again, this time with my son in tow if I can break him away from the slopes. I built many DN’s way back then but now the game appears to have changed considerably. I am hoping someone can point me in the direction to obtain DN building tips for a competitive boat, mast, plank and the rest. Might be interested in used hardware if it appears fast, salvageable, and affordable. I now live in Norwich Vermont and would love to hear from anyone that sails in this region. Thanks!
Hi to the Chickawauki clan… I fondly remember the handful of years I raced with Loyd, Warner, Larry, the Johansen brothers and the rest! Boy… those were some wonderful years.
I rebuilt my DN #3491 this summer including new decks, coating all internals with epoxy, laying 3.25 oz fiberglass cloth, etc. I’m done except for remounting the external plates for the plank. Not sure how to do this to ensure proper alignment and I haven’t seen anything online. So I am hoping one of your members can help with how to do this?
I really would appreciate hearing from anyone that can offer help. I can send you pictures to show you the boat and plates. You can reach me at vtfogg@comcast.net
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Anyone remember Sammy Holmes from Brockton? Heard he hung around with Doc Fellows. I work with Sam’s son. Sam passed a few years back and no one in the family are interested in his ice boats and equipment so I gave Bill a few bucks, loaded the truck and now?? Sam had a double Arrow Ice Boat. Never was on the ice. There are some holes for planks, blocks, mast and a new sail and mast. I’m leary about why Sam never finished fitting the boat so before I do I’d like to see some of the construction drawings first. Antone know where I could find some info on the Arrow?
Sam’ DN596
Just letting you know my summer projects. I built a side car for carrying equipment out to the race course. It’s a very easy build. I built a runner box that hooks right on to the side of your hull. Another easy build. I am making a “T” special, a pair of custom track spikes for fat feet that will keep your feet warm. I working on a spare runner plank. I just have to mount the chocks on it. I have been busy this summer. I hope all is well with everyone. Team Long Island is planning on attending the NEIYA swapmeeting
Scott
DN 4925
Have an equipment question ask the group. Building something new, let the group know. General feedback let it fly. It’s that easy. And, yes people really do want to hear from you.
I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone at Squam Lake for being so amazing and welcoming myself and my crew with open arms today. We felt so honored to be invited to such a wonderful event and cannot thank you all enough for being a part of our styleboston segment.
A big thank you to Eric Anderson who was kind enough to do an interview with Kim Walleston and teach her how to sail, our ice boat cheauffeurs, as well as all of you who were kind enough to share stories, mittens and ice picks.
The piece is being edited next week and will hopefully be on the air next weekend, January 12 and 13. We broadcast on Saturday on Channel 4 WBZ at 11:35 p.m. and Sunday on WSBK Channel my38 at 10:00 a.m. All of our segments go on our website (www.styleboston.tv) about a week after they are aired, please feel free to send a link to friends and family.
Thank you all again for your hospitality and warmth… pun intended.
For Jeff Brown please. Jeff, my uncle Tom Rockwell, died last month at the age of 94.
His love of ice boating with his brothers while owning Velocity and Whistler ( which you had rebuilt and took some video of) as well as sailing the OLD HUGE ice boat from the late 1800s on Lake Cochiewicke in North Andover Massachusetts was part of the childhood of his 22 nieces and nephews as well as myriads of friends, family, and any
interested onlookers…He had loads of iceboating stories!!! he will be sorely missed…
Jeff, thank you for rescuing his beloved boat. He was very very pleased and grateful.
Sincerely, Cornelia Harris harrisfamily436@aol.com
Dear Cornelia,
Sorry to hear your uncle has passed. Pleased to hear that he enjoyed wathing his old boat sail again on my videos. Steve Lamb & Jeff Solderholm were 2 guys who restored the Whistler and another Winnicunnet stern steerer. I helped sail and produced video.
Thankyou for your compliments.
Like I say at the end of my film Endless Winter 2
”Remembering those whose ice tracks we follow”
May Tom rest in peace
Here is a short clip of Whistler still online from years ago
Dear Webmaster,
Where can I see those great photos that were recently on the home page of the New England race. I want to capture a few for my desktop. The last one is one of the best I’ve seen.
Thanks.
Hi Jay, we are cruisers rather than racers over here on Lake Bomoseen but you are welcome to sail with us. There are about 4-6 DNs on the lake. I am nearly finished rebuilding my DN and hope to tackle the mounting of the plank mounting plates this weekend. If you have any advice on how to do that (or other offer of help) I would love to hear from you.
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
“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
Does anyone have some suggestions or rough plans for constructing a dolly to get my hull from trailer to the ice? I have seen some short glimpses of rigs built of schedule 40 PVC and bicycle wheels. The axles of most bike wheels use a pretty light all thread and I was thinking that would need to be at least a 5/8″ all thread or smooth bar to hold the weight of a Whizz. I was also wondering if anyone made a dolly using steel pipe with end caps and then drill the end caps and push the 5/8″ or 3/8″ axle through that? The steel pipe would definitely reinforce the lighter axle and could be padded with foam insulation.
04/19/2016 at 10:01 am
I used wheel chair wheels.
11/06/2016 at 7:16 am
Howdy, I built a relatively simple rig out of 2″x 4″ x 16′ for my Gambit “G1″ and a 3/4” steel axil, with set of garden cart wheels, “works Slicko” Lloyd
01/16/2017 at 9:02 pm
follow the british story of baikal on my closed facebook page “british icesailing”
04/06/2016 at 8:28 pm
http://www.ack.net/VideoIceBoating021715.html
02/23/2016 at 11:27 pm
Anyone able to check the Nip with me today 508 560 9571 Ed E
02/12/2016 at 1:51 pm
I would like to take some pictures/video of a race or just some boats out sailing with my kite camera… I live in central Massachusetts . . I have seen the guys out on quaboag pond in Brookfield but never in time to get out and launch the kite and camera… If anyone could give me advanced notice of a scheduled day out on quaboag pond would be great.. The rain day last week smoothed the ice nicely and the cold this week should tighten things up quick this week.. snow on quaboag is usually blow off the pond pretty quick and there should be ideal conditions there soon.. I will check it out personally soon and report… my email is mlindhorst@wildblue.net one or two day advanced notice would be all I need… Thanks…Mike
02/08/2016 at 8:31 pm
Mike we will all be looking to sail someplace. More than likely 2 days notice is all anymore will get. Just keep an eye on our home page. Sailing sites are announced there.
02/08/2016 at 8:36 pm
On the forum link…? Events link..? Thanks
02/08/2016 at 8:42 pm
Home page!
02/08/2016 at 8:54 pm
Anyone considering or decided to go to Sabattus pond in Maine tomorrow?
01/07/2016 at 12:44 pm
I need some new #s for my DN sail. Any one knows who sells that product? Thanks, Ron Bouchard.
12/21/2015 at 8:18 pm
Any sail maker but someone may know a cheaper option.
12/21/2015 at 8:49 pm
Sailrite
Scott US4925 Sent from my iPhone
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12/21/2015 at 9:16 pm
Sailrite.com has different size numbers for sale
Scott
US4925
12/21/2015 at 11:37 pm
After 30 years off of the ice I am thinking of racing again, this time with my son in tow if I can break him away from the slopes. I built many DN’s way back then but now the game appears to have changed considerably. I am hoping someone can point me in the direction to obtain DN building tips for a competitive boat, mast, plank and the rest. Might be interested in used hardware if it appears fast, salvageable, and affordable. I now live in Norwich Vermont and would love to hear from anyone that sails in this region. Thanks!
Hi to the Chickawauki clan… I fondly remember the handful of years I raced with Loyd, Warner, Larry, the Johansen brothers and the rest! Boy… those were some wonderful years.
sailoffshore@comcast.net
Sail on!
12/16/2015 at 10:27 pm
I rebuilt my DN #3491 this summer including new decks, coating all internals with epoxy, laying 3.25 oz fiberglass cloth, etc. I’m done except for remounting the external plates for the plank. Not sure how to do this to ensure proper alignment and I haven’t seen anything online. So I am hoping one of your members can help with how to do this?
I really would appreciate hearing from anyone that can offer help. I can send you pictures to show you the boat and plates. You can reach me at vtfogg@comcast.net
Thanks!
12/09/2015 at 9:08 am
Brian,
I sent word out among VT ice boaters and some one should contact you soon.
John
12/09/2015 at 7:06 pm
Can someone tell me how the classifieds works. I see that you can leave a comment but how & where do you post pictures?
10/27/2015 at 6:13 pm
Doug,
Just a couple steps and how tips.
1) From the classifieds page (https://theneiya.org/classifieds/) scroll down to the bottom or click on the “For Sale” image
2) Enter details on what your selling or want to purchase where it says “Leave a Reply” You must include contact information email or Phone also location is helpful.
3) If you want a picture email to admin@neiya.org This is due to security restrictions. I trust you but the web service we contract with does not and we do get obnoxious spam from time to time.
4) ALL ads are approved by me or a designee so please be patient. Didnt see anything in say 18 hours feel free to email admin@neiya.org. I’m human and do forget and sometimes am away, lets hope ice boating.
5) If you sell or want to withdraw or change an ad please email admin@neiya.org. The goal is to keep what is for sale as current as possible so so do keep in touch.
Let me know if there are any further questions or give me a call my numbers in the member directory.
John Stanton
10/27/2015 at 6:44 pm
A somewhat depressing winter forecast: http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2015/101515-noaa-strong-el-nino-sets-the-stage-for-2015-2016-winter-weather.html
Time to tune up the boats so that we’ll be ready for whatever ice we actually DO get…
10/20/2015 at 10:33 am
John,
You are so right. The sailing window may be narrow. Gear needs to be ready to hit the road at a moments notice.
JJS
10/20/2015 at 10:50 am
Anyone remember Sammy Holmes from Brockton? Heard he hung around with Doc Fellows. I work with Sam’s son. Sam passed a few years back and no one in the family are interested in his ice boats and equipment so I gave Bill a few bucks, loaded the truck and now?? Sam had a double Arrow Ice Boat. Never was on the ice. There are some holes for planks, blocks, mast and a new sail and mast. I’m leary about why Sam never finished fitting the boat so before I do I’d like to see some of the construction drawings first. Antone know where I could find some info on the Arrow?
Sam’ DN596
09/18/2015 at 3:30 pm
Just letting you know my summer projects. I built a side car for carrying equipment out to the race course. It’s a very easy build. I built a runner box that hooks right on to the side of your hull. Another easy build. I am making a “T” special, a pair of custom track spikes for fat feet that will keep your feet warm. I working on a spare runner plank. I just have to mount the chocks on it. I have been busy this summer. I hope all is well with everyone. Team Long Island is planning on attending the NEIYA swapmeeting
Scott
DN 4925
09/17/2015 at 10:21 pm
Have an equipment question ask the group. Building something new, let the group know. General feedback let it fly. It’s that easy. And, yes people really do want to hear from you.
09/17/2015 at 9:37 pm
Hello everyone!
I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone at Squam Lake for being so amazing and welcoming myself and my crew with open arms today. We felt so honored to be invited to such a wonderful event and cannot thank you all enough for being a part of our styleboston segment.
A big thank you to Eric Anderson who was kind enough to do an interview with Kim Walleston and teach her how to sail, our ice boat cheauffeurs, as well as all of you who were kind enough to share stories, mittens and ice picks.
The piece is being edited next week and will hopefully be on the air next weekend, January 12 and 13. We broadcast on Saturday on Channel 4 WBZ at 11:35 p.m. and Sunday on WSBK Channel my38 at 10:00 a.m. All of our segments go on our website (www.styleboston.tv) about a week after they are aired, please feel free to send a link to friends and family.
Thank you all again for your hospitality and warmth… pun intended.
Best,
Liz Fallon
Associate Producer
styleboston
01/05/2013 at 6:50 pm
For Jeff Brown please. Jeff, my uncle Tom Rockwell, died last month at the age of 94.
His love of ice boating with his brothers while owning Velocity and Whistler ( which you had rebuilt and took some video of) as well as sailing the OLD HUGE ice boat from the late 1800s on Lake Cochiewicke in North Andover Massachusetts was part of the childhood of his 22 nieces and nephews as well as myriads of friends, family, and any
interested onlookers…He had loads of iceboating stories!!! he will be sorely missed…
Jeff, thank you for rescuing his beloved boat. He was very very pleased and grateful.
Sincerely, Cornelia Harris
harrisfamily436@aol.com
10/15/2012 at 5:47 pm
Dear Cornelia,
Sorry to hear your uncle has passed. Pleased to hear that he enjoyed wathing his old boat sail again on my videos. Steve Lamb & Jeff Solderholm were 2 guys who restored the Whistler and another Winnicunnet stern steerer. I helped sail and produced video.
Thankyou for your compliments.
Like I say at the end of my film Endless Winter 2
”Remembering those whose ice tracks we follow”
May Tom rest in peace
Here is a short clip of Whistler still online from years ago
10/15/2012 at 10:20 pm
Dear Webmaster,
Where can I see those great photos that were recently on the home page of the New England race. I want to capture a few for my desktop. The last one is one of the best I’ve seen.
Thanks.
02/24/2012 at 7:44 pm
See video of race 5 first weather mark rounding at DN Easterns Sunday 2/19/12:
02/19/2012 at 6:07 pm
Hi Jay, we are cruisers rather than racers over here on Lake Bomoseen but you are welcome to sail with us. There are about 4-6 DNs on the lake. I am nearly finished rebuilding my DN and hope to tackle the mounting of the plank mounting plates this weekend. If you have any advice on how to do that (or other offer of help) I would love to hear from you.
Brian Fogg,
Rutland, Vermont
12/17/2015 at 12:28 pm