Dutch Style Iceboats Archive
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If the Netherlands is in your winter plans, visit Rotterdam’s Maritiem Museum to see an original stern-steerer, a classic Dutch iceboat on display. “Princess Alexia” was built in 1840 and is temporarily on display thanks to Stichting IJsschuiten Gouwzee.
After a week of below-zero temperatures, high winds, and snow, let’s review what Mother Nature left us. The good news is the big lakes were (mostly – see, Mendota) open and missed the snow. The east of Mendota froze on Friday, but as you can see, a large area remained open, at least as of December 24. Monona has an inconsistent freeze with numerous open areas. In other good news, Green Lake and Geneva were liquid as of December 24 and missed the snow.
After a week of bitter cold, the pendulum is swinging back to unseasonable warmth, with possible rain. Will the heat and rain bring the other lakes back online? Stay tuned!
Ice Check Webcams
Mendota Today
MODIS Satellite View
AOS Rooftop Lake Mendota
Lake Geneva Yacht Club
Lake Geneva from Gordy’s
Ken Whitehorse and WARRIOR on Lake Monona. Photo: Sean R. Heavey
Friendly reminder, we have a 4LIYC meeting tonight, December 21, 2022, at 6:30 PM. We are going ZOOM ONLY tonight. You should have received an email with the link. Contact me if you haven’t received it.
SOLD! E Skeeter nicely tuned and ready for early season ice. It’s a big, powerful ride. Hull is 29’ long, Mast is 24‘6“, plank is 19’. The farmers almanac says the drought will continue this winter, the boat is ready to go and will give you big rides and big smiles. Runners are in great condition.
$4500/OBO.
National Iceboat Authority Web Page
Location: In person at the Elks Lodge 711 Jenifer St, Madison, WI 53703
Time: 6:30 PM
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