A package recently arrived here at iceboat.org containing an old scrapbook filled with newspaper clippings and black and white photos of the Madison iceboating scene from the late 1940s through 1950s. Herb Krogman may have assembled this historic scrapbook and Renegader Jerry Simon has volunteered to look through it to help confirm my suspicions.(By the way, if you sent this to me, please send send me an email so that I can thank you!)
In the meantime, here are a few photos for now. I’ll continue to scan and post more in the coming weeks.
Thanks to the iceboat and sailboat groups for their support of Bill in conjunction with his induction in the Madison Sports Hall of Fame.
Bill really appreciated the support, from e-mails, phone calls and personal contact. He really hopes this broke “the ice” for his beloved sport(s).
The area sailing community turned out in force for Bill Mattison’s induction into the Madison Sports Hall of Fame on June 7, 2017 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center. Jane and Susie Pegel represented Geneva Lake’s Skeeter Iceboat Club, the Harkens, Perrigos, and Carole Miller were there from Pewaukee, and a big contingent from the Green Lake Ice Yacht Club added to the fun of the evening. The above video was produced by the Madison Sports Hall of Fame and was shown as part of Bill’s induction. Don Sanford and Steve Holtzman deserve a lot of credit for their efforts that resulted in this wonderful evening. Thanks to John Hayashi for taking the social photos.
Debbie Bierman and Lauren Norton GLIYC
Bill Mattison, Will Perrigo, and Peter Harken
Mimi Hayashi, Linda Baumann, and Rhonda Arries
Sue & Ken Whitehorse
Jane and Susie Pegel
Don Anderson & Paul McMillan
Will Perrigo, Joe & Lauren Norton, Peter Harken, Mimi Hayashi, Carole Miller, Deb Whitehorse, Doug Kolner
