Kick Off the Iceboating Season in Pewaukee This Weekend!

by | Oct 24, 2024 | 2024-2025, Home Page

See INSANITY at Harken

Historic Iceboats On Display This Weekend
It’s the unofficial opening weekend of the iceboating season!

Join the Midwest ice sailing community on Saturday and Sunday, October 26-27, at Harken, Inc. in Pewaukee, WI, where we’re excited to help the International Nite Class Association celebrate 50 years of Nite racing. Thanks to the Iceboat Foundation, you’ll see the legendary MARY B, INSANITY, their museum

Bucky Badger relaxes on the MARY B

trailer, and the newest addition, PANTHER a Class A Skeeter originally built for Chris Smith of Chris-Craft.

With the Swap Meet happening on Sunday, it’s the perfect weekend for iceboating enthusiasts and newcomers to check out the sport. Whether you’re looking to find your iceboat, chat with veteran ice sailors, or admire some of the most iconic iceboats in history, this weekend has it all.

Join us to celebrate the start of the ice sailing season—experience the boats, the history, and the excitement of the fastest sport on ice!

Southern Wisconsin Iceboat Swap Meet
Date: Sunday, October, 27, 2024
Time: 9 AM – Noon
Location: Harken parking lot
N15W24983 Bluemound Rd, Pewaukee, WI

 

October 16, 2024: C Skeeter in NY

by | Oct 16, 2024 | sell

Skeeter C Class. I-C-FUN, Built by Warren Darress Sr
Trailer with working lights and Papers, 3 great tires, Almost new axle and bearings, Sail box on trailer, Trailer cover that covers all
Side car
Fuselage 16ft with foot steering (Springboard makes it 20ft Class C)
Runner Plank 16ft and pillow block chocks, Extra plank 16ft wood only
SELF ALIGNING RUNNER CHOCKS ****
Hemlock mast 20ft Class C, Fir mast 20ft Class C
2 sets of mast rigging, Whisker stays (bow to plank)
Springboard
5 sets of runners.
3 sails with battens
All items stored in garage
Long Island, NY
$4600
$3800
516-864-9662

Kyle Navin & Harry Melges IV to Speak at Nite 50th Anniversary Party!

by | Oct 11, 2024 | 2024-2025, Home Page

Kyle Navin

Previous: Cheers to 50 Years
Nite sailors Kyle Navin and Harry Melges IV will be special guests at the Nite 50th Anniversary Party on October 26, sharing stories and insights from their recent experiences at the Youth America’s Cup in Barcelona. This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand from two young, talented sailors who are deeply rooted in the Nite community.

Join the Nite Class at Harken Headquarters in Pewaukee to celebrate 50 years of the Nite Class and hear from Kyle and Harry about their incredible journey. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or just a fan of the sport, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Sign up here for this event.

The Roundtable will begin at 4:00 pm with Tom Sweitzer the GOAT Hear some stories and learn some tips from the best Nite Sailors
Kyle and Harry will continue with videos and a Q&A of their experience on the American Magic Youth America’s Cup
October 26, 2024
5:30 Food and Cocktail at Harken, Inc. Pewaukee, WI
$25.00
RSVP: mkbohleber@gmail.com
or
https://niteracing.org/event/7NGFkfX0UX
Southern Wisconsin Swap Meet
Sunday October 27, 2024
9 – Noon
The Iceboat Foundation will be displaying the Mary B and the Insanity both days.