Jay Yaeso hiking in his Class A Skeeter iceboat on Lake Winnebago. Photo by Gretchen Dorian.
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Tip of the Helmet: Mike Peters
Renegade in beautiful condition including covers for everything, two sets of runners, dolly for moving boat off trailer to the ice.
$3500.
$3200
Located in Muskegon Michigan.
Call 231 215 0764 for more details.
Past Champs Sellorama! Class A Skeeter components.
26′ carbon mast $1500
22′ Runner plank $2000
Four Sitka Spruce planks 25′ long $175 for all
Call or text Ken WhiteHorse. 608-212-4482.
SOLD! Fiberglass iceboat made in Canada.
New sail from well known loft in Kingston.
Boat is in good condition, no trailer.
Asking $1500 USD or $2000 CDN
Toronto, Ontario,
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ICEBOAT SWAP MEET
There’s no better way to start the ice sailing season than by attending your local iceboat swap meet. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or interested in learning how to join the fun, iceboat swap meets are great for meeting up with friends, making new ones, checking out equipment, finding that one elusive part you’ve been searching for, and learning more about the sport. Please let us know if you have a Swap Meet that we can add to this list!
NEW ENGLAND
NEIYA Swap Meet, Lunch & Meeting Information:
When: Saturday, October 26th, 10:00am
Where: Thompson Speedway Golf Course, 205 E Thompson Rd, Thompson, CT 06277
Information: New England Ice Yachting Association
WISCONSIN
Southern Wisconsin Iceboat Swap Meet
Date: Sunday, October, 27, 2024
Time: 9 AM – Noon
Location: Harken parking lot
N15W24983 Bluemound Rd, Pewaukee, WI
Information
MINNESOTA
Hosted by: Tim Carlson and Sailcrafters Loft and Rigging ((952) 540-7474)
Date: Saturday, November 2
Time: 9 AM – Noon
Location: 7450 Oxford Street St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Information: Minnesota Ice Sailors Facebook page
Minnesota’s annual iceboat swap meet is a great opportunity to buy and sell used iceboat gear. Or, just spend time meeting local iceboaters and asking questions about our sport. Anyone interested in iceboating is encouraged to attend.
MICHIGAN
2024 Western Michigan Iceboat Swap Meet
Date: Saturday, November 2nd
Time: 9 am to 2 pm
Location: Muskegon Yacht Club., 3198 Edgewater Street. Muskegon, Michigan.
ANNUAL COMBINED SWAP MEET
Three West Michigan Clubs: West Michigan Ice Yacht Club, Gull Lake Ice Yacht Club, Grand Traverse Ice Yacht Club
Information: Gull Lake Ice Yacht Club Facebook Page
National Iceboat Authority Web Page
Location: In person at the Elks Lodge 711 Jenifer St, Madison, WI 53703
Time: 6:30 PM
YOU ARE SKIPPER NUMBER
TO ROUND THE MARK SINCE NOVEMBER 1999.
