News for Nites

by | Dec 29, 2019 | 2019-2020, Home Page

2020 Nite Nationals

We are calling on the Nite Nationals for January 3-5, 2019 for Lake Puckaway, Princeton, Wisconsin. The sheet of ice has held up well for all the conditions it has gone through during the past few days. Currently there is 6 inches of ice with about a half inch of water on top. The landings still have thickness and are solid. It has not been fully scouted or sailed since the weather events but will be scouted in the beginning of the week. We have another weather event coming in tonight (Sunday) into tomorrow which could make the decision for us. However, we felt an early announcement should be made. This will be a 2 1/2 day event with races starting at 1 PM CT on Friday. The final call will be Wednesday January 1st at 8 PM CT. Watch the class website and Facebook page for updates and NOR’s.

Nite BOD

Lake Puckaway on Sunday, December 29, 2019

On The News: Skeeter Iceboat Club & Buddy Melges

by | Dec 29, 2019 | 2019-2020, Home Page


Brighten up this gloomy, rainy, warm Sunday with Buddy Melges as he talks iceboating. Video

(WKOW) — An ice boat by definition is built similar to a sail boat, but fitted with skis or runners to sail over ice instead of water.

South eastern Wisconsin lakes are some of the best places to see them in action.

“It’s well-known as the ice boat center of the world,” Harry Melges, Jr., an ice boater said.

Perfect Puckaway

by | Dec 28, 2019 | 2019-2020, Home Page, Renegade

While we wait for ice, check out this slice of iceboat heaven from Doug Kolner who sailed his Renegade on Lake Puckaway yesterday (December 27, 2019). Doug, 4LIYC Nite sailors Lars Barber and Maureen Bohleber took advantage of Puckaway’s Hollywood ice before the rain and snow moves in today.

Doug Kolner’s Renegade COLD FUSION hits the ice for the first time this season.      Photos: Nite Iceboats Facebook page

The new Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club burgee flew over Puckaway Friday. Get yours here.