2020 Northwest Ice Yacht Racing Association Information
March 13-15,2020
Lake Waconia, Minnesota
Iceboat Swap Meet Mega Weekend- Nov 2-3
Looking to attend an iceboat swap meet? We’ve got you covered across iceboating country, from east to west. If you are new to the sport or a seasoned veteran, swap meets are the perfect place to kick the tires, shop for parts, and meet ice sailors. Have a boat or parts to sell? Take them to your local swap meet.
EAST:
New England Ice Yacht Club
Saturday November 2, 2019
10 AM with lunch at noon
Hudson-Concord Elks Hall
99 Park Street, Hudson, MA 01749
More information.
CENTRAL:
West Michigan Swap Meet at the Muskegon Yacht Club
Saturday, November 2, 2019
9 AM – 1 PM
3198 Edgewater St, Muskegon, MI 49441
WEST
Skeeter Iceboat Club Swap Meet
Sunday, November 3, 2019
9 AM to Noon
Lucke’s Cantina
220 N. Elkhorn Rd. (WI Hwy 67), Williams Bay, WI.
More information
FAR WEST
Minnesota Ice Sailors Swap Meet
Saturday, November 2, 2019
9 AM – Noon
Sailcrafters
7450 Oxford St., St. Louis Park, MN 55426
More information
2018 SIBC Swap Meet: November 4, 2018
Get them fresh and hot!
Another milestone that brings us closet to the season! If you are looking to buy an iceboat, don’t miss this important event.
Via Jane Pegel:
Skeeter Ice Boat Club: 33rd Annual Swap Meet
Date: Sunday, November 4, 2018
Time: 9:00 to noon
With a free raffle at 11:30 a.m.There is no charge for participating.
Location: Lucke’s Cantina
220 N. Elkhorn Rd. (WI Hwy 67), Williams Bay, WI.
Map
For more info, email sailing19@charter.net
This is the day to swap, buy, and sell new and used iceboats and equipment. Boat builders & hardware manufacturers will display new products. Breakfast and/or lunch will be available at Lucke’s.
Display area:
Items for sale can be set up on the black top parking area at Lucke’s
and in the vacant lot to the south of the old Sailing Specialists building.
Please do not park your cars in the display area.
Please do not park or set up your displays adjacent to neighboring businesses. A short distance to the north there is a municipal parking lot located at the intersection of Elkhorn Rd. and Stark St. (on the north side of Stark St., opposite Burrough’s Floor Coverings).
4LIYC Fall Ice Sailing Event
For well over 50 years, this iceboat club has kicked off the season with some sort of fall gathering to get iceboating back on everyone’s minds. For many years, we’ve hosted picnics. Two years ago, we held a very successful iceboat show at Dick Lichtfeld’s property.
This year, we are excited to announce an event in conjunction with Hoofer’s Sailing Club at the famous University of Wisconsin Memorial Union. (Sailing iceboats on Lake Mendota to the Union for lunch is part of what makes Madison a unique ice sailing center.)
DN ice sailor Dideric van Riemsdijk H467 from the Netherlands (where it all began) will present a program on the annual ice sailing regatta that takes place every spring at one of the planet’s most remote places, Lake Baikal in Siberia. We will have iceboats set up in historic Tripp Commons on the 2nd floor of the Union.
Please join us on Sunday, October 14, 2018 for this free event where you can meet up with old friends or learn about the Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club and how to get started in the sport. All are welcome including area iceboat and sailing clubs. The planets have aligned (at least here in Wisconsin) because there’s no Packer game that Sunday.
ICE SAILING LAKE BAIKAL
A Free Program & Iceboat Exhibit Sponsored by the 4LIYC and Hoofer’s Sailing Club
Date: Sunday, October 14, 2018
Time: Noon to 3 PM Program at 1 PM
Location: University of Wisconsin Memorial Union, Tripp Commons, 2nd Floor of the Union
800 Langdon St, Madison, WI MAP
DETAILS
Parking: Helen C. White Parking Garage MAP
State Street Campus Parking Garage MAP
Food: Your favorite Wisconsin beverages and food will be available for purchase at Der Rathskeller and other restaurants located in the Memorial Union.
Questions? Please email us: debwhitehorse@iceboat.org
Notice of Dues: Join the 4LIYC With New Online Payment Option
Tim and Peter McCormick sailing Renegades on Lake Kegonsa, March 2023. Photo Credit: Ethan Brodsky
JOIN THE 4LIYC
It’s time to start sharpening runners and renew your Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club membership for the 2023-2024 season. We are excited to introduce our new online payment option. Whether you are a first-time member or renewing your membership, we’ve streamlined the process by offering online payments. However, if you prefer to make payment by check and mail, you will still be able to access and print our membership form. Your support is instrumental in advancing the sport of ice sailing. By joining, you’ll get the coolest yacht club membership card in sailing in electronic or hard copy.
September 21, 2023: DN Sail Wanted in MI
Wanted
MS1 DN sail.
Located in MI but can pick up at regattas.
Contact mcroasdale@gmail.com
2023 Annual Wisconsin Iceboat Swap Meet Hosted by the Green Lake Ice Yacht Club
Wisconsin Iceboat Swap Meet – Hosted by the Green Lake Ice Yacht Club, Green Lake, WI
Date: Sunday, October 22, 2023
Time: 9 AM – Noon
Location: Town Square Community Center, 492 Hill St., Green Lake, WI
Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZV4newyeK9DatiaW9
The Wisconsin Iceboat Swap Meet is the perfect place to check out iceboats and components for sale. The Iceboat Swap Meet is a chance to meet and learn from experienced iceboaters who are more than willing to share their insights into the sport.
The Green Lake Ice Yacht Club is hosting this year’s meet and will start with a party on Saturday night for early arrivers and club members.
Questions? Contact Joe Norton nortonboatworks@gmail.com
SIPS & BITES – SATURDAY PARTY
Social gathering from 4:00 – 7:00 at Bierman’s Boat Palace
W3360 Orchard Ave, Green Lake, WI.
The Green Lake Ice Yacht Club members will provide appetizers. Please bring your own beverage of choice and a chair. Weather permitting, we’ll share ice boat stories around the fire pit. Questions? Contact Debbie Bierman debralakereal@gmail.com
SWAP MEET – SUNDAY
Water Street will be blocked off so that long trailers are easy to park.
Vendors and sellers use the Mill Pond Terrace lot.
Town Square Tap will be open for breakfast and beverages.
The GLIYC will continue with Jane Pegel’s classic raffle tradition. Bring your raffle items.
LODGING
Green Lake Inn – W1970 S Lawson Dr 920-294-3417
Heidel House – 653 Illinois Ave 920-807-0300
Green Lake Suites – 488 South St 920-393-9944
Bayview Motel – 439 Lake St 920-294-6504
SOLD! August 12, 2023: Vintage Skeeter in WI
SOLD! Vintage Skeeter
Includes trailer with full box that will hold 1 sail and the boom and any necessary rigging equipment.
Ready to hit the ice.
Asking $2000 obo
$1000 obo
1949 Four-Runner Iceboat Newsreel
Screen shot from USA: ICE YACHTING ON FROZEN RIVERS IN ILLINOIS (1949) British Pathe. Harry Melges sails a 4-runner Skeeter.
Previous: Iceboat Tech That Never Caught On
Early ISA 1941 – 1942 Video
Watch the 1949 Newsreel here
Iceboat researcher Henry Bossett has unearthed yet another interesting discovery: a 1949 newsreel chronicling the International Skeeter Association regatta held on Fox Lake in Illinois. This vintage footage, accompanied by newspaper clippings, documents the presence of a four-runner iceboat helmed by Harry Melges, who happens to be Buddy’s father and a member of the Skeeter Iceboat Club. Observe that the fourth runner was positioned at the stern, deviating from the standard practice seen in other configurations where two runners were typically placed at the front. Adding her own memories to this historical account is Jane Wiswell Pegel, a high school student at the time.
Jane Pegel remembers:
I think the 4-runner boat belonged to Bob Ferris. I was in high school. My first iceboat race was at the Fox Lake ISA. I was first at the windward mark in the ladies’ division in a 20 foot Mead (skeeter.) But I did not know how to sail downwind and ended up second in ladies overall. It snowed for the drive home.
Ben Lampert’s 4-Runner Skeeter Plan
Illustration from Wings On The Ice
Ban Lampert’s 4 Runner Skeeter from the Carl Bernard Scrapbook Collection
Alcort Skeeter Restoration Progress Report
PREVIOUS: From Skeeter Iceboat to Sunfish Dinghy
Dan Heaney has made steady progress with his Alcort Skeeter restoration project in Neenah, WI. As some of you may remember from a previous post, it’s worth noting that the Alcort Company of Connecticut, which initially gained fame for developing the Sunfish, has roots in iceboat manufacturing.
Via Dan Heaney:
The boat is a work in progress as it required some repair and tender loving care. I hope to have it on the ice this winter. A photo shows the remains of the original “Alcort” identifying decal. The decal is located above the steering wheel. The boat has a 75 SqFt sail.I completed the following work:
New Deck
New Bottom
Added a Springboard
Adding foot steering
September 14, 2023: Stern-Steerer in WI – RUM RUNNER
RUM RUNNER
Classic class B Stern-steerer. 32′ Keelson, 17’plank, 32′ spruce mast. Originally a
Detroit boat, I rebuilt it in 2001. Stainless rigging, Fully battened Dacron main and jib.
2 or 3 sets of runners, Cast Irons and snows.
Aluminum Gin Pole with 12 v. winch. Custom tandem axle trailer with the boat.
$2000 or best offer.
Boat can be seen in Pepin, WI
Ed Newcomb
newcomb@tcmc20.co
Text to 715-308-5024
September 14, 2023: Krueger-Whitehorse Rumble-Seat Skeeter LANA in WI
LANA Paul Kruger/Ken Whitehorse rumble seat skeeter. 26′ mast.
This boat was originally Ken’s WARRIOR III. It is definitely a fast boat.
Complete boat, with sail, one set of runners, mast and boom covers.
$2200. Health issues force me to sell.
Boat can be seen in Pepin, WI
If anyone is interested in both boats (WHITEHORSES & LANA), I can make you a deal on both boats and include a
single axle trailer set-up for both.
Ed Newcomb
newcomb@tcmc20.co
Text to 715-308-5024
September 14, 2023: Mattison-Krueger Rumble-Seat Skeeter in WI – WHITEHORSES
WHITEHORSES
Mattison-/Krueger built rumble seat skeeter. Originally Ken Whitehorse’s old FAST BUCK.
Not competitive any longer but still a great boat to sail.
Complete with one set of runners, two sails, 24′ mast.
Hull, mast and boom covers. Also have a spare springboard.
If anyone is interested in both boats, I can make you a deal on both boats (WHITEHORSES & LANA) and include a
single axle trailer set-up for both.
Health forces sale. $2200.
Can be seen in Pepin, WI
Ed Newcomb
newcomb@tcmc20.co
Text to 715-308-5024
September 13, 2023: DN in MA
DN3888
2 Bossett Sails for Full & Heavy Air
2 sets Sarns Runners
1 set Slush Runners
Runner Sharpening Jig
2 Extra Tillers
Located Eastern Massachusetts
$2500 OBO
kennethxps3363@gmail.com
MARY B & INSANITY On Display at E Scow Nationals
Photo: Anna Suslova
Firs of all, welcome to all ice sailors competing in the 2023 E Scow Nationals on Lake Mendota. The MARY B appears ready to lift off at Marshall Park in Madison, WI, where she’s on display along with the famous Class A Skeeter INSANITY. The Mendota Yacht Club is hosting the 2023 E Scow Nationals 100 Year Celebration. The racing begins today. As of this morning, just a few boats shy of the 130 boat record from the 1999 E Scow Invitationals on Mendota are registered and will race in one line. Event website here.
September 5, 2023: FRITZ – Stern Steerer in WI
The Fritz, Class A Stern Steerer.
1980 hull built by Bill Mattison, 3 sets of runners, 2 steering runners, hull & plank covers,
tandem trailer with crane & storage boxes.
42’8″ LOA
28′ plank
35′ mast
1465 lbs less runners & sails
Ready to sail!
Asking
$8,500 OBO
Fred Stritt
262-903-1192
2hasten@charter.net
September 5, 2023: Stern Steerer in WI
Johnson Class B Stern Steerer – Snowbird III.
Excellent condition.
32′ hull, 34′ mast.
New baskets are partially completed.
Last sailed 10+ years ago. Always stored inside on trailer.
Many more pictures available upon request.
$7,500 OBO
Located in Oshkosh.
Jeff 920-251-2547
SOLD! July 12, 2023: DN & 2 Iceboats in Iowa
SOLD! 3 Iceboats With Trailer
One DN, One Skimmer-style iceboat, and a Windstar iceboat. One 12’x8’ Interstate cargo trailer to haul them all in.
DN includes 3 sets of runners, 2 Kenyon, one Polish fiberglass mast with T hound, and two sets of shrouds. Skimmer-style can fit two passengers. Lots of extra parts.
Sold as package in Iowa City, Iowa
$2500 OBO
2023 Minnesota Swap Meet Scheduled
Minnesota ice
Here’s another Iceboat Swap Meet for your calendar. Here’s your chance to get into the sport if you are in the Minneapolis area.
MINNESOTA SWAP MEET
Hosted by Tim Carlson at Sailcrafters Loft and Rigging.
Date: Saturday, November 4.
Time: 9 AM – Noon CT
Location: 7450 Oxford Street
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
August 30, 2023: Kent CSI Mast in NY
This mast was always on the stiff side for me. Perfect for a sailor in the 100kg/220lbs range.
Albany, NY area.
Asking $2000 obo
pachamberland@hotmail.com
Mike’s Marquee
Mike’s hometown, Menominee Michigan, shares the good news.
Renegader Mike Derusha is no stranger to the winter podium, having won numerous Renegade Championships, but one championship has eluded him until now. Congratulations to Renegader Mike Derusha for winning the 2023 Ensign Nationals. Results.
Mike Derusha pushes off at the start of the race at the 2022 ISA on Lake Monona.
Save the Swap Meet Date: Oct 22, 2023 @ Green Lake, WI
Ron Sherry inspects the Class A Skeeter LOST KAUS at last year’s swap meet at the Delavan Yacht Club in Delavan, WI.
2023 Annual Wisconsin Swap Meet Hosted by the Green Lake Ice Yacht Club
Date: Sunday, October 22, 2023
Time: 9 AM – Noon
Location: Town Square, Green Lake, WI
Our Green Lake Ice Yacht Club friends are preparing for their turn at the yearly iceboat swap meet. This event was initially established by Bob and Jane Pegel of the Skeeter Iceboat Club and was held in Williams Bay, WI for many years. Nowadays, the swap meet rotates between the Skeeter Iceboat Club, Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club, and Green Lake Ice Yacht Club.
Stay tuned for more details!
August 29, 2023: Arrow in VT
Complete Arrow
Purchased by my father in 1966, last used 30 years ago.
about 30 years ago. Sail and plank were new at the time, ropes and pullies
need attention. It’s all there. No trailer.
$1000.00 O.B.O.
Located in central (Waterbury) Vermont.
jeromepettinga@msn.com
August 26, 2023: Arrow in MI
Arrow w/ Trailer
Cockpit has space for 2 side-by-side. Fiberglass hull in good condition.
Wood springboard, wood plank, aluminum spars, runners, sail, covers, 2 motorcycle helmets.
Custom trailer in great condition, good tires, storage for hull, sails, mast, and plank built in.
Email max1mckinney@gmail.com for more information or pictures.
$3,500 OBO
Located in Petoskey, MI
