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Welcome to iceboat.org, the
website of the Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club. We are one of the most active
ice boat clubs in North America and have been building and racing ice
boats for over 100 years.
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Elk Lake, Elk Rapids, MI
Geneva Lake, Williams Bay, WI
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SAIL
SAFE AND SMART!
The Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club cannot guarantee
your safety when on the ice. Read the Safety
Page.
What's New On iceboat.org:
May 9, 2008
Little Red Updated #2: Back in Madison!
Byron Tetzlaff & Ed Newcomb Photo Credit: Geoff
Sobering
I received an unexpected email from Byron Tetzlaff this
week that the little red stern-steerer is in his garage ready for
restoration. To recap (original post below), the boat had been hanging in
a basement on Park Street in Madison for quite a few decades when the
Commodore of Lake Pepin, Ed Newcomb, purchased her as a restoration
project. Ed discovered a metal plate engraved with the builder's name, Frank
Tetzlaff, attached to the boat. Frank's grandson, Byron, contacted Ed to
make arrangements just to see the boat.
Here's the rest of the story from Byron: "I wanted to send you a
sincere thank you. I was talking to Ed Newcomb about coming up to Pepin to
take some pictures of the little boat. During the email exchange, he
offered to sell it for his purchase price and some gas money. Long story
short... It's now in my garage, just beginning the process of restoration.
I had my folks come and look at it, and there were a few misty eyes. (must
have got something in them...eh?) Another bit of trivia... at the very end
of the 4LIYC "video tape", (not the CD) the short takes of a little stern
steerer on Monona bay are the same boat. If anyone knows of the family
that owned it, it would be one more piece of info for the history of the
boat. Once again, I owe a very big thank you to Ed Newcomb.
Thanks guys
B jr."
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I'm happy to report that Lake Pepin ice boater Ed Newcomb purchased the
little red stern steerer that was for sale recently on the Buy and Sell
page. The boat was hanging in an old sporting goods store in Madison for
many years and Ed plans to restore her. Ed writes, "The little red boat is
very similar to a plan published in a 1938 Mechanics Illustrated magazine,
which was more of a full how to build an iceboat article. Only differences
are the addition of a jib and a gull wing plank. Should be a fun little
boat when I get it back together. Pepin had a wonderful iceboat season
this year, unfortunately it was only one day long! We did get our old
family boat "Comet" re-done with a brand new gaff rig. I have been sailing
this boat since my dad built it in 1960. UPDATE: The Little Red Stern
Steerer was built by Frank Tetzlaff, builder of the Mary B and the Fritz.
Ed writes, "When I was putting the boat away for the summer, I noticed
that the aluminum plate covering the steering runner post was stamped.
Although badly pitted, when I got it in under the shop lights, I could
read the builder's name:
Built by
Frank Tetzlaff
Madison, Wis
Best regards
E.C.Newcomb
Lake Pepin Ice Yacht Club"
May 2, 2008
Attention
UW Credit Union members, here's a Visa card design available for you.
I think the photo was taken about ten years ago at a regatta on Lake
Monona.
William Hitchcock Ice Boat Model
William Hitchcock was one of the top marine model artists in the
United States. Many of his models can be seen in museums. Here's his
ice boat model of a gaff rigged front steerer.
April 26, 2008
Cleaning Off the Desk
Here are a few items I've been
meaning to post.
ISA & DN Western Regional Photos
These were taken by Greg Rasberry, a friend
of Geoff Sobering, at the 2008 ISA and DN Western Regionals on Geneva
Lake.
2008 Land Sailing
Regatta Reports
Here are is a report and video from
dirt boat skipper John Eisenlohr detailing his experience at the 2008
America's Cup of Land Sailing Regatta.
Report
Helmet-cam video
Class 4 race
April 13, 2008
Club Banquet Photos
Posted
The 4LIYC DN Fleet was well
represented at the banquet.
April 10, 2008
Seen on Geneva Lake at the
2008 Northwest Ice Yacht Regatta.
April Boatwerks Report Now Posted
Sleep well...
April 7, 2008
Another One Bites the Dust!
Update:
See more photos of this crazy expedition
When you see a Laser sailing on Lake Kegonsa
before the trophy banquet, the season is definitely over in the Four Lakes
area. Via Geoff Sobering.
Lake Monona was completely open today
also.
April 3, 2008
Not an April Fools Day Joke
The Lake Charlevoix ice boaters were sailing on Lake Charlevoix in
Michigan on April 1!. The season isn't over yet.
Video #1
Video #2
March 18, 2008
Ice Opti Centrals Photos
Photo Credit: John Russell
Now posted on the
Youth Sailing
Website.
March 17, 2008
4LIYC Scores Now Updated
March 16, 2008
Fauerbach Pennant Back on Fauerbach Ice
Boat
Then
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Detail
This shot of Emil Fauerbach's
Princess II is from the first Northwest Ice Yacht Regatta sailed in
Menominee, Michigan in 1913. Note the Fauerbach pennant which always flew
on the Princess boats.
...And 95 Years Later
Photo Credit: Geoff Sobering
Here's Emil's great great nephew (not sure how many greats in there-ed.),
Peter Fauerbach proudly flying the Fauerbach pennant on his Renegade on
March 16, 2008.
A few weeks ago, 4LIYC Club Historian Greg Whitehorse happened to be
moving some boxes around in his garage containing old club trophies and
memorabilia. Deciding to take a closer look, Greg discovered the old
Fauerbach pennant folded in the bottom of the box. He brought it to Lake
Mendota today so that the latest Fauerbach to sail an ice boat could
follow in the family tradition. Peter writes, "Be sure to thank Greg
Whitehorse for us. This is likely about 100 years old. It is a sewn on
Fauerbach on a thin cotton navy background – very light to give a good
indication of wind.
I’m really touched by this find. I have been searching for any remnant of
the Princess for 15 years. Now my search is over!!!!!"
March 13, 2008
Seen at the ISA & DN
Western Regionals on Geneva
March 12, 2008
when he (Buddy) found some shell ice on
Saturday at the ISA.
By Greg Simon #213
"Three races were sail on Friday in a variety of wind
conditions. The first race was 12-15mph from the north. The wind held for
the second race, but the angles were changing dramatically...Who said old
guys can’t push! Near the finish of race #4 on Saturday the wind shut off.
The over 60 crowd of Archie Call, Jerry Simon, and Glen Betzoldt just
happened to appear two hundred yards short of the finish line. Knowing
that THE trophy was at stake, the old geezers all jumped out of their
boats and started to push. The short legged Simon jumped off to the
sprinters start for the early lead. Archie took longer to get up to speed,
but with his longer legs he still had a shot.
Continue reading story.
WSSA Championship Regatta
Results Now Posted
DN Western Regional Results
Now posted on the
DN America Forum.
Photo Credits: Geoff Sobering
4LIYC Daniel Hearn: 1st in Silver Fleet
John Dennis: 1st in Gold Fleet
March 9, 2008
Regatta Wrap Ups
Daniel Hearn wins DN Western Regional Silver Fleet at
Geneva
Just heard
from 4LIYC Commodore Geoff Sobering who relayed the news that Daniel Hearn
won the DN Western Regional Silver Fleet. Congratulations Daniel! John
Dennis won the Gold Fleet. Meanwhile at the ISA, congratulations go to the
following: Renegades-our own 4LIYC skipper Greg Simon; A Skeeter-NSIBC Dan
Clapp; B Skeeter-SIBC Bob Mereness; C Skeeter-M&M John Lamont; Nite-Dave
Navin, Grant Frautschi, 4LIYC finished second in the Nites.. As soon as I
have official results from the ISA, they'll be posted on the
web page.
March 6, 2008
ISA & IRIYA Championship Regatta Updates
I most likely won't be posting on this page
until after the regattas. For the latest in ice boating news, be sure and
check the ISA & IRIYA Regatta
web page.
March 5, 2008
ISA & IRIYA Championship Regatta
CALLED ON!
FINAL CONFIRMATION: The ISA & IRIYA
Championship Regattas have been called ON for Geneva Lake in Fontana,
Wisconsin. Fleets that sail in this regatta include A,B, and C Skeeters,
Renegades, and Nites.
Here's the
web page for the ISA and IRIYA regatta.
February 29, 2008
NIYA Sail Graphics
Jane Pegel: DN 805
Dan Clapp: Skeeter Class N53
February 27, 2008
Be sure to keep checking the NIYA
Regatta page. I've been posting
photos
and will continue to do so
through out the week.
February 24, 2008
NIYA Results Now Posted
Be sure and check back for more photos and
reports throughout the week.
February 20, 2008
Your Online NIYRA Regatta Headquarters
The Skeeter Ice Boat Club at Geneva Lake has
been busy making arrangements for registration, lodging, a special
cocktail party, the banquet, and more.
Here's a special web page devoted to this year's Northwest Ice Yacht
Regatta.
Northwest Ice Yacht Regatta
February 22-24, 2008
Geneva Lake
Fontana, WI
January 27, 2008
Wheeeee
Stern-steerer kid outraces his dad.
(Tip of the Helmet: Bill Korsgard)
January 15, 2008
Geoff Sobering's reports here.
Be sure to check out Toledo Ice Yacht
Club skipper
Kent Baker's blog for more reports and photos from the DN North
Americans.
Kiddie Stern Steerer
Here's some new competition for the stern steerers. Bill Korsgard ran
across this on an RC forum. This mini stern steerer was recently built in
Montana from plans that were published in a magazine in 1914. Canyon Ferry
skippers in Montana might see this boat on the ice some day soon.
December 4, 2007
Fond Du Lac skipper Dave Lallier sends this
photo taken today, December 4, of his brother, Jeff sailing on Lake
Winnebago in his latest acquisition, a Renegade.
Dave writes, "Just wanted to pass this on from my brother Jeff today. He
is still sailing. He wants to thank Mike Derusha and Ron Rosten for making
the connection to Greg Whitehorse for a Renegade hull and parts. And
thanks to Greg and Mother Nature, first sail was today off the southwest
corner of Winnebago on 5" of ice with a pebbly surface.
About 1 1/2 inch snow ice over black ice."
June 9, 2007
Carl Bernard Scrap Book Summer
Series
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May 31, 2007
During our summer building season, I'll be posting the vintage photos and newspaper clippings from the Carl Bernard Scrapbooks. Carl Bernard, a Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club champion skipper, and his father, William, put together these scrapbooks which detail North American ice sailing spanning the late 1800s to the 1980s.
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November
3, 2006
I've uploaded a list of donors to the project along with Commodore Doug Kolner's message of thanks and will continue to add names to the list as necessary.
DN, and Renegade. The front is screened with a smaller pocket club logo. The necks are solid-not baggy. Whether you're telling stories at the Southside Ice Yacht Club or eating popcorn at Chuck's after a days sailing on Geneva Lake, these warm sweatshirts are sized large enough to keep you comfortable after a long day on the ice.
June 20, 2006
Madison Sports Hall of Fame Induction
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May 26, 2006
The Carl Bernard Scrapbooks: Remembering the Mary B
Carl Bernard won many trophies sailing the "B". Here are just a few photos from the six scrapbooks.
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May 5, 2006
Tim Murray continues to photograph the Bernard scrapbooks. Here is just a very small sample of another of the scrapbooks.
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April 20, 2006
Tim Murray has begun the ambitious job of photographing each page of Carl Bernard's scrapbooks. Carl Bernard (1905-1983) won numerous stern-steerer trophies including the Hearst, Stuart Cup, and NIYA Class A championships. Here are some more interesting pages from his scrapbook.
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SAILING
SAFE AND SMART!
The Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club cannot
guarantee your safety when on the ice. A vast
majority of the time one can participate in ice boating and enjoy a
reasonable and acceptable safety margin. But, occasionally we must
be reminded that ice boats are still very fast and the ice is still very
hard. While knowing the Right-of-way rules and using common sense
works most of the time, accidents may still occur. The 4LIYC cannot
guarantee your safety when sailing, whether you follow the
safety guidelines
and the Right-of- Way rules or not.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SELF!!
Area Conditions
Mendota
Monona
Kegonsa
Waubesa
Meetings
2007-2008
November 7
November 21
Elections
December 5
Elect Fleet Captains.
Vote on ISA & NIYA
Agenda Items
December 19
Pick up Vehicle Ice Permit Stickers
January 2
Honor Roll Nominations
January 16
January 30
Deadline for By-Law or Racing Rules Amendment Submission
February 13
February 27
Business Meeting
March 12
Location:
The Bar Next
Door
232 East Olin Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin
Time: 7:30 PM
alternate Weds.
The
Bar Next Door is located next to the Coliseum Bar. We meet upstairs and all are
welcome.
4LIYC
By Laws & Racing Rules
By-Laws
&
Racing Rules
pdf
Right of
Way Rules Graphic
(Download
Adobe Acrobat free.)
4LIYC Club Race Results & Points
2005-2006
2004-005
2003-2004
2006-2007
2007-2008
National
Ice Boat Authority
Constitution
and Rules
pdf
Lake Access Permits
A year-round permit required for designated launch sites in the
City of Madison and Dane County Parks.
Locations include:
Mendota
Warner Park
Mendota County Park
Monona
Tonyawatha Trail Park
Olin Park
Waubesa
Goodland Park
Lake Access Permit Brochure in pdf
Purchase Lake Access Permit Online
Permits available at West Marine in Madison.