4LIYC Apparel Refresh – Available Now!


Coral Reef Sailing Apparel has refreshed our 4LIYC-branded clothing line, and it’s available now!

The updated store features:

  • New options alongside your classic favorites.
  • Cold-weather gear perfect for ice sailing.
  • Simplified shopping: No event-specific language or timers—just a clean and easy experience.
  • All boat options included: Show off your favorite class with style.
  • Check out the refreshed line today and gear up for the season!

Shop now.

January 15, 2025: DN in WI

Race or cruising DN. Good Loenneke hull and rigging. Fast 36” insert runners. Decent power sail. Carbon mast, aluminum boom.
Plank fits larger sailor 220 lbs+. Plenty of room for taller, larger sailors. Ready to race or cruise.
Madison, WI
Cash or Venmo
$2500
To Look call 608-334-4994.

Ice Boat Nation

4LIYC Skeeter fleet Paul Krueger and Ken Whitehorse on Lake Kegonsa

What an incredible weekend for ice sailors across the ice sailing belt of North America. Here’s a quick roll call of where the action happened this weekend (based on what has been posted on Facebook):

  • Lake Kegonsa, Madison, WI (4LIYC)
  • Bantam Lake, Connecticut
  • Budd Lake, New Jersey
  • Canadian Nationals, Napanee, Ontario
  • Lake Delavan, WI (Skeeter Iceboat Club)
  • Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota
  • Pushaw Lake, Maine, (Chickawaukee Iceboat Club)
  • Lake Puckaway, Princeton, WI (Green Lake Ice Yacht Club)
  • Lake Wentworth, New Hampshire (New England Ice Yachting Association)
  • Lake Winnebago, Fond du Lac, WI (DN Western Region Championship)
  • Maumee Bay, Toledo, Ohio (Toledo Ice Yacht Club)
  • Nantucket, Massachusetts
  • Waneta Lake, New York (KEWASA)
  • Walled Lake, Michigan

Want to get started in ice sailing? Finding your way onto the ice is easier than you think. Start by locating a club in your area to connect with experienced sailors who can guide you. Take a look at our How to Get Started Ice Sailing page for tips and essential information, and be sure to review our Sailing Safe page to prepare for safe adventures. Ready to gear up? Check out our Buy and Sell page or explore online marketplaces to find the perfect ride.

Regatta Watch: 2025 Nite Nationals Called ON

Nites line up at the 2019 ISA. Photo: Pat Heppert

Via Nite Commodore Maureen Boheleber:

Nite Nationals has been Tentatively Called ON for January 18-19, 2025 Our forecast shows promise therefore the Nite Board has decided to Tentatively Call on the 2025 Nite National Championship for possible locations at Neenah (Lake Winnebago), Madison or Lake Geneva.

We are continually watching the weather patterns and we will make the final call by 8pm Wednesday. At that time we will provide further launch, hotel and regatta details.

Continue to monitor Facebook Group, the Nite Website, and your email for further communication.

We are always open to you sharing the conditions of your local lake or of a lake you have pertinent info on.

Keep your runners sharp and your boats tuned. The ride of your life awaits.

Sail Safe, Sail Fast,

Commodore Maureen Bohleber
Vice Commodore David Navin
Secretary/Treasury Chris Wiberg
Tech Mike Peters #544