Newsletter From the Hudson River Ice Yacht Club

by | Jan 10, 2025 | 2024-2025, Home Page, WSSA

Racing trophies that are still cherished by iceboat builder Samuel Rogers’ family. Photo from White Wings & Black Ice

Here is the latest Hudson River Ice Yacht Club newsletter for those who enjoy following the stories of the original historic stern steerers that sailed the Hudson River many years ago. One highlight from the newsletter is a report about the recent exhibit at the FDR Museum and Library in Hyde Park, which showcased the legacy of an iceboat builder and racer, Samuel R. Rogers.

If you’d like to learn more about Samuel R. Rogers and the history of Hudson River ice yachts, visit Brian Reid’s incredible website White Wings and Black Ice.  Check out the full Hudson River Ice Yacht Club newsletter or more stories and updates.

Rocket Ice Yacht Foundation Raffle: Win a Fully Loaded DN!

by | Jan 8, 2025 | 2024-2025, Home Page


The Rocket Ice Yacht Foundation is raffling a fully loaded Ron Sherry Composite Concepts DN. This is an opportunity to support the Foundation and win a top-tier DN. For all details, including how to enter, please refer to the graphic above. Don’t miss out—help support the future of ice sailing and maybe win the ride of your life!

4LIYC Meeting Update for Jan 8, 2025

by | Jan 7, 2025 | 2024-2025, Home Page


Our next Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 8, at 6:30 PM at Daniel Hearn’s office:

S/B Marketing
1352 E Wilson Street
Madison, WI

We are fortunate this year to have so much ice and sailing activity to enjoy, and there will be plenty to discuss. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

4LIYC Racing Recap for January 5, 2025

by | Jan 6, 2025 | 2024-2025, Home Page, Renegade

At the start of the first race, block 1 was left empty to honor the late Tim McCormick. Tim’s brother Andy, is in the 2 block.

The 4LIYC Renegades took to Lake Kegonsa on Sunday afternoon for three races in very cold conditions. Despite the chill, it was a competitive day on the ice, with Don Anderson dominating the fleet and claiming three bullets. The ice was super hard and fast, but somewhat rough. Sailors did their best to avoid occasional sticky snow drifts. The wind started out shifty, keeping sailors on their toes, but it filled in steadily toward the end of the racing, making for a solid finish to the day. Nite sailor Lars Barber represented the 4LIYC Nite fleet, lining up with the Renegades and racing alongside them.

The Renegades also took time to honor one of their own. A missing man formation lineup paid tribute to a member who would no longer be lining up at the start. At the start of the first race, starting block one was held in reserve to honor the memory of the late Tim McCormick who passed away in 2024. Tim’s brother, Andy McCormick, stepped into the two block to carry on the family’s presence on the ice along with cousin Greg who lined up in block four..

Scores will be posted soon.