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.
Club racing is officially called ON for January 11-12, 2025, at Lake Kegonsa. Please use the Quam Landing for access. Remember to roll trailers onto the ice—do not drive vehicles onto the lake.First race starts at 10 AM Saturday.
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.
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!
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!
