2020 Northwest Ice Yacht Racing Association Information
March 13-15,2020
Lake Waconia, Minnesota
Notice of 4LIYC Meetings – Now @ Elks Lodge
Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club Meetings Now at the Elks Lodge
Join us on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 for the first Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club meeting of the season at our new location. We’re now gathering at the Elks Lodge on Lake Monona, located at 711 Jenifer St, Madison, WI. Meetings will kick off at 6:30 PM. We look forward to seeing you there to talk all things iceboating and keep the tradition alive!
Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club Meetings
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Elks Lodge, 711 Jenifer St, Madison, WI 53703
Meeting Dates
- November 6
- November 20 Elections
- December 4
- December 18
- January 2 THURSDAY Honor Roll Nominations
- January 15 Deadline for By-Law or Racing Rules Amendment Submission
- January 29
- February 12 Business Meeting
- February 26
- March 12 Last Meeting of the Season
The continuing series: Artificial intelligence still has not learned what an iceboat actually looks like.
November 1, 2024: Racing DN in MI
Custom built ready to race at world level w/cover.
Has been raced and placed at Gold Cup North Americans
and Worlds
Telescoping carbon tiller
4 sets of runners 2 sets 1/4 and 2 sets 3/36 w/stiffeners and Sarns,
2 steering runners, Pelican case and Harken bags
Jeff Kent Composite Solutions Mast w/cover
Glass wrapped ash and cedar strip plank w/chocks similar to
Struble chocks but custom designed
much stronger and stiffer w/cover 160-185lb.
Forstman Boom w/Harken Blocks, ratchet and braided sheet
North Sail – All Speed, great condition
Quantom – High Speed, great condition
Two additional all purpose sails
Located in Ortonville, MI
608 628-9590
$5,600
wmw102@gmail.com
Delavan Yacht Club Swap Meet On Nov 9
Talking ice.
Fred Stritt checked in to let us know about the upcoming Delavan Yacht Club Iceboat Swap Meet. Missed the recent swap meet at Harken? Or can’t get enough of the iceboating community? Here’s your chance! Join us at the Delavan Yacht Club on Saturday, November 9 from 11 am to 3 pm for another opportunity to buy, sell, or trade iceboat gear, meet fellow sailors, and prepare for the upcoming season.
The Delavan Yacht Club will serve homemade pizzas, and the bar will be open, so come hungry and thirsty! It’s the perfect setting to connect with the iceboating community, discover great gear, and enjoy good food and drinks.
Delavan Yacht Club Iceboat Swap Meet
Location: Delavan Yacht Club, 1501 Cedar Point Dr, Delavan, WI 5311
Map
Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Time: 11am – 3pm
Information: Midwest Hard Water Sailing Facebook Page
Nite Celebration Recap
Via International Nite Class Association Commodore Maureen Bohleber
For The Love of Iceboating
The International Nite Class Association recently hosted an event at Harken Headquarters in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, bringing together Midwest iceboaters. The theme was “50 Years of Nite Racing,” attracting Skeeter, Stern Steerer, Renegade, DN, and, of course, Nite sailors of all ages.
The Nite was designed and built by Dick Slates at S & R Marine around 1968. The story goes that he aimed to create a side-but-side two-seater to take that “special” someone out for a night on sail on Pewaukee Lake. While Dick and his wife Gale were unable to participate in the activities, his sons Rich and Kevin Slates were able to join in.
It was wonderful to listen to sailors inquiring if a certain person would be attending, only to find out they hadn’t seen them or spoken to that individual in 20 years. It was amazing to watch friendships reignite as if they had seen each other on the ice last season. Additionally, guests could view a history of results displayed on the walls. Hearing the younger crowd react to names they recognized and discovering that many sailed a Nite was enjoyable.
During a roundtable discussion led by the Nite Fleet GOAT Tom Sweitzer, past champions offered advice to future champions. The discussion also included Bill Dale, Dave Koch, and Dave Navin.
Kyle Navin and Harry Melgas IV shared their recent experience sailing the American Magic Youth team alongside Bill Goggins, President of Harken, who facilitated the discussion.
Thank you to Harken, Inc. for hosting not only the Nite Fleet gala but also the Southern Wisconsin Iceboat Swap Meet, which took place on Sunday, October 27th. Rumor has it some new Nite owners emerged from this weekend’s events. To top it off, we had a surprise guest: Peter Harken, Nite #98, who had just returned home from Spain after attending the America’s Cup.
Maureen Bohleber
SOLD! October 21, 2024: Stern-Steerer Model in WI
SOLD! 1930s Stern-Steerer model.
$500
Northeast WI
October 26, 2024: J14 Skeeter in MI
J14 with all components, complete and ready to sail with custom enclosed trailer.
$3,000.00
Armada, MI
Contact Dale MacPherson
M:586 944 5391
Email: dale.macpherson@sbcglobal.net
October 26, 2024: Class A Skeeter in WI
Class A Skeeter.
27’ 6” spar. 22’ 6” plank. 28’. Center plank to front runner.
Stationary canopy
Ready to sail.
Madison, WI
$9,500.00
Ice Boat Shop closing special $8,400.00
6084444557
Kick Off the Iceboating Season in Pewaukee This Weekend!
See INSANITY at Harken
Historic Iceboats On Display This Weekend
It’s the unofficial opening weekend of the iceboating season!
Join the Midwest ice sailing community on Saturday and Sunday, October 26-27, at Harken, Inc. in Pewaukee, WI, where we’re excited to help the International Nite Class Association celebrate 50 years of Nite racing. Thanks to the Iceboat Foundation, you’ll see the legendary MARY B, INSANITY, their museum
Bucky Badger relaxes on the MARY B
trailer, and the newest addition, PANTHER a Class A Skeeter originally built for Chris Smith of Chris-Craft.
With the Swap Meet happening on Sunday, it’s the perfect weekend for iceboating enthusiasts and newcomers to check out the sport. Whether you’re looking to find your iceboat, chat with veteran ice sailors, or admire some of the most iconic iceboats in history, this weekend has it all.
Join us to celebrate the start of the ice sailing season—experience the boats, the history, and the excitement of the fastest sport on ice!
Southern Wisconsin Iceboat Swap Meet
Date: Sunday, October, 27, 2024
Time: 9 AM – Noon
Location: Harken parking lot
N15W24983 Bluemound Rd, Pewaukee, WI
October 16, 2024: C Skeeter in NY
Skeeter C Class. I-C-FUN, Built by Warren Darress Sr
Trailer with working lights and Papers, 3 great tires, Almost new axle and bearings, Sail box on trailer, Trailer cover that covers all
Side car
Fuselage 16ft with foot steering (Springboard makes it 20ft Class C)
Runner Plank 16ft and pillow block chocks, Extra plank 16ft wood only
SELF ALIGNING RUNNER CHOCKS ****
Hemlock mast 20ft Class C, Fir mast 20ft Class C
2 sets of mast rigging, Whisker stays (bow to plank)
Springboard
5 sets of runners.
3 sails with battens
All items stored in garage
Long Island, NY
$4600
$3800
516-864-9662
October 16, 2024: Solid Wing Iceboat in Maine
Solid Wing Iceboat
Mostly made with carbon fiber.
Uses DN plank & runners.
Easy to sail. Foot steering.
Brand New. Used 2X.
Have two, need to sell one.
Located in Maine
$5,000
Dan 732-673-7702
Kyle Navin & Harry Melges IV to Speak at Nite 50th Anniversary Party!
Kyle Navin
Previous: Cheers to 50 Years
Nite sailors Kyle Navin and Harry Melges IV will be special guests at the Nite 50th Anniversary Party on October 26, sharing stories and insights from their recent experiences at the Youth America’s Cup in Barcelona. This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand from two young, talented sailors who are deeply rooted in the Nite community.
Join the Nite Class at Harken Headquarters in Pewaukee to celebrate 50 years of the Nite Class and hear from Kyle and Harry about their incredible journey. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or just a fan of the sport, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Sign up here for this event.
The Roundtable will begin at 4:00 pm with Tom Sweitzer the GOAT Hear some stories and learn some tips from the best Nite Sailors
Kyle and Harry will continue with videos and a Q&A of their experience on the American Magic Youth America’s Cup
October 26, 2024
5:30 Food and Cocktail at Harken, Inc. Pewaukee, WI
$25.00
RSVP: mkbohleber@gmail.com
or
https://niteracing.org/event/7NGFkfX0UX
Southern Wisconsin Swap Meet
Sunday October 27, 2024
9 – Noon
The Iceboat Foundation will be displaying the Mary B and the Insanity both days.
NOAA Abolishes Wind Chill?
Jay Yaeso hiking in his Class A Skeeter iceboat on Lake Winnebago. Photo by Gretchen Dorian.
Well, not quite. NOAA has officially retired “Wind Chill Warnings” and “Advisories,” streamlining their alerts with new, simplified Cold Weather Alerts instead. Read more here.
Tip of the Helmet: Mike Peters
October 9, 2024: Renegade in MI
Renegade in beautiful condition including covers for everything, two sets of runners, dolly for moving boat off trailer to the ice.
$3500.
$3200
Located in Muskegon Michigan.
Call 231 215 0764 for more details.
October 9, 2024: 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
October 9, 2024: Skeeter Parts in WI
Past Champs Sellorama! Class A Skeeter components.
26′ carbon mast $1500
22′ Runner plank $2000
Four Sitka Spruce planks 25′ long $175 for all
Call or text Ken WhiteHorse. 608-212-4482.
October 9, 2024: 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
SOLD! September 20, 2024: Fiberglass Iceboat in Canada
SOLD! Fiberglass iceboat made in Canada.
New sail from well known loft in Kingston.
Boat is in good condition, no trailer.
Asking $1500 USD or $2000 CDN
Toronto, Ontario,
Swap Meet Round-Up
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ICEBOAT SWAP MEET
There’s no better way to start the ice sailing season than by attending your local iceboat swap meet. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or interested in learning how to join the fun, iceboat swap meets are great for meeting up with friends, making new ones, checking out equipment, finding that one elusive part you’ve been searching for, and learning more about the sport. Please let us know if you have a Swap Meet that we can add to this list!
NEW ENGLAND
NEIYA Swap Meet, Lunch & Meeting Information:
When: Saturday, October 26th, 10:00am
Where: Thompson Speedway Golf Course, 205 E Thompson Rd, Thompson, CT 06277
Information: New England Ice Yachting Association
WISCONSIN
Southern Wisconsin Iceboat Swap Meet
Date: Sunday, October, 27, 2024
Time: 9 AM – Noon
Location: Harken parking lot
N15W24983 Bluemound Rd, Pewaukee, WI
Information
MINNESOTA
Hosted by: Tim Carlson and Sailcrafters Loft and Rigging ((952) 540-7474)
Date: Saturday, November 2
Time: 9 AM – Noon
Location: 7450 Oxford Street St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Information: Minnesota Ice Sailors Facebook page
Minnesota’s annual iceboat swap meet is a great opportunity to buy and sell used iceboat gear. Or, just spend time meeting local iceboaters and asking questions about our sport. Anyone interested in iceboating is encouraged to attend.
MICHIGAN
2024 Western Michigan Iceboat Swap Meet
Date: Saturday, November 2nd
Time: 9 am to 2 pm
Location: Muskegon Yacht Club., 3198 Edgewater Street. Muskegon, Michigan.
ANNUAL COMBINED SWAP MEET
Three West Michigan Clubs: West Michigan Ice Yacht Club, Gull Lake Ice Yacht Club, Grand Traverse Ice Yacht Club
Information: Gull Lake Ice Yacht Club Facebook Page
September 30, 2024: DN & Components in WI
DN FOR SALE IN LAKE GENEVA
Sherry hull and Sherry glass-wrapped plank with Struble chocks for 160# skipper.
Forstmann boom with Harken blocks and tapered sheet.
2 sails,..1D Power used by Jablonski only for the ’23 Worlds.
NORTH MS-1 lightly used. Both sails with battens and bag.
1 pair Sherry 3/16 x 36″ winged carbon inserts 90* 440C with approx. 18″ flat.
1 low profile 3/16 x 30″ carbon insert steering runner 90* 440C
YOUR CHOICE of SPARS: either Sherry carbon Rocket or
Hamrick # 30 all carbon NOT BOTH
$ 5400.00 FOB Lake Geneva, Wi.
ALSO FOR SALE
DN Plank Shaped and wrapped w/glued Polish chocks $400.
North FO-1 Older but still crisp battens and bag $350.
North ABSS ” ” ” ” ” ” ” $400.
1 PR. 3/16″ X 30″ Carbon sided 100* inserts soft SS w/bag $500.
1 PR. 3/16″ X 36″ Carbon sided 100* ” ” ” ” $500.
1 PR. 1/4″ X 36″ Carbon sided 90* inserts Steel ” $500.
1 PR. 1/4″ X 36″ Sherry Carbon 90* 440c inserts /Alum wings $900.
1 Set 3 30″ Wood sided 90* angles $500.
1 Set 3 30″ Sweptback Soft SS Plates Origin Unknown Box $500.
1 1/4″ X 36″ Sarns bullnose steering runner $100.
1 3/16″ X 30″ Carbon sided low profile steering runner $100.
1 2 Boat Closed DN Trailer Spars outside / New suspension $1000.
ALL EQUIPMENT FOB WALWORTH WI.
BOB CAVE 630 945-0596 bobcave445@gmail.com
SOLD September 24, 2025: Nite in MN
SOLD! NIte
Complete with 2 set of runners, cushions side and cockpit, cover plus all you need to covert to a land sailor. 3 wheels, springboard, extra boom and two extra sails.
$1800
White Bear Lake, MN
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