Cooler Thoughts

Photo credit Author – Settling in for a night’s sail eastish towards Seaflower Reef light

With the sun setting on one season the Ice chatter is increasing. Hints of new equipment acquired in and outside the North East are making their rounds. Don’t forget to check out and post equipment for sale in our Classified section. The two masts I had for sale last year are still for sale. No i’m not getting out of iceboating but do have my eye on something new. See the Moore Brother’s Company FB Post Below.

And the tales of Summer are circulating…

Our VC jay Whitehair tearing it up on the Ohio River in his Vintage Hydroplane.

While winding up for the pass and the green flag (see video below) the words of NEIYA founder played in Jay’s head “There’s no such thing as a ‘friend’ in front of you!”. Warner St. Clair

Jay’s vintage boat is running 100+ mph. That’s 2X’s faster than most iceboats and every large wave/wake is like a pressure ridge. We all look forward to sailing with you again Jay.

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A couple of thoughts that came out of last week’s call.

For the season we need to be prepared to travel. Have everything packed up and ready to roll. Maybe that means loading up a dedicated trailer at the ready. Many in our group have some wonderful traveling gear. We want to be sure that opportunities are not wasted by staying home.

Our Line will be open same time this week. Thursday 6:30. We are looking to map out various topics. Let me know if you have any ideas.

This bit of art was created by a cousin-in-law of mine, probably in the mid-1930s when he was in his early teens. My best guess is that it’s on the Hudson (he grew up in NYC), and shows someone in a stern-steerer in the evening with a couple of lighthouses going, which obviously made a big impression on him. I think we should all, in the coming season, do our part in making a big impression on some youngster, although perhaps without sailing at night by the light of two lighthouses! — John Hughes

Does anyone, recognize Twin Lights? Any thoughts from the Hudson sailors? Or the adventure-driven dreams of a young man. Chime in.

Keep those projects going and spread the word. Talk with some of you tomorrow evening.

Think Ice,

John
DN5023
john@neiya.org

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