CBS News: 300-foot frozen spectacle forms in Maine river
This is really amazing. Even more amazing is the fact that Bucholz and the rest of the Mainiacs haven’t sailed it yet! Read on….
300-foot frozen spectacle forms in Maine river
CBS News
Crowds have been lining the Presumpscot River in Westbrook, Maine, over the past few days to see the natural phenomenon in person Read the full story
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James “T” Thieler12 Channing St.
Newport, RI. 02840
401-258-6230
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Work Bench
Had to share this. It’s Chris Miller’s work bench, and as you can see, it’s a horror show.
Note the total lack or organization or thought given to work flow or efficiency. Nothing is clamped down, the boom being worked on is laying on top of a pile of junk for maximum wiggle and unsteadiness. Great way to damage and / or lose the parts under it as well.
The rule book is out and open; most likely a lame attempt to give the impression that Miller can actually read.
Also take note of the can of Xylene (Xylene?!? Really?!?) placed exactly in between the blowtorch on the bench and the red hot space heater on the floor. What could possibly go wrong? We can safely assume the pile of rags on the floor is soaked with this stuff. Put a fan in the window for cryin’ out loud!
There are at least three projects stacked on top of each other here, virtually guaranteeing that not one of them goes well. Some type of boom project, a shroud project, sharpening stones, Velcro (or is that shim tape?) and god knows what else is going on here.
Shockingly, there are no beer cans, whisky bottles or contraband visible. Not even a ratty coffee mug. I have no idea what to make of this.
The second photo shows the end result of this nightmare: a slick adjustment system for the boom blocks. Well done, Mr Miller. Now clean up that bench and, as Jack Ericson says, “Put all your stuff at Parade Rest!”
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Upcoming Regatta and Cruising
Hello All- The season is up and rolling! I’ve been out of commission for a little while but I’m hearing rumors of great cruising on good ice up in Maine- see the CIBC website for details https://iceboat.me/ and join the fun.
If you are interested in racing tune your gear up for a potential regatta next weekend (most likely Saturday January 19). As always we will try to keep everyone informed as to where and when we will race and provide as much notice as possible leading up to the event. Stay tuned to this website for details!
There may be some mid-week scratch racing going on as well if anyone can play hooky from the day job- again, stay tuned to this site.
Think ICE!!
Mystery Boat, Cont’d….
We put out the call to identify a mystery boat a week or so ago and I figured I’d just share the responses- Looks like we have a few clues but it sounds like we need more photos and maybe someone can check it out in person- it belongs to Jim Oxenford and it is located on Chaumont Bay at the eastern end of Lake Ontario.
First things first: the barn is a dairy barn- Jim says the cows are long gone! Tom Gloudemans adds that “That’s a milking barn. The metal stanchions separate the cows when they are in their stalls being milked. The trough to the right of the boat is the manure trough, no explanation needed.”
With that mystery solved we can move on to the good stuff- Here are the comments and further questions on the boat- Hope this clears the waters and please email me with any more info or ideas!
Bill Bucholz chimed in first, about two minutes after I put the original post up. He is pretty hardcore!
“My guess is a Palmer. No one else that I know of built those long tapered sterns, and the plank has a reverse curve and should be hollow. The chocks are different, though. There should be a builders label on the forward face of the aft cockpit coaming and on the side of the boom. Tiller steering? If he can get a look at the bulkhead at the foot of the fwd cockpit or behind the aft cockpit seat they should be diagonal planked. There will be a longitudinal in the fwd cockpit to support the mast step. The plank mounts will be cast aluminum and look just like standard Palmer. What’s the white stuff on them?
Cheers, Bill”
Next was John Low:
“I am guessing that could possibly be a Monotype XV, based on the dual cockpit design, but I am not certain. I would also guess that the building was a dairy barn. Where is it located?
As you know, Bill Bucholz had a Monotype built which was featured in Wooden Boat magazine. His was called Fast Piece of Furniture. I am not sure where it ended up, but it could have been Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. Monotypes were popular on the Baltic Sea before the Second World War and made a comeback in Communist Bloc Eastern Europe during the Cold War.
Regards,
John Henry Low
Nite 430”And Bill Converse offers this:
“I vaguely remember seeing that boat on the ice years ago(early 80’s) at lake Wequaket in Hyannis when we had a Big Boat Weekend. Large ice boats showed from all over New England. It is what was called an E boat, or E class Skeeter( we were not that sophisticated here in those days) and is obviously a two seater. The local E boats had an 18 1/2″, 6-8 inches wide tapered mast with a 9 foot boom(low rig), about 18′ long with about a 14′ Runner Plank. Some had a short spring board making it 21-22 feet in length. Most of the hardware was either sailboat hardware, or was custom made by local machinists. The most famous of the sailors around here were the Allys from Fall River area. There was Julie, Joe, and Teddy. Julie was a local machinist who made most of the parts for their boats. The only one left is Teddy. I have seen him at Lakeville a few times. He had a boat almost identical to that pictured. They were quite fast in their day. There were a number of E boats from the cape. Unfortunately Teddy is probably the only one who could identify that boat. Leo Healy may, but you’d have to email him the picture. I will keep rummaging around in my memory. Where is the boat now? Bill Converse”
The truth is out there somewhere! Looking forward to hearing from everyone. Jim, if you’re reading this send more photos of the boat- details and close-ups please!
Thanks for sending us on the quest…. Think ICE! T
James “T” Thieler
12 Channing St.
Newport, RI 02840
401 258 6230
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Lake Ronkonkoma Ice Boat And Yacht Club Meeting Tonight!
Are you on or near Long Island, NY? Make sure to hit the LRIBYC meeting tonight! See below…
THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH IS TODAY! LRIBYC MEETING TONIGHT!
There will be reports on races, travel, and ice adventures from many
lucky sailors who made the effort to have some fun!
TUESDAY, JAN. 8, 2019
AT WEEKS YACHT YARD.
Great refreshments. Great conversation. Great atmosphere.
7:00 pm the fun starts at Weeks Yacht Yard in Patchogue. Go to google for directions.
ALL ICE HOUNDS ARE WELCOME, YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A MEMBER.
So many places to choose. All we need are the ice reports.
We need to keep in contact.
Club Membership STILL only $15.
Membership will put you on the “ICEALERT!” email communication system.
Like any organization, LRIBYC needs money to function at all levels:
– Maintain club website
– Promote iceboat sailing and increase new membership
– Establish and maintain yearly functions (swap meet, monthly meetings, etc.)
– Maintain the materials needed for yearly competitions and events
– Maintain “end of year” honor, achievement, and competition awards
– Maintain the safety equipment brought to each club sponsored event
– Support postal fees needed for club communications
– MOST IMPORTANT – funding for various projects selected by
the VOTING MEMBERSHIP
STILL, club membership of $15 will entitle your participationin all of the club events and functions, the inclusion of the automatic
“ICEALERT!” email communication system, and voting privileges at all
club meetings and functions during the year. Your vote and voice
determines where your sport is going. For more information pertaining
to how your club dues are specifically used, please see your treasurer
John Ziermann.
Returning members please fill out the 1st page if there have been any
changes to your membership info.
For NEW members, please fill out both sides of the attached document so
that we can add your information to our list of members and place you on
the automatic “ICEALERT!” email communication system.
“ICEALERT!”, will instantly provided you with the latest ice reports for
the upcoming season, weekend, or day, and will allow you to instantly
communicate with all of our club members. Think of it, a universe of
events, hospitality, technical expertise, assistance, and fellowship
instantly at you finger tips through the use of “ICEALERT!”.
NO EMAIL LISTS! NO PHONE CHAINS! INSTANT EMAIL!
Knowing when and where to sail is so important, so don’t miss out on
“ICEALERT!”.
Please create a check “Pay To The Order of” LRIBYC and send to:
LRIBYC
C/O JOHN ZIERMANN
58 BELLECREST AVE.
E. NORTHPORT, NY, 11731-1205
Important Dates:
Tues. February 5, 2019 – Club Meeting
Tues. March 5, 2019 – Club Meeting
The club board members, with the approval of the club membership, shall at
all times have the absolute right to suspend, for a definite or indefinite
amount of time, the membership privileges of any member whom the club
membership finds has violated any rule, regulation or policy of the Club
or whose behavior is abusive or disruptive to the operation of the Club.
Thank you …. THINK ICE! ……. Thank you for your support.
John Ziermann DN-5426/Gambit/LS45/Treasurer
James “T” Thieler
12 Channing St.
Newport, RI 02840
401 258 6230
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Doc fellows postponed
Hello all-due to a less than stellar wind forecast the dock and fellows has been postponed until further notice- Get your gear ready, keep the faith and think ice! Stay tuned, T
James “T” Thieler
12 Channing St.
Newport, RI. 02840
401-258-6230
t_thieler@yahoo.com
Doc Fellows Regatta Update
We are still hoping to do the Doc Fellows regatta this weekend- however a bit of snow in the region and a high pressure system are making it a challenge-
Our team will be scouting sites tomorrow and a final call will be made in the afternoon-
So keep your hopes high and your gear loaded up!
Stay tuned to this site for details. Think ICE! (and breeze)
Doc Fellows Regatta This Weekend
Hey Folks-
We are looking to hold the Doc Fellows Regatta this Saturday, January 5.
Sites in VT, NH, and ME are being scouted and considered. We will see which one looks best over the next day or two.
Stay tuned to this site for updates- next on Thursday evening.
Think ICE!
Mystery Boat Needs To Be Identified
While we wait to see what the weather event will do for / to the lakes over the next 24 hours take a moment to read the following email and take a look at the photo. This gentleman is psyched to have this boat and is wondering what exactly it is! I have to say I’m also curious as to what the building was used for.
In any case email me at t_thieler@yahaoo.com if you can identify the boat. Winner gets bragging rights!
Here is the email from the new owner:
“I recently became the owner of this boat below and I was wondering if you have any idea how old it is or any other information on it. It has a wooden mast and the boom and sail is visible behind it on the pipes. The cross brace/leg goes in the rear and the steering runner attaches at the front with a large bolt. Any information would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jim Oxenford”
Soft Water Action….
…Some hard water sailors would say that is a contradiction in terms but nonetheless this is interesting to watch-
It’s the start of the Sydney to Hobart race yesterday (that’s Boxing Day in Australia)- they have a ton of entrants every race but the focus is on the five giant super-maxis that start first- they have big canting keels, big crews, big sails, big foils, BIG budgets, and not one of them can go as fast as a two-hundred dollar CheapSkate!
But check it out anyway. A good way to kill a half an hour before you go into the shop or out on the road to scout ice or better yet, go sailing.
Happy viewing! The five-minute gun is at 25 minutes into the broadast- THINK ICE!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5385&v=DBXcwvqcXFw
Dear Santa….
…Please bring us a good cold spell and a bunch of frozen lakes like the one in the picture….
Happy Holidays Everyone! Think ICE….
Christmas Video
I’m sure most of us are doing family things today and if you are, show them this video from Denis Guertin. Maybe it will help them understand why you have a far away look and are a itching to get the holidays done and get back on the ice!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=xG55jnBw458
Hope Santa brings us all a deeeeeeep freeze!
NEIYA Tune-Up Clinic!
The annual tune up clinic was held last weekend at Steve Lamb’s shop and was well attended in spite of the fact that there was sailable ice up in Maine! A tough choice for some but a good problem to have….
This author was not in attendance but I’ve been assured that there was quite a few new sailors in attendance and many tips and tricks and stories went around. Very sorry I missed it!
If history is any guide the food was also amazing-
Many thanks as always to Steve and his family for hosting the event and to everyone who participated. Hope everyone will be on the ice and well-prepped when things get cold again!
Happy Holidaze and. THINK ICE!!
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Found On Great Pond
Anyone lose a glove and/or a face mask? Contact commodore T at 401 258 6230 to reclaim…
Windless Sunday At Eastern Champs
Dave Fortier had his camera out and sent these shots along from the Easterns- no wind Sunday but nice time gabbing on the ice!
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EASTERN CHAMPS REPORT AND PHOTOS
The 2018 Eastern Champs are in the books! Thanks to Chad Atkins for making it happen and getting the regatta in before the year is out!
Great Pond in Belgrade, Maine was the place. It was, well, great. Nice ice, big plate, good launch area, nice hotel just up the road- can’t ask for more than that right? But we got more….
The turnout was good, a great mix of relatively new blood plus some seasoned DN vets, as well as some special guests from some far off lands…. Kent Baker and his wife Erica drove out with David Frost and his daughter Audrey from Ohio and Michigan, respectively. Kent and Dave sailed while Erica and Audrey ran races and kept score. VERY stoked that this group rolled east to join the fun and all of us NEIYA gang send a HUGE thank you to Erica and Audrey for taking on the gig. This goes especially for Audrey- she just finished her first semester at U. Michigan and no doubt would rather have been ANYWHERE besides the Maine boondocks!
Breeze was spotty early Saturday but four races were sailed (maybe only three counted, depends on who you ask….) once it filled in a bit. Matt Knowles is getting dialed in and took fifth, David Frost made his drive worthwhile with a fourth, Long Island’s Chris Miller is getting on the pace and edged out Chad Atkins for second, and Commodore T was able to take the top spot.
Sunday was a wash as far as racing was concerned (no breeze) but a good time had by all gabbing it up on the ice and watching the eagles fly by- Matti Bradley was out and took a TON of great photos (click here to see! https://idniyra2018greatpond.shutterfly.com/4 ).
The midwest gang loaded up and bolted and we are happy to report that Erica was dropped off at work Monday morning with a full 15 minutes to spare. Talk about cutting it close! Thanks again to everyone who competed and stay tuned for more! Think ICE….
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Eastern Champs Report
Eastern DN champs are underway- three races in today and more scheduled for tomorrow-
If you’d like to sail tomorrow please come up! Late entries welcome. Email Chad Atkins at Catkins4487@gmail.com
if you’d like to sail tomorrow. See previous posts further down for launch at lodging info.
Great day of sailing today on GREAT ice and a variety of wind strengths. Thanks to The Bakers and The Frosts for making the trip East to sail and keep score!
Results so far are below-
EASTERNS Launch Site Lat/Lon
Pub Boat Landing Rd
Pub Boat Landing Rd, Belgrade, ME 04917
https://maps.app.goo.gl/abzFy
Here are coordinates:
44°31’10.1″N 69°52’25.3″W
NE champs ON today
Hey Folks- NE champs on for today- Pushaw Lake is the place. Launch at Gould’s Landing in Orono ME. There are a few pressure rushes between the launch and the racing area so don’t leave launch without talking w people who have been out- but racing area is good!! First start at 1030 or so- Apologies for not posting here last night- will be more consistent in the future!
NE Champs ON!
As of right now the 2018 DN NEW ENGLAND CHAMPS are ON for Saturday December 8 at Pushaw Lake bear Bangor ME. Stay tuned to this site for details !
NE Champs Are ON
As of right now the 2018 DN EASTERNS are ON for Saturday December 8 at Pushaw Lake bear Bangor ME. Stay tuned to this site for details !
2018 NEW ENGLAND CHAMPS CALLED ON FOR THIS WEEKEND!!!
Hey Folks-
Get your gear together! Regatta Chairman Steve Madden is at it already. We may just get the regatta slate for 2018 filled after all!
Looking at holding 2018 NE’S Saturday 12/8 on Pushaw lake in Maine.
Will make final call later today pending other ice reports including Pushaw. About 80% sure at this time it will be Pushaw.
Stay tuned to this site for updates and instructions. Get your stuff together!
This Is Your Brain On Battle Lake…
Atkins and Chris “FishStick” Gordon after sailing Battle Lake today.
The faces tell the story. Atkins: mouth open and babbling like a lunatic. Gordon: Silently grinning like an idiot.
We all wish we wuz there!
Give them hell when racing starts tomorrow!
Battle Lake, MN
Atkins and Gordon got on the ice today. No written report (just as well if you know what I mean) but the photos are worth a lot.
If you’re on the way there, looks like you have a lot to look forward to.
If you’re stuck back east start kickin’ yourself!
Think ICE….
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