KEWASA Report
Hey Gang- Kate Morrone was able to make it to the Kewasa event last weekend- Sounds like it was pretty good! Here is her report:
I was visiting my parents this weekend in Geneva, NY and had the chance to attend the Kewasa area iceboaters event with my Dad, Howard Sabin (he was a member of the Irondequoit Bay Iceboat Club for many years, DN 3424). The venue was the Finger Lakes Boating museum in Hammondsport. After walking through the museum area where many beautifully restored local boats were displayed we went into the museum’s working shop.
Joe Mead DN 637 welcomed us. There were about 20 folks in attendance. Subjects covered by Joe were runner types and sharpening, alignment, and a nice presentation with video of tips on downwind sailing. The video included some nice footage of Joe from the 2015 Easterns at Lake Champlain. The next footage was of DN 5224 showing a start and a few laps. When someone asked about the camera angle Joe explained the sailor was using a narcissist stick to film it! [A nickname coined by Oliver Moore to describe a stern-mounted camera pole made in carbon fiber by -who else- Jeff Kent].
We enjoyed talking with Guy Lovejoy and Bob Crum from the Irondequoit Bay Iceboat club. There were also some folks there from the Sodus Bay iceboat club. It was a nice event and it’s always fun to spend a few hours talking iceboating, especially fun for me to be with my Dad. Attached are a few pics.
Think ICE! Kate
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Tune-up Time Saturday Nov 26th
It’s that time of year again. People are dragging their boats down from the rafters and rigging up. Checking to be sure that things are in good working order.
You don’t have to go it alone. If you have questions on tuning your boat or just want to learn a new skill or two, come on down to the NEIYA off ice Tune-up. Novice and expert alike will be there to share and or learn. See you there.
When: Saturday November 26th 2016
Where: Arthur C Lamb Company, 85 Jackson St, Canton, MA 02021
We will once again be making a club bulk purchase of Boride Stones. Last year we sold out quickly. Please send me an email if you would like a set, john@neiya.org
See you there and Think Ice,
John
Tragedy Stricks CT Ice Boater
As posted earlier on http://iceboat.me by Bill Buchholz.
Ailing Iceboaters
… Down at the Connecticut Ice Yacht Club, Joe Kolodej was seriously injured at work and a fundraiser has been organized by George Neysson. Lots of us build things and use tools, so its always useful to try and understand how these accidents happen. All the best from Maine, Joe!
https://www.freefunder.com/campaign/Kolodej-Fundraiser—CIYC Dave Danielson fills in the details:
I spoke with Joe for about 15 minutes the day after he got back home. Joe was at Cedar Island Marina in Clinton, CT. working on a Silverton 42. The boat was out of the water. He went below decks to do some welding believing the boat had been vented. When he began there was an explosion. He told me he wasn’t sure whether it was fuel or propane that caused it. He was able to get back on deck but the ladder had fallen away from the boat. Someone heard the explosion and came to help him. His right arm was badly damaged. He told me his hand was just hanging, his thumb wasn’t in the right place (his words) and blood was pulsing out of the arm. He was immediately wrapped up with boat yard shrink wrap to contain the flow and rushed to Yale/New Haven.
He told me the emergency room was full of doctors and nurses to stabilize him. There were 2 more surgeries: the first to determine the extent of damage and another to do skin grafts. He has pins in every finger on his right hand and has a pump hooked up to take care of drainage, I assume. He has a nursing service coming to the house as well and is on 2 kinds of pain killers and still not very comfortable.
I haven’t talked to him again yet; thought I’d let him settle in a bit. I don’t think he’s very comfortable recounting the incident. I know I wouldn’t be either. It sounds like he’s worried whether he will be able to use the hand and arm. He also sounds like he’s not sure what will happen from a legal standpoint, if anything; it’s still being investigated by the local police dept.
He’s guessing it will be at least a 6 months recovery period; probably what the doctors told him. That’s all I have at the moment. I’m really grateful to George for setting up the fundraiser. Joe might have rejected such a thing but I’m sure he’s going to need some backup funds down the road. I’m hoping that we can raise a large sum to take that worry out of the equation. And, at the same time, let him know his friends are with him on the way to a full recovery, if possible.
This Saturday 11/12 – Finger Lakes Region NY Ice Boating Swap meet and Gathering
News from our ice boating friends and brethren in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Sounds like they have a great venue and a good number of activities.
KEWASA 2017 Season & Meet
Welcome to a new season!
Now is the time to start thinking of moving the iceboat out of the back of the garage to get your lawn furniture in. While you are at it – if you have anything that you don’t want any more, plan on bringing it to our annual meeting and swap meet at the Finger Lakes Boat Museum and sell it to someone who may need it!
Annual Swap Meet / Tune Up / Workshop
Saturday, November 12th 2016
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Finger Lakes Boating Museum
Hammondsport, NY
The Great Western Challenge
With the election done it’s on to other pressing issues- just after the NEIYA tune up clinic on November 26 will be the Great Western Challenge.
This is held first weekend of December (Fri-Sun, 2-4 this year) on the best ice in Minnesota. If you own a DN start planning to attend! Long trip but worth it….
Would be cool to have a big eastern group this year- to help with logistics I’m going to ask anyone who is going or wants to go let me know if you are looking for a ride, have a seat available, trailer space, whatever…. Email me at t_thieler@yahoo.com and we can try to get people hooked up.
Look forward to hearing from everyone!
T.
From The Land Of Wooden Shoes
Hey Folks- check out the new and improved Dutch Website…..
It’s a Wrap – Swap & Annual Meeting – A Well Attended Success
This year’s annual Swap & Meeting was a great success and a good time was had by all. The day started before 9:00 with cars and trailers pulling in and setting up boats and equipment for sale. The came form CT, MA, NY, RI, NH, VT, NJ and ME and beyond.
For those in buying mode there was plenty to choose from. Boats were transferred from one trailer to another and moved from the ground to roof racks. Couldn’t make it or on the fence there are still quite a few ready to go rigs still up on the classified section.
The day moved on to the eating and the hungry hoards were all satisfied. No one was turned away and everyone was well fed.
Commodore James “T” Thieler opened the meeting with a colorful summary of last season full of Tisms, humor and more than a few innuendos. The momentum carried us all through the business parts of the meeting.
With the business end done it was time recognition time. Recognizing those on the race course with freshly crafted keeper trophies from Oliver’s new composite specialty company Moore Bro Co. Oliver, great job, awesome original design and a great conversation piece. Care to share the deflection numbers on that mast? For those not present Chis Miller is holding his trophy in one of the John Ziermann’s pictures below.
Off ice awards were awarded to officers and key club volunteers in recognition for their tireless efforts. These are the people who step up and get things done for all of us. Speaking of stepping up Henry Capotosto has once again answered the call and was elected Secretary (again).
As promised, something for the rest of the audience was handed out. Club mugs and a couple gift certificates from Landfall Stamford, CT and of course online.
The meeting was adjourned and the conversations continued for a couple additional hours in the parking lot.
Next up. The Lamb off ice tune up Saturday November 26 at Arthur C. Lamb Company in Canton MA. Take a break from post Thanksgiving shopping and come talk ice boating. Where would you rather be, the mall or trading sail fast knowledge? Details to come.
First ice is coming haul out your gear and be sure your ready.
Think and see you on the ice,
John Stanton
DN5023
NEIYA Vice Commodore
P.S. If you haven’t paid your dues, please click on the links to the right. Do it today.
LAKE RONKONKOMA ICE BOAT YACHT CLUB SWAP MEET CONT’D
More info here: http://www.iceboatlongisland.com/
LAKE RONKONKOMA ICE BOAT YACHT CLUB SWAP MEET
2016 LRIBYC Swap Meet Coming Up!!
John Ziermann has this announcement from LI- book your ferry tix now and don’t miss this party!
TO ALL:
THE SEASON HAS STARTED!!
It’s getting closer by the day….. DUH No kidding… I can’t wait ….
The great bargains … the cool stuff … get cash for some of that stuff
lying around … eat and drink ……meet new friends…pay your membership fee … WOW lots going on all in one day.
FREE FOOD AND DRINK FOR ALL!
(BTW, we only do this free stuff once a year)
Winter is around the corner, LET’S GET READY TO SWAP!
Bring your stuff…
Bring your cash…
Bring your best swap lingo…
SELL…SELL…SELL… BUY…BUY…BUY…LAKE RONKONKOMA ICE BOAT YACHT CLUB SWAP MEET
WeeksYachtYard.pdf
LRIBYC-Membership-Application.pdf
LakeRonkonkoma-FullDesc.pdf
“DN” For Going Down and The Annual Swap and Meeting Coming “UP” Saturday Nov 5th
While getting in an elevator earlier in the week, I could not hold back visions of big ice on Champlain, Sebago or last year on Moosehead ripping through my head. I pushed the button and…
This is the time of year where we (ice boaters) narrow our mental focus. Like the hammer that sees everything as a “Nail”, we know water will become ice and our winter arena will soon unfold. Others curse the first morning’s frost, we feel joy in scrapping our windshield and drool.
We salivate like the proverbial Pavlov’s dog at the very thought of any ice crystalline structure. We know from experience that cold leads to frost which leads icy puddles which leads to crusted over bogs than wider and deeper bodies till we can walk, stand, skate than sail a given area. So drool we must.
See you at the Swap and Annual Meeting this Saturday. Remember the fun begins in the parking lot starting at 9:00 Lunch and meeting to follow. You do not have to be a member to attend, though we may try and twist your arm. There will be lots of equipment and some door prices from a new sponsor Landfall Navigation.
Swap Meet: 9:00 am
Knights of Columbus Hall, 17 Willow Street, Westborough, MA 01581 Directions
Keep thinking ice and looking for the small signs that we will be sailing soon,
John Stanton
NEIYA Vice Commodore
DN5023
P.S. If you have not already paid your dues and Saturday’s lunch click on the buttons to the right to pay on line. Bob Our Treasurer will be happy not to chase you down.
Perfecting That DN Cockpit Sprawl
Commodore T has been keeping an eye on everyone’s warm weather training and activites. Well sure is looking like T is perfecting his starting maneuvers. Below is a summary of what iceboaters did this past warm summer.
Scott Valentine – Sailing the on the hard at Jones Beach parking lot
Mike Derusha – Traveling through
Eben Whitcomb and Doug Raymond – Ploding along at a leeirsurely pace on Penobscot Bay
Mike Acebo and Ralph Hilber – Recruiting new ice boaters at LI boating festival
Dave Elsmo – Ripping up the Great Lakes aboard Denalli and accompanied by east coat rocker The Boss…
Roachim Roesler – Bolting on the wheels and looking for asphalt
Jim Hadley – Hauling in the some monster catches off the Jersey coast
Denis Guertin – Photo Contest winner
Steve Duhamel and Bill Converse cheering from the bleechers the smell of high octane, over heated brakes and burnt rubber in the air at Seekonk raceway
Russ Hancock, Jonathan Green, Steve and James Lamb and Oliver Moore – Made their way from Newport through the stream, the happy valley and safely arived in Bermuda while Comanchi ripped allong at a ace more familiar to iceboaters
Warren Nethercotte – An NEIYA friend and NOVA sailer was recognized by Sail Canada as a top volunteer
Good Luck and please pay for your dues and lunch that the upcoming swap meet. Look in the right column for online and snail mail bookings.
Think Ice,
VC John
NEIYA Meeting is One Week Away
Eben – “Claw Hammer”
Says Time to Pay Your Dues
Our annual Swap meet and gathering is a week from today.
Saturday November 5th starting 9:00 am – Lunch at 12:00 pm
K of C Hall 17 Willow St, Westborough, MA 01581
All are welcome experienced and newbies alike. If you’re new or want to try iceboating you can not miss this opportunity to chat with seasoned ice sailors of all levels. There will be top ranked racers and recreational sailors all with one common goal, SAIL FAST.
You don’t have to be a member to come but we do want $10 for lunch.
Note to current members, your 2017 dues are due NOW. Don’t make me send Eben “Claw Hammer” out to pry the money from your wallet. Click on the links below and pay your dues and lunch today.
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| 2017 Membership | $30 |
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| 2017 Membership and Lunch | $40 |
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| 2017 Membership for one & Lunch x2 | $50 |
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| Lunch Only | $10 |
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Thanks and see you next week,
John Stanton
DN5023
NEIYA Vice Commodore
P.S. This is going to be a great season!
P.P.S. There will be door prices and NEIYA Gear available.
In Memorium-
This piece written by Greg Whitehorse was on the CIBC site- very well said-
Ice Boat Story Time
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James “T” Thieler
12 Channing St.
Newport, RI 02840
401 258 6230
t_thieler
How many iceboaters does it take to make a runner body?
The answer, seven with 225 years of ice boat tiller time.
- Greg Cornelius to watch from afar.
- Jeff Kent to advise and mock from up close.
- Steve Madden to actually cut material.
- Big Mike to trim edges.
- Jack Ericson to quietly, unobtrusively observe.
- Steve Duhamel to laugh at how inept the aforementioned group is.
- T Thieler someone had to take the picture
- Maine resident Dave Fortier to be a lightning rod for a torrent of abuse from the Massachusetts residents in the photo (which is everyone).
Good time had by all!
Please pay your dues and lunch online today. Don’t worry you do not have to have PayPal, any credit/debit card will do. Lunch is a club subsidized $10 this year. Yes, the same low price as last year! Our treasurer Bob Haag would appreciate online payment or at least let him know (treasurer@neiya.org) you’re coming for an accurate head count. There will be plenty of Swedish meatballs.
| Description | Price | |
| 2017 Membership | $30 |
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| 2017 Membership and Lunch | $40 |
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| 2017 Membership for one & Lunch x2 | $50 |
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| Lunch Only | $10 |
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If you have any extra gear be sure to list it in the classified section and drag it to the swap meet. Your old gear will make someone very happy.
Stay tuned for more info- Looking forward to seeing everyone- Be there or be square!
Think Ice and see at the Meeting
DN World and North American Championship News!
If you’re a DN’er take note- make this the year to go! Both regattas in the States (Western Region is hosting I think) and it promises to be a great event!
The 2017 IDNIYRA World Championship and North American Regatta office is now open. Register early to avoid late fees!
Registration information and Notice of Race for both regattas has been posted on the 2017 DN Iceboat Worlds information page.
Think ICE!!
IceBoating is HAPPENING!!
Check it out- looks like our Russian friends have already found some sailable ice!
Congrats guys, I can tell you there are some very jealous sailors in North America today!
If you want to join them head for the Bratsk Hydroelectric Power Station- I think it’s north of Lake Baikal.
Great Video From East Of Here….
Hello All- No matter what your skill level or degree of interest in IceBoating is you’ll love this video.
The Waterlust crew put it together on Lake Baikal last spring-
If this doesn’t get you fired up for the season I don’t know what will!
New And Improved LI Website!
Hey Folks- Ralph Hilbert checks in from LI with this bit of good news:
Joe Natale did a lot of work updating the LI club’s web site. It’s looking terrific.
Check it out at http://www.iceboatlongisland.com
Get back to him with any comments/suggestions at 66chevelle300
Thanks!
Ralph
From The Video Vault – 2003 DN Worlds & NAs
From deep down in the bowels of the video vault, what is believed to be the only full video coverage of the 2003 DN Gold Cub and North Americans has surfaced.
We have added a few notes to the video. Can you find yourself or fellow competitors out there on the ice? If so leave a comment about where on the video and we will add a note for all to see. Any commentary is welcome. Jot em down now as yoyu will forget later.
UPDATE: Click here to read to read Rosemary Hamill’s story about 2003 North American Championship, “A Champion’s Cheering Section – Our View from the Race Pits“.
Let’s not forget our annual meeting Saturday Novemeber 5th. The Meeting welcomes a new season and time to pay your dues.
Please pay your dues and lunch online today. Don’t worry you do not have to have PayPal, any credit/debit card will do. Lunch is a club subsidized $10 this year. Yes, the same low price as last year! Our treasurer Bob Haag would appreciate online payment or at least let him know (treasurer@neiya.org) you’re coming for an accurate head count. There will be plenty of Swedish meatballs.
| Description | Price | |
| 2017 Membership | $30 |
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| 2017 Membership and Lunch | $40 |
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| 2017 Membership for one & Lunch x2 | $50 |
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| Lunch Only | $10 |
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If you have any extra gear be sure to list it in the classified section and drag it to the swap meet. Your old gear will make someone very happy.
DEJA VU YET AGAIN….
Continuing with the wind assisted sled and cart topic, my dad checks in again with this little nugget….
T —
that is from an arctic robert e. peary expedition – not sure which one as he made many.
he would have used the sled with dogs and sails on all of them.
the wheel was a common measuring device on many explorations to measure distance for dead reckoning calculations.
not unlike the taffrail log you ocean navigators use to guess your speed/distance.
also may have been used by Scandinavian immigrants to help take some load off the horses pulling the wagon train headed to wisconsin with the first load of cheese culture.
Best, Ed
Coolest (literally) Marathon Ever
Want to see a bit of Lake Baikal but not interested in dragging an iceboat all the way there? Here is a minimalist way to do it- on foot! Yes, they have figured out the only thing more insane than sailing on a giant frozen lake- running a marathon on it! Paging Dan Hearn from Madison, I think he’s a distance runner type…
http://www.baikal-marathon.org/
And if you are looking for a different sort of long distance adventure on that little lake check this one out- Sounds kind of like doing Winni the hard way only it takes a month or something, so maybe it isn’t so different now that I think about it…
https://vimeo.com/166866282
Speaking of Lake Baikal it may not be too late to sign up for DN race over there this spring- click if you’re interested!
http://www.baikaliceyachtracing.eu/Baikal_Ice_Yacht_Racing/Home.html
THINK ICE!!
James “T” Thieler
12 Channing St.
Newport, RI 02840
401 258 6230
t_thieler
Iceboat Training….
Seems like only yesterday Scott Valentine sent in a photo of his DN training ritual from a year or so ago. It showed him sitting in a Laz-E_Boy chair drinking a can of cheap beer with his helmet and spikes on.
This vid shows that he has stepped it up a bit! Shot on Columbus day, somewhere out on LI-
Thanks Scott! Looks like a good day and certainly will get some people thinking about the upcoming season…. Think ICE!
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