KEWASA – Summer Iceboating Lecture
Hey Folks- Be sure to go see Joe Meade hold court at the FLBM- this promises to be an interesting event! Read on….
The Moore Brothers Company Goes To The America’s Cup!
Hey Folks! The Americas Cup racing has been fast and furious, right up there with the hard-water sailing we all enjoy….
The NEIYA’s own Oliver Moore is involved- In addition to being a cat sailor and ranked DN campaigner he is also one of the founders and big cheese of The Moore Brothers Company, or “Moore-Bro-Co” for those of you who can’t resist a rhyme….
Whatever you want to call them they are in the composites field; they can make molds, tooling, and finished parts in carbon and other materials, some more exotic than others!
They have a presence at the America’s Cup in Bermuda, having built clewboards for all the jibs, machined “floating foam” for the top of the ORACLE wing (keeps the boat from turning turtle if they flip), and built shroud fairings for ORACLE and TEAM JAPAN. It should be noted that the fairings were so cool and worked so well they were ruled illegal. They must have been good!
Congrats to Oliver and the company for getting their foot in the door of that world-
For more info on what they are up to click the link below or Google “The Moore Brothers Company”
NEIYA Heads North
Ever hear of this one? It’s a wild sounding race up the West Coast from Port Townsend, WA to Ketchikan, ALASKA.
Crazy weather, killer whales, fishing boats, packs of rabid sea otters, whatever the heck they have out there to deal with will challenge participants to the max.
Of course a hard-water sailor would have to be involved. Joachim Roesler is a land and ice sailor, and (possibly, I have to look it up) an NEIYA member. He will be sailing this craft and posting updates- check out the boat here:
http://sailinganarchy.com/2017/05/26/strange-duck/
More on Joachim’s entry here:
https://r2ak.com/2017-teams-full-race/team-kairos/
More on the race here:
https://r2ak.com/
Good luck Joachim! Send an update or two if you can-
New Four Lakes Website
The Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club website, long the gold standard of ice yachting websites, is new and improved. To see the new format along with the usual fare of great articles and photos click here: http://www.iceboat.org/
Think ICE!!
America’s Cup Racing Starts This Week!
Hey Folks-
The America’s Cup begins in Bermuda this week. It’s a whole new ball game this cycle so it will be interesting to see how it all plays out.
The boats are interesting and everyone is excited about the fact that they go 30, 40, maybe even 50 knots every now and then. Which is cool but of course us smug iceboaters can’t help but yawn a bit at those numbers….
In any case click the link and see where and when to watch. Scroll down a bit for complete schedule and stations for the various series.
Happy viewing and Think Ice!
http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2017/05/22/us-broadcast-schedule-americas-cup/
Summer Iceboating News….
Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean there is no iceboat stuff going on…. Check the CIBC site for some cool news about a nifty boat for sale, one under construction, and one being restored. Click and enjoy!
Think ICE.
Meet Artemis Youth Racing – Including An Iceboater
Congrats to Eddie Klemets on making the squad. No doubt his DN background will suit him well in this project. Sounds cool! Click and read….
http://red-bull-youth.americascup.com/en/news/209_Meet-Artemis-Youth-Racing.html#
Spring Launchings
Eben Whitcomb, DN sailor and all around boat guy, sends this shot of two boats getting launched at Pilots Point Marina.
The one on the right is TICONDEROGA, a classic ketch.
The one on the left is FREEDOM, the 1980 America’s Cup winner. Look closely and you’ll see she is sporting a brand new Composite Solutions Inc rudder (as well as spreaders, boom and spinnaker pole).
Eben reports that “apart from the rudder all work done by me!!”
Runner Tracks May 2017 Posted – DN North America
Click here for the new Runner Tracks- Don’t miss it!
http://na.idniyra.org/2017/05/11/runner-tracks-may-2017-posted/
Runner Tracks May 2017 Posted!!
The new DN Class newsletter is out and not to be missed! Click and enjoy on line or order a good old fashioned glossy paper copy.
Check it out!
Iceboat Lecture And DN North Americans Call For Volunteers
Never too hot out to talk iceboats- with that in mind go see Joe Meade giving a lecture on iceboating on June 15th at the Keuka Yacht Club at 7pm as part of the Finger Lakes Boat Museum’s Monthly Lecture Series. Should be cool- Joe is an enthusiastic iceboater, a great speaker, and a heck of a nice guy to boot! More information will follow on this site-
As for planning out your winter, John Atkins reminds us that the dates for the 2018 NAs have been set. Jan 21 thru 28, 2018. This is being hosted by the Eastern, Canadian and Mountian Lakes regions. With that said John and the organizers are looking for Race Committee volunteers. If you have any interest in helping please let me know. They are also looking for 4-wheelers for use on the ice. We won’t know the location until we get there so if you are willing to travel to wherever or just stay with in your own region let him know. Email him at jhatkins@me.com and be a part of what promises to be a great event!
DN RACE DATES!!!!
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Canadian DN Champs Video!!
Hey Gang- If the warm weather already has you down take a look at this video from the Canadian DN champs, sailed a month or so ago waaaaaayyyy out west in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Gawd’s Country!
Thanks to Pete Van Rossem and Mike Madge and whoever else filmed this- Happy viewing!
Spring 2017 CSI Gathering Recap
A good crowd gathered yesterday and to hear of recent, past and talk of adventures yet to occur.
Commodore James “T” Thieler and Eben Whitcomb entertained the crowd with tales from their recent trip to Baikal. Through words and pictures we felt like we were there with them. Thanks to both for taking the stage…
Leo Healy, life long ice boater and NEIYA founding member, shared stories from his own Baikal trip during the closing years of the Cold War in the late 80’s. From my account they were not that different, so must be true.
No trip to CSI would be complete without getting a peak at some of the Go-Faster innovations Jeff is working on. The latest items include █████, █████████ a new ███████████ and █████. Sorry for the redaction. You will just have to show up the next time.
Big thanks to Jeff Kent for once again inviting us all to CSI (http://www.csi-composites.com/dn-iceboats/).
The NEIYA traveler’s award goes to island dwellers from Long Island, NY and Nantucket. Cheers to the eight guys that journeyed across water and land to participate. And special thanks to Paul from Albany show showed up on the CSI doorstep looking to upgrade his program for racing. Paul we hope to see you on the line next season.
It’s going to be a long hot summer but the ice will come in the third quarter.
John
DN5023
john@neiya.org
P.S. We are putting together a group of boat to display at Mystics Wooden Boat Show 6/30 – 7/2 if your interested in participating please reach out to me. More details in the next few days.
Tomorrow – Tales from Baikal Sat Apr 29th 11:00am
Yes, I have been outside today and yes our season is most certainly over but that’s no excuse not to come out Saturday. Whether you are new to the game or as old as the hills, looking at or talking about iceboating is top on your list of things to do anytime.
Remember it’s going to be a long hot summer and this is a great opportunity to cool down.
T and Eben have promised a great dog and pony show to entertain us. Including a live bear wrestling demonstration. Something they learned from Putin himself on the shores of Lake Baikal, Siberia. Of course, there will be ice boat discussions from start to finish so join in.
Get there at 11:00 AM enjoy your favorite beverage while drinking in decades of knowledge. A tasty lunch will be provided. Feel free to bring adult beverages of your choosing. See you there!
Date: Saturday April 29th
Time: 11:00 – 3:00 PM
Place: Composite Solutions, 41 Sharp St, Hingham, MA 02043
Think Future Ice!
John
DN5023
This Weekend – Tales from Baikal Sat Apr 29th
Photo credit Eben Whitcomb
It’s this weekend. Come down to CSI T and Eben have promised to entertain with tales from their trip to Lake Baikal, Siberia. Of course there will be ice boat discussions from start to finish so join in.
Get there at 11:00 AM or so- enjoy your favorite beverage while drinking in decades of knowledge. A tasty lunch will be provided. Feel free to bring adult beverages of your choosing. See you there
Date: Saturday April 29th
Time: 11:00 – 3:00 PM
Place: Composite Solutions, 41 Sharp St, Hingham, MA 02043
Think Ice!
John
DN5023
NEIYA Tales from Baikal Gathering Sat Apr 29th
Photo credits Eben Whitcomb
All,
We will once again gather at Jeff Kent’s Composit Solutions to celebrate the past season and get a jump on the next.
This year T and Eben will be talking about their Russian adventures on Lake Baikal. There of course will be side bars on all things ice boating, so bring your quesions and be prepared to answer others.
Get there at 11:00 AM or so- enjoy your favorite beverage while drinking in decades of knowledge. A tasty lunch will be provided. Feel free to bring adult beverages of your choosing. See you there
Date: Saturday April 29th
Time: 11:00 – 3:00 PM
Place: Composite Solutions, 41 Sharp St, Hingham, MA 02043
You may need to go to the website to view the slideshow.
Think Ice!
John Stanton
DN5023
NEIYA
Vice Commodore
One Last Sail?
Hey Folks- Just saw this on the CIBC site- food for thought if anyone is up for taking one last stab at a sailing day! See CIBC site for details….
“Just a note to tuck in the back of your mind: Moosehead will be having a cold snap early next week, with temps Monday nightaround twenty. If the edge survives this week, there will be a small contingent on Tuesday heading to Rockwood who refuse to accept the Robins and crocuses. Stay tuned here, or be in touch.
The building and repair season starts now: always put your runners away sharp, replace missing pins, knock off the punch list before it’s forgotten!”
CIBC Spring Meeting Sunday April 9th 11:00 am
In case you missed it the Chickawaukie Ice Boat Club is holding their Spring gathering and meeting this Sunday. Swap stories or your plans for next season. We are coming into building season and the heart of ice boat building is with the CIBC. Bring your ideas and there will be many people to help get you started.
When: 11:00 am Sunday April 9th
Where: 15 Bunker Hill Rd, Jefferson, ME 04348
Note: Bring pot luck food to share.
Come on out it’s going to be a very long warm season. See you there!
Think Ice,
John
DN5023
2017 DN Gold Cup “A walk around the pit area” – YouTube
Hey Folks- take a look back at the DN Worlds with Long Island’s own Scott Valentine- click and enjoy!
Pictures from Lake Baikal – Erratum
Sorry about that people. I hit publish by accident.
Here are some great shots from Lake Baikal. Pictures posted by DN Nederland.
Chicago native wins Baikal Cup – Video | WFLD
Hey Folks- Check out Chris Berger on Chicago TV!
CIBC Spring Meeting Coming Up Fast
Put this one on the calendar folks- Always a good time! Stay tuned to CIBC site for details at https://iceboat.me/
Spring Meeting
Posted on March 23, 2017 by billbuchholz
The CIBC will hold it’s annual spring meeting on Sunday, April 9 at the Damariscotta Lake Farm Inn. Meeting to begin at 11:00, followed by a fine pot luck lunch. Last year’s food was among the best ever; let’s maintain the tradition!
Anita asks that we park on the north side of the building to keep the restaurant parking on the other side clear for business.
CANADIAN CHAMPS REPORT
Click here for the story and some great photos-
http://na.idniyra.org/2017/03/26/canadian-championship-regatta-report-from-march-25-2017/
New England Ice Yacht Association 