DN Worlds, Day 2
No breeze, no races today-
Oliver Moore did well in a hackey-sack game with Dave Elsmo and Jim McDonough.
Did I mention that Oliver led the fleet at the first mark of the first race yesterday? Looked good up there!
Back to today- a few CSI fans (Thieler, Kaiser, Seegers) had a group photo and Pete and Scott had a few Mallomars in memory of Rich Crucet. Thinking of you Rich!
Stay tuned….
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DN Worlds, Day One
Hey Folks- after a search for big ice and good weather we’ve all landed in Madison, WI for the DN Gold Cup. This is it, the Big Show!
Light to medium breeze and sticky ice made racing a challenge but all three fleets completed several races yesterday-
At the pointy end of things Karol Jablonski is leading with Matt Struble nipping at his heels.
NE is represented well in all fleets- ten skippers I can think of off the top of my head plus a good Canadian turnout.
Good time being had by all!
Full results so far at http://na.idniyra.org/2017/01/23/dn-worlds-23-jan-1045-pm-results-day-1/
A few pics- first is my boat going out the living room window (yes, my neighbors think I’m wierd). Second is Madden and T driving while Oliver gets his beauty sleep, third is opening ceremony- Not the best picture but you get the idea-
Stay tuned! Hope nor’easter isn’t wreaking too much havoc out that way-
Think Ice! T
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Headed west
We are headed west. T, Steve Madden and I are headed towards ice (hopefully) somewhere east of Michigan. Stay tuned.
Oliver
Freshly Downloaded Videos – Sunday @ The New Englands
Thanks to Chris Mayer for shooting and sharing the below videos of the New Englands on Sunday. Sure was some beautiful ice. Looks even smoother in video.
Lets see what this current weather does for us. Please please please report in on our email ice reporting system. As I and many have echoed ice MUST be rechecked especially after weather transitions like we are seeing today. In other words, let everyone know what you are seeing and check well and use caution. Members can submit reports via email to neiyaicereports@wiggiomail.com If you are having trouble please reach out to me.
Sail Fast,
John Stanton
DN5023
john@neiya.org
Bella of the Ice
Brian Langley was out on Quabag Pond this Sunday and sends in this inspirational video of his daughter Bella’s first solo sail. Three cheers to a brave young lady and her proud parents. We are all looking forward to seeing that pretty pink BDX ripping up the ice in the years to come.
Belle Sail Fast and Safe…
While We Wait…
New Year’s Greetings to all,
I learned years ago that ice boating is mostly anticipation, preparation and travel. Oh, did I forget patience? Maybe the most important iceboating attribute. To help pass the time till we are together on the ice somewhere. I borrowed some diversions from the Lake Ronkonkoma Guys of Long Island. Not Ronkonkoma Lake as they would say in Maine. Thanks for sharing.
John
DN5023
Winter is on my head, but eternal spring is in my heart
Like Victor Hugo, we all have Winter in our heads and hearts for most of the year. Since today is the Winter Solstice, these sentiments are even stronger. Stronger as we eye our friends in Maine sail today, stronger as there is sailing in MA this past week and stronger as we make plans to to sail that fit into our work, family and holiday commitments. Will relatives and loved ones understand if I bail on festivities to sail? Only one way to find out but it would be prudent to bank for a later time.
Weather is coming so keep a keen eye here, with our friends in Maine at the CIBC and the NEIYA email ice reports. All NEIYA members and special guests should be receiving Ice Report emails at this point. If you have not, please email me directly. I know of one email deliverability issue that is being addressed.
A couple people have asked how the email forwarder works. Well not much instruction needed. Just hit the reply button in your mail to reply the full group. If you want to send a message to just the sender go to the bottom look for and click “To reply to the group mailing list, |Reply to only the sender” or if more comfortable just look to see who was the actual sender of the email. Starting after Christmas Rick Bishop, myself, Oliver Moore and others, as the moments arise, will poll the group with an email. The rest is up to you. Reply with conditions, use to hook up with sailing partners or other relevant information. Please no cat or golfer pictures unless either of them are on the ice.
Think Ice,
John Stanton
john@neiya.org
It’s on! Annual Meeting, Swap & Lunch Saturday 11/5/16
All NEIYA members, iceboaters and anyone with any interest in iceboating,
The fall meeting and swap meet has been scheduled for November 5, and once again will be at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 17 Willow St, Westborough, MA 01581.
Swap meet starts at 9AM in the parking lot, lunch at meeting starts at noon in the hall. There will be great door prizes
Put it on your calendars folks! Start digging out all the gear you want to sell or trade and start making a list of anything you’d like to bring up at the meeting.
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.
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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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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
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