Spreading international cheer

and than the hammer came down

Have dog will travel anywhere

Chow down

Leo holding court

Had him by this much at the leward mark

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.

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

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

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

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Think Ice!

John Stanton
DN5023
NEIYA
Vice Commodore

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!”

Damariscotta – Ice Fest

Damariscotta Farm Inn

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.

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.

Come on out it’s going to be a very long warm season. See you there!

Think Ice,

John
DN5023

Hey Folks- take a look back at the DN Worlds with Long Island’s own Scott Valentine- click and enjoy!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=B7hYbJ9–xA

Sorry about that people. I hit publish by accident. 

Here are some great shots from Lake Baikal. Pictures posted by DN Nederland. 

https://ijszeilen.smugmug.com/IJszeilen/Baikal-2107/

Hey Folks- Check out Chris Berger on Chicago TV!

http://www.fox32chicago.com/mornings/244964553-video

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.

Click here for the story and some great photos-
http://na.idniyra.org/2017/03/26/canadian-championship-regatta-report-from-march-25-2017/

Hey Folks- Looks like the Canadian Champs went off out west! Well done to Lovejoy and Van Rossem for making the trip and representing the Eastern side of things- And of course well done to The Doctor for winning the regatta!