Today is the day. We will have a conference call at 7 and the primary focus will be on those who are new and or interested in iceboating. We have some old salts waiting to answer questions and guide you safely onto the ice.

All members should have received an email from me yesterday with login instructions. If you did not or are not a member and would like to join in please email me directly at john@neiya.org.

Not a member? I encourage you to signup and attend our annual Swap Meet and Event at the Thompson Motor Speedway Golf Course Next Saturday, October 24th. 10:00 am. We will have lots of outdoor space for the swap meet, Lunch, and our Annual Meeting. You don’t have to come inside if you are not comfortable doing so but everyone should meet up in the parking lot. You do not have to be a member to attend the swap or other activities.

For a preview of items for sale check out the Classified Section and remember to reach out to the individual seller via their published contact info. Replies like “is it still for sale” and other questions will not be published so send the seller an email or pick up the phone.

Thompson, CT. 205 E Thompson Rd, Thompson, CT 06277. Use the Golf Club entrance. Map Link We have a big parking lot for boats and other stuff and plenty of space. there could be a couple landsailors too.

Description	Price
2021 Membership	$30
2021 Membership and Lunch	$45
2021 Membership for one & Lunch x2	$60
Lunch Only	$15
Mail in Form

Think Ice and be safe,

John Stanton
NEIYA, Commodore
DN5023
John@neiya.org

We have all seen iceboats used to sell everything from liquor, cigarettes, and cars, clothing, etc. My own DN5023 and her sister last know to be in NJ were used by Oldsmobile as props at a series of international car shows. The latest, a natural from the sailmaker that has collected a lot of DN silver, to use the iceboating tie is North Sails for their Ice Sailing Collection of clothing. Check out what they have to offer, besides sails. There are also shout outs to Chad and Oliver https://webstore.northsails.com/us/en/fw20-ice-sailing.html #icesailingcollection

See how many NEIYA members or DN friends and competitors you can find in the video and post your comments below.

Once you find yourself or friends please renew your membership for the season and reserve your lunch at the Thompson Speedway Golf Course for our annual event on the 24th. We need to firm up the headcount per covid rules. Do it now, so you don’t forget.

Description	Price
2021 Membership	$30
2021 Membership and Lunch	$45
2021 Membership for one & Lunch x2	$60
Lunch Only	$15
Mail in Form

Think Ice, Sail Fast, and be Safe,

John Stanton
DN5023
Commodore, NEIYA
John@neiya.org

• Everything is coming up green for the 2021 season. First up, our classified section is back up and running. I have only heard from a handful of people about wanting their old ads back up. If you have not sold your iceboat items(s) and want to sell please reach out to me. This beauty just went up yesterday and the price is right. See it at the Swap Meet.

• Newbie iceboat call is finally coming back. 7:00pm Thursday, October 15th. After flaming out on the first call It is back on the schedule. We will have enhanced security this go-round. Please email john@neiya.org to receive an invite from Zoom. Bring your question and interest in iceboating. We will have a mix of old and new sailors to share experiences and help the new get on the ice this season.

• Lastly, and the most important point. We are counting down the days till our annual event which is being held at this Thompson Speedway, Thompson, CT. 205 E Thompson Rd, Thompson, CT 06277. Use the Golf Club entrance. Map Link We have a big parking lot for boats and other stuff and plenty of space. there could be a couple landsailors too.

Many people have already sent in their dues and paid for lunch. I need people to follow the links below and pay your dues and or purchase lunch. In these days we need to get our headcount in NOW. While we will take payment on site for dues and lunch paying online is preferred especially this year.

Description	Price
2021 Membership	$30
2021 Membership and Lunch	$45
2021 Membership for one & Lunch x2	$60
Lunch Only	$15
Mail in Form

Think Ice and as always be safe,

John Stanton
Commodore, NEIYA
DN5023
John@neiya.org

P.S. Our Vice Jay is doing a dive clean up at the Quaboag launch tomorrow. He could use a couple volunteers to help put trash in bags. Info here:

NEIYA is having a low profile boat ramp clean up this Saturday (10/10) at Quaboag pond. Two commercial divers will be under the surface between the hours of 11am – 1pm grabbing garbage off the bottom in the area of, and surrounding the boat ramp. If there are a few members close by who would like to assist that would be helpful. Shore side tasks involve draining trash, sorting and loading etc, as well as walking the waters edge and parking lot area to pick up any other debris. The ramp and parking lot will remain open and we will be working in the periphery of all local traffic. If you come to help please bring a workers reflective vest, gloves, proper Covid face covering, and if you plan to be within 10’ of the water you must wear a life jacket. NEIYA or ice boat clothing and identifiers are of course the fashion of the day. Trash bags and one pickup truck will be supplied. We will be observing proper social distancing. 3-5 helpers is all we need so if you can commit please contact me and we will limit at 5.

If you have a favorite popular sailing site that may need a little NEIYA support and you would like to give back to that community for all the good times had, contact me to get it on a future ramp clean up date!

Vice Commodore Jay Whitehair
sailoffshore@comcast.net
text or call: 802.291.0989

In these uncertain times, I am happy to announce that we are going forward with our annual Event. It will be a little different this year but the iceboating spirit will prevail. The NEIYA is made up of the people and the history we share, camaraderie, fellowship, spirited competition, and sailing together. Come out and welcome in the upcoming 2021 Season.

Come join your fellow NEIYA members and interested individuals
When: Saturday, October 24th, 10:00am
Where: Thompson Speedway Golf Course, 205 E Thompson Rd, Thompson, CT 06277 https://goo.gl/maps/DbGpTekm4ZLNnV8n7

• There will be door prizes and giveaways for all
• Swap Meet and outside gathering lower parking lot
• Lunch and meeting inside and accommodations can be made for outside eating if anyone prefers. Because we are in
• The golf facilities will be open and if the practice greens are not aerated we could have a casual putting competition. Most of us are sailors, not golfers but we are talking bragging rights. Bring your sticks and a sleeve of balls.
• There may be a land sailor or two set up in the parking lot and if the wind cooperates a demo will occur.
• There may also be some amateur track events going on to watch.
• Now is a good time to
• We ask that everyone follow the prescribed state and federal protocol. It’s about being sure everyone is comfortable and safe and not politics.

We will need a headcount for lunch and now’s a perfect time to reserve your lunch and your 2021 season dues.

Description	Price
2021 Membership	$30
2021 Membership and Lunch	$45
2021 Membership for one & Lunch x2	$60
Lunch Only	$15
Mail in Form

THINK ICE and let’s have a great 2021 Season,

John Stanton
NEIYA, Commodore
DN5023
John@neiya.org

P.S. If anyone has any questions, comments, concerns or thought please contact me directly.

All conference call attendees and those that could not get on after I killed the meeting. My apologies I thought I had enough security set up but obviously not. Will have to implement additional safeguards going forward. Having new people in the crowd I did not know made things harder.

Checking schedules now and hope to redo this tomorrow night.

Think Ice and Internet Security,

John Stanton
NEIYA, Commodore
DN5023
john@neiya.org

All,

A little more then 24 hours from now we will have our gathering venue announcement and help guide new, newer, or returning iceboaters back onto the ice this coming season.

With all that has been going on in our own lives and the world as a whole, it will be nice to bring some glimmer of normalcy into our lives. I can’t think of a better way than to sheet in and go fast. Before we can go iceboating there are a few things that have to happen. Of course, the weather has to turn but I am thinking of our annual gathering and the preparation that goes into getting ready.

In preparation for the upcoming season and to be sure that we are only showing the most current classified inventory, all classified ads have been pulled. If you had a previously published ad and it is still for sale just email or leave a comment and we will put it back up. Please be wary of scammers. If you are suspicious it probably is a scam.

As mentioned tomorrow’s call will focus on Newbies and how to get everyone on the ice this season. There will be plenty of people on hand to help tonight and as the season begins.

Talk to you all tomorrow night. Check the conference all info above.

Think Ice,

John Stanton
NEIYA, Commodore
DN5023
john@neiya.org

P.S. Now is a good time to renew your NEIYA membership or join. Info to on the right.

Ames Farm launch Winnipesaukee 2010 Seeking Photographer

Anyone recognize the above picture? It was taken at Ames Farm on Winnipesaukee in 2010. Bill Buchholz from Maine and President of the Chickawaukie Ice Boat Club  is looking to track down the original picture for an iceboating book project he is working on.

If you have no idea where Ames Farm on Winni is you might just be a newbie and should be on our call next Wednesday details below.

Let the fun begin. Remember all members, non members, racers, cruisers, seasoned, and newbies welcome. Seriously if you have ever thought about iceboating this is the year to do something about it. Email me for password john@neiya.org.

Zoom Meeting Info:

Topic: Annual Gathering Venue & Newbie Intro
Time: Sep 30, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88295236307?pwd=TnE0a090RFZrVjVRa01zc1FSaUdXZz09

Meeting ID: 882 9523 6307
Passcode: Email John at john@neiya.org for password
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Think Ice and be safe,

John Stanton
NEIYA, Commodore
DN5023
john@neiya.org