Author Archives: billbuchholz

As anyone who sails an iceboat larger than a DN will tell you, the trailer is a critical part of the program. Once you have it on the ice all the gear is out there and the boat becomes very … Continue reading →

This from Fred Greis: These pics are from when we set it up last year out at Mike’s marina. I acquired it from a club member who was moving south. Mike Acebo and I have more pics of the boat/ … Continue reading →

Well known Ice Boat “HICDIC” is for sale. A classic and high performing New England Skeeter previously owned by Past NEIYA Commodore Hal Chamberlain. Complete with his fully equipped trailer, which he took to Siberia in 1989. Equipped with a … Continue reading →

Long time Wisconsin iceboater Jack Ripp died recently. Here’s a clip from ABC’s Wide World of Sports reporting from the 1966 Northwest Regatta which Jack won. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=Itsz-tBI3T0 His life long friend and racing nemesis Bill Mattison was by his side … Continue reading →

Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on New England Ice Yacht Association Farewell to Roger Livingston by NEIYA Admin It is with a heavy heart that I must relay the recent passing of one of … Continue reading →

A nice way to cool down on these hot days, as well to learn something about ice dynamics. Enjoy! https://apple.news/AipGUBKYqSGW9D387hmf_xw

FOR SALE: DN 2829 Great entry level cruising boat. Bright varnish hull with longer and wider cockpit. Heavy duty plank: Alumitron chocks. Aluminum spars, 2 mainsails (1 Bossett, 1 Shore) 1 storm sail. Harken blocks, 3 sets of runners. New … Continue reading →