Category Archives: 2018 Season

Finally a day warm and balmy in 20’s, no wind. Time for a stroll on good old Chicky. John E. and I , armed with axe and drill headed from Heron Beach (Lloyd’s) out to the recently open water, now … Continue reading →

The jungle telegraph was lazily tapping out messages: Bill Buchholz had forsaken iceboating in the high-pressure’s frustrating windlessness and taken up skating with visiting family. Bob Lombardo was, as usual, extolling his recent skates, this time in the Ellsworth area. … Continue reading →

John Mandryk, as his name suggests, has long held a fascination for Dutch Ice yachts. Their heavy timbers, bow sprits and tops’ls are lovely, and the absolute antithesis of the modern ice boat. They persist in Holland, however, and each … Continue reading →

Breck and Bryce will be arriving around 11:00 to sail today. Launch in Raymond at boat launch right on Rt. 302

Dave Fortier and Curtis Rindlaub sailed in light airs today on the new plate at Jordan Bay. Dave coined a new ice quality rating: sandpaper. The light dusting of snow was slightly wetted out through the fresh ice and formed … Continue reading →