iceboating.net Minnesota Ice Sailing Association

Re-released.. The site I put it on in 2009 isn't active anymore.. and Youtube allows longer then 10:00 minutes now.

It makes for a good training video.. Put it on and hold your neck up for all three laps.

The pond known as Crane Lake located between Rigedale and Hopkins Cross Road was frozen when I went to work this morning!!!

It won't be long now.

Think Ice!

Mike Bloom
DN 5432

I have a production glass Ice Flyer for sale. It's yellow and in excellent condition. Sarns gear. Custom Aluminum sharpening fixture, Minneapolis location. $1800. Contact frogclimbr@yahoo.com

MAST IS SOLD

Think Ice!

The Shorewood Yacht Club will once again play host to the Minnesota Iceboat swap meet.
Kites are welcome as well.

Sunday November 4th 10am-1pm.

We don't view this as our swap meet but the ice boating communities swap meet.
That being said... anybody is more than welcome to pitch in with support or ideas.
feel free to contact Mike or Tim @952-474-0600

Hello Ice Boaters,

We have decided to go with the early date of Nov 30th-Dec 2nd 2012 for our season opener regatta.

What's everybody doing to get ready this year?

I still have to get my steering system working correctly, after my boat was involved in an accident in the pits at the NA's.

1. Sherry Rocket repaired with sleeve kit--$850.
2. Used biaxial carbon mast, conforms to base design spec--$650.
3. New Markham biaxial carbon/S glass/carbon mast. Durable--members of the DN community prone to mast failure couldn't break it! Gold fleet participation at 2011 Gold Cup. Sets up and bends same as masts that cost much more--$1450.

Other hardware and parts available--30+ years of building and boating.

Call Markham at Six O Eight, Four Nine 8, One Eight Nine Seven or email dniceboater@hotmail.com

From: jsarns
Sent: Mon, Mar 26, 2012 6:18 pm
Subject: [IceBoating] Bill Sarns - Charter member of IDNIYRA

William B. ‘Bill’ Sarns, 83, of Harrison Township, Michigan, passed away
in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 25, 2012 at Detroit's Henry
Ford Hospital, surrounded by his family. He died from complications of type 1
diabetes, which he battled quietly and courageously for over 61 years. He
was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan on July 15, 1928 and was a lifelong
resident of the area. On August 15, 1959, he was united in marriage with Evelyn

Harken 3" H005 Block, great block for the foremost Boom Block.
Retails at $59, selling for $40
themadges@shaw.ca
(807) 577 2109

http://www.purplemarine.com/dinghy/media/catalog/product/cache/5/image/2...

Just wondering now that the snow is off the lake, how to determine the quality of the Ice that is there.

Includes Boom Jaw ,outhaul adjuster and adjustment cut outs for Boom blocks
Mike Madge
themadges@shaw.ca
(807) 577 2109

Terry F and I had a great sunset rip on Tonka last night. Ice is smooth and hard. Planning on a late afternoon session today.

good for last season sail ,didn't find any hazards except for the Polar Plunge hole close to shore at Sand Pointe

Sailed the Lower Croix last Saturday for 30 miles with a top speed of 40. Ice was OK, but today was really nice. All the slush was gone!The drain holes are small and a non issue.
Had to wear my Wellies to get to my boat and 8 good inches of ice. Top speed today of 45 and 48 miles traveled. Not many days left though. What a season!
Might get another day or so to sail before the temps rot the ice beyond safe sailing.

Pulled the last skeeter and stern-steerer off the ice at Pepin yesterday. Ice at Pepin is still sailable but pretty rough. Landing is still OK for trailers.
Lake is opening fast above Lake City/ Stockholm.
Newcomb