iceboating Archives

Fun is fun, no matter the size

January 8th, 2024

Unlike sailboats which can sink or struggle to bring us home, iceboats can always provide some degree of enjoyment. And

January 3rd, 2024

Charlie Silfvenius shares his start in iceboating: Many of us remember our first sail on ice regardless of our age

December 16th, 2023

The iceboating season in North America is a year-round sport… just not all of it is on the ice. With

December 5th, 2023

Action at the 2023 DN Western Challenge, held December 1-3 on Lake Christina at Ashby,

November 22nd, 2023

Deb Whitehorse reports how Canadian DN sailor Paul Chamberland was at Owlseye Lake near his hometown in Alberta, and found

November 17th, 2023

by Deb Whitehorse A fascinating thread connects renowned figures, iconic boats, and the ice yachts of the glory years. Here’s

November 14th, 2023

John Stanton, Commodore of the New England Ice Yacht Association, shares the magic of hardwater sailing: Embrace the ice experience.

November 8th, 2023

Winter can’t come soon enough for iceboaters in North America, as smooth ice is like Christmas morning for these hardwater

October 18th, 2023

For North Americans in the upper continent, winter is welcomed by those that play in the cold, and iceboaters have

October 7th, 2023

The ice sailing season begins in North America with annual swap meets where a variety of iceboats and parts are