iceboating.net Minnesota Ice Sailing Association

try out of harrys at noon monday. 15 degrees and blowing 15 from NW is predicted. see what we have after the snow. hopefully it sinks into the water on the ice. main lake could be safe/boatable with the cold. anyone have a better idea or location? dr, how about spring park? there is a rumor you and jd are looking for regatta ice. meyer

I am new to iceboating, I have a skeeter 45. What i am wondering is what is the minium speed that the wind can be blowing when trying to sail? I tried yesturday (the wind was about 6-8 mph) the ice was about 8" think but top was kinda slushy) with not much luck.

Any other advise would be much appreicated
Thanks

no copy

Racing scheduled to start at 1 pm Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Very good ice now. Only weak spots are right next to the Island at the points. The public launch on the east side works well for trailers or you can carry in at Reeds on the west side near H2. Often the courses are lopsided due to the island but that actually adds some wrinkles in the racing strategy. Good group of guys who know how to have a good time. Mainly Dns and Nites but we have Skeeters and Opti's mixed in.We even have a Klingon Warship that cruises the perimeter. Bring whatever you got

Is anyone out there using a freeskate or other iceboard? I'd love to meet up and go boarding with somneone else! I also just started a site www.ice-boarding.com and www.facebook.com/iceboarding

Cheers!

Kevin

Forecast = "Howling Winds"

Yeah baby!

Who's in for Tonka in front of Harry's and MYC?

Anyone have the goodies for setting up some races?

Talked With Ray ang Marg's Resort and they reort 11" of clear smooth ice.i am thinking of a road trip from Thunder Bay if any other DN 'rs are interested let me know.

Be careful out there! Much of the fine, new ice did freeze to a maximum of 4” and apparently less in some spots. Lots of boats are set up around the main lake so please take note and tell your friends. High winds and warm temps have opened up new hazards.

My birthday present was sailing on the main lake in 10-15 with a full mile course with 10 others. Thanks you all. Boats are still set up at Harry's firelane for hopefully many days to come. Sunday's winds look perfect again. Monday may be too extreme at 20-30!
Watch for the open area to the NE of Big Island, marked by a couple of orange cones.
Packing up now.

On this day, the solstice just past, all manner of celebrations at hand, here's one to make note of:

At this moment there is boatable ice on at least 5,000 lakes in Minnesota, there will be when the sun rises on Christmas Morning!

I ain't saying It's Christmas in Minnesota, but it sure is to me.

Carpe DN, if you celebrate it, and be aware, there's some thin ice.

4695

Swung by Pepin on my way back from Rochester this afternoon.

Ice is glass smooth but not thick enough. No one was on the lake and
did not see any evidence anyone has been out. The Boat Landing SE of
town had about 2-3 inches. The next boat landing NW of town maybe two
inches of ice. And the wayside rest further on had open water. and
there was open water out in the main channel.

Maybe by New Years weekend it might be thick enough if the weather
gets cold enough.

at mike millers yet, or anybody brave enough to try the main lake? it had a couple of duck holes monday off se corner of big island otherwise was closed. maybe new years. friday looking excellent! meyer

Probably a first we actually had some local DN races out on Amythest Harbor on Lake Superior in Thunder Bay.Four DN's raced all day in perfect weather conditions.Mild temperatures solid wind and nice ice made for fun fast racing.

We had a great day on Bald Eagle Lake today. I lost track, but approx. 15 boats were out. Mostly cruising, but there was one race. Tomorrow looks even better. I launched at public launch, but all the boats are moored at Bill Reed's.

new black ice: spring park froze? when? or bay by al and almas (we sailed there once freezes earlier), or? hopefully closer than buffalo/christina. too much snow on swede? meyer