iceboating.net Minnesota Ice Sailing Association

Heard we're sailing Swede tomorrow, Saturday, November 22nd. I'll be there at ~9 to check ice with Bloomer. Who's in?

5298
Browner

From: 5369
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 7:48 PM
To: 4695
Subject: Ice conditions

The attached photo is a small marsh lake about .75 mile across. It is located about 15 miles south of Long Prairie near a town called Grey Eagle, which is about 40 miles east of Christina. It was taken around 9AM on Wed Nov 19. It had a few small open spots, but supported my weight out only a few feet. I had dress clothes on and didn't have an ice chisel to measure, but appeared to be 1-2 inches on shore.

I also drove by a few other similar lakes today Thursday and were wide open with a 12F temp and North wind last night and all day today of 15-22MPH, so freezing ice was a challenge. The forecast and lighter wind will surely freeze Christina tight, I am sure. I had planned to drive over there today at 7AM, but with the big winds, suspected it would have stayed open. When I drove past the photo shot today at 4PM, the small open spots were a little bigger with the wind. I see on the website you may go west this weekend. Be safe.I would love to join you, but I have a weekend meeting in Wisconsin Dells!

At 0900 Wednesday a Rookie DN sailor reported Lake Christina, Ashby, MN was open water,

A seperate call indicates 10 -12 DN sailors are planning to sail this weekend. and preparations for the Great Western are vigorous.

Forecast Today: A slight chance of flurries. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. North northwest wind between 13 and 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. North northwest wind between 8 and 11 mph becoming calm.

Assessment and plan: Reports from unranked sailors are greatly appreciated, although racers tend to discount their credibility. There's Ice out there, somebody needs to go find it.

I have two 30 inch 440C inserts for sale.
Baltic Birch core with Carbon stiffeners.
Would make good bow runners and will sell separately.
They are in good condition and can email pics if you wish.
$400.00 USD each
email bob@fox.nstn.ca
902-499-0824 cell

Ron Sherry's Composite Concepts has moved it's location on the web to http://www.iceboatracing.com check it out!

A detailed assesement will be posted here at 7:00 Local time today.

Is there anybody in the Minnetonka area offering sharpening services?

Please let me know.

dforchas@comcast.net

I have a nice set (3 runners) of Classic Polish Tees for sale with bag ready to sail .Minimum Thickness soft stainless 304 possibly 316
Get them before the Doctor adds them to his collection.
$900.00 or will consider trade for 3/16 440 steel or runners

Contact Bob Rast
Dn1313
414-791-3056

Does anyone have any pictures of the Polish Runner Sharpener?
Our club would like to purchase one.

Please email any pictures or contact information to
bob(AT)fox.nstn.ca

Thanks
-bob

$200, add chocks and it's ready to go. Perfect for 195 lbs. I last sailed this plank at the 07 Worlds Regatta. JD at 612-840-9855

I am a student at the University of Michigan (originally from Minnesota). I am trying to get more involved with iceboating. I can't afford to buy a boat, but I have an MC Scow that I would be willing to trade for a DN. (Johnson MC sail # 1454) I am also willing to trade rides on a 49er in the summer for rides on an iceboat in the winter?

Thanks,

Dan Morris
952.270.9006

This just in...

From: DN US 5369
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 8:46 PM
To:
Subject: Re: watching and waiting...

It was 22 F on my car thermometer at 7AM today and I saw one small pot hole 15 feet across froze near Sauk Centre.
As I said I will keep a close eye and even check Christina in a couple weeks! I stay there every Monday night.

5369

Older DN, near-new sail & good wooden mast. One
set of Sarns standard plate runners plus 2 T-iron
runners for rear. Complete, ready to sail,
includes all hardware, ropes, etc.
Custom-built enclosed trailer w/roller system for
boat loading/unloading. New wheels, tires & wiring.
Whole package, ready to sail - $1700. Everything
fits inside trailer except mast.
Located 50 miles N. of Brainerd, MN.

DN 5404
tmoore7550@tds.net

There are proposed changes to the DN out for vote. A discussion on some is running on DNAmerica.org in the forums section.

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Ken Smith

35 days ... The Polish sailors are coming to sail in MN

Just out of the mold , 2 new carbon composite masts,complete with base ,external hound and Halyard. $1200.00 each located in Oconomowoc,WI.
Bob Rast
DN 1313
414-791-3056
Robertrast@aol.com