Lacey Spear

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History of Ice Sailing

Posted on in Lake Trivia

Ice sailing traces its roots to the Dutch. The Poughkeepsie and Hudson River Clubs were prominent ice-yachting organizations. The ice boat has become smaller, sleeker, and faster over the years. Ice sailing continues to grow in popularity, especially in North …

Intro to Ice Sailing

Posted on in Lake Activities

An ice boat has four basic parts—the hull, the runner plank, three skates (or runners), and a sail. Ice boats can reach speeds of more than 140 miles per hour. There are two methods of boating: sailing downwind or going …

Ice Castles: Lake Tourist Destinations

Posted on in Events & Travel

There are five ice castle locations in the United States: Midway, Utah Lake George, New York New Brighten, Minnesota Lake Geneva, Wisconsin North Woodstock, New Hampshire What started as a fun neighborhood event has evolved into a national phenomenon. Ice …