Mar 17, 2025 · We've been building and sailing ice boats for over 100 years in Madison, WI, USA. Get started ice boating by learning about the different types of ice boats, how to get started, regattas, history, and so much more.

Learn About Ice Boating and How To Get Involved: Ice boats are strictly wind powered and need relatively snow-free ice to sail. We recommend that the novice purchase an inexpensive DN class ice boat a relatively easy boat to transport and sail.

What Is An Ice Boat? An ice boat is a hull attached to a perpendicular cross piece called a runner plank. Three skates, or runners, are attached to the boat, one on each end of the plank and at the fore end of the hull. Ice boats are strictly wind powered and need relatively snow-free ice to sail. How Do I Get Involved?

A vast majority of the time one can participate in ice boating and enjoy a reasonable and acceptable safety margin. But, occasionally we must be reminded that ice boats are still very fast and the ice is still very hard.

Jan 13, 2025 · The Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club is one of the most active iceboat clubs in North America. We've been building and racing iceboats for over 100 years in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. We sail on Lake Kegonsa, Lake Monona, and Lake Mendota.

Mar 16, 2025 · Iceboat racing is highly dependent upon weather and ice conditions. The regatta schedules list the dates when the regatta may be held IF ice conditions warrant. The latest information will be posted on the SUNDAY before a scheduled regatta.

Nov 27, 2023 · An Ice Optimist is a smaller, less powerful boat than a DN. It is about two feet shorter in length, has a narrower plank, has less sail area, is easier to build, is far less costly, and is generally sailed in a bit more comfortable upright position.

Mar 29, 2025 · The internet's best place to see ice boats that are for sale. There's never a charge to list your ice boat on the Buy & Sell page of iceboat.org.

Dec 28, 2024 · This presentation is part of the Ice Boating: A Wisconsin Tradition exhibit at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, which is on display from December 2024 through September 2025. The exhibit traces the history of ice boating in Wisconsin, spanning over 100 years, and showcases the evolution of iceboats and the culture surrounding the sport.

Jan 25, 2025 · The Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club is one of the most active iceboat clubs in North America. We've been building and racing iceboats for over 100 years in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. We sail on Lake Kegonsa, Lake Monona, and Lake Mendota.