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Title: Iceboating
Post by Snow_Dog on Jan 15^th, 2013 at 10:42pm

Anybody ever done this?

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These guys have been out on my lake a few times already this winter. Saw them out again this afternoon and I could not resist any longer. I bundled up and crossed the lake to find out a little bit more about it.

5 minutes after saying hello and meeting the guys, I was piloting an iceboat solo!

Basically it's a sailboat mounted onto ice skates. But with no hull in water to slow it down, it moves just a tiny bit faster than a sailboat. Like about 50+ MPH today and it was not even all that windy!

It is a crazy good time. If you ever get the chance, give it a try!

Now there is another toy on my list of things I "need", lol!

Title: Re: Iceboating
Post by knafelc on Jan 16^th, 2013 at 11:03am

Yowza! Low altitude flying! :)

Title: Re: Iceboating
Post by solotripper on Jan 16^th, 2013 at 3:27pm

SD,
I never tried that but always thought it would be a thrill and would do it given the opportunity.

I did try something similar but I wasn't athletic enough to pull it off for very long.
It's basically a wind sailor with skates attached.
I got up and going like hell, but couldn't turn so I dropped sail and crashed and burned ;D
Still the speed and sound was a real adrenaline rush for sure 8-)

Title: Re: Iceboating
Post by Jim J Solo on Jan 16^th, 2013 at 7:29pm

S_D The acceleration in a Hobie Cat is fast but I'll bet it's even faster in an ice boat. 8-)

Title: Re: Iceboating
Post by old_salt on Jan 16^th, 2013 at 11:03pm

And he didn't invite me... :o

Title: Re: Iceboating
Post by Snow_Dog on Jan 17^th, 2013 at 12:22pm

Definitely addictive. My next day off is Saturday and I'm REALLY hoping they are out there sailing again so I can join them!

Title: Re: Iceboating
Post by old_salt on Jan 17^th, 2013 at 4:59pm

Looks great for those winter canoe trips. One can really put on the miles... ;)