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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.
An iceboat (occasionally spelled ice boat or traditionally called an ice yacht) is a recreational or competition sailing craft supported on metal runners for traveling over ice. One of the runners is steerable.
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.
Ice sailing, also known as ice yachting, is a winter sport that offers a unique and exhilarating way to harness the power of the wind. Picture yourself skimming across a frozen lake at breathtaking speeds, the crisp air whipping past as you steer your sleek vessel over the ice.
Ice yachters, from veterans to juniors, find the DN’s demands in competition a satisfying challenge. The DN has evolved into the world’s largest iceboat class with active sailors in 18 countries. A world championship regatta is held each year, alternating between North America and Europe.
The DN is most popular iceboat in the world. Whether you are a racer or cruiser, your $25 membership in the IDNIYRA helps to promote the art and skill of DN ice yacht construction and the sport of ice yachting on all the hard waters of the world.
Ice sailing involves the use of specialized boats, often referred to as ice yachts or ice boats, equipped with sails and runners designed for gliding smoothly on ice-covered bodies of water. The sails capture the power of the wind, propelling the boat forward with impressive speed.
Ice sailing, originating more than 4,000 years ago, is known as the fastest of all winter sports. While popular all around the world, Michigan is a well-kno...
Find Your First Ride, DN Friends, and a Boat. The DN is the most popular iceboat in the world because it is easy to transport, rig, and relatively inexpensive. Carrying 60 square feet of sail, it offers spirited performance and a lot of very competitive sailing. The DN class is truly international with active fleets in North America, Europe ...
Imagine racing over a frozen lake on a wind-powered sled, hitting speeds that top 40 miles an hour. That's what ice sailors all around the world do just about anywhere water freezes. In the U.S...