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ApS · 02-07-2010, 03:49 AM

The iceboat design with the DN on the sail originated from a Detroit News design contest in 1937. The DN design is termed a "front-steerer", which developed among other, less-terrifying, U.S. designs of the 1930's. ("Rear-steerers" were a hoot to control). Today, DNs are very popular and sailed world-wide.

A DN top speed is rumored at 150-MPH. (200-KPH is a long-sought record among iceboats—162-MPH).

Perhaps because of the too-rare opportunities for iceboating on Lake Winnipesaukee (and other large lakes) there seems to be a dearth of iceboat photos among the Forum's Photoposts.

The other iceboat that IG has captured has a windsurfer-style sail. That sail was developed among World-Olympics' sailboat racing designs, and known as the "bendy-rig" for its efficiency and tuning capabilities. DN's rig has long-time experience going for it, but my money's on the other.

Cool photo—and more—here:
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...d.php?p=115031

BTW: On the horizon appears the eastern half of the Ossipee Range of mountains—with the Mt. Shaw prominence to the left.

02-07-2010, 03:49 AM	#9
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,788 Thanks: 2,085 Thanked 742 Times in 532 Posts	Some Background... The iceboat design with the DN on the sail originated from a Detroit News design contest in 1937. The DN design is termed a "front-steerer", which developed among other, less-terrifying, U.S. designs of the 1930's. ("Rear-steerers" were a hoot to control). Today, DNs are very popular and sailed world-wide. A DN top speed is rumored at 150-MPH. (200-KPH is a long-sought record among iceboats—162-MPH). Perhaps because of the too-rare opportunities for iceboating on Lake Winnipesaukee (and other large lakes) there seems to be a dearth of iceboat photos among the Forum's Photoposts. The other iceboat that IG has captured has a windsurfer-style sail. That sail was developed among World-Olympics' sailboat racing designs, and known as the "bendy-rig" for its efficiency and tuning capabilities. DN's rig has long-time experience going for it, but my money's on the other. Cool photo—and more—here: http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...d.php?p=115031 BTW: On the horizon appears the eastern half of the Ossipee Range of mountains—with the Mt. Shaw prominence to the left.