Volunteers spotting ice conditions in the NEIYA region.


Remember, conditions change daily. Ice boating is a dangerous sport. Don't sail alone. NEIYA is not responsible for conditions posted. The pilot is individually responsible for the evaluation of existing ice and sailing conditions at all times. This listing is provided as an unverified information resource for iceboaters in general and does not represent an NEIYA endorsement of any reported conditions. That said...

Here is the list from the 1996 - to the most recent posting:


Information on Rogers Lake in CT

Pilot: Matt Mc Cauley (e-mail: DNice4762@aol.com) Sail number: US Dn4762, Phone: 860-434-2691

Volunteered on: Monday, to check Lake: Rogers Lake in the State of: CT

The directions to the launch site are as follows:

Take I-95 North to Exit 70. Follow US 1 north for about 5 miles to Laysville Center. 100 yards past the Citgo Station on left take a left into the Haines Park entrance to Launch site. or Take I-95 South to exit 71. Take a right at the end of the Ramp. follow four Mile River road to the end and Stop sign. Turn left on RT 1. Follow RT 1 for about 3 miles. About 100 yards before a Citgo station and Laysville Center turn right into yards past the Citgo Station turn right into the Haines Park entrance to Launch site.


Information on Damariscotta Lake, Chickawaukie Lake, Great Pond in ME

Pilot: Don Coe (e-mail: Doncoe@Aol.com ) Sail number: US4542, Phone: (207) 622-7089

Volunteered on: Sunday, to check Lake: Damariscotta Lake, Chickawaukie Lake, Great Pond in the State of: ME

The directions to the launch site are as follows:

Damariscotta lake, Jefferson Maine - Rt#3 East from Augusta to Rt#32 South to Damariscotta Lake State Park on right.Chickawaukie Lake, Rockland Maine - Rt#17 West from Rockland to Public LaunchArea on right.Great Pond, Belgrade Maine - Rt#27 North off Exit 31North off Maine turnpikefor 13 miles, turn right on Shagian Road, 1/8 mile to Public Launch Area on left


Information on Ninigret Salt Pond in RI



Pilot: Jay Spalding (e-mail: jspalding@radioaid.rdc.uscg.mil ) Sail number: 4340, Phone: 860-599-3686
Volunteered on: Thursday, to check Lake: Ninigret Salt Pond in the State of: RI



The directions to the launch site are as follows:

From South: Route 95 to exit 92 in CT, RT 2 South to RT 78 South, RT 78 to RT 1 North, RT 1 North to East Beach Road, East Beach Road to end.
From North: Rout 95 to Exit 8 in RI, RT 4 south to RT 1 South, RT 1 South to East beach road, East Beach Road to end.


Information on LAKE CANDLEWOOD in CT



Pilot: JOHN VENDETTI (e-mail: US365.AOL ) Sail number: US365, Phone: 203-748-4580
Volunteered on: Monday, to check Lake: LAKE CANDLEWOOD in the State of: CT



The directions to the launch site are as follows:



Launching site vary according to conditions.
Most site accessible off exit 7, rt. 1-84 east or west.
Call for details, in Danbury, or Brookfield ct




Information on East Coast of Hudson River; Rhinecliff to Barrytown in NY



Pilot: Robert S. Wills (e-mail: robwills@mhv.net ) Sail number: "KRISS", Phone: 914.876.2298
Volunteered on: Saturday, to check Lake: East Coast of Hudson River; Rhinecliff to Barrytown in the State of: NY



The directions to the launch site are as follows:

Launch site varies with conditions





Information on West Monponsett Lake in Ma



Pilot: Sgt.James R. Keene Halifax Police Dept. (e-mail: pawf75a@prodigy.com) Sail number: , Phone: 617-293-5761
Volunteered on: 12/07/96 to check Lake: West Monponsett Lake in the State of: Ma

The Town of Halifax has formed a committee to study recreational uses of the Monponsett Lakes. There has been an expressed interest in attracting iceboating which had been a sporting activity in past years. Please feel free to use the lakes for that purpose while the Committe is evaluating new by-laws for town meeting approval. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at anytime at either my e-mail address or by phone number above. Sincerely Yours, Sgt. James Keene; Halifax Police Dept.; Committee Chairman.


The directions to the launch site are as follows:


Launch is located off Rt.58 between East and West Monponsett Lakes.
West Monponsett Lake has approximately 4 1/2 miles of shore line with
a straight run of 1.25 miles from southeast to northwest.




Information on Otsego Lake,Cooperstown;Canadarago Lake,Richfield in NY



Pilot: Kevin J. Brown (e-mail: KJB42@AOL.com) Sail number: none, Phone: (315)866-4241,(315)866-6153
Volunteered on: 12/22/96 to check Lake: Otsego Lake,Cooperstown;Canadarago Lake,Richfield in the State of: NY

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


From NY State Thruway (I 90) take exit 30 (Herkimer). Follow RT 28 South to Richfield Springs.
Continue on 28 south along Canadarago Lake. State launch is about 4 mi. south of town on left.

Continue south on 28 to Cooperstown and Otsego Lake.

There are a number of launch sites on both lakes. Call for conditions and best launch sites
Dan Guido @(315) 866-6153, Russ Collins @(315) 866-7040, Kevin @ (315) 866-4241
on bo




Information on Lake St-Louis ( Montréal) in Qc



Pilot: André Charbonneau (e-mail: acharbo@microtec.net) Sail number: KC 4630, Phone: 514-630-4159
Volunteered on: 12/23/96 to check Lake: Lake St-Louis ( Montréal) in the State of: Qc

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


The directions to the launch site vary...check specific ice reports for future launch points.. but here is one launch point for now...[ed.] Drive North to Montréal, taking Hiway 20 West to Woodland exit(Beaconsfield).
Take Woodland St to Lakeshore Bvld. Most likely launch site for next couple of
weeks would be behind Baie d'Urfé City Hall, off Lakeshore Blvd.




Information on Hudson River -- Rhinecliff, NY to Germantown, NY in NY



Pilot: John A. Sperr (e-mail: john.sperr@bbs.mhv.net) Sail number: Spider (Gaff rigged stern steerer, big blue flag), Phone: 914 876-6087
Volunteered on: 01/04/97 to check Lake: Hudson River -- Rhinecliff, NY to Germantown, NY in the State of: NY

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


Varies with the location of the best ice and weather outlook.




Information on Cedar Lake, Sturbridge in ma



Pilot: paul girouard (e-mail: shore129@hey.net) Sail number: N506, Phone: (508)3479202
Volunteered on: 01/15/97 to check Lake: Cedar Lake, Sturbridge in the State of: ma

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


Exit 9 off mass pike. Take Rt 20 west or if coming from south take I84
to last exit before Mass Pike toll booth to rt 20 west. 3 possible
launch sites depending if you have a trailer or not. Lake is 1 1/2
miles long and 4-500 yrds wide. If the wind is from the west-south west
you can have a blast!




Information on Webster Lake (once) in MA



Pilot: John Hughes (e-mail: jfh@cs.brown.edu) Sail number: 4550, Phone: 401 245 6074
Volunteered on: 02/10/97 to check Lake: Webster Lake (once) in the State of: MA

The directions to the launch site are as follows:






Information on canandaigua/muer lakes in ny



Pilot: christopher a badeau (e-mail: cb9822@flcca.fingerlakes.edu) Sail number: none yet, Phone: 716-737-2749
Volunteered on: 02/24/97 to check Lake: canandaigua/muer lakes in the State of: ny

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


ny state thruway to canandaigua exit rt 332 south to cdga and mure lakes




Information on Moosehead Lake in ME



Pilot: Leigh Turner (e-mail: ) Sail number: Gambit: 569, Phone: 207 695 9010 (day ) 207 695 3691 (evenings)
Volunteered on: 10/04/97 to check Lake: Moosehead Lake in the State of: ME

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


Take I95 North to the 150 mile marker and exit at Newport. Follow the
signs to Greenville and Moosehead Lake via Rtes. 7 to 23 to 15. When
you enter Greenville, turn sharp right on 15 at the bottom of the hill
and continue 3 miles to the town dock just past the rail road overpass.
This a 4 1/2 hour ride from downtown Boston.




Information on Lake Sunapee in NH



Pilot: Ron Buzzell (e-mail: n/a) Sail number: DN4855, Phone: 603.763.4632
Volunteered on: 10/30/97 to check Lake: Lake Sunapee in the State of: NH

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


From the North - I-89 to exit 12A then Rte. 11 to Rte. 103B to Sunapee State Beach. From the South - I-89 to exit 9 then Rte. 103 to Sunapee State Beach. Lake Sunapee is approx. 4 miles long, 1-1/2 miles wide. Sunapee State Beach is at the foot of Mount Sunapee (Mt. Sunapee State Park Ski Area) and has a good launch site with lots of parking. Heated ice shack belonging to area iceboaters is just off the beach. Good restaurants and hotels/motels nearby.




Information on Navisink (North Shrewsbury)+South Shrewsbury in N.J.



Pilot: Jeff Morton (e-mail: JMorton732@aol.com) Sail number: 2171 or N33, Phone: 732 8427353
Volunteered on: 11/25/97 to check Lake: Navisink (North Shrewsbury)+South Shrewsbury in the State of: N.J.

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


Parkway exit 109 Red Bank ,Halfmile Rd. to Front St. Rightturn. about 6lights later, see river on left.Just past Riverside Park, left on Boat Club Ct. NSIB+YC at bottom of hill!




Information on Budd Lake in NJ



Pilot: Eric Duch (e-mail: educh@ra.rockwell.com) Sail number: , Phone: 973-786-7396
Volunteered on: 11/26/97 to check Lake: Budd Lake in the State of: NJ

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


Take Route 80 West to Exit 26, Budd Lake & Hacketstown, head west on Route for approximately 2-3 miles and turn right at the traffic light at the first sight of the Lake on your right. Proceed about a 1/2 mile around the lake to the launch site which is part of the Pavillon Lounge. Parking is available on both sides of the street, but check in the lounge for launching fees.




Information on Henderson bay, Lake Ontario, NY in NY



Pilot: mel rudd (e-mail: saildog@mailexcite.com) Sail number: , Phone: 315-788-2566
Volunteered on: 12/07/97 to check Lake: henderson bay, lake ontario, NY in the State of: NY

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


Henderson Harbor is located off Interstate Rt 81. Take exit 39
(Adams- Henderson)turn East on Rt.178...travek 10 miles to State Rt.3
turn left and go 1/2 mile and turn right. Travel for another mile and
keep a look out for the sign for the boat launch......




Information on Lake Massabesic in NH



Pilot: Don Kretchmer (e-mail: KretchmerD@aol.com) Sail number: Gambit, Phone: 603-895-4443
Volunteered on: 12/09/97 to check Lake: Lake Massabesic in the State of: NH

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


Rte 93 to Manchester, NH. East on Rte 101 to Exit 1 (1 mile). Right off exit to traffic circle which is south of 101 (1/4 mile). 3/4 of the way around traffic circle exit onto Rte 121. Lake will appear on right. Launch is approximately 1 mile from rotary. Pay attention to signs, lake is a water supply and as such, rules are enforced.




Information on Lake Sunapee & Eastman Lake in NH



Pilot: Ron Buzzell (e-mail: n/a) Sail number: DN4855, Phone: 603.763.4632
Volunteered on: 12/17/97 to check Lake: Lake Sunapee & Eastman Lake in the State of: NH

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


To Lake Sunapee - From the North, I-89 to exit 12A then Rte. 11 to Rte. 103B to Sunapee State Beach. From the South, I-89 to exit 9 then Rte. 103 to Sunapee State Beach.

To Eastman Lake - I-89 to exit 13; from the North turn left onto Rte. 10, from the South turn right onto Rte. 10. Enter Eastman (a private community with a public lake) turn right about 1/4 mi. from exit and follow signs to public launch. Park vehicles, after launch, at ski area lot.




Information on North Shrewsbury (Navesink) & S. Shrewsbury in N.J.



Pilot: Jeff Morton (e-mail: jmorton732@aol,com) Sail number: Dn2171, Phone: 732-842-7353
Volunteered on: 11/11/98 to check Lake: North Shrewsbury (Navesink) & S. Shrewsbury in the State of: N.J.

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


Garden St. Parkway to exit 109 . Take quisk right (jug handle) to get on Half Mile Rd. At end turn Rt. on to Front ST. Follow into RED BANK , cross bridge , after 4 lights see river on left then find Boat Club Ct. on left (alley like ) NSIB&YC at foot of hill !!




Information on Hudson River in NY



Pilot: Robert Wills (e-mail: robwills@ulster.net) Sail number: KRISS, Phone: 914.876.2298
Volunteered on: 11/17/98 to check Lake: Hudson River in the State of: NY

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


Launch Sites Vary with Conditions




Information on Webster Lake in MA



Pilot: Roger Livingston (e-mail: rnlivingston@tccsecure.com) Sail number: 4568, Phone: 508 852-3363
Volunteered on: 12/15/98 to check Lake: Webster Lake in the State of: MA

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


Take route 290 west to 390 south. Get off at exit 1. Left at end of ramp and then first left as if you were getting back on highway. As soon as you turn left, you will see the lake. Park along the railing.




Information on West Monponsett Lake in Ma



Pilot: Sgt. James R. Keene (Halifax Police Dept.) (e-mail: HALPD@GIS.NET) Sail number: , Phone: 781-293-5761
Volunteered on: 01/02/99 to check Lake: West Monponsett Lake in the State of: Ma

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


The launch is located between East & West Monponsett Lakes on Rt.58. The
West Monponsett Lake has approx. 4 1/2 miles of shore line and a straight
run distance of about 1.25 miles from southeast to northwest. There are
a number of fine restuarants within one mile of the launch including
BR's Monponsett, on the lake itself.
on the lake itself.




Information on KENNEBUNK POND LYMAN MAINE 04002 in ME



Pilot: GIL & JOYCE CAOUETTE (e-mail: GILJOY@WEBTV.NET) Sail number: SKIMMER 45-1,& 2,& 3, Phone: 1-207-499-2413
Volunteered on: 03/16/99 to check Lake: KENNEBUNK POND LYMAN MAINE 04002 in the State of: ME

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


maine turnpike exit #4 biddeford take a right at the lights,heading up alfred road route#111 aprroximately 7 miles till you see BOUCHER'S R.V. take a right at kennebunk pond road aprrox. 3 miles.public beach at left on same road. plenty of parking on right area.easy walk on access.its a 244 acres pond great wind for samll dn's or other. always a breeze arising.














Information on KENNEBUNK POND LYMAN MAINE 04002 in ME



Pilot: GIL & JOYCE CAOUETTE (e-mail: GILJOY@WEBTV.NET) Sail number: SKIMMER 45-1,& 2,& 3, Phone: 1-207-499-2413
Volunteered on: 03/16/99 to check Lake: KENNEBUNK POND LYMAN MAINE 04002 in the State of: ME

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


maine turnpike exit #4 biddeford take a right at the
lights,heading up alfred road route#111 aprroximately 7
miles till you see BOUCHER'S R.V. take a right at
kennebunk pond road aprrox. 3 miles.public beach at
left on same road. plenty of parking on right area.easy
walk on access.its a 244 acres pond great wind for
samll dn's or other. always a breeze arising.














Information on Messalonskee Lake in ME



Pilot: Bill Smith (e-mail: wasmith@mint.net) Sail number: , Phone: 207-465-3555
Volunteered on: 01/02/00 to check Lake: Messalonskee Lake in the State of: ME

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


I95 to exit 33. Take 137 west 1 mile into Oakland. Go left where 137 goes right. FOllow road 1/2 mile.




Information on Lake Sunapee (and others in Western Central NH) in NH



Pilot: Ron Buzzell (e-mail: n/a) Sail number: DN4855, Phone: 603.763.4632
Volunteered on: 01/03/00 to check Lake: Lake Sunapee (and others in Western Central NH) in the State of: NH

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


Launch at Lake Sunapee State Beach at base of Mt. Sunapee off Rt. 103. From I-89 take Exit 9 from the South and Exit 12-A from the North.




Information on Saponac Lake in Me



Pilot: Lionel Palmer (e-mail: lionelpalmer@hotmail.com) Sail number: , Phone: (207) 852-3880 cell
Volunteered on: 01/03/00 to check Lake: Saponac Lake in the State of: Me

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


On Rte. 188, 4 miles south from Burlington, ME ,
Launch site along 188 just past bridge.
Ice about 5" to 6" smooth with spotty 1" snow patches, some open patches near shore.
Good sailing!




Information on KENEBUNK POND in ME



Pilot: GIL CAOUETTE (e-mail: TROUTSCOUTER@WEBTV.NET) Sail number: SKIMMER 45 BOATS, Phone: 207-499-2413
Volunteered on: 01/06/00 to check Lake: KENEBUNK POND in the State of: ME

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


GET OFF EXIT 4 METURNPKIE TAKE RIGHT ON RT 111 APPROX. 7 MILES TO FOUR CORNERS AT BOUCHER RV SALES TAKE KENNEBUNK POND ROAD TILL U HIT THE PUBLIC BEACH & PARKING APPROX. 2 MILES.




Information on Lake Mahopac in NY



Pilot: Bob Strohm (e-mail: skibum@bestweb.net) Sail number: DN 1537 "Wild Thing", Phone: 914-628-1753 weekends
Volunteered on: 01/21/00 to check Lake: Lake Mahopac in the State of: NY

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


Interstate 84 to Route 6 (West) or Taconic Parkway to Route 6 (East) - Route 6 to Village of Mahopac (Lake is in Town) Launch at either of two marinas or at Flannigan's Pub on East Lake Boulevard (now there's an idea). John and Charlie always have a good fire going, food and 53 varieties of beer.




Information on Keuka Lake in NY



Pilot: Ryan Toaspern (e-mail: Toast@linkny.com) Sail number: DN241, Phone: (315) 536-9887
Volunteered on: 01/26/00 to check Lake: Keuka Lake in the State of: NY

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


14a through Penn Yan 3rd light when coming from the East and lauch varies with conditions email or call for directions or conditions




Information on Chippewa Bay, Black Lake in NY



Pilot: bill billings (e-mail: richman@cit-tele.com) Sail number: , Phone: 315-324-6026
Volunteered on: 03/10/00 to check Lake: Chippewa Bay, Black Lake in the State of: NY

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


route 81 north to canadian border then take route 12 north to hammond
if coming from east route 58 or route 3




Information on White Potatoe Lake, in WI



Pilot: John Lamont (e-mail: Jlamont@spiretech.com) Sail number: , Phone:
Volunteered on: 12/06/00 to check Lake: White Potatoe Lake, in the State of: WI

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


30 west of Marinette Wisconson and surrounding lakes look good as well.
Great smooth ice reported all over north eastern Wisconsin.
Renegades, DN's and C class skeeters were there this past weekend.




Information on Nicholl Bay/Connequot River in NY



Pilot: Philip Siebert (e-mail: philips949@aol.com) Sail number: , Phone: 516-381-8244
Volunteered on: 12/11/00 to check Lake: Nicholl Bay/Connequot River in the State of: NY

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


(No Trialers)Long Island Expressway (495) to Sagtikos Parkway (south). Left Exit onto Hecksher/Southern Parkway East. Rt 27 Sunrise Highway East to Connequot Ave (south). Continue to Town Ramp on Left.
(Trailers) LIE to Rt 111 South to Rt 27 Sunrise Hwy East. Follow directions above. ***Caution*** This area is salt water and may appear more solid than it really is. Check with locals at site for details. Better for Scooters that can puddle jump and like rough ice.




Information on Lake Quinsigamond in MA



Pilot: Gary Ostroff (e-mail: gostroff@yahoo.com) Sail number: , Phone: 508-752-9141
Volunteered on: 01/11/01 to check Lake: Lake Quinsigamond in the State of: MA

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


Mass Pike to Rt 122 Millbury exit. Take a left onto Rt 122 and follow to Sunderland Rd (second light). Take a right onto Sunderland Rd, pass under a railroad bridge to Lake Ave (first light). Take a left onto Lake Ave and continue until you get to the first state park, Lake Park. Or continue on Lake Ave past Rt. 9 until you get to another state park, Regatta Point State Park. Park in parking area. Launch from beaches.




Information on Lake Pocotopaug in CT



Pilot: Bob Hart (e-mail: rhart@ziplink.net) Sail number: Freeskate, Phone: (860) 267-6449
Volunteered on: 12/29/01 to check Lake: Lake Pocotopaug in the State of: CT

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


Lake is about 1 by 1-1/2 miles with two small center islands. Good for NW, W, SW, S winds. Exit 13 off of Rt2 in Marlborough onto Rt66W. 4.2mi west to center of East Hampton. Left onto North Main St. 0.55mi north to Sears Park put-in (town park accessible to all in spring/fall/winter).
Check current ice, wind & weather conditions at:
http://www.ziplink.net/~rhart2/Weather/Weather.html




Information on Hopatcong in NJ



Pilot: John Litfin (e-mail: w2jcm@juno.com) Sail number: DN 1118, Phone: 973 398 1954
Volunteered on: 01/19/02 to check Lake: Hopatcong in the State of: NJ

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


Any one of three exits marked lake hopatcong or Mt ARLINGTON ON rt 80 east or west watch for exits to lake hopatcong or MOUNT ARLINGTON.
WEST /// Launch at either the N J state park or the Windlass Restaurant depending on ice conditions




Information on Bantom Lake in Ct.



Pilot: Michael W. Pelletier (e-mail: mwpelletier@snet.net) Sail number: 123 Yankee Clipper, Phone: 860-582-2448
Volunteered on: 01/25/02 to check Lake: Bantom Lake in the State of: Ct.

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


rt. 202 onto rt.209 then left on North Shore rd.




Information on Lake Wallenpaupack in PA



Pilot: Stef Seeuwen (e-mail: seeuwen@ptd.net) Sail number: Arrow 2002, Phone: 570.226.6020
Volunteered on: 12/19/02 to check Lake: Lake Wallenpaupack in the State of: PA

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


Route 84 to exit 8 (route 402). North on 402 towards Hawley about 5 miles to route 6. Left on route 6 going east, about 3 miles to traffic light at intersection of route 507. Continue on route 6 to next traffic light (about 1 mile) and make left, going west on route 590. Exactly 6/10 ths mile to state ramp access on left. This ramp area is ussually a great place to set up.




Information on Sebago Lake in Maine



Pilot: Richard Dolloff (e-mail: rdollof1@maine.rr.com) Sail number: , Phone: 207/655-5547
Volunteered on: 01/13/03 to check Lake: Sebago Lake in the State of: Maine

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


Rt. 302 Jordons Bay Raymond, Me.




Information on Canobie Lake in NH



Pilot: Walt Colantuono (e-mail: w.colantuono) Sail number: Arrow 312, Phone: 603-880-0083
Volunteered on: 12/13/03 to check Lake: Canobie Lake in the State of: NH

The directions to the launch site are as follows:


Rt 93, Exit 3. Go east 1 mile, lake is on right. There is a sandy beach ramp at the end of Hayes Hart Rd.



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