A group of Hudson River ice boaters traveled down to Red Bank New Years Day to enjoy the open house at the Historic ice boat clubhouse of the North Shrewsbury Ice Boat & Yacht Club. We enjoyed the fabulous hospitality of the Red Bank crew and marveled in the history of the Clubhouse - which dates back to the establishment of the Red Bank Club in 1880. Boats in both clubs - NSIBYC and the HRIYC - are being readied for races this winter. Challenges for the Van Nostrand trophy and the Friendship Pennant are in & sailors are looking forward to some lively competition. Now let's find the ice! ( Local news on the day.)
Happy New Year!
Ruth in front, Icicle, (back left) & the Rocket, set up outside the clubhouse with a few other Club boats. The winds were howling in the shrouds!
The Clubhouse is a museum of vintage pictures trophies banners and more. There is movement to get it designated a National Historic Landmark. It's a great place to warm up as well!
Made by Tiffany's in 1889. Won by Scud in 1891. Cup story HERE.
Dock contemplates how to hide the cup under his jacket on the way out....
Hoping for ice on the Navesink soon! Many thanks to the sailors of the NSIBYC!
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