Some more photos of Hudson River Ice Yachts on the Hudson River at Athens

Now that the ice boats are back safe in barns, garages and sheds, here are a few pictures from the past week or so. 

Many thanks to all those who share their images with me to help  Chronicle the sailing days of these historic craft.  

Greene County Historian & photographer Jonathan Palmer shared some wonderful photos. 

This next set is courtesy of and copyright by Jonathan Palmer. 

     Not the usual backdrop; that's the variety of the Athens shoreline. 

     Vixen cockpit, as seen from the plank. 

     Stepping the mast on Mary Ellen. 

      Dismantle time...

     Last day crew..  many sore backs...

Long time area resident and friend of HRIYC, Andy Wainwright has been shooting ice yachts on the Hudson  River since the 1980s.  

Longest active Club Skipper, Reid, with Vixen. 

Commodore Bob & club secretary, on Orion