(picture from the scrap book of the Westchester Ice Yacht Club; courtesy of John Childs archives)
A tough post to announce the passing of John Vargo - Commodore, Long time club member, sportsman, Publisher, Fisherman, Good friend, Ice Boating raconteur. A real gentleman who will be missed greatly. Our sympathies to John Michael, Chris, Jimmy & Joanna. More to come...
John working on the restoration/build of Jack Frost 1972; with Jerry Carey. (photo from Woody Klose archives)
John Raced bow steerers as well!
John's love of the Hudson River was seen through his publishing of Boating on the Hudson. He knew boaters, fishing folk, and sportsman of the Hudson from the Erie Canal down to Manhattan. He was sure to get an article and photo spread of the ice boats when we had a good winter.
Mary Ellen (l) and Puff(r) neck in neck in race from Jan. 1970. ( courtesy Ray Ruge Collection from Hudson River Maritime Museum)
NEIYA races Croton-on-Hudson January 1970
(picture from the scrap book of the Westchester Ice Yacht Club; courtesy of John Childs archives)
