Blade Runner

A BRIEF HISTORY
Ice boating, also known as hardwater sailing, originated in 18th- century Holland as a means to transport goods over ice. Sailing ice boats upwards of 100 mph was soon discovered as an enjoyable pastime.
Hardwater sailing spread to the United States by the mid-1800s, where it gained recognition as a sport for affluent sailors.
In 1931, a more manageable ice boat was constructed, utilizing a smaller frame structure: solely a main sail of much smaller proportions, front steering, and an enclosed cockpit for two sailors rather than an open platform. This boat, dubbed the "Skeeter," became widely available and remains one of the largest fleets in the U.S. and Canada today.
The most popular class of ice boat in the world, however, is called the "DN." As originally introduced in 1937 by the Detroit News, this small ice boat can easily be built in a home workshop, thus opening the doors to a wealth of adventurous sailors.
The foremost area for ice boating is within the Ice Belt, an area perhaps 150 miles wide circling the globe near the 45th parallel. Ice boaters sail in Montana, the Great Lakes, Ontario, New England and New York-New Jersey, as well as through northern Europe into Russia.
THE BLADE RUNNER DIFFERENCE
Our Blade Runner Ice Boat has a unique design that enables the novice, as well as the experienced hardwater sailor, to ride with ease. The Blade Runner Ice Boat is furnished with all the necessary equipment to rig up and sail. Also portable, the Blade Runner can quickly be placed on top of your car to conveniently cruise for ideal hardwater sailing conditions.
An enclosed cockpit provides substantial warmth and comfort in extreme wind-chill temperatures and ensures your safety in this occasionally dangerous sport. The Blade Runner's springboard feature facilitates a smooth ride over the bumpiest ice. Even the novice will find the tiller steering very responsive and the speed easily controlled with the single sheet sail. Performance speed reaches an exhilarating 75 mph. Importantly, the Blade Runner Ice Boat requires minimal maintenance by incorporating top-notch hardware and stainless-steel fittings. For the racing enthusiast, the Blade Runner Ice Boat meets the strictest class specifications in the sport, and fits within the "C" Skeeter class guidelines.

© Blade Runner Ice Boat Company, 2002.
All Rights Reserved



	A BRIEF HISTORY Ice boating, also known as hardwater sailing, originated in 18th- century Holland as a means to transport goods over ice. Sailing ice boats upwards of 100 mph was soon discovered as an enjoyable pastime. Hardwater sailing spread to the United States by the mid-1800s, where it gained recognition as a sport for affluent sailors. In 1931, a more manageable ice boat was constructed, utilizing a smaller frame structure: solely a main sail of much smaller proportions, front steering, and an enclosed cockpit for two sailors rather than an open platform. This boat, dubbed the "Skeeter," became widely available and remains one of the largest fleets in the U.S. and Canada today. The most popular class of ice boat in the world, however, is called the "DN." As originally introduced in 1937 by the Detroit News, this small ice boat can easily be built in a home workshop, thus opening the doors to a wealth of adventurous sailors. The foremost area for ice boating is within the Ice Belt, an area perhaps 150 miles wide circling the globe near the 45th parallel. Ice boaters sail in Montana, the Great Lakes, Ontario, New England and New York-New Jersey, as well as through northern Europe into Russia.	THE BLADE RUNNER DIFFERENCE Our Blade Runner Ice Boat has a unique design that enables the novice, as well as the experienced hardwater sailor, to ride with ease. The Blade Runner Ice Boat is furnished with all the necessary equipment to rig up and sail. Also portable, the Blade Runner can quickly be placed on top of your car to conveniently cruise for ideal hardwater sailing conditions. An enclosed cockpit provides substantial warmth and comfort in extreme wind-chill temperatures and ensures your safety in this occasionally dangerous sport. The Blade Runner's springboard feature facilitates a smooth ride over the bumpiest ice. Even the novice will find the tiller steering very responsive and the speed easily controlled with the single sheet sail. Performance speed reaches an exhilarating 75 mph. Importantly, the Blade Runner Ice Boat requires minimal maintenance by incorporating top-notch hardware and stainless-steel fittings. For the racing enthusiast, the Blade Runner Ice Boat meets the strictest class specifications in the sport, and fits within the "C" Skeeter class guidelines.
	© Blade Runner Ice Boat Company, 2002. All Rights Reserved