Step back into the 1800s when Poughkeepsie sailors raced champion ice yachts across the frozen Hudson. Club historian Brian Reid shares tales of daredevil skippers, national champion boats like Haze and Icicle, and how these vintage crafts are still sailed today.
Local history
Nautical heritage
Family-friendly
Free event
Tips
⛵see the 1900-built Cyclone ice yacht
🎟️completely free to attend
👨👩👧great for curious kids and adults
Sunday, October 18, 2:00 PM
Free
Ice Yachting on the Hudson River
October 18 at 2pm
Poughkeepsie
Step back into the 1800s when Poughkeepsie sailors raced champion ice yachts across the frozen Hudson. Club historian Brian Reid shares tales of daredevil skippers, national champion boats like Haze and Icicle, and how these vintage crafts are still sailed today.
Local history
Nautical heritage
Family-friendly
Free event
Tips
⛵see the 1900-built Cyclone ice yacht
🎟️completely free to attend
👨👩👧great for curious kids and adults
Sunday, October 18, 2:00 PM
Free
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