Free Talk: “Hard Water Sailing: A History of Iceboating”

On Saturday, February 21st at 11am, John Holzapfel will host a talk entitled, “Hard Water Sailing: A History of Iceboating,” presenting a short history of iceboating, the concept of ice-sailing, and the local history of iceboating on Hallock’s Bay, with special attention paid to a striking 19th century iceboat named Red Bird, given to OHS by the late Long Island iceboating authority Bob Reeves.

Admission is FREE and on a first-come, first-served basis. Donations are greatly appreciated and allow OHS to present free events throughout the calendar year