It is too warm to iceboat in Pennsylvania
but it may be Skimmer weather somewhere!
Please exercise caution and good judgement on the ice.
Make sure the ice is at least 4"
thick. Chop a hole in the ice with a small hatchet and measure the thickness.
Wear a personal flotation
device (life jacket), safety picks and ice cleats (old metal golf shoes work well) when you are on the ice. Carry
a throw line on your boat to lend assistance, if needed.
Survey the entire area before you boat for thin/open areas
and other hazards.
Don't iceboat alone but don't congregate, either. Huddle over the fire on shore;
groups may add too much weight in a small area on the ice.
