The location brings consistent, strong winds, which make the lake suitable for Sailing and Iceboating.

Iceboating, ice fishing, skating, sledding and walks across the ice are all weekend pursuits when the temperatures drop below freezing.

Puddling rainwater freezes at 32 degrees on top of the frozen river, he said, providing an insulating cap that can extend good iceboating for weeks.

ICEBOATING World Champion World DN Class: Karol Jablonski, Poland.

Leading rookie of the year - McLain Ward, Bruster, N.Y. ICEBOATING World Champions World D.N. class - Jan Gougeon, Bay City, Mich.