A sailor pushes his ice boat on Geneva Lake in Fontana after the wind died down. Dan Plutchak/photo.
A sailor pushes his ice boat on Geneva Lake in Fontana after the wind died down.
Dan Plutchak/photos

FONTANA — As winter winds down, those who rely on Geneva Lake for their winter activities are hoping to get in a few more weeks of enjoyment.

That includes ice boaters, who have set up in their traditional location in front of Gordy’s in Fontana.

Saturday provided bright blue skies, but little wind, putting a damper on any attempts to get a sail in.

Wind speeds aren’t expected to pick up again until next weekend.

Ice boaters adjust their rigging, hoping the wind picks up.
Ice boaters adjust their rigging, hoping the wind picks up.
A bright late winter sun cast shadows around the ice boats. Dan Plutchak/photo.
A bright late winter sun cast shadows around the ice boats.
Ice boats fill the bay in front of Gordy's in Fontana.
Ice boats fill the bay in front of Gordy’s in Fontana.

By Dan Plutchak

Dan Plutchak launched Walworth County Community News in 2021. He is the former editor of The Week and Walworth County Sunday.