Ice Yachting

Four lakes and the right winter climate makes Madison, Wisconsin a perfect place for one thing: ice boating. Light, sleek, and terrifyingly fast, the city’s fleet of ice yachts is one of the biggest – and most famous – in the world. Producer Aubrey Ralph went to find out what 70 miles an hour on ice is like.
 

A. Emily Ralph

A. Emily Ralph is Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Duchess of Operations,” and the Senior Spooky Correspondent for “Wisconsin Life.” When not handling radio automation or investigating haunted orphanages, Emily enjoys making music, long walks with her sweetie, and chillin’ with cats.