The original builder Martin "Elmer" Nelson looking over the nearly completed sled. Small details including the yellow stripes on the tail is all that remains.

     Windsled replica complete and on a trailer parked at Bell Street Tavern, LaPointe, Memorial Day 2001.

     Matthew Nelson sitting on the edge of the windsled with his father, Gene Nelson close by.

     The photos below show the windsled in different locations throughout the summer.

     Book signing at Bayfield Ferry Landing.

     An unusual photo of the windsled being transported by the Madeline Island Yacht Club's boat lift. Each time the sled needed to be transferred from one trailer to the other we would have to use the lift.

     Book signing at Ace Hardware at Ashland, WI.

     Ashland pilot, Gordon Shefchik standing with the Island windsled. Gordon is one of the local pilots that can be found in "On Thin Ice".

     Book signing at J.W.Beechcroft at Superior, WI.

     Displayed at the Madeline Island Historical Museum at LaPointe, WI.

     July 4th parade on Madeline Island. Elmer Nelson shown riding in the windsled.

The construction of the 50th anniversary windsled couldn't have been possible without the help of all of our "On Thin Ice" pre-sale customers, thank you for all of your support, we couldn't have reached our first goal without you, again, thank you.