Ice Boats Race Like the Wind

dedicated – adj. having very strong support for or loyalty to a person, group, cause, etc.

cleat – n. a piece of rubber, wood, or metal that is fastened to the bottom of a shoe or boot to prevent slipping — usually plural

ephemeral – adj.  lasting a very short time

gear – n. supplies, tools, or clothes needed for a special purpose

pond – n. an area of water that is surrounded by land and that is smaller than a lake

practice – v. to do (something) regularly or constantly as an ordinary part of your life

skim – v.  to move quickly or lightly along, above, or near the surface of something

windsurf – v. to ride along the surface of the water while standing on a long, narrow board that has a sail attached

blade – n. the sharp metal piece on the bottom of an ice skate

option – n. a choice of possibility