Cold snap brings large iceboaters back to Jersey Shore

Описание: (9 Feb 2026)
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Red Bank, New Jersey - 9 February 2026
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2. Iceboat with green hull
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Large Iceboaters are back on the Navesink River in New Jersey.

Thanks to several inches of ice on the tidal estuary that leads to the Atlantic Ocean, enthusiasts have been able to take their large iceboats onto the river.

While large iceboating was once a regular winter occurrence, the North Shrewsbury Ice Boat and Yacht Club — in operation since the 19th century — has struggled to host races in recent years due to warmer winters.

The frigid weather gripping much of the United States is not unprecedented, but it feels that way to many residents.

The 21st century has been unusually warm, a trend scientists say is likely due to climate change.

Data from 240 weather stations across the U.S. show there have been fewer days of extreme cold blanketing the country since 2001, compared with the previous 25 years.

AP video shot by Ted Shaffrey

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