Daniel V. Asay (June 26, 1847 – May 2, 1930) was an iceboat racer.[1][2] He claimed to be the oldest ice yacht sailor in the world.[3] His ice boat Gull competed in more races than any other in its class.[4]
He was born on June 26, 1847, in Wrightstown, New Jersey. He married Sarah E. Bowman (1843–1896) and after her death married Mary Long (1865–1926).[2] He designed, and sailed his iceboats along the frozen Shrewsbury River.
He died on May 2, 1930, in Red Bank, New Jersey.[2]
Mr. Asay was born at Wrightstown, a son of the late Edward P. and Hannah VanNote Asay. He came to Red Bank with his parents eighty years ago and he had lived here ever since. He was a mason contractor. For many years he owned and sailed Zero, one of the champion iceboats of the North Shrewsbury ice boat and yacht club, of which he was a member. He owned several race horses and drove his own racers in events at Red Bank and Long Branch. He was a member of the Red Bank American Mechanics lodge. ...
The latter owner claims the distinction of being the oldest ice yacht sailor in the world
