Daniel V. Asay (June 26, 1847 – May 2, 1930) was an iceboat racer. He claimed to be the oldest ice yacht sailor in the world. His ice boat ''Gull'' competed in more races than any other in its class.

Biography

He was born on June 26, 1847, in

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. He married Sarah E. Bowman (1843–1896) and after her death married Mary Long (1865–1926). He designed, and sailed his iceboats along the frozen Shrewsbury River. He died on May 2, 1930, in Red Bank, New Jersey.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Asay, Daniel 1847 births 1930 deaths Ice yachting People from Red Bank, New Jersey People from Burlington County, New Jersey