Having driven both Zodiacs and Zambonis...

it is imperative that one continues training and honing their skills through time, so today I once again took the magnificent Zamboni out on the ice at the University Recreation Center. It was a terrific review on the operation of the boxy behemoth conducted by geology undergraduate student Silas. Informative and fun!

Silas backs the Zamboni out of the garage and onto the ice.

Yours truly behind the wheel, zooming along at 5 mph (8 kph)! Although I wanted to feel the wind in my hair, I wore the ball cap to keep my hair out of my eyes at this blistering speed.

Driver’s point-of-view over the long hood. It does take some real skill to command this three ton beast but it pirouettes on a dime.

But, honestly, Zodiac MilPro MK4s are way more fun to drive! Happy geologist and Zodiac captain examining turbidites at Gold Harbour, South Georgia, in 2018.