4LIYC Meeting News – Jan 4: Let’s Meet In Person! (Or Zoom)

by | Jan 4, 2023 | 2022-2023, Home Page

Chris Berger US5166 & Greg McCormick R310 on Lake Kegonsa, January 1, 2023.

Friendly reminder, we have a 4LIYC meeting tonight, January 4, 2023 at 6:30 PM. Let’s meet in person tonight at S & B Marketing.  If you can’t make it or you are out of town, please join us on Zoom. You should have received an email with the link. Contact me if you haven’t received it.

WHAT TO KNOW:
Date: Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM CT
IN PERSON & ZOOM 
S&B Strategic Marketing
1352 E Wilson Street
Madison, WI 53703

Regatta Watch: WSSA Postponed to Jan 14-15

by | Jan 2, 2023 | Home Page, Regattas, WSSA

Andy Gratton and Mike Kroll on Lake Winnebago, January 1, 2023. Photo: Michael Cooney via Discover Oshkosh Facebook page

The Wisconsin Stern Steering Association regatta has been postponed to January 14 -15, 2023. The next update will be Sunday, January 8, 2023. Check back here at that time. The Northwest Ice Yacht Association regatta takes precedence.

Ice is 8″ on Winnebago and Puckaway, 10″ on Petenwell but only 4″ over the channel. We need another cold week.

Andy Gratton

WSSA Secretary/Treasurer

4LIYC Holiday Series Update: Still Much Learning

by | Jan 1, 2023 | 2022-2023, Home Page

Perfect day to sail an iceboat for the first time.

Same as Saturday, the breeze wasn’t there for racing, but perfect for pleasure cruising and introducing a 9-year-old to iceboating. “I can do this!” he yelled to his dad as he sailed past him. After taking many laps, he asked, “can I keep going?”

The Past Champions Iceboat Shop trailer has been loaded and in the ready-position. Ken Whitehorse and Paul Krueger brought their Class A Skeeters to join the fun, but rolling on a two-boat Skeeter trailer can be challenging.

Ken explains, “I was backing down the ramp as per the club website instructions. Suddenly, and with great vigor, PK yells, ‘STOP!’ I asked, ‘what’s going on?’ PK says, ‘my New Year’s Resolution is not to bust up more boat launch ice ramps!’ Yes, we headed straight back to the boat barn. Yes, PK is the front-runner for sportsman of the year 2023!”

Many thanks to all who pitched in including Paul McMillan, Jerry Simon, Don Anderson, and Pat Heppert. Thanks to those from out of town who joined us for the weekend.

Landing
PK says “STOP!”
Trophy C Skeeter
Ken Whitehorse presents Pat Heppert with a custom made Wisconsin Skeeter Association C Skeeter trophy.