From Tim McCormick:
The NIYA Regatta is postponed until March 9-11. The landings in Madison, Green Lake, Winnebago, and Green Bay will not support cars or large trailers so we’re keeping our eyes open for potential ice north of Suamico, WI for the regatta. Next update is Sunday, March 3 at 8pm CST.
From “Mr. Nite” Don Sanford:
Don’t put your boat away, there’s still ice.Here’s this week’s regatta update.The Northwest has been called ON for March 2-4. Should they postpone, the ISA may call ON. Primary site for either regatta will be Green Bay, probably Windjammers Sailing Club in Suamico, WI, though that may change depending on conditions. Other possible locations are Lake Winnebago, Green Lake or the Madison, WI area. Should the Northwest call ON, Nite Nationals will be called ON for March 3 & 4 on the best ice available. If the ISA is called ON, we will sail with the ISA and postpone nationals.The Northwest and ISA will make a decision on Wednesday by noon CST. Per our NOR, we will make our decision on Thursday by at noon CST.You may have noticed that NiteRacing.org has not been updated for a few days. Until that issue can be resolved I’ve asked John to keep us up to date through our Facebook page and Team Snap.I will have another update on Wednesday afternoon.
ISA called ON. Green Bay primary location.
Final call Wednesday noon.
Photo: Gretchen Dorian
UPDATE:ISA postponed as well. Next ISA update is February 25, 2018.
Via NIYA Regatta Chair Tim McCormick:
The Northwest Regatta is postponed until March 2-4. We have a number of potential sites which are close to racing conditions. Madison lakes have smoothed out nicely but they have shell ice; ¾” ice above 1-3” of liquid. Geneva has drain holes with skimmed ice over them. Green Lake is similar to Madison plus it has some hard 4” snow drifts. Lake Winnebago and Green Bay are getting smoother but are still too rough for a regatta. Next update is Sunday, February 25th at 7pm CST.
Via Tim McCormick
DID YOU KNOW?
The racing format for the NIYA, ISA, and Renegade regattas has changed from five races to nine races. Three races are scheduled for each day (Friday through Sunday) and races may be made up if missed on prior days. For example, if only one race is completed on Friday, then we may sail up to 5 races on Saturday. Here’s hoping for smooth ice, fair winds, and lots of good racing soon!
Kenny Krieder in POON, a classic rear seat Class A Skeeter
https://www.instagram.com/p/BfbICw8B2W7/?hl=en&taken-by=christophermanzeck
The snow has completely melted from our lakes. The ice will be checked tomorrow here along with other locations with the hopes of having a regatta on Friday through Sunday.
National Iceboat Authority Web Page
Location: In person at the Elks Lodge 711 Jenifer St, Madison, WI 53703
Time: 6:30 PM
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