Both the ISA and Northwest Regattas have been postponed. Next update for the ISA regatta will be Sunday, March 18.
Via NIYA Chair Tim McCormick:
The NIYA Regatta is postponed until March 23-25. Gladstone, MI is the most promising site but they still have 2” of hard crust snow and the wind forecast for this weekend is light. Ice thickness is more than 18” and trucks are driving on and off the ice without a problem. We need a moderate melt for that site to become good enough for a regatta and the forecast for the next week indicates that should happen. Next update is Sunday, March 18 at 8pm CST.
Photo: George Gerhardt 2018 Nite Nationals on Green Lake
Green Bay Press Gazette Jon Gast, For USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Published 9:44 a.m. CT March 13, 2018
The Lama Wamah Ice Squadron’s bus has stood as the face of ice boating in Door County for many years.
When the wind was up and ice was smooth, you’d see the bus along the shore of the bay or one of the county’s inland lakes, having dispensed its load of intrepid ice yachtsmen led by Bjorn Johanson. Continue reading.
Oshkosh Renegader George Gerhardt sent along these photos from the recent 2018 Nite National Regatta held on Green Lake in Green Lake, Wisconsin. George also shot a bunch of video which will be posted soon.
Please join us for the 2018 Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club Awards Banquet Date: Saturday, April 21, 2018 Place: Springer’s Resort on Lake Kegonsa
3097 Sunnyside Street
Stoughton, WI Social Hour: 5 – 6:30 PM Dinner: 6:30 – 7:30 PM Awards to follow
Please join us as we celebrate the end of another iceboat racing season with our good friends at Springer’s on Lake Kegonsa.
Cost – $25 per adult (excludes coffee, beer, milk, soda, wine and mixed drinks) BUFFET (all items included)
Roast beef and baked fish
Plated garden salad, green beans,
mashed potatoes, rice blend
Rolls and butter
Dessert BANQUET RESERVATION FORM
Please print and fill out banquet reservation form and mail payment to Jori Lenon.
The Wisconsin Skeeter Association held a Spring Fling on March 3-4, 2018 in Suamico, Wi on Green Bay. Friday night’s Smoker was a festive event; stories were told and Commodore Ken Whitehorse reflected on past events dating back to the 70’s. We sure we’re impressed with Ken’s recollection of these events in years past.
A discussion was had with regard to the lack of wind on Friday. Ken graciously volunteered to chat with Mother Nature hoping to convince her to show up Saturday.
Photos below are proof that we did sail. Tom Hyslop and Mark Isabel at top mark. John Dennis was the speed demon on Sunday demonstrating his fine sailing ability along with the perfect setup. John is crowned champion of the Spring Fling with one race completed
Jim Gluek accepted the “bottle trophy” from Ken. It is a piece of art hand crafted by the talented Harry Whitehorse. The whiskey associated with this trophy was the hit of the event!!
