DNs wait for wind on Lake Kegonsa, January 7, 2023. Photo: Jeff Russell.
It was iceboat central here in Four Lakes on January 7 – 8, 2023. The DN Western Region championship and the 4LIYC each had a course on Lake Kegonsa. Saturday’s lack of wind may not have been ideal for ice sailing, but it was a perfect day for landing a Super Cub. Renegader Jeff Russell stopped by to say hello to the DNs and then hopped over to join his fellow Renegaders at Springer’s.
The view from Springers on Lake Kegonsa
Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club racing is called on for January 7 – 8, 2023 on Lake Kegonsa. Use the Amundson landing. The Nites are racing on Lake Pewaukee. The DN Western Region championship is called on for Lake Kegonsa, January 7 – 8, 2023. More information here.
Stern Steerer ROSEMARY
Northwest Home Page
2023 Northwest Race Documents, via Northwest Ice Yacht Association Secretary/Treasurer Steve Schalk
The Northwest regatta is tentatively scheduled for January 20, 21, and 22, 2023. Stay tuned for the next update on Sunday, January 15, 2023 by 8 PM.
Ice Yacht classes that sail the Northwest:
A Stern Steerer
B Stern Steerer
C Stern Steerer
D Stern Steerer
DN
Renegade
B Skeeter
C Skeeter
A Skeeter
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
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.
There was no racing today but some beam reaching. We had ice and relatively warm temperatures, but the racing breeze was absent. Bill Mattison used to say, “there’s much to be learned” on days like these. It was a good to day to set up your boat for the first time and make sure everything was working.
Sunday’s Schedule: 4LIYC Holiday Series for Sunday, January 1, 2023. Flag drops at 10 AM. Plus the infamous Bloody Mary 10-lapper.
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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TO ROUND THE MARK SINCE NOVEMBER 1999.
