2024 ISA Day 1 Report


2024 ISA & Renegade Championship Information
Day One Report – ISA
Friday, December 13, 2024
Day one of the ISA was marked by brutally cold conditions. Racing was postponed initially as we waited for the temperatures to rise to at least 10°F. After a  delay to wait for the temperature to ride, a quick skipper’s meeting was held, and the Race Committee efficiently sent everyone out to the course.

At exactly noon, George Gerhardt dropped the flag for the B and C Skeeters to start their first race. Throughout the day, temperatures gradually rose while the breeze picked up, allowing each fleet to complete three races—except for the A Skeeters, who were unable to start their third race due to running out of daylight.

Meanwhile, the DNs are set to to sail on a separate course today for their Western Region Championship.

ISA & Renegade Championship: Day 1 Starting Positions

ISA AND RENEGADE CHAMPIONSHIP
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024
DAY 1 STARTING POSITIONS

STARTING ORDER PER SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
COMBINES B & C SKEETERS

B & C SKEETERS
1 James Smith I-34
2 Billy Barrett I-711
3 Rich Popovich I-422
4 Jason Thompson I-248
5 Jim McDonagh I-234
6 Pat Heppert I-291
7 Chris Hibbard 51
8 Regin Schwaen D-181

RENEGADES
1 Damien LUyet 244/213
2 Chris Gordon 582
3 Ron Rosten R-161
4 Doug Kolner 515
5 George Gerhardt 123
6 Michael Maloney 599
7 Chad Atkins 500
8 Mike Derusha R-188
9 Andrew Gratton 81
10 Peter Sarelis 406
11 Daniel Hearn 507
12 Skip Dieball 555

NITES
1 Mike Jankowski 559
2 John Heigis 160
3 Mike Peters 544
4 Rich Popovich 422
5 Terry Reynolds 58
6 Daniel Hearn 595
7 Marek Valasek 444
8 Drew Vandervelde 556
9 Dave Navin 549
10 Bill Andersen 432
11 Daniel Bierman 517
12 Kyle Navin 419
13 Maureen Bohleber 497
14 Chris Wiberg 434

A SKEETERS
1 John Dennis U-194
2 Alex Peterson U-420
3 Jay Yaeso U-311

Regatta Watch: 2024 ISA & Renegade Championship Called ON for Dec 13 – 15

LAUNCH & REGISTRATION INFO

The 2024 International Skeeter Association (ISA) Regatta and Renegade Championship have been called ON for this weekend, December 13-15 on Lake Minnewaska, Starbuck, Minnesota!
Notice of Race
Sailing Instructions & Conditions

  • ISA & Renegade Championship Regatta: A three-day event beginning Friday, December 13.
  • This is a regatta for the following classes. A, B, and C Skeeters, Renegades, and Nites.
  • The DN Western Region Championship has also been called on at the same location. We will be sharing the launch, the fun, and possibly the race course with the DN fleet. The Race Committees will decide on the ice whether all fleets will race on one course or have separate courses based upon conditions.
  • DO NOT DRIVE ON THE ICE! Back your trailers on the ice.

Important: Registration is ONLINE ONLY and closes Friday morning at 7 AM CT. There will be no in-person registration, so please ensure you register online before the deadline.

Everything else you need to know – launch, lodging and registration posted here.

Regatta Watch: 2024 Renegade Championship Tentatively Called ON

The 2024 International Renegade Association Championship is tentatively called on for Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, December 8, 2024.

The potential location is Lake Puckaway near Princeton, WI. While final confirmation will be posted by Thursday, December 5, at noon, our scouts expect to have an update by Wednesday, December 4.

Stay tuned for updates as we finalize the plans. Dust off your gear, prepare your Renegades, and get ready for a weekend of sailing