Regatta Watch: 2020 Renegade Championship Called ON

by | Dec 20, 2020 | 2020-2021, Home Page, Regattas, Renegade

2016 Renegade race on Lake Monona, Madison, WI. Photo: Joe Stanton

Via International Renegade Ice Yacht Association Secretary Ron Rosten:

The 2020 IRIYA Championship is called on as per Race Committee chair Don Anderson for December 26-27, 2020. Primary site is Lake Puckaway near Princeton, WI. Final confirmation will be made on Thursday, December 24, 2020 noon CT.

2020 Nite Holiday Series

by | Dec 16, 2020 | 2020-2021, Home Page, Regattas, Renegade

2020 Nite Nationals on Green Lake. Photo: Rob Resnick

Via Nite Class Commodore John Hayashi:

The weekend of December 26-27, 2020 looks like the right date for the conditions to be safe on Lake Puckaway in Wisconsin. Currently there is only 1.5 inches of ice and it is doubtful that the ice will be ready for this weekend. However, the following weekend we have planned a series that follows Nite Class COVID19 protocols and allows for a safely distanced weekend. The Nite Class has invited the Renegade Class to participate and we have a management team in place to help make sure things run smooth and safe. This is a Nite National event so you need to be a member in good standing and this needs to be done prior to the event. Both the Renegades and the Nites will rotate throughout. The final call will be made on December 23, 2020.

We ask all iceboaters to respect the conditions and also the ramps as we would like them to build for a successful season. Good ramps = easier season. Please watch the class website www.niteiceboats.org for the latest information.

Ed Nelson – 1940 – 2020

by | Dec 11, 2020 | 2020-2021, Home Page, Renegade

Life long friends Iver Johnson left and Ed Nelson right in 2006.

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Ed Nelson of Menominee, Michigan. Trygve Rhude remembers Ed as a “great teacher and helper, I learned a lot from that man.” Ed was active in the Renegade fleet and competed in many regattas.

Obituary

Ed Nelson, 80, passed away on December 5, 2020 at his home in Menominee. He was born March 30, 1940 in Menominee to Milton and Frances Nelson. Ed loved all of the years he spent sailing on Green Bay, racing in 67 “100” Milers”, starting at age 7 crewing for his father. He also raced in “the Hook” and numerous ice boat races. Ed also was an avid hunter “bagging the big buck” year after year since childhood. Ed’ boat building skills were put to use fitting out two sail boats, one of them his own design, and numerous ice boats. He also designed and constructed three wooden canoes.
Ed was a 1958 graduate of Menominee High School and in 1962 received his degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Tech in Houghton. He was most recently employed at Evergreen Tool. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Menominee as well as the M & M Yacht Club. He also enjoyed many morning coffees with his group of friends.

2020 Renegade Championship Called ON for Dec 19-20, 2020

by | Nov 28, 2020 | 2020-2021, Home Page, Regattas, Renegade


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2020 and 2021 Renegade Championship Regatta Information

The 2020 International Renegade Ice Yachting Association Championship regatta is scheduled for December 19-20, 2020. Final confirmation will be made on Wednesday, December 16th at 1:00 PM CT.

 

The IRIYA board will limit regatta locations for the 2020-2021 season to southern and central Wisconsin because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The IRIYA board wants to maximize regatta participation by choosing a site that allows commuting and avoids motels and restaurants. Regatta registration will be online. We will not have any social events or group gatherings.

 

Ron Rosten
IRIYA Secretary