2020 Northwest Ice Yacht Racing Association Information
March 13-15,2020
Lake Waconia, Minnesota
In the News: The 2024 Northwest
Minnesota station KARE joined us at the 2024 Northwest in Waconia, Minnesota last season. Check out their coverage at the 8 minute mark. Watch here.
SOLD! December 9, 2024: Arrow in PA
SOLD! Arrow #325
Arrow and Arrow jet
Hull rebuilt (2015) with access ports
OE and gull wing runner planks
Doyle sail in excellent condition
Storm sail
Custom fir mast
Custom blocks (skeeter design)
Spare (Arrow) blocks
OE shrouds and adjustable shrouds
OE and wrapped aluminum tillers
OE and wishbone boom
Steering cables, posts and hardware for both designs
(2) sets of Sarns skates
(3) front chocks, side chock lots of hardware
Upholstered cockpit cushion
Cover
$4300 OBO
February 10, 2025: Renegade in WI
Older Renegade (sail #222) in good condition for recreational sailing. Sails, runners, mast, hull and plank in good shape, no cracks or rot. Was raced by North sails rep in Ohio 15 years ago so plank was shaved and tuned for speed, has some carbon fiber underneath it. Has full hull, plank and mast covers. Price is $3350
$2750 or best offer.
Trailer is available for additional $600.
Madison, WI area
Contact Dan at schultzd977@gmail.com for more information.
October 9, 2024: Krueger-Whitehorse Rumble-Seat Skeeter LANA in WI
LANA Paul Kruger/Ken Whitehorse rumble seat skeeter. 26′ mast.
This boat was originally Ken’s WARRIOR III. It is definitely a fast boat.
Complete boat, with sail, one set of runners, mast and boom covers.
$2200. Health issues force me to sell.
Boat can be seen in Pepin, WI
Ed Newcomb
newcomb@tcmc20.com
Text to 715-308-5024
SOLD! October 9, 2024: Mattison-Krueger Rumble-Seat Skeeter in WI – WHITEHORSES
WHITEHORSES
Mattison-/Krueger built rumble seat skeeter. Originally Ken Whitehorse’s old FAST BUCK.
Not competitive any longer but still a great boat to sail.
Complete with one set of runners, two sails, 24′ mast.
Hull, mast and boom covers. Also have a spare springboard.
If anyone is interested in both boats, I can make you a deal on both boats (WHITEHORSES & LANA) and include a
single axle trailer set-up for both.
$2200.
SOLD! December 3, 2024: Class A Skeeter in MN
SOLD! Predator A-Class Skeeter
Iceboats are sailing right now in Minnesota on Hollywood ice. A proven, highest performance iceboat and a turnkey program. Comes with two masts (28’, 26’) two rigs, five sails, full covers and one set of excellent runners, with brand new Harken runner bags.
The package also includes a fantastic trailer. Which holds the boat plus it can carry a Nite. The trailer has new tires, spare tire, new wiring, new bearing buddies.
Minnesota
Regatta Watch: 2025 ISA & Renegade Championship Tentatively Called On for Feb 14 – 16
Photo: Marcus Berghahn
The ISA Championship Regatta is tentatively on for February 14th – 16th, 2025. Multiple locations are under review including Madison WI and Lake City MN.
The final call will be made by noon on Wednesday February 12th. Check back here at that time.
Steve Schalk
Secretary/Treasurer
International Skeeter Association
A Family Legacy on Ice: UW Student Eden Milan and the MARY B
For UW-Madison student Eden Milan, a simple connection to Madison’s frozen lakes turned into an unexpected discovery of their family’s deep ice boating history. Milan’s great-grandfather, Carl Bernard, was one of Madison’s most accomplished iceboat skippers, winning numerous championships—including nine titles aboard the legendary Mary B. Though originally from Seattle, Milan had no idea they were connected to such a significant piece of Madison’s ice boating legacy until they arrived at UW.
This past weekend at the Frozen Assets Festival, Milan had the rare opportunity to ride aboard the Mary B, experiencing firsthand the ice yacht that helped define their great-grandfather’s legacy. If you haven’t seen this historic iceboat in action yet, there’s still time to visit the Mary B set up in front of The Edgewater.
On a chilly weekday morning in February, Eden Milan pulled a pair of ice creepers over their shoes (rubber grips with small spikes at the bottom) and walked out onto the frozen Lake Mendota.
On the lake, a group of enthusiastic ice boat sailors worked to reassemble the boat Milan’s great-grandfather collected so many of his trophies with, a boat that continues to represent Madison’s history as an ice boating haven. Continue reading.
Full circle on the ice—Eden Milan rides aboard the Mary B, the same legendary iceboat her great-grandfather, Carl Bernard, once raced to victory.
4LIYC Racing & Celebration on Lake Mendota for Feb 8 – 9
Hundreds of people watch as fireworks launch into the night sky above an inflatable replica of the Statue of Liberty’s head, arm and torch on frozen and ice-covered Lake Mendota during the conclusion of the Wisconsin Union’s Winter Carnival on Feb. 11, 2023. The event was held along the shoreline of the Memorial Union Terrace at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The Lady Liberty tradition began with a prank in 1979 by the Pail and Shovel Party which made a campaign promise. Read more
Madison Celebrates on the Lake Mendota Ice this weekend.
This weekend, Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club (4LIYC) sailors are shifting gears a bit to focus on promoting the sport of iceboating while taking advantage of great conditions. Instead of official club racing, we’re focusing on a fun sailing day on Saturday, February 8, as part of the UW Winter Carnival and Frozen Assets celebrations at The Memorial Union and Edgewater. It’s also a good opportunity to see the MARY B set up at the Edgewater. Stop by and say hello to 4LIYC members from the Iceboat Foundation who help preserve this boat.
If you want to sail on Lake Mendota, you can set up at Lot 60 or Brearly Street and sail toward The Edgewater and the Union to give spectators a close-up look at the sport. If conditions remain favorable and the snow holds off, we may also hold 4LIYC club racing on Sunday, February 9, on Lake Mendota. We’ll have more information on possible 4LIYC racing on Saturday, February 8.
Bucky’s new ride, the MARY B
Lake Winnebago – The Place to Be for Ice Sailing
4LIYC Commodore Daniel Hearn takes first in Silver at the DN Worlds.Not pictured, second place Dave Elsmo. Photo: Anna Suslova
Lake Winnebago – The Place to Be for Ice Sailing
Lake Winnebago has been the place to be for ice sailing this season. From the Northwest Regatta to the Wisconsin Stern Steerers Association Regatta, the DN Western Region Championship, and now the DN World and North American Championships, it has been an incredible stretch of racing on one of the best venues in North America.
It’s great to be back on Winnebago for the DN Worlds and North Americans and even better to drive on the ice, making race logistics easier for sailors and officials. These back-to-back regatta weeks can be exhausting, but ice sailors have been waiting for years for this kind of ice. Beyond the racing, seeing everyone socializing at the hotel and gathering for a banquet at Sunset on the Water has been fantastic.
DN World Championship Recap
The World Championship is now complete, and congratulations to five-time champion Matt Struble. Watching the best ice sailors in the world at work is always incredible. Right behind Matt, the Polish sailors continue to be a massive force, along with the Swedes and Estonians, who have all shown their skill and consistency. The top Swedish sailors in this competition have a long history with my brother, Ron Rosten, who has followed their progress from junior racing all the way to the Gold Fleet. Ron attends the Junior World Championship held in Europe every year, and it has been amazing to see these young sailors grow into top competitors.
North American Championship Begins
Now, the focus shifts to the North American Championship, where four races have been completed. Every race has been like a high-speed chess match, where every move counts, and the slightest mistake can cost positions. The competition has been fierce, with no easy wins.
Today’s forecast calls for strong winds, and I’m sure PRO Pat Heppert is already driving to the lake to check conditions as I type this.
4LIYC Sailors at the DN World Championship
Closer to home, our Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club (4LIYC) sailors had strong performances at the DN World Championship, battling through some of the toughest competition in recent memory. The Silver Fleet raced at a Gold Fleet level, and Bronze felt like Silver, making every finish hard-earned.
- Chad Atkins finished 14th in Gold Fleet
- 4LIYC Commodore Daniel Hearn won the Silver Fleet, securing an automatic spot in the Gold Fleet for the championship
- Dave Elsmo was right behind him, taking 2nd place in Silver Fleet
- Dale Gordon finished 20th in the Bronze Fleet
Great racing from our club members—congratulations to all!
It has been an incredible week, and we are hoping to finish out the North Americans with a complete seven-race series. Stay tuned for updates!
Stay updated with the latest results, photos, and behind-the-scenes coverage:
- Website – Visit IDNIYRA.org for official announcements, race updates, and results.
- Website – Visit the New England Ice Yachting Association for race updates from the New England contingent
- Event Photos: Anna Suslova Gallery. Link Password: sail
- Gretchen Dorian Photo Gallery
- Instagram – Follow @idniyra
- Facebook – IDNIYRA – DN North America for live updates, videos, and community discussions.
- 2025 North American Championship Results – View the full competitor list and follow live results
- 2025 World Championship Results – View here.
- New to Iceboat Racing? – Learn how it works by watching this short video:- How Ice Boat Racing Works.
- For media inquiries – Please contact secretary.idniyira@gmail.com. Or text 608-347 3513
Photo Gallery by Anna Suslova – Gallery Link Password: sail
Regatta Watch: 2025 ISA & Renegade Championship Postponed to Feb14 – 16
Via ISA Secretary/Treasurer Steve Schalk
The 2025 ISA and Renegade Championship has been postponed until February 14 – 16. The weather forecast of little to no wind on Friday, with a full day of vision blocking snow on Saturday made the decision to postpone clear.The next update will be posted here on Sunday, February 9.
Wisconsin Stern Steerers Association 2025 Regatta Results & Photos
Don Ward Flying Start trophy. Photo Gretchen Dorian.
RESULTS
The 2025 Wisconsin Stern Steerers Association (WSSA) Regatta took place on Lake Winnebago in Fond du Lac, WI February 1 – 2.
WSSA Secretary/Treasurer Andy Gratton shared, “We had the first race for the Don Ward Flying Start Trophy, to be sailed for by D stern steerers only. Joe Terry is the winner.”
Photos: Gretchen Dorian
SOLD! January 27, 2025: Vintage Mead in WI
SOLD! Vintage Mead Batwing Iceboat
Sail is in great condition.
Newer springboard & hardware.
Solid boat. Cover included, no trailer.
Asking $1000.
Regatta Watch: 2025 ISA & Renegade Championship Tentatively Called ON for Feb 7-9
Greg McCormick sailing a Renegade on Lake Monona, Feb 2, 2025. Photo: Marcus Berghahn
Via International Skeeter Association Secretary/Treasurer Steve Schalk
The 2025 International Skeeter Association and Renegade Championship regattas are tentatively called on for the February 7 – 9.
Primary site is Lake Monona, Madison, WI. Secondary site is Lake Pepin, Lake City, MN. Final confirmation will be made by Wednesday, February 5, by noon.Steve Schalk
Secretary / Treasurer ISA
4LIYC Racing Action – Photos from February 1
Doug Kolner sailing his Renegade COLD FUSION on Lake Monona. Photo Marcus Berghahn
The Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club hit the ice on Saturday, February 1, for another great day of racing. Photographer Marcus Berghahm captured the action, showcasing the speed and skill of the fleet.
Check out his photos here: Link to photos
Follow him on Instagram
Thanks to Marcus for sharing these incredible shots—see you on the ice!
Capturing the Action: WSSA Regatta on Lake Winnebago
2025 Wisconsin Stern Steerers Association Regatta on Lake Winnebago, Fond du Lac, WI. Photo by Will Johnston
The Wisconsin Stern Steerers Association (WSSA) Regatta concludes today on Lake Winnebago, where classic stern-steerers have been racing in excellent conditions. With the 2025 DN World Championship also starting today, the lake is bustling with activity, making it the world’s busiest spot for ice sailing.
Check out the photo gallery from the WSSA Regatta here: Will Johnston WSSA Photo Gallery
Stay tuned for updates as DN racing gets underway!
WSSA UPDATE: First Race Starts at 9:30 AM Saturday, Feb 1
Stern-Steerers at the 2025 Northwest- Photo by Rob Resnick Check out his Northwest Gallery here.
ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION
Via WSSA Secretary/Treasurer Andy Gratton
The starting time for the first race of the 2025 Wisconsin Sterns Steerers Association regatta on Saturday, February 1 will be at 9:30 AM.
4LIYC Racing Called on for Lake Monona Feb 1- 2
Damien Luyet – 2025 Northwest – Photo: Rob Resnick Check out his Northwest Gallery here.
Another great weekend ahead of us for ice sailing. The Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club has called racing ON for Saturday, February 1, and Sunday, February 2, on Lake Monona, launching from Tonyawatha Landing. The flag drops at 10 AM both days. Meanwhile, the DN fleet will be competing at the DN World Championship on Lake Winnebago. Follow the action and results https://www.idniyra.org/
Important Reminders
- Do not drive vehicles on the ice.
- Be respectful of others using the lake. Ice sailing shares the lake with other winter activities—please be mindful.
- Parking is in a neighborhood—respect the residents.
Action Captured: Rob Resnick’s 2025 Northwest Photos
Powered by the Wind: ROSEMARY on Lake Winnebago and a field of windmills in the distance. Photo: Rob Resnick.
Once again, Rob Resnick of Revelations of Design joined us on the ice to capture the Northwest Regatta. Rob is a familiar presence at our regattas, often braving the elements to document the speed and beauty of iceboat racing.
This year was no exception. Rob spent all day Friday on the ice with us, despite the cold, and his dedication resulted in an impressive collection of photos. It was hard to pick a favorite because they’re all so good, but as an example, above is a screenshot of the ROSEMARY with windmills in the background—just one of many memorable shots.
Rob’s photos are available for purchase. Check out his gallery and support his work.
2025 Wisconsin Stern Steerers Regatta Called ON for Lake Winnebago, Fond du Lac – Feb 1-2
2025 Northwest. Photo – Jim Stevenson
Via WSSA Secretary/Treasurer Andy Gratton
The Wisconsin Stern Steering Association regatta for 2025 has been called on for February 1 and 2 for Fond du Lac, WI. The drive-on launch site will be the Garden Road ramp directly north of the BP gas station at N7015 Winnebago Drive. The race course will be about 2 miles north of Fond du Lac.
Lodging:
- Comfort Inn, 77 Holiday Lane Fond du Lac WI Ice Boaters Special 82.00 night See Michelle 30+ rooms 920-933-1159
- Holiday Inn Express, 55 Holiday Lane Fond du Lac WI 30+ rooms 129.00-155.00 920-322-0460
- Hotel Retlaw, 1 North Main St Fond du Lac WI 920 204 0400 129.00 and up
Schedule
- Saturday, February 1
11:00 AM: First Race- Sunday, February 2
9:00 AM: First Race
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