2020 Northwest Ice Yacht Racing Association Information
March 13-15,2020
Lake Waconia, Minnesota
“The Way of the Pole”
After 3 unsuccessful attempts to cross the Arctic Ocean, 3 French sailors are preparing to try again. They’ve spent 4 years building a hybrid catamaran that appears to be able to move across the pack ice. They’ve been testing the boat in Sweden over the last few days. Follow their Facebook page or website here
Regatta Watch: ISA Called On for March 23-25
Boehmke B Skeeters on Green Lake in 2013. Photo: Gretchen Dorian
The International Skeeter Association Championship has been tentatively called ON for March 23-25, 2018. Potential sites include Little Bay de Noc in Gladstone, Michigan and Houghton Lake in Michigan. Final confirmation will be made by noon Wednesday, March 21.
Regatta Watch: NIYA Tentatively Called ON for March 23-25
Photo: Gretchen Dorian We Sure Do!
Via NIYA Chair Tim McCormick:
The Northwest Regatta is tentatively called ON for March 23-25. The primary site is Gladstone, MI with Houghton Lake, MI as a secondary site. With all the warm weather this past weekend, we’re getting close! Final determination will be Wednesday, March 21st at Noon CDT.
Sail Brooklyn
While we wait for one last shot at a regatta, enjoy these 1912 photos with a stern-steerer on some sort of chassis.
Tip of the Helmet: Ann Gratton
Regatta Watch: Renegade Championship Postponed
Via Don Anderson:
The Renegade Championship has been postponed. Next update is Sunday, March 18. There’s a possibility that the 2018 Renegade Championship may be sailed even if the ISA cancels for this season. Keep your runners sharp and your trailer in the ready position!
Regatta Watch: Broken Record Edition
Heeere’s Your Wednesday Regatta Update!
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.
“Ice boating in Door County could use a return to the glory years”
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.
2018 Nite Nationals Video
Many thanks to George Gerhardt for sharing his videos from the 2018 Nite Nationals.
Nite Nationals Photo Gallery
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.
Regatta Watch: ISA Called ON for March 16-18
Via International Skeeter Association Chair Jay Yaeso:
The ISA Championship Regatta is tentatively called on for March 16-18, 2018. We are hopeful a venue comes into play between now and Wednesday. If you have potential conditions, please advise.
Final confirmation will be noon Wednesday, March 14.
Regatta Watch: Northwest Called ON for March 16-18
Via Northwest Regatta Chair Tim McCormick:
The Northwest Regatta is tentatively called ON for March 16-18. The primary sites are in Upper Michigan but we need some melting there to clear up the ice. Final determination will be Wednesday, March 14th at Noon CDT.
4LIYC Awards Banquet Reservation Form
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.
Skeeter Spring Fling Suamico Style
Group shot of a Skeeter from yesteryear.
Via WSA Correspondent Jay Yaeso:
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
Regatta Watch: NIYA & ISA Postponed
Both the ISA and Northwest Regattas have been postponed. Next update, March 11.
Via NIYA Chair Tim McCormick
The NIYA Regatta is postponed until March 16-18. Gladstone, MI is the most promising site but they still have 2” of hard crust snow covered by 1” of fresh snow. Ice thickness is more than 18” and trucks are driving on and off the ice without a problem. We need a melt for that site to become good enough for a regatta. Next update is Sunday, March 11 at 8pm CST.
2018 Nite National Results REVISED
The Nite Nationals Results have been revised as of March 7, 2018
To all the Nite sailors,
I am very sorry to have to repost the results from your regatta. I made a mistake in the ties. Our program that we use didn’t recognize the way the Nites break ties in the bylaws. I should have checked that better before posting. I had it in correctly but to break the ties I should have set it up differently. Congratulations to all that sailed – you all did a great job. MJ Schalk
Nite Nationals Final Results
2018 Nite Nationals Gold Fleet
Regatta Watch: NIYA & ISA Tentatively Called ON For March 10-12
ISA News Via Jay Yaeso:
The ISA is called on for March 10,11,12. Potential sites are: Escanaba,Mi. Elk Lake, Mi. and Newport, VT.Final call Wednesday, March 7 at noon.
Northwest Regatta News Via Tim McCormick:
The Northwest Regatta is tentatively called ON for March 9-11. We’re keeping our eyes on ice in upper Michigan and Elk Lake and will monitor the snow event Monday-Tuesday. Final determination will be Wednesday, March 7th at Noon CST.
2018 Nite Nationals: Day 1
Dan Bierman on Green Lake.
Results from day one thanks to Mary Jane Schalk.
Click here to see results
2018 Nite National Gold Fleet Green Lake March 3 & 4 2018 Nite National - Green Lake Overall Sailed: 3, Discards: 0, To count: 3, Entries: 22, Scoring system: Appendix A Rank Class SailNo HelmName R1 R2 R3 Total Nett 1st Gold 272 Tom Sweitzer 0.75 3.00 0.75 4.50 4.50 2nd Gold 339 Peter Vandervelde 3.00 0.75 2.00 5.75 5.75 3rd Gold 351 Brian Niles 4.00 4.00 4.00 12.00 12.00 4th Gold 550 Mark Prange 7.00 10.00 3.00 20.00 20.00 5th Gold 595 Joe Norton 9.00 9.00 5.00 23.00 23.00 6th Gold 517 Dan Bierman 8.00 2.00 23.00 DNF 33.00 33.00 7th Gold 255 Matt Peterson 12.00 6.00 23.00 DNC 41.00 41.00 8th Gold 544 Mike Peters 2.00 17.00 23.00 DNF 42.00 42.00 9th Gold 520 Grant Frautschi 6.00 13.00 23.00 DNF 42.00 42.00 10th Gold 305 Rick Wilfert 15.00 5.00 23.00 DNC 43.00 43.00 11th Gold 54 Jeff Ragainis 14.00 8.00 23.00 DNF 45.00 45.00 12th Gold 282 Drew Vandervelde 16.00 7.00 23.00 DNF 46.00 46.00 13th Gold 564 Byron Hill 11.00 14.00 23.00 DNC 48.00 48.00 14th Gold 497 Maureen Bohleber 5.00 23.0DNC 23.00 DNF 51.00 51.00 15th Gold 487 Jim McCabe 13.00 16.00 23.00 DNF 52.00 52.00 16th Gold 547 19.00 11.00 23.00 DNC 53.00 53.00 17th Gold 322 Chad Rechcygl 20.00 12.00 23.00 DNF 55.00 55.00 18th Gold 303 Nick Vandervelde 10.00 23.0DNF 23.00 DNF 56.00 56.00 19th Gold 238 Mike Jankowski 18.00 15.00 23.00 DNF 56.00 56.00 20th Gold 350 Mark Wilfert 17.00 23.0DNC 23.00 DNC 63.00 63.00 21st Gold 165 Tony Janowiek 21.00 23.0DNF 23.00 DNF 67.00 67.00 22nd Gold 433 23.00DN 23.00DNC23.00 DNC 69.00 69.00 2018 Nite National Silver Green Lake March 3 & 4 2018 Nite Silver Green Lake Overall Sailed: 2, Discards: 0, To count: 2, Entries: 12, Scoring system: Appendix A Rank Class SailNo HelmName R1 R2 Total Nett 1st Silver 503 Jeff Seeboth 0.75 2.00 2.75 2.75 2nd Silver 60 Dick Grota 3.00 0.75 3.75 3.75 3rd Silver 10 2.00 5.00 7.00 7.00 4th Silver 160 Ken Kreider 4.00 4.00 8.00 8.00 5th Silver 511G John Mason 6.00 6.00 12.00 12.00 6th Silver 384 Don Sanford 8.00 7.00 15.00 15.00 7th Silver 94 Dave Whealon 13.00 DNF 3.00 16.00 16.00 8th Silver 205 Jim Magnuson 5.00 13.00 DNF 18.00 18.00 9th Silver 511B 10.00 8.00 18.00 18.00 10th Silver 386 7.00 13.00 DNF 20.00 20.00 11th Silver 58 Terry Reynolds 9.00 13.00 DNF 22.00 22.00 12th 433 13.00 DNF 13.00 DNC 26.00 26.00
NIte Nationals…. ON!!!
From Nite Commodore Don Sanford:
Nite Nationals have been called ON for Green Lake, WI March 3 & 4 2018.Here are the details you need to know:
- INCA NOR 2018
- INCA Sailing Instr 2018
- INCA Nationals Registration & Waiver 2018
- Launch site: Dodge County park on the west end of Green Lake
- DO NOT DRIVE ON THE ICE: Host club will have ATV’s available for moving trailers
- Hotel: We have a block of 15 hotel rooms in Ripon at the Comfort Suites. Mention you are here for the iceboat regatta to get the $89 rate for two queens. (920) 748-5500
- First Race: Please note that the time of Saturday’s first race has been set at 0900.
- Entry: If you registered and paid when we attempted to hold the regatta on Mendota last month, your fee is paid. Please complete the registration form again, just indicate on it that you paid back in February.
- Fleet Meeting: We may have a fleet meeting on Saturday after racing. That will be announced at Skippers meeting Saturday morning
- Dinner-Saturday night: at the Gooseblind in Green Lake at 7pm all you can eat pizza, salad and pasta.
Renegades Postponed
Not a big surprise, but the Renegade regatta is also postponed.
Next update Sunday evening.
ISA Postponed
From Jay Yaeso:
The ISA Race Committee is postponing another week. Ice checkers
found 20″ of ice but current ramp conditions will not be able to
tolerate a regatta.
We continue our search for having a 2018 ISA championship.
Next update March 4, 2018
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