2020 Northwest Ice Yacht Racing Association Information
March 13-15,2020
Lake Waconia, Minnesota
IMPORTANT UPDATE: 4LIYC Racing Called on For Jan 27 – 28
Mark Isabell in HELLSBELLS
ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION
Ice checkers this morning found that the ice on Lake Monona is surprisingly good. All of the snow is gone. The surface is hard and getting smoother by the minute as nature’s Zamboni is doing its work. There will be some wet spots on top of the hard ice. It will not take much breeze to make it go on this racetrack.
The Skeeters have decided to club race starting tomorrow; their races will be scored. Other Fleet Captains should poke their members and notify Deb if they intend to race for points one or both days.
Club equipment will be on the ice Saturday morning.
4LIYC Racing Called on For Jan 27 – 28
Paul Krueger in RAMBLN Photo: Dave Delap
4LIYC racing is scheduled for Lake Monona on January 27-28, 2024. As we did last weekend, we will postpone racing until Sunday, January 28, due to the forecast for Saturday, which predicts fog and minimal wind. However, ice checkers will inspect the ice on Sunday morning to determine if we can race. We advise all club members to wait until the ice is inspected before sailing. If the ice is sailable, Sunday’s first race is at 10 AM.
Capturing Skeeter Chill – Photos of the Week
Ken Whitehorse in WARRIOR Photo: @aspiring_astro_boy on Instagram
On Sunday, January 21st, Dave Delap skillfully captured the action of our day of club racing on Lake Monona. Follow @aspiring_astro_boy on Instagram. Many thanks to Dave for sharing. Scores from Sunday’s racing have been updated.
Regatta Watch: 2024 ISA & Renegade Championship is POSTPONED
Rob Evans sails his A Class Skeeter on Lake Monona, January 15, 2022. Photo: Joe Berger
The 2024 International Skeeter Association and Renegade Championship have been postponed until February 2, 3, 4 because of foggy conditions and a poor wind forecast in the Madison area. Next update is Sunday evening, January 28, 2024.
John Dennis ISA Regatta Chair
January 23, 2024: DN Side Boards in WI
Sitka spruce side boards for a DN hull, planed to spec and ready to go.
$200.00
Email: Jeff.seeboth@gmail
Wisconsin
Phone: 414 520 1190
4LIYC Preliminary Racing Scores Published
Photo: Kenton Fowler via Instagram.
UPDATE: January 24: Scores have been revised. Thank you for your patience.
DNs, Nites, Skeeters, and Renegades each sailed three races on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Preliminary scores posted here. We are missing some names in the DN fleet. Please let us know who you are. Thank you for joining us on the race course. If you’d like to become a member of the 4LIYC, just click here and pay online. It’s only $21 and helps to keep our equipment maintained.
Hoofers Iceboating Seminar Weds, Jan 24 @ 6:30 PM
Don Sanford and Brett Hulsey will be talking iceboats on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM at the Memorial Union as part of Hoofers Sailing Club’s Winter Sailing Seminars. More information.
SOLD! November 13, 2023: Stern Steerer in WI
SOLD! Gee Whiz II
Are you looking for a fast boat? Then the Gee Whiz II is just what you are looking for. This is a Class D Stern Steerer. Has won many championships. Includes trailer with full box that will hold 1 sail and the boom, 2 Sails, 2 sets of runners, and any necessary rigging equipment.
$2000 obo
$1000 obo
Regatta Watch: Northwest Postponed
The Northwest Ice Yachting Association Regatta is postponed to February 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 2024. There will be a new update from the Race Committee next Sunday January 28th, 2024.
Steve Schalk
Secretary/Treasurer
Northwestern Ice Yachting Association
Regatta Watch: ISA & Renegade Championship Called ON for Jan 26 – 28 on Lake Monona
Steve Schalk sailing a B Skeeter on Lake Kegonsa at the 2023 ISA. Photo: Will Johnston
The International Skeeter Association regatta and Renegade Championship have been called on for January 26, 27, 28 on Lake Monona in Madison, WI. Final confirmation will be posted by noon on Wednesday, January 24. The Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club held racing on Lake Monona today in all fleets. There is 8″ of ice. Next update: Wednesday, January 24.
John Dennis ISA Regatta Chair
Regatta Watch: WSSA Postponed
Fred Stritt bought the late Marv Luck’s Stern-Steerer. Fred set her up on Lake Delavan this weekend where she was the belle of the ball. Photo from Midwest Hard Water Sailing Facebook page.
The Wisconsin Stern Steering Association regatta has been postponed to February 3-4. The next update will be Sunday, January 28. Check back here at that time. The Northwest Ice Yacht Association regatta takes precedence.
Andy Gratton
WSSA Secretary/Treasurer
4LIYC Racing Postponed Until Noon for Jan 21
Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club racing has been postponed until noon today, January 21, 2024 while we wait for the temperature to climb above 10F.
SOLD October 9, 2023: Recreational DN in MN
SOLD! 1969 DN
Rebuilt in Mahogany 2014
$950
SOLD December 21, 2023: Nite in MI
SOLD! Nite #74
One sail in good condition
2 ea planks – One regulation and one for high winds or two people
2 ea masts
2 set of Sarns runners
One Sarns sharpening jig
2 covers – One brand new
One new set of cables for the mast
Several misc. extra parts
3 ea stands
Trailer with spare tire – newer tires
2 ea helmets
Boat is ready to sail. Previous owner was Bub Rose from Michigan. More pictures available
$5250.00
Asking $4350
4LIYC Racing Called on For Jan 21, 2024
Olin Park landing on Friday, January 19, 2024.
Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club racing has been called on for January 20 – 21, 2024 on Lake Monona. We are postponing Saturday’s racing because temperatures will be below 10 degrees F for most of the day. Racing begins on Sunday, January 21. The first race is at 10 AM.
Ice checkers looked at Lakes Monona and Kegonsa. Kegonsa had 5″+ of hard, somewhat dimpled ice with about 5/8 inch snow. Lake Monona measured in at 5-6″ with 1/2 inch of snow. Thank you to all those who checked ice in the past few days.
What to Know:
Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club Racing
Date: Sunday, January 21, 2024
Time: First race at 10 AM
Location: Lake Monona
Launch: Olin Park
Do not drive on the ice!
Permit: You must have a Lake Access Permit. Click here to purchase one or buy a daily permit at the landing.
Ken Whitehorse Nominated for 4LIYC Honor Roll
Photo: Sean R. Heavy
Ken Whitehorse Archives
4LIYC Honor Roll
Ken Whitehorse has been nominated for induction in to the Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club Honor Roll by Greg McCormick and Daniel Hearn. Congratulations, Ken, and thank you for contributing so much of your time and effort to this club and the sport of iceboating. The club will vote on the recent Bylaw proposal and Ken’s induction into the Honor Roll at our February 15, 2024 business meeting.
Never in the history of competitive iceboating has the name of a boat more clearly reflected the heart and character of its skipper. This is especially true in the case of Kenny Whitehorse, sailing his A skeeter WARRIOR. Kenny’s tenacious and competitive spirit was never more evident than when he won the 1977 Northwest regatta, claiming victory in an epic battle over the Skeeter Iceboat Club’s Sparky Lundberg. Kenny won the regatta on the last leg of the final race, with the lead changing right up to the finish. Those in attendance witnessed one of the sport’s most epic battles. Kenny’s cousin, Greg Whitehorse, reflected on his many years of racing Ken and stated, “I could never manage to beat him in the close ones.”
Kenny’s indomitable spirit could also be observed off the ice, squaring up with Buddy himself in one of Fontana’s favorite haunts: “Chucks.”
Details can get lost over time, but one thing is perfectly clear: somebuddy poked the bear.Remarkably, Kenny’s most lasting contributions to the sport may not be on the ice but in the countless hours of painting, welding, building, tuning, and repairing club equipment and competitors’ boats. Ken has fixed or repaired four-wheelers for both the Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club and the DN Western Regional Association. Without skilled sailors like Kenny lending their time and talent, safe and competitive racing would not happen.
Ken Whitehorse has competed and won against the legends of the sport, including Mattison, Melges, and Kruger. One of those legends is Kenny’s trailer and shop partner, Paul Kruger. Their teamwork has enabled them to sail recreationally and competitively into their 7th and 8th decades—a remarkable achievement. Ken has proven to be a fierce competitor and loyal friend and truly deserves to be inducted into the Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club’s Honor Roll.
Submitted by Greg McCormick and Daniel Hearn
By Laws Proposal & 4LIYC Zoom Meeting Tonight @ 6:30 PM
Zoom meetings from a Skeeter cockpit are fast.
We will be meeting remotely tonight via Zoom. Club members should have received an email link. If not, please let me know.
WHAT TO KNOW:
Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM CT
ZOOM ONLY!
A By Laws Proposal has been submitted by Daniel Hearn and Lars Barber. The club will take a vote on the proposal at the February 15, 2024 4LIYC Business Meeting.
Proposal to change Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club Bylaws, Article 3, Section 4
Section 4 – Effective 11 /1 /96 dues shall be as follows:
• Senior member – $20.00
• Junior member – $5.00 (3/27/96)Change to
Section 4 – Effective 11/1/2024 dues shall be as follows:
• Senior member – $30.00
• Junior member – $5.00 (3/27/96)Reason: Expenses have increased significantly since 1996.
Submitted by: Daniel Hearn and Lars Barber
Mongolia Marketing with Skimmers
Photo & Video submitted by Ganaa Davaa.
Previous: Think Ice Globally – Sail Mongolia
Mongolian influencers are posing with the latest sensation–Skimmer iceboats. Let’s hope that ice sailing becomes the new trend in the land of horses and yurts. Link to video.
SOLD! January 7, 2024: DN in IL
SOLD! Recreational DN built in 1998,
Ready to sail
1 set Sarns Runners
Bryant Boom
2 Sail Bowers
Norton Winder Mast
Inland Boat Cover
Located in Springfield, IL
Price: $2,000
SOLD! November 18, 2023: DN Runners in WI
SOLD! Sarns DN runners, 26″ long Nickel plated, in good condition
Wisconsin
$500
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