International Skeeter Association Regatta
The International Skeeter Association (ISA) was organized in the late 1930s and the first ISA regatta was sailed in 1940. Skeeters were developed on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin. They are piloted by a single skipper and steer from the front of the boat as opposed to the original iceboats which were crewed by two or more and steered from the rear.
The Skeeter is the “Formula One” of ice yachting, a wide open development class where state-of-the-art sailing is seen annually. The only restriction on the Skeeter builder is a 75 square foot sail maximum sail area. While the basic configuration for successful E Skeeters has long been established, significant design improvements have been developed within the Four Lakes fleet. Taller rigs and rear seat Skeeters designed and built by 4LIYC members Bill Mattison and Paul Krueger have brought world championship titles to Madison skippers. In 1989, New Jersey’s Dan Clapp took the ice boating world by storm with his first front-seater and dominated the ISA regatta during the 1990s. Skeeter builders are adept with high tech materials like carbon fiber, and Kevlar. The super powerful Skeeters are the fastest boats on the ice. Sufficiently committed skippers find the greatest challenge in these boats, where design, building, and maintenance skills share equal roles with sailing ability
INTERNATIONAL SKEETER ASSOCIATION DUES NOTICE
NEW! Pay your ISA dues online here.
Or pay through the U.S. Mail: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT AN ISA MEMBERSHIP FORM
President Jason Thompson
jsthompsdds@hotmail.com
Vice President Pat Heppert
Pat.T.Heppert@saint-gobain.com
Secretary/Treas. Steve Schalk
W6001 Brick Church Rd
Fontana, WI 53125
262-275-2871
I564@charter.net
The annual dues are $25.00 for the 2023-2023 season, payable to:
International Skeeter Association
Steve Schalk, W6001 Brick Church RD, Fontana, WI 53125
December 1st, 2023 is the deadline for new items to be placed on the 2024 agenda.
January 12, 13, & 14, 2023 (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday) is the first scheduled weekend for the 2024 Regatta.
Will Johnston Regatta Photos
Pat Heppert sailing DRIFTER at the 2022 International Skeeter Association Regatta on Lake Monona in Madison, WI. Photo: Will Johnston
Photographer Will Johnson joined us at the ISA and Renegade Championship on Lake Monona on Saturday. He has a huge number of photos he’d like to share with us.
If any one wants some extra work done on some of them feel free to pass along my contact info I am happy to help.
The boaters are welcome to use the photos for any personal use, and feel free to post them any icboat.org socials you see fit.
I had a good time watching the racing and hope to come out to more regattas
Will Johnston
Nites
Skeeters
Renegades
Multi-Fleet
Will's Favorites
The ISA Fast Second
Paul, Tom Hyslop, and Grant Frautschi rolling RAMBLN’
Via Ken Whitehorse over at the Past Champions Iceboat Shop:
Immediately after the 2022 ISA cookout and trophy presentation, some racers came over to the Past Champions Iceboat Shop and helped roll M-165 on its side. Why? During the first A Skeeter race of the ISA, Krueger was running a fast second and was challenging for first. One more mighty pull on sheet rope would have secured the position! And so one more Herculean pull, and he ripped the pulley blocks out of the deck! Sigh…. There is no time for lamenting; it’s time to repair M165 with a newer and stronger oak backbone! See all you iceboat racers on the lake next week!
2022 ISA & Renegade Championship Trophy Presentation
The Nite Gang
FINAL RESULTS
Congratulations to all who participated in the 2022 International Skeeter Association regatta and Renegade Championship on Lake Monona, February 18 – 20. On Sunday morning, the Race Committee decided that strong winds (just like on Friday) would have been too much to safely race and called the regatta complete. We took advantage of every minute of Saturday to get the regatta in.
ISA & Renegade Championship Day 3 AM Update
Photo: Skot Weidmann
Competitors bore with the course changes due to wind shifts and completed three races in each of their classes on the second day of the ISA and Renegade Championship.
PRO Joe Norton sent the Nites off for their second race when the wind shut down, and he black-flagged the race because it exceeded the time limit. It was a long, cold day on the ice in bright sunshine, we patiently waited, and the wind came back as predicted. There were excellent racing battles in all fleets, particularly the Nite and Renegade.
Racing starts again at 9:30 AM. Below is photo gallery from the Facebook page of Skot Weidmann.
ISA & Renegade Championship Schedule Update for Sunday, Feb 20
Photo: Kenton Fowler
Via ISA Secretary/Treasurer Steve Schalk:
Schedule for Sunday, February 20, 2022.
9:30 AM Start
Nites will be first in the rotation
2022 ISA & Renegade Championship Day 1 PM Update
Ice Henge
Racers had hoped that the wind machine would turn on in the afternoon, but the wind arrived earlier than expected. The Nite fleet had lined up to race but 25 mph puffy winds coupled with slippery ice as hard as a diamond had the Race Committee opt for postponement.
Back in the pits, the Madison Fire Department provided entertainment with their ice-cutting operation for Saturday’s Polar Plunge event to raise funds for Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes.
Racing begins at 9 AM on Saturday, with Nites first in the rotation.
The Nite fleet was ready for the first race, but the Race Committee decided to postpone for safety. Photo: Brett Hulsley
2022 ISA & Renegade Championship: Day 1 Early AM Update
Good morning from Monona, Wisconsin where it’s a balmy 5F. The International Skeeter Association Regatta and Renegade Championship begins today at 10 AM on Lake Monona. NOAA has issued a wind alert starting at 2 PM so the race committee will try to be as efficient as possible in getting races in this morning. I’ll be writing numbers but will try to live stream some of the action on the 4LIYC Facebook page.
FIRST RACE STARTING POSITIONS
Once racing starts, competitors should check the results for their starting positions.
COMPETITORS LIST & PROVISIONAL RESULTS
Additional 2022 ISA & Renegade Championship Regatta Information
Photo: Ethan Brodsky
ISA Home Page
Here are some updates you may have missed that have been added to the original ISA & Renegade Championship post from yesterday, Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
1. Online registration closes at 7 AM on Friday, February 18, 2022. Online registration is mandatory.
2. Do not drive vehicles on the ice. An ATV will assist in getting trailers to the ice.
3. The ISA annual meeting will be on the ice after racing on Friday, February 18, 2022.
4. The Renegade Annual Meeting will be held at the Four Lakes Yacht Club at 5 PM, Friday, February 18, 2022.
Four Lakes Yacht Club
Link to map
6312 Inland Way,
Monona, WI 53713
5. Fleet Rotation, from the ISA Sailing Instructions & Conditions
Nite
A
B & C
Renegade
6. Lodging
Clarion Suites at The Alliant Energy Center
2110 Rimrock Road
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 284-1234
Single $94
Double $114
Ask for the ISA Iceboating rate.
2022 ISA & Renegade Championship
ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION – FINAL LOCATION IS LAKE MONONA IN MADISON, WI
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 7 AM, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2022
FIRST RACE STARTING POSITIONS
Once racing starts, competitors should check the results for their starting positions.
COMPETITORS LIST & PROVISIONAL RESULTS
ISA Home Page
The final location call for the ISA Regatta & Renegade Championship was made tonight with Lake Monona as the site. Launch will be at Olin Park.
The first race is scheduled to begin at 10 am on Friday February 18th.
Please make sure you purchase a Dane County Lake Access Permit on their website to allow launch and parking.
Saturday morning a charity event is taking place near the launch, so all Competitors should arrive extra early to get a place to park and head out to their boats.
Lodging Info to follow.
Steve Schalk
Secretary/Treasurer
International Skeeter Association
The 2022 International Skeeter Association and Renegade Championships have been called ON for Lake Monona, Madison, WI for February 18 – 20, 2022. This is a three day regatta for A, B, and C class Skeeters, Nites, and Renegades.
ISA & RENEGADE CHAMPIONSHIP
Dates: February 18 – 20, 2022
Location: Lake Monona, Madison, Wisconsin
REGISTRATION, ISA, & RENEGADE DUES
UPDATE: REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 7 AM ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2022
LAUNCH:
UPDATE: PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE ON THE ICE! ATVs will be there to help take trailers to the ice.
Olin Park
302 E Lakeside St, Madison, WI 53715
ATTENTION: Lake Access Permit is required and must be purchased online using this link.
LODGING
Clarion Suites at The Alliant Energy Center
2110 Rimrock Road
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 284-1234
Single $94
Double $114
Ask for the ISA Iceboating rate.
RACE DOCUMENTS
ISA Notice of Race
ISA Sailing Instructions & Conditions
ISA First Race Starting Positions
Results
Once racing starts, competitors should check the results online for their starting positions.
STARTING POSITIONS
Starting positions will be posted online by 9:30 AM on Friday, February 18, 2022. Here is the link.
Late entrants will start at the end of the start line.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, February 18, 2022
Race Schedule:
• The first race will be at 10:00 AM local time on Friday, February 18, 2022
FLEET ROTATION:
1. Nite
2. A
3. B & C
4. Renegade
• Races will be held for A, B, C Class Skeeters, Nites and Renegades should Renegades choose to hold their national championship regatta in conjunction with the ISA Championship Regatta.
• Nine races are scheduled for each division. Three are necessary for a complete regatta.
ANNUAL MEETINGS
The ISA Annual Meeting will be held on the ice after racing on Friday, February 18, 2022.
The Renegade Annual Meeting will be held at the Four Lakes Yacht Club at 5 PM, Friday, February 18, 2022.
Four Lakes Yacht Club
Link to map
6312 Inland Way,
Monona, WI 53713
Saturday, February 19, 2022
First race will be at 9:30 AM
Sunday, February 20, 2022
First race will be at 9:30 AM
Regatta Watch: 2022 ISA & Renegade Championship Called ON
Photo: Gretchen Dorian
UPDATE: Post was edited to reflect final site selection of Lake Monona, Madison, WI. See this post for the latest updates.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
ISA Home Page
PROVISIONAL RESULTS
Once racing starts, competitors should check the results for their starting positions.
The 2022 International Skeeter Association and Renegade Championships have been called ON for February 18 – 20, 2022. This is a three day regatta for A, B, and C class Skeeters, Nites, and Renegades.
ISA & RENEGADE CHAMPIONSHIP
Dates: February 18 – 20, 2022
REGISTRATION, ISA, & RENEGADE DUES
UPDATE: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
You must be a member of the ISA or Renegade Class to participate in the regatta. Pay your ISA dues online here. Renegade sailors can pay their Secretary, Ron Rosten.
Online registration only. Click here to register for the ISA or Renegade regatta using Paypal. Don’t have a Paypal account? No problem, just use your credit card on the Paypal page
RACE DOCUMENTS
ISA Notice of Race
ISA Sailing Instructions & Conditions
ISA First Race Starting Positions
Results
Once racing starts, competitors should check the results online for their starting positions.
STARTING POSITIONS
Starting positions will be posted online by 9:30 AM on Friday, February 18, 2022. Here is the link.
Late entrants will start at the end of the start line.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, February 18, 2022
Race Schedule:
• The first race will be at 10:00 AM local time on Friday, February 18, 2022
• Races will be held for A, B, C Class Skeeters, Nites and Renegades should Renegades choose to hold their national championship regatta in conjunction with the ISA Championship Regatta.
• Nine races are scheduled for each division. Three are necessary for a complete regatta.
The Annual Meeting will be held in the launch area on Friday, February 18, 2022.
Saturday, February 19, 2022
First race will be at 9:30 AM
Sunday, February 20, 2022
First race will be at 9:30 AM
Regatta Watch: ISA & Renegade Championship Called ON for Green Lake, Feb 18-20.
The International Skeeter Association Regatta Regatta and Renegade Championship are tentatively called on for Friday, February 18 – 20, 2022. The primary site is Green Lake Wisconsin, and the secondary site is Madison, Wisconsin. Final confirmation will be posted here on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 by 1 PM CT.
Steve Schalk
Secretary/ Treasurer
ISA
Class A, B, and C Skeeters, and Nites compete in the ISA. Renegades compete in the Renegade Championship.
Regatta Watch: ISA Postponed
The International Skeeter Association regatta has been postponed until February 18 – 20, 2022. Next update is February 13.
Regatta Watch: 2022 ISA & Renegade Championship Postponed to Feb 11-13
Via International Skeeter Association Secretary Steve Schalk
The ISA & Renegade Championship is postponed to February 11 – 13, 2022. The next update is Sunday, February 6, 2022.
Regatta Watch: ISA, Renegade Championship, & Northwest Tentatively Called ON for Marinette/Menominee
Tom Hyslop and Ken Whitehorse sailing Class A Skeeters. Photo: Rick Myslinski
Via ISA/NIYA Secretary Steve Schalk.
The 2022 Northwest, Renegade Championship, and ISA regattas are on for Marinette/Menominee for February 4-6, 2022. The call is tentative based on acquiring more “on the ice” information on Monday and or Tuesday as to thickness and race area. The landings are already thick enough but the thickness in the racing area – and the size available need to be checked. If there is not enough thickness in the racing area for the Big Boats (Stern Steerers) but there is for Skeeters, the ISA would be held and the NIYA postponed.
Regatta Watch: The ISA & Renegade Championships have been Postponed
Doug Kolner sails a Renegade on Lake Monona. Photo: Ethan Brodsky.
Via ISA Secretary Steve Schalk:
The ISA and Renegade Championship have been postponed until February 4-6, 2022. The next update is January 30, 2022. The Northwest takes precedence.
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