Iceboat Regattas
What To Know About Iceboat Regattas
- Iceboat racing is highly dependent upon weather and ice conditions. The regatta schedules list the dates when the regatta may be held IF ice conditions warrant.
- The latest information will be posted on the SUNDAY before a scheduled regatta. When regatta conditions do not exist, the regatta will be postponed week by week.
- For example, if a Northwest (NIYA) or ISA regatta is tentatively called ON the Sunday before the upcoming weekend, the ice will be assessed again two days later on Wednesday. If ice conditions are good, then a FINAL CONFIRMATION will be posted on that WEDNESDAY before the regatta. Both the NIYA and ISA regattas are 3 day events that take place on a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- The exceptions to this are the DN World, North American, and European championship regattas which are always held on the scheduled dates and never postponed.
Regatta Blog Posts
Stay up to date with the most recent updates and news about regattas.
Regatta Watch: 2022 ISA & Renegade Championship Postponed Until Jan 28 – 30
Via ISA Secretary Steve Schalk The International Skeeter Association Regatta has been postponed until January 28-30, 2022. Lake Mendota in Madison was checked this morning. Snow drifts that weren't a problem on Tuesday have frozen and become a problem today. Next...
Regatta Watch: 2022 WSSA Postponed
Via Wisconsin Stern Steerers Association Secretary Andy Gratton The Wisconsin Stern Steering Association regatta has been postponed to January 29 and 30. The next update will be Sunday, January 23. Check back here at that time. The Northwest Ice Yacht Association...
Regatta Watch: 2022 ISA & Renegade Championship Tentatively Called ON for Jan 21-23 @ Lake Mendota
Via International Skeeter Association Secretary Steve Schalk and International Renegade Ice Yacht Racing Association Secretary Ron Rosten: The ISA Championship and Renegade Championship have been tentatively called on for January 21-23, 2022 on Lake Mendota in...
Regatta Watch: 2022 Northwest Postponed to Jan 28-30
Via Northwest Ice Yachting Association Secretary Steve Schalk: The NIYA regatta is postponed until January 28-30, 2022 to wait for ice thickness to build in several locations. Mendota is close but not quite there. Next update is Sunday, January 23, 2022.
Regatta Watch: 2022 Renegade Championship Postponed to Jan 21-23
Via Renegade Race Committee Chair Don Anderson: The Renegade Championship is postponed until January 21 – 23, 2022. Lake Mendota in Madison is the primary site at present. Next update, Sunday, January 16, 2022.
Regatta Watch: 2022 ISA Postponed to Jan 21-23
Via International Skeeter Association Secretary/Treasurer Steve Schalk: The ISA Championship is postponed until January 21 - 23, 2022. Lake Mendota in Madison is the primary site at present. Next update, Sunday, January 16, 2022.
DN Regattas
- DN Western Challenge
December 2-4, 2022 in Minnesota.
Information. - DN Western Regional
Date: To Be Announced.
Official Information on DN North America. - DN World & North American Championship
Date: January 21 – 28, 2023
Host Region: Western Region (MN, WI, IL,, IN, IA, or UP of MI
Location: Western Region or best ice in North America
Official Information on the DN North America. - DN European Championship
Dates: February 18-25, 2023
Location: Best ice in Europe
Official information - Ice Optimist and DN Junior Championship
Dates: March 4 – 10, 2023
Location: Best ice in Europe
DN Europe - DN Eastern Lakes Regional Championships
Dates: TBA
Location: Eastern Region
Official Information on the DN North America. - DN Central Lakes Championships
Dates: TBA
Official Information on the DN North America.
Northwest Ice Yachting Association
Regatta updates are on the Home Page and NIYA page.
Learn more about this historic regatta.
International Skeeter Association
Updates are on the Home Page and the ISA Page.
Learn more about the ISA regatta.
Nite Nationals
Official information on the Nite website.
Renegade Championship
Regatta updates are on the Home Page and Renegade page.
Usually sailed in conjunction with the ISA regatta.