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: 2021 Renegade Championship Postponed to Jan 29-31
Via Renegade Regatta Chair Don Anderson: The 2021 Renegade Championship has been postponed until January 29-31. Lake Mendota has 4-5" of ice with 1" of snow on top. We are waiting for more ice thickness and are concerned about the possibility that warmer temperatures...
Regatta Watch: 2021 WSSA Postponed to January 30-31
Via WSSA Secretary Andy Gratton: The Wisconsin Stern Steering Association regatta has been postponed to January 30 and 31, 2021. The next update will be Sunday, January 24. Check back here at that time. Thanks for leaving the freezer doors open, the cold air is...
Regatta Watch: 2021 Renegade Championship Called ON for Jan 22-24
Via International Renegade Ice Yacht Association Regatta Chairman Don Anderson: The 2021 Renegade Championship has been tentatively called on for January 22-24, 2021. The primary site is Lake Mendota for this three-day event. Don reports that there is a good surface...
Regatta Watch: 2021 Renegade Championship Postponed to Jan 22-24
Via International Renegade Ice Yacht Association Regatta Chairman Don Anderson: The 2021 Renegade Championship has been postponed until January 22-24, 2021. Lake Mendota's ice needs more days of cold weather. The next update will be Sunday PM, January 17, 2021.
Regatta Watch: 2021 Renegade Championship Called ON for Jan 15-17
Via International Renegade Ice Yacht Association Regatta Chairman Don Anderson: The 2021 Renegade Championship has been tentatively called on for January 15-17, 2021. Primary site is Lake Mendota for this 3 day event. We are keeping an eye on the weather and will make...
Regatta Watch: WSSA Postponed to Jan 23-24
The Wisconsin Stern Steering Association regatta has been postponed to January 23 and 24, 2021. The next update will be Sunday, January 17. Check back here at that time. We still need more cold air, so get your friends to leave their freezer open, too. Andy Gratton...
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.
