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: 2024 ISA & NIYA Postponed to Feb 9-11
The Northwest and International Skeeter Association & Renegade Championship Race Committees have postponed for one week to February 9th, 10th, and 11th, 2024. Both Committees determined that the high temperatures, sun, and lack of overnight freezing will make the...
Regatta Watch: 2024 WSSA Postponed to Feb 17-18
The 2024 Wisconsin Stern Steering Association regatta has been postponed to February 17 and 18. The next update will be Sunday, February 11. Check back here at that time. The Northwest Ice Yacht Association regatta takes precedence. Andy Gratton WSSA...
Regatta Watch: WSSA Called ON for Feb 3 – 4 @ Lake Waconia, MN
The 2024 Wisconsin Stern Steering Association regatta has been tentatively called on for February 3 and 4. The site selected is Waconia, MN. Final confirmation will be made by 1 PM Thursday, February 1. Check back here after that time. If the Northwest Ice Yacht...
Regatta Watch: Northwest AND ISA Called ON for Feb 2-4 on Lake Waconia, MN
A Regatta Watch two-for-one tonight: The Northwest Ice Yachting Association Regatta is called on for Lake Waconia, Minnesota for February 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 2024. The final call will be made by noon on Wednesday January 31st. The International Skeeter...
Regatta Watch: 2024 ISA & Renegade Championship is POSTPONED
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
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
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.