About the Renegade Iceboat
The Renegade is an excellent boat for those seeking spirited on-design racing. It has been a winner and trend-setter ever since its unveiling in 1947, providing many of the design features found in today’s Skeeters. The Renegade bears 67 square feet of sail on a bendy wing spar, making it a powerful racing yacht in a small package. It is compact and light enough to be car-topped. The local Renegade fleet has seen tremendous growth as many skippers move to perhaps the fastest of the one-designs. For more information on the Renegade class, contact the Renegade Association. Detailed plans are available on this webpage in the links above or from the IRIYA (for a mere twenty bucks).
Regatta Watch: 2025 Northwest – Updated Information
Renegade: Mike Derusha
Northwest Home Page
UPDATE: Launch information has been updated
Via Northwest Ice Yachting Association Regatta Secretary/Treasurer Steve Schalk:
The 2025 NIYA Regatta is called on for Fond Du Lac, January 24th, 25th and 26th, with the final call at noon Wednesday January 22nd. Launch ramp will be finalized prior to Wednesday noon. It will be in the southeast corner of the lake somewhere between the Fond Du Lac Yacht Club and the Sunset Bar. Stay tuned for launch site updates on Wednesday, January 22.
The ice condition is excellent and the wind and temperature appear to be cooperating – pretty much optimal in all respects for an epic Northwest Championship.
Remembering Tim McCormick Through Art
Pencil Sketch of Tim McCormick by Greg Whitehorse
Speaking of Tim McCormick in the previous post, this beautiful pencil sketch, created by Greg Whitehorse, captures Tim sailing his Renegade AIM on Lake Monona. Thank you, Greg, for this thoughtful piece of art that keeps Tim’s memory alive.
Regatta Watch: 2025 International Skeeter Association Regatta Postponed
E Skeeter: Dan Clapp
ISA Home Page
Via ISA Secretary/Treasurer Steve Schalk:
The International Skeeter Association Championship is postponed one week while the NIYA Championship is being sailed.
Steve Schalk
Secretary/Treasurer
International Skeeter Association
Regatta Watch: 2025 Northwest Postponed to Jan 24-26
(C)2010 Gretchen Dorian
Via Northwest Ice Yachting Association Secretary/Treasurer Steve Schalk:
The 2025 Northwestern Ice Yachting Association Race Committee has postponed one week to January 24th, 25th and 26th. The likely site will be on Lake Winnebago at the best possible of several locations.
The morning check by Andy Gratton found the snow conditions ok for most but not DNs. (Styrofoam snow) The forecast eliminates Sunday due to low temperatures and the Friday wind and temperature forecasts show a possible softening of the snow , but a likely blow-out of excessive wind gusts.
The forecast is looking good for multiple options on January 24th. The next NIYA Update is Sunday January 19th after 7 pm.
Steve Schalk
Secretary/Treasurer
Northwestern Ice Yachting Association
Regatta Watch: 2025 Northwest Called ON for Fond du Lac Jan 17-19
ACE OF SPADES & LITTLE WIND line up to race.
Via NIYA Secretary/Treasurer Steve Schalk
The 2025 NIYA Regatta is called on for Fond Du Lac,, January 17 – 19 with the final call at noon Wednesday January 15th. Launch will be drive on at the Sunset Bar.
UPDATE: The International Skeeter Association and Renegade Championship regattas are postponed. The NIYA regatta takes precedence.
4LIYC Racing Recap for January 5, 2025
At the start of the first race, block 1 was left empty to honor the late Tim McCormick. Tim’s brother Andy, is in the 2 block.
The 4LIYC Renegades took to Lake Kegonsa on Sunday afternoon for three races in very cold conditions. Despite the chill, it was a competitive day on the ice, with Don Anderson dominating the fleet and claiming three bullets. The ice was super hard and fast, but somewhat rough. Sailors did their best to avoid occasional sticky snow drifts. The wind started out shifty, keeping sailors on their toes, but it filled in steadily toward the end of the racing, making for a solid finish to the day. Nite sailor Lars Barber represented the 4LIYC Nite fleet, lining up with the Renegades and racing alongside them.
The Renegades also took time to honor one of their own. A missing man formation lineup paid tribute to a member who would no longer be lining up at the start. At the start of the first race, starting block one was held in reserve to honor the memory of the late Tim McCormick who passed away in 2024. Tim’s brother, Andy McCormick, stepped into the two block to carry on the family’s presence on the ice along with cousin Greg who lined up in block four..
Scores will be posted soon.
Northwest Ice Yachting Association Updates – 2025 Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, and Annual Meeting Agenda
1947 Northwest Regatta. A55 is an A Class Stern-Steer TAKU, currently owned by the Schloemer family in Lake Geneva, WI
NIYA HOME PAGE
Notice of Race
Sailing Instructions
Annual Meeting Agenda
The 2025 Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, and Annual Meeting Agenda items are now available online! Be sure to review them and get ready for an exciting season ahead.
Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for another great season on the ice!
Regatta Watch: 2025 Renegade Championship Postponed to Jan 10 – 12
Via Renegade Regatta Chair Don Anderson
The Renegade Championship has been postponed until January 10, 11, 12, 2025. The next update is on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
ISA & Renegade Championship Regatta Recap
Photo: Gretchen Dorian
ISA & Renegade Championship Results
The final day of the ISA Regatta was a challenging one, with foggy, overcast, and damp conditions that limited visibility in the morning. Fortunately, the wind was steady enough for racing, though the Race Committee postponed the start in hopes of weather improvement.
The B Skeeters decided to conclude their regatta early, holding their trophy ceremony on the ice before heading back to Lake Geneva. The A Skeeters also opted not to race, celebrating their champions with a trophy presentation on the ice. Meanwhile, the Renegades and Nite fleets stayed out later in the morning and managed to get in some solid racing before calling it a day.
By the afternoon, all participants gathered at the Water’s Edge Restaurant to warm up with hot chili and hold the regatta’s final trophy ceremony.
A special thanks to everyone who made this regatta possible: Ann Foeller, working remotely from Toledo, Ohio, for tabulating results for both the ISA and DN Western Region Championship; Julie Jankowski and Fred Stritt, for monitoring the weather mark on both courses; John Dennis, the ISA Regatta Chair, for organizing a successful event; and Pat Heppert for keeping the schedule on track. We’re also grateful to veteran photographer Gretchen Dorian for her coverage. Although she couldn’t make it to the ISA course, you can spot the Skeeters in the background of her always amazing DN photos. And finally, our heartfelt thanks to the people of Starbuck, Minnesota, for their always warm welcome and to the Water’s Edge Restaurant for graciously putting up with us throughout the event
2024 ISA Day 2 & DN Western Region Day 1 Report
DN Junior Sailor Maggie McGary US2453. Photo: Gretchen Dorian
ISA Results
DN Western Region Results
Saturday brought a different set of weather conditions—overcast and warmer, but with a dampness that felt more chilling than the 10°F temperatures of Friday. Thankfully, the wind remained steady, making it easier to run races efficiently.
I assisted on the DN course, while Pat Heppert, Jim McDonough, and others pitched in to manage the ISA course. Fred Stritt and Julie Jankowski, our dedicated DN Western Region weather mark crew, had the best vantage point of the day. Their position near the ISA pits allowed them to witness races on both courses.
On the DN side, we completed an impressive 10 races and were back at Water’s Edge Restaurant (add this place to the list of iceboaters favorite bars) by 2:30 PM. Chris Berger US5166 and Steve Orlebeke US4926 battled fiercely for the top spot throughout the day, while Dale Gordon and Alexander Leach are tied for first in the Silver fleet heading into the final day.
A special highlight was junior DN sailor Maggie McGary US2453, who placed second in the Silver fleet during the first race. Maggie is racing alongside her dad, John McGary, and it’s safe to say she’s the one showing him the ropes!
Veteran iceboat photographer Gretchen Dorian is also here capturing the action. Yesterday, she focused on the DN course, and today, she plans to shoot the ISA races. You can check out her amazing photos from yesterday here:.
Today marks the final day of racing for both the ISA and the DN Western Region Championship.
Renegades for Sale
January 10, 2025: Renegade in WI
Renegade 260 with,2 sets of sails, 2 sets of runners, 2 sets of riggers, boat cover, mast cover, plank cover, one toybox, 1 steel cradle blade sharping jig.
Please email me for pictures.
Wisconsin
Asking $4000
Dressage1024@gmail.com
January 8, 2025: Renegade Parts & Trailers in WI
Renegade parts for sale: Planks, springboards and runners.
Also complete C-rigs including like new mast, sail and boom.
$1500
I also have several iceboat trailers for sale.
Madison, WI
Donny Anderson
Boats@madisonboathouse.com
Regatta Watch: 2025 ISA & Renegade Championship Postponed to January 17-19
The ISA and Renegade Championships are postponed a week.
It appears that multiple potential destinations for the regatta will need to be checked in the week ahead to locate the best ice. Next update is January 12, 2025.
Steve Schalk
ISA Secretary/Treasurer
November 7, 2024: Renegade w C-Rig in WI
Iver Johnson’s Renegade currently with a C rig and North Sail,
boat is complete with runner alignment triangles, extra battens,
runner sharpener, runner flat stone and boat storage fixtures.
Trailer included.
Northeast WI
$6500
$5500
Gary Buyeske (920) 469-2330 garybu@att.net
SOLD! November 27, 2023: Renegade in MI
SOLD! Renegade 107 (restored) enhanced and complemented with race parts from R512. Ready to race and fast.
2 masts: One shown and McCormick race mast (from R512).
2 booms: One shown and race boom w/ unidirectional carbon over triaxial carbon (from R512).
New: (2) Rudder yoke & chock (aluminum), (2) mast steps (bronze & stainless steel).
3 sails w/covers: 2 race sails (North & Boston Doyle from R512).
4 sets of runners: 1 set brand new and hardened (from R512), 2 sets chrome plated w/boxes.
Additional: Spring-board w/ rudder yoke & chock and runner plank, chrome plated rudder yoke & chock (from R512).
Both runner planks trued & aligned by Ron Sherry runner alignment tool and confirmed with lasers to a 195 lb. skipper. Fast w/good spring-rates on spring-board and runner plank.
All stored in a heated and finished basement w/ cover.
$7500 $3750
SE Michigan,
October 9, 2024: Renegade in MI
Renegade in beautiful condition including covers for everything, two sets of runners, dolly for moving boat off trailer to the ice.
$3500.
$3200
Located in Muskegon Michigan.
Call 231 215 0764 for more details.
