Lake Monona Skeeters are Speed Special

Matthew Sheehan “takes a look at the need for speed” on this episode of Planet Sail, and he doesn’t forget ice sailing. Using drone video from 4LIYC racing a few weeks ago, Skeeter sailors Mark Isabell and Rob Evans provide the example of the fastest sailing on the planet in contrast to the beauty and slower pace of Henry Bossett’s drone video of a South Bay Scooter. Link to YouTube video.

There is a serious need for speed out there right now. From state of the art super sleek foiling Moths that will go upwind at 20knots, to ice yachts that will hit 80mph and more – both of which we cover in this episode.

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Regatta Watch: 2022 WSSA Postponed to March 26-27

Photo: Jim Koepnick

The 2022 Wisconsin Stern Steering Association regatta has been postponed to March 26 and 27. The next update will be Sunday, March 20. Check back here at that time.

Andy Gratton

WSSA Secretary/Treasurer

Regatta Watch: 2022 Northwest Postponed to March 25-27


Via NIYA Secretary/Treasurer Steve Schalk:

The Northwestern Ice Yachting Regatta is postponed to March 25-27, 2022. Possible locations will be identified and announced Sunday., March 20.

Steve Schalk

Secretary/Treasurer

NIYA

Regatta Watch: Nite Nats Called On for March 18-20


Nite Website
Via Nite Commodore Chad Rechcygl

Nite Nationals has been tentatively called on for March 18-20
Going north may be our best answer to finish out the season. Green Lake has beautiful ice underneath the cover of snow that will be melting down this week. The word has it that Escanaba and Menominee look great too.
So get those Nites ready and let’s hope it all falls into place. Final call will be Wednesday March 16th.
Our Commodore Chad will be MIA due to a family ski trip. Also Lars and Brian will be unavailable. All 3 will be missed. Vice-Commodore Maureen and our Tech Advisor Mike will be running the show.

Sail Safe, Sail Fast,

Commodore Chad Rechcygl #322