January 27, 2025: DN Mast & Plank in PA

Composite Concepts (Sherry) ” Standard” DN Mast. Brand New $1900 or best offer.
Northwind Iceboats Custom DN Plank for 200# skipper with glued-on Kent Chocks. $1500 or best offer
Currently set up for a Polish Hull with single-hole mounting. Stud plates must be added for traditional mounting.
Contact Ben Shaevitz @ 7245561551 or basmoss1@hotmail.com
Pennsylvania
Can see in person at 2025 DN World Cup Regatta

Regatta Watch: 2025 WSSA Tentatively Called ON for Lake Winnebago Feb 1-2

Via Andy Gratton

The Wisconsin Stern Steering Association regatta for 2025 has been tentatively called on for February 1 and 2. The site selected is Lake Winnebago at Fond du Lac. Final confirmation will be made by 1 PM Thursday, January 30. Check back here after that time.

Andy Gratton

WSSA Secretary/Treasurer

Regatta Watch: 2025 International Skeeter Association Regatta Postponed to Feb 7 – 9

Pat Heppert in his C Skeeter DRIFTER at the 2025 Northwest on Lake Winnebago, Fond Du Lac, WI. Photo by Jim Koepnick. See all Jim’s photos here.

Via ISA Secretary/Treasurer Steve Schalk

The 2025 ISA Championship Regatta is postponed to Friday February 7th, 8th, and 9th 2025.

A week is being put in between the completed NIYA and the ISA.

With lots of ice thickness, warming temps may open up more locations. Next update is Sunday, February 2 2025.

Steve Schalk

Secretary/Treasurer

International Skeeter Association

Northwest Saturday Jan 25 PM Update

2025 Northwest Ice Yachting Association Regatta on Lake Winnebago. Photo: Jim Stevenson js170b

RESULTS
NIYA Regatta Update – Saturday, January 25, 2025

We wrapped up today’s racing after an E Skeeter, Stern Steerer, B Skeeter, and Renegade race. As the winds quickly built and exceeded the NIYA safety limits, the Race Committee decided to postpone further racing until Sunday morning, January 26. Racing will resume at 9:30 AM, starting with the Stern Steerers.

START ORDER AND SEQUENCE SUNDAY JANUARY 26TH

STERN STEERERS RACE 4
E SKEETER RACE 4
B+C RACE 4

STERNSTEERS RACE 5
DN RACE 5
RENEGADE RACE 5
E SKEETER RACE 5
B+C RACE 5
The sequence for race 6 uses race 5 order above.
1 PM IS CUT OFF TIME – ALL CLASSES HAVE 3 RACES
FREE FOR ALL RACE STARTS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER 1 PM.

Section 9. On the last day of the regatta, a race shall be sailed to determine the Regatta Champion. The entries shall be limited to the skippers of the first and second place yachts in each race for classes A, B, C, D, E, Renegade and DN. The defending champion is also eligible. For this race, qualified skippers may sail a yacht from any of the above mentioned classes, except DN. The N.I.Y.A. is under no obligation to secure yachts for qualifying skippers.

Section 10. The length of the races for Classes A, B, C, D, E, and Renegade shall be eight (8) miles.

The length of the DN races shall be approximately two-thirds of the above distance.

The Championship Race shall be not less than fifteen (15) miles, or more than twenty (20) miles in length.

Section 9. On the last day of the regatta, a race shall be sailed to determine the Regatta Champion. The entries shall be limited to the skippers of the first and second place yachts in each race for classes A, B, C, D, E, Renegade and DN. The defending champion is also eligible. For this race, qualified skippers may sail a yacht from any of the above mentioned classes, except DN. The N.I.Y.A. is under no obligation to secure yachts for qualifying skippers.

Section 10. The length of the races for Classes A, B, C, D, E, and Renegade shall be eight (8) miles.

The length of the DN races shall be approximately two-thirds of the above distance.

The Championship Race shall be not less than fifteen (15) miles, or more than twenty (20) miles in length.

Reminder: Banquet Details 
TJ’s Harbor
7098 S US Hwy 45, Oshkosh, WI 54902
Social Hour: 5:00 PM Dinner: 7:00 PM

We’re looking forward to great conditions tomorrow. See you on the ice!