Photo: Rob Resnick Revelations of Design
The Wisconsin Stern Steering Association regatta has been postponed to January 10 and 11, 2026. The next update will be Sunday, January 4. Check back here at that time. Happy New Year.
Andy Gratton
WSSA Secretary/Treasurer
There will be no 4LIYC racing this weekend, December 27 and 28.
With rain in the forecast and recent warm temperatures, we’re taking a break to protect the Kegonsa landing and the racing track. That gives us more racing later. To be clear: Lake Monona looks good but has many holes. We still have Lake Mendota is still in the bank as well.
It’s also a good weekend to slow down and watch Wizard of Zenda, the Buddy Melges documentary. The full film is now on YouTube.
The screenshot here shows Buddy with 4LIYC’s Bill Mattison at an ISA regatta in Lake Geneva, around 1999 with other familiar faces in the background.
As Buddy would say, keep your runners sharp.
Winter looks ready to return Sunday night. We still have a big season ahead. If things line up, we may even be able to race the historic Bloody Mary Eye Opener on January 1, a long-time 4LIYC favorite. Stay tuned.
SOLD! Complete with sails and runners in mint condition. Great recreational boats.
Boats stored inside
Asking $1,000 for the pair
SOLD! Nite #113, complete package located in Madison WI.
Includes: Original runners, boom, plank and springboard in great shape. Replacement mast sourced through Bill Mattison – Was told it’s a Sitka mast, came un-finished and only partially shaped when I bought it and was completed in my shop in 2016. Sailed only a few times. New – never used Sailcrafters Nite AP sail as well as a good condition Inland sail. Custom built aluminum trailer with fiberglass storage box (lockable). Trailer is very light and easy to tow, easy to push out on the ice. Only 4 foot wide so it packs in the garage easy. New Harken seat cover and full boat cover. Full mast and plank covers. This boat was rarely used throughout its life, last sailed in 2017 and in storage since. This is a great boat, complete package ready to go. More photos available on request. Madison, WI
Asking $7500
National Iceboat Authority Web Page
Location: In person at the Elks Lodge 711 Jenifer St, Madison, WI 53703
Time: 6:30 PM
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