Regatta Watch: 2025 ISA – CANCELED

Pat Heppert sailing DRIFTER at the 2022 International Skeeter Association Regatta on Lake Monona in Madison, WI. Photo: Will Johnston

Via International Skeeter Association Secretary/Treasurer Steve Schalk:

The International Race Committee has reviewed the current conditions and forecasts and determined that the Minnesota race venues are out due to temperatures in single digits and coming snow depths. Without other options and the arrival of the holidays, the decision has been made to let 2025 go. We are back up and pointing next to January 9th 2026 for the first day of the 2026 Championship. Next update: Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Steve Schalk

Secretary/Treasurer

International Skeeter Association

4LIYC Meeting Tonight 6:30 @ Breakwater – Dec 3

The Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club meets tonight at Breakwater in Monona. The meeting begins at 6:30.

Breakwater has been good to our club. Let’s return the favor. Come a little early, have dinner, enjoy a drink, and support the place that supports us.

Winter switched on right after Thanksgiving and it won’t be long before we’re on home ice. Many club members are heading to Lake Minnewaska in Minnesota for the DN Western Challenge this weekend. There will be ice!

4LIYC Meeting
Wednesday, December 3
Order Dinner 6:00
Meeting 6:30 PM
Breakwater Restaurant
6308 Metropolitan Ln, Monona, WI 53713

Wisc Stern Steerer Association Newsletter

Stern-Steerers at the 2025 Northwest- Photo by Rob Resnick

WSSA Home Page

The Wisconsin Stern Steerer Association remains an active class dedicated to racing and preserving the original iceboats. They are ready for a full season on the ice, and their latest newsletter is now available online.

Link to newsletter.

December 2, 2025: Boe-Craft B Skeeter in WI

Boe-Craft B Skeeter
Jack in the Green – Formerly Rumrunner
Rebuilt in 2008.
Comes with a painted mast tuned to match the original spar by Paul Krueger.
On trailer with new wheels and tires, welded aluminum box. Low bunks for easy lifting.
Since rebuild sailed just in 2010 season in the NIYA Regatta and the Boecraft Championship. Won both events.
Sold with a competitive Henry Bossett sail, so no need for a $2000 upgrade.
The boat has been stored inside my shop as a spare. Never been outside or wet since the 2010 Boecraft Championship.
This boat won ISA B championships sailed by Skip Wadewitz, John Eck and Steve Schalk.
Time for it to go back into competition with a new owner.
$12,000
$11,000
Southern Wisconsin
Steve Schalk i564@charter.net

Regatta Watch: 2025 ISA & Renegade Championship Postponed to Dec 12-14

Kyle Navin, finished 2nd at the Nite Nationals

Via ISA Secretary/Treasurer Steve Schalk:

The 2025 International Skeeter Association and Renegade Championships have been postponed until December 12 – 14. Ice will be starting to form at our target sites of Minnewaska and Battle lakes tonight. The forecasts look promising for December 12-14. Next update is Sunday, December 7, 2025.

Steve Schalk