Regatta Watch: 2025 Northwest Postponed to Jan 24-26

by | Jan 15, 2025 | Home Page, NIYA, Regattas, Renegade, WSSA

(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

4LIYC Apparel Refresh – Available Now!

by | Jan 14, 2025 | 2024-2025, Home Page


Coral Reef Sailing Apparel has refreshed our 4LIYC-branded clothing line, and it’s available now!

The updated store features:

  • New options alongside your classic favorites.
  • Cold-weather gear perfect for ice sailing.
  • Simplified shopping: No event-specific language or timers—just a clean and easy experience.
  • All boat options included: Show off your favorite class with style.
  • Check out the refreshed line today and gear up for the season!

Shop now.

January 15, 2025: DN in WI

by | Jan 14, 2025 | sell

Race or cruising DN. Good Loenneke hull and rigging. Fast 36” insert runners. Decent power sail. Carbon mast, aluminum boom.
Plank fits larger sailor 220 lbs+. Plenty of room for taller, larger sailors. Ready to race or cruise.
Madison, WI
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$2500
To Look call 608-334-4994.

Ice Boat Nation

by | Jan 13, 2025 | 2024-2025, Home Page

4LIYC Skeeter fleet Paul Krueger and Ken Whitehorse on Lake Kegonsa

What an incredible weekend for ice sailors across the ice sailing belt of North America. Here’s a quick roll call of where the action happened this weekend (based on what has been posted on Facebook):

  • Lake Kegonsa, Madison, WI (4LIYC)
  • Bantam Lake, Connecticut
  • Budd Lake, New Jersey
  • Canadian Nationals, Napanee, Ontario
  • Lake Delavan, WI (Skeeter Iceboat Club)
  • Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota
  • Pushaw Lake, Maine, (Chickawaukee Iceboat Club)
  • Lake Puckaway, Princeton, WI (Green Lake Ice Yacht Club)
  • Lake Wentworth, New Hampshire (New England Ice Yachting Association)
  • Lake Winnebago, Fond du Lac, WI (DN Western Region Championship)
  • Maumee Bay, Toledo, Ohio (Toledo Ice Yacht Club)
  • Nantucket, Massachusetts
  • Waneta Lake, New York (KEWASA)
  • Walled Lake, Michigan

Want to get started in ice sailing? Finding your way onto the ice is easier than you think. Start by locating a club in your area to connect with experienced sailors who can guide you. Take a look at our How to Get Started Ice Sailing page for tips and essential information, and be sure to review our Sailing Safe page to prepare for safe adventures. Ready to gear up? Check out our Buy and Sell page or explore online marketplaces to find the perfect ride.