Photo: Jann Klin
The ISA race committee has tentatively called the 2026 championship on for Green Lake Wisconsin. Racing will be January 30th through February 1st 2026. The final confirmation call will be made Wednesday January 27th by noon.
Steve Schalk
Secretary/Treasurer
International Skeeter Association
ACE OF SPADES & LITTLE WIND line up to race.
The NIYA race committee has postponed the Championship regatta for a week to get for sure drive on conditions at the most likely site.
Steve Schalk
Secretary/Treasurer
Northwestern Ice Yachting Association
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Excellent condition, no issues, very light
Similar in form to a modern Nite
$375
Pewaukee area
Mast, runner plank, and other parts might be available
1D F-Speed sail, 2025, used only few times last year, practically new, comes with fibreglass battens: 700 USD
1D Super Speed, 2022, A1, in perfect conditions, used only 5x per season, comes with fibreglass battens: 400 USD
Kardas hull, 2019 in A1 condition: 3000 USD
Montreal area or at 2026 DN North American regatta
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Earlier this week, NPR’s All Things Considered aired a short segment on ice sailing. I was invited to talk about the sport, how it works, why it is so fast, and some of the history.
While there is currently no sailing on the Four Lakes, the season itself is very much alive. The DN class is set to hold the DN North American Championship on Lake Wawasee in Indiana, with racing expected to begin Sunday, January 25. Follow along here: LINK
There’s even a webcam.
There are also early signs of other sites developing. Word on the street is that Green Lake has recently iced over and is worth watching as conditions evolve.
As I write this, it is –15°F, which is too cold to iceboat anyways, but not unusual for January, and not a reason to count the season out.
You can listen to the segment here:
LINK
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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