Regatta Watch: WSSA Postponed to March 8-9

by | Feb 23, 2026 | Home Page, Regattas, WSSA

Twin-masted stern-steerer with the DEUCE in the background. Oil painting by Harry Whitehorse.

The Wisconsin Stern Steering Association regatta has been postponed to March 7 and 8, 2026. The next update will be Sunday, March 1. Check back here at that time. The Northwest Ice Yacht Association regatta takes precedence.

Andy Gratton

WSSA Secretary/Treasurer

Regatta Watch: Northwest Postponed to March 6-8

by | Feb 23, 2026 | 2026 Northwest, DN, Home Page, NIYA, Regattas, Renegade, WSSA

We Sure Do!

The Race Committee was unable to locate a suitable racing area that had ice surface conditions and launch access for the Annual Regatta for February 27th. The search continues for March 6th. Next update is March 1, 2026.

Steve Schalk

Secretary/Treasurer

NIYA

Little Brother at the Pickle Factory

by | Feb 22, 2026 | 2025-2026, Home Page, ISA


Via Pat Heppert from Lake Pepin’s Pickle Factory on the 4LIYC Facebook page:

“If it’s less than 75 sq. ft. and less than a 28-foot mast, they’re all Skeeters.”

Parked next to his C Skeeter DRIFTER, this little blue homemade (aren’t they all? – Ed.) iceboat looks like the kid brother tagging along. With enough wind, who knows.

February 21, 2026: Nite in WI

by | Feb 21, 2026 | sell

Nite – complete set up with nice trailer
Hull has been completely restored by S&R, brand new steering, and new wheel, new cushion, new bulkedheads. Harley Davison screaming eagle orange/black wrap on hull and springboard
Custom trailer with new tires
Includes everything…..
Blades/box
Refinished mast in black (aluminum track), black boom, great plank
All New hardware including racing stays, sheet,
Harken Full deck cover in great shape
Quantum Sail (owned by Jimmy Gluek) has a few races, outstanding shape, race battens, new window. Like new #84
Southern Wisconsin
$5950
Jim Tews – (262) 290-0391
Or
Brian Jones 262-239-0961