Dave Lallier with mother Carol in 2013 sailing their Johnson A Stern Steerer on Lake Winnebago. .
Carol Nichols ready to sail in 2013.
Fond Du Lac Ice Yacht Club members in 2023.
Our friends from Fond du Lac Ice Yacht Club recently shared a photo which features three original founding members – Dave Lallier, his mother Carol Nichols, and Karen Whealon. In 2013, Dave and his late brother Jeff had a fantastic day of sailing on their Johnson A Class Stern-Steerer with their mom, Carol. The Lallier family’s passion for ice sailing started with Dave and Jeff’s parents. “This iceboat thing started for me when I was a baby sitting on Mom’s lap in the back seat of MR. DASS, an old Don Ward D Skeeter still in the family. Jeff and I were lucky to have spent much time sailing with mom and dad when we were young.”
With the forecasted cold temperatures, here’s hoping that Lake Winnebago has a good freeze this season. Tip of the Helmet: Julie Jankowski
The International Skeeter Association Regatta and Renegade Championship has been postponed until January 19, 20, 21, 2024. Extreme cold temperatures forecasted for next weekend should give us more options for ice. The next update is on Sunday, January 14, 2024
John Dennis
The first annual Senior Shuffle has been postponed. Light winds and 3″ of powdery snow caused the postponement of the 2024 Western Region Championship on Twin Lake at Phelps, WI. We still plan to hold the Shuffle on the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday after the Western Region Championship, whenever that may take place.
DN fleet at the 2010 Northwest on Lake Winnebago. Photo: Gretchen Dorian
SENIOR SHUFFLE CHAMPIONSHIP
REGISTER: Click here to register for the regatta. DATES: January 8 – 10, 2024 LOCATION: North Twin Lake, Phelps Wisconsin Launch: North Twin Lakes Landing Road, Phelps, WI. Roll trailers on please.
LODGING:
Best Western Derby Inn
US-45, Eagle River, WI 54521
+17154791600
Days Inn by Wyndham
844 N Railroad St North, Eagle River, WI 54521
+17154777025
Coady’s Point of View Resort
3932 Point of View Trail, Phelps, WI 54554
+17152044111 https://povresort.com/
SCHEDULE:
Saturday: 5 PM CT online registration closes.
Monday: 9:00 AM CT Skippers Meeting. 10:00 CT First start. Senior Fleet will start first (if multiple fleets).
Tuesday: 10:00 CT First start.
Wednesday: 10:00 CT First start. Races can start as late as 1 PM or at the discretion of the Race Committee.
