by Deb Whitehorse | Mar 6, 2026 | 2025-2026, DN, Home Page
It’s a gray, rainy day in Madison and it’s highly likely the ice season here is officially over. It’s a good day to sit down with the latest issue of the DN newsletter Runner Tracks. There’s something in it for everyone.
This issue includes two rookie race reports from sailors who found their way into the DN class by very different routes, along with articles on rules and tactics, the protest committee process, speed insights, proposed new DN plans, and the AGM minutes.
We’re also honored to include a contribution from US Sailing Herreshoff Award recipient Gordy Bowers, and grateful to Rachel Bartel from Harken for her beautiful photography throughout the issue. LINK
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by Deb Whitehorse | 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
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by Deb Whitehorse | Feb 15, 2026 | 2025-2026, DN, Home Page
Both commercials have already made the rounds in the ice sailing world. The Range Rover spot filmed in Minnesota last March with Daniel Hearn at the helm. The Škoda commercial shot in Finland in May with Lukas Zakrzewski driving.
This was simply a good excuse to get the two of them in one photo at registration for the 2026 DN World Championship in Sweden.
Iceboats in Advertising Archives
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by Deb Whitehorse | Feb 11, 2026 | 2026 Northwest, DN, Home Page, NIYA, Regattas, Renegade, WSSA
REGISTER
The 2026 Northwest Regatta has been called ON for February 13-15 at Green Lake, WI. Please see the NIYA page for online registration, launch, lodging, schedule, and more.
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by Deb Whitehorse | Feb 8, 2026 | 2026 Northwest, DN, Home Page, NIYA, Regattas, Renegade, WSSA
Sebastion Sørensen. Photo: Rachel Bartel for @harken_inc
The NIYA Race Committee has tentatively called the Northwestern Ice Yachting Association Championship Regatta on starting Friday February 13th at Green Lake Wisconsin.
The final call will be made after an ice check on Wednesday February 10th at noon.
Steve Schalk
Secretary/Treasurer
NIYA
The Northwestern Ice Yachting Association regatta was first sailed in Menominee, Michigan, in 1913. Originally a Stern-Steerer regatta, it now also includes Skeeters, Renegades, and DNs.
Northwest Home Page
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by Deb Whitehorse | Feb 1, 2026 | 2026 Northwest, DN, Home Page, NIYA, Regattas, WSSA
Renegade sailor Ron Rosten at the 2026 Renegade Championship on Green Lake. Photo: Will Johnston
Received word from NIYA Secretary Steve Schalk as we left the ice today that the 2026 Northwest Ice Yacht Association regatta is tentatively called on for Green Lake, Wisconsin, FEBRUARY 6–8.
The Northwest Ice Yacht Association regatta was first sailed in 1913 as a Stern steerer event and remains one today, with Stern Steerers at its core and the addition of A, B, and C Skeeters, Renegades, and the DN class.
NIYA home page: LINK
The Nite Nationals are tentatively called on, also at Green Lake.
Final confirmation for both events will be posted Wednesday, February 4.
Nite-specific details are available on the Nite website. LINK
Green Lake has strong ice and clean sailing right now. These windows do not last. If you want good conditions, this is the moment to use them.
More photos and reports from the DN North Americans and the ISA are coming tomorrow.
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