Sail Australia in Montana

by | Feb 23, 2022 | 2021-2022, DN, Home Page


Speaking of Montana, Canyon Ferry Nite sailor Dave Gluek checked in with some news about a new DN sailor there. Michael Dunston joins two other Australian DN sailors that I know of here in the states.

Attached is a photo of Michael Dunstan, the Australian sailor who recently moved to Montana. He purchased Dale Livezey’s DN. Michael is a quick learner and sailed very well. Michael’s dad (age 79), the 1981 overall winner of the Sydney Hobart soft water race, paid a visit to his son here in Montana. I sailed with him in the Nite and we hit 52 mph. Last weekend Michael/skipper and his mates won the VX One Fleet Winter Series in Pensacola Florida. They will all be at Canyon Ferry this weekend for some iceboating.
Dave Gluek

Ft. Peck, MT Hard Water Summit: Time to Register

by | Feb 23, 2022 | 2021-2022, Home Page

 

C Skeeter sailor Pat Heppert on Ft. Peck reservoir in 2021. Photo: Sean Heavey

HWS Website

Gentlemen (And Ladies), Start Your Engines!

Registration for the inaugural Hard Water Summit is open. Target dates remain March 13 – 18, but in the event that Mother Nature serves up the Hollywood ice and perfect weather forecast early, we may shift to the week prior. Similarly, if she decides to dump some white stuff leading up to our target week, we may delay to the next week to allow the ice to clear.

 

March is high school athletic tournament time, so it would be a good idea to book your hotel reservation right away. Our guaranteed room block is limited, so if you miss out, you may be out of luck. Or sleeping in a tent on the ice, if you are hardy like Andy Gratton.

 

Make the journey getting there part of the fun by participating in the HWS Scavenger Hunt. You could win a framed photo of Ft. Peck Lake from Sean. Details here.

 

Stay tuned for news on our limited edition commemorative clothing item that you will have the option to purchase. It’s certain to be a collector’s item and it will make you look 10 years younger when you are wearing it at the bar.

 

Your HWS Management Team,
Daniel, Sean and Deb

Regatta Watch: 2022 Northwest Postponed to March 4-6

by | Feb 23, 2022 | Home Page, NIYA, Regattas

B Skeeters on Lake Monona. Photo: Will Johnston

Via NIYA Secretary/Treasurer Steve Schalk:

The Northwestern Ice Yachting Association Regatta is postponed to March 4-6, 2022. Next update will be on Sunday, February 27, 2022

The ISA Fast Second Update 2-22-22

by | Feb 23, 2022 | 2021-2022, Home Page, ISA

Previous: The ISA Fast Second
Via Past Champions Iceboat Shop Ken Whitehorse:

Second day of M165 repairs: The inside bulkhead was reinforced with 1″ by 4″ by 11″ oak. Note the blow out at upper left. The deck was reinforced with three layers of carbon fiber. Next, we will mount the pulleys.  Paul “Samson” Krueger will be able to pull the sheet rope with great confidence that the pulley system is secure!
P.S.  (Past Champs Iceboat Shop has no warranty on any repairs) 
Skeeter Repair 4
Skeeter Repair 3
Skeeter Repair 1

HWS State of the Ice: Fort Peck, Montana

by | Feb 22, 2022 | 2021-2022, Home Page

Fort Peck Reservoir, Fort Peck, Montana on February 22, 2022.

Hard Water Summit Home Page

While you’re all waiting for the next update on the Northwest regatta, check out the ice today in the “Middle of Nowhere,” Fort Peck Lake, Glasgow Montana–the site of the inaugural Hard Water Summit, March 13 – 18. It’s a balmy 17 degrees below zero today. The light snow that fell recently has been nearly blown clear. Ice thickness, 20-24″. The typical warm weather days will be polishing up the ice for us over the next couple weeks. You’re not going to want to miss this one!

Also, standby for official registration to open today or tomorrow. Be advised that March is high school tournament season, so the size of our guaranteed room block is limited. Jump on it because you’re not going to want to miss this one. (And Andy Gratton will confirm it’s a little chilly sleeping in a tent on the ice).

See you out west!

Signed Your Summit Team,
Daniel Hearn, Sean Heavey and Deb Whitehorse