Before the deluge.
Quick update from Lake Pepin where the 2019 Western Region Championship is taking place this weekend. Today was one of the warmest days I’ve spent on an iceboat course. The folks who live in Lake City, Minnesota have been the ultimate hosts. Four Gold and three Silver races made for a great day. More tomorrow!
Word from Commodore Donny is that Kegonsa is too soft and rough for racing this weekend.
Just pulled into Lake City MN for the DN Western region regatta. Stay tuned for updates.
4LIYC members, if you are interested in checking ice on Kegonsa, please meet at Springer’s on Friday, January 4, 2019 at 11 AM.
I walked a bit of Kegonsa on Tuesday and was surprised to see a lot of grey ice. The rain that preceded the snow on Monday caused the snow to wet out and turn into slush. The lake was in a changing state – with slush freezing over a thin layer of water. Kegonsa is definitely worth checking for weekend club racing. Next update Friday, January 4, 2019.
The 4LIYC Bloody Mary Eye Opener Trophy – Ready for 2020
There will be no 4LIYC Holiday Series racing for Tuesday, January 1, 2019. We are hopeful that the weather system coming through today will either improve or have no negative effect on Kegonsa. Next 4LIYC racing update, Friday, January 4, 2019.
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Via International Renegade Ice Yacht Racing Association Secretary/Treasurer Ron Rosten:
The 2019 Renegade Championship has been postponed. Next update is Sunday, January 6, 2019.
2018 WSSA on Pewaukee Lake.
Via Wisconsin Stern Steerers Association Secretary/Treasurer Andy Gratton:
The Wisconsin Stern Steering Association regatta has been postponed to January 12 and 13, 2019. The next update will be Sunday, January 6, 2019. Check back here at that time. Note that there is 10″ to 12″ of smooth ice on an area of Lake Petenwell.
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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