Regatta Watch: ISA Called ON for March 16-18

by | Mar 12, 2018 | Home Page, ISA


Via International Skeeter Association Chair Jay Yaeso:

The ISA Championship Regatta is tentatively called on for March 16-18, 2018. We are hopeful a venue comes into play between now and Wednesday. If you have potential conditions, please advise.
Final confirmation will be noon Wednesday, March 14.

Regatta Watch: Northwest Called ON for March 16-18

by | Mar 12, 2018 | Home Page, NIYA


Via Northwest Regatta Chair Tim McCormick:

The Northwest Regatta is tentatively called ON for March 16-18. The primary sites are in Upper Michigan but we need some melting there to clear up the ice. Final determination will be Wednesday, March 14th at Noon CDT.

4LIYC Awards Banquet Reservation Form

by | Mar 9, 2018 | 2017-2018, Home Page

Please join us for the 2018 Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club Awards Banquet
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2018
Place: Springer’s Resort on Lake Kegonsa
3097 Sunnyside Street
Stoughton, WI
Social Hour: 5 – 6:30 PM
Dinner: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Awards to follow
Please join us as we celebrate the end of another iceboat racing season with our good friends at Springer’s on Lake Kegonsa.
Cost – $25 per adult (excludes coffee, beer, milk, soda, wine and mixed drinks)
BUFFET (all items included)
Roast beef and baked fish
Plated garden salad, green beans,
mashed potatoes, rice blend
Rolls and butter
Dessert
BANQUET RESERVATION FORM
Please print and fill out banquet reservation form and mail payment to Jori Lenon.

Skeeter Spring Fling Suamico Style

by | Mar 8, 2018 | 2017-2018, Home Page, ISA

Group shot of a Skeeter from yesteryear.

Via WSA Correspondent Jay Yaeso:

The Wisconsin Skeeter Association held a Spring Fling on March 3-4, 2018 in Suamico, Wi on Green Bay. Friday night’s Smoker was a festive event; stories were told and Commodore Ken Whitehorse reflected on past events dating back to the 70’s. We sure we’re impressed with Ken’s recollection of these events in years past.
A discussion was had with regard to the lack of wind on Friday. Ken graciously volunteered to chat with Mother Nature hoping to convince her to show up Saturday.
Photos below are proof that we did sail. Tom Hyslop and Mark Isabel at top mark. John Dennis was the speed demon on Sunday demonstrating his fine sailing ability along with the perfect setup. John is crowned champion of the Spring Fling with one race completed

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Jim Gluek accepted the “bottle trophy” from Ken. It is a piece of art hand crafted by the talented Harry Whitehorse. The whiskey associated with this trophy was the hit of the event!!
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Skeeters On Green Bay

Regatta Watch: NIYA & ISA Postponed

by | Mar 7, 2018 | Home Page, ISA, NIYA

Both the ISA and Northwest Regattas have been postponed. Next update, March 11.

Via NIYA Chair Tim McCormick

The NIYA Regatta is postponed until March 16-18. Gladstone, MI is the most promising site but they still have 2” of hard crust snow covered by 1” of fresh snow. Ice thickness is more than 18” and trucks are driving on and off the ice without a problem. We need a melt for that site to become good enough for a regatta. Next update is Sunday, March 11 at 8pm CST.