Regatta Watch: Nite Nationals Called ON for Madison Feb 3-4

by | Jan 29, 2018 | 2017-2018, Home Page

Nite Nationals called ON for February 3-4.
Via the International Nite  Iceboat Association Website: 

Several boats sailed a large sheet of ice on Lake Mendota today (1-28). Though the ice had a fresh 1/2″ of snow, it checked out fine. We’ll watch to be sure it doesn’t turn stiff.

Keep up to date by visiting the Nite website.

Regatta Watch: ISA Postponed

by | Jan 29, 2018 | Home Page, ISA

JD hikes out in a Class A Skeeter iceboat

Via Jay Yaeso:

The International Skeeter Association championship has been postponed. There are multiple lakes with club racing venues but ramps are all questionable at this time. Tune up and be set for a great championship!

Next update, February 4, 2018.

 

Wisconsin Skeeter Racers Update

by | Jan 28, 2018 | 2017-2018, Home Page, ISA

Class A Skeeter pilots Tom Hyslop & Ken Whitehorse

Wisconsin Skeeter Race results from Green Bay, Suamico, WI.
1st Ken Whitehorse
2nd Tom Hyslop
3rd Jay Yaeso

Short track racing, 7 races completed.
Nice day to sail, if you like to sail..
Jay

In Case You Were Wondering

by | Jan 28, 2018 | 2017-2018, Home Page

Here’s a big picture ice report from the Lake Geneva area via Jane Pegel

Iceboaters.
Here are lakes Geneva and Como in spectacular photos and videos contributed by Peter Shumway 1-27-2018.
Be aware that there are also open areas hidden along the shorelines. Video shots.

And finally, if you’ve ever wanted to see a hovercraft rodeo, look no further than this video link from Jane. (What’s the plural of hovercraft?)

4LIYC Mendota Racing Update for Jan 28

by | Jan 27, 2018 | 2017-2018, Home Page


Tim McCormick reports that several Renegade races took place out in the middle of Lake Mendota today. The launch site was moved from Lot 60 to the Baker Street landing which is not in optimal condition. Caution must be used while rolling on trailers on there. Today’s warm weather softened the ice. There was also some shell ice which we hope will freeze solid during tonight’s cold temperatures. Racing will begin at 10 AM in the middle of Lake Mendota tomorrow, Sunday, 27, 2018.