Stern Steerer ROSEMARY
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2023 Northwest Race Documents, via Northwest Ice Yacht Association Secretary/Treasurer Steve Schalk
The Northwest regatta is tentatively scheduled for January 20, 21, and 22, 2023. Stay tuned for the next update on Sunday, January 15, 2023 by 8 PM.
Ice Yacht classes that sail the Northwest:
A Stern Steerer
B Stern Steerer
C Stern Steerer
D Stern Steerer
DN
Renegade
B Skeeter
C Skeeter
A Skeeter
Chris Berger US5166 & Greg McCormick R310 on Lake Kegonsa, January 1, 2023.
Friendly reminder, we have a 4LIYC meeting tonight, January 4, 2023 at 6:30 PM. Let’s meet in person tonight at S & B Marketing. If you can’t make it or you are out of town, please join us on Zoom. You should have received an email with the link. Contact me if you haven’t received it.
WHAT TO KNOW:
Date: Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM CT
IN PERSON & ZOOM
S&B Strategic Marketing
1352 E Wilson Street
Madison, WI 53703
Video screenshot: Damien Luyet sets up his Renegade on Lake Kegonsa. December 31, 2023. DRIFTER takes a walk in the distance.
Via Renegade Secretary Ron Rosten
The 2023 Renegade Championship has been postponed until January 14 – 15, 2023. Next update will be Sunday, January 8, 2023.
Andy Gratton and Mike Kroll on Lake Winnebago, January 1, 2023. Photo: Michael Cooney via Discover Oshkosh Facebook page
The Wisconsin Stern Steering Association regatta has been postponed to January 14 -15, 2023. The next update will be Sunday, January 8, 2023. Check back here at that time. The Northwest Ice Yacht Association regatta takes precedence.
Ice is 8″ on Winnebago and Puckaway, 10″ on Petenwell but only 4″ over the channel. We need another cold week.
Andy Gratton
WSSA Secretary/Treasurer
Perfect day to sail an iceboat for the first time.
Same as Saturday, the breeze wasn’t there for racing, but perfect for pleasure cruising and introducing a 9-year-old to iceboating. “I can do this!” he yelled to his dad as he sailed past him. After taking many laps, he asked, “can I keep going?”
The Past Champions Iceboat Shop trailer has been loaded and in the ready-position. Ken Whitehorse and Paul Krueger brought their Class A Skeeters to join the fun, but rolling on a two-boat Skeeter trailer can be challenging.
Ken explains, “I was backing down the ramp as per the club website instructions. Suddenly, and with great vigor, PK yells, ‘STOP!’ I asked, ‘what’s going on?’ PK says, ‘my New Year’s Resolution is not to bust up more boat launch ice ramps!’ Yes, we headed straight back to the boat barn. Yes, PK is the front-runner for sportsman of the year 2023!”
Many thanks to all who pitched in including Paul McMillan, Jerry Simon, Don Anderson, and Pat Heppert. Thanks to those from out of town who joined us for the weekend.
There was no racing today but some beam reaching. We had ice and relatively warm temperatures, but the racing breeze was absent. Bill Mattison used to say, “there’s much to be learned” on days like these. It was a good to day to set up your boat for the first time and make sure everything was working.
Sunday’s Schedule: 4LIYC Holiday Series for Sunday, January 1, 2023. Flag drops at 10 AM. Plus the infamous Bloody Mary 10-lapper.
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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