by Deb Whitehorse | Mar 4, 2022 | 2021-2022, Home Page
Via Greg Whitehorse, “I think Iceboating lends itself well to Photoshopping some photos. Played around with this one from today’s setup, on Lake Monona, on my phone. Ken Whitehorse M-197, Paul Krueger M-165.”
Skeeter sailors Ken Whitehorse and Paul Krueger rallied the 4LIYC troops to Lake Monona on Thursday for some spring sailing. Renegaders Mike Ripp and Greg Whitehorse joined them, and more boats are setting up this morning for what could be the last day of sailing on Lake Monona. 61F on Saturday with a half-inch of rain could take out the landings. So get out there today to enjoy the best lake we’ve had this season.
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by Deb Whitehorse | Mar 4, 2022 | 2021-2022, Home Page
Adjusting Our Sails
New HWS Target Week: March 21 – 24
Unfortunately, snow has covered the ice at Fort Peck. Mother Nature decided she didn’t want us during the target week, and until she decides what she wants to do, we are on hold. Weather models show a significant warming trend next week. We want to put everyone on standby with hopes to hold the HWS on the third target week of March 21 – 24.
Ice sailors are eternal optimists, and we are holding out hope that the snow will disappear. We will continue to keep you informed about conditions. We understand it may be challenging to adjust your schedules, but we will still try to make this happen if Fort Peck ice comes in. All the pieces are in place, and the snow will soften out with a bit of luck.
We will keep you in the loop and send a weather update on Monday, March 7.
Your HWS Team,
Daniel, Sean and Deb
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by Deb Whitehorse | Mar 3, 2022 | 2021-2022, Home Page
Today and tomorrow (March 3 – 4) are good days to call in sick “iceboating” and get to Lake Monona. 4LIYC Skeeters and some Renegades are launching out of the Olin Park landing today for what may be the last two days of sailing for the season here. They will take boats off on Friday because of the rain forecasted for Saturday. Ken Whitehorse reports that you can easily back trailers on the ice, and the landing is level. (The club does have a week day racing series, so please keep track of the scoring.)
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by Deb Whitehorse | Mar 3, 2022 | Home Page, Regattas
Nites racing at the 2022 ISA regatta on Lake Monona. Photo: Will Johnston
Due to temps in the 60s, rain, thunderstorms high winds and temps above freezing at night, we unfortunately cannot call on Nite Nationals for this weekend. We have hopes that Mother Nature’s Zamboni will clear off the snow on our more northern lakes and bring us something beautiful for the weekend of March 11-13. We will give you an update Sunday (March 6th) night by 9pm.
Sail Safe, Sail Fast,
INCA Commodore Chad Rechcygl #322
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by Deb Whitehorse | Mar 2, 2022 | Home Page, Regattas, WSSA
Via WSSA Secretary/Treasurer Andy Gratton
The 2022 Wisconsin Stern Steerers Association Regatta has been postponed until March 12-13.. Check back on Sunday, March 6 for the next update.
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by Deb Whitehorse | Mar 2, 2022 | Home Page, NIYA, Regattas
Via NIYA Secretary/Treasurer Steve Schalk
The Northwest Regatta is postponed to March 11 – 13, 2022.
We have 20 to 24 inches of ice in several locations. Mother Nature’s Zamboni is taking over the ice for this weekend and may leave us with regatta conditions for March 11th. Next update is Sunday, March 6, 2022.
Steve Schalk
Secretary/Treasurer
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