by Deb Whitehorse | Jan 12, 2026 | DN, Home Page, ISA, NIYA, Regattas, Renegade, WSSA
Wondering how can three things be true at the same time, three regattas (the Northwest, ISA, and Nite Nationals) tentatively called on for the same weekend?
For January 16–18, all three are in play and they are connected. Multiple fleets are trying to do the right thing without stepping on each other.
Here’s the flow-chart version, in words.
Step 1: Look North
The Northwest Ice Yachting Association Regatta is tentatively on for Lake Winnebago at Fond du Lac, starting Friday, January 16.
Classes sailing at the Northwest include DN, Renegade, Stern Steerer A, B, C, and D, and A, B, and C Skeeters.
The final call will be made by noon on Wednesday, January 14, after ice and forecast checks.
This is the first domino.
Step 2: If the Northwest Is ON
NIYA sails in Fond du Lac.
The International Skeeter Association does not sail on Lake Kegonsa.
The Nite Nationals continue watching Kegonsa to determine whether Nationals conditions exist.
Step 3: If the Northwest Is OFF
Everything shifts south.
The International Skeeter Association Regatta is tentatively on for Lake Kegonsa, but only if the Northwest is postponed.
ISA racing includes A, B, and C Skeeters, Nites, and Renegade classes.
The NIYA decision is announced at 11:00 am Wednesday.
The ISA decision follows at 11:30 am.
By noon Wednesday, it will be clear whether the ISA is on and where.
Step 4: The Nite Nationals Decision
Nite Nationals are tentatively scheduled for January 16–18 on Lake Kegonsa, for either two or three days.
This is the National Championship for the Nite class.
If the ISA is officially called on, the ISA regatta takes precedence.
The Nite Board will provide updates after 3:30 pm Wednesday, with a final decision by early evening, based on ice conditions.
In plain English:
Wednesday is everything.
The Northwest decides first.
ISA reacts to the Northwest.
The Nite fleet watches Kegonsa and defers to ISA if needed.
By Wednesday night, the picture should be clear.
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by Deb Whitehorse | Jan 12, 2026 | Home Page, Regattas
Nite Nationals has been Tentatively Called ON for Jan.16-18, 2026
Our forecast shows promise therefore the Nite Board has decided to tentatively call on the 2026 Nite National Championship for Lake Kegonsa, Stoughton, WI
Your Nite Board will give you further updates after 3:30 on Wednesday January 14, 2026. Make sure your membership is up-to-date and that you have properly signed the required waiver form.
If officially called on we will then determine if it will be a 2 day or 3 day regatta.
The ISA have also been tentatively called for Lake Kegonsa, if they are officially called on, the ISA regatta has precedence over Nite Nationals.
Register for Regatta Here:
https://niteracing.org/regatta/CSrFeR2EuP
We are continually watching the weather patterns and we will make the call by early Wednesday evening and at that time we will provide further launch, hotel and regatta details.
Continue to monitor Facebook Group, the Nite Website, and your email for further communication.
We are always open to you sharing the conditions of your local lake or of a lake you have pertinent info on.
Keep your runners sharp and your boats tuned. The ride of your life awaits.
Sail Safe, Sail Fast,
Maureen Bohleber Commodore #497
Dave Navin Vice Commodore #549
Chris Wiberg Treasurer #434
John Heigis Secretary #160
Mike Peters Tech Committee #544
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by Deb Whitehorse | Jan 11, 2026 | Home Page, Regattas, WSSA
Wisconsin Stern Steerers Association Home
The Wisconsin Stern Steering Association regatta has been postponed to January 24 and 25, 2026. The next update will be Sunday, January 18. Check back here at that time. The Northwest Ice Yacht Association regatta takes precedence.
Andy Gratton
WSSA Secretary/Treasurer
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by Deb Whitehorse | Jan 11, 2026 | Home Page, ISA, Regattas, Renegade
International Skeeter Association Home
The 2026 International Skeeter Association Regatta is tentatively called on for Lake Kegonsa for Friday January 16th, but only if the Northwestern Regatta at Fond Du Lac is postponed on Wednesday the 14th.
The final call on Wednesday for the NIYA is being held at 11 am and the ISA at 11:30 am, so by noon Wednesday the 14th, the call will be made as to which Regatta is on and where.
Steve Schalk
Secretary/Treasurer
International Skeeter Association
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by Deb Whitehorse | Jan 11, 2026 | Home Page, NIYA, Regattas, Renegade, WSSA
2025 Northwest Photo – Rob Resnick
Northwest Ice Yachting Association Regatta Home
The NIYA Regatta is on for Fond Du Lac starting Friday January 16th. The final call will be made by noon on Wednesday the 14th after a check of ice and weather forecasts. Next update, Wednesday, January 14 by noon.
Steve Schalk
Secretary/Treasurer
NIYA
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by Deb Whitehorse | Jan 4, 2026 | Home Page, ISA, Regattas, Renegade
Photo: Rob Resnick Revelations of Design
The 2026 ISA Regatta and Renegade Championship are postponed one week to January 16-18. 2026.
There is no suitable ice available for a Championship regatta for January 9th.
The next scheduled weekend is concurrent with the first possible date for the Northwestern Ice Yachting Championship. If the Northwest is held on those dates, the ISA will be postponed. Next update is January 11, 2026.
Steve Schalk
Secretary/Treasurer
International Skeeter Association
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