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Regatta Watch: 2025 ISA & Renegade Championship Postponed to March 7 – 9
Photo: Kevin Chapman
The ISA Race Committee has postponed the regatta to March 7-9, 2025.. The weather forecast of high temperatures and high winds for February 28th made it impossible to predict the ice condition for the following two days, and the Sunday wind forecast made it unlikely to get two race days in any case.
The forecast ahead looks very promising for both Lake City (24” of ice) and Madison (18” of ice). Temperatures go to 40 degree highs with mid 20 degree lows, with at least half of each 24 hours below freezing.
Both locations will be sailed and thoroughly checked prior to March 7th. We have a good chance for a solid three day regatta this time, so check your equipment and sharpen your runners. Next update is Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Steve Schalk
Secretary/Treasurer
International Skeeter Association
Regatta Watch: 2025 ISA & Renegade Championship Called ON for Lake City, MN
Photo: Will Johnston
The 2025 ISA and Renegade Championship are on for Lake City, Minnesota for Friday February 28th, Saturday March 1st and Sunday March 2nd 2025. The ice thickness is over 18 inches of smooth black stuff.
The snow cover is now an average of 2” but it will likely be gone by the time the Wednesday check is done, based on the forecast temperatures upcoming.
The final call will be made by noon Wednesday February 26th. Next update will be Wednesday, February 26.
Steve Schalk
Secretary/Treasurer
International Skeeter Association
4LIYC Racing Scores Now Published
Renegades on Lake Monona. Photo: Marcus Berghahn
The racing scores for the Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club are now available online. A big thank you to Damien Luyet, who has stepped up to handle score tabulation this season. His efforts ensure we can all track the results from our latest races.
Check out the scores here Stay tuned for more racing updates as the season progresses!
4LIYC Meeting – Wednesday, February 19 at The Breakwater
MARY B at Frozen Assets Festival
It’s been a while since we’ve been able to meet in person, but we’re finally getting together! Join us at The Breakwater in Monona on Wednesday, February 19, at 6:30 PM.
WHAT TO KNOW:
4LIYC Meeting
Breakwater
6308 Inland Way
Monona, WI
6:30 PM
There’s so much to talk about—don’t miss it! Looking forward to catching up with everyone. See you there!
Regatta Watch: 2025 ISA & Renegade Championship Postponed to Feb 28, March 1-2
Gretchen Dorian Photo
The ISA & Renegade Championship have been postponed to February 28th, March 1st and 2nd, 2025. All racing areas are snowbound right now, but a warm up is coming. The next update will be Sunday February 23rd.
Steve Schalk
Secretary/Treasurer
International Skeeter Association
Snow Got You Down? Tune In to Matt Struble’s Podcast Interview
Matt Struble US183. Photo by Anna Suslova.
With the 4LIYC racing on pause thanks to all this snow, it’s a great time to catch up on some ice sailing talk. Sailing Anarchy just dropped a new podcast featuring none other than 2025 DN World & North American Champion Matt Struble! Fresh off his dominant performance at Lake Winnebago, Matt sat down with host Scott Tempesta to break down the regatta. While his scores made it look effortless, Matt shares just how tough the conditions were and what it took to come out on top. As Scott put it: “I just chatted him up, and I can tell he is going to be a great guest!” The episode is available this afternoon—perfect listening while we wait for sailable ice to return.
Listen here: https://sailinganarchy.com/sailing-anarchy-podcast/ Or check out the SA podcasts on Apple, Google, or Spotify podcasts.
Stay tuned, and hopefully, the Big Zamboni will arrive and we’ll be back on the ice soon!
Regatta Watch: 2025 ISA & Renegade Championship Postponed to Feb 21 – 23
2025 Nite Nationals. Photo: Will Johnston
The ISA Race Committee has postponed the 2025 annual Championship to February 21, 22, 23, 2025. (Along with the Renegade Championship.)
The snow falling right now, along with the forecast for much additional snow Friday has put the regatta on hold for now. All possible locations are affected by the snow.
The next decision will be on Sunday the 16th, when the snow results will be known. There is a lot of regatta condition ice under the snow, so we are still early in the season and may yet see it melt off.
Steve Schalk
Secretary/Treasurer
International Skeeter Association
In The News – Again! Milwaukee Journal Sentinal
Great article about our sport including recognition for Minnesota’s Sam Bartel, a young man who is bringing new sailors into the sport.
Iceboats can go 80 mph on Wisconsin’s frozen lakes
Iceboats, some a century old, are the speedsters and yachts of frozen lakes.
By Rick Barrett
Milwaukee Journal SentinelCRIVITZ – On Lake Noquebay in Marinette County, the Ace of Spades, Miss Jane II, Rosemary, and other iceboats gather for a regatta on ice where the wind has cleared much of the snow. Continue reading.
In the News: The 2024 Northwest
Minnesota station KARE joined us at the 2024 Northwest in Waconia, Minnesota last season. Check out their coverage at the 8 minute mark. Watch here.
Regatta Watch: 2025 ISA & Renegade Championship Tentatively Called On for Feb 14 – 16
Photo: Marcus Berghahn
The ISA Championship Regatta is tentatively on for February 14th – 16th, 2025. Multiple locations are under review including Madison WI and Lake City MN.
The final call will be made by noon on Wednesday February 12th. Check back here at that time.
Steve Schalk
Secretary/Treasurer
International Skeeter Association
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- January 2 THURSDAY Honor Roll Nominations
- January 15 Deadline for By-Law or Racing Rules Amendment Submission
- January 29
- February 12 Business Meeting
- February 26
- March 12 Last Meeting of the Season
Location: In person at the Elks Lodge 711 Jenifer St, Madison, WI 53703
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