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Confusion Reigns
“Not sure what boat season it is.”
Daniel Hearn sends word from the Spaight Street Syndicate that he’s unsure what boat season it is. Minnesota’s Dirk Siems sailed his DN on a sunny April day on Otter Tail Lake yesterday in what has to be some sort of late record for Minnesota DN sailing. 4LIYC sailors are returning from Ivanpah, Nevada, with some trophy hardware awarded during the Blokart dirt-sailing event. (More on that tomorrow.) No wonder we are all confused!
Dirk Siems usually finds the first ice for the Western Challenge in MN and now he’s on the hunt for the last ice of the season. He sailed on Otter Tail Lake yesterday, April 9, 2022.
Geoff Sobering won the overall and his division at the 2022 Blokart North American regatta at Ivanpah, Nevada.
Nites Getting It Done in Gladstone
Photo and caption via the Nite Class Facebook Page: “It’s Official!!!! We have the 2022 Nite Nationals In! Jim Gluek with 2 first and Tom Sweitzer to make it official.”
The Nites were no April Fools as they successfully pulled off day one of their Nationals at Gladstone, Michigan. Today’s latest news gleaned from their Facebook page looks like they are enjoying a spring day on the ice, waiting for the wind.
Regatta Watch: 22 Nite Nationals ON for Escanaba, MI April 1-3
2015 ISA Regatta at Escanaba, MI Photo: Gretchen Dorian
They are going to do it! Will have to look in the records, but this could be the first Nite Nationals ever held in April. Good luck to the Nite sailors!
Nite Nationals is Officially Called On for April 1-3, 2022 in Escanaba/Gladstone, Upper Michigan.
3-day event April 1-3, 2022
Register: https://theclubspot.com/regatta/ARCBDteChy
Must be a member to register: https://theclubspot.com/renew-interstitial/oFVGl1wW09See Nite website for full information.
Sail Safe, Sail Fast,
Commodore Chad Rechcygl #322
Vice Commodore Maureen Bohleber #497
Secretary Brian Nies #351
Treasury Lars Barber #534
Tech Mike Peters #544
“Winter in Wisconsin – a Place Like No Other”
Mother Nature came through for us this year on Lake Monona. Videographers Sam Li and Ian Tunney were there to help change minds about winter by including the sport in his latest production. Watch it here.
Sam Li
To all the people who love winter, here’s the film for you. To all the people who hate winter, I hope this changes your mind.
Regatta Watch – No Joke!: Nite Nats Called ON for Escanaba April 1-3
Nite Nationals Tentatively On for April 1-3, 2022 in Escanaba (Upper Mi)
This is no April fools joke… Iceboating in April! The epic weekend definitely could happen. The weather looks good and the ice is there! We had multiple boats sailing up on the Little Bay de Noc in Escanaba, MI. Just a heads up, it is Eastern time up there so plan accordingly. Final call by Wednesday 9 PM. Make sure you are a member of INCA.
Sail Safe, Sail Fast,
Commodore Chad Rechcygl #322
Vice Commodore Maureen Bohleber #497
Secretary Brian Nies #351
Treasury Lars Barber #534
Tech Mike Peters #544
Mark Your Calendars for April 16 4LIYC Banquet!
Andy McCormick on home ice, Lake Monona. Photo: Kenton Fowler
After a two year pause, we are pleased to announce that our annual spring awards banquet has been scheduled for April 16, 2022 at the Breakwater Restaurant in Monona, WI. Menu selections are in the works. Please save the date and stand by for further details.
Regatta Watch: Nite Nationals Postponed – But Willing To Try in April!
Nites rounding the mark at the 2022 ISA Regatta on Lake Monona. Photo: Will Johnston
The Nites win the race of being the most optimistic class of the season! They are still hanging in there with the hopes of holding their 2022 Nationals and need to hear from their class members.
Nite Class Website
We have once again postponed the Nationals. The Nite Board is willing to give it one more try and it wouldn’t it be EPIC to have a Nite Nationals in April? The past couple of days have put a strain on our landing but next week’s forecast does look promising with lows all the way down to the low twenties and possibly lower, which we hope will firm it up, safety first. The Terrace Bay Hotel is ready and waiting for us. Now we just need the weather to cooperate. If you are interested in participating in the possible EPIC event please respond so we can get an idea if we should move forward.
Thank you from the Nite Board of Directors
Chad Rechcygl – Commodore
Maureen Bohleber – Vice Commodore
Lars Barber – Treasurer
Brian Nies – Secretary
Mike Peters – Technical Advisor
Regatta Watch: Nite Nationals Tentatively Called On for March 25-27
Nite Nationals tentatively called on for March 25-27. We are giving it one last chance and Escanaba, Michigan could be the place.
We will call it by noon on Wednesday March 23, 2022.Sail Safe, Sail Fast,
Commodore Chad Rechcygl #322
Regatta Watch: WSSA Cancelled for 2022
HAYWIRE with Clay, Jason, and Jay Yaeso
The Wisconsin Stern Steering Association annual regatta for 2022 has been cancelled due to lack of cooperation on the part of Mother Nature. Our last hope was Escanaba but a large amount of rain and snow is forecast for this week with potential for more rain next week. We will need a barge to get to the ice. Work on your boats this summer and check back late December 2022 for 2023 regatta info.
Andy Gratton
WSSA Secretary/treasurer
Regatta Watch: 2022 Northwest Cancelled
Stern Steerers line up to race
The Northwestern Ice Yachting Regatta is cancelled for 2022. We have no viable locations left.
Steve Schalk
Secretary/Treasure NIYA
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Click for 4LIYC Meeting Dates
- 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
Time: 6:30 PM
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