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Will Johnston Regatta Photos
Pat Heppert sailing DRIFTER at the 2022 International Skeeter Association Regatta on Lake Monona in Madison, WI. Photo: Will Johnston
Photographer Will Johnson joined us at the ISA and Renegade Championship on Lake Monona on Saturday. He has a huge number of photos he’d like to share with us.
If any one wants some extra work done on some of them feel free to pass along my contact info I am happy to help.
The boaters are welcome to use the photos for any personal use, and feel free to post them any icboat.org socials you see fit.
I had a good time watching the racing and hope to come out to more regattas
Will Johnston
Nites
Skeeters
Renegades
Multi-Fleet
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The ISA Fast Second
Paul, Tom Hyslop, and Grant Frautschi rolling RAMBLN’
Via Ken Whitehorse over at the Past Champions Iceboat Shop:
Immediately after the 2022 ISA cookout and trophy presentation, some racers came over to the Past Champions Iceboat Shop and helped roll M-165 on its side. Why? During the first A Skeeter race of the ISA, Krueger was running a fast second and was challenging for first. One more mighty pull on sheet rope would have secured the position! And so one more Herculean pull, and he ripped the pulley blocks out of the deck! Sigh…. There is no time for lamenting; it’s time to repair M165 with a newer and stronger oak backbone! See all you iceboat racers on the lake next week!
2022 ISA & Renegade Championship Trophy Presentation
The Nite Gang
FINAL RESULTS
Congratulations to all who participated in the 2022 International Skeeter Association regatta and Renegade Championship on Lake Monona, February 18 – 20. On Sunday morning, the Race Committee decided that strong winds (just like on Friday) would have been too much to safely race and called the regatta complete. We took advantage of every minute of Saturday to get the regatta in.
Regatta Watch: WSSA Called on for Feb 26-27.
The Wisconsin Stern Steering Association regatta for 2022 has been tentatively called on for February 26 and 27. The Northwest Ice Yacht Association regatta will take precedence. The primary site is Lake Monona. Final confirmation will be made by 1 PM Thursday, February 24. Check back here after that time. There is snow expected on Thursday that may be too deep for DNs but OK for Stern Steerers.
Andy Gratton
WSSA Secretary/Treasurer
Regatta Watch: 2022 Northwest Called On for Lake Monona, Madison, WI
2010 Northwest Regatta on Lake Winnebago. Photo: Gretchen Dorian
Via Northwest Secretary/Treasurer Steve Schalk:
The 2022 Northwestern Ice Yachting Association Regatta is called on with the primary site in Lake Monona, Wisconsin, February 25 – 27. Secondary sites are Geneva Lake and Green Lake Wisconsin.
The first race is scheduled Friday, February 25, 2022.
Final confirmation will be made by noon Wednesday, February 23, 2022.
Northwest races will be held for Class A, B, C, D, E, Renegade, and DN.
ISA & Renegade Championship Day 3 AM Update
Photo: Skot Weidmann
Competitors bore with the course changes due to wind shifts and completed three races in each of their classes on the second day of the ISA and Renegade Championship.
PRO Joe Norton sent the Nites off for their second race when the wind shut down, and he black-flagged the race because it exceeded the time limit. It was a long, cold day on the ice in bright sunshine, we patiently waited, and the wind came back as predicted. There were excellent racing battles in all fleets, particularly the Nite and Renegade.
Racing starts again at 9:30 AM. Below is photo gallery from the Facebook page of Skot Weidmann.
ISA & Renegade Championship Schedule Update for Sunday, Feb 20
Photo: Kenton Fowler
Via ISA Secretary/Treasurer Steve Schalk:
Schedule for Sunday, February 20, 2022.
9:30 AM Start
Nites will be first in the rotation
2022 ISA & Renegade Championship Day 1 PM Update
Ice Henge
Racers had hoped that the wind machine would turn on in the afternoon, but the wind arrived earlier than expected. The Nite fleet had lined up to race but 25 mph puffy winds coupled with slippery ice as hard as a diamond had the Race Committee opt for postponement.
Back in the pits, the Madison Fire Department provided entertainment with their ice-cutting operation for Saturday’s Polar Plunge event to raise funds for Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes.
Racing begins at 9 AM on Saturday, with Nites first in the rotation.
The Nite fleet was ready for the first race, but the Race Committee decided to postpone for safety. Photo: Brett Hulsley
2022 ISA & Renegade Championship: Day 1 Early AM Update
Good morning from Monona, Wisconsin where it’s a balmy 5F. The International Skeeter Association Regatta and Renegade Championship begins today at 10 AM on Lake Monona. NOAA has issued a wind alert starting at 2 PM so the race committee will try to be as efficient as possible in getting races in this morning. I’ll be writing numbers but will try to live stream some of the action on the 4LIYC Facebook page.
FIRST RACE STARTING POSITIONS
Once racing starts, competitors should check the results for their starting positions.
COMPETITORS LIST & PROVISIONAL RESULTS
Additional 2022 ISA & Renegade Championship Regatta Information
Photo: Ethan Brodsky
ISA Home Page
Here are some updates you may have missed that have been added to the original ISA & Renegade Championship post from yesterday, Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
1. Online registration closes at 7 AM on Friday, February 18, 2022. Online registration is mandatory.
2. Do not drive vehicles on the ice. An ATV will assist in getting trailers to the ice.
3. The ISA annual meeting will be on the ice after racing on Friday, February 18, 2022.
4. The Renegade Annual Meeting will be held at the Four Lakes Yacht Club at 5 PM, Friday, February 18, 2022.
Four Lakes Yacht Club
Link to map
6312 Inland Way,
Monona, WI 53713
5. Fleet Rotation, from the ISA Sailing Instructions & Conditions
Nite
A
B & C
Renegade
6. Lodging
Clarion Suites at The Alliant Energy Center
2110 Rimrock Road
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 284-1234
Single $94
Double $114
Ask for the ISA Iceboating rate.
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4LIYC Governing Documents
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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