UPCOMING:
4LIYC Meeting : November 19, 2025 @ Fast Champions Iceboat Shop More information.
4LIYC Shipstore: Order custom iceboat shirts, hats, and gear. More information.
BURGEE: Order your 4LIYC Burgee
Pay Your Dues Online
ISA and Renegade Regatta Postponed
The ISA and Renegade Championships have been postponed to February 14th, 15th and 16th.
The launch ramp conditions on the Madison Lakes are not good enough to get the fleets safely on and off the ice.
Regatta Watch: Renegade Championship Called on Feb 7-9
Via George Gerhardt: The Renegade Championship will be sailed in conjunction with the ISA on February 7 – 9, 2020. Primary location is Madison, Wi.
ISA & Renegade Championship Called ON for Feb 7 – 9
The International Skeeter Association and Renegade Championship has been called ON for February 7 – 9, 2020 on Lake Mendota in Madison, WI.
LAUNCH:
You will need a Lake Access Permit. You can purchase one at the launch or purchase one online.
LODGING:
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, February 7:
8:30 – 9:30 AM Registration at the launch
10 AM First race
6 PM Annual ISA Meeting at the
ISA AGENDA
Saturday, February 8
9:30 AM First race
Banquet at
6:30 PM cocktails
7:00 PM dinner and order off the menu.
Sunday, February 9
9:30 AM First Race
2020 ISA Pre-registration
Regatta Watch: ISA Called ON for Feb 7-9; NIYA Postponed
Renegades rounding the weather mark at the 2013 ISA regatta on Lake Kegonsa
The Northwest Regatta has been postponed to February 14th, 15th and 16th, 2020.
The ISA is called on for the Four Lakes of Madison for February 7th, 8th and 9th, 2020. Potential sites are Lake Mendota at Middleton Bay and Lake Kegonsa.
The final call will be made by noon CT on Wednesday February 5th, 2020.
Steve Schalk
ISA and NIYA Secretary/TreasurerOn behalf of the NIYA and ISA Race Committees
Regatta Watch: WSSA Postponed
The mighty TAKU Class A Stern Steerer
The Wisconsin Stern Steering Association regatta has been postponed again to February 15 – 16, 2020. The Northwest Regatta is scheduled for the same weekend and will take precedence. The next update will be Sunday, February 9, 2020. Check back here at that time. Green Lake and Madison lakes are too thin, Lake Geneva is thinner, Green Bay blew out, Menominee is too thin, Petenwell is thick enough but has too much snow, Minnesota lakes have too much snow, Winnebago is melting but still has water under shell ice and crusty snow. Will water skis work on the boats?
Andy Gratton
WSSA Secretary/Treasurer
Area Zamboni Driver Working OT
Seen in our area.
Above is a photo taken by 4LIYC Commodore Don Anderson at Middleton Bay on Lake Mendota, Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 5 PM. [Slightly photoshopped by the ed.] A combination of warm temperatures, sun, and wind are knocking down the slush and drifts – in other words, Zambonifying our lakes this weekend. I took a walk on Lake Waubesa today and it was wetting out beautifully. I’m sure the same can be said of all area lakes. The cold part of the Zamboni arrives Monday night when temperatures head below freezing. Of course, we’ll be checking ice for either club racing or possibly a regatta.
4LIYC Racing Update: No Club Racing for Feb 1-2
When the ice was better on Lake Monona
There will be no Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club racing for the weekend of February 1-2, 2020. 4LIYC Commodore Don Anderson described Lake Monona like “walking on the moon with 2″ of butter ice on the surface”. The Olin Park landing was too slushy for trailers and Monona was full of drain holes that appeared to have healed, but are thinner than the surrounding ice. Don plans to check Mendota on Tuesday with the hope for some Wednesday sailing. We will continue to monitor the area lakes.
4LIYC Ice Check: Friday 31 January
Lake Monona shows some promise (unlike this ice-encased old barn in Devil’s Lake, ND.) If you would like to join the ice checking crew, please be at the Olin Park landing tomorrow, Friday 31 January at 10:30 AM. If it checks out, 4LIYC racing will be called on for Saturday and Sunday. Stand by for news.
4LIYC Meeting Alert: Free Race Swag Weds Jan 29
Free Thermal Race Vests
Join us Wednesday night, January 29 and receive a FREE, limited edition thermal race vest, guaranteed to make you faster around the track. Available in either men’s or women’s versions, these vests are from the Signature Collection of a world famous ice sailor.
Not an ice sailor? No problem. One of these babies will make you a faster reader, faster cook, faster decision-maker, faster builder. No matter what you’re doing, you’ll be faster. Guys…don’t wear one to bed, however. If you need an explanation, our apology to your wonderful lady.
What’s the catch? No catch. Just show up!
Location: Breakwater Restaurant
6308 Metropolitan Lane
Monona, Wisconsin
Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Time: 6:30 PM
Arrive earlier for dinner
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National Iceboat Authority Web Page
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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