2020 Northwest Ice Yacht Racing Association Information
March 13-15,2020
Lake Waconia, Minnesota
SOLD! November 1, 2022: DN in MI
SOLD! Gold Fleet DN Package
- Clear epoxy coated hull with carbon twist lock breakaway tiller. Custom aluminum billet steering post. Custom billet aluminum front chock with internal spring, carbon steering connection rod, billet aluminum custom mast step with titanium ball, harken block track and breakaway plank mounting system.
- Latest design C2 balsa core plank with Stubble Chocks, tuned for 170-200 pound sailor, new 2021.
- Latest design C2 prepreg carbon mast with high strength internal hound and custom low profile billet aluminum needle bearing mast foot, new 2020.
- Forstman boom with Harken blocks, two ratchet blocks and braided mainsheet.
- Dieform stays with staymasters and titanium spreader bar, new 2021.
- Ulman FO1, and ABSS sails including alternate stiffness battens
- Three sets of runners with Harken bags and pelican transport case. Runners are all 440C made by Ron Sherry. Package includes 9 runners. 3/16 x90 Insert Set, Slipper Set, and Plate Set.
- Includes pit horses, Harken on-ice cover, ice anchor, and one tool box full of DN tools and miscellaneous spare parts.
- Location: Lapeer Michigan, shipping/delivery not included
- $10,000 firm
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
SOLD! November 2, 2021: Skeeter in IL
SOLD! Former “Honey Bucket” Class A Skeeter number 5, built in 1980. Last all wood boat built. Excellent condition, with trailer and extra sidecar passenger seat included. $4500.00.L
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
SOLD! February 16, 2022: DN in MI
SOLD! DN Good shape. Sails very well. Set up with all quick release pins and nuts tacked to runner chalks for easy set up. Includes sail cover, hull cover, stands and runner box.
$1,000 
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
4LIYC: The Final Scores
Daniel Hearn’s C Skeeter flies by a Renegade at the 2022 ISA championship on Lake Monona. Photo: Will Johnston
March brought the Fat Lady’s warmth and rain, signifying the close of the Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club racing season. Lake Monona provided some exceptional conditions this season, and it was reassuring to be back on home ice. After a two-year pandemic hiatus, we are looking forward to resuming our annual spring trophy awards banquet in April. All the pieces are falling in place, Tim McCormick has tabulated the scores, and our trophy chair, Damien Luyet, will be organizing the hardware. We’ll have more banquet news coming soon.
HWS Update: Try Again in 2023
Photo: Pat Heppert
Ice Sailors:
With regret, we must announce that the Hard Water Summit will not be happening this year. Mother Nature decided she wanted an extended period of warm days, lots of sunshine and nights barely below freezing. The snow is, indeed, gone, but this weather pattern is leaving us with lots of slush that will likely only get deeper.
We appreciate your enthusiasm for this adventure and we may decide to give it a go again next year. We’ll have to consider whether doing the event in the same season as a DN Gold Cup in the US makes sense. If you have any input on this question, we’d love to hear it. montana.icesail@gmail.com From a timing standpoint, we may also move up our target week to the first week of March. This would steer us clear of any conflict with land sailing events and possibly increase the likelihood that we’d have the ice and weather we need. Again, feel free to let us know what you think.
Of course we are a bit disappointed, but then again, we are blessed to not be hiding from Russian artillery as we go about our daily lives. Keep the Faith!
Your HWS Team,
Daniel, Sean and Deb
4LIYC Meeting Reminder for March 16, 2022
What a season!
Please join us tonight for the last meeting of this season. We will resume meetings in November 2022. We will be meeting via Zoom only and not in-person.
WHAT TO KNOW:
Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Time: 6:30 PM CT
ZOOM MEETING ONLY (No in-person meeting this week.)
Didn’t get an email with a link? Get in touch with Deb. debwhitehorse@iceboat.org
Lake Monona Skeeters are Speed Special
Matthew Sheehan “takes a look at the need for speed” on this episode of Planet Sail, and he doesn’t forget ice sailing. Using drone video from 4LIYC racing a few weeks ago, Skeeter sailors Mark Isabell and Rob Evans provide the example of the fastest sailing on the planet in contrast to the beauty and slower pace of Henry Bossett’s drone video of a South Bay Scooter. Link to YouTube video.
There is a serious need for speed out there right now. From state of the art super sleek foiling Moths that will go upwind at 20knots, to ice yachts that will hit 80mph and more – both of which we cover in this episode.
SOLD! March 6, 2022: Yankee in MI
SOLD! Yankee Class Iceboat
20 ft. fuselage, 25 ft. mast, 6 ft. springboard, 18 ft runner plank, 75 sq/ft full batten Boston sail, Sharpnack blocks. Two sets of runners. New runner set is made from chrome vanadium tool steel, hardened and Blanchard ground with sharpening jig,
Trailer has new tires. Stored inside, I need the space for another project. Good condition.
Located in Mount Clemens, Michigan
Price: $2000.00 negotiable
Regatta Watch: 2022 WSSA Postponed to March 26-27
Photo: Jim Koepnick
The 2022 Wisconsin Stern Steering Association regatta has been postponed to March 26 and 27. The next update will be Sunday, March 20. Check back here at that time.
Andy Gratton
WSSA Secretary/Treasurer
Regatta Watch: 2022 Northwest Postponed to March 25-27
Via NIYA Secretary/Treasurer Steve Schalk:
The Northwestern Ice Yachting Regatta is postponed to March 25-27, 2022. Possible locations will be identified and announced Sunday., March 20.
Steve Schalk
Secretary/Treasurer
NIYA
Regatta Watch: Nite Nats Called On for March 18-20
Nite Website
Via Nite Commodore Chad Rechcygl
Nite Nationals has been tentatively called on for March 18-20
Going north may be our best answer to finish out the season. Green Lake has beautiful ice underneath the cover of snow that will be melting down this week. The word has it that Escanaba and Menominee look great too.
So get those Nites ready and let’s hope it all falls into place. Final call will be Wednesday March 16th.
Our Commodore Chad will be MIA due to a family ski trip. Also Lars and Brian will be unavailable. All 3 will be missed. Vice-Commodore Maureen and our Tech Advisor Mike will be running the show.Sail Safe, Sail Fast,
Commodore Chad Rechcygl #322
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