2020 Northwest Regatta

NIYA

Northwest Ice Yachting Association An iceboat regatta first sailed in 1913 in Menominee, Michigan.

Stern Steerers

The NIYA was originally a stern-steerer regatta organized to determine ice yacht supremacy in the Midwest. A,B,C,& D stern-steerers continue to compete in the NIYA.

Skeeters

Class E Skeeters first raced the NIYA in 1936 when Lake Geneva sailor Harry Melges won in MICKEY FINN.

DN Class

Skip Boston of Detroit was the first winner of the NIYA in the DN class in 1954.

Renegade

First sailed as a seperate class in 1958 and won by “Mr. Iceboat”, Elmer Millenbach.

NIYA Centennial

The NIYA celebrated 100 years of iceboat racing in 2013 on Green Lake in Wisconsin.

2020 Northwest Ice Yacht Racing Association Information

March 13-15,2020
Lake Waconia, Minnesota

ISA & Renegade Championship Schedule Update for Sunday, Feb 20

by Deb Whitehorse | Feb 19, 2022 | 2022 ISA, Home Page, ISA, Regattas, Renegade

Photo: Kenton Fowler

Provisional Results

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

by Deb Whitehorse | Feb 18, 2022 | 2021-2022, 2022 ISA, Home Page, ISA, Regattas, Renegade

Ice Henge

ISA Home Page

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

by Deb Whitehorse | Feb 18, 2022 | 2021-2022, 2022 ISA, Home Page, ISA, Regattas, Renegade

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

by Deb Whitehorse | Feb 17, 2022 | 2022 ISA, Home Page, ISA, Regattas, Renegade

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.

2022 ISA & Renegade Championship

by Deb Whitehorse | Feb 16, 2022 | Home Page, ISA, Regattas, Renegade

ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION – FINAL LOCATION IS LAKE MONONA IN MADISON, WI
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 7 AM, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2022
FIRST RACE STARTING POSITIONS
Once racing starts, competitors should check the results for their starting positions.
COMPETITORS LIST & PROVISIONAL RESULTS
ISA Home Page

The final location call for the ISA Regatta & Renegade Championship was made tonight with Lake Monona as the site. Launch will be at Olin Park.
The first race is scheduled to begin at 10 am on Friday February 18th.
Please make sure you purchase a Dane County Lake Access Permit on their website to allow launch and parking.
Saturday morning a charity event is taking place near the launch, so all Competitors should arrive extra early to get a place to park and head out to their boats.
Lodging Info to follow.
Steve Schalk
Secretary/Treasurer
International Skeeter Association

The 2022 International Skeeter Association and Renegade Championships have been called ON for Lake Monona, Madison, WI for February 18 – 20, 2022. This is a three day regatta for A, B, and C class Skeeters, Nites, and Renegades.

ISA & RENEGADE CHAMPIONSHIP
Dates: February 18 – 20, 2022
Location: Lake Monona, Madison, Wisconsin

REGISTRATION, ISA, & RENEGADE DUES
UPDATE: REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 7 AM ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2022

LAUNCH:
UPDATE: PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE ON THE ICE! ATVs will be there to help take trailers to the ice.
Olin Park
302 E Lakeside St, Madison, WI 53715
ATTENTION: Lake Access Permit is required and must be purchased online using this link.

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.

RACE DOCUMENTS
ISA Notice of Race
ISA Sailing Instructions & Conditions
ISA First Race Starting Positions
Results
Once racing starts, competitors should check the results online for their starting positions.

STARTING POSITIONS
Starting positions will be posted online by 9:30 AM on Friday, February 18, 2022. Here is the link.
Late entrants will start at the end of the start line.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, February 18, 2022
Race Schedule:
• The first race will be at 10:00 AM local time on Friday, February 18, 2022
FLEET ROTATION:
1. Nite
2. A
3. B & C
4. Renegade
• Races will be held for A, B, C Class Skeeters, Nites and Renegades should Renegades choose to hold their national championship regatta in conjunction with the ISA Championship Regatta.
• Nine races are scheduled for each division. Three are necessary for a complete regatta.

ANNUAL MEETINGS
The ISA Annual Meeting will be held on the ice after racing on Friday, February 18, 2022.
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

Saturday, February 19, 2022
First race will be at 9:30 AM

Sunday, February 20, 2022
First race will be at 9:30 AM

Regatta Watch: 2022 ISA & Renegade Championship Called ON

by Deb Whitehorse | Feb 16, 2022 | 2021-2022, 2022 ISA, Home Page, ISA, Regattas, Renegade

Photo: Gretchen Dorian

UPDATE: Post was edited to reflect final site selection of Lake Monona, Madison, WI. See this post for the latest updates.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
ISA Home Page

PROVISIONAL RESULTS
Once racing starts, competitors should check the results for their starting positions.

The 2022 International Skeeter Association and Renegade Championships have been called ON for February 18 – 20, 2022. This is a three day regatta for A, B, and C class Skeeters, Nites, and Renegades.

ISA & RENEGADE CHAMPIONSHIP
Dates: February 18 – 20, 2022

REGISTRATION, ISA, & RENEGADE DUES
UPDATE: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
You must be a member of the ISA or Renegade Class to participate in the regatta. Pay your ISA dues online here. Renegade sailors can pay their Secretary, Ron Rosten.
Online registration only. Click here to register for the ISA or Renegade regatta using Paypal. Don’t have a Paypal account? No problem, just use your credit card on the Paypal page

STARTING POSITIONS
Starting positions will be posted online by 9:30 AM on Friday, February 18, 2022. Here is the link.
Late entrants will start at the end of the start line.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, February 18, 2022
Race Schedule:
• The first race will be at 10:00 AM local time on Friday, February 18, 2022
• Races will be held for A, B, C Class Skeeters, Nites and Renegades should Renegades choose to hold their national championship regatta in conjunction with the ISA Championship Regatta.
• Nine races are scheduled for each division. Three are necessary for a complete regatta.

The Annual Meeting will be held in the launch area on Friday, February 18, 2022.

Saturday, February 19, 2022
First race will be at 9:30 AM

Sunday, February 20, 2022
First race will be at 9:30 AM

4LIYC Feb 16 Meeting News: Join Us or Zoom Us, You Choose

by Deb Whitehorse | Feb 16, 2022 | 2021-2022, Home Page

Join Us or Zoom Us, You Choose

Our next hybrid meeting format is Wednesday, February 16, 2022. We’ll have local ice sailing tales and regatta updates to share.

WHAT TO KNOW:
Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2022
IN-PERSON MEETING
Food will be delivered at 6 PM
Meeting begins at 6:30 PM
At Daniel Hearn’s Office–S/B Strategic Marketing, 1352 E. Wilson St
Menu for Dinner Delivery: The Old Fashioned Link to menu

For those who’d like to meet in-person and enjoy a good meal together, we’ll be ordering takeout from a different restaurant each meeting. This week, we are heading towards the border with Eldorado Grill for the best Tex-Mex in Madison. Please review the menu and fill out the form below to let us know your food choices. Here’s a link to the Old Fashioned menu.

Once you know what you want, submit your order using the form below. Please place your order no later than 3:00 p.m. day of meeting. Food will deliver at 6:00 p.m. Bring cash to pay Deb for food and delivery driver tip. Word has it that club members are bringing beer, otherwise BYOB.

ZOOM MEETING
4LIYC members will receive the Zoom link via email as usual. Not getting the emails? Please contact Deb.

For those who are out of town or feel more comfortable plugging in electronically, we’ll look forward to seeing your smiling face on the big screen in the conference room.

Greetings of the Season

by Deb Whitehorse | Feb 14, 2022 | Home Page

Regatta Watch: 2022 WSSA Postponed to Feb 26 – 27

by Deb Whitehorse | Feb 14, 2022 | Home Page, Regattas, WSSA

Double the pleasure. Photo: Jim Koepnick

The 2022 Wisconsin Stern Steering Association regatta has been postponed to February 26 – 27. The next update will be Sunday, Feb 20. Check back here at that time. The Northwest Ice Yacht Association regatta takes precedence.
Andy Gratton
WSSA Secretary/Treasurer

Regatta Watch: ISA & Renegade Championship Called ON for Green Lake, Feb 18-20.

by Deb Whitehorse | Feb 14, 2022 | 2021-2022, Home Page, ISA, Regattas

ISA Page

The International Skeeter Association Regatta Regatta and Renegade Championship are tentatively called on for Friday, February 18 – 20, 2022. The primary site is Green Lake Wisconsin, and the secondary site is Madison, Wisconsin. Final confirmation will be posted here on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 by 1 PM CT.
Steve Schalk
Secretary/ Treasurer
ISA

Class A, B, and C Skeeters, and Nites compete in the ISA. Renegades compete in the Renegade Championship.

Regatta Watch: 2022 Northwest Postponed to Feb 25-27

by Deb Whitehorse | Feb 14, 2022 | 2021-2022, Home Page, NIYA, Regattas

The 2022 Northwestern Ice Yachting Regatta is postponed to February 25 – 27.All potential sites too rough for DNs.
Steve Schalk
Secretary/Treasurer
NIYA

Ice Check From Space: SENTINEL-2

by Deb Whitehorse | Feb 12, 2022 | 2021-2022, Home Page

Lake Mendota before the snow, on January 13, 2022

SENTINEL-2 SATELLITE

At-home ice checking often begins with a look at MODIS satellite data. “With its sweeping 2,330-km-wide viewing swath, MODIS sees every point on our world every 1-2 days…”

SENTINEL-2 is another satellite that surveys the earth every five days at the equator and every 2-3 days at middle latitudes. SENTINEL-2 is “equipped with an opto-electronic multispectral sensor for surveying with a sentinel-2 resolution of 10 to 60 m in the visible, near infrared (VNIR), and short-wave infrared (SWIR) spectral zones, including 13 spectral channels, which ensures the capture…”

SENTINEL-2 takes a few more steps than looking at MODIS but the views are well worth the effort.

Make sure you are looking at SENTINEL-2
Search
Choose the date on the calendar.
Choose false color for the best ice view.

4LIYC Racing Scores Updated

by Deb Whitehorse | Feb 12, 2022 | 2021-2022, Home Page

Tim McCormick has updated the Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club racing scores from Saturday, January 22, 2022. See them here.

SOLD! February 4, 2022: DN in WI

by Deb Whitehorse | Feb 9, 2022 | Sold, sold-1

SOLD! DN
Entire boat is Spruce, Sarns hardware, two sets of plate runners in boxes.
Very fresh Quantum sail
Two planks, one spruce, good for a light weight and vertical laminate stiff plank, needs minor repair
$1000

Regatta Watch: WSSA Postponed

by Deb Whitehorse | Feb 9, 2022 | Home Page, Regattas, WSSA

Photo: Jim Koepnick

The 2022 Wisconsin Stern Steering Association regatta has been postponed to February 19 and 20. The next update will be Sunday, February 13. Check back here at that time. The Northwest Ice Yacht Association regatta takes precedence. The prediction changed, not enough melt today, not much expected tomorrow, and the wind dropped quite low for the weekend. Let us know if you find conditions somewhere.

Andy Gratton

WSSA Secretary/Treasurer

SOLD! September 18, 2021: DN Plank in MI

by Deb Whitehorse | Feb 8, 2022 | Sold, sold-1

SOLD! C2 DN Plank – $450
Weight Range 240-280 Pounds
Only Used A Few Times – Like New Condition
With Step Pads & Stud Plates, No Chocks

SOLD! December 9, 2021: Yankee B Skeeter in New Jersey

by Deb Whitehorse | Feb 8, 2022 | Sold, sold-1

SOLD! Yankee – B Skeeter comes with 23′ mast, 2 sails, 1 full and 1 storm sail. 2 sets of new runners 1/4 and 3/8 440 stainless. Also 25′ carbon mast and 25′ foot carbon sail. Runners and mast built by Bill Buchholz. Full covers for everything and trailer with big box to fit everything. Plus lots of accessories.
$8,000.
$6,000
REDUCED TO $5,000 // OR BEST OFFER.

Regatta Watch: WSSA Called ON

by Deb Whitehorse | Feb 7, 2022 | Home Page, Regattas, WSSA

The ROSEMARYS. Photo: Jim Koepnick

The Wisconsin Stern Steering Association regatta for 2022 has been tentatively called on for February 12 and 13. The site selected is the center of Green Lake. Final confirmation will be made by 1 PM Thursday, February 10. Check back here after that time. There are hard 4″ snowdrifts in the area. The regatta is pending the melt anticipated this week.

Andy Gratton

WSSA Secretary/Treasurer