AI- generated examples of the type of keepsakes available on Gretchen’s website.
One of the greatest allies in iceboating is Gretchen Dorian. We have all watched her at the weather mark in bitter cold, waiting for the perfect shot. Her photos have carried this sport around the world. She is running a pre holiday sale on her site through December 15, and it is a good time to support the person who spends as much time on the ice as many of us who race and help with race committee.
You can order prints of your favorite shots or download digital images right away. You can also put them on coffee mugs, Christmas ornaments, coasters, and even fleece blankets. If you want prints delivered before Christmas in the USA, place those orders before December 1. Discounts run as high as forty five percent. These make simple gifts for sailors who already have every tool and every runner in the box.
Take a look at her site, enjoy the savings, and support the photographer who has been telling the story of this sport for years. gretchendorian.com
Doug Kolner sailing his Renegade COLD FUSION on Lake Monona. Photo Marcus Berghahn
The Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club hit the ice on Saturday, February 1, for another great day of racing. Photographer Marcus Berghahm captured the action, showcasing the speed and skill of the fleet.
Powered by the Wind: ROSEMARY on Lake Winnebago and a field of windmills in the distance. Photo: Rob Resnick.
Once again, Rob Resnick of Revelations of Design joined us on the ice to capture the Northwest Regatta. Rob is a familiar presence at our regattas, often braving the elements to document the speed and beauty of iceboat racing.
This year was no exception. Rob spent all day Friday on the ice with us, despite the cold, and his dedication resulted in an impressive collection of photos. It was hard to pick a favorite because they’re all so good, but as an example, above is a screenshot of the ROSEMARY with windmills in the background—just one of many memorable shots.
Dave has shared another batch of photos with us, shot on Sunday, January 21 on Lake Monona. Thank you, Dave. You can find his work on Instagram under his handle, @aspiring_astro_boy.
On Sunday, January 21st, Dave Delap skillfully captured the action of our day of club racing on Lake Monona. Follow @aspiring_astro_boy on Instagram. Many thanks to Dave for sharing. Scores from Sunday’s racing have been updated.
