2021 DN U.S. Nationals Video

by | Feb 5, 2021 | 2020-2021, DN, Home Page

Watch this DN U.S. Nationals regatta film shot by professional videographer and DN sailor Peter Norton KA2 (yes, that’s an Australian sail designation because Peter’s by way of Australia.) Peter shared the raw video with DNer and University of Wisconsin Madison student Sam Bartel for editing. The result is outstanding.

 

Regatta Watch: 2021 WSSA Postponed Until Feb 6-7

by | Jan 25, 2021 | Home Page, Regattas, WSSA

Andy Gratton and the lovely ROSEMARY on Lake Winnebago  Photo: Gretchen Dorian

Via WSSA Secretary Andy Gratton:

The Wisconsin Stern Steering Association regatta has been postponed to February 6 and 7, 2021. The next update will be Sunday, January 31. Check back here at that time.

Andy Gratton

WSSA Secretary/Treasurer

Regatta Watch: 2021 Renegade Championship Postponed to Jan 29-31

by | Jan 20, 2021 | Home Page, Regattas, Renegade

Via Renegade Regatta Chair Don Anderson:

The 2021 Renegade Championship has been postponed until January 29-31. Lake Mendota has 4-5″ of ice with 1″ of snow on top. We are waiting for more ice thickness and are concerned about the possibility that warmer temperatures will cause the snow to become sticky.

Regatta Watch: 2021 WSSA Postponed to January 30-31

by | Jan 18, 2021 | Home Page, Regattas, WSSA

Toledo Ice Yacht Club’s Jim Stribrny tests the limits of his Class A Stern-Steerer at the 2013 Northwest Regatta. For the record, WILD GOOSE landed back on the ice just fine.

Via WSSA Secretary Andy Gratton:

The Wisconsin Stern Steering Association regatta has been postponed to January 30 and 31, 2021. The next update will be Sunday, January 24. Check back here at that time.

Thanks for leaving the freezer doors open, the cold air is arriving. If you capsize, try to do better than both Don Ward and American Magic (see iceboat.org for more details).

Andy Gratton

WSSA Secretary/Treasurer

Regatta Watch: 2021 Renegade Championship Called ON for Jan 22-24

by | Jan 17, 2021 | Home Page, Regattas, Renegade


Via International Renegade Ice Yacht Association Regatta Chairman Don Anderson:

The 2021 Renegade Championship has been tentatively called on for January 22-24, 2021. The primary site is Lake Mendota for this three-day event. Don reports that there is a good surface layer of ice over slush and water on Lake Mendota. Colder temperatures this week are expected to firm it all up. Final confirmation will be made on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, by 1 PM CT.