by Deb Whitehorse | Dec 19, 2023 | 2024, Home Page
Dust collection tech Robin Schmidt readying his Ice Optimist for some clear coat.
Western Region DNer Matt Schmidt US5536 shares some family Ice Optimist news
My youngest Robin (4 1/2) is helping get his Ice Optimist ready for the first freeze! We were given an unfinished hull a few weeks ago and scrambled to build a plank and sort out steering gear. The second clear coat is on tonight. Hoping that he, his brother Caleb (7), and sister Sarah (7) will put it to good use!
Hoping for ice in Pewaukee,
Matt
In case you didn’t know, Ice Optimists were created specifically as a youth trainer, designed to be easy to build using commonly available materials and to keep costs minimal. It uses a standard Optimist dinghy sail plan (hence the name), so youth sailors can use much of the same equipment in summer and winter if they sail/race in both seasons. Learn more about Ice Optimists and the DN Youth program from our North American Junior Sailing Program Director, Sam Bartel.srbartel4@gmail.com
by Deb Whitehorse | Dec 13, 2023 | Home Page, Western Region Championship
Photo: Kevin Barta
2024 WESTERN REGION CHAMPIONSHIP
NOTICE OF RACE – Click here to download NOR pdf
Dates: January 6 – 7, 2024
Location: The primary site is within the North American Western Region. (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, UP of Michigan, Wisconsin)
Stay tuned to this website for further announcements.
by Deb Whitehorse | Dec 12, 2023 | 2023, 23noticeboard, Home Page
Photo: Kevin Barta
Via Central Region Commodore Peter Johanson US5633
No sailable ice for centrals, regatta postponed. Last chance for 2023 is 12/30-12/31.
Next update 12/26.
Keep your runners sharp!
Pete
by Deb Whitehorse | Dec 11, 2023 | 2023, 2024, Home Page
Runner Tracks
The Online Magazine of the International DN Ice Yacht Racing Association
December 2023
It’s time to reveal the December edition of Runner Tracks and revisit the Western Challenge to discover why this event is one of the best in the world of ice sailing. There’s also a nice surprise photospread at the end from Michigan DNer and photographer Chris Clark US4789.
Whether you are an experienced ice boater or a newcomer, Runner Tracks is the ultimate resource for everything related to ice boating. Check out the complete online library here.
RUNNER TRACKS IS AVAILABLE IN THREE DIFFERENT FORMATS:
Flipbook Magazine
Download pdf file (best for tablets)
Download single page pdf (best for phones)
IN THIS ISSUE
- The Revival of Junior Iceboating in North America by Sam Bartel
- DN Costing Thoughts by Warren Nethercote and Bob Cummins
- Western Challenge: One of the best by Mike Bloom
Get this issue in a full color soft cover book for $20.
by Deb Whitehorse | Dec 9, 2023 | 2023, Home Page, Western Region Championship
Relive last weekend’s Western Challenge on Lake Christina, Ashby, MN with an hour-long video from our friend John at Cool Videos and a photo gallery by Kevin Barta.
