by Deb Whitehorse | Feb 1, 2022 | 2022, Home Page
Like clockwork, sailing fans raise the subject of DN ice yacht racing as an Olympic sport in the weeks before the event. UK DN racer David Howlett K13 (an uber high-level soft water sailing coach and trainer) shared this recent blog post from Rule 69 Sailing that asked the question.
Follow the links below to the September 2017 issue of Runner Tracks for more background and timeline provided by former IDNIYRA European Secretary Chris Williams.
Every time a Winter Olympics comes around, I can’t help myself but dig out the old World Sailing video of David ‘Sid’ Howlett, Ben Ainslie’s uber-trainer, and join him full square in his passion for ice yachting and I’m still left thinking that it would be a superb discipline, even as a demonstration event, at a Games. Continue reading.
2017 September Runner Tracks
ICE SAILING AS AN OLYMPIC SPORT WAS SERIOUSLY CONSIDERED FOR 10 YEARS. WHAT HAPPENED?
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by Deb Whitehorse | Jan 29, 2022 | 2022, 2022 Nationals, Home Page
Peter Van Rossem, Inverary, Ontario, Canada and JR Francis of Petosky, Michigan in close competition at the DN US Nationals on Senachwine Lake, Putnam, IL. Photo by Gretchen Dorian.
Results
Gretchen Dorian Photo Gallery
The ice and wind converged in just the right quantities on the last day of the US Nationals on Lake Senachwine in Putnam, Illinois. Ron Sherry of Clinton Township, Michigan, found his gear and took three bullets, again showing why he is a five-time world champion, 14-time North American champion, and three-time European DN champion. The Gold fleet competition was tough, and everyone took notice of the Canadians as their training efforts paid off, with 3 of them in the top ten. Karen Binder of Bristol, Rhode Island, lined up in the one-block five times and dominated the Silver fleet. Thanks to the Race Committee and competitors who hung tough and waited for the right venue to come in. Stay tuned for more updates and links to photo galleries.
by Deb Whitehorse | Jan 26, 2022 | 2022, 2022 Nationals, Home Page
Matt Meyer at sunset. Photo: Sean R. Heavey
It was a wind waiting game today on Senachwine Lake in Putnam, IL. Two hours before sunset, the breeze started to fill in, and the Race Committee quickly set a course and lined up the mini-qualifier fleet. Winds were nine mph gusting to 11 mph. Michigan’s Julie Richards again showed her light air mastery and won the race.
Thursday, January 27 schedule:
9 AM Skipper’s Meeting
10 AM Gold Fleet Race One
by Deb Whitehorse | Jan 25, 2022 | 2022, 2022 Nationals, Home Page
Provisional Results
Starting positions for Day 1 of the U.S. Nationals.
by Deb Whitehorse | Jan 25, 2022 | 2022, 2022 Nationals, Home Page
Photo: Sean R Heavey
The 2022 US Nationals is ON for Senachwine Lake in Putnam, IL. There are some hazards in the ice. We will do our best to mark what we find, but there may be some hazards not marked. The forecast for Wednesday January 26 is very cold and light wind in the morning. Skippers meeting will be at the launch area at 11 AM CT, with a start for the first mini qualifier at 1 PM. Registration is open and will close at 7 PM CT Tuesday January 25.
US NATIONALS PAGEWHAT TO KNOW
Dates: Racing begins Wednesday, January 26, 2022.
Skipper’s meeting at 11 AM. CT
First Race at 1 PM CT
Location: Senachwine Lake, Putnam IL
5299 Lake Rd, Putnam, IL 61560
LAUNCH:
Narrow loading/unloading zone. Please be courteous, unload, and go park.
LODGING
AmericInn by Wyndham Princeton IL
2120 Claude Bailey Pkwy, Princeton, Illinois 61356
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RE-CHECK IN
You will receive a text message today from IDNIYRA asking you to confirm your attendance. Please let us know by replying to the text. Starting positions for the mini-qualifier and the first Gold Fleet race scheduled for Wednesday, January 26, will be redrawn tonight, posted online, and shared through the texting program.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Skipper’s Meeting 11 AM CT at the launch
First Race (Mini-qualifier) at 1 PM CT
