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Latest Issue: December 2021
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The Central Region and Regatta Chairman Rob Holman (US 3705), on behalf of the IDNIYRA, hereby invites all DN ice boaters to the 2022 DN US National Championship Regatta. Click here to register for the U.S. Nationals. WHAT TO KNOW:
U.S. Nationals Regatta (a non-ranking regatta) Dates: January 23 – 29, 2022 Location: Primary Site: Central Region (Ohio & Michigan) NOTICE OF RACE 2022 U.S. Nationals Event Page Registration PageONLINE ONLY
Important Dates:
January 4, 2022: Regatta sweatshirt deadline. Only those who register by January 4, 2022 will receive a regatta sweatshirt.
January 14, 2022, 7 PM ET: Early registration deadline for early entry fee. Registration is online only.
January 15 – 22, 2022: LATE REGISTRATION – Online only until 7 PM local time. Late registration fee applies.
January 20, 2022, 8PM CST: Primary site info to be posted on IDNIYRA website.
January 23, 2022: 9 AM Skippers meeting
January 23, 2022 first race at time stated in sailing instructions.
January 29, 2022 racing can be concluded if regatta complete, PRIZES shall be awarded after the regatta is completed.
Ron Sherry US44, first place at 2021 U.S. Nationals. Photo: gretchendorian.com
The 2022 IDNIYRA Yearbook is now available for purchase in print format. A pdf version without the member lists is posted online. The IDNIYRA Yearbook contains a wealth of information. In its 308 pages, you can find regatta history, a record of class officers, Official DN Specifications, our governing documents, and much more. Those who have ordered a printed yearbook will receive it in the mail in the next few weeks.
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On February 21 and 22, 1953 the Detroit Ice Yacht Club sponsored a
regatta to bring the DN skippers together to help form an association. A
meeting of the skippers was held at this regatta and two representatives
from each club present were chosen to outline a constitution for the association.
North Star Sail Club was represented by John Liston and Fred
Kagel; Anchor Bay Ice Yacht Club by Tom King and A. J. Walker; Detroit Ice
Yacht Club by William Sarns and Clifford Cartwright. The representatives
met at the home of the Cartwrights the following Sunday afternoon and
briefly outlined a constitution. William Sarns was elected to serve as temporary
secretary and to compose the constitution. The secretary prepared
a constitution and sent out copies to the representatives in the following
fall. They were returned to the secretary along with desired changes. The
changes that the majority wanted were incorporated and 200 copies were
printed. A copy was sent out to each individual who attended the first
regatta and others who were interested. On January 17, 1954 the Northwestern
Ice Yachting Association passed a resolution that they would accept
the DN Association’s specifications for their DN races which are now
included in their annual regatta.
On January 7, 1954 the North Star Sail Club offered to be host for the annual
regatta. There were no other offers so theirs was accepted. Sixty-two
programs were sent out on February 1 for the regatta scheduled for February
20 and 21. On February 19 the regatta was transferred to Cass Lake
because of poor ice at the North Star Club House on Lake St. Clair. The
first five DN’s in this regatta were: (1) Jack Moran, (2) Skip Boston, (3) Paul
Eggert, (4) Bill Sporer, and (5) Bill Sarns.
The Western Challenge was “great” as always. 70 boats attended the unofficial opening of the 2020-21 iceboat season on Lake Christina just past Mile Marker 8 in Ashby MN. Sailors from near and far dusted of the cobwebs and enjoyed a weekend of comradery and one solid day of racing.
The sailors split into two fleets and over 10 races were run. In keeping with recent tradition, sailors were free to select any starting position for the two lap races. Finishing positions were not recorded but everyone looked fast. It was fun to see many new sailors and an ever-growing fleet of women sailors.
Special thanks to the Minnesota boys for organizing this yearly event. John Dennis, Mike Bloom, Tom Meyer and Mike Miller lead the charge. But the biggest thanks go to Pat Heppert for running the races and providing the 2 x12’s so we could access the ice without getting wet.
Via John Dennis, the Western Challenge is called on for Lake Christina in Ashby, MN December 3 – 5, 2021. The Western Challenge is a an informal tune-up fun regatta for DNs. What: Western Challenge Date: December 3 – 5, 2021 Where: Lake Christina in Ashby, MN Lodging: Recommended nearest Battle Lake, Minnesota
Battle Lake Inn and Suites (almost full, no vacancies for Friday night)
102 Glenhaven Dr, Battle Lake, MN 56515
+12188622500
Bonnie Beach Resort
20341 Bonnie Beach Road
Battle Lake, MN 56515
$175 night 3 bedrooms, (sleeps 4) with kitchen
218-864-5534
The Hideaway at Xanadu Island
35484 235th St, Battle Lake, MN 56515
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The Otter
306 MN-78, Ottertail, MN 56571
+12183672525
Line up at the 2021 U.S. Nationals on Black Lake in Michigan. Photo: Catherine Firmbach
Cancellation of the 2022 North American Championships: U.S. Nationals Called ON
The IDNIYRA Governing Committee earlier announced plans to decide by November 22th the status of the 2022 North American championship. The Governing Committee has agreed that continuing changes, challenges, and uncertainties relating to the pandemic make it apparent that holding the regatta in 2022 is not in the best interest of our class members. Therefore the 2022 North American championship is canceled.
However, based upon the success of last year’s non-ranking U.S. Nationals Championship, IDNIYRA Governing Committee has decided to endeavor to hold another non-ranking American Championship in the same timeframe. Central Rear Commodore Rob Holman will soon release Notice of Race for the U.S. Nationals.
2022 U.S. NATIONALS (A non-ranking regatta)
Dates: January 23-29, 2022
Host Region: Central (Michigan and Ohio)
Location: Best ice in the Central Region or the United States
Information: idniyra.org
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