I would like to express my gratitude to all those who registered and travelled to Phelps, Wisconsin. Please note that your registration for the 2024 Western Region Championship still stands, regardless of where it is eventually located. It looks like the Western Region will be experiencing heavy snowfall this week, followed by a drop in temperature. The arctic cold temperatures expected next weekend should provide more opportunities for big ice. Next update is Sunday, January 14, 2024.
Chris Berger US5166 Western Region Commodore
The 2024 DN Western Region Championship has been postponed.
Several boats tried to sail but there wasn’t enough wind to power through the 3″ of powdery snow. With Sunday’s light wind forecast the Race Committee decided that it would be better to postpone and wait for more favorable conditions. Next update Sunday, January 7.
The class appreciated the welcome from the Phelps and Eagle River area residents. We hope to return someday. The Senior Shuffle has also been postponed.
WESTERN REGION CHAMPIONSHIP
REGISTER: Registration is Closed DATES: January 6 – 7, 2024 LOCATION: North Twin Lake, Phelps Wisconsin Launch: North Twin Lakes Landing Road, Phelps, WI. Roll trailers on please.
LODGING: Best Western Derby Inn US-45, Eagle River, WI 54521
+17154791600
$150 Double Queen beds Single Occupancy
$135 Double Queen beds Double Occupancy
Days Inn by Wyndham 844 N Railroad St North, Eagle River, WI 54521
+17154777025
Coady’s Point of View Resort
3932 Point of View Trail, Phelps, WI 54554
+17152044111 https://povresort.com/
SCHEDULE:
Friday: 5 PM CT online registration closes.
Saturday: 9:00 AM CT Skippers Meeting. 10:00 CT First start. If fleets are split, Silver Fleet will start first.
Sunday: 10:00 CT First start. Races can start as late as 3:00 PM CT, at the discretion of the Race Committee.
Bob Cummins and I sailed Twin Lake in Phelps, WI today. We found 6 – 7″ of ice everywhere we drilled. The lake is covered in light powdered snow. We had no trouble sailing on inserts in 6 – 8 knots of breeze. There were slight bumps on some areas of the lake but it wasn’t rough.
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