“The ice may be slow to form this season, but no reason not to register for the 2017 Worlds. The deadline of Dec 31, 2016 will be enforced this year so don’t delay.
Those that register online with PayPal will still need to complete the Registration Forms.
There is now a blue button to click on to view the current registrations received.” Mike Miller, Race Chairman US5369
The Western region is slated to once again host the 2017 DN World and North American Championships! We are putting together a promotional video to send to news outlets and build hype for the event and potential event sponsors. We are looking for individuals with recent footage of DN racing, the social events and anything that could build interest in our event! Please contact me at Daveelsmo@gmail.com if you have something we can use! Please send me clips, not full 15 minute swaths of standing at the starting blocks! I look forward to seeing what you all have to offer!
Dave Elsmo
The first unofficial regatta of the season, the Western Challenge, has been postponed until December 9, 10, 11, 2016. Please see the Minnesota Ice Sailing Association website for the latest information.
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2017 Notice of Race Western Lakes Regional DN Championship Regatta January 7-8, 2017
Organizing Authority: International DN Ice Yacht Racing Association Host: North American Western Region
1. Rules:
All races will be governed by the Racing Rules of the National Iceboat Authority; the By-Laws of the IDNIYRA, and Official Specifications of the DN Ice Yacht; the Notice of Race, including any amendments to the Notice of Race, (except as any of these are altered by the sailing instructions) and the Sailing Instructions. The Sailing Instructions can be modified at the Skippers Meeting and by a notice posted on the official notice board.
Eight (8) race regatta format – 3 race minimum in the Gold Fleet will constitute the regatta. Fleets – Gold & Silver Fleet, Rookie Division as part of the lowest fleet; Volunteer split for fleets.
2. Eligibility:
All DN class yachts meeting the requirements of the Official Specifications and whose skippers meet the requirements of the By-Laws of the IDNIYRA as stated in the section IDNIYRA Regattas are eligible to enter and race in the championship.
Proof of personal or race liability insurance ($300,000 minimum) will be needed at time of registration.
3. Site Information and Postings:
A. The primary site is within the North American Western Region
B. Site and Headquarters Information will be determined by the regatta organizer.
C. Official regatta information, updates and accommodations: DN America Forum & Western Region Hotline – 608-313-5156
4. Entry and Fee:
A. The official entry form must be submitted and signed at registration.
B. The entry fee is $35, payable at site of regatta in US dollars.
5. Schedule of Events:
Friday: 7-9 PM Registration at Regatta Hotel Headquarters
Sat 8-9 on ice registration
Sat 9:30 Skippers Meeting
Sat 10:30 First DN start
Sunday 10:00 First DN start. No race will start after 2:30 PM
6. Sailing Instructions:
Official Sailing Instructions will be provided at registration.
7. Prizes:
Trophies will be awarded to the top ten places in each fleet plus Top Woman, Top Junior, Top Rookie, Top Senior (50-59), Top Master (60 to 69) and Top Grand Master (70+)
Eastern Lakes Commodore Chad Atkins says they are holding out hope that the 2016 Eastern Championship regatta may be sailed by the end of the year. They are keeping an eye skimming lakes to their north.
Chad also informs us that the dates of the 2017 Eastern Championship regatta has been determined. Mark your calendars for February 11-12, 2017 for that one (conditions providing of course).
See all the DN regatta dates over on the Regatta Schedule webpage.
The DN is most popular iceboat in the world. Whether you are a racer or cruiser, your $25 membership in the IDNIYRA helps to promote the art and skill of DN ice yacht construction and the sport of ice yachting on all the hard waters of the world.
