Western Challenge Called ON for Lake Minnewaska, Glenwood, MN

by | Nov 30, 2022 | 2022, Home Page


The Western Challenge has been called on for Lake Minnewaska in Glenwood, MN.
What To Know:
Dates: December 2-4, 2022
Location: Lake Minnewaska, Glenwood, MN
Launch: Lakeshore Park, Starbuck, MN UPDATE: Please, no trailers on the ice.
Lodging: Glenwood, MN
The ice has been walked but not sailed. If you plan on sailing tomorrow, sail with your head up. Ice thickness has been reported to be between 3 – 5.”

Western Challenge News

by | Nov 27, 2022 | 2022, 2023, Home Page

The Doctor. Photo: Gretchen Dorian

UPDATE: 30 November, 2022: The Western Challenge has been called on for Lake Minnewaska.
The Western Challenge has been called on, primary site in Hutchinson, MN. There are other sites in Minnesota being monitored. Final confirmation will be posted on this website on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 by noon CT. Stay tuned to this website.
What to know:
Western Challenge: A chance to learn about DN sailing, test your gear, meet up with friends, and do some scrub racing. 
Dates: December 2- 4, 2022
Primary Site: Lake Washington, Hutchinson, MN

US183 and US321 enjoying the sunshine.

2022 IDNIYRA Fall Ballot Results for Spec Change & Epic Agreement

by | Nov 27, 2022 | 2022, 2023, Home Page

All 4 ballot questions were approved. They will take effect on May 31, 2023, as per the EPIC Agreement.

Via IDNIYRA Europe Secretary Atilla Pataki:

Happy Thanksgiving & Advent to all of our Class Members!

The 2022 Autumn DN Class Ballot closed yesterday.

The results are the following:

Results for 2022 Autumn DN Class Ballot

Proposal 1: Technical Specifications Amendment – Boom Stripe

OptionVotesPercentage
Yes – I approve the amendment142 (NA:78,EU:64)82.08% (NA:80%,EU:85%)
No – I reject the amendment31 (NA:20,EU:11)17.92%(NA:20%,EU:15%)
Votes tallied: 173
Abstentions: 7
The proposal received the support of more than 2/3 of the votes cast. Passes.
PASSED

 

Proposal 2: EPIC Agreement Amendment – Technical Specifications Compliance

OptionVotesPercentage
Yes – I approve the amendment163 (NA:95,EU:68)95.32%(NA:96%,EU:94%)
No – I reject the amendment8 (NA:4,EU:4)4.68%(NA:4%,EU:6%)
Votes tallied: 171
Abstentions: 9
The proposal received the support of more than 2/3 (66,6%) of the votes cast. Passes.
PASSED

 

Proposal 3: EPIC Agreement Amendment – Technical Committee

OptionVotesPercentage
Yes – I approve the amendment153 (NA:84,EU:63)91.07%(NA:87,5%,EU:86%)
No – I reject the amendment15 (NA:12,EU:3)8.93%(NA:12,5%,EU:4%)
Votes tallied: 168
Abstentions: 12
The proposal received the support of more than 2/3 (66,6%) of the votes cast.
PASSED

 

Proposal 4: EPIC Agreement Amendment – Voting

OptionVotesPercentage
Yes – I approve the amendment163 (NA:98,EU:65)96.45%(NA:97%,EU:96%)
No – I reject the amendment6 (NA:3,EU:3)3.55%(NA:3%,EU:4%)
Votes tallied: 169
Abstentions: 11
The proposal received the support of more than 2/3 (66,6%) of the votes cast.
PASSED

Also see: https://idniyra.eu/2022-autumn-ballot/

Minnesota DNs Tuning Up For the Challenge

by | Nov 18, 2022 | 2022, 2023, Home Page


When Minnesota lakes start to freeze, lots of equipment comes out of hiding. US321 took advantage of Tim Oelschlager’s US5050 heated underground garage to mount hardware to a new plank. Hopefully, the epoxy will kick in time to scout ice for the first event of the DN calendar, the DN Western Challenge (Dec 2-4, 2022). The DN Western Challenge is an annual informal fun regatta on the best sailable ice in Minnesota. Keep your eye on the Minnesota Ice Sailing website.