1. PROPOSAL TO ALLOW PARA-ARAMID FABRIC (KEVLAR) IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TILLER.
Amend the Interpretation General dated 11/23/87: “Material – Kevlar cloth may not be used in DN constructions with the exception of the tiller, reference Spec A22 “ Amend the last sentence in Spec. A22 to specify that para-aramid fabric is
allowed in the construction of the tiller: “ Material is optional and may include para-aramid fabric.”
Ballot Results: The proposal passed with an overall (North America and Europe combined) vote of 197 yes and 15 no.
The 2018 IDNIYRA Yearbook is now available for order for $17. It’s bigger than ever at 248 pages. New this year are synopsis of the European Championships from Daan Schutte. Jane Pegel also helped with filling in some missing North American regatta history. Bob Cummins assisted by looking over each page with a sharp editor’s eye. My thanks to them for helping to improve the yearbook.
The yearbook is sponsored by:
BUY A YEARBOOK Order an official DN class printed yearbook. Chock full of information including class history, governing, specifications, and more. Order a Yearbook: $17
December Runner Tracks, the newsletter of the IDNIYRA, has been virtually delivered to your mailbox just in time for the Holidays. Great photos and stories about the two early season regattas of the North American and European season. Bob Gray breaks down how to select runners. Vice Commodore Warren Nethercote has written a timely article detailing on the ins and outs of voting online, a proposal for discussion at the 2018 North American Annual Meeting.
Sit back and read it here on the Runner Tracks page.
Did you know that Runner Tracks is available in three different electronic formats and you can also order it in a print version? Flipbook magazine: Best for laptops and desktop computers PDF: Best for tablets PDF Single Page: Best for mobile devices
This DN boom has been around and is filled with familiar looking travel stickers!
IDNYRA Gold Cup champion Karol Jablonski P36 talks ice sailing and about Poland’s Masurian Lakes District in this German TV travel piece. It’s worth watching even if you don’t understand German for some history about Karol’s soft water accomplishments and how to make the Pierogies which Karol and the host enjoy in the hotel dining room.
2019 Gold Cup Info
You may now register for the 2018 North American Championship by using Paypal or by downloading, printing, and mailing a form to the Eastern or Canadian Commodore.
Click here to see the dedicated webpage set up where you will find everything you need to know about the regatta including registration, important dates, and regatta documents.
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.
