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2019 International DN Rank List
Levitate Photo: Peter Johanson
The 2019 International DN Ice Yacht Racing Association Rank List has been published. See it here.
If you have a question about a rank calculation, please contact exec.secretary@idniyra.org.
July Runner Tracks Newsletter: Special Epic Edition
Attention IDNIYRA members! Please take the time to read this special issue of Runner Tracks. The governing board is asking for your input on the proposed new agreements that will form the basis for a more unified world wide class.
We ask all members to review the documents and submit comments via email to:
Eric Anderson eric.anderson5193@att.net
Executive Secretary Deb Whitehorse exec.secretary@idniyra.org
for publication in September 2018 Runner Tracks.
Current Issue: EPIC AGREEMENT EDITION: July 2018
RUNNER TRACKS IS AVAILABLE IN THREE DIFFERENT FORMATS:
Flipbook Magazine (Flash, best for computers)
Download pdf file (best for tablets)
Download single page pdf (best for phones)
- Special Edition: First Publication of the Epic Agreement & Regatta Management Agreement, the proposed new agreements that will form the basis for a more unified world wide class.
- An EPIC Agreement for the Future of the DN Class by Eric Anderson
Get this issue in a full color soft cover book for $18. 
2018 Ballot Results
Following are the results from the 2018 ballot. All measures passed by a strong majority.
Many thanks to outgoing Commodore Eric Anderson for his dedication to the DN class and to outgoing Treasurer Wes Wilcox for his years of service.
2018-2019 Executive Committee Members
Commodore Warren Nethercote
Vice Commodore Dave Elsmo
Treasurer Ray Gauthier
Secretary Deb Whitehorse
Past Commodore: Bob Cummins
PASSED:
MODIFY THE LANGUAGE OF THE IDNIYRA CONSTITUTION, ELECTRONIC VOTING
IDNIYRA CONSTITUTION ARTICLES VI, VII, VIII, XI, XII
69 Yes, 1 No
MODIFY THE LANGUAGE OF THE IDNIYRA BYLAWS – DN RACE SYSTEM & DN RACING RULES
68 Yes, 2 No
MODIFY THE LANGUAGE OF THE IDNIYRA BYLAWS 8) RACING PROCEDURE
69 Yes, 1 No
MODIFY THE LANGUAGE OF THE IDNIYRA BYLAWS DN RACE SYSTEM ADDING RETIREMENT AS A SCORING OPTION
69 Yes, 1 No
Sailing World: “First Time Experiences of Iceboat Racing”
Photo: Gretchen Dorian
First Time Experiences of Iceboat Racing
In iceboating, there’s a first time for everything.
By Peter Mcgowan June 5, 2018
I look to my left and then to my right and think, I can outrun these guys. I’m rocking the boat, carving channels in the ice so my runners don’t stick. One hand is on the tiller, and the other is clenching the limp wire shroud. The stay flexes as I rhythmically push and pull the boat, building up potential energy, like drawing a bow. When the race starts, I want to be on the back stroke so I can catapult it forward and sprint away from the line. Continue reading on Sailing World.
VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!
IDNIYRA members will soon receive via the postal service an IDNIYRA ballot where you can vote on the election of the Governing Committee and vote on proposed changes to the Constitution and Bylaws. The ballot is attached to 4 pages of Constitution and Bylaws proposals. Please take the time to review the proposals, fill out the ballot, detach it from the proposals, put it in an envelope, and mail to Secretary Deb Whitehorse.
This ballot gives you the opportunity to approve the use of electronic voting by internet for issues that affect North America. Please make your voice heard on this important measure.
DIDN’T GET A BALLOT? Please email to me exec.secretary@idniyra.org and I will send one to you.
DEADLINE: All ballots must be postmarked by July 1, 2018.
PROPOSALS: Download the Proposals to Change the Constitution & Bylaws
May Runner Tracks Newsletter
Current Issue: May 2018
Here’s your end of the season newsletter, the May edition of Runner Tracks. Class members should read this issue carefully, particularly Eric Anderson’s report on what was accomplished at the April meeting between officials of the IDNIYRA and IDNIYRA-Europe and what will happen moving forward.
RUNNER TRACKS IS AVAILABLE IN THREE DIFFERENT FORMATS:
Flipbook Magazine (Flash, best for computers)
Download pdf file (best for tablets)
Download single page pdf (best for phones)
- 2018 Gold Cup & European Championship Report by Warren Nethercote
- An EPIC Agreement for the Future of the DN Class by Eric Anderson
- Gold Cup, European Championship, and North American Regatta Results
Get this issue in a full color soft cover book for $18.
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2019 Regatta Dates Announced
Plan ahead! The major DN regatta racing calendar has been set for 2019.
- European Championship
Date: January 20 – 25, 2019
Host Country: Hungary
Location: Best ice in Europe
Information: DN Europe website - DN & Ice Optimist Junior Worlds & European Championships
Date: February 2-8, 2019
Host Country: Hungary
Location: Best ice in Europe
Information: DN Europe - Gold Cup & North American Championship
Host Region: Central Lakes
Date: February 16 – 23, 2019.
Location: Best ice in Central Region or North America
Information: This website
The DN Season Closes at Lake Baikal in Siberia
Another successful week of DN and Ice Optimist racing has concluded on Siberia’s Lake Baikal. Congratulations to all who competed including North American DNer Chris Berger US5166. Read more on DN Russia.
Asia Cup Results
Gold
Silver
“Chicago Man’s Passion for ‘Hard Water Sailing’ Easy to Fathom”
This video piece was published the day Chris Berger left for the Gold Cup and European Championship. Congratulations to DN5166 on achieving a top ten finish of 7th in the European Championship and a 22nd in the Gold Cup. And thank you for helping to spread the word about the DN Class.
Attention Central and Eastern Region Sailors
Via North American Commodore Eric Anderson:
Our class is in need of new Rear Commodores for the Central and Eastern Regions. Both Bill Cutting and Chad Atkins have indicated that they are not able to continue in the roles since both have young families. We thank them for all the hard work they put into the class, but now it is time for someone else to step up. Normally the Governing Committee does not get involved in regional affairs, but since the regions have not been able to identify replacements, we are putting out the word.
The Central Region is hosting the World Championships next year. A new Commodore needs to be picked in the next few weeks since planning for the Gold Cup needs to start ASAP. Please, if you are from the Central Region and willing to take on the responsibility let us know. We need to set the dates for the event soon and if have we don’t have a Central Region Rear Commodore, we will be forced to have a different region host.
2018 European Championship: Ron Sherry Wins 3rd EC
Results here.
The 2018 Gold Cup and European Championship regattas are in the books. Congratulations to Ron Sherry US44 who won his third European Championship in an extraordinarily tough field of competitors in frigid conditions on Lake Wielimie in Szczecinek, Poland. North American sailor Chris Berger US5166 joined Ron in the top ten with a 7th place finish.
Top 10 Gold Fleet
1 US- 44 Ronald, Sherry
2 P- 114 Michał, Burczyński
3 P- 36 Karol, Jabłonski
4 P- 155 Łukasz, Zakrzewski
5 P- 55 Tomasz, Zakrzewski
6 P- 13 Dariusz, Kardaś
7 US- 5166 Chris, Berger
8 G- 936 Jost, Kolb
9 C- 45 Mihkel, Kosk
10 P- 431 Jarek, Radzki
DN European Championship A Fleet Winners
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