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DN Western Regional Regatta Photo Album


A pair of photographers were on Lake Monona shooting the 2017 DN Western Region regatta. They have posted their photo set on Flickr and are encouraging us to download and use as we like.

“My wife and a I had a great time Saturday and Sunday Jan. 7-8 watching the DNs race on Lake Monona and taking a few photos.  I’ve put 26 photos up in a album on my Flickr page, here is the link:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/kdmeyer/sets/72157676991377862

Possibly somebody will enjoy a picture of themselves;  the images are full-resolution and free to download with my compliments.  Managed to catch both champions including #183 with quite a bit of air under one of his blades.

Thank you, we met some nice people and enjoyed being spectators.”

Worlds & NA Insurance Verification

Registered skippers, if you have not provided insurance verification for the 2017 Worlds & North American regattas, please make certain you either bring a copy of insurance to registration or email a scanned copy or photo to Regatta Chair Mike Miller prior to January 20, 2017.

Mike Miller email: miller.m@mchsi.com

As stated in the Notice of Race: “All participants shall provide proof of $300,000 personal liability at time of Registration.”

Click here to open and check the list of registered sailors to see if you need to bring a copy of your insurance to registration or email a scanned copy to Mike Miller.

We would hate to have people scrambling at the last minute on a Saturday night trying to secure insurance information. Please plan ahead!

Agenda for the 2017 NA Meeting

Download 2017 DN NA Annual Meeting Agenda

Agenda for the 2017 IDNIYRA NA Annual Meeting

  1. Call to order and Welcome, Commodore as Chairman
  2. Roll Call
  3. Additions or changes to Agenda
  4. Secretary’s Report
    1. Request motion to approve minutes of the 2016 Annual Meeting
      (published in the May 2016 issue of Runner Tracks)
  5. Treasurer’s Report
    1. Distribute 2016 Financial Report
    2. Request motion to approve Financial Report
  6. Vice Commodore’s Report
  7. Report on perpetual trophies
  8. Technical Committee Report
  9. Junior Program Report and Discussion.
  10. Old Business – nothing tabled in 2016
  11. Nomination of Candidates for the 2017? NA Officers
    1. Nominating Committee Lou L.
    2. Open Nominations to the floor
    3. Request a motion to close nominations
  12. Vote on Candidates for 2017 NA Offices
  13. Nomination and Election of NA Technical Committee Member
  14. Discussion of Electronic Balloting
  15. Proposals (published in the Dec. 2016 Runner Tracks)
    1. Proposal 1 Change the rules about fleet splitting (Robert Cummins US 3433)
    2. Proposal 2 Change when competitors must select equipment (Eric Anderson US5193)
    3. Proposal 3 Eliminate T runners (Eric Anderson US5193)
    4. Proposal 4 Eliminate  runners with welded contact edges( Stellite) (Eric Anderson US5193)
    5. Proposal 5 Change from 9 runners per regatta to 10 runners, 2 of which must be steering runners  (Eric Anderson US5193)
  16. New Business
    1. Executive committee items.
    2. Open floor for proposals.
  17. Request a motion for adjournment

2017 DN Western Region Regatta Provisional Final Results

The 2017 DN Western Region regatta was completed today on Lake Monona in Madison, Wisconsin. The breeze filled in late in the morning which allowed for another 3 races in each fleet today.

Congratulations to Gold fleet winner Matt Struble US 183 and Silver fleet winner Bob Rast US 1313 . Thank you to all who came from near and far to participate.

2017 Western Regional Regatta - January 7 - 8, 2017

Lake Monona
Madison, WI


Gold fleet
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Pos    Sail#          Name        Race>     1    2    3    4    5    6  Points
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  1   US  183     STRUBLE,         MATT     1    1    2    1    3 (  4)   8.00
  2   US   44      SHERRY,      RON (S)     2    2    1 (  6)   1    6   12.00
  3   US 4926    ORLEBEKE,        STEVE     3    4    5 ( 12)   4    1   17.00
  4   US 4691      DENNIS,     JOHN (S)     4    7 (  8)   2    2    2   17.00
  5   US 4824 CHRISTENSEN,     MARK (S)  ( 10)   3    3    4    5    8   23.00
  6   US 5224     THIELER,        JAMES     5    6    4    3    7 ( 11)  25.00
  7   US 5166      BERGER,        CHRIS     6   10    6    5 ( 14)   3   30.00
  8   US 5501    ORLEBEKE,        PETER  ( 20)   8   11    7    8   10   44.00
  9   US 5486       ELSMO,        DAVID  ( 22)   9   10    8    6   17   50.00
 10   US 5536     SCHMITT,         MATT    11   16    7 ( 26)  10   14   58.00
 11   US 5352       HEARN,   DANIEL (S)    13   13   13 ( 21)   9   18   66.00
 12   US 4975       EVANS,   ROBERT (S)     9   14   17 ( 23)  15   12   67.00
 13   US 5298       BROWN,    SCOTT (S)    19   11    9 ( 22)  12   19   70.00
 14   US 4148       DIXON,      TIM (S)  ( 25)  20   12   10   24    5   71.00
 15   US 5522    METZLOFF,         KYLE    18   15   14   13 ( 19)  13   73.00
 16   US 5415      MILLER,        CHRIS     8    5   19 ( 27)  17   25   74.00
 17   US 4882      WOLLAM, RICHARD (GM)    12   12   22   11   21 ( 23)  78.00
 18   US 5432       BLOOM,     MIKE (S)     7   19   16    9 (DNF) DNS   81.00
 19   US 4155     LEMBERG,  RICHARD (M)    17   17   15 ( 28)  13   26   88.00
 20   US    4      SHERRY, GRIFFIN (JR)    21   21   20   17 ( 22)   9   88.00
 21   US 4923       SOLUM,    JEFF (SR)    14 ( 24)  23   14   16   22   89.00
 22   US 5451       ALLEN,     ANDY (S)    15   22   18   19   27 ( 28) 101.00
 23   US  445        CAVE,      BOB (M)    26   27 (DNS)  16   26    7  102.00
 24   US  602       MEYER,      TOM (M)    16   18   21 ( 29)  28   21  104.00
 25   US 5430     CUTTING,     BILL (S)    29  DNS (DNS)  15   18   15  107.00
 26   US 3271   JANKOWSKI,     MIKE (M)    24   25 (DNS)  24   20   16  109.00
 27   US 5507     BARNETT,         MIKE    23  DNS (DNS)  25   11   24  113.00
 28   US 2360       JOHNS,    PETE (GM)    28   23 (DNS)  20   23   20  114.00
 29   US 4868    RICHARDS,    JULIE (M)    27   26 (DNS)  18   25   27  123.00

Scoring system: IDNIYRA Worlds




Silver fleet
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Pos    Sail#          Name         Race>     1    2    3    4    5    6  Points
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  1   US 1313       RAST,     ROBERT (M)  (  5)   3    4    2    2    3   14.00
  2   US 4335      GLICK,       DAVE (M)     6    6 (  8)   1    3    4   20.00
  3   US 5172   BETZOLDT,      GLENN (M)     7    4 (  7)   3    5    5   24.00
  4   US 4203 FITZGERALD,    PATRICK (M)  ( 15)   2    2   11    7    8   30.00
  5   US 5517   THOMPSON,     JASON (SR)     4 (DNS)   1    8    4   15   32.00
  6   US 5369     MILLER,       MIKE (M)     1    1    3    4 (DNF) DNS   38.00
  7   US 5506       HURD,    CHARLIE (M)     8   15   11    6 ( 19)   1   41.00
  8   US 3433    CUMMINS,    ROBERT (GM)  ( 13)   8   10    9    8    6   41.00
  9   US  452      DIXON,        LOU (M)     3    5    9   12 ( 14)  13   42.00
 10   US  581      RENJI,        CLINTON  ( 19)   9    6    5    6   16   42.00
 11   US 5471     CLEARY,            TIM    12   10    5    7   13 ( 14)  47.00
 12   US 5479      HEARN,      BRIAN (N)     9   11   13   14 ( 16)   9   56.00
 13   US 5405     BUSHEY,     SAM (JR,N)    14   12 (DNS)  16    9   11   62.00
 14   US 4802  KICKHAFER, MATTHEW (JR,N)    18    7   14 ( 20)  20    7   66.00
 15   US 4137   SMITH JR,        KEN (M)    17   14   15   10   12 ( 18)  68.00
 16   US 1277     BOWMAN,       HAL (GM)    10  DNS (DNS)  17   11    2   69.00
 17   US 5299    CAMARDA,       ANDY (N)     2  DNS (DNS)  21    1   23   76.00
 18   US 5603     WITMAN,     BEN (JR,N)   DNS (DNS)  12   15   18   10   84.00
 19   US 5158     BUSHEY,       JOHN (M)    16   13 (DNS)  24   15   19   87.00
 20   US   65       GRAY,    ROBERT (GM)    11  DNF (DNS)  18   17   17   92.00
 21   US 4602  KICKHAFER,     DAVID (SR)   DNS  DNS (DNS)  13   10   12   93.00
 22   US  900     KAISER,       HANK (M)    22   16   17 ( 22)  22   20   97.00
 23   US 5352       HULL,     RONNIE (N)    23   17   16 ( 23)  23   21  100.00
 24   US 4140     HOEPER,      PETER (M)    21  DNF (DNS)  19   21   22  112.00
 25   US 5362  ROSENTHAL,            JIM   DNS   18   18 (DNS) DNS  DNS  123.00
 26   US  148     WALTER,            IAN    20  DNS (DNS) DNS  DNS  DNS  136.00
 27T   P   71 ZIOLKOWSKI,     LESZEK (M)   DNS  DNS (DNS) DNS  DNS  DNS  145.00
 28T  US  294   LOENNEKE,     LOUIS (GM)   DNS  DNS (DNS) DNS  DNS  DNS  145.00

Scoring system: IDNIYRA Worlds


DN Western Region Update: Day 2

Via Western Region Commodore Mike Miller:

It’s Sunday, January 8, 2017. The first race is postponed until 10:30 AM in order to give the wind time to settle in. Gold fleet will start first.

DN Western Region Championship Provisional Results: Day 1

2017 Western Regional Regatta
January 7 – 8, 2017

Lake Monona
Madison, WI


Gold fleet
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Pos    Sail#          Name        Race>     1    2    3  Points
---------------------------------------------------------------
  1   US  183     STRUBLE,         MATT     1    1    2    4.00
  2   US   44      SHERRY,      RON (S)     2    2    1    5.00
  3   US 4926    ORLEBEKE,        STEVE     3    4    5   12.00
  4   US 5224     THIELER,        JAMES     5    6    4   15.00
  5   US 4824 CHRISTENSEN,     MARK (S)    10    3    3   16.00
  6   US 4691      DENNIS,     JOHN (S)     4    7    8   19.00
  7   US 5166      BERGER,        CHRIS     6   10    6   22.00
  8   US 5415      MILLER,        CHRIS     8    5   19   32.00
  9   US 5536     SCHMITT,         MATT    11   16    7   34.00
 10   US 5298       BROWN,    SCOTT (S)    19   11    9   39.00
 11   US 5501    ORLEBEKE,        PETER    20    8   11   39.00
 12   US 5352       HEARN,   DANIEL (S)    13   13   13   39.00
 13   US 4975       EVANS,   ROBERT (S)     9   14   17   40.00
 14   US 5486       ELSMO,        DAVID    22    9   10   41.00
 15   US 5432       BLOOM,     MIKE (S)     7   19   16   42.00
 16   US 4882      WOLLAM,  RICHARD (M)    12   12   22   46.00
 17   US 5522    METZLOFF,         KYLE    18   15   14   47.00
 18   US 4155     LEMBERG,  RICHARD (M)    17   17   15   49.00
 19   US 5451       ALLEN,     ANDY (S)    15   22   18   55.00
 20   US  602       MEYER,      TOM (M)    16   18   21   55.00
 21   US 4148       DIXON,      TIM (S)    25   20   12   57.00
 22   US 4923       SOLUM,    JEFF (SR)    14   24   23   61.00
 23   US    4      SHERRY, GRIFFIN (JR)    21   21   20   62.00
 24   US 3271   JANKOWSKI,     MIKE (M)    24   25  DNS   79.00
 25   US 2360       JOHNS,    PETE (GM)    28   23  DNS   81.00
 26   US 4868    RICHARDS,    JULIE (M)    27   26  DNS   83.00
 27   US  445        CAVE,      BOB (M)    26   27  DNS   83.00
 28   US 5507     BARNETT,         MIKE    23  DNS  DNS   83.00
 29   US 5430     CUTTING,     BILL (S)    29  DNS  DNS   89.00

Scoring system: IDNIYRA Worlds




Silver fleet
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Pos    Sail#         Name        Race>     1    2    3  Points
--------------------------------------------------------------
  1   US 5369     MILLER,     MIKE (M)     1    1    3    5.00
  2   US 1313       RAST,   ROBERT (M)     5    3    4   12.00
  3   US  452      DIXON,          LOU     3    5    9   17.00
  4   US 5172   BETZOLDT,    GLENN (M)     7    4    7   18.00
  5   US 4203 FITZGERALD,  PATRICK (M)    15    2    2   19.00
  6   US 4335      GLICK,     DAVE (M)     6    6    8   20.00
  7   US 5471     CLEARY,          TIM    12   10    5   27.00
  8   US 3433    CUMMINS,   ROBERT (M)    13    8   10   31.00
  9   US 5479      HEARN,        BRIAN     9   11   13   33.00
 10   US 5517   THOMPSON,   JASON (SR)     4  DNS    1   34.00
 11   US  581      RENJI,      CLINTON    19    9    6   34.00
 12   US 5506       HURD,  CHARLIE (M)     8   15   11   34.00
 13   US 4802  KICKHAFER, MATTHEW (JR)    18    7   14   39.00
 14   US 4137   SMITH JR,      KEN (M)    17   14   15   46.00
 15   US 5405     BUSHEY,     SAM (JR)    14   12  DNS   55.00
 16   US  900     KAISER,     HANK (M)    22   16   17   55.00
 17   US 5352       HULL,       RONNIE    23   17   16   56.00
 18   US 5158     BUSHEY,     JOHN (M)    16   13  DNS   58.00
 19   US 5299    CAMARDA,         ANDY     2  DNS  DNS   60.00
 20   US 5362  ROSENTHAL,          JIM   DNS   18   18   65.00
 21   US 1277     BOWMAN,     HAL (GM)    10  DNS  DNS   68.00
 22   US   65       GRAY,  ROBERT (GM)    11  DNF  DNS   69.00
 23   US 5603     WITMAN,     BEN (JR)   DNS  DNS   12   70.00
 24   US  148     WALTER,          IAN    20  DNS  DNS   78.00
 25   US 4140     HOEPER,    PETER (M)    21  DNF  DNS   79.00
 26T  US  294   LOENNEKE,   LOUIS (GM)   DNS  DNS  DNS   87.00
 27T  US 4602  KICKHAFER,   DAVID (SR)   DNS  DNS  DNS   87.00
 28T   P   71 ZIOLKOWSKI,   LESZEK (M)   DNS  DNS  DNS   87.00

Scoring system: IDNIYRA Worlds


A New Beginning: Short Film About Jane Pegel

Michaela Vatcheva is a sailor and aspiring film maker who lives in Madison, Wisconsin. She’s embarked on a project to document the legendary ice sailor, Jane Pegel. Michaela filmed the DN footage on Lake Kegonsa near Madison, Wisconsin on December 31, 2016.

“Who’s ready for a new beginning? This way, please!
I shot this video on the last day of 2016 and edited it in the wee hours of last night to share a little glimpse into the beautiful and harsh world of ice boating.
It is also a first peek into my passion project: I endeavor to make my first short film this year. It tells the story of legendary ice boat racer Jane Pegel, a strong woman, who dominated the ice and wind for 65 of her 83 years. Watch this space for updates on this journey. It’s already taught me so much!
Thanks, Deb Whitehorse, David Elsmo, Don Sanford and everyone else who is supporting my project and has welcomed me into this amazing community. Here we go!”
-Michaela Vatcheva

DN Western Region Regatta ON for Lake Monona, Madison, WI

The weekends regatta will be held on Lake Monona in Madison, Wi. Launch site will be at the Olin Park 1156 Olin-Turville Ct., Madison Wi. Same place as last years NA’s, on the SW corner of the lake.

Dan Hearn and Deb have been working with the City Parks Dept for a bulk parking pass to avoid parking costs to the racer. More info by Thursday or Friday.
The ramp is suitable for trailers to back right on 12 inches of ice. Be careful of the small stream to the left side.
A small heave is located about 100 yards from the launch so be careful in crossing. We expect to mark the best crossing area with orange cones on Friday. No other hazards noted.
The ice is very nice black hard ice with zero snow cover, rated a 7-8 by a ranked sailor today.

Regatta Headquarters at Clarion Suites at the Alliant Energy Center
2110 Rimrock Rd.
Madison, WI 53713
Map
( same as last years NA’s)
Guest can give us a call at 608-284-1234 and ask for the Ice Sailing Regatta group rate.Studio Suite with 1 Queen Bed- $99.00+ tax
Studio Suite with 2 Queen Beds-$109.00+tax
One Bedroom Suite with 1 Queen Bed- $109.00+tax
(All of our rooms have a queen sized pull out sleeper sofa)

We offer complimentary-

Full breakfast buffet
Evening social hour with complimentary beer, wine soda and light snacks
Wi-Fi Internet
Indoor Pool and whirlpool
24 hour business center
All Suite Hotel- All of our rooms have a refrigerator, microwaves and a large open floor plan
Choice Privilege point eligible

UPDATED REGISTRATION SCHEDULE:
Clarion Hotel Dining Area
Friday 5:30-6:30 PM and 8-8:30PM
Saturday 8:30-9:15 AM Launch Site (look for Deb and Loretta in a vehicle near ramp)
If you have registered for the 2017 Worlds and have provided Insurance info, I will have your records. $35 entry fee payable cash or check(no pay pal)

SATURDAY NIGHT:
Banquet
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Fat Jack’s BBQ
Map
6207 Monona Dr,
Monona, WI 53716
Cost: $15 + tax, pay your server
All you can eat ribs and chicken

 
See you this weekend!

Mike Miller
Western Region Commodore

2017 Western Regional Regatta Called ON

Wisconsin has ice all over the place!

Madison Wi is the primary location. Could be Kegonsa or Monona. They have smoothed over some today and going to rain a bit more tonight. Above freezing temps for another 24 hours, followed by cold and wind. Ice will thicken on both lakes. No snow in the forecast with moderating temps by the weekend should lead to great ice.

We also have a good report of huge grade 7 ice on Winnebago at Fond du Lac. Sailed yesterday and today by Bob Cummins. They are a little closer to possible snow and mixed overnight, but could be plan B. Pete Johns is checking Senachwine again as another option.
Get your gear ready along with a copy of your insurance. Stay tuned for final call by Wednesday evening.
Should you have better ice to report, my cell is 612-868-2949.

Mike Miller US5369
Western Region Rear Commodore

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