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The Online Magazine of the International DN Ice Yacht Racing Association
2024
MARCH 2024
- Minutes of the 2024 IDNIYRA Annual Governing Meeting
- Observations from the 2024 World & European Championship by Robert Cummins US3433
MAY 2024
- Thoughts on Measurements & Building Tolerances by Warren Nethercote
- 2024 North American Championship Recap by Mike Bloom and Karen Binder
- Iceboating Adventures – 2024 North American Championship by Ron Sherry
- Regatta Results
2023
MAY 2023
- Richard Gustring – Remembering a Friend by Ron Sherry
- Grand Masters Report by Hal Bowman
- Staggered Starts by Andre Baby
- DN Tech – Replacing the Stud Plates by Bob Gray
- DN China Arrives by Jorg Bohn, Dimitriy Kachin, and DN China
- Regatta Results
SEPT 2023
- The Perfect DN Trailer by Robert Cummins
- DN Quick Build by Deb Whitehorse with Commentary by Warren Nethercote
- Traveling Trophy by Julie Jankowski
2022
MARCH 2022
- Proposed Revised Specifications for General and Fuselage Sections
- Commodore’s Column
- Part 2 Siberian Adventure by Reuben Snodgress
- Grand Masters Regatta Photos & Report by Deb Whitehorse
MAY 2022
- Proposed Revised Specifications for Sections C,D,F, & H
- Commodore’s Column
- It’s A Long Way To Go… By David Frost US5358
- U.S. Nationals Report by Ron Sherry US44
- Regatta Results
SEPT 2022
- Proposed Revised Specifications from the IDNIYRA Technical Committee for Sections A,B
- Commodore’s Column
- Proposed Revised Specification for D7 Boom
- 3 Proposed Revisions to EPIC Agreement
- Proposal to Revise IDNIYRA Constitution
- 1988 DN World Championship in Leningrad by Mike O’Brien US3456
- Minutes of the 2022 European Secretaries Meeting
2021
FEB 2021
- The Magic of Iceboating
- How Bad Do You Want It?
- Return of the Jones Gang
- Specifications Proposal by the IDNIYRA Governing Committee
MAY 2021
- European Secretaries Meeting Thoughts by Warren Nethercote
- There’s Always Moosehead by Bill Buchholz
- The Unaverage Year by Jody Kjoller
- Chasing Swedish Ice by Dideric van Riemsdijk
- Minutes of the European Secretaries Meeting
- Regatta Results
SEPT 2021
- Better Late Than Never by Eric Smith
- Commodore’s Column
- dniceboat.org: The New DN World Portal
- Zen, Adrenaline, & Reflection by Rhea Nichols
2020
MARCH 2020
- Another Way To Align Your Chocks On the Runner Plank by Peter Van Rossem, KC2766
- INTO THE DAWN TO MONTANA The North American championship went where no regatta has gone before.By Deb Whitehorse
- Results 2020 North American Championship
MAY 2020
- Junior DN & Ice Optimist World Championship Report & Results
- 2020 Sean R. Heavey Gold Cup Photo Gallery & Results
- By Laws & Constitution Proposals by Warren Nethercote KC376
- European Secretaries Meeting Report by Warren Nethercote KC3786
- Baikal Report by Mike Bloom US321
SEPT 2020
- Flipbook Magazine
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- Download single page pdf (best for phones)
- Annual 2020 IDNIYRA Governing Meeting Minutes
- Making the Best of Spring Ice by Mike Madge KC5449
- Minutes from the 2020 European Secretaries Meeting
- A Summary of Proposals from the European Secretaries Meeting
- 2021 IDNIYRA International Ranking List
DEC 2020
- Flipbook Magazine
- Download pdf file (best for tablets)
- Download single page pdf (best for phones)
- Proposals to Change the Official Specifications or Plans
- Western Challenge: Back to the Basics
- Minutes from the 2020 Fall European Secretaries Meeting
2019
FEBRUARY 2019
- Commodore’s Message by Warren Nethercote KC3786
- DN Tiebreaks and Why They Matter by Warren Nethercote KC3786
- Understanding the “Bart System” of DN Scoring by Loretta Sherry Rehe US333 and Paul Goodwin US46
- Photos from the 2019 European Championship
MAY 2019
- Commodore’s Message by Warren Nethercote KC-3786
- 50 Years of DN Sailing in Poland by Romuald Rowecki P-25
- Bylaws Proposal: Exclusion by Warren Nethercote KC-3786
- Technical Proposals by Peter Hamrak M-53
- Business for the Technical Committee: Counterpoint to Peter Hamrack’s Proposals by Warren Nethercote
- Regatta Results
SEPT 2019
- IDNIYRA As a 501(c)(3) by Warren Nethercote KC-3786
- 3 Specifications Proposals
- From the Archives: The 1971 Championship at Geist Reservoir
- Mast & Runner Specifications by Chad Atkins US4487
- Minutes from the 2019 IDNIYRA European Secretaries Meeting
- Rank List 2020
2018
FEB. 2018
- 2018 North Americans Recap by Mike Bloom
- Minutes from the 2018 Annual Meeting
- Western Region Regatta
MAY 2018
- 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
JULY 2018
- 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
SEPT 2018
- Response to Proposed Governing Document Changes
- A Report on Youth Ice Sailing by Ron Rosten, North American Junior Sailing Secretary
- Results from the 2018 Junior World and European Championship
- Minutes of the 2019 European Secretaries Meeting
- 2019 International Rank List
2017
MARCH 2017
- Thriving On Optimism: Dave Elsmo US5486
- The Leeward Mark: By Ken Smith US4137
- Regional Regatta Results & Photos
MAY 2017
- 2017 Gold Cup Recap: By Mike Miller US5369
- 2017 Canadian Championship: By Mike Madge KC5449
- European Secretaries Report by Warren Nethercote KC3786
- Baikal – The Heart of Siberia: by Chris Berger US5166
- Minutes from the 2017 North American Annual Meeting
- Regatta Results
SEPT 2017
- Remembering Meade Gougeon
- DN Sailing in the Olympics?
- Minutes from the 2017 European Secretaries Meeting
- 2018 Rank List
- NEIYA Visit to Nova Scotia Ice Yacht Club
2016
MARCH 2016
- Commodore’s Message
- New England Championship by Oliver Moore
- Alternate Runner & Chock Alignment by Bob Gray
- Western Region Championship
- Canadian News by Warren Nethercote
- Gold Cup Photos
MAY 2016
- Minutes from the 2016 North American Meeting
- Ron Sherry: Worlds & Europeans Report
- James “T.” Thieler: North American Report
- Survey Says: What We Were Thinking in 1987
- Regatta Results
SEPT 2016
- Electronic Voting in the IDNIYRA by Warren Nethercote
- Thoughts on the Rope Halyard Proposal by Chad Atkins
- 2017 Rank List
DEC 2016
- Jane Pegel: The Interview by Susie Pegel US905
- Be The Guy: 4 Ideas to Promote the Sport by Ron Sherry US44
- 5 Proposals for the 2017 Annual Meeting
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2015
FEBRUARY 2015
- Regatta Dates
- Western Region Regatta Report
- Western Region Regatta Results
- New Guy On The Block by Mike Miller US5369
- Opinion: The DN Class & the National Iceboat Authority
- Photos from the DN Western Region Championship
MAY 2015
- Gold Cup Regatta Report & Results by Mike Bloom US5234
- Nova Ice Yacht Club Report & Results by Warren Nethercote KC3786
- North American Ice Optimist’s New Program Manager
- Minutes from the 2015 Annual Meeting
- Regatta Results
- Photos from the European Championship
SEPT 2015
- So You Wanna Race In Europe-Here’s How You Get There
- Dealing with Redress Under the NIA Rules
- Minutes from the 2015 European Secretaries Meeting
- 2016 Rank List
- Download Rank List in pdf file
DEC 2015
- Notice of Race: Regional & North American Championships
- National Iceboat Authority: 2 New Alternate Courses
- Proposals for the Annual IDNIYRA North American Meeting
- Great Western Challenge Reports, Results, and Photos
- Download & Print Proposals for the Annual Meeting
2014
FEBRUARY 2014
- Regatta Dates
- 2013 Centrals Report
- 2013 Centrals Photos by Catherine Firmbach
- 2013 Centrals Results
- DN Technical Committee New Intrepretation
- DN How To: Advice for the Novice Plank Builder
- DN How To: Rejuvinating Old Chocks
- “Focusing On the Now” by Kent Baker
MAY 2014
- “A Surprising Year” by Warren Nethercote
- DN Class Finances & Participation by Bob Cummins
- Andre Baby’s Reply to Bob Cummins Article
- 2014 NA Championship Report by James “T.” Thieler
- Rich Crucet Rounds the Mark
- Photos from the 2014 Gold Cup
- Minutes of the 2014 North American Annual Meeting
- Regatta Results
OCT 2014
- Election and Proposal Results
- Proposals to the IDNIYRA Constitution & By Laws
- The State of DN Racing by Jane Pegel US805
- Official interpretation of the DN specifications
- Show Time: Observations on ice sailing regattas
2013
MAY 2013
- Regatta Dates
- 2013 Western Regionals
- Minutes from the 2013 Annual Meeting
- Gold Cup and North American Regatta Recap
- The Magic of Baikal: The World’s Greatest Lake is Becoming a Destination for the World’s Greatest Sport
- Technical Committee News from Jane Pegel
- DN How To: Aligning Chocks by Bob Gray
- Regatta Results
OCT 2014
- So You Wanna Race In Europe-Here’s How You Get There
- Dealing with Redress Under the NIA Rules
- Minutes from the 2015 European Secretaries Meeting
- 2016 Rank List
2012
MAY 2012
• Insurance for DNs…in Canada You Say? by Warren Nethercote KC3786
• 2012 North American Championships by Ron Sherry US44
• Great Sailing, Even Greater Friends by Daniel Hearn US5352
• Minutes of the 2012 Regular Annual Meeting
• 2012 Ice Optimist North American Championship News
• Regatta Results
SEPTEMBER 2012
• Help From My Friends-Sailing Far
From Home by Ken Smith US4137
• Big Brother Is Watching
by Daniel Hearn US5352
• Order the 2012 IDNIYRA Yearbook
• Notice of Dues
• Message from the Commodore
Richard Potcova US216
• From the 1995 RT Archives:
An Interview with Bill & Joan Sarns
by Ron & Renee Sherry
DECEMBER 2012
• 2400 Miles: The 2012 North Americans by James “T” Thieler US5224
• Technical Committee: New Official Interpretations of the DN Specifications
• Gold Cup & North American Notice of Race & Entry Forms
• IDNIYRA Europe: Minutes & Decisions from the National Secretaries Meeting
• Message from the Commodore—Richard Potcova US216
• 2013 Rankings
• 2012 Western Challenge Results
• 2012 Ice Optimist North American Championship Results