Photo: Anna Suslova
We have been monitoring ice conditions around the Western Region and beyond. Here is an update on the status of the 2026 DN North American and US Nationals regattas.
A location decision will be made by Thursday morning, January 22.
In the last few days several lakes have frozen over, or started to freeze due to the frigid temperatures.
Potential sites being evaluated are as follows (no order):
Lake Wawasee, IN
Senachwine Lake, IL
Indian Lake, OH
Watertown, SD
Green Lake, WI
Fort Myers, FL 🙂
Tim Mower US5871
Western Region Commodore
Rules Review on Saturday
As we prepare for continental racing in less than a week, sailors are encouraged to attend a rules review on Saturday, following registration, at the registration location.
Organized by PRO Pat Heppert, this informal session is intended for both newer sailors and veterans. For less experienced competitors, it’s a chance to clarify rules and expectations before racing begins. For seasoned sailors, it’s an opportunity to get your head back in the game, share practical knowledge, and help ensure we’re all aligned before the first start.
The time and location of the rules review will be confirmed via the event text updates used to keep sailors informed during the regatta.
