DN Western Region Championship Update

Photo: Gretchen Dorian

Western Region Championship
January 3 – 4, 2026
NOTICE OF RACE
Via Western Region Commodore Tim Mower:

Ice checks are underway in Minnesota, Wisconsin, the southern UP of Michigan, and surrounding areas. After the snow event that hit Minnesota and Wisconsin yesterday and moved east today, many locations received too much snow to be viable.

At this point, the Madison, WI lakes, Lake Kegonsa and Lake Monona, are looking the most promising for the Western Region Championships.

A final decision will be made Wednesday or no later than Thursday.

The next update will be posted by Thursday, January 1.

Get your runners sharpened. Or at least knock the rust off.

Tim Mower US5871
Wester Region Commodore

Official 2026 DN North Americans Apparel Store Is Open

A small sampling of the official 2026 DN North Americans apparel. Many more styles and options are available in the online store.

Official 2026 DN North Americans Apparel Store Is Open

The 2026 DN North American Championship apparel store is now live.

We are using Coral Reef again for on demand gear. This means no inventory limits, a wide range of sizes and cuts, and the ability to order what you want when you want it. Items are produced on demand and ship directly to you.

Official apparel store:
https://stores.crsapparel.com/DNapparel2026/shop/home

What you will find in the store

  • Short sleeve and long sleeve tees
  • Men’s and women’s cuts
  • Tech fabrics and blends suited for racing, rigging, and travel
  • Official event graphics consistent with the 2026 North Americans branding

Registration reminder

The early registration deadline is approaching. Registering before the deadline saves money and helps the organizing team plan more accurately.

If you know you are coming, now is the time to act. Oder apparel early and register before fees increase.

2026 DN Central Region Championship Notice of Race Posted

The Notice of Race for the 2026 DN Central Region Championship is now posted. See it here

The Central Region includes Michigan and Ohio.

This is a non-ranking regatta and a solid way to get ready for the 2026 DN North American and U.S. National Championships.

If you look up at the sky, you might imagine a very large Zamboni rumbling its way across the Midwest, which should be good news for lakes in Michigan.

Official regatta information, site updates, and registration details will be posted at idniyra.org.

Reminder: the 2026 DN North American and U.S. National Championship early registration deadline to save $50 is fast approaching. Register here.