by Deb Whitehorse | Dec 31, 2019 | 2019, Home Page, Western Region Championship
Sit Tight!
DN Sailors:
We still have one venue in play about an hour north of Madison that reportedly survived last night’s weather quite well. The snow was absorbed into the moisture on the surface and has frozen on top of the 5” of original ice. It has not formed into shell ice, but the surface is reported to be somewhat pebbly. Even now, the new layer of ice is solid under the footsteps of a 200+ lb. walker. Temperatures will be in the teens this evening, which should further firm things up. The sheet will be inspected and sailed tomorrow by a highly experienced racer and ice checker. There’s potential for a small amount of rain/show (less than 1”) on Friday. Weekend wind forecast looks very good—10-20 mph both days.
Presently, there doesn’t appear to be any other sailable ice in the region. The long-range forecast does not look favorable for forming new ice on the many lakes that returned to a liquid state or have yet to freeze. This venue will not be available to the DNs the weekend of Jan. 11-12, and after that, we are bumping up against our North American Championship, the Gold Cup, and also the Northwest and ISA for sailors who also race in other fleets. If we postpone, we’re likely off until March, and at that point, we may not get it in at all. SO, if we can make it happen this weekend with acceptable conditions, we’ll likely go for it.
That’s what we know for now. Be ready!
Daniel Hearn
Western Region Rear Commodore
US 5352
by Deb Whitehorse | Dec 30, 2019 | 2019, Home Page, Western Region Championship
Line up for the 2018 DN Western Region championship on Lake Mendota.
DN Sailors:
At this point, we appear to have limited possibilities for a Western Lakes Championship for this weekend (January 4-5, 2020). We have not ruled it out, as we have two potential venues that are moving in the right direction, but also some rain/snow potential for late in the week. We’ll continue to monitor and keep you informed. In the meantime, if you have any other possibilities, please serve them up to me (dhearnUS5352@gail.com) and Bob Cummins (rcummins@new.rr.com).
Think Ice!
Daniel Hearn
Western Region Rear Commodore
by Deb Whitehorse | Dec 28, 2019 | 2019, Home Page
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by Deb Whitehorse | Dec 26, 2019 | 2019, Home Page
2013 DN Centrals Photo: Catherine Firmbach cefirmbach.com
Via Central Region Commodore Rob Holman:
The 2019 Central Region Championship has been cancelled. Stay tuned for the 2020 Centrals.
by Deb Whitehorse | Dec 26, 2019 | 2020 North Americans, Home Page
Photo: Gwidon Libera
Dear European Sailing Friends:
We’d be thrilled to see you at the Twenty20 DN North American Championship. If you’re able to make it, but have not yet registered, please just send us an email letting us know you are coming. debwhitehorse@gmail.com
We’d like to prepare for you a thermal vest customized with event logo and your sail number. The men’s version of the vest is dark gray and the women’s version light gray. Sizing information at this link.
If you can’t cross the pond this year, I’ll look forward to seeing you at the Gold Cup in February.
Best,
Daniel Hearn
Western Region Rear Commodore
US 5352
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
