2024 Western Region Championship Update

I would like to express my gratitude to all those who registered and travelled to Phelps, Wisconsin. Please note that your registration for the 2024 Western Region Championship still stands, regardless of where it is eventually located. It looks like the Western Region will be experiencing heavy snowfall this week, followed by a drop in temperature. The arctic cold temperatures expected next weekend should provide more opportunities for big ice. Next update is Sunday, January 14, 2024.
Chris Berger US5166 Western Region Commodore

2024 Western Region Championship Postponed

The 2024 DN Western Region Championship has been postponed.
Several boats tried to sail but there wasn’t enough wind to power through the 3″ of powdery snow. With Sunday’s light wind forecast the Race Committee decided that it would be better to postpone and wait for more favorable conditions. Next update Sunday, January 7.
The class appreciated the welcome from the Phelps and Eagle River area residents. We hope to return someday. The Senior Shuffle has also been postponed.

2024 DN Western Region Championship Called ON for Phelps, WI

Photo: Kevin Barta

WESTERN REGION CHAMPIONSHIP
REGISTER: Registration is Closed

DATES: January 6 – 7, 2024
LOCATION: North Twin Lake, Phelps Wisconsin
Launch: North Twin Lakes Landing Road, Phelps, WI. Roll trailers on please.


LODGING:
Best Western Derby Inn
US-45, Eagle River, WI 54521
+17154791600
$150 Double Queen beds Single Occupancy
$135 Double Queen beds Double Occupancy

Days Inn by Wyndham
844 N Railroad St North, Eagle River, WI 54521
+17154777025

Coady’s Point of View Resort
3932 Point of View Trail, Phelps, WI 54554
+17152044111
https://povresort.com/

SCHEDULE:

  • Friday: 5 PM CT online registration closes.
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM CT Skippers Meeting. 10:00 CT First start. If fleets are split, Silver Fleet will start first.
  • Sunday: 10:00 CT First start. Races can start as late as 3:00 PM CT, at the discretion of the Race Committee.
  • If you’d like to stay for the Senior Shuffle, please register on iceboat.org

NOTICE OF RACE
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
Via Western Region Commodore Chris Berger US5166

Bob Cummins and I sailed Twin Lake in Phelps, WI today. We found 6 – 7″ of ice everywhere we drilled. The lake is covered in light powdered snow. We had no trouble sailing on inserts in 6 – 8 knots of breeze. There were slight bumps on some areas of the lake but it wasn’t rough.

Chronicles from the 2023 DN World Championship

Where we explain the sport of DN sailing and what it means to us. A look back at the 2023 DN World Championship on Lake Kegonsa in Madison, Wisconsin. Now go and register for the 2024 DN North Americans so we can do it all again. Thank you Ian Tunney and Logan Lien for sharing your work with us.
Video link.

 

2024 North American Championship NOR & Registration

Photo: Catherine Firmbach

We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2024 IDNIYRA North American Championship is now open and the Notice of Race has been posted.
Please see the 2024 North American Home Page for information on registration, important dates, registered competitors, and the online store front.
2024 North American Home Page
Registration page

WHAT TO KNOW:

2024 IDNIYRA North American Championship
Hosted by the Eastern Region
Dates: February 25 – March 2, 2024
Location: Best ice in Eastern Region or North America TBA
Buy your 2024 North Americans Gear here!