by Deb Whitehorse | Oct 3, 2023 | 2023, 2024, Home Page
This is the announcement of a combined electronic ballot for members of IDNIYRA and IDNIYRA EU, although North American and European results will be available separately. There are two proposals on the ballot. Both proposals were approved for vote at the 2023 IDNIYRA Annual Governing Meeting. If you didn’t receive an electronic ballot, please check your spam folder first, and then contact secretary.idniyra@gmail.com
The election runs from October 3 – October 17, 2023.
1. PROPOSAL TO REVISE SPECIFICATIONS, SECTION A: FUSELAGE; SECTION B: RUNNER PLANK
Over the summer of 2022, the IDNIYRA Technical Committee held six online meetings to revise the wording of the Official IDNIYRA Specifications, specifically Section A (fuselage) and Section B (runner plank).
Class members in good standing are voting on the proposed changes that were published in the September 2022 Runner Tracks.
See the proposed changes here.
Their main goals were to
• Incorporate the Interpretations into Official Specifications.
• Rewrite for more user-friendly wording.
• Enrich each section with a measurement guide and measurement drawings.
• Consolidate fragmented sections.
• Eliminate loopholes and grey areas by giving more precise definitions.
• Maintain specifications.
IDNIYRA class members voted to bring the proposed changed to a class vote at the 2023 Annual Governing Meeting, held during the January 2023 World & North American Championship.
2. PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE EPIC AGREEMENT ARTICLE XI, ENFORCEMENT OF THE SPECIFICATIONS.
Amend EPIC Article XI 3. to read:
3. By an official ruling of the technical committee. Such official rulings shall prevail as supplements to the OFFICIAL SPECIFICATIONS unless and until voided by a simple majority of the membership. Proposals for such a vote will be initiated in the same way a Specification Change Proposal is made, except that a ruling that is voided will be voided immediately after a vote that overturns it.
Background: This proposal was approved for ballot at the 2023 IDNIYRA Annual Governing Meeting. Refer to the 2023 AGM minutes in February 2023 Runner Tracks for more information.
by Deb Whitehorse | Sep 24, 2023 | 2023, 2024, Home Page
Central Region Commodore Peter Johanson US5633 on Fort Peck Reservoir, Fort Peck, Montana, March 2020 PHOTO: gretchendorian.com
Join us in welcoming Peter Johanson US5633, as the new Central Region Commodore. (See a list of all Regional Commodores here.) Peter is the go-to contact for iceboating in Michigan or Ohio. He’s set the dates for the 2023 and 2024 Central Region regattas. In addition, the schedule for the North American and European DN regatta season is set, so it’s time to mark your calendar. You can always find the schedule on the Regatta Information page of this website. As always, except for the World, North American, and European Championships, regatta dates are dependent upon conditions and may change.
2023-2024 DN REGATTA SCHEDULE
- 2023 WESTERN CHALLENGE – A non-ranking, unsanctioned, no-scoring fun regatta
Dates: December 1 – 3, 2023
Location: Best ice in Minnesota
Information: This website or iceboating.net - 2023 CENTRAL REGION CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: December 2023, first available ice following the Western Challenge.
Location: Michigan or Ohio
Information: This website - 2024 WESTERN REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Dates: January 6-7, 2024
Location: MN, WI, IA, IL, UP of MI, or IN
Information: This website - 2024 SENIOR SHUFFLE – A non-ranking, unsanctioned, fun regatta in the manner of the EU Grand Master Regatta. More information.
Dates: January 8 – 10, three days after Western Region Championship
Location: Same location as Western Region Championship
Information: This website, iceboat.org - 2024 CENTRAL REGION CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: January 13 – 14, 2024
Location: Best ice in Michigan or Ohio, TBA
Information: This website - 2024 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & 2024 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Continental Ranking Regattas
Date: February 3 – 10, 2024
Host: Lithuania
Location: Best ice in Europe
Information: idniyra.eu - 2024 DN & ICE OPTIMIST JUNIOR WORLD & EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: February 3 – 10, 2024 – In conjunction with the World & European Championship
Host: Lithuania
Location: Best ice in Europe
Information: idniyra.eu - 2024 NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
A Continental Ranking Regatta
Date: February 25 – March 2, 2024
Host: Eastern Lakes Region
Information: This website
Contact information: Deb Whitehorse - GRAND MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: February 27 – February 29, 2024
Host: Finland
Location: Best ice in Finland or Sweden
Information: DN Finland - EASTERN LAKES CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: TBA
Location: Best ice in the Eastern Region (see Regions map, it’s a big area)
Information: This website, the NEIYA - CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: TBA
Location: Best ice in Canada
Information: This website - NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: TBA
Location: Best ice in New England
Information: NEIYA
by Deb Whitehorse | Sep 15, 2023 | 2023, Home Page
This issue offers insights from Robert Cummins US3433 on efficiently organizing and trailering your DN. Whether you are an experienced ice boater or a newcomer, Runner Tracks is the ultimate resource for everything related to ice boating. Check out the complete online library here.
IN THIS ISSUE
- The Perfect DN Trailer by Robert Cummins
- DN Quick Build by Deb Whitehorse with Commentary by Warren Nethercote
- Traveling Trophy by Julie Jankowski
Get this issue in a full color soft cover book for $20.
by Deb Whitehorse | Sep 2, 2023 | 2023 Worlds & North Americans, 2024, Home Page
After the 2023 IDNIYRA World Championship, a group of participants took up a collection to recognize PRO Pat Heppert’s exceptional dedication. Daniel Hearn selected action shots of Pat, captured by Cathy Firmbach, and commissioned a company to create an awe-inspiring 3D photo montage.
Yesterday, Pat was presented with his gift at Daniel’s shop, where he joined a gathering of fellow ice sailors busy preparing Nite masts. During his visit, he also took the chance to organize the DN Western Region equipment, a significant portion of which had been generously contributed by retired PRO Dan Heaney. Pat will join us again for the North American Championship on February 25 – March 2, 2024.
by Deb Whitehorse | Sep 1, 2023 | 2024, Home Page
Getting the plank aligned.
A sure sign of ice, another Swap Meet is scheduled! Meet local DNers and find your next ride in the Minneapolis area.
MINNESOTA SWAP MEET
Hosted by Tim Carlson at Sailcrafters Loft and Rigging.
Date: Saturday, November 4.
Time: 9 AM – Noon CT
Location: 7450 Oxford Street
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
by Deb Whitehorse | Aug 29, 2023 | 2024, Home Page
2022 Swap Meet at Delavan Yacht Club
A swap meet is a great place to shop for DN iceboats and connect with the ice sailing community. The Green Lake Ice Yacht Club will host the annual Wisconsin Swap Meet on Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 9 AM to noon at the Town Square. More details will be forthcoming.
Stay tuned for swap meet dates from the Gull Lake Ice Yacht Club in Michigan, the New England Ice Yachting Association, and Sailcrafters in Minnesota.
This is the announcement of a combined electronic ballot for members of IDNIYRA and IDNIYRA EU, although North American and European results will be available separately. There are two proposals on the ballot. Both proposals were approved for vote at the 2023 IDNIYRA Annual Governing Meeting. If you didn’t receive an electronic ballot, please check your spam folder first, and then contact secretary.idniyra@gmail.com
After the 2023 IDNIYRA World Championship, a group of participants took up a collection to recognize PRO Pat Heppert’s exceptional dedication. Daniel Hearn selected action shots of Pat, captured by Cathy Firmbach, and commissioned a company to create an awe-inspiring 3D photo montage.
