Good Day Sunshine – photo Julie Jankowski

PROVISIONAL RESULTS
The 2024 DN North American Championship’s opening day was met with warm weather in Waconia, MN, with the high reaching 61°F.
Two races were successfully completed in both the Gold and Silver fleets. However, as the day progressed, the wind began to dwindle, and the ice softened under the unseasonably warm temperatures. The Race Committee called day one a wrap in the early afternoon. Scores are being tabulated and will be posted here. (Tabulator Ann Foeller has joined us on the ice as part of the scoring team for this regatta and will tabulate at the end of each day.)

San Diego’s Matt Struble US183, the defending champion who won both Gold fleet races, must have felt right at at home in the balmy temperatures. Bill Cutting US5430 and Matt Meyer US5646 each won in Silver. Stay tuned for more updates as the 2024 DN North American Championship unfolds.
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SCHEDULE FOR DAY 2, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The race committee will reassess the ice hardness on Tuesday morning, and we will try to get some racing done before the wind comes up too much. There will be a 9 AM skippers meeting at the launch, and 10 AM first race start. Silver fleet goes first Tuesday.

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2024 North American Championship
Lake Waconia, Waconia, MN
SCHEDULE
Schedule for Monday, February 26, 2024
9 AM Skippers Meeting at the Launch
10 AM First Qualifier Race
Due to warm temperatures we need to be prompt and make every effort to make this happen on time. The starting line will be approximately two miles from the launch.

Photo: Catherine Firmbach

The 2024 DN North American Championship regatta is called on for Waconia Lake in Waconia, Minnesota.
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DN North American Championship
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Dates: February 25 – March 2, 2024
Location: Lake Waconia, Waconia MN
Launch: Lake Waconia Regional Park
8170 Paradise Ln, Waconia, MN 55387
ATTENTION: DO NOT DRIVE ON THE ICE. THERE WILL BE AN ATV TO TAKE YOUR TRAILER ON THE ICE.

Lodging:
Regatta Headquarters:
AmeriVu Inn and Suites
952-442-8787
550 Cherry Dr, Waconia, MN 55387
Room rate: $90.99 plus tax and fees
Room type: Either King or 2 Queens
Cancellation Policy: Same day by no later than 11am.
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AmericInn by Wyndham Chanhassen, MN
612-293-6930

Country Inn & Suites Chanhassen, MN
952-937-2424

Super 8 by Wyndham Chaska, MN
1-952-448-7030

Register: Click here to register online.

Schedule of Events:
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Online Registration and Check In closes at 8 PM CT at Regatta Headquarters, AmeriVu Inn and Suites
Check-in is a must! If you’ve registered, paid, and submitted insurance but can’t make the 8 PM check-in deadline, call Ann Foeller at 1-419-705-0959 or Deb Whitehorse at 1-608-347-2513 by 8 PM on Sunday, February 25. Speak to either Ann or Deb to ensure your stickers are ready for collection in the morning.

Monday, February 26, 2024
9 AM Skipper’s Meeting
10 AM First Qualifying Race

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REGISTER FOR THE 2024 DN NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
We are pleased to announce the primary site for the upcoming DN North American Championship ahead of schedule.

The primary site for the championship will be Lake Waconia in Waconia, MN, and we will continue to scout ice in Minnesota for backup sites.

We want to thank Eastern Lakes Commodore James “T” Thieler and dedicated ice checkers Bill Bucholz, Jeff Roseberry and Paul Chamberland on the East Coast for their efforts. While the championship was originally slated to take place in the east, the unpredictable weather conditions and a lack of big ice have led us to select a location in Minnesota.

We want to thank Minnesota sailors Mike Bloom and Sam Bartel for their extensive windshield time and ice scouting over the last few days.

Consider arriving early to compete in the oldest ice yacht regatta in North America, the Northwest, a 3-day regatta. Where else can you sail a regatta for $16 and see Skeeters and Stern-Steerers? Registration will open tomorrow,  Information here.

Stay tuned for further updates and detailed information about lodging, launch, etc.

See you on the ice!

WHAT TO KNOW
2024 DN North American Championship Event page
Dates: Feb 25 – March 2
Primary Site: Lake Waconia, Waconia, MN
Launch: TBA
Lodging: TBA
Schedule: 

• Sunday, February 25, 2024, Check-in 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm local time: Location to be listed on the IDNIYRA website.
• Monday, February 26, 2024 first race at time stated in sailing instructions.
• Saturday, March 2, 2024, racing is concluded.

IDNIYRA BY LAWS
Racing Rules
C) b) When not held in conjunction with the Gold Cup, the North American Championship regatta is held during a specific week, beginning on a Monday and ending on Friday, with Saturday as a reserve day. If 3 races in all fleets have not been completed by sundown on Friday, racing shall be continued until sundown on Saturday. 

Deadline Alert: Waiting Until the Last Minute to Register for the DN North American Championship? Here’s what you need to know:

Registration for the 2024 DN North American Championship event closes on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 8 PM Local Time. Don’t wait until the last minute – secure your spot now!

Registration Details:

• Online registration is mandatory. Visit https://www.idniyra.org/2024-north-american-registration/ to complete your registration process efficiently.
• It’s crucial to submit proof of $300,000 liability insurance by the deadline. Without insurance, participation won’t be possible.

Insurance Submission:

• Send your insurance proof to proofdn@gmail.com This step is essential for your eligibility to compete.

Check-In Information:

• Check-in is a must! If you’ve registered, paid, and submitted insurance but can’t make the 8 PM check-in deadline, call Ann Foeller at 1-419-705-0959 or Deb Whitehorse at 1-608-347-2513 by 8 PM on Sunday, February 25. Speak to either Ann or Deb to ensure your stickers are ready for collection in the morning.

Spread the word and ensure all participants are aware of these crucial details. For any inquiries or assistance, feel free to contact us. secretary.idniyra@gmail.com

See you at the DN North American Championships.

Last night, the IDNIYRA Governing Group met to discuss the site selection for the 2024 North American Championship. A weather system is currently moving across the eastern part of the United States. Despite the usual challenges, we remain committed to finding the perfect location for the championship.

We are sending scouts to explore potential New England and Northern Minnesota sites and are monitoring conditions in Northern Michigan. On Tuesday, we have a conference call scheduled with a weather service to discuss the long-range forecast for the regatta. At present, we do not have a primary site secured. However, we are working hard to finalize our decision and plan to announce the chosen venue on Wednesday night, February 21, 2024.

Your assistance in this process is invaluable. If you have any information regarding potential regatta ice, please do not hesitate to contact your regional commodore. Stay tuned for further updates as we navigate through this process together.

Regional Commodores
Host Region – Eastern  – James “T” Thieler t_thieler@yahoo.com
Canada – Colin Duncan – colinduncan439@gmail.com
Central Region – Peter Johanson – petejoh@med.umich.edu
Western Region – Chris Berger – berg820@yahoo.com