The sample ballot posted below is on its way to your mailbox. There’s also a form for dues on the other side if you want to pay by check and mail with your ballot. You can always pay dues online using Paypal by clicking here. If you do not receive a ballot, please contact me and I will drop one in the mail for you.

Here is a message from IDNIYRA North American Commodore, Eric Anderson:

Bylaws Change:

“For many years the IDNIYRA  governing committee and Regatta chairman have not been  strictly following the bylaws in regards to late fee dates and penalty to register for the Gold Cup or North American Championship.  In part there has been a feeling that strict adherence to the rules in question resulted in regatta attendance to be lower and causes more problems than it solved.  The governing committee however feels strongly that we can’t continue to ignore the bylaws, and is initiating a change by sending a proposal to ballot.

The governing committee is proposing new language for this section of the bylaws so that the rules align with how the class operates.  Additionally it will give regatta organizers some additional flexibility.  At the same time, it makes clear when the Notice of Race will be published, and outlines key things that it must contain.    I believe this is a positive change for the class and hope that you will support this effort.”
Eric Anderson
IDNIYRA Commodore

The 2017 International Ranking List has been revised with corrections. The lastest list on the Rankings page.

If you have a question about a ranking, please email to me and I will follow up on your question.

The North American Governing Board began regularly scheduled meetings via conference call in March 2016. The minutes will be posted on the Governing page of this website.

The minutes of the August 9, 2016 meeting are now posted. See them here.

The North American Governing Board began regularly scheduled meetings via conference call in March 2016. The minutes will be posted on the Governing page of this website.

The minutes of the first meeting are now posted. See them here.

Congratulations are in order for Jeff Kent US3535 who has been elected to chair the IDNIYRA Technical Committee.

The DN class is grateful to Jane Pegel US805 who served as TC chair for six years until her term expired in June and she chose not to be nominated for another six year term. Thank you Jane for your years of service on the Technical Committee.

UPDATE 8-18-2016 : There are some issues with the ranking list and it is being revised. Thank you for your patience!

The 2017 International Ranking List has been released. The new list on the rankings page.
If you have a question about a ranking, please email to me and I will follow up on your question.

“Here are two videos of mine with DN content.  One is of Rich Crucet light air practicing on his home ice, Lake Ronkonkoma.  Another is of Rich and I sailing on our other favorite lake, Bantam in CT. This is the last sailing video of Rich prior to his passing.  Rich was the most influential force in the Lake Ronkonkoma Ice Yacht Club for many years. He was a Long Island iceboat builder, teacher, instructor and friend to all classes of iceboat sailors.  Rich pushed us all to build or repair our boats in the summer, make roof racks and trailers ready and get our selves ready to travel.

Rich traveled often, knew many and helped all.  Every lake I sail on brings memories of sailing with Rich and our evenings together over dinner story telling.  I learned so much from him.  My efforts and love for iceboating are directly related to Rich Crucet and Jack Jacobs, both who invested time and shared all in my efforts to build and sail better.”

The official newsletter of the DN class, Runner Tracks, is back in home port here on this website.
All of the 2013 to present Flipbook issues (along with pdfs) are now accessible here. The website runnertracks.org will redirect to the new Runner Tracks page so adjust your bookmarks.
(Several years worth of the pre-internet issues in pdf will eventually be uploaded here as well.)

Speaking of RT, if you would like to write a letter, article, memo or send your favorite photos for the September 2016 issue, please do so by September 7.  I’m happy to help with editing!

In May, a ballot was mailed to DN North American class members so that you could vote for Commodore, Vice-Commodore, Secretary, and Treasurer. There were also two other proposals on the ballot.

Secretary Geoff Sobering counted the ballots and released the results:

75 Ballots were received before the July 1 deadline.

The Exec. Comm. was re-elected essentially unanimously.
There were three write-ins for Commodore.

"The Annual Meeting shall be held during and in the vicinity of the
North American Championships, or the DN World Championship when held
in North America if possible."
73 Yes, 1 No, 1 Abstention

"The Board may allow sponsorship at IDNIYRA events, so long as said
sponsorship shall benefit the organization as a whole, and not any
individual competitor or group of sailors."
68 Yes, 3 No, 4 Abstention

The new DN North America Executive Board:

Commodore: Eric Anderson US5193
Vice-Commodore: Warren Nethercote KC3786
Secretary: Geoff Sobering US5156
Treasurer: Wes Wilcox US5414
Past Commodore: Lou Lonnecke US294

The Membership page has been updated. See it here.

We’ve made it easier than ever for you help support the DN class by offering two levels of membership, Regular and Sustaining on the Membership page.

The Regular membership remains at the bargain price $25 per year. You now have the option to pay conveniently through Paypal for one, two or three years.

The Sustaining membership is $35 per year and for those who  want to give a little bit extra to help support  promotional, regatta, and basic class expenses. Again, you have the option to pay for one, two, or three years.

There’s also a Donation button on the Membership page for anyone who would like to give an amount of their choice to help insure the future of DN racing.

If you’d rather mail a check, please contact Executive Secretary Deb Whitehorse +1-608-347-3513