“Only 5 days to go before early registration closes for the upcoming 2017 Worlds. There will not be an extension of the Dec 31 deadline to avoid the penalty.
Worlds & North American Registration & Information

Click here to access registration forms to print a copy and mail, postmarked by Dec 31, 2016 or use the convenient Pay Pal. We are now approaching 50 pre-registered racers. You do not want to miss this epic event coming to ice near you Jan 22-28!”

Mike Miller
2017 DN World Championship Regatta Chairman

The governing board has decided that membership cards will be mailed to all members for 2017. I’m getting ready to print the first batch of them this week. Be sure to have your dues for 2017 paid up so that you can receive your card!

Pay your dues online by visiting the Membership page.

Questions about membership? Please contact Treasurer Wes Wilcox orExecutive Secretary Deb Whitehorse.

Western Region Commodore Mike Miller has just released the latest list of those registered for the 2017 DN Worlds & North Americans. See it on the 2017 Worlds page or click here to open the pdf file.

There are 14 days left to register and take advantage of the early entry fee. Register today! All the information about registration and the regatta is on the 2017 Worlds & North American page.

“The weather in Northern Michigan has not been cooperating lately. Although we currently have 2 regatta sized lakes that have frozen, they are also snow covered. The very cold upcoming weather brings hopes of more potential venues throughout the central region. I am hoping to find or get word of sailable ice for a mid week regatta between Christmas and New Year’s. Ice checkers – please let me know of any prospects in the region.”

Bill Cutting
US5430@gmail.com

We are happy to announce that we’ve opened a DN North American store through Cafe Press where you can buy DN branded gear. Our first offerings are  a sweatshirt and  long sleeved shirt with the 2017 Worlds logo on the pocket area in either gray or white. Visit the store by clicking this link.

Please note that all those who register for the 2017 Worlds will receive a free Hanes Cool Dri poly t shirt with the regatta logo.

You have the option of purchasing a 2017 DN Worlds long sleeved t shirt or sweatshirt  from Cafe Press here.

The latest edition of Runner Tracks has been posted. This one’s a very special issue featuring a comprehensive interview with Jane Pegel by Susie Pegel, full of important class history and Jane’s take on the state of the DN class. Read it here on the Runner Tracks newsletter page.

Five  proposals  have been submitted and will be discussed at the 2017 annual meeting. You can download  the proposals by clicking this link.

There’s also an article by Ron Sherry explaining 4 simple ways to Be The Guy who promotes the class.

Did you know that Runner Tracks is available in three different electronic formats and you can also order it in a print version?

1. Flipbook magazine: Best for laptops and desktop computers
2. PDF: Best for tablets
3. PDF Single Page: Best for mobile devices

Western Region Commodore Mike Miller has updated the list of sailors who are registered for the DN World and North American championships. Please go to the 2017 Worlds Page and see the blue button with “Entry List” on the right side bar. If you are on a phone, scroll all the way down to the bottom.

Save money and pay your registration by December 31, 2016!
You can download a registration form and mail a check or you can pay using Paypal. Click here for more information.

“The ice may be slow to form this season, but no reason not to register for the 2017 Worlds. The deadline of Dec 31, 2016 will be enforced this year so don’t delay.

Those that register online with PayPal will still need to complete the Registration Forms.
There is now a blue button to click on to view the current registrations received.”
Mike Miller, Race Chairman US5369

Go to the 2017 Worlds & North Americans page to register and to view the list of those who have registered.

A request from Dave Elsmo US5486

Dear DN Sailors,

The Western region is slated to once again host the 2017 DN World and North American Championships! We are putting together a promotional video to send to news outlets and build hype for the event and potential event sponsors. We are looking for individuals with recent footage of DN racing, the social events and anything that could build interest in our event! Please contact me at Daveelsmo@gmail.com if you have something we can use! Please send me clips, not full 15 minute swaths of standing at the starting blocks! I look forward to seeing what you all have to offer!
Dave Elsmo

The first unofficial regatta of the season, the Western Challenge, has been postponed until December 9, 10, 11, 2016. Please see the Minnesota Ice Sailing Association website for the latest information.