Ron Sherry Iceboat Clinic at the 2025 Western Challenge
The Western Challenge is the first unofficial gathering of the season, held on the best ice Minnesota has to offer. It is always a fluid event, with the final location determined by where the ice comes in best. For updates, follow the Minnesota Iceboaters Facebook group.
Ron Sherry will hold a racing clinic on Friday morning during the Western Challenge. The session is open to all sailors and focuses on the core skills that make a difference on the ice.
Topics include:
- Preparing physically
- Racing clothes
- Pit courtesy
- Checking ice
- Checking the course
- Starting
- Weather-mark rounding
- Leeward-mark rounding
- Laylines
- Finishing
- Wind shifts
- Basic rules
This is a chance to learn from one of the most experienced sailors in the class. New sailors and seasoned racers are welcome. Bring questions and be ready to take what you learn onto the course.
