Runner Tracks
The Online Magazine of the International DN Ice Yacht Racing Association
March 2026
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IN THIS ISSUE
- THE PROTEST COMMITTEE EXPLAINED
- WHY DN SAILING?
- NEW DN PLANS?
- TWO ROOKIE RACE REPORTS
- RULES AND TACTICS
- SPEED INSIGHTS
- AGM MINUTES
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New Issue of Runner Tracks: One of Our Best Yet
The latest issue of Runner Tracks is now available, and it may be one of our best yet. This issue is packed with useful articles that speak to many aspects of DN sailing, from rules and tactics to equipment and the experience of getting started in the class.
One of the highlights is a pair of rookie race reports that offer two very different paths into DN sailing.
Peter Shorett came to the DN with no prior ice sailing experience. He arrived curious and willing to learn, and his story captures the excitement and challenge of stepping onto the ice for the first time.
Ryan Kyle’s path was a bit different. He had already spent time sailing recreationally on Sandusky Bay before deciding to take the next step and enter his first championship regatta. His account reflects the perspective of someone who already loved the sport but wanted to see what racing was all about.
Both sailors share something important in common: they are passionate soft-water sailors who discovered that DN sailing offers a new dimension of speed and competition. We are delighted to welcome them to the class.
We are also honored to include an article from Gordy Bowers. Gordy is a legend in the soft-water sailing world, participated in the first DN Gold Cup, and was recently awarded the prestigious Herreshoff Award by US Sailing. His contribution adds a broader perspective from one of sailing’s most respected voices.
