We are pleased to announce the appointment of James “T.” Thieler US5224, as Eastern Region Rear Commodore, effective immediately. T replaces Chad Atkins who has held the position for several years. Thank you, Chad, for your service to the DN class.
IDNIYRA Commodore Jody Kjoller
Via Eastern Region Commodore Chad Atkins
NEW ENGLAND ICE YACHT ASSOC
All,
It’s Friday morning and here is your Eastern Region championship report from Great Pond in Belgrade, Maine. The Eastern Region championship is ON! Ice is black, hard, 4.5″-5.5″ thick, 40% Snow covered 1/4″ drifts. There are a few leads on the way out but easily spotted at lower speeds sitting up. Looks like we should have a 3/4 mile circle to play on.
Saturday morning registration 8:45-9:45 am only at the launch
Followed by a skippers meeting
1st race immediately followingSunday morning registration 8:45-9:15 am only at the launch
Followed by a skippers meeting
1st race of the day immediately following***Entering on either day- Signing in, registering and showing your $300,000 liability insurance coverage is mandatory along with being a current IDNIYRA member in good standing (idniyra.org) If you can have a registered sail # as well it would be greatly appreciated!***
Hotels are in Augusta about 25 minutes south of the launch off 95. There is a group of us staying at the Senator Inn and spa, mention the iceboating group might help with pricing. There is a bar and restaurant in the hotel.
Senetor Inn and spa-
284 Western Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
207 622 5804
Double- $120 (might be $108 for us)
Single queen-$99Looking forward to seeing you there!!
Best, Chad
catkins4487@gmail.comP.S. Any additional information will be posted to https://neiya.org
Chris Gordon, 2018 Western Challenge    Photo: JH Peterson, Shooting the Breeze
Via the New England Ice Yacht Association:
As of right now the 2018 DN NEW ENGLAND CHAMPS are ON for Saturday December 8 at Pushaw Lake near Bangor, ME. Stay tuned to this site for details !
Photo: Emily Babbitt. Doc Fellows Regatta sailed on January 7, 2018.
The 2018 DN Eastern Regional Championship scheduled for January 13-14, 2018 is postponed until further notice due to a mixed bag of precipitation headed for the entire Mid Atlantic and North East coast. Take this time to fine tune your gear for the upcoming North Americans with registration slated for Sunday evening January 21st.
Best,
Chad Atkins
IDNIYRA Eastern Rear Commodore
iceboat.org Minnesota Ice Sailing Association Chickawaukie Ice Boat Club New England Ice Yacht Association