We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2024 IDNIYRA North American Championship is now open and the Notice of Race has been posted.
Please see the 2024 North American Home Page for information on registration, important dates, registered competitors, and the online store front. 2024 North American Home Page Registration page
WHAT TO KNOW:
2024 IDNIYRA North American Championship Hosted by the Eastern Region Dates: February 25 – March 2, 2024 Location: Best ice in Eastern Region or North America TBA Buy your 2024 North Americans Gear here!
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
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 following
Sunday 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-$99
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
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