Event Recap: 2025 DN Eastern Regional Championship


US Sailing – Event Recap: 2025 DN Eastern Regional Championship
Posted on January 22, 2025 at 11:19 AM by Abigail Shanahan
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The 2025 DN Eastern Regional Championship, held this past weekend at Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford, New Hampshire, was an exhilarating event showcasing the rapid growth and excitement surrounding ice sailing. The inaugural championship for the DN class, the most popular iceboat in the world, drew the ice-sailing community from across New England to compete for the title of Eastern Regional Champion. Continue reading.

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2025 Eastern Region Championship ON for Lake Winnipesaukee in NH Jan 18 – 19

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Via Eastern Region Commodore James T Thieler US5224

Hey Folks!

We are gonna give it a shot this weekend; DN Eastern Champs are ON!

Sailing out of Ellacoya State Park in Gilford NH.

Details to follow but arrive early, unload and keep your car away from the ramp.

All DNs welcome; an award will be given for the best finish in the least up to date boat so don’t shy away if your gear has a few years on it….

Only requirements are a legal DN, a THOROUGH knowledge of the racing rules, and proof of $300K liability insurance. No exceptions!

Skippers meeting at 9:30AM at the launch area.

Stay tuned to the New England Ice Yachting Association and the IDNIYRA sites for details.

See y’all tomorrow!

T

WHAT TO KNOW
2025 DN Eastern Region Championship
Date: January 18 – 19
Location: Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire
Launch:
Ellacoya State Park
280 Scenic Dr, Gilford, NH 03249
Map
Lodging:
Fireside Inn & Suites
17 Harris Shore Road RT 11 & RT, B Lake Shore Rd #11,
Gilford, NH 03249
+16032937526

2024 North American Championship NOR & Registration

Photo: Catherine Firmbach

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!

 

New Eastern Region Commodore

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

2018 DN Eastern Championships Are ON For This Weekend 12/15-16


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 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

Looking forward to seeing you there!!

Best, Chad
catkins4487@gmail.com

P.S. Any additional information will be posted to https://neiya.org