by Deb Whitehorse | Jun 11, 2025 | 2025, Home Page
Cold steel. Photo: Anna Suslova
Thank you to all members who participated in the 2025 IDNIYRA Officer and Bylaw Election.
We are pleased to announce the newly elected officers, whose terms will begin July 1, 2025:
- Commodore: Rob Holman, US3705
- Vice Commodore: Karen Binder, US5630
- Secretary/Treasurer: Deb Whitehorse, US2366
- Past Commodore: Bob Cummins, US3433
The proposal to amend the format of the North American Championship Regatta has also passed. The change reduces the maximum number of races from 14 to 7 when the North Americans are not held in conjunction with the World Championship. In the days remaining after completion of the North American Championship, there shall be held a U.S. National or Canadian National Regatta, depending on the location of the event.
Thank you to outgoing Commodore David Frost, US5358, as he and his legendary “stoop” transition to civilian life. We are grateful for his service and dedication to the DN class.
View full election results
by Deb Whitehorse | May 19, 2025 | 2025, Home Page
Scoring Team
All IDNIYRA members in good standing will soon receive an electronic ballot for the annual election of officers and a proposed bylaw change.
- Ballot Delivery: Check your inbox beginning May 19
- Voting Period: Open from May 19 through June 9, 2025
You’ll be voting to elect the 2025–2026 officers:
- Commodore
- Vice Commodore
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Past Commodore
You’ll also be asked to vote on a proposed bylaw change to the North American Championship format when it is not held in conjunction with the World Championship (Gold Cup). The proposal would:
- Reduce the number of scheduled races from 14 to 7 for the North American Championship
- Add a second regatta (U.S. or Canadian Nationals) during the same week, depending on location
Your vote helps shape the future of the class. Please take a moment to review the ballot and participate.
If you don’t receive your ballot or have any questions, contact Executive Secretary Deb Whitehorse at secretary.idniyra@gmail.com
by Deb Whitehorse | Jun 11, 2024 | 2024, Home Page
Toledo Ice Yacht Club members pressed the fun and speed pedal, winning the 100th Mills Trophy Race, winning 1st in class and 1st overall.
Thank you to all who participated in voting and helped shape the leadership of our class.
Your officers are committed to serving the DN community and ensuring a successful season ahead.
Link to results
Election Results for 2024 IDNIYRA Spring Ballot
Commodore David Frost US5358
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Option Votes Percentage
Yes – I approve the candidate 80 100.00%
No – I reject the candidate 0 0%
Votes tallied: 80
Abstentions: 1
Vice Commodore Rob Holman US3705
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Option Votes Percentage
Yes – I approve the candidate 79 100.00%
No – I reject the candidate 0 0%Votes tallied: 79
Abstentions: 2
Secretary Deb Whitehorse US2366
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Option Votes Percentage
Yes – I approve the candidate 79 97.53%
No – I reject the candidate 2 2.47%
Votes tallied: 81
Abstentions: 0
Treasurer Deb Whitehorse US2366
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Option Votes Percentage
Yes – I approve the candidate 79 97.53%
No – I reject the candidate 2 2.47%
Votes tallied: 81
Abstentions: 0
Past Commodore Robert Cummins US3433
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Candidate Votes Percentage
Yes, I approve the candidate 76 96.20%
No, I reject the candidate 0 0%
Warren Nethercote 1 1.27%
John Harper 2 2.53%
Votes tallied: 79
Abstentions: 2
The Ice Men Winneth
Toledo Ice Yacht Club Sailors Win Historic Mills Trophy Race
In addition to our election news, we are excited to share an accomplishment by a team of sailors from the Toledo Ice Yacht Club. They have made history by winning the 100th anniversary of the prestigious Mills Trophy Race aboard a Hobie33 catamaran.
by Deb Whitehorse | Oct 17, 2023 | 2024, Home Page
The combined 2023 IDNIYRA & IDNIYRA EU ballot closed today. The two questions on the ballot passed and will become effective on May 31, 2024.
LINK TO RESULTS
Election Results for 2023 IDNIYRA & IDNIYRA EU Fall Ballot
Previous: Notice of Electronic Ballot for Specification Changes & EPIC Agreement Amendment
Started at: October 3, 2023
Finished at: October 17, 2023
Total IDNIYRA ballots cast: 60
Total IDNIYRA EU ballots cast: 46
106 of 406 ballots cast.
Option: 1. PROPOSAL TO REVISE SPECIFICATIONS, SECTION A: FUSELAGE; SECTION B: RUNNER PLANK
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Yes – I APPROVE: 91 votes 91.00%
No – I REJECT: 9 votes 9.00%
Yes – I APPROVE wins with 91.00% of the vote.
Votes tallied: 100
Abstentions: 6
Option: 2. PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE EPIC AGREEMENT ARTICLE XI, ENFORCEMENT OF THE SPECIFICATIONS.
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Yes – I APPROVE: 84 votes 83.17%
No – I REJECT: 17 votes 16.83%
Yes – I APPROVE wins with 83.17% of the vote.
Votes tallied: 101
Abstentions: 5
by Deb Whitehorse | Jun 2, 2023 | 2023, Home Page
Thank you to all who voted in the election. Here is a link to the results.
See Runner Tracks February 2023 for proposals put forward at the Annual Governing Meeting.
Election Results for 2023 IDNIYRA Spring Ballot
Started at: May 19, 2023 at 4:00pm
Finished at: June 2, 2023 at 4:00pm
Time zone: Central Time (US & Canada)
85 of 202 ballots cast.
1. Candidate: Commodore David Frost US5358
Yes – I approve the candidate: 84 votes 100.00%
No – I reject the candidate: 0 votes 0%
Yes – I approve the candidate wins with 100.00% of the vote.
Votes tallied: 84
Abstentions: 1
2. Candidate: Vice Commodore Rob Holman US3705
Yes – I approve the candidate: 83 votes 97.65%
No – I reject the candidate: 2 votes 2.35%
Yes – I approve the candidate wins with 97.65% of the vote.
Votes tallied: 85
Abstentions: 0
3. Candidate: Secretary Deb Whitehorse US2366
Yes – I approve the candidate: 84 votes 98.82%
No – I reject the candidate: 1 vote 1.18%
Yes – I approve the candidate wins with 98.82% of the vote.
Votes tallied: 85
Abstentions: 0
4. Candidate: Treasurer Deb Whitehorse US2366
Yes – I approve the candidate: 84 votes 98.82%
No – I reject the candidate: 1 vote 1.18%
Yes – I approve the candidate wins with 98.82% of the vote.
Votes tallied: 85
Abstentions: 0
5. Candidate: Past Commodore Robert Cummins US3433
Yes, I approve the candidate: 80 votes 97.56%
No, I reject the candidate: 0 votes 0%
Kent Baker: 1 vote 1.22%
Eric Anderson: 1 vote 1.22%
Yes, I approve the candidate wins with 97.56% of the vote.
Votes tallied: 82
Abstentions: 3
6. PROPOSAL TO CHANGE IDNIYRA CONSTITUTION ARTICLE VI AND ARTICLE XII – ELECTION & DUTIES OF OFFICERS & TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Yes: 72 votes 94.74%
No: 4 votes 5.26%
Yes wins with 94.74% of the vote.
Votes tallied: 76
Abstentions: 9
7. PROPOSAL TO CHANGE IDNIYRA BY-LAWS GENERAL 1 – MEMBERSHIP DUES
Yes: 32 votes 46.38%
No: 37 votes 53.62%
No wins with 53.62% of the vote.
Votes tallied: 69
Abstentions: 16
