Runner Tracks Newsletter March 2024

by Deb Whitehorse | Mar 17, 2024 | 2024, Home Page

Runner Tracks

The Online Magazine of the International DN Ice Yacht Racing Association

March 2024

The March issue of the DN class newsletter, Runner Tracks, is now available online. Dive into the latest edition featuring minutes from the Annual General Meeting and a fascinating article by Bob Cummins detailing his travels to Parnu, Estonia, for the 2024 World and European Championship. Check it out today!

Whether you are an experienced ice boater or a newcomer, Runner Tracks is the ultimate resource for everything related to ice boating. Check out the complete online library here.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Minutes from the 2024 Annual General Meeting
Observations from the 2024 World & European Championship in Estonia by Robert Cummins

Get this issue in a full color soft cover book for $20.

IDNIYRA Notice of Dues 2024

by Deb Whitehorse | Oct 18, 2023 | 2024, Home Page

Pay Your Dues Online

You are a crucial part of the world’s number-one ice sailing class. Your contributions are instrumental in sustaining this website, Runner Tracks, and the Yearbook. These contributions are essential for preserving your DN iceboat’s value and allowing you to participate in officer elections and class-related matters. As a member, you can take part in regattas at regional and continental levels. Thank you for supporting the IDNIYRA.

If you’d rather mail a check or have any questions about your membership, please contact Executive Secretary Deb Whitehorse treasurer.idniyra@gmail.com

DONATE TO THE IDNIYRA
Another way to support the class is to donate to the IDNIYRA. We keep membership dues reasonable to encourage participation. Your donation will help secure the future of the largest ice sailing fleet in the world. The IDNIYRA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Thank you for supporting the IDNIYRA.

2024 IDNIYRA Membership Form

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1. Membership Options

2. Name*

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3. Do You Need an Official DN Sail Number?*

No, I already have an official sail number

Yes, I need a new official sail number ($10 sail number fee required)

I am not sure if I have an official sail number: could you check?

DNs are not like soft water boats. The DN sail number does not belong to the boat -it belongs to the IDNIYRA member. If you bought a used boat you will need your own sail number. This number is also required when the members vote in IDNIYRA electronic ballots.

Please consider buying a sail number with your membership. It's only $10 and entitles you to vote in DN class matters. If you aren't sure if you have a sail number, please contact us.

We will check to see if you have a sail number and let you know.

Buy A Sail Number

Price: $10.00

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4. Email*

Please submit the email address where you will receive electronic ballot for voting purposes and class communications.

5. Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

6. Phone*

North American members, please enter a 1 before your telephone number.

7. Buy the 2024 IDNIYRA Yearbook

Price: $20.00

Order an official DN class printed yearbook with class history, governing, specifications, and more. (Yearbook will ship in late December 2023.)

8. Buy DN Plans - U.S. Only (Canadians, Please Email secretary.idniyra@gmail.com for plans.)

Price: $25.00

These 24" x 18" scale plans were first published in 1981 and still provide a competitive DN today. They were designed through a collaboration of many of the top DN builders at the time. The plans show a wood mast, although sailors racing in top competition use a composite mast today. Canadians who want scale plans should email secretary.idniyra@gmail.com for information.

9. Donate to Secure the Future of the Class

Please consider donating to the IDNIYRA. We keep membership dues reasonable to encourage participation. Your donation will help secure the future of the largest ice sailing fleet in the world.

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IDNIYRA & IDNIYA EU 2023 Fall Ballot Results

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

Notice of Electronic Ballot for Specification Changes & EPIC Agreement Amendment

by Deb Whitehorse | Oct 3, 2023 | 2023, 2024, Home Page

This is the announcement of a combined electronic ballot for members of IDNIYRA and IDNIYRA EU, although North American and European results will be available separately. There are two proposals on the ballot. Both proposals were approved for vote at the 2023 IDNIYRA Annual Governing Meeting. If you didn’t receive an electronic ballot, please check your spam folder first, and then contact secretary.idniyra@gmail.com

The election runs from October 3 – October 17, 2023.

1. PROPOSAL TO REVISE SPECIFICATIONS, SECTION A: FUSELAGE; SECTION B: RUNNER PLANK

Over the summer of 2022, the IDNIYRA Technical Committee held six online meetings to revise the wording of the Official IDNIYRA Specifications, specifically Section A (fuselage) and Section B (runner plank).

Class members in good standing are voting on the proposed changes that were published in the September 2022 Runner Tracks.
See the proposed changes here.

Their main goals were to
• Incorporate the Interpretations into Official Specifications.
• Rewrite for more user-friendly wording.
• Enrich each section with a measurement guide and measurement drawings.
• Consolidate fragmented sections.
• Eliminate loopholes and grey areas by giving more precise definitions.
• Maintain specifications.
IDNIYRA class members voted to bring the proposed changed to a class vote at the 2023 Annual Governing Meeting, held during the January 2023 World & North American Championship.

2. PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE EPIC AGREEMENT ARTICLE XI, ENFORCEMENT OF THE SPECIFICATIONS.

Amend EPIC Article XI 3. to read:
3. By an official ruling of the technical committee. Such official rulings shall prevail as supplements to the OFFICIAL SPECIFICATIONS unless and until voided by a simple majority of the membership. Proposals for such a vote will be initiated in the same way a Specification Change Proposal is made, except that a ruling that is voided will be voided immediately after a vote that overturns it.

Background: This proposal was approved for ballot at the 2023 IDNIYRA Annual Governing Meeting. Refer to the 2023 AGM minutes in February 2023 Runner Tracks for more information.

New Central Region Commodore & Regatta Schedule

by Deb Whitehorse | Sep 24, 2023 | 2023, 2024, Home Page

Central Region Commodore Peter Johanson US5633 on Fort Peck Reservoir, Fort Peck, Montana, March 2020 PHOTO: gretchendorian.com

Join us in welcoming Peter Johanson US5633, as the new Central Region Commodore. (See a list of all Regional Commodores here.) Peter is the go-to contact for iceboating in Michigan or Ohio. He’s set the dates for the 2023 and 2024 Central Region regattas. In addition, the schedule for the North American and European DN regatta season is set, so it’s time to mark your calendar. You can always find the schedule on the Regatta Information page of this website. As always, except for the World, North American, and European Championships, regatta dates are dependent upon conditions and may change.

2023-2024 DN REGATTA SCHEDULE

2023 WESTERN CHALLENGE – A non-ranking, unsanctioned, no-scoring fun regatta
Dates: December 1 – 3, 2023
Location: Best ice in Minnesota
Information: This website or iceboating.net
2023 CENTRAL REGION CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: December 2023, first available ice following the Western Challenge.
Location: Michigan or Ohio
Information: This website
2024 WESTERN REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Dates: January 6-7, 2024
Location: MN, WI, IA, IL, UP of MI, or IN
Information: This website
2024 SENIOR SHUFFLE – A non-ranking, unsanctioned, fun regatta in the manner of the EU Grand Master Regatta. More information.
Dates: January 8 – 10, three days after Western Region Championship
Location: Same location as Western Region Championship
Information: This website, iceboat.org
2024 CENTRAL REGION CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: January 13 – 14, 2024
Location: Best ice in Michigan or Ohio, TBA
Information: This website
2024 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION & 2024 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Continental Ranking Regattas
Date: February 3 – 10, 2024
Host: Lithuania
Location: Best ice in Europe
Information: idniyra.eu
2024 DN & ICE OPTIMIST JUNIOR WORLD & EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: February 3 – 10, 2024 – In conjunction with the World & European Championship
Host: Lithuania
Location: Best ice in Europe
Information: idniyra.eu
2024 NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
A Continental Ranking Regatta
Date: February 25 – March 2, 2024
Host: Eastern Lakes Region
Information: This website
Contact information: Deb Whitehorse
GRAND MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: February 27 – February 29, 2024
Host: Finland
Location: Best ice in Finland or Sweden
Information: DN Finland
EASTERN LAKES CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: TBA
Location: Best ice in the Eastern Region (see Regions map, it’s a big area)
Information: This website, the NEIYA
CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: TBA
Location: Best ice in Canada
Information: This website
NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: TBA
Location: Best ice in New England
Information: NEIYA

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