Ron Sherry Iceboat Clinic at the Western Challenge

by | Nov 20, 2025 | 2025, Home Page

Ron Sherry Iceboat Clinic at the 2025 Western Challenge

The Western Challenge is the first unofficial gathering of the season, held on the best ice Minnesota has to offer. It is always a fluid event, with the final location determined by where the ice comes in best. For updates, follow the Minnesota Iceboaters Facebook group.

Ron Sherry will hold a racing clinic on Friday morning during the Western Challenge. The session is open to all sailors and focuses on the core skills that make a difference on the ice.

Topics include:

  • Preparing physically
  • Racing clothes
  • Pit courtesy
  • Checking ice
  • Checking the course
  • Starting
  • Weather-mark rounding
  • Leeward-mark rounding
  • Laylines
  • Finishing
  • Wind shifts
  • Basic rules

This is a chance to learn from one of the most experienced sailors in the class. New sailors and seasoned racers are welcome. Bring questions and be ready to take what you learn onto the course.

2025 Sept Runner Tracks – Let the Season Begin!

by | Sep 2, 2025 | 2025, Home Page

September 2025

Cover photo by Rachel Bartel

Labor Day is behind us and the countdown to ice has begun. Thirteen weeks remain to get your gear ready for the Western Challenge, December 5, 2025 in Minnesota. If Finland is on your calendar, the first gathering of the season arrives even sooner in Week 46 this November. In this month’s Runner Tracks, dive into rules at the leeward mark and enjoy our feature interview with World Champion Matt Struble.

RUNNER TRACKS IS AVAILABLE IN THREE DIFFERENT FORMATS:
Flipbook Magazine
Download pdf file (best for tablets)
Download single page pdf (best for phones)

IN THIS ISSUE

  • THE RULES AT LEEWARD – WARREN NETHERCOTE AND MIKE BLOOM
  • WHEN DOES A ROUNDING MANUEVER BEGIN AND END?- WARREN NETHERCOTE AND MIKE BLOOM
  • MATT STRUBLE INTERVIEW

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

Watch the Racing Rules of Iceboating Playlist on YouTube

by | Dec 24, 2024 | 2024, Home Page

Link to videos.
Check out this excellent video playlist discussing the Racing Rules of Iceboating, now available on YouTube. These videos captures an informative discussion of rules hosted by the Skeeter Iceboat Club in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. It’s an excellent resource for DN sailors of all experience levels.
The discussion covers:

  • Key Right of Way Rules: Understand who has the right of way in everyday racecourse situations.
  • Real-Life Examples: Insights into how the rules are applied during competitive ice sailing.
  • Safety and Best Practices: Tips to keep the racing fun and safe for everyone.

Whether you’re preparing for the DN World Championship or want to deepen your understanding of the rules, these videos are a crucial review of the rules of iceboat racing. The playlist will be posted permanently on the Racing Rules & Safety page of this website.