Mark Christensen US4824

by | Dec 16, 2019 | Home Page

Mark “Doctor” Christensen US4824

It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of Mark “Doctor” Christensen US4824. Mark sailed home on Saturday, December 14, 2019 which was also the first day of the Great Western Challenge, a regatta he was closely connected with. He was a highly competitive and skilled DN racer and part of a group of Minnesota DNers whose passion has helped to bring new people to the sport. Mark was a key member of ice scouts who were responsible for getting sailors from all over North America, Europe, and Russia to join together in Minnesota for the first fun regatta of the season. He was a top ranked DN racer and relished battling on the ice against his close friends, be it scrub racing or continental regattas.  DN sailors from around the world extend our deepest sympathies to Mark’s family, his girlfriend Lisa, and to the Minnesota Ice Sailors.

Mark Christensen Funeral Service
Date: Friday, December 20, 2019
Visitation: 10 AM
Service: 11 AM
Luncheon to follow
St Bartholomew of Wayzata
630 Wayzata Blvd E, Wayzata, MN 55391
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OBITUARY
Mark R. Christensen
Mark R. Christensen Age 59 of Mound, MN. Survived by parents Norma J. (Alan) Greene, Ronald L. (Caroline); loving companion Lisa Lee; siblings Gary (Kizzy) & Kathy (Jeff) Traxler; Nieces and nephews Jesse (Erin), Katy (Brian), Abbigail, Matthew, Erin, Samuel, Megan and Mary and great nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, December 20th, 2019 11:00 AM @ St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 630 E. Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata, MN with visitation 1 hour prior to mass at church. washburn-mcreavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

Canadian Championship Regatta Report from March 25, 2017

by | Mar 26, 2017 | 2017, Home Page

Photo: Alan Auld – Imagine Films

Via Mike Madge KC5449:
Champagne sailing, sun, wind, nice ice, and close fast racing. The wind was a pretty steady 10-12 knots all day out of the east and slowly clocked southeast. The racing was fast as the ice stayed hard and the top 6 boats were finishing within a minute of each other.  Mark Christensen US4824 and Mike Bloom US5432 were tied going into the final race.  Mark made a few adjustments throughout the day and  along with some great starts and smart sailing, that gave him the edge.

Mark Christensen US4824 MN

Even with 9 races, we had nice breaks during the day where we where entertained by Pat Hepper’s C Skeeter, DRIFTER, sailing less then 2 minute lap times on his Skeeter over a 3/4 mile course. We finished early enough for some competitors to cruise around and check out the scenery. Some lucky sailors even had the opportunity to try out DRIFTER. All I can say about that is “Wow what an experience.”  Also the famous old tandem Skeeter THUNDER JET, was out all day giving rides.
It was such a perfect day for sailing that the competitors agreed to just keep racing and complete the regatta in one day.

The after regatta party was hosted by a great sailing sports bar, On Deck, where for the first time in 2 years, the prestigious Canadian DN trophy was presented.

The ice is still here and the sailors who are sticking around are going to race again today. Many thanks to all the competitors that made the effort to come up and sail with us. All were very helpful and supportive of our new fleet members. Also special thanks to my wife and kids that volunteered for Race Committee Duty.

Canadian DN Champs results (9 races)

POS	NAME	   		R1	R2	R3	R4	R5	R6	R7	R8	R9	TOTAL
1	MARK CHRISTENSEN US4824	2 	(3)	2 	1 	1 	1 	2 	1 	1 	11 
2	MIKE BLOOM US5432	1 	2 	1 	2 	2 	2 	1 	(3)	2 	13 
3	GUY LOVEJOY US4638	3 	1 	3 	(5)	4 	3 	3 	2 	3 	22 
4	MIKE MADGE KC5449	6 	6 	4 	4 	3 	4 	4 	(6)	5 	36 
5	DAVID FROST US5358	5 	4 	5 	6 	6 	5 	(6)	4 	4 	39 
6	PETER VAN ROSSEM KC2766	4 	5 	(6)	3 	5 	6 	5 	5 	6 	39 
7	JORI LENON US5397	7 	(7)	7 	7 	7 	7 	7 	7 	7 	56 
8	LIZ PETRONE KC246	8 	8 	8 	8 	8 	8 	8 	8 	(9)	64 
9	MIKE FABIUS KC 		9 	9 	9 	9 	9 	9 	(10)	10 	10 	74 
10	JIM CAMERON KC3811	(10)	10 	10 	10 	10 	10 	9 	9 	8 	76