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2026 WESTERN REGION REGATTA STATUS AND REGISTRATION

The DN Western Region Championship has not yet been called on.

Registration will open once a regatta location is selected and officially confirmed. Updates on ice conditions and the event call will be posted here as they become available. 

Important Notes:

REGISTRATION

  • Online registration is mandatory and must be completed no later than 5:00 PM CT on Friday.
  • No in-person registration will be accepted

PROOF OF INSURANCE

  • All DN participants must submit proof of liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $300,000. This is mandatory to compete. Please email your proof of insurance to secretary.idniyra@gmail.org as soon as possible. If you have submitted insurance for the 2026 North American Championships, you do not have to submit again.

WHAT TO KNOW
2026 DN Western Region Championship
Notice of Race
Sailing Instructions

DATES:  To be determined.

LOCATION: To be determined

LAUNCH SITE

LODGING

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

  • Friday: 5 PM CT online registration closes.
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM CT Skippers Meeting
  • Saturday: 10:00 CT First start. If fleets are split, Silver Fleet will start first.
  • Sunday: 10:00 CT First start. Races can start as late as 3:00 PM CT, at the discretion of the Race Committee.

OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD
Notice of Race
Sailing Instructions

 

LATEST WESTERN REGION CHAMPIONSHIP NEWS

 

2024 Western Region Championship Update #1

by | Dec 31, 2023 | , , ,


Via DN Western Region Commodore Chris Berger US5166

The DN Western Region Championship is set to take place on January 6th – 7th, 2024. We’re keeping a close eye on the ice and weather conditions in Minnesota, northeastern Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. If you happen to know of any ice or want to help scout for ice, please let us know. Our next update is scheduled for Wednesday, January 3rd, unless we have additional information to share before then.

2023 DN Western Challenge Called ON – Primary Site: Lake Christina in MN

by | Nov 27, 2023 | , , ,


Final Confirmation
Western Challenge – A non-sanctioned fun-regatta, no scoring.
Date: December 1 – 3, 2023
Primary Site: Lake Christina, Ashby MN

Via Mike Miller on Minnesota Iceboaters Facebook Page:
Christina comes thru again! Quality ice big enough for a proper course. The Great Western Challenge will be sailed here December 1-3. Our buddy land-owner has again offered his property for the launch site. Please do not park in the coned off space. 2 walkways to carry on the lake are there.

LODGING
3 selected lodging options all with an iceboaters deal.
1. Battle Lake Inn $119 double Queen room or Single Queen. If you book online as they prefer, discount will be applied at check in. 20 miles from launch site. 218-862-2500.

2. Bonnie Beach Resort 3 BR newer cabins on Clitheral Lake, near Battle Lake. Full kitchen 2 Bath cabins. 18 miles from launch site. $207 1-4 persons $270 5-6 persons . Must bring own bath and kitchen towels. 218-864-5534

3. Ashby Resort & Motel $120 2 beds and kitchenette. $100 1 Bed plus sofa sleeper. 5 miles from launch on Pelican Lake. 218-747-2959.
Numerous other lodging options in Alexandria or Fergus Falls

 

Announcing the DN Senior Shuffle Regatta!

by | Aug 15, 2023 | , ,

Announcing the DN Senior Shuffle Regatta!

It’s the first, maybe annual, no-running regatta for the “more seasoned” DN sailors. It will take place the three days following the Western Regional Championships, hopefully on the same ice.

TENTATIVE DATES

  • January 8 – 10, 2024, the three days after the DN Western Region Championship, which is scheduled for January 6 – 7.

WHO’S INVITED?

  • Open to Seniors (50-59), Masters (60-69) and Grand Masters (70+) who will race under Shuffle Rules with one start.
  • Open to “aspiring” Seniors (49 or younger) who will also race under Shuffle Rules with a separate start.

WHAT ARE THE SHUFFLE RULES?

  • No running. Not at the start. Not during a race. No track stars allowed in a Shuffle race!
  • Starting positions will be determined, in advance, by random draw for every race. No one is advantaged or disadvantaged with a starting position based on their previous race performance. It’s all luck of the draw.
  • Racers must start with one foot on their plank, and are limited to five kicks.
  • Racers must stay in their boats unless they come to a complete stop during a race. In that event, a racer will have one additional 5-kick opportunity to complete a race. A second stop is an automatic DNF.
  • No more than 4 races which count on any one day. Scrub racing may continue after official races for any who are interested.
    Maybe we’ll award prizes…maybe we won’t. But what we do know, is that this is all about fun and camaraderie.
  • Oh, yeah. And that means no protests. We’re going to race like a Wisconsin intersection. “You go. No, you go. Ohhhh, please, I insist der my friend. Oh, cripes, tanks, der good buddy!”

OTHER DETAILS

  • $50 registration fee to cover prizes and extras
  • All registration will be online. If you’re tech-challenged, ask a youngster for help.
  • Because we’re so green, race documents will only be published online.

EVENT CONTACTS

’23 DN Western Region Championship Called ON for Lake Kegonsa in WI Jan 7-8

by | Jan 5, 2023 | , , ,

Max Dieball on Lake Kegonsa, January 1, 2023

RESULTS
NOTICE OF RACE
SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
Via Western Region Commodore Chris Berger

The DN Western Region Championship has been called ON for Lake Kegonsa near Madison, WI for January 7 – 8, 2023. Ice checkers found a consistent 6 – 7″ of ice with a dusting of snow, noting that the ice is in the same condition as it was January 1.

WESTERN REGION CHAMPIONSHIP
DATES: January 7 – 8, 2023 on Lake Kegonsa near Madison, WI

REGISTRATION: Registration is closed.
Note: If you have already submitted your proof of insurance for the 2023 Worlds & North Americans, you don’t have do submit again. If you have to submit insurance, please either upload when you register, or send to secretary.idniyra@gmail.com. Please don’t delay!

LAUNCHES: 
1. Springers Restaurant & Bar, 3097 Sunnyside St, Stoughton, WI 53589
You can park your car and trailer in the big lot across the street from Springers Restaurant and walk your boat to the ice. Map

2. Town of  Pleasant Springs Boat Launch via a Shuttle Service, 2267 Williams Point Dr, Stoughton, WI 53589 Map
There is very little parking at this launch. The 4LIYC is organizing an ATV shuttle service so that you can roll your trailer on the ice, and have your trailer shuttled over to Springers, where you can also park your car.
UPDATE: 2  ATVs will be at Pleasant Springs Launch Saturday morning at 8:00 am to begin shuttling to Springers. There will be a tongue sled available for dragging heavier trailers.
We ask that you please use one of these 2 launches and leave the third launch for the 4LIYC Renegade fleet. 

LODGING:
Clarion Suites at The Alliant Energy Center
$99 – Ask for Western Region Championship Group Rate
2110 Rimrock Road
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 284-9401
(608) 284-1234
Map

AmericInn
101 W Broadway, Monona, WI 53716
608-467-4791
Map

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, January 7, 2023
9 AM: Skippers Meeting at the racing area
10 AM: First Race, Silver Fleet. Second Race, Gold Fleet.

Sunday, January 8, 2023
10 AM: First Race

1) It is intended that each fleet will race nine (9) races, with three (3) Gold Fleet races being
necessary for a complete regatta.
2) Low point scoring system will be used, with one throw-out after five (5) races are
completed. A DSQ for unsafe or un-sportsman-like conduct cannot be thrown.

PROVISIONAL RESULTS

2023westernregional Gold
2023westernregional Silver
2023westernregional Prizes

 

2023 Western Region Championship Called ON for 7-8 January

by | Jan 1, 2023 | , ,

His first time at the tiller under Dad’s watchful eye. Lake Kegonsa in WI, January 1, 2023.

NOTICE OF RACE
2023 Western Region Championship
Via Western Region Commodore Chris Berger US5166

The 2023 Western Region Championship has been tentatively called on for January 7 – 8, 2023 with Lake Kegonsa and Lake Winnebago as possible sites. Several DNs were on Lake Kegonsa over the weekend and we had some great rides but there was never enough breeze for racing. We will be keeping an eye on the weather and checking sites on Thursday. Final confirmation will be posted on this website Thursday evening, January 5, 2023 by 8 PM CT.

2023 DN Western Region Championship
Tentatively Called ON for January 7 – 8, 2023
Final Confirmation January 5, 2023 by 8 PM CT
Location: Lake Kegonsa or Lake Winnebago

2023 Western Region Championship News & NOR: Postponed Until Jan 7-8, 2023

by | Dec 25, 2022 | , , ,


NOTICE OF RACE
2023 Western Region Championship
Via Western Region Commodore Chris Berger US5166

2023 Western Region Championship has been postponed until January 7 – 8, 2023. There are several larger lakes in Wisconsin that we are keeping an eye on and should freeze soon. Next update is Sunday, January 1, 2023.
Happy Holidays
Chris Berger

2022 DN Western Region Championship Awards

by | Mar 14, 2022 | , , ,

Gold Fleet. From left,1st Chris Berger, 2nd Daniel Hearn, 5th Dave Glick, 4th Skip Dieball, and 3rd Mike Bloom. Photos: Erin Bury

RESULTS
Congratulations to all competitors who made the trip to Clear Lake, Iowa, for the 2022 Western Region Championship. PRO Pat Heppert predicted that the wind would cooperate on Sunday, and he was right. We were able to bang off four more races on Sunday morning. Thanks to Pat and Ron Rosten for helping with RC duties.

Silver Fleet: From left, 3rd Matt Meyer, 2nd Bob Rast, 1st Alex Peterson, 5th Martha Croasdale, and 4th Erin Bury.

Western Region Commodore Chris Berger and Pat Heppert.

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