Back on the Ice Soon
As expected, it’s been a mild and occasionally wet stretch, with just enough warmth to soften and wet out the surface but not quite enough to get us back on the big lake ice this week.
That said, there are a couple of bright spots: Quaboag Pond and Webster Lake, both under the watchful eye of our intrepid scout, Bob S. A cold snap is here and should help firm things up with potential opportunities this Sunday. Not tomorrow as the ice needs another day to set up. If you head to Webster, be sure to swing by Waterfront Mary’s for a coffee or a beer. They have supported us so lets turn the favor.
We’re also keeping tabs on a few other regional spots, including Bantam Lake in Connecticut and Lake Massabesic in New Hampshire. If things take a turn for the better, we’ll be sure to share the good news.
As we transition from meteorological to astronomical spring, one thing is certain: caution is key. The ice is in decline, and a night or two of freezing temperatures won’t bring back the solid black ice of midseason.
I checked Quaboag this morning and the snow is gone, the ice is wetting out, two trucks on the ice on the left side of the ramp.
The parkinglot is almost bare, but the ramp has ice standing up, it may lay down by the weekend, there is good ice bout sides of the parking lot.
Webster also is snow free,and i’ve been working on the access by Waterfront Marys, it should be good enough to back up to the ice by the weekend.
The narrows from middle pond to south pond are still in good shape, cold weather Sunday and Monday.
There should be enough wind to run around the islands like two weeks ago.
Bob S
Stay patient, stay safe, and keep the Ice Faith—there’s still a chance we get one last run before the season slips away.
Think Ice,
John
DN5023
John@neiya.org
It’s Zamboni Time…
Pre-Spring’s fickle touch is in full effect, and all eyes are on our big lakes along with a few smaller ones that still hold suitable thickness. With daytime temperatures consistently above freezing and overnight refreezes, conditions are in flux. A bit of precipitation is expected Thursday to help the resurface process, but come Friday and into the weekend, colder air will return, firming up softened surfaces and if luck is on our side offering up a large sailing surface.
That said, smaller lakes and ponds won’t fare as well. The rapid swings in temperature mean they simply won’t recover to a safe, sailable state. These venues won’t survive the volatility, so don’t take unnecessary risks.
Stay tuned, keep your gear ready, and be prepared to travel on short notice. Follow the forecasts closely, and join us tomorrow night at 6:30 for the latest updates, a recap of the past week including Bob S’s youth (Scout) outreach last Saturday, and an open discussion on all things iceboating.
This is our community. Let’s stay connected.
Think Ice,
John
DN2023
John@neiya.org
Kids on Ice – Quaboag and Watuppa
Spectators and fellow sailors shared in the excitement and enthusiasm of seeing several youth sailing on Quaboag in Massachusetts and Watuppa in Fall River, MA. Chad Atkins’s son, Mason, was rounding marks in his Opti DN. Brian Langley’s teenage daughter, Bella, was cruising the lake her mini-whizz. Bob S. and Bob Haag helped a group of three girls from scout troop 1175 from Simsbury, CT build their own ice boat on Quaboag.
Bob S., fully prepared as always, brought his sidecar and put on his "skunners" (Ski-like Runners) so each scout and their leader could enjoy a ride around the pond. Bob Haag was especially impressed that while the leader was getting a ride the young ladies, hauled a pile of wood, a couple of hand saws and other tools, a sunfish rig, and built an ice boat perfect for the Styrofoam conditions. After a day of sailing the troop headed on their way to enjoy a winter camp out.
Bob H. said he was particularly excited to see the kids working on a project, having fun, and seeing their parents supporting them.
Enjoy the photos from Quaboag! Great day for so many…
2 X4s, skis, and a sunfish rig.
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Bob’s skunners. Look aft and you will note the ski like flat edge and the plate runner sitting inside the body of the skunner. Clever!
In a final note, Watuppa is likely done for the season with open water, leads, and some significant holes. I know Bob S. will continue to check and report on Quaboag.
There is still plenty of thick ice to the north and we just have to be patient for the snow to melt. As my son, Luke, said one evening desperately wanting to try out his brother’s new birthday tricycle, "It’s hard being patient." Yes, it is.
Best,
Karen Binder
Secretary
Checking Where The Snow Isn’t
While most of New England’s lakes and ponds remain buried under layers of snow, we continue to search for ice. A small group will be scouting and assessing the ever-changing conditions on Watuppa tomorrow Saturday 2/21.
Another possibility is Webster Lake, as reported by Bob S. last night. However, launching may be challenging, and a fishing derby is underway, which could complicate access.
Meanwhile, an iceboat demonstration for a group of Scouts is planned on Quaboag. As of now, the ice has not been confirmed as sailable, but boat(s) will be displayed onshore regardless. If you’re available, come by and help spread the word—setup begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Bob could use some help so get out to Quaboag for a couple hours.
A reminder: Although we’ve had a stretch of cold days, the lengthening daylight signals the transition to spring ice conditions. Ice is in a constant state of flux, and shorelines are beginning to pull away. this is especially true of bodies of water in the southern regions of New England. I this time of year is here today and gone tomorrow. Stay safe—never venture out alone, and treat all ice with caution until it has been thoroughly evaluated.
Speaking of spring we have eyes on our bigger lakes and maybe just maybe with a couple thaw and freeze cycles big lakes like Winni might make themselves available for a right around the corner Spring event.
Think Ice,
John
DN5023
John@neiya.org
Finding Ice Here & There
Winter in New England has never been easy, especially for those in pursuit of the elusive perfect ice. While the past week’s weather may have discouraged some, seasoned ice boaters know the game: patience, persistence, and a keen eye on the conditions. This season has already seen the revival of classic venues—some long dormant—stretching from the New England states into the Hudson Valley and the Adirondacks. With such a vast expanse of possibilities, the challenge isn’t just finding the ice—it’s getting there.
Today, eyes are on Wattupa Pond in Fall River, where scouts are out assessing conditions. Early reports are promising, and we’ll have a clearer assessment today and tomorrow. Stay tuned for updates as the situation develops.
Meanwhile, a local Scout troop in Massachusetts is set to camp near Quaboag Pond this Saturday and has expressed interest in an ice boating demonstration. While the ice’s sailability remains uncertain, volunteers interested in sharing the sport are encouraged to coordinate with event leader Caryn on our Thursday call. We will have our usual ice checkers in attendence for any questions etc.
There are also reports of good ice on Budd Lake off Rt 80 in NJ as well as up on the Hudson in Athens, NY. There should be a good variety of all styles of iceboats old and new for those interested in some variety.
For those ready to chase the ice, this could be the week. Stay sharp, stay safe, and keep an eye on the forecast.
Bob S. has been scouting locally two days ago and offers his observations.
Stopped by Quaboag today, some grey ice and some snow, it could come around in a few days, not sailable yet .temp today 20: wind 40 + snow squalls
Webster was all greyed out with 1/5 of frozen slush with 1/5 wet slush under the top layer, looks promising will check again tomorrow.Access is messed up at Marys and parkinglot is not plowed , but can be carried on,access from 193 at waterski club has some spots to get on.
Think Ice,
John
DN5023
John@neiya.org
Snow, Ice, and Sailing: A Midwinter Check-In
The good news: It’s still winter. A winter that, for the most part, has behaved in a more traditional way than not. Looking back, many of our usual haunts delivered this year. Long Pond and S. Watuppa held strong, as did Webster, Quaboag, and Bantam. Even Red Bank, N.J., and the Hudson made brief but notable appearances.
The bad: We’re blanketed in snow, the result of back-to-back fronts, with another system on the way this weekend.
Let’s see what the weekend’s weather brings. Discussions last night suggested possible sailing opportunities by midweek. If you’re looking to satisfy your inner weather geek, check out Severe Weather Europe—if it’s not already part of your regular reading.
We also have an upcoming ice boat youth education opportunity next Saturday. More details early next week.
Until then, think ice—and, even more importantly, think resurfacing on the good ice that’s out there waiting.
Keep the faith,
John
john@neiya.org
Quaboag & Webster Status
Stopped by Webster and Quaboag and they are snow free,it will be below freezing around 6 this evening and be freezing all day tomorrow .
Winds are suppose to be 10 -11 tomorrow. A chance to get some sailing in before the next snow.
Check weather for Webster ma and Brookfield ma.
Ice needs to be checked but looks promising.
Bob S.
Day 2…15-20 Knots – Five Races Today
Big wind day on Winnebago…JR Francis actually used another descriptive phrase when I asked if he was going to use his 90s or 95s, "My 90s…it’s Nuking."
And so it was…Jeff Roseberry who loves Big Wind did a consistent job of being in the Top 5 and Paul Chamberland, found a new higher gear after hearing some advice from Matt Struble on leeward Mark rounding…to ease your sail as much as needed so you don’t skid on your runners…I didn’t know that tip before my third race of the day and provided lots on entertainment by spinning out..not once but twice..on the same leeward Mark. Pat said my double pirouette was worthy of an award.
Everyone from New England is giving it their best and learning a lot…I know we are tired tonight.
Lighter winds predicted tomorrow. The results are posted
Long Pond Came Through
NEIYA members cut across all iceboating activities. As reported by Secretary Karen Binder and others we have a good showing at the DN Worlds on lake Winnebago. But of course ice activities go on back home whenever possible. Proving yet again the best ice is heavily weighted towards that closest to your back door. And often not something that can be planned in advance. Note, Bob S’s scouting mission to Webster also turned into a good day of sailing.
Rewards come to those that venture out. And many scouting trips are a bust but the rewards can be good and sometimes great.
Brian Langley reports on a group that had a successful day on Long Pond yesterday.
Long pond today. Lite winds till 2pm then switch and came up. We managed 27 miles and top speed at around 39mph. Winds built to around 7mph till 3.30. One big lead we marked out.
Note observed hazard on Long Pond and a reminder that no ice is ever completely safe
I’ll be heading out to the other Winne, Lake Winnebago in 90 min. The Silver fleet starts out with their second race followed by gold’s second and Bronze’s third and so on. But first I have to pack up as I must change hotels today. One of the joys of traveling, dealing with the unexpected.
From Fond Du Lac, Think Ice and hopefully melt that white stuff off out New England lakes before I return.
John
DN5023
John@neiya.org
P. S. I’ll have pictures of NEIYA competitors soon.
First day of racing…
Hi everyone,
Arrived to the lake with light winds and warm temperatures forecasted. Both proved accurate.
As expected, given the number of top ten sailors many had to sail the qualifying gauntlet including me. The gold fleet had 12 spots you have to qualify for by sailing the first silver race.
The bronze qualifier was in very light wind, but by the time of the silver qualifier the wind built to about 7 knots and many of us lighter weight sailors were debating sail switching and wished we had once arriving at the second downwind leg when the wind dropped out. A fuller sail would have helped a lot. By the end of it, I finished in 10th which placed me in the golf fleet. Jeff just missed it and finished in 13th. This means Jeff’s first silver race will be scored as a first place finish.
Then there was a long wait for the gold start. I decided to put on my F01 with a super soft batten. I zoomed of the line and tacked earlier than most as they just seemed to be going beyond the layline. That moment was a good call as I was 4th around the windward matk. 4th!
Well, I should have followed Anja Fiedler who made a quick gybe almost immediately after she rounded after me. I never saw her again! Anja is the best female DN racer in the world. I have never had the opportunity to race against her. I lost a lot of boats on that downwind leg and the. the breeze completely died with lots of boats pushing and having the BART rule in effect. T had a good race but we are now back at the hotel as results have not been posted. I’ve been told a protest about the race has been filed so we have to wait for folks to be heard and a decision made…
The bronze fleet and silver fleet were supposed to race, but we are not sure they got any more races in as the gold fleet was sent in.
Thanks.
Karen
DN 5630
Should I Stay or Should I go
Generally I’m not much of a traveler in my own mind. Having said that, I’ve lived in MA, NY, NH, GA, CO, WY, and AK. Ive been to Sweden, St. John and Vieques. Since my wife retired we have done road trips with our 13ft. Scamp camper at least one time, usually more per year. (Definitely not the rig in the picture.) We’re usually on the road from 4-6 weeks hitting National, State and town parks everywhere east of the Rockies and north of the gulf states. Slept in friend’s driveways, Walmart and Cabella’s parking lots, BLM lands, National parks and forests, and a few rest areas. The question is, Why do I find it difficult to load the iceboats up and head to where the ice is?
For some reason 1 1/2 hours seems to be my comfort level. That generally covers the Lakes Region of NH, down to the Mass border, west to the Vermont border and Sebago in Maine. 10 years ago following my retirement, (wife still working for 3 more years), I was enticed to load my DN on top of my little Scion XA and headed to Moosehead. (Thanks BIll for the incentive.) Two wonderful days of sailing and a great no wind day of skating was the reward. All on perfect black ice and temps that constantly hovered around ZERO F! For a couple years I checked out the Maine spots including Dami, Pushaw, and Sebago. On Pushaw, after everyone left on Sunday, my daughter joined me and we had the whole lake to ourselves, except for a scaled P-51 mustang that flew by us about 10 feet off the ice with the pilot giving us a friendly wave.
In these later years, (maybe influenced by the covid restrictions…..and aging bones), I find it hard to get the logistics out of the way to make longer trips, especially overnights. I am living a little vicariously through our compatriots out in the Midwest sailing on what seems to be a banner year for ice. I probably missed a good opportunity to load my stern steerer on the trailer and head down to sail with the Hudson River crowd. My local group always provide fun times in a variety of crafts and we welcome visitors from near and far to play on home ice. At the end of the day, the hot tub on the back deck and their warmth of the wood-stove are hard to beat for enjoyment. A little night cap, (for medicinal purposes), gives me about a 10 minute timeline before the eyes close.
I guess I just need to make that budget plan and commit to going on the road and sailing new ice while making new friends. I just need one of those autonomous vehicles with a bed in the back so I just set the auto pilot and wake up in the Midwest and just wait for the call to ice, somewhere within a hours drive.
Happy trails to all you road warriors, and be sure to post so I can see what I’m missing. It’s a great motivator. Now I guess I’ll go skiing again and pray for the thaw to happen, or maybe double check the trailer and how much money in the coffers.
Since the furry rodent saw his shadow, winter is still among us. Hope is still there. Happy Trails to you , whether on ice or traveling to.
2025 DN World Championship Kicks Off in Fond du Lac – DN North America
https://www.idniyra.org/2025-dn-world-championship-kicks-off-in-fond-du-lac/
Hey Gang- the big show starts today! Keep an eye on IDNIYRA site for updates
Practice Day
Hi,
The lake is huge, hard and fast. Today most competitors (107 sailors are registered!) rigged and got lots of practice laps in and the wind built as the day progressed.
Most sailors were experimenting with 90 and 95 degree runners and switching in flatter sails by late afternoon.
Watching the coordination, communication and team work of the polish sailors is very impressive.
Jeff, Paul, and I were in several scratch races today and did a good job of being fast and competitive with the Canadian Ice Force.
There are 27 sailors ranked in the top ten and there will be three fleets racing. Even with being ranked 13th I imagine I might have to race the qualifier.
More tomorrow!
Karen Binder, DN 5630
New Month of Ice
Reports are a little grim for this time of year but hope springs eternal in the hearts of us ice sailors. Although the snows have been light, they seemed to have squelched many a sailing venue for the moment. Massachusetts has some potentials with Webster Lake as well as Quabog benefitting from the next system. Bob S. Reports there is plenty of ice, just needs a new surface. Meriden Pond and Bantam in Connecticut also sound like possibilities. Although our southern friends did get some sailing in, New Jersey warmed up a little too quickly. Some of the NY stern steerers even had ice time.
Good luck to the eastern crew who are trying to show them foreigners that we can indeed sail fast……..even if we don’t get a lot of practice.
On the way!
T and I are leaving for Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin in a few minutes. Paul and Jeff arrived at the lake yesterday and sailed all day. Jeff said the lake is massive. Registration is up to 100 sailors and racing starts on Sunday. I’ll do my best to send updates.
Cheers,
Karen Binder
DN 5630
NEIYA Secretary
DN WORLDS AND NA CHAMPS ARE ON!
Hey Gang-
Looks like we are good to go west for the big show; Load ’em up and hit the road!
Look forward to seeing everyone out there. Still time to sign up if you haven’t yet! See the IDNIYRA site for more information.
Weekend Update 1/27/25
As winter holds strong, some of our favorite inland spots remain buried beneath crusty snow. But along the coasts and rivers, the scene was alive with action. The usual crowd of dedicated enthusiasts was joined by newcomers eager to embrace local ice conditions—some waiting as long as a decade for the chance.
On S. Watuppa Pond in Fall River, MA, a gathering took place from Friday through the weekend. The previosly reported New England Championship took place and there were other crafts of out as well including several Wizz and other crafts.
Other New Hampshire lakes were scouted but found wanting, with surfaces marred by crust or offering only small patches of clear ice. Among the lakes checked were Newfound and Massabesic, both falling short of expectations for safe or enjoyable conditions. But regadless people did sail including VC Charlie and his wife Ann.
Several others made the most of what was available, sailing two, three, or more days split between Watuppa and Webster lakes. I personally ventured across the Throgs Neck Bridge to Long Island’s Lake Ronkonkoma for a meetup with local iceboaters. Meanwhile, the “Iron man” Bob S. logged his sixth consecutive day of sailing on Webster Lake—a feat worthy of applause. His detailed report follows below.
A Thriving Community on Ronkonkoma’s Ice
At Lake Ronkonkoma, I discovered a bustling winter wonderland. People of all ages were out on the ice—playing hockey, gliding on skates, boarding, strolling, and, of course, iceboating. The iceboats ranged from DNs of various vintages to Skimmers, Gambits, a BDX, and even a historic stern-steerer built locally in Ronkonkoma back in 1920.
For many, including me, this was a special occasion. The lake hasn’t frozen in about 15 years, and being back brought a flood of memories. It was here, some 30 years ago, that I launched my first DN on a Saturday, with a blizzard forecast looming for Sunday. Coming full circle, it was a joy to reconnect with the vibrant Long Island iceboating community, who clearly made the most of this rare freeze.
Other regional sailing took place in NJ on the Navesink and Hudon River at Athens, NY. The good ice at Athens brought out the vintage stern steerers effortlesly moving over the ice with the power of momentum.
We had a few newbies with a strong interest to join in on the fun of iceboating. We hope to see them back out during the rest of the season. Please drop me an email if you have any other questions.
Just got back (1/27/25) from day 6 on Webster lake great wind and the ice is getting better every day,i took my boat home
The wind is suppose 15 to 20 with gust to 40 tomorrow, good time to check my gear and get ready for the next good day somewhere.
We had 5 sailers today two guys from NH with old DNs very good sailers ,we got to go into south pond and do some ice we had not sailed in a few years.
Trying to recruit new sailers tell Karen i have new young blood in a pink snow suit.
Bob S.
Below are some pictures from the New Englands. Thanks to long time member and form voice of the Ice Hot Line Jeff Soderholm,
I can’t predict the future but it does look like Webster will remain in play for a time and we can hope that the crud on some of our lakes will melt down. The bigger lakes may come into play stay tuned.
The upcoming DN Gold Cub and NA’s will peel off some 14 members but the ice show will go on with force throughout New England and the Northeast. Stay tuned ans see you on the ice soon.
Think Ice,
John
DN5023
John@neiya.org
Changing Gear – Lessons Learned
Hi everyone,
It’s been awesome to have so many sailing options this year and sailing in two regattas over back-to-back weekends has not happened since I have been racing. I love the polar vortex!
Today is a rest day as many of us await the location of the Worlds and North Americans. Ice is being scouted and sailed in Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, and New York. T and I might head to Vermont tomorrow to check out Lake Champlain.
The Easterns on Winnie had hard ice and pretty big breeze. I was solidly in second place after three races. For some unknown and not very well thought out reason, I decided to change my sail from an ABSS to my MS1. The next two races I finished in third and fifth. Nothing changed other than my sail change…Hmm….maybe not a good decision.
At the New England’s this weekend, I was winning the regatta after five races. Then, just before the sixth and final race I decided to change my sail from my FO1 to my ABSS. I reasoned the wind was building slightly so maybe a flatter sail would be a bit faster and I’d be in more control. Again, nothing else changed and in that last and final race I ended up getting 5th place, losing the regatta by one point. Hmm…maybe not a good decision.
While I have been told many times to try different settings, different runners, and different sails throughout a regatta, I realize the lesson or take away from the last two weekends (at least for me) is to ONLY make changes when your results start to worsen NOT when you are doing well and sailing fast!
I will do my best with sending updates and reports from the Worlds/North Americans. Of the 97 registered competitors, 14 are members of NEIYA! The list includes James "T." Thieler, Eben Whitcomb, Bob Haag, Dave Silsby, Chad Atkins, John Stanton, Paul Chamberland, Jeff Roseberry, Chris Gorden, Ed Demerest, Jeff Kent, Peters Trusdell and Scott Valentine and me.
Think Ice!
Karen Binder
DN5630
NEIYA Secretary
NE DN CHAMPS DONE!
Hey Gang-
It was a good day all around on South Watuppa as all manner of craft were out and about (Whizzes, Skimmers, and some other miscellaneous craft) including a dozen or so DNs racing for the NE Regional Championship!
West winds made for big shifts and well-defined puffs so heads-up sailing was the order of the day. The mental game was one of not getting upset when the other boats had the puffs or lifts; In those conditions it’s important to remember that the boats in front of you will likely also draw a short straw at some point in the race….
We all owe a huge round of applause to Nina Fleming for once again tabulating the scores in real time from her house in Maine and to George Williams for making the ultimate sacrifice of not sailing his own boat on a great day in order to start races, run races, keep score of the races, finish the races, and make sure the rest of us got to play!
Full results below but in 5th was The Man From Nantucket, Chris Gordon with 22 points. 4Th was claimed by The Terror Of Swan Island, Jeff Roseberry. In 3rd was the man with the best hair in the NEIYA, Paul Chamberland. In a close second was Karen The Red Baron Binder. 1st was claimed (barely) by James “T” Thieler (insert your own funny nickname here).
Over the course of six races several people had moments of glory and some great, fast downwind legs!
Results here:
https://www.sailwave.com/results/2025_New_Engand_DN_Championship.htm
Thanks to all for showing up; There will be some scratch racing at the same place tomorrow for anyone who wants to show up.
Next up, Gold Cup and North American champs; See IDNIYRA site for details!
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This Weekend 1/25-26
Groups were out on Webster and S. Watuppa. The Race gang, as you know, will be setting up marks and hosting the New England Championships. Read T’s reports from earlier in the day for details. Cruisers will certainly be back so come on down. Bob S. and company will be sailing on Webster tomorrow. Details below.
For those interested in the Watuppa area weather a local weather station can be reached on Weather Underground for hyper focused wind etc. reporting. Check it out here and thanks Alex.
We have a couple newbies coming down to Watuppa tomorrow. Be on the alert and share whatever you know about iceboating.
- Webster Lake: Open and ready for action, with confirmed activity reported by local ice sailor Bob S. launching from Waterfront Mary’s 103 Birch Island Rd, Webster, MA 01570 – unload than move vehicles to the parking lot across the street.
- Long Pond, Lakeville: Sailing has been underway for days, and a strong turnout is expected this weekend. No reports of people sailing there at the moment but would not be surprised if some launch tomorrow
- Watuppa Pond, Fall River: Recently sailed and ready to go some will be out Friday an into the weekend I’m sure Jefferson St Ext, Fall River, MA 02721
- Quaboag Pond: Off-limits this weekend due to the Lions Club Annual Fishing Derby. However, organizers assure fans that the venue will be back in the mix soon.
- Ashumet Pond: Locked up but awaiting further scouting, as noted by Brian Langley.
New York:
In an exciting development, Lake Ronkonkoma on Long Island is making waves in the ice boating community. After a decade-long hiatus, the lake has been scouted and sailed, and plans are underway for the Long Island Championship Regatta, tomorrow hosted by the Lake Ronkonkoma Ice Boat and Yacht Club. With final confirmation expected soon, the regatta promises to attract a diverse fleet of racers and cruisers.
New Jersey:
And the long wait at Redbank is over. It is reported that they will be sailing over the weekend and people will likely be out tomorrow.
See you on the ice,
John
DN5023
John@neiya.org
NE Champs Regatta SIs and NOR
Hey Gang-
If you are planning to race in the NE DN Champs at South Watuppa Pond this weekend read and know these documents!
Registration at 9:30 at the launch!
See you there….
2025 New England Region Championship NOR.odt
2025 New England Region Championship Sailing Instructions.odt
NE DN CHAMPS ARE ON!
Hey Folks-
The NE DN champs will be held this weekend at South Watuppa Pond in Fall River, MA.
Access from South Watuppa Boat Ramp at the end of Jefferson St. on the west side of the lake.
Registration starts at 9:30 AM at the launch. Fee is $20 cash.
Skippers meeting at 10:30 at the launch, first race to follow by noon.
Will post NOR and SIs tonight.
Skippers must be paid up NEIYA members and show proof of $300,000 liability insurance. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Most likely the regatta will be a two day event BUT if we manage to get it done Saturday there will be scratch racing on Sunday for anyone who wants it.
Awards will be given for top three overall and best finish in least up-to-date boat.
Stay tuned to the NEIYA site for details!
Contact T Thieler with any questions at 401 258 6230.
Scorekeeper and RC Needed This Weekend
Hey Gang- IF we do the NE champs this weekend on South Watuppa we I’ll need someone to wave the flags start and finish races and also write down the finishes.
If you are interested in volunteering call or email James “T” Thieler at 401 258 6230 or
t_thieler@yahoo.com
Thanks! Look forward to hearing from you.
REGATTA THIS WEEKEND….
Hey Gang-
Be advised we are going to attempt to hold the New England DN Champs this weekend!
All signs are pointing toward South Watuppa Pond in Fall River, MA.
Ice reports are good and we will be scouting it again tomorrow morning and will make a final announcement. Weather looks good as well with breeze Saturday and Sunday.
Plenty of restaurants (we will do a group dinner on Saturday night) and hotels in the area and if anyone breaks a boat we can fix it in my garage in Newport.
Stay tuned to New England Ice Yacht Association for details. Be advised that to compete you must:
1) Be an active NEIYA member.
2) SHOW PROOF THAT YOU HAVE A MINIMUM OF $300,000 PERSONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE. NO EXCEPTIONS.
3) Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the racing rules.
Racing will be primarily for DN Class ice yachts but three or more boats of any class that show up will be given their own start.
An award for the best finish in the least up-to-date boat will be given out as well.
Look forward to seeing everyone!
New England Ice Yacht Association 