Hey Folks- just to you know the Western Regional DN champs are still on for the weekend although the Central Region champs have been postponed.

Western regionals possible sites near Madison. Stay tuned to IDNIYRA for details!

A handful of NE sailors are headed that way- Chamberland, Roseberry, Thieler, Binder and maybe more- hope others can head out!

Will send updates….

Sounds like some people will be hitting it up in Maine tomorrow- check the CIBC site for details! As always be safe, take all precautions, and never sail alone!
Sailing Tomorrow | Chickawaukie Ice Boat Club

Hey Folks- If you are needing some ice time consider heading out to the Western Champs- They have ice out there and with a little luck it’ll hold and not get snowed out.

Keep an eye on the IDNIYRA site for details!

2023 Western Region Championship Called ON for 7-8 January – DN North America (idniyra.org)

Hey Folks-

Registration fees increase tomorrow for the Gold Cup and NA Champs so be sure to hop online and sign up! So easy even I could do it in a few minutes….

Will be great to get back to having big regattas after a long break- Make this the year if you are on the fence! Fun to see and meet ice sailing nuts from around the globe. Always something to learn and a memory (or a fuzzy memory) to be made….

Register Today for the 2023 World & NA Championships! – DN North America (idniyra.org)

Hey Folks- be sure to get the new DN newsletter, as always full of good stuff! See it for free online or order a glossy paper copy- Don;t miss it! T

Runner Tracks 2022 – DN North America (idniyra.org)

Mark Friedman has reported that "Little Lake Sunapee" in New London, NH is being sailed and skated with very nice ice. He was on it today. I don’t know his plans for tomorrow.

In addition, Jay Whitehair has just sailed Mascoma Lake in Enfield, NH and it’s sailable. It is a smallish lake, like Quaboag in Massachusetts. Jay says 3" of consistent black ice 10 out of 10. He will be sailing it tomorrow and arriving at around 12:00 pm tomorrow. There is one spot with open water so note hazards before sailing. Take Rt. 89 and take Exit 17 to RT. At end of exit turn right onto 4A. There is a bridge on the left that you cross and you will see a parking lot. Wind looks light for next two days.

Remember NO ice is entirely safe. Don’t sail alone and check conditions before sailing. Wear ice picks.

Thanks. Karen Binder/DN 5630

Hi Ice Boaters…

With the Gold Cup and North American’s four weeks away, New England’s representation is looking very strong this year with several NEW participants wanting to make the trip. If you haven’t picked up on the fact that I am a competitive person, let it be known I am very competitive. I am hoping and thinking New England may win the prize for the most number of regional participants/NEIYA members? I am counting 15 members so far…who else is IN?

James Thieler

Karen Binder
Jeff Kent
Rick Bishop
Bill Bucholz
Milo Fleming – NEW
Ed Demerest
Dave Silsby
Jeff Roseberry – NEW
John Stanton –
Jay Whitehair
Paul Chamberlain – NEW
Sean Healey
Peter Truesdale
Scott Valentine

ZOOM CALL – If anyone would like to talk logistics or what to expect at the Gold Cup/North Americans, please email me at Karenbinder and I will send you a zoom meeting link to discuss, ask questions, maybe help with car-pooling logistics…

ZOOM MEETING – MONDAY, December 26, 2022 at 6:30 PM.

Thanks! Karen Binder DN 5630

Hey DN people- First of all, the yearbook is available- be sure to order one to have on hand!

Second, the World and North American Champs are back on the docket this year! Be sure to sign up soon- Will be great to see the whole gang back on the starting line-

Info on both here

2023 IDNIYRA Yearbook – DN North America

2023 World & North American Championships Notice of Race – DN North America (idniyra.org)

2023 DN World & North American Championship: Register Today! – DN North America (idniyra.org)

In case you weren’t able to get there here is a little vid of some sailing last weekend up north of the border-

Not the biggest lake in the world BUT it was good to get out and buzz around for a few days!

CIBC – First sail of 2022-2023 season (Lac Abénakis, Québec) – YouTube

CIBC – First sail of 2022-2023 season (Lac Abénakis, Québec)

All,

Bob S. checked in earlier today and noted that Quaboag Pond has skimmed over. That is good news for the more southern reaches of New England. While it is certainly not anywhere near safe yet, it is encouraging. And some will sail there this season I am sure.

Bob, thanks for checking in. We can’t do this without those that keep a watchful eye on the bodies of water throughout New England.

Stay tuned…

Think Ice,

John

The folks in Maine have found a possibility just over the border- Sounds like boats will be on the ice there tomorrow and hopefully beyond! Tune into the CIBC site for more info-

I’m hoping to get up there by Saturday afternoon and set some marks for scratch racing for whoever is interested-

https://iceboat.me/2022/12/09/ice-ho-4/

As relayed in one of the comments from yesterday. Sunrises and sunsets over the ice never grows old.

The great western challenge was without question the finest conditions held in recent memory. The Ice was 10 out of 10 everywhere. Miles of perfect black ice great breeze some chilli temp that moderate. Been to many of these and without question the best ever! Lot of racing and lots of tuning.

You missed a great season kickoff. If you didn’t go put it on next year’s calendar

Jeff kent