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2022 IDNIYRA Yearbook – DN North America
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IDNIYRA YEARBOOK
December Runner Tracks
The new issue is out! Be sure to check it out, this is yet another great one, full of great stories from back in the day….
Runner Tracks December 2021 – DN North America (idniyra.org)
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DN NATIONALS REGISTRATION / INFORMATION
Hey Gang- Sign up now for the DN Nationals- Registration is open!
See you all there- Think Ice!
2022 U.S Nationals Notice of Race & Registration – DN North America (idniyra.org)
DN NATIONALS
Hey Folks- The big DN event of the year has been called on- Mark your calendars!
Think Ice! T
NEIYA Racing
Hello All-
Just wanted to remind everyone that the NEIYA is planning to have a full slate of regattas this season. With a little luck we may even be able to squeeze in one or two from the 2021 season before the year is out.
As usual we will welcome volunteers as well as competitors, so if anyone is interested in keeping score or waving start and finish flags please let us know.
Racing will be open to any class of boat that can produce three or more competitors on the day- Going around the marks isn’t just for DNs ! Would love to see other types of boats mixing it up on the course.
On the subject of DNs, don’t forget that we will be running a regatta within a regatta for the skipper with the best result in the oldest, less than cutting edge boat. The award for this class will be decided by the Regatta Chairman and whoever he feels like conferring with and has no firm guidelines. Giving out this award drew quite a few boats out at our last few events, skippered by people who normally would not have gone racing. A good time was had by all and some good contests were had by the older boats in the fleet. So if you have an older boat with plate runners, aluminum or wood mast, ratty old sail, whatever, don’t worry about it- come on out and go racing!
Get familiar with the racing rules for iceboats and be sure to have (and be able to prove) that you have the proper insurance and come join the fun.
We are hearing rumors of ice coming in up north- if we know of anything sailable for the weekend we will try to get a race together. If you hear of anything sailable be sure to sing out and let us all know about it!
Think Ice,
T. Thieler
NEIYA Regatta Chair
DN US 5224
DN NATIONAL CHAMPS REGISTRATION
Hey Folks- Mark you calendars and get signed up for this one!
It’s coming fast…. last year’s event was a big hit and this year has a lot of promise as well. 70 boats attended the Great Western Challenge and that is a good omen!
2022 U.S Nationals Notice of Race & Registration – DN North America (idniyra.org)
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First Blood Behind Us
Our season has opened. As most of you already know, NEIYA sailors hit the ice the first weekend of December on Plymouth Pond in Maine and at the Great Western Challenge in Minnesota. Since then, conditions have deteriorated and temperatures have not consistently dropped below freezing. It does not look promising for a little while. Hold tight, check your gear, etc. This is no surprise, as not much happens before Christmas but is a real treat when it does.
As promised, I will be hosting a gathering of wannabe, new and seasoned iceboaters Landfall Navigation in Stamford CT this coming Saturday 10 am – 3 pm. Bring your boat down for a pre-ice survey. There will be decades of experience of waiting to help out. If you have any interest in iceboating come down all are welcome.
Where: Landfall Navigation, 151 Harvard Ave, Stamford CT 06902 just off I95 exit 6 North or Southbound
As always if you know something communicate with me or other officers or committee members. Word will be spread via this website prior to a weekend or event. We will attempt to give as much notice as possible but weather is weather and not always reliable.
Looking back at the Great Western Challenge December 3-5th
We traveled by car and air from ME, RI, MA, and CT. All received a warm Minnesota welcome. Not just from the Race Committee but all the sailors as well as the locals who stopped by or introduced themselves at the local eating and drinking establishments. Hats off to our MN hosts who put in hours of scouting leading up to the event.
If you are ever in Battle Lake MN be sure to stop in at the Shoreline Restaurant, Bar, and Bowl for great eats and lake views.
Be sure to consume the apex predator of the northern lakes. Whether at the Shoreline in Battle Lake or someplace else. Walleye is excellent eating. Blackened for dinner and in the Fisherman’s omelet for breakfast while watching the sunrise over the lake. If that is not enough to get you in there, the Shoreline hosts a meat raffle every Friday night. I wonder what would happen if one of us won. Traveling 1500 miles with a slab of dead cow is a story just waiting to be told. Maybe next time.
Other must-have culinary treats are the mini corn dogs and Prime Rib at the City Restaurant & Club 74 in Asby, just a short way down Rt 78 from Lake Christina.
Took home a souvenir from Minneapolis but promise to bring it back when we return.
Images from sidelines and the ranks.
Great Western Challenge picture from a pro. Photos by JH Peterson – See more JH pictures from the GWC https://theneiya.org/?p=12701&preview=true
And now we wait…
Think Ice,
John Stanton
Commodore, NEIYA
DN5023
john@neiya.org
All Tuned Up
The lifeblood of any organization is the collective knowledge of its members and their ability to impart wisdom to newcomers.
Thanks to Steve Lamb for his decades-long support of the NEIYA and the sport of iceboating we were once again able to hold the Off-Ice Tune-Up. Special thanks to Linda Lamb and Val for keeping everyone well fed and cheery.
The regulars began showing up shortly before the scheduled start time, followed by the first of many newbies with their boats.
Six ice boats and a land sailer were rolled into the shop. The Yankee class Skeeter’s mast was just too tall for the ceiling and was moved to the back lot to be surveyed and set up. Paul Zucco took charge of getting Eddie’s Yankee together for the first time. Eddie, good luck with your new boat and see you on the ice.
The perfect storm began to unfold, requiring a reworking of the agenda. Decades of experience descended on the many new iceboaters needing hands-on help or advice.
As the afternoon progressed, we had just enough time for one presenter. Since a majority of the crowd wanted to talk about runners, T took to the workbench with a set of stones.
Like many of us, I will talk about iceboating to anyone who will listen and there was much talking. Eventually, most of us were talked out and the crowds packed up their boats and headed home. Everyone had dreams of black ice last night.
And now, we wait, all Tuned up and no place to go. Yet…
Think Ice,
John
New England Ice Yacht, Commodore
DN5023
john@commodore
P.S. We will have one more off ice gathering Landfall in Stamford, CT – Details soon
Sweden Welcomes the 2021 – 2022 Ice Sailing Season – DN North America
Looks like the Swedes got the jump on everyone this year!
https://www.idniyra.org/2021/11/19/sweden-welcomes-the-2021-2022-ice-sailing-season/
One Week Away – Till The Off-Ice Tune-Up – Sat 11/20
The Tune-Up Event is one week away! Come on down for help in getting your boat on the ice. Come to pick up parts or transfer them to those that need them. Come for the food, there is a rumor about a big pot of venison chili and of course all the rest presented by Linda.
If you have any interest in iceboating this is the place to be on the 20th. You may have seen us on some frozen lake in New England and always wanted to try it. Maybe you are tired of frostbiting and looking for drier winter sailing? Maybe read about it on Scuttlebutt Sailing News and promised yourself that this is the year you get into iceboating. Drag that iceoat out of the rafters and bring it down for a survey and help in getting it ice-worthy. The iceboating welcome mat is out. Come on down.
Whatever your interest level Show up and let’s get you started.
Date: Saturday, November 20th
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Arthur C. Lamb Company Refreshments: Served continuously throughout the day
Google Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/3zuJS2G2Nm3BwLYs5
We have a full schedule of events but want to focus on the new iceboaters. Especially those that are struggling to figure it all out and get themselves and their boats on the ice for the first time. Calling all Newbies here is your chance to have even the questions you didn’t know to ask answered. Bring your boats down to be surveyed by a collective of maybe 1000 years of iceboating experience. I have spoken to several of you personally at the swap meet and anyone else
Other happenings during the day
- Paul Zucco – Demonstrating plank construction techniques
- James “T” Thieler – Right of Way Rules
- Bob Haag – Metallurgy the science behind our runners in laymens terms
- Multiple People – Runner choke alignment techniques
- TBD – Runner Care
- Ice checking Round Table Discussions
If you have anything to sell be sure it is listed on the Classified Section. Next Saturday is a great opportunity to meet up with potential buyers and sellers. Let people know an item can be delivered to the tune-Up.
Let’s not forget the Ice is Coming. Are you Ready?
The season is upon us
Think Ice,
Commodore, John Stanton
DN5023
john@neiya.org
P.S. Any questions just reach out to me.
The Off-Ice Tune-Up is On Saturday 11/20
Steve and Linda Lamb have once again graciously invited us back to the Arthur C Lamb shop for an Off-Ice Tune-up event The Off Ice Tune-up is back and scheduled for Saturday, November 20th.
If you have any interest in iceboating this is the place to be on the 20th. The Iceboating welcome mat is out. Come on down.
Date: Saturday, November 20th
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Arthur C. Lamb Company Refreshments: Served continuously throughout the day
Google Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/3zuJS2G2Nm3BwLYs5
We have a full schedule of events but want to focus on the new iceboaters. Especially those that are struggling to figure it all out and get themselves and their boats on the ice for the first time. Calling all Newbies here is your chance to have even the questions you didn’t know to ask answered. Bring your boats down to be surveyed by a collective of maybe 1000 years of iceboating experience. I have spoken to several of you personally at the swap meet and anyone else
Other happenings during the day will be
- Paul Zucco – Demonstrating plank construction techniques
- James “T” Thieler – Right of Way Rules
- Bob Haag – Runner choke alligmenent techniques
- TBD – Runner Care
- Ice checking Round Table Discusion
A couple of pictures from the last time we were together in the Lamb Shop.
The season is upon us
Think Ice,
Commodore, John Stanton
DN5023
john@neiya.org
P.S. Any questions just reach out to me.
LIVE ON ZOOM: Ask Matt Struble – 12 Nov @ 7 PM ET – DN North America
Hey Folks- you don’t want to miss this Q and A with Matt Struble. If you’ve ever sailed with or against him you’ll know why….
He has a few World, NA, and European Championship victories on his resume and will be talking DN stuff tonight. You will learn something, guaranteed!
Check the link for details- Think ICE!
https://www.idniyra.org/2021/11/10/live-on-zoom-ask-matt-struble-12-nov-7-pm-et/
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