Had to share this….
Here we see Scott and Pete back in February lining up and installing a new plank.

In a garage? No. In a workshop? Come on, be serious.

Of course they are in a living room, where all the important DN work seems to take place!

Gotta love it!

Good to see that https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/ picked up the North Sails Newsletter about Atkins, Moore, and DN sailing in general.

Scuttlebutt has been a terrific supporter of our sport and it is much appreciated! Look forward to seeing more iceboat news on their site in the future.

DN Iceboating: Innovating for speed >> Scuttlebutt Sailing News

Minnesota DN sailor Mike Bloom is on his way to Baikal for the big spring event there-

He promised to send photos and reports as the trip goes on and here is the first one, looks like he is spending the night in Moscow- not a bad idea after a long flight from Minnesota.

He sent this photo from his hotel room:

His comment with this photo is ”I can’t remember the last time I traveled to an iceboat regatta and the first night on the road the hotel overlooked the Kremlin and Red Square!”

Has to be a thought provoking sight but I can’t help but wonder if the hotel has a good waffle iron in the breakfast area.

Looking forward to more- stay out of the gulag Mike!

Some good insights from the RI duo in this article- Click and read!

DN Iceboating New England Champs: Family Fun | North Sails

https://www.idniyra.org/2020/03/08/2020-canadian-nationals-report/

UPDATE March 9, 2020: The results have been updated.

2020 DN Canadian Championships Regatta
March 7, 2020

Saturday morning saw cold temperatures from the night before which delivered hard ice for the duration of the regatta. Wind at 9:00 am was from the north and thanks to the race committee, the line was set for the 10:00 am start. Unfortunately, the wind dropped and backed to the west, southwest direction which meant that setting the line was just for practice. The line then was set in the middle of the Bay and two races were sailed. Unfortunately, a crack which was marked, grew beyond the marked area and found Ron Sherry which caused his plank and deck to be compromised. Fortunately, he was able to put together another boat and finish the regatta. The course was moved to beyond the crack and sailing resumed in the same location for the duration of the regatta.

Seven races were scheduled with one drop race after 7 races sailed. Races were banged off one after another, by the Race Committee who managed to get all 7 races in before the time limit of 16:00 pm. Peter Kraszewski, ran a tight ship as PRO along with his crew of scorers thanks to Louise, Andrew, Tom, Paul and Cindy. Spending the day on the ice, allowing the fleet to sail an awesome day of racing is much appreciated by the fleet. Thanks to everyone for stepping up.

The fleet also helped with setting marks, scouting, helping with the line and this was also a great help to make the regatta memorable. Thanks all for stepping in, asking what needed to be done and doing it.

The fleet thanks Colin Duncan for scouting the ice…turns out he also has talent in scouting restaurants as the fleet all enjoyed a private room in a nice Italian Restaurant. The results were presented at the dinner with James “T” Thieler winning the 2020 Canadian Championship. ‘T” is still having an awesome year after winning the North American Champs as well. Congratulation again T!

Just a note to some of the competitors that after the scores were tabulated in the parking lot with dimming light, I found a few small position changes today which effect some. I apologize for this. Final standings.

Thanks to the Halifax, Montreal, Michigan, New York, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Kingston fleets who participated, making this a great regatta.

Peter Van Rossem

KC 2766

2020 DN Canadian Championship Final Results

Sail # Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Race 4 Race 5 Race 6 Race 7 Total All Total ‐ Drop Over All Sail #

1 5224 5 1 1 1 2 2 1 13 8 1 5224 James T Thieler
2 5629 4 5 2 3 3 3 2 22 17 2 5629 Robyn Lagraviere
3 2766 3 2 4 5 1 4 6 25 19 3 2766 Peter Van Rossem
4 4 7 3 3 9 6 6 3 37 28 4 4 Griffin Sherry
5 1 24 24 2 4 1 4 60 36 5 44 Ron Sherry
6 4536 2 4 10 7 8 9 9 49 39 6 4536 Bob Crinion
7 5247 8 7 6 14 9 5 5 54 40 7 5247 Jacek Marzenski
8 5514 10 8 7 8 5 7 7 52 42 8 5514 John Curtis
9 5508 12 6 5 4 7 10 10 54 42 9 5508 Morgan Lagraviere
10 4360 9 11 9 6 10 12 24 81 57 10 4360 Andre Baby
11 5358 16 9 8 16 11 11 11 82 66 11 5358 David Frost
12 524 6 10 13 11 12 14 14 80 66 12 524 Karen Binder
13 637 15 14 15 12 13 8 8 85 70 13 637 Joe Meade
14 3786 11 12 12 13 16 13 15 92 76 14 3786 Warren Nethercote
15 4775 13 15 11 10 17 15 12 93 76 15 4775 Eben Whitcomb
16 5478 14 13 14 15 15 17 13 101 84 16 5478 Jack Goritski
17 18 5591 19 16 16 19 14 16 16 116 97 17 5591 Mike Webber
19 5127 17 20 17 20 24 19 17 134 110 18 5127 Hugh Stephens
20 3475 21 19 18 17 20 18 19 132 111 19 3475 Lester Druiven
21 5242 22 18 19 18 18 20 18 133 111 20 5242 Gord de Vries
22 5457 18 17 20 21 19 22 20 137 115 21 5457 Colin Duncan
23 5512 20 21 21 22 21 21 21 147 125 22 5512 Fred ?
24 4604 23 24 23 24 23 23 22 162 138 23 4604 Julian ?

Nice write up about the Canadian DN champs here- click and read!

https://www.intelligencer.ca/news/local-news/flying-on-the-bay-of-quinte

Photo and video courtesy Purshaw Lake resident Caryn

All,

I received an email from a local Purshaw Lake resident last night asking about the racing that was going on. She was kind enough to send along a video from her back porch earlier today. This video was shot from about halfway up the lake.

Bill Buchholz the NEIYA’s Cruising Chairman and the President of the Chickawaukie Ice Boat Club is the official organizer of the 100-mile Regatta. Further news and results will be published on CIBC’s site https:/iceboat.me later today.

Stay tuned for the Canadian DN Nationals report from T and Karen. Let’s see how our remaining ice survives the warm weather. Keep the faith for at least one more sail.

Think Ice,

John
DN5023
john@neiya.org

All,

Not in Maine getting ready for the restart of the 100 Miler on Purshaw tomorrow. Jonesing for some ice? This just in from Charlie S. in New Hampshire. A group of sailors will be sailing Lake Wentworth in Wentworth, NH tomorrow. Best put in just up from the State Park toward Rt28 or at the state beach. Its a small lake you will figure it out.

Sail Fast,

John
DN5023
john@neiya.org

The 100 Mile Race has been called ON for tomorrow Saturday 7th on Pushaw Lake. The Lake is a little north of Bangor so get a move on if you are coming from the south.

Additional information, launch site, check-in, sailing instructions etc. will be posted by Bill Buchholz on www.iceboat.me

All those completing the epic trip will be rewarded with a custom sticker to dress up your boat, car, toolboax etc.

Sail Fast and Sail Long,

John
DN5023
john@neiya.org

Canadian DN Champs are ON for Saturday, March 7 2020!-

The site will be in Belleville, Ontario. Launch will be at the Potter’s Creek Conservation Area, on the south side of Old Highway #2 just across from Quinte Conservation, that address is
2061 Old Highway 2, Belleville, ON K8N 4Z2, Canada

Directions to the ice in case your digital gizmos aren’t working:
401 to Belleville
Exit 538, Wallbridge-Loyalist Rd. Head South
Turn Right on Dundas Street (Old # 2 Hwy)
First Left is Potters Creek Parking Lot

You can launch straight south to Bay of Quinte or there is Potters Creek to the East of the Parking Lot which might be shorter distance to the ice but requires crossing a ridge with boards.

Schedule of Events:
•Saturday at 8:00-9:30 on ice registration in the Pits
•Saturday at 10:00 am Skippers Meeting (On Ice At Start Line)
•Saturday after skippers meeting , First Start
•No race will start after 1600 Saturday

More details, NOR, SI’s in attachment.

The closest hotel to the launch is

RAMADA BY WYNDHAM BELLEVILLE

HARBOURVIEW CONFERENCE CENTER

11 BAY BRIDGE ROAD, BELLEVILLE ON K8P 3P6

Phone number for guests 613 968 3411 ext 0 or 1800 420 3555 ext 0.

https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/belleville-ontario/ramada-belleville-harbourview-conference-centre/overview

Rates from Alison (Manager) are as low as $97.99 plus taxes, however rates are based on room availability at time of calling and which side of the Hotel you want.

Sailing Instructions are Attached. Copies will not be supplied on the ice at registration as stated in the Sailing Instructions.

Principle Race Officer will have a copy if required.

Again, if you plan to sail Friday, hug the North Shore until you are more than 1.5 mile or two KM West of the Green Nav Bouy or launch site. We have only scouted 1.5 miles West of Can and Launch site so please be careful sailing beyond. If you don’t know or understand, please call me.
—
Peter Van Rossem Sr613.572.2232
petervanrossemsr

2020 DN Canadian Championship Sailing Instructions and NOR Final Draft BofQ.docx

Once again Bill Bucholz is on the prowl up there in Maine…. See what he has to say below- Thanks Bill!
Denis and Frank put this vid together… Take a look!
https://youtu.be/qWxVVBIuk7E

Looking to the weekend, both Pushaw and Kezar Lake appear to have fairly good surfaces and the forecast for both places is colder than what we’ll have on Damariscotta, with the best cold at Kezar. Big winds due north called for, which meants its coming right down the lake. Could be epic conditions for the I00 Mile Race.

Expecting pictures and a report later this morning.

Orienteering Video, Weekend Sailing

This Saturday, March 7th we intend on hosting the 2020 Canadian Championships on the Bay of Quinte.

Photo taken this afternoon at proposed launch site, Belleville Ontario.

We are also looking for volunteers in helping with this regatta. I will make sure you have front row sight of the mark roundings and starts. 😀 If you are interested in helping out, it would be very much appreciated. Please send me an email if you can help petervanrossemsr or call my number below.

Please make sure your insurance is up to date and you are covered for ice boat racing. Sending a copy of your proof of insurance to my email address is helpful if you intend on racing.

If the ice holds out for Sunday, we will do another unsanctioned regatta where we record our own finishes…I will hold the score sheet in case one would like up grade your score for a better finish.😀 Bribes accepted. (Not applicable for the Canadian Champs)

Stay tuned to the NEIYA site https://theneiya.org/ and IDNIYRA bulletin board http://www.dnamerica.org/forum/ for further details and updates.

Regards Peter Van Rossem