iceboating.net Minnesota Ice Sailing Association

I don't believe this comment is valid. It is a fact of life that larger boats require better conditions for a regatta. Although Nites aren't that much bigger than DN's, it still mandates suitable landing and larger ice sheet. Larger skeeters can't even consider racing until larger ice is available with landing where trailers can at least be pushed out. Stern steerers can't really schedule much until there is a good 12" so the vehicles can get out on the ice. Everybody makes their class decision on what their definition of "fun" is, and should not be criticized for it. Remember that in southern Wisconsin, 80% of the boats are NOT DN's, and still seem to have plenty of fun. I have often thought of selling my boat and getting back into a DN to get more sailing time, but just as little as 1 hour a year of that "Cadillac" ride is enough to change my mind.........