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The following is the NOR for the upcoming regatta. Sites are being scouted in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
I posted a photo in library of Dr and I sailing Waconia Jan 2. It is not suitable due to at least 5 open springs in various spots in the middle of the lake. Snow ice was crusty and with pebble texture. Maybe a 5 in quality at the moment. Dr scouted Green Lake in Spicer, MN. 80 miles west of Tonka. No snow there and high quality ice on a very large sheet of ice with one ridge to navigate to the best sailing area. Meyer and I plan to sail it Wed.
I also stopped at Buffalo for a walk-on. No open holes per one 4 wheeler-fisherman. Ice condition the same as Waconia, but more scattered fish houses.
JD stopped at Forest Lake and not suitable.
Main Lake of Minnetonka could be suitable, but no opportunity to obtain required permits.
Use this posting for any ice updates or contact JD or Julie Jankowski(phone number below).
Mike Miller

2012 Western Regional Regatta - Notice of Race
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ALL SKILL LEVELS INVITED TO ATTEND

2012 IDNIYRA
Western Lakes Regional
Championship Regatta

All races will be sail under the rules of the National Iceboat Authority and those of the IDNIYRA.

Dates: January 7 & 8th , 2011

Location: Within the Western Region - Sailing site to be determined by regatta organizer.

Entry Fee: $35.00
Seven race regatta format – 3 race minimum in the Gold Fleet will constitute the regatta. Fleets – Gold & Silver Fleet, Plate runner division as part of Silver Fleet, Rookie division as part of the lowest fleet, – Volunteer Split for fleets.

First Race scheduled for 11:00 am Saturday

Trophies: will be awarded to the top places in each fleet, for plate runner division, top youth, top rookie, top senior (50 to 59), top master (60 to 69) and top grand master (70+)

Registration on the ice from 8:00am to 9:00am and at the Regatta Hotel Headquarters Friday night.

Official sailing instruction will be provided at registration.

Official regatta information, updates and accommodations: Ice Hotline (608)313-5156

All races will be governed by the Racing Rules of the National Iceboat Authority; the By-Laws of the IDNIYRA; the Notice of Race, including any amendments to the Notice of Race, (except as any of these are altered by the sailing instructions) and the Sailing Instructions. The Sailing Instructions may be modified at the Skippers’ Meeting.

Eligibility: All DN class yachts meeting the requirements of the Official Specifications and whose skippers are members in good standing of the IDNIRYA are eligible and encouraged to enter and race in the championship.

Proof of personal or race liability insurance ($300,000 minimum) will be needed at time of registration.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP....Please call Julie Jankowski (920) 295-9835