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He's not only fast, now he's in charge! Chris Berger, US5166, is the new Western Region Commodore.

Chris will need help so think of ways you can contribute as regatta season approaches. When was the last time you volunteered with registration, ordered trophies, scouted ice, rolled out the starting line or set up marks. These are things we can all do. It doesn't take much effort to make a big difference.

This is my new homemade iceboat blade sharpener. It runs 2" x 132" belts, 2 HP motor, 3,600 FPM belt speed, adjustable for 80, 90, and 100 degrees, adjustable height bed. The platen is ground tool steel, which is very flat and will never wear out. Throws sparks real good !!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ3a2z6OKGU

Some guys sail fast. Some guys build boats. Some guys can write. Bill Buchholz, US-3314, can do all three. Here is a Buchholz quote I pulled from the Maine website. For some reason it resonated with me.

"...while we all love the sensation of connecting a series of perfect tacks and gybes, it’s the people we sail with what’s most important. Our relationships are those upon which the sport is built..." Bill Buchholz (US-3314).

It's over in Duluth. The Coast Guard’s huge 225' ice cutter named ALDER started its spring ice cutting operations out of the Port of Duluth. The ALDER is a so-called "multi-mission" buoy tenderer, homeported in Duluth. Its primary missions include ice breaking, law enforcement and search and rescue.

https://www.iceboat.org/2020/01/08/pepin-pop-up-regatta-jan-11-12/

A huge shout out to Dan Hearn, Commodore, RC and scorers for another hugely successful Westerns.
67 Racers were treated to 8 races in moderate to heavy winds on a good sheet of ice on a new venue for most. Lake Puckaway, Wi. Results Here

http://dniceboat.org/idniyra/2019westernchallenge.html

https://www.idniyra.org/2020/01/01/2020-western-region-called-on-for-lak...

Racing set for sun out of harry's
3/4” snow. no drifts main lake. no hazards. few closed cracks. bring your Ts. 30”. i used soft ss slippers today. south of harrys 4” drifts. i sailed all over main lake. north west side really good meyer
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I will be there. Bringing Glick

US 321

wind 10 to 15 sat. lets try main lake and see if any clear spots. i hear from harrys south narrow part isnt too bad. meyer

Doctor's Funeral is scheduled for Friday, December 20, 2019. Visitation: 10 AM. Service: 11 AM. Luncheon to follow. Location: St Bartholomew of Wayzata, 630 Wayzata Blvd E, Wayzata, MN 55391
Obituary can be viewed at http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000338284/?fullname=mark-r...

IDNIYRA Class Secretary Deb Whitehorse reports: It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of Mark “Doctor” Christensen US4824. Mark sailed home on Saturday, December 14, 2019 which was also the first day of the Great Western Challenge, a regatta he was closely connected with. He was a highly competitive and skilled DN racer and part of a group of Minnesota DNers whose passion has helped to bring new people to the sport.

Another Western Challenge in the books. 8 races. Great sailing.
Results here: http://dniceboat.org/idniyra/2019westernchallenge.html

The DN Great Western Challenge is called "ON" for December 13-15, 2019 on Lake Puckaway Wisconsin.
Lake Puckaway is near Green Lake, Wisconsin. The Skeeter Western Challenge is cancelled for the season.

LAUNCH
Apuckawa Park and Boat Launch
Located at the intersection of Fox Court and Toepper Drive, east of Montello.

LODGING
Mecan River Outfitters:
(920) 295-3439
Very limited availability.

Acorn Ridge Motel
920-295-6533
http://www.acornridgemotel.com/

Bayview Motel and Marina
(920) 294-6504
439 Lake St, Green Lake, WI 54941
https://www.bayviewgreenlake.com/

The Great Western Challenge is "ON" for December 13-15, 2019.
Primary location is Lake Buffalo in Buffalo, MN., sailing out of Sturges Park.
Check back for update on Wednesday and for hotel information.
Think ice!

The 2019 Western Challenge is Postponed.
We will try again on December 13-15, 2019, on the best ice in Minnesota.
Think Ice!