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Congratulations to Griffin Sherry on his 7 bullets to win the 2012 Ice Opti North American Championship.
Congratulations to Peter Orebeke on his hard fought battle in the Silver Fleet.

A Giant Congratulations to our Man in Mound, Mark Christensen, who put it all together and didn't let this one get away. We all know he has speed, and it is great to see him come out on top. Sometimes deserves do matter, and he deserved this one.

                Great Western Challenge - December 1 - 2, 2012

                                Pelican Lake
                           Alexandria, Minnesota

Gold fleet

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Pos    Sail#           Name          Race>     1    2    3    4    5    6    7  Points
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  1   US 4824   CHRISTENSEN,      MARK (S)     1    1    2    1 (  5)   2    4   11.00
  2   US 4691        DENNIS,      JOHN (S)     3 ( 12)  10    6    1    1    2   23.00
  3   US   60        HARPER,      JOHN (S)     2    3    4    2 (  7)   6    7   24.00
  4   US 5014       ISABELL,          MARK     6    2    1 ( 10)   8    7   10   34.00
  5   US 4257         GLUEK,           JIM     5    4    8    3    9    8 ( 15)  37.00
  6   US  807       FRANCIS,            JR    13    5 ( 13)   8    6    5    3   40.00
  7   US 4926      ORLEBEKE,         STEVE     9    6    5 ( 11)  10   10    5   45.00
  8   US  216       POTCOVA,       RICHARD     8 (DNS)   9    5   11    4    8   45.00
  9   US 5219         BAKER,          KENT    10    8    3   12    4 ( 13)  13   50.00
 10    G  679     SCHNEIDER,  MARTIN-BJORN  (DNF)   7  DNF    4    3    9    6   63.00

click on the read more to see the Silver Fleet and Ice Opti North American Championship.

Wally Hall factory built yellow hull with two planks and two sails, all in excellent condition. Harken rigging with Sarns runners. North Sails-6.5 and 8 meter with no rips or patches. Adjustable full length battens. Aluminum blade sharpening jig. Original Ice Flyer video and rigging instructions. Wally Hall built a handful of oversize "experimental" planks (9 foot with rear raised spoiler edge) and one is included with the original plank. This boat is in excellent condition and being sold ready to sail with all accessories.

mike miller's bay?

Is Pelican still the place to go for the upcoming weekend? Anyone seeing anything closer to the metro?

Pics on request. Located near Kansas City, MO

Newer plank, powder coated blades and chocks, stainless hardware, decent/useable original sail. Complete package deal.
cell: nine one three four zero 6, two 7 zero zero.

Also have jig for runner planks $250.00

Leave email address on my voice mail.

Hello I'm an experienced sailor with an old boat. Is anyone coming to the Nov. Dec warmup regatta who has a DN that needs a new home. I live in the area and would be very interested to hear from someone. Thank you so much
Dennis 231 620 0804

Complete Nite plus trailer built for the Nite.
Blue hull, plank, mast & spring board.

For sale Harken 40c 38mm (1.5") blocks, 6:00 dol. each used one season. "Have nine"
jdwood@frontiernet.net

Hey everyone the DN Great Western Challenge is ON!
Friday November 30 and continuing through Sunday December 2.

Scrub racing on Friday and scored racing on Saturday and Sunday. No entry fee. "Friday is always the best day"

We currently have ice on Lake Christina as reported by the Ice Maker. The ice was sailed this last weekend by 4691 and 4824. The ice is nice. The forecast looks great!
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Sunday Night Update
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PRIMARY LOCATION IS Ashby, Minnesota (Pelican Lake - Lake Christina)
Lodging is in Alexandria, Minnesota

Host: Minnesota Ice Sailing Association
Location: Lake Christina, Minnesota
Launch Site: the ditch at Mile Marker 8
Date: Friday, November 30th - Sunday December 2nd 2012

Same format as always.

Scrub Racing on Friday (always the best day)
Racing Starting at 11:00am on Saturday
Racing Starting at 10:00am on Sunday

More information will be available on this site
http://iceboating.net
or just give JD a call @ (six one two) 840-9855

As always, iceboaters of all abilities are encouraged to attend this casual event.

New this year!
SOCIAL AGENDA!
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Friday Night: Holiday Inn Bar in Alexandria
Saturday Night: Holiday Inn Bar in Alexandria

A friend of mine on the east coast is looking for a set. I'm just trying to help.

joshuambone@gmail.com

One pair of 1/4" inserts and one pair of angles. See Mike Bloom @ Williams Bay Swap Meet on Nov. 11 or call Six One Two-Five Nine Eight-3800. $700 / pair or $1200 for both.