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Any have a DN cover for a rigged boat hull is 149"
Reply: Jack@nni.com

Just sail recreationally so nothing fancy. I broke my wood mast. Dave 701-866-4719

Anyone going? I am thinking about it.
They all came to the Challange and the Westerns.
Who's in?

bloom
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all I see on my "edit" tab is a bunch of numbered warnings. I just want to set a new password, help would be appreciated

I'm looking for a black North Face down jacket that may have been left on shore at Harry's place on Minnetonka. It would most likely have been on the ground up where the cars park; I think it fell out of my car when I was loading up. There is an ID in the inside pocket if you don't believe it's mine! :(

Anyone have it by chance?

--Jeremy

"Super" DN Iceboat equipped with an extended springboard front runner mount and a 10 ft. plank for enhanced stability and comfort. In excellent condition. Located in Farmington, Ct $1,7500.00. John - (860) 521 - 5719

now noon, over there at 2 pm. rest of week not as good. meyer, miller and kennedy are sailing - anyone else?? or are you all sick of sailing or working. then see what we have for fri/sat/sun. flyer

I am interested in building the Gambit - I bought a set of plans in 2004. Are there any Gambits in the White Bear Lake area? I'd like to see one or talk to a local builder. Thx.

Dave

I'm heading back to Bald Eagle Lake in White Bear this weekend. If there are any other sailors who didn't go the Western Regionals, Bald Eagle promises to be great ice with a great bunch of guys. The ice is solid except for the seams coming out from both ends of the island. Mostly Nites, some DN's, a couple of Skeeters.

from the dnamerica.org/forum
http://dnamerica.org/forum/index.php?topic=1252.0

Julie J our Regional Rear Commodore says...

2012 Western Regional is on for Green Lake, MN. for Jan 7 & 8. Launch site is downtown city of Spicer. Venue was sail-checked Wednesday by racers and reported in top condition and no snow.

Friday: 8-10 pm. Registration at headquarters
Saturday: 8-9 am. Registration on ice.
9:30 am.Skippers' Meeting (registration closes after meeting)
10 am. Optis first races
11 am. DN first race
Hotel Info: Willmar Hotels (10 miles from ice) ASK FOR ICEBOATERS' SPECIAL RATE at each hotel listed:
Holiday Inn (HEADQUARTERS) 320-235-6060 $89/ $99 (wrong on google map...is actually next to Comfort Inn)
Comfort Inn 320-231-2601 $70 (Owned by above with passes to H.I. pool)
Days Inn 320-231-1275 $50
AmericInn 320-232-1962 $72
Downtown Spicer: Northern Inn 800-941-0423 $79 and up

So we are going racing again in Minnesota... Spicer, Mn is about 2hrs west of the twin cites..

Looks like the wind of on Friday is going to be the best day.. like all minnesota regatta's, I guess.. and Saturday looks like a great day too.

The Minnesota gang will make sure all our friends (that have driven to the western edge of the region) will have a great time.

Loomer has moved to Montana and sold his boat! The way I see it there is no need for all his equipment to take up space in my basement. I am selling everything he left behind.

New 2011 North FO1 Sail (never been sailed) - $800
2 1/4" Inserts (36" Long) with alum. stiffeners - $700
3 Snow Runners (26" Long) - $1000
2 Angle Slush Runners (36" Long) - $700
3 Minimum T Runners (Polish Steel) (36" Long) Very Fast - $1000

Located in Minnetonka, MN. Can deliver to regattas.

Contact: mike.bloom@prodigy.net with your phone number.

Anyone sailing' thurs?thinking of coming down from thunder bay to do some iceboating,

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.

Be Warned: There is open water as of tonight (1/02/2012) in Smiths Bay just west of the tip of Brackett's point.

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I captured an unfortunate moment for one Nite sailor and his passenger today:

http://youtu.be/M79H4zXD8ek

Forward to 2:13 for the crash. They were not severely injured but were definitely banged up.

The bad spot was previously unknown but is now marked by two sticks in the ice with long orange streamers. It's located about 300 yards NE of the flag on Gail's Island.