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I'm expecting several updates during the day from Turkey Trotters in West Central Minnesota, the ice will be thin, be safe out there, check in with your observations.

A scouting trip with Lucky Mike DN 5369 is planned for Friday morning, Christina, Dead and Detroit, we'll go until we find Epic...with a boat on the roof.

Expeditions are forming, JD is leading one on Saturday, most likely to Christina, unless we find a higher grade of perfection. Ignore the snow in the forecast, it will be of no consequence.

Not that there has ever been any doubt, we're looking at testing the limits of Epic once again at the Great Western Challenge Regatta of 2011.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/fergus-falls-mn/56537/month/333830

Something to be thankful for this weekend.

It looks like a very favorable weather pattern... it looks like we'll find what we're looking for on Friday!

Cape DN

For sale,Locksley skimmer,newer sail,two sets runners, please call (715)795-2359 for info

reports of good ice all over the Thunder Bay District,out at White Fish lake they where skating on it sat and Sun.I will be busy out scouting all week sailing as much as possible

There's talk of sailing this weekend, checking the primary Great Western Challenge Regatta sites, I expect the Ice will be EPIC.

A thorough ice checking trip prior to the weekend is planned if there is support for this trip and ice report it will happen for sure!

If you find value in these Ice Reports, or in the Great Western Challenge Regatta You may if you wish, contribute to support the IceMaker's efforts to tell the IceBoating Story to a larger audience,

The 2011 Nite Nationals weren't sailed last winter (drifted out) but that means an attempt will be made to get the regatta in this December -- right here at home. With the DNs Western Challenge the first weekend of December, the Nites will race the second weekend, the 10th and 11th. Location is as always -- best ice available. Announcement to follow on this site.

Special arrangements are being made for first-time participants. Beg, borrow or steal one and be there.

Browner

Hi All,

A few of you in the western region have the polish runner sharpener.

What size belts do you use on the polish runner sharpener?

What type of belt and grit size do you use?

Thanks,
bob@crinion.ca

The Minnesota Ice Sailing Association is pleased to announce the 2011 Great Western Challenge is scheduled for the first weekend in December on the best ice in Minnesota.

JD's view of Lake Christina, Minnesota - The morning of November 27th, 2011

PRIMARY LOCATION IS Lake Christina, Ashby, Minnesota
Lodging is in Alexandria, Minnesota

Regatta Headquarters: Holiday Inn, Alexandria Minnesota

Host: Minnesota Ice Sailing Association
Location: Lake Christina, Minnesota
Launch Site: the ditch at Mile Marker 8
Date: December 2 - 4, 2011

Same format as always.

Scrub Racing on Friday December 2nd (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

It has been getting chilly and expectations are high!

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

like new, used in 3/2010 NA in canada and 12/2010 mn regatta. 10 total races. half in light wind. $1350. tom meyer 612-432-8124

Need a good quality "Ron" mast. Medium stiffness for 185 lb racer. Top dollar paid.
Contact Mike @ 612-868-2949. Located in Minnesota.

Very nice DN for sale. Excellent condition with beautiful wood workmanship. Located in the west metro on Lake Sarah Contact Jim Olson Jrowillie@aol.com $2500

Saterday, November 5th. 10am - 2pm.
Its Free and all are welcome.
The last two years we've had a great turn out and have seen a lot of boats and gear change hands.
This year we will also be inviting our knuckle dragging bastard step brothers....the KITES.
Buy, sell, swap or just come for all the smart talk.

Shorewood Yacht Club
Just outside Excelsior on Lake Minnetonka
1/2 mile North of Highway #7 on County Road #19.
Look for the little blue sailboat at the end of our driveway.

from the downhill ski world ..... googles with a gps heads up display

http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/zeal-optics-bringing-gps-sensor-laden...

now you can know how fast you are going ........ without looking away

1. sheri rocket broke at 6'+ and fixed with sheri kit,$850. 2. used biax carbon markham spec mast with current bend of new masts, glass bagged on outside to bring to current spec, $650. 3. broke meyer mast at 11' and fixed, used all last season on 2nd boat in big winds, bends same as new mast (i almost like it better as really pops at 8') and solid, $450. 4. New markham biax carbon/S glass/carbon mast as used by markham two yrs and meyer last yr with 18th in worlds. 15 lbs and bends very nice and durable. sets up and bends same as sheri mast, $1450.