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2026 Western Region Championship – Update Thurs Jan 8 – Postponed
Waiting on conditions. Good attitude required. 2025 DN World Championship – Photo Anna Suslova
The 2026 DN Western Region Championships are being postponed.
The ice checkers have been scouring the lakes in search of ice and currently nothing is regatta quality.
Warm temperatures have changed the snow into slush and now need to have freezing temperatures to harden up the ice.
Colder temperatures are in the forecast so watch for updates.
With a significant weather system moving through Friday and Saturday, the Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club will assess Lake Kegonsa on Friday. Whether racing happens this weekend will depend on conditions once the lake settles.
Tim Mower US5871
Western Region Commodore
2026 Western Region Championship – Update Weds Jan 7
Photo: Anna Suslova
As of 2:45pm CDT today, January 7, the DN Western Region Championships are still on hold.
Report from Lake Kegonsa and Marinette, MI today is that these areas are looking promising but now need freezing temperatures to make the ice Regatta worthy after the recent rain.
Sites continue to be evaluated daily.
Regatta Decision for this weekend will be made tomorrow, Thursday, January 8. Continue to watch the Regatta Website for latest updates.
Tim Mower US5871
Western Region Commodore
The DN Western Region Championship is a low-pressure way to get into iceboat racing. It is a non-ranking regatta, which makes it a good place to learn, tune your boat, and get comfortable on the line.
The atmosphere is welcoming, and experienced sailors are generally happy to help newcomers. If you have been thinking about racing but have not jumped in yet, this is often the best place to start.
The Western Region includes Minnesota, Wisconsin, the UP of Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana. Like all ice sailing, the event is completely condition-dependent and will be postponed week by week until suitable ice is available.
2026 DN Central Region Update: Under Postponement
2013 Central Region Championship. Photo: Catherine E. Firmbach
The Central Region is getting warm weather and rain, no regatta ice. The Central Region Championships are under postponement, I will update when we have something.
Peter Johanson US5633
Central Region Commodore
The DN Central Region Championship is a low-pressure way to get into iceboat racing. It is a non-ranking regatta, which makes it a good place to learn, tune your boat, and get comfortable on the line.
The atmosphere is welcoming, and experienced sailors are generally happy to help newcomers. If you have been thinking about racing but have not jumped in yet, this is often the best place to start.
The Central Region is the birthplace of the DN class and includes Michigan and Ohio. Like all ice sailing, the event is completely condition-dependent and will be postponed week by week until suitable ice is available.
2026 Western Region Championship Update
2026 DN WESTERN REGION UPDATE – JAN 5, 2026
With this week’s weather forecast of warming temperatures we will hopefully have some sites that will become available.
This regatta site(s) may not become available until midweek, at the latest Thursday, but we are actively checking ice and hope to have the regatta this weekend.
Please watch the website for updates.
Keep the rust of the runners!
Tim Mower US5871
Western Region Commodore
Lake Champlain Looks Worth the Trip
LINK TO VIDEO
DN sailors Eben Whitcomb US4775, Jeff Roseberry US5687, and Paul Chamberland KC5700 scouted Lake Champlain this week and found 4+ inches of impressive-looking ice. Sailors from Canada, Michigan, and the east coast are converging for a weekend of sailing.
Here’s a link to the report on the New England Ice Yacht Association website with details and contact info. LINK
Sailors are staying at the Hampton in Colchester, VT.
If you’ve been itching to get back on good ice in a big setting, this one may be worth loading the trailer.
Eight Bells: Jane Sherry
The DN community extends its sympathies to the Sherry family on the passing of their sister, Jane. Jane played a key role in the IDNIYRA, serving as a race committee member and scorer, and as IDNIYRA Secretary from 1996 to 2000.
Via Ron Sherry and Loretta Rehe “It is with a heavy heart that Loretta, Kevin, and I announce the sudden passing of our amazing sister, Jane Sherry. She passed peacefully in her own bed on Christmas Day while getting ready to join us for Christmas dinner. The family is planning a private interment at Resurrection Cemetery, and a Celebration of Life at Crescent Sail Yacht Club on March 28 between 1:00 and 5:00 pm.” Link to obituary.
2026 Western Region Championship Postponed
2025 Western Region Championship Photo: Gretchen Dorian
Via Western Region Commodore Tim Mower:
Unfortunately the DN Western Region Championship originally scheduled for January 3-4 will need to be postponed due to present lack of sailable ice.
The ice checkers have been quickly responding with detailed reports on ice conditions all over, unfortunately their reports are stating the available ice is not up to regatta conditions at this time.
Some of the lakes have not frozen over yet but should be soon with cold temps forecasted.
Will continue obtaining reports and hope to reschedule soon.
Have a Happy New Years!
Tim Mower US5871
DN Western Region Commodore
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2025 DN World Championship. Photo: Anna Suslova
Early registration ends today. 2026 NA & USN entry fees increase January 1. Register here.
DN Western Region Championship Update
Photo: Gretchen Dorian
Western Region Championship
January 3 – 4, 2026
NOTICE OF RACE
Via Western Region Commodore Tim Mower:
Ice checks are underway in Minnesota, Wisconsin, the southern UP of Michigan, and surrounding areas. After the snow event that hit Minnesota and Wisconsin yesterday and moved east today, many locations received too much snow to be viable.
At this point, the Madison, WI lakes, Lake Kegonsa and Lake Monona, are looking the most promising for the Western Region Championships.
A final decision will be made Wednesday or no later than Thursday.
The next update will be posted by Thursday, January 1.
Get your runners sharpened. Or at least knock the rust off.
Tim Mower US5871
Wester Region Commodore
North American Regatta Rates Increase January 1 — Register by December 31
DN North American & Nationals regatta entry fees increase January 1. Registering by December 31 secures the early entry rate and assists with regatta planning. Entry links are available below.
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Regatta Gear from Coral Reef
Official 2026 DN North Americans Apparel Store Is Open
A small sampling of the official 2026 DN North Americans apparel. Many more styles and options are available in the online store.
Official 2026 DN North Americans Apparel Store Is Open
The 2026 DN North American Championship apparel store is now live.
We are using Coral Reef again for on demand gear. This means no inventory limits, a wide range of sizes and cuts, and the ability to order what you want when you want it. Items are produced on demand and ship directly to you.
Official apparel store:
https://stores.crsapparel.com/DNapparel2026/shop/home
What you will find in the store
- Short sleeve and long sleeve tees
- Men’s and women’s cuts
- Tech fabrics and blends suited for racing, rigging, and travel
- Official event graphics consistent with the 2026 North Americans branding
Registration reminder
The early registration deadline is approaching. Registering before the deadline saves money and helps the organizing team plan more accurately.
If you know you are coming, now is the time to act. Oder apparel early and register before fees increase.
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