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Western Challenge Called ON for Lake Minnewaska, Glenwood, MN

Deb Whitehorse
Nov 30

The Western Challenge has been called on for Lake Minnewaska in Glenwood, MN.
What To Know:
Dates: December 2-4, 2022
Location: Lake Minnewaska, Glenwood, MN
Launch: Lakeshore Park, Starbuck, MN
Lodging: Glenwood, MN
The ice has been walked but not sailed. If you plan on sailing tomorrow, sail with your head up. Ice thickness has been reported to be between 3 - 5."

The Western Challenge has been called on, primary site near Hutchinson, MN. There are other sites in Minnesota being monitored. Final confirmation will be posted by Wednesday, November 30, 2022 by noon CT. Stay tuned to the IDNIYRA website.
What to know:
Western Challenge: A chance to learn about DN sailing, test your gear, meet up with friends, and do some scrub racing.
Dates: December 2- 4, 2022
Primary Site: Lake Washington, Dassel, MN (60 miles west of Minneapolis)

From Jim Rylander, landowner at our usual launch site.

Christina sealed up yesterday, with the cold that's predicted should be ready for you this coming weekend

From Jim Rylander, landowner at our usual launch site.

Christina sealed up yesterday, with the cold that's predicted should be ready for you this coming weekend

get your A game together. weather looks favorable for regatta in madison area. clear ice?!! however very cold fri. sat/sun 10 to 15 mph. 25 deg!! heat wave.

great weekend baffalo. little crazy sun. tonka bay to the south sailable as can see new freezes . avoid them. sailing our nites. miller meyer solum. mon tue wed. wed checking main lake as it closed sun. warning. do not sail it till drilled and checked. so hope to go out there wed. meyer. some DNs setting up at harrys noon wed. caution main lake not checked yet. looks like enough wind thurs. fri am great!! update wed. found 4.5” main lake. a couple open holes ne of yacht club so be careful friday update main lake. three holes are marked with cones middle north side of lake.

very cold sat battle and gull lake so one day trip sun? but snow battle wed and fri. gull fri. see how much but doesnt look promising. meyer. ps maybe enough rain mpls to have ice for xmass? wed am. when fogclears and rainends looking like minnetonka will be all water to freeze into a sheet of clear smooth ice yaho!!! thurs am. from harrys to main lake water. tonka bay still frozen. enough ice sun. ? put on tb beach. fri am. access open at tonka bay beach next to marina. shoreline solid. no open water. should be quite thick to harrys by sun am.

very cold no wind tonight. tonka bay area maybe frozen tue am. so silver or buffalo. but some pos snow fri. who wants to sail?

https://www.iceboat.org/2021/11/28/dn-western-challenge-called-on-3-5-de...

Via John Dennis, the Western Challenge is called on for Lake Christina in Ashby, MN December 3 – 5, 2021. Final confirmation will be made on Wednesday, December 1 by 12 PM CT. The Western Challenge is a an informal tune-up fun regatta for DNs.
What: Western Challenge
Date: December 3 – 5, 2021
Where: Lake Christina in Ashby, MN
Lodging: Recommended nearest Battle Lake, Minnesota
Battle Lake Inn and Suites (almost full, no vacancies for Friday night)
102 Glenhaven Dr, Battle Lake, MN 56515

Based on a kiter report of 4” grade 10 ice a large group will scout Silver Lake west on Hwy 7 about 30 miles, on Wednesday morning. Winds look to be 10-11mph. West Arm was great but had a hazard!

since so warm in mpls. back to christina? meyer

Lake Christina at 10 am Monday. A solid 4 inches. Some texture from a week old snow melt. Rate it a 6+. No seams,heaves or steam rising at 10F.
Iceboat get together is set for a “Outdoor Recreational Activity with DN’s starting Friday- Monday. Launch at the usual Rylander’s property here.
Sorry, go to Facebook Minnesota Iceboater for photos and videos!
Lodging:

Thanks to Bob Cummins, who spoke with JD the other day, the Great Western Challenge is called on.
Dec 4-6 on the best ice in Minnesota. No ice reports yet, but a cold snap in our Fergus Falls area is predicted toward the end of November. Those of us in Minnesota will find that perfect black ice.
Gas prices up that way are $1.79! Minnesota has an indoor mask requirement.

Time to pony up! If you sail a DN you need to join the IDNIYRA. It's only 26 bucks and it is worth every penny.
To join or renew your membership go to: https://www.idniyra.org/2020/10/05/notice-of-dues-2021/

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.