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IDNIYRA Executive Secretary Deb Whitehorse was honored, among others, Saturday evening by Lake City Minnesota Mayor Mark Nichols when she was presented with a “Key to the City.”

Lake City has a deep and rich iceboat history and had just hosted the DN Western Region Championships, the ISA’s and the Northwestern’s over three consecutive weekends. The Mayor cited Deb’s longstanding commitment and dedication to the great sport of iceboating as the reason for her selection. Mayor Nichols presented the award during the Northwestern Regatta which was sailed on Lake Pepin.

Here's the video from the 2019 ISA regatta. Keep in mind this is in really light air:
https://youtu.be/fQW52CrEQvk

Lake Pepin, Mississippi River
Jan 6th, 2019

It’s On! The Western Regional Championships are confirmed for this weekend, Jan. 5-6 on Lake Pepin in Lake City, Minnesota.

Accommodations
Group rate at AmericInn. Reference “Western Region” to get $79.99/night group rate for double queen with breakfast. Amenities include pool and hot tub. 651-345-5611
AmericInn by Wyndham Lake City
1615 N Lakeshore Drive Lake City, Minnesota 55041-9023
+1-651-314-4152

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I do not believe in Santa Claus but I do consider this a Christmas miracle. After all, there was no advanced warning: No phone call, no e-mail and no text message.
But, miraculously, there they were.
So, all I can do is thank the UPS driver for delivering my "lost" runners to my front door. And, a special thanks to whoever played a role in their safe return. My faith in the DN class has been restored.

Think Ice!

Battle Lake, Minnesota
Dec 7th-9th, 2018

Music: Big Iron by Marty Robbins

Light South Wind 5-10mph
22 degrees F.

https://www.inforum.com/sports/927476-VIDEO-Ice-sailors-from-around-the-...

Battle Lake, Minnesota. Site of the 2018 Great Western Challenge. Who could have predicted that this year’s Challenge would be…wait for it…epic!

For the first time in years, Saturday beat out Friday as the best day. Don’t get me wrong, Friday was still awesome. It was the perfect day to get back on the ice and dust off the cob webs. The 58 sailors that made the trek to northern Minnesota enjoyed medium air, a huge sheet of mostly smooth ice and more scrub races than their necks could handle.

Battle Lake, Minnesota
Dec 1st
Special Thanks to Mercedes and Deb and Pat for scoring 10 Races!!
NE Wind 15-20
25 Degrees

Music by Kungs vs Cookin’ on 3 Burners - This Girl

Western Challenge update per Deb.
Hey Western Challenge sailors - check in with Deb and Mercdes tomorrow morning 9 AM (Saturday) at the launch. We will be in a truck and there for you to sign in with your name, sail number, and fleet preference (Gold or Silver). First race at 11 AM. See you tomorrow!

Western Challenge DN Regatta confirmed for Battle Lake, MN, just north of Ashby out I 94. Ice depth at 2PM Monday up to 5”, hard black ice. One DN was ripping it up today on the West Bay near town. Scrub racing Friday Nov 30, Regular fun races Sat-Sun.
Launch site is the Lions Park, just 1 mile north of Battle Lake.
Lodging options:
1. Bonnie Beach Resort 4 miles away. Large 3BR 2 Ba newer cabins on Clitherall Lake $150/night. 4 separate beds. Bring your own bath towel,soap. 5 left! 218-864-5534. Pat is owner.

JD has called the Western Challenge on for Battle Lake, MN. Update by noon Wed.
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Mike Miller
US5369

The first regatta of the season is scheduled for Friday Nov 30, 2018. Per JD, usual location will be best ice in Minnesota. We have been sailing on ice since Nov 16. Many lakes up north are now thick enough.
We now have a beautiful new freeze of Battle Lake, just north of our usual Christina near Ashby, Mn.
A number of lakes closer to Minneapolis should come thru in the next week. Very little snow predicted in our regatta locations. Time to sharpen runners and check your equipment. Watch this site or Facebook Minnesota Iceboaters for updates.

If you wanna go fast too, check it out.
https://www.niteiceboats.org
Great job Dr. Chad and all others that have contributed to the ongoing success of the class over the years.