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I sometimes like to just click through a few random images and see where it takes me.. today... this one came up... So I lightened it up a bit.. for our viewing pleasure...

2003 Western Challenge in Buffalo,

Is up.. and the ties have all been sorted out...

http://dnamerica.org/forum/index.php?topic=594.0

I also saw that the results for the 2009 Centrals is up as well.
http://dnamerica.org/forum/index.php?topic=591.msg1665;topicseen#msg1665

Here's the result here for easy viewing...

From Ken Smith via the DN Western Region hotline (608-204-9876 box#4):

The Western Region regatta is ON for Lake Pepin launching at the Pickle Factory in Pepin, WI.

Regatta HQ Hotel is TBD and will be posted later today.

There are two small hotels in Pepin and additional lodging in Wabasha (south about 9 mi.) and Red Wing (about 31 mi. north).

The ice was polished by recent rain and rated as a 7 (better than when it was sailed last weekend).
Thickness is reported at over 24".

http://dnamerica.org/forum/index.php?topic=587.0

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Western Regional Regatta Thread...

http://dnamerica.org/forum/index.php?topic=501.0

Its gonna happen this weekend. The question is where. WIsconsin sites known:

--Lake Geneva is good, and the ISAs are called on there. We could go to the east end at Linn road. The shore will be suspect, and trailers on, cars off is likely to be the state Saturday.

--Geoff reports Mendota is good but a bit rough. Cars off, trailers on, $5 per day lake access fees, bring cash.

--Based on a drive-by, Kegonza looks great. Need better report!

I just got a report from JD;

He's driving around on the ice, hasn't seen any drain holes, really nice - spring ice... The regular friday morning registration/big boat setup/noon racing..

I guess tommy is in route today for the noon racing.

Sounds pretty good... expectations are high.
check out GORDY's LIVE WEB CAM
http://www.gordysboats.com/webcam/default.asp

looks great..

official NIYA page
http://iceboat.org/seasons/08-09/niya/index.html

Re: Western Regional Championship postponed to Feb 21-22 (OR NOT)
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2009, 08:30:04 PM » Quote

http://dnamerica.org/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=0418841202c4542b5b9adc3a4...

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Well, we have ice, and no other competing regatta in the Western Region. And several active sailors have asked that we try to get the regatta in THIS weekend.

So the call will be tomorrow (Thursday Feb 19) at 3 PM. YES, NO, or LATER.

For those of you in Oshkosh---The regatta has been moved to Menominee Mi./Marinette WI.

Regatta Headquarters are at the Best Western hotel on hwy. 41.
Skippers meeting 12 noon at the lake.

Still time to get here and race the NA.'s it's going to be fun!!!

Check the ice hotline and official noticeboard for official info.

Hotline #732-747-5665

Racing starts Sunday.
Registration Saturday at 7:00pm

No HQ hotel yet, but it will be posted on the hotline (732-747-5665) asap.

See you on the ice!

Acc. to the GC/Nats hotline, no suitable sites exist out east. However a site somewhere in the midwest will be called in 24 hours (Thursday, PM).

Stay tuned...

/Adam

Way to go JD!!!!

Lake Phalen, St. Paul, MN was the site for the First ever St. Paul Winter Carnival Fire on Ice Regattta.
What blast the First ever Oval track iceboating regatta was. For Those of you who couldn't make it out to spectate, or race you missed an incredible time.

The Oval track provided for a whole new set of challenges to make it even more exciting. There were all types of winds for the event. From light air, to blowin and providing a great show for the audience.

The course will be open for Sailing this morning.

slight chance of flurries after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -4 and -14. West southwest wind between 3 and 9 mph. A perfect day to learn the course.

it's a goal of todays session to get as many boats set up and comfortable with the sailing lines in the track to obtain GPS Tracks of the natural Lines thru corners.

We will use the information to enhance track dimenensions for maximum Safety...

Many have asked what they could do to help!

There are some opportunites to be involed in a visually significant and important role in this milestone event, the Quest for the Johnson Cup... 42 years in the making!

I'm looking for leaders, people who want to make a difference in our sport.

If you have an interest, and are available, ALL EVENT SETUP AND TRACK TESTING BEGINS AT 0800, THERE IS SOME HEAVY LIFTING AT 10:00 with at least one Stern Steerer to be erected. along side a very old display dn, smithsonian grade?.

This is a Hampton Inn about 7 miles NW of Lake Phalen.
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=MSPSVHX

Here is a Days Inn in Maplewood about 3 miles North of Lake Phalen
http://www.daysinn.com/DaysInn/control/Booking/property_info?propertyId=...

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Hudson&1s=WI&2c=St+Paul&2s=MN&2a=25+W+4t...

Notice of Race

World Ice Racing Circuit
Risdall Marketing Group 2009 North American Tour
Fire on Ice at Lake Phalen, A Saint Paul Winter Carnival Event.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO DN SAILORS OF ALL ABILITIES
It will be ammended in the sailing instructions, though not substantially.
TAKE NOTE, I'M TOLD A NETWORK AFFILIATE WILL BE ROLLING FOR TIME TRIALS AT 0900 ON SATURDAY WITH LIVE BROADCAST FROM THE ICE Friday Setup in order to be sailing at 0900 is imperative, we will attempt to accomodate some late arrivals on Saturday, but you might possibly be turned away.

Things are getting out of hand with the Fire on Ice Event at the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. http://www.winter-carnival.com/events/fire_on_ice_ice_racing_competition/

I heard two rumors yesterday that need to be addressed.

Neither His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, nor His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso have indicated they plan to attend Fire on Ice at Lake Phalen next weekend!

Through my fault, it is my failure to invite them, may they smile on what we do there.

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