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We sailed Minnetonka today. Whole lake was great with no obstructions. Great wind. Ice was a little better on the Main Lake than the bays. Big 3 mile long reaches from Big Island to Wayzata Bay.

Sailors are checking Minnetonka and Calhoun today to assess local conditions...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5W2ZcoUEwA

Ice Reports are encouraged from larger and possibly northern lakes, Gull?, Detroit Lakes? Otter Tail?, Minnewaska?, Green?

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...

Casual racing in a regatta format. Called ON for Green Lake, Wis. To be run in conjunction with the Renegade championship.

http://iceboat.org/seasons/08-09/nite_isa.pdf

For cruisers that want to stay close to home this weekend, the lower croix
should be amazing as there is no traffic to muck up the ice when it was soft.No Snow!
St croix beach to launch.

Kent

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

4695

As of this hour it looks like Lake Pepin recieved just a trace of snow in today's storm, we should have eyes on the ice tomorrow morning early to confirm conditions. Local sailors are already planning what now promises to be an excellent weekend of sailing on Pepin.

Based on what's happened and the current radar imagery, we're hopeful the lake remains in excellent sailing condition.

Based on the forecast gusting over 35mph tomorrow, there are no plans to sail the lake on Wednesday Mar 11.

4695

who's in? need to confirm ice there. below freezing tonight, looks like no snow/rain till sunday. 10 mph wind. one day deal. 11 am start. someone confirm ice there!!!! and post. meyer

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!

Grant Frautschi of Madison won the 2009 Nationals on Lake Geneva. Saturday morning, three races were sailed in light to medium wind on a moderately choppy but snow-free ice. A dying afternoon breeze halted racing after an attempt at race four.

Sunday's racing was kick-butt fantastic. Five races back-to-back in 14 mph wind with occasional blasts and lulls. The leaders were never "safe" as it was always possible to move up through the fleet with a few good laps. Full results aren't posted yet, but they will.

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

Nite Nationals called on for this weekend, Feb 28, March 1 on Lake Geneva, Wis. The Northwest Regatta is using the west end of the lake (Fontana) and the Nites will be using the East end (Lake Geneva). Tentative launch site is at Lind Pier. Details as to launch location, etc. to be provided after Friday AM inspection. Also, keep tabs on the Nite hotline: 262-367-1656.

Browner
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Providing it doesn't snow muuch tonight. WE aren't suppose to get much snow and there will be wind both days. What is the plan for the weekend sailing?
It would be great if we could all be on the same part of the lake. Maybe have some fun scrub racing.
Mike Miller is out sailing today and will give us the latest ice report.

The wind is up to 10MPH and snow is coming later today, so now is the time to make some rips on the big sheet of Main lake ice. Forecast calls for SE at 10-15 rest of day.
See you out there, leaving now.
Hope we get missed by the snow event as Saturday wind sounds even stronger!
Mike