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European DN Iceboat Authority (EDNIA)
a. The EDNIA is established to hear appeals against any Regatta Protest Committee decisions in Europe which are disputed. The five EDNIA members are elected, and reviewed every five years, by the European National Secretaries at the National Secretaries’ Meeting.
They must not be members of the PRC. Their names and contact details shall be posted on the IDNIYRA-Europe website and in the Year Book. They shall name a Chairman. Three out of the five should be chosen for the appeal hearing by the Chairman.
b. The Appeals procedure must follow the same route as Appeals to the National Iceboat Authority (NIA Racing Rules Part V, D). All Appeals shall be made in writing and filed with the EDNIA within 30 days of the rendering of the decision appealed. It is particularly important to have written consent to the Appeal, signed by the Judges rendering the original decision.
c. The appeal decision shall be made within 30 days of the date the Appeal was properly filed with the EDNIA and shall be sent to all parties to the infringement and appeal.
d. The EDNIA shall also maintain regular contact with the Directors of the NIA.
EIA statement on appeal of Fredrik Lönegren S-8
This appeal was filed by Fredrik Lönegren. S-8, against the jury decision in his protest against Lukasz Zakrzewski, P-155 at the European championships 2015, race 5 gold fleet. Some minor procedural mistakes were made in convening this protest, which we will address...
Baikal Week 2015 – Results and Pictures
This years Baikal Week again was a fantastic event with DN sailors from Russia, Netherlands, United States, Sweden, Hungary, Switzerland, Germany, Tchechien and United Kingdom. There were 26 races in 3 regattas in one week. Congratulations to the organizers. Winner of...
EC 2015 Final Results – 15 Races scored
EC 2015 - Final Results - 15Races
Important Information Regarding the European Championship A-Fleet Final Standings
Iceboaters, the weather at this year’s European Championship made things difficult for everyone involved. Tough decisions had to be made quickly which affected everyone. There was a lot of pressure put on the PRO and the Commodore to change the results of the regatta....
EIA Statement on Appeal in the Case of Race 5 (A) – EC 2015
Dear Iceboaters, EIA can not solve the disputes around Race5(A)-EC 2015. The rule we have to apply is "Lit. 7 (EIA), Organisation of IDNIYRA Europe in the Yearbook 2015". This rule only allows appeals against Protest Hearing Decisions. There is no other rule on this....
Gaastra sweater at the 2015 Europeans
To all European Championship competitors who didn't get their Gaastra sweater at the Europeans. Please send your name, address and size to: webmaster@ijszeilen.nl SEE THE HOODIE
5th A-Fleet Race European Championship
Iceboaters, today I appealed to the European Iceboat Authority (EIA) regarding my decision to withdraw the 5th A-fleet race after the majority of National Secretaries voted to do so. It is now in the Hands of the EIA to either verify or correct the decision taken....
Sunny Ranking – DN Finland
Welcome to sail season ending regatta in Southern Finland on 21st and 22nd March 2015. Please find NOR: http://www.icesailing.fi/…/2015/03/NOR_SunnyRanking_2015.pdf For more information check http://www.icesailing.fi!
EC 2015 – Final Results
Here are the final results, which came a little bit late due to lack of internet during returntrip of the PRC. European Championships 2015 Final Results Thank you DN Netherland and all officials for arranging this event. See you on ice. See here...
Karol Jablonski P-36 – Winner of EC 2015
IDNIYRA-Europe congratulates Karol Jablonski, P-36. He is the new European Champion of the year 2015. He dominated the races and got 5 bullets in. Great performance. But also the PRC and the hosting nation Netherlands did a great job to make these championships real....
Launching Site Valma – EC 2015
DN Nederland spared no costs to engage a heli pilot to show you this gorgeous view. (Best view in fullscreen)
EC 2015 will continue
Iceboaters and friends, the weather forecast for the next two nights predicts -1° / -2° . So there could be a chance that the soft ice surface could become hard and a better race ground. The PRC will do their best to prepare the course, so that you haven't to sail the...
EC 2015 – Preliminary Results 2
Today only one race in gold fleet, but 2 races in both, silver and bronze. The wind was good at the beginning, 6-8m/s but dropped to 2-3m/s and moved clockwise. The ice is very soft on the surface now, in some places there is some iced snow. We hope, we will have some...
Coming tonight the Dutch Evening
Iceboaters, Coming tonight the Dutch Evening Fun and Surprises guaranteed
New Launching Site for EC 2015
Iceboaters, the EC 2015 will continue at a new launching site here are the coordinates: 58°22'06.5"N 25°57'58.8"E Village of Valma at the NW part of Lake Võrtsjärv. Skippers meeting at 11.00 h B-Fleet starts at 12.00 h
EC 2015 – Preliminary Results
We had 4 races in Gold and 3 in Silver and Bronze. There was 4-6 m/s of wind, a bit rain. The ice is bumpy and soft but clear, no snow on it. European Championship 2015_Series Standing - 10 races scored
News from EC 2015
EC 2015 reports on the Dutch website. There is an extra page with pictures and news.
Accommodation for EC 2015
Accommodation in Tartu/Estonia 1. Hotel London and Hotel Pallas are two Hotels, 5 mins to go between them. They belong to the same owner. Both Hotels together can accommodate appr. 150 Persons. The Dinner (appr.200) will be organized in a location nearby. ...
Location for European Championships 2015
Dear Iceboaters, the location for the European Championships 2015 is Tartu/Estonia. The sailing area will be on Lake Võrtsjärv, appr. 45 mins to drive from Tartu. Please consider the difficult weather circumstances this season, which led to this decision. Nevertheless...
European Championship 2015 Update – 3
ICEBOATERS What happened Wednesday and what will happen Thursday: Today I spent most of the day in Finland. Cara drove me around and we checked two sites while Raimo checked the third one. Thank you guys!!! The result: Finland is out. Even though sailing was possible...
European Championship 2015 Update – 2
Iceboaters, still too early to zoom in finally on a Country or even a lake! Everybody rather likes to know early where to drive too or book ferries too, which I am aware off. At the end you will have Options to pick from. While waiting for more precise weather...
European Championship 2015 – Update 1
Iceboaters, the European Championship will be held from next Sunday (Check-In) on in North Eastern Europe. The forecast changed today to colder weather in the Masuran Region for the following week. So Poland is back in the game! Beside Poland there are so far Options...
Final results JWC 2015
Here are the final JWC 2015 RESULTS
JWC 2015 price giving
After 2 days of tuff sailing with 7 race in each fleet JWC 2015 ended with a prize giving ceremony at Rekyva school. The ceremony was honoured by attendance of deputy mayor Danguolé Martinkienè and officials from the school and Siauliai City. World Champion in...