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2022 Autumn Ballot – Results

2022 Autumn Ballot – Results

Happy Thanksgiving & Advent to all of our Class Members! The 2022 Autumn DN Class Ballot closed yesterday. The results are the following: Results for 2022 Autumn DN Class Ballot Proposal 1: Technical Specifications Amendment - Boom Stripe Option Votes Percentage...

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Friendly Reminder: 2022 Autumn Ballot Closing Tomorrow!

Friendly Reminder: 2022 Autumn Ballot Closing Tomorrow!

Dear Fellow DN Class Members, This is a friendly reminder not to forget to cast your votes at the 2022 Autumn DN Class Ballot. The Ballot will close tomorrow, Nov. 26th 20.00 CET (13.00CST) Please check your inbox for your invitation from:...

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TC Timeline & Summary on IceWise Planks November 2022

TC Timeline & Summary on IceWise Planks November 2022

We received the following email from TC member Tomasz Zakrzewski: Dear All, Please find attached TC report. By publication of this report TC would like to inform IDNIYRA NA and IDNIYRA EU members about findings that were the basis of the decision made by TC in early...

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Upcoming Regattas for November-December 2022

Upcoming Regattas for November-December 2022

As of today the North American, Swedish, Finnish, and Polish DN Regatta calendars were published on their national websites and are also available on our Regatta Calendar Page, where all of our Fleets can add their events trough their respective National Secretaries...

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2022 Autumn Ballot

2022 Autumn Ballot

Dear Fellow DN Class Members, We cordially invite you to take part in our annual Autumn DN Class Ballot. As defined in the EPIC Agreement, all members of IDNIYRA and IDNIYRA - Europe in good standing on September 1st, 2022 are eligible to vote. Please check your inbox...

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2022-23 Season Annual Contributions

2022-23 Season Annual Contributions

Dear Fellow Members, The days are getting colder and with the beginning of the hard-water season approaching our Membership fees are due. Please be informed that our annual membership fee has changed: At the 2022 National Secretaries' Meeting the Membership fee for...

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European Board on TC Decision 2022.10.03

European Board on TC Decision 2022.10.03

Without currently commenting on the recent TC decision’s compliance with the framework of DN Class Rules and Procedures (EPIC, RMA, NIA Constitution & Racing Rules & DN Continental Governing Documents, etc.), the Board of IDNIYRA Europe strongly recommends the...

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IDNIYRA Technical Committee: Icewise Runner Planks

IDNIYRA Technical Committee: Icewise Runner Planks

The IDNIYRA Technical Committee has determined based on facts found from numerous Hamrak/Icewise existing runner planks, that they fail to satisfy class specifications . Much time and careful consideration has gone into this decision. As of this notice, ALL...

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The 2022 September Issue of the Runner Tracks Magazine is Out!

The 2022 September Issue of the Runner Tracks Magazine is Out!

September signals it’s time for DN sailors to THINK ICE. We have 58 pages of ice-thinking for you in this issue of Runner Tracks. In addition to several proposals and the 2022 European Secretaries meeting minutes, Mike O’Brien shares his story from the 1988 DN World...

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1973: The First DN World Championship

1973: The First DN World Championship

"Almost 50 years ago, in 1973, DN sailors from around the world gathered for the first DN World Championship at Gull Lake, in Michigan U.S.A. During the next two seasons, IDNIYRA North America and IDNIYRA Europe will each take the opportunity to honor 50 years of...

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in Memoriam: ENDEL VOOREMAA (1930 – 2022)

in Memoriam: ENDEL VOOREMAA (1930 – 2022)

Dear DN Class members, This morning, on July 25, 2022, Endel Vooremaa passed away at the age of 92. Endel was one of the most successful ice sailors and summer sailors. Born on May 6, 1930, in Kuressaare, Estonia, Endel started sailing at the age of 8 and ice sailing...

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New DN Technical Committee in action

New DN Technical Committee in action

We received the following update from Technical Committee member Tomek Zakrzewski: Yesterday we held our first ever online meeting of the DN Technical Committee. It was a great opening of the new TC setup. TC has recognized the great effort of Warren Nethercote who...

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The 2022 Runner Tracks May Edition is Out!

The 2022 Runner Tracks May Edition is Out!

Fresh off the Press. Get it while it's hot! The season-finale Runner Tracks newsletter is on your virtual doorstep. Many thanks to our advertisers who help bring Runner Tracks to you, to contributors, David Frost, Ron Sherry, and Warren Nethercote, and to...

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National Secretaries’ Meeting 2022: Elections

National Secretaries’ Meeting 2022: Elections

During last weekend's National Secretaries' Meeting the following members were elected to serve as officers of the European DN Class: Board Members (elected for 2 years): Commodore: Mihkel Kosk (C45) Vice-Commodore: John Winquist (L601) Treasurer: Jerzy Henke (P58)...

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Greetings from our New Commodore, Mihkel Kosk

Greetings from our New Commodore, Mihkel Kosk

Dear Fellow Iceboaters, The 2022 National Secretaries' Meeting was held during the last weekend with great participation from both sides of the Pond. Matters were discussed and decisions were made. During the election, the choice of Commodore was between Attila and...

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Final Post from our outgoing Commodore, Attila Pataky

Final Post from our outgoing Commodore, Attila Pataky

Dear Fellow Iceboaters, After 20 years of serving the Class in different positions, it is time for me to finally have fun in ice sailing, step back and pass all duties to the younger generation. At our regular Annual Meeting, a new Commodore and a new Vice Commodore...

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2022/23 Season Dates Announced

2022/23 Season Dates Announced

Almost 50 years ago, in 1973, DN sailors from around the world gathered for the first IDNIYRA World Championship at Gull Lake, in Michigan U.S.A. During the next two seasons, IDNIYRA North America and IDNIYRA Europe will each take the opportunity to honor 50 years of...

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Feedback 2022

Feedback 2022

Dear Fellow Iceboaters and Fans of the DN Community, Thank you for participating and following this season's Championships. Please help us improve our future events by filling out the following short surveys: 2022 World & European Championships:...

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WCEC 2022 – Photos Published!

WCEC 2022 – Photos Published!

Dear Fellow Icesailors, Great news! Along with the photos during the event additional images were published of the 2022 WCEC: Anna Pataki's Gallery | Oscar Lindell's Gallery | Gilles Morelle's Gallery If you're interested in purchasing the photos in print quality...

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