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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 me. The votes were almost a tie, very close. One might say that we have a split in DN Europe. I feel differently, as I was getting good support from sailors and I hope to get it in the future as well!
I would like to give a Big Thank You to Attila for the time and work he put into IDNIYRA-Europe! He has become a true Ambassador for the DN Class in the world and for me leaves big shoes to step into! Also a Big Thank You to All of the Board Members for all your work and time.
For me the start will be ruff and not easy, decisions are to be made sometimes quickly. And then comes the daily workload. But I think the majority of the DN fleet is more together and on the same page as ever before! I’m very happy about that and time will tell if we make the right decisions for the DN future!
Thank You John Winqvist L601 for becoming my Vice Commodore, and the rest of the Board for continuing. I would also like to Thank Mike Peterson L65, for stepping in as EDNIA, David Croner S1, and Argo Vooremaa C36 for stepping in as TC member replacements for the remainder of the terms!
I’m looking forward to working with you all.
Think Ice,
Mihkel Kosk (C-45)
Commodore
IDNIYRA Europe
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 were elected. I congratulate Mikhel Kosk and Johny Winquist on their new positions and wish them success, patience, and wisdom in their work. I hope they will bring new, fresh ideas and more young sailors to our Class.
I started my work in the DN Class in 2002 when the Hungarian Fleet rejoined IDNIYRA Europe after a 25 years break. I can state that it was a pleasure to work with all of you on the former and recent Boards. Thank you for your support!
I would also like to say thank you to whole the ice sailing community. Though sometimes my decisions were questioned by some of the sailors, I assure you that they were always driven by my willingness to serve the Class to the best of my ability.
I wish the new Board success and lots of energy to serve the Class. I will always support them in the future and provide advice if they require so.
Best wishes to all of you for the upcoming summer season and keep your runners sharp.
Think Ice,
Attila Pataky
M-100
Ex-Commodore
IDNIYRA Europe
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 international competition. In January 2023, DN North America will kick off the celebration by commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first World Championships. DN Europe will continue the 50th-anniversary theme when it hosts the actual 50th running of the World Championship in 2024.
Join the celebration by attending the IDNIYRA World Championship which is scheduled for January 21-28, 2023, in the Western Region of North America.
CONTINENTAL REGATTA CALENDAR
World Championship and North American Championship: January 21 – 28, 2023
Host Region: North American Western Lakes (MN, WI, IA, IL, UP of MI, IN)
European Championship: February 18-25, 2023
Junior DN & Ice Optimist World & European Championships March 4-10, 2023
Visit our regatta calendar for more details.
cover photo: Anna Pataki
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: https://forms.gle/t5tbxzgh6yoL39Un9
2022 Junior World & European Championships: https://forms.gle/mX2UqjCegbxuYq6x6
As you might have seen in the minutes of our previous meeting and in our calendar we will be holding our next National Secretaries’ Meeting Online on April 23-24, 2022.
According to our Organisation Rules “Issues (from members) … must be communicated to both the Commodore and Secretary at least 6 weeks before the meeting day” in order to make it to the agenda.
Therefore we kindly ask you -in addition to filling out the surveys- to send us your notices, problems, and recommendations, which you want us to discuss during our next meeting before the 14th of March to: board@idniyra.eu.
Oskar Svensson DN S714 & Aron Poolma IceOptimist C3 Win Junior Europeans 2022
After 2 days of racing the 2022 Junior European Championship has concluded in Haapsalu Bay, Estonia.
In DN Class Oskar Svensson S714 has been leading through most of the races confidently and secured the title of Junior European Champion 2022.
Gustav Linden S887 insured the silver medal while the Estonian Rasmus Maalinn C20 previous Junior Champion won bronze.
The Top Scoring Girl DN Sailors were Laura Banach P102 , Lisbeth Taggu C50 & Liise Väliste C55.
In IceOptimist Aron Poolma C3 won the gold medal and became IceOptimist World Champion in 2022.
Leene Väliste C191 won silver, while Emma Mia Kaar C1 won bronze.
Congrats to all & Thank you for participating in this challenging event!
Cover photo by Valeri Larionov
results:
EC 2022, DN Class, 9.03.2022 Results EC 2022, Iceoptimist Class, 9.03.2022 Results
Oskar Svensson DN S714 & Aron Poolma IceOptimist C3 Win Junior World Championships 2022
After 2 days and 7 races of intense competition in Haapsalu Bay, Estonia the 2022 Junior World Championship has been concluded with Swedish and Estonian victories.
31 young icesailors from 4 countries competed at the Junior World Championships in DN Junior and IceOptimist class iceboats.
In DN Class Oskar Svensson S714 after an intense competition secured the title of Junior World Champion 2022.
The Estonian Rasmus Maalinn C20 multiple Junior Champion won silver, while Gustav Linden S887 insured the bronze medal for the Swedish team.
The Top Scoring Girl DN Sailors were Laura Banach P102 , Lisbeth Taggu C50 & Liise Väliste C55.
In IceOptimist the Estonians took the podium. Aron Poolma C3 won the gold medal and became IceOptimist World Champion in 2022.
Anni Kubjas C28 won silver, while Leene Väliste C191 won bronze.
Congrats to all & Thank you for participating in this challenging event!
The racing resumes tomorrow with the Junior European Championship.
Photos of the events are published in the Estonian Icesailing Facebook group by Valeri Larionov.
Cover photo from the WC2022 by Anna Pataki, footer by Valeri Larionov.
results (corrected 2022.03.09):
WC 2022, DN Class, 9.03.2022 Results WC 2022, Iceoptimist Class, 9.03.2022 Results
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 please contact Anna Pataki, Oscar Lindell or Gilles Morelle.
If you have photos or videos you’d like to see published on our website please contact secretary@idniyra.eu
We are incredibly grateful to our photographers and members of our community who contribute to the better communication of our sport.
JWC 2022 Results after day 1
JWC-JEC 2022 Sailing Instructions
JWC-JEC 2022 Update 1
Dear Young Icesailors, Parents, and Trainers,
The DN-Junior and Ice-Optimist WC&EC 2022 scheduled for March 6th-11th will take place in Haapsalu, Estonia starting with the check-in on Sunday, March 6th.
Sailors are encouraged to participate in the Estonian Cup Regatta between March 5-6 in order to have a good practice before the championship races.
I received confirmation from the Estonian officials that the situation there is safe and it is no special risk to organize the event there in the current situation.
Please consider your participation as a confirmation for Estonia as the host of the event.
See you there,
Stan Macur DN P-111
JPM IDNIYRA-Europe
Łukasz Zakrzewski P155 Wins 2022 European Championship & EuroCup
After an exiting day with racing in near perfect conditions at Storsjøen, Norway, the 2022 DN European Championship and EuroCup has been concluded with Polish victory.
Łukasz Zakrzewski (P155) dominated the scoreboard and won his first European Championship. The Silver medal in A Fleet was won by his brother Tomek (P55), while Jarek Radzki (P431) came in 3rd.
The B Fleet gold was won by Roman Kopylov (R105), silver Marcin Tejszerski (P378), the bronze medal was awarded to Hans Eriksson (S441).
Congrats to all & Thank you for participating at this challenging event!
photos by Anna Pataki
Update! Corrected results:
EC2022 DN Finish-Storsjoen
Events – Tracking
Dear Fellow Competitors,
As before we have been providing online tracking to each sailor who are willing to bring their smartphones with them during the race and trainings of the WC & EC.
- Please download and register in the KWINDOO Tracking app. Enable Location Services & other requirements of the app.
- On the ice, Refresh the event list and choose DN World & European Championships (or JWC/JEC).
- Start Tracking, and put your phone in a warm place (inner pocket) and if you have attach a powerbank.
- When finished with the day on the ice, don’t forget to stop the tracker.
Your activity will be rewatchable live on the regatta website and after 17.00 on your device.
EUROPEAN DN Championship 2022 Start lists for race 1
WC2022 Prize Giving Ceremony TIME CHANGE!
Dear Fellow Iceboaters,
The 2022 World Championship Prize Giving Ceremony will start at 18:00!!
Please respect each other by arriving to the event on time.
If you have perpetual trophies in your possession please arrive at 17.00
See you at the Hotell Vinger.
Think Ice,
Attila Pataky (M-100)
Commodore
Ceremonial presentation of medals and WC2022 dinner
Presentation of the trophies 19:00 at the Vinger Hotell and dinner for everyone (including guests) 20:00.
Vinger Hotell & Spa, Østre Soløtvei 6, N-2211 Kongsvinger (GPS 60.186449327255644, 12.014025080494307)
Robert Graczyk P31 Wins 2022 World Championship – WC 2022 Results
Congratulations to Robert Graczyk 2022 DN World Champion!
Corrected Results:
WC2022 DN Finish-Storsjoen ties brak fixed
EC 2022 tomorrow !
I would like to invite all iceboaters from WC 2022 to participate in EC2022 tomorrow !
No check-in is necessary !!! If anybody will not participate let us know, please.
Skippers meeting tomorrow 10:00 on the ice Race
Chairman Stan Macur .
WC/EC 2022 Location Update 4 – Move to Norway
Dear Fellow Icesailors,
Our icescouts have found ice without snow in Storsjøen, Norway.
Launching Site: https://goo.gl/maps/XHPSuqBLobSKaybJ7
Regatta Headquarters will be in:
Vinger Hotell & Spa
Østre Soløtvei 6
N-2211 Kongsvinger
+47 62888180
Other hotels in the area:
Slobrua Gjestegård AS
Slomarka 4 2100 Skarnes
+47 62809600
Milepelen Versthus
Bunesveien 19
2120 Sagstua
+47 62970130
Optional Recheck-in (for Norwegians) and quick headcount on Wednesday, 23rd between 9-10.00 at the launch site
Skippers’ Meeting at 10.00
See you in Norway,
Attila Pataky M-100
Commodore
WC 2022 – Snow on Hjälmaren
Dear Competitors,
Due to the heavy snowfall unfortunately the site at Hjälmaren / Uddens Hamn has become currently unsailable.
Decision on the new site will be published around noon today.
Race Committee