DN European Championship 2023
18-25 February
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2023 European Championship week is over
The 2023 European Championship week is over, and it’s time to make notes on how to do better for next year’s 50th event!
We had a very difficult weather forecast a week before the start of the regatta. We met in Valmeria, Latvia, with a day already lost to the week. We quickly understood that we had to move further south or to Sweden. Both locations had the only ice in Europe and had bad weather coming.We decided to travel to Moletay, Lithuania, on Monday and in a snowstorm, knowing that Tuesday morning would determine if it was “GAME OVER” or if we had a chance for a long week of sailing. Hotels, language, cell phone reception, Wifi were a problem, plus about 10cm of heavy wet snow by bedtime. Our biggest question was about the lake’s size because we had not seen it.Tuesday morning’s temperature was plus 3 or 4 and windy. The snow was gone, and quite a bit of water was on the ice. Our hope of sailing for a long week was there, but the ice was not safe, and we needed to wait for colder weather that was in the forecast.Wednesday, light winds and scouting the lake took some time—hats off to race officials for attempting to run C fleet qualifying races. More or less, we had the same sail numbers at the top. With three starts, the wind was first from the right; then it was even, and last time it was from the left. The distance between marks was one km which meant four-lap races. The C fleet had a long and hard day while the rest of the fleets had to wait on the ice.Thursday was the day to get the regatta in. There was a light wind start to the day, and the forecast called for building winds. The distance between marks was 1.6 km, so that meant three-lap races. Overall, the race course was proper and relatively even, with winners from both sides. With 30 sailors in A-fleet, there was tight sailing. Getting a good average meant you were at the top, as it usually is.Friday, we got some extra snow and warmer temperatures, and the wind died. We waited but decided to call it a day and had the prize giving on the ice so most of the group would be there.
It was not the best week, but we were lucky to complete the championship. Thank you all for your best efforts and thoughts!
A big thanks to all the people involved making it happen and hopefully, we will have better luck with ice and weather in the next few years!
Think Ice!
Mihkel Kosk
Commodore
IDNIYRA Europe
Tomasz Zakrzewski P55 wins DN European Championship 2023
Congratulations to Tomek Zakrzewski P55 for winning the Gold Fleet of the 2023 IDNIYRA European Championship sailed on Lake Kertuojai, Lithuania. Tomek won the tiebreak with IDNIYRA European Commodore Mikhel Kosk C45, who placed second. Robert Graczyk P31 was third.
Joonas Kiisler C53 took first in Silver, and Timo Lehmuskallio L103 took first in Bronze Fleet.
The Best Junior sailor at the regatta was Oskar Svensson S714.
The Highest Ranking Female Sailor is Anja Fiedler G390.
By winning 3rd place in Gold fleet Robert Graczyk P31 also won Best Over 50 while Gold Fleet 9th place Johnny Winquist L601 received the Best Over 60 Trophy.
Congratulations to all who participated and hung tough under these challenging conditions.
EC 2023 results
Please European DN Championship 2023 and Euro-Cup 2023 results as follows. There are different categories: Women, U25 (junior), 50 years and 60+ years.
Sailwave results for DN EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2023 at 18-25 FEBRUARY Lake Kertoujai, Lithuania 2023
GOLD fleet (overall and all races separately)
DN EC 2023 Gold fleet OVERALL and races separtl 24.02.2023
SILVER fleet (overall and all races separately)
DN EC 2023 Silver fleet OVERALL and races separtl 24.02.2023
BRONZE fleet (overall and all races separately)
DN EC 2023 Bronze fleet OVERALL and races separtl 24.02.2023
EC 2023: Day 2 race results
Please find Gold, Silver and Bronze fleet OVERALL RESULTS after 5 races as 23.02.2023
GOLD FLEET (A)
SILVER FLEET (B)
Silver fleet OVERALL 23.02.2023
BRONZE FLEET (C)
Bronze fleet OVERALL 23.02.2023
EC 2023: cracks
The area in the white circle is deemed safe. The blue line shows a crack that is safe to sail across now but it will be safe be on the racecourse tomorrow. waiting for wind. You can come out and have fun. Sausagefest at 12.00
EC 2023: First race day programme + ask
Tomorrow after the race there is going to be a Barbecue party and flag ceremony on the ice thanks to the Latvian Icesailing Fleet.
Along the physical notice board, Finish/Starting positions will be published on the Digital Noticeboard via the Kwindoo tracking app. Please use the tracking while on the ice and during the race if you would like to contribute to the media experience on the website for our friends and followers at home and if you would like to get the race updates on your phone.
Instructions to downloading and using the app can be found here:
If you happen to have an insta360 x2/x3 camera with you that you’re not using IDNIYRA Europe would be grateful if we could borrow it to stream the event on our YouTube channel for replay and for the ones at home. Please contact secretary@idniyra.eu or +36303109657
Thank you!
EC 2023: Starting list in 3 groups
Mihkel Kosk
Commodore
IDNIYRA Europe
The starting list for Group A has been updated at 20:04
EC 2023: Starting list
EC 2023 update 5: move to Lithuania
As discussed during the meeting yesterday and this morning because of the heavy snowfall sailing the European Championship on Lake Burtnieks has become impossible.
We have come to the decision to move the regatta to Lake Kertoujai, Lithuania where conditions seem more promising for the week.
Launching Area:
55.191525, 25.629715
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5dH2cbUAgmSgeUL58?g_st=ic
Getting on the ice may be difficult as the shore is open, some planks may be needed. The Latvian and Lithuanian Fleet is making some preparations in this regard.
Accommodations:
Hotels in Moletai:
Duriu sodyba
+370 611 00007
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qCytXc58JcaqF3b56?g_st=ic
ernestas.rabeckas@gmail.com – approx. 60 beds
Hotel Vila Kelmyne
+370 620 51007
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YFWjoiaNyjSPDDJ19?g_st=ic
– about 40 beds
+37062051007
Gerugnė Hotel
+370 698 13423
https://maps.app.goo.gl/hLnGdjNZDdTVQDsH6?g_st=ic
diana.gerugne@gmail.com – 15 beds left
See you in Lithuania!
EC 2023 update 4: Meeting tonight & tomorrow
Dear Fellow National Secretaries and EC Competitors,
Due to the heavy snowfall on the designated location, I would like to call a Meeting for tonight for National Secretreataries/Representatives to discuss the options that we have going forward. Please send 1 person/Nation if your national Secretary is unavailable.
Location: 1:1 Bistro – Olympic Center: https://goo.gl/maps/3KiFDPoF3LbTJsY67
Time: 18:00
Topics:
Option 1: Going to East Lithuania, 20cm clear ice. Confirmation is expected tomorrow morning.
Option 2: Going to Sweden. Ferries are available from Tuesday morning.
Both sites will get new rain/snow Monday during the day/night.
Looking forward to seeing you. Think less snow!
Mihkel Kosk
Commodore
IDNIYRA Europe
Post meeting note:
There is going to be another meeting and update tomorrow at 11:00 same place. We will be updating you on the newest information we have. Hopefully we will be able to decide afterwards.
EC 2023 update 3: Venue Parking + Check-in
Dear Fellow DN Iceboaters,
Today before sunset we have wet ice conditions on the lake… It was +3C and the ice was soft but I was almost able to skate, I have been on worse ice. There was no wind for the day, so the center of the weather system was on top of us. The Black Flag will be up for tomorrow morning as well.
Hoping for less snow tomorrow. As of now, we have alternative sites in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Finland … because of traveling difficulties, we are currently not considering Sweden.
Our icescouts are on the lookout, MANY THANKS to them!
We are working on providing you with extra parking and getting on the ice safely.
Parking lot A – Launch site: Silzemnieku beach
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bwsurEMyxcAJvwrk7?g_st=ic
This launch site is closer to the race track, but it has bad road conditions and the parking will be quite tight and a longer walk is needed. Please park your Trailers closer to ice and cars further away. Parking is only allowed on one side of the road! We must make sure that bigger cars (like ambulances) can get through and that the ice doesn’t get too damaged.
Parking lot B – Launch site: Burtnieki Pier
https://goo.gl/maps/Y6oVz9zyJvjQxeSr8
It’s about 4km from the race area, with better roads, and a big parking space.
You will also have to cross a crack to get to the racecourse. A safety gate will be marked during the week.
On both launch sites please leave a card with your contacts on the inside of your windshield.
The check-in will be between 15:00-20.00 at the Race Office at ‘Sports Hotel Naktsmajas’: https://goo.gl/maps/Dkf4WrgTVzwYLGjP7
See you there! Pray to your weather GODs!
Think Ice!
Mihkel Kosk
Commodore
IDNIYRA Europe
EC 2023 update 2: Venue Decision
Dear Fellow DN Iceboaters,
Talk about difficult decisions and weather forecasts for the week of this season’s European Championship!
As it stands today the 2023 DN European Championship will be sailed on Lake Burtnieks, Latvia.
Launch site: Silzemnieku beach
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bwsurEMyxcAJvwrk7?g_st=ic
Due to the incoming storm this weekend, we will meet in the Primary location HQ at Valmiera, Latvia Sunday afternoon, 19th February and plan to take it from there.
For the weekend we recommend NO sailing on the ice as I see a possibility of double ice. The PRC will hoist a green flag if conditions allow it. I see rain/snow fall, temperatures going from plus to minus, strong winds and no good conditions for sailing. Because of this I suggest not unpacking but being ready at the parking lot in case of needing to move early in the morning.
There will be an ice check Monday morning, we plan to have news by 8:30, and if all is good, we will have the opening ceremony at the launch site and the race will be ON.
Parking at the launch site is tight and a longer walk is needed. Please park your Trailers closer to ice and cars further away. Parking on only one side of the road. We must make sure that bigger cars (like ambulances) can get through and the ice doesn’t get too damaged. Sunday we have the whole day to organise trailer parking.
Check in for the regatta from 15:00 – 20:00 February 19th, Sunday. If you have difficulty getting there on time, please contact regatta hotline: +48 605 235 676
Accommodation:
Primary Hotel, HQ & Race Office will be at
HOTEL “SPORTS HOTEL”
Best if you book over phone +371 25464433, alternative is email booking info@sportshotel.lv
Prices depending on room are 20-35 EUR per person + breakfast 8.50 EUR per person.
Special ice-sailors offer for sauna, swimming pool, jacuzzi – 14eur for 1.5 hours. Ask during check-in in the reception.
Another hotel
STADIUM HOTEL
https://janadalinastadions.lv/en/contacts
Best if you book over phone +371 29900595, alternative is email booking info@janadalinastadions.lv
Prices depending on room are 25-40EUR per person + breakfast 8.50 EUR per person.
It is agreed that in both of these hotels there will be space for 120 icesailors, so enough room for everybody.
Thank you for your patience. Pray to your weather GODs!
Think Ice!
Mihkel Kosk
Commodore
IDNIYRA Europe
EC 2023 update 1: venue
Dear Fellow DN Iceboaters,
There is one day to go before the final decision on the location of this season’s European Championship.
At the moment it seems that a snowstorm will be hitting all the ice that we know of in the North.
Final call will be made Friday at noon. The PLAN is to start in Latvia a day late with registration on Sunday.
First days of the week show little wind and freezing for the Lakes around Riga so be prepared to be ready to race but also to wait for sailing in the second half of the week.
We have some backup possibilities in Lithuania, Estonia, Finland and the Scandinavian peninsula.
Next info comes Friday with instructions, meaning sailing venue and accommodation possibilities for all.
Meanwhile I ask you to please send us ice reports on the channels described in the previous post:
https://idniyra.eu/ec-2023-si-icereports/
Thank you for your patience.
Think Ice!
Mihkel Kosk
Commodore
IDNIYRA Europe
EC 2023 SI + Icereports
Dear Fellow DN Iceboaters,
There is a little more than one week to go before the final decision on the location of this season’s European Championship.
Hopefully we will get lucky and can make it happen at the original designated venue in Latvia.
We hope that we will be able to make up our minds early, but as always we will try to keep all avenues open until the very last minute in case something happens, which is not unknown in our sport.
Solid ice conditions have been reported from Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, Finland and Estonia.
We would be happy if there were more backup locations with the cold weather moving in and new ice forming.
We would kindly ask you to send us ice reports with pictures of possible ice sailing locations approx. 2×2 km in the next 10 days (with +15 cm of thickness) with accountable weather forecast for the week of the event, launching areas and accommodation possibilities for 100+ sailors nearby.
Icereports sent to board@idniyra.eu or posted to the Icereport facebook group will be considered as backup locations.
Thank you
Attached, please read the Sailing Instructions for the event:
SI EC 2023
Reminder: EC 2023 What to know?
The icesailing season is now in full throttle! This year’s DN Gold Cup & North American Championship will start next weekend.
Also for us here in Europe the first deadline for registration to compete at the European Championship & EuroCup 2023 is now less than a week away!
Please be sure to that you have completed the following preparations to compete at the EC 2023:
Have you paid your membership for the 2022-23 season?
In line with the Race Management Agreement, DN Class Regattas are open to any member in good standing of the IDNIYRA or IDNIYRA-Europe. Members in Europe also have to be members of their National Icesailing Fleets.
Have you submitted your TPL Insurance for approval?
Please be aware of the upcoming deadline:
Insurance Check for Regular Entry will be done by our Insurance Manager until 2023.01.20.
Only competitors who have uploaded their TPL Insurance until the insurance deadline will be able to make event entry at the regular price. Most of the submitted insurance have already been checked.
Have you Registered for the EC 2023?
Now it’s time to make payment of the entry fee. Make your Event Entry Registration before 2023.01.22 for the Regular Fee (€220)
Worried about Heath and Safety?
We have updated the Notice of Race to better adopt to the current COVID-19 Measures in Europe (see attached pdf)
Got an IceWise Plank?
If you own an Icewise plank, please perform an invasive test BEFORE the championship.
During the regatta, the measurer will perform invasive testing on Icewise planks that have not been tested earlier. In case of doubt about the manufacturer of a plank, the measurer’s position will be decisive. Invasive testing will be clarified in the Sailing Instructuons for EC 2023.
Coming from Across the Pond?
North American DN Icesailors are eligible to make regular entry past the regular entry deadline. If you are interested in competing at the European DN Championship 2023 please contact office@idniyra.eu .
Are you a part of our Junior Programme and interested in competing at the EC 2023?
Registered DN Juniors are eligible for a 50% discount from the 2023 EC senior entry fee. Make your event entry today to make it extra worth it!
Ran into an Issue during the registration?
Please contact webmaster@idniyra.eu for support.
Hurry up, places are limited!
See you at the starting line!
Think Ice,
The Board of IDNIYRA Europe
2023 DN Europeans Event Entry Open
Dear Fellow Ice Sailors,
On behalf of the Latvian DN Fleet and IDNIYRA-Europe we invite you all to sail the European DN Championship held between February 18th-25th, 2023. Please find the Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions linked below and read it carefully before making the Event Entry.
Important dates to consider:
15th December 2022 – 18:00 (CET) – The online registration opens
20th January 2023; 24:00 (CET) – Deadline to send insurance for checking (Regular Entry)
22nd January 2023 – 24:00 (CET) – The last possibility to register on the regular entry fee (Regular Entry)
Please note, that in order to make a proper entry both the sailor as well as his/her National Organisation need to be active members of the DN Class, i.e. the respective membership fees have to be paid.
In line with the Race Management Agreement, DN Class Regattas are open to any member in good standing of the IDNIYRA or IDNIYRA-Europe.
We sincerely hope that we will be able to meet all our members from around the World again soon.
See you on the ice,
The Organisers
updated in line with 2023.01.08 Extraordinary National Secretaries Meeting
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 the 2022-23 season has been determined at €30.
If you had an active membership with us and have the auto-renew option enabled in your membership profile, the fee will be automatically charged to your registered payment method on 2022 Nov. 6th.
Please be sure to verify that a valid payment method is used and that the transaction has been approved with your bank.
If you’d like to renew earlier or manually, please do so after signing into your profile. The options will be under my membership » view (subscription) » renew
If you didn’t have an active membership with us during the past season, you may need to purchase a membership with a readmission fee.
If you’re new, but already have a national fleet membership you can sign up for an IDNIYRA Europe Membership here:
Membership login/Sign-up
Looking forward to seeing you all this season at our events.
Thank you for your Support & Think Ice!
Support and troubleshooting: webmaster@idniyra.eu
Billing-related inquiries: treasurer@idniyra.eu
see also:
NS Meeting Minutes
Introduction to the New Website
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 voluntary survey process described in the document published by the TC to all of our members bringing equipment to or attending the North American DN regattas.
The Board of IDNIYRA Europe also recommends the voluntary survey process described for the European regattas where due to the irregularities uncovered in the past season planks will be under scrutiny by the class measurers regardless of manufacturer.
The Board of IDNIYRA Europe highly recommends doing these voluntary checks at home well before the regatta to ensure the optimal repairability, ease of mind and the best performance on the ice.
European Measurers: prc@idniyra.eu
Technical Commitee: tc@idniyra.eu
Technical Commitee’s post: https://idniyra.eu/idniyra-technical-committee-icewise-runner-planks/
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
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.