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Go with 5 mm Dyneema,put some loop splices in it.Use a thimble or splice a cover over the loop.Shackle it on and your good to go.

Hi folks, just broke my forestay... anybody out there using Dyneema rigging for forestay or shrouds?

p.s: I have an old DN, use it only for cruising around. Old straight alu mast. Old style mast hound. I find that the rigging thimble and swage type ends tend to fail rather quickly. Can you suggest an alternative for a limited budget guy, out of a job waiting out the Covid crisis?

Thx, regards, Pierre J.

I still have the 4.1 but have an offer of a swap for a 3.1 that awaits resolution of COVID 19 travel restrictions.  If that swap doesn't work out I would prefer selling a whole working boat (hull, runner plank with Kent-style chocks, insert runners, Kent 4.1, wooden boom, Harken blocks, FO1 and maybe an MS1) to just the mast.  With a Kent 3.1 I could take a boat to Europe and leave it there.

Must be in excellent condition, email direct acat40@gmail.com

Hi Warren
If you still have 4.1 let me know via email please
 acat40@gmail.com
Thanks Dave

2020 DN Canadian Championships Regatta
March 7, 2020

Saturday morning saw cold temperatures from the night before which delivered hard ice for the duration of the regatta. Wind at 9:00 am was from the north and thanks to the race committee, the line was set for the 10:00 am start. Unfortunately, the wind dropped and backed to the west, southwest direction which meant that setting the line was just for practice. The line then was set in the middle of the Bay and two races were sailed. Unfortunately, a crack which was marked, grew beyond the marked area and found Ron Sherry which caused his plank and deck to be compromised. Fortunately, he was able to put together another boat and finish the regatta. The course was moved to beyond the crack and sailing resumed in the same location for the duration of the regatta.

 

Seven races were scheduled with one drop race after 7 races sailed. Races were banged off one after another, by the Race Committee who managed to get all 7 races in before the time limit of 16:00 pm. Peter Kraszewski, ran a tight ship as PRO along with his crew of scorers thanks to Louise, Andrew, Tom, Paul and Cindy. Spending the day on the ice, allowing the fleet to sail an awesome day of racing is much appreciated by the fleet. Thanks to everyone for stepping up.

 

The fleet also helped with setting marks, scouting, helping with the line and this was also a great help to make the regatta memorable. Thanks all for stepping in, asking what needed to be done and doing it.

 

The fleet thanks Colin Duncan for scouting the ice…turns out he also has talent in scouting restaurants as the fleet all enjoyed a private room in a nice Italian Restaurant. The results were presented at the dinner with James “T” Thieler winning the 2020 Canadian Championship. ‘T” is still having an awesome year after winning the North American Champs as well. Congratulation again T!

 

Just a note to some of the competitors that after the scores were tabulated in the parking lot with dimming light, I found a few small position changes today which effect some. I apologize for this. Final standings.

 

Thanks to the Halifax, Montreal, Michigan, New York, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Kingston fleets who participated, making this a great regatta.

 

Peter Van Rossem
KC 2766



2020 DN Canadian Championship Final Results
Sail # Race 1 Race 2 Race 3 Race 4 Race 5 Race 6 Race 7 Total All Total ‐ Drop Over All Sail #
5224 5 1 1 1 2 2 1 13 8 1 5224 James T Thieler
5629 4 5 2 3 3 3 2 22 17 2 5629 Robyn Lagraviere
2766 3 2 4 5 1 4 6 25 19 3 2766 Peter Van Rossem
4 7 3 3 9 6 6 3 37 28 4 4 Griffin Sherry
44 1 24 24 2 4 1 4 60 36 5 44 Ron Sherry
4536 2 4 10 7 8 9 9 49 39 6 4536 Bob Crinion
5247 8 7 6 14 9 5 5 54 40 7 5247 Jacek Marzenski
5514 10 8 7 8 5 7 7 52 42 8 5514 John Curtis
5508 12 6 5 4 7 10 10 54 42 9 5508 Morgan Lagraviere
4360 9 11 9 6 10 12 24 81 57 10 4360 Andre Baby
5358 16 9 8 16 11 11 11 82 66 11 5358 David Frost
524 6 10 13 11 12 14 14 80 66 12 524 Karen Binder
637 15 14 15 12 13 8 8 85 70 13 637 Joe Meade
3786 11 12 12 13 16 13 15 92 76 14 3786 Warren Nethercote
4775 13 15 11 10 17 15 12 93 76 15 4775 Eben Whitcomb
5478 14 13 14 15 15 17 13 101 84 16 5478 Jack Goritski
5591 19 16 16 19 14 16 16 116 97 17 5591 Mike Webber
5127 17 20 17 20 24 19 17 134 110 18 5127 Hugh Stephens
3475 21 19 18 17 20 18 19 132 111 19 3475 Lester Druiven
5242 22 18 19 18 18 20 18 133 111 20 5242 Gord de Vries
5457 18 17 20 21 19 22 20 137 115 21 5457 Colin Duncan
5512 20 21 21 22 21 21 21 147 125 22 5512 Fred ?
4604 23 24 23 24 23 23 22 162 138 23 4604 Julian ?

Launch, Lodging, and Sailing Details:

Canadian DN Champs are ON for Saturday, March 7 2020!-

If you or anyone you know would be interested in helping with scoring or RC duties please contact Peter VanRossem- his contact info is below-

The site will be in Belleville, Ontario. Launch will be at the Potter's Creek Conservation Area, on the south side of Old Highway #2 just across from Quinte Conservation, that address is
2061 Old Highway 2, Belleville, ON K8N 4Z2, Canada

Directions to the ice in case your digital gizmos aren't working:
401 to Belleville
Exit 538, Wallbridge-Loyalist Rd. Head South
Turn Right on Dundas Street (Old # 2 Hwy)
First Left is Potters Creek Parking Lot

You can launch straight south to Bay of Quinte or there is Potters Creek to the East of the Parking Lot which might be shorter distance to the ice but requires crossing a ridge with boards.

Schedule of Events:
•Saturday at 8:00-9:30 on ice registration in the Pits
•Saturday at 10:00 am Skippers Meeting (On Ice At Start Line)
•Saturday after skippers meeting , First Start
•No race will start after 1600 Saturday

More details, NOR, SI's in attachment.

The closest hotel to the launch is

RAMADA BY WYNDHAM BELLEVILLE

HARBOURVIEW CONFERENCE CENTER

11 BAY BRIDGE ROAD, BELLEVILLE ON K8P 3P6

Phone number for guests 613 968 3411 ext 0 or 1800 420 3555 ext 0.

https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/belleville-ontario/ramada-belleville-harbourview-conference-centre/overview

Rates from Alison (Manager) are as low as $97.99 plus taxes, however rates are based on room availability at time of calling and which side of the Hotel you want.

Sailing Instructions are Attached. Copies will not be supplied on the ice at registration as stated in the Sailing Instructions.

Principle Race Officer will have a copy if required.

Again, if you plan to sail Friday, hug the North Shore until you are more than 1.5 mile or two KM West of the Green Nav Bouy or launch site. We have only scouted 1.5 miles West of Can and Launch site so please be careful sailing beyond. If you don't know or understand, please call me.
--
Peter Van Rossem Sr613.572.2232
petervanrossemsr

Launch, Lodging, and Sailing Details:

Canadian DN Champs are ON for Saturday, March 7 2020!-

If you or anyone you know would be interested in helping with scoring or RC duties please contact Peter VanRossem- his contact info is below-

The site will be in Belleville, Ontario. Launch will be at the Potter's Creek Conservation Area, on the south side of Old Highway #2 just across from Quinte Conservation, that address is
2061 Old Highway 2, Belleville, ON K8N 4Z2, Canada

Directions to the ice in case your digital gizmos aren't working:
401 to Belleville
Exit 538, Wallbridge-Loyalist Rd. Head South
Turn Right on Dundas Street (Old # 2 Hwy)
First Left is Potters Creek Parking Lot

You can launch straight south to Bay of Quinte or there is Potters Creek to the East of the Parking Lot which might be shorter distance to the ice but requires crossing a ridge with boards.

Schedule of Events:
•Saturday at 8:00-9:30 on ice registration in the Pits
•Saturday at 10:00 am Skippers Meeting (On Ice At Start Line)
•Saturday after skippers meeting , First Start
•No race will start after 1600 Saturday

More details, NOR, SI's in attachment.

The closest hotel to the launch is

RAMADA BY WYNDHAM BELLEVILLE

HARBOURVIEW CONFERENCE CENTER

11 BAY BRIDGE ROAD, BELLEVILLE ON K8P 3P6

Phone number for guests 613 968 3411 ext 0 or 1800 420 3555 ext 0.

https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/belleville-ontario/ramada-belleville-harbourview-conference-centre/overview

Rates from Alison (Manager) are as low as $97.99 plus taxes, however rates are based on room availability at time of calling and which side of the Hotel you want.

Sailing Instructions are Attached. Copies will not be supplied on the ice at registration as stated in the Sailing Instructions.

Principle Race Officer will have a copy if required.

Again, if you plan to sail Friday, hug the North Shore until you are more than 1.5 mile or two KM West of the Green Nav Bouy or launch site. We have only scouted 1.5 miles West of Can and Launch site so please be careful sailing beyond. If you don't know or understand, please call me.
--
Peter Van Rossem Sr613.572.2232
petervanrossemsr

2020 DN Canadian Championship Sailing Instructions and NOR Final Draft BofQ.docx

This Saturday, March 7th we intend on hosting the 2020 Canadian Championships on the Bay of Quinte.

Bay of Quinte, Herkimer Boat Launch, Belleville, Ontario.jpg

We are also looking for volunteers in helping with this regatta.   I will make sure you have front row sight of the mark roundings and starts. 😀 If you are interested in helping out, it would be very much appreciated. Please send me an email if you can help  petervanrossemsr@gmail.com or call my number below.

Please make sure your insurance is up to date and you are covered for ice boat racing.   Sending a copy of your proof of insurance to my email address is helpful if you intend on racing.

If the ice holds out for Sunday, we will do another unsanctioned regatta where we record our own finishes...I will hold the score sheet in case one would like up grade your score for a better finish.😀 Bribes accepted. (Not applicable for the Canadian Champs)

Stay tuned to the NEIYA site https://theneiya.org/  and IDNIYRA bulletin board http://www.dnamerica.org/forum/  for further details and updates.

  Regards Peter Van Rossem

https://theneiya.org/2020/02/28/doc-fellows-regatta-is-on-for-saturday/

OK Gang, it’s on….

The Doc Fellows Regatta is ON for Saturday, maybe another regatta (Maine States?) Sunday. Sounds like Damariscotta Lake in Jefferson, ME is in decent shape.
Wind forecast is good for Saturday and a little more promising for Sunday. The ice looks decent, reports from the site give it a 6.5 out of ten. Not exactly miles of perfect black ice but let’s not let perfect be the enemy of good!

Temps will be in low 30’s during the day, with clouds on Saturday we should be able to sail pretty well.Cold temps at night should help the ice hang in there.... Sunday will be sunny so slush runners might be handy- Will be interesting to see what we can get away with!
Launch will be out of
Damariscotta Lake Farm
15 Bunker Hill Rd, Jefferson, ME 04348
Take Lake Farm Circle down to the beach to rig and launch, DO NOT drive on the grass! The folks at The Farm have been very iceboater-friendly and we don’t want to do anything to sour that relationship.
We can’t stay at The Farm but lodging available at the Senator Inn And Spa in Augusta about 30 minutes from the launch. Web site is here: https://www.senatorinn.com

Skippers Meeting Saturday AM at launch, 9:30 AM
First Race at 10:30 AM

Be sure to have your insurance with you!!! NO EXCEPTIONS

Regular iceboating rules apply- familiarize yourselves with them at
https://www.idniyra.org/racing/rules-safety/

NOTE- some iceboating Right Of Way rules differ from soft-water rules so read them closely-

IF three of any class show up and want to race they will get a start and races of their own- all welcome!

In the DN Class a Vintage / Classic trophy will be awarded to the boat and skipper that has a certain combo of age / wear and tear / battle scars / character / and results!

We are looking for volunteers to run and score races- earn some karma and volunteer!

If not no big deal, we can use the Maine system (Regatta Chair runs first race, from there on whoever wins a race gets to run and score the next one. Average points awarded for the races missed. I think. Will figure it out when the smart people get there)

Feel free to contact me with any questions or to let me know what I’ve forgotten- t_thieler@yahoo.com

Stay tuned to NEIYA site for details and updates!

Think ICE and LINE ‘EM UP!!