2012 NAs Discussion

[KB [us5219]]

Waiting is tough.  I have reverted to completely useless research and a compilation of this mornings thoughts.  "Weather Advisory - Buy a Zamboni?"  http://iceblogger5219.blogspot.com/
 

[sieglege]

You can keep yourself partially amused with this live web cam at the marina at Mallets Bay....

http://www.myrecnet.com/webcam/webcams.htm

[Baby]

See the latest forecast from USAIRNETdotCOM.  Precip is in liquid equivalent.

Ken

Looked at USAIRNET recent forecast for Burlington : up to 1 inch snow today, 3-4 tomorrow and 1-2 tomorrow night. It concurs in general with NOAA's. Not looking good.

André
KC 4360

[Geoff Sobering]

FYI: http://dnamerica.org/forum/index.php?topic=1334.msg4474#msg4474

[Geoff Sobering]

See: http://dnamerica.org/forum/index.php?topic=1334.msg4477#msg4477

[Breizhglace]

Can we get a better picture on the ice conditions?
Does sailable means 5/10? Or more?
Thanks,
Nic

[wnethercote]

Quick question from an infrequent traveller: the latest announcement is headed 'Launch Moved to Green Bay' (or words to that effect)  Is Green Bay still on Lake Champlain?  A Google Search wasn't too revealing.

[eric_anderson]

Green bay is in WI

[DN 805]

Green Bay is in northeast Wisconsin.  This is "Titletown", the home of the Green Bay Packers.  The annual Northwest regatta started there this morning.   A photo of the ice can be found on the 4 Lakes IYC website, www.iceboat.org, by looking at the Northwest regatta information.  They got a dusting on snow there last night.  In contrast, in southeast Wisconsin we got 6 inches of snow last night, but futher north they escaped the snow.

Each fleet at the Northwest regatta completed two races on Friday, February 24th.  John Dennis won the DN races. 

Canadian and northern Michigan sailors may wish to consider traveling west to Sault St. Marie, then driving south to Green Bay.  That is the route Susie took to get to St. Margarets Bay.    Those choosing to come around the south end of Lake Michigan should have no problems.  By Sunday the temperature in Chicago will be in the upper forties and the roads should be clear.    Up in Green Bay the temperature will be hovering around freezing.

good sailing
Jane Pegel

[Geoff Sobering]

Sorry for omitting the state; I wanted to get the information on-line asap but I was a bit distracted at the time.

Launch and Lodging information: http://dnamerica.org/forum/index.php?topic=1334.msg4484#msg4484

Please remember to only park on the ice.
This is very important!!!

[lliscio]

Does anyone have any ideas on the ice conditions ?

Under normal circumstances, would racing finish on Sunday March 4th or March 3rd?

Thanks

[KB [us5219]]

Depends on how you define "Normal"
The regatta could last until Sunday, the 4th
If good wind and favorable ice conditions, the 7 maximium races needed to call the regatta over could be completed as early as Tuesday afternoon if there are only 2 fleets.
Might not directly answer your question but we generally plan on being able to sail and/or travel during the scheduled week.  Many gamble that the regatta will be over in a few days and plan on being home early.  This is one reason (besides the geographical) that when regattas move, postpone, or are delayed due to weather that many entrants drop out.

[DN 805]

The regatta is governed by the IDNIYRA By Laws.    It probably is easiest for sailors to become familiar with the regatta format by looking at the By Laws.  You can easily find these on the class website ice.idniyra.org.  Click on YEAR BOOK at the top of the page.  And select By Laws.  

Don't forget the amendment effective January 1, 2012, requiring national letters on sail and hull .

Good sailing.

[Geoff Sobering]

First Day Results: http://dnamerica.org/forum/index.php?topic=1356.0

[Geoff Sobering]

Regatta is done: http://dnamerica.org/forum/index.php?topic=1334.msg4503#msg4503
Final Results at: http://dnamerica.org/forum/index.php?topic=1356.0