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About the DN iceboat
The DN is the largest iceboat class in the world, so named because it was the winner of an iceboat design contest sponsored by the Detroit News in 1937. That year the newspaper opened up it's shop to 50 builders who assembled the first fleet of "Blue Streak 60" iceboats (as it was originally named).
The DN (Detroit News) iceboat Sail area: 60 sq. feet Length: 12 feet Hull width: 21 inches Mast length: 16 feet Runner plank length: 8 feet Number of runners: 3 (1 front steering runner, 2 side runners) Hull material: wood Typical weight: 50 KG. Maximum speed: 100 KM/H Typical performance: 2-4 times wind speed
The IDNIYRA has grown over the years to a current size of about 2000 members (1000 in North America and 1000 in Europe), representing 20 countries. A World Championship is held each year, with the site alternating between North America and Europe. There are also North American and European Championships held each year, as well as numerous other international and local regattas. |
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