| In this issue · Seminar Cancelled. Instead, Sailors to Gather at Spags Wed March 13 · Long Term Planning Effort Underway · Important Web Site Changes in Place · Amer Too Gets Ready for Restart of Volvo Ocean Race |
Coming Events · Mar 13 (Wed) 7 PM. Sailor Gathering. Spagnoula's · Mar 23 (Sat) Noon to 4 PM. LSC Work Party - Prepare for Docks In · Mar 23 (Sat) 4:30 PM. ESPN2. Gary Jobson with Highlights of Volvo Ocean Race Leg 4 · April 13 (Sat) 9 AM to Noon. Docks In at LSC · April 14 (Sun). Get Your Sailboat Ready Day |
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Seminar Cancelled. Instead, Sailors to Gather at Spags Wed March 13
NOTE: The seminar originally scheduled for March 13 and the East Lansing Library has been cancelled. The Second Wednesday Gathering will take place at Spags instead. The time for our usual Second Wednesday Informal Gathering of Sailors is fast approaching. Mark Wednesday, March 13th in your calendar for this event. We will meet at Spagnoula's beginning at 7 pm. Spag's is on the North side of Grand River between Okemos and Williamston. |
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Long Term Planning Effort Underway
The Lansing Sailing Club has launched a long range planning effort. George Siegle, leader of this endeavor, recently held an initial meeting of the planning group. Discussion centered around first defining the current situation, then idenfying major areas of concern. High on everyone's list was to study how the grounds can be better utilized, standing water problems resolved, and the feasability of a new clubhouse. Areas for attention were divided into five categories and subgroups were designated to develop specifics. Anyone wishing to participate in this effort is welcome. Contact Chairperson George Siegle for information on how to become involved. |
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Important Web Site Changes in Place
During the past few days, your Webmaster has been doing some significant updating of the web site. Updates include: · Maps of the Greater Lansing Area and of the Lake Lansing Area · Arial Photo of Lake Lansing · Sailing Links to Special Projects like the group of LSC Members Sailing in the Detroit NOOD Regatta · A page of links to Sailing Friends like MSU's Sailing Center · Pages for Activities of Sailing Friends such as classes by the Lansing Power Squadron and Laser District 19's Regatta Schedule Check it out at www.lansingsailing.org. |
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Amer Too Gets Ready for Restart of Volvo Ocean Race
(Editors Note: e-Sheet is following Amer Sports Too in the Volvo Ocean Race) This coming Saturday, March 9th, the Volvo Ocean Racers will again set to sea. Leg 5, from Rio de Janeiro to Miami, is 4450 nautical miles and about 20 days of sailing. After the grueling Leg 4 Southern Ocean, Amer Sports Too skipper Lisa McDonald has been holidaying on a Brazilian Beach, navigator Miranda Merron was in England and on-board meteorologist Willemien van Hoeve in Ireland. They come together now, along with watch captains Bouwe Bekking, Katie Pettibone and Emma Westmacott to do the detailed planning. Meanwhile, boat builders and technicians have been inspecting every square centimeter of Amer Sports Too's hull, all the electrical and electronic cable and every item of electronic equipment. Engineers are servicing the main engine and generator. Keel and rudder have been inspected for damage (none found) and the mast and rigging are under the microscope. Sails are being serviced and repaired. By Saturday all will be ready for the restart. Miami, here they come. For more information including email, audio and video from the boats, check in at www.volvooceanrace.org or www.nautorchallenge.com. |