e-Sheet - June 26, 2003

e-Sheet — June 26, 2003

A periodic newsletter of the Lansing Sailing Club. Copies of previous e-Sheets are in the archives section of our web site at www.lansingsailing.org. Send info for publication to the Publisher by using the Contact Us page of the Lansing Sailing Club Web Site.

In this Issue	Coming Events
Don't Forget July 4th Activities at LSC Joel Shapiro Leads Laser Sailors Chesbro and Fishbeck Take Sunfish Bullets - Harrison Family Out in Force A Bucket For Your Boat	June 28. Saturday. Cadette Girl Scouts Working on Smooth Sailing Merit Badge. Morning and Afternoon. June 29. Sunday. Lightning Racing - Race Day 10. 12:30 Skip Mtg. 1:00 First of Three Races. June 30. Monday. Discover Sailboat Racing for Juniors Class 4 - 6:00 to 8:30 PM. July 1. Tuesday. Lightning Skipper and Crew Practice. Anyone interested in crewing is invited to participate. Contact the Crew Coordinator to help assure sufficient skippers are participating or show up and take your chances. July 2. Wednesday. Laser and Sunfish Racing. First of four races starts at 6:30 pm. Spagnoula's for pasta, liquid refreshment and "the Rules Quiz" after racing. July 4. Friday. Boat Building (Family Activity) 7 AM. Boat Yard Race (Kids Race Boats that are Built) 1 PM. Cookout and Decorate LSC Pontoon Boat 5 PM. Boat Parade 7:45. July 6. Sunday. Lightning Racing - Race Day 11. 12:30 Skip Mtg. 1:00 First of Three Races. July 7. Monday. Discover Sailboat Racing - 6:00 to 8:30 PM. July 8. Tuesday. Lightning Skipper and Crew Practice. Anyone interested in crewing is invited to participate. Contact the Crew Coordinator to help assure sufficient skippers are participating or show up and take your chances. July 9. Wednesday. Laser and Sunfish Racing. First of four races starts at 6:30 pm. Spagnoula's for pasta, liquid refreshment and "the Rules Quiz" after racing.
Race Committee Reminder
June 29 (Sun): Bill Wadland and Volunteer Needed July 6 (Sun):Dave Vietti and Bill Wadland
Sailing on TV
No coverage is scheduled in the immediate future. Sign up to receive notices of future telecasts by Gary Jobson (ESPN) at www.jobsonsailing.com

Don't Forget July 4th Activities at LSC

Don't forget the new July 4th program at LSC this year. The picnic is at 5 PM this time. Mark your calendars with the new schedule and plan to join in one or more of the festivities.

To start the day there is a boat building activitiy for kids and their parents. Those participating need to sign up in advance by contacting Pat Dolan ASAP. No one knows in advance what materials will be used or what the instructions are. Materials and instructions are picked up at 7 AM on July 4th. Families have until the 1 PM race to build their boats. Several years ago, boats were styrofoam. Last year they were slats, wire twists and a 7 by 9 tarp. Everyone had a great time with this.

At 1 PM is the big "Boat Yard Race". This is where the kids race the boats that are built in the morning. The event is held on the sand bar off Hickory Island. Last year there were dozens of spectator boats and many spectators cheering their favorites. After the kids raced last year, there was an adult race - and that was fun too see how many adults could keep the boats afloat.

At 5 PM, there will be a picnic and boat decorating party at LSC. Franks and brats and paper and plastic and soft drinks are provided. Everyone should bring a dish to pass. We will decorate the LSC pontoon boat for the annual parade of boats that begins at 7:45 and circles the lake starting at the condos. Plan on coming out to join the fun, enjoy the picnic and participate or watch the parade.

Joel Shapiro Leads Laser Sailors

Laser fleet sailors showed how competitive they have become in racing last night. Of the eight competitors, five had at least two top three finishes over four races. Joel Shapiro won two races, Doug Carlson won race three and George Siegle came in just ahead of everyone at the windward mark of race four and never looked back. Pat Dolan finished in the number two spot three times. Complete results and standings available through the Race Results page of the Club web site at www.lansingsailing.org.

Chesbro and Fishbeck Take Sunfish Bullets - Harrison Family Out In Force

The Harrison family was out in force last night. Dad (Neil), Kim and Andrew all sailed Sunfish. In all, eight boats participated with John Fishbeck and Gil Chesbro taking two first place finishes each. Neil Harrison had a second, two thirds and a fourth for the night. Good going Dad. Complete results and standings are available on line in the "Race Results" section of the LSC web site at www.lansingsailing.org.

A Bucket For Your Boat

Doug Carlson calls our attention to a great bucket for your boat. Called the "Fold-A-Way", it folds for easy storage. It is made of fabric so no dings on the boat, is very light and perfect for clean up jobs or bailing in emergencies. The $5.99 price is nice too. Check it out on the web at Boater's World using this address: http://www.boatersworld.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&productId=326079.