e-Sheet — August 14, 2006
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Moody and Severin Find Wind Solutions in Light and Variable Conditions

Labor Day Picnic
September 4
  • August 20 - Two Volunteers Needed
  • August 27 - Two Volunteers Needed

    • Moody in racing earlier this year

    Light and variable wind conditions made Lightning racing difficult Sunday. It came mostly from the south, but anywhere from southeast to northwest and it was easy to sail into a hole where there was no wind.

    Mike Moody and Larry Koster were most consistent in solving the wind problems. Mike, sailing with Jamie Rasmussen and Jason Grimes posted wins in the the first two races. Larry, with Michael-Soloman Jost and Gary Marx on board, was 3-3-2 for the day.

    Blaine Severin, Julie Pierce and John Kolstoe found good solutions in the final race and sailed away to a win. Merrick Hurlbutt and his "Bo Jangles II" crew of Adrianne Tuttle and Scott Watkins were second in the first race, Jonathan Ahlbrand and Bob Bell sailed "Bananas" to second in Race 2 while Eddie Fletcher, Tim Potter and Tom Rasmussen were third in the final race to account for all the top three spots.

    In all, nine Lightnings were racing. Aside from the difficult wind conditions, it was another beautiful summer day.

    Detailed results and standings can be found soon through links on the "Racing" page of the LSC web site at www.lansingsailing.org.

    Electrician Needed

    If a LSC member has some electrician skills, Rear Commodore Jim Fletcher is looking for some assistance. The breaker for the Men's Changing Room keeps tripping. We would like to run down the source of this problem and get it fixed. If you have the skills to help with this, please contact Jim Fletcher at 517-349-4572.

    Race Committee Members Still Needed

    Susanna Tellschow is asking that members who have not yet done their Race Committee duty for 2006 sign up on--line or contact her with a desired date. Contact Susanna by email at tellsch@gmail.com. Dates we need additional race committee personnel are:
      August 20
      August 27
      September 3
      September 17
      September 24
      October 1

    Some Mesh Removed from Launch Area

    LSC's Sunfish-Laser launch area last fall. Exposed mesh makes using the launch area difficult and dangerous.

    Rear Commodore Jim Fletcher enlisted the aid of some Lightning sailors Sunday and removed one of the pieces of mesh in the Sunfish/Laser launch area.

    The mesh was put down a few years ago in an effort to control the effect of wave action on reshaping our launch area. However, it has been impossible to keep sand on top of the mesh and as a result most of the launch area is difficult to use.

    The mesh that was removed will be left to dry and then stored behind the Clubhouse in case reapplying it becomes desirable.

    Coming Events Detail
  • August 15 (Tue) Last Evening of Junior Racing. 6:00 pm. to Dusk.
  • August 16 (Wed) Sunfish and Laser Racing. First of four scheduled races at 6:30 pm.
  • August 17 (Thu) Kiwanis Summer Picnic. 6:00 pm at LSC Clubhouse.
  • August 20 (Sun) Lightning Racing. Skippers Meeting at 12:30. First of three scheduled races.
  • August 23 (Wed) Sunfish and Laser Racing. First of four scheduled races at 6:30 pm.
  • August 27 (Sun) Lightning Racing. Skippers Meeting at 12:30. First of three scheduled races.
  • August 30 (Wed) Sunfish and Laser Racing. First of four scheduled races at 6:00 pm.
  • September 3 (Sun) Lightning Racing. Skippers Meeting at 12:30. First of three scheduled races.
  • September 4 (Mon) Labor Day Picnic and Fun Regatta. Picnic at noon followed by on water activity.
  • September 6 (Wed) Sunfish and Laser Racing. First of four scheduled races at 6:00 pm.
  • September 8 (Fri) South Lansing Kiwanis Club Picnic at LSC - 6:00pm
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