e-Sheet — April 27, 2007
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Build an Opti

Lightning Racing
Sunday
Skippers Mtg 12:30
First Race 1:00 pm

April 29: Blaine Severin and Elias Strangas
May 6: Bill Pratt and Bill Davidson


An Optimist Sailboat on Lake Lansing

George Sielge is getting a group together to build Optimist Sailboats and DN-Optis. This is a great opportunity for a family to get their junior sailor a boat to sail on Lake Lansing. The Optimist, or "Opti" as it is popularly known, is used all over the world to teach kids how to sail.

George reminds us that a couple of years ago, several people got together to build DNs. George is now leading an effort to the same thing with Optimists and DN-Optis. "Our goal is to build a few softwater hulls this summer," says George, "and to also build a few DN-Optis, which are basically mini-DNs that use the off-the-shelf Opti rig."

The DN class has a major effort underway to get more kids into iceboating, and this is the trainer for DNs. In the future, it may even have a "scholarship" for the US champion to particapte in the DN World Championship (which switches between US and Europe).

The cost to get involved is very favorable. George reports they built DN hulls for about $450 a hull, but the DN-Opti is significantly smaller and cheaper. George figures the Opti softwater hulls might come in at $300 or so per hull without hardware, but a lot is contingent upon how many people build. Materials are much cheaper in bulk, especially epoxy. So if there are more people building, the costs for everyone go down.

By production line crafting of the boats, a significant amount of time is saved because most of the time spent in a project like this is setting up the saw for a cut or a jig for a boat.

If anyone is interested, they should call or email George Siegle. Reach him by e-mail at sieglege@msu.edu or by phone at: 517.337.0489.

Want to Crew on BMW Oracle?
Versus TV Channel to Carry America's Cup Action


Crew on BMW Oracle Racing - The US Entry in the
America's Cup is currently leading the contenders

Here is your chance to be an America's Cup sailor. BMW of North America will host a special online auction on eBay to raise money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure - the global grassroots movement dedicated to finding a cure for breast cancer. Bidders will vie for the coveted 18th man position on the BMW ORACLE Racing Yacht until the auction closes on April 30th. For more information go to BMW's website: www.bmwusa.com/sailing.

Versus will be airing live daily coverage of the America's Cup Challenger series beginning May 14th and the America's Cup June 23.

Versus is carried by DirecTV (Satellite) on Channel 608, by Comcast on Channel 65 and by the Dish Network on Channel 151. In addition, Versus is carrying some internet based features at www.versus.com. Click on "Sports", then on the "32nd America's Cup" logo. , then on .

Round 1 of the Challenger Series, currently underway, is not being broadcast in the US. However, as the Challenger Series gets to the semi-finals and finals, live coverage will kick in.

Two minute reports are now being broadcast at the first intermission of hockey games being covered on Versus.

As the live coverage days get closer, we will be arranging a location where LSC members that don't have access to Versus can come to watch the action.

Siegles Look to get Back to Lightning Racing - Need Baby Sitter for Sundays


Eyrin Christiana Siegle -
Now 4 Weeks Old

Do you know of a responsible teen who can take care of a young baby on Sunday afternoons all summer?

Ann and George Siegle would like to get back to racing in late May and are looking for a teen to sit for their now-4-week-old daughter from noon to 4:30 pm on Sundays.

Most of the nice- weather days this could even be at the Lansing Sailing Club, otherwise, the Siegles will transport the teen to and from their East Lansing home.

Market rates (depending on teen's age and experience) will apply. Contact Ann Siegle at 337-0489 or asiegle@paradise-graphic.com.

By the way, according to Ann, the name "Eyrin" is the Irish form of Irene and translates to "Peace."

Coming Events Detail
  • April 26 (Thu) PYC Race Rules Seminar - Portage Yacht Club, Picnkney - Dinner 6:15-7:30, Seminar 7:30-9:00.
  • April 29 (Sun) Lightning Fleet Racing - 12:30 Skipper's Meeting, 1:00 First of Three Races
  • May 1 (Tue) Lightning Practice - 6:30 pm until dusk. New sailors welcome.
  • May 6 (Sun) Lightning Fleet Racing - 12:30 Skipper's Meeting, 1:00 First of Three Races
  • May 8 (Tue) Lightning Practice - 6:30 pm until dusk. New sailors welcome.
  • May 10 (Thu) Lightning Fleet Racing - 6:30 First of Three Races (no Skipper's Mtg. Report on water)
  • May 15 (Tue) Lightning Practice - 6:30 pm until dusk. New sailors welcome.
  • May 19 (Sat) Lake Lansing Lightning Regatta (one day)
  • May 19-20 (Sat-Sun) Macatawa Spring Laser Regatta
  • May 20 (Sun) Lightning Fleet Racing - 12:30 Skipper's Meeting, 1:00 First of Three Races
  • May 22 (Tue) Lightning Practice - 6:30 pm until dusk. New sailors welcome.
  • May 23 (Wed) Sunfish-Laser Racing - 1st race 6:30 pm.
  • May 27 (Sun) Lightning Fleet Racing - 12:30 Skipper's Meeting, 1:00 First of Three Races
  • May 28 (Mon) Memorial Day Picnic at noon with On-Water Activity to follow. Bring dish to pass. LSC provides brats, pop, paper and plastic.
  • May 29 (Tue) Lightning Practice - 6:30 pm until dusk. New sailors welcome.
  • May 30 (Wed) Sunfish-Laser Racing - 1st race 6:30 pm.

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