e-Sheet — August 9, 2007
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Sailors Frolic in Light Air Wednesday

Last Junior Sailing Next Tuesday

Laser Regatta Aug 25

August 12:
   VOLUNTEER WANTED
   VOLUNTEER WANTED

August 19:
   VOLUNTEER WANTED
   VOLUNTEER WANTED



Julie Pierce

It was hot throughout the Lansing area, but on the water Wednesday sailors found just enough breeze across cooler water to enjoy some natural air conditioning. Seven Sunfish and nine Lasers participated.

In addition to some racing, sailors also found time to splash each other. In one case, while Olav Messerschmidt was distracted in a splashing war with Pat Dolan, Doug Carlson used stelth to sail up to Olav's boat and suddenly lift his bow - surprising Olav and almost dumping him overboard.

Meanwhile, there was enough wind to get two races in using the traditional Olympic Course. The Sunfish skippers were most consistent, each finishing both races in the same order. Jim Fletcher was first, Dave Vietti second, Dennis Dudley third and Alanna Harvey fourth. Larry Koster made an appearance on a Club Sunfish.

Laser sailors were almost as consistent. Doug Carlson turned in two first place finishes. Susanna Tellschow took second in the first race, then picked up a fourth in race two. Olav Messerschmidt was third then second before the sailors headed for the beach and then on to Spagnoula's. Pat Dolan finished fourth in race one, then found his way to third in the final race of the day. Dave MacKenzie was able to sail for the first time this year and Aaron Picot's friend Mike joined the Laser sailors.

At Spagnoula's, the Quizmaster found sailors back on track, with 80% getting the correct result. The season record shows gradual improvement during the season. Sailors were stumped with the first quiz back in May, with only 13 percent getting the right answer. Now however, the season average has built to 45 percent. A total of 26 have participated in the Quizes at some point during the season.

Detailed results and season standings are available on the Lansing Sailing Club website at www.lansingsailing.org. Click on "Racing" in the left hand navagation column, then on the logo of the fleet results are desired for.


Olav splashing Pat

Doug surprises Olav by lifting the bow of his boat

Doug drops Olav's bow. That was fun!!!

Junior Sailing Ends Next Tuesday

James Bueche sailing fast

Doug Crawford heading downwind

Finally, a Tuesday with great wind for our Junior Sailors at LSC. With one last evening of Junior Sailing next Tuesday, the juniors took advantage of the wind by sailing four short triangle course challenges. Some occasional puffs brought hiking conditions and the boats really took off.

With each leg, the sailors show continued improvement. The hardest skill to master is still sailing well to windward.

Another area of improvement was getting in position for the start of each challenge. With the congestion created by a lot of boats, it is easy to be quite a way from the starting line as the clock counts down to the start. However, each time the sailors are gaining confidence in handling their boats with lots of boats close by.

Next Tuesday is the last evening of Junior Sailing for the 2007 season. After sailing, there will be refreshments and awards.

Tasks That Need Attention at LSC

Fulfill a Duty Obligation

Here are some tasks that need attention at the Lansing Sailing Club.

Completing a task fulfills a Deck Duty obligation. In addition to Docks In, Docks Out and serving on a Race Committee, each member has one Deck Duty obligation every year (such as helping organize a Holiday Picnic). Members who have not met their Deck Duty obligation can do so by selecting something from this list.

After completing a task, leave a note for Rear Commodore Jim Fletcher or Commodore Pat Dolan to receive credit. If funds are expended to complete the task, leave a receipt with your name on it in the Treasurer's box for reimbursement.

Questions? Contact Jim Fletcher or Pat Dolan.

Weed Flower Bed Next to Clubhouse. Remove grass and weeds from the flower bed on the North side of the Clubhouse to make it easier for the Stella d'Oro Daylillies to grow.

Add Electrical Outlet In Kitchen. Add another electrical outlet in the Kitchen area of the Clubhouse near the one used by the refrigerator. When installed, add a six outlet plug-in like the one in the existing outlet, then plug the refrigerator, water cooler, coffee maker and microwave into the new outlets - removing the extension cord currently in use.

Remove Weeds from 20' of South Berm. Remove the weeds from 20' of the South Berm (both sides) in preparation for wood chips to be put down. Be careful not to remove evergreens, bushes or ground cover (Bishop's Weed?) planted there. This is a long berm, so there are multiple 20' sections that need attention.

Reinforce Spar/Sail Supports in Small Sail Shed. Reinforce where possible, otherwise replace the spar/sail supports in the Small Sailshed that are loose so that sails and spars have solid resting places.

Repair Siding on Sail Shed. The siding on one of the Sail Sheds is coming loose at the base. This needs to be reattached.

Replace Gate Padlock Chain.

Thanks Larry Koster
Spray Round-Up On Grass/Weeds in Drive.

Thanks Olav Messerschmidt

Coming Events Detail
  • August 9 (Thu) Red Cedar Investment Club Mtg at LSC 6:00 pm.
  • August 11-12 (Sat-Sun) Traverse City Laser Regatta
  • August 11-12 (Sat-Sun) Boyne City YC Lightning Regatta
  • August 12 (Sun) Lightning Fleet Racing - 12:30 Skipper's Meeting, 1:00 First of Three Races
  • August 14 (Tue) Junior Sailing (Final Session)- 6:00 pm until 8:30 pm.
  • August 15 (Wed) Sunfish-Laser Racing - 1st of four scheduled races 6:30 pm.
  • August 16 (Thu) Kiwanis Picnic at LSC 6:00 pm.
  • August 16 (Thu) Pine Lake Traditional Small Craft Assn Paddle - Evening.
  • August 19 (Sun) Lightning Fleet Racing - 12:30 Skipper's Meeting, 1:00 First of Three Races
  • August 22 (Wed) Sunfish-Laser Racing - 1st of four scheduled races 6:30 pm.
  • August 25 (Sat) Lake Lansing Laser Regatta (rescheduled) - Registration 8:00 am. Skipper's Mtg 9:30 am. No race starts after 4:00 pm.
  • August 26 (Sun) Lightning Fleet Racing - 12:30 Skipper's Meeting, 1:00 First of Three Races
  • August 29 (Wed) Sunfish-Laser Racing - 1st of four scheduled races 6:00 pm.
  • September 3 (Mon) Labor Day Picnic at noon followed by on-water fun regatta
  • September 5 (Wed) Sunfish-Laser Racing - 1st of four scheduled races 6:00 pm.
  • September 7 (Fri) South Lansing Kiwanis Club picnic at LSC. 6:00 pm.
  • September 8-9 (Sat-Sun) Pontiac "Whitecap" Lightning Regatta
  • September 9 (Sun) Lightning Fleet Racing - 12:30 Skipper's Meeting, 1:00 First of Three Races
  • September 9 (Sun) Lake Fenton Laser Regatta
  • September 16 (Sun) Lightning Fleet Racing - 12:30 Skipper's Meeting, 1:00 First of Three Races
  • September 19 (Wed) Talk Like a Pirate Day
  • September 22 (Sat) "No Sweat" Laser Regatta. Portage Lake.
  • September 23 (Sun) Lightning Fleet Racing - 12:30 Skipper's Meeting, 1:00 First of Three Races
  • September 30 (Sun) Lightning Fleet Racing - 12:30 Skipper's Meeting, 1:00 First of Three Races
  • October 7 (Sun) Lightning Fleet Racing - 12:30 Skipper's Meeting, 1:00 First of Three Races
  • October 13 (Sat) Docks Out. 9 am to noon.

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