LSC Main Dock to be Replaced

Wooden dock sections and barrels will soon be history

The Main Dock at LSC is about to be replaced. For several years the Lansing Sailing Club has had replacement of the Main Dock on the list of goals. Each year, some emergency has arisn that pre-empted. However, we have now been able to put aside enough funds to bring this goal to fruition and the Board of Directors has approved going forward. About sixty percent of the cost will come from the current year's budget and the remainder from 2008 project funds.

There are to be four 6' x 10' sections on legs to start the dock. The remainder of the dock is six 6' x 20' floating sections. This is the same width and length as our current Main Dock, but made with aluminum frame and thru flow decking for long life and minimum maintenance. Starting the dock with sections on legs accommodates the substantial change in lake level from spring to fall. There is to be a continuous bumper pad on the sides and end of the dock.

Schneider Fabricating of Fowler is the dock maker. They not only create a high quality dock, but were the low bidder. Schneider will also do the initial installation of the dock - sometime in mid September. Their installation will include auger anchors to replace our cement-in-tires style and replacement of anchor chain with 1/4" galvanized chain.

The new dock, in addition to being long lasting and low maintenance, will have a number of advantages over our current dock. Some of these are:
   Easy system of attaching and releasing anchor chains.
   Ability to easily adjust anchor chains as lake level changes.
   Floating sections will be more stable than barrels we now use.
   A dolly system will make moving dock sections easy at docks-in/docks-out.

LSC's north dock, with most sections in bad condition, will be replaced with sections from the current main dock. Retiring the north dock with it's nuts and bolts attachment configuration in favor of the newer quick connect/disconnect system of the current main dock will also make docks-in/docks-out easier.

In preparation for installation, we will need to have a work party to pull out the existing dock and another work party to remove existing anchors. A more detailed schedule with a request for volunteers will arrive soon in member email inboxes.

Junior Sailors Wrap Up Season -
Holden and Eggenberger Named Sailors of Year

Austin Holden Junior Sailor of the Year 2007

Tristan Eggenberger Junior Sailor of the Year 2007

LSC Junior Sailors concluded their season in breezy conditions Tuesday evening, getting one tour of the marks in before refreshments and awards. Eighteen Junior Sailors participated in this year's program. All either held or earned their Basic Sailing Certificate as well as Certificaton to sail either a Club Optimist, Sunfish or Laser.

Austin Holden and Tristan Eggenberger were named Junior Sailors of the Year in recognition of their active participation, enthusiasm and sailing skill development. Doug Crawford was named Junior Racer of the Year. Charlotte Foran, Faith Krogulecki, Aaron Messerschmidt and Doug Crawford were recognized for being selected to be Junior Sailors on the LSC Orchard Lake Cup Team that took first place in that competition.

Tasks That Need Attention at LSC

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

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.

Weed Flower Bed Next to Clubhouse. Thanks Sandy and Carol Bryson	Paint Picnic Tables. Thanks Larry Koster
Replace Gate Padlock Chain. Thanks Larry Koster	Spray Round-Up On Grass/Weeds in Drive. Thanks Olav Messerschmidt

Start Thinking Labor Day Picnic

Labor Day is early this year: September 3rd. Plan on coming to LSC at noon for a great picnic (bring a dish to share). We'll also have a fun on-the-water activity - so plan on sailing. LSC provides Chicken/Brats/Hot Dogs, soft drinks and beer as well as paper and plastic items.