Moonlight Sail Friday - August 15th

The last Moonlight Sail for 2008 will be this coming Friday, August 15th.

This is one day before the full moon, so the 8:10 moonrise should be spectacular.

As usual, the protocol is to arrive at 8 pm with a small dessert to share and the beverage of your choice.

Soon after dessert we'll be on the water to enjoy the moon rising over the trees behind the Lansing Sailing Club's Clubhouse.

Don't worry about not having a boat to sail that is appropraite to this kind of event, there is usually plenty of room on someone's boat - or on the Club's Pontoon boat. Sometimes another pontoon boat shows up too.

One More Week to Order your New LSC T-Shirts

Artwork for the Tee Shirts

The deadline for ordering your new LSC T-Shirt is next Sunday, August 17th. So don't hesitate much longer. Get your oder in.

The last several issues of e-Sheet have included pictures of the style options available. To see them, use the link at the bottom of this article

Larry Koster is the contact person for ordering your shirts - email your order to him, or catch him in person at the Club on a Wednesday evening or Sunday afternoon. Larry's email address is: koster2l@yahoo.com. Don't forget, the deadline is August 17th.

GILDAN Regular T-Shirts for men & women (See photos)
  $14.75 for sizes S, M, L & XL
  Long sleeve price is $18.75
  $16.75 for size XXL
  Long sleeve price is $20.75

ALO W women's fitted wicking T-Shirt No long sleeves
  $37.75 for sizes S, M, L & XL
  $39.75 for size XXL

ALO M men's wicking T-Shirt
  $31.25 for sizes S, M, L & XL
  $33.25 for size XXL

To see pictures of the various styles, go to www.lansingsailing.org/Archives/2008/2008E-Sheets/e-Sheet20080807.htm.

Prices are based on minimum order of 30 T-Shirts and includes screen and set-up charges. No charge for artwork, thanks Ann. The individual shirt price will be less if we have a total order of 40 shirts or more.

LSC "Olympic" Sailing Games - Tueday - 6 pm to dusk - Everyone Join In

LSC Olympic Sailing Games Tuesday August 12, 2008

With the Olympic Games getting a lot of TV coverage, the Lansing Sailing Club is having its own version this coming Tuesday evening, August 12th, from 6:00 to Dusk. Everyone is invited to participate.

Remember, sailing skill takes second place to enthusiasm, a desire to have fun - and maybe a willingness to get a little wet. The Commodore will no doubt get wet - because he will be the one on the plank for a sailing game called "The Commodore Walks the Plank".

It will be good fun for everyone. Plan to be there and participate.

The Regatta That Wasn't

Former LSC Members Matt and Andrea Dahline and Family at Bay City

LSC Larry Koster writes this report from the Bay City Lightning Regatta, held Saturday and Sunday, August 9-10.

After having no racing on Saturday due to storms, there were no Lightning races on Sunday either. Waves out of the Bay City YC on Saginaw Bay were 6 to 8 feet. We packed up at left the yacht club at 10:20 am for our 98 mile drive back to Lansing. The home folks covered their boats and called it a day too!

Shibumi, with crew of Gary Marx and Matt Dahline, was the only visitor boat at the Bay City YC's regatta. All the boats were set up and ready to launch Saturday when a dark weather system moved towards the yacht club from the northwest. Boat covers were quickly put in place and within moments a drenching downpour appeared.

By then everyone is under the tent, somewhat dry except for shoes and feet from the very wet grass. My guess, 2-3 inches of rain. Skippers' meeting postponed until 2 pm. Most of the crews adjourn to the "Buffalo Wings" on Wilder Road for lunch, then return for the 2 pm skippers' meeting.

Many regatta stories float around. Mostly about Matt Dahline, Chris Jacobson and Blaine Severin, at home and away at various regattas! Lots of laughs!

Another postponement, then cancellation of races for Saturday. The plan was to have 3 races Saturday and two on Sunday. As a courtesy to the visitors, Matt Princing asked us if we were willing to sail 3 races on Sunday with no races to begin after 2 pm, instead of the usual "no races after 1 pm." The decision was fine with us. I would say at least 3 weather systems moved through the Saginaw Bay area, one after another. The hand held devices, I-Phones, etc., were very helpful for decision making by the Race Committee.

All in all, it was a great weekend, but no sailing. As usual, BCYC had very nice door prizes. The skipper of Shibumi received a very nice 'tail-gating' camping style chair for being the only visitor boat and crew. It has side pockets for all sorts of goodies and a fold-up shelf to hold a beverage. And there was an assortment of other door prizes. The attachment is a photo of Matt & Andrea, her uncle from Germany and their children.

Larry