Sailing Fleets and Activity Groups at LSC

Four fleets are active at LSC: Melges 17, Sunfish, Lasers, Lightnings, - and in the winter, DN ice boats. A number of members also have radio controlled Victorias and sail them from time to time.

Melges 17

The latest "hot" boat - fast and fun in light or heavy air. The Melges 17 is the fastest, sportiest compact Scow around. Light and easy sailing, the hull weighs 335 lbs and the carbon fiber spar is only 16 lbs. The Melges 17 Features an advanced underdeck board system. It also incorporates innovative sailing concepts such as the exclusive Melges Hands Free Kite System™ (HFKS), roller furling Kevlar® jib with recessed roller furler, self-stepping mast design, new foil rudder and shaped boards derived from aluminum extrusions.

Sunfish Fleet

Easy to sail and a great beginner's boat that also can challenge the most seasoned sailor, the 14-foot Sunfish attracts sailors at all levels of skill. The sunfish sails under a single, low-profile lateen sail, that is simple to rig and control. The boat is usually raced solo, but readily accommodates two. The Sunfish fleet races on Wednesdays. Alanna Harvey is the Fleet Captain and can be reached by using the Contact Us page of the Lansing Sailing Club Web Site (click on "Sunfish"). Click here for the Lake Lansing Sunfish Fleet Home Page.

Laser Fleet

The Laser is a 14-foot, single-handler with a mainsail. As of 1993, it also is an Olympic class boat. Sometimes described as a physically demanding boat, the Laser, nevertheless, attracts sailors from teenagers to senior citizens. Many beginning sailors learn racing in a Laser. This fleet races on Wednesday evenings from Memorial Day until early September. Doug Carlson is currently the captain. You can reach him by using the Contact Us page of the Lansing Sailing Club Web Site (click on "Lasers"). Click here for the Lake Lansing Laser Fleet Home Page.

Wayfarer Fleet

The Wayfarer is a 16-foot centerboard dingy, and is a growing fleet at the Lansing Sailing Club. This boat is sailed all over the world and has an active group of sailors in the US. The Wayfarer is raced with a crew of two under a mainsail, jib, and spinnaker. For day sailing, three or four can comfortably sail in the boat. Veteran sailors in the Lansing Sailing Club are always eager to help new sailors get started. Jim fletcher is currently our fleet captain. You can reach him by by using the Contact Us page of the Lansing Sailing Club Web Site (click on "Lightnings").

Lightning Fleet

The Lightning, a 19-foot centerboard dingy, is the largest of the club's fleet boats. The Lightning is raced with a crew of three under a mainsail, jib, and spinnaker. More than 15,000 Lightnings have been built and fleets exist throughout the world. Veteran racers are eager to share their skills with novices and help them acquire the skills with novices and help them acquire the skills they need to win. Blaine Severin is currently our fleet captain. You can reach him by by using the Contact Us page of the Lansing Sailing Club Web Site (click on "Lightnings"). Click here for the Lightning Fleet Home Page.

Victoria Fleet

The Victoria One Design is radio controlled model sailboat that is simple, affordable, and easily assembled. The Lansing Sailing Club has a large Victoria fleet, but there hasn't been much organized activity of late. You can reach the Victoria contact by by using the Contact Us page of the Lansing Sailing Club Web Site (click on "Victorias").

BloKarting

BloKarts have revolutionized landsailing by providing an inexpensive way to get involved in an amazing thrill-packed sport. Because of its small size and extreme maneuverability the blokart can be used almost anywhere - from beaches to car parks, sports and recreation areas, tennis courts and now even on ice!. The blokart is portable enough to fit in the trunk of most cars and can be assembled from its unique carry bag in a few minutes with no tools required.Local sailor Doug Carlson introduced the BloKart to Lansing and it wasn't long before Mike Moody got one and joined Doug sailing on empty local parking lots - particularly in the fall, winter and spring when the sailing season on Lake Lansing is over. You can make contact with our BloKart group by by using the Contact Us page of the Lansing Sailing Club Web Site (click on "Land Yachting").