Docks In 2007

It was just above freezing when Lansing Sailing Club members began arriving for Docks-In 2007, but the wind was calm and the work kept us warm. Elias Strangas helped load leaves into a trailer to be transported to the Meridian Township Transfer Station. George Zimmermann brought his smile and good humor to help keep the dock crew on task.

Jim Fletcher, our Rear Commodore, and Wayne Loescher, Facilities Director, confer with Bob Miller. Jim was in charge of Docks-In..

Once the docks are in, anchor lines need to be attached. Here John LeFevre and Bob Miller reattach boards that cover the anchor points.

John Quensen keeps warm.

Jonathan Ahlbrand mugs with Jamie Rasmussen. Jamie will be leaving in May to begin her first position after finishing law school at MSU.


Some smiles after a job well done.

Susanna Tellschow readjusts her cap after Michael-Soloman Jost gave it a tug.


The Safety Boat gets a cleaning.

Marg Crawford was one of the loyal grounds crew.


Olav Messerschmidt and Paul Davis were in good spirits as Docks-In wraps up..

Scott Watkins and George Siegle gave us great smiles.


Bill and Sally Pratt begin work on removing the cover on the boat while Paul Marttila finishes up some raking in that area. .

Dave MacKenzie was part of the in-water dock crew.


At the end of the day, John LeFevre and Chris Strugar-Fritsch take a break to celebrate getting the docks in and anchored.

With the docks in, water turned on, clubhouse cleaned, storage sheds organized and grounds in good shape - we're ready for the 2007 sailing season..