Annual Lansing Sailing Club Awards
Each year the Lansing Sailing Club recognizes special accomplishments or memorializes humorous events through awards. Here is a list of recent award recipients.
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Ron Wilson Award Established in 1996, this award recognizes a club member that most demonstrates the club dedication, active racing participation and enthusiasm for sailing exemplified by our late friend and longtime club member Ron Wilson. By tradition, the recipient is selected by the previous winners, with the previous award winner making the presentation at the Annual Awards Banquet. |
2007 |
Jim and Maribeth Fletcher |
2006 |
Not Awarded |
2005 |
Pat Dolan |
2004 |
Doug Carlson |
2003 |
Ann Siegle |
2002 |
Not Awarded |
2001 |
Gil Chesbro |
2000 |
Jane Marshall |
1999 |
Alanna Harvey |
1998 |
Pat Dolan |
1997 |
Mike Moody |
1996 |
Larry Koster |
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Commodore's Award Established in 1997, this award is given periodically by the Commodore at the annual awards banquet to recognize special contributions to the club by members.
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2001 |
Larry Koster - for his many contributions to the Lansing Sailing Club. In giving Larry the "Commodore's Award", noted particularly his willingness to respond whenever asked, his creation of a special flag system for implementing the new starting sequence required in the Racing Rules of Sailing thru 2004, and his help with our "Discover Sailboat Racing" classes. |
1999 |
George and Ann Siegle - for their leadership on special projects including design of a new logo, developing a community relations program, repairing the club’s sunfish and providing graphics assistance on awards. |
1999 |
The Harrison Family - for their extensive family involvement in club activities and contributions to the club. |
1997 |
Fred Hull and Terry Kleiman - for the dedicated leadership and time in building a new roof for the clubhouse. |
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Junior Sailor of the Year Established in 1999, this award is made periodically to recognize the junior sailor that most demonstrates service to the club, active racing participation and enthusiasm for sailing. |
2007 |
Austin Holden & Tristan Eggenberger |
2006 |
Matt Hurth |
2005 |
Chris Miller |
2004 |
Doug Crawford |
1999 |
Laura Harvey |
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Jane Marshall Wet Bottom Award Given by the Lightning Fleet for the crew that goes all out...but not necessarily out of the boat. Named in 2004 in honor of Jane Marshall, whose dedication to crewing is unmatched.
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2007 |
Scott Watkins |
2006 |
Alanna Harvey |
2005 |
Susanna Tellschow |
2004 |
Jane Marshall |
2003 |
Bob Hill |
1998 |
Ken Knight |
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Crew of the Year Given by the Lightning Fleet to a fleet sailor who has crewed with special distinction.
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2007 |
Gil Chesbro and Bob Miller |
2006 |
Gil Chesbro |
2005 |
Gil Chesbro and Scott Watkins |
2004 |
Bob Miller |
2003 |
Gil Chesbro and Scott Watkins |
2002 |
Gil Chesbro |
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Rookie Crew of the Year Given by the Lightning Fleet to the first year crew member seen as most outstanding.
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2007 |
John Kolstoe |
2006 |
Michael-Salomon Jost |
2005 |
Jamie Rasmussen |
2004 |
Susanna Tellschow |
2003 |
Lisa Winters and Lori Katz |
2002 |
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2001 |
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2000 |
Stacy Kotecki |
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Rookie Skipper of the Year Given by the Lightning Fleet the first year skipper seen as most outstanding.
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Junior Sunfish Skipper Given by the Sunfish Fleet to recognize an outstanding Junior Sunfish skipper.
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Most Improved Sunfish Skipper Given by the Sunfish Fleet to the skipper that improved the most from the first ten races of the season to the last ten races of the season.
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Most Improved Lightning Skipper Given by the Lightning Fleet to the skipper believed to have improved the most from the previous year.
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2007 |
Susanna Tellschow |
2006 |
Larry Koster |
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Challenger Division Champion Initiated in 2006, this award is given by the Lightning Fleet to the skipper that finishes highest in the full season, excluding those skippers that have previously won the Challenger Division or those skippers that have finished in the top 30% (rounded up) of the fleet with the past five years.
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2007 |
Susanna Tellschow |
2006 |
Merrick Hurlbutt |
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Corinthian Award A Lightning Fleet award presented annually to the skipper who most actively advances the interests of the Lansing Lightning Fleet. This sailor’s actions help grow competition and improve the size and quality of the fleet. He or she demonstrates broad interest in Lightning racing sailing through club racing, participation in regattas, exemplary sportsmanship, service, or helping others to improve their skills.
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2007 |
Mike Moody |
2006 |
Jim Fletcher |
2005 |
Larry Koster |
2004 |
John LeFevre |
2003 |
Terry Kleiman |
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