e-Sheet — February 26, 2007
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LSC Volunteers Set for March 3 Quietwater Symposium

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Gathering at Spags
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March 14 - 6:30 pm

2007 Season sign-up coming soon.

A group of Lansing Sailing Club Members have volunteered to help staff the LSC booth at the upcoming Quitewater Symposium to be held Saturday, March 3rd at the MSU Pavilion. Jonathan Ahlbrand is heading up this effort and Michael-Soloman Jost has volunteered his Sunfish to add some color to the booth.

If you get a chance, stop by the event and check it out. This event draws a large variety of outdoor/environmental enthusiasts with interests that include: Kayaking, Sailing, Outdoor Photography, Fly Fishing, Cycling and even Dog Sledding. There are also special presentations on a variety of topics - including one Jonathan Ahlbrand will be making.

The Lansing Sailing Club hoes to build awareness of sailing in the Lansing area and attract some potential new members.

2007 Quietwater Symposium
    Date: Saturday March 3, 2007
    Location: The Pavilion for Livestock and Agriculture Education (Farm Lane, south of Mt Hope - on the campus of MSU)
    Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Admission: Adults $8.00 - under 12 Free
    Learn more about the Symposium at www.quietwatersymposium.org/.

America's Cup Set to Begin Challenger Series


Oracle Boat Arrives in Valencia

In just a little over a month, from April 3rd to the 7th, Act 13 takes place. This is the final opportunity for the sailors to get ready for the Challenger Series that begins in mid April. In Act 13, the twelve teams are involved in fleet racing and it is exciting to see these big boats charging across the starting line.

The US entry, BMW Oracle Racing, recently brought it's boat from New Zealand to Valencia, Spain on an Antonov cargo plane. The team has spent the winter training in New Zealand. Now, with just a few weeks to get ready, the team is moving everything to Valencia where the America's Cup racing will be held.

The cargo plane also brought two masts, two keel bulbs, sails, and a chase boat.

Moody Gets Ready to BloKart on West Coast


Mike BloKarting in the UK last fall

Club member Mike Moody will be heading to the West coast again this spring to participate in the Western Region Blokart Championships in Long Beach March 30 to April 1.

The following week is another blokart event in the desert 35 miles south of Vegas on the "massive" Ivanpah dry lake bed. This is the site of the world record for a wind powered land vehicle (116 mph). Joining Mike will be fellow blokarters Dean Kitchen from Clarkston and Sean Fidler from Royal Oak.

As well as the racing, Mike is taking special equipment in case the wind is favorable for an attempt at the Blokart land speed record of 56 mph. Ivanpah is always a fun time and they seem to get at least one "white knuckle" wind day out of the five. Mike is hoping to send back daily reports as computer time comes available.

Race Rules Seminar at Portage Yacht Club


Portage Yacht Club Clubhouse
A Race Rules & Race Management Seminar will be held Thursdays: March 22*, 29, April 5, 12, 19, & 26. at the Portage Yacht Club, 8955 Dexter Pinckney Rd in Pinckney (south of Howell). The presenter will be Tom Ehman. Participants are invited to come for dinner and/or an evening of Sailing rules and race management discussion. The first class will be for beginners. The classes will be informative and interactive, and are recommended for sailors with a basic understanding of rules and race management who want a refresher and an in depth discussion of race rules and race tactics. April 26 will be reserved for race management instruction.

Cost of Dinner/Bar: Price determined by menu (Dinner/Bar Optional)

Seminar Cost: Free

Schedule for Thursday Seminars:
   6:15pm-7:30pm Dinner/Appetizers/Bar
   7:30pm-9:00pm Rules/Management Seminar

Beginners Class. For those who are not familiar with the racing rules and need an introduction, a beginner's class will meet on March 22, 2007 from 7:30pm-9:00pm. This class requires a RSVP to Ty Cathey: 734-878.6092

At the seminar you will need your own copy of The Racing Rules of Sailing 2005-2008. If you are a US Sailing member, you should have received a copy. If you are not a US Sailing member, you can either join and get a free copy, or purchase one from the US Sailing web site (www. ussailing.org). It is also highly recommended that you also purchase one or both of the following books (available at Midwest Aquatics, 8955 Dexter Pinckney Rd., Pinckney, MI. 48169. Ph: 734.426.4155 among other locations):
   Paul Elstrom Explains The Racing Rules. 2000-2008 Rules, edited by Soren Krause, International Marine/McGraw Hill 2004
   Understanding the Racing Rules of Sailing Through 2008, Dave Perry, 6th edition, United States Sailing Association, 2004

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2007

A Registration Form is available at:
www.lansingsailing.org/Education/Clinics/PYCRaceRulesSemianrs2007.html

 

 

Coming Events Detail
  • February 28(Wed) DRYRA Sailing Seminar - First Aid Afloat hosted by Edison Boat Club\
  • March 3 (Sat) Quiet Water Symposium - MSU Pavilion. 9 am to 6 pm.
  • March 7 (Wed) DRYRA Sailing Seminar - Rules of the Road hosted by Great Lakes Yacht Club
  • March 14 (Wed) Sailor Gathering. 6:30. Spagnoula's.
  • March 14 (Wed) DRYRA Sailing Seminar - Sail the Course hosted by Detroit Yacht Club
  • March 21 (Wed) DRYRA Sailing Seminar - Heavy Weather Sailing hosted by Grosse ointe Yacht Club
  • March 22 (Thu) PYC Race Rules Seminar - Portage Yacht Club, Picnkney - Dinner 6:15-7:30, Seminar 7:30-9:00.
  • March 29 (Thu) PYC Race Rules Seminar - Portage Yacht Club, Picnkney - Dinner 6:15-7:30, Seminar 7:30-9:00.
  • April 5 (Thu) PYC Race Rules Seminar - Portage Yacht Club, Picnkney - Dinner 6:15-7:30, Seminar 7:30-9:00.
  • April 11 (Wed) Sailor Gathering. 6:30. Spagnoula's.
  • April 12 (Thu) PYC Race Rules Seminar - Portage Yacht Club, Picnkney - Dinner 6:15-7:30, Seminar 7:30-9:00.
  • April 14 (Sat) Docks In.
  • April 15 (Sun) Get Your Boat Ready Day
  • April 19 (Thu) PYC Race Rules Seminar - Portage Yacht Club, Picnkney - Dinner 6:15-7:30, Seminar 7:30-9:00.
  • April 21-22 (Sat-Sun) North U Trim and Tactics Seminar - Detroit
  • April 22 (Sun) Lightning Fleet Racing - 12:30 Skipper's Meeting, 1:00 First of Three Races
  • April 26 (Thu) PYC Race Rules Seminar - Portage Yacht Club, Picnkney - Dinner 6:15-7:30, Seminar 7:30-9:00.
  • April 29 (Sun) Lightning Fleet Racing - 12:30 Skipper's Meeting, 1:00 First of Three Races

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