February News

In the words of Hans and Franz: "We're here to pump you up. Girly men
and Ladies) listen up with your girly little boats don't be afraid of the pumpattude. There are no Girly excuses like, oh it’s to cold, no wind, it's raining, too windy, too rough? To earn the right to be a laser sailor you must fight through the physical and mental pain and not succumb to the girly ways."

Do you know where your Laser is?

We have been busy talking and planning this years calendar. The summer racing schedule officially starts Tuesday June 5th, that is only 96 days away. That means Glenn Rauth, Scott Porter and crew, Paul Schneider, Eric Reed, Mark Lyons have a very short time to buy a boat because they are rumored to be on the starting line on June 5. These people have either expressed interest in sailing lasers, or if they haven't, we have decided that they should. There has also been a rumor floating around that John Briggs (JB) will be returning to the fleet this year. The fleet will be watching him closely to learn the techniques of the former pumpkin day champion. Another returning member of the fleet is former fleet captain Dave Gerber. I am sure that he will be out there with family racing his laser when in country. We also have some new comers to the fleet. One of them is a student at the East Junior High School Clark Phelps. If Clark sails as hard as he studies we are all in trouble.

Other activities planned include the annual Bunny Day regatta tentatively scheduled for Saturday May 5th, and a Laser Clinic for all levels of sailing expertise by the nationally recognized coach, Tom Babel. Tom will run some drills, shoot video and provide his expert advice on everything Laser for those in attendance. This event is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday May 29th.

Please contact Than Dykstra (than0629@gmail.com) or Jamie Stuursma (ljstuursma@chartermi.net) with any questions.