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Sat, 11/10: 10am -1pm Docking Clinc
Sat. 11/17:
Thu, 11/22: Closed for Turkey Day
Fri, 11/23: Closed for shopping
Sat, 12/01:
Sat, 12/08, 10am-1pm Coastal Nav clinic
Sat, 12/15, 10am-1pm Bareboat Mgmt clinic
Sun, 12/30: 1pm-5pm End of the year cruise. Save the date for this year-end sail & party.
Sat, Jan 5, 10am-1pm
Celestial Nav clinic
Sat, Jan 12,10am-1pm Diesel Care clinic
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Nov - Feb
Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm
Sat - Sun 9am - 1pm &
1pm - 5pm*
*or dusk, whichever comes first.
To reserve a boat:
770-614-5724
For LSA office:
770-945-8810 |
| Inexpensive Sailing Stuff to make you look cool |
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2007 Gill North American Annual Warehouse Clearance Sale
Gill, a leader in outdoor apparel is having their annual clearance sale on Saturday November 17th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is a one day sale only.
Don't be surprised if there is a line to get in at 8:00am. However, there is plenty of stuff available throughout the day. After shopping, come by the regatta at 1:00pm or regatta after-party around 4:30pm.
Location: 1025 Parkway Industrial Park Dr, Buford, GA 30515 or call 770-945-0564
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| Volume 38 Issue 11 |
November, 2007 |
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Our newsletter continues to provide a list of upcoming events at your sailing club as well as articles about items that impact your sailing experience.
Fair winds,
Matt Fleming
Cindy Blanchard |
| Enough water to keep sailing |
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 While there is new shoreline, there is plenty of places to sail
If you were to believe the local news media, then you would think that all of our boats are hard aground and leaning on their sides just stuck in the mud. Well, the truth is we are 100% operational and our members are enjoying the fall breezes while sailing the well marked waters !! Yes, the lake is down and the shore line is showing itself, but we still have plenty of water and wind to satisfy our sailing addictions.
 Please don't let a little bad news from the Chicken Little's of the world ruin your fall activities. Come on up to the lake and enjoy the gentle temperatures, stiff breezes and plenty of water.
As the skipper, you need only take the same precautions about how avoding exposed terra firma, loonshit or obstacles.
As always,we do look forward to seeing everyone at the dock as the winds pick up. |
| What the h-ll is a Penguin Regatta & Poker Run
PLUS Rum Tasting Party |
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 2 Events / 1 Day
Join us for one or both. Either way, you can be assured of a good time.
10am: Penguin Regatta & Poker Run
The stories are true -- the names were changed to protect the disgraced.
Even though the management staff of LSA (Cindy) is still resolving "issues" from last year's race -- she has decided to proceed with another full throttle, no holds barred, 2007 Penguin Regatta & Poker Run !!!
Believe it or not -- Matt has been kept in the dark about this breech of company policy and with your help,  he'll never find out about this "politically incorrect event" !!
Ssssshhhhhhh -- don't tell Matt.
The Penguin Regatta & Poker Run is an all day wacky race that encompasses the entire lake. You will be asked to sail to several destinations and obtain unique evidence of your travels while collecting poker cards for various tasks and activities. Exact details are confidential and a bit weird -- No, very weird !!
The race will be followed by a cookout at the dock with awards presented to the winners.
Dress in black & white if you dare. RSVP at 770-614-5724.
We'll also provide an early dinner. Cost is $15. BYOB.
3pm: Rum Tasting Party & Regatta Awards
Depending upon the weather, we'll meet at either the dock or classroom to evaluate the subtle and not-to-sutle differences of different rums. The boquet; the taste, the after effects. Sip 'em straight or try our recipes including Goombay Smash, Bushwackers, Rum Punch, Hot Buttered Rum or Dark n Stormy. We'll provide juices and mixers, etc. You bring a bottle. RSVP at 770-614-5724.
During the Rum Tasting, trophies for the Spring and Fall regattas will be awarded.
Early dinner will be provided. Cost of $15 covers one or both events. BYOB. |
| Regatta Update |
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OK, so we're not really competitive
Yeah, right.. So to put a spin on it, here's recognition for those who sailed well over the past couple of weeks. The fact that they won is inconsequential. (Sure.)
 With winds light on Sat., 9/22 for the first race and steady by the end of the day, Ed, Karl and Kathleen (on West Dog) and Bill McC, Kevin and Kurt (on Connie May) finished the day in a tie, each with 7 points. West Dog placed 4th, 1st and 2nd while Connie May finished 1st, 5th and 1st. Ann and Todd (on Ella J) deserve recognition for finishing third overall with 10 pts ( 2nd, 4th and 4th finishes out of 7 boats).
 The winds were fun on Sun, 9/30, blowing about 9 knots with the random 90 degree windshift for 2 minutes, and then shifting back. Kudos to Bob, Jason, Leah and Morven on West Dog who finished the day with 5 points, finishing 1st, 2nd and 2nd. Natasha, newbie crew members Angie and Christopher along with Bill McC and Hal finished with 7 points (2nd, 3rd and 3rd). While Hot Dog, with Ann, Andrew, Thomas and Todd and George Dog with Alan, Chuck, Kevin and Russell each finished 9 points, it should be noted that boats earned a 1st place finish.
In the first race, West Dog finished just 11 seconds ahead of Natasha, which was only 32 seconds ahead of George Dog. In the second race, won by George Dog, West Dog and Natasha finished just 22 seconds apart. And in the final race, Hot Dog beat West Dog by only 10 seconds. Needless to say, it was a fun day on the lake, followed by fun, food and drink at the dock's post-race "activities."
The winds were favorable on Sat, 10/20, so there were 4 races for 7 boats. Kurt and Caroline sailed near flawlessly to win the day, finishing 1,2,1,1. Mark B, Mike Mand Bill McC came in second, scoring 2,1,3,4. Creating a bit of controversy during the racing, Alan, Jason and Kathleen took third for the day with a solid performance, scoring 4,3,2,2.
Thanks to Rich and Peggy for serving as race committee on 9/22 and Kurt, Connie and Charles for serving as race committee on 9/30. And thanks to Glenn Simons and Steve Darsie handled RC for the four races 10/20.
Looking forward to seeing you on the course or on the committee boat on Sat, 11/17 and then for the awards ceremony on 12/01 at 3pm (after the Penguin Regatta). |
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| Get the most from your club membership
 Docking Clinic
(Saturday, November 10th, 10:00 am to 1:00pm)
Are you stressing out about docking ? Have you permanently damaged one or more of our club boats while "dock crashing" ??
Matt will be disclosing his secret docking strategies and techniques that are designed to improve your skills on both tillered and wheeled boats.
The price of this clinic is -- FREE -- to our club members
Please call the dock for reservations (770) 614-5724
Heavy Weather Clinic
(Saturday, November 17th, 10:00 am to 1:00pm)
Have you ever been overwhelmed when sailing in "Big Breezes" ? Let Capt. John help you with a few methods that will allow you to relax and enjoy the heavy winds.
We will be teaching this clinic onboard our Catalina 270's and will cover:
Reefing while underway <> Use of jack-lines and harnesses <> Man overboard drills in high seas <> Entering inlets in surf conditions <> Surviving 20 foot seas.
Enjoy the sport of extreme sailing -- if you dare !!
The price of this clinic is -- FREE -- to our club members
Please call the dock for reservations (770) 614-5724
 Coastal Navigation Clinic
(Saturday, December 8th, 10:00 am to 1:00pm)
Captain Matt will provide an outline of our Coastal Navigation Course "CNAV-105" (You know, just a tease). This clinic will help you understand the basic concepts for marine navigation and will cover:
Navigation Tools
NOAA Charts
Reference Guides
Basic Dead Reckoning Techniques
This clinic will help you in preparation for the ASA Coastal Navigation Course CNAV-105
No pre-requisites -- Just a smile is required.
The price of this clinic is -- FREE -- to our club members
Please call the dock for reservations (770) 614-5724
 Bareboat Management Clinic
(Saturday, December 15th, 10:00 am to 1:00pm)
It's that time of the year when we enjoy the first bout of cold weather in the Atlanta area -- It's also a good time to start dreaming of a warm vacation cruise somewhere in the Caribbean. To help with your planning, dreaming and scheming -- Capt John Leggett and Capt. Matt Fleming will provide you a proven recipe that will make your sailing vacation a true success. We will share with you the "tricks of the trade" that these two captains have learned in over twenty five years sailing adventures !
The price of this clinic is -- FREE -- to our club members
Please call the dock for reservations (770) 614-5724
 Celestial Navigation Clinic
(Saturday, January 5th 10:00 am to 1:00pm, subject to change)
OK -- So you just finished watching your favorite pirate movie and realized that you have no idea what the navigator was doing with "that thing" called the sextant.
Here's your chance to understand the basics of navigating using the stars and planets. Chris Albright will be conducting this clinic starting in the classroom and then proceed outdoors for some practical application of your new found talents.
Space is very limited -- Call early !!
The price of this clinic is -- FREE -- to our club members
Please call the dock for reservations (770) 614-5724
 Diesel Clinic
(Saturday, January 12th, 10:00 am to 1:00pm)
OK -- So you feel comfortable with starting a diesel engine on one of our cruising boats -- But do you really know what makes the "Iron Jenny" work ?
Pat McCartin with Inland Marine Diesel will be demonstrating the inner workings of a modern engine.
Don't miss this popular clinic. The price of this clinic is -- FREE -- to our club members
Please call the dock for reservations (770) 614-5724. |
| Fantasies |
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Basic Coastal Crusing and Bareboat Certification
Baisc Coastal Cruising - 103 and Bareboat Certification - 104
in Pensacola, FL 
(Sunday, Feb. 17th thru Friday, Feb 22nd)
We now have a few openings for this class in Pensacola. Call Cindy or Matt for details !!
(770) 945-8810
Spaces are still available for Basic Coastal Cruising - 103 and Bareboat Certification - 104 in the British Virgin Islands !!
 It's time to take that dream vacation -- It's time to become Bareboat Certified -- It's time to visit the land of tropical sailing fantasies
The British Virgin Islands -- Where sailing dreams come true!
All classes in BVI include most breakfasts, most lunches, most snacks/soft drinks and one dinner cooked on board. Call 770-945-8810 to signup!
Sat. Nov.10th - Fri. Nov.16th, 2007 $1,450
Sat. Feb. 2nd - Fri. Feb. 8th, 2008 $1,495
Sat. Mar. 15th - Fri. Mar. 21st, 2008 $1,495
Sat. May 8th - Fri. May 14th, 2008 $1,495
Sat. Nov. 1st - Fri. Nov. 7th, 2008 $1,495
Sat. Nov. 8th - Fri. Nov. 14th, 2008 $1,495
Feel free to call Cindy or Matt at (770) 945-8810 to learn more about your sailing dream in paradise.
"Dark and Stormy Regatta Week" in the BVI's!
(March 6 thru March 12, 2008)
Join us in the BVI for a unique experience sailing in one of the Caribbean's most fun and adventurous sailing regattas - "THE DARK AND STORMY" race to the beautiful island of Anegada. Your trip price includes your sailing week with us aboard a 46 foot Beneteau Sailing Yacht, all the regatta activities, most breakfasts, most lunches, most snacks and 1 level of certification.
We promise lots of fun!
$1595.00 per person call Cindy at (770) 945-8810 to signup! |
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As always, if you have any questions, concerns, feedback, suggestions, complaints or compliments about Lanier Sailing Academy, the Passport Sailing Club or Docklines, please click here to contact LSA's owner, Matt Fleming so that you have the best possible sailing experiences. |
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