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<title>LakeSide MSC News Feed</title><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/index.html</link><description>LakeSide MSC News Feed</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2008 LakeSide Model Sailing Club</dc:rights><dc:date>2009-03-03T18:42:38-05:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Sun, 03 May 2009 13:17:45 -0400</lastBuildDate><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="self" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/LakesideMscNewsFeed" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>Commodore's Comments for March</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Commodore's Comments</category><dc:date>2009-03-03T18:42:38-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/d863b74b7966e5b9a731aadb55a36454-40.html#unique-entry-id-40</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/d863b74b7966e5b9a731aadb55a36454-40.html#unique-entry-id-40</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[March has arrived and with it the promise of warmer weather and a change in seasons, from winter to spring.

...Well, believe it or not, SAILING IS ABOUT TO BEGIN for the 2009 season.  For starters, the Heckscher MYC is having the first Invitational of the year on March 21st for Marbleheads, so if you haven&rsquo;t signed up yet, you should, because this cold weather isn&rsquo;t going to last forever.

...Our next club meeting will be the 2nd Wednesday of March (March 11) at the Whiteheads&rsquo; at 8:00 pm....  I&rsquo;m quite sure there are as many ways to finish a yacht as we have members in the club.  I would like to hear about different techniques, do you spray or apply paint with a brush....  I think a discussion on this topic could be enlightening because we all do things differently.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>First-Ever AMYA Marblehead Class National Championship</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Regatta News</category><dc:date>2009-02-02T19:26:53-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/f23a791581244ad691ce83a606d36678-41.html#unique-entry-id-41</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/f23a791581244ad691ce83a606d36678-41.html#unique-entry-id-41</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[For the first time, the Marblehead MYC is hosting the AMYA Marblehead (M) Class National Championship on May 15-17 at historic Redd&rsquo;s Pond in Marblehead, MA.

...This includes a free-sail racing demo of M vane models and the involvement of Halsey Herreshoff to launch new R/C Newport 30 model under new Herreshoff MYC.

...Please email your response to Standley Goodwin, AMYA M Class Secretary, at Marblehead@modelyacht.org Finally, M owners that respond will receive a second club email by late February with AMYA M Nationals Notice of Race (NOR) and entry, plus dinner and lodging options, to formally sign-up for this event.

...AMYA M Class Championship The Marblehead Model Yacht Club (MYC) cordially invites you to attend the 2009 American Model Yachting Association (AMYA) Marblehead (M) Class National Championship on the weekend of May 15 - 17 in Marblehead....  Newport 30 - Halsey Herreshoff and Herreshoff Designs Inc. will launch their new 54-inch R/C model yacht, Newport 30, at Redd&rsquo;s Pond with a design based on a Captain Nat Herreshoff 1896 racing yacht....  Regatta Events It is fitting the AMYA R/C M Nationals have now come to Redd&rsquo;s Pond - the birthplace of the M Class, whose waters have nurtured their share of design innovations these past eight decades....  CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 15, Friday Noon - 4:30: Check-in, measuring & R/C practice 2:00 - 4:30: VM free-sail racing & Herreshoff Newport 30 launch 5:30 - 7:30: Pond Cookout]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Commodore's Comments for February</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Commodore's Comments</category><dc:date>2009-02-02T00:09:48-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/22464ee6fa406b38e7f02f6e63288f5c-42.html#unique-entry-id-42</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/22464ee6fa406b38e7f02f6e63288f5c-42.html#unique-entry-id-42</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We can look at this as an opportunity to prepare for another season, to repair our yachts and make improvements that we didn&rsquo;t have time for last season.  February may just be starting and may bring more cold and harsh weather, but March with the promise of warmer temperatures is only four weeks away.

...This will make two boats that I&rsquo;ve built and I intend to make at least two more boats in the near future....  They may put them in an attic or basement and never use them, but maybe, just maybe, they may sail them at some future time and remember all the fun I had building them.

I also have a design on the drafting board for a 36&rdquo; model that will be built amongst all the other activities.

...The roster is attached to this e-mail and should be used to contact members about club activities or to sail with friends.

...Bring any projects that you are working on, I&rsquo;m quite sure people will be interested in seeing up close what will be sailing on the pond next year.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Commodore's Comments for January</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Commodore's Comments</category><dc:date>2009-01-03T18:11:53-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/2698387be0acb9af188b09bb2877ea84-39.html#unique-entry-id-39</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/2698387be0acb9af188b09bb2877ea84-39.html#unique-entry-id-39</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hopefully the weather will warm up so that the hardy members of our club, who forget that winter is here, can keep sailing.

...These are being named after my grandchildren and there&rsquo;s another one on the way, due the end of May.  I&rsquo;m told that this one will be a boy, and being the instigator that I am, I hope to get a little brother-sister rivalry started.

...Basically this boat is being built to make sure that what I learned last summer isn&rsquo;t forgotten.

...It&rsquo;s not too far away and your boats should be ready at the start of the season.

...Most of all relax and enjoy the company of fellow pond yacht skippers that you don&rsquo;t always have time to talk to at lakeside.

I hate to bring this up, but if you are delinquent with your dues (due by 12/31/08) you are in jeopardy of losing your frequency and this will be your last newsletter.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Club Dues</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Club News</category><dc:date>2008-12-10T16:59:34-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/ef53a9765825ffbb6b4b168e359146f7-38.html#unique-entry-id-38</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/ef53a9765825ffbb6b4b168e359146f7-38.html#unique-entry-id-38</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Club dues are due by the end of the year.  Right-click to download the form below, then print it and mail it in with your check.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Results Of Our 2008 Season</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Club News</category><dc:date>2008-12-10T16:40:26-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/ba409366feaf8c534af329af0ef7e4d4-37.html#unique-entry-id-37</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/ba409366feaf8c534af329af0ef7e4d4-37.html#unique-entry-id-37</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[36 Traditional (36/600) Fleet &ldquo;A&rdquo; 1st - Tom Clark 2nd - Alden Whitehead 3rd - Jack Danes Fleet &ldquo;B&rdquo; 1st - Dick Nicewicz 2nd - Paul Tosto  Marblehead (50/800) Fleet &ldquo;A&rdquo; 1st - Tom Clark  2nd - Alden Whitehead 3rd - Jack Danes Fleet &ldquo;B&rdquo; 1st - Paul Tosto 2nd - Dick Nicewicz  Soling 1 Meter Fleet &ldquo;A&rdquo; 1st - Jack Danes 2nd - Tom Clark 3rd - Alden Whitehead Fleet &ldquo;B&rdquo; 1st - Paul Tosto 2nd - Dick Nicewicz  Rulon Trophy &ndash; sailed in 36/600s Alden Whitehead  Most Improved Skipper Paul Tosto]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Commodore's Comments for December</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Commodore's Comments</category><dc:date>2008-12-10T16:35:56-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/396c87e282620fbfb22d9071651541ef-35.html#unique-entry-id-35</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/396c87e282620fbfb22d9071651541ef-35.html#unique-entry-id-35</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[While this might be the banquet at the end of the year, there are many members who refuse to admit that the season is over.  These members are sailing Victoria&rsquo;s every Wednesday (practice) and 36&rsquo;s every Saturday (6-week frostbite series) at the Town of Babylon pond on Sunrise Highway.

...On the other hand there are the wimps, like me, who like to be warm during the cooler months and head for the boat shop to repair and building for next year....  They may be in the water next season, but that depends on how much time I can spend down stairs.

While I may be building, winter is still the best time to make those repairs that were needed last year.

...Next year we will start the season with the first official race on the first Saturday in April.

...These winter meetings give club members a chance to get together and see projects that are being worked on. Paul will also give us some ideas on sail building.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Winter Sailing at Town of Babylon Pond</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Club News</category><dc:date>2008-11-23T19:50:51-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/27015d14e81fdc96215adff962c7c194-34.html#unique-entry-id-34</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/27015d14e81fdc96215adff962c7c194-34.html#unique-entry-id-34</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Our regular season is over and we are beginning Frostbite Sailing at Town of Babylon pond.  We will sail Victoria's every Wednesday and 36's on Saturdays, weather permitting.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Commodore's Comments for November</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Commodore's Comments</category><dc:date>2008-11-02T20:35:32-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/3cb5e7ff23a60cfcd1a53e879300a6dc-31.html#unique-entry-id-31</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/3cb5e7ff23a60cfcd1a53e879300a6dc-31.html#unique-entry-id-31</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I sailed against our Marblehead fleet on October 18, 2008 and while we only had four boats on the Lake, I took a third for the day.  After the first four races I had 3 first place finishes and a second place finish, then my mainsheet broke and I was done for the day.

...At our last meeting we discussed our club finances, our annual awards luncheon, and next year&rsquo;s dues.  With the economy going crazy, we have decided to reduce the cost of the luncheon to $10.00 each for club member and their spouse....  The awards luncheon will be held on December 6, 2008, at the South Shore Restaurant at the corner of Route 112 and Sunrise Highway, Patchogue, NY.

...The meeting will start at 8:00 pm and we will discuss the election of officer&rsquo;s for next year.  Other topics that will be discussed are the awards luncheon, frostbite sailing, etc. Come and enjoy the last meeting of 2008.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Commodore's Comments for October</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Commodore's Comments</category><dc:date>2008-10-01T16:58:27-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/5f81e3c2a20ed8d55d74f2a06977dfa9-30.html#unique-entry-id-30</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/5f81e3c2a20ed8d55d74f2a06977dfa9-30.html#unique-entry-id-30</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Winter will be around the corner and this will be the time for any needed repairs or changes that you&rsquo;ve been thinking of doing on your boat.

...At the end of the day it was my turn to have my name inscribed on the trophy for 2008.  It took many years to finally win this event and the trophy will be hung at home in a prominent place until next year&rsquo;s event is held.

...I thought this boat would be next winter&rsquo;s project but I&rsquo;ve found some extra time on my hands and have been working a little bit every day.  With luck this boat will be launched before our season ends and hopefully sailed in one or two Marblehead races.

...Some topics that will be discussed will be our awards luncheon, what to charge for the luncheon, next year&rsquo;s dues, and a possible reduction in our yearly dues, racing rules and tactics, and building projects.

Hope to see everyone at the Lake for the last few weekends of our sailing season.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Commodore's Comments for September</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Commodore's Comments</category><dc:date>2008-09-01T19:55:25-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/e24e17cf5b5bc67195aba940d4cbf5b3-24.html#unique-entry-id-24</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/e24e17cf5b5bc67195aba940d4cbf5b3-24.html#unique-entry-id-24</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[After relaxing around home for the month of July I took off and headed to Maine for a course at the Wooden Boat School....  While class started at 8:00 am and ended at 5:00 pm I was usually in class about 6:45 am and left class around 8:30 pm.

...After the first week Chris told me to stay a second week and continue working on the boat, which I did in the Wooden Boat Finishing class, part 2.  The second week was a little bit easier; I would start work about 6:45 am and finish around 5:30 pm.

...With the skills that I learned at the school I plan on trying to design a boat (either a 36&rdquo; or 50&rdquo; inch model) and then building the boat and sailing it at the Lake.

...This is a time to get together in a more relaxed atmosphere then by the Lake to discuss rules and infractions, up coming boat modifications and winter building projects.  I will discuss some of the things that I learned while up in Maine (how to make bumpers, lead ballast, a different way to make radio boards, etc.).]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Commodore's Comments for August</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Commodore's Comments</category><dc:date>2008-08-01T19:55:25-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/bdc878f9a9fe44ee887c8ebcd83d0b36-28.html#unique-entry-id-28</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/bdc878f9a9fe44ee887c8ebcd83d0b36-28.html#unique-entry-id-28</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Because of the oppressive heat and humidity several members asked for a survey to be sent to all members about an earlier start time (9:00 am) for the summer months....  We will try the new start time of 9:00 am on Saturdays for the month of August.  This earlier start time should miss some of the crowds that come to the Lake around 11:00 am.

The first survey showed that a majority of members preferred sailing at Lake Ronkonkoma on Saturday for all the boats we sail (36&rsquo;s, 50&rsquo;s, and Solings)....  This in no way conflicts with the Wednesday activities that are currently going on at our Babylon location.

...Usually July and August are light winds, but once the humidity disappears the winds should be better and our racing should be good.

...Hopefully, the winds will be good for the skippers that come down to the Lake for a few hours of fun and relaxation.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Commodore's Comments for July</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Commodore's Comments</category><dc:date>2008-06-28T19:55:25-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/f71e2d8c9f103fa90f80306ba150d960-27.html#unique-entry-id-27</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/f71e2d8c9f103fa90f80306ba150d960-27.html#unique-entry-id-27</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Last weekend I noticed a lot of confusion at our Babylon Pond and I want to bring everyone up to date on our Club Policy....  This is only fair because no one wants to be fouled by a non-racing boat.  At many of the buoys non-racing boats were trying to get around with the boats racing, this should not be.

...This is one reason that we are trying to make the course longer, it gives more boats a chance to catch the boat in front of them or lose their position to another boat.  We may not get in a lot of races, but the competition at all levels is enhanced by giving everyone a chance to catch someone.

If people don&rsquo;t agree with what I&rsquo;ve said above, please e-mail your response to me or see me at the pond.

...There will be no summer meetings for the club so everyone enjoy the summer and remember the best local activity is at the pond for a few hours each week.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Commodore's Comments for June</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Commodore's Comments</category><dc:date>2008-06-02T19:55:25-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/cabc994d22c91ebd1fbaee7c047aae8b-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/cabc994d22c91ebd1fbaee7c047aae8b-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Most days we have sailed with shortened rigs due to winds in the 15 to 20 mph (13 to 17 knots) range.

...You can see your standings in the various classes that we sail as of May 31st.  I intend to publish this every other month in the newsletter, but you can see the most recent results here on the website every week.

...On May 3rd our club hosted an Invitational for Marbleheads, and on May 17th the Eisenhower Park MYC hosted an invitational for Traditional 36&rsquo;s.

...We will be entering our summer months where the winds are usually lighter, but the competition is just as good.

...Bring along any questions you may have and remember that your boat should be sailing with very little adjustments being made....  Remember CE, CB, and CG must all be in line for the boat to be balanced and sail well.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Photos from the EPMYC 36/600 Invitational</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Regatta News</category><dc:date>2008-05-26T17:44:56-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/3840e8071db23c819158de099c3b9dac-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/3840e8071db23c819158de099c3b9dac-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Photos from Eisenhower Park Model Yacht Club's 36/600 Invitational on May 17, 2008.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>EPMYC 36/600 Invitational: May 17, 2008</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Regatta News</category><dc:date>2008-05-04T13:21:27-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/16e5705930173bcc65e5c729b6551f3a-22.html#unique-entry-id-22</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/16e5705930173bcc65e5c729b6551f3a-22.html#unique-entry-id-22</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Eisenhower Park Model Yacht Club is hosting a 36/600 Invitational on May 17, 2008.  If anyone is interested in participating, you can use the application below.  You can contact Kenny Keighron at mainsheet@optonline.net if you have any questions.  The event is free and is limited to the first 24 skippers to sign up.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Commodore/Memorial Cup: Race Results</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Regatta News</category><dc:date>2008-05-03T13:12:23-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/29cbf93cbe3c1561d7662426aa32ee21-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/29cbf93cbe3c1561d7662426aa32ee21-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[May 3rd the LSMSC hosted the Commodore/Memorial Cup Marblehead Invitational.  Nine skippers arrived at the Lake for some coffee and donuts before the skipper's meeting.  We sailed a modified figure eight course, twice around.  This allowed good competition and placement changes throughout the race.  We were lucky and while the day was cloudy, there was no rain.  See the Race Results page for the scores.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Commodore's Comments for May</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Commodore's Comments</category><dc:date>2008-04-27T21:10:13-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/e946d8977521322e95f041cb7396c73b-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/e946d8977521322e95f041cb7396c73b-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The first month of sailing activities has come to a close and we have seen everything; calm days, moderate winds, and heavy winds blowing 15 to 20 mph with higher gusts and seas breaking on the beach (boy, am I glad I&rsquo;m on shore!!)....  Even though we sail at two ponds and keep to our race schedule, there could be a change.  I usually try and put an e-mail out on Thursday saying what boat we are sailing and where.  I know most of us have senior moments, but the race schedule is always in black on white on your computer....  Also, May 17th there are two activities going on. The LSMSC will be sailing 36&rsquo;s at our Babylon Pond.  This will allow any skippers that want to attend the Eisenhower Invitational to sign up and go.  So long as we have three boats at Babylon racing that day, we will count the 36&rsquo;s as a race day.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>First Race of the Season: Marbleheads</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Race Results</category><dc:date>2008-04-12T11:28:53-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/6794ac6dd2cbd737b69455d8e23daf5b-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/6794ac6dd2cbd737b69455d8e23daf5b-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The skippers arrived at a Lake that was covered in fog with little, to no, wind.  Shortly after I arrived the fog started to lift so you could see the other side of the Lake.  The winds remained calm all morning ranging in strength from 0 - 10 mph.

Four skippers prepared their boats and arrived at the starting line at 10:00 am for the first race.  One skipper had electrical problems periodically and would lose control of his boat.  One of these times he sailed across the finish line with no control of the rudder or sails.

...Spring is in the air and the sailing so far has been very windy or relatively calm.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Commodore/Memorial Cup: May 3, 2008</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Regatta News</category><dc:date>2008-04-10T18:47:32-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/85d89e04bdb9a3435017180c60592425-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/85d89e04bdb9a3435017180c60592425-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The LakeSide MSC will be hosting the annual Commodore's/ Memorial Cup Invitational at Lake Ronkonkoma on May 3rd.  This event will be FREE.  Coffee and donuts will be available at the Lake.  Award certificates will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions.  Applications are due by by April 28.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>First Race of the Season: 36/600's</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Race Results</category><dc:date>2008-04-05T21:36:15-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/1240351e138c7f5512ea9ad514ddd55b-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/1240351e138c7f5512ea9ad514ddd55b-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The predictions were for cloudy skies and 5 to 9 mph winds.  What we got was clearing skies and winds that continued to increase as the day progressed (18-20 mph).

Six skippers arrived at Lake Ronkonkoma, two had difficulties and dropped out.  Four skippers started the racing season and as the day progressed and the seas got worse and only two skippers were in the last race.  By that time white caps were on the lake and rollers were coming towards shore.  All in all it was a fun day, so long as I didn't have to be on the boat!  Isn't it great to control the boat from shore?!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Commodore's Comments for April</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Commodore's Comments</category><dc:date>2008-03-31T19:37:28-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/23850ae8deda45a42d90f3e110161dce-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/23850ae8deda45a42d90f3e110161dce-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We start the season off with 36&rsquo;s this year and will alternate boats every weekend.

...While we don&rsquo;t usually have a race director assigned for each weekend we try to follow the rules as best we can.  Early starts are not allowed and are corrected by going around one of the buoys and restarting; no dip starts are allowed.  Touching a buoy (windward or leeward) is not allowed; this is corrected by doing a 360-degree turn....  We try to cover some of the rules at our meeting on the second Wednesday of the month.

...Also, any projects that you may be working on and would like to share with our club members will be of interested to all.

Please note above that on April 26, we will be racing 36&rsquo;s at Babylon Pond.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Commodore's Comments for March</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Commodore's Comments</category><dc:date>2008-03-09T22:57:34-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/87cce424ab3979a7bb970338d4b6fa90-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/87cce424ab3979a7bb970338d4b6fa90-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Even though the first weekend of March is cold, spring is just around the corner and our sailing season is about to begin.  Attached to this month&rsquo;s newsletter you will see our club roster, and at this time I would like to welcome Dan and Jane Glyn, and Ray Golden as new members to the LakeSide MSC.

...At our last meeting we modified the race schedule in order to try and promote our members attending the Invitational's hosted by other clubs.  Years ago this use to be a great way to meet members of other clubs and see how boats were built and raced by other people associated with this hobby....  It's a great learning experience and it's interesting to sail on different ponds where the winds may be very shifty compared to what you experience in your normal area....  This is a great race to go to and most clubs haven't even started their sailing season yet.

...I believe they have completed 4 days of racing and are trying to complete the series before our racing season begins in April.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Heckscher MYC Bill Leidel Invitational Regatta</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Regatta News</category><dc:date>2008-03-08T23:45:12-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/226cf4c3c9897298b54104c27b810c0c-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/226cf4c3c9897298b54104c27b810c0c-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Heckscher MYC presents the Bill Leidel Invitational Regatta at Heckscher Park Pond, Huntington, NY, on March 22, 2008, for Marblehead Class (50/800) model yachts.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A little bit of History</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Club News</category><dc:date>2008-02-08T23:57:14-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/04dbe15e92d2259414b6bc4d9b4695b6-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/04dbe15e92d2259414b6bc4d9b4695b6-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Below is an excerpt from &ldquo;Sydney&rsquo;s Model Racing Skiffs&rdquo; by Stephen Crewes (page 15) describing how a couple went to the sailing area for a picnic, and a fun day of sailing:

...She rode her bicycle from her home in Lilyfield to his place, and they would then both ride to where Harry kept his rowing boat.  She would take their lunch and afternoon tea on her bicycle, he would carry the model skiff and all the gear on his bicycle....  He took the mast and the spinnakers, rolled on the booms and placed them along the bicycles main bar and tied them on. He placed the model skiff hull in a bag and put it over the left shoulder and 4 sets of sails were rolled up and put in a bag and it went over the right shoulder....  The right hand was used to steer the bicycle, as well as using the brake and for stopping and giving hand signals.&rdquo;

...I really don&rsquo;t know how good the good old day&rsquo;s really were, except that some great boats have disappeared from sight.

...Since these boats sailed before remote control operation existed, the skipper&rsquo;s would have to chase their racing skiff&rsquo;s in row boats in the harbor.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sail Winches For Sale</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Classifieds</category><dc:date>2008-01-08T23:53:58-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/00bc188bd740c7aca0788b36719ea1ed-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/00bc188bd740c7aca0788b36719ea1ed-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sail Winches For Sale 2 Futaba S5801 sail winch servos.  One slightly used in a Victoria.  The other never used.  $145 Email thenilsens@optonline.net Classifieds are free to club members.  Submit postings to the Webmaster.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>36/600 - Steve Spatenga Design For Sale</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Classifieds</category><dc:date>2008-01-08T23:53:58-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/8fdfd5ca45256b5161cd1592bbd1f83c-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/8fdfd5ca45256b5161cd1592bbd1f83c-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[36/600 - Steve Spatenga Design Price: $ 425.00 (also 50/800 call for info) Contact Charles Wanker: 718-358-2158 Classifieds are free to club members.  Submit postings to the Webmaster.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>50/800 Wooden Boat For Sale</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Classifieds</category><dc:date>2008-01-08T23:53:58-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/c2bd881385ff636af954bbeec53e6f85-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/c2bd881385ff636af954bbeec53e6f85-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[50/800 Wooden boat, Home Made Contact Russ Page: 516-731-5595 Classifieds are free to club members.  Submit postings to the Webmaster.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>36/600 and Marblehead For Sale</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Classifieds</category><dc:date>2008-01-08T23:53:58-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/5ddc9368cff7c1072c9a8c5f964f7cf3-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/5ddc9368cff7c1072c9a8c5f964f7cf3-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[36/600 Steve Spatenga Design 50/800 Marblehead ( Rover) Contact Carlo Picinic: 516-221-2922 Classifieds are free to club members.  Submit postings to the Webmaster.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>P36, 36 Spatenga Design, and Marblehead For Sale</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Classifieds</category><dc:date>2008-01-08T23:53:58-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/7278028dcc2436d931b843b80f55f081-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/7278028dcc2436d931b843b80f55f081-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[For sale: P36, 36 Spatenga Design, and Marblehead Each boat was built by Dick Wischer and comes with new sails, radio, and is ready to go &ndash; $650.00 each.  Call Pat Freedman : 631-493-0983 between 10 and 5, Monday thru Friday.  Classifieds are free to club members.  Submit postings to the Webmaster.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Soling One Meter For Sale</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Classifieds</category><dc:date>2008-01-08T23:53:58-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/7d6d254441d7080d75ed07c727c275ea-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/7d6d254441d7080d75ed07c727c275ea-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Soling One Meter (no radio) Price: $ 250.00 Contact C.  Vogel: 516-791-7058 Classifieds are free to club members.  Submit postings to the Webmaster.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Soling One Meter, 36/600, and Marblehead For Sale</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Classifieds</category><dc:date>2008-01-08T23:53:58-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/e094485d07cbfc604503ec5e1656c1e6-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/e094485d07cbfc604503ec5e1656c1e6-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[For sale: Soling One Meter, 36/600 Steve Spatenga Design, 50/800 Marblehead (Rover) Contact Carlo Picinic for price: 516-221-2922 Classifieds are free to club members.  Submit postings to the Webmaster.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Other Items For Sale</title><dc:creator>gbs3@mindspring.com</dc:creator><category>Classifieds</category><dc:date>2008-01-07T00:41:12-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/5f453d438bb3cfdb1aeac129162c70aa-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.lakesidemsc.org/news/files/5f453d438bb3cfdb1aeac129162c70aa-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[(null)]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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