Sunfish Fleet #27FAQ
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| What types of boats are allowed on the lake? |
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| Canoes, Kayaks, and small sailboats (mostly Sunfish) are the most common. There are also rowboats and a few pedalboats. Gas-powered vehicles are not allowed to operate on Truesdale Lake. This includes snowmobiles in the winter. |
| Do I need a permit to use a boat on the lake? |
| Boats must be registered with the Lake Management Committee. An application must be filled out and submitted detailing the type of boat, any serial number or name on the boat, as well as contact information for the owner of the boat. A blank boat sticker application can be found here. Registration is only allowed for people who are deeded members of either TLPOA, TEA, or own non-affiliated property on the lake. Associate members of TEA are not permitted to register a boat. Boats found on TEA or TLPOA property without stickers are subject to removal and sale. There is no public access to the lake as all land around the lake -- as well as the lake bottom itself -- are privately owned. Members of the public at large are not allowed on the lake unless as a guest of a current lake right holder. Truesdale Lake boating permits are available from Mark Patek. If you register at this website you can send a message to him through the Members section. Otherwise you can click on the "Contact Us" link to the left and we will pass on your request to Mark. |
| How do I learn more about sailing on Truesdale Lake? |
Fleet #27 Race Sheet TRUESDALE LAKE SUNFISH RACING SCHEDULE 2003 SUNFISH FLEET #27 OBJECTIVE The prime objective of our racing series is to have fun and encourage us all to leave our lawn maintenance, desk work and other chores and spend some time out on our beautiful Lake Truesdale. SCHEDULE A summer Sunfish series of 20 races will be held, with 2 races each Sunday, the first beginning at 2:00 p.m. Practice races will be held in June. The regular series on the 10 Sundays from June 29-August 31. (“President’s Cup special race on 9/1- Labor Day) Since we only count your best 10 races, you can win the series, and still miss 1/2 the races. If sufficient boats participate- two fleets will compete allowing beginners an easier learning experience otherwise beginners will also be given early starts and minimal rule enforcement. TROPHY The winner keeps the fleet trophy for a year. There may also be a painting of boats on the lake by Joan Fles for most improved skipper.. SERIES RULES Two official races will be run each Sunday. A race will be canceled if no boat finishes within one hour of the start. The winner of the series will be determined by adding up the scores for each boat's best 10 races out of a possible 20. Ties will be broken by counting the number of firsts. SCORING 1 point for starting (register with race committee), 1 point for finishing 1 point for each boat you beat , 1/2 point for first place finish Results posted at: http://www.truesdalelake.com/~sunfish The new standard yacht racing rules apply. Summary follows. DEFINITIONS STARTING line in lake in front of the Patek’s across from Gilbert St. beach STARBOARD is the right side of the boat when you are looking forward. PORT is the opposite side of starboard - the left side. STARBOARD TACK is when the wind is coming over the starboard side & the boom is on the port side. Primary RIGHT OF WAY rules: A boat on starboard tack has right of way over a boat on port tack. When two boats are side by side on the same tack, the downwind (leeward) boat usually has right of way unless it overtook the windward boat from completely behind it or is too close to a race buoy. WHEN CHANGING TACKS and thus getting right of way, the other boat must be given room to get out of the way. Boats should avoid collisions. RULE OF 720 DEGREES: if you foul another boat you must sail around in two complete circles (any size). CREW Senior may race with or without crew, with no scoring penalties. The regular weekend racers would be happy to help you learn to sail or to help you learn the racing rules. We can often provide a spare boat for those who would like to try out racing or for those who have weekend guests who know how to race and want to join in. If you have any questions, please call Mark Patek 763-8078., Alex Vucelic 763-0192 or Ray Morse 763-5695 COME ON OUT AND HAVE SOME FUN! Need Parts?: check: http://www.windline.net/ (847-579-9223) or www.apsltd.com (800-729-9767) For hints, other races etc join the International Sunfish Association -248 673-2750 or see Mark Patek |
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