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July 2007 News Archive
| July 11, 2007 |
| Low Levels of Toxic Algae Found in Geist Reservoir |
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The Indianapolis Star reports that Veolia
Water (parent company of Indianapolis Water Company) has found low levels
of toxic blue-green algae in the Geist Reservoir. Officials recommended staying away from Geist and being especially careful
not to swallow any water from the reservoir. Geist Reservoir is a source of drinking water for the city of Indianapolis and
officials stressed that the purification process would remove the algae from drinking water.
For more information, see the full story on the Indianapolis Star website or the Indianapolis Water Company website.
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| July 20, 2007 |
| ISC Invents New Technique to Chase Away Geese! |
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ISC has invented a new technique to chase those pesky Canadian geese off the lawn of your water-front property:
chase them on your mountain bike!
 Photo by: Cindy Kern |
| July 19, 2007 |
| 33rd America's Cup Already Mired in Controversy |
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Mere days after the end of the 32nd America's Cup controversy has erupted over the newly released
protocol for the 33rd America's Cup.
The Challenger of Record (COD) is the Club Náutico Español de Vela (CNEV) which was apparently formed recently and for
the express purpose of challenging for the 33rd America's Cup.
The Golden Gate Yacht Club has officially disputed the
legitimacy of CNEV's adoption as COD and has sent a letter
to the Société Nautique de Genève issuing a formal challenge for the Cup and disputing the legitimacy of CNEV as COD. The
GGYC challenge proposes a best of 3 match series in yachts with waterline length and breadth both of 90 feet (in other words,
some type of multihull).
Additionally, provisions in the protocol for the 33rd America's Cup are also widely seen as tilting the playing field sharply towards
the Defender. One casualty of this radical change in the protocol may well be Louis Vuitton, as it has officially withdrawn
as the title sponsor of the Challenger selection series.
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| New ISC Logo Gear Available |
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Several new ISC gear items are now available: new style polos with pocket, moisture wicking crewnecks, kids hoodies, visor, totebag and
duffel bag. These new items as well as an updated order form can be seen on the ISC Apparel page.
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| July 14, 2007 |
| Howard Roeschlein Captures Y-Flyer Championship |
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ISC member Howard Roeschlein with crew Stacy Roeschlein have won the 2007 Y-Flyer National Championship
held at Carlyle Sailing Association on Lake Carlyle in Illinois. Howard and Stacy dominated
the regatta finishing 20 points ahead of the 2nd place boat. The regatta conditions were difficult as storms would interrupt racing and winds
were generally light. ISC sailors Kevin and Wanda Black also participated and finished 15th.
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| Christian Kautzman Earns Regatta Skipper Rank |
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Christian Kautzman is ISC's first sailing camp participant to earn Regatta Skipper rank. Regatta Skipper is the highest
of 7 ranks that sailing camp participants can earn. Christian spent 4 summers in total working towards the Regatta Skipper
rank and has participated in ISC's sailing camp for 8 years now. Everyone at ISC congratulates Christian on his achievement!
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| Town of Fishers Withdraws Forced Annexation Plans |
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On Thursday night, the Town of Fishers withdrew its plan to forcibly annex most of the neighborhoods surrounding
Geist reservoir including the Indianapolis Sailing Club property. Instead the Town of Fishers will pursue voluntary
annexation even though the town believes it would win a court case over it's previous forced annexation plan.
More details can be found on the Geist United Opposition and Indianapolis Star websites.
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| July 11, 2007 |
| Indianapolis Star Article on ISC Sailing Camp |
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The Indianapolis Star has posted an article on ISC's Sailing Camp. For more information on the Sailing Camp and a registration form, see the Junior Training/Sailing Camp page.
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| Alinghi Wins 32nd America's Cup |
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After a grueling and close fought final match of the 32nd America's Cup, Alinghi finally prevailed over the challenging
Emirates Team New Zealand. The final score was 5-2 in favor of Alinghi with the final race being decided by a mere 1 second.
The 33rd America's Cup will reportedly feature a new design rule allowing for larger (around 90 feet) and faster boats.
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