Fossett Sailing Base Gets Face Lift and More Boats
Mood:  happy
Topic: Celebrate Owasippe
The Owasippe Staff Association invested more than $5,000 into the rehab and overhaul of Owasippe's aging fiberglass sailing fleet this summer and purchased or had donated another six butterfly sailboats from West Michigan owners along with an assortment of parts. The boats, many of which are 25 years old or older, were in dire need of patching and painting and general upgrades. The 'Blue Lake Yacht Club' now consists of 14 functional boats, mostly Sunfish, with a recent infusion of the more durable and larger Butterflys.

Repair work was performed by Moxie Marine of Whitehall.

Those wishing to contribute to the ongoing Sailing Base Fund may send their tax-deductible donation to the "OSA" c/o P.O. Box 7097, Westchester, IL 60154. The Owasippe Staff Association Inc is an
Illinois Not-for-Profit Corp and is a 501c3 charitable organization.

Where opportunities present themself, funds will be employed to further enhance the fleet so that there is sufficient supply to meet the demands of the Scout campers, many of whom in past years have been turned away from a sailing opportunity for lack of sufficient seaworthy vessels. About 9 boats are already in for repairs for next summer.