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Students sail on land in 'trikes'
Staff photo by GEORGE MILLENER
Randy Schlitter leads Sailtrikes on 25th street
By RICK THAEMERT
They sail on dry land. Their ship, called a sailfreer, resembles a large, long tricycle on a paddleboard.
ALTHOUGH A knowledge of sailing is helpful, it's not necessary for learning to use a headboard or a board to tack, or control headboard to reach, or control crosswinds; and to anticipate gusts. A rope, called the mainsheet, extends from side to side, to control the wind's effect.
"It's not something that has a big motor in it to get around in," Gerry Pferfe, Hays senior, said. "It doesn't take much talent to start an engine and drive around, but it's an art to sail. It's a thing of beauty in itself, and you're using nature to do it."
Although trikes are designed to get between two and three times the speed of the wind, he said. It wasn't advisable to sail in such conditions, because the speed between 20 and 30 miles an hour are the best.
Kansas gusts are ideal for sailors like the Sea Wolf he has reached sailing speeds near 50 mph.
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HOWEVER, Earl Budke, Hays freshman and owner of one of two Sailiriks in Lawrence, said he often couldn't resist the challenge of sailing in high winds.
Most Kansas sailing buffs worship large reservoirs and spirited wings. But three University of Kansas roommates have found a way to sail without getting wet.
"Sometimes, we get crazy and go out when it's ready to storm and there are 40 men in line."
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But, there's not much danger of tipping over a trike, he said. It's common among sailors to see who can come closest to tipboard on the water and ride on two wheels—called "hiking out."
Fleeter said, "We've had some fun
wreckers, but it's nothing dangerous like
it."
Saltriker also have races and take group excursions to other towns.
"I LOOKS kind of strange when we all come pulling into a small town." Pfeifer
Saltirrites are legally classified as bicycles, but, Pfeifer said he rarely crushed on streets because "the traffic in Lawrence is kind of mean."
A driver must be able to control his trip. Widow is about as wide as a Volkswagen, kid is about half the height of a car.
But the sail can be taken off a trike or not be used when the wind isn't favorable. Then the sailors resort to foot power. Three meters tall must that make the trike versatile. Pfefer said.
Pfeifer started toying with the idea of sailing trikes in the sixth grade, when he and a friend built a wooden go-cart with a shower curtain sail.
HSI FRIEND, Randy Schlitter, has since become a manufacturer of Saltflakes and Nitrate.
Schlitter said he had tried for three years and finally had managed to perfect a sail-equipped vehicle that could buck, or oppose, Kansas winds.
Schlitter is now producing two types of Sailkrikes: a basic, steel-framed trike costing $497 and a professional, fiberglass-framed trike costing $686.
When Pfetler gets the time and money, he plans to do more cross-country travel. He said spring and summer were the best times to take long trips.
Rans Co. has distributed many models in the Midwest and California.
The Budkes and Pfifer sail a few hours a week, usually in the parking lot behind their buildings.
"YOU CAN almost bank on a strong south-southwestern wind in the spring." Peifer said. "That means good sailing to the north, east or west."
Pfeiffer said he was convinced that the sailors he knew would continue the sport the crew had been using.
The seriousness of that commitment is exemplified by Schlitter, who, at his wedding last summer, used Saltrikes to sail away from the church. He guided a two-seater and his attendants, including Pfeifer, guided a one-seater.
'Killer' bee myths, facts to be explored at lecture
Larid movies of "killer" bees attacking on command and are deplorable representatives of the African honeybee who lives Charles Michener, professor of entomology.
Michener and Orley R. Taylor Jr., associate professor of entomology, will lecture from 7:30 to 9 tonight in the Museum of Natural History on the characteristics of the African honeybee and its spread in South America.
The lecture, which will cost $15.00 is en-
abled by the "Killer" Bees: the African
Honey bee*.
"There is a certain justification for that reputation, but on the other hand, beekeepers in South America are saying it is the best bee they've ever had." Michael said.
Michener said yesterday that even though African bees were more aggressive than the European variety, he didn't think they had caused any more deaths.
The African honeybee was introduced to South America in 1956. Since then it has become popular, partly because it has been made more gentle through hybridization.
Tonight's program, which will include slides of the files, will consider why the
African honeybee is more successful in the tropics than other varieties of bees.
Pianists . . .
From nose one
"You can feel envy at first for another performer. But if you feel any more than that, you're not confident in yourself," she said.
they don't become jealous of each other's performances. Acha said.
Costa has taught at KU two years, but this is Achoft's first visit to Lawrence. She says Lawrence is a big change from Lisbon, the Costa's former home. People have been friendly to her in the Midwest, she said, but not certain whether she will enjoy living here.
"IDON'T KNOW if it's going to be better
or if it's going to be worse. Only the ex-
cellence is what matters."
Achot will perform in France, Italy and Portugal before returning to Kansas in August with the Costas' two children. After her return, Achot plans to tour only twice a year, because of the distance and travel expenses.
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Some garden plots left
Space-cramped Lawrence residents who desire garden plots for the summer and fall months now can rent a 20-by-20-foot plot from the city in time to get early vegetables planted.
About 12 plots are left in the 800 block of
Pennsylvania Street, according to Mike Wilden, assistant city manager.
For a $15费, the plots are available immediately, from now through fall harvest. The plots are marked. No water is available at the sites. Those interested should contact the city
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