October 2012 VOLUME 50 ISSUE 8

DOMINO

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“Adults’ 3 R’s for Cape Cod in September”

It was daunting to sit down to write this month’s column. Confession time: I HATE FALL! There, I said it… out loud. I’ve never understood people who can get so excited about fall. Boats are out of the water or will be soon, the red, orange and gold colors, the blazing leaves, the crisp air. All of it is just an in-your-face announcement that winter is around the corner. And, since ruining my knees and giving up skiing years ago, winter is something to be endured and better yet, escaped from, even temporarily. At least in the dead of winter, you know spring is around the corner. Admittedly, I like fall flavors: pumpkin, butternut squash, cinnamon and nutmeg are some of my favorites. But I can easily enjoy them without all the trappings of Fall.

So it was with great interest that I discovered the work of local writer Nancy Rubin Stuart in one of the town weeklies. Forget the tradition of the Kids’ 3 R’s for September, she says. Embrace the Adults’ 3 R’s for Cape Cod in September. Credit where it’s due: I’ve shamelessly borrowed her sentiments here.

September brings Relief from tourists and everything they bring with them: increased traffic, noise, crowds. Family SUVs overloaded with bikes and kayaks tailgate other similarly-loaded SUVs, everyone intent on not wasting 5 seconds of their vacation time and experiencing every iconic Cape activity known to man. Kayak Swan River? Check. Swim at the National Seashore? Check. Go on a Whale Watch? Check. Ride the Bike Trail? Check. Play mini-golf? Check. Eat seafood at a tourist restaurant? Check. Watch the sun set at West Dennis Beach or, better yet, Herring Cove? Check. Which is why we studiously avoid those activities for 2 months.

September brings Relaxation. September is one of the most glorious months here – the temperatures remain mild, nights are cooler for sleeping, the days, while noticeably shorter, are still long enough to enjoy evenings, the ocean is still relatively warm and the beaches uncrowded, even on nice weekends. And the lowering sun brings a golden yellow light, especially in the early morning and early evening, that is unique during the year.

Recognition is the third “R” of a Cape Cod September – an awareness of how fortunate we are to be living here. Unlike tourists, we don’t have to travel miles or pay high hotel costs to enjoy the water or the beaches for a few precious weeks each summer - they are available to us year-round. Yet how many of us take it for granted? I know I do. I live 2 houses from the beach… about 100 feet. My houseguests wear out a path between the house and the beach carrying mugs of morning coffee, a midday sandwich and soda, an evening glass of wine or can of beer. Yet I rarely walk down there. So I’ve resolved to change that. Yes, we all have lives and work schedules and volunteer commitments. But we also have them in what some would call Paradise and we lose sight of that too often.

So I’ve decided to make this my version of a New Year’s Resolution: Try to find some redeeming quality in fall. See the good in the change of season, even when the boat is put away for the winter. Make time to walk the beach more. Put the effort into getting the kayak out to enjoy that gorgeous early morning light when the birds are active and the water a perfect mirror of the shoreline on a still morning. This time of year you can do it without getting up at 4 AM! Never leave home without a camera, even if it’s just a small inexpensive model. Knowing you have a camera in your pocket brings an increased awareness of your surroundings and with that, an increased appreciation. Fall is what you make it, and I’ve resolved to enjoy it more.

Nancy Rubin Stuart is an author (www.nancyrubinstuart.com) and executive director of the Cape Cod Writers Center (www.capecodwriterscenter.org).

The complete current “Washashore Journal” entry can be found at: http://www.barnstablepatriot.com/home2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30809&Itemid=112

Commander Mary Lou Walsh, AP

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Commander – Lt/C Mary Lou Walsh, AP P.O. Box 14, Dennisport, MA 02639 508-398-7970 mlcwalsh@aol.com Executive Officer – Lt/C Lee Johnson, N* P.O. Box 1538, South Dennis, MA 02660 508-398-7256 capedrj@comcast.net Administrative Officer - Lt/C Deirdre Leyden 18 Sparrow Way, South Yarmouth, MA 02664 508-760-1978 deirdre@leydenteam.com Educational Officer – P/C David Atwood, AP* 9 Upton Road, South Yarmouth, MA 02664 508-737-5374 yankeepeddlar@hotmail.com Secretary – Lt/C Cornelia Begley, S 22 Nor East Drive, East Harwich, MA 02645 508-430-1231 begleycon@comcast.net Treasurer – Lt/C Evan C. Croft, JN*

1753 Old Stage Road, West Barnstable, MA 02668 508-420-9023 caperedhouse@comcast.net *************************************************

Assistant Educational Officer – 1st Lt Kenneth Molloy, SN 225 Oxford Drive, Cotuit, MA 02635 508-428-3815 Kmacape@verizon.net

The Porthole Editor – Lt/C Deirdre A. Leyden PO Box 415, West Dennis, MA 02670 508-760-1978 Deirdre@LeydenTeam.com

Contents New Members 4 Member Benefits 4 Crossing the Bar 5 Bass River Rendezvous 6 Nantucket Rendezvous 7 Cover Story: DominO Boat of the month 8-9 September Dinner Meeting 10 Parade News 11 Oktoberfest 12 –13 Fall Conference 14 Calendar of Events 15

Photo Credits P/C David Atwood, AP* P/C Joan Croft, AP* Lt/C Lee Johnson, N* Lt/C Deirdre Leyden P/C Michael Leyden, P Walt Penczar, JN* Cdr Mary Lou Walsh, AP

Mustang Survival HIT Inflatable PFD Safety Alert

Mustang Survival has issued an urgent advisory for Hydrostatic (H.I.T.) inflatable PFDs manufactured dur-ing April and May of 2012. A portion of these PFDs may be subject to delayed or non-inflations. The entire statement and instructions for dealing with suspect PFDs are found here: http://www.mustangsurvival.com/HIT The following are affected models: MA7214 HIT Inflatable Re-arm Kit MA7218 HIT Inflatable Re-arm Kit for LIFT MD0450 Inflatable Vest PFD with LIFT MD0451 Inflatable Vest PFD with LIFT (no harness) MD3153 Deluxe Inflatable PFD with HIT MD3154 Deluxe Inflatable PFD with HIT (with har-ness) MD3157 Inflatable Work Vest with HIT MD3183 Deluxe Inflatable PFD with HIT MD3184 Deluxe Inflatable PFD with HIT (with har-ness) MD3188 Inflatable Work Vest with HIT

WEBSITE CHANGES

The Cape Cod Sail and Power Squadron website is in the process of changing its format.

The reasons for this change have been influenced by the technol-ogy changes due to smart phones, notebooks, Ipads and the like. The changes are to improve accessibility to those persons using those devices as well as to casual browsers..

What you will see if you use the new temporary site is that the menu is now on the left side instead of the top. There are more menu items to help find specific areas of interest, such as the courses under the Education menu.

The links to nautical items has been increased to include soft-ware, new technology and other subjects.

In addition a new process will be tried out. This is a CCSPS Mem-bers Blog where comments may be made about the squadron’s Courses, Nautical Events of Interest, Banter between Members, and a Barter Process for Nautical Items only.

There is a link on both websites, from the home page on WWW.CCSPS.org, and the menu or main page on the new site to move between sites for you to compare versions. The format of the new version may change depending upon the feedback from members. Comments are welcome and can be entered using the Blog page.

The new website can be accessed directly with the following URL. http://ccspsmobile.weebly.com/

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WELCOME ABOARD Membership Chairman Joan Croft, AP*

We are pleased to meet and introduce our new members at dinner meeting social gatherings from September to May, in the classroom, at on-the-water boating activities, and also standing watch at boat shows or marching in parades that visually spread the message of boating safety and education. As United States Power Squadrons® approaches its centennial celebration in 2014, the following new members have joined with over 40,000 volunteers who will celebrate and continue the traditions of the nation's largest recreational boating safety educator.

Paul Dunne certified in ABC, lives in East Dennis and enjoys kayaking.

Jennifer Kelman resides in East Falmouth and sails 21-foot catboat Hope with husband and CCSPS squadron member Thomas Grossman, AP.

Richard Murphy lives in Osterville and skippers his 25-foot powerboat. It is terrific to report that Paul, Jennifer and Richard are all enrolled in the fall ses-sion of Coastal Navigation (formerly Piloting).

Lynne, Michel, Michael, and Alexandra Mangalo transferred their USPS family cyber membership to Cape Cod to participate in local educational courses and squadron activities. The Centerville residents have a full crew to cruise aboard their center console powerboat.

The Porthole newsletter received digitally by email is a great source for following what’s new and interesting in the squadron as is the website, www.ccsps.org. Watch for timely reminders sent by email from “WhatsUp@CCSPS.”

You are invited to contact bridge members if you have any questions. Contact information is listed in The Porthole and in the annual Roster of Mem-bers that you will receive.

Contact me anytime: 508.420.9023 or CapeRedhouse@comcast.net.

We look forward to assisting you in meeting your squadron expectations and receiving value for your membership. Be sure to check out USPS Member Benefits at www.usps.org See the boat insurance discounts article on the opposite page of this Porthole .

USPS Member Benefits Program

P/Stf/C Joan Croft, AP*

The following information is found at www.usps.org by clicking on the “Member Benefits & Discounts” button. Hamilton Marine, the largest discount ship's chandlery north of Boston, is a source for traditional marine hard-ware and supplies in Maine. They sell to boat builders, sailors, pleasure boaters and commercial fishermen throughout the world. Inventory is extensive, represent-ing top manufacturers in the business. To receive up to a 10% discount available on most items (excluding electronics) through the online store, mem-bers should take the following steps.

1. Create an account at http://store.hamiltonmarine.com/account.htm.

2. Send an e-mail to renee@hamiltonmarine.com. Advise that you have created an online account and include a request for the USPS discount. Include your name, squadron name and member certificate number. Or call Renee Kitchen at 800.639.2715 ext. 1148 and give her your information. 3. Hamilton Marine will then send a confirmation e-mail that the discount has been set up and include a promo code which will allow a $10 freight allow-ance on your first order. The squadron discount is ongoing. Once set up, members will see their special pricing on the web-site. Members will also receive their discount every time they buy either online, in the store, or order over the phone (800.639.2715). (Source: www.USPS.org)

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A TRIBUTE TO LT FRANCIS EDGAR “ED” RUCKLE, S

Crossed the Bar 13 September 2012

When Ed Ruckle joined our squadron he immediately volunteered to be the Porthole editor. Drawing on his experience as former editor of The Binnacle, Boston Yacht Club’s newsletter, he piloted the Porthole, receiving the Distinguished Communicator award for excellence both 2010 and 2011. After a few short months at the helm Ed introduced us to the first digital issue of the Porthole , a more colorful, interactive newsletter with faster delivery and with bonus features. In 2011 he introduced us to the current magazine style publication. Presently, 82% of membership is receiving the electronic Porthole, thanks to Ed’s efforts.

Ed’s proudest achievement with CCSPS was becoming a Vessel Safety Examiner. He received recognition from D-14 in 2011 for exceeding the national average of 15 by completing 17 vessel safety checks. Using his marketing skills, he launched a GO GREEN campaign for VSE for 2011, as the sticker color was green, bringing greater awareness of safe boating to the community. Ed was full of good ideas; promoting the ABC

course by placing signs at the local landfills to draw attention and increase student enrollment, identifying and contacting boat owners in the Golden Triangle area of the Cape to increase squadron membership and strengthen-ing our relationship with local marine stores. He coordinated an in-store pro-motion with West Marine, and is shown here congratulating the winner of a hand held VHF.

Ed was extremely proud of SPRAY, his restored 1970 mahogany center console Boston Whaler which was profiled in the September 2010 Porthole as the Boat of the Month. Together they spent many relaxing, happy hours cruising along the Bass River.

We will miss a great friend and a valued member of our squadron.

Ed’s family has set up a memorial website and invited us to view and sign his guestbook. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Be The Match Foundation, Click here to make

an online donation

Ed’s family has set up the “Edgar ‘Ed’ Ruckle Safety Education Award” with the Cape Cod Sail and Power Squad-ron as beneficiary. Donations can be sent to the squadron treasurer at 1750 Old Stage Rd, W Barnstable, MA 02668

Services were private, however, cards of condolence can be sent to: Ed’s brother Tim (J. Timothy Ruckle), sister Mary and her husband Neil Anderson c/o Anderson, 1750 Avenida del Mundo, #107, Coronado, CA 92118

Cards for Ed’s sons Michael Ruckle and David Ruckle can be sent to: 17 Bellview Ave, S Yarmouth, MA 02664 and they will be forwarded. “There is nothing...absolutely nothing...half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats” said Ratty to Mole in Wind in the Willows.

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Saturday, 8 September was our Bass River Rendezvous and it was an absolutely perfect day! We watched Dave Akin sail down Bass River in his 30 foot cat-ketch with truncated sails at 1030, then return from the sea a half hour later to attend the doings at Boat-ers Beach. Lee Johnson, Marc & Garnet Venebles arrived in kayaks, P/C Dave Atwood arrived aboard DominO with Norma Atwood, and Walt Penczar, P/C Charles Burke & Gail Burke came in the Sea & Skye, P/C Bob Bach, along with Penny Bach & their family sailed in on the Penelope, P/C Michael Leyden, and Lt/C Deirdre Leyden ar-rived aboard their 17’ Mako, their guests, Ken & Barbie Daignault brought their boat as well. Several members, and guests drove down to West Dennis Beach; Cdr Mary Lou Walsh, Paula Bacon, Evan & Joan Croft, John & Carol Hilton, Nick Rowan, Jim & Mary Ann Morse, and Bob Williams. Max Sarazin and his wife , brought the bocce set, telling us it was tough walking to the beach with 8 balls. Len & Lyn Solomon, Paul Schwalm, also guests of the Leydens, arrived by car. Michael Leyden, fired up a good sized grille, and setup a neat table with 4 plug-in legs. Everyone brought something for the picnic — there were all kinds of goodies to eat. Then the fun began with all-terrain bocce with the gulls playing the buoys. We now use a ladies tee to level the playing field, and of course the ladies won under the circumstances with a score of 7-6, or was it 7-5? As Max has said before, the ladies lie and cheat, but the men only lie when they cheat. It was a great time, and we enjoyed each others company. If you missed it this year—plan on it for next year!

Boaters Beach, West Dennis Bach family aboard Penelope Lee Johnson, Marc and Garnet Venables

Nick Rowan, Dave Atwood Gail Burke, Paula Bacon, Mary Ann & Jim Morse, Mary Lou Walsh, Carol Hilton

Mary Ann & Jim Morse

The Winners! P/C Charles Burke feeds the birds

Gail Burke, Max Sarazin, Lee Johnson, Penny Bach, Paula Bacon

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The Rendezvous as Sort of a Fall Figawi P/C Hugh Blair-Smith, SN

Finding myself with no three-day crew for Nantucketing this year, I joined Capt. Walt Penczar and Marc Venables aboard Walt’s O’Day 272 Serenity for the two-day version. Weather forecasts were all over the weather map per this year’s custom, but we just loaded up and went, noting that Dave Akin and Vicki were doing likewise in Dave’s Presto 30 Cirrus.

Dave and Vicki got away first, tacking industriously against the flooding tide, while we putt-putted behind them and watched the clouds over Yarmouth put on some of their ugliest faces. Well, that’s what the foulies are for, so we set about having a pickup race with Cirrus. In the northerlies, Serenity ran straight with the jenny wung-out on a pole, while Cirrus tacked downwind rather broadly and then ran wing-and-wing, which is a lot wingier in a cat schooner than a sloop. What with that and their waterline length, 29 to our 24 or so, not to men-tion that her centerboard was pulled up, she was waiting for us in

the glorious sunshine of Nantucket and vicinity. An interesting advantage of Serenity’s 27-foot length is the ability of the Boat Basin crew to warp her right around inside the slip so she faced out for easy escape. I don’t think that could have been done with Mashantam at 35 feet. We learned from the dozen CCSPS folks who were there that the ugly clouds had dis-couraged those who were coming by ferry, so we’ll give them a hard time about missing all that nice summer weather in ACK. Right, Commander?

As tradition demands, we had enough docktail goodies for twice our number, but all did their duty very hap-pily, and nobody thought of trying to pile dinner on top of all that. I give special credit to Gary Seasholtz for a hot bean chili that assured an ample supply of wind throughout the night. We of Serenity went strolling through the town afterwards, trying to locate old favorite watering holes, and stumbled across Dave At-wood sitting on a bench across from the fast ferry dock. Turned out he was sending Norma home, and we were too polite to ask what she’d done to deserve such treatment. Anyway, Dave joined us for a beer at Sea Dog, a pub located where one of the places we were looking for had once been.

Serenity turns out to be a perfectly comfortable cruising-and-snoozing vessel for three, and we could have accommodated a fourth person of short stature. The skipper packed cockpit and other cushions into the usually void under-cockpit cavern and slept as comfortably as the rest of us. In the morning, we thought of Dave in his un-Norma-lized boat and twisted his arm to come and breakfast with us, which was a good thing because Walt’s production of hammed-up eggs was plenty for twice our num-ber (again, as tradition demands). Thinking of possibly light airs bang on the nose, we got cracking, though again a little behind Cirrus, which tacked through a lot of the channel against the flooding tide and fell far behind … for a while. We motor-sailed for a while and figured the wind was just enough, combined with carefully plotted currents, to get us somewhere. Sure enough, the breeze veered just enough to take us on a long port tack. It looked as if Cirrus was taking time out to have a morning snack at Great Point light, but that was just their wide tacking, and the improved wind brought her by us at good camera range. Then Dave slowed down a bit so we could pass his port side, block some of his wind, and get pictures. In the dying wind, we’ll call it a tie for the finish, achieved at a comfortable hour of the afternoon.

A lightly attended rendezvous compared to some, but we did have a novel treat in the presence of Spirit of 76, the freshly upgraded Sea Scout Catalina 27, with Tim Millar in command, assisted by Lee Johnson and a couple of Scouts. Their Coast Guard connections got them a free mooring at the USCG base, for which their reward was a long hike to come and visit us.

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Boat of the Month: DOMINO

David Atwood Cape Dory is well known for its sailboats. However, they did manufacture recreational powerboats in 24', 28', 30', 33', 36', 40' lengths and also 42' commercial power boats. The most common was the Cape Dory 28 with approximately 240 manufactured between 1984 and 1990. The 28 came in four models: Flybridge Cruiser Open Fisherman Sport DOMINO is a Cape Dory Sport 280. Sports were built from 1986 to 1988 as an entry level model . Only seventeen were manufactured, with four destroyed by a fire at the yard. Sports began with hull number 501. Domino is hull number 508. The Cape Dory 28 features a full keel and molded in skeg for exceptional directional stability plus adding full protection to the rudder and prop. The hull is comfortable at rest as well as streaming through a steep chop. Below there is a two burner stove; space for a cooler; sink; v-berth and enclosed head area. On deck, there's a spacious cockpit and wheel-house. I first learned of CD28s in an article that I read about someone who had restored an Open Fisherman. I liked the looks of the boat and wondered if I'd ever get a chance to own one. Well, I got two chances! The first one is a long story. Let Bob Bach tell you about our failed trip to Harpswell, Maine in 2010. The second chance happened on our way home from a weekend in Boothbay Harbor last summer. While driving down Rt 1, I saw a hull sitting in a small boatyard. Sure enough it was a CD28. I turned around to take a closer look. The rest is history.

Bob Bach traveled with me to Freeport, ME to bring her down to the Cape. It was the most glorious 2 and half days anyone could want on the water. I spent the winter getting everything functional and renamed her DOMINO which was the name of Norma's family's boats.

Freeport, ME - ready to shove off

At home in Yarmouth, MA

We enjoyed taking the family fishing and most of all the Oak Bluffs and Nantucket rendezvous'. This winter I hope to address many of the cosmetic items.

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LOA = 27' 10" LWL = 25' 11" Beam = 9' 11" Draft = 2' 10" Displacement = 6,500 lbs approx. Engine = 315hp Mercruiser inboard

Norma on lookout

Stove, sink, cooler locker

A busy helm

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Bourne Scallop Festival Train Max Sarazin reserved a coach, The Cape Codder, for the Bourne Scallop Festival. Squadron members Paul & Barbara Brown, Evan & Joan Croft, Robert Gough, Rob Lawrence, and John & Carol Hilton enjoyed the train ride, and the Scallop Festival on 21 September.

SEPTEMBER DINNER MEETING Our first dinner meeting of the fall season took place 27 September, 2012 at the Swan River Restaurant, Dennisport, a new venue for the squadron. The weather was on our side! It was a lovely evening and many of our members enjoyed cocktails on the deck overlooking the Swan River, with a beautiful view of Nantucket Sound.

After a delicious meal, Scott Ridley, author of Morning of Fire addressed our group. Scott Ridley has a background in both history and journal-ism. He is a policy analyst and author who has written for the New Republic, The Nation, Newsday, the Denver Post, and a host of other publications. He is co-author of the book Power Struggle: The Hundred Year War Over Elec-tricity and has received grants from the Fund for Investi-

gative Journalism. He is descended from a long line of New England seafarers and shipbuilders, with family who settled here on the Cape in the mid-1600s.

His research for Morning of Fire took four years and drew from archives in the United

States as well as Spain, England, and China.

Many thanks to Larry Cole for arranging this engaging and informative speaker. Well done!

Sunset and view were spectacular! Lana Sands, P/C Joan Croft, AP*, Nola Cloutier, Tim Millar & Keith Schwabe enjoy cocktails on the deck

P/C Michael Leyden P, Lt Hal Petersen, AP

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Yarmouth Seaside Festival Parade Lt/C Lee Johnson, N*

It was nip and tuck but Monomoy bear rode in this parade. The fore-cast was 80% rain and the marchers were prepared with foul weather gear. The sprinkles held off until 1600 hours and we were all home and dry when the showers arrived.

Previous to the parade, Kent Kannenberg helped adjust the banner framework at the Allen Harbor Marine garage. Something had shrunk or warped and we were unable to attach the banners without some expert help. All went well at the staging area and we were off at noon

driving the gleaming AHM truck and walking east on Route 28.

In addition to marching, Charles Burke helped check out the truck/trailer/boat combination on Saturday. The trailer lights worked and the 2” tow ball engaged after a WD-40 and hammer workout. Pat Armstrong, director of the Yarmouth Recreation Department Sailing Program, let the Squadron use their boat and trailer for this parade. Ellie Lawrence supervised the reconditioning and modification of the wooden Cape Knockabout Rock n’ Roll. Sailing instructor Josh Richards marched and helped the Squadron crew distribute 5606 Life Saver™ candies. Sea Scout Sam Lawrence helped decorate the boat and kept a steady helm down Rt.28.

Peg Johnson drove the float for the first half of the parade and Hal Petersen towed the boat to the Clarion Motel where the unit was disassembled. A negligible three foot cross track er-ror was recorded on film. The other seasoned Squadron members helping were: Hugh Blair-Smith, Larry Cole, Lee Johnson, and Mary Lou Walsh.

A winter rest is now planned for your stalwart parade committee. Come join us next year for one or all of the three parades.

All you need is enthusiasm to help promote your Squadron and a mono-grammed colored white shirt and cap which can be ordered from the CCSPS website. We are also looking for your boat/trailer to showcase down the main streets of Cape Cod. Call the undersigned to schedule your craft in a parade. Kids are always welcome to ride in the boat. It is an event they will always remember and write about.

See you in March for the 2013 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It is always a thrilling event! Remember how Bob Bach saved us last year in the snow squall?

Impromptu Kayak Trip Tuesday, 25 September, Herring River, Harwich, was the scene for a quick trip up and down the Herring River. Charles and Gail Burke, Peg Johnson were led by Tim Millar. Everyone enjoyed the tour, calm waters, and late September sunshine.

(photos courtesy of Lt/C Lee Johnson, N*) Peg Johnson on the Herring River Tour leader Tim Millar

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PLEASE NOTE:

We hope that everyone who makes a reservation can

attend! If you find that you cannot attend, you will

be financially responsible for your reservations

unless you notify Lee Johnson at 508-398-7256 by

October 23, 2012.

Book your

Oktoberfest reservations now.

Oktoberfest 25 October, 2012

Oktoberfest began in 1810, in Munich as a 16 day celebration of Bavarian brewed beer, and was held during the sixteen days up to and includ-ing the first Sunday in October. Food and music add to the festive atmosphere and today Oktoberfest is the world’s largest fair.

Our commander, Mary Lou Walsh, AP has graciously volunteered to prepare a traditional Oktoberfest feast featuring several favorite German dishes. Your cost is $15 per person for a marvelous meal shared with your squadron friends. This is a BYOB event and although beer is the usual Oktoberfest beverage there are several delightful German wines that lend themselves well to German food; Liebfraumilch and Riesling for example. All are welcome so bring a friend, invite a prospective member, and most importantly don’t forget to make your reservation on or before 23 October.

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Oktoberfest 25 October, 2012 St David’s Church

Old Main Street, South Yarmouth

COME ONE—COME ALL Cape Cod Sail & Power Squadron’s first OKTOBERFEST

Traditional German feast $15 per person all inclusive

BYOB

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I/(we) plan to attend the 25 October, 2012 Oktoberfest! Sign me up for:

____ @ $15.00 = _________

Name_____________________________ Phone: ____________________ Reservations by 23 October, 2012 with check payable to CCSPS and mail to: Lee Johnson, PO Box 1538, South Dennis, MA 02660 phone 508-398-7256

QUICK RSVP RESERVE: click HERE to reserve and pay at the door

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If anyone is interested in ordering a new-style 100th

Anniversary Ensign, contact any

Bridge Officer and become part

of a group order. The Squadron

will be ordering, plus several

members have already expressed interest in ordering

for themselves as well. Shipping is a flat rate, regard-

less of number of Ensigns shipped, so pooling the or-

der can save everyone a few dollars. The Ensigns are

a standard 12” x 18” and are $30 plus shipping.

Meeting Notice to Approve

2011-2012 Audit

At the 24 May Budget and Audit Meeting, the au-

dit report was postponed. This is the official notice

that the 2011-2012 Audit Report will be presented

by a member of the audit committee for vote by a

quorum of the membership at the Thursday, 25

October 2012, dinner meeting in accordance with

Cape Cod Sail and Power Squadron Bylaws.

Fall Conference in New Bedford United States Power Squadrons® 2012 Fall Conference

2-4 November 2012—Waypoint Conference Center, 185 MacArthur Drive, New Bedford, MA 02740 District 12 along with Districts 14 and 18 has planned an exciting weekend of fun, education and information. Saturday will include workshops, seminars, films, demonstrations and walking tours on topics like: choosing the right bait and tackle, emergency drills for your boat, New Bedford as a working seaport, the history of whaling and new marine products. Bayside Marine, Raymarine, New Directions, and the National Park Service are participating in this educational event. C/C John Alter will attend to present awards and host an open Town Meeting on Sunday morning. The weekend concludes with an optional visit to the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Conference Highlights: Friday Night: Welcome Cocktail reception Saturday Daytime: Chief’s Message, Safety Demos, Workshops, Lunch & more! Saturday Night: Cocktail Hour, Dinner, Speaker—Fred Dodge tells his “Bert & I” stories of Downeast Maine Sunday Morning: Breakfast with the Chief Visit the conference Website: Fall 2012 Conference for the full conference agenda, and printable registration form. The Conference Hotel is the Fairfield Inn and Suites is offering room rates of $109, which includes breakfast. The hotel has pool, fire pits and exercise room among the amenities. To reserve a room call the hotel directly at 774-634-2000 and ask for the USPS Conference rate.

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Calendar of Meetings and Events

October 2012 25 Dinner Meeting — St David’s November 2012 2-4 District Fall Conference, Fairfield Inn & Suites, New Bedford 8 Executive Committee December, 2012 13 Holiday Party, Riverway, South Yarmouth January, 2013 10 Executive Committee 13-20 USPS Annual Meeting,, Jacksonville, Florida 24 Dinner Meeting February, 2013 14 Executive Committee 28 Dinner Meeting

PORTHOLE GUARANTEED DATE 29 October deadline for November newsletter

Materials received by the guaranteed date will appear, but late materials may or may not appear.

WEBSITE NOTE Webmaster Jim Reed, JN The Bylaws of Cape Cod Sail and Power Squad-ron, Inc. are available on our website. Visit www.ccsps.org or link directly to the bylaws: http://ccsps.org/files/CCSPS-BYLAWS.pdf

Our unique squadron burgees are in stock in small 12x18, $23; large 16x24, $28.

CCSPS logo clothing can be found at our squadron’s online clothing supply store at www.ccsps.org. For the squadron to receive pur-chaser credit, online orders are required by the vendor.

To avoid shipping charges, write “in-store pick-up” in the order comment section.

For members without Internet access, items may be ordered from Commodore Uniform 800-438-8643.

CCSPS SUPPLY STORE

Deirdre Leyden was recently interviewed on the television show In The Gallery, shown on the Cape Cod Community Media TV station, discussing her current photography exhibit at the TV studio. The program will air during October and November; check your lo-cal cable channel for viewing times.

Her latest show, Waterscape— a Cape Cod Vista , will be on display for the month of October. “I am pleased to announce the Media Center requested the show to continue through November”. This is her second show at the Media Center, where Deirdre hosted an Opening Reception on October 1, 2012. Contact Deirdre directly at 508-760-1978 or Deirdre@leydenteam.com for information on her photography.

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Ed Ruckle aboard SPRAY