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SARASOTA POWER & SAIL SQUADRON NEWSLETTER
For Sail and Power Boating for 66 Years www.sarasota-boating.org VOLUME LXIV ISSUE 2 A Unit of the United States Power Squadrons® and District 22 February 2018
SPSS LUNCHEONS
Marina Jack Restaurant – Upstairs
Registration from 1100 - 1120 $18.00 per person
No reservation needed!
If you desire a fruit cup instead of the planned dessert, please state with your luncheon choice when registering.
FEBRUARY
1 JOE SANDER, retired from Mcdonnell Aircraft, Cruis-
ing the U.S waters over a five year adventure and 14, 000 miles. 8 DON OSWALT, model circus builder – built replica of
two hemispheres bandwagon to be displayed in the Smithsonian in Washington DC.
15 Sarasota City Commissioner Hagen Brody.
22 P/C DEMETRI LIGNOS SN– impressions and pictures
of his recent visit to Cuba
Commanders Update 3 Classes –February 3 Classes –March 4 Chaplains Corner 4 Executive Officers Update 4 Administrative Officers Update 5 The Lookout—Stay for the Friends 6 From the Editor 8 Float Plans 8 Squadron Help Wanted 8 Crazy Contributions 9 Construction 10 Boat Safety Committee 11 Merit Marks 12 Kayaking 13 Valentine’s Flyer 14 USPS Spring Conference Flyer 15 Commanders Cruise 16 Pan Pan 18
SARASOTA POWER & SAIL SQUADRON NEWSLETTER
For Sail and Power Boating for 66 Years www.sarasota-boating.org VOLUME LXIV ISSUE 2 A Unit of the United States Power Squadrons® and District 22 February 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Squadron building is undergoing renovation which will render both large classrooms and the restrooms temporarily unusable. All of our cours-es and seminars through April will be held at the Sahib Shrine, 600 Beneva Rd., Sarasota (just north of Fruitville on the east side of the road.) The Shrine is open to the public and has a restau-rant and lounge. The classrooms are located on the 3rd floor (elevator available) and 1st floor in a sec-tioned off part of their restaurant seating area. Both rooms have easy access to restrooms. All courses on single class nights will be held in the larger 3rd floor room, as will ABC. All classes are scheduled for 7-9 PM (the March Saturday classes for ABC are 9-1).
SEE PAGES 3 & 4 FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
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URGENT BOATERS ANNOUNCEMENT!
Sperry has just released Darth Vader-inspired boat shoes for the "Star Wars" fanatic yachtsman. The new footwear comes just in time for the eighth episode of the "Star Wars" saga, "The Last Jedi" . The boat shoe has a transparent, red-colored rubber sole with Darth Vader's mask shining through it. Sperry de-scribes the construction through a humorous pun. "Beneath it all lies a print of his mask for a sole as dark as his."
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COMMANDER’S UPDATE
SOUTH WIND
Published by the
SARASOTA POWER & SAIL SQUADRON
2814 Hyde Park Street Sarasota, FL 34239-3227
(941) 953-7565
SOUTH WIND STAFF
Editor: D/Lt Robert Wolfe, S Assistant Ed: 1st Lt Raymond Morrissey, S Copy Ed: Lt Carol Holmes, AP
2018 SPSS BRIDGE
Cdr Sharon LaPrad, P [email protected] (941) 378-0292 XO: Lt/C Rick F. LaPrad, AP [email protected] (941) 378-0292 AO: Lt/C Christopher Messenger AP [email protected] 804-350-0373 Sec: D/1/Lt Sandy M. Kuskin, P [email protected] (941) 351-2620 Treas: Lt/C Barbara C. Wolfe, P [email protected] (941) 371-1284 Photographers: Frank Ginty, Sandy Boos, Sandy Kuskin, Rick LaPrad, Sue Lomastro and A.Andre Spalvins.
Next Deadline: 15 February 2018 For March Issue
Send photos and articles to: D/Lt Robert Wolfe, S at
I am very excited to be your Commander this year. In a few months we will have an updated building in which to hold our classes and events. I am sure you are as ea-ger as I am to see the changes. While the renovation is going on we will be holding our classes at the Sahib Shrine building at 600 Beneva Road, Sarasota. This is a very nice temporary location for our classes. We will continue to hold events outside of our HQ building until it is completed.
On 1/7/2018 my Change of Watch ceremony was held at Marina Jack. Then we all boarded the Marina Jack II for a special luncheon and tour around our beautiful Sarasota Bay. Over 80 United States Power Squadron members were present, representing USPS Squadrons from Sarasota, Manatee, San Carlos Bay, St Petersburg, Peace River, Naples, Venice, Ft Myers, and Clear-water, as well as representation from District 22 and the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. P/C Bill Bose, N did an outstanding job as MC and SPSS's own, District 22 Commander Sue Lomastro, AP presided over the ceremony. I wish to thank my Change of Watch Committee; Sandy Boos, Joan Zacchini, D/C Sue Lomastro, AP, P/C Julie Clark, AP, Mary Messenger and P/Lt/C Sylvia Wedge, P. I wish to thank Frank Ginty for being the photographer and my flag officer F/Lt Ed Seagraves, AP who procured and handed out the flags during the ceremony. Last but not least I wish to thank P/C Bill Boos, N for hosting the ceremony and making sure we all were able to board the Marina Jack II on time. I am looking forward to working with the 2018 Bridge: Lt/C Rick Laprad, AP, Lt/C Chris Messenger, AP, P/D/C Barry Rush, SN, Lt/C Barbara Wolfe, P, P/Lt/C Del Pemberton, JN, 1st/Lt Roxanne Fox and 1st/Lt Ray Morrissey. Commander Sharon LaPrad, P
FEBRUARY CALENDAR/CLASSES
FEBRUARY 5 ABC Class 1………………………………………… 1900 5 Cruise Planning Class 5……………………………. 1900 6 Marine Communications Class 1…………………...1900 6 Sail Class 3…………………………………………...1900 7 Seamanship Class 6………………………………… 1830 7 ABC Class 2………………………………………….1900 8 Executive Com Mtg………………………………….0930 8 Advanced Piloting Class 4…………………………..1900 8 VHF Radio Seminar…………………………………1900 12 ABC Class 2………………………………………….1900 12 Cruise Planning Class 6……………………………..1900 13 Marine Communications Class 2…………………...1900 13 Sail Class 4…………………………………………...1900 14 Seamanship Class 7………………………………….1830 14 ABC Class 3………………………………………….1900 15 Advanced Piloting Class 5…………………………..1900
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Chaplain’s Corner
"Judge not by the eye but by the heart."
Native American Saying
P/D/C Robert D. Barber, SN
From the Middle of the Bridge Happy New Year. May you all have a Happy and Healthy 2018. It has truly been a pleas-ure to serve as the Administrative Officer In 2017. I am looking forward to taking over the responsibility of Executive Officer in 2018 and working with our new Commander and
Bridge. So far, we have most of our XO commit-tees in good shape, but still have a couple of key roles which need to be filled. We need someone who is interested in Public Relations to fill the Chair position on the Public Relations committee as well as a lead for the Boat Show Committee. Please contact me if you can help out in either of these key positions. ( [email protected] ) This year we are fortunate in that the 2018 vessel safety check decals were mailed early and are being distributed to the VSC inspectors. The 2018 Inspection Calendar is being established. Please start out 2018 on a safety note by sched-uling a VSC for your boat! It can be done by con-tacting P/C Richard Winston ( [email protected] ) or by going to the SPSS website at https://sarasota-boating.org/civic-programs/ and scrolling down to Schedule Your Free Vessel Safety Check Today!. ....One click and you are good to go. Just fill out the form and you will be contacted! Cooperative Charting is alive and well and is starting off 2018 with a revitalized team approach to inspect our waterways. Four captains and the associated crew have been identified, with three of the four captains being new to the Coop Chart-ing team. In addition, the Coop Charting team roster will be bolstered with a list of alternates which will be made up of new members who ex-pressed an interest in Coop Charting. Our goal will be to invite one new crew member out on each trip. If you are interested in joining this team, please contact Jose Garnham at [email protected]. Meetings are being set up to train the teams on what to do on the water and how to use the new system to report findings
Lt/C Rick LaPrad, AP
EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S UPDATE
FEBRUARY (Continued) 19 Cruise Planning Class 7 1900 20 Marine Communications Class 3 1900 20 Sail Class 5 1900 22 Advanced Piloting Class 6 1900 26 Cruise Planning Class 8 1900 27 Marine Communication Class 4 1900 27 Sailing Class 6 1900
FEBRUARY CALENDAR/CLASSES
MARCH CALENDAR/CLASSES
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ADMIN OFFICER’S UPDATE
And here we go, my very first month
as your new Administrative Officer.
We ended the 2017 year with a won-
derful Holiday Party at the Heritage
Oaks Country Club. It is going to be a
challenge to emulate that event again.
Events planned for the first two months of the year are:
3 February 2018 Valentine’s Day Celebration at the
Venice Yacht Club. Unfortunately, no slips are available.
10 February 2018 Kayaking Robinson Preserve. Event
Captain Ed Fisch, Trip Leader Joe Andrade.
Our Social Committee met and put together an ambi-
tious schedule together for the upcoming year.
Some of the highlights are;
Beach Breakfast, meet at 1000 for a catered breakfast,
details to follow.
Mother’s Day Celebration, location TBD
Father’s Day Picnic at the Turtle Beach Pavilion
House Warming, cookout to celebrate a renovated Squad-
ron Building
A weekend shoot out at the OK Corral Gun Club
Also planning a Tampa Bay Harbor Tour, Mote Ma-
rine tour, Casino Night, Solomon’s Castle tour. Too
many events to list now. So pay attention to the Week-
ly Updates and the South Wind. We are going to have
a great year in 2018, some of these events are out of
the box for sure.
Check out all the events by going to our web
page:https://sarasota-boatin.org/ and clicking on ac-
tivities, then events or by visiting our Facebook page.
Lt/C Chris Messenger, AP
Shopping at Amazon you can automatically donate 0.5% of the purchase price of nearly everything you buy to the Squadron. It’s very simple. Rather than going to Amazon.com go to AmazonSmile.com. It’s really the same website, but when you buy through AmazonSmile you are automatically making a charitable donation.
Once you’re on the AmazonSmile page you’ll see the word Supporting in the upper left. It is there that you have to enter our name. Since nearly a million charities participate it’s important that you choose us. Therefore, enter united states power squadron sarasota. Adding Sarasota is very important, because many, many, many other Squadrons already participate. We will pop up and all you have to do is hit the Select button and from then on whenever you go to AmazonSmile and purchase something, we get a little something too! The important thing to remember going forward is to shop through the AmazonSmile.com website and not just Amazon.
AMAZONSMILE!!!
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THE 2018 CHANGE OF WATCH
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What a
Crew!
Clearly Relieved
Marina Jack II
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From The Editor
According to the Cambridge Dic-tionary of American English, “boating” is defined as “the activity of traveling in a boat, esp. as a hob-by or for pleasure:” Sarasota Bay is a popular boating and fishing area for those living in Sarasota County. No surprise, being a part of Sarasota Power & Sail Squadron supports the idea and practice of safe boating. So, in weather a bit warmer than 42 degrees, when was the last time you were on the wa-ter? Many of our members no longer have boats of their own. Some have joined Freedom Boat Club or similar organizations. But many simply no longer have ready access to our beautiful local waters. We need to do more to get our membership out on the water, whether for an afternoon cruise, a cruise to eat, a raft up or other events. Do you have an idea for an on-the-water event? A “Floating” crap game perhaps? Send your ideas to our AO Lt/C Christopher Messen-ger AP, [email protected] and copy the South Wind, [email protected].
--Ed
LOOKING FOR THE SPSS CORNERSTONE!
Secretary Are you interested in being the lynchpin of your Squadron? We are seeking the "Go to per-son", your "Commanders right arm”, and keeper of all things important. Can you send emails, write letters of thanks, take minutes and do it with a smile? Have your own HQ Desk. Sit in Meetings in a power position! Be the keeper of the Holy Corporate Seal. Did you know all Power Squadrons must have three essential officers? They are your Com-mander, your Squadron Educational Officer and the LYNCHPIN of every squadron, your Squadron Secretary. It is a worthwhile experience and a vital part of the squadron. Interest-
ed? Want to learn more? Please contact P/C William Boos N, [email protected]. “Harry Potter” Computer Wizard Sought Have you been minding your 1’s and 0’s all your life? Took all those techie courses and wondering what to do with your IT Professional skills? Are you ready to demand the best of all the Squadron devices? Willing to work odd hours for no pay and put Squadron forever in your debt? Then become the IT GO TO Member. Please contact Cdr. Richard Winston, SN at [email protected]. The Boaters Guide to Sarasota Merit Mark Opportunity – Commander needs a volunteer to work on reprinting The Boaters Guide to Sara-sota. This is a very important publication for us. Copies of the brochure which feature our programs and what we do are displayed in the Tax Department, marina’s and local restaurants. The brochure is given out when someone has a Vessel Safety Check and our Luncheon Speakers Committee uses them. If you are interested in helping to work on reprinting this valuable brochure, please contact: [email protected].
Yankeetown, Florida: Four family members were rescued 15 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico after a con-cerned family member called the U.S. Coast Guard when the quartet of boaters did not return on time. Their 18-foot boat had broken down, and the four, who ranged between 40 and 71 years of age, were suffering from hypothermia. Warm clothes stowed in a vacuum bag, or lidded bucket, can be used to stave off hypothermia, and filing a float plan might have made rescue speedier. Consider filing a float plan via the U.S. Coast Guard app, just one of many great reasons to download this helpful tool.
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Crazy Contributions: The South Wind will accept donations to the Squadron General Fund in amounts of $10 or more with a dedication in your own words. Anything goes, but keep it clean folks. It may be reviewed by the Chaplain.
To Bud Lomastro - How do you describe D/Lt Bud Lomastro, S? Finding this answer has been my secret mission. When I asked any of our members I found they all added a few new thoughts. Bud is personable. He is the first to say hello to a new member, the first to make you feel welcome, and the first smile you spot in the room. Bud is committed. He has chaired the Membership Committee for more years than remembered. Ask Bud how to maneuver through all the enroll-ment tools or USPS benefits. He has the answers. Bud is dedicated. Check out any ABC class. Bud is the one who makes sure there will be members to greet the new ABC class, show them how to do knots and make sure all their questions are answered. Bud is the one who makes sure the students get their training at MarineMax – he checks on the MarineMax Captain, the boat and our instructors. He makes sure each student knows where they are going and when to be there. Bud is the one who creates the relationship with the student which often results in a new member. Bud is dog-gedly determined; determined to make you feel welcome, wearing a wide grin, a squadron shirt and offering a solid handshake. And Bud is enthusiastic. His enthusiasm is contagious. With all of that he remains the steadfast support to our District Commander Susan. The squadron is greater, and achieves more thanks to Bud's unshakable, purpose-ful commitment to our squadron. Thanks Bud Lomastro. P/Lt/C Sylvia Wedge P
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This Was the Building that Was
WAIT ‘TILL YOU SEE WHAT SPSS HAS BECOME—COMING SOON TO A SQUADRON NEAR
AND OFTEN WINE,
WOMEN, AND A
HAPPY BIRTH-DAY
SONG
Potential 2018 Boat Safety Events
SPSS’s Boat Safety Committee is looking at conducting safety related events in the February timeframe and re-quest your feedback so we can determine your level of in-terest. The two events under consideration are: - CPR, AED, and basic first aid course
- hands on interactive demonstration of proper use of a fire extinguisher
We typically offer these important safety instructional courses every 2 years, and will do again if we have sufficient interest. If you are inter-ested in attending either of these events, please send an Email to [email protected] and indicate which event(s) you would be interested in attending.
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Virginia Anderson Wilhelm Anderson Joseph Andrade Mary Andrade Barry August Inge August Margaret Barber Robert Barber Joseph Barnette Sandra Boos William Boos George Browning Alfred Burmeister Linda Burmeister Brian Callahan Julie Clarke Michael Clarke Phillip Dasher Lisa Dexter Christopher Drake Suzanne Drake Carol Fisch Edward Fisch Joseph Fisher Roxanne Fox Jose Garnham
Dona Ginty Frank Ginty Scott Gonnello David Hoffman Suzanne Hoffman Carol Holmes Robert Holmes Peter Knott Michael Kovalcin Sandy Kuskin Rick LaPrad Sharon LaPrad Barbara Lausche Howard Levine Demetrios Lignos Raynette Lignos Lloyd Lomastro Susan Lomastro Wilfredo Lopez Julie McGarr Christopher Messenger Raymond Morrissey Kevin Moynihan Del Pemberton Lynn Pemberton Graham Peterson Mary Reiter
Richard Reiter Rosanne Robel Woodrow Robel Peter Roth Barry Rush Stephen Sandler Michael Scahill Edward Seagraves Vivian Seagraves Andre Spalvins Jan Steber Joan Steber James Stewart George Straschnov Edmund Strauss Franklin Tugwell Barbara Warshaw Leon Warshaw Michael Wedge Sylvia Wedge Gary Wells Murdell Winston Richard Winston Barbara Wolfe Robert Wolfe Joan Zacchini
2017 Merit Mark Recipients
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Kayaking Robinson Preserve Sarasota Power & Sail Squadron
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Event Capt: Ed Fisch, Trip Leader – Joe Andrade Place: Robinson Preserve – 9800 Manatee Ave. West Bradenton, FL 34209. On causeway – look for the Suferbus. Time: Be at the launch by 9:30 am Trip Description: This is our second kayak trip of the season and it has been very popular. We head to the tower shown above, pull out, climb tower if you wish which affords great vistas of area and then we return to the start. A very relaxing couple hour fun trip. Directions: From I-75, take exit 220B and head west towards Bradenton. Continue through Bradenton and the Suferbus is on the north (right) side of the Palma Sola Causeway. Lunch: Beach House Restaurant 200 Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 941-779-2222 From launch, go west over bridge to Anna Maria Island and turn left. Restaurant is on right down the street near the Cortez Bridge. Kayak Rentals are available directly thought the SUFERBUS https://surferbus.webconnex.com/reserve. In the box labeled Promo Code put in powersquad. This will give you a 20% discount and bring the price to about $25.50/person. If you make reservations or are bringing your own kayak, please contact Ed Fisch at [email protected] (H-941-923-5277, C-941-735-8823) to be added to the event sheet.
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2018 SPSS COMMANDER’S AND D22 COMMANDER’S CRUISE
For the first time, Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron will join up with D/C Susan Lomastro’s Commander’s Cruise as a fund raiser for both organizations. On Sunday 25 February, 2018 to Sunday 4 March, 2018 SPSS will cruise on Holland America’s Eurodam from Fort Lauderdale to Half Moon Cay (their private island), then on to Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman and our own Key West. At Half Moon Cay you will enjoy a private island with a catered lunch. On this cruise we will enjoy a cocktail party and group dining. You can order fresh fruit for your room every day if you wish and there is no extra charge for room service. I think I see breakfast on the balcony or in bed for me. In order for SPSS to receive credit on this fund raiser and to be a part of the group events, you MUST book with Dawn Eckhart at (727) 403-0406 or [email protected].
Please see the flyers for more details. Thank you. Cmdr Sharon LaPrad, P
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Sarasota Power & Sail Squadron 2814 Hyde Park Street Sarasota, FL 34239
PAN PAN
Wind is the bane of most boating anglers, especially those with craft under 30 feet in length. Getting caught in howling winds far from shore can threaten the safety of your crew and result in a long, slow, sloppy ride back to port. Wind forecasts help in avoiding the worst winds, and the more localized and detailed the forecast, the better. That’s where FishWeather excels. This mobile app offers access to -Fish--Weather’s exclusive weather station network and crowdsourcing, plus 50,000 other weather stations around the world. FishWeather covers lakes and rivers, as well as ocean and bay waters. The basic app is free, but you can also pony up for premium service levels. While FishWeather lists current winds (speed, direction and gusts) and waves (height, direction and frequency) in real time, it is the short-term forecasts for specific locales that I really like. These proprietary hour-by-hour forecast models have proven very accurate in terms of wind speed and direction, giving me the guidance to pack it in (if the forecast calls for strong winds) or the confidence to fish longer (if the forecast is for mild winds). FishWeather gives you the ability to pan around its map of weather stations to compare forecasts from area to area that give you an idea of localized winds. The more you zoom in, the more weather stations appear. Download it at the App Store for iOS devices or Google Play for Android devices. (Also see Fishweather.com) -Jim Hendricks Sport Fishing Magazine