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The Soundings is a publication of the Sanibel-Captiva Sail & Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons®

February 2012 1

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

From Your Commander ................. 1

Change of Watch Invitation ........... 3

Social Events Calendars .............. 4-5

Education Department ................... 6

Sanibel School Program ................. 7

New Advertisers ............................. 8

Administrative Officer.................. 10

Photos, Photos, Photos ............ 11-13

Introducing New Members .......... 14

―Talking Chairs‖ .......................15-17

Leap Year Cruise ...................... 18-19

Barnacle Phil‘s .............................. 21

Cruise to Key West by Ferry .. 22-23

An official publication of the Sanibel-Captiva Sail and Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons®, District 22

meeting minutes;

Flag Lieutenant P/D/C Bill Lucas,

SN, who offered sage advice at critical

times;

R/C Jim Strothers, SN, in charge of

the bar crew, Co-op Charting Chair,

helping our squadron to be an award

winner at the national level, and

SERAT Team Leader, introducing the

SERAT program at the National level;

Treasurer Lt/C Yvonne Neal, P, who

kept good track of our finances;

1/Lt Tom Fitzgerald who assisted

our treasurer at dinner meetings;

Lt Walt Knutzen, S and Lt Marti

Squitieri, AP, both of whom served

the squadron as Members-At Large —

Walt also sold advertising and Marti is

the teacher of the Sanibel School 6th

grade Seamanship classes;

Lt/C Bill Jennings, AP, who ran the

Admin Dept and offered many good

suggestions;

P/C Bob Healy, SN, and his team of

vessel safety checkers;

It seems like just yesterday we

had the 2011 change of watch and now

we are anticipating the next one on 21

February to be held at the St. Charles

Yacht Club. These are gala affairs and

a lot of fun. I hope that you will attend.

It has been a very rewarding

experience for me to have served as

your commander. This would have

been a much more difficult and chal-

lenging job if it weren‘t for the fact that

I had magnificent support from the

bridge, staff, committees and all squad-

ron members.

Special thanks to the following:

Executive Officer Lt/C Sami Lucas-

Hurn, AP, who not only efficiently

performed the duties of the office but

also provided invaluable advice and

conducted several ExCom and dinner

meetings during my recuperation from

knee surgery (she will make an out-

standing commander);

My predecessor P/C Carol Allen, AP,

who facilitated my transition;

1/Lt Victoria Ross, AP, for filling in

as Admin Officer while Bill J. was out

of the country, as well Editor of the

Soundings and Postmaster;

Our Secretary, Lt/C David Ross, P

who generated accurate and copious

FROM YOUR COMMANDER

Cdr Hal Theiss, N

The Sanibel-Captiva Sail & Power Squadron

SOUNDINGS

February, 2012

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SANIBEL-CAPTIVA

SAIL & POWER

SQUADRON

UNIT 5071 OF UNITED STATES POWER SQUADRONS®, District 22

www.usps.org/localusps/sancap

In Coming EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE for 2012-2013

BRIDGE OFFICERS

Commander Lt/C Sami Lucas-Hurn, AP

[email protected] 239-822-7908

Executive Officer Lt/C Chap Vail, AP


Educational Officer Lt/C Jack Purse, AP


Admin Officer Lt/C Victoria Ross, AP


Secretary Lt/C David Ross, P


Treasurer Lt/C Ellen Trevor


MEMBERS-AT-LARGE 2010-2011

P/C Hal Theiss, N [email protected] 239-395-1737

Lt Roger Heider, P [email protected] 239-395-0959

Lt Tom Niswonger, S [email protected] 239-395-9296

Lt Nick Googin [email protected] 239-689-5436

ASSISTANT OFFICERS 2010-2011

Assist. ED Officer P/C Steve Abbott, N


Assist. Secretary 1/Lt Georgia Plumb


Assist. Treasurer 1/Lt John Fridlington


Congratulations to our newly elected Executive Committee. Be sure to

attend the Change of Watch Dinner at the St. Charles Yacht Club

Tuesday, 21 February, 2012, 1800—RSVP P/C Carol Allen, AP

Lt Ellen Trevor for her fine work with merit marks;

Lt Sandy Trevor, AP, our webmaster;

Lt Chap Vail, AP, who as Member-At-Large and serv-

ing as Safety Officer and introduced several safety

innovations;

Educational Officer Lt/C Ralph Sloan, AP, who

helped develop this season‘s classes and seminar

schedule;

P/C Steve Abbott, N, and Lt Jack Purse, AP, who

handled SEO duties during s recuperation ;

Lt Jay Brown, AP for leading the ABC-3 classes this

winter, along with Bob Giller and Dick Travas;

Membership Chair Lt Anne Kimball, P, who regis-

tered and welcomed over 50 new members and also

planned and organized a very successful Charter party;

Lt Betty Jennings, who arranged for a successful

season of C&R‘s and overnight cruises;

Lt Kate Fizer for her great job with the roster and

dinner meeting reservations;

Lt Marilyn McCormick who manned the phones for

the dinner count and Lt Sylvia Heider for phoning

all new members to personally invite them to attend

our events;

Lt Francine Dale who manned the Ship‘s Store;

Budget Committee P/Lt/C Mike Neal, P, and Lt Ken

Nirenberg, S, who provided well thought-out budg-

ets for 2011 and 2012;

Chaplain Lt/C Dale McGinley, SN, who provided

inspiring invocations;

Lt Ellen Sloan and Lt Nancy Sampson who filled

in for chaplain McGinley when he was out of town;

Lt Steve Cservenyak, who added excitement to our

dinner meetings with the 50/50 raffle;

And, to all the members who volunteered to help in a

myriad of very important ways: writing for the

Soundings, manning Boat Show and other event

tables; Vessel Safety Examiners; classroom and

seminar instructors; helping with dinner meetings,

especially the clean-up! Our squadron is “doing it

right” thanks to all of you!

I look forward to the future as a Silver Trident,

should the current Silver Tridents vote to invite me to

join their ranks.

Cdr Harold L. Theiss, N

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Braised Beef Short Rib

with Burgundy reduction

and potato gratin and roasted

fall vegetables

Tuesday, 21 February 2012 St. Charles Yacht Club

15900 Saint Charles Harbour Blvd, Fort Myers, FL (239) 466-2007

1800 - Cocktail Reception in the Harbour House

Cash Bar with hors d’oeuvres

1845 - Move to Main Dining Room for Welcome, Introductions, and Dinner

2000 - Change of Watch Program commences

Hors d’Oeuvres

Caramelized Newske bacon with tomato basil concasse

Endive with Manchego cheese and prosciutto di Parma

Salad Course

Warm Rolls with Butter

Organic artisan greens, humble fog bleu cheese, crunchy vanilla oats with rice wine vinaigrette

Entrée Choices

Dessert Assorted mini pastry to include

éclairs, crème puffs, mini baba, macaroons, etc.

Fresh Brewed Iced Tea and Coffee

Seating is Limited; Paid-In-Advance Reservations Required by 15 February, 2012

Dress: Uniform A with Bow Tie; Semi-formal Dress or Suit

Host: P/C Carol Allen, AP: (612) 210-1525 or email [email protected]

Sanibel-Captiva Sail & Power Squadron

Thirty-Seventh Annual Change of Watch

Grilled Red Snapper

over leek fondue with

vanilla Barolo sauce

Roasted Chicken Breast

stuffed with goat cheese and

spinach, served with potato

Mail reservation form with check payable to the Sanibel-Captiva Sail & Power Squadron

to: P/C Carol Allen, AP, 16401 Kelly Woods # 142, Ft. Myers, FL 33908

Please RSVP by 15 February 2012

37th Sanibel-Captiva Sail and Power Squadron Change of Watch

Name(s), Rank and Grade (Please PRINT): Please Indicate Entrée Choice:

_____________________________________________ Beef Snapper Chicken

_____________________________________________ Beef Snapper Chicken

Phone/Email:

___________________________________________________ # ______ @ $38.00 each = $________

Squadron: ________________________________________________



February 2012 4

FEBRUARY Wednesday LUNCHEON C&R to Marker 92, Cape Coral

1 Feb 1000 Cruise Leaders Bill & Linda Gibney, 579-0111, [email protected]

RSVP & Prepayment Required. Form is on Page 3

Thursday EXCOM MEETING

2 Feb 1000 Bank of The Islands Board Room, All Members Welcome. All Bridge

Officers, Members-at-Large and newly elected officers and all Committee Chairs are encouraged to attend.

Monday SERAT Meeting

13 Feb 1000 Sanibel Rescue Station on Palm Ridge Rd, R/C Jim Strothers, SN,

[email protected], 395-1856

15 Feb SOUNDINGS Submissions Due [email protected]

Tuesday 37th ANNUAL CHANGE OF WATCH - St. Charles Yacht Club

21 Feb 1800 RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by Tuesday 14 February RSVP Form on Page 2

P/C Carol Allen, AP 612-210-1525 [email protected]

Thursday COMMANDER’S SUNSET Gathering — New Event!

23 Feb 1630—1800 Meet your newly installed Bridge and Executive Committee. BYOEverything, including snacks to share, and

a beach chair to the Sanibel Causeway, Island on the left (north) side of the “C” span as you leave the island.

Look for banner… Note: Alcoholic beverages are officially not allowed on the Causeway Islands.

Tuesday-Friday LEAP-YEAR CRUISE

28 Feb —2 March Cruise to Boca Grande and Sarasota with Cruise Leaders Jack & Janice Purse. Land-Cruisers encouraged to

meet the boaters for fun and frivolity in Sarasota. Reservation deadline was 23 January. But it may not be too

late to join in: Call 239-233-7380 or 239-233-7110

MARCH Thursday EXCOM MEETING — NOTE NEW MEETING TIME!

1 Mar 0900 Bank of The Islands Board Room, All Members Welcome — All Bridge

Officers, Members-at-Large and all Committee Chairs are encouraged to attend. Major Event at Community House. Allow extra drive time for exceptionally awful Island Traffic

Monday SERAT Meeting

12 Mar 1000 Sanibel Rescue Station on Palm Ridge Rd, R/C Jim Strothers, SN, [email protected], 395-1856

Tuesday MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

20 Mar 1800 Sanibel Community House RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by Sunday, Mar 18th

Guest Speaker: Author Jim Eastman: Senior Boaters

Note: Buffet Dinner will NOT include Corned Beef and Cabbage

Kate Fizer: [email protected] or Marilyn McCormick: 466-9450

Monday LUNCHEON C&R to Barnacle Phil’s, Safety Harbor, North Captiva Island

26 Mar 1130 Cruise Leaders Betty & Bill Jennings. Reservations Required. Because this a boaters-only

destination, and in case of inclement weather, Lunch Orders and Payment will be taken as you

arrive at the dock. For more information: 239 898-6789 or [email protected]

See RSVP form on page 17 for more information.

2011-2012 SCSPS

Social Events Schedule Don’t forget about the Ed Classes and Seminars, see

Up-to-Date On-Line Calendar

Do you wish you could see all the

Squadron Events in a normal,

printable, calendar format? http://

www.usps.org/localusps/sancap/

news/calendar.shtml

MAR FEB

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February 2012 5

February—March 2012 Activity Calendar

Keeper of the Calendar: Lt Chuck Fizer, S — 395-1202

All Squadron Events are tracked on our “On-Line Calendar”.

To see more detail, go to: http://www.usps.org/localusps/sancap/news/calendar.shtml and click on the event. You‘ll find

who‘s planning or teaching, contact information and other details concerning the event. If you plan a class, seminar, a social

event, or know of something that that should be put on our calendar, please email the information to

[email protected] or give Chuck a call as soon as possible.




February 2012 6

Saturday USPS SEMINAR: Boat Handling Under Power

11 Feb 1000-1200 Sanibel Public Library, Instructor Lt/C Bill Jennings, AP

[email protected], 362-0991

Pre-Register: http://www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/800/getregform.cgi?S-2744

Saturday ABC-3 BASIC BOATING CLASS

25 Feb 0830-1700 Sanibel Public Library. Participants MUST preregister for this course.

Contact Jack Purse: [email protected] 239-471-7758

Pre-Register: http://www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/800/getregform.cgi?C-11560

Students who successfully complete this course are issued a

Florida Boating Safety Education Card

Saturday USPS SEMINAR: Basic Weather and Forecasting

25 Feb 1000-1200 St. Charles Yacht Club, Instructor Dan Himebaugh: [email protected], 995-2909

Pre-Register: http://www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/800/getregform.cgi?S-2745

2012 SCSPS

Education Schedule

As I conclude my term of office as Squadron

Educational Officer, I want to publicly acknowledge those

instructors who have done such a good job this year.

The ABC-3 program: Jay Brown and Dick Water-

house. Dick Travas proctored all classes the past two years. Bob

Giller made presentations to all the classes. Jack Purse and

Steve Abbott handled all the administrative and sign-up func-

tions for the classes held this year.

Seminars coordinated by Tom Gillis: Charts - Tom

Gillis; GPS- Roger Heider; Coastal Nav – Steve Abbott,

VHF – Chap Vail; Anchoring – Dick Squitieri; Trailering &

Power Boat Handling – Bill Jennings; Weather– Dan

Himebaugh.

Advanced Grades– Junior Navigation -Steve Ab-

bott, Piloting—PDC Bill Lucas

Electives: Engine Maintenence – Tom Niswonger

Finding and certifying more instructors so we can

offer a more complete line-up of USPS classes and seminars

remains a challenge for future years.

Thanks for your support and interest.

Cruise Planning Class

to be offered soon...

Interested boaters and boater-wanna-bes

are invited to attend a

casual informational meeting on

Monday, 6 February at 5:00 pm at

Doc Ford's on Sanibel (San-Cap Road)

Instructor P/D/C Mary Paige Abbott, SN,

will discuss the class, costs, timetable and

answer questions. It will be fun!

Please rsvp to [email protected]

or call 239-395-9409

See you there!

EDUCATION OFFICER

P/C Ralph Sloan, AP

[email protected]

(646) 522-6704

There is something very special about the thrill

of cruising in new waters and the sense of accom-

plishment upon completing an extended cruise.

To go beyond what most boaters do on a week-

end overnight or even a week or so marina hop-

ping requires boaters to leave their normal cruis-

ing areas and comfort zones.

The Cruise Planning course focuses on the

planning and preparation necessary for safe

enjoyable extended cruises on both inland and

coastal waters.

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February 2012 7

Sanibel School

Safe Boating Program

By Lt Marti Squitieri, AP

Members of the Sanibel Captiva Sail and Power

Squadron Education Team just completed another success-

ful eight week Safe Boating class for the sixth graders at The

Sanibel Middle School.

The objectives of the Safe Boating Class are to teach

students safe boating habits, to educate them about the

Florida boating laws, and to train them in making emer-

gency calls to the United States Coast Guard. As class man-

ager and instructor, I combine efforts with Mrs. Peggy

Drennan, a Sanibel Middle School teacher, to coordinate

the teaching of an extensive set of topics including

Planning a Boat Trip

Aids to Navigation

Knot Tying

Rules of the Road

Safety Devices

PFDs

Anchoring

using a VHF Radio

and, using a Global Positioning System.

During the first class the students are assigned to

boat crews. The crews earn points through a variety of ac-

tivities and quizzes. Class drills include finding and putting

on Life Jackets in a timely manner and reporting an emer-

gency situation to United States Coast Guard personnel,

who join us in the classroom. This year the two winning 6th

grade crews earned a field trip to the Fort Myers Beach US

Coast Guard Station including a ride on the USCG 41‘ boat

and participated in Man Overboard drills.

I would like to thank the following instructors who

taught and assisted with the 2011 class: Lynn Campean;

SEO P/C Ralph Sloan, AP; Lt/C Sami Lucas-Hurn, AP, and

Dick Squitieri, JN.

Teaching the middle school students is full of sur-

prises and is very rewarding. If you would like to make a

difference in the next generation of boaters, please contact

me at 239 395-9039 to participate in the next class begin-

ning in October.

Knot Tying with Sami (standing, middle) and Marti (right)

With Dick, standing at rear, the kids get to know PFDs

Visiting the US Coast Guard’s 41 ft rescue boat.


February 2012 8

Welcome to our New Advertisers!

Without them, and many other advertisers, there won’t be a hard-copy Soundings.

Be sure to stop in or call to say Thank You for supporting our Squadron.

A BIG Thank You also goes out to

Lt Tom Niswonger, S for taking on the job of Advertising Co-Manager along with Lt Walt Knutzen, S

This Page of the Soundings is ―ANCHORED‖ by P/D/C Bill Lucas, SN and Lt/C Sami Lucas-Hurn, AP

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February 2012 9

2012 Vessel Safety Checks

To make an appointment,

Call or eMail our Squadron‘s VSC Chair

P/C Robert Healey, SN, 239-466-4199

or email to [email protected]

Got Friends who own a boat?

Be sure to pass this announcement along!

This is a free, public service provided by

USPS® Certified Vessel Safety Examiners.

Checked out our Award

Winning Web Site lately?

Go to:

http://www.usps.org/

localusps/sancap/

The Soundings is the official publication of the

Sanibel-Captiva Sail & Power Squadron,

a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of boating safety and

education in Lee County, FL, a unit of United States Power Squadrons®,

District 22.

Soundings is published during the first week of each month except in

June, July & August. Squadron members are encouraged to submit material

by the 15th of the month to:

[email protected]

Editor 1/Lt Victoria Ross, AP

Calendar Lt Chuck Fizer, S

Advertising Lt Tom Niswonger, S

Lt Walt Knutzen, S

Lt/C David Ross, P

Proofreader

Reporters & Photographers

please volunteer!






February 2012 10

Stay Current - - Stay Young

It is quite understandable that once we acquire the

necessary skills to survive in our active world, we become less

motivated to remain current with developing technology. The

marine industry offers a perfect example of how easy it is to

lose touch with progress.

On a recent cruise around the South Pacific and New

Zealand, I spent some time discussing navigation technolo-

gies with the first officer. What he told me will surprise even

the most experienced mariner. Prior to each cruise, he

downloads the latest ―British Admiralty Charts‖ to his

personal ‗I-pad‘. These approved commercial charts are

updated weekly, but his I-pad is over a year old. Once on-

board, he plugs the ships GPS system into his I-pad and this

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Lt/C Bill Jennings, AP

[email protected]

(239) 898-2219

is what is used for navigation. Of course, they carry paper

charts and celestial navigation is still considered primary,

but here is a major cruise ship navigating with a portable

personal computer that you and I can buy for under $400.

As Power Squadron members, we need to remain

responsive to technical developments. Offers to National,

for development of courses more applicable to today‘s boats

and equipment are not always welcomed. Once we fall

behind on these and other technologies it will become very

difficult to catch up.

If we at USPS are to continue our leadership in

nautical education, we should all try to stay current and

stay young.



February 2012 11

Photo Albums View “photo albums” of squadron events by going to our website and clicking on the tab “Photos”. There,

the photos will be grouped and titled by Date and Event. New Member, Anna Pearson, our new Photo

Editor, will be correcting, sizing, titling and organizing the photos submitted (find out how YOU can easily

submit photos for inclusion: [email protected]) and uploading them to the “cloud” for

viewing at your convenience. Whenever a new “album” is available for viewing, members will receive an

email notification. It will be easy to click on the link and go directly to the photographs. Enjoy!

And take lots of photos!!

15 December 2012

White Elephant Gift Exchange at the

St. Charles Yacht Club

Photos by 1/Lt Victoria Ross, AP

Cruise Leaders Dick & Gloria Waterhouse

Left: Fran Kieling

Tom & Judy Niswonger guided the

Persistent from Sanibel to the SCYC

Harbour. P/C Bill Hay, JN was

well prepared, donning his inflat-

able for the boat ride. Go Bill!

Crew members included Bill &

Marilyn Helfers and Pat Knutzen

Joan Downey opened all the best

gifts, evidenced by her return to the

tree at least twice, if not three or

four times! Dick Jewell with Marilyn and Joe Bejin



February 2012 12

4 December 2011 — Holiday Charter Party

Kudos and thanks to P/C John McCormick, SN for taking many photos

(Editor apologizes, I had a tight deadline and was unable to include these in the January Soundings. See LOTS more photos in the On-Line Album…)

Above: Cdr Hal Theiss, JN and wife, Nola, enjoy the festivities.

Left: Host Lt Anne Kimball, P, thanks the multitude who

helped make this event a reality.

Far Left: Jane Withers and P/C Steve Abbott, N

Below: Juliann, P, & Ken Kelly, AP, take a moment with

new member Nick Googin and wife, Jo.

At the bottom: Jean Robinson, Bonnie Fitzgerald and

Judy Niswonger, S, with many other guests in the background.

Left: Representing the Execu-

tive Committee who sponsored

the gala Holiday Charter Party

are from left:

Lt/C David Ross, P, Secretary;

1/Lt Victoria Ross, AP, Assis-

tant Admin Officer;

Lt/C Ralph Sloan, AP, Educa-

tional Officer;

Lt/C Sami Lucas Hurn, AP,

Executive Officer,

and Cdr Hal Theiss, JN.

Lt/C Bill Jennings, AP Admin

Officer was in the South Pacific.

Cayleigh Dancers provided

wonderful entertainment


February 2012 13

17 January 2012

Annual Business Meeting and Monthly Dinner

Photos by Roger Heider, P

Cdr Hal Theiss, JN and P/C Bill Hay, JN,

Chair of the Nominating Committee, prepare for the busi-

ness of the evening: Electing the nominated Slate of Offi-

cers and elected committees.

It’s not easy assembling a large group of adults for a photo and then get them all looking at the photographer! Here is the result of the attempt

made to take a group photo of ALL of the Merit Mark awardees for 2011. Well, at least most of the members who were at the meeting….

Cdr Hal, upper left, was able to shake hands and thank members for their service to the squadron.

Those in “orange” shirts are SERAT members, those in tan are Certified Instructors, but many serve in both capacities as well as many others!


February 2012 14

Welcome to our New Members

Membership Chair Lt Anne Kimball, P, had a very busy fall season, helping the following

people become new United States Power Squadron® members with our Squadron. Be sure to

give them a warm at a C&R or other Squadron event. If you are a near-neighbor, walk on over

and introduce yourself!

Also, please add their contact information to your 2011 Roster (the 2012 roster will be available

in September 2012).

Congratulations to the following people who

recently completed the ABC-3 course and have elected

to become Trial Members for the next six months.

Hopefully, after spending the winter months getting to

know our group, they will be hooked and join us as

full-time active members.

From the December ABC-3 Class:

Andrew Jacob, 1417 Sandpiper Circle,


Thank you, Andrew, for attending the Annual meeting

in January!

James and Donna Kraft, 36‘ power boat ―Mirage‖

1341 Middle Gulf Drive, 239-472-7224

[email protected], [email protected]

Steven and Susan Metts, 438 Lake Myres Circle

[email protected]


Stuart and Audrey Minsky, 26‘ inboard/outboard,

―Cinnamon Girl‖, 1352 Eagle Run Drive

239-579-0702

[email protected], [email protected]

Evelyn Rose Silverman, 4171 Dingman Drive

954-415-6936

[email protected]

From the January ABC-3 Class:

Martin Klaus, New Stanton, PA


Martin is the son of Martin ―Barr‖ and Cathy

Klaus who joined after taking the ABC-3 class last

January (and who also attended the Annual Meeting)

Bernard Orwein, 2460 Harbour Lane


Karen Semmelman, 2460 Harbour Lane


The Membership and Membership Involve-

ment Committees hope you will all plan to attend the

New Member Orientation scheduled for Thursday, 15

March. Watch your email for your invitation and full

details.

Welcome to ALL!














February 2012 15

“Talking Chairs”

Committee Reports—What’s going on in the “waters” of our Squadron

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

SERAT: R/C James Strothers, SN

The following is a report of the SERAT activities for

the past year (2011).

1. SERAT conducted twelve regular monthly meet-

ings. The usual date of the meeting is the second Monday

of the every month at the Sanibel Fire Station on Palm

Ridge Road.

2. SERAT classroom training sessions included iden-

tifying locations using local names, First Aid, boat opera-

tional skills, crew responsibility, communications and

SERAT Control operations.

3. SERAT conducted two operational drills. One on

the use of fire extinguishers and the other a nighttime lost

kayaker drill.

4. SERAT assisted in two MERT responses.

5. Two public events were attended by members of

the SERAT unit. These were Bailey Fest and the Fort

Myers Boat Show.

6. Members of the SERAT unit assisted in two public

on water events providing security patrols. One was the

US Swimming Open Water event at Ft. Myers Beach and

the other the Calusa Blueway Kayak races at the Sanibel

Causeway..

7. SERAT provided a Boat Safety review course for

new members of the Captiva Fire Control District.

Major Accomplishments

1. SERAT has obtained four (4) pairs of night vision

binoculars in part through matching funding from the

West Coast Inland Navigational District. These binocu-

lars are anticipated to greatly enhance on water searches

at night.

2. Members of the SERAT unit prepared and pre-

sented information on the program at the National Gov-

erning Board meeting held in Greensboro, NC. This infor-

mation is being used as guidelines for other Squadrons to

start and operate their own SERAT unit as a national pro-

gram.

Goals for the upcoming year:

1. Continue to recruit additional SERAT members.

2. Expand training to enhance the abilities of the

SERAT unit.

3. Continuing working in cooperation with the Fire

Department and other agencies in developing an efficient

and well organized Emergency Response group.

4. Continue to work towards developing better com-

munications during incident responses.

5. Assist other Squadrons in developing their own

SERAT program.


CO-OP Charting: R/C James Strothers, SN

The following it a report of the Co-op Chart-

ing activities for the past year (2011).

1. The Squadron ended the 2010-2011 Co-op Chart-

ing year ranked number 14 nationally out of 62 that

achieved Honor Roll status.

2. There were 21 reports submitted to NOAA during

that time period.

3. A total of 34 people participated in these reports

which equaled 11.72% participation.

4. A total of 3,270 credits were received by the re-

ports.

5. A total of eight participants achieved Individual

Honor Roll status

Status for the 2011-2012 Co-op Charting year

1. A total of five reports have been submitted to date.

2. There have been five participants in these reports.

3. To date the Squadron has 533 credits.

4. To date one person has achieved Individual Honor

Roll Status.

Goals for the year

1. Continue to have Sanibel-Captiva one of the top

Squadrons in District 22.

2. Continue to have the Squadron obtain Honor Roll

status.

3. Encourage more participation in

Co-op Charting.

4. Train additional participants

This Page of the Soundings is ―ANCHORED‖ by Lt/C’s David, P, and Victoria, AP, Ross

“Talking Chairs” Continued on Page 12



February 2012 16

“Talking Chairs” - Continued

in the different parts of the Co-op Charting program.

[email protected]

239-395-2856

VESSEL SAFETY CHECKS: P/C Bob Healey, SN

2011 VSC Examinations Performed

John E. Carney 21

Lauren M. Coile 39

William Hay 6

Robert Healey 22

Bill Jennings 22

Dick Squitieri 10

TOTALS 112

2012 Decals now available — Make your appointment !

[email protected]

239-466-4169

PUBLIC RELATIONS: P/C Bob Allen, JN

Watch for colorful, paid advertisements designed

to attract students to our upcoming ABC-3 classes in the

Island Sun and Islander newspapers.

There are weekly articles concerning safety and

promoting our education program printed in the Island

Sun and Islander every week. Be sure to read them.

Please submit boating related photographs and article

suggestions to Bob for future reports:

[email protected]

ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT

MEMBERSHIP: Lt Anne Kimball, P

Membership Status As of 17 January, 2012

Paid members 260

Pending Renewals 24

Two months before renewal date

Now Due 9

One month before renewal date

Past Due 57

Past payment due date

Life Members (50+ yrs) 6

Usually don’t pay any dues

New Members 17

Over the past 6 months

Total 323

Dues are easily renewable on the web. Go to:

USPS® Membership On-Line

THANK YOU! for renewing your Membership

New Member Dotty Mount has volunteered to

become the Co-Chair of the Membership Committee. What

an example to set for all members! If you would like to be

involved in some aspect Membership and/or Membership

Involvement, such as recruiting new members, helping to

retain current members, event planning, etc., please contact

Anne at 239-454-2854 or Dotty at 239-472-1821

[email protected]

PROGRAM CHAIR: Lt Dianne Hay

Plan now to be at the 20 March 2012 meeting to

listen to author Jim Eastman discuss his favorite topic:

Senior Boaters. Do your homework and check out Jim‘s

Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/Senior-Boaters-

Jim-Eastman-Author/221305507892168. Then, prepare

to listen and bring your questions with you.

Suggestions for a future speaker? Email name,

subject, and contact information to:

[email protected]

CRUISE & RENDEZVOUS: Lt Betty Jennings

Join Jack & Janice Purse in late February as they

lead the Leap-Year Cruise to Sarasota, with a one-night

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

AKA: HELP WANTED:

Volunteers are needed to fill the following vacancies.

Please apply to incoming commander

Lt/C Sami Lucas-Hurn, AP, [email protected]

239-822-7908

Leadership Development

Property Officer

Assistants to the Education Officers

Additional Vessel Safety Examiners

Additional Certified Instructors

Assistant Soundings Editor

Writers for the Soundings

Event Photographers, ―Album‖ Creators




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stop in Boca Grande. Land-cruisers are welcome, but

you‘ll have to make your own arrangements for accom-

modations. There may be one-night houses available on

Boca Grande. Perhaps several couples can get together

and share the cost. See the cruise details on Pages 12 -13.

Just added to the C&R Schedule is a luncheon to

Barnacle Phil’s on 26 March. Be sure to see the

RSVP form for further details. And there will be a C&R in

early May, Fay Carney is working on the destination and

the date. Watch the on-line calendar for more details.

Remember ~ No boat? We‘ll get you on one!! We

will leave no member behind!

[email protected]

SECRETARY’S DEPARTMENT

WEBMASTER: Lt Sandy Trevor, AP

Now you can print C&R forms directly from our

website! Go to http://www.usps.org/localusps/sancap/

candr.shtml. Click on the Event you are interested in and

print the form. You can also get to this page by going to

our website and clicking ―Calendar & Events‖ and then on

―C&R Reservation Forms‖.

Coming soon will be Photo Albums, be sure to

keep checking the website for this exciting new addition!

Is there something you‘d like to see on the site?

Send your suggestions to:

[email protected]

ROSTER CHAIR: Lt Kate Fizer, S

To OPT-OUT of receiving the new hard-copy/

snail mail version of the Soundings, be sure to send an

email.

To keep the mailing lists and membership roster

up to date, please send any changes to your local address,

phone number, cell phone number and your ―away‖ ad-

dress as well.

Provide updated information by March 1st so

your data can be updated in time to include on the digital

roster to be provided this spring. Note: the 2012 Roster

Booklet will become available in September 2012.

The best way to send any updated information is

by email to:

[email protected]

239-395-1202

CALENDAR MANAGER: Lt Chuck Fizer, S

Be sure to send information concerning any events,

dates, reminders to Chuck to have them added to our On-Line

calendars. The online calendar makes it quick and conven-

ient to see what is scheduled and when. Go to: http://

www.usps.org/localusps/sancap/news/calendar.shtml

[email protected]

239-395-1202

SOUNDINGS EDITOR: 1/Lt Victoria Ross, AP

Are you enjoying the hard-copy Soundings? Be sure

to let your Executive Committee and Bridge Officers know!

PLEASE show your financial support by purchasing an

“Anchor Ad” or a “Business Card” - See page 5. The full

color version is still available on our squadron website. And

you can OPT-OUT of receiving the hard-copy.

[email protected]

239-789-7338

“Talking Chairs” - Continued

Inc.

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SANIBEL & CAPTIVA’S OLDEST

PLUMBING SERVICE BUSINESS

CELEBRATING 61 YEARS IN THE

SAME LOCATION

SALES & SERVICE

REMODELING SPECIALISTS

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February 2012 18

LEAP YEAR CRUISE

To Boca Grande & Sarasota

28 - 29 February & 1 - 2 March 2012

Tuesday, 28 February

1230-1300 Assemble at Marker 13 off Pine Island

1400-1600 Check-in at Boca Grande Marina (dockage @2.25/ft)

1730-1900 Docktail Party – BYOB, Pot Luck Hors D‘Oeuvres,

Cornhole Tournament, Round 1

1900-2100 Group Dinner upstairs at the Eagle Grille, Boca Grande Marina

Dinner off the menu: Separate Checks

Wednesday, 29 February

0830-1000 Gather for Dockside Continental Breakfast

1000-1300 Depart for Marina Jack, Sarasota

1300-1530 En Route – lunch on your own

1500-1600 Check-in at Marina Jack (dockage @ 2.25/ft/night)

1600-1700 Debriefing – Marina Jack, Deep Six Lounge

1730-1900 Docktail Party – BYOB, Pot Luck Hors D‘Oeuvres,

Cornhole Tournament, Round 2

1900-2100 Group Dinner at Marina Jack (upstairs with harbor view)

Dinner off the menu: Separate Checks

2100-? Live Music – Marina Jack, Portside Patio

Thursday, 1 March

0830-1000 Gather for Dockside Continental Breakfast

1000-1600 Local Activities – Lunch on your own

Suggestions: Selby Gardens, Ringling Museum, Mote

Aquarium, Shopping at St. Armand‘s Circle

1630-1730 Cornhole Tournament, Final Round

1730-1900 Cocktails and Awards – Marina Jack, Portside Patio

1900-? Dinner Groups at Sarasota Restaurants

Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant (www.ceviche.com)

Barnacle Bill‘s Seafood (www.barnaclebillsseafood.com)

Divino Restaurant (www.divinosarasota.com)

Friday, 2 March

0730-0830 Farewell Dockside Continental Breakfast

0830 Cruise to Home Ports

Land Cruiser’s Welcome

Make your own Hotel Arrangements, but Join In the Fun!

Captains‘ Meeting – Tuesday, February 21, 2012, Location TBA

Cruise Leaders – Jack & Janice Purse, 239-233-7380 or 239-233-7110

http://www.ceviche.com

http://www.barnaclebillsseafood.com

http://www.divinosarasota.com


February 2012 19

LEAP YEAR CRUISE

To Boca Grande & Sarasota

28 - 29 February & 1 - 2 March 2012

Reservations due with Cruise Fee payment by Monday, 23 January, 2012

Name(s)

Boat Cruiser Land Cruiser

Email Cell Phone Home Phone

Boat Name Make/Model

Boat Length Boat Beam Boat Draft Amps

Activity & Dinner Preferences

Local Activities on 1 March in Sarasota

Selby Gardens ____

Mote Aquarium ____

Ringling Museum ____

Shopping @ St Armands ____

Dinner Group on 1 March in Sarasota

Tapas – Ceviche ____

Seafood – Barnacle Bills ____

Italian – Divino ____

Make Check Payable to ―SCSPS‖ For Boaters, $60.00; For Land Cruisers $40.00

Mail to: Jack Purse, 4616 Flagship Dr. #102, Fort Myers, FL 33919

Reservations due with Cruise Fee payment by Monday, 23 January, 2012


February 2012 20

Is it time to

Renew Your Dues?

Please Renew OnLine. Go to:

www.usps.org/dues

Thank You!

SANIBEL’S

LUMBERYARD

Specializing in decking, marine pilings, lumber

and hardware. If it pertains to docks and decks,

Shoreline is your choice.

10871 Kelly Road, Fort Myers, Florida

239 267 6857

From Sanibel: East on Summerlin, Left on McGregor,

Right on Kelly Road, follow to end.

FULL

SERVICE

Let us know you are

from the Power

Squadron and we’ll

give you a free gift!

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February 2012 21

Cruise to lovely North Captiva island

to enjoy a delicious dockside luncheon at

Barnacle Phil’s Harbour Restaurant

Monday, 26 March 2012

Plan to stroll across the island after lunch for beach time and

shelling. Or cruise down through Redfish Pass and onto the

south end of N. Captiva to anchor and wade onto

―Charlie‘s Pass Beach‖

Reservations Required but No PrePay for this Cruise!

You will place your order and pay for your lunch with Cruise Leader Betty

Jennings as you arrive at the Barnacle Phil‘s dock. This way you don‘t have

to worry about losing money if the weather prevents the boat cruise.

On the day of the cruise, bring EXACT Cash or a Check payable to “SCSPS”

Menu Choices:

to include ―endless‖ key limeade, iced tea, or, a bottle of water—and yes, the tip is

included! And we will be tax exempt when the bill is paid through the Squadron

Barnacle Burger, served with chips or fries, fruit $ 14.50

Greens with Chicken $ 16.50

Greens with Shrimp $ 22.50

Grouper Basket, served with fries, coleslaw, fruit $ 24.00

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Your Name(s): _____________________________________

Phone Number: ____________________________________

Coming by Car? Y N Need a Ride? Y N

Bringing your own boat? Y N

Name of Boat: _____________________________________

Guests riding with you:

________________________________________________

________________________________________________

Room for more guests? Y N How Many? 1 2 3 4 5 6

More Info? [email protected] 239-898-6789

Mail this completed form by 20 March. No Prepayment Required

Indicate your Barnacle Phil’s Menu Choices:

Barnacle Burger _____ Chicken _____

Shrimp _____ Grouper Basket _____

Please mail this form to Cruise Leaders:

Betty & Bill Jennings

15175 Portside Drive

Ft. Myers, FL 33908

On the day of the cruise, bring Exact Cash or a

Check payable to “SCSPS”

By Boat: N

W

By Auto: (Good luck with that)

4401 Point House Trail

Captiva FL 33924



February 2012 22

Cruise to Key West by Ferry

Embark: Monday, 23 April at 0730— casts off at 0830

Return Trip: Wednesday, 25 April or a day or two later.

Boarding begins at 1700. Disembark Ft. Myers Beach Terminal at approx. 2130

Key West Ferry: Round trip tickets $110 per person

To receive group discount, tickets must be booked through Cruise Leaders. Please Reserve & Remit Payment ASAP. Make Check Payable to: Victoria Ross, 1101 Schooner Pl, Sanibel 33957

Ferry Reservation/Tickets are non-refundable, but can be used anytime within a year.

The Pier House Resort: $ 229 plus tax per night

Reserve ASAP directly: 855-228-8258, 800-723-2791

Mention you are with San-Cap Power Squadron or Vicki Ross to get Group Rate. Limited Rooms Available, Call ASAP

http://www.pierhouse.com/About_PierHouse/index.asp

Note: There are many hotel choices in Key West. Cruisers are welcome to make other arrangements.

Caveat: You get what you pay for in Key West….

Dry Tortugas Day-Trip via the Yankee Freedom II: $155 (age 65+), $165 (age <65) per person

Reserve and pay directly with Boat Operator by 15 March 2012:

1-800-634-0939

Reservations may be cancelled for full refund up to 24 hours prior. http://www.yankeefreedom.com/key-west-reservations.htm

Day One:

Monday, 23 April

0730 Board Ferry at Ft. Myers Beach Dock

Arrive Key West approx. 1200

Lunch and Exploration on your own

Take the Conch Train for a guided tour!

Check into Accommodations

Group Docktails and Dinner to be arranged.

Order from Menu, Separate Checks

Day Two:

Tuesday, 24 April, Dry Tortugas Day Trip

Includes: Round trip boat, breakfast, lunch,

Fort Jefferson admission, snorkeling equipment

1830 Group Keg Party to be arranged.

Group Dinner to be arranged.

Order from Menu, Separate Checks

Day Three:

Wednesday, 25 April

Activities such as Hemingway House, Truman‘s

Little White House, Mel Fisher Maritime

Museum, Key West Shipwreck Museum, etc.

1500 — Get Ferry Boarding Pass

1530 Oyster Bar late lunch/early dinner

1700 Board Ferry for return trip

Arrive Ft. Myers Beach Terminal approx 2130

http://www.pierhouse.com/About_PierHouse/index.asp

http://www.yankeefreedom.com/key-west-reservations.htm


February 2012 23

Cruise Fee -= to cover Keg Party, snacks, misc. expenses: $25 per person

For more information contact Cruise Leaders

Lt/C Sami Lucas-Hurn, AP, 822-7904, [email protected]

1/Lt Vicki Ross, AP, 789-7338, [email protected]

If you‘d like to extend your Key West visit by a few days, you may book a different return date.

Transportation: Taxis, Electric Carts, Bicycles, and Bicycle ―cabs‖ are all easily available for reasonable

prices. The Pier House is an approx. 15 min walk from Ferry Dock. It is located at the foot of Duval St.

and near Mallory Square. There is plenty of liquid refreshment available in any direction...

Luggage Storage: Storage facility close to Ferry Dock. Minimal charge.

Hopefully Members of the Key West Squadron will join us for some of our fun and frivolity!!

Cruise to Key West by Ferry—Registration Form

23, 24, 25 April 2012

Reservations due with Cruise Fee payment by Tuesday, 20 March 2012

Name(s): ___________________________________________________________________

Email: _________________________ Cell Phone: _________________________

Key West Hotels: _____________________________________________________________

Key West Ferry Date of Return: Wed, 25 April Other: _____________________

Joining Fellow Cruisers on the Dry Tortugas Day Trip? Yes No

Make Check Payable to ―SCSPS‖ For $ 25.00 per person

Mail to: Victoria Ross, 1101 Schooner Place, Sanibel, FL 33957

Reservations due with Cruise Fee payment by Tuesday, 20 March 2012

Cruise Briefing on 20 March, 1700 (Prior to March Dinner Meeting)

At the Sanibel Community House ~ Additional Details to be presented.




February 2012 24

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