windsor power and sail squadron log june,windsor.cps-ecp.org/ww_log_june2010.pdfwindsor power and...
TRANSCRIPT
Windsor Power and Sail Squadron Log June, 2010www.WindsorPowerAndSail.ca Phone: 519.977.9611
In this issue: Your new Bridge, Courtesy Vessel Inspection, Safe Boating Awareness Week, Calendar of Events, special invitations, North Channel Cruise part 3 & more.
From the helm:Another boating season is here and we were fortunate to have such a mild winter and an early spring. By the time you read this letter your boat will likely be in the water. Many of us took different boating courses over the winter to prepare ourselves for a safe and fun boating season. There is still
opportunity to take advantage of a few courses currently being offered in the spring. Check our website for the offerings.
With the new boating season upon us we also have a new Bridge to represent your interests. On Tuesday, April 13, 2010 the new Bridge was pledged in by Chris Schooley, our District Commander, at the Windsor Yacht Club. It is great to have a few new faces on the Bridge and we are always looking for new members to participate on the Bridge or at our events.
At the annual meeting I talked about my expectations for the upcoming year. We know that we are a group very concerned with boating safety. There have been some very unfortunate experiences on the waters that could have or may have been avoided if “Mr. Boater”, our general public, had taken the courses we offer. We have excellent courses on a wide variety of topics that are constantly being updated to meet changes in regulations and new technologies.
So I was pondering what will be my direction as Commander over the next year? To attract more members of the general public to take our courses was a good place to start. That start would be to look at the CPS mission statement. The Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons’ mission reads as follows:
To increase awareness and knowledge of safe boating by educating and training members and the general public, by fostering fellowship among members, and by establishing partnerships and alliances with organizations and agencies interested in boating.
I would like to break the mission statement into obtainable goals for our upcoming year. In summary I see the following goals: 1) Increase public awareness of our organization and the courses we offer2) Educate and train our members and the general public3) Fostering fellowship among members 4) Increase alliances with organizations and agencies interested in boating
The new Bridge is already starting to develop strategies for each of the goals. At the upcoming Bridge meeting on May 11, 2010 we will meet as a group to formalize the direction for the upcoming year.
I would like to make sure everyone is aware that you are very welcome to attend the monthly Bridge meetings. Your input to discussions would be greatly appreciated. We will be using the new APPD Centre on Sandwich Street. The facility on Sandwich Street is right across from the landmark we all know, the Dominion House. Feel free to call me or email me if you have any suggestions to help to enhance our goals.
I thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Commander for the upcoming year. I look forward to working with the new Bridge to obtain greater membership involvement and increased public awareness of safe boating in the next year.
I look forward to seeing you out on the waters having safe and fun boating!
Rob Donaldson, Commander
Page 1 of 12 Windsor Waves
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
WESTERN ONTARIO DISTRICT Celebrates 50th Anniversary(remarks by Joe Gatfield, representing National Chief Commander)
The Windsor Power & Sail Squadron is one of nine Squadrons forming the Western Ontario District. There are 17 Districts in Canada. At the recent Annual General Meeting of the District, the Chief Commander’s representative had the following to say about our District:“That is the end of the Chief’s official remarks, but I will add some comments. This AGM marks the 50 th Anniversary of this District. Districts began 50 years ago to help serve CPS in the flow of Administration and the management of the organization. Your pennant now has the Gold bar symbolizing this achievement. But what has the District achieved.
• without the beginnings of this District, there would be no CPS, in other words, your District was the home of CPS founded in Windsor in 1938
• the first Squadron• the first Commander• the first Chief Commander• 10 Squadrons (now 9), many celebrating 50 and 60 years in the past two years….Sarnia, London,
Wallaceburg next week and St. Thomas in November• 100’s of volunteers at the Squadron, District and several at the National level….some of whom are here------continued on page 4 -------------------------------
Page 2 of 12 Windsor Waves
Day Date Event Location Contact CommentsSaturday May 29 Courtesy Boat Inspection 0900 - 1300 Lakeview Park Marina FREE - see flyerTuesday June 1 Monthly Bridge meeting 1900 APPD 3141 Sandwich StreetSaturday June 5 PCOC Course $65.00 TBD - pending interest [email protected] June 8 Commander's Dinner and Graduation 1800 Windsor Yacht Club RSVP - please see flyer Fri - Sun June 11-13 USPS Birmingham Rendezvous w/CPS Mount Clemons, Michigan RSVP - please see flyerSaturday June 12 Charity Pig Roast Leamington Marina Contact Ronan Oliver for detailsFriday June 18 SPBC Auxillary Burger Night Holiday Harbour Marina See flyer on website
Saturday June 19 Leamington Marina Contact Ronan Oliver for detailsMonday June 21 International Freedom Festival Fireworks Windsor WaterfrontTuesday June 22 USCG Bristol Bay Educational Cruise Lake St. Clair $15.00US pp-see application/flyerSat-Sun June 26-27 USPS St. Clair Rendezvous Fred F. Moore Boat Harbour Gary Jialanella See flyer on websiteSaturday June 26 50's and 60's weekend Leamington Marina Contact Ronan Oliver for details
Fri - Sun July 2-4 Wallaceburg District Rendezvous Wallaceburg Municipal DockSat-Sun July 3-4 Arts at the Marina/50% 0ff weekend Leamington Marina Contact Ronan Oliver for detailsSaturday July 10 Caribbean Night w/the Moxie Boys Leamington Marina Contact Ronan Oliver for detailsThursday July 15 SPBC Auxillary Burger Night Holiday Harbour Marina See flyer on website
Fri - Sun July 16-18 Drummond Island, Michigan [email protected] See flyer on websiteSaturday July 17 Hoedown at the Barn Leamington Marina Contact Ronan Oliver for details
Tuesday July 20 Muscedere Winery RSVP - please see flyerSaturday July 24 25 Year Party Leamington Marina Contact Ronan Oliver for detailsSaturday July 31 Elvis Tribute Night Leamington Marina Contact Ronan Oliver for detailsSaturday August 7 Mardi Gras/PJ Party Leamington Marina Contact Ronan Oliver for detailsTuesday August 10 Monthly Bridge meeting 1900 APPD 3141 Sandwich Street
Fri-Sun Aug 13-15 USPS D9 Rendezvous East Tawas State Dock, MI See flyer on websiteSaturday August 14 Pirates Weekend Leamington Marina Contact Ronan Oliver for details
Sunday August 15 Southport Sailing ClubFri-Sun Aug 21-22 SPBC Annual Regatta Holiday Harbour Marina see flyer Saturday August 21 Tomato Fest Weekend Leamington Marina Contact Ronan Oliver for detailsSaturday August 28 Variety Night Leamington Marina Contact Ronan Oliver for detailsSaturday September 4 Labour Day Weekend w/The Dale Duo Leamington Marina Contact Ronan Oliver for detailsTuesday September 14 Monthly Bridge meeting 1900 APPD 3141 Sandwich StreetFriday September 17 Burger Night with Sun Parlour Boat Club Holiday Harbour Marina [email protected] please RSVP by Sept 12 - see flyerTuesday October 12 Monthly Bridge meeting 1900 APPD 3141 Sandwich StreetFriday October 15 SPBC Auxillary Chili/Rib Cookoff Holiday Harbour Marina See flyer on websiteWed-Sun Oct 21-25 National Conference AGM Nanaimo, BC see our website for more info
[email protected]@[email protected]@sympatico.ca
A Taste of Leamington 1100 (samplings of local restaurants) [email protected]
[email protected]$25.00 per boat, dinner $25.00 - see flyer
[email protected]@[email protected]
Yooper Sooper Dooper Getaway to Drummond Island
[email protected] Speaker Bob Munden and wine tasting tour [email protected]
[email protected]@[email protected]
[email protected]@leamington.ca
Commander's Summer BBQ (membership appreciation) 1300-1800 [email protected]
FREE BBQ at 1600-please RSVP by Aug. 8 - see flyer
[email protected]@[email protected]@leamington.ca
Windsor Squadron 2010-2011 Bridge (volunteers still needed!)CommanderRob Donaldson519.735.7977 [email protected]
TreasurerGreg Burke, CN519.979.8518 [email protected]
Training OfficerJim Krug519.733.5793 [email protected]
Youth OfficerP/C Tracie Berekoff, P [email protected]
SecretaryOpen (P/C Tracie Berekoff, P acting)
Membership OfficerP/C Jeanne Marchand, P519.727.6317 [email protected]
Public Relations OfficerMark Bevins 519.979.8602 [email protected]
Special Events OfficerP/C Tracie Berekoff, P [email protected]
Historian P/C Joseph Gatfield, [email protected]
Immediate Past Commander P/C Ken Blyth, P519.727.6317 [email protected]
Environmental OfficerMark Beacom 519.325.1261 [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Howard [email protected]
Web MasterHoward [email protected]
USPS LiaisonDick Jarmon, [email protected]
Port Captain – Central P/C Gary Henrich, [email protected]
Port Captain – East P/C Dan Schindler, [email protected]
Asst. Training OfficerCharlene [email protected]
Sunshine OfficerP/C Elsie Musson 519.948.5329 [email protected]
All Windsor squadron and CPS members are welcome and encouraged to attend our monthly bridge meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month (except July and December) usually at 1900 h and usually at APPD's new location: 3141 Sandwich St. Windsor.
We suggest you call (519) 977-9611 to confirm time & location prior to attending.Squadron Mail: P.O. Box 2385 Windsor, ON N9A 4K0 WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO KEEP THIS SHIP AFLOAT!
SHARE WITH US YOUR PASSION FOR BOATING AND HELP MAKE IT A BETTER AND SAFER EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE.
Contact us at (519) 977- 9611 (or any bridge member listed ) and let us know how you would like to help. Better yet - come out to a bridge meeting to meet our volunteers and learn about the rewards and camaraderie of involvement, and how working together has created life-long friendships!From an unknown source: A volunteer is not paid; not because he or she is worthless, but because he or she is priceless.All Windsor Squadron members are encouraged to volunteer for a position. Here is a list of some available ones:
Secretary Taking the monthly minutes and creating a monthly reportPort Captain – West Promoting CPS at local harbours and being the liaison officer for CPSTelephone Monitoring and facilitating the Squadron telephone lineRegalia Officer Directing and coordinating the maintenance and sale of Squadron regaliaCommunications Officer Directing and coordinating the dissemination and circulation of notices and
informationMAREP Officer Directing and coordinating the dissemination and circulation of notices and
informationJust Want to Help! If you can help, there is something important to do. Call and find out.
Do you want your next course for free? Just help out with one of these positions for one year and we will reimburse you for the course. Our meetings are usually the 2nd Tuesday of the month and last about 2 hours.
Page 3 of 12 Windsor Waves
USE THE WPSS WEBSITECheck out the new website and new address of the Windsor Power and Sail Squadron:
www.WindsorPowerAndSail.caThe new website conforms to CPS standards and can be accessed by clicking the link above (the old address still works, too) or by using the CPS portal: http://www.cps-ecp.ca/Check out the websites of other Squadrons as well as current boating information and education.
To save money and get the newsletter to you in a timelier manner, we would like to give you an electronic issue of the Windsor Waves. All recent issues are available on the WPSS website:
www.WindsorPowerAndSail.caThere you will be able to access the latest issue of Windsor Waves as well as past issues. If you prefer to have email notification of the new issue, please send us an email and we will take you off of the newsletter mailing list.
We encourage all members to update their profiles, especially your email address, so we can update you with the "fast-breaking action". Do it on the CPS national website: www.cps-ecp.ca/members/
-----------------continued from page 2 ------------------------
• This District has always been looked upon as a leader from the National perspective….while others complained, Western Ontario resolved and moved on
• You have maintained a high level of educational value in all courses instructed• You have nurtured fellowship and friendship….my first District meeting was in 1992…and at that meeting in
Stratford, Tony and Mary Pritchard made me feel welcome…I have missed none since• Best yet, you have impacted the lives of thousands….probably hundreds of thousands whether it is Boating,
PCOC Course, Maritime Radio, or the many other courses. How many lives have you saved, or how many people are now having more fun because of the efforts of this District. Some of my fellow D/C’s are here today…it was a real honour to serve this District and I hope the tradition continues.
• Happy Anniversary to the District and all the members. You have an incredible history to celebrate.
Part three of P/C Commander Ken's North Channel Cruise: At Clapperton Island, there was only one hazard on the way to be avoided and early that afternoon the four boats were swinging at anchor in the harbour in front of an old abandoned lodge. There was a fishing lodge and resort here that has long been left to the elements. The roof had caved in but you could still see the old style evident and with a little imagination see the way it was in its heyday. One of our members of our group used to drink at the bar when it was still going strong and related a few of his stories.In the morning, we decided to head to Gore Bay to get some propane while the rest of the group headed to The Benjamin’s. We left early for the long motor into the prevailing west wind, passing through the tight channel between Clapperton and Manitoulin Island.We don’t like motoring but all our travel so far has been to the west, though we did manage to sail down into Gore Bay. After refueling, we headed out to find the corner store where we could get a tank refilled. At the far side of town we met a nice woman who explained the corner store was a few miles up a closed road and offered to drive us. It turned out to be a long drive and the girls at the store told us they would have come to get our tanks if we had called, so remember that if you have the types that require filling instead of exchanging and ask the guys at the dock to help you make the call. After a shower, we headed out for the Benjamin’s. We had a great reach under motor and headsail and passed the only cruise ship operating on the Great Lakes. Not a Carnival cruise type of ship but pretty big for the Great Lakes and the tight channels in this area.There are a few entrances from the south side with the east one being the widest and easiest; we chose the centre which looked clear with only a few menacing granite rocks reminding us to take care with our navigation. On our way here one island looked pretty much like another when you are new to the area. But with good charts and a hand bearing compass and referencing everything to our GPS on our laptop charts we could determine that certain islands weren’t what we thought they were and were able to identify each correctly and found our way without any trouble. I guess the courses I took so long ago were paying off and it is always good to be able to verify these things with multiple sources. Once in, we headed over to anchor close by our friends. This was such a nice spot so we stayed here for two days. The pink granite added a special charm to this spot.From here we took the narrow cut out to the west that we’d checked out in our dingy the previous day. It was narrow but plenty deep with the tips of big rocks piercing the water on each side. Once well clear and into the main channel we turned north and had a nice headsail reach up to Eagle Island. Rounding the point we rolled up the sail again and motored through the gap of the two small rocky islets over to the anchorage. We dropped the hook again and spent the rest of the day relaxing with our friends. (continued on page 7)
Page 4 of 12 Windsor Waves
The flag of the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons is rectangular in shape and consists of five blue and four white alternating stripes of equal width with a white-bordered red maple leaf super-imposed on the centre.
The pennant of the Windsor Power and Sail Squadron consists of a red circle on the hoist half, which is the international symbol for the number one. The outer half of the pennant consists of the nine blue and white bars of the National Flag. The combination is intended to signal Windsor as the first Canadian Power Squadron. Immediately inside of the hoist is a vertical gold bar, signifying Windsor squadron having attained its 50th year in existence.
The Windsor Power and Sail Squadron Presents:THE 2010 COURTESY BOAT INSPECTIONCOME BY WATER OR BY TRAILEREVERYONE IS WELCOME
WHEN: SATURDAY May 29th, 2010; 9AM to 1PMWHERE: LAKEVIEW PARK MARINA, Windsor MAKE SURE YOUR BOATING SEASON IS A SAFE ONE!
For Information, call Peter : 519-737-7365
Safe Boating Awareness
Take a course.
Be prepared and able to handle emergencies.
Page 5 of 12 Windsor Waves
Business Advertisers:Don't miss out on the opportunity to advertise here in Windsor Waves, one of the few local boating-specific publications. For only $250.00 you can have your business card size advertisement included for one year. Windsor Waves is published a minimum of four (4) times per year. The anticipated number of households and businesses receiving this publication has increased as we now include in our mailing list all persons who have enrolled in any of our courses.
For details or to arrange your advertisement, please contact the editor: email: [email protected].
BOATS & THINGS FOR SALEListing FREE to current Windsor Power and Sail Squadron and CPS members. Advertisements run
over five issues or until member requests removal, with discretionary renewal.Contact log editor for further information, postings & advertisements:
1976 Sailfish board boat. Stored since 1981. Red, white and blue sail.
It's yours for a $100 contribution to Wings Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.
Contact Howard at 519-326-0600. [email protected]
28 ft. Oldenburg Steel Sloop30 H.P Atomic 4 gas inboard bow spirit, Sleeps 5Displacement 7200 lbsGreat shape - $5500.00 Call 519-735-2928 or e-mail [email protected]
Page 6 of 12 Windsor Waves
POWERWINCH RC 23 W/REMOTEBRAND NEW - NEVER USEDRated for boats 17-23 ft, Up to 7500lbsAsking $400for more details contact Mike Ratko801.782.5950 or [email protected]
1974 C&C 25 Retrofit in 2002:
Race or cruise this excellent ship! Surveyed, new battery, newer head and holding tank, deck redone, Awlgrip, roller furler, 170% mylar genoa in good condition, Autopilot, dodger... even has cockpit cushions! A great deal at $10,900... over $20k invested. All reasonable offers considered. You will love this boat! Motor not included. Contact Graham: [email protected] or 519-980-2180
1976 Catalina 27' Sailboat
Excellent condition. Many upgrades, extras. Sept '08 new battery, June '08 new cabin carpeting. May '08 decks, cockpit, superstructure painted, Sept '07 new mainsail cover. Sept '06 new Harken Roller furling, Mar '05, Awlgrip paint hull (Aristo blue), Aug '03, cabin cushions reupholstered, Feb '03 chain plates rebedded, new bulkead port and starboard, new life lines, windows resealed, 2000 new knotmetre & log. Sleeps six, over 6' headroom in cabin. Large sail inventory, including spinnaker.Shorepower, Loran navigation, VHF radio, depthsounder. 1978 Chrysler 250 Sailor outboard 9.9 horsepower, electric start & remote shifter. Many recent upgrades - '05 new fuel pump, carburator rebuilt, '03 new waterpump and impeller, '01 new ignition module. Harken traveller system, auto helm
unit, cockpit cushions, steel cradle. Reduced to $10,000. Call John (519) 564-6414
(continued from page 4) In the morning we headed out for Little Current on a nice broad reach down the McBean Channel. While keeping north of Fox we headed ESE until we cleared Bournot Reef off of Bournot Island and turned southwards to pass Bears Back Island on our way to Little Current. Mike and Tina were going home today but first they wanted to do a little camping at Kilarney Park. Once we finished getting fuel and ice and a nice hot shower we headed out to wait for a bridge opening. Twenty minutes later we passed through on our way back to Haywood to spend the night. In the morning we were off heading north to Frazer Point and Baie Fin and the Okeechobee Lodge. Okeechobee is a private lodge owned by Wacky Wheatley who has friends in the Windsor Yacht Club which was the group we were traveling with. It is a beautiful place right on the point with about 20 private wells for his friends when they come to visit. Every other year the club has a rendezvous here and a potluck dinner hosted by the Wacky one. It is always a good time. The next day we formed a flotilla of rubber boats and motored up the bay to Maryanne’s Cove. A friend was anchored here and you had to be there as they watched a herd of dinghies heading straight for their boat. We couldn’t be sure if they were happy for the company or horrified at having 50 guests drop in for drinks on a 33 foot boat, all at the same time! Most of the flotilla was back at the lodge by the time we left and half way back we got caught in a squall. The rest of the trip we bucked headwinds with waves breaking over the bow but by staying close to the lee of the cliffs along the shore we avoided the worst and made it home safe but wet. We had changed and dried off by the time the rain ended and were getting ready to take the big boat to fetch the last couple when they rounded the point under sunny skies.The next day we were to start heading home. (End part three of four...)
Page 7 of 12 Windsor Waves
THE WINDSOR POWER AND SAIL SQUADRON CORDIALLY INVITES ALL MEMBERS, RECENT GRADUATES AND
GUESTS TO ATTEND OUR ANNUAL:
COMMANDER'S DINNER AND GRADUATION(honouring P/C Ken Blyth)
TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010
WINDSOR YACHT CLUB
COCKTAILS 1800DINNER 1900
$25.00pp with cash bar(a vegetarian option is available – please specify prior to event)
Please RSVP to Tracie by June 1 ([email protected] or 519-978-3071)
Menu:Rolls and Butter
Artisan Salad w/Balsamic VinaigretteStuffed Pork Loin w/Spinach and Feta and Mango Chutney Sauce
Peach MelbaCoffee/Tea
Page 8 of 12 Windsor Waves
Birmingham Power Squadron Invites Windsor Squadron & other CPS members to join us for a
Summer 2010 Rendezvous & Auction June 11-12-13 Dick and Pat Jarmon’s home in Boattown
(Mount Clemens, Michigan) Friday evening 1900 - ???: Create your own kabob from marinated chicken, beef, or pork for grilling complete with potato salad, rolls and beverages* topped off with sundaes and/or hummers. $9.00pp Saturday 0830 - ???: Breakfast outdoors - eggs, ham, casseroles, coffee, juice Socializing, auction set up & preview. $5.00pp 1230 - ???: Lunch - hamburgers, hot dogs, usual trimmings, & beverages*. $6.00pp 1400 Auction of nautical supplies, décor, etc… (Items donated outright, purchase price goes to BPS treasury, unsold items become property of BPS to use or dispose as ExCom directs. Items consigned will be marked with a minimum bid which goes to owner and anything bid over that amount will go to BPS. Items must be reclaimed by owner). Socializing, games, dinghy rides in park & area
1800 - ???: Dinner - Peel & eat shrimp with salads, rolls, sides, & ice cream $18.00pp More socializing, games, followed by: Dockside movie to be chosen by crowd from those brought by guests
Sunday 0900 - ???: Breakfast outdoors - eggs, ham, casseroles, coffee, juice $5.00pp * beverages throughout will include beer, lemonade, iced tea or any byo substitutes . Come for all or any part of the party and consider it a "pay as you go" open house weekend but, reservations are requested to help in planning for food and boat accommodations. Times are approximate, crowd requests may alter timing
Dockage is informal with rafting & anchor out possible. Limited electric power available so first come, first served Located on Metro Beach back bay. Come in Black Creek, past park, starboard side shortly past island. ( L 420 34.660 ‘ N Lo 820 47.425’ W )
Coming by car? Directions available --Contact Pat Jarmon [email protected] 38217 Huron Pointe, Harrison Twp., MI 48045 (586) 463-6788
Page 9 of 12 Windsor Waves
The Windsor Power and Sail Squadron cordially invites you to attend a Summer Wine Tour
Featuring Guest Speaker Bob Munden
Tuesday, July 20, 20106:00pm – 9:00pm
Muscedere Vineyards7457 County Road #18 RR#4, Harrow, ON
$20.00 per personPlease RSVP to Tracie 519-978-3071 or [email protected] for more
information
Wine tour including the vineyards followed by wine tastings and a presentation by Bob Munden. Light appetizers will be served after. Bob is owner of Minuteman Press and is a boater and avid motorcyclist who has traveled North America and broken many records. Please join us for an evening of fine wine and fellowship while listening to Bob's adventures touching all four points of Canada as well as other adventures on one of his many motorcycles.(Wine will also be available by the glass for about $5.00-$6.00per glass)
Page 10 of 12 Windsor Waves
WINDSOR POWER AND SAIL SQUADRON CORDIALLY INVITES ALL MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO OUR ANNUAL:
COMMANDER'S SUMMER BBQ
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15SOUTHPORT SAILING CLUB
210 Brighton Rd, Tecumseh1:00PM – 6:00PM
FUN, GAMES, AND COMARADARIEBBQ SAUSAGES AND BURGERS AT 4:00PM
BYOB
FREE
RSVP TO TRACIE AT [email protected] or call 519-978-3071 by August 8
Page 11 of 12 Windsor Waves
Page 12 of 12 Windsor Waves