United States Power Squadrons Ventura Sail and Power Squadron

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1 United States Power Squadrons Ventura Sail and Power Squadron Volume 62 May 2018 Number 5 Santa Barbara and they will join us on Friday night for the opening event of our Fathers Day Cruise. Remember that part of our mission as the USPS is fraternity among our members. Cdr Steve Johnston, P Commander s Corner The April class of the ABC graduated and I had the privilege to congratulate them and talk briefly about the benefits of membership. Fraternity, education and advocating for boating access and safety are the three legs of our group - Americas Boating club! Hello everybody, It seems to be a recurring theme here as this article is being written aboard the Norwegian Cruise Line Sun. We are starting a 21 day cruise that takes us through the Panama Canal. It s probably on a lot of folks bucket list as it is on ours. We cast off in Seattle and make our way down the west coast, through the canal and end up in Florida. The start of our Power Squadron activities is upon us and I hope to see you all at the events that are planned throughout the summer. I have talked to the commander at May Birthdays Joanne Beatty 1-May Phil Reid 2-May Kathryn Elroy 3-May Shawn M. Hoff 6-May Sheilla Leiman 7-May Dennis A. Doman 9-May Darrell O'Connell 9-May Ronald Broschart 14-May Steven Nagelberg 14-May

2 Lt/C Debbie Braun-Lawson Squadron Education Officer We have now completed the ABC class for the spring. I am very proud that everyone in the class passed with flying colors. The Engine Maintenance Class took their test on April 17. We wish them all the best of luck as the tests have been submitted to National for grading. take Jan Lawson s class. Ongoing is the Junior Navigation class with David Williams at the helm. The tests for that class have been ordered so we look forward to having some new JNs. The exam for the lone Advanced Piloting student has also been ordered. Our thanks to Rick Metheny for tutoring student Ted Bowler through it! So far the classes for the fall are the ABC class starting on September 11 and Cruise Planning with Pat Metheny starting also in September; the date to be determined. There will not be any classes this summer as we hope you spend time out on the water enjoying your boats! Thanks go to Robyn Miller for starting the Engine Maintenance class until Alan Gosselin could resume teaching the class. This was the last time for Alan to teach the Engine Maintenance class and we thank him for all his years of service. The Seamanship class has just begun, and we have 14 students signed up to

3 We decided to name her La Mouette pronounced la-mwet ) the French equivalent of the British mew or sea-mew, a sailor s term for seagull. When she comes out of the yard, we ll move our stuff aboard and I ll sail our Hunter down to Long Beach, where our old friend Steve Curran can find new owners for her. Lt/C Dan Coverdale Executive Officer Up InThe Air Judy and I are now in the middle of our transition to our new-to-us boat. Two friends* helped me bring the 1988 Roughwater 42 up from San Pedro to Ventura Harbor Yacht Yard, where she now resides, waiting for new prop shafts and bottom paint. (*There were even more friends who volunteered to help. Thank you all I m very grateful to you.) Being a project guy, I naturally have all sorts of improvements in mind for La Mouette, but we re going to move aboard and sail the boat first, before we start making changes. This is the Dark Side after all, and we have a lot to learn. We have to let our experience with the boat lead us in however we modify her. In the excitement and anticipation of our new life aboard, it s still hard to think of parting with our old boat, Coyote. Whoever it was who made up that joke about the two happiest days, etc. I don t think he was a sailor.

4 Carolyn at or Coming Events Lt/C Lorna Londborg, P Administrative Officer May 7 Exe. Com. Meeting Seabridge Community Center Call (805) Dan Cahn for directions The Peninsula Park Picnic is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for this May 19 th event. Bring your boat to the Channel Islands Harbor guest dock or come by car; either way this picnic by the water is guaranteed to be an afternoon of fun. Socialize with fellow members and enjoy all the activities planned for this annual event. Please take note of the flyer in this month s Helm and RSVP by May 16. I hope to see you there! May 12 May 19 June Safe Boating Expo Channel Islands Harbor Cruise/Picnic Peninsula Park Father s Day Cruise Santa Barbara Spend Father s Day at Santa Barbara! The June VSPS cruise to Santa Barbara this year promises to be a good time. Once again, Robyn Miller has offered her beautiful Mariposa as the host boat for Friday night cocktails and Saturday night s catered dinner. Jan and Debbie, have again volunteered to prepare a scrumptious Saturday morning breakfast, which will be served on Mariposa. Enjoy Santa Barbara on a self-guided tour and/or participate in our annual poker run, hosted by Jan Lawson. This trip always guarantees fun, surprises and a good time with fellow members! Get your dinner reservations and, if you re bringing your boat, slip reservations early by contacting Carolyn Cahn. You can either call New Member Dave Kinnoin I seek a boating partner to go with me regularly on my 1992 Sea Ray Sundancer 290 out of Channel Islands Harbor. It takes two people to launch. It has only 20 hours on a rebuilt engine and has new navigation it s definitely seaworthy. I m a diver and fisherman, but you need not be. Please call: Dave Kinnoin:

5 Picnic Boat Inspection Commander s Cup Blessing of the Fleet Saturday, May 19, 2018 Where: Peninsula Park 3333 S. Peninsula, Oxnard Who: All Members What: Socializing, BBQ lunch in the park, Vessel Inspections, Commander s Cup, Blessing of the Fleet and Nautical Games! When: 0930 Boats arrive and vessel inspections 1100 Commander s Cup judging begins 1200 Lunch 1300 General meeting and awards 1330 Blessing of the fleet 1400 Cleanup and head back to home slips The Power Squadron will provide BBQ, potato salad, baked beans, dessert and drinks. We will accept any and all side dishes. Please bring your own chair. Lunch is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for 12 years and under. RSVP by May 16 I need to know how many will be joining us for lunch so I can purchase food. Also I need a count of participating vessels in the Boat Judging to secure space assignments. Contact: londborg@gmail.com

6 ic topics to be offered. One idea being considered is a Sailing class. Admin Officer Lt/C Lorna Londborg Lorna discussed the upcoming events for May: The Safe Boating Expo and the Picnic at the end of the month. Ventura Sail and Power Squadron Executive Committee Meeting Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, CA 02 April 2018 Preliminary Minutes Called to order at Attendees: 1. Executive Officer Lt/C Dan Coverdale 2. Admin Officer Lt/C Lorna Londborg 3. Secretary Lt/C Chris Stine, S 4. SEO Lt/C Debbie Braun-Lawson 5. Treasurer Dan Cahn 6. Member-at-large Vince Gerretz 7. Darrell O Connell 8. Fred DeLamarter A quorum was present. Reports of Officers: SEO Lt/C Debbie Braun-Lawson Debbie reported that exams for the spring classes will be starting within this week and next. The fall class lineup is being developed. ABC class will be offered in the fall. Debbie is looking for other ideas of classes to offer. Members are encouraged to make suggestions to her if you would like specif- The June Santa Barbara cruise won t be coordinated by Gary Bright this year, so Lorna will be the contact person. Carolyn Cahn has volunteered to collect the money necessary for this event. Robyn Miller has offered Mariposas the host boat again this year at Santa Barbara. Watch for flyers with more detailed information. Treasurer Lt/C Dan Cahn The Treasurer s Report was ed to Bridge members recently for review, who reported that the new format was easy to review yet provided enough detail to understand. Dan reported that VSPS broke even last year (2017). He s still learning the job, particularly regarding the role National plays in our organization. National gives 20% of the renewal dues back to VSPS. Our present balance is just under $17,000. Secretary Lt/C Chris Stine Chris reported there were no outstanding minutes requiring Executive Board approval, as the March 05, 2018 meeting was cancelled, due to illness and other unavoidable reasons. Executive Officer Lt/C Dan Coverdale May is the month for the Boating Safety Expo at Channel Islands Harbor. We will

7 have a booth again this year. Our biggest challenge is getting volunteers. We have four shifts of two hours each shift. We have an Easy-up shade cover and folks who have helped with staffing the booth have reported that they have enjoyed it very much lots of fun meeting the public and sharing tips and ideas on boating safety. Members are encouraged to volunteer to help with the booth, as Dan said The more, the merrier!! This is a fun and educational family oriented time to learn and teach about boating. Commander Steve Johnston Absent no report Ongoing Business/Activities/Classes See reports already discussed above. Completed Business/Activities/Classes None Future Business/Activities/Classes None Meeting adjourned at News from Nationall THE POWER OF ONE If everyone recruited just ONE person each year we would double in size in about a year. Sounds so simple but, it is difficult because many of us don t like to ASK someone to join us (it is selling). The worst they can do is say no. ASK a friend. ASK the person whose VSC you did. ASK the person who wonders about the insignia on your shirt or cap. ASK the person who took a class or seminar. Just ASK someone! Robert Howd Membership.

8 VSPS CRUISE TO SANTA BARBARA JUNE 15-17, 2018 Cruise, by land or by sea, to beautiful Santa Barbara Harbor and join the VSPS for a fun-filled weekend consisting of: Friday 1700 Cocktail hour. Please bring your favorite wine and hors d oeuvres. Gather on Mariposa for an hour or two with friends old and new. Dinner on your own. Saturday 0800 Jan and Debbie will prepare a fabulous breakfast served on Mariposa. Saturday 1000 Free time to do self-guided tours of beautiful Santa Barbara and a Poker Run, hosted by Jan Lawson, in the afternoon. Saturday 1700 Cocktail hour (BYOB), followed by a catered dinner on the magnificent Mariposa. A series of tasty treats: BBQ Tri-tip, chicken picatta, orzo salad with grilled veggies, red mashed potatoes, Caesar salad, garlic bread and cookies for dessert! Sunday Depart for home. VYC members may want to sign up for the Father s Day bar-b-que that afternoon at the club. Questions: Contact Lorna Londborg (661) or londborg@gmail.com Slip reservations: dccahn@roadrunner.com or call Carolyn Cahn at (805) to let her know you are planning on bringing a boat and need a slip. Give her your name and address and she will mail you the official blue SB Harbor card to fill out, sign and mail back. These are required for group reservations even if you have a previous form on file. Slip fees are $1.00 per foot per day. Dinner reservations: Cost is $25.00 per person. Please send one check made out to VSPS to cover total amount to: Carolyn Cahn, 1028 Deseo Ave, Camarillo, CA Deadline for slip and dinner reservations is May 25, 2018.

9 America s Boating Club Saves Lives Artwork should illustrate how safe boating through education, on the water skills, and proper use of equipment save lives Youth Poster Contest Sponsored by the National Membership Committee (New Contest Period: Contest ends August 17, 2018) The USPS Youth Poster Contest Awards promote youth appreciation and respect for recreational boating, and the message that safe boating is always fun boating. The Contest is open to children ages 6 14, which is divided into three age groups: 1) Ages 6 8 2) Ages ) Ages Artist Age is determined to be the day the poster is submitted for local judging Squadrons should conduct local contests and submit winning posters to their respective District for judging. Posters submitted to the National Membership Committee for judging must be endorsed by each District Poster/Membership Chair as the point of contact. Rules 15 x20 or 14 x22 the National contest level. sion at the National level. for photography. -Place winners in each age category will be accepted for judging at l, but the result must be in color suitable computer generated are not allowed and will disqualify the entry. rs will be judged on the Theme, message and artistic representation. States Power Squadrons, which reserves the right to display and reproduce. poster. st be complete, legible, and attached to the back of their This year s meeting will be held in Minneapolis, MN. Posters must be received by Friday, 17 August 2018, for judging. r- ing the Minneapolis Meeting. Awards are underwritten by a grant from the OMC Foundation.

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11 2018 Bridge Commander Cdr Steven Johnston, P Executive Officer Lt/C Daniel Coverdale Administrative Officer Lt/C Lorna Londborg, P SEO Lt/C Deborah Braun-Lawson, AP Treasurer Lt/C Dan Cahn, JN Secretary Lt/C Christine Stine, S The Helm Editor Lt. Sheridan Green, JN (805) Cheesehead1@gmail.com (323) Coverdale47@msn.com (661) londborg@gmail.com (805) debbiebraunlawson@gmail.com (805) dccahn@roadrunner.com (805) chrisstine@verizon.net (661) sheridan713@gmail.com Contacts for Local Mariners 24-Hour Emergency Telephone Numbers US Coast Guard Search & Rescue(805) Channel Islands Harbor Patrol (805) Ventura Harbor Patrol. (805) Port Hueneme (805) Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol (805) Harbormasters Administrative Channel Islands (805) Channel Islands Harbor Patrol (805) Ventura Port District (805) Port Hueneme Public Affairs (805) Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol (805) National Weather Service Oxnard... (805) Web site:

12 Ventura Sail & Power Squadron Lt. Sheridan Green, JN, Editor 1755 Spinnaker Drive Ventura, CA Address Correction Requested May 2018