Newsletter Dedicated to bringing ENJOYMENT to all aspects of boating. Our web site

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1 March 2013 Newsletter Dedicated to bringing ENJOYMENT to all aspects of boating. Our web site Commodore s Message A big 'Thank You" to our guest speaker Caitlin Birdsall, Coordinator, BC Cetaceans Sightings Network of the Vancouver Aquarium for her interesting look at Whales, Dolphins and Porpoise found in our local waters. At our meeting on March 21st, Marv and Judi Everett will be providing us with a DVD presentation of their 7 week cruise north as far as Gardner Canal, Princess Royal Island, Calvert Island in This should be very valuable to those interested in expanding their cruising realm. Also, Judi has offered to bring a Carrot Cake for all of us. And a friendly reminder that annual dues payments will be greatly appreciated Cheers, Dave Dakin Page 1 of 6

2 B.C. Cetacean Sights Network Presentation at the February 21, 2013 General Meeting Caitlin Birdsall s knowledge about cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) and her enthusiasm for the subject was contagious at the February Meeting. At the end of her talk many of us lined up to help out by filling in the evaluation form. A sampling of some of the information I found interesting. Scientists are using citizen volunteers to help them learn more about the 23 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises plus the 4 species of seas turtles that occur along the 25,000 km coastline of BC. I was unaware that there were any seas turtles along the BC Coast and that the Leatherback Turtle can grow to 9 feet. Male Killer Whales always stay with their mother s group but mate outside the group, a habit that prevents inbreeding. The Bigg s (previously called Transient) Killer Whales feed on mammals and seals make up about 55 % of their diet. They tend to be quieter because their prey has excellent hearing. The Resident Group are more vocal and feed primarily on salmon. The Fraser River Chinook Salmon makes up about 72 % of their diet. Page 2 of 6

3 The preferred food of the whales is studied by scooping up floating remains of salmon that the Killer Whales have eaten. Less is known about the Offshore Killer Whales but one of their food sources are deep water Sharks along the Continental Shelf. In general the Killer Whales are particular about what they eat making them vulnerable to any loss of their favourite food. Having no sense of smell makes Killer Whales vulnerable to things like oil spills. One group that swam through the oil spill from the Exxon Valdez has had no offspring bourn since that event 23 years ago in The much louder noise from shipping activities can overshadow the eco location sound used by Killer Whales for finding salmon. Grey Whales feed on the bottom and can sometimes be seen in shallow water on their side as they scoop up small food sources in the mud. Reporting Normal Sightings of Whales, Dolphines, Porpoises and Sea Turtles To help to conserve these species, all sightings of normal, healthy cetaceans and sea turtles can be reported to the BC Cetaceans sightings Network at: Telephone, I-SAW-ONE ( ) address, or Website Reporting Marine Mammals in Distress (not Vancouver Aquarium) For sightings of sick, injured, distressed, or dead marine mammals can be reported to the BC Marine Mammal Response Network at Page 3 of 6

4 Summer Cruising The Club Executive has developed a schedule of cruising opportunities and welcomes suggestions from any Club Members about additional activities. So far, in addition to the usual Racing Schedule, the list includes Gorge Harbour in May, Roscoe Bay and Copeland Islands/Lund in June, and possibly Shoal Bay in September. Pacific Playgrounds Marina News Revenue Sharing Opportunity During the summer months the marina sometimes has to turn boats away due to a lack of space. If you are going to be away from your slip for a week or more let the office know and if they rent it out the income will be shared. Also, as of April 1 st when the HST is eliminated, tax on moorage will be reduced by 7 %. Page 4 of 6

5 For Your Calendar Thursday, March 21 st 7:30 pm General Meeting with a Northern Cruise Presentation by Marv Everett. The Everett s Cruise took them as far as the Gardner Canal, Princess Royal Island and Calvert Island. Tuesday, April 2 th - Ladies Lunch Ginger Beef House, at 11:30 am. Wednesday, April 3 rd - Men s Lunch location TBA, at 11:40 am. Thursday, April 4 th - Executive Mtg 7:30 pm at the Clubhouse. Sunday, April 7 th - Lion (or Lamb) Race, Start 10:00 am at Grn Can. Thursday, April 18 th - Pasta Night at the Clubhouse. Five dollars per person charge to be collected at the dinner. Saturday, April 20 th Around Mitlenatch Race, Start 9:00 am at Shelter Bay. Saturday, May 4 th America s Cup Race, start times 10:00 am and 1:00 pm around marks in Oyster Bay. May 18 & 19 Gorge Harbour Wknd with Race to the Gorge on Saturday, start 9:00 am. at Grn Can, Commodore Sailpast on Sunday near midday. June 5 to 9 Roscoe Bay Cruise with Wade Major. Depart in pm of 5 th, with trail clearing on 6 th & 7 th, Boating skill learning opportunity for new cruisers on Sat. 8 th. Sat/Sun June 15 & 16 Major Mystery Race & Cruise, start 9:00 am at Grn Can. Non-racing boats are encouraged and welcome to join the racing group for the night in the Copeland Islands/Lund on the Saturday night. Sept. 2 nd - Shoal Bay Pig Roast on Labour Day Weekend. Page 5 of 6

6 Reminders: 1. Club Member List Info Please notify our Treasurer, Cliff Bakke, if you have a change of address, or telephone so he can keep the Membership List up to date. 2. Club Membership Dues: We still have a few outstanding for Family Membership $85.00 Offshore Family Membership $52.50 Single Membership $75.00 Offshore Single Membership $47.50 Dues include a $10.00 donation towards the Marine Parks Forever Society. We Support BC Marine Parks Forever CRYC Executive 2013 Commodore: Dave Dakin Phone: dakind@telus.net Vice Commodore: Dan Swain Phone: dmc116lockport@gmail.com Past Commodore: Dave Fremont Phone: dnfremont@telus.net Secretary: Hugh Silver Phone: huros@shaw.ca Treasurer: Cliff Bakke Phone: c&dbakke@telus.net 2013 CRYC Directors Racing: Wade Major Phone: Wade.major@telus.net Club Promotion: Wade Major Phone: Wade.major@telus.net Newsletter: Glen Chambers Phone: gj007@telus.net Social: Anna Dakin Phone: dakind@telus.net Social: Margaret Swain Phone: dmc116lockport@gmail.com Director-at-Large Bill Williams Phone: orwell33@telus.net Volunteers/Committees Sunshine: Britt Lindstrom Phone: Phoning (draft list): Anna Dakin Phone: Margaret Swain Phone: Royeen Silver Phone: Carol Pennock Phone: Britt Lindstrom Phone: Page 6 of 6 Clubhouse: Dan Swain Phone: CBCYC Representative: vacant Phone: