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1 Aug 2017 Annapolis, Maryland Volume 76, Number 8 Commander s Message Cdr Jeffrey Short, JN What a wild and woolly weekend we had at the Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron rendezvous at Great Oak Landing Marina in Fairlee Creek, July. I had planned to head up there from my slip on Mill Creek near Cantler s on Friday afternoon. I am so glad I checked the weather. Storms predicted all afternoon, and boy, was that prediction dead on. Always check the weather before heading out on the water! On the way to my boat on Saturday morning, 15 July, the WTOP weather lady kept predicting a beautiful weekend and the next chance of rain will not be until Monday or Tuesday. But as I was passing under the Bay Bridge, I saw a big black wall to the northeast. Well that can t be anything. Next chance of rain is Monday or Tuesday, I kept telling myself. I drove on past the huge fishing tournament just south of the Magothy River, on toward the large regatta about to start the CBYRA Race to Baltimore. But that black wall got closer. Always keep an eye on the sky! It sure looked like rain and a lot of it! So I pulled out my phone and looked at my trusty WBAL weather app for a radar map. Oh my goodness! It showed a small but intense storm cell over Glen Burnie slowly moving to the southeast, right at me in the middle of the bay. Having a smart phone with a couple of good radar apps with you on the boat is a good idea. There didn t appear to be any lightning in the storm cell, and I can take a little rain on my boat which has a hard bimini over the cockpit. It was the wind in that thing that I was concerned about. I decided to head due west toward the Magothy, and hopefully the storm would head out across the bay allowing me to sneak up around the backside of it. It was a little out of my way but I had all day to get to Fairlee Creek and I was single handing, so I didn t want any trouble from that storm. Boating on a strict time schedule can be ver y dangerous. As I headed for the Magothy, I noticed a cute little white Comm cont. page 2 Table of Contents Commander s Message Education Officer s Report Administrative Officer s Report Executive Officer s Report Safety Officer s Report Poster Contest United States Power Squadrons Celestial Navigation Rendezvous Great Oak Landing Rendezvous Ice Cream Social Crew Call Cox Creek Raft Up Aug 5 Calendar of Events Anchor Watch Deadline Bridge Officers Contact Info

2 Comm cont. from page 1 pointy cloud pointing down from the front edge of the storm cell right near my boat. I took a picture and moved on. Then I noticed that the pointy cloud became a tiny funnel right off my starboard side. A little more on the throttle and I took a picture. The funnel got longer, and the thin little tube eventually reached all the way to the water. Oh how cute it was. Max throttle, and the tube got bigger and bigger. As I headed further away, it became a full on waterspout sucking water up out of the bay as it headed southeast toward Love Point. There s even a video of it on youtube ( taken from one of the fishing boats. You can see Endurance at the very beginning of the clip at the base of the waterspout scooting off to the left out of harm s way. I eventually made it to the western shore where I turned north and tucked in behind the storm cell with nary a rain drop hitting my boat. I had never been to Fairlee Creek, so, before I left, I checked the charts and the guidebooks and the websites. Always do your research before you leave the dock. I learned that the inlet to the creek was tricky. So I asked everyone I knew who had been there for some local knowledge. Local knowledge goes a long way. Go right up to the beach and then turn hard to starboard. Mind the current! Fairlee Creek entrance But no website or local knowledge could prepare me for what I saw when I got there. This can t be right, I said to myself as I looked at the beach just feet off the bow and then to the right at this teeny weeny cut of an inlet with the current boiling through it and kids swimming and fishing on both sides. This just can t be right! But on the other side were hundreds of boats, most twice the size of mine. They all got in there somehow, so, here goes nothing. I spun the wheel hard right. I swear that a kid s fishing pole touched my hull as I powered though the narrow cut. The beach on either side was lined with people who could have handed me a beer as I passed. What a rush! What a beautiful creek and marina. The ASPS group had so much fun. I am a better mariner now than I was before the rendezvous. All my training paid off. My confidence in my trip planning and boat handling is better for it. If you didn t go, you just don t know what you missed. I can t wait to go back! I hope to see you out there next time. Let s help make the water a safer place. United States Power Squadrons - America s Boating Club Page 2

3 It is summer. There are no classes or seminars running in August. I hope that all of us are out boating and applying things that we have learned in the classes that we have already taken. I also hope that as United States Power Squadron members, we are sharing our knowledge with folks who are new to boating or less experienced. As a group, we have a powerful wealth of knowledge. Education can take place not only in the classroom. Every time you invite family and friends out on your boat this summer, you should take the opportunity to share the knowledge that you have. This is especially important if you would like your crew to help you with anchoring, docking, rafting up, or any other boating activity where it would be nice to have an extra pair of boat savvy, helpful hands. Do all aboard know where the PFDs are? How about flares? Is there anyone else aboard who knows how to use the marine radio? Does everyone know how to toss a line? Cleat it down? Have you discussed with all of the crew/guests what should happen if someone falls overboard? Can anyone else handle the boat if YOU fall overboard? Please take every opportunity to conduct your very own On the Water boater training. It will make the outing more safe and pleasant for all, including yourself. The educational program for this fall has not yet been finalized. However, the following seminars/seminars are still being considered if instructors become available. If you are an instructor, please let me know if you would like to teach any of the following: Marine Radar Tides and Currents How to Use a Chart Marine Electrical Systems The America's Boating Course - 12 hour course (ABC) course and Piloting will be offered beginning in September. If you have any requests or reactions to the proposed courses and seminars, send comments and requests to: michaelm_aacps@hotmail.com or aspsmd.class@gmail.com. C h e c k K N S P S f o r a d d i t i o n a l c o u r s e s! If ASPS doesn't have the course you need, check out our friends across the Bay Bridge - Kent Narrows Sail and Power Squadron. For KNSPS Courses and Seminars, Contact: Lt/C Joe Burke, SN to register or for additional information. Phone: knsps.seo@gmail.com Facebook: In the meantime, get out and enjoy the summer! Remember: the best boating is safe boating! Educational Officer Lt/C Michael Maszczenski, Jr., N Man Overboard Basic Weather Forecasting Trailering your Boat Weather United States Power Squadrons - America s Boating Club Page 3

4 It s Maryland. So, if you don t like the weather now, wait an hour and, trust me, it will change!! This could not have been truer the weekend of our July Rendezvous. The weatherman s prediction was correct on Friday, with one storm cell after another, leaving very small windows for safe boating. Fortunately two vessels departed early for Fairlee Creek, arriving safely before the rain and winds hit. The storms were so severe Great Oak Landing lost power on Friday. Two sailing vessels opted to delay departure until Saturday when the weather pattern looked perfect almost too good to be true, which turned out to be the case! We all pretty much agree that the weather experts are not very good at predicting these things. That is not their fault, because thunderstorms can develop very quickly. If you're into boating long enough, the time will come when you get caught out in a vicious storm. When that time comes, you either know how to handle the situation or you don't. As a member of Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron, I would hope the latter resonates. If not, perhaps consider taking the Weather course this Fall/Winter. So now back to Saturday, 15 July. First came the weather alert on the phone tornado watch YIKES!! So you find yourself already out in the bay, what to do? First, be sure to have on your life vest. Wear rubber boots or shoes; they are made of a material which is a bad electrical conductor. Barefoot is not the answer. Next, if a sailing vessel, take down all canvas and secure. When you do get caught, your most immediate problems are loss of visibility and high winds. Regardless of direction, it is necessary to control your boat speed and choose the one speed at which the boat becomes most responsive and controllable. Pointing into the wind and waves is ideal. One cannot always tell how severe a thunderstorm is by looking at it. Sometimes we see ominous squall lines that look like the apocalypse coming. And then almost nothing happens. At other times, it may not look so bad, but turn out to be the end of the world in disguise. Or, so it seems. In the eyes of the two Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron vessels out on Saturday, we thought the apocalypse was imminent (see the pictures of the odd cloud that became a water spout on page 2). The good news? Everyone arrived safely, and thoroughly enjoyed Great Oak Landing at Fairlee Creek. UPCOMING EVENTS: Administrative Officer Lt/C Noni Rondeau, JN Saturday, 5 August starting at 1200, a raft-up with a twist on Cox Creek. Cut-off for RSVP is Saturday, 29 July if joining the land portion. See page 13. Thursday, 24 August starting at 1800, the 3 rd annual Ice Cream Social hosted by Peggy and Terry Slattery at their pool house. See page 12. Saturday, 16 September starting at 1200, the ASPS Annual Crab Feast. It will be held at the Bay Ridge Community Center near the marina. Volunteers are needed to help set-up. Details in the September issue of the Anchor Watch. We hope to see many of our members at these events. Remember, guests are always welcome. United States Power Squadrons - America s Boating Club Page 4

5 Executive Officer Lt/C Anthony Martin, JN Here we are in the dog days of summer whose legend says that the collar star of Canis Major; Sirius, combines its heat with our sun, to give us these blistering days. What s interesting about that myth is that we can t see Canis Major or Canis Minor at this time of year. They are too far south, faithfully following Orion across the sky. Hence, even in myth, dogs are renowned for their loyalty and friendship. Hopefully, Orion had more than just those two as friends. Several reports suggests that having just three good friends can extend your life by several years. Don t take my word for it. Google Friends and Longevity. Making friends is easy, but sustaining a friendship takes effort. It s easy to lose touch with people, notwithstanding all the technology that should be connecting us. However, it is easier to keep in touch and nourish friendships when you have reason to see and be with each other. As members of United States Power Squadrons, we are fortunate. We share a common interest; boating, which acts as a catalyst for bringing us together. Most, if not all of us, joined United States Power Squadrons to educate ourselves on safe boating practices, and wound up making friends in the process. Aside from meeting folks with a common interest, United States Power Squadrons provides a base for engaging in social activities. These activities are particularly important for people of a certain age, especially when the events are related to something meaningful. Which brings the discussion to acts of altruism. Yeah, you can look this one up too. There is growing consensus amongst researchers that doing good deeds releases certain hormones that help reduce stress, all of which results in a positive emotional state and increased longevity. Who amongst us couldn t use some more stress relief? If you haven t already guessed where I am going with this, I ll spell it out for you in the strongest Brooklyn accent you can imagine. We are really fortunate to have come across an organization that will: 1) instruct us on how to be safer boaters; 2) provide us with a social network of really nice people; 3) who are willing to share, the most precious commodity they have; their time. Whether it be coordinating a dinner meeting, organizing a picnic, or volunteering to do vessel safety checks, you will find members getting together. In closing, if you have a friend who is stressed out and is looking for relief from life s pressures, tell them they have a choice. They can ask their doctor to write a prescription; in Latin or any string of unintelligible letters, that carries an assortment of side effects, or they can join United States Power Squadrons. Tell them to Come for the Boating Education, Then Stay for the Friends. You ll feel better and so will they. Who knows, it may add years to both your lives. "What bliss to be in the cockpit with the sun and the warm breeze on one's skin, just watching the sea, and the sky, and the sails..." --Sir Francis Chichester United States Power Squadrons - America s Boating Club Page 5

6 ANNAPOLIS SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON Anchor Watch Aug 2017 Safety Officer Lt Ron Ricketts I am taking liberty this month to make the safety article a bit of a travel / human interest piece. The moral of this short story will reveal itself at the end. The title of this piece might be Do not let the Safety Officer leave his Common Sense at home. Those in the Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron that know my wife and me are aware that we really enjoy traversing the bay as often as possible: St Michaels, Oxford and points north like Baltimore. Occasionally we will take longer trips. In mid-july, we headed south to the Potomac River to visit an in-law that has a lovely home on Nomini Bay just north of Coles Point, about a 30-min run up the Potomac off the main stem of the bay. It was a family affair with several extended family members in attendance. Of course, safety first, we made sure to: Provision the boat properly, Check the forecast, Inspect life jackets, flares, and other basic safety gear, and Let others know our float plan and when we should be arriving. So off we went all good. We departed on Monday, 10 July, arriving on the Nomini in mid afternoon, a pleasant 5 hour 16 knots. As you recall, the weather that week was HOT, HOT, and VERY HOT. Every day was over 95º. Fortunately, the sea nettles had not yet made an appearance. We had an absolutely great time visiting family, swimming, and teaching younger ones how to water ski. Thursday evening we took our boat with the entire crowd across the river to Tall Timbers where we had dinner at the RELUCTANT NAVIGATOR. Note how CALM Nomini Bay looks in this picture. That evening trip over the Potomac was so smooth and sunset was outstanding: a great time for all as the week was winding down. And then there was FRIDAY. On Friday, 14 July there was some very interesting weather here in Annapolis, and serious afternoon thunder storms on the bay. After many very hot days, mother nature decided to cool herself off, big time. At about 1700, what looked like a typical afternoon thunder storm on the Potomac, headed north east away from Nomini Bay, as it should, said the Safety Officer. It took a u-turn and headed south west back toward Nomini. Now, I am not talking your average summer bay time boomer. There are black clouds, and then there are thick black clouds. So, what happened next? Fortunately, our boats were all tied at the dock as we were starting to enjoy an afternoon libation. The calm picture is from the living room of their home looking down at the docks. As the storm approached a few of us headed down to check the lines and secure any loose items on the dock area. It quickly became clear this would be a significant weather event. So, the Safety Officer (me) told all those with him to head up to the house. Good idea. However, I decided to stay behind and ride this out on our boat at the dock, rather than seeking shelter on Safety cont. page 7 United States Power Squadrons - America s Boating Club Page 6

7 Safety cont. from page 6 land. As the storm took on its full fury, those in the house almost lost sight of the dock as the severe rain pounded down, wind came up well over mph, and swells in the creek over this short fetch of water reached 2-3 feet in height. Those in the house we very worried, and very concerned. In hindsight, yes, the storm passed, and I came off the boat, no problem. HOWEVER, from the distance this looked bad. Real Bad : a very poor example to say the least. As I said when I started this article, this is a case of the Safety Officer having left his COMMON SENSE at home. Moral of the story: no matter how many years on the water, or how experienced you think you are, continually think about not only what you are doing, but how others see you as an example to follow. Closing note: I apologized to all who were there and made it clear that it was not good judgment at work! In life we are always learning. I hope you are all having a safe and enjoyable summer UNITED STATES POWER SQUADRONS NATIONAL YOUTH POSTER CONTEST All Boaters are Welcome to the Neighborhood. Open to All Children Ages 6-14 Awards Given in Three Age Groups 6 to 8 Years--9 to 11 Years--12 to 14 Years D5 will award a $25 cash prize to the first place winner in each age group CONTEST RULES 1. May be vertical or horizontal 2. Must be on 15 x 20 or 14 x 22 inch poster paper 3. Professional illustrations, photos, copyrighted material or computer generated art may NOT be used 4. Poster must not be folded 5. Posters will be judged for the idea presented more than artistic ability 6. One entry per person For details check out: Entry Deadline: 1 September 2017 Mail to: D/Lt Bea Norris 6769 Windermere Court Allentown, PA Judging will be held at the fall conference. United States Power Squadrons - America s Boating Club Page 7

8 News From United States Power Squadrons United States Coast Guard Headquarters Inspections and Compliance Directorate Washington, DC May 12, 2017 Safety Alert Whether at Work or at Play Remember it s a Shared Waterway. Know the Navigation Rules and enjoy your day! This Safety Alert reminds all operators of power-driven, sail, and human propelled vessels of the importance of maintaining a sharp look-out while on a shared waterway and recommends that all recreational boaters carry a DSCVHF marine radio in order to communicate with other vessels. Recently a catamaran type passenger ferry collided with a group of kayakers on a busy metropolitan waterway. The incident occurred during late afternoon while the sun was low on the horizon with an angle of about 15 degrees and the ferry was heading westerly into the sun s glare. The ferry had just begun its voyage and was operating at about 20 knots across the waterway while a group of kayakers was ahead of the ferry and heading south. The low angle of the sun created significant glare on the water, obstructing the ferry operator s view of the kayakers who were within the reflected light. The kayakers did not have a DSC-VHF marine radio with them and they were unable to hail the ferry. The ferry subsequently collided with multiple kayaks resulting in two serious injuries. It is critical that all mariners, including recreational boaters, have a good working knowledge of the Navigation Rules before venturing out into a shared waterway. Commercial and recreational vessel operators need to know their responsibilities including the Steering and Sailing Rules, Conduct of Vessels in Sight of One Another, and Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility. They also need to recognize the nautical lights and shapes and understand the sound and light signals that may be encountered in order to take appropriate actions to prevent collisions. It is also critical that recreational boaters are able to communicate with all other vessels. If unsure of another vessel s intentions boaters need the ability to contact the other vessel on the radio in order to indicate their location and ask such questions as Do you see me? and What are your intentions?. For more information on navigation rules and maritime communications please visit the USCG Navigation Center Website. Operators of marinas and rental facilities are encouraged to develop guidelines for safety briefings, required safety equipment and for outfitting guides and renters with maritime communication devices. For more information please visit RentalBoatSafety.com. There are many safety topics important to paddlesport enthusiasts. Depending upon where you plan to paddle, the required skill sets may be minimal or they can be highly technical in nature. Persons new to paddlesports will benefit from taking a paddlesports safety course and the knowledge gained will increase their enjoyment on the water. An example of a free online course is located at boaterexam.com. Training is also available from the American Canoe Association (ACA) and United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. The Coast Guard strongly recommends that all paddlesport enthusiasts participate in boating safety education as well as taking paddlecraft specific skills training. Additionally, the following best practices should be considered every time before going out on the water: Always wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket Make yourself be seen (bright / contrasting clothing) Carry a sound producing device such as a whistle Carry a DCS-VHF radio Know your paddling limits Know the area where you will be operating Avoid paddling in main channels of busy waterways when possible Dress appropriately for the water temperature and forecasted weather Don t paddle alone Tell a friend where you are going and when you will return - file a float plan. If you plan to be out after dark, you will be required to exhibit an allround light or have a flashlight readily available Don t drink alcohol and operate a boat or paddlecraft The free Coast Guard Mobile App includes many resources including a function to file a float plan. Online information on Shared Waterways is available at TheSafeHarbors.us This Safety Alert is provided for informational purposes only and does not relieve any domestic or international safety, operational or material requirement. Developed by the Office of Boating Safety and distributed by the Office of Investigations and Casualty Analysis, Washington DC. Questions may be sent to HQS-PF-fldr-CG-INV@uscg.mil. United States Power Squadrons - America s Boating Club Page 8

9 ANNAPOLIS SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON Anchor Watch Aug 2017 Celestial Navigation Rendezvous 8-10 September 2017 (rain date September 2017) North Point Marina, Rock Hall, MD Weekend features orientation and practical experience with tools of the USPS JN and N courses. Session topics to include: use of sextant, star ID, sight planning, sight taking, and more. All skill levels welcome. FOR SLIP & ROOM RESERVATIONS, CONTACT NORTH POINT MARINA AT The marina is just inside the Rock Hall Harbor jetty on the north side, with ample space for a variety of boats. A covered pavilion by the jetty provides a great home base for sight taking and instruction. Rooms are available for weekend guests. Address: 5639 Walnut Avenue, P.O. Box 298, Rock Hall MD, PLEASE LET US KNOW ASAP IF YOU ARE THINKING OF COMING, SO WE CAN ARRANGE FOR INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS. Preferred response by 30 Aug. Contact: Cdr. Dave Blades or Susan ; <SFRudy@gmail.com> FRIDAY 9/8/ : Friday afternoon early arrival, orientation topics, sun sights 1730: Dinner informal, walk to Harbor Shack or cook out on pavilion grills 1924: Sunset- prepare for evening twilight 1945 to 2025: Evening twilight sights: Saturn-Arcturus 2-body fix 2030: Tram ride to town for ice cream. SATURDAY 9/9/ to 0630: Morning twilight sights: Moon; Menkar-Alpheratz 2-body fix (morning/breakfast/lunch on your own/walk into Rock Hall) : Meridian transit of the sun : Celestial navigation topic sessions, instruction, afternoon sun sights. 1730: Pitch-in snacks at pavilion 1922: Sunset- prepare for evening twilight 1949 to 2023: Evening twilight sights: Saturn-Arcturus 2-body fix 2030: Walk to dinner at Waterman s Crab House 2130: Star gazing on docks SUNDAY 9/10/ to 0630: Morning twilight sights, Moon & 2nd magnitude stars 0900: Pitch-in breakfast 1100: Departure Enjoy Rock Hall in the fall with Dundalk Sail and Power Squadron United States Power Squadrons - America s Boating Club Page 9

10 ANNAPOLIS SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON Anchor Watch Aug 2017 Rendezvous at Great Oak Landing Fairlee Creek July 2017 Wesley-Mae arrives. We all noted that P/C Kathy Nash, AP, was indeed wearing a PFD while on deck. Wesley-Mae and LUX at the dock Lt Georgiana Maszczenski,S, P/C Kathy Nash,AP, P/C John Wesley Nash,SN, Lt/C Carol Rechner,SN, Cdr Jeff Short,JN, Phil Rondeau, N. Party goers not pictured: Lt/C Noni Rondeau, N, Lt/C Michael Maszczenski, N, Lt Peggy Slattery, S, Terry Slattery. Gang s all here, let s PARTY! United States Power Squadrons - America s Boating Club Page 10

11 It was the perfect opportunity for Terry Slattery to have P/C John Wesley Nash, SN do the 2017 Vessel Safety Check for LUX. The boat docs are in a folder on the table, and Terry has the new electronic flare in addition to the traditional ones. Lt/C Michael Maszczenski, N, wants everyone to know that P/C Kathy Nash, AP, has a published article in the Spin Sheet about the ASPS picnic and new member reception. Sunset the Great Oak Landing Endurance heads for home with Cdr Jeff Short, JN, at the helm. Wesley Mae heads for home with P/C Kathy Nash, AP, and P/C John Wesley Nash, SN waving a fond farewell. Puff On and LUX left a bit later. United States Power Squadrons - America s Boating Club Page 11

12 Ice Cream Social Thursday, 24 August til? Slattery Pool House 1000 Whitehall Cove Road Annapolis, MD Bring Ice Cream, Topping or Dessert RSVP Peggy at or Or Georgiana at or Are You Looking for an Opportunity to Sail this Summer? If your answer is YES, please call (or ) Bruce Arey at We are looking for crew to enjoy the Bay with Debbie and me during evening and weekend sailing adventures United States Power Squadrons - America s Boating Club Page 12

13 Raft-Up Saturday, 5 August 2017 Cox Creek off Eastern Bay NOAA CHART Latitude 38 57' 5.094" N Longitude 76 18' " W Summer is in full swing, and water temps inviting. This will be a raft-up with a grape idea - an optional winery tour. Members can actually join by car. Boaters, bring your dinghy. ANCHORAGE will be at the tip of Thompson Creek Cox Creek flows southward from the interior of Kent Island into Eastern Bay between Long Point, 2 miles northeast of Kent Point, and Turkey Point, 3 miles farther to the northeast. The channel has depths of 22 feet for 1.5 miles, 11 feet for 2 miles, 7 feet for 2 more miles. Keep to the center of the channel. ETA Shared Appetizers and comradery with fellow members 1400 Make your way to Cascia Vineyard Dinghy Dock, approx ¼ mile. (optional) Wine Tasting $10 per person. Those that do not wish to participate in the wine tasting and tour can relax on their boats! 1600 Vineyard tour provided by Mark Cascia After returning to your boat, raft-up with a friend, anchor by yourself for the night OR- head to your home. Depending upon the number of boats that stay, there may be a potluck dinner. Sun, 6 Aug - Breakfast on Cox Creek at leisure. Up anchor at noon or whenever. For members that wish to join by car, the address is: 1200 Thompson Creek Rd. Stevensville, MD Please RSVP attendance to admin@aspsmd.org. Questions? Call Noni at ATTENTION NEWER MEMBERS We loved seeing so many of you at the reception in June and getting to know you better. In addition to providing education, Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron encourages members to join in the FUN activities. There are still some great on the water activities in 2017 which we hope you can attend. Drop me a line with ideas for events you would enjoy. We would love suggestions for the future. Happy and safe boating. 1/Lt Kathy Slattery, AP Membership Chair kslatteryasps@gmail.com United States Power Squadrons - America s Boating Club Page 13

14 Calendar of Coming Events United States Power Squadrons Sep 2017 USPS Governing Board District 5 Events Sep 2017 D5 Trawler Fest 5-9 Oct 2017 Annapolis Sailboat Show Oct 2017 Annapolis Powerboat Show Oct 2017 Fall educational Conference Valley Forge Casino Resort, King of Prussia, PA Annapolis Sail & Power Squadron Events 5 Aug 2017 ASPS Raft Up and Winery Tour Cox Creek 17 Aug 2017 Executive Committee Meeting 24 Aug 2017 Ice Cream & Dessert Social Slattery s Pool House 7 Sep 2017 ASPS Dinner Meeting *8-10 Sep 2017 Dundalk Celestial Nav Weekend at Rock Hall 16 Sep 2017 ASPS Annual Crab Feast 28 Sep 2017 Executive Committee Meeting 5 Oct 2017 ASPS Dinner Meeting 26 Oct 2017 Executive Committee Meeting * Event to which ASPS has been invited For a complete list of ASPS Squadron Events, see: Any changes to your telephone number, address, , etc.? Please call the ASPS Hot Line and select option number 7, OR P/C Gary Budesheim, SN at gbudesheim@comcast.net or Anchor Watch Deadline for September Newsletter: Saturday, 19 Aug 2017 Direct all material to: Lt Georgiana Maszczenski, S gmaszczenski@hotmail.com United States Power Squadrons - America s Boating Club Page 14

15 ASPS Squadron Leadership Commander: Cdr Jeffrey E. Short, JN Flag Lieutenant: F/Lt Larry Groce Chaplain: P/C Howard Cupples, JN Merit Mark Chairman: P/C Lee Myers, AP Law Officer: Lt/C Anthony Martin, JN Executive Officer: Lt/C Anthony Martin, JN Vessel Safety Chair: D/Lt Homer Sandridge, N sherrysand@hotmail.com Safety Officer: Lt Ron Ricketts ron.ricketts1@gmail.com Communications Chair: Lt Linda Sweeting linda_sweeting@yahoo.com Cooperative Charting Chair: Lt Gary Antonides, AP garyanto@verizon.net Administrative Officer: Lt/C Noni Rondeau, JN nonirondeau@gmail.com Asst Admin Officer: 1/Lt Lacey Davidson laceyhmd@yahoo.com Membership Chair: 1/Lt Kathy Slattery kslatteryasps@gmail.com Boating Activities Chair: 1/Lt Lacey Davidson laceyhmd@yahoo.com Educational Officer: Lt/C Michael Maszczenski, Jr., N michaelm_aacps@hotmail.com Asst Educ Officer: Lt Ron Ricketts ron.ricketts1@gmail.com BOC Chair: P/C Rich Hughes, SN fantastc@comcast.net Operations Training: P/C Stu Myers, Jr., AP fstulee@comcast.net Secretary: Lt/C Carol Rechner, SN wintergull@hotmail.com Asst Secretary: 1/Lt Kathy Slattery kslatteryasps@gmail.com Webmaster: P/C John Wesley Nash, SN jwnash@commeng.com Historian: Lt Peggy Slattery, S peggy@ccci.com Newsletter Editor: Lt Georgiana Maszczenski, S gmaszczenski@hotmail.com Treasurer: Lt/C Jonathan Jacobs, P jacobsja@verizon.net Asst Treasurer: P/C Rich Hughes, SN fantastc@comcast.net Executive Committee: Tom Campbell Lars S. Lindenhall Purnell Delly Lee Ward Mayer, N Patrick McGeehan, P F/Lt Lawrence P. Groce Frank Slattery, P Lt Linda Sweeting Immediate Past Commander: D/Lt Joel A. Hilden, P Nominating Committee: P/C Kathy Nash, AP P/C John Wesley Nash, SN P/C Joel A. Hilden, P Art Pine, AP Lt Gary P. Antonides, AP Audit Committee: P/C William J. Museler, AP, Chair D/Lt Homer Sandridge, N Lt/C Carol Rechner, SN Rules Committee: P/C Stu Myers, AP, Chair Sandrine Hilden Sue Crandell Budget Committee: Cdr Jeffrey E. Short, JN Tom Campbell Lt/C Anthony Martin, JN Port Captain: P/C John Wesley Nash, SN United States Power Squadrons - America s Boating Club Page 15

16 Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron 103 Little Neck Road Stevensville, Maryland RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED SUNSHINE LADY IF YOU KNOW OF ANYONE SICK OR IN THE HOSPITAL, PLEASE CONTACT OUR SUNSHINE LADY. Lt Peggy Slattery, S peggy@ccci.com