Buzzards Bay Sail and Power Squadron

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1 The Log Buzzards Bay Sail and Power Squadron c/o Andrew Campbell PO Box 33, Woods Hole, MA Buzzards Bay Sail and Power Squadron The R/V Knorr [now the Rio Tecolutla] departing Woods Hole for the last time (3/15/16)

2 THE LOG Official Publication of the Buzzards Bay Sail & Power Squadron, District 14, United States Power Squadrons 2016 EVENTS Inside this issue: Events 2-7 List of Officers View from the Bridge Do You Need An Automated Identification System? SOS Distress Flare 11 On page 3 of the Log can be found a listing of events for the year 2016 as well as a new member welcome. On page 4 of the Log can be found a flyer for America s Boating Course. On page 5 of the Log can be found a flyer for the Practical on the Water Training seminar. On page 6 of the Log can be found an announcement for the Seamanship Seminar Series. On page 7 of the Log can be found a flyer for the Annual Change of Watch Slate of Officers 12 Latitude Announcements Squadron Boosters Advertisements 15 2

3 Events Continued EVENT PLANNER April 5-21 April 16 May 21& 22 June 8-20 June 10 Seamanship Seminar Series Bob Sweet Instructor Falmouth Public Library A series of 6 individual seminars covering Seamanship and Powerboat Handling techniques Tuesday, April 5 Powerboat Handling Part 1 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Thursday, April 7 Powerboat Handling Part 2 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Tuesday, April 12 Rules of the Road 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Thursday, April 14- Anchoring Techniques 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Tuesday, April 19 - Safety & Emergencies 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Thursday, April 21- Marlinspike Seamanship 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Annual Change of Watch Dinner Brookside Club, Route 28, Bourne All members welcome. Social hour at 5:30, Buffet Dinner at 6:30 Safe Boating Week Coast Guard Helicopter Search & Rescue Exercises and Demonstrations on use of Flares and Safety Equipment Location: Surf Drive, Falmouth Pending final approval from Town & USCG Boating Skills Virtual Trainer Available for members and non-members at various locations. Schedule to be announced in next edition of THE LOG Powerboating Handling Seminar and On-The -Water Training Bob Sweet & Dick Moore, Instructors Friday 6:30 to 9:00 Location: Parker s Boatyard, Cataumet, MA June 11 & 12 Powerboat On-the-Water Training Sessions Dick Moore & Frank Lingard, Instructors Time: 8 AM to 4 PM Location: Parker s Boatyard, Cataumet, MA June 14 & 16 Basic Coastal Navigation Seminar Bob Sweet instructor Bourne 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM June 18 & 25 ABC Boating Course - Dick Moore, Instructor-Bourne Public Library Saturday, June 18 th & 25 th from 10 AM to 3 PM Attendance at both sessions required to obtain MA Operators Certification Summer Educational and Social Events to be announced in next month s edition of the LOG WELCOME NEW MEMBER Please welcome Sandra Trainor to the Buzzards Bay Sail & Power Squadron. Sandra recently joined the squadron after completing the America s Boating Course (ABC). A resident of Falmouth, Sandra enjoys sailing her 28 sailboat, In The Moment, around the waters of Cape Cod and is looking forward to participating in more of our educational programs. Welcome aboard! 3

4 Events Continued BUZZARDS BAY SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON PRESENTS AMERICA S BOATING COURSE What YOU need to know for the next boating season America s Boating Course (ABC) is the United States Power Squadron s primary effort toward public instruction in the fundamentals of safe boating. The course meets NASBLA certification requirements as well as MA certification requirements for power boat operation by 12 to 15 year olds. The course covers the basics of operating a boat safely, including rules of the road, aids to navigation, required equipment, personal water craft operation and boat handling techniques. WHEN: Saturday JUN 18 & Saturday JUN 25 9AM to 4PM (attendance on both days is required) WHERE: Jonathan Bourne Public Library 19 Sandwich Road Bourne, MA COST: $60 per student Pre Registration is suggested. Please send a completed registration form along with a check made payable to Buzzards Bay Sail & Power Squadron to: Richard Moore PO Box 1685 Sagamore Beach, MA Questions? Richard Moore chmbrrck@live.com telephone:

5 Events Continued BUZZARDS BAY SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON PRESENTS PRACTICAL ON THE WATER TRAINING What YOU NEED for the this boating season This is an eight hour seminar with the perfect combination of classroom training and hands-on On-The-Water Training. It provides an explanation of how your boat handles and why. Video clips let you visualize the maneuvers prior to your experiencing them on the water. It covers the use of lines, departing a dock, operating in a fairway, pivoting, mooring, backing, docking, steering, slalom, holding course, running a range and quick stop. WHEN: JUN 10 Seminar Friday evening 6:30-9:30PM JUN 11 On-The-Water-Training Saturday 7:00AM-12:00PM or 12:30PM-5:30PM WHERE: Parker s Boat Yard 68 Red Brook Harbor Road Cataumet, MA COST: USPS member $120 non members $200 Pre Registration is required. Please send a completed registration form along with a check made payable to Buzzards Bay Sail & Power Squadron to: Richard Moore PO Box 1685 Sagamore Beach, MA Questions? Richard Moore chmbrrck@live.com telephone:

6 Events Continued SEAMANSHIP SEMINAR SERIES Did you and your family members ever want to take a Seamanship Course but found that the time commitment was too much? Well, here is your chance to learn all about Seamanship in 6 short seminars. The Seminar Series is something new and designed for both Captain and Crew. Rather than instruct the traditional seamanship course, we are offering an equivalent series of seminars. If you take them all, you can sit for the exam at the end and receive your Seamanship grade, but you may prefer to just take selected seminars that interest you. The seminar series offer a better alternative. They are all up to date with the most current material and cover the newest equipment in the marketplace. Whether you are new to boating or just brushing up on your skills, the seminars will help make your boating both safe and fun for all. Learn the basics of Powerboat Handling including how to handle a boat in open seas and how a boat responds when underway and in docking situations. Learn the techniques of docking. Brush up on the Navigational Rules of the Road so that you know how to avoid collisions and who has the right of way. Learn the rules as well as the sound and lighting signals Know how to use your boat s safety equipment and how to handle emergency situations. Understand the different types of anchors and which ones work best in our local waters. And, we will show you anchoring techniques that will help you avoid dragging situations and be able to safely anchor your boat before the heavy weather blows in. And finally you will learn how to handle and care for your lines as well as learning the critical knots for safe boating. When: Tuesday, April 5 th Thursday, April 7 th Tuesday, April 12 th Thursday, April 14 th Tuesday, April 19 th Thursday, April 21 st Powerboat Handling I, types of boats and how they handle Powerboat Handling II, docking and open water handling Navigational Rules of the Road Anchors and Anchoring Techniques Safety at Sea and Handling Emergencies Marlinspike Seamanship, Knots & Hitches Where: Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main Street, Falmouth, MA Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Instructor: Bob Sweet, author: The Weekend Navigator, Powerboat Handling Illustrated, GPS for Mariners, Using GPS, Using GPS with Charts and Onboard Weather Forecasting. Seminar Fees: The 2-hour seminar fee is $ 20 for members, $ 30 for non-members or the entire seminar series for $80 for members and $ 120 for non-members Registration: Reservations requested for ordering material. To reserve your spot, please contact Bob Sweet at or at bobsweet1@comcast.net The accompanying text are: Powerboat Handling Illustrated by Bob Sweet, and The One Minute Guide to Nautical Rules of the Road by Charlie Wing. Both will be available for purchase. 6

7 Events Continued ANNUAL CHANGE OF WATCH APRIL 16, 2016 Come join your fellow squadron members for dinner and festivities at the Brookside Club in Bourne. Located on one of the highest points in Bourne, the Brookside Club is known for their renowned views of the sunsets over Buzzards Bay and fine dining. You will have a panoramic view of the bay while socializing with other members. The CHANGE OF WATCH is the squadron s annual gathering of the membership for the installation of the newly appointed officers. This is a good opportunity to renew friendships, meet other members, learn more about squadron activities and share your ideas as to what activities you would like to see from the squadron in the coming years. Come, join in on the festivities When: Saturday, April 16, 2016 Social hour begins at 5:30 Buffet Dinner at 6:30 Where: The Brookside Club Rt. 28, 1&1/4 miles south of Bourne Rotary 11 Brigadoon Road Turn right just before Falmouth Toyota Bourne, MA RSVP by April 14 th to: Anne Burbine, 18 Ships Way, Buzzards Bay, MA or by aburbine25@comcast.net Cost: Dinner is $ 32 per person with a cash bar. Checks should be made payable to BBSPS and mailed to Anne Burbine or may be paid at the door ******************************************************************* Annual Change of Watch Reservations Yes, I will be attending the Change of Watch Enclosed is my check for $ ($32 per person) made payable to BBSPS and mailed to: Anne Burbine, 18 Ships Way, Buzzards Bay, MA

8 Bridge Officers Commander Frank E. Lingard Jr., SN Educational Officer Jerry Daly, AP Ass t Educational Officers Gerald Karush John Russo jrcrafts43@gmail.com Secretary Ernest A. LeBlanc, SN mmealeblanc@comcast.net Treasurer Werner Diekmann, AP wadiekmann@gmail.com Administration Officer Anne Burbine aburbine25@comcast.net View from the Bridge Spring is finally here and after a relatively mild winter, winter covers are being removed, boatyards are being re-populated, boat owners are starting to prep bottoms and buffing the topsides in preparation for an early spring launch. Boatyards have their docks back in position and the first boats are being launched. The familiar scent of bottom paint is filling the air, travel lifts are gingerly moved into position to load and splash the next vessel while masts are being re-stepped and tuned for yet another season of exploring the waters of Cape Cod and the islands. Yes, boatyards are alive and harbors are showing signs of life once again. This is the season we have all waited for because summer can-not be far away. So, if all this sounds enticing, let s make sure that our boats are seaworthy and all safety equipment is in good working order. That means inspecting all thru hulls before launching, making sure that all drain plugs are back in place, propulsion systems have been checked, engines and pumps have been serviced, zincs are replaced, hoses double are clamped, navigational lights are working, flares are up to date and all life jackets are back on board. Now is the time to check both the standing and running rigging for any wear before bending on the sails for the season. And most important, before leaving the security of your trailer or the travel-lift slings, check the bilge for any water! Good maintenance and a thorough inspection of your vessel will help insure a safe and fun boating season. Need another set of eyes? The Buzzards Bay Sail & Power Squadron s vessel safety examiners are prepared to give you a hand by conducting a routine, voluntary safety inspection. The examiner will check to make sure all required safety equipment is aboard and in good working order. They will check to make sure all navigational lights are working, all flares are current, fire extinguishers are aboard, horns are working, will check for PFDs and among other things will check to make sure your registration paperwork and decals are up to date. The Vessel Safety Checks are free of charge and only take a few minutes to complete. Upon completion, the examiners will affix a VSC decal to your vessel so that all local, state and federal regulators will know that your vessel has already passed the 2016 annual safety inspection. If you are ready for your 2016 Vessel Safety Check, contact BBS&PS vessel examiners John Scavotto at or John Rossi at to schedule a convenient time and place to complete the inspection of your boat. Good sailing, Frank Lingard 8

9 Do you need an Automated Identification System (AIS)? Lillie M. Shortridge-Baggett Cape Cod Sail and Power Squadron P/V/C Bob Sweet, SN Buzzards Bay Sail and Power Squadron You may be hearing a lot about the Automated Identification System (AIS) being a near-essential tool for recreational boats. It s not just for commercial vessels and ocean-going vessels. AIS may be the single biggest advance in collision avoidance since radar. Even with all the latest tools such as chartplotters, digital radar, and VHF radio with Digital Selective Calling (DSC), AIS gives you something the rest do not IDENTITY and position of other vessels. In order to do that, AIS uses beacons on vessels which transmit information about their identity and provide frequent updates on position, course, and speed. These beacons transmit information on two VHF channels from those vessels carrying AIS transceivers. Beyond typical radar, the greatest advantage to using AIS beyond positive identity of objects that appear on your radar, with AIS you can see around corners, over islands, and through sea clutter that would obscure a radar return. AIS also gives you specific vessel name and its Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) to hail on the VHF radio. You will be answered much more quickly and be sure the vessel answering is the correct vessel if you hail it by name rather than if you call with just a location of a vessel. See below for a comparison of the features of radar and AIS. RADAR AIS - Active (you) - Active (other ships) - Senses other boats - Receives signal from them - Plots position - Plots position - No identification - Positive identification - All targets in view - Only those with beacon - Can calculate - Direct readout - Other vessel - Other vessel course, course, speed speed,... AIS comes in multiple classes. What would you want on your boat? There are two classes of AIS transceivers. Class A transceivers transmit greater power and are required on vessels over 300 tons due to greater hull speed and slower maneuverability. These units update position, course and speed every 10 seconds at 3 knots speed and as quickly as every 2 seconds above 23 knots. Class B transceivers were specifically designed to be used on recreational vessels. They transmit at lower power with updates of course and speed once every 30 seconds or longer depending upon AIS communications traffic. For those not wishing to transmit their position, lower cost AIS receiver-only units provide identity, position, course and speed for those who do possess AIS transceivers. Since you may be using a vessel in areas with lots of other boats, you can use some special features which highlight those other vessels that may represent a potential collision. For example, you can sort and display vessels by projected Closest Point of Approach (CPA), Time to the Closest Point of Approach (TCPA), and Target speed of other vessels. Your next question might be what equipment you need to have. An AIS transceiver will need its own VHF antenna separate from your radio. A receiver-only unit can be inserted between your existing VHF antenna and receiver. All units have receivers which should be connected with your radar and chartplotter to plot vessel positions for you. See Figure 1 for AIS Receiver on your boat and Figure 2 for AIS Transceiver. 9

10 AIS will become increasingly important as the Coast Guard is in the process of providing AIS reports for navigation aids which can be transmitted from the shore and its identity will show up on your radar screen at their aid s correct position. Additionally, they are looking to create virtual aids where no physical aid exists to provide relevant information for those who possess AIS on board. One note of caution for those who do have AIS on board, the positions of vessels, particularly recreational boats reported by AIS may lag behind their respective radar returns due to the time interval between AIS updates. Use your radar as the more accurate indicator of actual position. Nonetheless, AIS provides accurate identity where none existed before. References Sweet, B. (2015). Using Marine Radar. Buzzard Bay Sail and Power Squadron. Starzinger, E. (2013) Collision Avoidance 2.0. BoatU.S. 10

11 SOS DISTRESS FLARE The only alternative to traditional flares The SOS Distress Light is the newest innovation in safety equipment and the ONLY electronic flare to qualify as a U.S. Coast Guard compliant Visual Distress Signal for night use. And, when used in conjunction with a daytime distress signal flag, the electronic flare becomes USCG compliant for both day and night use. Introduced at the 2016 Miami Boat Show, the SOS Distress Flare and its manufacturer Weems & Plath received the prestigious Innovation Award recognizing excellence in Consumer Safety Equipment from the National Marine Manufacturer s Association and the Boating Writers International. Visual distress flares are required safety equipment but they have a three year shelf life, can be dangerous to use, and the expired flares can be difficult to dispose of. The SOS Distress Flare offers the only safe and approved choice to the traditional flares! The SOS Distress Flare is an alternative or back-up to the traditional flares and has the potential to change the habits of millions of recreational boaters. The electronic flare is safer and easier to use than the traditional flare, and is reliable and potentially less expensive when considering the cost of upgrading the traditional flares every three years. How is the electronic flare different from traditional flares? USCG compliant for day and night use when used in conjunction with a daytime distress signal flag (included), Coast Guard Code 33 CFR LED light flashes the SOS sequence signal up to 60 hours on a fully charged set of 3 C-cell batteries (up to six hours at peak performance) Signal is visible for up to 10 nautical miles Can be operated unattended or placed on the cabin top or secured in the rigging so crew members can attend to other duties The unit floats with lens up, is waterproof and submersible Lens projects both horizontal and vertical beams so boats and aircraft can spot the signal No Expiration date and no hazardous disposal issues. SAFE to operate - no hot flames or burning waste to damage decks or inflatable life rafts Easy to test, Easy to turn on - Simply twist the lens to operate Designed and patented by Sirius Systems - Made in the U.S.A. by Weems & Plath Next time you are buying new or replacement flares, consider purchasing the SOS Distress Flare as either your primary flare or your back-up to traditional flares. You will never again have to worry about expired flares during your next Vessel Safety Check or during a routine safety inspection. United States Power Squadron members can purchase the SOS Distress Flare directly from Weems & Plath, or at and ask about the USPS member discount. The SOS Distress Flare retails for $ 99.99, before the USPS discount. USPS membership has it s privileges! 11

12 2016 SLATE OF OFFICERS The 2016 Nominating Committee for the Buzzards Bay Sail & Power Squadron is pleased to announce the following Slate of Officers and elected Committees for 2016/2017. Commander Executive Officer Educational Officer Ass t Educational Officer Secretary /Treasurer Executive Committee Nominating Committee Audit Committee Rules Committee Frank E Lingard, Jr, SN Open Richard G Moore, AP Gerald P Karush Ernest A LeBlanc, SN Robert J Sweet, SN Gerald J Daly, AP Thomas G Chilton Richard G Moore, AP John Scavotto, AP Frank E Lingard, Jr, SN Frank E Lingard, Jr, SN Werner Diekmann, AP Richard G Moore, AP The proposed Slate of Officers and elected Committees will be formally submitted to the membership and voted upon at the Annual Change of Watch on April 16, Respectfully submitted, Duane Bellingham & Richard Moore 12

13 Latitude Announcements 1. Sunrise Buzzards Bay Breakfast!! - Meet with fellow BBSPS Squadron members every eve Wednesday at the Corner Café in Pocasset at 8:30 AM for breakfast. Enjoy a healthy breakfast and good fellowship with other sea mates. Corner Café 369 Barlows Landing Road Pocasset, MA 2. We are always looking for articles, stories and photographs to include in the Log that would be of interest to our members. Please them or send them to Andrew Campbell. I can be ed at andrewriggscampbell@yahoo.com. 3. THE LOG WILL ACCEPT CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING The Log will now accept non commercial classified advertising. The following guidelines will apply to all advertisements submitted: 1. Ads may only be submitted by Log Boosters. 2. Ads are limited to boating related items (not for your lawnmower). 3. Ads are limited to 50 words maximum. 4. Ads will run for 4 consecutive months. 5. All Ad submissions should be made to the Log editor via using a Microsoft Word attachment for the desired Ad. 6. Please notify the Log editor if your item(s) is(are) sold so the ad(s) can be removed. 13

14 Squadron Boosters Dates reflect booster expiration Bellingham, Duane 11/30/16 Buzzards Bay Meigs-Brown, Nawrie 12/31/16 Buzzards Bay Borman, Helen 9/30/16 Buzzards Bay Mitchell, Charles 3/31/18 Buzzards Bay Campbell, Andrew 12/31/16 Buzzards Bay Offinger, Catharine 10/31/17 Buzzards Bay Church, Ron & Nancy 12/31/16 Buzzards Bay Peters, Charles & Betty 3/31/17 Buzzards Bay Daly, Jerry 12/31/17 Buzzards Bay Ravens, Fred 6/30/16 Buzzards Bay Dane, Terry 1/31/17 Buzzards Bay Richmond, Charlie & Sue 10/31/16 Buzzards Bay Diekmann, Werner 12/31/16 Buzzards Bay Rossi, John & Rose 12/31/17 Buzzards Bay Doutt, Jim & Jane 5/31/17 Buzzards Bay Saunders, Gerald 5/30/16 Buzzards Bay Irving, Pam 10/30/17 Buzzards Bay Schofield, Robert & Penny 7/31/16 Buzzards Bay LeBlanc, Ernest 12/31/16 Buzzards Bay Taylor, Bill & Marge 4/30/17 Buzzards Bay Matland, Rudolph 12/31/19 Buzzards Bay Please note that we currently receive a very generous yearly donation for Log expenses from the Herbert Willett III Foundation Fund of the Cape Cod Foundation. Enjoy the LOG? Become a Booster! Annual Booster memberships are being accepted for the 2016 and 2017 seasons. Members of BBSPS can become a booster for $10, non-bbsps, $15 (Adds you to our mailing list). So show your support by becoming a Booster today! YES! I want to become a Booster NOW! Name E- Mail Street City ST Zip BBSPS Member ($10) Non_BBSPS ($15) Squadron Checks made out to: Buzzards Bay Sail and Power Squadron with an annotation Log Booster Addressed to: Werner Diekmann, Treasurer BBSPS, 63 Wheelwright Farm, Cohasset, MA

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