SPLASH! A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE. December, CDR Michael Nall, AP. CDR Michael Nall AP, Capt. 619 River St Port Huron, MI 48060

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1 SPLASH! 619 River St Port Huron, MI December, River St Port Huron, MI A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE Splash! I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving and are looking forward to cember 5, 2014 at The Great Lakes Cruising Club at 405 Water Street. The Annual Meeting will start at 6:00 P.M. with the election of officers and some final business. It will be a short meeting but a very important one. Then dinner will follow. You do not have to attend the dinner to participate at the meeting. The National Meeting for the USPS will be in Jacksonville again this year at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront, 225 Coastline Drive. The dates are pressive to say the least. If you are planning to be down in that section of the country I urge you to try to take in some or all of it. It has been a very short year or at least that is the way it seemed to me. I would like to thank Howard Sherman for stepping in and taking over for me when I had my illness. And the rest of the Bridge for all they do for the Squadron. We are very fortunate to have such great members in our Squadron they are what make our Squadron what it is. We were well represented at the spring and fall conferences. The lighted boat parade, the Rotary Parade, all of the vessel safety checks, and the list goes on and on. Thanks to our membership. Hopefully next year the Gray Fox will be in service so we can resume the Woodland boat trip. It is one of the best things we do. And I know everyone enjoys it. some of our newer members more involved. Wishing everyone and Happy and Safe Holiday Season. CDR Michael Nall, AP Inside this issue: Bridge Officers 2 Education Officer 3 Administrative Officer 4 Safety Report 5 Annual Meeting 6 Christmas Party 2015 Nominations 7 Change of Watch 8 Calendar 9 Next General Meeting 10 CDR Michael Nall AP, Capt.

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3 v Splash! Page 3 Lt/C Richard A. Haas, AP Educational Officer I hope you all had a great and Happy Thanksgiving. I wish you all a very Happy Holidays. (ABC3). If interested let me know. Now that the boating season has ended there are some things you can do to pass the time during the long your equipment and check for dates, serviceability, and needs; and planning for next season. One of the pieces of equipment that you should take a look at is your First Aid Kit. There are items in your kit that need to be checked and maybe replaced. Medications have expiration dates as do some of your cleansing wipes. You might also want to check band aids, tape, and dressings. Anything with an adhesive as the adhesive may have lost the ability to stick. You may also wish to go over your medical needs as well as the medical needs of your boating partners. Has anything changed? Do you need to add new medications to your kit or delete any? Remember any prescription items you may carry in your kit need to be in the original container with the prescription label. cruise. Plan it in detail considering routes, fuel, supplies and where you might spend your nights. Menu planning, etc. are some of the things you can plan for. Just a little something to help pass the time Lt/C Richard A. Haas, AP Squadron Education Officer

4 Splash! Page 4 P/C Howard Sherman, AP Administrative Officer Hello Members, As I write this message on Thanksgiving Day, I'm remembering the great times Pam and I had with all the Power Squadron members this past year and the new activities that are coming during the next year. I hope you will be attending the Christmas Dinner Party this week, December 5th and the Headquarters holiday decorating and chili lunch on December 6th. Coming up in January 2015 is the Change of Watch, marking the end of my tenure as Administrative Office. As we enter the new year ask what you can do for the squadron. It is a rewarding activity for both you, the members, and the public we serve. Thank you, P/C Howard Sherman, AP

5 Splash! Page 5 Safety Report Operating in Fog: Rules Of Thumb and Other Quick Boating Tips From: BoatSafe.com Objects may seem larger than they appear... When operating in fog be aware that visibility can drop drastically. When visibility is between 30 and 150 yards objects, including other boats, may appear twice as large as normal. The illusion also tends to make you think that they are approaching at a much faster rate than they actually are. Steering a straight line without a compass... Many a small recreational boat owner will find themselves steering in fog without a compass. With no compass and with no reference points because of limited visibility, even the best helmsman will tend to steer in circles. To steer a straight course, attach a light line high on the bow or from the mast and drag a drogue, cushion, or anything that can create resistance over the stern. Keep the line centered where it passes over the stern and you will steer a straight line. Actions to take in fog... If you see a fog bank approaching or fog starting to form be sure to fix your position by any and all means necessary, including electronically or by bearings. If possible, anchor and wait out the fog in an area which is too shallow for large ships to operate. Don't forget to ring your bell for 5 seconds every minute while at anchor. Post as many lookouts as you have onboard and listen intently for the sounds of other vessels. If you hear a vessel approaching, sound the optional one short - one prolonged - one short blast to notify them of your presence. Hose Guards: Don't throw away that old hose. Cut a piece about a foot long, split is and put it around your dock lines and anchor lines where they pass through the chocks to prevent chaffing. Kitty Litter Below: When you put your boat up for a period of time put a few boxes of kitty litter below. It will absorb moisture, reduce mildew, and eliminate odors. The Handy Coat Hanger: free hose blockages Always have a metal coat hanger in your tool kit. It can be used to: hook something in an inaccessible area used to replace a cotter pin used as a temporary tie down free blocked limber holes When is Weight Not Weight? - The Matter of Tonnage : Tonnage in boats and large vessels or ships has several meanings depending on what the term is referring to. It can at times be weight and at times be volume. The origin of the word in its maritime sense was the tun, a large cask in which wine was transported. The measurement of an old sailing ship was in tunnage, or the number of tuns of wine that could be carried. Following are the most commonly used definitions: Gross tonnage is based on a vessels volume and represents the total enclosed space or internal capacity for transporting cargo. A gross ton represents 100 cubic feet., etc. Safety Report continued on Page 9

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7 Port Huron Sail and Power Squadron 2014 Nominations for the 2015 Watch The Executive Committee has set the annual meeting for December 5, 2014 at 6:00 pm at the Great Lakes Cruising Club. The Christmas Party and dinner will follow the annual meeting. Presently, the positions of Commander and Executive Officer are unfilled. However, we have qualified individuals that are currently considering them and we expect those positions to be filled by nominations from the floor at the annual meeting. The following people are nominated for the remaining elective positions: Flag Officers: Commander Open Executive Officer Open Educational Officer Lt/C Richard A. Haas, AP Administrative Officer P/C D. Howard Sherman, AP Secretary P/Lt/C Mary A. Twiss, S Treasurer P/C James B. McDonald, P Asst. Educational Officer P/Lt/C Robert R. Mattson, AP Asst. Secretary Lt/C Kay Carlisle, AP Asst. Treasurer P/C Robert G. Frohm, AP Executive Committee: Cdr Mike Nall, AP Lt Donald D. Bacon, Jr, AP Earl Gass Nancy Harland Gail Marquis P/Lt/C Robert Mattson, AP Donald Mortimer Michael Quaine, P P/C Lon J. Skoglund, SN Rules Committee: Larry J. Krabach, P, Chair (3 yr) P/D/C Denise M. Brooks, AP (2 yr) P/C Ivan R. Ferriby, Jr, P (1 yr) Audit Committee Wendy Krabach, Chair (3 yr) Jay C. Montgomery ( 2 yr) Ann R. Kendrick (1 yr) Nominating Committee P/C Michael Nall, AP (3 yr) P/C Dale Lashbrook, AP (2 yr) P/C Michael Bachler, AP (1 yr) Respectfully Submitted by 2014 Nominations Committee: P/C Dale G. Lashbrook, AP, Chairperson P/C Michael L. Bachler, AP D/Lt Teena M. Lashbrook, AP

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9 Splash! Page 9 Page 9 Squadron Calendar December December Annual Meeting 6:00pm GLCC Christmas Dinner/Party 6:30pm GLCC 06 December HQ Decorating/ Chili Lunch 10:00 am PHSPS HQ January January Executive Committee Meeting 7:00pm PHSPS HQ 14 January PHSPS Change of Watch January USPS January Hyatt Regency Riverfront Jacksonville, FL 27 January General Member Meeting 7:30pm* GLCC * Social (Half) Hour starting at 7:00pm precedes the General Membership Meeting. General membership Meetings are held at the Great Lakes Cruising Club (GLCC) unless otherwise designated. Safety Report continued from Page 5 Net tonnage is gross tonnage less the volume of spaces that will not hold cargo. In pleasure boats these spaces would be the engine compartment, helm station, etc. Net tonnage is also called registered tonnage. In order to document a vessel with the USCG it has to be a minimum of 5 net tons. Displacement tonnage deals with weight in long tons which equal 2,240 pounds each. This is the actual weight of the boat. This can be calculated by finding the total volume of the boat below the waterline expressed in cubic feet. Divide this number by 35. (35 cubic feet of seawater weigh one long ton) Deadweight tonnage is to displacement tonnage what net tonnage is to gross tonnage. Deadweight tonnage represents a boats cargo capacity in weight or long tons. Respectfully Yours, P/C Mark S Krainbrink, AP P.S. More tips next month.

10 SPLASH! 619 River St Port Huron, MI Port Huron Sail and Power Squadron A unit of the United States Power Squadrons District 9. Annual Membership Meeting and Christmas Party Friday December 5, 2014 Great Lakes Cruising Club (GLCC) 405 Water St, Port Huron 6:00pm Annual meeting 6:30pm Dinner/Party