STRATFORD POWER AND SAIL SQUADRON

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Scuttlebutt - The colloquial concept of a water cooler in an office setting, which at times becomes the focus of congregation and casual discussion STRATFORD POWER AND SAIL SQUADRON MARCH Bridge:

1 Scuttlebutt - The colloquial concept of a water cooler in an office setting, which at times becomes the focus of congregation and casual discussion STRATFORD POWER AND SAIL SQUADRON MARCH Bridge: Commander: Mary Montizambert marymonyi@start.ca Training Officer: Flona Hildenbrand Treasurer: Ron Hildenbrand Secretary: John Hutton cel. h2o_thebridge@hotmail.com PCOC/Youth Officer: Robert Paton robertpaton37@gmail.com Regalia & Supply Officer Ron Hildenbrand District Liaison: Jack Wittig jackwittig@hotmail.com Scuttlebutt Editor Thurman Reynolds taighaig14@cyg.net Published March, May September, November Hello CPS Members! Marching through March with the hope that boaters will feel the anticipation in the air that Spring is coming and excitement builds about launching that boat! This has been a tough winter and response to courses are down possibly due to bad driving conditions but I have a feeling that we can change that tide by chatting up everyone and promoting our courses. Boating safety and education are so well needed for everyone on the water be it sea or lake or river. This Scuttlebutt has all details regarding upcoming courses. Call Flona with contacts you have who may be interested in getting their PCOC card or VHF card. We will look after them. I am very excited about the events being planned for the CPS Stratford year 2014, so please join us when you can. Some events to mention: Western Ontario District AGM in April Stratford Squadron AGM in May see our ad on page 3. Michelle and Charlie sharing their adventures in the West Indies Flag Raising at City Hall for Safe Boating Week May Our Annual BBQ in June. Optimist Day June 12 th with Robert Paton. Recreational vessel courtesy check at Wildwood with a picnic, Cpl. Jay Schooley, RCMP wants to do a presentation. Watch for Ian Williams reporting on his plans to finish his sailing vessel Elsa and the launch in Colpoys Bay this summer. We have an open position for Membership Officer and hope that someone would love to take on this position for this year. We could sure use the help on the Bridge. Please call me Cheers, Mary Monti, Cdr. "...Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn t do than by the things you did. So toss off the bow lines.." Mark Twain Scuttlebutt March 2014 page 1

TRAINING OFFICER REPORT Not much to report here. This has been a slow year for training department. We have two courses coming up and I m hopeful we will get students for these two courses.

Lets all do our part to get the word out there and bring students our way.

The Boating Association of Ontario asks you to take 20 minutes to fill in your experiences and wishes for our canals and waterways and inprove boating in Ontario.

2 TRAINING OFFICER REPORT Not much to report here. This has been a slow year for training department. We have two courses coming up and I m hopeful we will get students for these two courses. See the dates and times on page 5 in the newsletter. Please tell anyone you think might be interested. Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons offer the best training available to boaters. Lets all do our part to get the word out there and bring students our way. Flona Hildenbrand, Training Officer BOATING ASSOCIATION SURVEY For any boater using Ontario s canal system, here is a chance to give an opinion. The Boating Association of Ontario asks you to take 20 minutes to fill in your experiences and wishes for our canals and waterways and inprove boating in Ontario. You could win a 2014 Season Pass for locking and boating on the canals or you also have an opportunity to win 2 tickets for a Maple Leaf / Senators hockey game. Contest ends 30 April, 2014 but why wait! Complete the survey and help build a better Boating experience on Ontario s waterways. survey THINGS NAUTICAL FOR SALE Free listing for current Stratford and CPS members Ad will run over 4 issues and e postings until member requests removal or discretionary renewal Contact Scuttlebut Editor for info, postings & advertisements Scuttlebutt March 2014 page 2

STRATFORD POWER AND SAIL SQUADRON ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND DINNER THE QUEENS INN, ONTARIO ST., STRATFORD THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2014 Cocktails at 6:00 pm

3 STRATFORD POWER AND SAIL SQUADRON ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND DINNER THE QUEENS INN, ONTARIO ST., STRATFORD THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2014 Cocktails at 6:00 pm 6.45 p.m. (1800 hrs 1845 hrs) Dinner Buffet 7:00 pm (1900 hrs) A.G.M p.m p.m. (1945 hrs 2015 hrs) $25 per person includes great company and buffet dinner Cash and Carry Bar To reserve tickets contact Mary by or and save the date May 15 Guest Speakers: Charlie Kelleher and Michelle Dietrich - West Indies Cruise Let s Go South! Join Michelle and Charlie as they head south for Sarnia from Goderich in the summer of 2002 and end up in... Venezuela! Sailing their 39 Allied Mistress Ketch Mi Amante down the Erie Canal, the Hudson River past New York and down the Intracoastal Waterway. Touching Cuba, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Dominican Republic, Leeward and Windward Islands and Trinidad. Their story is for everyone who has a dream of just... Going South Scuttlebutt March 2014 page 3

Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons Western Ontario District Conference and A.G.M.

form and itinerary are available just ask TAILS AND WAILS Shannon Rutherford recently completed the Radio Course here in Stratford.

courses with the Offshore Sailing School. Basic Keel boat was done on a Colgate 26, Basic & Bareboat Cruising aboard a 44 ft Jeanneau.

4 Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons Western Ontario District Conference and A.G.M. Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26, 2014 Hosted by Goderich Power and Sail Squadron Oakwood Resort, Blue Water Hwy 21, Grand Bend Registration form and itinerary are available just ask TAILS AND WAILS Shannon Rutherford recently completed the Radio Course here in Stratford. Now she is in warmer climes in Florida, where she and her husband Sean Rutherford have completed Basic Keel Boat, Basic Cruising and Bare-boat Cruising courses with the Offshore Sailing School. Basic Keel boat was done on a Colgate 26, Basic & Bareboat Cruising aboard a 44 ft Jeanneau. Boating education and training by taking these courses will give Shannon and Sean confidence as they sail their Bayfield 29, Flew The Coop, this summer. Hope you keep in touch and let us know how your courses helped with summer sailing fun. Scuttlebutt March 2014 page 4

PC PCOC COURSE (Pleasure Craft Operators Card) Monday, 28 April Thursday, May 1 Cost per student $75 Register before April 18 and receive $5 discount Family discounts are also available VHF COURSE

t drink and boat Be aware of risks Be prepared Take a Boating Skills Course Visit:.cps-ecp.ca/stratford You ve Got Options Orr Insurance Brokers Inc. 50 Cobourg Street Stratford ON N5A 3E5 519.271.

7626 Pre-registration is required for these courses Course locations will be announced closer to the date For all course information: Call Flona at e-mail or call Robert at 519-595-4916 e-mail

5 PC PCOC COURSE (Pleasure Craft Operators Card) Monday, 28 April Thursday, May 1 Cost per student $75 Register before April 18 and receive $5 discount Family discounts are also available VHF COURSE Three nights Monday, May 5, Thursday, May 8 and Monday, May 12 Cost per student $75 Register before April 21 and receive $5 discount Safe Boating Awareness Week May 17 th to 23 th Wear your PFD Don t drink and boat Be aware of risks Be prepared Take a Boating Skills Course Visit:.cps-ecp.ca/stratford You ve Got Options Orr Insurance Brokers Inc. 50 Cobourg Street Stratford ON N5A 3E info@orrinsurance.net Fax: Pre-registration is required for these courses Course locations will be announced closer to the date For all course information: Call Flona at or call Robert at robertpaton@37gmail.com THE LAST WORD(S) MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Don t wait until the last minute. Do it on-line It s so easy! All Stratford Power and Sail Squadron courses can be tailored to suit your calendar. CONGRATULATIONS JIN KNOX OF STRATFORD WHO WON A VHF COURSE AT THE LONDON BOAT SHOW COMPLIMENTS OF STRATFORD CPS Scuttlebutt March 2014 page 5

Scuttlebutt THE HUNTSVILLE SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON. United States Power Squadrons is America s Boating Club

Scuttlebutt THE HUNTSVILLE SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON. United States Power Squadrons is America s Boating Club THE HUNTSVILLE SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON Scuttlebutt United States Power Squadrons is America s Boating Club Volume LI No. 6 T H E B R I D G E C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S 25 JUN General Membership Dinner