Sep 2017 Annapolis, Maryland Volume 76, Number 9 Commander s Message Cdr Jeffrey Short, JN I have been racing Wednesday nights on the Magothy River for many years now and I found the spring to be a lot colder for a lot longer. We were wearing long pants and jackets well into the season. Then the summer hit with a vengeance. I can t remember a single Wednesday night race ever being canceled but this year so far there have been three races cancelled due to storms or lack of wind. During one canceled race, we rafted up with a few other multihulls in the middle of the Magothy River and though we had never dropped an anchor, the raft up didn t move an inch for three hours! No breeze, no waves, no current. It was incredible. On the other extreme there were at least two occasions when we were caught in colossal squalls the likes of which I had never seen on the river before. During one squall the wind veered suddenly and went from 8 knots to 30 knots in a matter of seconds and resulted in one trimaran capsizing. We even had not one, but several water spouts on the bay this summer. This was certainly a boating season with all kinds of excitement. Boat show season is now upon us. District 5 is once again providing a booth at both the Sailboat and Powerboat shows in Annapolis and ASPS is hosting. We have posted the link to the volunteer schedule. Please take a look at the schedule and email Tony Martin with the shifts that you would like to volunteer for. We will fill in the schedule as we get your preferences. First come, first choice. As the shifts are taken we will constantly keep the link updated. These boat shows are a huge District 5 undertaking and we look forward to everyone s participation. We had some amazing ASPS events this summer thanks to Noni and Lacey. We plan to keep the events coming throughout the Fall and Winter. ASPS has done nearly 170 VSCs thus far and we want to get more in before folks start heading south. I m hoping that we hit the 200 mark this year. Our marketing effort is really paying off. We have had some great member profiles in the Spinsheet and Proptalk magazines thanks to Tony Martin. These two widely distributed magazines have a lot of material they can choose from and for them to highlight members of ASPS in print is truly an honor. You can find our calendar of events in these magazines as well. We have 223 members in our ASPS MeetUp group and they are excited about the upcoming education offerings that Mike has put together for the Fall and Winter. Comm cont. page 2 Table of Contents Commander s Message Executive Officer s Report Administrative Officer s Report Education Officer s Report Celestial Navigation Rendezvous Crab Feast Cox Creek Raft up Calendar of Events Anchor Watch Deadline Bridge Officers Contact Info 1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 10 11
Executive Officer Lt/C Anthony Martin, JN As we come closer to September, we begin to set our sights on activities and events for the Fall. First on the list is our upcoming Crab Feast; which I am sure you will hear more about from our Administrative Officer. Almost immediately thereafter is the Annapolis Sail and Power Boat Shows, where District 5 will be hosting a booth. We do this in an effort to introduce and remind local boaters who we are, what we do and how we can help them be safer on the water. For those of you interested in helping with the Annapolis Boat Show booth in October, please note the following links: Sail Boat Show https://goo.gl/wh4q1g; Power Boat Show https://goo.gl/xikbcd. These links will direct you to the schedule for either the Sail or Power Boat Show. Please note they are case sensitive. Once there, you will see available dates and time slots. Choose the one most convenient to your schedule and send an e-mail to admartinesq@gmail.com. Thereafter, your selection will be confirmed and listed accordingly. If for some reason you are not able to keep your commitment, please let us know as soon as possible, so that someone else can cover that slot. Wear Khakis with your USPS or Squadron Apparel, name tag and cap with emblem, if you have them. It will help get you into the Boat Show, in the event your paper work or registration as an exhibitor gets lost or otherwise not entered into the data base. When you arrive, confirm that the Display Table has tri-fold brochures, info cards, handouts and a few DNR pamphlets. With respect to the table; when talking to people, do not have the table between you and your audience. Needless to say, the table should not be used for picnicking. Please do not eat or drink in the booth area. In terms of Do s and Don ts, while manning the booth, the following should be kept in mind. When visitors are nearby, do not talk to your fellow squadron members, focus on the visitor. Listen twice before speaking once. Find out what their interests and needs are, before explaining who we are, what we do and how we can help them become more competent and confident on the water. Engage in an informal exchange that is not a hard sell. Handouts should be given only to those who really seem interested. Don t chase people or insist that they take a handout. If a course and seminar schedule is not available, mention the Anchor Watch Publication or MeetUp Calendar. For those living out of the local area, reference the USPS Web Site and/or the D5 Web Site. As you give your visitors a handout, remind them that we hold Classes and Seminars, do VSCs, and some on the water training. We also enjoy Picnics, Raft Ups, Dinners and other social events. If they are interested, get their contact information. Make sure you check it for legibility and zip code. Then make sure you get that to our membership chair; Kathy Slattery ASAP! Comm cont. from page 1 Lastly, I participated in the District 5 Summer Council in Portsmouth, VA. I really had a great time. News from National is that we are now officially called United States Power Squadrons; America s Boating Club. District 5 has been promoting this effort for quite some time but it is now official. We even have a new logo. There are many new national marketing materials coming out including some new videos starring ASPS members. These sure are exciting times. Lets continue to make the water a safer place. United States Power Squadrons - America s Boating Club Page 2
ASPS had another great season of water activities and attendance, even when challenged by the weather. It does seem many owners had boat issues, causing cancellation or delays, so remember to take that Engine Maintenance Course when offered. The last raft-up turned rendezvous at Cox Creek started with small craft warnings and a few boats had to cancel. Once again Puff-On was late to the party due to engine difficulties it wouldn t start and sailing into an anchorage for the first time unadvisable. We let our fellow boaters know of our dilemma and location. After what seemed like an eternity of troubleshooting the culprit was found a fuse in the ignition switch. ALWAYS have spares onboard (which we did). As we motored into the channel who do we see but M/V Persistence with Captain Gary Antonides at the helm and the LUX Crew aboard. When they could not hail us on the VHF or phone they came looking. Be sure to keep in contact, have the radio turned up and do file a sail plan when leaving your home port. All good things must come to an end not really! As the official end of Summer approaches (Labor Day) the Fall boating season on the Chesapeake kicks into gear. Gone is the heat, stillness and stifling humidity that characterizes the middle of the summer. Just because the Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron has no official boating events on the calendar consider reaching out to a member and make your own impromptu raft-up or rendezvous. Remember, the membership roster may be downloaded from http://www.aspsmd.org/keycontacts.htm. Email wintergull@hotmail.com for the password. Fall is the start of our Membership dinners at the Elks Club every 1 st Thursday. We have a terrific line-up of Speakers. Consider bringing a guest. Volunteers for set-up and clean-up are needed for the Crab Feast. LUX crew is always there to help but let s allow them to take a break this time! A sign-up sheet will be at the dinner meeting. SPEAKER LINE-UP FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS Mark your calendar NOT TO BE MISSED: October How to Choose a PFD and Deploy a Life Raft There will be an actual demonstration November Sailing in the Mediterranean - Our very own Julia LaJoie and Purnell Delly will share their adventures aboard Tigerlily this past summer December Holiday Party and Santa (no Speaker) UPCOMING EVENT: Administrative Officer Lt/C Noni Rondeau, JN Saturday, 30 September starting at 1300, 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 on page 8 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 3
Educational Officer Lt/C Michael Maszczenski, Jr., N The Fall educational program slate is firming up. We will be offering the following courses and seminars. Be sure to check the website for latest changes that may occur. ASPS Education Page America's Boating Course 16 hrs Instructor: Bill Museler, Patrick McGeehan Wednesdays September 26 to Nov 21, 2017, 6:45 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: $50.00 This is the first course you should take as a boater. The following will be covered: Types of boats and their use Boating laws both federal and state Safety equipment both required and recommended Finding your way and adverse conditions Communications Trailering, knots and water sports Intro to piloting and electronic charts and GPS Upon passing the test you will get a proof of your passing a boating safety course, satisfying the Maryland State requirements to operate a recreational vessel. Piloting Instructor: Richard Hughes Tuesdays September 26 to November 28, 2017, 6:45 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: $100.00 Piloting is the first course in the sequence of USPS courses on navigation, covering the basics of coastal and inland navigation. This course focuses on navigation as it is done on recreational boats today. It embraces GPS as a primary navigation tool while covering enough of traditional techniques so the student will be able to find his/her way even if their GPS fails. The course includes many in-class exercises, developing the student s skills through hands-on practice and learning. Ten classes of two hours each normally are scheduled for presentation of this course. In addition the students have seven days to complete the open book exam. Topics covered include: Charts and their interpretation Navigation aids and how they point to safe water Plotting courses and determining direction and distance The mariner s compass and converting between True and Magnetic Use of GPS typical GPS displays and information they provide, setting up waypoints and routes, staying on a GPS route. Pre-planning safe courses and entering them into the GPS Monitoring progress and determining position by both GPS and traditional techniques such as bearings and dead reckoning The Seaman s Eye simple skills for checking that one is on course Ed cont. page 5 United States Power Squadrons - America s Boating Club Page 4
Ed cont. from page 4 Weather Instructor: Bill Museler Wednesdays September 26 to Dec 6, 2017, 6:45 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: $75.00 For boaters, knowing the forecast isn't enough; you need to understand its impact on you and your boat. Gain the knowledge and confidence to venture out on the water. Be a responsible skipper, protect your friends and family and take this course today. What's Included? How weather systems form, behave, and move Where to get weather reports and forecasts on the Internet Using full color photographs and drawings to understand weather in the United States Using Daily Weather Maps - learning aids with a compete explanation of map symbols designed to develop weather map reading and analysis skills Understanding NOAA s Sky Watcher Chart - a reference to assist in identifying cloud types The Weather Course is designed to be conducted over ten two-hour sessions including time for review and the multiple choice closed book exam. Seminars: VHF/DSC Radios Instructor: TBA Wednesday October 11, 6:45 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: $35.00 GPS Instructor: TBA Wednesday October 25, 6:45 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: $35.00 RADAR Instructor: John Locke Wednesday November 1, 6:45 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: $35.00 Mastering Rules of the Road Instructor: Purnell Delly Wednesday November 7, 6:45 PM to 9:00 PM Cost: $35.00 Register now! Having your registration now lets us plan the future. If you would like to add your name to a class list for any of the offerings, please use the ASPS registration link below to make a reserved seat now. You may cancel your reservation at a later date, but putting in your name early gives me approximate numbers to facilitate ordering materials. To suggest an additional course or seminar offering, please contact me. Ed cont. page 6 United States Power Squadrons - America s Boating Club Page 5
Ed cont. from page 5 Register online Click on this link: http://bit.ly/qkn8ad. You can also email me at michaelm_aacps@hotmail.com or aspsmd.class@gmail.com. Or you can call 410-739-7800. Please include your full name, the class you want to sign up for, and a phone number in case further information is needed. Locations Annapolis: Annapolis Sr. High School, Riva Road, Please follow this spot and the website http://www.aspsmd.org for course and seminar updates. Check KNSPS for additional courses If ASPS doesn't have the course you need, check out our friends across the Bay Bridge: Kent Narrows Sail and Power Squadron Look for fall schedule in the September October Newsletter (TideLines) https://www.usps.org/index.php/2016-01-09-14-28-21/sss-newsletter For KNSPS Courses and Seminars, Contact: Lt/C Joe Burke, SN to register or for additional information. Phone: 410-279-0862 - Email knsps.seo@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uspsknsps "I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship." --Louisa May Alcott Salty language Modern-day words and phrases that derive from the age of sail Fellow ASPS member Art Pine ASPS Dinner Meeting September 7 at 1800 Annapolis Elks Lodge #622 2 Pythian Drive, Edgewater, MD 21037 Dinner reservation link on http://www.aspsmd.org/ United States Power Squadrons - America s Boating Club Page 6
ANNAPOLIS SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON Anchor Watch Sep 2017 Celestial Navigation Rendezvous 8-10 September 2017 (rain date 15-17 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 410 639 2907. 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, 21661. 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 410 971 6895 or Susan 410 971 9199; SFRudy@gmail.com FRIDAY 9/8/17 1500: 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 9/9/17 0530 to 0630: Morning twilight sights: Moon; Menkar-Alpheratz 2-body fix (morning/breakfast/lunch on your own/walk into Rock Hall) 1230-1330: Meridian transit of the sun 1400-1700: 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 9/10/7 0530 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 7
ASPS Annual Crab Feast Saturday 30 September 2017 1300-1700 Hours Bay Ridge Marina Clubhouse East Lake Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW BRING YOUR FRIENDS! Cost: $35 per adult for reservations received by 21 September $40 for reservations received after 21 September $12 for children 12 and under MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO ASPS Mail to: ASPS PO Box 4334 Annapolis, MD 21403 ATTN: Lacey Davidson Crabs, hamburgers, hot dogs, and extras! Water, soda, wine & beer provided Signs will direct you to the Marina Clubhouse Same community as last year, but different location no stairs! Questions? Contact Noni Rondeau, JN admin@aspsmd.org 443-742-9499 Please volunteer to help set up / clean up Note the Date Change United States Power Squadrons - America s Boating Club Page 8
Anchor Watch ANNAPOLIS SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON Sep 2017 Cox Creek Raft Up 5 Aug 2017 Terry Slattery, S and Peggy Slattery, S inspect the vines at Cascia Vinyards. Lt/C Michael Maszczenski, Jr., N, Lt Georgiana Maszczenski, S, Terry Slattery, S and Peggy Slattery, S, Gary Antonides, AP, Lt/C Carol Rechner, SN aboard LUX. Phil Rondeau, N, and Lt/C Noni Rondeau, JN, arrive with Puff On. Gary Antonides, AP toasts the occasion. He ferried everyone to shore for the wine tasting. Thanks, Gary! Peggy Slattery, S and Lt/C Noni Rondeau, JN, toast friends and good times. Cascia Vinyards. United States Power Squadrons - America s Boating Club Page 9
Calendar of Coming Events United States Power Squadrons 10-17 Sep 2017 USPS Governing Board http://www.usps.org/ http://www.uspsd5.org/ http://www.aspsmd.org/ District 5 Events 28-30 Sep 2017 D5 Trawler Fest 5-9 Oct 2017 Annapolis Sailboat Show 12-15 Oct 2017 Annapolis Powerboat Show 27-29 Oct 2017 Fall educational Conference Valley Forge Casino Resort, King of Prussia, PA Annapolis Sail & Power Squadron Events 7 Sep 2017 ASPS Dinner Meeting *8-10 Sep 2017 Dundalk Celestial Nav Weekend at Rock Hall 28 Sep 2017 Executive Committee Meeting **30 Sep 2017 ASPS Annual Crab Feast 5 Oct 2017 ASPS Dinner Meeting 26 Oct 2017 Executive Committee Meeting 2 Nov 2017 ASPS Dinner Meeting 16 Nov 2017 Executive Committee Meeting 19 Nov 2017 ASPS Tour of Museum of U.S. Navy Washington Navy Yard * Event to which ASPS has been invited ** Date changed from 16 September For a complete list of ASPS Squadron Events, see: http://bit.ly/2bet8ev Any changes to your telephone number, address, e-mail, etc.? Please call the ASPS Hot Line 410-263-8777 and select option number 7, OR email P/C Gary Budesheim, SN at gbudesheim@comcast.net or 302-538-5276. 2016 Anchor Watch Deadline for October Newsletter: Tuesday, 19 Sep 2017 Direct all material to: Lt Georgiana Maszczenski, S gmaszczenski@hotmail.com United States Power Squadrons - America s Boating Club Page 10
ASPS Squadron Leadership Commander: Cdr Jeffrey E. Short, JN jshortmd@yahoo.com 410-305-0232 Flag Lieutenant: F/Lt Larry Groce skyray531@yahoo.com. 301-260-5243 Chaplain: P/C Howard Cupples, JN hcupples@msn.com 410-268-3922 Merit Mark Chairman: P/C Lee Myers, AP seaurging@comcast.net 410-647-4793 Law Officer: Lt/C Anthony Martin, JN admartinesq@gmail.com 410-721-3759 Executive Officer: Lt/C Anthony Martin, JN admartinesq@gmail.com 410-721-3759 Vessel Safety Chair: D/Lt Homer Sandridge, N sherrysand@hotmail.com 410-831-0564 Safety Officer: Lt Ron Ricketts ron.ricketts1@gmail.com 410-263-4698 Communications Chair: Lt Linda Sweeting linda_sweeting@yahoo.com 301-593-3793 Cooperative Charting Chair: Lt Gary Antonides, AP garyanto@verizon.net 410-798-7661 Administrative Officer: Lt/C Noni Rondeau, JN nonirondeau@gmail.com 443-956-0325 Asst Admin Officer: 1/Lt Lacey Davidson laceyhmd@yahoo.com 202-841-5486 Membership Chair: 1/Lt Kathy Slattery kslatteryasps@gmail.com 410-280-5468 Boating Activities Chair: 1/Lt Lacey Davidson laceyhmd@yahoo.com 202-841-5486 Educational Officer: Lt/C Michael Maszczenski, Jr., N michaelm_aacps@hotmail.com 410-643-5666 Asst Educ Officer: Lt Ron Ricketts ron.ricketts1@gmail.com 410-263-4698 BOC Chair: P/C Rich Hughes, SN fantastc@comcast.net 410-224-4155 Operations Training: P/C Stu Myers, Jr., AP fstulee@comcast.net 410-647-4793 Secretary: Lt/C Carol Rechner, SN wintergull@hotmail.com 410-757-3421 Asst Secretary: 1/Lt Kathy Slattery kslatteryasps@gmail.com 410-280-5468 Webmaster: P/C John Wesley Nash, SN jwnash@commeng.com 410-956-2781 Historian: Lt Peggy Slattery, S peggy@ccci.com 410-349-9535 Newsletter Editor: Lt Georgiana Maszczenski, S gmaszczenski@hotmail.com 410-643-5666 Treasurer: Lt/C Jonathan Jacobs, P jacobsja@verizon.net 410-721-9459 Asst Treasurer: P/C Rich Hughes, SN fantastc@comcast.net 410-224-4155 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 11
Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron 103 Little Neck Road Stevensville, Maryland 21666 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 410-349-9535