Volume 1 No. 1 MAY 2011

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HSPS 2011 - 2012 Bridge Commander Edson Lott, P

Executive Officer

Admin. Officer Charles Bell, S

Education Officer Jeff Moore, JN

Treasurer Yuriko Lott, P

Secretary Karen Moore, S

Member-at-Large William Hudspeth, S

Member-at-Large Russell Bowles, S

Member-at-Large Hank Reider, AP

HAWAII Sail & Power Squadron

Website - www.uspshawaii.org

The Hawaii Trade Winds is the official Publication of the Hawaii Sail and Power Squadron. It is issued monthly, Jan 1, Feb. 1, March 1, April 1, May 1, June 1, July 1, Aug. 1, Oct. 1, Nov. 1 and Dec. 1. USPS and ABC are registered Trademarks of United States Power squadrons. Members are encouraged to submit articles, i.e., safety, personal boating adventures, two weeks before publication dates to: P/C Lisa Reider AP, Editor

Gecko@reiderresearch.org

Hawaii Sail and Power Squadron® A Unit of United States Power Squadrons

Sail and Power Boating

ALOHA Welcome to the

HAWAII SAIL& POWER SQUADRON The Hawaii Sail & Power Squadron was formed by several ambitious past commanders of the Honolulu Sail & Power Squadron along with several other remarkable individuals on January 11, 2011 with a mission to provide the finest best boating education in the classroom and on the water. Our award winning Instructors offer the highest quality boating education programs with a true commitment to excellence. Join in on fun, come aboard we will surpass your expectations! Come find out why people come and take their boating classes with us. So come learn from the best! The USPS Seminars will start in May and will be on various topics monthly held on Saturday mornings for only 1-2 hours. The cost is between $20.00 - $35.00 which will include the manual w/CD and a waterproof guide for quick reference on your boat. All of our squadron classes and seminars are taught at several locations including Ala Moana, Hawaii Kai Marina Patrol Office and Ko’Olina. Events are scheduled for every month at various places for your enjoyment and pleasure. You do not have to own a boat to enjoy or participate. We have plenty of members who are generous and share their boats.

HAWAII SAIL & POWER SQUADRON

Seamanship Class

Starts: Monday, May 16, 2011 7 Consecutive Monday Nights Time: 7:00PM – 9:00PM

Where: Ala Moana Cost: $50.00

LIMITED SPACE

Seamanship Module Descriptions

Building on the basics learned in Boating, Seamanship is an important foundation for other "advanced grade" courses. The student learns:

S101 Seamanship S102 Boat Handling

• Marlinespike • Safety • The Skipper's Responsibilities • Before Leaving the Dock • Weather and Wave Forms • Nautical Etiquette and Customs

• Hull Design and Care • Docking and Undocking, Towing,

Tailoring • Anchoring, Rafting, Mooring and

Dinghies • Cruising Considerations • Boating Emergencies - Be Prepared

Cut below and mail in

Seamanship Class Starting –Tuesday, May 16, 2011 Cost: $50.00 Name(s): __________________ Phone: ____________________ Amount Enclosed $______________________ Please make all checks payable to: “HSPS”

HAWAII SAIL & POWER SQUADRON

USPS University – Seminar Series

“Using VHF &DSC Marine Radio Seminar”

• VHF Radio is the mainstay of coastal communication its essential for emergency communications

• DSC (Digital Selective Calling) simplifies and improves rescue • To use VHF / DSC and operations explanations • What is Marine VHF Radio • What’s needed to operate VHF • How to use the Marine VHF Radio • What’s DSC Digital Selective Calling • How to reach Coast Guard Rescue 21 system • How to make individual routine calls using DSC • Manual + CD Included • Waterproof guide included with essential

information!

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Place: Ala Moana Date: Saturday, June 18, 2011 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00PM Price: $25.00 LIMITED SPACE

LEARN FROM THE BEST!

To sign up please call Hawaii Sail & Power Squadron’s Education Department at (808) 291-4338

Cut below and mail in

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Using GPS Seminar –Saturday, June 18, 2011

Cost: $25.00

Name(s): __________________ Phone: ____________________

Amount Enclosed $______________________

Please make all checks payable to: “HSPS”

HAWAII SAIL & POWER SQUADRON

USPS University – Seminar Series

“Using GPS Seminar”

In less than 2 hours, you will learn why and how:

• To operate your GPS • What the buttons do • What Screens show • Maps on land and charts on water • To use the functions • Navigate a Safe course • WayPoint Navigation • Tops on choosing a GPS that’s best for you • Manual + CD Included • Waterproof guide included with essential

information!

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Place: Ala Moana Date: Saturday, June 18, 2011 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00PM Price: $25.00 LIMITED SPACE

LEARN FROM THE BEST!

To sign up please call Hawaii Sail & Power Squadron’s Education Department at (808) 291-4338

Cut below and mail in

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Using GPS Seminar –Saturday, June 18, 2011

Cost: $25.00

Name(s): __________________ Phone: ____________________

Amount Enclosed $______________________

Please make all checks payable to: “HSPS”

The Latest Sailing Adventures of Club Members Mark & Dorothy Hazlett

Karen and Jeff— Hope all is well with both of you. Sorry for the delayed response. Just got regular email back after arriving in Polynesia (Marquesas from Mexico). We are in Nuka Hiva and just got back from a party last night on a 65 foot cat. Tomorrow we have dinner with a couple from Rutea named Neal and Ruthie Schneider who were at La Cruz and got here a month before us. Passage was very easy. We got here after sailing a couple days with double-reefed main only so we could arrive at dawn. We were slow (20 or 21 days depending on how you count) but never were able to fly our kite or go wing-on-wing because of a pole problem that was supposed to have been fixed in La Cruz and laziness. Just as well as we read more books. We will be here at least ten days-two weeks in the Marquesas and then head to Tuamotus. Nothing broke and everything is fine. Have to get up for early market and fresh baguettes. Fair winds and aloha, Mark and Dot , sv Pua’ena

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Call Karen Moore if you are interested in volunteering @ 291-4338

Got Enough Insurance?

REDUCE YOUR INSURANCE PREMIUM BY AS MUCH AS 23% WITH THE USPS BOAT INSURANCE PROGRAM. EVERY USPS EDUCATION COURSE AND ANNUAL SAFETY CHECK PASSED CAN EARN CREDIT ON YOUR PREMIUM! Basic & elective courses each earn a 2.5% credit with a maximum credit of 20% for a full certificate. Vessel safety checks earn 3% for a maximum savings of 23%!

Check out the USPS Boat Insurance Program at www.uspsboatinsurance.com

Get Your Free Vessel Safety Check for 2011

A vessel safety check is a courtesy examination of a boat to verify the presence and operable condition of certain safety equipment required by state and federal regulations. The Vessel Examiner is a trained specialist and is a member of the US Power Squadrons or the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. They will also make certain recommendations and discuss safety related issues that will make boat owners safe boaters.

The inspection is really quick and easy. Many trailerable boats can be inspected in as little as ten minutes. All boaters will receive a copy of the evaluation form at the end of the inspection. Boats that meet the safety requirements will receive a current Vessel Safety Check decal to be displayed onboard.

If replacement or additional safety items are needed to successfully meet the requirements, the VSC form can be shown at both Boat U.S. and West Marine stores to purchase necessary safety related items at a discount. If the necessary items are purchased at the time of the check, the decal will still be awarded. Vessel Safety Checks are not marine surveys. Vessel Examiners do not issue citations if boats fail to meet safety requirements. For more information about the VSC program, to get a preview of the safety requirements or to schedule a VSC for your boat by one of our HSPS qualified Vessel Safety Examiners please call:

PHONE (808) 594-8262