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The Pilot July-Aug 2009

MAIN LINE SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON—D5

A UNIT OF UNITED STATES POWER SQUADRONS®

SAIL & POWER BOATING

WWW.USPS.ORG/LOCALUSPS/MAINLINE

COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

The Pilot

July-Aug

2009

The middle of the summer is here and so far we have had a successful

year. Main Line has taught over one hundred students in the ABC

course, ten members are finishing JN, boats are in the water, the cruise

is almost here and summer activities are planned. The Pezelys, Nick

Montalto, Jim and I drove to Penn’s Landing for the Educational

Cruise on the newer, bigger Benjamin Franklin on May 20 with many

Squadron members from all over the Delaware Valley. Aside from

meeting and talking with people, P/D/C Bill McManimen narrated the

cruise pointing out the buoys and sights along the river. We couldn’t

have asked for a more beautiful night. When the boat returned upriver,

the sun was setting and the lights were coming on in the city. Philadel-

phia looked impressive. The talk was about members, meetings, edu-

cation, and fun activities others do. I listened and learned. We all

have the same concerns and realize that without our dedicated mem-

bers, we would not succeed and we thank you all for the work that you

do for the boating community.

On another note, the August executive board meeting is the picnic at

the commander’s house. The date is 5 August. The starting time is 6-

6:30 or whenever you get here. Dinner and refreshments will be

served. We ask that you bring your lawn chair and RSVP to 215-368-

6722 or [email protected]. Everyone is invited. You do not

have to be on the exec committee. Come one, come all.

Directions to 1830 Flintlock Circle, Lansdale: From 476—Exit Lans-

dale, turn left at top of ramp, continue on Sumneytown Pike through

four light not including top of ramp. Turn right onto Kriebel Road

then left on Anders Road, right on Flintlock Circle

From 363—Valley Forge Road – Continue north on 363 after crossing

Morris Road, go under turnpike, left 2nd road which is Anders Road,

left on Flintlock Circle to 1830.

P/C Jim and I wish you a very happy and safe summer. See you on the

cruise and at our house on 5 August.

Respectfully submitted,

Sue Friedrichs, AP

Commander


2009-2010 BRIDGE

Commander

Lt/C Susan Friedrichs AP*

1830 Flintlock Circle

Lansdale, PA 19446

(215)368-6722

[email protected]

Executive Officer

Lt/C Nick Montalto P

2742 Apple Valley Ln

Eagleville, PA 19403

(610)666-7250

[email protected]

Educational Officer

Lt/C James Spaulding AP

406 Lloyd Ave

Downingtown, Pa 19335

(610) 269-6802

[email protected]

Lt Administrative Officer

Lt John Juzbasich S

119 Faifield Rd

Devon, Pa 19333

(610) 688-3168

Secretary

Lt. Patty Hyatt Pezely, S

130 Oakwood Lane

Phoenixville, PA 19460

(610) 917-9092

[email protected]

Treasurer

Lt/C Lisa M. Fegan

579 Powderorn Rd

King of Prussia 19406

(610) 337-4785

[email protected]

Asst. Education Officer

Please mark your calendars for upcoming activities for

July through September! Additional information will be

forth coming. If you haven’t reserved for the Bodkin

Yacht club rendezvous, please get you reservations in as

soon as possible.

Jul 11-19

Aug 5 COMMA4DER’S PIC4IC AT THE FRIEDRICHS HOUSE

Aug 8 Still Pond raft up and dinner cookout at Borzells

Aug 21-23 Bodkin Yacht Club Rendezvous

Sep 5-7 Labor Day Weekend

Oct 12 or 19th Chili Feast

THE MAI4 LI4E PILOT

- The title of the newsletter is sometimes abbreviated as The Pilot or Pilot.

- Published monthly except for the combined issue of Dec/Jan and Jul/Aug.

Editor

Lt. Wayne R. F. Barrett, AP

(610) 384-0744 phone

[email protected]

See the pilot in color on the web at

http://www.mainlinesps.org

Ship’s Store — mlps.promoshop.com

For membership information

contact PC Scott Borzell AP*

610-695-0642

For Education Information

contact


(610) 269-6802

Log Ahead


How many times have you wished that you had up to the minute weather information on the Chesapeake Bay? Now it is available

by calling 1-877-BUOY-BAY, 1-877-286-9229.

NOAA has provided a link to six weather buoys located at points that cover the complete bay. The general sites of the buoys are:

Jamestown

Point Lookout

Patapsco River

Nauticus in the Elizabeth River

Stingray Point

Susquehanna

Each of the numbered sections contains another list of areas of information on that site.

Seasonal water conditions.

The exact geographic location of the buoy.

The history of the area.

Current observations.

The Current Observations section contains specific weather and sea information for three areas.

Meteorological data.

Wave and current data.

Water quality data.

The meteorological data section provides four types of information.

Temperature

Wind conditions.

Barometric conditions

Humidity

The site contains a wealth of information for the boater to use in general and for immediate use. I recommend that you become fa-

miliar with the site and place the number in your cell phone directory.

All volumes of the 2009 Light List are now available in hardcopy from the Government Printing Office through the Superintendent of Documents,

U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC, 20402 or by electronic copy at http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pubs/LightLists.htm.

Jim Friedrichs, AP*

Fleet Captain

FLEET CAPTAI4’S REPORT


Education

Calling all Boating Certificate

and “S” members.

PROMOTE YOURSELF to "S" (Seamanship) or "P" (Piloting).

Instructors are eager to teach these courses. Let us know and we will arrange the course if we have a sufficient number of students. Materials need to be ordered 30 days ahead - if we have the students and then arrange for the course. We can be flexible. These two courses can also be taught in two "semesters" (half the time each) if that is more convenient to the members.

Contact:


Squadron Educational Officer (610) 269-6802

[email protected]

Public Boating Courses

1) Tuesday, Sep 22 7:00 (4 Tuesday evenings) at Delaware County Community College (455 Boot

Road in Downingtown). Register at 610-450-6534

2) Saturday, Oct 17 8:15-4:30 at Clews and Strawbridge Marine. Register at USPS.org


Squadron Educational Officer

{ "Knowledge Is Good." - Emil Faber }


Main Line Sail and Power Squadron

Still Pond raft up and dinner cookout

Saturday August 8th, 2009

Dinner served at 6:00 PM

The Borzell / Kraus families invite you to come by land or sea. Relax and socialize with friends, sit on the

dock, enjoy your favorite beverage, or jump in the boat for a pull around the creek.

If your last name starts with A – G please bring appetizer.

If your last name starts with H – P please bring side dish.

If your last name starts with Q – Z please bring dessert.

Burgers, dogs, beer, soda, and margaritas provided.

24252 Drayton Landing Drive

Worton, MD 21678

Day of only (410) 778-1633

Please mapquest or call for directions.

RSVP by email [email protected]

Scott Home (610) 695-0642

Scott Cell (610) 420-0718

Up coming on-the water activities



Bodkin Yacht Club Rendezvous

Saturday August 22nd, 2009

Barbecue served at 18:00

We have made arrangements with Bodkin YC officers for dockage the weekend of August 21-23. The club

has a full cash bar, a kitchen, and an outdoor barbecue that will be available to rendezvous participants. The

club is located in the well-sheltered Bodkin Creek at N39 07.576 W76 28.493. Bodkin Creek is on the south-

ern side of the Chesapeake Bay entrance to the Patapsco River. It is imperative that boaters use the buoys start-

ing with "3", Fl G 4s 15ft 4m (located at N39 08.163 W76 25.053) and follow them through the creek entrance

and to the club. There are two fuel docks very close by and a restaurant directly across the creek; the club has

full amenities and a pump out station. For those that wish to attend the barbecue at 18:00 on August 22nd and

enjoy the club by land, it is an easy drive. See their web site: http://www.bodkinyachtclub.com/ .

Thanks,

John Juzbasich

MLS&PS Administrative Officer

Up coming on-the water activities-continued



Bodkin Yacht Club Rendezvous

Saturday August 22nd, 2009

Barbecue served at 18:00

Chart excerpts for Bodkin creek off the Patapsco (not to used for navigation)

Up coming on-the water activities—Continued


2009 Summer Cruise Pictures! The were lots of interesting places to see and activities like these examples from the cruise!

2009 MLSPS Summer Cruise

There was dock sitting and boat

sitting with good friends.

There was plenty to eat and

drink

There were cruise newbies

showing off!

There was more

eating and drink-

ing—on the dock

of course.

More dock sit-

ting while listen-

ing to the com-

mander.

I’m not sure what this is!



Yes some of us actually did

get out on the water. In big

boats and small.

There was ample time for relaxation

and fun around St Michaels and Anna-

polis.

Hmmmm— maybe too much time!



The Wednesday night sail

races in Annapolis were a big

hit (after three years of try-

ing) everyone had front row

seats courtesy of the Jones on

“The End of The Rainbow”

moored in the harbor. The af-

ter - party was also enjoyed

by all.



Mainline had the unique opportunity to view the strange and secretive

ceremonial mating rituals of the local indigenous people of the remote Fairly

Creek area of the Bay. I am told that never before have outsiders been per-

mitted this honor. We truly had a once in a life time honor. National Geo-

graphic magazine has requested that we provide them an article for publica-

tion. Mainline is certainly at the forefront of the exploration of fun.

Truly amazing shots! The

camera crew did a won-

derful job of staying out of

site. We were very con-

cerned with interfering

with the ceremony. Re-

member what happened to

Fay Wray!



Pass in review honoring Commander Sue Friedrichs, AP


It’s 2009 and once again Main Line boaters committed all kinds of madness and mayhem on the summer cruise, thus contributing ample

material for the Forward Throttle Award. You would think they would at least learn to keep their numerous transgressions to themselves to

avoid the embarrassment, but who knows why people do certain things.

For those familiar with this prestigious award, you’ll remember that it is awarded to the Most Distinguished vessel and crew on the summer

cruise. The term “Most Distinguished” is, of course, relative. In other words, to win the award you just have to screw up less than the next

person. And if you don’t screw up, the judges have been known to, well, make something up. And if you only make the smallest of errors,

the judges, at times, have been know to blow it all out of proportion. But, for some strange reason, people seem to like winning the award,

even though they have to pay to have their own name engraved on the plaque.

This year the presenters were Chuck Pellegrini and Gary Armstrong and the judges were… well you know we can’t tell you that. The

judges are eccentric millionaires who wish to remain anonymous. And the results are as follows:

Early on, former winner Voyager was eliminated at Saint Michaels for staying in Harbourtown instead of with the rest of the cruise. The

stated reason was that it was cheaper because if you stayed 2 nights you get one night free. Rumor has it that Voyager has accumulated 32-

1/2 free days so far.

Windborne was the next to go. They were eliminated for an obvious violation of Maryland child labor laws. Evidently, they coerced a

member’s son (John J Jr.) to go up their mast to effect a repair when that child was hung-over, tired and reportedly still intoxicated from the

festivities of the night before.

Ivory Lady, the only trawler on this year’s cruise, was eliminated in Annapolis after a very windy and rough night in the marina. The vessel

failed to deploy its stabilizers overnight in the slip that resulted in a captain and crew that looked and felt like they had spent 12 hours on the

Tilt-a-Whirl. And, if they didn’t have stabilizers, they should have.

Former award winner O Sea One and Rainbow seem to inextricably connected whenever they cruise together. And, they both were elimi-

nated from consideration for the award. Rainbow, for a docking faux pas, not having lines ready when backing down into their slip. And O

Sea One for reasons too numerous to mention, but we will still mention them. Evidently O Sea One hit Rainbow while attempting a dock-

ing maneuver, then claimed it never happened. They also ran out of fuel even though they were tied to the fuel dock. And then there’s that

pump out incident.

Standard Time didn’t make the cut either, but newbies on the cruise hardly ever make it through the entire week without some kind of mis-

step. Anyway, the captain of the vessel went to dinner with several others at the very tony, very upscale Annapolis Yacht Club. Everyone

was trying to make a good impression, and were actually succeeding. That is until it was pointed out to said captain that he still had a dry

cleaner tag on his shirt.

Sanguine Odyssey was tossed from the competition for allowing one of their crew, the son of the captain, to go up Windborne’s mast to

effect a repair when that child was hung-over, tired and reportedly still intoxicated from the festivities of the night before.

Fat Chance was eliminated for allegedly waking Meriway when leaving St. Michaels.

Meriway was bounced for accusing a Past Commander of waking him, offering no corroborating witnesses, no photographic evidence and

no substantive proof whatsoever.

The Forward Throttle Award For MLSPS Cruise 2009


The Forward Throttle Award For MLSPS Cruise 2009

Two vessels were eliminated for mechanical issues. Now the rulebook states that “No vessel shall be penalized for mechanical failure be-

yond their control. But they can be penalized if they do something silly or goofy as a result of the problem”. So, Terri’s Sunset is out due

to a broken water pump which was used as an excuse to have someone else wash their dishes. Whimsy is out for excessive use of WD-40,

which had to be used continuously to keep their steering gear working.

This leaves only one vessel left, Tally Ho. Tally Ho had their own share of problems.

-They couldn’t find the catered dinner at Great Oak Landing

`-They couldn’t find their slip at Osprey Point Marina

-They couldn’t find the Pass and Review procession

-And the captain couldn’t even find her sunglasses

But, since the judges couldn’t find anything else they did wrong, they become the 8th winner of the Forward Throttle Award. Congratula-

tions to the captain and crew of Tally Ho, and make sure you get the plaque engraved before the cruise next year!

This is such an honor.

We are not worthy!

We are not worthy!

The winner of the

2009 Forward throttle

Is Tally Ho!

Is this over yet?

Oh Man! I

shouldn’t have

had that extra cup

of coffee!

Boy! I am glad that

I’m one of the

judges! He he he

he….


Safety Item: Boating Alone You have decided to spend a day on the water by yourself. However, as you are about to head for home, you discover

that you are out of gas, your oil is low, or perhaps your spark plugs have given out. The sun is setting and the bay is clear

of other boaters. No help is available and you have no radio. Does anyone know you are on the water? Do they know

where you are boating? If they do, help could be on its way. If they don’t, it’s going to be a long and potentially danger-

ous night. The difference between spending a few late hours on the water and a whole night’s worth is considerable, so

tell a loved one or a neighbor where you are going, what you are doing, and when you’ll return. It’s easy and absolutely

necessary for safe boating. Write down a description of your boat and the registration number. That way, if you’re late

getting home, someone will know to send for help. A few hours waiting for help is a lot safer than a whole night on the

water alone. The facts are that more men drown in boating-related accidents than women. Theories lend themselves to

the fact that men boat alone more often and fall overboard usually for one of a couple of reasons. A man might stand up

in a boat to either 1) cast or retrieve a fishing line or some other object and slip or 2) “relieve himself.” Almost 50 per-

cent of male drowning victims are recovered with an unzipped fly – a humorous but deadly statistic. A simple solution is

to never go boating alone, but if you must, consider the following:

· Tell someone where you plan to boat and when you plan to return, write it down for them and include your

expected return time. Note that including a range of expected return times rather than a set time, or a time to wait

before calling the CG, can avoid some embarrassing moments with the USCG if you are delayed in returning. ( I

know this from experience — the editor)

· Wear a Coast Guard-approved PFD while in the boat

. Wear a safety harness when going up on deck to work with your sails using jack-lines if available.

. Wear a registered personal EPRIB along with your PFD. These are very available at low prices now.

. Include light and whistle with your PFD.

· Know where you are at all times on the boat and on the water

· If you find yourself in the water, stay calm. When submerged, clothing can provide flotation via air pockets, but

panic can increase water absorption and add to your body weight

· Do not thrash about or try to remove clothing or footwear

· Keep your knees bent, float on your back and paddle slowly to safety

· Do not drink alcohol while in the boat

· When on a smaller boat, use an empty jug onboard “when nature calls.” It’s safer and much more considerate.

For longer cruises you can file a float plan with your marina, yacht club, or friend (not the U.S. Coast Guard). A float

plan includes a description of your boat, who’s on board, a description of the safety equipment you are carrying, where

you expect to be, and when you expect to be there. When you arrive at your destination or if your plans change, contact

the person keeping your float plan to avoid wasting rescue efforts. If you do not arrive or return within a reasonable

time (considering weather and other potential factors), the person keeping the float plan can notify the Coast Guard or

other appropriate agencies. There is no special or official form for a float plan, but there are convenient preprinted ones

available in boating supply stores and catalogs, or you can create a customized form from the United States Power

Squadron’s website at: http://www.usps.org/o_stuff/fl_plan.html.

REMEMBER: SAFE BOATI4G is not an option;

It’s a REQUIREME4T!

Lt Jerry Uber, AP*

Main Line Power Squadron

4ote from the editor: This article by Jerry was originally published in the pilot 3 years ago; but it is still good

and timely advise as well as being well written, and is being reprinted with a few additions of my own.

Safety


4autical 4uggets

Are you sure this is

how it’s done? There’s

something about this

that doesn’t seem

right!!

Hey! my feet are

getting wet. Why

couldn’t we use

your truck?

Don’t be a worry-wart. Now

all we have to do is release

these straps and float er off.

Then we’re ready to go fish-

ing.

DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT

STUPID BOATING. GET TRAINED TAKE A SQUADRON COURSE.

LEARN WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A SAFE AND EFFICENT BOATER.


Main Line Power Squadron

http://www.usps.org/localusps/mainline/

2009

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http://www.usps.org District 5

http://www.uspsd5.org/

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17-27 D5 – Cruise – Cape Charles, VA

D5 – Rendezvous and Summer Council – Bay Creek Marina

Cape Charles, VA

11-19 Summer Cruise

August2009August2009August2009August2009

5 Commander’s picnic @ Friedrichs’ House

5 September Pilot Deadline

8 Picnic at Borzells - Still Pond Raft Up

22-23 Rendezvous @ Botkin Marina

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2 Executive Committee Meeting – Paoli Presbyterian @ 1930

2 October Pilot Deadline

12 or Chili Feast

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7 November Pilot Deadline

Merit Marks Deadline

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4 December/January Pilot Deadline

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April 2009

MAIN LINE SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON—D5

A UNIT OF UNITED STATES POWER SQUADRONS®

SAIL & POWER BOATING

WWW.USPS.ORG/LOCALUSPS/MAINLINE

Lt Wayne R. F. Barrett AP

Editors—D5 Main Line Sail & Power Squadron Home Phone: 610-384-0744 Email: [email protected]

CHA4GES ?

IS IT TIME FOR A CHANGE?

My name is the same, my address is all right.

(This print is too small…turn on the light.)

After my name they’ve placed a letter.

I promised myself to make it better!

Phone numbers correct, email okay

(Sometimes we need you in evenings or day.)

Rocking at docking in marina afloat

Name, type and harbor…info on boat.

Certificate number and joining date

Are correct, I do so state.

All the above is helpful, you know

When planning our fun come summer or snow.

Please send changes for the MLSPS Roster to

[email protected]

Edee Heyser