Nanaimo Squadron General Meeting Tuesday November 12, 2013 Nanaimo Yacht Club Commander's Report

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1 Monthly Squadron meetings are held at 1900 on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, at the Nanaimo Yacht Club (except July and August). Any date changes will be announced. Articles for publication must be in the hands of the editor by the 15th of each month. VOLUME 52 ISSUE 3 November 2013 Commander's Report Upcoming events November 2 - Squadron Potluck, Kin Hut November 3 - Bearing & Fixes, Maffeo Sutton Park, 1000 November 12 - Squadron meeting, NYC, 1900 November 19 - Ladies Night, New York Style Pizza, 1700 December 10 - Squadron Christmas Party and Graduation, NYC, 1900 December 16 - Ladies Night, Zougla s, 1800 Inside this issue: Executive Committee 2 VHF courses 2 Thank you 3 Commander s Comments 3 75th Pictures 4 Ladies Night 5 Executive Officer report 6 Training News 7 I am happy to report that Tony and I returned from Europe with no problems. It is now time to bore you with a few details of our trip. First, we discovered we are not bus tour people. If we wanted to be regimented, we would join the army. Germany is for the most part a beautiful country. Far more so than we expected. I think that is mainly because there are more forests than we thought there would be. The bus tour covered most of the country and therein lies the problem. We saw many places and things but did not have the time to really see anything. Not the tour company s fault just the nature of a bus tour. One thing we did see in fairly good detail was Miniature World in Hamburg. This was not part of the itinerary but something we went to see with my sister Gail and brother-in-law Dennis while the rest of the group went on a harbour tour. If you have an interest in model railways this is the place to go. What a marvelous display. Even the teeny, tiny street lights changed color and the planes flew in and flew out again. Some of them did touch and goes while some of them went to terminals and let passengers off and still others taxied to hangars for maintenance. After the bus tour we flew to Budapest for 3 days prior to boarding the Viking Idun (cont d page 3) Nanaimo Squadron General Meeting Tuesday November 12, 2013 Nanaimo Yacht Club 1900 Dr John Davis Former Assist. Dep. Minister Fisheries and Oceans Canada Antartica and the Southern Ocean Science, History and the Sea Pacific Yachting 7 Marine Law Speaker 8 Meeting Notice 8 NANAIMO POWER & SAIL SQUADRON, P.O. BOX 402, NANAIMO BC V9R 5L5

2 VOLUME 52 ISSUE 3 PAGE 2 Nanaimo Squadron Executive Committee Commander Alexa Stochmal AP koraldanser@shaw.ca Past Commander Barb Hoffstrom SN bhoffstrom@shaw.ca Executive Officer Darlene Moss bndmoss@gmail.com Training Officer Secretary Jim Pittendreigh S pinch@island.net Treasurer John Smith AP johnwsmith@shaw.ca Membership Officer Dana Giles dangil@shaw.ca Public Relations Officer A.T.O. Richard Carignan AP A.T.O Mike Belisle allcanadamoving@shaw.ca A.T.O. Alexa Stochmal AP koraldanser@shaw.ca Chief Proctor Velma Taylor P sundance26@uniserve.com Supply /Regalia Officer Mike Belisle allcanadamoving@shaw.ca VHF Officer Alexa Stochmal AP koraldanser@shaw.ca Lubber Line Editor Co-editor Sheila Boutcher SN Darlene Moss smab@shaw.ca npslurbberline46@gmail.com Special Events Bob Hoffstrom, AP nakalat@shaw.ca Historians Gavin Halkett SN P/Cdr Joanne Farmer AP scotchmisttoo@telus.net Communications Officer Peter Kistler peterkistler@shaw.ca RESTRICTED OPERATOR (MARITIME) CERTIFICATE (commonly known as VHF Operator s certificate) One-day classes will be held November 16 and December 14 Location Safer Ocean Systems 214 Prideaux Street To register, or for more information contact Alexa Stochmal at koraldanser@shaw.ca or Lubber Line Distribution method We distribute the Lubber Line by to all members who have an address. To read it you will need Adobe Acrobat reader available on a free download (go to the squadron website click on the Lubber Line and there is a link to the reader)

3 VOLUME 52 ISSUE 3 PAGE 3 for a river cruise. This part of our trip was fabulous, far above our expectations. Gail and I had to be taken off the river boat kicking and screaming that we wanted to stay. Accommodations, meals, STAFF, piloting were a thing of beauty. Yes, without the staff the rest would have been good but not necessarily fabulous. I do not know where they receive their training but they do things right. Okay, enough about the travelogue. From what I saw online the 75 th Flag Relay Celebration went extremely well. A tip of my hat to organizer Darlene and backup crew of Barb and Sheila. A job well done. Being commander is far easier when you know some great people have your back The Boating Essentials course started while I was away. Thanks to Barb for being there to see things went smoothly. We only have 9 students but they seem very enthusiastic. Some of them have already signed up to take the Maritime Radio Course in November. One huge question remains How do we promote our courses to obtain more students? Barb spent 3 days at West Marine and put an ad in the paper to no avail. She said West Marine got involved by asking customers if they were aware courses were being offered and still no takers. On the PCOC for Women by Women front I understand there are 6 students. Again, thanks to Barb and Sheila. I will be attending the second session now that I am back.. As most of you know I will be representing our squadron at the National AGM October What you may not realize is that I will also be representing VIND as a substitute DTO as Nick Fortin cannot go. I will attend as many meetings as possible but have to admit my main interest will be in the training. We have enough commander meetings at district meetings that I can almost predict how those will go. We get a lot of questions about how to get bridge members, students, turn out at squadron meetings and events with no solutions forthcoming. My November report will undoubtedly be about said meetings. I have not received a Notice of Motion at this time. If any are received I will call a bridge meeting to discuss them. As any Notice of Motion is supposed to be published in the Canadian Yachting West magazine this situation should not arise. See you at the November meeting. Alexa Stochmal To so many members of the community who helped make our 75th Anniversary celebration a great success Mayor John Ruttan - for attending and speaking Nanaimo Port Authority Michael Davidson and David Mailloux provided the venue for the event, Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Mike Banning, boat and team, for carrying the flag along the channel Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Amphion for providing the Honour Guard Impact Digital Photography Mike Thompson, for photography Nanaimo Daily News/Harbour City Star Andrea Rosato-Taylor provided advertisement, support and information, Tempo Dance Academy provided entertainment, Tourism Nanaimo Chelsea Barr provided advertising, Wave/Wolf Radio Rob Bye for advertising and speaking, Woodgrove Mall Amber Cronk provided a very large tent, Nanaimo Yacht Club presented a plaque and provided a tent, Bob and Dorothy Bollinger lent us a sailboat Quality Foods - provided two amazing cakes, Harbour Living advertisement,

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5 VOLUME 52 ISSUE 3 PAGE 5 Ladies Christmas Night Out At Zougla s 2021 Estevan Road on Tuesday December 16 at 1800 (6 pm) As is our custom, we go a little bit more upscale to celebrate Christmas and the holiday season. Please contact Alexa at or koraldanser@shaw.ca and let her know if you plan to attend. She has to firm up numbers with Zougla s by December 17 th. Please remember start time is 1 hour later SQUADRON POT LUCK DINNER AND FUN!!!! Mark this date on your calendar!! November 2 at 5:30 to 9:30 pm At the Kin Hut on Departure Bay Road!! Everyone welcome and bring a guest!!! Bring a potluck dish and your own refreshments Tea, coffee and games provided Music by Barry Ensign We are sad to announce the passing of 2 of our long time members Past District Cdr Walter Turch: Celebration of Life is at First Memorial Funeral Home on November 9, 2013 from 1400 to Bruce Ryan: Celebration of Life at Nanaimo Yacht Club on November 17, 2013 from Join us for Ladies Night Tuesday November 19 At New York Style Pizza 1700 onwards All ladies are welcome CPS members or not. We always enjoy good food and BOATYARD Full service or Do-it-Yourself and Contractors welcome Highly experienced staff mechanical/electrical Fuel tank replacement: fuel filter upgrades Engine rebuilds and repowering Cleaning & detailing; Bottom painting Call now at Or drop into 1690 Stewart Avenue

6 VOLUME 52 ISSUE 3 PAGE 6 Executive Officer s Report What wonderful weather we have had for boating this summer!! We were very lucky as the weather held for our Canadian Power and Sail Squadron 75 th Anniversary Flag Celebration at Pioneer Water Front on September 26, Our 75 th Anniversary Flag flew on the Port of Nanaimo flagpole for the week of September 22 28th as the City of Nanaimo declared that week as CPS week. We had an excellent turnout of approximately fifty people. The Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue boat and team brought our CPS 75 th Anniversary Flag on their bow down the Nanaimo channel where the Port of Nanaimo patrol boat met and escorted them into Nanaimo Harbour. The Flag was handed over to Past Commander, Barb Hoffstrom with the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Amphion Honour Guard. The Flag was dipped in Nanaimo harbour then marched up the staircase with the Honour Guard, RCM Search & Rescue, and Nanaimo Port Patrol Officers in attendance. The Flag was then handed over to Executive Officer, Darlene Moss surrounded by the 20 Past Commanders. Darlene gave a brief talk about the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons history, the Nanaimo Power and Sail Squadron history, what we do, why we teach safe boating, the courses we teach and our philosophy. Short presentations were provided by the invited Dignitaries, and the Tempo Dance presentation, cake cutting and a lot of visiting and sharing of stories. Many thanks to His Worship, John Ruttan, Counsellors Fred Pattje, Dianne Brennan, George Anderson and Chair of Nanaimo Ladysmith School Board Jamie Brennan for taking the time to come celebrate with us. We were very pleased that twenty of our Past Commanders turned out to help us recognize CPSs 75 years. Thank you to the Nanaimo Yacht Club Commodore David Maudie, who presented us with a lovely plaque. Also supporting us were Vancouver Island North District Representative Barry Ensign,, Nanaimo Port Authority Rod Grounds, Wave/Wolf radio Rob Bye (former NPS student) and representatives from the Nanoose squadron Mike Patterson and Gabriola Squadron Ralph Hagen. Thanks to Jennifer Walsh and Genevieve Caron from Tempo Dance Academy who did the choreography for dancers: Haley, Sarah, Delaney and Brianne. They preformed a wonderful Sailor Dance which was enjoyed by all!! We would not have been able to have this event without the dedicated help of the following Nanaimo Bower and Sail Squadron Members: Alexa S., Sheila B., Barb H., Cecil A., Ian W., Bill W., Barry E., Bob M., David M., Darren M., Richard C., Velma T., John S. and Mike B. Also I would like to give our heart felt thanks to the following community groups who donated what we needed to make this event happen: Nanaimo Port Authority Michael Davidson and David Mailloux place for event, Royal Canadian Marine Search and Resue boat and team, Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Amphion Honour Guards, Impact Digital Photography Mike Thompson photography, Nanaimo Daily News/Harbour City Star Andrea Rosato-Taylor advertisement, support and information, Tempo Dance Academy entertainment, Tourism Nanaimo Chelsea Barr advertisement, Wave/Wolf Radio Rob Bye advertisement, Woodgrove Mall Amber Cronk very large tent, Nanaimo Yacht Club tent, Bob and Dorothy Bollinger sailboat, Quality Foods - amazing two cakes, Harbour Living advertisement, and The Bulletin advertisement. We ended the event by officially handing the Flag to the Gabriola Squadron Commander, Ralph Hagen for its ongoing journey!! No Boat? No problem. Why not join us? Vancouver Island Sailing Co-op David Ph: (250) Web:

7 VOLUME 52 ISSUE 3 PAGE 7 Training News The PCOC for Women course is going well with seven students who are having lots of fun. Boating Essentials is also going strong, with nine active and involved students. We still need proctors, although not as many as in previous years. The Bearing and Fixes exercise will be held on Sunday November 3 at Maffeo Sutton Park. Chief Proctor s Report There was a Training Meeting in August with 5 people attending for a total of 15 hours. I was not able to attend. We had 3 people volunteer 96 hours last month with course preparation for a total of 911 hours for the calendar year. Fourteen people have earned a Merit Mark so far this year through the Boating Class/Boating Renewals and New Subscriptions for 2014 DEADLINE for submission: WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2013 To receive a GROUP RATE, the Power Squadron will submit all cheques together with the GROUP ORDER FORM to Diana at the Pacific Yachting Magazine office in North Vancouver by mid-november. Cheques only MADE PAYABLE TO PACIFIC YACHTING MAGAZINE for $25.20 ($24 plus GST ) with the CURRENT CORRECT ADDRESS to which the magazine should be mailed on the cheque. Submit cheques to Bill Weller at meeting, via mail or drop off at house 6630 Southampton Road, Nanaimo BC V9V 1A5 (if not home, leave in newspaper box on garage wall): Change of Address or Boat Name Member(s) Name..... Old Address.. Tel.. New Address....Tel.. Boat Name - old New Mail changes to Ellen Parkinson, 3182 Singleton Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2X3 (or mommychaps@hotmail.com) Next Pirates Day Bargain Market

8 VOLUME 52 ISSUE 3 Marine Law Speaker Darren Williams, BSc. J.D. Barrister & Solicitor Member of the Interprovincial Merchant Law Group LLP 7 to 9 pm, Nov. 5th, 2013 Silver Bridge Travel Lodge, Duncan BC Cowichan Power and Sail Squadron is pleased to invite the members of Nanaimo Power and Sail Squadron to hear Mr. Darren Williams speak on marine law as it applies to the recreational boater. Darren is a member of the Victoria Marine Law group and has presented a number of important papers concerning marine law. Darren will speak on marine insurance coverage and the law, operator licensing and insurance requirements, operator experience and insurance limits, trading limits, and some differences between the application of marine law and application of law on the land. PAGE 8 Notice of General Meeting In accordance with Article 11.2 of the Squadron Regulations, a General Meeting of the Nanaimo Power & Sail Squadron will be held at the Nanaimo Yacht Club on November 12, 2013 at 1900, for the purpose of: 1) Receiving, and if thought fit approving, reports of the Squadron Officers. 2) Receiving, and if thought fit approving, interim financial statements of the squadron. 3) Considering such further business as may properly come before the meeting. He will present from 7 to 8:15 pm, and then do a Q&A session after a short coffee break. Darren is an engaging speaker and will certainly provide useful information that we can share with our fellow boaters. Individuals planning to attend this presentation are asked to contact Colin Hall Nanaimo Power & Sail Squadron P.O. Box 402, Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 5L Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons - Escadrilles Canadiennes de Plaisance Training in Recreational Boating Since 1938 Published by Nanaimo Power and Sail Squadron, NANAIMO POWER & SAIL SQUADRON, P.O. BOX 402, NANAIMO BC V9R 5L5