The Bridge Commander: Frederick Eddowes, AP (804)

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1 The official newsletter of the Richmond Sail & Power Squadron - a unit of the United States Power Squadrons Volume 58, Issue 3 Monthly Newsletter June 2018 The Bridge Commander: Frederick Eddowes, AP smsvds@cox.net (804) Educational Officer Lt/C William Simpson, AP bcsimpson1@aol.com (804) Asst Educational Officer 1/Lt. David R. Teets, AP dave.ashcraft@verizon.net (804) Executive Officer: Lt/C Michael B. Jezierski, SN Shirleypj1@gmail.com (804) Administrative Officer Lt/C Mary Palmer, P r2pmhp@mindspring.com (804) Secretary Lt/C G. David Childress, P gdcii47@gmail.com (804) Treasurer Lt/C Michael Silvay, P silv285@verizon.net (804) The next Executive Committee meeting: Monday, July 9, 2018, 6PM. Contact the Administrative Officer about attending. June Meeting and Summer Picnic June 25, 2018 Social time beginning 5:00PM and picnic at 6:00 Please pre-register by June 18 NEW LOCATION: Osborne Landing Pavilion 9530 Osborne Turnpike, Richmond, VA Please bring a dish to share, things that go with picnic food, desserts, or appetizers Fried chicken, ice tea, lemonade, water furnished See registration form on page 15. Questions & Information: Please contact Mary Palmer (804) (Sorry, no alcoholic beverages.) The Bullhorn 1

2 Commander Frederick Eddowes Doronhurst Drive Providence Forge, VA (804) This is June and the month of our picnic, and a very special one it is. This year we will meet at Osborne Landing in Henrico County, where we have watched the annual JRAC lighted boat parade, on the James River. If you haven t been there before, there s a large pavilion to protect us from the elements and nearby there is a very nice walking trail with seats if you wish to stop and take a breather. They also have a large dock area for fishing or just take in a relaxing view of the James. It s a great place to have our picnic. We ll have plenty of fried chicken and lemonade or iced tea to go around maybe some music too. Speaking of music, it is pretty close to the Fourth of July so we might have something on the patriotic side. Be sue to come out on the evening of June 25 th and make the best of it. 5PM is starting time and we will dine at 6 so we can be home early. I will be attending the D5 Summer Council meeting with Bob and Mary Palmer. This is open to all members that wish to attend and I hope that I will see some of our members there. See the Registration form and Description on pages 11 and 12. -Cdr Fred Eddowes The Bullhorn 2

3 The Advanced Boater s Boot Camp June 23-24, :00 AM to 5:00 PM Intended For the boater with some experience and provides a more in depth look at the basic subjects and a practical application of those skills for planning and executing a cruise. Students will plan, plot and execute a cruise using charts and electronic navigation. Cost: Two days of training, classroom and on the water, $ per person. Couples who attend and share training materials will pay only for one person. $100 is required at registration and the balance due on first day of training. Materials included: USPS Text, Weekend Navigator, Seminar Handouts on each subject, Charts, Maptech Chart Viewer software and Chesapeake Bay NOAA raster charts. cclassroom-1 st Day Boater s Boot Camp On the Water Class-2 nd Day Weather, Tides and Currents Planning Electronic Navigation and AIS Fundamentals of Dead Reckoning Cruise Planning Exercise: -Plot a Cruise using DR Techniques - Determine Distances and Headings - Calculate ETE s and ETA s -Perform a Compass Fix -Determine Fuel Requirements Giving an Operational/Safety and Weather Briefing Departing the Dock Piloting the Vessel from Port Navigate a Route Using DR Execute a Compass Fix Anchoring Review of VHF/DSC Radio Create an Electronic Route on Chart Plotter Navigate a Route Using Electronic Navigation Cost: Two days of training, classroom and on the water, $ per person. Couples who attend and share training materials will pay only for one person. $100 is required at registration and the balance due on first day of training. Materials included: USPS Text, Weekend Navigator, Seminar Handouts on each subject, Charts, Maptech Chart Viewer software and Chesapeake Bay NOAA raster charts. To register: richmondboatclub@yahoo.com Don't Wait, Seats are Limited

4 Executive Officer: Lt/C Michael B. Jezierski 509 Williamsdale Dr N. Chesterfield, VA (804) If you haven t gotten your Vessel Safety Check yet, it s not too late. Our VSE s are always available for you. While having the sticker won t stop the local or Coast Guard authorities from checking or boarding your vessel, however, if you are one of a group of vessels in a given area, they usually look for the ones without a sticker to check first. Secretary Lt/C G. David Childress 1996 Covington Rd Crozier, VA Gdcii47@gmail.com Just a reminder that our annual picnic is Monday the 25 th. Don t miss this popular event, this year at Osbourne landing. On a cautionary note, a man was rescued from the James River on the 16 th of this month. He was not wearing a life jacket and is lucky to be ok. Administrative Officer Lt/C Mary H. Palmer 1900 Lauderdale Dr, B114 Henrico, VA R2pmhp@mindspring.com (804) Lt/C Mike Jezierski Our picnic is June 25 th at Osborne Landing. If you need directions, please call my cell anytime; We sure wish to see many of you at this fun picnic. Jim Zeigler is planning a great summer cruise and I hope many of you can go along. Our next meeting is July 23 rd at CrossRoads Art Center 2016 Staples Mill Rd. Henrico, VA Enter at the first door. We will have a guest speaker from VIMS, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. Social begins 5:45 and meeting will follow at 6:45. The Commander and the Palmers are going to the summer D5 council meeting. We ll report next month. Feel free to contact me with any questions you have. Please be safe on the water get a vessel safety check and wear your life jacket. Treasurer Lt/C Michael Silvay 5233 Cobblers Stone Ct Glen Allen, VA silv285@verizon.net (804) Lt/C Dave Childress Details of the Squadron's budget and financial status are available from the Treasurer or any Bridge Officer. You may contact us directly or catch us at one of the meetings and we'll be happy to share the financial statements. -Lt/C Michael Silvay Compliments of - Lt/C Mary Palmer Polaris The Bullhorn 4 Compliments of Ginger & Dave Shirley & Mike Kathy & Ernie

5 Calendar of Events June 11 - Executive Committee Meeting at 6:00PM Advanced Boater s Boot Camp - Deltaville Yachting Center 25 - Annual Picnic & Squadron Meeting at Osborne Landing in Henrico County. (Please note that this is an Henrico County facility and no alcoholic beverages will be permitted.) 30 - RSPS Summer Cruise Start July 4 - Independence Day 9 - Executive Committee Meeting at 6:00PM The JRAC Lighted Boat Parade Squadron Meeting. August 13 - Executive Committee Meeting at 6:00PM Squadron Meeting. RSPS Summer Cruise Itinerary Here is the schedule for this summer's cruise. If you are interested in participating in part or all of the cruise, please contact Jim Zeigler (jim@jpzeigler.com). Arrival Dates: Saturday, June 30 - York River Yacht Haven Sunday, July 1 - Hampton Public Docks Tuesday, July 3 - Tidewater Marina, Portsmouth Thursday, July 5 - Lynn Haven Shores Saturday, July 7 - Cape Charles City Docks Calling all skippers! The Boot Camp Program is going strong, but we need some additional help with the classes and as crew on the boats. As you know, the previous boot camps have been run by a small cadre of skippers for the past 5 years, but we are ready to expand the instructors, skippers and training vessel crew to assure continuity and to spread the experience around a little bit. The June 24/25 sessions at Deltaville Yachting Center needs some additional help. We would like you to sit in on the classes on Saturdays and be available to crew on the boats on Sunday. This will allow you to experience the Boot Camp program and help you qualify as an additional instructor. To help out, please contact SEO Bill Simpson or P/C Frank Timpano, SN at ftimpano@infionline.net. The Bullhorn 5

6 Richmond Sail and Power Squadron is America s Boating Club Annual Picnic - Osborne Park and Boat Landing Pavilion # Osborne Turnpike, Richmond, VA Date: Monday, June 25, 2018 Times: Social Gathering beginning at 5:00 PM Picnic: 6:00 PM Menu: Fried Chicken and whatever special dishes you choose to bring. If you would prefer to cook a hamburger or hot dog, the grill and cooking utensils will be available. Bring your own meat and whatever fixings you like. We need to have a head count on how many members and guests will be attending. Please respond to Lt/C Mary Palmer with the following information at r2mhp@mindspring.com or Name and number attending: Cost: $5.00 (may be paid at the door ) I will bring ONE of the following: Appetizer Salad/type Hot dish/what Dessert/what

7 THE 25th ANNUAL JAMES RIVER PARADE OF LIGHTS WILL BE HELD ON JULY 21, 6 P.M. SQUADRON BOATS WELCOME It was with sad hearts that the James River Advisory Council s 25th Annual Parade of Lights had to be canceled in December due to inclement weather. RSPS is a member of JRAC. But we are happy to announce that JRAC will be holding a Christmas in July Parade of Lights on Saturday, July 21. Even though the Parade of Lights will be held in the summer rather than the winter, it is expected to be one of the largest ever held. More than 25 boats registered for last December s parade and we hope to have even more with a summertime date that starts at 6:00 PM! Viewers will gather along the shoreline at several sites along the river in Richmond, Chesterfield and Henrico counties to see the boats and enjoy the entertainment. Participation is FREE. The parade will follow a 14-mile route from the city of Richmond to the Varina-Enon Bridge. Boater Information For the 25th celebration, we need even more boaters to participate, so we ask RSPS members to decorate their local boats for this James River festive parade! $500 in prizes will be awarded. Trailer powerboats and large vessels are encouraged to participate. After the parade, an awards celebration will be held for participating boaters. For more information, or to register for this FREE event, visit the JRAC website at or call

8 Cutlass or Cutless? Cutlass a sailor s fighting sword. Cutless a grooved bearing on a boat s propshaft. At our RSPS monthly meeting on May 21, member and secretary Dave Childress, drawing from his own collection, gave a presentation on the naval cutlasses of the US and Royal Navies. Squadron members were able to see cutlasses from the first defined British model from the 1750 s to the last US Navy model designed in These period accounts of the use of the cutlass were read from several historical publications and the differing development of the weapon in the two navies was discussed. For those looking for more information on the arming of ship s crews in the days of fighting sail, or for absent members to see what the program was about, William Gilkerson s Boarders Away: With Steel- Edged Weapons and Polearms Volume 1 with steel edged weapons is an excellent read. Several Royal Navy Cutlasses Several US Navy Cutlasses A pair of wooden cutlasses used for training and practice. The white gloves are to be worn when handling any of the collection.

9 Cutlass or Cutless? L-R, top to bottom - Dave Childress describes three of the cutlasses from his collection and what era and Navy they represent. At the end of the presentation, several members donned the white gloves and were able to heft a cutlass.

10 HELP Skippers WANTED and Crews Your Squadron is in dire need of skippers and vessels to support the on the water training portion of the Advanced Boater's Boot Camp Your Squadron is in dire need of skippers and vessels to support the on the water training portion of the Advanced Boater's Boot Camp Date: June 23-24, Hours Vessel must be capable of carrying 4-6 students plus instructor Information About Training RSPS comprehensive insurance will cover the liability of all skippers, instructors, students and crew on land and water Hull damage up to the value of he vessel $ deductible The primary insurance when first instructor or student comes aboard Vessel must have a current Vessel Safety Check The skipper has full control of his/her vessel and can allow students to take helm under his/her supervision Instructor will be on board to facilitate training events Date: June 23-24, Hours Vessel must be capable of carrying 4-6 students plus instructor Skippers and Crews Information About Training Your Squadron is in dire need of skippers and vessels to support the on the water training portion of the Advanced Boater's Boot Camp Date: June 23-24, Hours Vessel must be capable of carrying 4-6 students plus instructor Information About Training RSPS comprehensive insurance will cover the liability of all skippers, instructors, students and crew on land and water Hull damage up to the value of he vessel $ deductible The primary insurance when first instructor or student comes aboard Vessel must have a current Vessel Safety Check The skipper has full control of his/her vessel and can allow students to take helm under his/her supervision

11 2018 District 5 Council and Summer Rendezvous July 2018 * Cape May, NJ MEMBER Rank Name Grade Address City State Zip Phone Squadron SPOUSE/OTHER ATTENDEES Rank Name Grade Rank Name Grade Rank Name Grade Boat Name if travelling by boat: ACTIVITY FEE (Required per person except children 12 and under-free) Covers all fees, navigation contest, games, special activity materials, contestant awards, event rentals, etc. $ 5.00 $ SATURDAY NIGHT AWARD DINNER CRUISE Herb Encrusted Hand Carved Prime Rib, Chicken Portabella, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Fresh Steamed Vegetables, Mixed Greens Salad, Foccacia Bread, and Cheesecake Per Adult $55.00 $ Navigation Contest on Saturday Per Child (12 & Under) $25.00 $ Boat Name: TOTAL ENCLOSED $ Reservations must be submitted by 9 July Make checks payable to: Absecon Island Power Squadron SEND RESERVATIONS WITH CHECKS TO: 1 ST Lt Nance Bernard 1127 Riverside Drive Mays Landing, NJ Phone: rb3513@comcast.net MARINA: Check out special website for land Canyon Club Resort Marina accommodation suggestions. Cape May, NJ $2.95 per foot Reservation form for boats on Special Summer Council website:

12 2018 District 5 Summer Council & Rendezvous July 2018 Canyon Club Resort Marina, Cape May, New Jersey Date Event Place Time Thursday 19 July Boats arrive Registration/Raffles Marina office Docktail Party B Dock 1700 Karaoke B Dock Dinner on your own Friday 20 July Registration/Raffles Marina Office Bridge Meeting Marina Conference TBA Room M & R Meeting Marina Conference TBA Room Games TBA 1100 Coast Guard Motor 47 Dockside 1400 Lifeboat Tour Commander s Cocktail Poolside 1700 Party Dinner on your own Bingo on the Docks B Dock 2030 Saturday 21 July Registration/Raffles Marina office Flag Raising Ceremonies Flagpole 0900 Council Meeting Poolside 1000 Crafts Marina Conference 1100 Room Games TBA 1100 Navigation Contest Ocean or Bay 1300 Dinner cruise on Spirit of Cape May Trolley to Event 1830 Sunday 22 July Boater Breakfast B Dock TBA Monday 23 July Boats Depart TBA Schedule is subject to change

13 Richmond Sail and Power Squadron Secretary Lt/C G. David Childress 1996 Covington Rd Crozier, VA Squadron Member Address 1 Address 2 City, State, zip Next Squadron meeting will be June 25, 2018 at the Annual Picnic. See the details on page 6. We need to see you there! The Bullhorn is published monthly by and for the members of Richmond Sail and Power Squadron. Copyright No portion of this publication may be reprinted or reused without express written consent of the Editor. Contact the Editor, Lt Ernie Burnett, AP-IN at eburnett17@verizon.net; 3313 Fox Chase Dr., Midlothian, VA (804) For more information, visit our website at richmondboatclub.com. Classroom pictures courtesy of Onna Grimm, Deltaville Yachting Center. All other pictures from Ernie Burnett. richmondboatclub.com 2018 Annual Picnic Name(s) Attending: Number Attending: x $5.00 = $ Please mail this form and your check, payable to RSPS, for the above amount to: Mary Palmer 1900 Lauderdale Dr, B114 Henrico, VA Please see page 6 for details for bringing something to share. We would like to recognize and thank our donors for their sponsorship of the Squadron's activities and We would like to recognize and thank our donors for their sponsorship of the Squadron's activities and mission.