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Peterborough CPS
Local Volunteers Teaching Safe Boating Since 1959
April 2015 Issue
Squadron Commander’s Message – With Leigh Mellow
Inside this Issue:
Commander’s
Message
Page 1
Notice of Annual
Meeting
Pages 2 & 3
Social
Media/Events
Pages 4…6
In the Galley
Page 7
Education Corner
Pages 8…12
Our Sponsors
Pages 13 & 14
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…. It’s March 23 and it still feels like the middle of January today. We never expected global warming to
actually make it colder in Ontario. However, it appears that it has this year. Hopefully this increased
variability in local weather will calm down before May!! On the bright side the sun is out…
Since the start of this year’s Boating Essentials class the enrollment has grown to eleven! This will make
this the largest introductory boating class since 2009. All of our students are learning and are being fully
engaged with the material. We added 3 extra charting cruises and other material as we find the current
training package somewhat light. These cruises allow for more student practice in class with our
proctors. At one time we had 5 or more cruises to illustrate the finer points of charting. National
reduced the number of cruises after consultation with an education update team. We are allowed the
flexibility to add material to the course. So we did this year. We no doubt continue to add and enhance
our future Boating Essential courses. We might add another cruise next year . Practice makes perfect
…right? We also took this opportunity to hold a Marine Radio VHF licensing seminar last month to
allow the current students to acquire certification this spring as well.
With the Boating Essentials being held in the winter, this will now allow us to hold our graduation along
with our spring AGM again. We are so fortunate to return to Beachwood Resort for this event as we
have for a number of times in the past. Please look for the invitation in this issue! Beachwood Resort, if
you remember, is set among giant trees on the shores of Deer Bay. The food is always tremendous, and
the camaraderie, even more so.
Sadly our training officer has decided to retire. Ross Bartlett has held the position for 9 years and has
done a commendable job. He will be missed. He has conducted courses in Boating Basics, Boating
Essentials, Marine Radio and Marine Mechanics. All of which were great successes. We thank him for all
he has done to promote, teach and engage with your The Peterborough Power and Sail Squadron. Jim
Lee as graciously accepted the position of Training Officer for the upcoming year. We could not have
found a finer replacement.
We always have room for another trainer, bridge officer, or general CPS promoter at large! Many of you
have already contributed so much to so many new boaters. To those newer members, possibly you are
looking at retirement now or you wish to fulfill your volunteering duties. Contact anyone on the bridge
or myself personally if you are interested in becoming more deeply involved. Susan and I began our CPS
life more than 10 years ago and we have enjoyed every moment. Adult training is truly fulfilling and the
new friends we continue to make keep us all socially engaged.
Recently we held a card night at the Commanders home for the current and some prospective students
for next year. We tasted excellent homemade wine, ate too much, and played full contact crokinole
throughout the evening. We also set up the table for Texas Hold ’Em …..no guns were fired and no
money exchanged hands!!
Regards to all
L
S
Leigh Mellow
Commander Peterborough Power and Sail Squadron
To: The Members of Peterborough Power and Sail Squadron
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
TAKE NOTICE that the Annual General Meeting of Peterborough Power and Sail Squadron will
be held at Beachwood Resort on Saturday, May 2 at 1630 hours for the purposes of:
a) Receiving and, if thought fit, approving the Reports of the Officers of the Squadron;
b) Receiving and, if thought fit, approving the Financial Statements of the Squadron for
the twelve-month period ending March 31, 2014, and the Report of the Squadron
Auditor thereon;
c) Electing the Officers of the Squadron;
d) Appointing the Squadron internal Audit Review Committee;
e) Considering such further and other business as may properly come before the
meeting.
The Report of the Squadron Nominating Committee is attached to, and forms part of, this
Notice. Under Squadron Regulation 12.1, any further nominations must be made by way of a
petition, in writing, signed by not less than 5 Members of this Squadron who shall confirm the
consent of their nominee to stand for election. The petition must be filed with the Squadron
Secretary not less than 2 days prior to the date of this Meeting.
DATED this 21th day of March, 2015
Gina Lee
Gina Lee
Squadron Secretary
To: The Members of the Peterborough Power and Sail Squadron
REPORT OF SQUADRON NOMINATING COMMITTEE
March 20, 2015
1.
The Squadron Nominating Committee nominates the following Members for election as Squadron Officers for 2015/2016:
Commander
Leigh Mellow S
Executive Officer
TBA
Educational Officer
Jim Lee S
Secretary
Gina Lee
Financial Officer
Karen Morgan P
Public Relations Officer
John Swarts
Membership Officer
Catherine McLeod AP
2.
The Squadron Nominating Committee also nominates the following Members for appointment
as Squadron Officers who, if elected, will have the duties indicated next to their names assigned to
them by the Squadron Executive Committee pursuant to Squadron Regulation 6.2.1(d):
Social Officer
Assistant Social Officer
Webmaster
Regalia Officer
Historian
RVCC Trainer
RVCC Coordinator
Bulletin Officer
Flag Etiquette Officer
Officer At Large
3.
Susan Mellow P
Elizabeth Burchell
Catherine McLeod AP
Chris McMahon
Mel Little P
Jim Lee S
TBA
Jude Lunn-Swarts
John Burchell
Nick Cliteur
AEO/Marine Radio Course Director
AEO/Seamanship Course Director
AEO
AEO
AEO
AEO
AEO
AEO
AEO
AEO
Tony Hill
Mel Little P
Gina Lee
Doug Hagan S
Leigh Mellow S
Jim Lee S
Nick Cliteur
John Burchell
John Swarts
John Gullick
The Squadron Nominating Committee also nominates the following Member for appointment by the Members as Member of
the Squadron Internal Audit Review Committee:
Elizabeth Burchell
4.
The Squadron Nominating Committee also advises that:
(a) The following Member will serve on the Squadron Executive Committee by virtue of his position as immediate Past
Commander, and does not require election or appointment:
Past Commander
Jim Lee S
(b) Pursuant to Squadron Regulation 9.15.1 the following Members will serve on the Squadron Nominating Committee for
2015/2016 by virtue of their position, and do not require election or appointment:
Past, Past Commander
Past Commander
Commander
Susan Mellow P, Chair
Jim Lee S
Leigh Mellow S
Respectfully Submitted:
Susan Mellow P
Chair, Past Past Commander
Jim Lee S
Past Commander
Leigh Mellow S
Commander
Social Media & Web Alerts – With Liz Burchell & Susan Mellow P
Peterborough Power and Sail Squadron
Change of Watch AGM & Graduation Banquet – Sat., May 2, 2015
Join us at Beachwood Lodge on Buckhorn Lake for our Annual General
Meeting followed by dinner and Boating Essentials Graduation.
 Meeting at 4:30 p.m.
 Cocktails at 5:30 p.m.
 Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
 Cost $40/person, which includes tip
 Choices will be beef, chicken, or salmon
 Reservations and payment must be made by April 17, 2015.
For further information contact either Susan Mellow at 705.292.0195 or by email at [email protected] or Liz
Burchell at 705.292.5082 or by email at [email protected].
You can also clip out the following registration form and mail it along with your cheque.
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Registration for Peterborough AGM and Graduation Banquet
Name _______________________________________
Telephone #________________
Number attending __________ Amount enclosed $________@ $40.00 per person.
Dinner Choices (Please indicate for each person):
Beef__________ Salmon _____________ Chicken ________
Please make cheque payable to “Peterborough Power and Sail Squadron” and mail to Susan
Mellow, 350 Irish Line, RR2 Ennismore On K0L 1T0
Peterborough Power & Sail Squadron is a unit of Canadian Power & Sail SquadronsEscadrilles canadiennes de plaisance
and a member of Quinte District
Kawartha Lakes Power and Sail Squadron
and Peterborough Power And Sail Squadron
Second Annual Boat-in/Drive-in Picnic/BBQ
at the Bobcaygeon Lock
Sunday, June 14, 2015
We encourage you to join us at Bobcaygeon Locks for a wonderful afternoon Boat-in/Drive-in
Picnic/BBQ. We have reserved use of the covered Pavilion on the upside of the lock. This is a
great chance to both renew and make new boating friends with members of both Squadrons and
really start our Summer Boating Season off on a high note.
Some of us plan to be at the lock around noon. The two Squadrons will provide sausages,
hamburgers, buns, cheese and condiments. Please plan to bring a salad or desert and your own
drinks and chairs. If you play guitar the entertainment will be much appreciated.
Please register by June 7th by contacting Karen Reid at 705-793-9892 ([email protected]) or
Susan Mellow 705-292-0195 ([email protected]). See next page for Registration Form.
There is no charge for this activity, but we would like to be able to give the Lockmaster a rough
estimate of the total number of people attending as well as an estimate of the number and size of
the boats on each side of the lock. Last Year’s Picnic was a great success. We joined 11,000 Bikers
at their Annual Bikefest. This year we will not conflict with them.
Kawartha Lakes Power and Sail Squadron
and Peterborough Power And Sail Squadron
Second Annual Boat-in/Drive-in Picnic/BBQ
at the Bobcaygeon Lock
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Registration Form - Please register by June 7th
There no charge for this activity, but we would like to be able to give the Lockmaster a rough
estimate of the total number of people attending as well as an estimate of the number and size of
the boats tying up on each side of the lock. In addition we need to know how much food to have
available. Please note that we have reserved the covered Pavilion on the upside for our sole use
for the day.
Please register with either Karen Reid at 705-793-9892 ([email protected]) or Susan Mellow
705-292-0195 ([email protected]) or mail your registration to Bill Thompson, 92 Lindsay Street
South, Lindsay, ON, K9V 2M3.
Name _______________________________________ Telephone #________________
Number attending __________
Coming by car___________ Coming by boat___________Size of boat___________
In The Galley – With Joyce Little
CREAMY CARROT CASSEROLE
4 Tbsp butter
2 Lbs carrots cut on the bias ¼ inch thick
1 Tbsp kosher or sea salt
½ Tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 ½ Cups heavy cream
3 Medium garlic cloves lightly smashed
1 ½ Cups Panko breadcrumbs
Lightly coat a 2-quart casserole or 11-by-7-inch baking dish with butter, and set aside. Heat 2
tablespoons of the butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When foaming subsides,
add carrots, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots just start to brown, about
7 minutes. Evenly sprinkle flour over carrots, stirring constantly. Cook until flour turns golden in
color, about 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly pour in cream while constantly stirring, bring to a boil, then
remove from heat. Transfer to the prepared dish and cover with aluminum foil. Place in a
preheated 350 degree oven and bake until cream is bubbling and carrots just give way when
pierced with a knife, about 20 to 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a medium frying pan over medium heat. When
foaming subsides, add garlic and cook until butter just begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add
breadcrumbs to the pan and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir occasionally
until Panko is lightly browned and toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove to a medium bowl and
discard garlic. When casserole is ready, remove foil and allow to sit for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle
toasted breadcrumbs evenly over top before serving.
Enjoy!
A Ditch Bag Could Save Your Life
Verbiage from an Article in the Spring Boating Georgian Bay
magazine.
Imagine your heading across from Midland to
Tobermory and in the middle of Georgian Bay your prop
shaft breaks and spins out into the deep blue. Water is
pouring in through the shaft hole and you can't even get
down there to plug it up at this stage. It's only a matter
of time before the boat sinks. So let's assume you have a
dingy or life raft. Once the boat is about to go below
the waves you will abandon ship and will hopefully be
rescued at some point.
This is where a ditch bag comes in handy. In all the
chaos that takes place when a boat is sinking, there just
isn’t the time to collect the things you will need to
survive once your boat is sitting on the bottom. Boat
fires are even more common and urgent and you need
to get of almost immediately, as fumes alone can kill in
seconds.
Many folks assume that a ditch bag only turns into a
requirement when one is spending time on coastal
waters or sailing across an ocean. In fact it can be a
necessity anytime you are in a remote location or for
that matter out of site of land. It's a low cost insurance
policy on your life and that of your crew, and it’s as easy
to assemble.
If you have a Smart phone and you are in cell range, that
phone can also be an invaluable tool especially if it has
plotting software and GPS app available. Smart phone
plotter programs that store the chart, even off cell
coverage are preferable. Examples are Navionics or MX
Mariner.
So what do you need in a ditch bag. Well first you need a
waterproof bag that will float. Many companies make
them usually in yellow or red. West Marine by example
has them. Label the bag boldly EMERGENCY DITCH BAG.
Other things that are needed and would come in handy
in an emergency are:
 flare guns with rocket flares (yes a second set - one
for the boat and one for the ditch bag)
 4 smoke flares
 red signal stick (use as flash light or flashing stick Cdn Tire has them)
 LED waterproof floating flashlight
 signal mirror (Cdn Tire Automotive Dept decent sized
clip on vanity mirror)
 Leatherman super tool or multi tool blade set
 Duct tape or preferably brightly coloured Gorilla tape
floating strobe light
 several life jacket collars in addition to the ones you
should be wearing
 snap light sticks (Cdn Tire camping Debt)
Everyone has their own preferences for their ditch bag
... but the main thing is that it is keep handy above the
waterline and not packed away ... so you can get at it in
a hurry.
Your crew should know its location because as the boat
sinks, the Captain will be busy with the Coast Guard may
day proceedings and preparing the dingy or life raft to
abandon ship and insuring the safety of all involved.
First let’s assume you have an EPIRB - hopefully with
GPS locator. That should float out and go off on its own,
but if you think to grab it as you leave the sinking boat
take it with you and tether it to the dingy or life raft.
Can't afford a EPIRB - then get a SPOT locator. Ideally
you would have a portable waterproof VHF radio in your
ditch kit as well ... but if not, make sure you grab the one
on the boat to take with you as well. Don't assume you
will be rescued right away. Without a GPS fix you are
virtually a needle in a hay stack and many a sailor has
gone to his grave not planning and thinking that it won't
be long before help arrives. In other words, count on
spending a night or two if the chips don't fall in your
favour (maybe longer if the weathers bad). If you are
lucky you might eventually get to an island and make a
camp- fire or find help.
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space blanket (also makes great reflector)
Purell hand cleaner
small first aid kit with bandage roll and antiseptic
small handheld air horn
couple of baseball caps
waterproof matches
waterproof signal whistle
two bottles of water
some energy bars
portable radar reflector (option but you need one
anyways for bigger boats so if it's not on the boat put
it in the kit)
All in, you should be able to acquire all above for a few
hundred $ if your resourceful - plus handheld VHF ,
EPIRB or SPOT unit.
Sailors vs. Power Boaters
Verbiage from an Article in the Spring Boating Georgian Bay
magazine.
Lately I’ve noticed more power boats rafted at
anchorages with sail boats. On Canada Day I say a
number of anchorages that had sailors hanging with
power boaters. Is this a trend that we are all getting
along better than ever, or just a fluke? Maybe cruisers
are maturing on Georgian Bay with more experience or
just getting older and more understanding
demographically?
For the record I was a cruising sailor first and a power
boater much later. Even though I have a power boat
now, I still consider myself a sailor heart and I have
many friends who are power only, and some that are
sail only ... and a few that can cross over either way.
From a romantic cruising point of view it’s hard to argue
that travelling long distances by the power of the wind
to far flung destinations ... and having no restrictions
based on fuel capacity is a very free and enabling
feeling. Anyone who has sailed offshore at night and
listened to the rush of water and phosphorescent glow
coming of the stern of the boat knows what I’m talking
about – it’s magical. But from a practical point of view
for those cruising in around more domestic destinations,
it’s nice to be able to get to where you want to go in a
hurry if you want to spend more time on land at the
destination or perhaps get out of the weather quickly. In
my sailing days I have vowed to never own a power boat
and on at least one return sail voyage (wishing we were
home) I had vowed never to sail again, and cruise only
by power. As I aged over the years some of the romantic
notions of sailing got knocked out of me and power
cruising is less work and more immediate for my needs.
Besides the sail boat got as much time under diesel at 7
knots as it did under sail ... the truth be known.
One thing is for certain, when you are long term cruising
down in the islands in a more remote environment you
sit at anchor and sometimes hanker for other human
company ... and it doesn’t matter sail or power. For
most the barriers break down, and it is fun to share
information and background and make new friends.
Same is true of boat size in these circumstances. Down
in Nassau we needed a prop puller once for our 36’ CS
sail boat and we were invited aboard a 100’+ yacht
without hesitation to help ourselves to whatever tools
we needed. Many a time we enjoyed happy hour on
power boats that dwarfed our sail boat and many times
we had power boaters come on board our sail boat to
discuss and exchange cruising information. The water is
the karma and the common glue that binds us all
together. When you weekend cruise out of a marina, it’s
easy to avoid cross visitation between sail and power.
But if you were the only two boats - sail and power at a
remote anchorage for several days, chances are you
would pay your respects and might share some stories
or perhaps hoist a beer together.
This brings up the biggest bone of contention between
sail and power. The wake that comes of power boats can
be disruptive and dangerous to sailors. It is the
responsibility of all power boaters to learn the slow
pass. You simply radio the slower sail boat and indicate
port or star- board pass and come up on the stern and
drop the speed right down to no wake and glide by and
power up once past. The sail boat should throttle down
if under power as well to expedite the pass. Sailors all
appreciate the courtesy of a slow pass and down south
in most situations you don’t need to radio as it goes
without saying that it is the only acceptable way to pass
slower moving craft (unless your near New Jersey where
few boaters are courteous). If everyone practiced slow
pass then more sailors and power boaters could get
along even better!
OR
On The Waters – With Jim Lee
Wanted
The Peterborough CPS Squadron, in an attempt to increase
awareness of our organization and improve safety on our waters
through education, is partnering with Skyline resort to conduct a
recreational boating rally.
In order to put our best foot forward and make this a successful
event that we can all be proud of..
We need Your help
We need volunteers
The event will be held at Skyline resort July 11 . The rally itself
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will begin at 1:00 p.m. and be followed by a BBQ.
For more information please contact Jim Lee at (705) 652-1206
or by e-mail at [email protected]
Fire Extinguisher Recall Advice – With John Swarts
And while you are checking – confirm the expiry date on yours.
Product Safety Notice
Certain black plastic Zytel® nylon valve disposable fire extinguishers.
Not Affected:
- Professional Kidde and Badger Advantage models
- Fire Extinguishers Purchased Prior to
August 2013 or After November 2014
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Items affected are Kidde brand, black plastic Zytel® nylon valve disposable
extinguishers both ABC and BC rated models manufactured between July 23, 2013 and October 15,
2014 and sold between August 2013 and November 2014. The affected fire extinguishers are white or
red in color and are either ABC or BC-rated. The Kidde logo and serial number are located on the
nameplate. The date code is an ink jet 10-digit number stamped on the side of the cylinder near the
bottom. Digits 5-9 of this number convey the day and year of manufacture. Affected units will have the
following five digits in a date code:
2013: XXXX20413X through XXXX36513X or
2014: XXXX00114X through XXXX28814X
The models are as follows:
46-0066
FC5
KFH
46-0092
FH/ RESSP
M10G
AUTO FX11
FS10
M10GM
AUTO FX511
FS110
M110
BC5GD
FS5
M110G
E10
FULL HOME 110
M110GM
E10H
FX10
M5
E110
FX10BC
M5C
E5
FX10K
M5G
ELITE 10
FX210
M5GM
ELITE 10 HOME
FX210R
MARINER 10
FA10G
FX210W
MARINER 110
FA10T
FX340GW
MARINER 5
FA110
FX340SC
MARINER 5 G
FA110G
FX340SCGW
MG10GM
FA5
FX511
RESSP
FA5B
FX5II
XL 5MR
FC10
H110G
FA5G
FC110
H5G
Hazard: Kidde has identified a quality issue with black plastic Zytel® nylon valve disposable fire extinguishers. In a
small number of instances, Kidde found that a supplier built a component that is out-of-specification. When the
lever is pressed and released multiple times, the extinguisher may fail to fully discharge as designed.
Remedy: Replace.
Advertisers’ Corner
Advertisers’ Corner
Susan Mellow
Marketing Consultant
[email protected]
Tel: (705) 292-0195
More Pages added to CPS Website at the following Addresses:
National http://www.cps-ecp.ca/
District http://www.cps-ecp.ca/quinte/
Peterborough Squadron www.peterboroughsafeboating.org
Facebook www.facebook.com/peterborough.squadron
Twitter https://twitter.com/CPSPeterborough