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KENT
NARROWS
SAIL &
POWER
SQUADRON
A SQUADRON OF
DISTRICT 5
TIDELINES
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KNSPS TIDELINES
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A squadron of
DISTRICT 5
Chartered in 1993
USPS®
COMMANDER
Cdr Howard Bernstein, AP
[email protected]
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Lt/C Kathy Burke, JN
[email protected]
EDUCATIONAL OFFICER
Lt/C John Locke, AP
[email protected]
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Lt/C Kathy Burke, JN
[email protected]
SECRETARY
Lt/C Judy Young, AP
[email protected]
TIDELINES is the official publication of Kent Narrows Sail &
TREASURER
Power Squadron, a unit of the
Lt/C Barbara Locke, S
United States Power Squadrons.
[email protected]
It is published six times a year
with the January/February issue
being the first issue of the year.
The closing date for submissions
for the Mar/Apr 2015 issue is 22
Feb 2015. All material, comments and questions should be
addressed to our Publications
Editor, Lt Edie Chapman, AP,
at 443-362-2951, or email to
[email protected].
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COMMANDER’S CORNER
...Cdr Howard Bernstein, AP
As my term as Commander of KNSPS comes to a
close, I look back over the past year with great appreciation and pride of the 2014 KNSPS Bridge.
A better Bridge one could not have. Their dedication and hard work has helped make Kent Narrows
a premier squadron that has attracted wonderful
new members while maintaining a high retention
rate of existing members.
The slate for the 2015 Bridge is awesome. I look
forward to working with our new Bridge as past
commander to help Kent Narrows continue to
thrive and provide award winning education courses taught by our suburb instructors, public service
under the guidance of our Commander and XO,
and gratifying social events spearheaded by our
AO and Asst AO.
Thank you all for your friendship as fellow Squadron Members. I look forward to enjoying great and
safe boating with you in
2015.
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Executive Department
...Lt/C Kathy Burke, JN
It has been a great year! I would like to thank all of our
members for their help and participation which made it
so successful.
The USPS Annual National Meeting is 18-25 January
in Jacksonville, Florida.
On 21 February is D5 Winter training at the Southern
Maryland Higher Education Center. This will be a one
day event. When I get more detailed information, I will
pass it along to you.
On 27-29 March is the D5 Spring Conference so mark
your calendars! Come and have fun, our squadron
shouldn't have too much to do this year except enjoy
yourselves!
NOTE: This is the last printed issue of Tidelines.
The March/April issue of Tidelines will be emailed to
you. If you want a printed version (due to lack of an
email), please contact Lt/C Judy Young at
[email protected] or 703-307-5956 before 15 February 2015.
Membership Rosters will continue to be printed and
handed out at the Change of Watch (COW) in February
(or mailed to you if you can’t make the COW).
PLEASE make sure that all of your information is up to
date by 15 January so it will be current in the new roster. Contact Judy Young at [email protected] or 703
-307-5956 for changes or questions.
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Administrative Department
...Lt/C Kathy Burke, JN
The November membership meeting at Kentmorr Restaurant was
a huge success! We had a record attendance of 42. Many
thanks to our very own members, Lts Dick and Phyllis Radlinski
who were our speakers. They shared their experiences on the
first leg of their Great Loop trip, leaving the audience wanting
more. Hopefully, they will share the second leg of their trip with
us next year. This was also our bi-annual food drive for “Haven
Ministries”. When Lts Scott and Julie Tompkins took them our
donations (a huge amount of food and more than $600), they
were extremely grateful for our generous donations. Thank you
everyone!
December was the Holiday Party. Great food, great friends and a
good time was had by all! Members exchanged gifts and were
tortured with some sing-a-long music.
Just a reminder that Wednesday, 21 January 2015 is our
KNSPS Annual Meeting at Kent Island Yacht Club (KIYC). It
will be a Buffet dinner, $15.95 per person. Social Hour begins
at 1800. Please contact me, Kathy Burke at [email protected] or 410-279-0818 by16 January so we can
give the club a head count. Cancellations only accepted up until 0900 on 20 January. After that you will be responsible for the
cost of your meal.
Sunday 22 February 2015, 1200 is the Change of Watch
(COW). This year it will be at Prospect Bay Country Club. Please
mark your calendars now! More information to follow as the details become available.
Don’t forget the Ladies Lunch Bunch meetings on the second
Wednesday of each month (except January). We meet at different restaurants each month. If you are interested in attending
these great lunches, please contact Lt Pat Worns for more information or to be added to the email list.
Please contact me if you have any questions about any of our
events. See you soon!
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Educational Department
...Lt/C John Locke, AP
Congratulations to Lt/C Kathy Burke, JN, Lt
Phyllis Radlinski, AP, Lt Edie Chapman, AP,
and Dennis Riordan for successfully completing
the Advanced Piloting class. 1st Lt Joe Burke,
JN was the instructor.
The Marine Electrical class was completed in
December with 9 students completing the class
and taking the exam. Many thanks to P/C Dick
Radlinski, AP, for instructing the class.
A Seamanship class is scheduled to start 5 Jan at
the KIVFD. Other planned courses include:
Electronic Navigation starting 9 March and Basic
Boating (ABC3) 20 April.
Seminars planned: Emergencies Onboard, 13
Jan, Mariners Compass, 10 February, and Advanced Power Boat Handling, 10 March, all at
KIYC
Let me know if you are interested in taking or
helping teach any of the above or any other USPS
course or seminar. A complete list of future courses and seminars for 2015 is included on pages 7
and 8.
John Locke,
443-262-6892
[email protected]
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Education Offerings for 2015 and Early 2016
Courses
Seamanship (USPS Advanced Course) - 5 consecutive Monday
Evenings (1830 – 2130) starting 5 January 2015 at Kent Island
Volunteer Fire Department (KIVFD). Cost: Members $54 and
Non-members $154. Includes optional Maryland Boater Certification.
Electronic Navigation (USPS Elective Course) - 6 consecutive
Monday Evenings (1830 – 2130) starting 9 March at KIVFD.
Cost: Members $60 and Non-members $160.
Americas Boating Course 3 (Basic Boating Safety Course) – For
Teens and Pre-Teens at the Bay Bridge Boat Show. One day, 8
hour class (0800– 1700) Saturday 18 April. No Cost to students
17 and under. At course completion, the Maryland Boating
Safety Certificate is awarded
Americas Boating Course 3 (Basic Boating Safety Course) - 4
consecutive Monday Evenings (1830 – 2130) starting 20 April
at KIVFD. Cost: Members and Non-members $35. At course
completion, the Maryland Boating Safety Certificate is
awarded
Piloting (USPS Advanced Course) - 7 Consecutive Monday Evenings (1830 – 2130) starting September 2015 at KIVFD Cost:
Members $85/ Non-members $185.
Marine Communications Systems (USPS Elective Course) - 7
Consecutive Monday Evenings (1830 – 2130) starting November 2015 at KIVFD Cost: Members $50/ Non-members $150.
Advanced Piloting (USPS Advanced Course) - 7 Consecutive
Monday Evenings (1830 – 2130) starting January 2016 at KIVFD Cost: Members $87/ Non-members $187. (Cost will be
reduced for those who have Piloting equip/text.)
To Register or for more information contact:
John Locke, 443-262-8271, [email protected]
or
Joe Burke, 410-279-0862, [email protected]
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Safety Officer Report
...Lt John Murphy, JN
HAPPY NEW YEAR.....2015 !!
I hope this missive finds that everyone had an
enjoyable Holiday with family and friends. It is
that time of year again......for making New
Year's Resolutions. Instead of the usual, annual, universal, resolution of attempting to reintroduce your eyes to your toes, may I make
a suggestion? If you have a boat, whether in
the water or "on the hard," try to resolve to
visit her regularly to make sure everything is
all-right. All a Lady wants is a little TLC. Especially, if she is in the water. Always wear a
PFD when perambulating the docks and
decks this time of year. Even though you may
not see any vestiges of ice, these surfaces
can be treacherous, and sometimes fatally,
slippery. If possible, try to have someone accompany you. Always inform someone of
where you are going, and approximately how
long you intend to be gone. Better yet, checkin regularly via your cell phone.
WISHING Y'ALL BLESSINGS, HEALTH and
PROSPERITY IN 2015.
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I want to wish a Happy New Year to all of our members. I hope you all
had a wonderful holiday season and I am looking forward to a year of
boating and friendship in 2015.
I am delighted to begin the New Year by introducing our newest KNSPS
members.
Marcia Stout-Roche, a lifelong boater, is transferring her membership
from the Naples Sail & Power Squadron to KNSPS. Marcia has been a
member of USPS since 1983 and she now splits her time between Kent
Island and Lake George, NY. She has a son living in Stevensville. Marcia is looking forward to the camaraderie of our group and has already
been to several of our meetings. She also enjoys swimming.
Robert Tacher has been a member of KNSPS since October. Bob
moved to the Eastern Shore 3 years ago – he came to buy a boat and
stayed. After a career in government contracting and IT network management, he began a new career in Real Estate. He lives in Chestertown
and sails whenever he can. He owns a 1980 Bristol 29.9 sailboat named
Rebecca Lee. His hobbies are Martial arts, kayaking/canoeing, hiking
and photography.
J. Michael and Robin Lawson also joined in October and have already
taken advantage of our wonderful seminars and boating classes. They
live in Grasonville and have a 17’ Bayliner which they moor at their
home. Michael is the President of Independent Testing Agency, an electrical testing business.
James McKeever came to our group through Howard Bernstein. James
is development construction consultant who has been boating for 40
years. Although he is between boats, he is
looking forward to improving his boating skills and meeting like-minded
individuals in the boating community. James is an audiophile and likes
classical and jazz music and photography.
Liza Caine, an Account Executive, is a resident of Chester who has been
boating for 3 years. She currently owns a 19’ Hurricane Deck Boat and
is looking forward to taking many of the classes offered by USPS. Liza
joined USPS as a Cyber member and has recently transferred her membership to KNSPS.
Please take a few minutes to introduce yourselves to our new members at
the first opportunity. And to our new members, Welcome Aboard!
Respectfully submitted,
Lt. Marie Murphy, S.
Membership Chair
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Holiday Party
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Holiday Party
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Education Offerings for 2015 and Early 2016
Seminars
Emergencies Onboard – 2 hour seminar. Tuesday 13 January
1900, Free. Location Kent Island Yacht Club (KIYC)
Mariners Compass - 2 hour seminar. Tuesday 10 February,
1900, Free. Location KIYC
Advanced Power Boat Handling – 2 hour seminar. Tuesday 10
March, 1900, Free. Location KIYC
Seminars at the Bay Bridge Boat Show – 2 hour seminars.
17 -19 April, Times and topics to be determined. Free.
Boating Skills Virtual Trainer –
Tuesday 14 April, 1900, Demonstration/Seminar. Location KIYC.
Wednesday, 15 April, 1700, Membership Meeting
Demonstration. KIYC
17-19 April, All Day Demonstrations at the Bay Bridge
Boat Show.
20 April, 1830, ABC3 Class Demonstration. KIVFD
21 - 26 April, KIVFD Demonstrations. KIVFD
20 April, 1830, ABC3 Class Demonstration, KIVFD.
Monthly Second Tuesday Seminar Series – KIYC, 1900, the
Second Tuesday of each Month all year. Potential topics
include, Sail Trim, Using GPS, How to Use a Chart, Marine Radio, and others.
Practical On-The-Water Boat Handling - One day practical
experience with various aspects of small boat handling on the
water. Saturday, 9 May 9, 0800 – 1700. Enrollment Limited.
Coastal Navigator Skills Demonstration – Coastal Navigator
candidate skill demonstration. Saturday 23 May, 0800 –
1700. Enrollment Limited.
To Register or for more information contact:
John Locke, 443-262-8271, [email protected] or
Joe Burke, 410-279-0862, [email protected]
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These merchants have made generous contributions
to aid KNSPS in fulfilling its mission to the community to educate boaters and make the Chesapeake
Bay a safer place for all.
Annie’s Paramount Steak
House
500 Kent Narrows Way North
Grasonville, MD 21638
(410) 827-7103
ARV Enterprises, Inc.
Annapolis RV Center
117 Rental Lane
Grasonville, MD 21638
Billings & Murphy, D.D.S.
22 Kent Towne Market
Chester, ND 21619
Fisherman’s Inn & Crabdeck
3116 Main Street
Grasonville, MD 21638
(410) 8211-12807
Island Athletic Club
430 Kent Narrows Way North
Grasonville, MD 21638
(410) 827-5527
Island Eye Care
Dr. Tim Barr, Optometrist
374 Thompson Creek Mall
Stevensville, MD 21666
(410) 604-0100
Island Self Storage
2205 Main Street
Chester, MD 21619
(410) 643-8720
Jeff’s Bodyshop
2325 Main Street
Chester, MD 21619
Kent Island True Value Hardware
#26 Kent Towne Market
Chester, MD 21619
(410) 643-3500
L & B Marine Supply
124 Kent Landing
Stevensville, MD 21666
(410) 643-3600
Ledo Pizza & Pasta
110 Kent Landing
Stevensville, MD 21666
Paula’s Fine Jewelry
1607 Postal Road
Chester, MD 21619
410-643-8040
TNT Jewelers LLC.
500 Abruzzi Drive, Suite C
Chester, MD 21619
(410) 643-7655
Western Auto
1406 Main Street
Stevensville, MD 21666
(410) 643-5572
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Roster changes & additions
New Members:
James C. McKeever
204 Thompson Road
Chester, MD 21619
571 022-8490
[email protected]
Lesley
Marcia E. Stout-Roche
135 Olive Branch Rd
Stevensville, MD 21666
410 643-0313
518 681-2102 (c)
Roster changes:
Rodney P. Plourde
1212 Cornerstone Blvd, Apt 221
Dowington, PA 19335-5330
James R. Goldsberry
Margaret F. Goldsberry
1818 Middleborough Rd
Essex, MD 21221-3015
Lisa L. Caine
2613 Cecil Drive
Chester, MD 21619
704-277-5058 (cell)
[email protected]
Edie Chapman
14001 Belle Chasse Blvd. #111
Laurel, MD 20707
443-362-2951 (cell)
[email protected]
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NOV Membership Meeting
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OCT Membership Meeting
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The following courses/seminars are being offered by the Annapolis Sail and
Power Squadron:
DNR Boating Safety
Saturday and Sunday, January 17 & 18, 2015
Cost: $20.00
Place: Bacon Sails and Marine Supplies
Time: Saturday, 9:30-3pm (30 min lunch break) & Sunday, 12noon to 4pm
Advanced Piloting
Tuesdays, January 20th to April 7, 2015
Cost: $60.00 or $80.00 with the Weekend Navigator book 2nd edition
Place: Annapolis. High School
Time: 7-9pm
Weather
Wednesdays, January 21 to April 8, 2015
Cost: $65.00
Place: Annapolis High School
Time: 7-9pm
Mariner’s Compass Seminar
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Cost: $30.00
Place: Bacon Sail and Marine Supplies
Time: 7-9pm
Anchoring
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Cost $10.00
Optional Materials $30.00
Place Herrington Harbour exact room and facility TBD
Time 10:00 AM to Noon
Mastering Rules of the Road
In March exact date TBD
Cost $10.00
Optional Materials $33.00
Place Herrington Harbour exact room and facility TBD
Time 10:00 AM to Noon
Partners in Command
In April exact date TBD
Cost: $10.00
Optional Materials $30.00
Place Herrington Harbour exact room and facility TBD
Time 10:00 AM to Noon
To register or to reserve a space in a future offering, go online at the ASPS registration tool by clicking on this link: http://bit.ly/qKN8ad or send an email to
[email protected].
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2015 Slate of Officers
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Ladies Lunch Bunch
Happy New Year from
the Ladies Lunch
Bunch!
We had an amazing
turnout for our annual
Holiday Lunch at Annie's. It's always a
pleasure to lunch with friends, but it becomes really special when surrounded
by lovely Christmas decorations.
Our next lunch will be in February, location yet to be determined. (We skip January to allow a break from Holiday
"festivities.")
The lunches are open to all; you do not
have to be a KNSPS member. So if you've
been thinking about joining us but just
haven't been able to find the time, perhaps 2015 is your opportunity to get
those priorities straight! Add the LLB to
your calendar for 12 noon on the second
Wednesday of each month (excepting
February), and let me know you'd like to
be added to the mailing list. I can be
reached at [email protected] or 410827-9841. We'd love to see you.
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District 5 and National Calendar of Events
18-25 Jan
USPS Annual Meeting
Hyatt Regency,
Jacksonville, FL
21 Feb
Officer Training
Southern MD Higher Education Center
27-29 Mar
Spring Conference
Princess Royale Hotel, Ocean City
1-2 May
Cooperative Charting Training
NOAA Atlantic Marine Center
20 May
Delaware River Educational Cruise
MV Ben Franklin
30 Oct 1 Nov
Fall Conference
Cherry Hill, NJ
More information and registration for all District 5
events are available on the District 5 website at
http://www.uspsd5.org/
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
JAN
MON 05
Seamanship Class Starts—KIVFD
(see Pg 6.)
WED 07
Exec Comm Meeting—KIYC @ 1900
TUE 13
Seminar: Emergencies on Board—1900
KIYC (see Pg. 6)
THUR 15
Roster updates due (see pg. 4)
WED 21
Annual Meeting & Founder’s Day—
KIYC
FEB
WED 04
Exec Comm Meeting—KIYC @ 1900
TUE 10
Seminar: Mariner’s Compass—1900
KIYC (see Pg. 6)
WED 12
Ladies Lunch Bunch—see page 17
SUN 22
Change of Watch, (CoW)
Prospect Bay Country Club
Other important upcoming events in 2015:
MAR 9
Electronic Navigation Class– KIVFD
MAR 10
Seminar:Advanced Power Boat Handling
1900—KIYC (see page 6)
APR 20
Basic Boating Class—KIVFD
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