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Volume 49
Number 5 of 12
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May 2006
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The Stuffing Box is published by and for members
of St. Andrew Bay Power Squadron. Advertisers are
responsible for content and claims of their ads.
Opinions expressed by contributors are their own
and may not reflect the official policy of SABPS
or USPS.
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The Bridge
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| Commander: |
Captain "Ric" Corley,
P - (850)769-7895 |
| Executive Officer: |
John T. Holmes, AP - (850) 235-1997 |
| Squadron Education
Officer: |
James C. Pappas, SN - (850) 763-0786 |
| Administrative Officer: |
Richard E. Smitherman, AP - (850)
236-2117 |
| Secretary: |
Anji Smitherman, AP - (850) 236-2117 |
| Treasurer: |
David B. Hurst, S - (850) 872-9077 |
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The Stuffing Box
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| Commander's Message - Commander
"Ric" Corley |
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Ahoy from your Commander:
For those of you who missed it
the Sellpoint Rendevous Easter weekend was a big success
(two boats, a Sea Ray 270 & a Bertram 35) with Mary
Anne Durgan, R.C. "Bud" Durgan, Rick and Angie
Smitherman, Todd and Staci Doucett, and the Kerry Corleys
(Senior and Junior) attending. There was an exchange
of lots of good stories (laughs), plenty of food and
wonderful weather. As you may already know, National
Safe Boating Week is coming up May 20th to 26th, and
a Safe Boating Night Class was started on April 17th
and will end April 25th at Gulf Coast Community College
by our own Dr. Pappas who reported six attendees. We
are hoping for four new Power Squadron members our of
this class.
The Squadron has a lunch cruise
planned for Saturday, May 27th at 11:00 AM aboard the
stern wheel excursion boat Betsy Ann leaving from the
dock behind Howard Johnson's and Peddlar's Alley Lounge
at 4601 West Highway 98. The cost will be $10.00 per
person (normally $19.95) just bring a dish of your choice
and there will be a cash bar on board. Please remember
to bring a guest with you (fun). Let me or Rick Smitherman
know at the next meeting or by phone if you plan to
attend. The cruise is expected to last 2.5 to 3 hours.
With Spring 2006 staring us in
the face and summer around the corner, now is the right
time for prepareing our vessels for the upcoming boating
season, doing those annual things that need to be done
like the following: having vessels hauled out and checked
for repairs; tuning up and servicing engines; inspecting
mast, rigging, sails and winches for sail boaters; getting
a courtesy safety check; buffing & waxing hulls
to protect them from our summer sun; replenishing first
aid kit supplies; checking (flare kits, fire extinguishers
& PFD's) for any needed update service; take Safe
Boating Courses if you are a new boater; and reviewing
the Rules of the Road if you are an "Old Salt".
Boating is a pleasure only when you are prepared.
Wishing you fair tides and a following wind,
Commander Kerry (Ric) Corley, P
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Upcoming Events
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Date
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Time
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Event
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Location
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*Thursday, May 11
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1830
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Squabble
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Triple J's
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*Saturday, May 27
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1100
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Rendezvous (Water)
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Riverboat Betsy Ann
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Tuesday, May 30
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1700
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Stuffing Box Deadline
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Shell Island
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Administration Department News
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| The April
meeting was a
squabble held at The Bonefish Grill in Panama City.
The meeting of the St. Andrew Bay Power Squadron was
called to order around 7:30 PM on Thursday, April the
13th by Cdr. Ric Corley on. A wonderful dinner followed
and a good time was had by all. |
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May Birthdays
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11th EDGAR W. HESTER, JR.
14th BARBARA BARTON
18th DAVID HURST
19th JERRY AUSTIN
21st DOUG CLARK
27th CHARLES CRUTCHFIELD
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May Anniversaries
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No anniversery's this month
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Education
For those of you who haven't taken it, the Power Squadron
Seamanship course is really a must!! Not only is it
fun, but you can hone your boating skills!
Topics included are as follows:
S-101
Marlinspike
Safety
The Skipper's Responsibilities
Before Leaving the Dock
Weather and Wave Forms
Nautical Etiquette and Customs
S-102
Hull Design and Care
Docking and Undocking, Towing, Trailering
Anchoring, Rafting, Mooring and Dinghies
Cruising Considerations
Boating Emergencies - Be Prepared
Be sure to let Jim Pappas know if interested!
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To avoid the Easter Weekend crowds, we changed
last month's rendezvous. Instead of meeting at Shell
Island, we anchored off Shell Point. We only had
two boats and seven people, but we had a truly great
time. The weather was beautiful, the food good,
and there were lots of funny stories to share.
Not having a boat will be no excuse for not being
at the May rendezvous. Get ready for a riverboat
trip! Our May rendezvous will be aboard the Riverboat
Betsy Ann on Saturday, May 27, starting at 1100.
The Betsy Ann is docked behind the Howard Johnson's
on Highway 98, east of the Hathaway Bridge. There
are signs on the highway and in the motel parking
lot, so the boat is pretty easy to find. Plan to
bring food, as always. You won't need to bring drinks;
there is a cash bar on the boat. The cost for the
adventure is $10 per person. If you plan on coming,
please give me or Anji a call at 236-2117, so we
can get a head count. We should have a lot of fun!
I missed last month's meeting at the Bonefish Grill,
because I was working. I heard the food was good;
the take-out Anji brought me was great. Unfortunately,
a few orders were "messed up." We'll try
to do better next time.
This month's meeting will also be a "Squabble."
We'll meet at Triple J's at 1830, Thursday, May
11. I hope to see you there.
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May 27 - Riverboat Besty Ann |
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June 10 - Poker Run, On-the-Water |
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July 22 - The Cirks Home |
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August 19 - Econfina Canoe Trip |
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September 9 - Uncle Ernie's |
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October 21 - Pirate Ship |
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November 11 - Wakulla Springs |
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December 16 - Christmas Party |
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Vessel Safety Checks
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Hey all boat owners;
As you saw in the January Stuffing Box, the
new year is here. I have the new 2006 VSC
decals and am ready to give your boat the
once over if it passes, twice over if it doesn't
pass the first time. Just give me a call at
914-9315. I am available almost any time.
Submitted by Dave Guest
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This Coupon Redeemable for
One Large Dose of
USPS-SABPS Sunshine
Present by Telephone 233-0765
or e-mail dsoskin@webtv.net
Good for all haul-outs for various Repairs
and Replenishings or General Under-the-Weather
Conditions.
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