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HERE WE ARE AGAIN!
WELCOME ABOARD!
Coming Events!
April 14 – Riverboat Fantasea
April 21 - Dock Launch
April 28 - Dock Assembly
Riverboat Fantasea is the major,
annual fund raising event in aid of the Sailing School, and a wonderful
time of good food, good games and great conviviality. This is a Club
(and County) traditional event that should never be missed!
Sorry about the error in dates
that appeared in out last issue, but the timing was changed to avoid
conflict with Dock Launch. A wise move!
Looking farther ahead…
Cathy Crowe has asked that we remind you that there will be a Martini
Tea for the Ladies on May 26, during the Niddle and Pre-Niddle sailing
events for men. Please contact Cathy for details.
Hold onto October 27, a
Saturday, when there will be a Hallowe’en party at the Club… This is a
date to remember!
MESSAGE FROM THE DOCK MASTER!
A WORD FROM THE DOCKS
Although the Beaver is still standing and we still have a few inches of
ice in the harbour, we have scheduled a work party for April 14th
to accomplish some needed work before we launch docks the week
following. We have some repair work to do to sections of B dock
including welding to pull it back into shape. We need to finish the
zebra mussel removal from a few dock sections.Flotation barrels need the
bungs removed from those that show leaking, empty them and replace and
reseal.
Weather permitting, I would like a group of volunteers to assemble for
9:00 A.M. on the 14th and if you have scrapers, please bring
them. We should also be able to assess if any problems have occurred
with C Dock, which was left in this winter as an experiment.
I look forward to seeing you on the 14th.
Tonny den Boer – Dock Master
COMMODORE’S CORNER
Commodore Dave
tells us that for this month he is at a loss for words, but promises to
break his silence for the May edition of the Bugle.
HEAD IN THE CORNER
Since the waters
around Glen Island, Ram Island, Hallowell Cove and similar locations
remains in a solid state, there are no interesting sightings to report
at this time. Gord Timmeron may be considering some revelations from the
past, but we do reserve editorial privileges…
A REPORT FROM THE MOORING
DIRECTOR
The mooring tires
are reappearing in the harbour as the ice melts and the club awaits the
Beaver's annual plunge. It is now past last years date of March 27.
Hopefully the tires will remain in place as the ice disappears. If the
mooring does get moved it probably does not have enough weight, and if
it breaks free the anchor chain was probably rusted. So it's a test. An
annual visual check of the mooring and chain is also necessary if you
are going to hang your pride and joy on the end of it. Mooring owners
are liable for any ensuing damage.
Applications for the moorings are in the mail and payment is due the
middle of the month. If you are interested in renting a mooring let me
know and I will put you in touch with an owner who is willing to rent.
On another note will the person who "borrowed" the pail of 3/8 inch gold
anchor chain from the back of the club please return same.
Gerry den Hartog - Mooring Director
House Report
March is not an active “house”
month. Our Friday night Happy Hour is drawing increasing numbers of
members; probably the spring season rather than those succulent M & M
morsels. Darts night
continues to draw a few stalwarts out on Thursdays, snow (and wives)
permitting. Meanwhile, our snowbirds were still sunning/wining on
distant sultry shores.
Little wonder then that March 10 saw 40 plus of us gather at the club
for a fabulous slide show (forgive me, Power Point Presentation) of Jim
Hartford and Lynn Stein’s enviable trip down to Grenada in their 38 ft C
& C. Their account was at once laid-back, but stimulating, informative
and entertaining. Of particular interest was the large display of charts
and special items used or brought back from the trip. The log books were
fascinating, giving the feeling of “being there”. One day . . . . in my
dreams . . .
Thanks so much Jim and Lynn and
a great big thanks also to those who brought the super snacks to go with
the beer, or rum or . . .Now it’s time to get those boats prepped.
See you for dock launch soon.
Barrie Atkinson, Vice Commodore and House Director
Editorial Musings
In our last issue, there may
have been some confusion between the Commodore’s report and an article
about the Archives and Collections Society, new owners of the old Post
Office building on Mains Street. That was not a message from Commodore
Dave, but from yours truly who happens to be a director of the A and C
Society. Mea culpa, Dave.
At this point, I’d like to
recommend membership in the Archives and Collections Society to PEYC
members. Community ownership will only become a reality if nautically
inclined people like us become involved. Details on request!
See you at the Club!
Editor Bay Beaver
Bugle – Ross Trant
Contact the Bugle at: 613-399-2476, or by email at
kilahara@gmail.com
Deadline
for submissions: The
28th of each month except February, when it is the 26th.
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