The Anchorline page WINTER 2014 THE ANCHORLINE WINTER 2014 604-515-5566 Published by White Rock Power and Sail Squadron INSIDE (click on title to go directly to page) Dedication How To Contact Us White Rock Squadron District National Commander’s Report Education Report 2015 Course Calendar On The Water 2015 Cruise Schedule Easter Weekend Cruise Photos - Christmas Party CPS National Conference Photo Challenge! Article: Extended Cruise to Kitimat Poor Old Boat by Keith Broad www.keithbroad.com The Anchorline page 2 WINTER 2014 This Newsletter is Dedicated in Memory of Carlos Fuenzalida Long-time White Rock Squadron volunteer, instructor, and member, Carlos Fuenzalida passed away in September, 2014. As Chair of the Information Technology Committee, Carlos played a major role in assisting everyone across the country in their use of WBAS as well as assisting the training department with videos for WBAS, coaching assistants and participating in the new upgrade of the system. Submitted by District Commander Shirley Shea Signal flags by Kevin Dean for the remem- brance ceremony were a wonderful compli- The Anchorline page 3 WINTER 2014 BOATING COURSES White Rock Squadron Scheduled Courses for WINTER 2015 Course Name Start Date Martime Radio Jan 6 Global Navigator Jan 6 Courses are taught at Earl Marriott Secondary School Boating Basics (PCOC) Jan 7 (15751 16th Ave., Surrey) Boating Basics plus Boating Essentials Jan 7 Electronic Navigation Feb 3 Boating Essentials (prerequisite PCOC) Feb 4 To register online, click on the course of your choice. To register in person, please arrive at the school by 6:30PM (provided there is space available) For the nationwide listings of CPS courses, visit boatingcourses.ca On-Line PCOC Can’t get to the classroom to get your PCOC? Did you know the CPS on-line PCC course is now Register available? Click here for more information Now! The Anchorline page 4 WINTER 2014 COMMANDER’ S REPORT resent our Squadron at the CPS-ECP or have taken any CPS course. National Conference and AGM in Que- There is now one class of mem- bec City. I was joined by PRO Andrew bership in CPS-ECP and members Pothier who participated on behalf of must be 19 years of age. the Education Department, and Squad- The word “Training” has been re- ron member Greg Watkin who also placed by “Education” throughout attended a number of meetings. You the organization. can view minutes, reports and presen- Of particular note, PRO Andrew tations on the National CPS-ECP web- was recognized and received the site in “Members Moorings.” Here are Instructor of the Year award. some of the conference highlights: Congratulations Andrew! Many of us joined Langley and SurDel CPS-ECP is undergoing a transi- squadrons for our annual Christmas Season’s Greetings everyone! tion to comply with not-for-profit party on November 21st. It took place legislation which came into effect at Fraser Downs Racetrack and Ca- Despite the delayed start of most of earlier this year. Our Articles of sino. Great fun, good food and spirited our fall courses, our instructors, proc- Continuance state: “To establish wagering made for a most enjoyable tors and students did a fine job of high standards of navigation and evening. meeting the challenges put before seamanship, to provide training Summer and fall are a distant memory them. WR Squadron Education Officer and study courses and facilities in as the blustery shortened days of win- Geoff Nunns and Assistant Education the field of boating, seamanship, ter are now upon us. Spring and milder Officer Tom Foxall did a fantastic job piloting, navigation and the safe weather are not that far off. Cruise coordinating these efforts. Brian handling of boats of all kinds and Master Barry Baniulus has lined up McMurdo and proctor Andrew Pothier to cooperate with agencies of Can- next year’s schedule so get your book- ran Maritime Radio. Phil Kowalski, ada charged with enforcement of ing in early and join your fellow boaters along with proctors Denise Foxall, laws and regulations relating to on the cruises. In the meantime, check Gerard Ponsford, and David Scheifele navigation.” out www.boatingcourses.ca or ran Boating Basics and Boating Essen- CPS-ECP continues to work hand- www.whiterocksquadron.org , sign up tials. Norm Headrick, along with proc- in-hand with Industry Canada, for another one of our courses, expand tor Lawrence Parkin, ran Fundamen- Transport Canada and Canadian your expertise and plan to attend one tals of Weather. Harald Hanssen, Hydrographics to ensure these of our upcoming Local Knowledge/ along with proctor Tom Foxall, ran Jun- goals are met. Social Education evenings. ior Navigator. The pass rate was ex- CPS-ECP continues to upgrade Have a very Happy New Year and, on ceptional – congratulations all! The and refine its IT capabilities. behalf of our WR Bridge members, I student graduation will take place on wish you and yours an outstanding th CPS-ECP is developing online January 19 at the abc Country Res- boating season in 2015! st courses and eBooks. taurant at 21 and King George Blvd. Membership in CPS-ECP now re- This past October I was proud to rep- quires that a person have a PCOC Saacha Vantyler, Commander EDUCATION REPORT Hello everyone. student and instructor in our fall session. Our Fall session graduation will be January 19th, 2015, up- Our fall courses are quickly stairs at the ABC Restaurant on King George Blvd. winding up, and after a de- We in the education department will have a brief break, eat layed, bumpy start, we fin- too many sweets, then jump right back into our Spring ses- ished strong. Good atten- sion of courses in January. There's still lots of time to reg- dance to all courses run, and ister at www.whiterocksquadron.org a very high percentage pass We'd like to wish you all a Merry Christmas, safe season, rate. Thanks to all the in- and hope to see you in January at one of our offered structors, proctors, refresh- courses, either as a student, or come out to volunteer your ments organizers, and last knowledge and help a newer boater as you were once but not least, the students. helped. Our squadron once again is one of the local leaders in ad- vanced navigation course offerings. Kudos to the instruc- Happy boating, tors and proctors. Thanks goes out to the organizers of the Vancouver Boat Geoff Nunns Show, as they provided 2 complementary tickets to each Education Officer, White Rock Power Squadron The Anchorline page 5 WINTER 2014 AnyAny plansplans forfor thethe EasterEaster weekend??weekend?? Join us at Poet’s Cove for our annual White Rock Squadron Easter Cruise Contact Cruise master Barry for more details Email: [email protected] Easter Weekend Poet’s Cove April 3 - 4 Victoria Day Telegraph Harbour Marina May 16 -17 Canada Day Ganges Marina June 30—July 1 Labour Day Port Browning Sept 5 – 6 WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THAT? PMD AGM/ CHANGE OF WATCH May 23rd 2015 Executive Inn, Coquitlam Visit our website for more details: (Photo submitted by Communications Officer Harald) www.whiterocksquadron.org Answer can be found on page 12 The Anchorline page 6 WINTER 2014 Freedom Too, Mariner and Smoochee Two completed a summer cruise to Kitimat leaving from Ganges July 2 and arriving back at Otter Bay for the labor day week- end. On Freedom Too were Barry and Tony, Walter and Joan on Mariner with Alex and Melanie on Smoochee Two. Following is a day by day account based on the logs of the Freedom Too Wednesday, July 2 - Up at 4:15 am for a 4:50 departure from Ganges. Smooth seas to make a 8:10 slack thru Dodds Narrows and then seas became lumpy. Fuel stop at Schooner Cove with a price of $1.57 litre. Leaving at 10:15 am lumpy seas were encountered along the coast and them the infamous Qualicum winds struck leaving the boat encrusted in salt and making for a very uncomfortable hour. Arrived at Comox Bay marina at 3:30 pm and washed down the boat big time. It was a bright sunny blue sky day. Thursday, July 3 - Up at 7:45 and underway at 8:57 flat seas were encountered off Cape Laszo but the water went to a lumpy fol- lowing sea halfway to Campbell River which was reached at 1:30 pm. Cheapest fuel of the entire trip at $1.37 litre. Met up with Smoochee Two here, did more provisioning and all enjoyed a pub dinner . A overcast day at times Friday, July 4 - Leaving at 10 am we made a 11:10 slack at Seymour Narrows with flat water everywere. A misty rain began at Chatam Point which turned into heavy rain but the Johnstone Strait was smooth and at times giving a good current pus. Tied into Port Harvey marina at 5:30 pm Saturday, July 5 -Rained all night and it was a very low cloud overcast day. The Freedom Too anchored at Matilip island which at times was breezy Sunday, July 6 -A bright blue sky day the Freedom Too pulled up anchor and relocated to Cutter Cove across from Minstrel island. Crab traps put down but only small females were captured. Mariner arrived and anchored nearby at 7:40 pm Monday, July 7 -A very short hop over to Lagoon Cove marina were fuel tanks were topped off at $1.64 litre. Here, the Freedom Too was joined by Akevitt, Carousel, Mariner and Smoochee Two who all joined in the always delightful group happy hours Tuesday, July 8 -Leaving at 8 am it was slow and steady across Knight Inlet and up Tribune Channel finding no moorage at either Kwasti Bay or Shawl Bay.