Commanders Report
I would personally like to thank all our instructors that did a commendable job of education this year and gave
of their spare time willingly for a good purpose -Boating Safety
Bill Carotenuto, AP Boat Smart
Dick Boardman, S Boat Smart/Vessel Safety Check Examiner
Bob Post, AP Boat Smart/Vessel Safety Check Examiner
Tony Barbieri, JN Boat Smart
Hank Chmielewski, AP Seamanship
George Sender, AP Piloting
George Buffinton, AP Engine Maintenance
Bruce Ross, P Kayaking
It is our Membership Season at this time and our Treasurer, Roger Johns, S, has sent out all the membership renewal
notices. Our squadron currently has about 76 members whose dues are extremely important to the operation of the
squadron and the payments of our operational expenses. Without your dues, we cease to exist .At last count this
week about 18 members have not returned their renewal statements. Will you please mail in your membership dues
quickly as the last day before delinquency is June 21,2005.
The Milford Oyster Festival is scheduled for 20 August this year and we, Milford Power and Sail Squadron, are considering
setting up a booth as a "show of colors". We will hand out literature, display some nautical gear, answer
questions, and solicit membership to those who qualify. We would appreciate some help to man the booth, so if you
would like to support our effort give Roger Johns a call and let him know. (882-9994) The festival is only from
10AM to 6PM so if you have an hour or more spare time during the day we would appreciate your assistance.
Wishing you all a very happy and safe vacation this summer and please remember, Safe Boating is our middle name.
Bob Reeves, Cdr.
Would You Like to Present a Private "Boat Smart" course??--- or---- Would you like to present
a "Chart Smart" Course
Milford Power and Sail Squadron would be pleased to support you in presenting either of these courses as a refresher
or to get you state license.---
For the Girl or Boy Scouts,
For your YMCA or Church Group
For your Sports group
For your Business Group
For your Seniors Club
For your Bowling Club or Card group
· To become more acquainted with Boating- to update yourself on the rules of the "Sea Road"
· To familiarize yourself with Position Location and Plotting courses using Charts
Milford Squadron will present the "Boat Smart" or "Chart Smart" course on 3 days or 3 evenings
of 2 hours each at the place of your choice (suitable for a classroom). There must be 5 or more participants at
a cost of $45 each. We will supply the instructor and all the training aids and course materials. If a State License
is desired, we will give the exam and supply the application for the license.
Are you interested ? Then call Bob Reeves, Milford Power and Sail Squadron Education Officer on 876-8261 to discuss
details.
Vessel Safety Check Program
The following tentative schedule has been developed by the VSC Chairman and will be finalized pending approval
of the various Marinas. It is suggested that you make any plans for your boat inspection using these dates and
using these marinas. Any changes may be found on the Milford PS web site. You may also call the VSC Chairman, Hank
Chmielewski, on 878-5203.
Spencers Marina June 11, 2005
Port Milford June 25
Milford Boat Works July 9
Brewers Marina July 23
Poontatuck Yacht Club July 23
We have three new examiners this year Hank Chmielewski Administration officer, has taken over the reigns from Dick
Boardman. Also, Ed Delaney, and Bill Rinckel.
Education Report
We are now in a holding pattern in the Education area. All our classes have given their final
exams and have closed for the summer. At present I am working on a schedule for classes for the Fall starting in
September.
The JN class was not completed. It was decided by the class that we would continue in Sept. with a review of all
the course material in preparation for the final exam. Also that the requirement for sights would be gathered during
the summer and submitted to the instructor for review in the August/Sept. time frame before submittal to National
for Grading.
We will definitely be giving a Seamanship Course starting in September. If you care to take this course please
give us a call now to register.
The Advanced Piloting course will begin in December (after JN is completed). I assume that all the last Piloting
class will want to continue.
It is also our intention to start the Marine Electronics Course in September.. This is a very important course
as it brings in all the latest on GPS, Loran, Radar, and Electronic Charting.
Our dates on the above courses are not firm at this time so if you have some other suggestions please make us aware
and we may be able to change the schedule to suit your plans
Now just enjoy the season and apply the education that you've gained thru the past year.
Happy Sailing.
Bob Reeves, SEO
If you care to sign up for any of these courses please call Bob Reeves, 876-8261 or E-Mail to Bobr876@aol.com
Seamanship Course
(FOR USPS MEMBERS ONLY)
Content
Seamanship is the first step in your complete boating education. This is a two Module Course and will take about
4 weeks per module.
Module I
· Marlinspike
· Safety
· The Skippers Responsibilities
· Before Leaving the Dock
· Weather and Wave Forms
· Hull Design and Care
· Nautical Etiquette and Customs
Module II
· Docking and Hull Design and Care
· Docking & Undocking, Towing and Trailering
· Anchoring, Rafting, Mooring and Dinghies
· Cruising Considerations
· Boating
WHEN: Starting Sept 2005 , every Tuesday once a week for 8 weeks - 7:00-9:00 PM
WHERE: Egan Center, Devon ---Hank Chmielewski will be the Instructor
COST: $35.00 FOR TEXT AND CHARTS
TO REGISTER : If you want additional information on the course or to register for the course CALL BOB REEVES ,SEO,
203-876-8261.
After completing Seamanship , Piloting is Your Next course.
24-26 June District 1 Rendezvous at Essex Island Marina. Contact
Essex Is. Marina directly for reservations. Mention you are part of the Dist. 1 Squadron Rondezvous. Call Hank
Chmielewski for tickets.
19 July Bridge Meeting
22-24 July District 1 Rendezvous at American Wharf in Norwich
Contact Marina directly at 860-886-6363.State that you are a Dist. 1 Member and dockage will be $2.85 a foot.
19-21 August District 1 Rendezvous to Mystic Seaport
Reservations are to be made directly with the Seaport at 860-572-0711. Ask for USPS dockage rates
