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United States Power Squadrons®
Ventura Sail and Power Squadron
Volume 61 February 2017 Number 2
Cdr Robyn Miller, AP
Commander’s Corner
We had a record 32 attendees at our an-
nual meeting on January 14 at the Chan-
nel Islands Yacht Club. As always, their
hospitality and facilities provided a great
venue to close out this past year with re-
ports on education, membership and a
demonstration of the educational teach-
ing aid for Rules of the Road that was
purchased with the donations in memory
of Hal Wilder.
The 2017 nominees for the Executive
Committee were approved by unanimous
vote and I believe they will provide con-
tinued leadership excellence in the many
activities of the Ventura Sail and Power
Squadron.
The winners of the appetizer contest
were Doug and Lil Robertson’s Italian
style roast beef with cheese and green
olives sandwiches for first place, Steve
Johnston’s roast beef with blue cheese
sliders on jalapeno bread with mayo and
horseradish for second place, and Fran
and Hank Chandler’s bacon wrapped
dates with cream cheese came in third.
This is my last article for the Helm as
Commander and I look forward to future
2017 Helm articles from our incoming
Executive Committee. Our newsletter
editor, Sheri Green, has done a great job
reminding us to submit our articles in a
timely manner so that she can format
them together prior to the end of the
month so that we communicate squad-
ron activities to the members in a timely
manner. A big thank you to Sheri for
making this newsletter the best! We won
the 2016 Distinctive Communicator
Award again. See logo on the last page.
Lt/C Steve Johnston, P
Executive Officer
Hello everybody,
As others might note, this is my last ar-
ticle as the Executive Officer. Next
month I take over as Commander.
Thanks in advance for all your help and
concerns. Feel free to contact me about
any issues that need to be addressed.
We have started to build an education
plan and ABC starts Tuesday February 7
at Ventura Yacht Club.
At the annual meeting, I won second
place in the appetizer contest, with roast
beef and bleu cheese sliders. Here is the
link to the video recipe. I am doing this
as there are a lot of ingredients and
some technique involved. Give it a
try....my kids also love it and request it
often.
https://www.facebook.com/thechefstars/v
ideos/1826525240899681/
I hope to see everyone on February 4 at
the Change of Watch Dinner!
February Birthdays
My thanks to Dan Cahn for again
supplying the birthday list.
2-Feb Brent Kerr
3-Feb Karl Torfi Esrason
8-Feb Robert J. Stine
11-Feb Patrick R. Worth
13-Feb Susan Reed Matthews
14-Feb Christine Stine
15-Feb Janet A. Lawson
Lt/C Doug Montgomery
Administrative Officer
This month I am writing on a subject that
no one wants to experience: having to
abandon a 185-ft anchor handling tug-
boat (this is the short version).
The vessel had just finished a shipyard
haul-out and was ready to go, after the
vessel had been inspected by regulatory
agencies - American Bureau of Shipping
and the U.S. Coast Guard. An inspection
of all systems was completed with no de-
ficiencies.
The crew had been working on the finish-
ing touches. A field trip took place to the
life raft service center and the crew was
able to take a look as the raft was in-
spected and certified and returned to the
vessel.
As we cleared the L.A. breakwater the
Mate and assistant were on watch. At
0015 I was awakened and told the vessel
was taking on water. I went to the engine
room where the engineer had two 80
horsepower pumps online but the water
continued to rise. I went to the bridge
where the mate was making the appro-
priate calls. I took one more look at the
engine room and told the engineers to
secure all hatches and come to the
bridge.
With all crew accounted for, we contin-
ued to make preparations to abandon
ship. We felt that necessary as the en-
gine room was flooded in less than 10
minutes (this vessel had three E.M.D die-
sel Locomotive engines).
As we caught our breath on the port-
side bridge-wing the ship rolled to port,
the life raft was deployed and became
fouled and unusable. Lying with an 85
degree port list we had some big-time
flooding.
Believe me we all ended up in the water
which was 540
with three to four foot
seas. I knew we would be picked up soon,
and it was not too long before the life-
guard was there and we all went in the
raft.
Needless to say the crew pulled together
as a team; each crew member had done
the drills i.e., man overboard, fire and
abandon ship. Situational awareness is
so important. Remember the “What If”
and how you would respond - think ahead
for alterative plans.
Captain Shinn, NOAA Shearwater Research Vessel
Cdr Robyn Miller asked Captain Shinn for his articles for the Helm. He is brother-in-law to
John Murray, one of our squadron members and has a wealth of knowledge to share.
Terrence Shinn was born and raised in Ventura, CA. He completed the Merchant Marines
and followed his heart to the sea. His stories about his experiences on the water can keep
one spellbound. Terrence has been captaining vessels to the Channel Islands since 1974. He
currently holds an Unlimited USCG license while operating NOAA research vessels. He is the
acting captain aboard the Shearwater research vessel that lies in Santa Barbara Harbor.
Terrence is the proud owner of the Safari Spirit, a trawler in the Pacific Northwest, Safari
Star, a motor sailor in Ventura and the Safari Sprite, a sailboat in Ventura.
Time for some winter sailing?
Captain Shinn
Well it's starting to set in. The N.E. USA have put their boats away, except for the migratory
fleet that heads south to the Bahamas and Caribbean, much like our west coast fleet that
heads to Mexico and beyond after hurricane season. On the West Coast in winter, from Pt
Conception north to the Pacific Northwest, not too many recreational boaters plan ocean ex-
cursions. For those of us in Southern CA winter sailing can be some of the best ocean boat-
ing the US has to offer.
In between our winter storms our clear, sunny and often calm coast makes venturing out so
worthwhile. We have the islands to ourselves, the marine life is abundant and those pesky
summer NW'ly afternoon winds are not worth planning on. Yes I am talking in between win-
ter storms and not during strong Santa Ana events.
Weather and swell forecasting is so much better than it was 20, 10 even five years ago. That
doesn't mean you shouldn't be prepared for unexpected conditions. But it does mean it's
worth the risk if you follow the forecasts and updates, and adjust your plans accordingly.
The last five plus years Southern CA has seen only a few strong winter storms annually. A
well defined winter storm usually comes down the coast from the North Pacific, has strong
southerly winds ahead of the front and lots of rain along with a sizable swell. Often by the
time they reach Pt. Conception, most their energy is gone.
This year most of us are hoping for a drought-bustin' winter but in between those storms
there have been some flat seas and sunshine, so take advantage of the nice days, clear air
and all the migrating marine mammals and birds off our Southern CA coast.
VVVSSSPPPSSS CCCHHHAAANNNGGGEEE OOOFFF WWWAAATTTCCCHHH
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Ventura Yacht Club
1755 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA
(elevator to the dining room is available)
COCKTAIL HOUR BEGINS AT 1730
DINNER SERVICE BEGINS AT 1830
Dinner Menu: Rosemary Baguettes, Homemade Vegetable Barley Soup, Salad
Bar, Roast Beef Carving Station, Chicken Florentine, Twice Baked Potatoes,
Green Bean Almandine, Cherry Cheesecake and/or Chocolate Cake
$36.00 Per Person (Tax & Tip Included) Cash Bar
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Please return your RSVP with
check made out to VSPS by Monday January 30, 2017
For your convenience, please use form below. Send RSVP and check to:
Debbie Braun-Lawson, 3639 E. Harbor Blvd. #109, Ventura, CA 93001.
This is NOT a pay at the door function. Questions? Email [email protected]
Send this form and your check to:
Debbie Braun-Lawson, 3639 E. Harbor Blvd. #109, Ventura, CA 93001
RSVP: VSPS Change of Watch Dinner and Ceremony for members and their guests.
NAMES: _______________________________________________________________________
Total Enclosed $____________
Hope you can join us for this special event. It’s an opportunity to
thank the outgoing officers and welcome the new 2017 Bridge.
VENTURA SAIL AND POWER SQUADRON
Annual Business Meeting & Appetizer Contest
The 2017 Bridge Photos by Kerry Leiman
Shultz, Stein, Cahn, Londborg, Johnston, Braun-Lawson, Cloverdale, Morris
(More photos next month)
Winners of the Appetizer Contest
1st
Place
Doug & Lil Robertson
2nd
Place
Steve Johnston
3rd
Place
Fran & Hank Chandler
Italian style roast beef
with cheese and green
olives sandwiches
Roast beef with blue
cheese sliders on jalapeno
bread with mayo and
horseradish
Bacon wrapped dates
with cream cheese.
Lt/C Carolyn Cahn, S
Secretary
Ventura Sail and Power Squadron
Executive Committee Meeting
Ventura Harbor, CA
January 9, 2017
Preliminary Minutes
Called to order at 1910.
Attendees:
1. Cdr Robyn Miller, P
2. Admin Officer Lt/C Doug Montgomery
3. Exe Officer Lt/C Steve Johnston, P
4. SEO Lt/C Pat Metheny, AP
5. Secretary Lt/C Carolyn Cahn, S
6. Treasurer Lt/C Kim Morris, S
7. Lt Dan Cahn, JN
8. 1st
Lt Debbie Braun-Lawson, AP
9. Chris Stine
10. Lorna Londborg, P
11. Lt Richard Cudworth, N
12. Dan Coverdale
13. P/C Gary Wolfe, N
A quorum was present.
Debbie Braun-Lawson led the Pledge of
Allegiance
Reports of Officers:
SEO Lt/C Pat Metheny, AP thanked eve-
ryone for their help over the past three
years. She announced that materials
have been ordered for the coming year
and the Education Plan for 2017 and
the report for 2016 has been prepared
and will be presented at the Annual
Meeting. Lt Richard Cudworth reported
that the syllabus for the ABC class has
been prepared and he is recruiting in-
structors and proctors for the course.
Treasurer Lt/C Kim Morris, S was ab-
sent. Cdr Robyn presented the financial
report. The squadron has $18,611.61
cash on hand.
Secretary Lt/C Carolyn Cahn, S provid-
ed minutes for last meeting and the
minutes were accepted.
Executive Officer Lt/C Steve Johnston, P
reported that the information for Hal
Wilder’s Last Horizon recognition has
been submitted to the Ensign.
Commander Robyn Miller, AP an-
nounced that the 2017 Vessel Safety
Check stickers have not yet been re-
ceived but are expected soon. She an-
nounced that there are openings on the
District 13 Council and urged members
to volunteer.
Ongoing Business/Activities/Classes
Dan Cahn presented the completed
Marine Teaching Aid project that was
created using the funds donated in
memory of P/C Hal Wilder. It can be
used to demonstrate navigation and
boating rules in several of our classes.
Steve Johnston will meet with Don and
Janet Shultz to catalog our historical
scrapbooks.
Merit mark recommendations were
discussed and will be submitted.
Lorna Londborg and Robyn Miller are
hosting our Annual Meeting to be held
14 January 2017 1200-1400 at CIYC.
Future Business/Activities/Classes
Robyn Miller led a discussion about op-
tions for the gift to Ventura Yacht Club
to thank them for the use of their facili-
ties for our classes. It was decided that
we would purchase another dock cart
not to exceed $500. Steve Johnston vol-
unteered to facilitate the purchase.
Robyn Miller announced that our Sales
Tax for 2016 is due 31 January. Gary
Wolfe will work with Kim Morris on fil-
ing the return.
District 13 Council meeting will be held
26 January 2017 in San Pedro.
Change of Watch will be held 4 Febru-
ary 2017 at the Ventura Yacht Club.
Debbie Braun-Lawson is hosting the
event. District 13 Commander Lad Phil-
lips has been asked to preside.
The District 13 Spring Conference
Cruise is scheduled for 19-23, March
2017.
Adjourned at 2000.
Don and Meloney Roy’s Facebook page.
They are about to depart on their winter cruise to Grenada.
If you’re interested follow them at:
https://www.facebook.com/cruisersdiary/.
2016 Bridge
(2017 after Change of Watch)
Commander
Cdr Robyn Miller, AP
(805) 501-3307
Executive Officer
Lt/C Steve Johnston, P
(805) 573-4429
Administrative Officer
Lt/C Doug Montgomery
(310) 629-3339
SEO
Lt/C Pat Metheny, AP
(805) 646-7675
Treasurer
Lt/C Kim Morris
(805) 320-1441
Secretary
Lt/C Carolyn Cahn, S
(805) 482-9420
The Helm Editor
Lt. Sheri Green, JN
(661) 414-6915
Contacts for Local Mariners
24-Hour Emergency Telephone Numbers
US Coast Guard Search & Rescue(805)985-9822
Channel Islands Harbor Patrol (805)382-3000
Ventura Harbor Patrol. (805)642-8618
Port Hueneme…………………… (805)982-4571
Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol (805)564-5530
Harbormasters – Administrative
Channel Islands (805)382-6864
Channel Islands Harbor Patrol (805)382-3007
Ventura Port District (805)642-8538
Port Hueneme Public Affairs (805)982-4493
Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol (805)564-5520
National Weather Service
Oxnard .............................. (805)988-6610
Web site: http://www.nwsla.noaa.gov