Bilge Pump: February 2010
1. Commodore's Report
By the time you read this issue of The Bilge Pump our major projects (and some smaller, unexpected ones) will have been completed. The fire standpipes, a major component of our Fire Code Compliance Project, have been installed and have passed inspection by the Seattle Fire Department. This is a major milestone and its successful completion is due to the hard work of Docks Chair, Art Mauldin. Further good news is that most of the issues surrounding the trenching (oil, creosote, & cut phone lines) have been remediated. Naturally, these unexpected problems have increased the cost of the project. The Bridge, Board, and Planning & Finance are working on ways to cover the costs.
The new Dock B at Winslow will be installed mid-February. This will greatly improve the outstation infrastructure, not to mention safety concerns, and eliminate the need to anchor in order to support the end of Dock B! The new Dock B and the new transverse dock are wonderful and necessary improvements to our beautiful outstation. A large part of Dock A is also scheduled for replacement as part of our long-range plan.
The special committees I've appointed are making great progress. The Special Committee on Membership, chaired by Peter Anderson, has presented several ideas to the Board and Bridge for consideration. The Special Committee on Flag Protocol, chaired by Ken Klett, has taken into account the suggestions made at the Breakfast with the Bridge. You can view the recommendations on our web site and a sample of the proposed memorial burgee is on order for further review. The Special Committee on Storage Boats, chaired by Robert Murphy, is continuing its work and working with the members involved. Thanks to the committee chairs and the committee members for their hard work, diligence and sensitivity in dealing with these important issues.
Another great Boat Show is behind us. We made initial contact with several interested folks who stopped by our booth and inquired about membership. Kudos to Chris Benson, Membership Chair, and a big thank you to all the members who volunteered to staff the booth. This is a major undertaking. We have a follow-up Open House for prospective members scheduled for February 20th from 10:00-2:00. Let's show them our famous Queen City hospitality!
Regatta Sail hosted an outstanding Friday Night Social featuring an America's Cup theme. There were excellent speakers to supplement the video, beautiful scale models of America's cup boats & the 'sailors stew & brew.’ A great job by Pete Delaunay, Regatta Sail chair, and his crew.
Adding to our great variety of social events, the ever-popular Martini Madness was hosted by Tracy & Scott McPhee. It was a rousing success and much enjoyed--thank you Scott & Tracy!
Our first 'Dancing with the Bridge' series is off to a great start. We have 40 high-stepping people who are learning a variety of ballroom dances and having lots of fun. We have 40 people and 40 left feet -- what could be better!
February brings the Sweetheart Dinner on February 5th and Scotch, Steak & Cigar Night on February 20th. Both of these events are always Club highlights so be sure to get your reservations in early. We also have a Fleet Captain’s land cruise on February 27th to explore the wineries of Woodinville. The event includes limo transportation to and from QCYC so you can enjoy the tasting experience to the fullest! Larry & Dorothy Dubia have thought of everything!
Looking a little bit farther ahead, mark your calendars for a St. Patrick's Day Friday Night Social on March 12th. It will come as no surprise that Paul Grimm and his band of leprechauns will put on a lively social. As always, you can check the calendar on the web site for information about all the many events we enjoy.
Fair Winds,
Ed Jennerich
Commodore
2. Vice Commodore's Report
Check out the club calendar for upcoming events, take a fleet captain cruise, take your boat out, have some fun, winter will soon be over.
DOCKS
The water pipe on dock three is repaired. Thank you to Dave Svendsen, Victor Thompson, Dick Mcgrew and Bob Myers plus $2,000.00 for parts. Please watch the temperature: if it’s icy/slippery on the dock you know it can freeze the water pipes, so make sure the water is flowing out the valve at the end of the dock (running water does not freeze) please contact Art Mauldin if there is a question.
The Standpipe Project is complete. We’re going to have some soil remediation problems due to an old oil tank that had left mixed oils in the ground and these were migrating towards the lake. Planning and Finance, the Board and Bridge are looking at alternative solutions for cleanup. We’ll a report later.
I do want to thank Art Mauldin for his efforts during this project. Lining up the project and then having the oil contamination problem about drove him over the edge. Art stays at the club and has no place to get away when we have problems. Please take a minute and thank him for his efforts.
Watch The Bilge Pump and go on-line for dock work party dates. We’re always in need of helpers. It’s only a couple of hours on one Saturday a month. Thanks to those who always show up and if you are extended stay on the docks you really need to be involved in the maintenance of your home site.
HOUSE
The Captains’ room on the 3rd floor of the in-station is getting lots of use so we are asking you to schedule, with Crystal, the hours your want to use it. She will check you out with a key and please clean up when you are done.
Continue to contact P/C Jeff Ewell for house projects. If you see something that needs to be looked at, put it on his “To Do List” clipboard in the galley. Jim Damery, our thoughts are with you and Donna.
WINSLOW OUTSTATION
The new dock section for Dock “B” will be arriving before the end of February. We’ve paid a little more money on these and are moving smoothly towards completion. Take a look at the club calendar and make a plan to be at the Winslow Cleanup. It’s a great way to get yourself outside after a long winter. We will have less dock repair needed, so rebuilding the deck on the clubhouse will be the biggest project. Bob Lindal and John Alving have been making drawings and picking out wood for this so this will be all ready to tackle.
We now have a retired Weyerhaeuser executive (Eric Wood) staying at the outstation and in between his cooking and cleaning chores on his boat he can probably answer some of your outstation questions (he may have to clear his comments through his boss Barbara), but try him anyway.
George Austin
Vice Commodore
3. Rear Commodore's Report
Grounds:
With the standpipe project completed we are moving forward to get the plantings replaced. Work has started and the old hedge plants have been replaced along with some new ones. We attempted to build a retaining wall on the west side, but the soil was so saturated with water we couldn’t even stand on the slope without sliding down. We still have planting to do on the east side of the clubhouse. The plants that were dug up for installation of the standpipes need to be replanted. If anyone has the time and inclination we sure could use some help. Call Becky Garvie or myself to get the scoop of what needs to be done. The fence on the west side toward the bridge needs to be repaired and painted soon. If there are any carpenter types that can take charge and get it done, please let me know who you are. We will soon be scheduling the Spring Clean Up. Our Grounds budget has really taken a hit with all of the soil mitigation challenges, so we will have to be creative this year and have a lot of work done by our members.
Membership:
Looking forward to the Boat Show and hope to have a number of new applications. If you know anyone with a boat, now is the time to get them to enjoy the benefits of our club. The Membership Committee is working hard developing ideas to obtain and retain new members. Those ideas will be presented shortly. I think we will have some exciting plans to present. Every time you come to the club, try to meet someone you haven’t met before and make them welcome. Chris Benson, Membership Chairman, works very hard to get new members. It is our job to make them feel welcome and give Chris our full support. A Prospective New Member Open House will be held on February 21 from 10 – 2. Please plan to come and greet them. Any prospective member that comes to a meeting or Friday lunch, Chris or I will be glad to treat them to meal. Just let us know.
Security:
This is a happy report in that we seem to be quite secure at the present time. A big thanks goes to Rod Hilden, our Security Chairman.
Reception:
I would like to take a moment and welcome all the new members that have joined since the last annual was published. I know I have not met all of you and would be happy to buy you a drink and become acquainted with you. Track me down at the meetings or any function. I would like to welcome you personally! Spring will be here before we know it and we will be getting ready for Opening Day. Happy Boating!
Don Wilson
Rear Commodore
Chet Gibson Memorial Lighted Boat Parade
I wish to thank all who participated in the parade. Unfortunately I found myself in the hospital on December 1st for several weeks and was not able to participate myself. I especially would like to thank P/C Larrie Chmela for taking over for me and putting the final touches on the parade. He did an outstanding job. I would also like to thank those who provided turn boats. A big thank you goes out to V/C George Austin, Kent Soffel, Tom Wilson, Jess Hill, Lynn Montgomery, Andrea Schock, Bob Lindal, and P/C Bob Yates, who actually covered two locations and again Larrie Chmela. Of course this parade doesn’t happen without the lead boats provided by Dick McGrew and Chuck Gould. I understand that we had a good turnout and the weather was a bit chilly but nice. Until next year, have a wonderful boating season and live life to the fullest.
Randy Jamerson
Lighted Boat Parade Chairman
Docks Committee Report
Our code-required fire standpipes project is now complete. The Fire Marshal’s Office has accepted the system as installed for Docks 1 and 2. Dock 3 has been connected to the new underground supply pipe, but modifications to the system on the dock and acceptance will wait for further word on the status of SR-520. This completes a very large part of our obligations to meet the new fire code clauses of 2005. The project itself went very well and as predicted.
The January 9 work party was another success. We took on many smaller tasks this time and while the crew wasn’t all that large, it was productive. Thanks to Pete Collins, Bob Lindal, Dave Svendsen, Chuck Gould, Jim McFadden, V/C George Austin, R/C Don Wilson, Art Mauldin, and the proverbial character, “Those whom I have forgotten!” I know you are there.
A very special note of appreciation must go to Vic Thompson and Dave Svendsen for their persistent and hard work at making repairs to the damaged dock 3 water pipe. It seems our 30 plus year old thermal valves at the ends of the pipes are wearing out. Once they fail, if it’s cold out the pipes freeze and fail as well. Vic and Dave did a huge amount of work to restore the water on that dock and we all owe them great thanks, if not a few meals! Thanks to a few others on this task as well.
Our next work parties are the second Saturday Feb. 13, and March 13 as well. 8:30 AM gives time for a breakfast and the work will commence before 9:30. We try to wrap it up by 3:30, after a club-provided lunch at about noon. The next Docks Committee meetings are scheduled for 6:00 PM Jan. 26, and Feb. 23. Committee meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
Our yearly contribution to the health of the under-structure of our docks should be happening within the next month or so. The work will be scaled back this year, partly reflecting the incredible progress and efficiency of the work last year.
The Docks Committee must delegate its responsibilities much sooner rather than later, or we, the members, risk there being no real management of our most valuable asset of all. Much praise goes to those who have stepped forward, but the need probably exceeds the resources of the club. Please join with us.
Arthur Mauldin
Docks Committee Chairman
Fleet Captain's Report
LET'S GO CRUISING, QUEEN CITY!
Norway Cruise 2010
Outstation Report
In between changing channels from ESPN to the World Fishing Network, Eric informed me he doesn't have the time to write this month's Outstation Report. As most say when they are newly retired, "I don't know how I ever had time to work." He's no different!
We were told that quite a few people came over for an end-of-the-year event - the sign-in log had a lot of names in it.
Special thanks to Jody Russell for cleaning the grills in the galley. It's great to see this marvelous facility used year-round. We were up in the San Juan Islands for about 10 days - the weather was just incredible for much of the time, and there were hardly any boats out, so we had everything to ourselves.
The Past Commodores from the Grand Fourteen found their way to Bainbridge Island mid-January. The weather improved after a soggy Friday and it turned out to be quite nice. It was fun showing off the improvements in the clubhouse to many that had visited before. Past Commodore Dale Roberts and Susie put on quite a weekend, with a steak fry Saturday night and Past Commodore Ron Rolstad and Carolyn putting on the omelet breakfast Sunday. Even more important, they did a great job cleaning up after the event!
We are having a hard time figuring out when to schedule the annual "Work Party" at the Outstation. At this point, it looks like it will be April 17 - 18th. We're usually able to get most of the projects done on Saturday, but there always seems to be some work that needs to be completed on Sunday. If you can only come for one day, that's fine -we'll take all the help we can get. We had a lower-than-usual turnout last year, and as a result, the gardens have grown; so we expect to really dig into them (get it?). Details will be in next month's report.
Maybe I can get Eric to skip an episode of Oprah or that fishing show he likes to watch and write next month's report. Hope the clicking of these computer keys doesn't wake him.
Barbara Wood
Regatta Power Report
#
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Skipper
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Boat
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%
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2
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Dick Timmerman
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Vagabond
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0.4072
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3
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Bob Lindal
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Suzy Q
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0.4257
|
4
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Dean Lentgis
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Kalos Filos
|
0.4278
|
5
|
Bill Anderson
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The Tillie
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0.4925
|
7
|
Bruce Cullen/
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Caroline
|
0.7042
|
Vince Firlotte
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|||
10
|
Ken Klett/
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Klettitat
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0.9574
|
Marv Elbon
|
|||
13
|
Lynn Montgomery/
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Likely Lady
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1.1125
|
Larrie Chmela
|
|||
15
|
Russ Oberg
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Nordic Lady
|
1.1522
|
16
|
Terry Baker
|
Choppers
|
1.1744
|
19
|
Ed Hedges
|
Jo Sea
|
1.2595
|
22
|
Dave Padgett
|
Slip Away
|
1.6140
|
26
|
Andy Gerde
|
Windy i
|
2.1888
|
27
|
Bob Yates
|
Rhumb Line
|
2.2333
|
30
|
Richard Kay
|
Matana
|
5.0659
|
Bob Lindal
Steak, Scotch & Cigar Night
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