2. Vice Commodore's Report

With the holidays behind us, now is the time of year that we begin to think about the upcoming boating season.  Yes, I know that we still have three months of winter to slog through, but just think, Opening Day is only four months away!  It is during the next four months that a lot of our maintenance or upgrades are performed at the Mainstation and the Outstation.  January should see the waterline replaced on Dock 1, the dock inspection program will be in progress, as well as the upgrade of the appliances at the Winslow clubhouse.  Pile cap replacements will be underway by Waterfront Construction in February.  All these important efforts require a lot of manpower, and if you can lend a hand, please volunteer whenever you can.  Contact me vicecommodore@queencity.org and I will make sure your email gets forwarded to the correct committee chair.

In November, the Board of Trustees passed the Marina Best Management Practices.  At the urging of the Bridge, this new policy was important to implement, most of all, because it demonstrates to interested parties that we consider the stewardship of the environment around our marina facility to be extremely important. The policy applies to all members, guests, independent contractors and any vessels moored at any of our club facilities. Specifically, it deals with hazardous materials, containing debris from maintenance, disposing of waste products, discharges from vessels and what to do in case of a spill. The complete version of the new policy can be found in the 2008 Annual.  Most boaters of good conscience are probably practicing these concepts already, so adaptation should be smooth.

A few bits and pieces: The first application of the spider eradication program has been completed.  Phase two will happen in April, and when the exact date is known, there will be ample notice.  When you renew your boat insurance, please submit a copy of your Certificate of Insurance, listing Queen City Yacht Club as “additionally insured.”  When you tie up in the “U”, please register your stay by signing the book located near the hoist by Dock 2.  As you approach the club on Boyer Avenue, take a look at the beautiful canvas on the railings that lead to the upper entrance.  A big thank you is in order for our House Chair, Jim Damery, and others who helped.  It looks great! Our Decorations Chair, Carol Soffel, and others who helped, deserve kudos for making our clubhouse look wonderful during the holiday season.  Lastly, the AAC will be meeting on January 14, at 5:30 PM. 

Dale Roberts
Vice Commodore