2. Vice Commodore’s Report
By now, most of you have heard about the most recent boat fire on Dock 1. Looking back, it seems that everything went as well as could be expected during an event that could have turned into a conflagration. Quick actions by our members doing exactly the right things were a big factor too. The response from the Seattle Fire Department was quite substantial and included the following; Engines 22, 25, 34, and 38, Ladders 7 and 10, Rehab Van 4, BN 6 (Command), Diver Truck Air, and two Medic One aid trucks.
Collectively, our club thanks them for their quick and commanding response to a potentially devastating fire. On a related note, the “Fire Protection for Covered Moorage” plan, also known as the Fire Vent Project, is being resubmitted to the Seattle Fire Department with corrections and changes. This mandated plan, when accepted by the SFD, is the document that will guide us over the next seven years as we make changes and improvements to our docks. It should be noted that all moorage facilities in Seattle will be going through this process. Rod Hilden and Art Mauldin are chairing this committee and are assisted by many others. Thank you all!
Soon the re-roofing of covers # 2, 3 and 4 on Dock 2 will begin. This project involves removing all the old layers of roofing and installing new PVC membrane on the wood decking. All boats that normally moor under those covers will need to be temporarily relocated for the duration of the work. One of the reasons that July was selected for the re-roof was the need for space to move boats from under the affected roof covers. Please contact Jonelle at the office by phone or email, office@queencity.org, if you will be out of your slip for vacation. Your cooperation is appreciated.
During June, volunteers spent countless hours working on the floating sheds on a project designed to keep birds from roosting inside. The guano has been making quite a mess on the boats that moor in the sheds. The project was headed up by Walt Mauldin and the following participated: Mike Fish, Dave Svendsen, Larry Chmela, Gerald Fey, Mark Stevens, Bob Myers, Rod Hilden, Kendall Hilden and Phil Hardwick. Thanks for fixing an ongoing problem.
Finally, Susie and I would like to thank everyone who attended the JO Ball that was held on May 31st. It was a sold out event and from accounts, it seems that everyone had a good time. With the junior officers of the Grand 14 Yacht Clubs in attendance, our club and its members showed what a great thing we’ve got going at Queen City. We would like to thank Carol Soffel, Dick Geving, Mel Whitlinger, Jess Hill, and the bar committee for all their efforts that made it such a success.
Have a great summer of cruising and if our paths don’t cross, we’ll see you in September!
Dale Roberts
Vice Commodore
