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In this Edition:

Messages from our Commander and Bridge

Officers

* Off the Beaten Path Cedar Reef Fish Camp & Lipizzan Stallion Show Recap

C & R St. Petersburg Recap

Boat Christening

Spring Getaway Details

2017 Boating Activities

* Fishing Report

Calendar, Snacks, Sunshine & Trivia

Member news, Helmsman page & advertisement

And much more ...

February 2017

Photo provided by Lt Monique Gutierrez S

Cdr Cliff Schmidt JN and members of the MSPS gather to christen Debra Hartwell S and Ron Hartwell P’s new Bucket List

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Cdr Cliff Schmidt JN [email protected]

Commander’s Message

Come for the Boating Education...Stay for the Friends.

The Helm Station

A publication of the Manatee Sail & Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons®. We are located in Manatee County, Florida.

Editor: Lt Lynne Gieges S

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Asst. Editor: Lt John Walsh N

Advertising: P/C Gary Mink P

Distribution Lt Jay Sands P

Photos: as noted

The Helm Station is the official publication of the Manatee Sail & Power Squadron with twelve issues yearly. Opinions expressed in The Helm Station are those of the author of the article and do not necessarily repre-sent the position of The Helm Station, MSPS, or USPS. All rights reserved.

As I sit down to write my last Helm Station article, it gives me pause as I look back at a year that passed very fast.

Starting off with the 2016 C. O. W. – as I said in my remarks that night “This is your squadron,” and I hope I

was successful in making a few changes that benefit your MSPS. I did not make all of the changes I wanted but hopefully some good ones.

A squadron phone number was established for a consistent contact number for the public.

MSPS now takes credit cards for the ships store, classes and anything squadron related.

A storage cabinet was put into place for storage at the Elks Club for the items used at our general meeting and some teaching aids.

Statistically MSPS has not altered much over the year. Our membership numbers have leveled off after not adding the thirty plus 6 month free memberships that were added after an Americas Boating Course with only 1 or 2 becoming members after the free 6 months. Instead, we offer an additional 6 months free to a 1 year membership. Of course membership is very important, as USPS looks to expanding the membership base nationwide and we look to expand our local membership base. Our members are the best form of advertising for mem-bership; by just talking to people/boaters/kayakers/fisherman/neighbors/coworkers we gain new members – thank you all.

I feel as my term ends as MSPS Commander, that the squadron is a little bit better.

I look forward to a successful 2017.

The February Calendar has a lot going on:

04 Feb 2017 Commanders Reception at Palmetto Point Club House, Palmetto, FL

07 Feb 2017 Annual membership meeting – Palmetto Elks Club

11 Feb 2017 MSPS Change of Watch at Pier 22, Bradenton, FL

16 Feb 2017 OBP Bunker Hill Winery Tour and Lunch, Parish, FL

19-25 Feb 2017 USPS National Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL

SAFE BOATING

Wear your PFD, carry a 406EPIRB and keep an eye on the weather.


Executive Department

Lt/C George Druist SN [email protected]

I look forward to seeing everyone at the Commander’s Reception on 04 Feb 2017and at the Change of Watch. As I wrote last month, some of our members will be assuming new duties in the Squadron, but the spirit, focus, activities, and fun will continue as before.

As I move on, I want to thank all the members who contributed to the activities of the Squad-ron Executive Department in the last year. Lt/C Rich Maggio S will be taking over as Execu-tive Officer. Rich brings a wealth of boating experience with him. I know that he will enjoy working with committee members participating in boat shows, Public Relations and Boating Safety Programs, and Community Activities. These include events such as the Just for Girls Fishing activities and Christmas Tree Sales as well as Vessel Safety Inspections.

We wish the Squadron Members attending the USPS National meeting in Orlando, 19-26 Feb 2017 the best in their activities there, and with the best to those members who will be on the District 22 Cruise to the Caribbean and the Panama Canal from 26 Feb—08 Mar 2017.

So……...let’s party on to start the month and then carry on with our safe boating programs in 2017.

Boating is fun .. We'll show you how.

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The Left Coast Amateur Fishing Report

The January report is short and sweet due to “not so hot” weather patterns with wind, wind and more wind. One week had decent weather and many of us were able to get out and try our luck. Water temperatures have been in the low 60’s and most available fish are moving around looking for their winter home so search you will; bottom fishing is hit or miss. After the recent cold spell most baitfish have run off to warmer water; it’s time to get out the lures and live shrimp. The big excitement was Lynne & I both catching dolphins within minutes of each other. We were reeling in a catch and stinkin Flipper stole our dinner. Both dolphins got off; they are much smarter than you may think. February could bring us some nice days on the water with opportunities to hone our fishing skills, don’t miss the chance. Be safe, have plenty of fuel on board, watch the weather for quick changes and catch’um if you can.

Here’s a simple recipe to use on just about anything except cereal: Salsa Criolla

Cut ½ red onion into thin slices, wash & drain, blend with ½ tomato cut small, chopped cilantro, s & p, juice from one lemon, 1T olive oil, you can add green pepper strips (recommended), or aji amarillos. Mix together in a bowl and serve with fish or chicken.

By Lt Jim Gieges S


Lt/C Rich Maggio S [email protected]

Greetings! I am happy to tell you that this will be my last report as AO! Starting next month, following the Change of Watch, I will be sliding over to the XO seat, and we will have a new Administrative Officer, Matt Braatz. Please join me in welcoming Matt to his new position with our Squadron. Matt has been a USPS member for roughly 40 years, beginning in Norwalk

and Darien, Connecticut, then Savannah, Georgia, and finally Manatee. Matt, an Advanced Pi-lot, has been local for about four years, living on the beautiful Manatee River. His extensive experience will be a true benefit to all of us. I am sure he will have no problem settling in to his new job, and I hope he can help me settle in to mine! As I write this, our most fortunate members are up in St Pete enjoying this fine weather on this month’s boating C & R. I hope you are having a wonderful time. Thanks to P/C Carl Ny-man JN and Don Tress P for organizing this event. And this afternoon, you will be enjoying a fine luncheon at Frescos. Thank you Lt Monique Gutierrez S for helping to arrange that for us. For those of you who missed this event, remember that if you don’t join the flotilla head-ing up to any of this year’s destinations, you are still welcome at the luncheon planned for each event. Most events are within a short drive from here, and it’s a fun way to see the ar-ea, acquaint yourselves with various marinas, and have some fun with your fellow squadron members. And that’s what it’s all about! The big news is the Change of Watch in February. Some of the squadron will leave their cars at home and sail over 10-12 Feb 2017 Thanks to P/C Tom Brown P for making these arrange-ments. And don’t forget to plan for our March. C & Rs - Tarpon Springs, 20-23 Mar 2017 and Ca-ladesi State Park, 23-26 .Mar 2017. These events are being arranged by P/Lt/C Mike Stew-art SN and P/C Carl Nyman JN/Don Tress P, respectively. And special thanks to P/C Charlie Brunner SN for his overseeing the entire 2017 boating schedule. Finally, thanks again to Monique for organizing January’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions event, and Cedar River Fish Camp luncheon. I hear we had a big crowd, and the weather was great! Monique even got interviewed by the Bradenton Herald and was quoted in Sunday’s paper. Another 15 minutes of fame to one of our own! Debra and I are off to Lake Tahoe for a week. See you at the C. O. W! Enjoy this beautiful ‘spring’ weather, and when on the water, be aggressively safe.

Administration


Lt/C Bob Kelly SN

[email protected]

Education Department

The above normal winter temperatures and fair skies have pulled more than the usual number of people to boating, which really cramps our time for other necessary things. Life in Florida is tough!!!! We have two graduating classes to announce; Seamanship and Marine Communi-cations.

Congratulations to the following: Seamanship, led by R/C Myles Gee SN Christopher Del Valle S Susan Del Valle S Michael Huey S Dean May S Akin Muegel S Marcia Muegel S Ellen Pope S James Pope S Marine Communications Systems led by P/C Charlie Brunner SN Michael McClintic AP Ann Nartsissov P George Nartsissov AP Lt/C Bob Kelly SN Again Congratulations to the above for successfully completing their courses. Expanding our maritime knowledge is the cornerstone of the United States Power Squadron. Status of other Spring courses are: Piloting - tests have been given and waiting results Advance Pilot, Junior Navigation, Weather, Instructor Development, Engine Maintenance, and Marine Electrical classes are being organized and will start shortly. Sign-up sheets for Cruise Planning and Sail will be available at Febru-ary's Membership Meeting. Here’s a further update about teaching America's Boating Course (ABC) in our public school system. Palmetto High School has stepped forward and will be the first high school in our area to offer the course to their students. If all goes well, ABC will be taught to 30 stu-dents at Palmetto Elks Club on 18 Feb 2017. Enjoy Safe Boating!!!!


Nominating Committee Report In accordance with the By-laws of the Manatee Sail & Power Squadron (Articles 5 & 9), the Nominating Committee hereby proposes the following active members in good standing for the offices as designated for the watch year 2017. Each individual has indicated his or her willingness to serve. The election will take place during the MSPS General membership/Annual Meeting at the Elks Lodge in Palmetto at 1900 hours on Tuesday,07 Feb 2017. Article 11, Section 11.1 of the By-laws provides that, “Candidates for the office to be voted upon at the Annual meeting may be nominated by (1) Nominat-ing Committee as herein provided or (2) by petition in writing signed by at least five active members in good standing and filed with the squadron secretary at least fifteen (15) days before the date of the election.

2017 Candidates

Bridge Officers

Commander – Lt/C George Druist SN Administrative Officer – P/Lt/C Matthew Braatz P

Executive Officer - Lt/C Rich Maggio S Secretary – 1/Lt Karel Goodrich P

Education Officer – Lt/C Bob Kelly SN Treasurer – Lt/C Bob Gutierrez N

Assistant Officers

Ass't Treasurer – P/C Roland Seidel SN Ass't Education Officer – 1/Lt Bill Spencer SN

Executive Committee Members

P/D/C Myles Gee SN 1 Year

P/C Cliff Schmidt JN 1 Year

Bob Goodrich P 1 Year

Chuck Whelan SN 2 Year

Nominating Committee

P/C Tom Brown P (Chair)

P/C Carl Nyman JN

P/C Cliff Schmidt JN

Auditing Committee

Lt/C Celia Strawn P (Chair)

Barbara Calvin S

Verne Walsh AP

Rules Committee

P/C Carl Nyman JN

Don Tress P

P/C Nadene Cornell S


Join us for our Spring Getaway with destinations this year of Tarpon Springs and Caladesi, be part of the flotilla for one or both destinations.

The Plan:

Tarpon Springs - Arrive on Monday (20 March) and experience the downtown area with ex-cellent Greek food, seafood, and numerous tourist shops. We will be at Turtle Cove marina (turtlecove-marina.com) for three nights in this great location only three blocks from down-town Tarpon Springs. Marina info - floating docks, fuel available (discount with BoatUS card), size restricted to 60’ LOA or 20’ beam. Look for more information on this trip from Port Cap-tain Mike.

Depart on Thursday, 23 March (Captain’s prerogative) for this very short (14NM) trip south to Caladesi Island.

Caladesi Island State Park (www.floridastateparks.org/park/Caladesi-Island) - Arrive on Thursday (23 March) and enjoy the nature of this Florida state park and the camaraderie of squadron friends in a location with only one distraction—the beach. As is customary we have invited St. Petersburg squadron to join us for this trip and we look forward to their participa-tion. We have the pavilion reserved for the 24th and 25th, so we’ll have a location for a vari-ety of activities. Marina info - floating docks, size issues for boats with great than 12’ beam and/or 4’ draft. Look for more info later from Port Captains Don & Carl.

Depart homeward bound on Sunday, 26 March.

The Port Captains for this year’s trips are:

Tarpon Springs Captain: Mike Stewart, SN ([email protected])

Caladesi Island Captain: Don Tress, P ([email protected])

& Carl Nyman, JN ([email protected])

Coordinator: Charlie Brunner, SN ([email protected])


January Event 12 Jan 2017~~Off the Beaten Path

Lunch at Cedar Reef Fish Camp Restaurant and Colonel Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Ranch Stallion Show

True Horse Power!!

Photos provided by Lt Monique Gutierrez S and P/C Tom Brown P

Good Food and Great Friends


January Event

20-22 Jan 2017~~C & R St. Petersburg

This cruise started out on an unusual note as we had more boats than could be accommodated at one marina. We had seven boats at the Vinoy Marina and seven boats at St. Petersburg Municipal Marina. Several boats had arrived early on Thursday due to reports of bad weather for the later part of the weekend. All went well until Friday when several boaters decided to leave the Vinoy due to mechanical problems and the expected winds, leaving only three boats there. On Saturday, one trawler left St. Petersburg at dawn to avoid the winds that did increase significantly later in the day. Most were scheduled to leave Sunday morning but shortly after the “Frescos Waterfront Restaurant” C & R lunch on Saturday, the docks were clear. Don Tress P and I had a shorter run across the bay than most that went south. That afternoon we all were rolled about but all made it home safely. This was a repeat of previous boating events to St. Petersburg in January where weather was a significant problem and my recommendation for the future planning is to forget January for any boating events of even moderate distance. On the positive side, the weather prior to the winds was perfect. We had mild temperatures with a light wind and plenty of sun. Docktails on Friday were light and enjoyed by many on the St. Petersburg dock. The weath-er discussion Saturday morning was also lightly attended, as we knew what was coming. Many enjoyed the tra-ditional walk to the farmers market that morning in balmy weather. Lots of squadron members participated in the christening of the new “Bucket List” on the St. Petersburg Municipal dock was done earlier in the day went smoothly. The C & R went on as scheduled and as before we filled most of the outside seating at “Frescos”. Another fun event enjoyed by many. P/C Carl Nyman JN

What fun we all had!!


The next generation of horse trainer

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“To the Sea! To the Sea!”


Upcoming Event Information

MSPS Breakfast Munch Brunch ~ 19 Feb 2017

The MSPS Breakfast Munch Bunch get together is Sunday 19 Feb 2017 @ 0930 hours. That's still 9:30 am for you Land Lovers so come early if you want. There is always an early bird or two there to chat with. Just in case you forget it is always the 3rd Sunday of each month. Come Rain or Shine, no matter what. So, I hope to see you all at the VFW on the corner of 51st street and Manatee Ave west in Bradenton. Breakfast is only $6.00 and that includes your eggs, bacon, hash browns, biscuits & gravy & good old Kentucky apple pancakes. Coffee and orange juice is free and goes well with your meal. You can't even beat that price with a stick. So come down, have some kick back good times with the Squadron, and say Hello to all your friends. Also, Bloody Mary's and Screw Drivers are only $1.25 and if you want draft beer it is $0.75 all day. Great prices!

P/C Gary Mink P

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OFF THE BEATEN PATH 16 Feb 2017....1100 ~~This event consists of a tour of Bunker Hill Vineyard & Winery, wine tasting and buffet lunch. ~~Lasts about 3 hours ~~ Cost: $15.00/person ~~Bunker Hill is located east of Parrish ~~You must sign up at next meeting or notify Monique due to a 32-person limit. [email protected]

~~April 19-22 ~~Destination: Tampa Marriott Marina ~~Visit Channelside, Ybor City, and Riverside Walk & take a water taxi to Ulele's Restaurant. ~~OBP is a free Educational Harbour Tour for any who can join the boaters. There is a parking garage on Channelside Dr. ~~Must arrive 0850 on 20Apr 2017. I have 40 spots reserved on the boat. Sign up at next meeting or contact Monique [email protected]

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Date: 04 Mar 2017, Saturday Time: 11:30 ~~Place: Mattison's City Grille, Bradenton Riverwalk (formerly Yachtsea Grille)

~~The address is: 101 Riverfront Blvd, Bradenton ~~Please sign up at the next meeting. Carolyn Stewart (941)721-8840 or [email protected] by 01 Mar 2017

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SO VERY MUCH TO DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Our Calendar FEBRUARY 2017

04 Feb 2017 1600 Commander’s Reception Palmetto Point Club House

Palmetto, FL 07 Feb 2017 1900 Membership Meeting Elks Lodge, Palmetto, Fl

10-11 Feb 2017 __ C & R Twin Dolphin Bradenton, FL

11 Feb 2017 1830 Manatee Sail & Power Squadron

Change of Watch - C. O. W. Pier 22

Bradenton, FL 16 Feb 2017 1100 OBP Bunker Hill Winery Tour & Lunch 8905 Bunker Hill Rd, Parrish, FL 34219

19 Feb 2017 0930 Breakfast Munch Bunch VFW Bradenton

19 -25 Feb 2017 - 2017 USPS National Annual Meeting Orlando 26 Feb 2017 –

08 Mar 2017 - D22 Panama Canal Cruse _

28 Feb 2017 1700 EXCOM MEETING Elks Lodge, Palmetto, Fl

MARCH 2017

07 Mar 2017 1900 Membership Meeting Elks Lodge, Palmetto, Fl

19 Mar 2017 1100 OBP Polo Match Lakewood Ranch. FL

20-26 Mar 017 __ Spring Getaway 20-23 Tarpon Springs, FL

23-26 Caladesi Island, FL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Vessel Inspection Examiners’ Totals for 2016

NAME TOTAL CHECKS # PASSED P/C Tom Brown P 7 7 P/C Ed Cornell P 2 2 Lt Bill Dearstyne JN 13 12 Lt Jim Gieges S 22 21 Lt Don Hanzlik S 14 13 P/C Bob Hintze JN 22 15 P/C Gary Mink P 10 10 P/C George Nartsissov AP 12 8 P/C Carl Nyman JN 8 8 Cdr Cliff Schmidt JN 69 53 Don Tress P 12 12 TOTALS 191 161 Apollo Beach, The Inlets, Riviera Dunes and Anna Maria Island were among the more popular VSC locations. MSPS examiners also conducted VSCs as far away as New Jersey and Minnesota.


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You can become a Helmsman for The Helm Station by contributing $10 in honor of the month of your birthday. We will publish your name on The Helmsman Page and recognize your birthday during your birth month. Sign up in January to have your support listed throughout the year.

If you paid to join the Helmsman Page ($10/year) you are also eligible for a free classified ad in two consecutive issues. What a deal! Contact the editor to take advantage of this opportunity to clean out the old boat locker.

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Sunshine News

Lt Bev Krebs P

Please keep our service men and women in your thoughts.

If you know a member who would benefit from some cheer, please contact me - [email protected] - I will send some sunshine their way.

January snacks were provided by Ingrid Seidel S, Lt Lynne Gieges S and Lt Monique Gutierrez S. Thank you !

Marty Spencer P, Carolyn Stewart P and Susan Sherrow S will provide February snacks.

Hello Members of MSPS! While getting ready for the Commander's Recep-tion and Change Of Watch, I want to congratu-late Cdr Cliff Schmidt JN and Lt Carolyn Schmidt S for serving our squadron with a cheerful attitude. Congratulations to our new commander George Druist SN and Lt Sandy Dru-ist S for accepting the honor of guiding MSPS through the next year.

Kathy Gee was in a terrible car accident on Monday 23 Jan 2017. Her vehicle was hit by a another that ran a red light. Although she is in serious condition, Kathy was moved out of the ICU. Prayers and thoughts have been pouring into the Gee’s home. The family is requesting that no one go to the hospital to visit. Cards are best sent to residence. The family also requests that no food be brought to them at present time. Myles mentions that we are his Squad-ron family.


I/We wish to join the 2017 Helmsman Program

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Member Name Birthday Month

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Member Name Birthday Month

Enclose a check made payable to MSPS in the amount of $10 for one person, $20 for 2

Birthdays - 2016 January

* Jim Gieges

* Lynne Gieges

February

Monique Gutierrez

Cliff Schmidt

Roland Seidel

March

Dona Bigham

Tom Brown

Karel Goodrich

Diana Nyman

April

* Marty Spencer

May

June

July

* Charlie Bigham

August

* Bob Goodrich

September

* Ingrid Seidel

October

* Barbara Brown

Charles Feldschau

Kathy Gee

Bob Gutierrez

Carl Nyman

November

* Myles Gee

* Carolyn Schmidt

December

* Bill Spencer

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