ANCHOR WATCH

ce our Change of Watch is at the end of March, we will not have an April general meeting. We are planning a Social Gathering for
May; an informal get together without a formal presentation. Look for you May Anchor Watch to get the time and dae.a

Stamford Sail and Power Squadron --- Stamford, CT--- April 2012
http://www.usps.org/localusps/stamford/

Change of Watch
Here we have some scenes from our March
21 Change of Watch dinner, held at the
Stamford Yacht Club. Left, Commander
Gino Bottino is sworn in by the District 2
Executive officer, Susan Ryan. Below
them, Squadron Education Officer George
Hallenbeck presents the St. David’s Light
Trophy to Leo Nelson. This trophy is
awarded each year to a member who has
contributed over a prolonged period of
years to the aims and objectives of our
squadron. In Leo’s case, this includes
terms as Commander and Squadron
Educaton Officer, and several years on the
Executive Committee. We don’t have a
picture, but Sid Blum was recognized as a
Life Member. On the next page, we have
the friends and members who turned out to
thank the old Bridge, and welcome the new.

(All Photos R. Nelson)

Lighthouses at the
February 15 Meeting
At right, we see Anne Peskin, as she
explains the history lighthouses. Her
stories of the devotion to duty and hard
work of the lighthouse keepers remind us
that many of the labor saving devices we
take for granted are very recent. The
stories of shady government deals
related to the equipping and funding of
the lights remind us of other things…

Education
To sign up or get more information on any of our
classes, contact George Hallenbeck at gwlk@aol.com
or 203 348 7121. Descriptions of courses can be found
at http://www.usps.org/national/eddept.
Correction
In our last issue, we accidently omitted John Gardell
from the list of instructors recognized at our Founders’
Day Dinner; our apologies. –Ed.

America’s Boating Course (Basic Boating) Ship’s Store Online

In progress, meeting Tuesdays at Rippowam at 7PM.
The current schedule has the final exam on April 10, The good folks at Commodore Uniform & Nautical
with graduation April 11. Supplies have set up an online store where you can order
shirts, hats, jackets and sweatshirts with our Squadron’s
Practical on the Water Training logon. Take a look:
Our first on the water class is scheduled for April 28! http://www.commodoreuniforms.com/stores/stamfordps/index.html
This 8-hour seminar provides the perfect balance of
classroom instruction and practical on-the-water
training. Through this hands-on approach, you’ll learn
how your boat handles and why. In addition to expert
instruction, video clips will allow you to visualize the Anchor Watch
maneuvers prior to attempting them yourself. The
seminar covers the use of lines and the intricacies of Published approximately 10 times per year by the Stamford Sail
docking, anchoring and mooring, including pivot turns. and Power Squadron. Vol. 112 No 2, April 2012.
Learn a variety of steering techniques, including how to
Bridge
operate in a channel, hold a course, slalom, and steer a Commander Cdr. Gino Bottino AP
range. Our Instructors will also teach you how to back a
boat, perform a quick stop, and more. Executive Officer Lt/C Chester Lowe

Education Officer P/C George Hallenbeck AP

This Seminar includes:
2 hours preparation in class
4 hours on the water in a center console outboard boat Executive Committee
2 hours analysis in class Mary Howland AP William F. Linke SN
Anne Peskin SN Robert D. Nelson JN
Students also receive:
Book: Powerboat Handling Illustrated Immediate Past Commander Debbie Benedetto
Seminar DVD _______________________________________
Student Manual Web Site: http://www.usps.org/localusps/stamford/
 Stamford Sail and Power Squadron
R. Nelson
217 Bouton St. West
Stamford CT 06907
ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED

April 2012

ANCHOR
WATCH

Stamford Sail and Power Squadron Calendar

April 20-21 District 2 Spring Conference

April 28 Practical on the Water Training

May 3 Cinco de Mayo Dinner

June 4 Flare up!