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Safety Harbor Boat Club
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February 2012
Meeting location... Safety Harbor Free Public Library.
January thru March tides are really interesting. The tide for each weekend goes +1.0 or better in the afternoon, typically before 2:00 PM. Tides are swinging in that familiar Winter high-low pattern. Be aware that substantial lows can happen during daylight and dark, so be extra careful on those romantic excursions. Always check the tide charts and be observant if you plan to be out for a while. You might even want to use the graphical charts so you can see the tide trends.
Hurricane Preparedness: The 2012 season is coming and now is not too early to start replacing worn lines and making preparations. Another area you might want to consider is the bilge pump. If you get the BoatU.S. Magazine, read page 78 of the February/March 2012 edition.
Seasonal squalls can be fairly brutal in their own right. The very first thing to check is your dock lines. Most articles about hurricane damage list line chafe as the #1 contributor for damage. If you have any question about the line size required, you can visit the West Marine Advisor page for this information. Generally, they recommend 1/8" line diameter for every 9' of boat length (1/2" should be adequate all the boats in our marina). Then you double (or more) the lines for the big blow, or check this Boat US page for upsized ropes.
Any weekend would also be a good time to schedule your 2012 Free Vessel Safety Inspection - Frank can do the Safety Checks with a phone call. Chris said he will perform the check any time he is at the marina. Be sure to get your new 2012 sticker. Are your flares current and the nav lights working? Need a printable copy of the Inspection Checklist?
** Please support our 2011 & 2012 sponsors of the Safety Harbor Boat Club.
Coast
Guard Auxillary and Power Squadron
Boating classes
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Wednesday of each month |
Monthly club meeting at the Safety Harbor Free Public Library, 6:30 pm.
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| Saturday & Sunday |
Weekend
Activities
We are collecting ideas for the near and long term activities. Please respond to Von's e-mail with your ideas and wants.. |
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Pending
Events
Use the Tides & Weather button above to check the tides as needed. We appear to be ending the Wild Winter Tide Season, so watch carefully for more sailing activities and trips. Keep an eye on your e-mail or check back here for last-minute notices of possible tours. |
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Check our postings for the 2012 season. |
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Click here for Links to Past Events Recent Events: SHBC Christmas Party and Toys For Tots (PDF's) |
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| 28 Jan |
Mocha Vida Café for coffee and fun at 2:00 pm. Located at the mall area on Roosevelt and 9th Street. Update:
Dick did the video for this event, so expect a professional presentation
for a not-so-professional stage crew. Actually, we (yes, myself
included) had a great time and I hope not too much of the movie
lands on the cutting room floor. - Mikey |
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| 1 Feb |
Safety Harbor
Boat Club Meeting GUEST SPEAKER - PAUL AUMAN - DUNEDIN RE: INTERCLUB HELP FOR MAJOR REGATTAS, I.E. ST. PATTY'S DAY RACE & THE DUNEDIN CUP |
| 4 Feb |
Race at 2:30 pm - Tide at 1.1 ft. and rising. |
| 25 Feb |
Race at 2:30 pm - Tide at 1.7 ft. and rising. MARDI GRAS PARTY 4:00 TO 9:00 PM. BRING YOUR FAVORITE NEW ORLEANS DISH TO SHARE. |
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| 3 Mar |
Race at 2:30 pm - Tide at 1.4 ft. and rising. Safety Harbor
Seafood Festival at the marina - marina will be closed. I say we
show the crowd our sails! |
| 7 Mar |
Safety Harbor
Boat Club Meeting
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| 10 Mar |
Race at 2:30 pm - Tide at 1.5 ft. and rising. |
| 17 Mar |
Race at 2:30
pm - Tide at 1.2 ft. and rising. |
| 24 Mar |
Race at 2:30 pm - Tide at 1.6 ft. and rising. |
| 31 Mar |
Race at 2:30 pm - Tide at 1.5 ft. and rising. |
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Notice: ** Saturday Racing Series races are not regularly scheduled. Boat owners may or may not show up depending on personal schedules. Please watch your e-mail for confirmation of an "official" race.
Guest Speaker Scheduled: Paul Auman on interclub help for major regattas, Feb 1. |
Our next monthly meeting will be February 1, 2012 at the Safety Harbor Library. We meet regularly on the first Wednesday of each month.
As further events are added or changed for February or March's schedule, members will be updated by e-mail.
