May 2007 - Burnt Store Isles Boat Club

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May 2007
Volume 20, Issue 2
UPUP-THETHE-CREEKER
Commodore’s Homeport
you who have worked long
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ors so successful.
here at last! The
The activity list is
days are warming
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cludes a lot of
longer; flowers
hard work and
are blooming;
effort in offering
waters are calmlunch cruises,
ing; fish are bitboating educaing (sometimes);
tion classes,
and everyone
CPR instrucaround here
Jack Leming,
tion, canal
seems so much
Commodore
clean-up days,
more upbeat.
safety inspecIt’s the time
tions, fishing club meetyear that many of us love
ings, future event planand wait for with much
anticipation. As Fred Bader ning, community service
meetings, kayaking instrucsays, ”Just think! We have
tion, the directory ad camto do this for another 25
paign, UTC publication,
years!”
website maintenance and
Come On — Join In
enhancement, etc.
Speaking of anticipation,
I know that many of you A Little Bit of Heaven in 2007
are busy planning trips
and looking forward to
visiting friends and relatives over the course of
the next few months. It’s
an exciting time of the
year, and I encourage all
Boat with BSIBC!
members of the Club to
immerse themselves in
With regard to the future,
some of these activities. As
we have some exciting
the lyrics from Lee Ann
events planned which I
Womack’s song say, ”If
hope will be well received.
given the chance to sit it
out or dance…, I hope you First, we have a golf outing
planned for May 24 at
dance.”
Twin Isles Country Club.
Those interested should
A look at the Club’s activicontact Gary Brewster or
ties shows that much has
Corby LeSiege. We also
been going on with more
have the Fourth of July
yet to come. My personal
celebration planned again
thanks go out to each of
for Porto Bello. For both of
these events, we have
reached out and invited
our friends from the Burnt
Store Isles Association to
participate along with us.
We hope that this will become a tradition that helps
to unite and energize the
BSI community.
2007 Directory Out
Last but not least, by the
time you read this everyone should have received
the Club’s directory for
2007. I would like to encourage everyone to familiarize themselves with the
contents of the directory. It
is packed with useful information concerning our
organization, the membership, our activities, and the
businesses that support
the Club. When in need
of products or services,
please patronize these
businesses and let them
know that you saw their
ad in the BSIBC directory.
In Closing
Until next time, may everyone fully engage themselves in their favorite pastimes, enjoy your friendships, remain safe and
have a wonderful spring
and summer.
Sincerely,
−
Jack Leming
Commodore
A Little Bit of Heaven in 2007 — Boat with BSIBC!
Burnt Store Isles
Boat Club, Inc.
Commodore’s
Checklist:
Do you have the
boating safety
items on board
that Vice Commodore and Safety
Officer Tom Kasprzak suggests?
Join in the fun at
the joint BSIBC
and BSIA events—
a golf outing and
the Fourth of July
Picnic.
See you at the
Spirit of BSIBC
Party!
Have fun on the
cruises while boating safely!
Inside this issue:
Golf Outing
5
Fourth of July Picnic
7
Spirit of BSIBC Party
9
Gunkholing Special
12
Cruise Schedule
14
Sept. ‘07—
‘07—Jan. ‘08
Schedule
18
BSIBC Checklist
19
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UP-THE-CREEKER, MAY 2007
Vice Commodore and Safety Officer’s Notes from the Bridge
Now that the Coast Guard Auxiliary safety inspections have taken
place and many of our boats have
been checked for the required
equipment, I’d like to discuss carrying onboard additional items
that are not mandatory but could
be used in an emergency or even
save lives.
tube of antibiotic ointment can be
used to prevent infection. Bottles
of fresh water to rinse and clean
wounds before applying dressings
are important, as well.
A slip or fall onboard can result in
a myriad of life-threatening circumstances: head injuries, broken
bones, sprains, torn ligaments or
tendons. If you’re alone, how
would you go about getting assistance? How can you help yourself
until help arrives? You must think
fast and act fast. So formulate a
plan in your head about “what if”
and decide if you have the tools
and necessary skills (CPR) to save
a life.
Emergencies on the water are
unlike others, except perhaps
mountain rescues. As good as
emergency responders are with
their training and response time,
there can be a long time lapse between when an accident occurs
and when rescuers can reach you
when you’re on the water. What
you do while you’re waiting for
help might make a difference in
the severity of the outcome.
NonNon-Mandatory Safety Items
The following are some extra
items I always carry in both my
vessels without exception.
A quality first aid kit is an absolute
must. There are some very good
ones on the market, but the tendency is to buy a minimal kit. Bad
idea! You might go years without
using it except for a band-aid or
two, but it’s like playing Russian
roulette. Don’t penny pinch on
this one. Your life and/or the lives
of loved ones or even folks you
don’t know may depend on it. The
Coast Guard Navigation Rules
(Section 2304) demand that you,
as captain, render assistance to
fellow boaters in the case of an
accident or medical emergency.
Clean, white towels stored in
weatherproof bags can be used for
burns, propeller wounds, fish
bites, impaled objects, etc. Proper
procedure in bleeding cases is to
put pressure on the wound, elevate, and treat for shock. A good
A decent tool kit might help you
get under way or fix a simple
problem that would otherwise
necessitate a call to Sea Tow. I prefer the plastic enclosed kits that
have a broad range of screwdrivers, socket wrenches, pliers, etc. A
simple fix to the rusting problem
that occurs with all kits is to liberally spray a small terry-cloth towel
with an anti-corrosive like T-9,
WD40, or Corrosion Block
(expensive but it’s the best stuff
I’ve used). Just place it inside the
tool kit and close it up. Remember
to check the kit and all your
equipment routinely.
Jumper cables can help you restart your engine or that of a fellow boater. Extra fuses, light bulbs
(“Honest Officer, it worked fine
just the other day!”), duct tape,
tape a
good knife or scissors,
scissors an ACR
strobe flashlight and electrical
tape will round out some of the
extra items that could make the
difference between getting home
in time for dinner or spending
hours on the water waiting for
help to arrive.
Carry rain gear for at least the vessel operator. Cotton blankets can
protect you from rain that can feel
like small stones while under way.
And don’t forget bug repellant,
repellant
sunscreen and a motion sickness
product. Most require taking them
before venturing out, but one that
works after the onset of sea sickness is MotionEaze.
An extra 100 feet of line isn’t a
bad idea, either. I also carry a sea
anchor so that in case of engine
failure, I can attach it to my bow
cleat which will keep me facing
the waves rather than being tossed
about in an abeam sea.
Make sure your charts are current
and be constantly aware of your
surroundings. Tides, weather
(another article!), wind, and other
boaters should keep you on your
toes. Limit your alcohol intake or
(Continued on page 13)
UPUP-THETHE-CREEKER
Published quarterly for the members of
the Burnt Store Isles Boat Club (BSIBC)
Publisher
Editing Team
Nancy Prafke
Dave Geggis
Marie Geggis
Pease
BSIBC Officers
Commodore
Jack Leming
Vice Commodore and Safety Officer
Tom Kasprzak
Rear Commodore and Membership
Frank Bichlmeier
Secretary
Ron Levis
Treasurer
Don Clark
Fleet Captain
Nick Hay
Directors
Ed Minzer
Tom Murphy
Frank Wiechec
BSIBC Committees/Clubs/Etc.
Chaplain
Priscilla Gioia
Fishing Club
Tom Kasprzak
Jeff Nilsson
Garbologist
Charlie Longenbarger
Club Photographer Paul Bankson
Social
Caryl Bichlmeier
Webmaster
Jeff Nilsson
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Notes from the Chief Scribe
It’s been rather hectic since I last
wrote an article for the UTC. Our
membership renewal campaign is
finally over, and everyone has
paid their dues. The 2007 membership directory should have arrived in your mailbox a little more
than a month ago. Please take a
moment to look at the directory,
particularly the more crisp boat
and owner listings and the roster
of members. With an outstanding
effort by Nancy Prafke, these sections of the directory were prepared by transferring information
from the membership database
into the directory publishing program. The result is fewer, if any,
errors in the directory, which is a
big improvement over my first
attempt with the publishing program last year. So, I would be remiss if I didn’t give a public and
very much deserved, Thank you,
Nancy!
Membership Statistics
As I mentioned in the last issue,
we expected to start off 2007 with
fewer members since a number of
families relocated out of the area,
and a few decided not to renew
for 2007. In the final analysis we
lost 32 members but have gained
18 new members since the end of
2006. So now we stand at 464
members consisting of 223 family
memberships and 18 single memberships.
E-mail Address Changes
Thanks to all of you for keeping
me informed when you changed
your Internet Service Provider
(ISP). Since e-mail is our primary
communication method between
issues of the UTC, it’s important
to let me know when you change
your ISP. I’m pleased to report
that as of this writing, I have everyone’s correct e-mail address.
Yachting Club of
America
We have renewed
our membership in
the Yachting Club of America
(YCA) for 2007. I received the
Club’s copy of the 2007 YCA Register and Reciprocity Guide. The
Register is also available to members on the
Internet. MemI. Luv Boating
bership cards
Burnt Store Isles Boat Club
for 2007 were
distributed
with the 2007
BSIBC Directory. Let me know if
you need help making arrangements to visit other clubs.
As Always…
Please feel free to e-mail me at
ronlevis@comcast.net or call me
at 637-9596 with your comments,
suggestions, and important information that you want to share
with the membership. I will gladly
pass along your input to the rest
of the Club.
−
Ron Levis, Secretary
Chief Garbologist’s Report
On Tuesday, March 13, we held
the first canal clean-up of the year.
We started the morning with refreshments and then made assignments for the areas to be cleaned.
Thanks To:
Executive Director Glenda Anderson, Keep Charlotte Beautiful,
Inc., made available “Keep Charlotte Beautiful” T-shirts and other
items for all the volunteers who
participate in the canal clean-ups.
Glenda, we thank you and your
staff for the donations and time
you take to make Charlotte
County a better place to live.
I would like to thank Paul Bankson, Rod Sanders, Pete Worthington, and Ann Longenbarger for
volunteering their time on canal
clean-up day. I appreciate the captains who donate their boats on
the days we do canal clean-up. I
would also like to thank the volunteers who called to advise they
could not make it for the canal
clean-up that day.
It’s Amazing What We Find
The volunteers collected approximately 155 pounds of debris from
our canal system.
We continue to
collect lumber out
of the mangroves
and canals along
with other debris.
Ann got a thumbs up from a resident when she hooked and recovered several pieces of debris in the
canal behind his residence. Now if
I can only get her to catch and
land fish that well, I’d have it
made in the shade.
More Volunteers Needed!
We all enjoy safe boating in BSI,
but the same 8-10 volunteers cannot continue to carry the load of
keeping our canals clean. I commend the volunteers that stay involved for they’re spending more
hours on the water each clean-up
day. These volunteers should not
have to spend additional hours on
the water with the membership
size of this club. Please get involved. We need the help!
Look forward to seeing you on the
next canal clean-up June 5.
−
Chief Garbologist
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Fleet Captain’s Log
Change of Watch
A fine time was had by all at the
Change of Watch Dinner on January 17, which is traditionally the
starting event of the boating season each year. For me, and I’m
sure I speak for the other “new”
guy, Tom Kasprzak, this was an
exciting event to be sure, this being our first time as flag officers.
Commodore Jack Leming handed
off the induction duties to Tom
Murphy who stood in for Frank
Wiechec who was unable to attend. Tom did a great job. After
the official duties were completed,
we all danced our feet off and had
a very good time.
Burnt Store Marina Lunch Cruise
Our first boating event took us to
Burnt Store Marina on January 22.
This event was hosted by cruise
directors Bill and Susan Bareither
who, despite a blustery trip (winds
were 16 to 18 knots), led the eight
vessels there successfully with only
a minor bit of spray in the face.
The 50-50 netted $83 to the Club.
On the return trip, the wind was at
our backs making it a quick and
pleasant ride.
Stump Pass Grill (old Marker 17A)
The next boat outing was to the
Stump Pass Grill. Chris Gudis was
the cruise director and did a fine
job. There were a total of 50 attendees, 31 of them arriving on the
six boats that made the trip. A 5050 drawing netted $50 for the
Club coffers. The “bouncy” return
trip was uneventful except for
when Chris decided to polish the
bottom of his boat on a sandbar.
Because of his quick thinking and
radio alert, no one else followed
suit. He got off the bar without a
hitch and was able to continue
leading the parade back home.
Lazy Flamingo
Lunch Cruise
Bob Gurreri was
cruise director for
the next event, a
lunch cruise to
Lazy Flamingo on March 8. My
reporter on the scene was Eileen
Leming, who told me that this was
a very pleasant trip that was enjoyed by all. Great job, Bob!
Barnacle Phil’s Lunch Cruise
My reporter on the next trip, Paul
Hillebrand, was also the cruise
director. He writes, “We had eight
boats and 40-plus members. Ten
boats had signed up for this boatonly trip, but two cancelled.
Winds were 10 to 20 knots, but
the captains decided it was a go.
We enjoyed our lunch and had a
prosperous 50-50 raffle. The Club
gained $45."
Kayaking & Fishery Cruise
Bill Van Ooyen skillfully led an
entourage of eight kayaks carrying
15 kayakers along the mangrovehung arches of the beautiful, unspoiled Woolverton Trail inaccessible to those in larger crafts. Gliding along Gasparilla Sound, kayakers observed undisturbed wildlife amid the gentle splash of their
paddles. The Fishery provided a
hearty lunch for hungry appetites.
Upcoming—
Upcoming—Need Cruise Directors
We need cruise directors for the
three-night Palm Island Marina
(June 13-16)and Leverock’s
lunch cruise (June 14). Newcomers, this would be an excellent opportunity to get more involved in
the club events with minimum
effort. Please call me for more information about what is involved.
You will find it rewarding and fun.
Otherwise, I regretfully will have
to postpone or cancel those
cruises.
Anchoring and Rafting Cruise
In June, the “Circle Raft-up” in the
Peace River (just outside of Harpoon Harry’s) will be an anchoring event. The skippers' meeting
will include a brief class on anchoring. Please do not let this
event scare you if you don’t like
anchoring. The usual setup is for
one to three boats to drop anchor
with the other boats in the raft-up
tying alongside the anchored
boats. No sweat. Some of us will
bring dinghies and will be able to
ferry folks between the raft-up and
Harpoon Harry’s as the need
arises. This should be fun!
−
The Fishery Lunch Cruise
Art Koon reported it was a beautiful day for a cruise. Eight boats
made the journey and a total of 56
people enjoyed the great meal and
shopping afterwards. Unfortunately Sea Sea Rider had engine
problems and could not make the
trip. The attendees supported the
50-50 with $62 going to the Club.
Nick Hay, Fleet Captain
Next Canal
CleanClean - up
June 5
Contact:
Charlie
Longenbarger
Chief Garbologist
639-5793
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BSIBC & BSIA
Outing
Join your friends and neighbors for a fun day of hitting that “little
white pill” around the golf course. Players of all abilities are welcome!
Assemble your own team or let us assign you to a team. Teams will be
formed by attempting to have each team with similar levels of play. Indicate your handicap if you have one or a projected score to assist in
building teams. It’s going to be a scramble with bragging rights as the
main prize. We’ll share our great stories afterwards during lunch.
Course:
Twin Isles Country Club (TICC)
Date:
Thursday, May 24
Time:
8:00 a.m., shotgun start promptly at 8:30 a.m.
Format:
Four-person teams in a best-ball scramble
Cost:
$26.75 per person if not a TICC member (includes golf, cart, and taxes)
Lunch afterward:
At TICC: choice of Savannah Chicken Salad, Chicken Caesar
Salad, Black Angus Hamburger, or New York Reuben; non-playing
spouses welcome; non-members may pay for lunch by credit card.
Notification of intent to play:
By Monday, May 7
Reservation forms with checks due:
By Thursday, May 17
Submit Reservations to: Gary Brewster, 3538 St. Florent Ct., 639-3378 or
Corby LeSiege, 3985 San Pietro Ct., 505-7932
BSIBC & BSIA Golf Outing Reservation Form
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Twin Isles Country Club
Player_____________________________
Hcp._____
Lunch: Y_____ N_____ (check one)
Spouse (if playing)____________________
Hcp._____
Lunch: Y_____ N_____ (check one)
Partner Requests (including your own spouse)__________________________________________
Amt. Enclosed($26.75/person)________
Submit reservation form with check payable to Twin Isles Country Club by Thurs., May 17, to
Gary Brewster, 3538 St. Florent Ct., 639-3378 or Corby LeSiege, 3985 San Pietro Ct., 505-7932
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Fishing Club — Don’t Fish Without It!
The BSI Fishing Club has recently
added a few new members, and
the offer of mentoring from experienced fishermen has resulted
in a favorable response. Knots,
lures, techniques, and harbor information were all part of the
process in getting the new folks
started out on the right foot.
Guest Speakers
The guest speakers so far this year
have been outstanding sharing a
wealth of knowledge, skills and
techniques in order to improve
our club members’ success rate.
Thanks go out to Jeff Kincaid,
owner of Captain Ted’s Tackle in
Port Charlotte; Captain Jason Dill,
a licensed guide who provided an
excellent presentation to a packed
house; Bob Leonard, past president of the Charlotte County
Coastal Conservation Association
and currently a CCA state representative and board member; and
Robert Lugiewicz of Fishin’ Frank’s
Bait & Tackle. They took time out
of their busy schedules to share
their considerable expertise with
us, and it is greatly appreciated.
Pescando en Guatemala. ¡Arriba!
In March, several the Club members participated in a billfishing
trip to Guatemala and all members caught at least one sailfish. I
was fortunate enough to land two
blue marlin and four sailfish while
Chuck Bettinson also landed a
blue marlin and a couple of sailfish, as well. Co-Chair Jeff Nilsson
and Dick Sellers also landed three
sails each while fishing aboard the
Decisive, and Len Harris battled
one Pacific sailfish for over 1-½
hours! John Nightingale also
landed two sailfish during the trip.
The weather, food, and people of
Guatemala were great!
What’s Biting Now
Jeff Nilsson caught this Pacific sailfish in
Guatemala. It almost looks like the fish
jumped into the boat and surprised him!
As of the first week of April, the
tarpon have returned to Charlotte
Harbor, and several fish weighing
150+ pounds have been hooked
and some even landed! The silver
kings provide an awesome display
of speed, power, and leaping ability. Redfish, snook, and some decent-sized trout round out some
of the great action to be had in
our local waters.
The Spring Trout Fishing Tournament was cancelled, unfortunately, because of the lack of participation. We may give it another
try in the fall. Kings and Spanish
mackerel are back off-shore and
can even be found not far off the
beaches at times. Look for birds
working over live bait, and use
artificial lures that are shiny and
provide lots of action in the water.
−
Tom Kasprzak, Co-Chairman
Forward Your UTC
When you are out of town, will
you miss the UP-THE-CREEKER
(Aug. 1, or Nov. 1 issues)?
Contact me to let me know. I will
make sure the UTC is mailed to
your designated alternate address.
−
Ron Levis, 637-9596,
ronlevis@comcast.net
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BSIBC & BSIA Annual Fourth of July Picnic
Come by car or boat and celebrate our nation’s birth
on the deck of Porto Bello at Latitudes
in Burnt Store Marina, 3200 Matecumbe Key Road, 639639-3650
Overnight Cruisers, please also sign up for this event!
Date:
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Time:
Menu:
Appetizers served at 3:30 p.m.
3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Pretzels, Chips, Veggies and Dip
Buffet begins at 4:30 p.m.
Black Angus Burger
1/4 lb. Hot Dogs
Bratwurst
Grilled Chicken Breast
Pasta Salad
Tossed Confetti Salad
Potato Salad
$17 per person
Reservation Deadline:
Coffee, Iced Tea, Soda
Cash Bar All Day
Thursday, June 28
Submit Reservations to: Caryl Bichlmeier, 500 Toulouse Dr., 575-1969 or
Eileen Leming, 319 Segovia Dr., 637-3966
BSIBC & BSIA Reservation Form
Annual Fourth of July Picnic Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Captain_____________________________
First Mate_____________________________
Guests________________________________________________________________________
Check here if you are a new member____
Amt. Enclosed ($17/person)________
Submit Reservation Form with check payable to BSIBC by Thursday, June 28, to
Caryl Bichlmeier, 500 Toulouse Dr., 575-1969 or Eileen Leming, 319 Segovia Dr., 637-3966
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New on the Web!
Let’s face it. There are a number of
BSIBC members with whom the
only conversation you can expect
to have begins with: “So, what
have you caught?” We can help
you if you go to “The Fishing
Club” link on BSIBC.com. There is
a lot of information available, and
you might find it interesting or as
a means of talking with some of
our more suntanned members.
Here you can pick up the latest on
flats boats, loop knots, Texasrigged shrimp, braided line, and
assorted tall tales.
Tackle and Technique
The next time you are stuck for a
conversation starter with an angler, try: “Did you know that you
can estimate the weight of a fish
using the formula L x G2 / 800?”
This is a true statement. Of course
you have to start with the absolute
fact that length (L) is the first lie
that most anglers will tell.
So, let’s say that you are not satisfied with the math confusion and
the certitude that your angler
friend is lying to you. A next step
might be to familiarize yourself
with “fluorocarbon leader.” Most
anglers can have a lengthy conversation on that subject. But if you
really want to floor them ask if
they are using the new “tannictinted fluorocarbon” and just
watch their eyes. By the way, Captain Ted’s is about the only place
they can get this stuff so you can
take comfort in the fact that they
will have to drive up to Murdock
to buy some in the morning.
Circle Hooks Are Interesting
Personally, I relish a good circlehook conversation. Get the skinny
on circle hooks, and you can challenge them with the survival rate
of fish hooked with circle hooks
versus J-hooks. This is guaranteed
to be controversial. If you notice
that you are losing your audience,
you can always switch to “barbpinching.” Or, failing that, try “the
best knots for terminal tackle” to
get the conversation started again.
Fish Gutting
Careful study will lead to a sure
bet for dinner table conversation
which can be found in the
“Preparing Your Catch” link. Here
you explore the advantages offered
by gutting your fish for a “fresher”
taste. That might lead to a conversation about the best way to gut a
particular fish. However, be wary
of the angler who wishes to switch
the conversation over to the Solunar Tables because this is a breed
unto itself.
The Coup de Grace
Leaving the best for last, in the
“What’s Biting” link you can discover which fish is a likely target
each month. This is most excellent
because you can actually start a
conversation with something like
– “So, how about those Spanish
Mackerel?” and be dead certain
that they should be biting in May.
As most of the anglers won’t have
caught one, this may provide an
opportunity to change the topic.
When that happens, could I suggest: “Reading anything interesting?”, “Seen any great movies
lately?”, or my favorite, “Would
you prefer a white or a red wine?”
For me, the best part of all this is
the absolute fact that the true angler will become confused at this
point and immediately go back to
surer ground.
As a member of BSIBC you really
need to be familiar with The Fishing Club link, at least as a defensive measure.
−
Jeff Nilsson, Webmaster
BSIBC & BSIA
Annual 4th of July Picnic
Reservation Form
(On reverse side)
Please patronize the businesses and organizations
who advertise in our BSIBC Directory.
Page 9
It’s time for another Spirit of BSIBC Party
Our founders first met in September 1988. We’ve grown
through the years! Hurricane Charley tried to dampen the
spirit, but we’re back in the water again!
Back by popular request! Join us once again in celebrating the
Spirit of BSIBC at a very special party at Burnt Store Marina.
Graciously hosted by BSIBC members Lew and Joyce Frichette
at the Grand Isle III & IV Amenities Building.
Date:
Monday, August 13, 2007
Time:
2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Menu:
Bring your own grillables (grills furnished), a dish to share, cooler
(B.Y.O.B.), and chairs
Activities:
Swimming, Spa, Pool Table, Big Screen TV, Fun, Socializing
RSVP:
Call the Frichettes by Thursday, August 9 at 639-0314
Directions: Mention the BSIBC Party at the main security gate of the Marina. Go to
first stop sign; turn left. Go straight after second stop sign. Enter the gate at Prosperity
Point. Once across the bridge, turn right at next stop sign. Continue to the sign for
Grand Isle III & IV. Party will be in the Amenities Building, 3331 Sunset Key Circle.
BSI Canal Maintenance Advisory Committee (CMAC)
It is that time of the year when the
committee begins to formulate
our recommendation to City
Council regarding the annual assessment for the coming fiscal
year. Our current year assessment
is $400 per property. This year the
committee has much to consider.
The district maintains approximately 9 miles of navigable waterway including a perimeter canal
bordered on one side by stateprotected mangroves; 95,115 feet
(18.01 miles) of seawall and caps;
and a boat-lock structure by which
we access Alligator Creek. Seawall
failures are unpredictable events
that must be addressed as they
occur. Our current budget contains funding to replace 300 feet
of seawall per year at a cost today
of $300 per foot. This funding
level appears to be adequate at
this time.
are in an advanced state of deterioration. Our current budget contains funding to replace only
1,500 feet per year at a cost today
of $79.51 per foot. Replacement
of damaged cap can protect and
extend the life of the otherwise
sound underlying seawall panels.
Obviously, this issue requires careful thought and consideration.
City staff has identified 10,800
feet of seawall cap that needs to be
replaced, of which 3,600 feet are
considered high priority since they
City staff has determined that the
wooden fender appendages
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Change of WatchJanuary 17, 2007
Cynthia and Charlie
Counsil
For more photos, go to www.bsibc.com
Don
Jon
Frank & Anna Finkler
Clark
Lawler
The 2007 BSIBC Officers
John
Bates
Frank
Bichlmeier
Ron
Levis
Tom
Kasprzak
Jack
Leming
Sybil & Dick
Wagenbrenner
Donna & Jim Aveck
Terry & Corby LeSiege
Nick
Hay
Fran & Art Koon
Tom & Claudia Hovey
Gary & Deborah
Luedtke
Bill & Rose Braatz
Norm & June Jones
John & Sue Bates
Jim & Judy Du Mez
Burnt Store Marina Lu
Lunch Cruise, January 22, 2007
Connie Leigh
& Bob Pepsny
Sue Bareither and
Ellen Mogensen
manage the 50-50
Mike & Jean
Martone
Jeff
Nilsson
Marg & Ed
Zimmerman
Sylvia
Stanwyck
Stump Pass GrillLunch Cruise, February 22, 2007
Florida Fred
(Bader)
Gregg & Mary
Beth Cameron
Jo Ann & Tom Houston
with guests Doug &
Pat Underwood
Rod
Bill
Penny
Sanders Stanwyck Sanders
Royal & Mary
Brandt
Bill & Sue
Bareither
Marilyn &
John Kenison
Lazy Flamingo Lunch Cruise, March 8, 2007
Gerry & Linda Powell
Bob Gurreri
Jack & Eileen
Leming
Joyce & Lew Frichette
Priscilla &
John Gioia
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Bate’s Lucky
Bareither’s
Hillebrand’s
Enough
Stock’s & Blondes
Kitten II Calm
Weichec’s Sea Piper played host to the Blessing of the Fleet.
Paul Bankson is taking photos (center) while Rev. Tim Stewart
(at port wing door) blesses BSIBC participating vessels.
Blessing of the Fleet, March 25, 2007
Tom & Mary Murphy’s
Muñoz’s
Hay’s Best Revenge
High Tighed
Brewster’s Poco
Worthington’s
Loco tres
Shellabelle
Hallman’s Center of
Prafke’s Sea B2
the World
Persistence
Gurreri’s Bobcat
Kayaking & Fishery Cruise, March 29, 2007
Stroke, stroke, stroke!
Paddle worship
Someone has to paddle!
Bill Van Ooyen (right)
instructs the group.
The mangrove tunnel is amazing!
The
Fishery
Lunch
Cruise,
April 4,
2007
Wanda & Larry Pratt
Richard & Geri
Coates
Bob & Sandy Armstrong
Claire Phelen &
Judy Johnson
Allie & Frank
Weichec
Jerry
& Edie
Saari
Carol Murphy &
Nancy Hillebrand
Paul Hillebrand &
Tom Murphy
Dotti & Mark
Vaivoda
Joe Osborne & Gina Styron
Elaine & Joe Gil
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Gunkholing in Pelican Bay — Cayo Costa
secluded and well-protected anchorage that can be a little tricky
to get into because of a 3-foot
shoal protecting a narrow channel
requiring an almost 180-degree
turn (see arrow on chart below).
Let the gunkholing begin, or as in
our case, let it continue. We have
been doing our best to take fourto-six day-long cruises to local
Dinghies are an important part of
the gunkholing experience because they become our sightseeing
taxi and a way to get from boat to
shore. The 12 of us made the
obligatory dinghy lunch run to
Cabbage Key and invited along a
cruising couple anchored nearby
in their 56-foot Jefferson.
Tom and Mary Murphy, posing on
Persistence, are avid gunkholers!
destinations. In early March, we
headed into Alligator Creek at
about 6 a.m. to catch the outgoing
tide and headed for the north side
of Stump Pass to an anchorage we
identified as “Hole 13,” so named
because of the 13-foot depth in
the anchorage. The location is just
north of what is popularly known
as "Ski Alley" and within a brief
dinghy ride and walk to Englewood Beach.
We were joined by Mary and
Chuck Will in Willpower. The anchorage was new to us so Chuck
and Mary were our guides, and we
spent a very pleasant day putting
around Ski Alley to Stump Pass,
walking the beach and checking
out the area. We liked it well
enough to know that we would be
back, and that will be the subject
of another article.
After a quiet night on the hook,
we headed south to meet more
friends gathering for a rendezvous
at Pelican Bay. As we pulled into
Pelican Bay, it looked like there
was a "Kady Krogen" convention
with four or five big trawlers at
anchor. A few of them looked
brand spanking new. We made
our way through the fleet to our
usual location in the back cove
near Punta Blanca Island. It is a
Sea Piper with Frank and Allie
Wiechec arrived and rafted alongside Center of the World. A day
later La Bonne Vie arrived, and
Mickey and Jim O’Donnell rafted
off Morningstar. We had our sixboat raft, and the fun was on.
We dropped anchor on Persistence
and once again Willpower rafted
alongside. Our ground tackle consists of an all-chain main anchor
rode with a Delta Fastset main
working anchor. We also carry a
Bruce working anchor and a third
Danforth storm anchor both with
combination chain and nylon
rodes. We typically use a nylon
bridle with a chain hook to transfer the pull to the main cleats,
lower the pull angle and take the
shock and pressure off the windlass.
Since we were expecting more
boats to arrive, we split the bridle
between Persistence and Willpower
to balance the load because we
intended to swing the growing raft
on one hook. Soon Morning Star
arrived, and Phil and Margaret
Sieck tied alongside Willpower.
Center of the World arrived, and
Don and Sue Hallman rafted to
the starboard side of Persistence.
Time for a Cabbage Key chow break!
Following lunch, we headed out
to do some more exploring. Mary
and Chuck led the way to the
“Tunnel of Love” which is essentially a narrow tidal creek running
across to a saltwater pool on the
west side of the island. It must
have been a really unique place
before Charley with overgrown
mangroves forming a canopy
(thus the tunnel) along the creek.
Going ashore and doing some exploring with a walk along the
beach or doing a weenie roast is a
great way to relax, get some sun,
and enjoy the company of good
friends.
Cayo Costa State Park maintains a
fixed wooden dock along the
western shore. There is a $2 charge
Rafted up, the fun is about to begin!
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for landing in the park. Garbage
may not be brought ashore; picnic
tables and refuse cans have been
removed from the dock area.
Pelican Bay has something for everyone. You can do as much or as
little as you like. There’s an entire
island to explore and a fabulous
beach on the gulf side. Check out
Pelican Bay and other anchorages
And then there’s time to simply relax,
spin tales, and enjoy life at its best!
−
on the Boat Club website by clicking on "Cruising" and then on
"Southwest Florida Anchorages."
Gunkholing does not require a
large boat. Sleeping accommodations, food, fresh water, a dinghy,
and good friends are the recipe for
a memorable time at anchor.
By Tom and Mary Murphy
Photos by Don and Susan
Hallman
protruding from each end of the
boat lock can no longer be repaired because of their advanced
state of deterioration and need to
be replaced. Replacement is estimated to cost $50,000. Funding
for this is not in our budget. This
is a safety issue that also requires
careful consideration.
There are other costs included in
our current budget that are subject
to inflationary and contractual
increases. They include:
$45,000 for mangrove trimming to maintain safe navigation width on the perimeter
canal.
$35,000 maintenance dredging mainly on the perimeter
canal to address shoaling
problems.
$58,000 to fill sinkholes, and
clean and maintain the grate
inlet baskets, filters and stone
extensions that comprise the
EDEP-mandated swale drainage system.
Be assured that the committee is
cognizant of the adverse impact of
assessment increases and will act
prudently and responsibly in addressing these budget concerns.
Grillin’ and chillin’ out on Cayo Costa!
−
Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation
(CPR) Class
CMAC
Gunkholing
Joe Gil, Chairman
Date: Fri. , July. 27, 11-5 p.m.
Reservation Deadline: July 20
Instructor: Eileen Leming
Location: 319 Segovia Dr.
This course is becoming extremely
popular as members are realizing
the importance of saving lives.
The April class was a sell-out!
This course covers adult choking,
CPR, and use of an automated
external defibrillator (AED). This
is a Red Cross certified course
given by a Red Cross certified instructor. To pass the course you
must be able to demonstrate the
skills (this means getting down on
the floor and doing CPR on the
mannequin) and also pass a written test. (No one fails the written
test.)
The Red Cross administration fee
is $5. The Boat Club picks up expenses for the materials. Classes
fill quickly! To register, contact
Eileen Leming at 637-3966 or at
jlemjcl@earthlink.net.
Vice Commodore
New Treasurer!
As of April 12, Don Clark became
the new BSIBC Treasurer. John
Bates, the former Treasurer, and
Admiral Sue will be spending their
summers up north. John felt the
Club would be best served by a
full-time treasurer. Thank you,
Don, for taking on this most important responsibility. Thank you,
John, for serving us so well for the
past 16 months.
eliminate it completely, which is
my advice. You, as captain of your
vessel, have a responsibility for
yourself and all others on board
when you get behind the helm.
With proper awareness, knowledge and equipment, we can all be
more confident boaters.
Live long and prosper,
−
Tom Kasprzak, Vice Commodore and Safety Officer
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Somewhere between your idea of paradise and a dream
come true, you'll find the legendary ’Tween Waters Inn,
Day Spa and Marina on beautiful Captiva Island.
Join the other BSIBC cruisers on this relaxing
four-day, three-night trip, our first of 2007.
For your pleasure, enjoy the Old Captiva House –
‘Tween Waters’ flagship restaurant, open daily for breakfast and dinner. The Crows Nest Lounge – ‘Tween Waters’ night spot with casual dining and musical entertainment Tuesday through Sunday for your dancing or listening pleasure.
There’s also the Canoe and Kayak – ‘Tween Waters’ quaint little luncheon spot
right on the water adjacent to the marina. For total vegging out, try the Oasis
Pool Bar – seasonal lunch spot with full beverage service year round.
PLUS . . . beach, pool, canoe, kayak, bicycles, tennis, marina store, and shuttle
to other parts of Captiva . . . this is going to be a very good time!
‘Tween Wate rs
Ove rnight Crui se
Thurs.Thurs.-Sun., May 33-6
Friday, April 20
Cruise Director:
Gary Brewster
639-3378
gbrewster@earthlink.net
Skippers’ Meeting:
Mon., April 30 at 10 a.m.
3538 St. Florent Dr.
Cruise with the BSIBC
Come and join the overnighters from the
‘Tween Waters overnight cruise. Situated on
the waters of Roosevelt Channel, The Green
Flash restaurant overlooks the Intracoastal
Waterway, the tranquil waters of Pine
Island Sound, and the pristine beauty of
Buck Key. It is easily navigable by boat and is
located southwest of Marker 38 on the Intracoastal Waterway. Enjoy a
picturesque view, watch the otters cavort, and fantasize about the elusive
green flash while their distinguished chefs prepare your culinary delight!
The maximum number of boats is 12, so please carry as many passengers as
possible. Reservation deadline is Saturday, April 28. Plan to drive to the
restaurant if the weather precludes going by boat, as the restaurant has made
arrangements for additional staff. We will meet at the restaurant at 11:30 a.m.
The Green Flash is located at 15183 Captiva Drive, Captiva Island.
The Green Flash
Lunch Crui se
Saturday, May 5
Saturday, April 28
Cruise Director:
Jeff Nilsson
637-5794
jeffnilsson@comcast.net
Thurs., May 3 at 10 a.m.
3632 S. Crete Dr.
The name itself conjures up visions of a
wild Caribbean experience. Join fellow
BSIBC adventure seekers by escaping to
Rumrunners restaurant at Cape Harbour
where waterfront dining is accessible by car
(a 40-minute drive) or boat (a delightful 2
½ hour cruise). After dining, enjoy all the
waterfront shops and promenades at The
Marina at Cape Harbour. Cape Harbour is
located at 5710 S. Chiquita Blvd., Cape
Coral.
Rum runne r’s
Lunch Crui se
Wednesday, May 30
Wednesday, May 9
Cruise Director:
Bob Slade
637-7571
We hope to see you there! No matter what maru212@aol.com
your choice of transportation is, make your
reservation with Bob Slade so he can deter- Skippers’ Meeting:
Wed., May 23 at 10 a.m.
mine if a skippers’ meeting is required.
3814 Paola Dr.
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This is a new cruising event for 2007! Imagine
joining other BSIBC boats in a “Circle Raft-up” in
the Peace River (hopefully just outside of Harpoon Harry’s). Once rafted up, we’ll enjoy lunch
and more! During the skippers' meeting for this
cruise will be a brief class on anchoring, with
handouts. Please do not let this event scare you if
you don’t like anchoring; the usual setup is for
one to three boats to drop anchor and the other
boats in the raft-up to tie alongside the anchored
boats. No sweat. You’ll be home by sunset.
Some of us will bring dinghies and will be able to
ferry folks between the raft-up and Harpoon
Harry’s as the need arises (and we anticipate the
need will arise!). This should be a lot of fun.
Fishe rman ’s Village Raf tt - Up
Saturday, June 16
Saturday, June 9
Cruise Director:
Nick Hay
575-2104
nick@micropc.biz
Friday, June 15 at 10 a.m.
353 Segovia Dr.
This is a
BSIBC
favorite! Join
in the
fun lounging at the pool, listening to the birds, watching the
boats, and sharing time with
your BSIBC friends. Imagine
cooking out on the pavilion for
a relaxing evening. We’ll join
the Leverock’s lunch cruise on
Thursday.
Cruise Director Needed! If you are considering going on this very popular
overnight cruise, please also consider volunteering for the cruise director position. Without a cruise director, this overnight cruise will be cancelled.
P alm Island
Ove rnight Crui se
Wed.Wed.-Sat., June 1313-16
Wed., May 31
Cruise Director: TBA
If you’re interested in being
the cruise director, call Nick
Hay at 575-2104 or e-mail at
nhay@micropc.biz
TBA
Johnny Leverock’s Seafood House
Johnny Leverock’s Seafood House has enjoyed the reputation of having the freshest seafood and most unique
decor in the area. Their casual outdoor patio overlooks
a picture-perfect view of Palm Island Marina on the Intracoastal Waterway. The Palm Island Marina cruisers
will join us. Bring as many people on your boat as possible. Since there is VERY limited docking, the reservation deadline will be as soon as we have 6-8 boats. By
car, take Rt. 776, left onto Rt. 771 to 7279 Placida Road.
Turn left into the Sea Ray dealership, Marine Max, and Leverock’s is at the rear
of their parking lot.
Cruise Director Needed! If you are considering going on this lunch cruise,
please also consider volunteering for the cruise director position. Without a
cruise director, this lunch cruise will be cancelled.
Le verock’s
Lunch Crui se
Thursday, June 14
Wednesday, June 6
Cruise Director:
If you’re interested in being
the cruise director, call Nick
Hay at 575-2104 or e-mail at
nhay@micropc.biz
TBA
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Imagine arriving on Tuesday morning, July 3, hanging out at the pool, riding
bikes, walking, and warming up for the BSIBC Fourth of July picnic. You wake
up on July 4, and the picnic comes to you (See page 7). Celebrate the holiday in
grand style without having to go anywhere. Depart for home
on July 5. Contact Nick Hay to make your reservation.
Let him know the boat and captain’s names, and boat
length and beam. Our marina rate is $1.50 per foot,
30-foot minimum. Don’t miss out on this fun time!
F ourth of Ju ly
Ove rnight Crui se
Tues.Tues.-Thurs., July 33-5
Tuesday, June 27
Cruise Director:
Nick Hay
575-2104
nick@micropc.biz
Monday, July 2 at 10 a.m.
353 Segovia Dr.
Cabbage Key
Lunch Crui se
Tuesday, July 10
A panoramic view of Pine Island Sound is provided from the front porch atop a
38-foot Indian shell mound. There are no cars here, not even a paved road. You
will find winding nature trails, picturesque views, and relaxation. While far
from civilization, they still serve the best cheeseburgers around (it’s
“rumored” that Jimmy Buffet wrote his song “Cheeseburger in Paradise” here).
Accessible only by boat, technology takes a backseat; there are no fried foods
or a microwave. Almost $65,000 in $1 bills cover every inch of the walls and
ceilings of the dining room and bar. “We sweep it up and give it to charity,” according to the owner about the bills that fall off.
Explore the lore and enjoy the ambiance with Cruise Director Tom Kazprzak.
Tuesday, July 3
Cruise Director:
Tom Kasprzak
941-240-2699
tomzgn@comcast.net
Saturday, July 7 at 10 a.m.
3607 S. Crete Dr.
Matlacha Oyster House
Founded in 1971, the Matlacha Oyster House is a
destination dining experience on the pass of land
that connects Pine Island to Cape Coral named
Matlacha (mat-la-shay). The restaurant boasts an
upscale casual atmosphere with an elegant style of
menu offerings, and what a menu! Everything in their kitchen is made from
scratch, and they procure the freshest seafood and meats available. Their produce is from local growers, and their shrimp is literally right off the boat. They
pride themselves in offering everything homemade, hand-breaded, and prepared with care. Savor the food now!
Come by boat or car, rain or shine. For boaters, there’s a six-boat, 25-foot, 21/2-foot draft limit. Make your reservation early—there’s a 60-person limit for
this event. Matlacha Oyster House is located at 1930 Pine Island Rd., Matlacha.
Matlacha
Dinner Cruise
Monday, July 16
Wednesday, July 4
Cruise Director:
Bob Gurreri
505-0435
Fax 505-9691
Friday, July 13 at 10 a.m.
496 Macedonia Dr.
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‘Tween Wate rs
Ove rnight Crui se
‘Tween Waters Inn, Day Spa and Marina
Do you dream of filling your vacation days
with play, activity, adventure, and fun? Or
do you prefer a simple day devoted to daydreaming? Either way, you’ve come to the
right place at ‘Tween Waters Inn. Here,
from beach to backbay to everywhere in
between, across 13 gorgeous
Gulf-to-bay acres, you can enjoy
just about anything, land or
sea—or if you’re so inclined, enjoy doing absolutely nothing at
all. Join other BSIBCers on this
wonderful and relaxing trip.
Thurs.Thurs.-Sun., August 2323-26
Thursday, August 9
Cruise Director:
Ed Minzer
637-7742
eminzer@comcast.net
Tues., August 21 at 10 a.m.
3432 Tripoli Blvd.
‘Tween Waters Inn, Day Spa and Marina
Come and join the overnight cruisers at ‘Tween Waters
Inn on Captiva Island for a day of fun, sun, swimming,
lunch, and camaraderie. Whether you come by car or
boat, it will be a special day! Driving directions are:
Friday, August 24
Turn right onto Tamiami Trl. Continue to follow US-41 S
about 25 miles.
Turn right onto Boy Scout Dr. Stay straight to go onto Summerlin Rd. / CR-869 S
about 10.5 miles.
Summerlin Rd. / CR-869 S becomes CR-867 S (Portions toll). CR-867 S becomes
Causeway Blvd.
Turn right onto Periwinkle Way. Turn slight right onto Palm Ridge Rd.
Palm Ridge Rd. becomes Sanibel-Captiva Rd., Sanibel-Captiva Rd. becomes
Captiva Dr.
End at ‘Tween Waters Inn 15951 Captiva Dr, Captiva, FL 33924
The
‘Tween Wate rs
Lunch Crui se
Friday, August 17
Cruise Director:
Tom Kasprzak
941-240-2699
tomzgn@comcast.net
Wed., August 22 at 10 a.m.
3607 S. Crete Dr.
Mat is Out! — New Mem be rs (S inc e t he Fe bruary U TC)
Tyson
575-7225
Frank & Trudy (returning members)
606 Maltese Dr
Manisco
3500 Mondovi Ct #222
tmanisco@sbcglobal.net
347-8412
Bob & Pat
584 Port Bendres Dr
Pratt
639-3844
Larry & Wanda (returning members)
4012 Maltese Ct
ftyosngac@aol.com
609-304-3460
847-269-9442 Richard & Linda
Tony & Teresa
Neal
Wagar
847-269-9442
No Name
rwagar@comcast.net
575-4489
941-661-3108 Paul & Kathy
p.neal584@comcast.net 511 S Crete Ct
NAUT-A-CLUE Zawistowski
941-962-4538 Don & Bonnie
lbpratt@yahoo.com
3998 San Pietro Ct
ISAR
609-304-3460
3500 Mondovi Ct #721
Williamson
OUT-II-SEE
407-719-7465
pdw830@aol.com
575-1801
941-286-5747
dzawist1@comcast.net
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UTC Notes
Why are the Sept. ‘07–
Jan. ‘08 BSIBC Events
on this page preceding
the events on page 19
that they chronologically follow? Page 19
can be removed from
the UTC and placed in
a convenient location
to remind you of important dates.
We heard a comment
that it’s difficult to determine when social
events will occur.
While we think the
UTC is easy to read,
we’ve made a special
effort to highlight all
social events.
Keep those questions
and comments coming.
−
Nancy Prafke,
UTC Publisher
BSIBC
Sunshine
Club
If you know of anyone
in our club who is ill,
has had or is
scheduled for surgery,
or has had a death
within the immediate
family, please contact
Caryl Bichlmeier with
details.
Caryl will send an
appropriate card
from the BSIBC.
Caryl can be reached
at 575-1969 or
bifrank@msn.com.
Sept. ‘07—
‘07 — Jan. ‘08 BSIBC Events
Date
2007 Events
Cruise Director/Contact
10-Sep
Fishing Club Meeting CHEC 9 a.m.
Tom Kasprzak and Jeff Nilsson
10-Sep
BSI CMAC Meeting 1:30 p.m.
Joe Gil
18-Sep
Canal Clean-up
26-Sep
Rum Bay (drive-to ) Lunch Cruise
Bob Slade
4-Oct
Uncle Henry's Overnight Cruise (3 nights)
TBA (Call Nick Hay, 575-2104)
8-Oct
8-Oct
Joe Gil
25-Oct
SOCIAL EVENT—Fleet Captain’s Dinner Dance
Social Committee
26-Oct
Palm Island Overnight Cruise (3 nights, 4th optional)
27-Oct
Leverock’s Lunch Cruise
2-Nov
Board/Team Leadership Meeting
Jack Leming
5-Nov
Fishery Lunch Cruise
Richard and Geri Coates
6-Nov
SOCIAL EVENT—General Meeting Luncheon
Social Committee
12-Nov
12-Nov
Joe Gil
20-Nov
Nav-A-Gator Lunch Cruise
Jeff Nilsson
Canal Clean-up
4-Dec
5-Dec
8-Dec
SOCIAL EVENT—BSIBC Christmas/Holiday Dinner
Dance
SOCIAL EVENT—Charlotte Harbor Lighted Boat Parade
on the Good Times II
Social Committee
Social Committee
10-Dec
Joe Gil
15-Dec
BSI Canal Lighted Boat Parade
TBA
31-Dec
SOCIAL EVENT—New Year’s Eve Celebration
Social Committee
2008
16-Jan
SOCIAL EVENT—Change of Watch Dinner
Social Committee
22-Jan
Burnt Store Marina Lunch Cruise
Bill / Sue Bareither/ TBA
Grandma’s Attic Update Needed
We have a new “Grandma” for
Grandma’s Attic:
Teddy Gudis
Phone: 575-0096
E-mail: teddy136@earthlink.net
carriages, playpens, highchairs, toddler
bikes, etc. When in need of an item you
can call Grandma (Teddy), and she will
search the registry and provide you with
appropriate information on who has
the desired item.
For those who don’t know about
Grandma’s Attic, here’s an update. The
“Attic” is a registry that BSIBC members
can call upon to borrow things for visiting children on a short-term basis. The
Attic registry contains things like baby
In an effort to improve our records
there is a campaign going on to update
and improve the registry. If you have
items which are suitable and would be
willing to participate, please contact
Teddy and let her know.
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Cut along the dotted line and post as a reminder
Feb.—
Feb. — May 2007 BSIBC Checklist!
(see www.bsib c.com for updates)
CRUISE DIR.
or CONTACT
PHONE #
RES.*
DEADLINE
EVENT
DATE
‘TWEEN WATERS OVERNIGHT CRUISE
Thurs.-Sun., May
3-6
Gary Brewster
639-3378
Fri., Apr. 20
THE GREEN FLASH LUNCH CRUISE
Sat., May 5
Jeff Nilsson
637-5794
Sat., Apr. 28
BSI CMAC MEETING
Mon., May 14
Joe Gil
505-2166
N/A
FISHING CLUB MEETING
Mon., May 14
Tom Kasprzak
Jeff Nilsson
941-240-2699
637-5794
N/A
RUMRUNNER’S LUNCH CRUISE
Wed., May 30
Bob Slade
637-7571
Wed., May 9
CANAL CLEANCLEAN-UP
Tues., June 5
639-5793
Mon., June 4
FISHING CLUB MEETING
Mon., June 11
Tom Kasprzak
Jeff Nilsson
941-240-2699
637-5794
N/A
BSI CMAC MEETING
Mon., June 11
Joe Gil
505-2166
N/A
NEAR FISHERMAN’S VILLAGE RAFTRAFT-UP
Sat., June 16
Nick Hay
575-2104
Sat., June 9
PALM ISLAND MARINA OVERNIGHT CRUISE
Wed.-Sat., June
13-16
This event needs a
Cruise Director
Call Nick Hay to
volunteer
Wed., May 31
LEVEROCK’S LUNCH CRUISE
Thurs., June 14
This event needs a
Cruise Director
Call Nick Hay to
volunteer
Wed., June 6
BURNT STORE MARINA OVERNIGHT CRUISE
Tues.-Thurs., July
3-5
Nick Hay
575-2104
Tues., June 27
SOCIAL EVENT — 4TH OF JULY PARTY ON
PORTO BELLO’S DECK
Wed., July 4
Caryl Bichlmeier
Eileen Leming
575-1969
637-3966
Thurs., June 28
BSI CMAC MEETING
Mon., July 9
Joe Gil
505-2166
N/A
CABBAGE KEY LUNCH CRUISE
Tues., July 10
Tom Kasprzak
941-240-2699
Tues., July 3
MATLACHA DINNER CRUISE
Mon., July 16
Bob Gurreri
505-0435
Thurs., July 5
CPR TRAINING CLASS
Fri., July 27
Eileen Leming
637-3966
Fri., July 20
BOARD/LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING
Tues., July 31
Jack Leming
637-3966
N/A
BSI CMAC MEETING
Mon., Aug. 13
Joe Gil
505-2166
N/A
SOCIAL EVENT—
EVENT— SPIRIT OF BSIBC PARTY
Mon, Aug, 13
Lew and Joyce
Frichette
639-0314
Thurs., Aug. 9
‘TWEEN WATERS OVERNIGHT CRUISE
Thurs.-Sun., Aug.
23-26
Ed Minzer
637-7742
Thurs., Aug. 9
‘TWEEN WATERS LUNCH CRUISE
Fri., Aug. 24
Tom Kasprzak
941-240-2699
Fri., Aug. 17
RES.*
MADE
* Reservation
Burnt Store Isles Boat Club, Inc.
P.O. Box 510203
Punta Gorda, FL 33951-0203
Presorted Standard
U.S. Postage
PAID
Punta Gorda, FL
Permit #104
BSIBC Members Get BoatU.S. Discount
BSIBC is again participating with BoatU.S. in a
Cooperative Group
Agreement. Our Club
members are offered annual BoatU.S. dues at
$12.50 instead of the
regular $25. This applies
to renewals or new memberships. You
cannot do this at your local store. You
must call the membership desk at 800395-2628 and give them a credit card
number and our group number:
GA82305B. Currently 44 BSIBC members are also members of BoatU.S.
Members save on everyday boating expenses with the BoatU.S. 1,100-page
Discount Catalog which offers over
50,000 discount boating products at
low BoatU.S. prices, or visit the Online
Store and shop for discount items any
time of the day or evening. Additionally,
BoatU.S. members get a
5% rebate on equipment purchases made at
BoatU.S. and West Marine through the Member Rewards program.
Members also save money every time
they use their membership card at over
850 cooperating marinas for discounts
on fuel, overnight slips, and boat repairs. BoatU.S. also offers on-the-water
and on-the-road towing service levels
provided by the nation's largest towing
fleet and insures billions of dollars
worth of members’ boats offering unparalleled service at competitive prices.
For more information, go to
http://www.boatus.com.
Burnt Store Isles
Boat Club, Inc.
The Ship’s Store has
a wide variety of
BSIBC logo apparel,
perfect for Mother’s
Day and Father’s
Day gifts. Get your
apparel customized
with your vessel’s
name. Ship’s Store
Order forms are
available at
www.bsibc.com.

May 2007 - Burnt Store Isles Boat Club

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