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Events - 2005
February 9-13, 2005
Vancouver Boat Show
The Vancouver International Boat Show 2005 is upon us and as a member
of Canadian Power Squadron through Royal City Squadron, we are please
to offer you discounted tickets to this show. We have secured 75 tickets
and will make them available to our membership at the next two Boating
Class nights (see details below). Tickets are discounted $3 off the $10
regular price - $7.00/ticket (taxes included). The number of tickets are
limited so please try to pick up your tickets early.
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Vancouver International Boat Show 2005
February 9 - 13, 2005
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
www.vancouverboatshow.ca
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Where: |
Boating Class
Justice Institute
715 McBride Boulevard, New Westminster |
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When: |
Tuesday 1 Feb 2005 & Tuesday 8 Feb 2005 at 6:30pm |
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Cost |
$7.00/ticket ($10 Regular Price at the Door) |
February 21, 2005
February Social
Royal City Squadron hosts Socials where you can find out the latest Squadron
news and enjoy meeting with other Squadron Members.
Boating presentations are usually provided by Guest Speakers.
Please join us for our upcoming February Social!
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Where: |
Century House
Oak Room
620 8th St. New Westminster |
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When: |
Monday, February 21, 2005 1930 hrs |
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Guest Speaker: |
Don Sache,
Atkinson Terry Insurance |
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Topic: |
Marine related insurance issues |
April 18, 2005
Annual General Meeting and April Social
Royal City Squadron hosts Socials where you can find out the latest Squadron
news and enjoy meeting with other Squadron Members.
Boating presentations are usually provided by Guest Speakers.
Please join us for our upcoming Annual General Meeting and April Social!
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Where: |
Century House
Oak Room
620 8th St. New Westminster |
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When: |
Monday, April 18, 2005 1930 hrs |
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Guest Speaker: |
Cpl. Kenn Haycock, RCMP |
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Topic: |
Multimedia presentation on the historic voyage of
THE ST. ROCH II
RCMP Marine duties |
April 24, 2005
April Fun Golf 2
Second chance for golf in April. The April 3rd Fun Golf was cancelled
due to the weather but has been rescheduled for April 24.
Royal City Squadron Members, please join us for a day of golf and dinner
at the
Country Meadows Golf Club on Sunday April 24, 2005. To add to the fun,
please
bring a door prize of your choice.
Those not wishing to play golf, please join us for dinner, the food is
great at Country Meadows!
Please be sure to register early for one your Squadron's highly successfull
events!
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Where: |
Country Meadows Golf Club, 8482 Number 6 Road, Richmond. |
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When: |
Sunday, April 24, 2005.
Tee Off at 1300hrs/1:00PM |
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Register: |
Eleanor Hashimoto 604-522-3448, or
Keith Davies 604-540-0852 |
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May 14, 2005
Change of Watch and Graduation Dinner
Royal City Squadron members, please join us for our Annual Change of
Watch and Graduation Dinner.
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Where: |
Royal City Star Riverboat Casino, Banquet level
788 Quayside Drive (Westminster Quay)
New Westminster |
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When: |
Saturday, May 14, 2005
Cocktails at 1800 (no host bar)
Buffet dinner at 1900 |
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Tickets: |
Available from:
Eleanor Hashimoto (604) 522-3448
Keith Davies (604) 540-0852
Harold Wright (604) 522-1012
Al Cumiford (604) 299-1532 |
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Cost: |
$30.00
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May 21 - 27, 2005
National Safe Boating Week
Five Top Tips for Boating Safety
Provided by the National
Safe Boating Council* These five simple steps will
dramatically reduce your chances of being hurt or killed in a boating
accident.
#1. WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET!
Most people who are killed while pleasure boating drown—and most
people who drown are not wearing a life jacket. When you capsize, collide,
or fall overboard, there is rarely time to get to a stowed life jacket.
Modern life jackets are smaller and more comfortable making it easier
than ever to "Wear It!" at all times.
#2. STAY SOBER IN YOUR BOAT!*
An operator with a blood alcohol content above .10—(equivalent
to consuming 5 beers in one hour for the average 180-lb. male)—is
ten times more likely to die in a boating accident than an operator with
zero blood alcohol. Stressors such as sun, vibration, noise, and other
environmental elements affect the body more when you consume alcohol.
Boating while impaired is an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada.
Operators with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres
of blood are liable to be fined
#3. TAKE A SAFE BOATING COURSE!*
Seventy percent of recreational boating accidents are caused by factors
that are controlled by the boat’s operator—such as failure
to pay attention, carelessness, recklessness, inexperience, excessive
speed, and failure to watch for hazards. Boating safety courses are available,
inexpensive, and quick—a great way for you to learn safety and the
rules of the road.
Boating Courses offered by Royal City Squadron
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#4. GET YOUR BOAT CHECKED!*
A Pleasure Craft Courtesy Check (also known as a Courtesy Examination)
is a FREE service provided by the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary to assist
you, the owner/operator of a small craft (up to 65’ or 20m), in
maintaining your vessel’s safety equipment at standards acceptable
to the marine environment.
For more information about this free service, please see http://www.ccga-pacific.org/c-safety_03.html.
#5. BE AWARE OF CARBON MONOXIDE!
All boat engines produce Carbon Monoxide (CO)—an odorless, colorless,
poisonous gas that can kill you in a matter of minutes. Boaters are killed
every year because of improper cabin ventilation, poorly maintained equipment,
and careless behavior. You do not have to be inside the boat to be at
risk. Boaters have died from exposure on the swim platforms of their boats
and in other areas where CO exhaust may accumulate or be emitted. Be aware
of the early symptoms (irritated eyes, headache, nausea, weakness, and
dizziness), and use CO detectors on your boat.
*Some modifications were made to provide Canadian content.
June 3-5, 2005
Pitt Lake Cruise
The RCS Annual Pitt River Cruise held on 03-05 June 05, is to be remembered
for many reasons and for some, perhaps for many years.
It was well supported by members & friends of the Squadron &
in all, some 13 & ½ boats & crew enjoyed the hospitality
of Ran & Ally, at Christian Cove Marina.
As usual, the Humming Birds provided one of natures most beautiful spectacles
anyone could wish to witness. Numerous species were seen feeding throughout
the three days spent at the Marina. What a sight.
Fish were plentiful but not easy to catch, as big Don learned, after
he had landed a prize dinner & had placed it in a bucket. The problem
was the dinner decided it wasn’t going to stay… for dinner,
& flipped out of the bucket back into the pond!
The moral of this story is……get a bigger bucket…with
a lid!!!
The weather cooperated & showed us just how good & bad it can
get, but it did not dampen the spirits of the members & family pets.
A great steak BBQ dinner & a Weenie Roast were enjoyed by all, thanks
to the singular efforts of the master of NO HURRY, (who shall remain nameless)
& who also arranged for the accommodation at the marina.
Olive & Al, shared their accommodation with the steward from NO HURRY,
and assured the writer that they had had wonderful service during their
stay! The steward is currently on leave & could not be contacted.
Crew who signed on the NO HURRY, were told to provide their own PFD. This
picture will confirm the strict requirements placed on the crew…
Check your Mainsheet newsletter for
all RCS events & support your squadron
by your participation. It really does help.
September 25, 2005
3rd Annual Fish Fry
Fifty-six adults and three children enjoyed a meal of fresh ling cod
and chips at the Picnic Pavillion in Queens Park on Sunday afternoon,
September 25th. Those with hearty appetites were encouraged to have seconds,
and even thirds! It seemed that everyone agreed that the fresh fish was
soooo good this year!
The weather was perfect for the time of year enabling a “three
dimensional” bocce game to be played! It sure took some getting-used-to
the slopes as the players would attest.
Once again, your volunteers excelled themselves. Hats off to the Prep
Team, the Cook Team, Servers, Clean-up Crew and all those who assisted.
A special thanks to Harold Wright who procured the supplies, and also
to Stan and Marlene Giles for the loan of their cooking equipment.
To those members who were not able to attend this successful event, we
look forward to seeing you next year!
October 17, 2005
October Social
Royal City Squadron hosts Socials where you can find out the latest Squadron
news and enjoy meeting with other Squadron Members.
Boating presentations are usually provided by Guest Speakers.
Please join us for our upcoming October Social!
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Where: |
Century House
Oak Room
620 8th St. New Westminster |
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When: |
Monday, October 17, 2005 1930 hrs |
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Guest Speaker: |
CPL. Kenn Haycock
RCMP Marine Division |
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Topic: |
A video on the historic voyage of the RCMP vessel ST. ROCH in the
Nothwest Passage |
December 12, 2005
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Wine & Cheese Social
and Food Bank Drive |
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Join us for our upcoming Wine and Cheese Social. Please
bring a non-perishable donation for the food bank to help those in
need this holiday season. |
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Where: |
Century House
Oak Room
620 8th St. New Westminster |
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When: |
Monday, December 12, 2005 1930 hrs |
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Guest Speaker: |
Archie Miller of the N.W. Historical Society |
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Topic: |
The Fraser River |
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