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Happy New Year!
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Jan 25-‐Feb 3
Seattle Boat Show at Century Link Field & South Lake Union
Feb 14 Valentine’s Day
Feb 18 Presidents’ Day
March 10
Daylight Savings Time begins!
Power Up and Sail On.
Commodores Message 2013
It seemed like I just wrote the message for 2012 -‐ we had a good year. In reflecting back on the past year a lot was accomplished. John Baird our new Rear Commodore, has been teaching classes for OBYC. By the time this message gets out we'll probably have three classes under our belt. John and I thought a class on Basic Seamanship and Marlinspike would be good. There is also one we had discussed on proper use of the VHF radio. Possibly in the spring we can do a class on "getting your boat ready to use after winterization." Maybe also making sure if you get pulled over by the Coast Guard your boat will pass Coast Guard Inspection. There is more to boating than just putting fuel in and taking off on an adventure. If you are well prepared and you have some misfortune, you'll be glad you took the time and put forth the effort to be ready for unplanned circumstances. That is what the classes John has been teaching are designed to do.
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“A lot of people ask me if I were shipwrecked, and could only have one book, what would it be? I always say, “How To Build a Boat.”
--Stephen Wright, comedian
Please remember – the Reciprocal Moorage at the Oro Bay Marina is for visiting Yacht Clubs only. NOT for OBYC Members!
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Kurt Sample, our Webmaster has done an amazing job with our new website. Kurt has posted some great pictures and articles and I have noticed the new site is being visited quite frequently. If you have pictures or stories you'd like to share, send them to Kurt.
Dave Groppenberger has sent out our scholarship applications for the new year. Things are moving along.
We are trying to use the website to replace the membership directory. It is handy to use instead of hunting up your membership booklet that may get lost. One of my goals with Kurts expert help is to have everything that is contained in the directory be available at our website online. Ah, the days of technology. I never cease to be surprised by the rapid changes in the field of communication. Whether it's television or the computer, just when you think you've figured it out, they change something or you find out what you know or have is obsolete.
If you have thoughts or ideas on how we can better serve, please let me know.
My best to you all for the new year.
Joe Howells Commodore OBYC 2013
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If you haven’t registered as a user to the redesigned www.orobayyc.us it is very simple. The site is easy to use and full of great info. Visit often, there is always something new.
The reciprocal moorage section gives all of us a reason to look forward to warmer days. We have reciprocity at over 60 clubs!
Right: Lahaina Yacht Club – 835 Front Street, Maui. OBYC members have reciprocal privileges that allow access to amazing views and delicious food and beverages. You may end up going everyday!