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Nau iNEWS
GREEN TURTLE BAY RESORT & MARINA
MAY 2021 | V.26 | I.5
Nau iNEWS MAY 2021 | V.26 | I.5
WHAT’S INSIDE
2| First Boat Back!
3| Reopened Pier 11
4| Cautious Celebration
6| May Birthdays and Anniversaries
May and June Events
7| Spring Break at GTB
8| Commodore’s Corner
9| CYC Fashion Event
10| My Yacht Sales
11| May Thirsty Turtle Music
12| Boat Of The Month
PUBLISHER/EDITOR
Becky Auten
CONTRIBUTORS
Vida D. Gary
The first boat back on Pier 11. Bill Gary IV
“TESCO”, Mike and Bobbie Vebbie Griffith
Chambers RIVA....What a beauty! Suzanne McElwain
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REOPENED PIER 11, MAY 2021
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After the horrendous fire damage from July 12th of destroyed and two more were considered total losses by
2020, Pier 11 looks to reopen on May 1st. This is cause their insurance carriers. Furthermore, as boats caught fire,
for celebration, indeed. However, it’s a celebration with their lines holding them in the slips were burnt away. The
a reflection on the tragedy that took place that night in swirling winds pushed these out into the harbor, where
July. By the mercies of God, no major injuries or loss of they floated, fully ablaze, towards other piers. It was
life took place. absolutely horrific.
From fire inspector reports, the igniting spark started with PRIMARY RULE: Protect yourself and your family. If
the electrical connections aboard a Gibson houseboat. your boat catches fire... GET EVERYONE OUT FAST!
An arch of power at the receptacle into the boat caused an
immediate electrical fire to begin aboard the boat, and Here are some other lessons going forward:
as those on the dock can attest first‐hand, the majority of
the craft was fully ablaze within three minutes. That’s right LESSON 1: PROACTIVE MEASURE
THREE minutes, or 180 seconds! Inspect your electrical connections at the shore cord ends
and the receptacles on the boat. If the either a cord
Once it was evident that the boat was unsavable, folks or receptacle shows signs of a blackened prong, it is
on Pier 11 quickly untied the vessel and pushed her out - best to replace BOTH the cord end and the receptacle
of the slip. Unfortunately, there was no means to tow connection. Ensure all connections are secured tightly. If
this burning vessel to a safer location, and this now fully you have doubts about doing this work yourself, please
flame engulfed bonfire was adrift and subject to the - call Boat Works for both the inspection and replacements.
wind. As a result, she turned sideways and pushed up
against the dock, setting another two boats immediately LESSON 2: FIRE RESPONSE
on fire. In all, nine boats on the dock were totally - This one is a very hard lesson to activate, but imperative.
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The path of action is to consider the boats on either side a fire break, and hopefully limited the loss to BOAT
and forward of the burning vessel as losses. If you own ON FIRE and the three “sacrificed” boats (SHORE
one of these boats, this is a gut-wrenching sacrifice. SIDE 1, HARBOR SIDE 1 and FORWARD LOSS).
Consider the attached diagram:
The most important aspect of any emergency is
A “BOAT ON FIRE” speaks for itself. Sacrificed everyone’s safety. No “thing” is worth losing one’s
boats nearby are “SHORE SIDE 1”, “HARBOR SIDE 1” life over. In a fire, of course we respond as we know
and “FORWARD LOSS (Most likely)”. Because of their best... Grab fire extinguisher and try to put out the
proximity to “BOAT ON FIRE” and the swiftness of the flame. Fiberglass is a petroleum-based product.
flames will engulf a boat, these three will most likely be Boats, therefore, are essentially highly fossil fuel.
in too deep of danger to attempt moving. These are the Once ablaze, these type fires are extremely hot
sacrificed vessels. and nearly impossible to extinguish. First order is
SAFETY. Assured that everyone is safely away
B If SAFE, secure BOAT ON FIRE, SHORE SIDE 1, from the flames, the second order is property loss
HARBOR SIDE 1 and FORWARD LOSS to the dock containment.
with chained anchors. This keeps them in the slip as they
burn. Dock lines will burn away, and wind will quickly It’s no fun to bring up the scenario of “fire on the
push the burning boats into the open harbor, possibly dock” at the beginning of the season, and hopefully,
defeating any other effort to save the other boats. we will have no need to hear the word “Fire” yelled
within Green Turtle Bay Marina ever again. Yes...
C Boats labeled “SHORE SIDE 2”, “HARBOR SIDE Let me just call this a prayer; let’s all work together
2”, “FORWARD SHORE 1” and “FORWARD SHORE 2” so we can all say “Amen, NEVER AGAIN!”
are the boats to move. Move the downwind boat first,
then the others. By removing these boats, we’ve created - Bill Gary IV
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19MAY
84 BIRTHDAYS MAY ANNIVERSARIES
2| Dana Amsdell Dry Stack 8| Jeff & Karen Copeland Pier 5
3| Mike O’Leary CYC 9| Carlos & Gina Tutwiler Pier 7
4| Chris Oakley Pier 6 10| Steve & Jennifer Faulkner Pier 5
5| Quona Edwards Pier 6 12| David & Debbie Dye Pier 9B
6| Mike Thomson Pier 9B 13| Any & Samantha Floyd Pier 6
7| Shawnette Pachciarz Pier 5 14| Jared & Cindy Florence Pier 7
8| Marcie Downes Pier 6 15| Greg Sanders & Kathy Effinger Pier 8
10| Bentley Quartermouse Pier 5 16| Jeff & Beth Hall Jetty 3
11| Tom Howard Pier 5 17| John & Lori Moore Pier 4
12| Ray Deberge Jetty 1 19| Richard & Vickie Green Pier 4
12| Ted Kearney Pier 4 21| Steve & Stacie Neuhoff Pier 5
13| Gabby Kline Pier 8 23| Craig & Beth Stevenson Pier 11
13| Duke Brubaker Pier 12 28| Greg & Linda Pietroburgo Pier 8
13| Isabella McLaughlin 17! 28| Robbie & Amy Hite Dry Stack
Bill & Machelle’s Daughter Marina 28| Dan & Angie Frick Pier 6
14| Virgil (Butch) Jones Pier 5 30| Terry & Carol Lindley Pier 12
15| Carol Zimmer Dry Stack
15| Scott Roberts Pier 7
15| Cindy Florence Pier 7
MAY ACTIVITIES
15| Steve Shores Pier 12
16| Martie Gregory CYC 1| CYC Blessing of the Fleet/CYC Derby Day
17| Sherry Revels Pier 4 1| LIVE MUSIC at the Turtle: The Underdogs
18| Mike Uding Jetty 1 7| CYC Board Meeting
18| Grant Graves CYC 7| LIVE MUSIC at the Turtle: The Cruisers
19| Ron Frick Pier 6 8| LIVE MUSIC at the Turtle: Old School
20| Tim Bull Jetty 2 14| LIVE MUSIC at the Turtle: Damwrights
20| Amanda Oakley Pier 6 15| CYC Speaseasy Night & Dance Class
20| Crystal Capps Pier 12 15| LIVE MUSIC at the Turtle: Tommy Akers Band
22| Karen Aschinger Pier 4 21| Arrival of the Pinta
24| Todd Riley Pier 6 LIVE MUSIC at the Turtle: Stronghold
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25| Sam Ragle Pier 8
22| LIVE MUSIC at the Turtle: The Cruisers
26| Cliff Hynniman Pier 4
28| LIVE MUSIC at the Turtle: Memphis Yahoos
26| Joe Wells Pier 8
29| CYC Flag Retirement
27| Tom Ray Pier 6
30| Cliff Berlik Pier 8 29| LIVE MUSIC at the Turtle: Soul Dog
31| Anthony Hunt Pier 5
JUNE ACTIVITIES
4| LIVE MUSIC at the Turtle: Tommy Akers Band
5| CYC Open House
5| CYC Fahion Event at the Turtle
5| LIVE MUSIC at the Turtle: Knuckleheads
11| LIVE MUSIC at the Turtle: Damwrights
12| CYC Board Meeting/Luau
12| LIVE MUSIC at the Turtle: Old School
18| LIVE MUSIC at the Turtle: Sullivan Band (3)
19| LIVE MUSIC at the Turtle: Stronghold
25| LIVE MUSIC at the Turtle: Annabel Whitledge
26| LIVE MUSIC at the Turtle: Josh Merritt
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Article and photos by Tara Smith (SeeingDandy.com) Spring break this year was amazing. Especially since last year was a total bust due to the pandemic. Our family loves the outdoors and hiking so this year we decided to discover all that Land Between The Lakes has to offer. And we found the perfect Land Between The Lakes resort that’s situated in close proximity to all the outdoor places. The land that is found right between Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake is just 3 hours from St. Louis. It’s the perfect little jaunt from our home in the Midwest. Lots of outdoor adventures and hiking for the entire family. When I was researching resorts for our spring break trip I happened upon Green Turtle Bay and instantly fell in love with what I saw. This family owned resort has been in business for over 35 years and it’s a destination that I soon learned families return to year after year. It’s close to so many of the popular national recreation area attractions of Western Kentucky in addition to world class boating. My family and I discovered that this unique resort is full of so many gems. We absolutely loved our spring break in Western Kentucky and cannot wait to return. 7
COMMODORE’S CORNER
2021 OFFICERS The CYC season has begun!
COMMODORE
Suzanne McElwain So far we have enjoyed The Pirates’ Market, benefited from the expertise of the First Line Fire
mccbold@bellsouth.net Extinguisher Service, the “Blessing of the Fleet” for many of the sail boats and cruisers, and the always
VICE-COMMODORE fun “Derby” party.
Tim Grace
timothylynngrace@hotmail.com CYC events scheduled for May include the Flag Retirement Ceremony and the Fashion Event. The
REAR-COMMODORE Flag Retirement Ceremony is set for Memorial Weekend on Saturday, May 29, at 10am. Older US
Pam Hancock Flags that appear torn, faded, discolored or no longer able to wave proudly are appropriate for this
pamroehr57@icloud.com ceremony. Flags needing retirement may be left at the following locations in Grand Rivers: Village
FLEET CAPTAIN Market and the Community Center. Locations at Green Turtle Bay include: the Ship Store, the Fuel
Jeff Copeland Dock or by contacting Tom Moodie. Containers are provided at the above locations and at Tom’s
copeland.jk@sbcglobal.net Office. Also, a tribute to both Bill Gary III and Emory Pence will be included in this event. As many of
SECRETARY you remember, Emory passed away in December of ’20 and Bill Gary III passed away in February
Sarabess Forster-Carnahan of ’21. Both were instrumental in the development and growth of the CYC. For questions about this
sarabess1305@gmail.com
event, please contact Sally West at 270-832-3771.
TREASURER
Terry West Everyone is welcome to attend the CYC Fashion Event. The event will take place at 10:30am on
westview69@hotmail.com
Saturday, June 5 at The Thirsty Turtle Tavern. The fashion show will feature the latest lake wear fashions
HISTORIAN from B&C Unique Boutique, The Hippy Chix, and the Ship’s Chandlery. Lunch and drinks will be
Suzy Pence available at The Thirsty Turtle Tavern. Come join this fun event! For questions about this event, please
emoryandsuzy@gmail.com
contact and RSVP to Pam Hancock at 270-887-3797.
2021 DIRECTORS
God Bless All of You!
Mindy Adams (3 years)
mendybadams@gmail.com
Suzanne McElwain
Daryl DeGuire (3 years)
Commodore 2021
1crna4u@gmail.com
Ashley Thurman (3 years)
cat.thurman@gmail.com
Jack Fares (2 years)
jfaresarcher@gmail.com
Deb DeGuire (2 years)
debdeg7@gmail.com
Martha Riddle (2 years)
newhome4446@yahoo.com
Danny Cope (1 year)
dannycope51@gmail.com
Jimmie Cope (1 year)
jimmiecope727@gmail.com
Marti May (1 year)
martimay16@gmail.com
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