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America’s Boating club
of Northeast Florida
United States Power Squadrons ®
January 2021
“The Skipper”
Photo by Vicky Anderson
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
• Bridge Officer Reports
• Christmas Party Photos
• Winterizing Your Boat—For Florida?
• Nominating Committee Report
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Volume 2021 Issue 1
Inside this issue: Bridge Officers
Commander Jon Vanatta, AP 904 859-1724 vanatta1881@comcast.net
Executive Officer Gary Callahan, N 904-629-8310 gnc147@gmail.com
Commander’s
Message 3 Education Officer Tom Anderson, SN 904-704-2746 ander1@bellsouth.net
Assistant SEO Ken Scherz, SN 904-448-1920 kenscherz@att.net
Bridge Officers Admin Officer Jason Bott, S 904-234-8850 olshop1@gmail.com
Articles 4-6
Asst. Admin Officer Paul Kirkland, P 904-355-5885 kirkland.maggie@gmail.com
Birthdays, 7
Secretary Robert DeComo, AP 317-847-0584 bobdecomo@aol.com
Asst. Secretary Jan Spencer, JN 904-679-3990 vtspencers1@gmail.com
JSPS Activities
Meeting Flyers, Treasurer Jeanette Poland, N 850-723-9001 polandr@bellsouth.net
Announcements 8-16 Asst. Treasurer Jason M. Gibson hytedin@hotmail.com
Calendar, Sponsors
Special Articles 16-20
Executive Committee Members at Large
Name Grade Phone Email Address
P/C Ronald Poland SN 904-885-0638 polandr@bellsouth.net
P/C Cal Ray SN 904-771-5934 crayps@hotmail.com
P/D/C Mark Adams SN 904-731-4609 madams3@bellsouth.net
The Skipper, published P/C Pete Foster SN 904-797-6707 petefoster@bellsouth.net
monthly, is the official
publication of the Jacksonville
Patricia J. Dollar 904-463-0530
Sail and Power Squadron. It Lt. Linda Newton AP 904-619-2917 linda.faye.newton@gmail.com
is mailed to members, district
and national officers and our
supporters. Opinions are Chaplain
those expressed by the writer
and do not necessarily reflect Name Grade Phone Email Address
the policy of nor imply P/C John E. Hugus, III P 904-744-7416 jhugus@msn.com
agreement with The Skipper
Staff, Jacksonville Sail and
Power Squadron, D/23 or
USPS®. At the discretion of Skipper Staff
The Skipper Staff, articles Name Grade Phone Email Address
submitted may be printed in
all, or in part or may be Editor/Publisher
rewritten. Advertisements D/Lt/C Jannette Spencer JN 904-679-3990 vtspencers1@gmail.com
appearing in The Skipper are Assistant Editor
supplied by our supporters
P/D/C James Spencer SN 904-679-3990 vtspencers@att.net
and no endorsement is
expressed or implied. The Photographers
address of The Skipper : P/D/Lt/C Edward H. Newton SN 904-619-2917 day_break@comcast.net
176 E New England Drive Lt. Linda Newton AP 904-619-2917 linda.faye.newton@gmail.com
Elkton, Florida 32033
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Cmdr. Jim Suber, AP
COMMANDER
CDR JON M. VANATTA, AP
HAPPY 2021! Somehow we made it through the
craziness of 2020! A wise man once said, “When
everything that is planned gets upended, there is
nothing to do, but do our best!” And, we did!
When we planned something and things didn’t go
as planned, we didn’t fight it, we just went with
the flow. In every situation, we stayed optimistic
and accepted that we can never control
everything. No situation is ever permanent. We
learn to adapt. That’s how life is---unpredictable.
I commend all of you for making the best of 2020.
What we were able do in 2020, was because of
YOU. YOU made it happen. When we were able
to see one another, I hope the gatherings were fun and the fellowship was terrific. I want to thank the JSPS
Bridge for their unwavering support.
The Jacksonville Annual Planning Meeting is tentatively scheduled at my residence on Saturday, January 16,
from 1-4 pm. Afterwards, those who would like to join us, please come to Whitey’s Fish Camp for dinner
and a beer! For now, the City of Jacksonville Annual Boat Show is scheduled for January 29-31, Cal Ray will
be circulating a sign-up roster to assist with the USPS booth. Please support this effort to help get our name
out there, as well as educating the boating community.
In 2020, we lost a dear friend and member, Dianne Adams. We will all remember her kindness and
delightful presence. Dianne was lighthearted and fun to be around. She will be missed. We have so many
wonderful memories of Dianne and we will always think of her with a smile.
Jon Vanatta, Commander
Email: vanatta1881@comcast.net
To: Jacksonville Sail & Power Squadron
The family of Dianne Adams appreciates the
Squadron honoring her with a $200 contribution to
the United States Power Squadron Education Fund
in her name. Dianne had many friends in the Squadron and together we
had many good times attending club events. I look forward to seeing all of
you soon. Thank you.
Mark Adams
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER REPORT
LT/C GARY CALLAHAN, JN
2021 is only a few weeks away and I believe all of us are
anxious to start over with a new year. Before looking
ahead and planning for a new year, a look back saw a
good year, even with limited activities.
The CV-19 hit the nation and what was expected to be
short term restrictions became a yearlong hibernation.
The virus was especially dangerous for people in our
median age group. We continually made many revisions
to our calendar while following safety guidelines. General
Membership meetings were cancelled and the Bridge got
by with online conferences. Through this, we were still
able to hold several boating activities and events outdoors
at Metro Park. Washing and sterilizing the pavilion seemed to keep everyone safe. Our community Vessel
Safety Checks were comparable to prior years. Very pleased that Merit Marks were earned by 43 members,
a good number in any year. We had also another very strong show of support for the Greater Jacksonville
Kingfish Tournament. We were able to hold our Christmas Party last week at Mavi’s on the water at Beach
Marina—a good time for all. They were great working with us providing flexible seating that could be
grouped and spaced as needed, a good location with sliding doors to the dock and excellent food. I see us
using their facility more often this next year. We were fortunate throughout the year that we only had a
few who contracted the virus and that none were hospitalized.
Looking ahead, I see a growing squadron, with more activities and training classes. Even with all of the
challenges we had a large group of new members join us. Most were new boat owners or stepping up to
different types or size. Tom Anderson was the driving force behind this growth, by finding ways to conduct
the ABC boat safety classes. This coming year should have many of us expanding our skills and knowledge
through more advanced classes.
The precautions that we learned this year will help us plan a full and safe list of activities. Our first planning
session will be mid-January. Keep a lookout for a notice and we welcome all ideas. The first boat show of
the year scheduled for January has been postponed for a few months and may be combined with the on-
water show. The New Year tradition of Fireworks watching from Metro Docks and a New Year breakfast on
the dock is still scheduled.
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Our New Year will officially start on February 20th at Club Continental with the swearing in of new officers.
This is a beautiful riverfront location and good food. Details coming soon. Jim Suber is Chair of the nomi-
nating committee. Anyone interested in a bridge or committee position can contact Jim at suber-
marine@comcast.net See the Nominating Committee Report below.
Gary Callahan
Executive Officer
gnc147@gmail.com
Nominating Committee Report—2021
Commander Jon Vanatta
Executive Officer Gary Callahan
Squadron Education Officer Tom Anderson
Asst. Squadron Education Officer Ken Scherz
Administrative Officer Jason Bott
Asst. Administrative Officer Kim Mundy
Secretary Robert Decomo
Asst. Secretary/Editor The Skipper Jannette Spencer
Treasurer Elmo Bailey
Asst. Treasurer OPEN
Executive Members At Large: Mark Adams, Linda Newton, Cal Ray,
Pete Foster, Jim Suber, Patricia Dollar
Audit Committe Member 1 year: Mark Adams
Member 2 years: Jack Harper
Member 3 years: Jim Williams
Nominating Committee Member 1 year: Jim Suber
Member 2 years: Elmo Bailey
Member 3 years: Ronald Poland
Rules Committee Member 1 year: Jim Suber
Member 2 years: William Berg
Member 3 years: Jim Spencer
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EDUCATION
LT/C TOM ANDERSON, SN-CN
Greetings from the Educational Department!
Hope everyone is doing well.
It has been an honor serving as your Education
Officer in 2020. This has been a very trying time for
educational classes. We did manage to present eight
ABC3 Safe Boating Classes this year with 50 students
passing the course. I would like to thank our ABC3 Staff,
P/D/C Dick Leatherman, SN, P/C Peter Foster, SN and
P/St/C Ken Scherz---“Job Well Done”. I have to thank Ken Scherz again this year for a wonderful job as
Assistant Squadron Educational Officer. We are very lucky to have Ken in our Educational Department. He is
the “Best of the Best---Thanks Ken”.
Hopefully 2021 will be back to somewhat normal or whatever our new normal will be. We are
planning on a Boat Handling Class the first quarter of the year. We have had a few boaters taking advantage
of the Jump Start Program. If you know of any new boaters feel free to give them my contact information.
I would like to give a special thank you to Lambs Yacht Center, Peggy Sue Lamb Williams, Johnny
Williams and Nadia Williams, for allowing us to use their Training Room. They allow us to hold classes and
also store all our material in the room. This is a huge asset to our Education Department.
Please let me know of any classes you are interested in starting 2021 Educational Year.
Join in on a class, we will it make FUN!!!!
Live you’re Dreams
Tom Anderson
District 23 and JSPS Educational Officer
ander1@bellsouth.net
904.704.2746 cell/text
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January 2021
Robert Decomo 1
Edward (Bud) Newton 1
Calvin Ray 1
Jason Bott 16
Joseph Sackett 16
Houston White 20
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THE BOATER'S GUIDE TO WINTERIZING
From Boat US Marine Insurance Program
“It’s that time of year again. The leaves have started to change color, and the
nights are getting longer and cooler. Before the mercury dips below freezing, you
need to prepare your boat for the coming winter. At its most basic, winterizing
means draining any water aboard or replacing it with enough of the right kind of
antifreeze to protect against the lowest temperatures your boat might experience. Fresh water expands in
volume by about nine percent when it freezes and can push outwards with a force of tens of thousands of
pounds per square inch. That expansion can crack an engine block, damage fiberglass, split hoses, or destroy
a refrigeration system overnight. An analysis of ten years of freeze claims from the BoatU.S. Marine
Insurance claim files found that more than three-quarters involved cracks in the engine block or the exhaust
manifolds that occurred because water remained in the engine or cooling system during a hard freeze. Those
claims come from all over the country, not just from the states that get snow every year. Boaters in the
frozen North know they need to winterize, so their freeze claims almost always involve a
problem with how the boat was winterized. In the temperate South, the claim files include
many more claims where the boat wasn’t winterized at all, or where the boater was de-
pending upon a heater to keep the engine from freezing and the electricity went out.
Most of those who don’t winterize, or don’t winterize properly, only find out something is wrong in the
spring when brown froth starts spewing through a crack in the side of the engine block or what looks like
chocolate milk appears on the dipstick. Repairing freeze damage takes time and all too often involves a
complete engine replacement. By the time the boat is in working order, a good part of the boating season
will have been lost. Winterizing most boats takes from an hour to a day. Unless you are located in
Hawaii or the Florida Keys, we recommend winterizing your engine if you will be laying up
the boat for even a few weeks to minimize the chances that a sudden freeze will put it out
of commission next season.
While winter layup lists can run to several pages and take a month of Sundays to complete, many of those
lists include maintenance and cosmetic items that, while nice, don’t make it any more likely your boat will
get through the winter unscathed. Even if we have the best of intentions in September when we put
together our fall work list for the boat, life tends to get in the way, and all too often we find ourselves rush-
ing to the boat the weekend before a hard freeze is forecast. At that point, all we have time for are the es-
sentials that will protect our boat from damage. In this brochure, you’ll find the list of items that would have
prevented more than 95 percent of the freeze claims handled by the BoatU.S. Marine Insurance Program in
the past decade. Of course, every boat is different, and you’ll want to add other items from the owner’s
manuals for your boat and the additional equipment it carries. The pullout checklist in the center of this
brochure, on pages 8 and 9, can serve as the starting point for creating your own winterizing list that will
maximize your boat’s chances of coming through the winter without damage. You can also find the checklist
on our website at: BoatUS.com/Seaworthy/checklist-winter. “ To access the checklist go to:
www.boatus.com/expert-advice/how-to-diy/winterization
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Upcoming Events
December 31 Metro Park Fireworks
January 1 Breakfast on the Docks
January 12 District 23 Winter Council
Teleconference
February 20 Change of Watch
Club Continental
Watch your email for complete details and
registration information.
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VESSEL SAFETY CHECK (VSC)
A major component of a fun filled outing is a reliable boat which
has all the necessary equipment operating properly. A free vessel
safety check (VSC) is an important safe-guard, and our certified
examiners will be happy to perform the check for you. There are
no consequences if you don't pass. Our goal is simply to help make
boating as safe as possible for you, your family and your friends,
through education.
The United States Power Squadrons and the U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary are partners in this valuable program offered to the
boating public. All examiners are certified and trained on the latest
requirements. The Vessel Safety Check is similar to the review that is performed by the U.S. Coast Guard if
you are boarded, except that it is voluntary, and only you receive the results. Our Vessel Safety Examiners
will perform a 15 point safety check which includes:
Display of Numbers Registration/Documentation
Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) Visual Distress Signals (VDS)
Fire Extinguishers Ventilation
Backfire Flame Control Sound Producing Devices
Navigation Lights Pollution Placard
MARPOL Track Placard Marine Sanitation Devices
Navigation Rules State and/or Local Requirements
Overall Vessel Condition
To schedule a Vessel Safety Exam, you may contact any of our Jacksonville Squadron examiners:
Mark Adams 904-731-4609 Tom Anderson 904-704-2746
Gary Callahan 904-629-8310 Pete Foster 904-797-6707
Ron Poland 904-885-0638 Jim Spencer 904-679-3990
Jim Suber 904-509-0588 Jon Vanatta 904-859-1724
Robert DeComo 317-847-0584
VSC EVENTS:
We have completed 182 Vessel Safety Checks for 2020!
10Jacksonville Sail and Power Squadron
Executive Committee Meeting
Conference Call
December 3, 2020
The Executive Committee meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Commander Jon Vanatta, AP. The
following Committee Members were present: Gary Callahan, Tom Anderson, Pete Foster, Linda Newton,
Jason Bott and Robert DeComo. In addition, JSPS member Jim Spencer was in attendance. No guests were
present.
Secretary’s Report – Lt/C Robert DeComo, AP
The Secretary reported that the minutes from the most recent Executive Committee Meeting were finalized
and published in the December Edition of The Skipper which was distributed to the JSPS membership.
Treasurer’s Report - Lt/C Jeanette Poland, N
The Treasurer reported that the Checking and Money Market accounts were balanced and reconciled with
the bank statement as of October 31, 2020.
Education Officer Report – D/Lt/C Tom Anderson, SN – CN
The SEO reported that the next ABC3 class is scheduled on December 12 th. He also reported that 60
students participated in JSPS classes in CY 2020. The JSPS class schedule for 2021 is TBD. The SEO offered a
motion to contribute a JSPS donation of $200 to the USPS Educational Fund in the name of JSPS member
Diane Adams. The motion was seconded and adopted without objection.
Executive Officer – Lt/C Gary Callahan, N
The XO reported that he has completed all VSC data submissions as required by USPS for 2020. He also
reported that he has been working with Merit Marks Committee Chair Jim Spencer and they have submitted
all applications and received approvals for 2020. Additional submissions and any corrections will made as
needed.
Administrative Officer- Lt/C Jason Bott, S
The AO reminded the members that the JSPS Christmas Party is being held at Mavi Restaurant on December
6th commencing at 1600 hours with a social hour followed by dinner. Executive Committee members
discussed upcoming JSPS events including New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day gatherings at Metro Park and
the Change of Watch in February 2021.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Membership/Membership Involvement – The CO reported that JSPS membership renewals are nearing
100% in 2020.
Public Relations/Marketing – No report was submitted.
Merit Marks – No report submitted.
11Rules Committee – There were no matters pending before the Committee at this time.
NEW BUSNESS:
2021 Planning -The CO reminded the members that it is time to schedule a Planning Meeting for 2021 and
the members were invited to submit ideas for this event including meeting sites.
Nominations – The CO reminded the members that it is now time to develop the slate of nominations for
JSPS Bridge Officers and Committee Members for 2021. He will request that Nominations Committee Chair
Jim Suber distribute a call for nominations to the General Membership as required by the JSPS By-Laws.
OLD BUSINESS:
No old business was discussed.
The JSPS Christmas Dinner will be held at Mavi Restaurant on December 6 th.
The next Executive Committee Meeting will be held on January 28 th via Conference Call.
Commander Jon Vanatta adjourned the meeting at 6:30 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Lt/C Robert DeComo, AP
Secretary
New Member Ken Price
Glad you joined us. Welcome to the JSPS family!
12Christmas Party at Mavi’s
Great friends, great food and a wonderful time!
13Quote of the Month:
Sailors, with their built in sense of order, service and
discipline, should really be running the world.”
– Nicholas Monsarrat
www.themusterstation.com
Watch your e-mail for details
and reservation information.
Please watch your email for event updates and announcements. Also, please mark
your calendar and plan to join us for all of the events scheduled for the coming
year. Your participation will help to make each event a success.
14JSPS SHIPS STORE
BURGEES ……………………….. $30.00
REPLACEMENT NAME TAGS
Pin back ……………………………...$ 8.00
Standard magnetic back…………….$ 9.50
Power Magnet……………………….$11.00
(New Members receive their first
name tag free.)
Auto Window Decals—Check With Linda for current pricing.
CONTACT: Linda Newton at the next meeting, phone her at 904-619-2917 or
email her at linda.faye.newton@gmail.com
15FROM THE EDITOR
P/C JANNETTE SPENCER, JN
As the Editor of this newsletter, I welcome your input on
articles included in the newsletter or suggestions for
materials that you would like to see included in future issues.
This newsletter is one of the primary tools used by the
squadron to communicate with its members. Please review
the articles and meeting flyers included and join us for
classes and events announced.
Each of us can play an important role in the success of our
squadron. Please feel free to contact me at:
vtspencers@att.net
I hope to see you at future squadron, district and national
events.
Jan Spencer
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162020-2021 Schedule of Events
January 10 Membership Dinner Meeting Mediterrania Restaurant
18 Annual Planning Meeting Vanatta Residence
24-26 Jacksonville Boat Show Prime Osborn Convention Center
30 Executive Committee Meeting Lambs Training Room
February 1 ABC 3 Class Lambs Training Room
8 Change of Watch Club Continental
10-15 USPS Annual Meeting Sawgrass Marriot Resort, Ponte Vedra
22 ABC3 Class Lambs Training Room
27 Executive Committee Meeting Lambs Training Room
March 5 Membership Dinner Meeting Rudder Club—Chili Cook-Off
20-22 District 23 Spring Conference Holiday Inn Resort, Daytona Beach
26 Executive Committee Meeting Lambs Training Room
28 Joint Cruise with Daytona Squadron Conch House, St. Augustine
April 2 Membership Dinner Meeting Rudder Club—Hobo Dinner
3-5 Jacksonville In-the-Water Boat Show Jacksonville
5 Blessing of the Fleet Metro Park Marina
Cruise Planning Class for 2021
9 To Be Determined
Cruise
18 District 23 Spring Picnic Bing’s Landing, Palm Coast
25 ABC3 Class Lambs Training Room
25 Vessel Safety Check Day Osprey Bluff Neighborhood
30 Executive Committee Meeting Lambs Training Room
May 2 Mug Race –Safety Boats St. John’s River
2 ABC3 Class Lambs Training Center
16 National Safe Boating Week Kickoff To Be Determined
16-23 National Safe Boating Week
28 Executive Committee Meeting Lambs Training Center
30 Fish Fry Cruise Metro Park Marina
June 4 Membership Dinner Meeting To Be Determined
5 Boater’s Skip Day Bayard Point
25 Executive Committee Meeting Lambs Training Room
26-28 Southern Cruise Part 1 St John’s River
19-7/1 Southern Cruise Part 1 St. John’s River
July 3-6 General Meeting (4th) & Cruise Metro Park Marina
TBD Kingfish Bag Stuffing Jim King Park and Ramp
Kingfish Media & Down on the
8 Jim King Park and Ramp
Docks
11 Redfish Tournament Jim King Park and Ramp
17Month Date Event Location
July cont. 14 Kingfish Junior Angler Day Jim Kimg Park and Ramp
16-18 Kingfish Tournament Jim King Park and Ramp
18 Kingfish Tournament Awards Jim King Park and Ramp
30 Executive Committee Meeting Teleconference
August 22 Safe Harbor Boys Doctor’s Lake
27 Executive Committee Meeting Teleconference
September 12 Kayak, Canoe, Paddleboard Day Clark’s Fish Camp– Julington Creek
19 Safe Harbor Redfish Tournament Sister’s Creek
24 Executive Committee Meeting Teleconference
General Membership Meeting—
October 3 Metro Park
Hobo Dinner
Cancelled District 23 Fall Conference Cancelled. Will be Teleconference
Erv Dunn Pig Roast and Cruise to
17 Amelia Island
Amelia Island
24 Jacksonville Triathalon Downtown Jacksonville
29 Executive Committee Meeting Teleconference
November 21 Al Richardson Turkey Fry Metro Park
19 Executive Committee Meeting Teleconference
28 Lighted Boat Parade Metro Park Marina
December 6 Christmas Party MUVIs Waterfront Grill
31 Fireworks & New Year’s Eve Party Metro Park Marina
January
1 Breakfast on the Docks Metro Park Marina
2021
7 Membership Dinner Meeting TBD
28 Executive Committee Meeting Lambs Training Room
February 14-21 National Meeting Ponte Vedra
20 Change of Watch Club Continental, Orange Park
Watch your email for updates and cancellations of
our planned squadron events due to the
Coronavirus Pandemic.
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Dianne and Mark Adams
Tom and Vicky Anderson
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Robert DeComo
Ron and Jeanette Poland
Ken Scherz
Jim and Kathy Suber
Jon and Mary Vanatta
Jim and Jan Spencer
Pete and Jennifer Foster
Bud and Linda Newton
Become a Skipper Sponsor or Renew Your Skipper Sponsorship;
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