Lat 40 59 24 N NEWSLETTER - MARCH 2009 Long 73 39 33 W MEMBERS BREAKFAST SUNDAY MARCH 29TH 9:00 AM -12:00 PM On Sunday March 29th, the Port Chester Yacht club will be hosting a breakfast for all of our members and their families. We encourage everyone to attend, there will be NO CHARGE for the event, but you must sign up, so we can plan accordingly. It will be a nice way to kick off the 2008 boating season. COMMODORES CORNER That s right! Breakfast for Free!!!! AGAIN!!!! Please sign-up at the club or call 939-9687 OFFICERS: Commodore: William Dutra Vice Commodore: Sal Muto Rear Commodore: Nick Megdanis Fleet Captain: Brian Hickey Treasurer: Robert Sperduto Secretary: Chris Dutra Reminder, You have 30 days to clear up unpaid balances due to the club. If there is a financial problem YOU must make arrangements with the board of directors or face dis-enrollment. A special Thank-You goes out to our Fleet Captain, for promptly handling the ring assignments for 2009. It is not an easy job, and he handled it fantastically. The PCYC office elections will be held at the May compulsory member meeting. If you are interested in running and have not done so already, please provide, in writing, your name and interest to the club secretary, Chris Dutra. All of the Officers positions are up for re-election and there are 3 open positions on the Board of Directors. The officers positions are all a 1 year term, and the Board of Directors positions are 2 year terms. All interested in running must have your name in to the secretary by the Board meeting on April 8th. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ron Grandazzo Herbert Haeger Tom Kitay George Mansfield Danny Motts James Nekormick NEWSLETTER SUGGESTIONS What would you like to see in upcoming Newsletters? If you have any suggestions or ideas please email us at PCYCNewsletter@optonline.net If anybody would like to contribute pictures, stories or information please email us. - - -Thank you ATTENTION MEMBERS: Do you have an upcoming Birthday, Anniversary, or just want to throw a party??? Rent the club for FREE!!See Ron Grandazzo or Bill Dutra for more information.
PAGE 2 March 2009 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Spring Forward Daylight Savings 9 10 11 O Full Moon 12 13 14 15 16 Stripped Bass Season Opens North of the GW Bridge 17 St. Patrick's Day 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Compulsory Meeting 26 New Moon 27 28 29 Member Breakfast 30 31 Floats in April 4 th -5 th Opening Day May 31 st Fishing Contests To Be Announced Floats out November 14-15 Christmas Party December 13 th
PAGE 3 MARCH TIDE CHART 2009 Tides @ Rye Beach Date Low1 Low2 High1 High2 Sunrise Sunset Mar 1 7:23 AM 7:33 PM 12:56 AM 1:27 PM 6:28 AM 5:46 PM Mar 2 8:12 AM 8:22 PM 1:42 AM 2:17 PM 6:27 AM 5:47 PM Mar 3 9:09 AM 9:19 PM 2:34 AM 3:12 PM 6:25 AM 5:48 PM Mar 4 10:23 AM 10:27 PM 3:32 AM 4:18 PM 6:24 AM 5:49 PM Mar 5 12:18 PM 4:40 AM 5:45 PM 6:22 AM 5:50 PM Mar 6 12:04 AM 1:32 PM 6:12 AM 7:20 PM 6:21 AM 5:52 PM Mar 7 1:42 AM 2:31 PM 7:46 AM 8:25 PM 6:19 AM 5:53 PM Mar 8 2:47 AM 3:24 PM 8:49 AM 9:19 PM 6:17 AM 5:54 PM Mar9 4:43 AM 5:13 PM 10:42 AM 11:06 PM 7:16 AM 6:55 PM Mar 10 5:33 AM 5:57 PM 11:30 AM 11:51 PM 7:14 AM 6:56 PM Mar 11 6:21 AM 6:39 PM 12:15 PM 7:12 AM 6:57 PM Mar 12 7:06 AM 7:19 PM 12:33 AM 12:59 PM 7:11 AM 6:58 PM Mar 13 7:49 AM 7:55 PM 1:13 AM 1:42 PM 7:09 AM 6:59 PM Mar 14 8:32 AM 8:25 PM 1:52 AM 2:25 PM 7:08 AM 7:00 PM Mar 15 9:15 AM 8:51 PM 2:30 AM 3:09 PM 7:06 AM 7:01 PM Mar 16 10:02 AM 9:27 PM 3:09 AM 3:57 PM 7:04 AM 7:03 PM Mar 17 11:01 AM 10:16 PM 3:53 AM 4:54 PM 7:03 AM 7:04 PM Mar 18 12:07 PM 4:50 AM 6:05 PM 7:01 AM 7:05 PM Mar 19 12:05 AM 1:09 PM 6:19 AM 7:13 PM 6:59 AM 7:06 PM Mar 20 1:24 AM 2:06 PM 7:35 AM 8:13 PM 6:58 AM 7:07 PM Mar 21 2:22 AM 2:56 PM 8:34 AM 9:04 PM 6:56 AM 7:08 PM Mar 22 3:13 AM 3:40 PM 9:23 AM 9:47 PM 6:54 AM 7:09 PM Mar 23 3:58 AM 4:17 PM 10:03 AM 10:21 PM 6:53 AM 7:10 PM Mar 24 4:36 AM 4:47 PM 10:37 AM 10:46 PM 6:51 AM 7:11 PM Mar 25 5:09 AM 5:08 PM 11:03 AM 11:05 PM 6:49 AM 7:12 PM Mar 26 5:37 AM 5:33 PM 11:29 AM 11:32 PM 6:48 AM 7:13 PM Mar 27 6:07 AM 6:07 PM 12:01 PM 6:46 AM 7:14 PM Mar 28 6:43 AM 6:45 PM 12:08 AM 12:40 PM 6:44 AM 7:15 PM Mar 29 7:23 AM 7:28 PM 12:48 AM 1:23 PM 6:43 AM 7:16 PM Mar 30 8:09 AM 8:15 PM 1:34 AM 2:11 PM 6:41 AM 7:18 PM Mar 31 9:01 AM 9:08 PM 2:24 AM 3:04 PM 6:39 AM 7:19 PM
PAGE 4 TIP OF THE MONTH New York Boating Laws - Know the Rules of the Water Boating laws can vary from state to state so it is important that you familiarize yourself with the New York Boating laws before you hit the water. Many states require one to take a boating safety course before being allowed to utilize a boat on their waters. New York is one of those states for personal watercraft operators and youth between the ages of 10 and 18. Although, the time to take a course in boating safety can pay back huge dividends regardless of what your age. A couple of advantages of taking such courses are lowered boat insurance and increase in your boating safety skills. With the increasing population enjoying the waters of New York, it is imperative to know the boating laws, rules and regulations. This is by no means a full collection of all the boating laws, rules and regulations, and all boaters should contact their Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation for the complete listing. New York boating laws as well as federal law requires all watercraft to be registered with the New York Department of Motor Vehicles. The following vehicles are exempt from New York state registration: boats either operating commercially with a U.S. or foreign document; boats legally registered in another state for at least 90 consecutive days, lifeboats, competition race boats; or non-mechanically propelled vessel such as paddle boats. All boat trailers running on New York State's public highways must also be registered, insured, and inspected. Certain equipment is required on all boats for the safety of the driver and possible passengers. This is a list of some of the requirements, and by no means to be considered inclusive: Personal Flotation Devices: One United States Coast Guard (USCG) approved flotation device per person per weight and size. Any boat 16 feet or longer must also carry an IV toss personal floatation device. All floatation devices must be serviceable and easily accessible. Visual Distress Equipment: Any boat 16 feet or longer must carry by New York boating laws USCG approved distress equipment. This can be accomplished by carrying 3 approved night and day hand held flares or any approved electric distressed lightening devices for night or an orange distress flag for day. Fire Extinguishers: One B-I USCG approved fire extinguisher must be aboard every mechanically propelled boat that is less then 26 feet. Anchor: All mechanically propelled boats must carry an anchor and ample strength and length line to operate it correctly. Anchor Lights Whistle or Horn Navigation Lights Bell: the reason behind a bell is to assist in the observance of navigation rules when anchored or grounded when vision is reduced or limited. Other suggested equipment by the USCG but not mandated are a First Aid Kit, oar or paddle, tool kit, compass, marine radio, boat hook and spare parts in case of mechanical difficulties. New York boating laws states boats speeds are not to exceed 5 mph when within 100 feet of the shore, a dock, pier, raft, float, or anchored boat. Speeds off shorelines vary as well so make sure you check on speed regulations with the local enforcement before boating to ensure a safe enjoyable time on the water. Author: Wendy Pan Wendy Pan is an accomplished niche website developer and author. To learn more about new york boating laws, please visit Fishing Boats For Sale Online for current articles and discussions. Source: http://ezinearticles.com/ Added: November 4, 2008
PAGE 5 2009 DATES AND EVENTS TO REMEMBER Compulsory Meetings March 25 th May 27 th October 28 th December 9 th Board Meetings February 11 th April 8 th June 10 th September 9 th November 11 th EVENTS Floats in April 4 th -5 th Opening Day May 31 st Fishing Contests To Be Announced Floats out November 14-15 Christmas Party December 13 th