The Helm Station: April 2017

The Helm Station - Official publication of the Manatee Sail & Power Squadron
April 2017
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Sunset at the C & R at Caladesi Island
Photo provided by P/C Charlie Brunner SN
In this Edition:  Off the Beaten Path~~Polo Match Recap

 Messages from our Commander and Bridge  Caladesi C & R Recap
Officers  Upcoming C & R and Boating Events Information
* D 22 Panama Cruise Recap
 Fishing Report
 Kayak Outing Recap
 Calendar, Snacks, Sunshine & Trivia
 Open to the Public ABC Information
 Member news, Helmsman page & advertisement
 Vessel Safety Checks Recap
 And much more ...
 Hernando De Soto Heritage Festival Recap
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Commander’s Message
Cdr George Druist, SN cdr@manatee-squadron.org
Come for the Boating Education...Stay for the Friends.
The Winds of March have subsided

and soon we can expect air tempera-
tures in the 80’s and water tempera-
tures in the 70’s – perfect Florida
Weather for boating. March was still
a busy month. Let us extend a big Welcome back to our Mem-
bers who traveled the high seas and the Caribbean on the Dis-
trict 22 Cruise. Please look inside this issue of the Helm Sta-
tion for reporting on the C & R at Mattison’s City Grill on 04
Mar 2017, the superb Kayak Outing on 11 Mar 2017 at the Rob-
inson Preserve, the Spring Getaway Boating Trip (20-26 Mar
2017), M.S.P.S.’s presence at the Sarasota Polo Club Match 19
Mar 2017 and the M.S.P.S. Booth at the DeSoto Seafood Festi-
val 25-26 Mar 2017). The District 22 Spring Conference was
still going on while this issue of the Helm Station was being
published. Look for more information on the D22 Conference in
the next edition of the Helm Station. On behalf of the Mem-
bership, thanks to all Committee Members and others for tak-
ing the lead in these activities.
Events coming up in the next month include a community service

activity, the “Just For Girls” Fishing Event on 07 Apr 2017, our
April Boating Activity to the Tampa Marriott which includes a C
& R in Ybor City at the famed Columbia restaurant, a Breakfast The Helm Station
Munch Brunch on 16 Apr 2017, and an ABC Course for the Gen-
eral Boating Public on 29 Apr 2017. Please look for more infor- A publication of the Manatee Sail & Power
mation elsewhere in the Helm Station. Squadron, a unit of the United States Power
Squadrons®. We are located in Manatee
We want to express our thanks to Past Commander (Venice Sail
& Power Squadron) Nadene Cornell, S who has assumed the du- County, Florida.
ties of Chaplain. Nadene has been active in the U.S.P.S. for 23 Editor: Lt Lynne Gieges ,S
years. Thanks to P/C Charlie Brunner, SN, M.S.P.S. will publish
an updated edition of the Squadron Directory. Thanks to Lt hs@manatee-squadron.org
Yvonne Beverage, P for her 5 years of service to the Squadron,
recording and archiving our activities while serving as Squadron Asst. Editor: Lt John Walsh, N
Historian. Please thank and support Lt Verne Walsh, AP who
has volunteered to assume the position of Squadron Historian. Advertising: P/C Gary Mink, P
Please review your personal information in the Squadron Direc- Distribution Lt Jay Sands, P
tory and send Charlie any updated information. Lt Barb Edge, P
continues to be the Roster Contact and will update DB2000. Photos: as noted
Thank you Barb.
Please remember to give a special welcome to new members who

The Helm Station is the official publication
joined our Squadron in March:
Frank and Sheila Bauer, and son Levon Davis, and of the Manatee Sail & Power Squadron with
Tom Mertz, a transfer member from Minnesota twelve issues yearly. Opinions expressed in
The Helm Station are those of the author
Every now and then the Members of Manatee deserve a pat on of the article and do not necessarily repre-
the back. The United States Power Squadrons is a great na-
sent the position of The Helm Station,
tionwide service organization, Manatee Sail and Power Squadron
is the best Power Squadron for my money in the U.S.P.S. We do MSPS, or USPS. All rights reserved.
it all, we do it well, and we have fun while we do it.
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Executive Department
Lt/C Rich Maggio, S xo@manatee-squadron.org
Boating is fun .. We'll show you how.

Greetings Squad:
March was a fun month, particularly for those of us who were able to join the D22
Princess Cruise to Panama. All together we had 15 in our local group, including friends
from Venice. USPS numbered over 140! Members came from as far away as Austin
Texas, as well as my former home town of Patchogue, Long Island. Dawn arranged a spectacular trip, and we all
had a great time. Cruising was quite smooth, despite the fact that two of our ports were experiencing rough
seas and had to be scrubbed from the itinerary. So we went to Belize instead, where we enjoyed activities
from Cave rafting to Zip-lining! We also had an extra sea day, so Debbie and I picked up some extra cash at
the Casino! We had some Squadron celebrations, such as Lt/C Karel Goodrich, P’s second 29th birthday, and P/
C Larry Beverage, SN and Lt Yvonne Beverage, P’s anniversary, (However they were just pretending because
they wanted a free dessert with a candle on it.) Incidentally, Yvonne and Lt Monique Gutierrez, S admitted that
they are siblings, and were only hiding that fact because Yvonne borrowed shoes without asking in 1987. They
have since reconciled. (This of course is a fabrication.)
Still to come in March, though past for you dear readers, is the DeSoto Seafood Fest, which is being managed
by Lt Jim Gieges, S, as well as to back to back C. & R.’s to Tarpon Springs and Caladesi Island. We can’t wait to
hear about those trips, and I hope you are experiencing favorable weather, and great times! So far, the out-
look is for fair skies, so I hope you all brought enough sunscreen!
Also on the Agenda is the D22 Spring Conference, which will be covered in next month’s Helm Station.
Finally, on 07 Apr 2017, we will be back on the Green Bridge for the Just For Girls fishing outing. Lt Ed Van
Stedum, S is handling that effort; so if you can join in, please contact him if you haven’t already, I’ll see you
there!
And please note, on 29 Apr 2017 , we will present America’s Boating Course, in Palmetto; so if you know someone
who hasn’t had the training, spread the word!
Remember to sail with confidence, because you are prepared.
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Administration
Lt/C Matt Braatz, AP ao@manatee-squadron.org
It’s hard to believe that we are in April already. The District Cruise is over, and I understand that everyone
had a good time…...except for the weather (windy) which could have been a little bit better. We had two Vessel
Safety checks in March, one being at the Bradenton Yacht Club with the other at Tidewater Preserve (marina).
Sorry to say we had 9 people signed up at the Yacht Club but only one person came. We were able to get one
more boater who was at the dock and requested a Vessel Safety Check. We will follow up to see if the people
that did not show up would still like to have the check done. At the Tidewater Preserve 20 boats were signed
up which was very well organized. We had 3 Vessel Safety Examiners along with a number of VSE (trainees)
getting their 5 inspections done to fulfill the requirements to become a Certified VSE. Great weather and
thanks to everyone who participated.
By the time this newsletter comes out the trip to Tarpon Springs and Caladesi will be over as well as the Polo
Match at Sarasota and the Hernando De Soto Heritage Festival. In April, the Port Tampa Harbor Tour on 20
Apr 2017 was canceled. Instead, arrangements have been made for a luncheon at the Columbia Restaurant in
Ybor City at 1130. Please sign up at the next meeting. On 07 May 2017 at 1130, we will be having the Squad-
ron’s annual Anniversary Party which will be held at the Blu Mangrove Grill (located next to the Riviera Dunes
Marina).
Have a great month of safe boating!
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The Secretary Department is in need of an assistant to cover the general meeting minutes for
the months of May and September when Karel is out of town. It requires taping the meeting
and typing up the minutes. It only takes a few hours per month and a template is easily
used. If you will be at the meeting anyway why not volunteer to help in this small way. The sal-
ary is unbelievable!!!
Lt/C Karel Goodrich P

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Please set aside 07 May 2017 for the celebration of the founding of the Manatee Sail and Power Squadron!
The event will take place at the Blu Mangrove Grill at 1130. Sign-up sheets will be available.
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Education Department
Lt/C Bob Kelly, SN seo@manatee-squadron.org
Good news from P/C Charlie Brunner, SN. Marine Electrical, an elective course, test scores for four students are
in, and congratulations are in order for: Dean May, S, Michael McClintic, AP, Lt John Walsh, N, Lt Verne Walsh,
AP. All scores were very high, so our squadron is blessed with smart members and a very capable instructor.
Good job done by all!
Status of our other courses:
~~Advance Pilot: Due to schedule conflicts, the class has been rescheduled for the fall.
~~Junior Navigation: starts on 26 Mar 2017 with only an overview and, with the use of the textbook, starts
on 05 Apr 2017.
~~Engine Maintenance: begins on 29 Mar 2017.
~~Seamanship: begins on 03 Apr 2017.
~~Instructor Development: starts on 27 Mar 2017.
It isn't too late to sign up for the above five courses. You may have to share a book for a week or two, but you
can still join these classes. If you wish to do so, please call me at 962-6893.
~~Weather: about half way through their text. Everyone has a good time in weather; you get to ask why is the
sky blue and no one laughs!
~~Piloting, Sail and Cruise Planning will be conducted this fall.
Our efforts to extend America's Boating Course into Manatee County High Schools did not work out. Feedback
suggested the reason was 17 and 18 year olds already have their licenses. Since you must be certified at age 14,
they have had a license for 3 or 4 years. We are now back at the School Board who is sending our flyer out to all
Middle Schools to measure interest of faculty and 14 year old plus students; time will tell.
Our squadron has or had (depending when you read this article) two members make presentations at the District
22 Spring Conference. You may have read this article on-line and still have time to join us on Saturday 4/1/17 to
hear 1/ Lt Bill Spencer, SN present “Skipper Saver” and P/Lt/C Mike Stewart, SN present “Path to SN”. We
have a great time at these Roundtables, lunch and etc. Carpooling is the favorite transportation--- please join us
if you can.
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March—April Event
District 22 Panama Canal Cruise
Photos provided by Lt/C Rich Maggio, S
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While in Panama, a group of us joined a tour to visit the Embrera Indians. ; local people who live off the land,
in small villages of thatched huts, and with minimum of modern conveniences. We were met at a launch point
by tribespeople in their gas powered dugout canoes, for the journey upriver to their village. It was a great
outing, a highlight of the trip.
Lt/C Rich Maggio, S
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March Event
11 Mar 2017~~Kayaking Adventure
On the morning of 11 Mar 2017, eight intrepid kayakers pushed away from the main launch area at the Robinson
Preserve. While paddling south toward the Palma Sola Bay, we encountered five northbound M.S.P.S. kayakers
(one of them canine, but nonetheless a member of our M.S.P.S. family). After a brief impromptu raft up, both
parties continued on their respective paths. It was a beautiful day for a leisurely paddle, and our group saw sev-
eral types of herons and a low flying bald eagle on our five mile round trip.
Lt Susan Sherrow P
Eight intrepid “yakkers”. Cdr George Druist SN was Ready to launch!

taking the picture.
South going kayakers meet north bound yakkers. What a fun surprise to see more M.S.P.S. comrades.
Photos provided by Cdr George Druist, SN and Lt Susan Sherrow, P.
Adjusting the pedals and paddles.

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March Event
Vessel Safety Checks
12 Mar 2017~~Bradenton Yacht Club
18 Mar 2017~~Tidewater Preserve
P/C Tom Brown P, Lt/C Matt Braatz P, P/C George Nartsissov AP, Chip Downing
S and Lt Don Hanzlik S participated in a Vessel Safety Check event at Braden-
ton Yacht Club on Sunday, 12 Mar 2017. Nine vessels signed up in advance.
However only one owner was present so the day did not go quite as planned.
Our group was able to encourage another owner who was on site to have his
boat inspected for a total of two for the day. Two BYC members later con-
tacted me to apologize for not being able to attend and did reschedule to have
their Vessel Safety Checks completed.
Thanks!
Lt Don Hanzlik, S
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Tidewater Preserve VSC 2017

Lt Jim Gieges, S
The good folks at Tidewater Preserve on the Manatee River East have done it again showing what a great boating
community they are. In the past several years Tidewater Preserve has held a one day event attended by Tidewat-
er homeowners and the MSPS along with several boat minded businesses to encourage the Tidewater homeowners
to get involved in boating, taking the ABC course, joining the MSPS with introductions to all things boating. We
were privy to a great day of listening to live music, enjoying good food, ABC class sign up and boat inspections.
This year the event was held a little differently and on separate dates. On Saturday 18 Mar 2017 Dock Master,
Captain John Van Nordstrand and his wife Noel of Tidewater Preserve coordinated homeowners, times and places
to make for a focused day of VSC inspections. Three MSPS Inspectors along with four “newbies” needing five
inspections under their belt were able to inspect 19 boats between 0900 and 1400. Noel deserves all of the cred-
it in the world for spread sheeting two inspections at their marina and a floater who inspected at owners’
homes…… every half hour. I, along with P/C Tom Brown, P and P/C Gary Mink, P with the newbies in tow cranked
out the day and did not miss a lick. Good work guys! The boat owners were well prepared and had everything on
the checklist laid out and ready for our inspection. It was great to knock out 19 inspections and know we made a
positive impact on safe boating in our community.
We owe a great deal of thanks to the Tidewater Preserve Marnier Club for inviting the MSPS to be involved with
their efforts as a focused boating community.
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March Event
19 Mar 2017~~Off the Beaten Path

Polo Match & Tailgating
This beautiful windy Sunday afternoon gave our Squadron guys a chance to engineer the tarps so they did not
blow away and the ladies brought out some yummy foods to share. It was a very comfortable afternoon to enjoy
the Match while sporting our fancy hats and enjoying friends. Twenty members attended.
Lt Monique Gutierrez S
A windy day!!!
Smiles amongst friends!
Are Ron Hartwell, P and Lt John Walsh, N

texting their bookies?
Photo by Cdr George Druist, SN.
Photos provided by P/C Larry Beverage, SN
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March Event
Hernando De Soto Heritage Festival

25-26 Mar 2017
Lt Jim Gieges, S
As in past years, the De Soto Festival was held at Sutton Park in Palmetto, FL and
went off extremely well. This years’ festival offered great weather, fair crowds
and plenty of entertainment. Our MSPS was able to man our booth with good suc-
cess including: three VCS signed up, several solid enquiries into joining the MSPS
and 8 individuals signed up for the spring and fall ABC class. I want to thank all of
the individuals who signed on for booth duty as well as assisting with set up and take down; your time and sup-
port were greatly appreciated. Many thanks to the folks who manage the De Soto Festival in finding a great
space for our organization at no cost. Let’s do it again next year!
Photo provided by Lt John D’Alusio, S
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March Event
Spring Getaway
Caladesi Island
P/C Charlie Brunner, SN
Our annual trip to Caladesi Island State Park was another excellent boating event. The turnout was good with
Beverage’s Aboard, Bucket List, Carpe Diem, Eisvogel, Hafa Adai, Judith Ann, Nana Papa III, Q’s Cabin, and Sun-
shine OMS attending. Our weather situation worked out with wind causing a problem during one Docktail and the
bugs stayed away (for the most part).
The traditional men’s breakfast and Saturday cookout came off without a hitch and Craft time with Alice Brun-
ner, P was a fun event with everyone showing off their decorated tiles at the end.
Special thanks to Don Tress, P and P/C Carl Nyman, JN for organizing this event.
Judith Ann hosts the weather briefing with P/C Charlie Brunner SN, P/C Gary Mink, P, Lt Charlie Bigham, SN,
P/Lt/C Mike Stewart, SN, P/C Carl Nyman, JN, Don Tress P, and Lt Diana Nyman, P in attendance.
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March Event
04 Mar 2017~~C & R Mattison’s City Grille
The 04 Mar 2017 the C & R was held at Mattison's City Grille in Bradenton. A good time was had by 39 members.
The highlight of the event was seeing Kathy Gee who sustained several injuries in an auto accident recently. She
is amazing!
Carolyn Stewart, P (No photos are available at this time.)
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The Left Coast Amateur Fishing Report
March 2017
Lt Jim Gieges, S
In the past week Lynne & I have gone from the sliders open all day to battling the afternoon temperatures
with the air conditioner on. Don’t get me wrong, the end of spring and the dog days of summer are my time of
the year; I love hot weather. Who can complain when we are not shoveling snow and looking like the Pillsbury
Doughboy with all those winter clothes stacked on us. Compared to previous winters this one was mild and we
were able to find more time on the water in between the heavy bouts of wind. And the bait fish did “kinda
sorta” hang around; I did find some on occasion.
This February and March were banner months for sheepshead; there were plenty and quite easy to find. Alt-
hough March is drawing to a close sheepshead are still available. The snook are moving from their winter
holes and becoming available. I haven’t seen it but my sources tell me redfish are schooling up…..send me in
coach! If you are looking for a good spot to take the grandkids, try the shoreline around Rattlesnake Key on
the bay side where there is no telling what will hit your bait. This might be the year to slow troll big lures for
grouper; let me know how you did.
Offshore on the three and seven mile reefs will get better as the spring comes to a close and the winds al-
lows us to motor farther offshore. Last week Lynne & I ran out to the three mile north and did a lot of wish-
ing. Man oh man, was I ready for some Cobia but we did not find any. The bottom line is the weather is be-
coming more summer like, the water temps are hitting 70+ and moving up daily. I’m tired of cleaning the boat,
fixing the fishing equipment and hearing the charter guys tell me how great it is. I’m ready to fill the well
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Upcoming Event Information
Just for Girls Fishing
On 07 Apr 2017 our squadron will host another “Just for Girls” fishing outing on the Green Bridge in Palmetto. The girls
must earn the privilege to attend this adventure by exemplary behavior in both academics and deport-
ment during many weeks prior to the event. Only about 50% of students at the school earn this outing.
It carries a great importance to them and they appreciate the opportunity.
Sign-up sheets will be available.
Contact Lt Ed Van Stedum, S
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MSPS Breakfast Munch Brunch ~ 16 Apr 2017
The MSPS Breakfast Munch Bunch get together is Sunday 16 Apr 2017 @ 0930 hours. That's still 9:30 am for
you Land Lovers so come early if you want. There is always an early bird or two there to chat with. Just in case
you forget it is always the 3rd Sunday of each month. Come Rain or Shine, no matter what. So, I hope to see you
all at the VFW on the corner of 51st street and Manatee Ave west in Bradenton. Breakfast is only $6.00 and
that includes your eggs, bacon, hash browns, biscuits & gravy & good old Kentucky apple pancakes. Coffee and
orange juice is free and goes well with your meal. You can't even beat that price with a stick. So come down,
have some kick back good times with the Squadron, and say Hello to all your friends. Also, Bloody Mary's and
Screw Drivers are only $1.25 and if you want draft beer it is $0.75 all day. Great prices!
P/C Gary Mink, P
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CANCELLED ! ! BUT NEW PLANS ARE HERE!
The Port of Tampa Harbour Tour on 20 Apr 2017 has been cancelled by the city
of Tampa. This boat will not be operating for the public on that day.
An alternate activity has been planned for MSPS. We will meet at 1130 lunch at
the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City followed by a tour of the restaurant in groups of 10. There is a parking
lot right across the street for those who are driving. For those staying on their boats, there is a trolley stop
right outside the Marriott to Ybor City. Sign up is needed for this event. A sign-up sheet will be at the next
membership meeting, or you can email us to confirm your attendance.
Lt Monique Gutierrez, S
monique_bob@hotmail.com
941-778-4548
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“America’s Boating Course” is being offered by the Manatee Sail and Power Squadron on Saturday, 29
Apr 2017, at The Elks Lodge, 4611 4th Ave. East, Palmetto, Florida.
Registration will be from 7:30 to 8:00AM, and classes will run from 0800–1630. Coffee and doughnuts
will be provided during registration, and a sandwich, drink, and chips will be provided during the lunch break.
The cost is $40.00 for a single student or $50.00 for 2 members of the same family sharing one text-
book. Invite your friends and neighbors. If you join after taking our ABC course, you would pay dues for one
year and get the next 6 months free. The course must be pre-paid..
If you have any questions or to request a registration form, please call Larry Beverage (941-518-3071)
or email (lyb204@gmail.com)
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Larry & Yvonne Beverage
204 Americas Cup Blvd
Bradenton, Fl. 34208
941-747-9832
LYB204@gmail.com
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May’s Ramada Inn Sarabay Marina Get Away
19-20 May 2017
Pack a car or load your boat; it’s time for a weekend of fun. We are doing a local get away at the Ramada Inn on
Rt-41 just south of Bradenton and before the Airport on the west side of Tamiami Trail. The address is Rama-
da Water Front 7150 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34243
There will be a sign-up sheet at the next two meetings or you may also call me at 941-752-3046. Leave a mes-
sage and I will put your name down for the meals.
19 May 2017, Friday everyone will be on their own to eat. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distant
from the Ramada if you do not want to eat there. Just across the parking lot to the south is Cragers Restau-
rant, with nice food. Just to the north are two restaurants, Anna Marie Oyster Bar & Asia, an excellent Chinese
Restaurant.
The sign-up sheets that you will need to sign will be for lunch Saturday and dinner Saturday night 20 May 2017.
I need to be able to give them a head count so they will know how many to have on staff to be able to service us
properly.
Saturday at 1000, we will be doing our normal Weather Discussion & Observation (WDO). Then, about 1130, we
will be gathering at the pool area for lunch and drinks. You will not be able to bring your own food & drinks into
the pool area. For those of you that just want to come to the luncheon and Pool Party only, that is more than
fine. Just please let me know so I can get you on the Luncheon List. If you want to stay for dinner that is Ok
also as there are changing rooms and I am sure that one of our members that has a room would be more than
glad to share it. Special pricing for hotel rooms are king sized bed Waterside $89.00, two queen sized beds
Street Side $79.00. Docking Fees at Ramada on the concrete wall (Bring Water Y’s with you), is $1.85 a foot.
Docking fees at Sarabay floating docks, is $2.15 foot 30’ minimum.
Directions by boat to Ramada Inn and Sarabay Marina from the north: Follow the Inter-Coastal south to the
north end of Sarasota Bay to FL G 4s Marker 27’24.535N / 82’36.810W, from there mark a course to Red
Marker 1 at the entrance to Bowlers Creek Inlet 27’24.551N / 82’35.002W, enter channel, bear port to seawall,
follow channel to Y, bear starboard to Ramada Seawall & Sarabay Marina
DO NOT CALL THE HOTEL OR MARINA YET TO MAKE RESERVATIONS. I WILL GIVE YOU NUMBERS
IN NEXT MONTH’S HELMSTATION AS THEY WILL BLOCK OUT ROOMS FOR US AT HOTEL, ONCE I
KNOW HOW MANY ARE WANTING ROOMS. ALSO THE MARINA WILL BE CLEARING OUT SNOW-
BIRDS THIS MONTH, SO DOCKS WILL BE FREEING UP NEXT MONTH.
Thanks again. Please call P/C Gary Mink, P. at 941-752-3046
Thanks. Party time in May
Your Party Planners are P/C Gary Mink, P & P/C Charlie Brunner, SN
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Our Calendar
APRIL 2017
01- 02-Apr 2017 __ D22 Spring Conference Punta Gorda, FL
04 Apr 2017 1900 Membership Meeting Elks Lodge, Palmetto
07 Apr 2017 0945 Just For Girls Fishing Green Bridge Pier
16 Apr 2017 -- Easter
19 – 22 Apr 2017 TBD Boating Activity Marriott Tampa, FL
16 Apr 2017 0930 Breakfast Munch Bunch VFW Bradenton
22 Apr 2017 1700 EXCOM MEETING Elks Lodge, Palmetto
29 Apr 2017 0800 America’s Boating Course Elks Lodge, Palmetto
MAY 2017
02 May 2017 1900 Membership Meeting Elks Lodge, Palmetto
07 May 2017 1130 Anniversary Party Blu Mangrove Grill, Palmetto
19-21 May 2017 — Boating Activity Sara Bay Marina Sarasota, FL
20-26 May 2017 -- Safe Boating Week
21 May 2017 0930 Breakfast Munch Bunch VFW Bradenton
29 May 2017 MEMORIAL DAY
30 May 2017 1700 EXCOM MEETING Elks Lodge, Palmetto
JUNE 2017
06 Jun 2017 1900 Membership Meeting Elks Lodge, Palmetto
18 Jun 2017 0930 Breakfast Munch Bunch VFW Bradenton
24 Jun 2017 TBD Raft Up – Overnight on-the-hook Manatee River, FL
27 Jun 2017 1700 EXCOM MEETING Elks Lodge, Palmetto
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Bradenton Herald
Home Delivery Rates Special Discount
Up to 50% off
For information call: P/C John Warren AP
941-723-0640
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Expires August 2017
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Sunshine News & Thanks
Lt Bev Krebs P
April Sunshine News
I would like to begin this month’s article with a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to everyone who volunteers to bring
snacks for our meetings. Lt Verne Walsh AP, Jeanne Elliott and Deborah Hartwell S. provided the 07 Mar 2017
snacks.
Lt Kathy Gee S, Lt Juliette Whelan S and Susan Agruso will provide the 04 Apr 2017 membership meeting snacks.
When I called Kathy Gee to confirm the snack schedule, I asked her what she would like to say about her recov-
ery. To quote her “I am better and better every day !“. We are all glad to hear that news.
The sign-up list for snacks will be at the next meeting. We need two volunteers for the 02 May 2017 meeting to
work with Lt Karel Goodrich P. In addition, we need 3 volunteers for the 06 Jun 2017 meeting.
On 19 Mar 2017, I was informed that P/C Cliff Schmidt JN’s mom passed away. I sent a sympathy card to him
and his family from the squadron.
If you know a member who would benefit from some cheer, please contact me - krebsbev@yahoo.com - I will send
some sunshine their way. krebsbev@yahoo.com
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Please keep our service men and women in your thoughts and prayers. We thank them for their
service, both past and present.
Helmsman: A Helmsman is “one who steers the ship”. The Helm Station is our monthly
newsletter, and is one of the ways we communicate with our members and helps us steer our
organization. It is also one of our largest expenses. To help us defray the cost of publishing
this newsletter, we established the Helmsman Program.
You can become a Helmsman for The Helm Station by contributing $10 in honor of
the month of your birthday. We will publish your name on The Helmsman Page and recognize
your birthday during your birth month. Sign up in January to have your support listed
throughout the year.
If you paid to join the Helmsman Page ($10/year) you are also eligible for a free
classified ad in two consecutive issues. What a deal! Contact the editor to take advantage
of this opportunity to clean out the old boat locker.
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Birthdays - 2017
January February March April
 Dona Bigham * Marty Spencer

* Jim Gieges  Monique Gutierrez
* Lynne Gieges  Tom Brown
 Cliff Schmidt
 Karel Goodrich
 Roland Seidel
 Bruiser
 Diana Nyman
May June July August
* Bob Kelly * Charlie Bigham * Bob Goodrich

* Howard Kelly * Gary Mink
September October November December
* Ingrid Seidel * Barbara Brown * Myles Gee * Margot McGorman

 Charles Feldschau * Carolyn Schmidt * Bill Spencer
 Kathy Gee
 Bob Gutierrez
 Judy Martorana
 Carl Nyman
I/We wish to join the 2017 Helmsman Program
Mail or hand in this form to

______________________________________________ ______________ the Treasurer. Thanks!
Member Name Birthday Month
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The Helm Station - Official publication of the Manatee Sail & Power Squadron

Sunset at the C & R at Caladesi Island

Photo provided by P/C Charlie Brunner SN

In this Edition:  Off the Beaten Path~~Polo Match Recap

Cdr George Druist, SN cdr@manatee-squadron.org

Come for the Boating Education...Stay for the Friends.

The Winds of March have subsided

Events coming up in the next month include a community service

Please remember to give a special welcome to new members who

Lt/C Rich Maggio, S xo@manatee-squadron.org

Boating is fun .. We'll show you how.

Remember to sail with confidence, because you are prepared.

Lt/C Matt Braatz, AP ao@manatee-squadron.org

Lt/C Karel Goodrich P

Lt/C Bob Kelly, SN seo@manatee-squadron.org

Status of our other courses:

~~Engine Maintenance: begins on 29 Mar 2017.

~~Seamanship: begins on 03 Apr 2017.

~~Instructor Development: starts on 27 Mar 2017.

~~Piloting, Sail and Cruise Planning will be conducted this fall.

Photos provided by Lt/C Rich Maggio, S

Lt/C Rich Maggio, S

Eight intrepid “yakkers”. Cdr George Druist SN was Ready to launch!

Photos provided by Cdr George Druist, SN and Lt Susan Sherrow, P.

Adjusting the pedals and paddles.

Tidewater Preserve VSC 2017

19 Mar 2017~~Off the Beaten Path

Smiles amongst friends!

Are Ron Hartwell, P and Lt John Walsh, N

Photos provided by P/C Larry Beverage, SN

Hernando De Soto Heritage Festival

Photo provided by Lt John D’Alusio, S

04 Mar 2017~~C & R Mattison’s City Grille

Carolyn Stewart, P (No photos are available at this time.)

The Left Coast Amateur Fishing Report

Upcoming Event Information

Just for Girls Fishing

Contact Lt Ed Van Stedum, S

01- 02-Apr 2017 __ D22 Spring Conference Punta Gorda, FL

04 Apr 2017 1900 Membership Meeting Elks Lodge, Palmetto

16 Apr 2017 -- Easter

19 – 22 Apr 2017 TBD Boating Activity Marriott Tampa, FL

16 Apr 2017 0930 Breakfast Munch Bunch VFW Bradenton

22 Apr 2017 1700 EXCOM MEETING Elks Lodge, Palmetto

29 Apr 2017 0800 America’s Boating Course Elks Lodge, Palmetto

02 May 2017 1900 Membership Meeting Elks Lodge, Palmetto

07 May 2017 1130 Anniversary Party Blu Mangrove Grill, Palmetto

19-21 May 2017 — Boating Activity Sara Bay Marina Sarasota, FL

20-26 May 2017 -- Safe Boating Week

21 May 2017 0930 Breakfast Munch Bunch VFW Bradenton

29 May 2017 MEMORIAL DAY

30 May 2017 1700 EXCOM MEETING Elks Lodge, Palmetto

06 Jun 2017 1900 Membership Meeting Elks Lodge, Palmetto

18 Jun 2017 0930 Breakfast Munch Bunch VFW Bradenton

24 Jun 2017 TBD Raft Up – Overnight on-the-hook Manatee River, FL

27 Jun 2017 1700 EXCOM MEETING Elks Lodge, Palmetto

Expires May 2017

Expires August 2017

Sunshine News & Thanks

 Dona Bigham * Marty Spencer

May June July August

* Bob Kelly * Charlie Bigham * Bob Goodrich

September October November December