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THE
BUOYS
May 2015
Issue No. 5-15
www.ccsaps.org
Cape Coral
Sail & Power Squadron
THE BUOYS: NEWSLETTER OF THE CAPE CORAL SAIL & POWER SQUADRON, INC.
A Unit of the United States Power Squadron, Inc. – District 22
CCSAPS Headquarters, Phone (239) 549-9754, Fax (239) 549-9754, Hours Mon. – Sat. 0900-1200
Issue No. 5-15
Executive & Administrative Department Committees
May 2015
Bridge Officers:
Executive Department:
Administrative Department:
Commander:
Cdr Steve Gustafson, P
Phone: (239) 980-0132
Email: cdrgus5@gmail.com
Executive Officer:
Lt/C John Hurtt, S
Phone: (239) 540-9452
Email: jkhurtt@comcast.net
Squadron Education Officer:
Lt/C Marguerite Maciag, N
Phone: (239) 471-0101
Email: margem5@msn.com
Administrative Officer:
Vacant
Secretary:
Lt/C William Lottes, S
Phone: (317) 796-4161
Email: William.lottes@att.net
Treasurer:
Lt/C Deborah Clements, P
Phone: (239)257-1061
Email: retiredrickc@yahoo.com
XO Assistant:
vacant
Co-Op Charting
Lt Preston M. Banning, AP
Email: pbbanning@gmail.com
Events Coordinator:
P/C John Hodgkinson, SN
Email: john686807@comcast.net
CERT Coordinator:
Lt. Robert Meier, P
Email: rmeier5157@yahoo.com
Public Relations: Website Arbiter
Lt Harold E. Garrels II, P
Email: charmedccf@gmail.com
Community Relations: Media Arbiter
Barry Wood
Email: boomerwood@gmail.com
Media Relations
Ted Blomquist
Radio Tech:
Lt David J. Lawrence, S
Email: lawrencesincc@gmail.com
Ship Store:
Lt Philip Buhner, AP
Email: delphi37@comcast.net
Sea Scout Liaison:
Lt Neil Kempf, P
Vessel Safety:
Lt Thomas Callanan, P
Email: heavenscent.1@netzero.net
Lt Peter J. Perry, S
Email: pjamesp41@comcast.net
Liaison
TBD
Legislation
P/C Peter Brandt, SN
Email: sharpebrandt@msn.com
Cruise & Rendezvous:
Lt Delores A. Buhner, S
Email: delphi37@comcast.net
Entertainment:
P/C Sudy Soltysiak, P
Email: ssoltysiak@embarqmail.com
Pat Tuller
Email: londonpatty@aol.com
Goodwill:
Lt Edi Pollaert, P
Email: eipollaert@gmail.com
Leadership Development:
P/C Laura B. Woodward, SN
Email: mlwoodward@embarqmail.com
Member Involvement:
Vacant
Week End Boaters
Doug Skoczek & 1st Lt John Farmer
Email: lifegoforit@hotmail.com
Email: johnfarmer09@aol.com
Fishing Group:
Bob Palmer
Email: palmer.johnbob@gmail.com
Kayaking Group:
Delores M. Wilzoch
Email: rondee@embarqmail.com
Scuba Diving
Vacant
Sailing Group:
Vacant
Membership:
Lt. Gerald Whisler
Email: gwhisler@msn.com
Pantry Inventory Mgr:
Lt Loretta F. Instace
Email: lrhett1@yahoo.com
Port Captain:
Lt. Ken Partsch
Email: kpartsch@outlook.com
Assistant Bridge Officers
Assistant Admin Officer:
1st/Lt. Merle Grey, S
1st/Lt. John Farmer, P
1st/Lt. Barry Wood
1st/Lt. Gerry Whisler
1st/Lt. Marshall Ferguson
Assistant SEO:
P/C Raymond A. Wlodyka, SN
Email: raywlodyka@aol.com
Assistant Secretary:
1st/Lt. Ann Parsons
Email: parsonsam@aol.com
Assistant Treasurer:
P/Lt/C Yoseph Tedros
Commander’s Department
Special Projects:
TBD
Chaplain:
P/C Al Rubio
Email: nubert11@comcast.net
Flag Lt:
1st/Lt Paul Moses
Email: pamoses@centurylink.net
Building & Rental Manager:
1st/Lt Rick Clements
Phone: (239) 257-1061
Email: retiredrickc@yahoo.com
Rental Chair & Housing Maintenance:
1st/Lt Rick Clements
Phone: (239) 257-1061
Email: retiredrickc@yahoo.com
Secretary’s Department:
BUOYS Advertising Mgr:
Lt. Marshall Ferguson
Email: mafergus@att.net
BUOYS Editor:
Lt Chris Carroll, AP
Email: chriscarroll63@gmail.com
BUOYS Production & Circulation Mgr.:
Lt Art Coll
Email: collbuddy@comcast.net
Tech/Dbase/Squadron Directory:
Lt. Gerald Whisler
Email: gwhisler@msn.com
Webmaster/Arbiter:
Lt. Harold Garrels II, P
Email: charmedccf@gmail.com
Cape Coral Cape Mates:
President:
Helen Gustafson
Phone: (239) 940-2425
Email: heleng1200@gmail.com
Commander
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THE BUOYS has been our main way to get information to our members for many years.
It still is today, but instead of mailing copies, we are asking our members to read them
electronically on our website @ ccsaps.org. To make it even easier, we have started
using “Sail Angle” for letting you know when the Buoys are available each month, so
please read the subject matter before deleting these e-mails. There is a link in the
e-mail, just click on it and THE BUOYS will pop-up. We realize that some of our members
do not have access to computers, so paper copies are available at Squadron headquarters to those
members that have asked for paper copies. If a members cannot make it to the Squadron to pick up a
copy, we will still mail them a copy.
Notice of this impending change was inserted in the September thru December issues of THE BUOYS, and
only a handful of members indicated a need to receive a paper copy.
Many other squadrons have already gone to only sending electronic copies of their newsletters. When you
consider the time, effort and money it took to mail out THE BUOYS for 10 months, it was time to make the
change. It cost the Squadron over $4000 to print and mail out THE BUOYS. On top of the dollar amount,
a very small group of volunteers would meet on a weekday morning to fold, seal, and address the paper
copies. Then Art Coil would have to drive to the Ft Myers Post Office to mail all the copies.
When our new website design was completed, it was the perfect time to implement the change. Our new
website is amazing! On the front page is a rolling list of coming events along with pictures from past
events. This allows us to keep you informed in case a change is made to an event. There is also information on class schedules. The current BUOYS is always available along with past issues and they are
available in COLOR. You can print out the pages you want to keep. This also keeps our snowbirds
informed on what is happening in the Squadron while they are away.
Thanks for your understanding of this change.
COME FOR THE BOATING EDUCATION… STAY FOR THE FRIENDS
Cdr Steven Gustafson, P
Need a Burgee for your Vessel?
License Plates?
Caps?
You get the picture!
See Philip Buhner for your
CCSAPS Logo items
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Executive Officer
I find nautical terminology fascinating. Here are the origins of some words and phrases.
Between the Devil and the Deep
In wooden ships, the "devil" was the longest seam of the ship. It ran from the bow to
the stern. When at sea and the "devil" had to be caulked, the sailor sat in a bo'sun's chair to do so. He
was suspended between the "devil" and the sea -- the "deep" -- a very precarious position, especially
when the ship was underway
Ahoy!
This old traditional greeting for hailing other vessels was originally a Viking battle cry.
Crow's Nest
The raven, or crow, was an essential part of the Vikings' navigation equipment. These land-lubbing birds
were carried on aboard to help the ship's navigator determine where the closest land lay when weather
prevented sighting the shore. In cases of poor visibility, a crow was released and the navigator plotted a
course corresponding to the bird's flight path because the crow invariably headed towards land.
The Norsemen carried the birds in a cage secured to the top of the mast. Later on, as ships grew and
the lookout stood his watch in a tub located high on the main mast, the name "crow's nest" was given to
this tub.
Log Book
In the early days of sailing ships, the ship's records were written on shingles cut from logs. These
shingles were hinged and opened like a book. The record was called the "log book." Later on, when
paper was readily available and bound into books, the record maintained it name.
S.O.S.
Contrary to popular notion, the letters S.O.S. do not stand for "Save Our Ship" or "Save Our Souls".
They were selected to indicate a distress because, in Morse code, these letters and their combination
create an unmistakable sound pattern ( ● ● ● ─ ─ ─ ● ● ● )
Lt/C John Hurtt, S
Squadron Education Officer
Congratulations to Warren Maciag for reaching the grade of Senior Navigator (SN)
and to all the instructors who helped him to make this achievement!!
Congratulations to the follow ing members for receiving the Educational Proficiency Award last
month at the District 22 Conference: Randy Headrick, Marge Maciag, Warren Maciag
Congratulations to the follow ing students for completing Seamanship, taught by Randy
Headrick: Robert Anderson, Steven Anderson, Gary Bales, Donna Blouin, Joseph Blouin, Langston
Chatman, Leonard Chatman, Anne Hutchinson, Richard Luke, Jim Osborn, Paul Richards, Mark Spaulding,
Henry St. Pierre, Gerry Whisler, Janine Whisler, Tore Wiksveen, Ken Williams
Congratulations to the follow ing students for completing Engine Maintenance, taught by Ray
Wlodyka: Gary Brooks, Wil Lottes, Marge Maciag, Bob Meier, William Naedele, Alan Weckerling.
Our next Seamanship class meets on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 11 May through 3 June.
Stop by the office to sign up, or contact Randy Headrick @ 301-997-8832 for more information.
Randy also schedules “On the Water Training” for members who have taken Seamanship.
Join us during the month of May as we offer 2 seminars. Both w ill take place on Saturdays from
1000 to 1200.
The Using GPS seminar w ill take place on 16 M ay and explains the principles of w aypoint
navigation which you will use to relate the GPS to your charts. The Hurricanes and Boats seminar takes
place on 30 May and covers how to select a location and prepare your boat for a hurricane. Please stop by
the office to sign up or contact me with any questions at margem5@msn.com
We’re also looking for people interested in taking Junior Navigation (JN) in early summer or fall. Please
contact Ray Wlodyka for more information: raywlodyka@aol.com
Our Education Team would like to celebrate the achievements of members who have completed an
advanced or elective course in 2014-15. These members will be invited to a “Graduation Party” to be held
at the Squadron.
LT/C Marge Maciag, N
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SCUBA GROUP
The SCUBA Group will meet upstairs at Squadron Headquarters on Tuesday, 5 May at 1900.
We are working with the Volunteer Scientific Research Team to collect data to manage and preserve our
marine life. For more information on their group, please visit their website @ vsrteam.org.
HAVE YOU CHANGED YOUR
E-MAIL OR PHONE #?
IF SO, SEND YOUR UPDATED
INFORMATION TO:
GERRY WHISLER
E-MAIL gwhisler@msn.com
PHONE # 717-574-1101
NEW FEATURE
CLASSIFIED ADS NOW AVAILABLE
The Cape Mates will help you sell your items, promote your services or send special occasion
greetings to your friends. We will publish your want ads for $10 per issue.
Just send your information to Shirley Wood at 708 SE 43rd Terrace. Cape Coral, Fl. 33904.
Don’t forget to include your payment.
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Administrative Officer
First, I would like to introduce the speaker for the May General Meeting. He is our own Bridge Officer,
Secretary Wil Lottes. He is a 30 year army nurse. He served in Vietnam and up to and including Desert
Shield/Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia. He is a certified teacher from the State of Indiana. He has taught both
math and Nursing. He is a certified American Heart Association CPR and first aid instructor.
The subject of his talk is: Basic first aid needs and hands only CPR. How to save yourself and others.
He will put together a handout of basic on-the-water equipment for a good first aid kit.
Marge Maciag, Squadron Education Officer, and Wil have thought about offering CPR/first aid about 3-4
times annually at the squadron. He could give other classes if the need arises .
Wil is a great resource for the Squadron, and we thank him for his service to our country and the Squadron.
Be sure to come out to the meeting and get this great information. We always hope we don’t need to use it,
but things happen fast sometimes. Like the Boy Scouts say, BE PREPARED!
Next, I would like to talk about the reasons we join CCSAPS.
Fun and friends are the reason I chose to be involved. I have met a lot of nice people in my short time in
the squadron. I met these folks by becoming involved in Squadron activities.
What's in it for you?
A BIG reason to join is the discounts available to members. One of the best benefits is the discount offered
on boat insurance. Click the links below for information on over 50 great discount programs, including Sea
Tow, BoatUS, hotels, Office Depot, Hearing Aids, Prescription Savings Card, and employee pricing on Ford
vehicles. HEY! WADDADEAL!
http://www.usps.org/national/admin_dept/membenefits.htm
http://www.usps.org/national/admin_dept/memberbenefits/MBNews010115.pdf
A great variety of courses to choose from: As a USPS member, you and your family can enroll in a great
variety of advanced grades and elective courses which are available to USPS members at a discount from
the general public. These courses include Seamanship, Piloting, Celestial Navigation, Weather, Sail, Engine
Maintenance, Marine Electronics and Cruise Planning. In addition, USPS offers more than two dozen self
study courses on such subjects as the Water Sports, Boat Insurance, Oceanography, Introduction to Sailing,
Preparation for Coast Guard Licensing, and much more. See the website www.ccsaps.com and THE BUOYS
for upcoming class dates.
Meeting with other boaters in your area: As a member of a local squadron (and there are approximately 450
squadrons throughout the USA, including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands) you will join
with other knowledgeable boaters in your area who are familiar with the local waters, the best anchorages,
and marinas and boat repair shops. If you did not know, Cape Coral is the largest Squadron in the U.S.!
Participation in a variety of on water activities: As a USPS member you're automatically invited to join in the
squadron and district cruises, cruise and rendezvous, weekenders, raftings, kayaking, fishing, and other
on-water activities. Just logon to www.ccsaps.com, and check out all the activities. We provide lots of
chances to have fun and meet great people with similar interests. When you join in these group activities,
you will also learn our ‘interesting’ local waterways, which is better than doing it on your own until you are
familiar with where there is enough water to actually boat!
We are involved in civic activities, and I’ll just quickly mention one important one. Our Vessel Safety
Examiners conduct free Vessel Safety Inspections. Rules change, equipment goes out of date. Let us do a
confidential safety inspection on your boat. Keep yourself and your passengers safe, and possibly avoid a
ticket from the Coast Guard.
Please renew your membership dues, and become involved in one of our great activities. We always need
some help.. Contact me at 717-574-1101 or gwhisler@msn.com if you would like to volunteer to help your
Squadron. We are looking forward to seeing you.
Lt. Gerry Whisler
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Cape Mates Auxiliary
This past month some of us got together for a fun time, no work to be done. We gathered together to learn
how to make wire wound necklaces at Karma and Coconuts. This was open to members and non members
as well. A good time was had by all. We hope to continue our relationship with Karma and Coconuts for
another fun get together in October. We may see many of her vendors at our Quarter Auction in December
too.
We are working on plans for our Western Barbecue on 29 May. We have contracted Daniel Jackson to
provide entertainment . Come and see. I think you all will enjoy it. And a note for the guys, there is no
line dancing involved. Just bring your knowledge of trivia. We need you. Look for the registration form in
THE BUOYS to sign up.
DATES TO REMEMBER
14 May Cape Mates Executive board and General Meeting
29 May Western Barbecue
9 June Lunch Bunch at Rum Runners
Helen Gustafson
President
1
Maureen Blake
2
Nancy Kuyoth
3
Denny Knezevich
4
Burnell Kindred
Rich Zeidman
5
Joan Church
William Stewart
Leigh Fisher
Richard Ramsden
Paul Sullivan
Sandy Caldwell
6
Dorothy Kersey-Berger
7
Kenneth Jedrzejewski
Arlene Mure
Donna Guimont
8
Steven Roberts
Robert Lammie
Timothy Art
9
Terry Wilson
Lori Wisniewski
10 Henry St.Pierre
Linda Ice
25 Robert Davies
Paul Moses
Joseph Cervoni
Jim Price
Jeff Maddy
14 James Mader
Denise Lemkau
Barry Trotta
26 Gary Brooks
15 Jim Wiginton
28 George Smith
Colle Davis
Sharon McIver
Joseph Blouin
Carrie-Anne Novack
16 Manuel Ariza
18 Paul Richards
19 Earle Boothe
Donna Overstreet
22 Johanne Garmon
23 Kim Kralowski
24 Gail Hughes
27 Jack Marandino
29 Louis Calandri
Kenneth Knoll
Jayne Whitaker
30 Joseph Marshall
June Clarke
31 Jerald Heidgerken
Debra Golab
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Our Advertisers
support our Squadron
with their ads….
Please return the favor
and support our
advertisers...
CCSAPS Lift Exchange Program
Do you have a boat lift you aren’t using?
How about renting it to another Squadron Member?
Would you like to rent a lift for your boat? If you’re in either of these groups,
Contact your MI Committee at CapeSAPS@gmail.com.
WEEKEND BOATERS
(The Weekenders)
The ‘Weekenders’ are members of the CCSAPS who take lunch trips by boat to various on-the-water
restaurants on Saturdays (for those who can’t go during the week).
Our ‘follow me’ trips are a great way to learn the local waters and practice safe boating.
The planning meetings on the Monday evening before the Saturday trips offer additional boating
instruction and great conversation. Come join us. Let’s talk!
Please look for our meeting dates on 'The Buoys' calendar.
John Farmer and Connie,
johnfarmer09@aol.com
239-549-5229
Doug Skoczek and Kim, lifegoforit@hotmail.com
239-314-6900
ccpsweekenders@aol.com
Life Jacket Loaner Program
This program is a valuable public service.
Please pass the word among your boating
friends that lifejackets are available to
borrow at the Squadron,
at no cost, for visiting
children or grandchildren.
To Reserve a Room
at the Squadron
Notice: Rick Clements is our Rental Chairman.
Send your notices to Rick to reserve the various
rooms at the Squadron. He will coordinate and determine if there are any conflicts.
Rick maintains the Rental Book in the
Squadron Office and can be reached via
email: retiredrickc@yahoo.com
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Come and play Trivia
239-542-2909.
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Need Squadron Logo Shirts, Hats, etc?
Either shop online at www.emprintpac.com
Or go to the store two blocks away from the Squadron
Proamar America Corp
1113 SE 47th Terrace, Unit 2
786-406-9857
Lite Bites
WE WILL NOT BE HAVING LITE BITES BEFORE THE MAY 2015
GENERAL MEETING.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR MEMBERS TO HOST THESE EVENTS AND WERE UNABLE TO
GET A VOLUNTEER FOR MAY. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE CONTACT HELEN GUSTAFSON @239-940-2425
OR E-MAIL @ heleng1200@gmail.com
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Cruise and Rendezvous
Our planned activities for the coming months
C & R OVERNIGHT
are as follows:
4-18 May, P artsch Trip
5 May, C&R Mtg 1030
22 May, Lunch @ Pinchers (Edison Ford Marina)
2 June, C&R Mtg 1030
5 June, Marina Town
15-17 June, Naples Bay Resort
Destination: ____________________
Dates: _________________________
Name:__________________________________
3-5 July, M oss M arina
7 July, C&R Mtg 1030
17 Juy, Lunch @ Dock on the Bay 1130
Telephone: (cell)_________________________
4 August, C& R M tg 1030
TBA August, Lunch & Overnight
Number attending:_______________________
Email: _________________________________
Credit Card #____________________________
1 September, C& R M tg 1030
8-10 September, ‘Tween Waters
18 September, Bayfront Bistro
Expiration Date:_________________________
6 October, C& R M tg 1030
14-16 October, Palm Island
Boat Length:___________Beam:____________
Boat name: ___________Draft:_____________
Make & Model:___________________________
3 November, C& R M tg 1030
4-6 November, South Seas, District C&R
20 November, Shrimp Boil
8-10 December, ‘Tween Waters
Power: 30 or 50 AMP:_____________________
Mail Reservations to:
Delores Buhner
1343 SE 20th Avenue
Cape Coral, FL 33990
Please use the appropriate coupons in THE BUOYS
for sign up and payment instructions. Also, please
write separate checks for each activity.
Lt Delores Ann Buhner
C & R LUNCHEON
Please check Destinations planning to attend:
_____ Pinchers
Date: 22 May
Number attending: ______
By Boat __ Car __
_____ Marina Town
Date: 5 June
Number attending: ______
By Boat __ Car __
_____ Dock on the Bay
Date: 17 July
Number attending: ______
By Boat __ Car __
_____ Bayfront Bistro
Date: 18 September
Number attending: ______
By Boat __ Car __
Name:__________________________________
Email: _________________________________
Telephone: (cell)_________________________
Room for Guests
Mail Reservations to:
Delores Buhner
1343 SE 20th Avenue
Cape Coral, FL 33990
Yes
No
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Kayak Group
Our kayak adventure in March to Prairie Creek was a "WOW". Prairie Creek flows through the middle
of a 1600 acre preserve. The fresh water creek provides open water foraging for wading birds and
osprey. With every bend in the creek we saw a fresh new pristine view. There was only a gentle breeze
and very little current on this, so the paddling was easy. We had several novice kayakers with us, and
they all did great. Many of the boaters describe the trip as their favorite. We travelled 4.46 miles total
and averaged 3.3 MPH. We were moving 1:35 and stopped 1:26, so you can see we were having a
leisurely time.
Our April trip is to Lovers' Key to kayak with the manatees.
OUR MAY TRIP WILL BE TO BABCOCK WILDERNESS PRESERVE, ON 19 MAY.
For more information, call Dee Wilzoch at 239-292-1374. If you want to add your name to the Kayak
Group e-mail list, contact Gary Brooks at guppy1942@embarqmail.com
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The City of Cape Coral Parks & Recreation Division has a lot to offer not only to its boating community, but all
types of recreational activities. Please enjoy reading informative excerpts from their website in part 5 of an
8-part series. Map of boat ramp or park locations can be found at www.capecoral.net.
Wildlife Viewing
The subtropical climate of Southwest Florida allows for an incredible variety of wildlife such as exotic birds,
alligators, manatees, and dolphins to name a few. Pick up a copy of "The Nature of Cape Coral" Wildlife
Viewing Map and/or see below for a list of Cape Coral locations where wildlife can be viewed in their natural
environments:
Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve: SE 23rd Terrace
As the largest nature preserve in Cape Coral, Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve encompasses 365 acres of
wildness that serve as home to a variety of flora, fauna, and wildlife.
* Resident Wildlife: Wading birds, migrant songbirds, waterfowl, gopher tortoises, dolphin, various reptiles
and amphibians.
Rotary Park Environmental Center: 5505 Rose Garden Blvd, (239) 549-4606
This park, which is set on 97 acres of natural beauty, is considered the “Great Florida Birding Site." As part of
the Florida Birding Trail, birdwatching is an extremely popular activity at Rotary Park.
* Resident Wildlife: Wading birds, raptors, migrant songbirds, butterflies, foxes and other mammals.
Saratoga Lake Park: 170 SE 4th Terrace
* Resident Wildlife: Burrowing Owls
Sirenia Vista Park: Ceitus Parkway & Old Burnt Store Road
*Resident Wildlife: Manatees abundant November – February, occasionally rest of the year.
Strausser BMX Sports Complex: 1410 SW 6th Place
* Resident Wildlife: Active Bald Eagle nest
Veterans Park: 4140 Coronado P arkw ay
* Resident Wildlife: Burrowing Owls
Please be advised that there is proper etiquette to follow when viewing wildlife:
Observe posted rules for safe distances while viewing wildlife.
Getting close enough to an animal to make it react is too close, and you should back away immediately.
You may approach as close as 20 ft to an owl’s nest, but must remain 150 ft from the eagle’s nest.
Please DO NOT feed the wildlife!
There are stiff penalties for wildlife harassment, especially for threatened species.
Wildlife is best enjoyed when one is quietly observing their natural behavior.
If you are interested in helping with wildlife conservation, the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife volunteer group is
great place to get involved. Please visit their website: www.ccfriendsofwildlife.org for more information, or for
more details about wildlife viewing in Cape Coral, please contact the Environmental Recreation staff at Rotary
Park - (239) 549-4606.
For general information about Cape Coral Parks & Recreation, call (239) 573-3128.
Information for this article provided by Bob Bales, P
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The USPS Mission:
To promote recreational
boating safety
Through education and
civic activities
While providing fellowship
for our members
CCSAPS is proud to
announce that we
have gift certificates
for our
Boat Smart Class
available.
Get them in the office
at Squadron Harbor!
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2015 CALENDAR
ET = Entertainment Committee CM = Cape Mates
C&R = Cruise & Rendezvous
MI = Member Involvement Committee
May
Mon
Tue
Tue
Thu
Sat
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Thu
Thu
Sat
Tue
Fri
Sat
Mon
Tue
Thu
Fri
September
2015
4 To Mon 18 C & R Cruise to East Coast
5
C & R Meeting
5
Scuba
7
CCSAPS Exec. Meeting
9
Last day for Farmers Mkt.
11Weekenders Mtg.
12
Fishing Group Meeting
13
Co-op Charting Meeting
14
CCSAPS Gen. Meeting
14
Cape Mates Exec. Mtg
14
Cape Mates Mem. Mtg.
16
Weekenders Outing
19
Kayak Outing
22
C & R Outing Pinchers
23
OFFICE CLOSED
25
MEMORIAL DAY
26 To Thu 28 C & R to Palm Island
28 To Sun 31 C & R Schneider Trip
29
CM Western BBQ
June
1030
1900
1900
1900
1900
1000
1930
1800
1930
2015
C & R Meeting
1030
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Mon
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Thu
Thu
Thu
Sat
Mon
Tue
Wed
Fri
Scuba
Entertainment Gp.. Meeting
CCSAPS Exec. Meeting
C & R Outing Marina Town
Weekenders Mtg.
ABC Class Start
Fishing Group Meeting
Co-op Charting Meeting
Lite Bites
CCSAPS Gen. Meeting
Cape Mates Mem. Mtg.
Cape Mates Exec. Mtg
Weekenders Outing
C & R Naples Bay
Kayak Outing
ABC Class Grad.
ET Trivia Game Party
1900
1000
1900
1130
1900
1830
1900
1000
1830
1930
1930
1800
July
Wed
Thu
Fri
Fri
Sat
Tue
Wed
Mon
Tue
Fri
Sat
Tue
August
Tue
Wed
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Sat
Tue
Fri
1900
1800
2015
1
2
3 To Sun 5
3
4
7
8
13
14
17
18
21
4
5
10
11
12
13
15
18
21
Entertainment Gp.. Meeting 1000
CCSAPS Exec. Meeting
1900
C & R Outing Moss Marina
OFFICE CLOSED
INDEPENDENCE DAY
C & R Meeting
1030
Co-op Charting Meeting
1000
Weekenders Mtg.
1900
Fishing Group Meeting
1900
C & R Lunch Dock on the Bay
Weekenders Outing
Kayak Outing
2015
C & R Meeting
Entertainment Gp.. Meeting
Weekenders Mtg.
Fishing Group Meeting
Co-op Charting Meeting
CCSAPS Exec. Meeting
Weekenders Outing
Kayak Outing
Entertainment Gp. Steak Fry
1
2
3
5
7 To Wed 30
7
8
9
10
10
10
10
14
15
25
30
October
1800
Tue 2
2
3
4
5
8
8 To Wed 24
9
10
11
11
11
11
13
15 To Wed 17
16
24
26
Tue
Wed
Thu
Sat
Mon
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Thu
Thu
Thu
Mon
Tue
Fri
Wed
Thu
Tue
Wed
Thu
Thu
Thu
Thu
Mon
Mon
Tue
Wed
Sat
Tue
Fri
Mon
Sat
1
6
7
8
8
8
8
12
12 To Wed 28
13
14
17
20
23
26
31
November
1600
C & R Meeting
Entertainment Gp.. Meeting
CCSAPS Exec. Meeting
OFFICE CLOSED
ABC Class Start
LABOR DAY
Fishing Group Meeting
Co-op Charting Meeting
CCSAPS Gen. Meeting
Cape Mates Mem. Mtg.
Lite Bites
Cape Mates Exec. Mtg
Weekenders Mtg.
Kayak Outing
Cape Mates Family Feud
ABC Class Grad.
1030
1000
1900
1830
0
1900
1000
1930
1930
1830
1800
1900
1800
1900
2015
CCSAPS Exec. Meeting
C & R Meeting
Entertainment Gp.. Meeting
CCSAPS Gen. Meeting
Lite Bites
Cape Mates Exec. Mtg
Cape Mates Mem. Mtg.
Weekenders Mtg.
ABC Class Start
Fishing Group Meeting
Co-op Charting Meeting
First day fall Farmers Mkt.
Kayak Outing
Entertainment Gp.Pork BBQ
ABC Class Grad.
HALLOWEEN
1900
1030
1000
1930
1830
1800
1930
1900
1830
1900
1000
1800
1900
2015
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Fri
Mon
Tue
Wed
Wed
Thu
Thu
Thu
Thu
Tue
Wed
Fri
Thu
Fri
2 To Wed 18
3
4
5
6 To Sun 8
6 To Sun 8
9
10
11
11
12
12
12
12
17
18
20
26
27-Sat 28
ABC Class Start
C & R Meeting
Entertainment Gp.. Meeting
CCSAPS Exec. Meeting
D22 Outing South Seas
C & R to South Seas
Weekenders Mtg.
Fishing Group Meeting
Co-op Charting Meeting
VETERANS DAY
CCSAPS Gen. Meeting
Lite Bites
Cape Mates Exec. Mtg
Cape Mates Mem. Mtg.
Kayak Outing
ABC Class Grad.
C & R Shrimp Boil
THANKSGIVING
OFFICE CLOSED
1830
1030
1000
1900
Tue
Wed
Wed
Thu
Sun
Tue
Tue
Thu
Thu
Thu
Thu
Mon
Tue
Thu
Fri
Sat
Thu
1
2
2
3
6
8
8 To Thu 10
10
10
10
10
14
15
24
25
26
31
C & R Meeting
CCSAPS Exec. Meeting
Entertainment Gp.. Meeting
ET Holiday Party
CM Quarter Auction
Fishing Group Meeting
C & R Tween Waters
Cape Mates Mem. Mtg.
Lite Bites
CCSAPS Gen. Meeting
Cape Mates Exec. Mtg
Weekenders Mtg.
Kayak Outing
CHRISTMAS EVE
CHRISTMAS
OFFICE CLOSED
NEW YEAR'S EVE
1030
1900
1000
1800
1800
1900
December
1030
1000
1900
1900
1000
1900
2015
1900
1900
1000
1930
1830
1800
1930
1900
1700
2015
1930
1830
1930
1800
1900
0
0
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Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
ET- Entertainment Committee
C&R- Cruise & Rendezvous
MI- Member Involvement
CM – Cape Mates
3
4
5
6
1030 C&R Mtg
1900 Scuba Mtg
7
1900 Exec Mtg
Sat
1
2
8
9
C & R Cruise to East Coast
10
11
1900 Weekenders
12
1900 Fishing
Group Mtg
13
1000 Co-Op
Charting
14
1800 CM Exec
1930 CM Gen
1930 CCSAPS
General Meeting
15
16
Weekenders
Outing
C & R Cruise to East Coast
17
18
19
20
21
26
27
28
Kayak Outing
22
23
29
30
C&R Outing
Pinchers
C & R Cruise to East Coast
24
25
C & R Palm Island
31
1800
CM Western BBQ
C & R Schneider Trip