Offered by the Richmond Sail & Power Squadron – America’s Boating Club of Richmond. The United States Power Squadrons – America’s Boating Club, is a non-profit, public service organization for recreational boaters that has been active for over 100 years. It provides boating skills and safety education to members and non-members and a social environment for recreational boaters. There are over 300 local clubs across America. Visit the website at americasboatingclub.org
Please see below for the 2024 Richmond Sail and Power Squadron Seminar schedule. Seminars are held via Zoom conference and can be registered at RichmondBoatClub.com
After many hours working on (and cursing at) the computer, I’ve finally sorted out all the website email bugs and implemented a few new plug-ins to allow registration for our functions, right on our own website! Evites are now a thing of the past for LCYC, so be sure to check the website regularly for updates. You can also find the calendar by clicking “Upcoming Functions” at the top of the page, or directly by going to https://www.lodgecreekyachtclub.com/calendar.
Invites were sent to all member’s email addresses on the 2023 LCYC roster for the B Dock Kentucky Derby function April 25, 2023. If you did not receive the email, please check your “Spam” or “Promotions” folder, depending on which email server you use. If you still do not find the email or have any technical difficulties, please send an email to webmaster@lodgecreekyachtclub.com with your name and email address, and I will look into it. The invites should have came from this email address.
When registering for functions, please only have one member of your party reply and include an accurate count for both Adults and Kids. You can also cancel your registration after it’s been submitted, in case something changes between now and then. It is only necessary to register for a function if you plan on attending, but you may respond with 0 if you’d like to RSVP as a ‘no.’ Any questions about any of this, just let me know.
Fleet Captain Heath would like to share the below permit application for Sharkstooth Island in Nomini Bay. Sharkstooth Island, aka Hollis Island, is a fun spot to cruise to and raft up with few depth limitations for the sailboats and large cruisers. There is an annual membership fee of $250, but so long as your feet are in the water, you can walk the perimeter of the island. Please see below for additional details and the permit application.
Ensure your portable onboard fire extinguishers meet new regulations set by the U.S. Coast Guard that go into effect on April 20, 2022
In a nutshell, if any disposable (nonrechargeable) fire extinguisher has a date of manufacture stamped on the bottle and it is older than 12 years, the extinguisher is now considered “expired,” must be removed from service, and replaced. Additionally, while the new regulation doesn’t change the type (U.S. Coast Guard-rated), quantity, or requirement for fire extinguishers aboard, it does specify the minimum Underwriters Laboratories (UL) classification of extinguishers to be carried aboard certain vessels, depending on the boat’s model year. This is the result of phasing out older B-I and B-II labels for newer 5-B, 10-B and 20-B classifications.
Vessels less than 26 feet and model year 2017 or older may continue to carry dated or undated B-I or B-II disposable extinguishers. When no longer serviceable, or it’s been 12 years since manufacture, they must be replaced with newer class 5-B or greater extinguishers. Boats less than 26 feet and 2018 model year or later must carry unexpired 5-B, 10-B, or 20-B fire extinguishers. Older B-I and B-II types do not meet the new carriage requirements. Expired extinguishers may be carried aboard for backup but do not count toward the requirement.
Many retailers offer 10-B class fire extinguishers, which may be a good choice as they exceed U.S. Coast Guard minimum carriage requirements for boats under 26 feet while giving boaters more extinguishing coverage. For boats 26 feet or larger, however, having one 10-B aboard does not equal two 5-Bs.
Visit BoatUS.org/Fire to learn how many and what type of fire extinguishers are required aboard all recreational boats up to 65 feet. Still not sure if yours needs replacing? You’ll also find a helpful decision tree there to help you.
