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Flotsam and Jetsam – mid-December Issue

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The Beacon Star’s Season’s Greetings issue had a photo of future members of the squadron on their cover (bottom right). Their photo was taken as they rode on the squadron’s Santa Claus parade float a few weeks ago. Check it out; they had their life jackets on.

A squadron member has passed on a video link reinforcing why it’s a good idea to attach  furniture to the floor and/or wall when you head out to sea. Despite the video’s title it apparently is a Pacific Sun Cruise liner riding out a storm off the coast of New Zealand on July 30th 2010.

Happy holidays to all. It’s a great time to think about upgrading or refreshing your boating skills. Check out the Parry Sound squadron’s course offerings for 2013.

PSPS Santa Claus Float Successfully Launched

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Parry Sound Power and Sail Squadron and Sail Parry Sound successfully launched their jointly sponsored float in the Parry Sound Santa Claus parade this past Saturday. Thanks to the participation of a few dedicated members the float featured an Optimus class sailboat rigged with lights in the bed of a pickup truck. This was followed by a 21′ Scout dressed in garland and lights, carrying a crew of all ‘nice’ kids, and possibly ‘naughty’ supervising adults. All were properly equipped with life vests. The foot patrol of men and dog, similarly equipped with life vests, handed out safe boating course leaflets and mints.

You had to be there to have fully enjoyed it. Interested? We look forward to your participation next year. Here are a few photos from the parade. Happy holidays and safe boating. For information about upcoming boating courses please head to http://www.parrysoundboating.com.

 

Still Need Santa Claus Parade Volunteers

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Please contact us if you are interested in participating in the Parry Sound Santa Claus Parade as part of the Parry Sound Power and Sail Squadron entry. In partnership with Sail Parry Sound we will be towing a 21′ outboard with lights and music behind a pickup, with a small sail boat in the back of the pick up.

We have room  for a couple of more people on the boat, and unlimited room for people to walk along with the float. All that is required is two feet, a heartbeat, and a life jacket to be worn over your winter jacket.

We are promoting boating safety and our in-town courses that start after the holidays.

Give us a call at 705/774-9350 or 705/342-1315, or email communications@parrysoundsquadron.ca, if you are interested.

Santa Claus Parade – Volunteers Required

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The Parry Sound Power and Sail Squadron, in partnership with Sail Parry Sound, will be entering a sail and power float into this year’s Parry Sound Santa Claus parade. We pretty much have the logistics worked out for what boats, what truck, what type of lights, etc.

What we need is people to sit on the boat, preferably with a kid or two, all wearing life jackets over your winter clothes. It would also be great to have people to walk along with the float and hand out Power Squadron information flyers.

Please let us know if you are interested in participating in any manner. You can reach us at communications@parrysoundsquadron.ca, or 774-9350. We can use all of the enthusiastic help we can get.

The parade is November 24th, from 4:30 to 6:00. You will need to be available around 4:00/4:15. We walk, or ride, from the corner of Joseph and Isabella Streets to the Stockey Centre. (It’s pretty much all downhill.)

Put Us in the Parade

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The Parry Sound Power and Sail Squadron will be participating in the Parry Sound Optimist Club’s Santa Claus Parade. It is scheduled for November 24th, starting at 16:30. The theme will of course be boat safety.

Want to help? Have some ideas on helping the Squadron make a big ‘splash’? Drop a line to either secretary@parrysoundsquadron.ca or communications@parrysoundsquadron.ca.

Here’s a reminder of what the Squadron’s last entry in the Santa Claus parade looked like. It seems to be something from another century.

Parry Sound Power and Sail Squadron - Christmas Parade

Stories and Photos – It’s Your Show

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Here’s a familiar and welcoming image for all of you who have boated home from the Big Sound and beyond. Do you have images or stories you would like to share? We’d like to share them with the larger boating community.

Send me a note at communications@parrysoundsquadron.ca, or to Steven Duff at editor@parrysoundsquadron.ca, so we can get it online. We are happy to help with photo and text editing. I imagine that Steven will want to keep the best of the best for our quarterly issue of The Bridge, but we are happy to help you share your images, stories and suggestions with the rest of the boating community.

Jo B., Communications Officer

P.S. – we also have a Facebook page at Parry Sound Boating. Check it out and ‘Like’ us to regularly receive these website updates.

Labour Day Rendezvous Reminder

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There will be a Parry Sound Power and Sail Squadron rendezvous this weekend organized by Training Officer Andy Devos. The original invitation is available from this link. All are welcome. Anne and I will be boating by on Saturday, and I know that others are planning on bringing their boats and ‘sleeping over’.

Oh, the weather promises to be perfect for Friday and Saturday. Sunday is another issue, so arrive early to enjoy the weather and the company of other boaters.

Parry Sound Forecast: August 28 – September 3

Labour Day Weekend Boating Rendezvous

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Power Squadron members Anne and Andy Devos (Squadron Training Officer) invite all interested to boat over and join them for a Labour Day weekend rendezvous. Stay for the day, night or weekend and enjoy a little rest, relaxation and boating fun. The more the merrier. It’s a great opportunity to share experiences and meet other boaters.

The location is: 45° 23.24 N, 80° 19.68 W.

If you’re a Power and Sail Squadron member you know how to find it. If you’re not, you can figure it out. Or take one of the upcoming Power and Sail Squadron courses this winter to be prepared for next year. If it sounds like fun and you can’t figure out where it is, send us a note and we’ll happy to fill you in with the location details (communications@parrysoundsquadron.ca) .

Andy and Anne will be there from Friday afternoon through Monday.

It’s better on the Bay.