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JUNE 2020 NUMBER 259
TH&SC when the word was GO
on May 13!
Toronto Hydroplane and
Calendar
Sailing Club Executive Board
COMMODORE
LAUNCH DAY—Saturday,
John Morris
(416) 963-3222 June 13—SEE SPECIAL
email: commodore@thsc.ca
PAST COMMODORE INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGEs
Richard Peirce
(416) 822-3330
email: past-commodore@thsc.ca
10 to 14.
VICE COMMODORE
Randy Boyd
(416) 899-7724
email: vice-commodore@thsc.ca AFTER LAUNCH, WHO KNOWS?
REAR COMMODORE
John Greenham
(416) 998-4106
email: rear-commodore@thsc.ca
HARBOUR MASTER
Paul Evans
(416) 854-5334
email: harbourmaster@thsc.ca
PROPERTY MANAGER
Chris Craigen
(647) 377-9607
email: property-manager@thsc.ca
TREASURER
Helen Rigler
(647) 989-8509
email: treasurer@thsc.ca
SECRETARY
Joan Willson
(416) 707-8314
email: secretary@thsc.ca
RACING FLEET CAPTAIN
Martin Osborne
(416) 561-1100
email: race-captain@thsc.ca
CRUISING FLEET CAPTAIN
Albert Kerek / Miranda Wheatstone
(416) 879-0483
email: cruising@thcs.ca
WAYS AND MEANS
Jeff Hocking
email: waysandmeans@thsc.ca
SOCIAL CHAIR
email: social@thsc.ca
RECIPROCALS OFFICER
Peter Martyn
(416) 822-4345
SPAR & PROP EDITOR
Richard Taylor
(416) 293-4340
email: rwt@total.net
TH&SC WEBSITE
TH&SC—20 Ashbridge’s Park Road, Toronto, Ontario M4L 3W6—(416) 694-6918
www.thsc.ca
EDITOR—Richard Taylor, 51 Brigadoon Crescent, Scarborough, Ontario M1T 3C2—(416) 293-4340
PAGE 2 SPAR AND PROP JUNE 2020
at safe distances. I am proud of the
COMMODORE’S commitment and energy the Board VICE COMMODORE
COMMENTS members have shown. Randy Boyd
John Morris Special gratitude goes to Keith
T
O say that 2020 has been
The story of a self-help club Willson who has endlessly served in the challenging is perhaps
past enough to gracefully retire in peace an understatement due
but didn’t hesitate to fill in as Interim
O
UR pandemic response to Global events. These
has highlighted the Property Manager when the club challenges have not only
structure of our club desperately needed his insights. In May, impacted our daily lives but
and how fortunate we are to have Chris Craigen stepped up in the middle also the lives we love as
developed a culture of self-governance of all this to be acclaimed as new sailors. In these very uncertain times we
and cooperation over our near 70-year Property Manager and has already dug have learned to adapt to the new ways
history. in deep to handle the portfolio. of doing things and we have all made
TH&SC, unlike many clubs, has no Our thanks also goes to the dedicated sacrifices.
manager or staff of any sort. Some clubs members who have jumped in to fix the As a club we have had to make some
have mangers and help; some are docks and barge, sort leaks in the very hard decisions that balance our
located in commercial or government love for our boats and the safety of
run marinas, where the paid pros solve those around us. These decisions have
the problems of the members. At one of at times divided us and united us on
the most expensive, professionally the issues at hand. I can assure you that
operated yacht clubs in the nation, two your executive has been working
of our own TH&SC members solves overtime to understand these issues
that club’s members’ problems all day and make the best choices for all with
every day. safety being our prime objective. This
But here at TH&SC we do it for balance is complicated and many hours
ourselves. That gives us independence of work have gone into creating the best
but also the sole responsibility to deal storage rooms, service the gate, deal policies and procedures for that balance
with whatever needs to be dealt with. with our insurance agency, process new of safety and enjoying the club that we
Sometimes that becomes a pain, but as member applications, help organize all love.
members we can take pride that we boat shuffling plans for launch and I would ask for your continued
control our own fate. much, much more. support to help keep our club the
The dedication of the executive This C-19 has strained us to the limits friendliest club on the lake. We need to
board deserves huge acknowledgment but it does show that our investment in put our differences and personal
not just from me but also from the taking care of things solidly over the agendas aside and trust the executive
members. There have been lots of years pays dividends. We know we have has made the best informed decisions
‘thank-you’ notes which we appreciate, to do it ourselves or it won’t get done. for the good of the many. While for the
but even those who have served before We have been prudent. Over several moment this means that we will not be
would be staggered by the time and decades, each board has guided able to share our club with guests and
effort the board is putting into this expenditures carefully in order to transient boaters, we must share that
horrible C-19 situation. That includes accumulate an emergency fund that, if sentiment amongst ourselves.
endless phone calls, frustrating required, will help us through this mess. Let’s be courteous to each other and
Zooming and emails that would But the real resource is in the members focus on making the best of the 2020
consume forests were they printed out. and their sensible, energetic attitude and season. Your cooperation is needed to
In many cases the EB members have self-help culture that makes this a club keep the club safe and if some need
used their own resources and muscles we can all be proud of. _ reminders and guidance are needed to
to carefully contribute to work parties achieve this I would ask that it is done
in a way that is courteous and
respectful. We will attempt to have clear
expectations and to guide us through
the ever changing landscape concerning
COVID-19 but it is necessary that all of
us make every effort to follow the rules.
Your cooperation is needed so let’s all
do our part. We can still make the most
of what ever season we have, but please
do it safely for yourselves and others.
Be Safe and see you at the club from
6 feet away. Vice Out _
If you thought toilet paper was
crazy ... just wait until 300
million people all want a
haircut appointment.
JUNE 2020 SPAR AND PROP PAGE 3
REAR COMMODORE PAST members who want to use their
John Greenham COMMODORE boats. It’s not been easy but I think
Richard Peirce
T
OGETHER, we are we’re almost there—launching in
facing a truly two weeks!
2020 so far has been a year
unprecedented I would like to call out a few
like no other. Pandemic,
situation. The global people who have worked tirelessly
threats of record high water
coronavirus pandemic is to put this together. Paul Evans—
on the Great Lakes (which
affecting all of our families, our Paul has worked and re-worked
thankfully has lessened),
businesses, our communities, and our launch plans and put together the
Murder Hornets, Monkeys breaking out
way of life. During this time, I wanted puzzle that is Launch 2020. We’re
of testing facilities with vials of
to let you know we will Cruise, Race lucky to have him on board…
COVID-19 (seriously…look it up!). So,
and Party again someday. with many years of experience, he
what’s next? At some point, things will
First and foremost, our hearts go out has a plan and I think it’s a good
get better. Some would say…go back to
to anyone who's been impacted by the one! Keith Willson has also been
normal but I think it’s more than that.
virus, either directly or indirectly. Our amazing—stepping in to help Paul
I’m trying to learn from this situation.
thoughts are especially with those who with his plan, stepping in to help
Not just survive it but actually make
are sick, to whom we extend our fill the void of our Property
changes for the better. It’s a good time
heartfelt wishes for a full recovery. And Manager, and doing daily check
to reflect on what’s important.
we're truly inspired by the selfless ins at the club with Joan to make
There has been much divide over
healthcare workers from the club and sure we are secure. Our
what’s right and wrong during the
around the world who are on the front Commodore John Morris—thanks
pandemic. Social media has been the go
lines working tirelessly to care for John for an incredible amount of
to for many people trying to figure out
people in need. work over this past couple of
what the best path forward is. Some
It looks like we are blessed enough months. In the face of adversity,
also use it to try and school others on
for a launch June 13th, and we will do John has kept his cool and worked
their way of thinking. But at the end of
our best to offer a safe and healthy to navigate some pretty murky
the day, people are going to do what
COVID-19 version for Sailpast, stay waters. And the rest of the
they think is right for themselves and
tuned to your email for details. In the Board…lots and lots of calls/
their families. We’re not all going to
meantime, wash your hands and stay meetings/emails…it’s been a
take the same path but we should all
home whenever possible. pleasure to work with all of you to
respect other people’s decisions, needs
Some of our seasoned partiers have try and figure this out.
and wants without judgement.
joined us for one or two of our Zoom I hope that you all find peace
This is what we as the Board have
Parties, thanks to Meredith for setting this summer—on or off your boat.
tried to do. Do what’s right for the
those up. Stay healthy and make the very
WHOLE club. Take many people’s
thoughts, suggestions and ideas and best lemonade from the lemons
roll them into a plan that has safety at that we’ve been given this spring.
the forefront while trying to salvage a Oh and stay away from the
sailing season for the majority of the Murder Hornets. _
WAYS AND MEANS
Jeff Hocking
H
APPY June! As you
recall in a previous
Martin has done wonders for our newsletter, I announced
indoor virtual races on Wednesdays that we were going to move to a
and the best thing about those races is, paper chit system to track
if it wasn't for the computer screen they hours, but that was all pre-pandemic (it
look just like our Wednesday Races feels like it was a couple of years ago
and, oh yeah, with wind. Let's keep up now).
the fun! As no one is allowed to enter the
Our Cruising program is currently clubhouse, that chit system is no longer
experiencing a winter carryover. going to be practicable given the current
However, we are all counting our situation, so for now we will return to
blessings and know many of you will the standard practice of having the
join us when we can. executive overseeing the project send an
Our racing, cruising and social teams email with the hours.
are very interested in offering what we A handful of you already had hours
can when we can and know we will get recorded via that chit system and those
through this. are still safely locked in the clubhouse.
Stay Safe, Stay Strong! As such, your hours reports will be
See you when I can!! inaccurate until someone is able to
John Greenham _ retrieve them. We ask for your patience
before that opportunity presents itself.
PAGE 4 SPAR AND PROP JUNE 2020 Have a safe summer! _
a way through together.
Escape from PROPERTY MGR Thanks very much to the Board for
Chris Craigen welcoming me and for navigating the
the Caribbean Message from Keith massive task that landed in their laps.
by Geoff Craigen Willson, Interim It's been weeks for me and it feels like
months! Very grateful to Keith for
Property Manager: helping me into the storm and for all
M I
ANY of you know that Pat and T has been an interesting Keith and Joan did before I got there.
I left on our boat for the past few months. I have Now that launch is in full swing with
Caribbean in 2008. We enjoyed developed a first name basis with a date to work towards at least one
those years and then sold her in 2018. much of the wildlife present; the geese, unknown is lifted. There are a few
For the past two years we rent an the foxes, the groundhogs, and of course yard projects on the go—removal of
apartment on the Grenadian Island of the raccoons. Now that we are prepping trees growing through the fence, fence
Carriacou for three months. our boats for launch, people have repair, north gate repair, and a gopher
This year we were enjoying our time returned. A couple of observations. hole to fill. With the clubhouse closed
away from winter when news of the Folks are leaving wipes lying on the due to the Provincial Emergency Order
COVID-19 virus started filtering down ground all over the yard. Please take the all interior work is placed on a
to us. On March 19th we decided to extra minute to walk them over to the temporary hold. Like so much else, it's
head back to Toronto ahead of our April garbage dumpster and dispose of them wait and see how things play out.
return date. properly. There are still many ladders Dare I ask? Yes I will. If you see
We booked our flight for Tuesday, being left unsecured, or even worse, anything in the yard or property that
March 24th, six days away. During secured but left upright against your can be improved please let me know. We
those days we watched countries, and boat. It not only makes easy access for a can figure it out together.
our Eastern Caribbean islands, closing thief to enter your boat it also Please, no matter what, stay safe.
their boarders. Trinidad and Tobago compromises the security of every other Along with safety there are varying
banned all inter island travel and we boat on the property. levels of comfort on a timeline for
became concerned that the same might Many thanks to Chris Craigen for moving forward. With respect and
happen with Grenada. stepping forward as your new Property understanding we can do this.
We heard that the airport in Grenada Manager. Looking forward to working with
was going to close at midnight Monday These are unusual times so don’t you.
which meant our Tuesday flight wasn’t expect things to be as they have been in Best,
happening. Our daughter, Jodi, past years. Be tolerant and offer Chris. _
managed to get us on the local LIAT constructive advice.
flight to Barbados which would connect
to Air Canada and onto Toronto Message from Chris Craigen,
departing Monday. We had a way out.
Our friend Norbert, who drives taxi, Property Manager:
After years of wanting to
I
took us to the fast ferry on Sunday at no 'M honoured to be on the Board and
looking forward to working thoroughly clean my house
charge. A half hour after the ferry was but lacking the time, this week
supposed to leave, we were told we as Property Manager. In these
strange times there will be many I discovered that wasn't the
were waiting for more passengers from reason.
Petit Martinique, and, oh by the way, obstacles, but I'm confident we can find
this is the last ferry for at least two
weeks. “What”! We were on the last
passenger ferry, which as it turned out,
was for two months. had our temperature checked before behind the front seats to create the
We stayed overnight and went to the entering the building. Most on the LIAT “COVID zone”
airport at 5.30 am to catch the 07.05 flight were connecting to West Jet but
flight to Barbados. we Air Canada people were pointed in
At the airport we found that the another direction, although a couple of
closure was moved up to midnight last us got caught with the West Jet crowd.
night and there would be no flights out. One of the shepherds found us and
“#$%^” ! herded us off to immigration and a final
We were told that LIAT was medical screening and then the Air
negotiating to have the plane which Canada counter. I lost the trail but they
was standing by in Barbados fly over. found me.
However, if the plane came they would We picked up our boarding passes
only take passengers with same day and were ushered off to security and
connections out of Barbados as they onto the plane. A full plane, very full. We did our 14 days solitary and are
were going to close it too. There was no food service or drink obeying all the rules.
One of our passengers had some sort service but they did hand out bottles of We still have Canadian friends in
of connection in Ottawa and made water. Carriacou waiting to see when they will
several calls. Apparently pressure was Our son, Chris, (who you all know or be able to come home.
applied and a plane showed up so we will know) had stocked the house with We were lucky. Not to be trite, but it
could get to Barbados. supplies and picked us up at the airport. was a taste of what a refugee must feel.
Bridgetown was well organised. We He had installed a plastic drop sheet _
JUNE 2020 SPAR AND PROP PAGE 5
and we have been in discussion with
RACING CAPTAIN our basin neighbours at ABYC to TREASURER
Martin Osborne collectively come up with a format that Helen Rigler
H ELLO everyone,
How our perspectives of life
might work if conditions permit to
make this a reality. As our committee
boats would also fall to the same
physical distancing rules.
F ELLOW TH&SCers
Gosh golly, these are
change in a pandemic, in the In the meantime there are a group of challenging times. Think
determinations of what is really us who have been meeting virtually via you've got it rough? Try weekly board
important to us and how quickly things video link on Wednesday nights and meetings. I had proposed to have our
can change for some. racing online at https:// pay doubled but apparently it's being
On a sailing front it is simply www.virtualregatta.com/en/inshore- cut in half to save money.
amazing how much we as a club have game/. It’s been a lot of fun and I Do be assured that everyone on the
had to collectively find ways to adapt to suspect we may well keep it going for at board is working very, very diligently
this virus, I believe at last count we least the immediate future for those of to ensure the adherence to guidelines
were tentatively only launching about us craving our racing fix. from all government levels that
sixty of our hundred boats with So please don’t hesitate to reach out continue to change for obvious
approximately forty boats making the to me if you are interested in joining us reasons. We cannot make exceptions,
difficult decision to keep their boats out we have room for a few more boats on bend the rules or come near to crossing
of the water this year for a variety of the start line. Thanks to John Greenham the lines regarding any COVID 19
reasons. for his help in getting this set up and restrictions. Our paramount
Some of us have been affected by the running and of course to all the responsibility continues to be to ensure
pandemic more than others and have competitors who enjoy beating me the safety of all members of the club—
found the past few months to be very soundly on a regular basis. launching or not launching. This is a
challenging in a number of ways, I urge Finally for those of you planning to club full of humans, each with their
everyone not to be judgemental of your launch and sail your boats this summer own opinions and desires. We must
neighbour’s choices and I truly hope I urge you to be even more aware of the respect each others' choices which will
that this article finds each and every risks of sailing in cold water and please, be even more widely varied from ours
one of you doing well both mentally please, practice your MOB procedures sometimes given the added stress this
and physically. regularly both cruisers and racers alike, year.
On the racing front, I have been especially since you will likely be Our sailing club, as with every other
following the cancellation of races sailing shorthanded. Also take the time one globally I imagine, will have
around the world and watching as one to read the Transport Canada guidelines reduced revenues due to members who
race after another has fallen victim to at this link https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/ have chosen not to launch and
the virus. At present all of the major initiatives/covid-19-measures-updates- unforeseen expenses because of the
regattas on Lake Ontario have been guidance-tc/guidelines-pleasure-craft- COVID 19 restrictions this year. This is
postponed indefinitely or outright covid-19-pandemic.html it lays out simply a fact. Sadly, we will also have a
cancelled for the 2020 sailing/racing some basic good boater behaviour. major reduction in social expenses
season, including our own Summer Here’s hoping we will see some boats because we will not be able to gather as
Blast Regatta. on the line soon! we would like to for the foreseeable
This is partly due to the guidance of Martin _ future. This is no ordinary year but
Ontario Sailing who have prescribed every effort is being made, as always, to
the following; “Sailing competition manage expenses with the interest of
under Racing Rules of Sailing is not FLEET CAPTAIN the club as whole in mind.
permitted as no activity can take place CRUISING Assuming we do launch, Fluence will
if there is any likelihood of individuals Miranda Wheatstone be too. I'll use the less social summer to
coming within 2m of each other” which Albert Kerek take that autohelm out of the box and
H
really applies more to dinghies but even ELLO everyone. I learn to use it and practice my
on bigger keelboats this would likely be have decided to not reversing skills at the poop stick.
difficult to accomplish and of course launch this season. If I wish you all a safe and healthy
also in part due to the current there was ever a time to take a summer wherever you may be.
provincial guidelines in regard to the rain cheque I’m guessing this Helen _
number of people allowed to gather is that time. I have put myself
being limited to five. up for adoption to a good
I do, along with some others family with a nice boat. cancelled.
however, envision that later in the Dances with Wind could As we see, the world can be a crazy
summer there could possibly be some benefit with some TLC and place. When the word virus hadn’t yet
form of racing if the regulations are minor upgrades on the hard. been coined we had plagues. Social
eased and of course there was a large Restrictions have prevented clubs Distancing is the key. In the words of
enough demand for it in the form of a from accepting visitors and as a result our Commodore: ”we will come out the
single handed, double handed reciprocal cruises will, most likely, be other end and sail into the blue”. _
competition or possibly a fully crewed
family unit boat configuration as all
This cleaning with alcohol is
these would fit the current provincial The longer this goes on, the
total baloney. NOTHING gets
guidelines in terms of social distancing harder it will be to return to a
done after that first bottle.
society where pants and bras
are required!
PAGE 6 SPAR AND PROP JUNE 2020
Early on January 1st of this On Sunday, 26 April Ernie
year, my best friend and Brauer passed away after a
long illness. He was 91
wonderful mate Lorna, years old. Ernie was a
member of the Toronto
passed away at home Hydroplane Club before
surrounded by our family 1965 which was the year
the catamaran sailors
and friends. We danced for joined the club. He was co-
owner with Gunther
more than 36 fantastic Boesche of a 20-foot
sailboat called a
years. Missed deeply by this Dutchboy. They and Mac
old fool. McCoy, who owned Saare,
were the only sailors in the
club before 1965. Ernie was
an avid fisherman and
Jack Hexham. later had his fishing
runabout at the club from
where he set off for fishing
in Lake Ontario. Ernie
Shepherd runabout—mahogany, served as Treasurer of the
FLOTSAM & JETSAM beautifully varnished. There is very
little dialog, mostly just a gurgle of the
club in the early days.
Shadow
water and faint engine sounds. There
TRIPPING ON THE RIDEAU are historical texts periodically on
Have you ever wondered what it would screen and also some graphics of the
be like to cruise the Rideau Canal? Well, route and historical countryside. They
in mid-April Channel TVO had a use a drone to see the visually
documentary called “TRIPPING the impressive “Hogsback Locks and
Rideau Canal”. It was four hours long! I Rapids” and other views. It is available
recorded it and now I’ve been chipping on the TVO web site. The June issue of
away at it—a half hour at a time. The Canadian Yachting magazine has a
trip is on the northern half of the multi-page article by our own John
Rideau—from Manotick to the Morris on the video and the canal.
Parliament Buildings. The length of the
journey is 27 km. The whole Rideau is
202 km. The boat used is a 22-foot 1948
2020 is a unique Leap Year. It
has 29 days in February, 300
days in March and 5 years in
April.
JUNE 2020 SPAR AND PROP PAGE 7
Family Homelessness & Violence Against Women
On any given night there are over 8,000 people in Toronto, including families who are
seeking shelter
On any given night in Canada, more than 3,000 women (along with their 2,500
children) are living in an emergency shelter to escape domestic violence
About Red Door
The Red Door provides safe, emergency shelter and support services to women and
families in crisis
The Red Door Family Shelter is an innovative shelter community comprised of two
emergency shelters and an active outreach program operating in Leslieville and
Toronto’s east end since 1982
o One services families experiencing homelessness
o One services women and children escaping violence
o On any given night, approximately two-thirds of the residents are children
and youth
We provide support to approximately 350 families every year through the two
shelters and the outreach program
In addition to individual casework and counselling, our range of supportive
programming includes:
o Children and Youth Program
o Health and Wellness Program
o Housing & Outreach Support Program
o Access to education and employment opportunities
o Interpretation services
o Moving Program
(Continued on page 9)
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Impact of COVID-19
Impact of COVID-19
As an essential service, The Red Door continue to serve families at our two shelters, as well
as recently housed families through our outreach services. We are grateful to our frontline
staff for their dedication.
There has been a dramatic increase in the number of incidences of domestic violence since
the COVID-19 pandemic hit. When isolation and social distancing become imposed out of
necessity, many women and their children have nowhere else to turn to for support.
Your support, particularly at this unprecedented time, is deeply appreciated. With
community fundraising events cancelled or postponed indefinitely, we are facing a major
funding shortfall that we need for our support programs this year.
We’re in This Together
In times like these, we are reminded of just how important it is to be there for one another.
The basic needs and rights for all of us to be safe, healthy, and happy become ever clearer
in the face of a crisis.
We are truly grateful at the Red Door to be part of a community of care - the generosity and
support that we receive from people like you, and in turn the help and critical support that
we are able to provide for those in need: mothers fleeing intimate partner violence,
refugees, and homeless families with nowhere else to turn. Your support helps each family
who comes through our doors to heal and build a brighter future.
When we work together to help each other, we change lives. We ensure that no one is left
behind, and we build a better, stronger community.
All donations over $20 are eligible for a tax receipt.
To donate online, please visit: https://sna.etapestry.com/fundraiser/
WoodGreenRedDoorFamilyShelter/reddoorchampionsfy21/donate.do?
sponsor=3983.0.773271912
Click on SPONSOR OUR TEAM to make sure your donation goes to our total.
We also gratefully accept cheques payable to:
Red Door Family Shelter
21 Carlaw Avenue
Toronto, ON M4M 2R6
Or you can fill out a form provided and donate cash at the Club on Launch Day
For more information, contact: Kirsten Cooney
Fundraising Coordinator, Community Initiatives & Events
e: kcooney@reddoorshelter.ca
w: www.reddoorshelter.ca
c: 416-577-6659 _
JUNE 2020 SPAR AND PROP PAGE 9
Please bring your own if possible. it.
HARBOUR MASTER There are strict guidelines that we
Paul Evans
The first group will arrive for the must follow to avoid large fines.
G
usual 7 A.M. start and meeting which
will be outside on the patio/lawn. The entire Launch sequence has been
REETINGS Please arrive early in order to sign in as determined.
This year, things will be it will be a long day. We will start with Sea Pleasure first
very different. The kick off meeting will take place then followed by Shadow then Wind
The public parking lot is on the patio/lawn. Hoek II.
open but we have to pay for parking. Please, no side conversations as it Since Hacienda is the 4th boat in the
Please email to will be hard enough to hear outside. sequence and leaving by trailer,
harbourmaster@thsc.ca the charged This first group will work until the I need to put her in the water for a few
cell number you will have with you on crane has to move about noon time. hours until we can get some space to
launch day. This will be used to When the crane starts its move, then move her to.
minimize contact with our runners. these folks will leave the club and go
Please do not be talking on your home. The washrooms will have to be
phone so we can get thru to you. Sign out at the OOD station door, sanitized on a frequent basis and
return any hard hats and stay away workers will be assigned to do that.
I will publish a list of the work from every one else. One person at a time in the
assignments so you will know what Do NOT hang around on your boat washrooms please.
you are doing and when. The work Do NOT socialize with others. Needless to say, wash your hands .
assignments as of June 1 will be in Spar Yes, you haven't seen each other in a
and Prop as well. long time but this particular Launch I will also send an email blast with
Day is not the time to catch up. which group you are in and what job
Launch will be done in two separate Please practice social distancing and you will be doing.
groups similar to haul out. There will wear a mask. Please be respectful of every one else.
be a morning group and an afternoon No spectators. No guests. This will be a long day for everyone.
group. Many thanks in advance
Those whose boats are not moving SECOND GROUP The second Your Harbour Master until the end of
have already been asked to stay home group will arrive at 11:30 for their the year.
so we can minimize the number of meeting and instructions on the patio/ Paul
people present. lawn.
We do not want any more people at Be aware that the parking lot could
the club at the same time than are easily be full so if you can walk or bike WORK ASSIGNMENTS 2020 LAUNCH
absolutely needed. to the Club, you can keep your bike in Morning—June 13, 2020
If your boat is moving then you need yard behind the club house. If you can Boat Co-ordinators Bill Comerford
to be present and any tarp and frame be dropped off, that would be good as Paul Evans
need to come off the boat. well.
There will be boats left in the yard As above, sign in at the OOD door Runners Glen Eddie
where we have never had boats before wearing masks and staying 6 feet apart. Mike Adams
in order to minimize the number of When the crane completes its move, Lynda de Jonge van
moves. then this second group will launch/ der Halen
Cradles will be put away as usual, move the remaining boats.
especially the ones where the crane Crane Signal Steve Brown
moves to. There will be no coffee or food for Chris Craigen
There will be a number of cradles first thing in the morning. Stephen Paul
that will have to be moved while the Eat before you get there. Larry Adolphe
boat is in the air. These moves can lead Bottles of water will be available.
to injuries so please do not rush and do There will be no food or coffee Tow Boat/ John Morris
not hurt yourself. available during the day. Boat Catching Jack Hexham
We need everyone to be willing to That is another reason for the first Marty Fisher
help out with these moves. group to leave so they can get lunch. Meredith Thomas
We believe we can Launch in one The second group should eat before
day in two groups. they arrive or bring their own food. We Water Slings Bartek Bieiny
FIRST GROUP When you arrive, go could easily go well into the evening John Greenham
around the club house to the OOD door this year. Richard Peirce
on the patio and sign in there. Todd Wilson
The hard hats and some work gloves Did I mention to bring your own Scott Parsons
will also be there. mask and wear it at all times? Mike Timlin
Bring your own mask and wear it at Every one must wear a mask please.
all times and of course, stay 6 feet If you have symptoms or have tested Land Slings Chris Arthurs
apart.. positive, please let me know ASAP and Mirek Serdynski
You will receive your membership do NOT come. Greg Smith
card sticker, and if needed, a hard hat Do not come if you might have Reza Saaeidi-Ghaheh
and work gloves. COVIT-19 or may have been exposed to James Perrault
Tom Monson
PAGE 10 SPAR AND PROP JUNE 2020Lines Phil Birkenheier Afternoon—June 13, 2020 Forklift/Towing Jason Crowley
Allan Reddon Boat Co-ordinators Sandy McGill David Cradock
John Phillips Miranda Wheatstone Brooks Robitaille
Bob Prosper
Gordon Raie Runners Michael Smith Cradles Andy d’Silva
Helen Rigler Robert Clark
Forklift/Towing Phil Bastow Phil Lange Everton Williams
David Cradock Anibal Pinguelo
Keith Willson Crane Signal Keith Willson Terry Pasieka
Lee Rixon Mike Ante
Cradles Justin Heeley Dave Johnston (Wild Rose) Mark Vellena (designate
Brian Pelkey Mike Wheatstone Scott)
Tony Tsakanikas Todd Lindstrom (for Paavo)
Oscar Palma Tow Boat/ Ed Bogdanowiez
Stefen Irmler Boat Catching Armando Hernandez Washroom Mike Baker
Simon Beairsto Any unexpected spare ppl :-) Sanitizing/Boat John Redman (Lena)
Tony Resendes Catching Sylvie Lavoie
Peter Fuller Water Slings/ Vaughan Passmore
Jurek Ladziak (son) Tow Boat Tony Labbatt Safety Richard Taylor (plus photos)
Paul Lewis Peter Martyn)
Washroom Joanne Sawyer Paul Wright
Sanitizing/Boat Giles Dehetre (bad shoulder) Derek Schouten Data Collection/
Catching Mike Davidson (hip) Dave Brunning Sign In Joan Willson
Amy Houanopoulis
Sol Hermolin (bad shoulder) Land Slings Claude Soulodre I apologize for any names typed
David Baran incorrectly.
Safety Del Schinkopf Jamie Smallwood If you have a problem with the work
Dave Johnston (Two Bitts) Murdo Moody assignment, please let me know ASAP.
Dave Tollington Jack Coney
K.B. Bradley Many Thanks
Data Collection/ Paul Evans
Sign In Joan Willson Lines Jeff Hocking harbourmaster@thsc.ca
Phil Delehaye
John Stevenson
Barry Watsonr
At our Executive meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd,
we passed a motion that this year (for now) we
would suspend requiring OOD hours and the 16
required work hours. We do not want to have
anyone feel that they have to come to the club
and expose themselves to this stupid COVID-19.
We want folks to stay home and stay safe.
Peter and Lynda—I want to thank you both very
much for all the hours that you have put into the
management of the OOD program and I
personally look forward to next year being back
to normal.
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