Tokyo Sail & Power Squadron

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Tokyo Sail & Power Squadron Tokyo Power Squadron is Bellevue Power Squadron’s 32nd twitter follower which is very special to us.   TSPS provides Class 1 & 2 Japan Boat License test preparation courses in English.   This license is necessary for operation of small powered watercraft in Japan, including cruisers and sailboats with engines. [...]

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Tsunami Debris Washes Ashore On Wash. Shores

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 Tsunami Debris Washes Ashore On Wash. Shores   Debris from the tsunami that hit Japan last March is just now starting to show up on the far northwestern shores of the U.S. Some fishermen are worried the floats and other rubble may tangle their nets and affect their livelihood. Ashley Ahearn of the public media [...]

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Quarantine flag

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The quarantine flag, also called the “Yellow Jack”, is the international signal flag LIMA.  It is square in shape.  Its display is divided into four smaller squares, with two on top and two on the bottom. The smaller squares are alternately yellow and black in color.  The flag is flown from a ship that is [...]

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Ballard Locks to close for repairs at end of January 2012

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Ballard Locks to close for repairs at end of January 2012 SEATTLE – The 95-year old Hiram M. Chittenden Locks are showing signs of wear and tear from nature’s most destructive force, and repair work beginning Friday will cause visitor and vessel traffic closures near the end of January.   Water has caused erosion along [...]

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First Snow Hits Puget Sound Boats

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First Snow Hits Puget Sound Boat Snow is fairly rare in the Puget Sound, so a layer of the white stuff always is a treat.   We’d spent the weekend in LaConner, where 2-3 inches of snow had fallen overnight, and left around 7 this morning for the run back to Seattle.   The trip through Swinomish [...]

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Safe Boat Operations – Anchoring Techniques

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Safe Boat Operations – Anchoring Techniques   An often-overlooked safety related operational procedure is the simple act of anchoring your boat in different sea and weather conditions. Anchoring must be performed correctly in order to be effective. In this Posting we will discuss the techniques necessary to properly anchor a boat.   The three basic [...]

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iSail: Seven apps to set sail to

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iSail: Seven apps to set sail to Setting sail this weekend and want the latest information to help you along? Well look no further than your phone for everything you need. There is a wealth of data available through the thousands of apps on the market. But how do you know what is best for [...]

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Boat Safety Equipment: Marine GPS

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Boat Safety Equipment: Marine GPS When it comes to all the gadgets and gizmos you want on your boat, one piece of boat safety equipment you shouldn’t live without is a marine GPS. You may find it fun to “explore” the open seas on your own, without the need of technology, but let’s face it, [...]

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From the Commander
Cdr. Vern Redecker, JN

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! JANUARY 2012 The beginning of another year is upon us and we plan to start at the January dinner, by introducing the nominees for squadron offices for the 2012-2013 year. An excellent program is also planned; more information on the program is given on the previous page with dinner reservation details. Later [...]

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From the Squadron Education Officer
Lt/C Dennis Kinch, AP

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MARINE RADIO INFORMATION FOR BOATERS I have had a lot of requests for a course on radio procedure. Bellevue is blessed with instructors that can explain the subject in great detail. Currently, Lt Ray Huggins, SN is expanding on his knowledge of the VHF Radio to include Digital Selective Calling. This winter Ray will be [...]

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