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DISTRICT 21
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BOATING IS FUN, WE WILL SHOW YOU HOW Webmaster - Robert Carswell, P |
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GRAND HISTORY OF THE AUSTIN POWER SQUADRON |
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We are part of the United States
Power Squadrons ®, a non-profit, volunteer group of sailors and power
boaters dedicated to safer and more enjoyable boating through education. The
public is cordially invited to attend any one of several boat safety Classes
that we offer annually, where you can increase your knowledge of basic
boating skills, water safety, and right-of-way rules. This instruction and
testing satisfies requirements for Texas Boater Education Certification, enabling
you to apply for a reduction in your boat insurance. Successful completion of the boat
safety exam also qualifies you for APS membership, offering you and your family
a variety of social and community service activities. As a member, you may
also continue your boating education through advanced classroom instruction
in subjects such as Seamanship, Sail,
Piloting, Advanced Piloting, Weather, Engine Maintenance, Cruise Planning, Marine Electronics, and Navigation. So please Join Us! The
Austin Power Squadron was chartered by 28 avid boaters on September 11, 1961,
and has grown to exceed 100 members. It is one of 15 squadrons in District
21, spreading across Texas & Louisiana, and part of the United States
Power Squadrons celebrating 90 years of continued worldwide growth. Simply
put, we are a non-profit fraternal group of civic volunteers dedicated to
improving the safety of recreational boating through education, and having
fun along the way. Our
pennant, designed by Past Commander E.G. Field, is the Lone Star Flag of
Texas with seven vertical blue and white stripes representing the seven
Highland Lakes of Central Texas. For information
regarding this web site, you may contact Cdr. Stephen R. Schmidt, AP via
E-mail at sr_schmidt@juno.com or Webster P/C Robert Carswell rec3@austin.rr.com. |
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BRIDGE 2009-2010
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COMMANDER
Stephen R. Schmidt, AP |
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
L/C Karl Fisher, AP |
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EDUCATION OFFICER
P/D/Lt/C Christine G. Geist, SN |
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Lt Max
Werkenthin III, AP
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SECRETARY Lt/C Sherri Le Wicker, S |
TREASURER
LT/C Robert K. Little, AP |
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Lt James Harrison, AP
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Lt Patrick Tyler, S
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P/D/C Charles V. Strong, SN |
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BOATING COURSES
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Our current Education Officer is P/DLt/C Christine Geist, SN. You can
contact her by E-Mail at cgeist@austin.rr.com . The
below listed schedules are our public-invited Boating Safety Courses,
generally consisting of one day of class instruction, demonstration, and
testing. Advanced and Elective courses are offered only to members of the
Austin Power Squadron. For our public offering, we can also arrange group
instruction for corporate, club and neighborhood associations (certain
requirements apply). Membership to
this organization is open and available; click on WHO ARE WE? for
additional information. 2009 PUBLIC BOATING SAFETY COURSES OFFERED BY AUSTIN POWER SQUADRON CALL 343-BOAT TO
REGISTER COURSE: AMERICA’S
BOATING COURSE This 8 hour course is for all boaters —
personal watercraft operators, hunters, fishermen, cruiser skippers, sailing
enthusiasts — Material covered includes nautical rules, regulations and
courtesies of the sea that all boaters must follow, as well as the Texas
water safety laws . NASBLA and TPWD
approved. Austin Power Squadron generally offers instruction for the Boat
Smart Course several times a year, April thru August. The currently scheduled
Austin classes are as follows: 16 May,
Saturday 9 AM - 5:00 PM at
Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway MAP COURSE: BOATING COURSE This 6 sessions course is for the more
committed boaters, new or experienced, offering useful information to the
serious lake boater as well as those who keep their boats on the coast. This
course edition includes introduction to reading charts and plotting a cruise
using digital charts, Maptech Chart Navigator software, and sample charts for
practice. Necessary plotting tools are also included in the nominal course
fee. Click on this link to view Course Syllabus. NASBLA and TPWD approved.
TBA For
registration and information regarding date/time and most convenient
location, phone 512/343.2628 |
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ACTIVITIES
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Vessel Safety Checks A Vessel Safety Check is a free
courtesy examination of your boat (Vessel) to verify the presence and
condition of certain Safety Equipment required by State and the Federal
regulations. The Vessel Examiner is a trained specialist and is a member of
the United States Power Squadrons or the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. They will
also make certain recommendations and discuss certain safety issues that will
make you a safer boater. This is not
boarding or a law enforcement issue. No citations will be given as a result
of this encounter. We will supply you with a copy of our evaluation so that
you may follow some of the suggestions given. Vessels that pass will be able
to display our distinctive VSC decal. This does not exempt you from law
enforcement boarding, but you can be prepared to make this a positive
encounter. What is included in a
VSC? For a virtual VSC go to this URL: http://safetyseal.net/what_is_vsc.asp Who does VSC’s in the
Austin area? The Austin Power Squadron has qualified volunteer Vessel
Safety Check Examiners (VE’s) available to examine your boat and make sure it
is safe for operation. There are
several Vessel Safety Checks scheduled on area lakes for 2007. Exact times and locations will be
announced prior to the events. How do I get a VSC? You may bring your boat to one of the scheduled events, or
an Austin Power Squadron VE can meet you at your Austin location to examine
your boat. For a VE in your area, contact: P/C rob Gentry, JN rgentry@supgrp.com northwest
(Cedar Park/Leander) P/C Allan Hitchcock, JN
alhitch@sbcglobal.net-
west (Lakeway) P/C Paul Mallett, AP paul_mallett@yahoo.com-
west (Lakeway) P/C Ron McCracken, AP rmccracken@us.ibm.com-
north (Parmer Lane area) Lt/C T. Wayne Pike, AP twaynepike@cox-internet.com-
northeast (Pflugerville) P/C Max Werkenthin, AP mwerkenthin1@austin.rr.comsouth
(Lake Austin) Cdr Ginny Strong, AP cvstrong1@sbcglobal.net- west Austin (Hudson Bend) P/D/C Chrles Strong, AP
cvstrong1@sbcglobal.net- west Austin (Hudson Bend) P/Lt/C John W. Causey,
JN mopicjohn@sbcglobal.net - west Austin (Pedernales) Should you have questions or like know the next scheduled
examination, please contact P/C Allan Hitchcock via e-mail: alhitch@sbcglobal.net. For more information about the national program go to this U.S.C.G. AUX Form 204 lists the items with which a boat must be in compliance. A few of these items that frequently negate a successful VSC are torn/damaged PFDs, unsecured batteries and/or terminals that are not covered to prevent accidental arcing, and a lack proper sound producing devices (horns, bells), or adequate visual distress signals. Raft ups Picnics Monthly
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