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From the Poop Deck |
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Ahoy mates. I sure hope you all have had a decent summer. Yes, September is upon us. The daylight hours are decreasing by minutes every day but, what a summer it has been. It has been a long time since I can remember having a hot and breezy season like this one. As for Barb & I, we have done the best sailing since we started back in ’84. Late summer and early fall are by most standards the best time of year to be out on the water. Take advantage of it as much as you can. Maybe the low 80’s – high 70’s of air temperature will hang in there for the next four to eight weeks. Hey, why not, I can hope for that. |
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If you haven’t noticed, there’s a very large barge anchored at the mouth of our River Clinton. Yep, right at the Sheriff’s Station. Oh, back in December of '04 the Army Corps of Engineers did a depth survey of our namesake river. They found significant shoaling. (Shucks, all they had to do was ask us sailors, right? Then too, was all that brown water the give away??) Well, let the dredging begin. At the Cop Shop, the harbor depth should be five feet. The recorded depth is four point one feet. That’s a large area if you think about it. The channel (at the break wall) is to be dredged to eight feet all the way ‘til past Detroit Island. From there to just past Bridgeview the dredge depth will be seven feet. From there to downtown Mt. Clemens the dredge depth will be six feet where the recorded dept is everywhere from 42 inches to a mere nine inches. |
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Since I have been on the subject of our River Clinton, I strongly suggest the nature lovers amongst us check out this website: http://www.clintonriverpathway.org/ |
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I know there are a few bicyclists and hikers out there that may be very interested in what they find on/in that website. So, take a peek.That’s it for now. |
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Casting off all lines. Color me gone. |
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Paul Kurkowski “Space Hunter” |
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Cruising Column |
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Gayle & Eric Locke - Cruise Committee |
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Editor’s note: Gayle and Eric are just returning from a long cruise in the north channel. When you see them be sure and say thanks for a great cruising season. |
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Gayle Locke - “Knight’n Gayle” |
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(586) 431-7017gayle@lockesite.us |
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September 3 & 4 - Windsor Lakeview Marina |
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As usual for Windsor we are coming from a different location, so coordinate between yourselves a leaving time on Saturday (suggested time 9:00am at CR1). Upon arrival on Saturday (time to be determined) we will share appetizers as lunch. You will be on your own the rest of the day to go into downtown or whatever you fancy. Sunday we will make dinner reservations for anyone interested (which is usually everyone) at Lilly's. Somewhere along the line we will have an activity for everyone to enjoy. |
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October 8 - Metro Pumpkin Cruise |
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Glen & Rebecca Ellison would like to invite you for an impromptu Halloween rendezvous at Metro Beach Marina. This will be the final of the season. There is no reservations required just show up. Location of Adventure will be the key. (Somewhere around the finger docks) Judging will be held for pre-carved pumpkins based on originality and uniqueness. Costumes optional and a prize will be awarded for the best. There will be a potluck gathering around 4 pm so bring a dish to pass. A fire pit will be available for cooking of the hot dogs and marshmallows provided by us. You must provide your own skewer. So come via water or land everyone is welcome. Cancellation will only incur due to inclement weather. No notification will be given. Hope to see you there. |
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Gayle Locke - “Knight’n Gayle” |
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Race Report and Social Register - Doug Post and Deanna Lundy |
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The 2005 CRCA International Regatta will be held on the ABYRA courses on Saturday Sept 10th. - 10am. Weather permitting there will be multiple races. |
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The awards dinner - open to all club members will be at the Markley Marine gazebo starting at 3:00pm. Please bring your own refreshing beverage of choice. Chairs may also be helpful. There is a $10 charge per person, please send to one of us so we can have an accurate food count. See the form mailed with the race announcment. |
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Doug Post “Wippin’ Post” Deanna Lundy “Deanna J” |