Here's the Latest News from SEAS Monmouth
as of October 21, 2021
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Small Boats Haul Out This Weekend |
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The time has come for the Small Boats to be put on trailers and towed out to Manalapan. If the weather forecast holds,this will be done on Saturday, Oct. 24th. There is a special need for people to tow!
We'll start at Marina Bay at 10:30 AM where sails will be removed, masts un-stepped, and dock lines removed.All 3 boats will need to be motored down to the Branchport Park launch ramp, winched on trailers, and towed.
If you plan on coming, please send an e-mail to whitegreg@att.net and indicate if you have a towing capability. For those that can't make it, there will be a follow-up session on Oct. 31 or Nov. 1 (depending on the weather) to cover the boats with tarps for the winter. The more people, the better....last year we went through 500 feet of tie-down line!
There will be something for everyone to do!
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The Keel Boat Committee has decided, and the Executive Board has agreed, that it is time to sell SEAS the Day II and replace it with something that serves our needs better. SEAS the Day II has served SEAS Monmouth for 13 years. All who have sailed aboard must have cherished memories of days sailing on Raritan Bay, destination trips to Jersey City and New York Harbor, fireworks cruises, beautiful sunsets, and more. For many there will be some sadness.
But remember also how compact the cockpit is, climbing over crewmates to move around, huddling under the small bimini when a shower passes over. We could go on, but we’re sure you get the point: we can do better. So our objective is to find a boat that has all of the fine qualities of SEAS the Day II and some additional features that better suit SEAS.
If you know someone who is in the market for a wonderful budget priced 28’ cruising sailboat here are the details:
1984 O’Day 28, length 28’3”, LWL 22’11”, beam 10’3”, draft 4’8”, displacement 7,300 lbs, ballast 2,550 lbs, fuel capacity 18 gallons, water capacity 25 gallons, holding capacity 16 gallons, 11 hp Universal M5411 diesel engine, wheel helm, autohelm, Garmin GPS, helm pedestal with compass, pressure water in head and galley, cushions in v-berth, saloon, quarter berth, cockpit. Sails are radial cut new Sept 2018 main and roller furling jib, all control lines lead to cockpit, line clutches for halyards, single line reefing, boom outhaul; there is a bimini and lifeline cushions are new 2020. Needs bilge pump float switch, rub rail bracket. End of season special offer: $5,000 as is. After it is hauled, the price goes up.
If you want to help in the search for a replacement here are some guidelines: Length: 28’ – 32’, helm – must have wheel steering, engine – must be fresh water cooled inboard diesel, cockpit must be able to seat 6 without crowding, head must be fully private. We prefer boats 1990 – and up. Examples of candidate boats include and are not limited to: Catalina 28, Catalina 30 Mk II, Hunter 285, Hunter 295, Hunter 31.
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Final Chance to Go Sailing! |
The O'Day comes out of the water Friday, October 23rd, and the daysailers will be coming out this weekend (see above). The Rhodes is going to be kept in one more week, so this really is your last chance to go sailing on our boats this year! |
Our winter storage for SEAS the Day II cushions is no longer available. If you have room to store the cushions in a safe, dry environment until spring please contact Matt Montanari at 732 739 4592. |
Monthly Meeting Tuesday October 27th, 7:30pm |
Tom Larkin will give a presentation on compass correction and terrestrial navigation. Tom holds a Master Unlimited tonnage license issued by the USCG. He graduated from Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 2004 and was classically trained in Terrestrial, Celestial, and Electronic Navigation, and until recently was Master on a 910 feet long x 132 feet wide containership. He has now "swallowed the anchor" and has a landside job as the Vice President for Masters, Mates, and Pilots which is the Labor Union he has been working in for the past 16 years.
Mark your calendars to join us via Zoom for this fascinating presentation by someone who uses these skills in his job! Zoom details will be available the weekend before the meeting.
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Saturday, November 7th "Sailing Thru COVID-19" |
Join us on Saturday, November 7th for SEAS National's
SailFest via Zoom (call-in details below) to hear incredible experiences of sailing through COVID-19.
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Our featured guest speaker is Rachel Hartley, the famed nurse who sailed to NYC in April and lived aboard along with her husband/captain Taylor, “to work on the COVID-19 frontlines." Hear about their nonstop sail on Turning Points, their 50-foot sloop, for 34 hours up a wild, wintery Atlantic coast, from the Chesapeake Bay to New York Harbor as they headed into the epicenter of a fast-exploding COVID-19 pandemic. They'll share their experience of being welcomed by NY's boating community to live aboard with donated dockage, meals and support. After her presentation, we'll have a Q&A with Rachel and Taylor.
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Paul Duerk - SEAS Morris' Cruise Leader will have just returned from sailing in Tahiti and a prior SEAS Cruise to Croatia (in August 2020). Many of you joined him on this or previous cruises. At this Sailing thru COVID-19 event, Paul will share his experience travelling abroad with other SEAS members in the midst of the pandemic. For those of us that stayed home this year, this will be an arm-chair sailing adventure through Croatia and Tahiti. Paul is now planning a 2021 cruise to the Amalfi Coast. After Paul's presentation, he'll answer any questions for you to decide if cruising abroad during COVID is right for you!
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After these exciting presentations, each chapter will have some time to share pictures and stories from this year's sailing season - highlighting how 2020 differed from any year in SEAS history!
We hope you can join us. Please save the Zoom meeting details below to your own calendars and feel free to share this invite with SEAS' prospects.
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SEAS National Virtual SailFest
On Nov 7, 2020 at 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern Time
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It's Time To Renew For 2021! |
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Membership Renewal
Save some money by renewing now! The membership fee will be $65 until December 31. On January 1 it will be changed to $70.
Renewing your existing membership is easy.
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Just click on the profile link to get started.
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When you get to the form, you will be asked for your email address and password. To get the process started, you have been assigned a password which is your street number + your last name (first letter capital). For example, if you are Mary Smith and you live at 12 Main St, your password is 12Smith. After your initial login your login session is saved, your profile will be displayed without logging in. If you do not want your profile to be displayed without login, then click the Logout button when you are done with editing and payment. It is recommended that you logout if you are on a public computer.
- Note: If you have previously logged in and changed your password, use your personal updated password.
- Changing your password currently is done by contacting the membership chairperson (see below).
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Check your Member Profile information for accuracy. To update your information, click Edit Profile, edit your information then click Save.
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To Renew, choose your membership type (single or family), electronically sign the form (2 signatures for family), select payment form Online or Check (yes, payment by check is still available), then click on the Finish... button.
- If paying online, this takes you to a screen where you decide how to pay - by PayPal, PayPal credit or other credit card. That's all there is to it!
New Memberships
There is also an electronic membership form for new members, which includes all the questions on the old paper membership form about experience and interests.
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To get started just click the new membership link.
- When you get to the form, choose the membership type (single, family or student), fill in your information, and electronically sign the form (2 signatures for family).
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Then select the form of payment and click on the Finish... button.
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As described in Membership Renewal above, you can also pay by PayPal, credit card, or by mailing in a check.
For any questions, password resets, or problems with online registration contact the Membership Chairperson at seasmonmouth@gmail.com.
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We need speakers and/or topics for our monthly meetings |
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If you know someone who can present a topic of interest to SEAS members, or if you attended a meeting somewhere else that had a presentation that you think would be relevant at a SEAS meeting, please let Joan Venezia know. If you are able to speak with the person about coming to a SEAS meeting that would be great, but if all you have is their name and contact information, with some background information about their topic and where you saw them, email it to Joan at joan.venezia@hotmail.com and she'll take it from there!
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