Toledo Sail and Power Squadron

A joint ⚓️TSPS/COLUMBUS⚓️ Rendezvous was held Friday, July 19th- Tuesday, July 23rd. Destinations included Leamington, Ontario CA, and Middle Bass Island, OH. Five boats attended (two from Columbus and three from Toledo) for a total of 11 members. Activities included beachtime/swimming at both locations; wine tasting and dinners at local restaurants. The final night, Pizazz hosted all to a jaunt to Put in Bay for a Boardwalk dinner and Brandy Alexanders at Tippers. A slow, sunset cruise back to Middle Bass, rounded out the lovely weekend. A grand time was had by all!😎

The TSPS ⚓️First Mate’s Seminar⚓️ was held on Wednesday, July 17th, at Anchor Pointe Marina. Eleven students attended and learned: the rules of the “road”; effective communication between the captain and first mate (and other boats); line tossing, knot tying, and other basics. There was not only in classroom instruction, but hands on practice aboard two boats as well! What an essential, amazing class! All had an informative experience!
Kudos to instructor, Captain Chris!

Sun, glare, wind, noise, and motion from riding in a boat are things that can slow your reaction time almost as if you were legally intoxicated. Boat sober to help ensure you and others return home safely.

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The ⚓️TSPS ⚓️Huron Boat Basin Rendezvous, was July 5th-7th.
It coincided with the D29 conference. 8 boats from Toledo, as well as couples arriving by car; rounded out by boats from Columbus, Sandusky, and Port Clinton, led to a great weekend. Friday night, a delicious dinner was enjoyed at Huron Yacht Club. Saturday yielded many activities, (including the District Meeting, swimming, shopping, relaxing on boats and all around visiting); culminated by evening fireworks! Sunday departures were smooth and uneventful. Lovely to have such a good turnout!

From our family to yours, Happy Independence Day!

Happy Fourth of July, everyone! 🎆🇺🇸 As we celebrate our nation's independence, let's also ensure we're enjoying the water safely.

Remember to wear life jackets, avoid alcohol while boating, and keep an eye on weather conditions. Let's make this holiday weekend fun and safe for everyone!

Need more boating safety information? Go to http://bdept.cgaux.org!

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A great reminder as we gear up for Operation Dry Water!

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Welcome Summer Solstice! The longest day of the year begins Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 4:51 PM EDT. This is the earliest date in over 200 years!

Happy Summer! ⚓️⚓️😎⚓️⚓️

The ⚓️TSPS⚓️annual Shakedown Cruise was held earlier this month, at Put in Bay, on South Bass Island. Dockage was at Park Place Marina. Six boats and 17 people enjoyed the beautiful weather and festive camaraderie. A fun time had by all!

😎LET THE BOATING SEASON BEGIN!😎

Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, by resolution adopted by the Second Continental Congress.

Take your kid to enjoy your favorite lake or river because those memories will last a lifetime. Set a good example and please wear your life jacket too, so that the memories you make are good ones. Please Wear It

100th Mills Trophy Race sets sail Friday It’s one of the oldest sailing events on the Great Lakes. The Mills Trophy Race is this weekend and sailors from all across the country come to participate.

80th ANNIVERSARY!

The June ⚓️TSPS⚓️ meeting was held on Tuesday, the 4th, at Bayview Yacht Club. The annual picnic once again did not disappoint. This last meeting before Fall shared social hour, dinner, meeting, fellowship, and goodwill. An awesome pot luck, highlighted by the famous Schaller grilled bologna sandwiches, was enjoyed by all!

Congrats to WWII veteran, Ernie Mease, who was recently recognized by Rep. Marcy Kaptor. Very proud of your service, sir!

We bid farewell to soon-to-be-past members, Nelson & Felicia Evans; as they prepare a permanent move to Savannah, GA. Wishing you the best!

The summer boating season has begun⚓️⚓️
Fair winds and following seas to all!😎 ENJOY!

The ⚓️TSPS⚓️ October meeting was held on Tuesday, the 3rd, at Toledo Yacht Club. A nice turn out group enjoyed the social hour, dinner, and the program by Nelson & Felicia Evans, sharing details from their “Great Loop” adventure, pt 2!

Check out The Ensign’s Fall 2023 issue, out now! In this issue, we follow our intrepid octogenarians on part six of their Down East Circle Route Cruise. You’ll learn how America’s Boating Club helped a member become a boat tour captain, explore the joys of chartering in France, discover the lessons learned after an onboard fire, and much more.

https://theensign.org/imags/fall2023/