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Stain remover eliminates mold, mildew

By Craig Grosby

With so many mold and mildew stain removers on the market, you might wonder which one will do the best job with the least amount of effort.

I tested the Iosso Mold & Mildew Stain Remover on my boat, and I can tell you it works wonders. I had some old mildew stains on my captain’s chair that I tried to remove with a multitude of products, but I was afraid to use a bleach or chlorine-based product. Darned if this mold and mildew stain remover didn’t get it looking brand new again without the need for bleach.

Wearing a life jacket whistle could save your life

By Elaine Keasey

Four longtime members of Everett Sail & Power Squadron/16 took a journey to northern British Columbia in summer 2016 to go fishing. Linda and Mike Martin drove their RV with their new tricked-out 12-foot skiff on top, and my husband, Ray Keasey, and I drove our RV two days to Tachick Lake, an hour west of Prince George. The sun came out, and the rain stayed away, but the winds weren’t too cooperative. The guys fished to their heart’s content, and we all had a good time, but that’s not the story here.

Sue Bussey

Suzann K. Bussey, age 77, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on August 31, 2018 at Lorien Riverside in Belcamp, Maryland. Born in Baltimore, Sue was involved with many things: Family; church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and Greeter; Baltimore Yacht Club (BYC) serving as BYC’s Mate’s President and spent a lot of her life becoming a “BYC Brat”; and Dundalk Sail & Power Squadron where she became Commander in 2011-12.

Sue was a hard worker for both Sue Island and Dundalk Sail & Power Squadrons. She and Dick were always seen together, adding to the “festivities.” Sue was elected to the Executive Committee when Dick became the Squadron Treasurer. Hers was the voice of sound reasoning when it came to deliberations by that group. When asked by the Nominating committee to become the Commander, she turned down their “invitation” but soon reversed her decision after an animated and serious discussion with two Past Commanders who told her of their enthusiastic and guaranteed support for her nomination. Sue reluctantly accepted her choice by the Nominating Committee and was elected as Commander during the 50th Anniversary year of Dundalk Sail and Power Squadron.

Her successful term as Commander culminated with an outstanding celebratory banquet, attended by members of our Squadrons other D/5 Squadrons and National Representatives. Her gleeful induction into the ranks of Dundalk’s Past Commanders was enjoyed by all who participated. Her twinkling eyes, warm smile and welcoming hugs will be remembered by those of us who knew and loved her. May she rest in peace. –P/C W Brooks Riley

Douglas R. Plzak

Douglas R. Plzak, 72, of Leland, NC, passed away on Oct. 31, 2018, after a brief illness.

Doug was the son of Robert and Genevieve Plzak, raised in Antigo and Columbus, WI. He moved to Michigan to attend college at General Motors Institute (Kettering University) and enjoyed a 37-year engineering career with GM. He was proud to be associated with the opening of the first GM plant in Shanghai, China. Doug’s many interests included motorsports, both as a participant and a spectator, cruising and showing his beloved 1962 Corvette as a member of the GMC Corvette Set and Cape Fear Corvette Club. He loved his Nordic Tugs, cruising the Great Lakes, and seasons docked at the Detroit Yacht Club. Doug also logged many miles of tandem bicycling, completing the 750-mile Paris-Brest-Paris endurance ride, as well as tandem tours throughout the US and Europe.

Another passion was folk music, which began with playing guitar in his high school band the Caliente Trio, to his enjoyment of Wilmington’s talented musicians. Finally, Doug loved football, and even though the Packers sometimes disappointed, he always enjoyed hosting an annual Super Bowl party—34 of them! Recently Doug began volunteering with the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery Program and was inspired by the courage shown by patients.

Surviving Doug is his wife of 33 years, Janet; his brother John Plzak (Cheryl) of Fenton, MI; sister-in-law Elaine Wallace (Bob) of Palm Coast, FL, and nephews Douglas Goodman (Donna Tierney) of Raleigh; and Andrew Goodman (Julia Harr) of New York. Also left behind is his beloved Brittany spaniel, Nicki. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, November 12th at 11 a.m. in Blossoms Magnolia Room, Magnolia Greens, 1800 Tommy Jacobs Drive, Leland, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Doug’s favorite cause, Leader Dogs for the Blind, 1039 S. Rochester Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307. Online condolences are encouraged and may be offered at www.whitefuneralservicesupply.com. –Cdr Ronald Tilmon

P/C T.K. Moore, AP

Thomas Kerr “T.K.” Moore Jr., 84, passed away Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina, after a brief illness. He is survived by his precious wife of 61 years, Kathie; his daughter, Mary Kaye Hester of Wilmington and her husband, Deryl; daughter-in-law, Amy Philipp of Charlotte and her husband, Keith; and grandchildren, AB Moore of Portland, Oregon, Ford Philipp of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Andy Nesbit of Appomattox, Virginia.

Born in Charlotte on June 12, 1934, T.K., then known as Tommy, met Kathie at Myers Park High School, where he was a member of the first graduating class in 1952. A lifelong boater, he was an active member of the Charlotte Power Squadron and served in many roles, including commander and as secretary for District 27. He was the driving force behind the organization’s purchase of land on Lake Wylie dubbed Merit Mark Point and the annual barbecue fundraiser he started there is named in his honor.

After T.K. and Kathie retired to Sunset Beach, they joined Shallotte River Sail & Power Squadron where T.K. continued to teach safe boating classes and conduct vessel inspections. Earlier this year, T.K. was awarded governing board emeritus membership status by United States Power Squadrons, a rare honor recognizing his more than 50 consecutive years of service. –P/C Dan Bartell

P/D/C Theodore McCarthy, SN

Dr. Ted McCarthy, on Aug. 2, 2018, with his wife of 72 years by his side, joined his sons Tom (Sandie) and Bruce (Laurel) in heaven. Survived by wife Cay, son Ed, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, Ted was born on Sept. 30, 1920, in Berkeley, graduating from Cal (’42) and McGill University of Medicine (’45). He was a beloved pediatrician in San Rafael, Saipan and at Sonoma State Hospital. An avid sailor, Ted met Cay in Inverness when she wanted a ride on his boat. They married on July 28, 1946. He founded the Redwood Power Squadron and taught many courses, belonged to SF and Inverness Yacht Clubs, had decades of perfect attendance at Rotary, served in the Army and acted as doctor/navigator for yacht races including the Transpac. He was an active member of Church of the Roses where services were held. –Cdr Debbie Powell

Preparing for, implementing crew overboard recovery

Doc on Deck

By Gino C. Bottino, M.D.

For the last 10 years, most authorities have agreed on the main principles in preparing for, and implementing, a crew overboard recovery. The five phases of recovery are

establish and maintain visual contact,
provide flotation immediately,
stop the boat as soon as possible,
maneuver to approach the victim, and
effect recovery over the side.
All five should be done as quickly as possible.

See and be seen with AIS

Many boaters have implemented the Automatic Identification System, or AIS, on their boats. If you haven’t, let’s look at why you should consider implementing one of the best safety systems ever introduced to the boating community.

Most of us are familiar with the vessel information transmitted by AIS. Identity is the key to the system. Radar shows you a target but doesn’t tell you what or who it is. AIS provides that information and a lot more.

DIY a hitch stand for your trailered boat

By Dave Osmolski

We’re heading into the season where many of us begin to put away our boats for the winter. Those with trailerable boats disconnect the trailer from the car or truck and leave the trailered boat on the trailer jack and jack stands under the axle to take the weight off the tires.

Sailing Kynoch Inlet, Fiordland, in British Columbia

By Steve Lorimer

Fiordland Conservancy in central British Columbia, Canada, has some of the most beautiful scenery you could ever hope to see. To get there, you must cruise several miles from the north end of Finlayson Channel to Sheep Passage and continue into Mussel Inlet or turn into Kynoch Inlet. Together the inlets comprise Fiordland, and a visit to both provides several days of anchorage alternatives.

Once in Fiordland you pass bold snow-topped mountains, rushing streams and waterfalls. In some ways it’s similar to Princess Louisa Inlet in lower British Columbia.

Preventing flash fires onboard

By Harl Porter

While most boat fires are caused by electrical problems, about 8 percent of onboard fires are flash fires caused by fuel leaks. A sudden, intense fire caused by ignition of a mixture of air and a dispersed flammable substance such as gasoline vapor, a flash fire is characterized by high temperature, short duration and a rapidly moving flame front.

P/C Read Van Zile, AP

It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Read Van Zile. Read passed on July 28, 2018, around 11 a.m. at the Brinton Woods Acute Care Center in Baltimore. He was 76. Read had no immediate family; his squadron was his family.

Read did not want a memorial service, nor did he have any charity to which to send donations. His body was cremated, and his desire was to have his ashes placed in the Chesapeake Bay.

The passing of Read marks the end of an era in the annals of Dundalk Sail & Power Squadron. We all have lost a special person. He was one of a kind. Read absolutely loved his squadron friends and would do anything for them. This shows in the 48 merit marks that he earned over the years.

Read was a “mover and shaker” in the squadron, serving in many capacities on committees and as an instructor in the Education Department, always willing to lend a helping hand when and wherever possible. His voice on the Executive Committee was always one of reason. In 1999, he rose (reluctantly, we might add) to squadron commander, a position he had tried to avoid for many years. He felt it was his duty to accept the position for the squadron to survive.

May he rest in peace! –Cdr J. Streett Broadbent

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