Penny and I hope you have been having a wonderful summer cruising and
enjoying the wonders of Puget Sound. As we have been somewhat curtailed,
we are very envious and hope to make up for it next year.
The negotiations for the
Port Gamble outstation remain ongoing and
we hope
to have a report at the first general Meeting in September.
Since the last Towline, we pulled one of the worst pilings identified in
last year's diving survey. After a "CT scan" with a chainsaw, we found
the piling to be in outstanding condition and made the decision, along
with the concurrence of the piling contractor, not to replace the others
so
identified. Although we went through the long process of an
underwater survey, obtained the necessary permits, and waited through
the closed season, we made the right decision. The Club can now document
the steps we took to handle a potentially serious problem. I wish to
thank CAPT Horne and CAPT Sherwood
and all the members who worked to bring
this project to completion. It really took a lot of effort and constant
follow-up!
The septic system repairs were delayed because of the
August
Cruise-In but
should be in full swing by the time this reaches you. There will be some
areas of the parking lot torn up between the Clubhouse and the Railway and
south of the Shop. Please be patient and try to stay clear to allow this
needed project to proceed in a rapid manner. This should address our
concerns and allow the Club to operate smoothly for many years to come.
Following will be the resurfacing of the
parking lot.
Looking near term will be repairs to the Fire Main to get it up and
running and hopefully fixed! In October the Railway catwalks and
supports will be replaced, and then the process begins to manage the
environmental issues. The E-Committee has authorized the hiring of a
consultant for the design of a railway cover, extension of the rails,
movement of the waste water trough above the highest tide line with the
addition of a dam, and redesign of the waste water treatment system. This
should meet all of the DOE requirements for the foreseeable future and
provide a premier yacht maintenance facility.
In closing, I hope to see you in Oro
Bay over the Labor Day Weekend*. It
promises to be a huge event with over 40 boats signed up. Remember the
Annual Salmon Bake on Sunday, September 10th and the first General Meeting
on Monday, September 18th.
Ronald Morse
Commodore
