June 11th -18th

Ahoy! Ahoy!  Calling all able bodied seafarers.  Announcing the ASPS 2011 ICW Trip.  The dates are 11 June 2011 to 18 June 2011. We shall begin at the Morningstar Marina at St. Simons Island and travel to the ports of Jacksonville, Palm Coast, St. Augustine and Fernandina Beach. We will return to St. Simons on Friday the 17th. All those interested please respond below and tell us if you are bringing a boat or crewing. We will have information about lodging and marinas at the March general meeting.

Times a Wastin’ Don’t Delay. We have discovered that some hotels are filling up. With that in mind anyone who is thinking about going on the ICW should RSVP this week. You will not need to commit your money yet but we do need a head count. Those bringing boats should also let us know so we can get the best slips.

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Learn offshore and inshore fishing techniques from the expert, Captain Judy in Savannah, GA.  Space is very limited, so make your reservations quickly!  Deadline is March 15th.

When:  April 1-3
Where:  Savannah, GA
Cost:  $125 per person, per six hour session.  You can choose to do one session or two. There will be an offshore session and an inshore session. Sessions will be held on separate days. (Please specify one or two sessions when signing up).

Included:

• Booklet on material taught by Captain Judy and local fishing information (PRICELESS)
• equipment
• fishing license
• class and boat time (2hr. on the water training, 4 hour fishing charter)
• tips for crew

MUST BRING OWN LUNCH.  We can set up a boxed lunch with a couple of different groups. We can also set up a group discount for lodging.

For information on Captain Judy, check out her website.

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You may reserve your spot in your choice of two methods. You can complete the form below and arrange payment later, or you may go ahead and make your payment now securely using PayPal.

METHOD 1 Reserve Your Spot & Pay Later		METHOD 2 Reserve Your Spot & Pay Now with PayPal
Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Total Number Planning To Participate Interested in:  One Offshore and One Inland One Day Only, Your Choice Any comments or special needs? Thank You!		To pay now online, enter the number of people who will be coming, then click the “Buy Now” button. On the next screen enter the correct quantity for the number of sessions AND number of people coming. Example: you and a spouse, one session each, enter “2″ for the quantity – you and a spouse, two sessions each, enter “4″ for the quantity. Your payment will be secure, and you do NOT need a PayPal account to use this payment method, just a credit card. Number of participants

March 12th , 2010 9:30 am

John Martin, also known as Captain KnoTy, will be presenting information on anchors and chain, spring lines and fenders.  Bring all your questions!

Where: West Marine
4989 Friendship Road, Buford, GA (click here for map)

Cost:  Free

To register, contact West Marine:  770-614-5111

This Month’s Meeting: March 17 at Gordon Biersch (get directions) - Find out how easy it is to charter a cruiser or trawler in the Pacific Northwest and plan a trip through the San Juan Islands, Victoria Canada and more. See pictures of the Orca killer whales and listen to the stories from three couples who were a part of the USPS national cruise of 57 vessels.

Boat Smart is our basic boater safety program will be held on March 26, 2011.  This class is great for adults and teens, you can enjoy learning as a family! The class is approved by the State of Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GA DNR) and by the National Association of the State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). For more details or to register, see our BoatSmart page or email BoatSmart@usps-atlanta.org.