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October 2018 It’s a Small, Small World by Dennis Johns, AP

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We departed for faraway lands in January 2011.  Our route took us due south along the west coast of Mexico and Central America.  We met several other fellow cruisers along this route but were concerned to find nearly everyone we met was going north to put their boat up for the coming summer months of the hurricane season.  Were we making a grave mistake our first year out?  Fortunately, when we arrived at an estuary named Bahia del Sol in El Salvador we discovered the group of cruisers that were headed in our direction. 

October 2018 COMMANDER’S MESSAGE by Cdr. Dennis Johns, AP

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September weather was sort of hit or miss so it was an opportunity catch your breath and get ready for a rip-roaring October.  Those who attended the annual meeting and BBQ at the Swallings’ foothill home were treated to a fun and relaxing afternoon.  We made over $200 for the squadron’s kitty thanks to Neil’s masterful auctioneering.

October 2018 SEO’s Message by Lt/C Rich Ciolino, JN

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Seven students took the take-home exam for the Piloting class and turned them in on the 21st for grading by National.  They were graded with all students getting passing grades – congratulations to all.

The Engine Maintenance class is underway and we have 25 students enrolled including 12 new members.  Pete Seagoe is conducting the class.

The next ABC class is scheduled in the Marine Center Classroom on Wednesday nights beginning October 24. 

September 2018 Cruise to Catalina by Steve York, P

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The SBSPS 2018 Cruise to Catalina was a lot of fun!  We had three boats participating – S/V Ecco Bella with Rich and Peggy Ciolino, S/V Peregrine with Eleanor and Steve York, and M/V Mariposa with Mark and Ellie Cooper.  Dennis and Virginia Johns had planned to join as well but since our departure was delayed until August 8th (see below), they dropped out as they had a narrow window to go and return by Sunday August 12th.

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