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Annual Donation keeps Plover in Ship Shape

The Semiahmoo Yacht Club is a proud supporter of the Historic Plover, one of the oldest foot ferries operating in Washington State. Built in 1944 to transport fish cannery workers across Drayton Harbor, the Plover now runs seasonal weekend trips between Blaine and the Semiahmoo Spit.

On September 10, 2011, the yacht club presented Captain Richard Sturgill with a donation of $750 for the care and upkeep up the wooden vessel. Captain Sturgill says the ferry's diesel engine injectors are fifteen years old, making the engine hard to start. "We plan on using this year's Club donation to either repair or replace the diesel engine's injectors. If we are lucky enough to have any funds left over, we will re-paint the ferry's red passenger cabin, and further if there any remaining funds in the kitty, we will re-paint the black cap rail around the vessel."

Captain Sturgill is especially pleased to announce the results of a marine survey by Sound Marine Surveyors of Bellingham this past August. "Semiahmoo Yacht Clubs's continual financial assistance in helping Drayton Harbor Maritime keep the Plover in the best condition possible is reflected in the recent survey," he says. Marine Surveyor Pete Zuanich noted in the survey, "The hull and cabin of the ferry appear to be in generally excellent condition due to a major restoration fifteen years ago and an ongoing maintenance program."

"Semiahmoo Yacht Club's ongoing yearly donation to the Plover has contributed significantly to this rating and reflects the club's commitment to helping keep the 66-year-old venerable ferry in top condition for future generations," said Captain Sturgill as he accepted the 2011 donation.

2011 Plover Check

Richard Sturgil receives $750 check from SYC Commodore Chris Backus.
Also pictured are 2010 Public Relations Chair Sandy Bowens far left, and Vice Commodore Dick Hardman.


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Recycle for the Sea Scouts!

In addition to inkjets, laser cartridges, cell phones, palm pilots, Ipods and laptops, we are now accepting digital cameras, video consoles (include all accessories), video games and DVD movies in original packaging (no scratches, no laser disks, no burned DVDs, no X-rated or super-value), for our Sea Scouts recycling fundraiser. Please drop your items at one of the following locations. If you aren’t sure whether or not your items qualify....check out: www.cartridgesforkids.com.

Worried about your personal information? Check online with your devices’ manufacturer and see how easy it is to  safely donate your laptop, phone, PDA.  And please do not hesitate to contact me if you know of a business, school or church that would like to 'step aboard.' Our list has continued to grow as we gain support for a terrific group! We have so many drop off locations that it takes Jimmy in his SUV and myself in ‘baby car’ to pick them all up!

Cartridges for Kids Drop Off Locaions

AFFILIATED Customs Brokers USA, Inc. Blaine
Birch Bay Village Office Birch Bay
Blackberry House, Blaine
Blaine Marine Services, Blaine
Blaine Senior Center , Blaine
City of Blaine City Hall , Blaine
COAST County Orthopedic and Sports Therapy, Lynden and Birch Bay
Curves, Birch Bay Square
Darigold Plant, Lynden
A.N. Deringer, Blaine
Grace Luthern Church , Blaine
Loomis Hall Building , Blaine
Port of Bellingham , Blaine Harbor
Printing for You, Bellingham
ProPack Inc., Blaine
Semiahmoo Marina & Mart, Semiahmoo
Donald Starr, CPA, Blaine
United Church of Christ , Blaine
UPS Supply Chain Solution, Blaine
West Marine Express, Blaine
US Dept of Homeland Security in Blaine

The following is a recap of the amounts we have been able to donate so far from recycling for the Scouts: 2006 – $374.65; 2007 – $281.90; 2008 – $252.05. (Other monies have been donated in the past from raffles.) There are monthly Ship's Committee Meetings and we have our own Geoff Stevenson to represent our Yacht Club. Please thank Geoff for 'stepping aboard' to give a voice (and his knowledge of sailing and boats) to our Club. Without a doubt, boat maintenance is the Sea Scouts single largest expense. The Scouts have some fairly significant expenses coming up

in the near future when they haul out the Charee(around $2,000), and moorage for the Luna Sea is $600 for 12 months. We need to start some serious recycling! The Scouts have had difficulty recently filling the boats! Check out their website to see if you know of a young person that might be interested! SYC Contact Candi 392.0644 or candis5@comcast.net. Local Sea Scouts: www.ssship4096.info.ies, adult x rated, company training, super-value (DVDs that retail for $5 or less at the Dollar Store, Wal-Mart, etc.) and 'info'DVDs are classified as NON working.

Please drop your items by one of the following locations! (Hours may vary at each location.)  Check Borderlines for a complete listing of our supporters! And please do not hesitate to let me know if you know of a business, school, church that would like to 'step aboard'!


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