Learn about our weekly sailing program, Catalina cruises, racing opportunities, crewing aboard the 118′ Tall Ship “Spirit of Dana Point”, State Championships and about weekend competitions.  All of this and more is offered from February – May as part of the Mariners Spring season.

Informational meeting will include an overview of program, short slide show and a tour of our Sea Base followed by light refreshments.  Please browse our Website including the “Your First Visit/Summary Intro” page, and visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mariners936seascouts or email us your questions to: info@mariners936.com.

We hope to see you at the informational meeting on February 22nd!

See all Press Releases hereunder:

• SAN CLEMENTE TIMES
• THE LOG
• LAGUNA BEACH INDEPENDENT
• LAGUNA NIGUEL PATCH
• THE OC REGISTER
• STU NEWS LAGUNA
• LAGUNA BEACH COASTLINE PILOT
• LAGUNA BEACH PATCH

His parents, Bill and Joan Cvengros, in loving memory of their son Chris have established a $10,000 college scholarship to be awarded each May to a Mariner who is graduating from high school.  The scholarships will benefit those youth who like Chris have spent years as Mariner Sea Scouts pursuing a better knowledge and enjoyment of the sea as well as developing an emphasis on safety.  Each scholarship will be awarded in equal installments over four years providing the awardees continue to show academic success in a major of their choice and maintain an overall grade of at least 2.5.

For all details please visit  ”The CVENGROS SCHOLARSHIP 2012″ webpage under “About” in the main menu.

Most of our website is available for public viewing and we invite you to explore it to learn more about our program.   Our members-only section will provide additional information to our member families including Parent Permission slips for trips, Cruise Rosters, Swabby Records, Annual Event Qualification points and Competition results. Once you are logged in you’ll find what you need in “Dashboard” (upper L corner) ”Members only Information.”

Please contact us at info@mariners936.com for further log-in instructions and for any questions you may have.

• February 25 – 26: 08:00 – 17:00: the American Red Cross (ARC) Wilderness and Remote First Aid  (WRFA) course

On the weekend of February 25 to 26, 2012 (from 0800-1700 each day) I am offering the American Red Cross (ARC) Wilderness and Remote First Aid  (WRFA) course. WRFA program is based on the BSA Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines with enhanced content to meet OSHA’s best practices for Workplace First Aid Programs.   Participants must be 14 years of age and have current CPR certification from either ARC or AHA (if you are not certified now – tell me as I may schedule another opportunity for such certification soon).     Please be advised that the course will conform to the ARC course requirements.

The class is essentially all day on both Saturday and Sunday February 25 & 26.   If you would like to take this course, please sign-up with me by an email response by clicking here.  I will also have a waiting list made, if necessary. The cost will be $80 for registered scouts and adult advisers.  The fee is to cover the cost of materials, books, supplies, two lunches and snacks.  Interested scouts/adults who wish to take the course are encouraged to sign-up as soon as possible as the class is limited to no more than 12 participants per ARC rules.  I will also be providing participants with some additional first aid materials and supplies I think this will be helpful in addition to the WRFA required material.   Please sign up ASAP.  Location will be in South San Clemente.  Certification is valid for a two year period.

Very briefly the class objectives are to cover: identification of delayed help emergency situations; identify causes and prevention of injuries in wilderness areas; learn proper preparation for journeys into the backcountry; learn emergency actions steps for first aid response when EMS is not readily available; basic and some more advanced first aid techniques; learn how to respond to an emotionally upset victim; learn short distance transfer and evacuation techniques; and, experience providing wilderness first aid through the means of scenarios and simulated rescues that test knowledge and skills.

Jeff Johnson

• March 4th from 10:30 until 19:30:  The Jeffrey Adam Memorial Regatta will be on the first Sunday of the Whale’s Festival.  Save the date!

Our goal is to get as many people as possible having fun on the water in memory of Jeff!
There will be competitive sabot, laser, and 420 classes. There will also be fun/non-competitive classes for new sailors or competitors. Sabots will be available for those in need of a boat! We also are planning 4 “cheerleading” boats go out to watch the races. Everyone is welcome to come and support!!
Come to the Dana Point Yacht Club after the races for awards and more fun!
Registration will be about two weeks before the race.  More information will be posted at www.facebook.com/mariners936seascouts
Please spread the word to sailors and friends of Jeff!!

Liz Fletcher

• March 10th: The 29th Annual Long Beach Invitational Regatta

One day event with same day transportation to and from by car.  Event cost $5.oo only per person.  Hamburger cook-out lunch provided at the event.  For more event info please click here or contact Bucky Bailey.

Now posted: (Login the members’ section)

• Parent Permission form: Transportation by car and participate in Long Beach Invitational Regatta March 9-12 (posted 2/17/12). This replaces the ‘cruise’ form published prior to 2/17/12.
• Parent Permission form: Jeffrey Adam Memorial Regatta March 4 (posted 2/2/12) Bring signed copy to registration on 2/15
• Adult liability form for spectator boats: Jeffrey Adam Memorial Regatta March 4 (posted 2/2/12)
  
• Parent Permission form: AMR Competition May 25-28 (posted 1/31/12). Bring signed copy to registration on 2/15
• Presidents Holiday weekend Spring Cruise itinerary and crew list (posted 1/18/12)
• Rank Advancement records (posted 1/03/12)
• Financial aid documents (posted 1/30/12)

Congratulations to Liz Fletcher, David Cornella, Teddy Carter and Connor Rhodes who have all earned a berth in the 2012 Koch Cup International Sea Scout Cup

Two person teams from the US and around the world will test their sailing skills as they race in Flying Junior (FJ’s) sailboats in the San Francisco Bay. Liz, David, Connor and Teddy will be representing the Mariners in this international competition!

Congratulations for Sean Korby who’s just been selected as new Swabby Foreman for the Spring season 2012!

• Presidents Holiday Cruise Spring Cruise to San Pedro/Catalina Island: 2/17 – 2/20/2012
• Long Cruise: 7/29 – 8/5/2012

JOIN THE CREW OF THE COAST GUARD ACADEMY’S TALL SHIP USCG BARQUE “EAGLE”!

CHESAPEAKE FLOTILLA CENTENNIAL SCOUT FLEET 2012, Baltimore’s Historic Inner Harbor July 18–23, 2012

SAVE BABY BEACH FROM DEVELOPERS’ PLANS! (click on this link for details)

Also see Skip’s letter to Brad Gross, Director of OC Dana Point Harbor for additional points on this subject of critical importance.

Pictures from LONG CRUISE ’11 are now posted. Go to the menu bar (top): “ABOUT”>”PHOTO GALLERY”

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Anyone interested in getting more involved as an adult volunteer is invited to participate. We need people to help in a variety of positions in the coming weeks with fall recruitment, community outreach and marketing. Please email Valerie Rhodes at info@Mariners936.com

Please enter the amount (suggested $50) you’d like to donate and complete the payment process with the secure Google Checkout.

“Where we go one, we go all. Pass it on.” This is our motto. We teach love of self and all those whose wakes we cross, especially those who are less fortunate. We teach that to lead is to serve. We stress that the knowledge and skills that we acquire are a sacred responsibility to be passed on to others. Your financial support makes this possible.

For over 30 years, our program has enabled young men and women to be actively involved in learning seamanship, developing leadership and acquiring valuable life skills. From initial training as a 13 year old in small boats in Dana Harbor to service as a watch officer on the 118-foot tall ship SPIRIT OF DANA POINT as a high school senior is awesome growth. Your financial support makes this possible.

Community service is an important part of Mariner life. Each year, the seniors and juniors who are Quartermaster candidates organize and supervise the younger Mariners in specialized community service projects. We are proud that sea scouts are involved in both enjoying and contributing to the marine environment as well as the community in which they live. Your financial support makes this possible.

We have approximately 50 adult volunteers who spend time with our youth bringing them the message of character and cooperation that seafaring demands. The emphasis is always on team building and its many rewards. Your support makes this possible.

Fair winds and following seas,

Jim Wehan
President

PS. Donations come mainly in the form of cash but also please contact us if you wish to donate a boat, kayak or any other marine related equipment or services.