Announcements (latest update: 2/22/12)

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

Congratulations for another stellar performance by our Mariners at RENDEZVOUS’ recent Sea Scouts State Competition.  They brought back, under the leadership of Boatswain Jackie Wetzel and Boatswain Mates Liz Fletcher and David Cornella, 3 of the top 4 prizes: “Windjammer”, “Schooner” and “Ketch” which required nothing less than respectively 85%, 70% and 60% of all Ship Events!

Thank you for your consideration to support the Mariners Sea Scouts and the Mariners Junior Program of Dana Point. All donations are tax deductible.

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.