[Board] Shoals and Local Moorings

Tue May 24 12:06:15 MDT 2016

It would be great if anyone going out to the IOS  could take a quick look
around.
Nanc

On Tuesday, May 24, 2016, Roy Briscoe <roysail at hotmail.com> wrote:

> We might be out there this weekend but without proper equipment like a
> barge with a lift we can't really take a look at the tackle very easily
> without busting something like our backs, the chain is heavy and there will
> probably be boats on them. We can probably buzz around and look at the
> pendants and the general condition above the water.
>
> Roy
>
>
> Thanks Roy,
> It appears we still need to take a look at what is out there soon.
> Perhaps the IOS needs to be looked at first...but we certainly do not want
> anything to happen again like last year. Perhaps what we need to look at is
> our contract and see if there are some loose spots that need to change for
> next year.  If any of you are heading out to the Shoals soon, can you give
> the moorings a look.
> Thanks,
> Nanc
>
> On Monday, May 23, 2016, Roy Briscoe <roysail at hotmail.com
> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','roysail at hotmail.com');>> wrote:
>
> Slight correction here, the PYC and Pepperrell Cove moorings did get a
> quick cleaning before they went in. 3 of us removed the dead stuff from
> them at docks in, did inspections on the tackle and then sent our notes to
> Geoff and Dick. The tackle was serviceable and we weren't concerned about
> anyone using them though some were showing signs of typical wear and
> probably getting close to the time that they should be replaced. Meaning
> the shackles, which are pretty hefty, had worn away a third or so of their
> original thickness. So there was still a lot of "meat" left to them but it
> might be time to think about replacing them. I can find that email tonight
> if you want.
>
> The IOS moorings didn't get inspected by us this year. I was out at Star
> Island on May 4th to do some work on the island and was going to take a
> look at the moorings and shackles but the moorings were already in the
> water and not on shore.
>
> We do pay PMC a fair amount of money but if our contract says they have
> until the end of June to perform the maintenance there maybe little we can
> do about that this year. Dick has asked them when PYC will be scheduled in
> and we can let the BOD know what they say. I'm not too concerned about the
> condition of the moorings based on what I saw at docks in.
>
> Roy
>
> ------------------------------
> From: nancgulley at gmail.com
> To: board at portsmouthyc.org
> Date: Mon, 23 May 2016 12:19:07 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Board] Fwd: Shoals Moorings
>
> Dick, thank you for the response but I do not think this is a situation
> that should wait until the end of June.  If we are renting our moorings, or
> have our members using our moorings they should all be in good working
> order now.  I know that the moorings were put in dirty – never cleaned last
> fall, and not cleaned this spring.  Not inflated properly nor marked
> properly and now really seem to be covered with kelp.  We pay Pepperrell
> Mooring a lot of money to not get completed until basically the end of the 2
> nd month of actual sailing season.  Regarding the pennants, are we
> replacing them or is Pepperrell Mooring?   Do you all know we have a
> contract with a company near Home Depot ( I have to find out the actual
> name) but they offer us a good discount on supplies because we pay by check.
> On the new dingy dock – have we ever considered Pickering as a possible
> quote?  They are close and always working around the New Castle area and I
> am pretty confident with all the work they have done for us in the past
> they would be interested in offering a quick quote.
> Thanks
> Nanc
>
> *From:* Board [mailto:board-bounces at portsmouthyc.org] *On Behalf Of *Dick
> Blidberg
> *Sent:* Sunday, May 22, 2016 9:56 PM
> *To:* Board of Directors
> *Subject:* Re: [Board] Fwd: Shoals Moorings
>
> Nancy
> We have a contract with them to complete this work by the *end of June*.
> We have a plan for what has to be done and an agreement with them to do the
> work.  They have 1000 moorings to maintain.  I am sure we can be
> comfortable that the moorings are functionally in good shape even if they
> need some cosmetic work to make them look better.  All of the pennants are
> scheduled to be replaced this year.  Geoff was very responsive when I
> forwarded Russ's email and responded almost immediately today.  This is
> very early in the season.  Lets allow them time to get the work done as
> defined in the contract.
> Dick
>
> On 5/22/2016 9:01 PM, Nancy Gulley wrote:
>
> Not that this has not been a continuous discussion....BUT what the heck do
> we pay for?  Dick can you get on this right away.  They need to do their
> job.
> Nanc
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: *Russ Roth* <roth.russ at gmail.com>
> Date: Sunday, May 22, 2016
> Subject: Shoals Moorings
> To: commodore at portsmouthyc.org
> Cc: vicecommodore at portsmouthyc.org, rearcommodore at portsmouthyc.org
>
>
> Hi Nancy,
> Marty and I spent Friday night out at the Shoals. Absolutely beautiful
> night for this early in the season. There were 7 boats on moorings 2 of
> them on PYC moorings.
>
> While there, we could not help but notice the condition of our PYC
> moorings.
> It is obvious that they have not been serviced yet. But, more than that,
> they are in generally poor condition.
>
> One of our most popular moorings has had it's pennant cut off. Two more
> have so much kelp growing on them they are being pulled over on their side.
> All of the moorings need to be relettered PYC Members Only.
> All need attention paid to their mooring pennants.
>
> Dan and I have also talked about some additional signage that could be
> attached to the pennants. This could explain the protocol for the use of
> our moorings.
>
> The Isles of Shoals moorings are one of our most valuable assets. They
> need some TLC and they need it fast. We invite visiting yachtsmen to use
> our moorings, when not being used by a member. The condition of these
> moorings is a direct reflection on us as a club.
>
> Please feel free to share this email with the board
>
> Best Regards,
> P/C Russ Roth
>
>
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