SNBC Dockside AprMay 10 LR

SNBCd o C k S i d e Volume 5, No. 2 April / May, 2010

Commodore’s CornerCommodore’s CornerBy the time you get this newsletter, “a” dock will be completed, maybe a few boats will have been launched.

as you know, dredging is completed. We are moving forward with the Best marina in the area. hats off to the Marina Chairman and his hard working Volunteers.

The remodeling of the outside ladies room/showers will also be finished. Major projects have been accomplished but there is still much to be done. Building & grounds always needs volunteers! Step up and be counted!

Many social events coming up, not the least of which is Commissioning Weekend. More about this on other pages in the Newsletter. Be on the lookout for the Sunshine.

Stay well,

2010 Officers Commodore: andrew Vena Vice Commodore: Craig Macdow rear Commodore: Michael ferraro

Treasurer: richard Stumpf financial Secretary: randy Peters recording Secretary: erric Moretti

Board of GovernorsJohn Barber

John Pascarellidennis Santella

William SkiddVincent Van oss

ed Zurhellen

Last Anchorage roy Johnson arthur Van Sciver

John krestan

S. N. B. C. ScholarshipsThe South Norwalk Boat Club will be awarding the 2010 scholarships at the annual Commissioning day ceremony and family picnic. Scholarships will be awarded from The S.N.B.C. Scholarship and the S.N.B.C. educational foundation Scholarship programs.

The S. N. B. C. scholarships are available to the sons and daughters of members who are now attending high school and will be entering their first year of college.

The Captain Jake Straub Memorial scholarships are avail-able to the sons and daughters of active members who are entering any year of college, as well as students with special needs while attending a higher educational institute.

Scholarship applications are still available at the club and must be returned by May 3rd.

last year we awarded $ 19,500 in scholarship. These funds were raised through The Captain Jake Straub Memorial fund, club activities run by the committee specifically to raise funds and the donations from members. last year, thanks to the generous donations from The SNBC auxiliary, Captains Justin Bass, Joe Seaman, Joe Seaman Jr., ferd gottscham, Tom hellard and their families the Committee was able to award several additional scholarships. The committee thanks them as well as the all those who contribute their time and efforts for the success of this program. — PC Joe Pappolla

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Harbor View of Norwalk at the South Norwalk Boat ClubApril & May 2010 Dinner Specials

All entrée’s include a salad as well as a choice of Potato, Pasta, Rice or Vegetable.

April 16th & 17thAppetizers:Stuffed Clams ...........................................$8.95Mussels garlic & Wine ...........................$8.95

Entrées:Shrimp, Scallops & Mussels ................. $18.95Over linguine

Veal Milanese ......................................... $17.95With garlic and lemon in a wine sauce

Chicken florentine .............................. $16.95Chicken breast over spinach in a white wine lemon sauce

Cheese ravioli ...................................... $15.95Served in a lobster and crab sauce

April 23rd & 24thAppetizers:Coconut fried Shrimp ...........................$8.95fried Bay Scallops ....................................$8.95

Entrées:Chicken Cutlet Bruschetta ................ $16.95Diced tomatoes, onions, basil, garlic, wine and melted mozzarella cheese

Veal Portuguese .................................... $18.95Scallopini with shrimp, scallions and diced tomatoes in garlic wine

Pork Chops Scarpiello ........................ $16.95Hot and sweet peppers in balsamic vinegar

Baked Sea Scallops with Seafood Stuffing ......................... $18.95Prime rib au Jus ................................... $21.95

April 30th & May 1stAppetizers:fried Shrimp .............................................$8.95fried Clam Strips ....................................$8.95

Entrées:Seafood Stuffed Shrimp ..................... $17.95Veal Saltimbocca .................................. $17.95Scaloppini with prosciutto and melted mozzarella in a marsala wine sauce

osso Buco over rice ......................... $19.95Chicken romano .................................. $16.95With onions, peppers, mushrooms and peas in a marsala wine sauce

May 7th & 8thAppetizers:fried ravioli ..............................................$8.95Sweet & Sour Calamari ........................$8.95

Entrées:grilled lamb Chops ............................ $17.95Served with mint jelly

Chicken Saltimbocca ......................... $16.95Scaloppini with prosciutto and melted mozzarella cheese in a marsala wine sauce

francaise Combo ................................. $18.95Veal, chicken and shrimp in a wine lemon sauce

Blackened Mahi-Mahi ........................... $17.95Served over spinach

Mother’s Day, May 9thAppetizers:fried oysters ...........................................$9.95Stuffed Mushrooms .................................$8.95Sweet & Sour Calamari ..........................$8.95

Entrées:Broiled Twin lobster Tails ................... $24.95Prime rib au Jus ................................... $21.95Snow Crab legs ................................... $19.95Baked Seafood Platter ......................... $18.95Shrimp, Scallops and Cod fish with seafood stuffing

May 14th & 15thAppetizers:Mushroom & Cheese Bruschetta ........$8.95Spring rolls ...............................................$8.95Steamers (if available) ...............Market Price

Entrées:Shrimp, Scallops & Mussels ................. $18.95Served over linguine

Pork Chops Contadina ....................... $17.95Sweet and hot peppers and sliced potatoes in balsamic marsala wine

Veal oscar .............................................. $18.95Scallopini with crab meat, asparagus with hollandaise sauce

Chicken & Sausage italiano ................ $16.95With onions, peppers and potatoes

May 21st & 22ndAppetizers:fresh fried Bay Scallops .......................$8.95fresh fried Clams Strips ......................$8.95

Entrées:Prime rib au Jus ................................... $21.95Sole florentine ...................................... $17.95Served over spinach with white wine and lemon sauce

fettuccine alfredo with Chicken ...... $16.95Veal Cacciatore ..................................... $17.95With onions, peppers, and mushrooms in a marinara sauce

May 28th & 29thAppetizers:fresh fried oysters ................................$9.95fresh fried Mussels ................................$9.95

Entrées:Veal Caruso ........................................... $17.95With spinach, tomatoes and melted cheese in a cream sauce

Shrimp, Scallops and Mussels ............. $18.95Served over linguineChicken Cutlet Bruschetta ............... $16.95Dice tomatoes, onions, basil, garlic, wine and melted mozzarella

Sole oscar ............................................. $18.95With crab meat, asparagus in hollandaise sauce

www.southnorwalkboatclub.commemberservice@southnorwalkboatclub.com

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SNBC Rendezvous July 9–11th, 2010

Brewers Marina Pilots Point, Westbrook, CT (south yard)

al Scofield and Walter gardella have planned the 2010 SNBC rendezvous for the weekend of July 9-11th. To sign-up, please complete the form on the bulletin board and return to al Scofield, or you can fax it directly to the marina and then call to reserve your slip.

all are welcome, members can drive and stay at any of the hotels nearby. if you need more information about the surrounding hotels or motels, see the information boards which are located near the windows in the bar area. Saturday night, July10th from 7:00-11:00 pm is the annual rendezvous get Together, music will be provided. $12.50 per person along with a appetizer/dessert donation, sign-up by June 9th with either Sharon Scofield or gina gardella.

Contact al Scofield or Walter gardella for any additional information.

The South Norwalk Boat Club Auxiliary Fish Pool Dinner

Join Us As We Honor Our 2009 Fish Pool Winners

Thursday, May 13, 2010 6:30 pm Hors D’ Oeuvres • 7:00pm Buffet Dinner

$25.00 per person • Cash BarMenu

Fruit, Cheese and Crackers, Caesar Salad Penne Ala Vodka With Chicken, Seafood Au Gratin With Rice,

Sliced Prime Rib With Roasted Potatoes Coffee & Dessert

Make Reservations Now through May 8, 2010

Sign Up Sheet At The Bar Or Call: Marcy Lozyniak (203) 222-1284 or Janet Porter (203) 847-6729

Captains & Guests Are Welcome ~ RAFFLE PRIZES ~

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Norwalk Sealsduring the winter, the most common question i am asked in the club house is, did you see any seals today? if i was out on a low tide the answer is almost always yes.

harbor Seals have become abundant around the Norwalk islands during the winter, starting in the late nineteen eighties, they moved into our area more and more each year, i have seen as many as sixty at one time in the great reef area off of Sheffield island, but the normal count would be a dozen or so scattered about.

Some of their other favorite hang outs in Norwalk are yellow rocks off of Sheffield island, and Copps rocks, they will also spread out to just about any quiet area.

a few quick facts about harbor seals, they can grow up to six feet long, with three hundred pounds being the high side of their weight, each seal will consume about 5% of there body weight in food per day. (lobsters are not on their diet) They are very deep divers, 600 foot depths are a walk in the park for them, although their average dive is less than seventy feet and last 2-3 minutes. females can live up to 35 years, and males up to 25 years.

The other seal species that is being seen more and more often in the sound is the gray Seal, these seals which were a rarity in the sound only a handful of years ago, have become winter regulars in our local islands.

gray seals are giants compared to harbor seals, the male bull can push ten feet in length and weigh over eight hundred pounds, i’ve seen them, swimming next to my boat, take it from me, they’re Big!

By early March, the female harbor seals are plump, resembling the shape of a large balloon with their ten month gestation period nearing its end, they will soon leave the islands and make their way east, back to their pupping areas in Cape Cod, Maine and beyond to bear their young.

When april approaches seals become hard to find, as are the winter duck populations.

The many thousands of birds that called the Norwalk islands home for this winter are now following that timeless migration path, back through Canada and further north, to make life repeat itself.

The islands are never barren of wildlife, for as the seals and waterfowl have departed north, many other species are now replacing them.

returning are the osprey, oystercatchers, egrets, herons, Cormorants, Terns, Plover, Bluefish, Stripers and many others species to fill out their niche in the Norwalk islands.

The winter world of nature is almost over for now, but a whole new ball game is about to begin.

The photo of the single seal was taken in late february, it is a female harbor Seal, her roundness indicates that she is not far away from giving birth.

The other photo was from March, with two seals sunning themselves on a local rock, as another seal looks for a place to haul out and rest for a few hours.

— Capt. Larry Flynn

Photos by Capt. Larry Flynn


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SNBC Annual Spring Golf TournamentWednesday,

May 19th, 2010Grassy Hills Country Club

Orange, CTShotgun Start: 8:00 am

$110.00 / Golfer includes Cart, Prime Rib Dinner

& Open Bar @ 5:30 PM

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The New Englander Rain Jacket is lightweight, waterproof, durable yet soft. It has a hood and mesh lining for breath ability. The jacket is great to wear for inclement weather both on and off the water. Draw string at the hood and open bottom hem. Cuffs with adjustable velcro enclosures. Lined side pockets with zipper closures. Two-way zipper for easy movement. The New Englander Rain Jacket is available in Yellow, Navy and Pink. Unisex Sizes XS through 3XL. The cost is $48 with the SNBC logo.

The Jerzees Sweatshirts are a great Spring addition to your wardrobe. Stock up on our best selling mid-weight crewneck sweatshirts. It’s 50/50 cotton, pill resistant, waistband cuffs and body hem. There are plenty of colors to choose from including Red, White, Navy, Light Blue, Green, Pink and Purple. Unisex sizes XS through 4XL. Spring special sweatshirts available for $15 a with the SNBC logo.

The Legacy Jacket has a timeless appeal and is perfect as the weather begins to get warmer. This classic windbreaker jacket has many features including a Hideaway Hood, Inside Chest Pocket, Front and Back Vents, Adjustable Elastic and Velcro Cuffs. It’s comfortable, lightweight and water resistant. The Legacy Jacket is available in Stone w/Navy Stripe, Black w/Grey Stripe, Navy w/Red Stripe, Hunter Green w/Navy Stripe, Khakis w/Brown Stripe, Red w/Navy Stripe. Men Sizes XS through 6XL. The cost is $45 with the SNBC logo.

The Dri-Duck Salt Water Series Hats are a favorite among fisherman of any caliber. It’s soft in structure and 100% washed cotton twill. The hat is available in both Light Blue and Khakis. The cost is $20 with the SNBC in block letters or the SNBC burgee.

Please see Diane Smilancsky of Haberdashery to order the featured products or send an e-mail to [email protected]

2010

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