Author: Mary Ann McCruden

Ahoy Fellow Sailors!   

 

We hope you are healthy and well in 2021. 

 

 Dreaming about your spring, summer and beyond plans for 2021?   If so, you’re Invited to our Sunday, April 11th Open House !

 

To “Jump-Start” the dreaming, whether experienced or not, with or without a boat, why not “mark your calendars” for an Open House at North Shore Yacht Club (NSYC), Sunday, April 11^th (2 to 5PM) …73 Orchard Beach Blvd, Port Washington, NY. 

 

Despite the pandemic, our Cruising, Racing, Boat Share, Junior Sailing, Social and Education programs are already staged for 2021 success…all complemented with superb launch service, secure moorings, a beautiful setting on Manhasset Bay, the friendliest of people as NSYC celebrates our 151^st season. 

 

Guaranteed!   We do adhere to current Covid-19 Social distancing and masks criteria!    

 

So, please mark your calendars and drop by…Sunday, April 11th (2 to 5PM)  

and mingle with friendly sailor members in our beautiful setting and review what our Club has to offer.  (friends welcomed!) 

 

…RSVP’s are appreciated:  To Mary Lu Dempsey at mludempsey@msn.com, 516-767-1760. 

 

Looking forward to seeing you soon! 

Mary Lu 

516-767-1760 

mludempsey@msn.com 

website: www.nsyc.net 

Dear friends,

I just signed the petition Dredge Jones Inlet and wanted to ask if you could add your name too.

This campaign means a lot to me and the more support we can get behind it, the better chance we have of succeeding. You can read more and sign the petition here:

https://community.sumofus.org/petition/0be25a25-8c33-4a4f-ab63-64a019c2812f/?source=mlt

Thank you!

P.S. Can you also take a moment to share the petition with others? It’s really easy – all you need to do is forward this email or share this link on Facebook or Twitter: https://community.sumofus.org/petition/0be25a25-8c33-4a4f-ab63-64a019c2812f/?source=mlt

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NEWS From BoatUS

Boat Owners Association of The United States
5323 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22151
Read this press release online at: https://bit.ly/3800dw5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact: D. Scott Croft, 703-461-2864, SCroft@BoatUS.com
Photo Available at: https://www.boatus.com/news-room//Images/Releases/Memb Alert USCG Documentation photo 12_15_20.png

Photo Caption: BoatUS is advising boaters to be alert when renewing U.S. Coast Guard documentation (credit: BDOutdoors.com)

Official-Looking Vessel Documentation Renewal Notices

Can Lead to Confusion and Higher Costs

BoatUS advises boaters to be vigilant when renewing USCG vessel documentation

SPRINGFIELD, Va., Dec. 15, 2020 – Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is advising boaters with vessels that have a U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation to be wary of any letter arriving by U.S. mail offering renewal.

BoatUS advises that while the Coast Guard does send official annual renewal notices by U.S. mail, other notices being received by members are not from the Coast Guard but rather third-party companies whose name or return addresses may appear similar to that of the official U.S. Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC).

BoatUS members have complained that these letters direct them to websites that may be mistaken for the actual Coast Guard NVDC located in Falling Waters, West Virginia, and appear to show a significant increase in the annual fee to renew Coast Guard documentation.

In 2017 the Coast Guard issued a bulletin that says in part:

“The NVDC is aware that there are commercial entities that offer to manage the certification/renewal process on behalf of vessel owners for a fee. The Coast Guard does not endorse any of these companies, and the companies do not operate on behalf of the Coast Guard in any way. Any fees charged or agreements offered by such companies are in no way associated with the NVDC certification process. In addition, these companies are not authorized to issue any form of documentation, including travel letters and/or permits that authorize operation of ANY vessel. Customer complaints can be made through the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) website at https://www.ftc.gov/.”

While third-party companies may legitimately provide services to assist with vessel documentation renewals, the Coast Guard’s own renewal process is simple for most vessels and the price, $26 annually, is often much lower than what third-party services may charge. To renew, go to the Coast Guard National Documentation Center website at https://www.uscg.mil/nvdc and click on “instructions and forms,” then “Certificate of Documentation Application for Renewal.” BoatUS notes that the Coast Guard NVDC now also offers renewal options up to five years for recreational vessels only.

To be documented, a vessel must measure at least five net tons and, with the exception of certain oil-spill response vessels, owned by a U.S. citizen. Boats about 27 feet in length or longer generally meet the weight requirement.

BoatUS also advises boaters who may have received mail that they believe is misleading or deceptive to contact the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 877-876-2455 or through its website https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov.

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