Author Archives: Eric Phinney

About Eric Phinney

Past Commodore Renforth Boat Club Rector of Renforth (St. James the Less Church)

Hurricane Prep

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Eric Phinney

Here is an article that my Cousin David Peer wrote last year for the Martinon Club. This applies to RBC as well. Basically; if you want to keep something then remove it from the deck of your boat. Eric Phinney … Continue reading →

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Winterized

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Eric Phinney

Photo credit: Andrew Phinney.   I had inquired how it was going with getting the moorings done.     I read about the breakdowns and weather issues.    Andrew sent me this.    Great Shot.     We have not … Continue reading →

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Crest

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Eric Phinney
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0900 Thursday

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Eric Phinney
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Can these boats float?

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Eric Phinney

As you can see the water is still rising each date.    This graph is from 0825 this morning.    I took the pictures yesterday.      There is a significant amount of debris floating under our boats.     … Continue reading →

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How to tie to a cleat

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Eric Phinney

Here is a great short video to instruct the proper way to tie to a standard Cleat

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Kevin Wright

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Eric Phinney

With sadness we must announce the passing of another long time member.   Kevin Wright passed away today.   We will post the arrangements as soon as we know them.

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VHF Radio Course

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Eric Phinney

We are offering the Maritime Radio course again next week.  Thurs-Sat. This course is required by industry Canada if you have a radio on your boat and turn it on.    You will learn valuable procedures around the Mayday and … Continue reading →

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Dorothy Walker

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Eric Phinney

Dorothy Walker passed away early this morning.   George and family are making arrangements through Brenans for a funeral service on Wednesday at 11:00am at St James the Less Church.    Reception to follow in the church hall.

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Seeking a volunteer

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Eric Phinney

we are in need of one member to act as a membership secretary.   This would involve receiving new applications, checking that they are completed correctly and then presenting them at the next executive meeting.  If your are interested please … Continue reading →

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Executive meeting

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Eric Phinney

The March Executive meeting will be held at the Club House on March 20, at 7:30pm. Items on the agenda will include but not be limited to the following – Update and printing the fixture card. Filling in the blanks … Continue reading →

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Crossing the Bar

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Eric Phinney

It is with great sadness that we announce to you that Jim Flood past on this morning. Follow this link for further information See here for “Crossing the bar” meaning

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Course postponed a few weeks

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Eric Phinney

It has been really difficult to get the required numbers to make the CPS Boating Course run as it should. I have therefore made the decision to Join with the Ottawa Squdron and possibly one other to make a high … Continue reading →

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Looking for a few Students

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Eric Phinney

The Canadian Power and Sail Squadron is changing the way it is delivering some of its courses. I am personally taking on a part of this task. Coming up in a couple of weeks (Jan 18) we will be offering … Continue reading →

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New Years Day – Join us at the Boat Club

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Eric Phinney

https://goo.gl/images/cUC8cQ Happy New Year Join us at the club from 2-4 for a snack, a drink and a hello!

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