What's Been Happening
Fickle Weather Again Foiled
Annual Hayama Sail/BBQ Held Oct. 17
Again the
weather threatened, but the annual Joint TSPS/Hayama Marina Yacht
Club Sail/BBQ came off. Sixteen TSPS members and friends gathered
at Hayama Marina at 10 a.m. Oct. 17, greeted with the usual friendliness
of the Hayama Marina Yacht Club members who volunteered to take us
out on a 4 hour cruise and stop-off for lunch, followed by a barbecue
at the marina. It was an overcast day with little wind, but everyone
enjoyed being out on the water and had a good time eating and making
merry at the barbecue. We were all also amazed at the damage done
to the marina by the recent typhoon. We wish the marina good luck
in repairing it. We look forward to this event next year.
Photos Here
3rd Time's the Charm
"Spring" Hota Cruise Finally Comes Off
After two cancellations, it was another touch and go week-end of weather, but it turned out to be OK for the trip to Hota on June 13-14. Four intrepid TSPSers showed up with their sea-going vessels and hardy crew for the cruise to the other side of Tokyo Bay. Good 12-18 knot winds prevailed on Saturday, though Sunday proved to be not as good for the sailing craft. In any case a good time was had by all on Saturday evening at the huge fish and beer restaurant there, as is usually the case. Hopefully, next time, we can have two fabulous days of weather.
Pics here
Posted 06/22/09 by Mike Snyder
They Partied and the Clouds Departed
Rendezvous Held at Velasis for 1st Time

It was touch and go on the weather for this year's TSPS Rendezvous, but the party spirit managed to chase the rain clouds away and a good time was had by all at Velasis on May 24. Kudos to the new Commander, Gary Thomas, the Social Activities director Eugen Mall, past Commander Per Knudsen and the most important person of all, the Chef, Jerry Brady, for pulling it off this year. Some folks from the far-away exotic land of the USA dropped by, too, and added some fine vibes to the goings-on.
Pics here
COW Held at the Waterline March 19
2009-10 Bridge Sworn In Via Video-linkup

On March
19, the the Change of Watch
ceremonies
were held at at the dockside restaurant in Shinagawa called the
Waterline, next
to
T.Y. Harbor
Brewery.
Along with
all the fun and food, there was also the official election and swearing-in
ceremony for the new TSPS Commander and his Bridge of Officers. This
year the new commander, Gary Thomas, and his bridge members were sworn in via a video link with District 13
in Southern California.
More photos (courtesy Per and Anne Knudsen)
First Hota trip of 2009
After being cancelled in April due to inclement weather, the first TSPS week-end Hota excursion was re-scheduled to May 16-17. However, again nasty weather forecasts for May 17 led to its being cancelled. However, a few people did go over to Hota for lunch on the 16th.
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Posted
05/25/09 by Mike Snyder