Sarasota Faces Hurdles Over 1963 National Outboard Races
The Sarasota City Commissioners review a proposal by the Chamber of Commerce Sports Committee led by John Schaub to host the 1963 National Outboard Races at Bayfront Drive or two alternate sites. The plan seeks $5 000 contributions from the Florida Development Commission the county and the city plus $13 075 guaranteed by the committee with possible extra costs. District Chairman Dave Christner says the event could attract over 200 000 boating enthusiasts and provide long term gains despite funding and site hurdles.
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The
Chamber of Commerce
John Schaub
Sarasota
Bayfront Drive
Florida Development Commission
County of
Development Commission
National Outboard Association
Dave Christner
Sports Committee of
Episcopal Church of the Annunciation
Holmes Beach
Anna Maria Island
Clyde Fore
Flotilla
Mullet Key
New Pass
Longboat Key
Tampa Bay
Sarasota Bay
Gulf of Mexico
Florida
Daniel O. Smith
George Athorne
Mel Aijikin
Elliott Alexander
Bill Dahlgren
Marjory
Humbug Cobb
Gen
James Taylor
Samuel W. Berger Jr
Edward W. L. Crannell
Robert L. Gillett
William H. Meyer
Dunlap Oleson
William A. Shannon
Allen W. Spencer
Arthur W. Stern
William H. Stockham
Philip Trapani
Edith J. D'Eliscu
Electronic Depth Sounder Aids Position Fixing On Course
An electronic depth sounder records soundings over several minutes along a course and compares them with the chart to determine the navigator's position. The device helps locate position by matching measured depths to charted depths for accurate navigation.
Captain Bob Derby Navy veteran who sank from boat Hiab II
Captain Bob Derby a 30 year Navy veteran known as Capt. Bob by Derby died after falling from his boat Hiab II near Sarasota. He shared his passion with newspapermen veterans and friends taking charters from City Pier. Funeral services were held at Shannon's Funeral Home. burial planned at Arlington National Cemetery this weekend.
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Bobby Derby
Uncle Sam
Navy
Bobby
China
Orient
Sarasota
Derby
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Bob
Shannon
Robert Derby
USN
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington
Ride-Guide Steering Brings Easier Outboarding
The article compares steering options for mid to high powered outboards and promotes Ride-Guide as a simple, reliable mechanical system using a sealed rack and pinion with a single enclosed cable. It highlights advantages over rope and pulley and electric systems, including no hull alterations, no cable sag, low cost, and compatibility with single or dual motors. Mercury dealers supply Ride-Guide.
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Mercury
Are You A Captain Learn safe boating from the NSC
The National Safety Council offers guidance on boat ownership and operation. Choose a craft and motor suited to intended use, ensure proper matching, follow Coast Guard and state laws, and seek courtesy examinations. Learn seaman ship rules, equipment, navigation, and right of way from local auxiliaries and the Red Cross.
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National Safety Council
Coast Guard
Coast Guard Auxiliary
U. S. Power Squadron
American Red Cross
Chokoloskee Bay
Everglades City
Suncoast
Bradenton Yacht Club
Manatee River
Manatee Avenue
Green
DeSoto
Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 99
Manatee County
Hodges
Alachua
Hillsborough
Marion
Escambia
Boating Council
Department of Education
Harold Paar
Sarasota Power Squadron Plans June Rendezvous at Yacht Club
The Sarasota Power Squadron schedules a June 17 rendezvous at the Sarasota Yacht Club at 2 p.m. Local Everglades National Park rangers lead a backwater boat expedition June 9 departing Everglades City with briefings at 9 a.m. and a 9:30 a.m. launch.
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Sarasota
Sarasota Yacht Club
Everglades National Park Ranger
Park’s
Backwaters
Everglades City
Day Sarasota Point Tide Table
Tide schedule for Friday to Sunday shows high and low tides at El Jobean Venice Inlet Port Charlotte Boca Grande Placida Longboat Inlet with times like 7 10 a.m. and 3 43 p.m. for highs and 7 18 a.m. and 12 13 a.m. for lows plus notes on tide shifts.
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el Jobean
Venice Inlet
Port Charlotte
Boca Grande Placida Longboat Inlet
Mercury Outboard Lower Unit Glides Over Obstacles
No Snag No Drag describes Mercury outboards with a one piece lower unit that streams past weeds logs and trotlines without snagging. The feature highlights a streamlined design eliminating protruding noses for smoother operation.
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Mercury
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Mike Fagan
John Binns, Schaub
Sports Committee
Christner
Fred
Fred Lawton
Marine Safety
Raytheon Company
Bea
Bill
Happyland
Roy Newman
Siesta Key South Jetty
Venice Tarr RD
Midnight Pass RD
Rendevous
Bob Bender
Bender
Council
Tallahassee
UPI
Florida Boating Council
Francois D'Eliseu
George Meyers
Robert Moses
Edwin N. Hauber
Jens P. Jensen
Arthur C. Johnson
Herb
Tennant
William E. Whitelock
Bradenton
Charles H. Ansel
Delores W. Ansel
Archie R. McFadden
George C. Scherrer
James P. Stephens
Anna Maria
Carl W. Brabeder
Leigh W. Wright
Bradenton Beach
James M. Nelson
Bayshore Gardens
Robert L. Williams
San Remo Shores
Wallace E. Shymanski
Palmetto
Sarasota Point
Hansen Sales Inc
West Coast
Fort Myers
City Island Rd
Merc
Inmercury
Krekhoeter Corporation
Fond de Lee
Wisconde
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