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Sunday, 03 January 2021
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Lesson Learned - Distracted Navigation - The Hard Way!
Story Submitted to help other boaters learn from others Lessons Learned.
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Posted on 01/03/2021 11:06 AM by Steve & Carol Churchill
Sunday, 05 April 2020
The Third of April Authored by Roger Kay ...Read More...
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Posted on 04/05/2020 2:19 PM by Barry Cleveland
Sunday, 05 April 2020
THe Great Chattahoochee Raft Race 1971 ...Read More...
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Posted on 04/05/2020 2:03 PM by Tom Hudson
Sunday, 05 April 2020
Winters of Spring as described by Tom Hudson's, Grandma Kate Warner ...Read More...
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Posted on 04/05/2020 1:56 PM by Grandma Kate Warner
Sunday, 01 March 2020
To view the stories and events, please scroll down the list. Enjoy your visit to our site. If you have some suggestions on content to include inorder to improve the site, please let Ray or Barry know by clicking the Story links. If you have information. stories or photos to share with our members, ...Read More...
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Posted on 03/01/2020 4:22 PM by Bob Duthie
Monday, 20 June 2016
Electrical Shock Drownings are on the rise. It hit home when one of our member's neighbor was shocked as she jumped into the lake from their dock. Her father realized what was going on and shut off the power to a battery charger that was being used to charge the boat battery. This can happen at any ...Read More...
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Posted on 06/20/2016 10:19 PM by Barry Cleveland
Friday, 29 April 2016
WHEN:
29 APRIL 2016 TO 01 MAY 2016
WHERE:
HENRY HORTON STATE PARK
4209 Nashville Highway
Chapel Hill, Tennessee 37034
931-364-2222
LODGING:
HENRY HORTON PARK INN
Special Rate Code 3554: $76.00/night ...Read More...
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Posted on 04/29/2016 10:40 AM by Barry
Wednesday, 11 November 2015
On Sunday 11 November ten souls from Music City's Squadron boarded Blue Heron for a leisurely and scenic cruise from Ashland City to Sycamore Creek. It was a beautiful day, sunny with mid-seventies temperature and enough breeze to make docking interesting.
Captain Jim Steele took us downstream past ...Read More...
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Posted on 11/11/2015 2:28 PM by Barry
Friday, 15 May 2015
Our January Annual meeting is always a celebration for the new boating year and also voting for our new Bridge Leadership. This event was held February 15, 2015 and makes a good example of these events which are led every year at Change of Watch. Often visitors from the District or HQ will attend. This ...Read More...
Posted on 05/15/2015 11:45 AM by Bob Duthie
Saturday, 11 April 2015
Launch Into Spring
Here's your Spring Fitting Out Safety Checklist. Complete safety inspection of the engine, hull, and other systems should take, at most, an hour or two.
Out of the Water
Inspect and lubricate seacocks. Hoses and hose clamps (two at each fitting below or near ...Read More...
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Posted on 04/11/2015 8:00 AM by Barry Cleveland
Saturday, 14 February 2015
Boat Tennessee Safety Class - March 7, 2015
This class is designed for young boaters needing the educational class to operate a vessel. A person with a birthday after 1989 is required to have Boat Tennessee Class and take the TWRA exam afterwards. Our young boater will be instructed by an accredited ...Read More...
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Posted on 02/14/2015 5:40 AM by Barry Cleveland
Friday, 06 February 2015
MEMBER IN MOTION
LIVING ON WATER - Rick, Tracy Wells and Family have embarked on their life journey from Nashville, Tennessee to the Bahamas. Join them in their journey by viewing their posts at Living on Water.
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Posted on 02/06/2015 10:08 AM by Barry Cleveland
Tuesday, 21 October 2014
On Sunday 21 October the America's Great Loop Cruising Association (AGLCA) began its annual Fall Rendezvous at Joe Wheeler State Park, on the Tennessee River west of Athens, Alabama. In attendance were some 240 Loop Veterans, Loopers in progress, and Looper-wannabes, as well as numerous sponsors. Attending ...Read More...
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Posted on 10/21/2014 3:02 PM by Tom
Saturday, 15 December 2012
Music City Power Squadron opened the month of December with its annual Christmas dinner party, this time at the home of Lili and Tom Hudson. A total of fourteen Squadron mates told a few tales on themselves over drinks, and then sat down to enjoy a dinner of lemon artichoke chicken, some veggies, twice ...Read More...
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Posted on 12/15/2012 2:54 PM by Barry
Sunday, 27 March 2011
On March 25 ~ 27, 2011 the Music City Power Squadron hosted the Spring District 17 conference at the Goodlettsville Courtyard by Marriott. We offered a number of informative and entertaining breakout sessions on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. The district held one seminar - "Boating on Rivers, ...Read More...
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Posted on 03/27/2011 3:37 PM by Bob
Sunday, 27 March 2011
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 18, 2011) -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam held a brief ceremony at the Capitol today to highlight his Proclamation for Safe Boating Week, which is May 21-27, 2011.
The proclamation had previously been signed May 4, 2011 by the governor. Army Maj. William Judson (Far right), ...Read More...
Posted on 03/27/2011 3:27 PM by Governor Haslam
Sunday, 27 March 2011
On March 25 ~ 27, 2011 the Music City Power Squadron hosted the Spring District 17 conference at the Goodlettsville Courtyard by Marriott. We offering a number of informative and entertaining breakout sessions on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. The district held one seminar - "Boating on Rivers, ...Read More...
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Posted on 03/27/2011 3:04 PM by Barry
Saturday, 26 February 2011
On an early spring evening, Saturday 26 February, Music City Power Squadron visited the Black Pearl Restaurant at Blackjack Cove Marina. As winter-weary members arrived at the entrance canopy over the walkway to the dock, not a heavy winter coat on any shoulder, the near life-sized statue of a buccaneer ...Read More...
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Posted on 02/26/2011 3:53 PM by Tom Hudson
Saturday, 26 February 2011
On February 26, 2011, The Change of Watch for The Music City Power Squadron took place at the Black Pearl Restaurant in Nashville, TN.
I was sworn in by District 17/LT/C Margaret Sherrod, and I am humbly honored to take on the role as your Commander and look forward to an exciting and fun filled ...Read More...
Posted on 02/26/2011 3:45 PM by Candyce Corcoran
Saturday, 26 February 2011
On an early spring evening, Saturday 26 February, Music City Power Squadron visited the Black Pearl Restaurant at Blackjack Cove Marina. As winter-weary members arrived at the entrance canopy over the walkway to the dock, not a heavy winter coat on any shoulder, the near life-sized statue of a buccaneer ...Read More...
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Posted on 02/26/2011 3:16 PM by Barry
Upcoming Events and Educational Opportunities:
EVENTS
Come join us for Dinner and Presentation.
March 23rd - 1800 hrs - Cornerpub (CP Between the Lakes) - Mount Juliet TN 4136 North Mt. Juliet Rd. We will be ordering food from the menu. Our own Tom Hudson will be presenting “Locks and Locking thru”. He has some fresh pictures to share of locking thru the Panama Canal. He and Lili just got back from a cruise thru the PC.
UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES -
ABC Class
ABC Class available in April 15 & 22, 2023 to be held at TNT Marine in Hendersonville. Existing member $45. Non-member $90. Membership and class $125. Class includes 2-4 hour sessions. Contact Randy Stone for scheduling. rstone@nashvillemachine.com or 6154050117
Location may vary based on dates and times of the classes.
SAFETY TIP
ELECTRICAL SHOCK DROWNING (ESD) BY DIY AC SAFETY TEST FOR BOAT AND DOCK OWNERS. All boat and dock owners must check your AC electrical system for stray current that could cause electrical shock and potential death to swimmers. It could save a life.
VESSEL SAFETY CHECKS - America's Boating Club's Vessel Safety Inspectors are eager to inspect your boat anytime during the boating season for FREE. Please request Vessel Safety Inspections via our online request in the Vessel Safety Check tab. A Vessel Safety Inspector will contact you shortly after your request is recieved.
2022 Bridge Leadership
Commander -
Bobby Naylor, AP
Executive Officer -
Ray Alley, AP CN
Education Officer -
Randy Stone, AP
Assistant Education Officer -
Art Chapman, P
Vessel Safety Ck CH -
Art Chapman, P
Secretary -
Diane Chapman, P
Treasurer -
Jane Malatak, P
Historian -
Jane Malatak, P
Web Master/ IT -
Mickey Box, AP
Member-at-Large -
Barry Cleveland, AP