BROADMOOR PARK,
ROTONDA COMMUNITY CENTER
646 ROTONDA CIRCLE
ROTONDA WEST, FLORIDA
Englewood Fishing Club (EFC) August Newsletter
August is another hot month in Florida. Learn how to protect yourself from the heat by reading the full story on the Englewood Fishing Club web page.
Florida boaters can expect daily afternoon thunder storms to roll through in August. Thunder storms can quickly become a life-threatening situation on the water and where there is thunder, there is lightning. Florida accounts for 33% of all lightning strike boat insurance claims. That translates into 3.3 claims per 1,000 registered boats in Florida.
Lightning is five times hotter than the surface of the sun and can reach 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Being struck by millions of volts of electricity can blow out through your hull, completely sink your boat, or potentially even kill you. In a best-case scenario it could fry all of your electronics.
When a storm begins to build above you, or you cannot divert around the storm, the first and best option is to head to shore. If you’re unable to get off the water safely, anchor in a sheltered area as soon as possible and follow these rules:
DO put on your life jacket.
DO lower any masts, Bimini tops, fishing rods, outriggers, antennas and other tall objects that could attract lightning.
DO get low and move to the center (in runabouts) or move inside the cabin (in overnighters) and stay as far away from electrical outlets, appliances and other metal objects as possible.
DO remove all metal jewelry.
DO NOT use a fixed VHF radio during lightning (handheld radios are fine).
DO NOT grab or hold onto two metal objects at once. This includes railings, metal steering wheels and other equipment. (Some boaters even keep a wooden spoon onboard to steer with on such occasions.)
DO NOT get into the water.
August Meeting
The Englewood Fishing Club meets 6:30 pm Thursday, August 14th at the Rotonda Community Center, (646 Rotonda Circle, Rotonda West). The August meeting is an open forum for members to share their recent fishing experiences, tips and tricks to catch more quality fish. Visitors are welcome. Attendees are asked to bring an item of non-perishable food that will be shared with local food pantries. For additional information about Englewood Fishing Club, visit EnglewoodFishingClub.net or visit our Englewood Fishing Club (EFC) Facebook Group.
Fishing Tournaments and Future Events
August is another open tournament; send a photo of your fish, or you with your fish to Steve Daniel retiredsteve@gmail.com for entry. Any fish from the EFC “Eligible Species List” qualifies for this tournament. Just one entry gives a chance to win a gift certificate.
Pioneer Days Cardboard Boat Races are scheduled for August 30th at Indian Mounds Park starting at 10:00am. Dick Kern is our master ship builder and has a brand-new cardboard boat that the club will race. More details at the August meeting. Young paddlers are needed.
The annual Pioneer Days Parade is scheduled for September 1st starting at 9:00am. The Parade will run from Obee’s Parking lot down W Cowels Street, to McCall Road to Dearborn Street and finish at Veterans Memorial Pavilion. Volunteers are needed to walk the parade and represent the club.
An Englewood Fishing Club BBQ is scheduled for October 18th. Details later. Can not wait to hear about the new menu.
This year’s annual Christmas Party is scheduled for December 8th. The activities committee has been working to make this year’s party even better than last years.
Activities
Dan McClain is now our Charter Captain Coordinator. Dan may also help coordinate rides with other club members on their boat. Contact Dan for details at danielrmcclain@google.com.
The Programs Committee is asking for your input. Which speakers or topics would you like to see at our meetings? Survey cards will be available at the August meeting. If you would like to be involved with the programs committee, see Rick Rogoski at the August Meeting.
Volunteers Needed If you are a club member and willing to volunteer, contact either Jim Thompson at Englewood.fishingclub@gmail.com (941-456-3684), or Debbie Jones at packd315@yahoo.com (937-307-7639) for additional information.
Part Time and Immediate Openings
Englewood Fishing Club Committee Openings: Support your Club and give back. Contact Jim Thompson
In my opinion, each club member should volunteer to help in at least one activity each year.
RR
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