Pompano USPS - Mariner Newsletter

POMPANO BEACH POWER SQUADRON NIGHT AT THE RACES P/R/C Pete TenBrink, SN-ON   Hi folks – Just a reminder to mark your calendars for Saturday, November 1st 2025 for our Squadron's, "NIGHT AT THE RACES" event.  Please note that this is a date change from what we announced in last month's Mariner .  We hope that you'll all join us for dinner and a fun night with your fellow members and friends.  Of course, there will be races for you to wager (not a lot) on and maybe, win some $$.  We've seen that we have some pretty lucky members who, obviously know how to win.   Maybe, just maybe . . . you may even be one of the racers.    So . . . if you haven't already done so, mark your calendars and plan to be there for a FUN EVENING!  If your calendar already has the event noted, be sure to note the change of date.  Cheers, Pete

The 1940s marked a turning point in life jacket technology with the widespread adoption of kapok-filled vests. Kapok—a natural, buoyant fiber derived from the tropical kapok tree—offered a lighter and more comfortable alternative to the bulky cork and canvas life preservers previously in use. This innovation greatly improved wearability and increased the chances that mariners, soldiers, and recreational boaters would actually wear their flotation devices. However, the material came with a significant drawback: flammability. This danger was tragically underscored by the 1942 fire aboard the SS Normandie , a former French ocean liner being converted for wartime use in New York Harbor. The blaze, which was exacerbated by flammable kapok-stuffed life jackets and insulation, led to the ship capsizing at the pier—a stark reminder that technological advances often come with unintended risks. Over time, synthetic materials and new standards replaced kapok in most flotation devices. Foam-fi...

Friday, June 20th @ 6:00 pm 3471 N Federal Hwy,   Oakland Park, FL 33306 RSVP   Friday June 20th, 6:00 pm Taste the Tradition Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and warm atmosphere of Di Valle's Cucina Italiana. Let us take you on a culinary journey through Italy right here in Fort Lauderdale.     RSVP Here   Hope you can join our group June 20th.

Pompano Beach Sail & Power Squadron Clean Up Project Saturday, June 28th, 8:30am - 11:30am   Come join us! We have planned a morning to work on the parking lot and cleaning up the inside of the Squadron building. Refreshments will be served. Wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. All help is appreciated.        ...

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