Richard will go over the types and reasons for sailboat surveys that he does and the equipment he uses to do them. He will review from the smallest boat to the largest!
Some of this equipment will include ultrasonic coating and thickness gauges, thermal imaging and moisture meters . The types of surveys will include pre-purchase, insurance, damage and tonnage and the ways they are used and rules are applied.
Richard has been a marine surveyor for the past 15 years. He started his career in a small marina in 1976 & after training as a motor-ship engineer, and became a steamship captain in 1985 after attending St Lawrence, Niagara and Georgian Colleges.
In 1989, he started building aluminum multi-hulled passenger vessels in Gananoque and operated ferries there until 2005 when he became a marine surveyor. He is certified as an ABYC master marine technician, Transport Canada approved commercial vessel consultant, and an Appointed Tonnage measurer. He is also endorsed as an expert in marine surveying by the Royal Institute Of Naval Architects. He’s volunteered on several tall ships in Ontario & has completed inspections of the Caledonia and the Fair Jeanne.
The Galley will open at 5 pm, so come early for supper and drinks, and then stay for the presentation which starts at 7.30 pm. The Galley will have a $12 special on a soup, sandwich and choice of salad or fries, as well as a regular menu. (15% discount for a member of any local club).
All are welcome, and there is no fee for admission. We will merely request a small voluntary contribution to the Legacy Fund (supporting youth sailors).
On March 11 we will feature the Ottawa Fire Service: Safety and Rescue on the Ottawa River. Previously scheduled for February 26, this was moved due to the winter storm.
The full 2020 schedule may be found here.
