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 Cdr Kara Dalkey, P
Kara Dalkey is the published author of fifteen fantasy novels and
seventeen
fantasy and science fiction short stories. She has played
electric bass guitar
in several deservedly obscure rock and folk bands. She got her
start in
boating when her family moved onto a 75' reconverted coast guard cutter
for a
year when she was twelve.
 Education Officer Lt/C Rick
Edel, AP
I believe in the
USPS Mission, that is to promote recreational boating skills and boating
safety through education, hands-on training, and civic activities while
providing fellowship for members.
My interests and experience are as follows: Community interest: Sail boats, Power boats, Sport Fishing Boats Home Port: Des Moines, Washington Specific Interest: Passage Making, Fishing, Offshore, Rendezvous, Coastal, Scuba / Snorkel About me: Member and SEO of the Poverty Bay Sail and Power Squadron in Des Moines, Washington State. We are a unit within District 16 and part of the United States Power Squadrons. Ph.D Oceanography, 1975 from the Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island. Participated in oceanographic research in the Atlantic, Sargasso Sea, Pacific, North Sea, Bay of Biscay, Caribbean Sea, Sea of Cortez, Puget Sound, etc. Researched fish, whales, turtles and geology/geophysics. Retired-NAUI SCUBA diving instructor. Piloted up to 65' vessels offshore. Taught oceanography to university students while onboard the S/V Regina Maris Also had land careers in geophysics and in aerospace engineering at Lockheed Martin and The Boeing Company. We recently acquired and commissioned a 30 foot Canmar Commander, with twin Volvo Penta 200 HP diesels driving outdrive. The boat is equipped with bow and stern thrusters by Side Shift.  Executive
Officer Lt/C Mary Quande, P Administrative
Officer Lt/C Tom Spohn, P Treasurer Lt/C Gloria Hunt, N
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