Last edition of Whatever Floats Yer Boat for spring 2013. Yes, this will be the end of the cold, rain and windy spring we've had!

Bill Zeller is my guest this morning. He's from Captree Clam in West Babylon and he's going to talk to us about Great South Bay clams! You can reach him at 631.422.0517, or online www.captreeclam.com.

Contact me via email : habanero@usb.fm, friend me on Facebook, or like Whatever Floats Yer Boat on Facebook

This morning I'm featuring another edition of Jim Quigley's Sustain It with John Botos of the Peconic Institute.

Check out Chemical Breakdowns with DJ Oxygen!!! http://ox-the-architect.bandcamp.com/track/chemical-breakdowns-1-13-07

This morning we'll be featuring The Claudia Jacobs Band. You can see them at the Grey Horse Tavern tonight!!

Then we'll present the next chapter of Jim Quigley's "Sustain It: Conversations in Sustainability" featuring Kathleen Furey, Education & Media Director of GMO Free NY. The interview discusses genetically modified food and the statewide campaign to pass legislation in NY by June requiring labeling.

Then after that, it's Whatever Floats My Boat! We're still in Radiothon mode, so please call in your pledges of support (631.632.6901) or pledge online wusb.fm/pledge

Where to see Bob Wescott on Saturday:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/mr-fadeleys-deli-pub-patchogue
http://www.roastcoffeeandtea.com/
http://www.beinfestival.org/events.html

Spring!!!

Today I'll be talking about the breach at Old Inlet, just south of Bellport in the Bellport Bay. There is a lot of controversy over this new cut that Superstorm Sandy made last October. Here are some links and other info you may find useful if you are interested in this topic:

So if it isn't the breach, what is it? Here's one theory: http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/imageo/2013/02/14/east-coast-sea-level...

It's not just the south shore bays! Check out these video clips from NJ and MA:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiDUy4Kcmsk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmZmnVDLTAc

First advice for the day is to be sure to take 90 seconds to pause and reflect on the beauty of the snow filled morning Mother Nature has presented us today! Then give yourselves a few extra minutes to get to work because it is snowing out there and temps are right at the freezing point.

Start off with Pink Fraud! Live recording from 3/6/13 at Patchogue Theater For The Performing Art's Live In The Lobby series. It was EPIC!

Then we'll hear an interview Professor Jim Quigley (of Stony Brook's School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences) did with a Professor Chris Sellers, Stony Brook History Department, on Sustainability. Look for more of Jim's programming here on WUSB.

My guest in the studio will be Kathy Seyfried, a member of the Speaker's Bureau for the County Emergency Response Team (CERT), to speak on Emergency Preparedness. If you're interested in learning more about CERT for Nassau, email oemcert@nassaucountyny.gov or call 516.573.9696, or in Suffolk google "Suffolk CERT" or go to (http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/FireRescueandEmergencyService...).+

Jim Quigley - discussion of Sustainability (harold.quigleyjr@stonybrook.edu
Making Peace with the Planet (book by Barry Commoner)
Small Is Beautiful (book by Fritz Schumacher)
Soft Energy Paths (book by Amori Lovins)
Earth In The Balance (book by Al Gore)

Blizzard Warning! What does it mean for our waterways and coastal areas?

My guest this morning is Arthur Kopelman, Ph.D. from CRESLI (www.cresli.org) to talk about our local seals and whales.

Teres Carey's Sailing Simplicity - http://sailingsimplicity.com/unleashing-womens-potential/#comment-33814

WINTER SUNDAYS
Lecture Series at the
Long Island Maritime Museum

Join join us for a series of free lectures beginning on Sunday, February 10th! The program will take place from 12:45 - 2:30 PM daily and seating is limited so please call 631.854.4974 to reserve your spot.
February 10
Small boat sailing
Tony DeLoia

February 17
Building the Gil Smith cat boat Gene K
Marty Sievers

February 24
The rise and fall of the Great South Bay shellfish industry
Jeff Kassner

March 3
Famous Sea Captains
Harold Stumme

March 10
The Riddle of The Sands
Book and film discussion
Mike Caldwell

This morning we're continuing the discussion on the impact superstorm Sandy has had on our waterways.

My guest today was Fred Chiofolo, who's been working the Great South Bay since 1962, relays his experiences with storm breaches over the years.

Check out the SoMAS website for amazing info about the Great South Bay http://po.msrc.sunysb.edu/GSB/The Calm Blue Sea

Volunteer with The Nature Conservancy at http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/n....

GORGEOUS 2013 Tide Tables booklet from the Fire Island National Seashore (www.nps.gov/fiis)

Deconstructing Sandy - from the Sag Harbor Express (http://sagharboronline.com/sagharborexpress/page-1/deconstructing-sandy-...)

There's so much I didn't get to talk about!
- Long Beach boardwalk tear down
- Cold vs. Flu - what are the signs?

Today's discussion is the impact storms have on Long Island inlets, and in particular, the new Old Inlet (which I am instructed is NOT an inlet, it is a BREACH).

My guests are Carl LoBue from The Nature Conservancy, and Marshall Brown from SaveTheGreatSouthBay.com and on Facebook. Send your questions to habanero@wusb.fm, or call the studio between 6-8 am (631.632.6901).

References from this morning's show:
If you want to voice your concerns, you can contact:
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
FI National Seashore (part of the National Park Service)
Army Corps of Engineers

Hurricane of 1938 readings:
- Sayville's Wet Pants Sailing Association 1934-1940 by Tom Travis
- Fire Island Beach Resort and National Seashore by Shoshanna McCollum
- Long Island's Lighthouses Past and Present by Robert G. Muller
- Long Island Express - The Great Hurricane of 1938, Geological Impact - www2.sunysuffolk.edu/mandias/38hurricane/geological_impact.html

Great South Bay weather buoy - http://po.msrc.sunysb.edu/GSB/B1RT.html

Post Sandy water stories and updates.

Open up with Eileen Quinn! One of the neatest water performers.

Post Sandy water stories and updates.

Open up with Eileen Quinn! One of the neatest water performers.

Here's info on the Old Inlet breach meeting Saturday morning.
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-breach-at-Old-Inlet.html?soid=110...

From one of my favorite listeners:

Hey Habanero, I hope you have recovered from Sandy and that the good ship Habanero is doing fine. I know you were planning a show devoted to Sandy but maybe not. But as you I am a lover of all the finned creatures I just heard about the devastation at the NY Aquarium in Coney Island. They are was major damage to the aquarium due to the storm surge. Most of the animals survived thanks to the very dedicated staff. But they are in need of contributions to help with the repairs. Here is the website for anyone that would like to contribute https://secure3.convio.net/wcs/site/Donation2?5360.donation=form1&df_id=... I was hoping you might mention it tomorrow and put the website link on your playlist.
I thank you and the fish thank you.
Your shark loving friend John

*****
Ticket Giveaway!
Funk Filharmonik Performs as they Celebrate their 27th FUNKSGIVING
Anniversary at Deco 1600 in Plainview on Friday November 23rd

Some of the info presented on my program this morning:

11/4 - The South Bay Cruising Club (sbccsail.com/Events_Schedule.htm) presents Long Distance Cruising
At the West Islip Public Library from 1 PM to 4:30PM. Event Chair Mike Duffy will be joined by a panel including Bob Bennett, Rich Troy, Bill Danilczyk and Eric Forsyth. RSVP to Bob Forman 631.666.7555.

My special guest this morning is Bobanero!!! Pledge and request lines are open. 631.632.6901 or you can pledge online at wusb.fm/pledge

Thank you all for your support. We couldn't do what we do without you. We love our listeners!!!

Strong Island Derby Revolution is in the house!!!

9/29/12 - Bout at Sports Arena in St. James. Doors at 7, whistle at 8.
10/20/12 - Open house recruitment at Rapid Fire Arena in Moriches at 12-2pm.