SpinSheet April 2013

CHESAPEAKE BAY SAILING

Chartering the Chesapeake Too Cool

for School ?

April 2013

FREE

Bacon Sails & Marine Supplies • New Coastal Cruising Sails • Consigned/Pre-Owned Sails & Hardware • Rigging • Sail Modifications • Sail/Canvas Repairs • Cleaning

410-263-4880 116 Legion Ave. Annapolis, MD

Winter Hours

M-F 9:30am - 5:30pm www.baconsails.com

Shop Online or Come Visit Our Store!

Low Prices and Great Selection on the Best Names in Boating

Now is the time to book, the Chesapeake, Bahamas, Caribbean and the Mediterranean.

Now is the time to book, the Chesapeake, Bahamas, Caribbean and the Mediterranean.

WORLD WORLD

WIDE WIDE

It It Is Is The The Season Season For For Sailing.

Sailing.

SAILING SAILING

Don’t miss out in the fun of chartering on the Chesapeake Bay, Ft. Lauderdale, Don’t miss out in the fun of chartering on the Chesapeake Bay, Ft. Lauderdale, the Bahamas, BVI and the rest of the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, the Indian the Bahamas, BVI and the rest of the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, the Indian Ocean or the Pacific Ocean. Choose your vacation by; Destination, Bareboat Ocean or the Pacific Ocean. Choose your vacation by; Destination, Bareboat Charter, Luxury Crewed Charter, or By The Cabin Vacation packages.

Charter, Luxury Crewed Charter, or By The Cabin Vacation packages.

Bahamas Bahamas

Caribbean Caribbean

Mediterranean Mediterranean

Indian Ocean Indian Ocean

Asia Asia

Pacific Pacific

USA USA

Charter Charter The The World World On On A A Dream Dream Yacht.

Yacht.

We operate the largest fleet of luxury Catana Catamarans in the world (from We operate the largest fleet of luxury Catana Catamarans in the world (from 41 to 65 feet) as well as pristine monohulls and power-yachts. Sailing from 41 to 65 feet) as well as pristine monohulls and power-yachts. Sailing from one of our intimate bases, you will experience the kind of first-class service one of our intimate bases, you will experience the kind of first-class service and pampering you expect and deserve. and pampering you expect and deserve.

Book Your Dream Yacht Charter Today.

Book Your Dream Yacht Charter Today.

Call Or Visit Our Web Site To View Our Seasonal Specials.

Call Or Visit Our Web Site To View Our Seasonal Specials.

1.866.469.0912 • www.DreamYachtCharter.com 1.866.469.0912 • www.DreamYachtCharter.com

Everywhere You Want To Sail Everywhere You Want To Sail

Bahamas • Caribbean • Mediterranean • Asia • Indian Ocean • Pacific Ocean • North America Bahamas • Caribbean • Mediterranean • Asia • Indian Ocean • Pacific Ocean • North America

www.DreamYachtCharter.com • Toll Free: 866.469.0912 www.DreamYachtCharter.com • Toll Free: 866.469.0912

Bareboat Charters • Skippered Charters • Fully Crewed Luxury Charters • By The Cabin Vacations • Yacht Sales and Management Bareboat Charters • Skippered Charters • Fully Crewed Luxury Charters • By The Cabin Vacations • Yacht Sales and Management

North Point Yacht Sales

Quality Boats... Expert Advice...

Our Family is Expanding

North Point Yacht Sales has added offices in Hampton Roads, VA and Charleston, SC

Our Family is Expanding

We have a lot to be excited about here at NPYS. Welcoming new members to our NPYS family and launching two new offices. Spring is bringing the arrival of a full line of Dufour Yachts, including the much anticipated 500 GL. Early summer will host the debut of the newest J/Boat, the J/88; and we are currently accepting delivery of more J/70’s, the fastest growing class on the water. We are also celebrating our one year anniversary of moving our office to Jabin’s Yacht Yard. Here’s to the beginning of another great boating season!

J

88

See you on the water, ®

Ken

The newest J/Boat design launching early summer.

Full line of Dufours arriving soon: 500 GL, 410 GL, 36, 40e & 45e

. HAMPTON ROADS . CHARLESTON

For more information call us at 410-280-2038, or stop by to see our latest arrivals.

APS Annual Spring Tune-up

E L SA

In Store Clearance April 13th and 14th 8am - 4pm Save up to

90%

OFF Retail

d!

We’ve Expande

rel sections Our line and appa provide the have expanded to rformance best selection of pe gear in the world

ve.

Turf: 104 Severn A Annapolis, MD .com Visit: www.APSltd The World Leader in Outfitting Performance Sailors.

GET A GOOD, OLD FASHIONED MULTI-SEASON, DUAL-BIOCIDE ABLATIVE FOR ONLY $24999 A GALLON OLD FASHIONED, SOLVENT-BASED ANTIFOULING TECHNOLOGY: SMELLY, MESSY CLEAN-UP

GET A BETTER, CLEANER, GREENER, MULTI-SEASON, DUAL-BIOCIDE ABLATIVE FOR 99 ONLY $189 A GALLON NEW WATERBORNE ANTIFOULING TECHNOLOGY: EASY TO APPLY, CLEANS UP WITH SOAP AND WATER

pettitpaint.com

•

800-221-4466

Are you looking for a perfect vacation, with a charter company that is passionate about sailing? A company who will treat you as an individual, while offering unparalleled customer service? Sailors who know, sail with Horizon.

Horizon Yacht Charters understands the importance of spending your precious time amongst friends and family, which is why we ensure that the moment you step aboard your immaculate yacht, you will be able to sit back, relax and enjoy some of the most spectacular cruising grounds in the world.

Ask us about yacht ownership – Horizon can customize our programmes, so you get exactly what works for you. It’s your yacht, your way.

Factory Direct importers of

Caribbean

British Virgin Islands Antigua & Barbuda Grenada & the Grenadines St Maarten

www.horizonyachtcharters.com

USA

Annapolis, MD Mystic, CT

Phone 284 494 8787 • Toll free 877 494 8787 • info@horizonyachtcharters.com

g n i l Sai Sour 2 013

$

cebo

ok

f 15 Of

ase purch ore!

Your 0 or m of $1cov0er for details. ck

See ba

We’ve got all the gear you need out here!

Download our 2013 Sailing Sourcebook catalog today!

Browse the latest in new hardware, rigging, electronics and apparel to help you up your sailing pleasure and performance in the new 2013 edition of our Sailing Sourcebook catalog. It’s packed with all the latest products from the top name brands.

For your convenience, you can download a copy of the new Sailing Sourcebook, or any of our other current catalogs, to your PC or tablet. Just go to westmarine.com and search “catalog”.

Scan the QR code with your Smartphone to visit westmarine.com and shop the e-catalogs now.

To scan a QR code, first download a free QR code reader app.

Follow us on:

Visit our stores! For the location nearest you, or to shop 24/7, go to

westmarine.com

FEATURES

VOLUME 19 ISSUE 4

40

52

Be a Good Skipper Who better to consult on what makes a good skipper than the crew? An experienced crew shares their thoughts on the traits and behaviors of good skippers.

by Jon and Lori Jones

42

Five Tips for Sailing with Half-Pint Crew

##Photo courtesy of J/World Annapolis

Keeping young children and teenagers interested and engaged in sailing trips sounds daunting enough to keep many families on land on weekends. Active sailing families share simple, realistic tips for taking memorable, enjoyable family cruises.

by Tracy Leonard

47

Co-Captaining: Can It Be Done?

Two USCG-licensed captains—each with thousands of miles under their keels—are on a boat. And they are married. Who gets to be the captain? As an experienced and happily married cruising captain explains, they both can be.

58

by Amelia Howerton

50

Too Big To Sail?

If he bought a bigger boat, how would he get her into the slip?

Remembering the challenges of learning to dock his 26-footer, a sailor seeks ideas from professionals about how to gain more docking skills should he feel that itch for more boat, more commonly known as “three-foot-itis.” ##Photo courtesy of Annapolis Bay Charters

by Steve Allan

52

Too Cool for School?

As well as sharing ideas for new sailors considering sailing schools, we share some ideas for active sailors for practicing skills (when you don’t have your own boat), gaining more confidence, and reaching new levels in the sport.

86

58

Chartering the Chesapeake If you don’t own a boat—or if you don’t own the right one for a vacation—that shouldn’t stop you from exploring the Chesapeake Bay’s anchorages, such as that on the Rhode River (above, left). Read about experienced charter sailors’ adventures and true and humorous confessions from a day charter captain.

by MacDuff Perkins and Tony Ireland

##Photo by Dan Phelps

On the Cover Nicholas Gingold took this month’s cover shot of one of DC Sail’s Flying Scots being towed home on the Potomac River with Washington, DC’s famed cherry blossoms in the background. The National Cherry Blossom Festival runs from March 20 to April 14.

For more spring events, turn to the calendar on page 29.

10 April 2013 SpinSheet

86

Top-Notch Bay Sailors Who were the top PHRF class competitors on the Chesapeake in 2012? Find them here.

Sponsored by Pettit

spinsheet.com

IN THIS ISSUE Cruising Scene 64 Bluewater Dreaming: Swan Sailing in the Med by Lisa Borre

Sponsored by M Blue

68 Closing the Loop by Maria Karlsson 70 Cruising Club Notes Sponsored by Norton Yachts

Racing Beat

UPGRADE YOUR SAILS TO MAKE YOUR BOAT PERFORM LIKE NEW. PUT UK SAILMAKERS ON YOUR TEAM.

82 Kids Sailing: CBYRA Junior High Point Winners

84 Youth and Collegiate Focus

by Franny Kupersmith

Sponsored by Harken

86 Chesapeake Racing Beat Sponsored by Pettit 97 Cracking the Rule Book by Kim Couranz 98 Abaco Racing Sloop by Bill Gallagher 99 Chesapeake Racer Profile: Ryan Breymaier

Departments 14 16 17 26 27 28 29

Editor’s Notebook SpinSheet Readers Write Dock Talk Farewell to Friends Spring Sailboat Show/Cruisers University Winch n’ Kent Chesapeake Calendar

Sponsored by Boatyard Bar & Grill

38 Chesapeake Tide Tables Sponsored by Annapolis School of Seamanship 44 Makin’ Trees by Roo Wood 79 Subscription Form 100 Biz Buzz 101 Brokerage Section: 287 Used Boats for Sale 113 Classified Ads 114 Index of Advertisers 118 Chesapeake Classic: My First Boat

by Fred Hecklinger

Still hungry for more?

Visit spinsheet.com Follow us!

Stop by the loft and watch us build your new sails.

Contact Scott Allan or Steve Barbano

UK Sailmakers Annapolis annapolis@uksailmakers.com 108 Severn Ave. Annapolis, MD 410-268-1175

www.ukannapolis.com SpinSheet April 2013 11

Coastal Climate Control 301-352-5738 www.CoastalCoolAids.com

612 Third Street, Suite 3C, Annapolis, MD 21403 (410) 216-9309 • spinsheet.com

Expert Help and Advice, Extensive Stock

Refrigeration

EDITOR Molly Winans molly@spinsheet.com

PUBLISHER Mary Iliff Ewenson mary@spinsheet.com SENIOR EDITOR Ruth Christie, ruth@spinsheet.com

Air-Cooled, Water-Cooled, Keel-Cooled Systems

Drop-in Replacements for Norcold, Tundra, etc.

Ice Makers too!

Solar Panels

DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING Dana Scott, dana@spinsheet.com ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVES Ken Hadley, ken@spinsheet.com Brooke King, brooke@spinsheet.com ART DIRECTOR / PRODUCTION MANAGER Cory Deere, cory@spinsheet.com LAYOUT DESIGNER / PRODUCTION Zach Ditmars, zach@spinsheet.com

Flexible, Light Weight, High Efficiency.

Air Conditioning Climma - The OverPerformer Compact & Chilled Water Systems, Pumps, Grilles, Controls, Hose.

OPERATIONS MANAGER Laura Lutkefedder, laura@spinsheet.com COPY EDITOR / CLASSIFIEDS / DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Lucy Iliff, lucy@spinsheet.com ASSOCIATE EDITOR Beth Crabtree beth@spinsheet.com

FOUNDING EDITOR Dave Gendell

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Steve Allan Lisa Borre Carrie Gentile Eva Hill Tracy Leonard Lin McCarthy Andy Schell Cindy Wallach

Kim Couranz Fred Hecklinger Jean Korten Moser Ed Weglein (Historian)

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Walter Cooper

Dan Phelps Al Schreitmueller

Mark Talbott

Systems Monitor Monitor Batteries, Tanks, DC energy loads & sources.

Color touchscreen display.

Batteries

CONTRIBUTING ARTIST Merf Moerschel DISTRIBUTION Bill Crockett, Jerry Harrison, Ed and Elaine Henn, Ken Jacks, Merf Moerschel, Dad’s Delivery, and Norm Thompson SpinSheet is a monthly magazine for and about Chesapeake Bay sailors. Reproduction of any part of this publication is strictly prohibited without prior consent of the officers. SpinSheet Publishing Company accepts no responsibility for discrepancies in advertisements.

SpinSheet is available by first class subscription for $28 per year, and back issues are available for $4 each. Mail payment to SpinSheet Subscriptions, 612 Third St., 3C Annapolis, MD, 21403.

SpinSheet is distributed free at more than 750 establishments along the Chesapeake and in a few choice spots beyond the Bay. Businesses or organizations wishing to distribute SpinSheet should contact the office.

Members Of:

AGM Batteries by Northstar More Power In Less Space

Call us about Lithium Ion Batteries.The Future is Here!

12 April 2013 SpinSheet

© 2013 SpinSheet Publishing Company

spinsheet.com

CONTRIBUTE TO AN UPCOMING ISSUE We Invite You To Be Part of the Magazine

Direct story ideas to molly@spinsheet.com.

Contribute or suggest a story: SpinSheet’s editors are always on the lookout for new writers and fresh stories. We welcome author inquiries and unsolicited contributions, as well as tips, ideas, and suggestions. All contributions should directly pertain to the Chesapeake Bay or Chesapeake Bay sailors and boats in far flung locales. We are generally not interested in “how-to” articles, log-style accounts, “worst storm ever” stories, or poetry.

Please be patient: We really do care about your contributions, but we receive so many inquiries that it may take us some time to get back with you.

Contribute photos: We are most interested in photos showing boats looking good and people having fun on and along the Bay. Smiling, clear faces with first and last names identified, work very well. Dial your digital camera up to the “Large JPG” setting, ask your subjects to pull in their fenders, and start shooting!

Upcoming in SpinSheet Magazine

SpinSheet Letters 612 Third Street, #3C Annapolis, MD 21403

May: Weeknight Racing Kick-Off, What’s Hot in Electronics, Planning Summer Raft-Ups, and Youth and Collegiate Sailing.

SpinSheet_April2013_Layout 1 3/18/13 11:38 AMRace, PageSouthern 1 June: Annapolis to Newport Bay

Race Week, and More Summer Cruising Ideas.

The advertising deadline for the May issue of SpinSheet is April 10. Call (410) 216-9309.

• E-mail Letters and Calendar items to molly@spinsheet.com • Cruising Club Notes to clubs@spinsheet.com • Dock Talk items to beth@spinsheet.com

##Our first reader osprey sighting took place on February 25 on the Magothy River. This shot was sent to us on March 14 from the Whitehaven, MD, ferry terminal on the Somerset county side.

Spring is here! Photo by Larry Hogue

Stingray Point Marina Chesapeake Bay’s Premier Marina in Deltaville,Virginia

Protected harbor with more than 200 slips on Broad Creek — easy Chesapeake Bay access n 33 acre park-like setting with swimming pool, 3 bath houses, internet wifi, ice & laundry n Well-managed facility, pet friendly n

Slips available on an annual basis, ranging from $1,700 — $4,300 n Full service ABYC boat yard next door— Stingray Point Boat Works n Home of the Stingray Harbour Yacht Club n

804-776-7272 n www.stingraypointmarina.com located on Broad Creek, Deltaville, VA 23043

N 37° 33.710 n W 076° 18.450 • 19167 General Puller Hwy

Follow us!

SpinSheet April 2013 13

Editor’s Notebook

by

Molly Winans

Lessons and Teachers

M

y friend Robynne, to whom I’ve offered to give sailing lessons, asked me on e-mail this week how many lessons she will need so that she can block those days off on her calendar. I stared at her e-mail for a while.

Then, I laughed. I wrote, “It depends,” but I deleted it. True, but frustrating. I was too busy at the time to give her my extended answer, the real one, the one that was not going to digest well with her (self-described) Type A personality: the achiever who wanted to schedule the days, click off the lessons, and then—ding!—get the whole sailing thing.

I settled with suggesting a couple of days in case the wind does not cooperate as scheduled. I wrote, “You can learn the basics in a day, and the rest is practice.” It seemed a more optimistic answer than, “It may take the rest of your life to figure it out.” Both responses ring true to me.

I did learn the basics in a day: the pie chart of wind angles, the “no-go” zone, which sail is attached to the thing that goes boom, port and left both being four-lettered words, and when in doubt, let it out. My first on-the-water teacher’s impatient tillersnatching technique proved to be a barrier to learning, especially for my jumpy, awkward teenaged self. He didn’t squash my desire to learn, thankfully.

My clear memories of those frustrating moments on that pretty lake with that impatient teacher—a kind soul, really, but a crummy teacher for me—stayed with me as I sailed later with more patient guides and had time to fumble on my own. That’s where the real learning began, and my confidence grew. I still remember the first days, though, zigzagging like a fool, getting completely disoriented as I tacked, and being angry at myself for not “getting it.”

14 April 2013 SpinSheet

Once things clicked for me, I found it easy to explain maneuvers to other beginners. Just as I was good at teaching French as a non-native speaker who knew the trouble areas, I excelled at teaching sailing because of my thorough understanding of the common mistakes and fears.

When I taught on weekends at the Annapolis Sailing School, as I did for the better

these days involves more beer-fetching and pushing buttons to drop anchors than it does maneuvering small vessels. But I do love to teach, if Robynne will accept my rocky re-entry into a new boat and rusty teaching role. We are both works in progress in this immense world of sailing learning. I just have 25 more years of practice.

Speaking of teaching, when senior editor Ruth Christie joined the SpinSheet team in 2007, ##Photo courtesy of Sail Solomons she joked in her interview that she was a kick-ass editor. She wasn’t kidding. I remember founding editor Dave Gendell coming into our office and pointing to some of her copyediting symbols, hieroglyphics to us, and saying, “Can you dumb it down a notch, Ruth?” As the first seasoned editor we had ever hired, she raised the bar on style and consistency, among other things in both SpinSheet and PropTalk.

Into the sections of the magazines that had gotten tired, Ruth infused energy and humor. Because of part of the 1990s, I used to have students tack Ruth’s lighthearted calendar makeover, I’ve back and forth repeatedly using points on heard friends rattle off weird holidays they land such as the water tower and the Greenread about in SpinSheet: No Pants Day, bury Point radio towers. It was a simple thing Margarita Day, National “Get Over It” to choose points on land to help someone Day. Because of her dedication to reviving overcome disorientation, so simple to repeat the Cruising Club Notes section, so many a drill until it felt comfortable, yet no one had cruising sailors stop by to meet her at boat tried that for me as I learned. shows that our staff says we should wear When I interviewed the co-directors at J/ nametags that read, “I’m Not Ruth.”

World last week for our sailing school section We will miss her strong contributions (see page 52), I was heartened to hear Jeff to the magazines, but more than anything, Jordan say that he and his instructors were we’ll miss her contagious giggle rippling continuously learning. “We are all students of through the office late in the afternoon the game. I like to say it’s like chess. You can when our staff has dug our paws into her learn to play chess in 15 minutes and spend not-so-secret stash of gourmet chocolate. the rest of your life getting better at it.”

Thank you, Ruth, for all you have done to Robynne said she would pay me back make SpinSheet a great read. We will see somehow for my teaching time; I told her you on the water! to wait and see how the day goes and if we wreck into anything. I haven’t given a real sailing lesson since 1999, and my skill set spinsheet.com

PERFORMANCE

COMFORT

STYLE

INNOVATION

VERSATILITY

New Leopard 58

Leopard 39

New Leopard 48

Leopard 44

Join Leopard at the Miami International Boat Show this February 14 - 18, 2013, and tour the all new Leopard 48, Leopard 58 and the rest of the Leopard range! Leopard Catamarans offer unparalleded standards for seaworthiness and cruising performance, combined with comfort and an extensive equipment list. Contact us today for more details.

www.leopardcatamarans.com

|

1-800-672-1327

|

SpinSheet Readers Write

M

Best Cover Art Ever

y youngest kid, Latane (8), is the Opti sailor on the cover of the February issue. I must say, it’s the best cover art in the history of SpinSheet, but I am biased. He and his brother Jackson (10) sail in the Fishing Bay YC and Edgartown YC junior sailing programs.

Latane Montague Alexandria, VA

Lookin’ Good, Doll

A

s we are all getting ready for the boating season, my daughter noticed that her new doll needed a lifejacket, so we took to the web to find her one. Here they are, properly outfitted and ready to hit the water. Safety first!

Jody Powers s/v Lehe Paine Living aboard at Herrington Harbour South

W

Department of Corrections

e misspelled the name of the author of “DelMarVa Rally Memories” (page 18 March SpinSheet). His name is Jim Mosher.

No wind?

No problem.

The 4-Stroke SailPro with 20” or 25” Shaft, Designed to co-exist with Sailors.

Sailing just got better with Tohatsu’s newly redesigned 6hp SailPro featuring: • Front mounted shift lever, an industry first in its class • High thrust sail propeller • 5 amp/12 volt charging system • Longer tiller handle (110mm extension from previous model) • EPA & CARB emission approved For more information & to see the new SailPro, visit the Tohatsu dealer nearest you today.

TOHATSU

Delivering Reliability.

www.tohatsu.com 214-420-6440 ©2013 by Tohatsu America Corp.

16 April 2013 SpinSheet

spinsheet.com

DOCK TALK

Make a Splash

by Beth Crabtree

I

t’s spring and time to make a splash.

Most boats that sat on the hard for the winter will splash this month, and our readers who sail them should make a splash too. Not in the water of course, but at one of the many spring festivals and fundraisers that beckon us to get out and celebrate the season. Whether you’re looking to support a good cause, pick up some maritime goodies, or just have fun, there’s plenty happening around the Bay this month.

If you’d like to support a good cause, Box of Rain’s annual fundraiser, Rock and Roast, sponsored by SpinSheet, rocks the Annapolis Maritime Museum on Saturday, April 13, from 6 to 10 p.m.

See founding SpinSheet editor Dave Gendell whip up the crowd as the evening’s MC/Auctioneer. Participate in live and silent auctions and a standup paddleboard raffle. Box of Rain is a non-profit organization that inspires

Maryland traditions, join in the annual on display and open for tours. Learn more Maritime Festival, and visit the Antique at fellspointmainstreet.org and purchase Boat and Marine Engine Show May 4 and tickets in advance to sail on the Pride 5. There’ll be Chesapeake Bay retrievers of Baltimore II at: pride2.org in action, toy boatbuilding for the kids, Watch the Johnnies and the Mids crab-picking and oyster-shucking lessons, battle for bragging rights. The 31st annual crafts, lots of food and drink, and much more. ##An all-Eastport crew rockin’ and calvertmarinemuseum. roastin’ for a good cause. com On the Eastern Shore, the Bay Bridge Boat Show, sponsored in part by PropTalk,

##We love it when the SpinSheet banner is near the signature rum drink for the Rock n’ Roast.

##Neighbors, sailors, and new friends gather at the annual fundraiser for Box of Rain. Photos by SpinSheet

disadvantaged youth through sailing, boat building, and more. The 2012 edition sold out, so buy tickets now at: boxofrain.org At the Calvert Maritime Museum in Solomons, you can celebrate Southern Follow us!

runs April 18-21, with a Nautical Flea Market April 20 and 21, all at the Bay Bridge Marina in Stevensville, MD. New this year, all parking will be at the Kent Island High School and Safe Harbor Presbyterian Church, both on Cove Point Rd. A $2 donation benefits the school’s athletic boosters. Free shuttles take attendees to the show. Adult tickets are $12. usboat.com In Baltimore, the annual Privateer Festival in Fells Point runs April 19 to 21. Honor the maritime history of Fells Point by participating in a full weekend of family-friendly activities. Live entertainment and activities Friday evening and all day Saturday and Sunday. Tall ships will be

croquet match between St. John’s College and the U.S. Naval Academy is free for spectators on St. John’s front lawn April 20 at 1 p.m. stjohnscollege.edu/events.

The DelMarVa Peninsula is hosting a birding weekend April 25 to 28. Groups will set out by boats, kayaks, and by land, with day and evening hikes. Visit barrier islands, tidal wetlands. Learn more at: delmarva_almanac.com/birding There are many wine festivals around the Bay this month and next. Two of the sipping sensations will be in St. Michaels, MD, April 27-28 (winefestatstmichaels.com) and in downtown Norfolk, VA, at Town Point Park May 5 (festevents.org/mini-site/ spring-town-point-virginia-wine-festival).

If that’s not enough to keep you busy, don’t forget weeknight racing begins in April, and the month closes with the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show and Cruisers University (read all about them on page 27). You can find many more events in our calendar on page 29 and at: spinsheet.com SpinSheet April 2013 17

DOCKTALK

A

A Few of Our Favorite Things... assembled by Ruth Christie

s we await the spring splash, here are some of the things our clubs look forward to most this season:

Carl Reitz: “A combination of more steamed crabs than even I can eat, a secluded cove on a lovely creek, a really cool retro clubhouse, usually great sailing conditions, and socializing with a few dozen of my best friends have me looking forward to the Hunter SA’s Crab Feast despite it being six months away.”

Joe Della Barba: “For the fourth year in a row, I am taking off work to sail up the Chester River, turn into the Corsica, and anchor for the duration of the Corsica River YC’s first Junior Sailing Class of the year. My son and his friend will spend two weeks aboard Coquina sailing every day.

Instead of getting dragged out of bed for a carpool to the club, they will wake up about 200 yards from the dock and a quick dinghy ride to class. Lessons include swimming off the beach and cannonballs off

Travel 503/1003 electric, efficient, extraordinary.

the dock. After dinner, the river gets very quiet, and we can hear every kind of wildlife, including stingrays splashing around the boat, or conversations on passing boats.

In addition to a welcome respite from my ‘cube farm,’ I love seeing the kids having fun in boats. If we don’t do this, we won’t have any of these clubs 20 years from now!”

Sally Jack: “I can’t wait to get back out on the Bay so we can host Catalina Fleet 3’s annual Wine Tasting Raft-Up in the West River. This well-attended, fun event gets our sailing season off to a great start.

Hopefully, we’ll get a couple of shakedown cruises first. I am ready to feel the boat rocking in the water instead of stranded on hard land.”

Jeanne van Hekken: “For Club Beneteau Chesapeake Bay’s BOLD trips (Beneteau Owners living the Dream) this year, we are planning an extended cruise in June down the Bay to Norfolk and then into the northern part of the Intracoastal Waterway.”

Steve Allan: “The 4th of July Blindfold Dinghy Races hosted by the Frog Mortar YC at Maryland Marina on, you guessed it, Frog Mortar Creek is a favorite! It’s a fun, silly event for the whole family (we don’t blindfold the kids) followed by a barbeque and social mixer under the pavilion. Everyone gets a chance to get wet, either in the dinghies or running through the sprinkler or the wading pool dockside. I haven’t missed one in seven years.”

Linda Sweeting: “Every year, the Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron hosts a Commander’s Cruise that includes contests and skill-building activities. This year should be twice as much fun. Commander Marianne Ponzio and commander Steven Dalgarno of the Dundalk Squadron will host a joint Commander’s Cruise from Annapolis to Philadelphia, PA, and back June 14-23.

Cruisers will visit Mears Great Oak Landing on Fairlee Creek, the Delaware City Marina, the Piers Marina in Philadelphia, the Chesapeake Inn & Marina in Chesapeake City, MD, and the Harbor East Marina in Baltimore.”

Powerful, efficient, light and easy to use: The Travel 1003 has the performance of a 3 HP gas outboard and reaches speeds up to 5 knots. With its integrated lithium battery, GPS and the IP 67 waterproof technology, the Travel is the perfect outboard for tenders, dinghies and daysailers.

www.torqeedo.com

18 April 2013 SpinSheet

Nick Carter and Connie Miller: “The Lewes YC is honored and excited about hosting the International Sunfish World Championships October 5-11. This is the spinsheet.com

first time the International Sunfish have come to the Delaware Bay. It’s a great opportunity to watch outstanding sailors and showcase the beauty of Lewes. The Sunfish Class is a great group of sailors; by hosting it, our club continues the legacy of great sailing events, including Hobie Cats Mother’s Day Weekend, the Cape to Cape event August 3, and the J/70s August 10-11.”

Mike Upton: “The tranquil scenery near Onancock, VA, convinces you that you have stepped back in time 50 years. Tie up at the Town Wharf or anchor out. Enjoy lunch or dinner overlooking the creek at the historic Hopkins & Bro. Store. Enjoy coffee with the locals on the Liars’ Bench.

The stroll into town up Market Street is short and pleasant with a range of restaurants and stores to satisfy a variety of appetites. A significant drop in blood pressure is all but guaranteed.”

Michael Davis: “I’m biased, but my personal favorite event is the week I’m leading a week’s cruise on the Bay in September.

It’s a chance to visit several of the great anchorages we have available during a time when the temps are moderate and there’s usually wind.”

##The Annapolis Gam each September near Annapolis is a club favorite for the Seven Seas Cruising Association, mainly because it brings typically solitary cruisers together at a great venue with good speakers and fun activities. Photo by Ruth Christie

For Coverage That Truly Takes You Away

NEW! Cruising options to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexico and Alaska

Cast off this boating season with peace of mind onboard with insurance from BoatU.S. Insuring boats and only boats for over 45 years, our customized policy options and expert claims service make your time on the water the best it can be.

• • • • • •

Coverage for your Boat, Engine and Boating Equipment Liability, Medical and Pet Coverages On-the-Water Towing Consequential Damage Coverage, Fuel Spill Liability, Lifetime Repair Guarantee 24/7 Claims Service from Boating Experts, Flexible Payment Plans PLUS - Diminishing Deductibles, Safe Boater Discounts and More...

For a fast, free quote, call

1-800-283-2883 mention priority code 4843

or visit BoatUS.com/insurance

All policies subject to limits and exclusions.

Follow us!

SpinSheet April 2013 19

DOCKTALK

P

Sail Off To Camp

erhaps you read last month’s marinas issue, and now you’re thinking, “Gee, I’d really like to explore the Bay and stay at a nice marina, but my boat’s not set up for us to sleep aboard.” How about sailing (or trailering your boat) to a marina that offers campsites? Most sailors are outdoorsy types, so camping just makes sense when you don’t have enough berths to go around.

If you’re imagining stepping off the dock and sleeping on the ground in a tent, that’s only one way to do it; upgrades are available. Sure, you can stow a tent below deck and establish base camp in a jiffy, but most marinas with campsites also offer shaded RV areas for folks who want a regular spot for weekend get-aways.

At Dennis Point Marina on Carthagena Creek near St. Mary’s City, MD, owner Jim Godey says, “Most of our guests rent seasonally and keep their boats in one of our slips or bring it on a

trailer. It’s the best of both worlds. You have the ability to camp and get out on the water. Sailors enjoy it because of the camaraderie, activities, and amenities like the nature trail and dog park.”

Dennis Point offers campsites with full hook-ups (water, electricity, and sewer), water and electric only, or more primitive sites for tent camping. They also have cabin rentals. About half of the slip holders are campers.

Whether you reserve a campsite for a weekend or the entire season, camping’s a great way to explore the Bay without the costs of renting a waterfront hotel room or condo. You’ll save money and have fun, and enjoy all the benefits of marina life. Most offer a swimming pool, playground, showers, restrooms, marina store, grill, electricity, water-view lots, and friendly neighbors. Some marinas also offer storage facilities for your gear and entertainment, such as outdoor movies and campfires. ~B.C.

Bay Marinas With Campsites yBar y Harbor Park on the Bush River barharborrvpark.com yBethPage y Camp Resort on the Rappahannock River bethpagecamp.com yBreezy y Point Marina on Maryland’s western shore (Calvert County’s Breezy Point Beach and Campground is directly adjacent) breezypointmarina.com yBuzz’s y Marina on Saint Jerome Creek buzzsmarina.com yColes y Point Plantation on the Potomac River colespointmarina.com yDennis y Point Marina on Carthagena Creek dennispointmarina.net yGoose y Bay Marina and Campground on the Port Tobacco River goosebaymarina.com yHoliday y Marina on Aquia Creek holidaymarinarv.com yMadison y Bay Campground on Madison Bay marinas.com/view/marina/5080_Madison_Bay _Campground If you know of a good one we’ve missed, send details to: beth@spinsheet.com

Call Today For SPRING COMMISSIONING MOBILE DIESEL FUEL POLISHING

Quality, Reliable, Affordable Service

Stored fuel deteriorates over time.

Polishing can revitalize your investment!

Commissioning Specials • Bottom Painting General Maintenance & Repair • Marine Systems Electrical Systems • Electronics Installation • Rigging

Eliminates Moisture and Contaminants Conditions Fuel • Reduces Smoke Cost Effective • Eco-Friendly Improves Performance

Engine Service & Repair • Thruster Sales & Service Fiberglass Repairs & Modification • Design Modifications Sanitation/Water Systems • Custom Teak Design & Repair Custom Carpentry & Repair • Full Service Detailing

Complimentary Mobile Service Throughout Annapolis Area and Mid-Eastern Shore

Erik Lostrom, N.A

SUPERTECH Certified Sales & Service

MARINE SANITATION SYSTEMS **$100 Trade In Credit for your old head

Over 25 Years Experience • Power or Sail ABYC MASTER Technician • Fully Insured

Complete Marine Service www.ScandiaMarineServices.com

410.643.0037

Located at Kentmorr Marina • Kent Island ScandiaMarineServices@gmail.com

20 April 2013 SpinSheet

Serving Annapolis, Chesapeake, Baltimore & DC Regions MEMBER

spinsheet.com

Creek Cleanup Crews Want You

G

rab your neoprene boat boots and some work gloves, and get moving… Every spring, people take part in shoreline cleanups around the Bay. Since we all treasure getting out on the water, now is a good time to help make it a cleaner place to live. First up, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Project Clean Stream April 6. More than 5000 volunteers will help clean streams and shorelines at 200 locations in all six Bay watershed states and the District of Columbia, including locations in Annapolis, Baltimore, Richmond, VA, and along the Patuxent, Potomac, and Sassafras rivers.

April 20 brings Clean Rivers Day, with teams working at the Blackwater and Nottoway Watershed in the Franklin, VA area, as well as at Jones Creek Landing in Carrollton, VA. In Maryland, there’s a cleanup of Historic Bear Creek at Bear Creek Park in Dundalk that day. On April 22, volunteers from the James River Association will be out in force picking up trash and other debris at the Great Shiplock Park in Richmond, VA. In Anne Arundel County, the Maryland Recreation and Parks Department has cleanup days scheduled around the county throughout April and May. The granddaddy of them all, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s (CBF) Clean the Bay Day June 1, will celebrate 25 years. More than 6500 volunteers will remove, repurpose, and/or dispose of debris and litter from creeks, streams, and the Bay. CBF works with local governments and corporate sponsors, individuals, clubs, and others to sponsor cleanup events all over Virginia, including Hampton Roads, Northern and Central Virginia, and the Eastern Shore. To locate a Bay cleanup event, simply click to the calendar at spinsheet. com and scroll to the date you have in mind and hit the hyperlink provided there. The Bay’s 22 Riverkeepers also host events all year long; visit waterkeeper.org to find one near you.

We’re always open to sharing more clean-up volunteer opportunities.

Share them with us by e-mailing:

beth@spinsheet.com

Follow us!

##Cleaning up First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach, VA. Photo by CBF staff

! ctk ing o Pric t u S oseo

l In ial c pec

hS

wit

Beneteau oceanis 45

Join us at the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show!

April 26th - 28th, Downtown Annapolis With several new and brokerage models from Beneteau on display, our knowledgeable staff can assist in making your boating dreams a reality! Plus more new models and hundreds of brokerage boats will be available for showing the same weekend at our open House at Bert Jabins Yacht Yard.

GIVe uS A cAll foR MoRe InfoRMAtIon! contact Annapolis Yacht Sales at: 410-267-8181 Annapolis, MD | 804-776-7575 Deltaville, VA | 410-639-4082 Rock Hall, MD or visit www.annapolisyachtsales.com

SpinSheet April 2013 21

DOCKTALK

T

o give income tax season the honor it is due, we delved into things that tax a sailor’s patience on the water.

Enjoy these pet peeves on the high seas: Tim Dull: “Guests who come aboard and then after you are underway declare, ‘We must be back by a certain time’; mike key stuck on Channel 16 VHF; and tug boats without a tow on ‘Iron Mike’ at full power not slowing as they pass.”

Taxing Things Mary Ewenson: “Jellyfish. And bananas packed in with the cookies. For some reason, people always think they can put bananas in without a separate bag. Then everything tastes like bananas. Yuck.

Don’t they know that bananas are bad luck on a boat?”

Beth Crabtree: “Boat taxes, loud music in a quiet cove, and deck shoes with slippery soles.”

Ed Weglein: “No response to radio checks on channel 09, boats passing too close when we’re fishing/trolling, and no wind.”

Molly Winans: “When you have Goslings, ginger beer, and nothing but a puddle where there once was an ice bag; floatie toys that sink; and boaters who don’t wave back.”

Ruth Christie: “Too many crabpots too close to channels, big yachts coming too close in tight quarters, and dock bars failing to have good deals on their specialty beverages.”

Deane Holt: “A rising tide in the head, friendly chatter on VHF radio channel 16, an anchor stuck in the mud, an engine that will turn but not start, finding a Dinty Moore can rusted through right before dinner, and insubordination by first mate/wifey.”

Grace Holt: “Bird poop on a clean deck, especially fish parts left by ospreys; a cruise that starts on a beautiful day and ends with ugly weather; finding a mother duck on a nest with six eggs on deck when arriving at the boat for the first cruise of the season; a favorite hat gone overboard forever; and intransigence by skipper/hubby.”

##Just because she’s in the water, doesn’t mean she’s happy about it.

A sorely taxed vessel takes a dip.

Photo by Al Schreitmueller

22 April 2013 SpinSheet

spinsheet.com

Teen Sailor Receives Volunteerism Award

##Annapolis teen sailor Taylor Michie was one of two Maryland teens recognized for exemplary volunteerism.

A

rchbishop Spalding High School senior Taylor Michie is a member of the school’s sailing team, a world traveler, an author, and one of two Maryland and two Virginia teens to receive a 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Award. Michie is the author of Racing Winds, a novella about the Volvo Ocean Race, which was published in 2009 when Michie was in the eighth grade. The book was inspired by Michie’s own interaction with the international race. As a high school student, Michie’s not only followed the races, he’s reported on the crews and results, met Volvo sailors and race officials, and participated in an inport race exhibition race.

A portion of the proceeds of Michie’s book sales goes to Eco-Libris, an environmental group dedicated to replacing trees in the developing world that have been cut down to make paper for books. To date, he’s raised enough money to plant 250 trees in Guatemala and Nicaragua. Michie’s charitable work also includes serving on the student board of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and working with a nonprofit group that provides clean water to impoverished African nations.

The Prudential Spirit of Community Award Michie received is part of a nationwide program honoring young people for exemplary acts of volunteerism.

Each of the 102 honorees (two per state plus two from the District of Columbia) will receive $1000, an engraved silver medallion, and an all-expensepaid trip in May to Washington, DC, for four days of national recognition events. During the trip, 10 teens will be named America’s top youth volunteers for 2013. Now in its 18th year, Prudential Financial conducts the program in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

Michie was nominated by his school to receive the award. Keep up with Michie as he blogs at: blog.racingwinds.com Follow us!

Visit our displays at the Spring Boat Shows!

Hanse 400 E

Left-over dealer demonstrator.

2005 Island Packet 445 This yacht has it all!

Features twin wheels, folding prop, North sails, Simrad electronic package, windlass, refrigeration, self tacking headsail.

Aggressively Priced!!

Heavily equipped and very lightly used. A fresh water boat with less than 200 hours on her Yanmar diesel and her generator.

Ready to go to the Islands right now!!!

60’ Sundeer 60 ’95 ..................$525,000

40’ Hanse 400e ’09 .................$199,500

50’ Beneteau Oceanis ’92.........$179,900

40’ Tashiba Baba ‘87 .................$98,900

49’ Celere ‘89 ..........................$299,900

39’ Cal 39 Mk II ’80 .................$69,000

49’ Taswell C/C ’97.................$375,000

38’ Cabo Rico 38 ’87 .................$99,900

49’ Taswell C/C ’92.................$329,000

37’ Hanse 370 ’08 ...................$152,800

48’ Tayana C/C ’91 .................$329,000

34’ Ericson ’90 ..........................$62,000

45’ Island Packet C/C ’05 ........$419,500

30’ Baba ’84 ..............................$75,000

43’ Oyster 435 ’95 ..................$269,000

30’ Baba ‘85 ..............................$69,900

43’ Taswell C/C ’88.................$289,000

30’ Pearson 303 ’84...................$32,500

42’ Pearson 424 ’93.................$116,000

28’ Alerion Express ’03 .............$75,900

42’ Tayana V. ’84......................$89,000

28’ Alerion Express ’99 .............$48,900

Located on the Annapolis Harbor

326 First Street Suite #18 Annapolis, MD 21403 Phone 410.268.4100 • Fax 410.268.2974 yachts@sailyard.com • www.sailyard.com

SpinSheet April 2013 23

DOCKTALK

Aids to Navigation on the Market Photos courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard

caisson-style lighthouses are privately owned but maintained and operated by the U.S. Coast Guard. The former property is quite livable; the latter one needs TLC, but comes with a waterfront lot on Horn Harbor and permits for a pier and boat lift.

In 2000, an amendment to the National Historic Preservation Act enabled people to bid for eligible lighthouses if the Na-

PA n tA e n i U S

YAcht inSUrAnce

www.hqhh.de

If you could sail in the

USA12242

Sea of Tranquility we would cover you there.

• Worldwide navigations • No implied warranties of seaworthiness • Latent defects are covered • Excellent hand holding claims service • We insure vessels of any flag and crews of any nationality

tional Park Service could not find a state, city, or non-profit organization to take over ownership and upkeep. So far, more than 40 lighthouses have been auctioned off or given away across America. But, because life on the hard seas and adhering to historic preservation laws can be challenging, some owners are flipping their properties, such as the two Chesapeake Bay lighthouses below.

09/2012

W

ant historic real estate? Dream of living on the water? Several hundred thousand bucks burning a hole in your pocket? Then consider a lighthouse on the Chesapeake Bay. At press time, both the Smith Point Lighthouse (1897) at the mouth of the Potomac River and the Wolf Trap Lighthouse (1894) above Mobjack Bay were for sale.

The historic (tax-exempt), octagonal,

##The Wolf Trap Lighthouse in 1960.

Now opeN In Annapolis Annapolis@pantaenius.com

443-569-7995

USA* · Germany · Great Britain · Monaco · Denmark · Austria · Spain · Sweden · Australia new York · Phone +1 914 381 2066 · newport · Phone +1 401 619 1499 · Annapolis · Phone +1 443 569 7995

www.pantaenius.com *

##The Smith Point Lighthouse a while ago.

Pantaenius America Ltd. is a licensed insurance agent licensed in all 50 states. it is an independent corporation incorporated under the laws of new York and is a separate and distinct entity from any entity of the Pantaenius Group.

24 April 2013 SpinSheet

spinsheet.com

M

Crew Listing: Everybody Say “Par-Tay”

ark you calendars for SpinSheet’s annual Crew Listing Parties!

The Annapolis edition takes place Sunday, April 28 from 4 to 6 p.m., with a pre-party Start Sailing Now seminar from 3 to 4 p.m., at the Annapolis Maritime Museum with live steel drum music by the Geckoes.

The Virginia version will be held Saturday, March 30, in Hampton from 5 to 7 p.m. at Marker 20, with beverages courtesy of Doyle Sails. For those unacquainted, Marker 20 is in the “main drag” in Hampton. Both parties are free and open to all sailors, including novices.

Annapolis J/Boat crew Shannon Hibberd says, “The Crew Listing Party literally changed my life. When I was a very new sailor/racer, I attended one of the parties and met Glenn Byus, skipper of the J/105 Tuition. I have been racing with him ever since (going on six years) and have had countless good times and great experiences because of it. Racing on Tuition introduced me to the racing scene

in Annapolis and so many fantastic people.

Through my experience I’ve expanded to ocean racing, as well as racing at international and Caribbean regattas. It truly has changed my life...for the better!”

friends. It’s one of the best ways to get your foot in the door with the Annapolis sailing community.”

SpinSheet staff will give you a nametag indicating whether you are looking for a boat or crew, and we’ll be serving up drinks and mingling through ##Skippers and crew meet and renew old friendships the crowd making introductions every year at the SpinSheet Crew Listing party. and facilitating conversations.

Come early and bring a friend who wants to start sailing. Our Start Sailing Now seminar is moderated by SpinSheet editor Molly Winans and boasts a panel of local experts.

Keep in mind that both events draw all manner of skippers and crew. We’re talking about folks who do every kind of sailing, from day sails to coastal cruises, and from weeknight races to weekend regattas and distance races. At the Annapolis event, sailors hail from Baltimore, Annapolis, the Hibberd continues, “I’ve probably atWashington, DC, area, and beyond, and tended four or five crew listing parties, and they sail on almost all of the local waterI always have fun and meet new people. ways. To register online, check out our It’s an informal, party atmosphere, and crew listing tab at: spinsheet.com the rum helps in making new contacts and

• Exceptional Quality at a competitive price • Using 100% American made sail cloth - Contender, Bainbridge and Challenge • Over 2.2 million sails produced

State of the art 100,000 sq. ft. sail loft From the weekend boater to the worldwide cruiser, let our experienced team outfit your boat with the equipment you need.

• Yacht Maintenance and Rigging • Bottom Painting Specialists • Electronic Installations

Visit us at the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show April 26 – 28, 2013 • Tent A36 New Rolly Tasker Office Location in Bert Jabin Yacht Yard 7330 Edgewood Rd, Annapolis - Building 4 on the 2nd Floor

s e rvice @a n nap o lisb o atservice.co m

rol l ytasker sai l s@an n ap ol i sb oatser vi ce.com

w w w. a n n a p o l i s b o a t s e r v i c e . c o m Follow us!

SpinSheet April 2013 25

Farewell to Friends

H

e wasn’t a famous racing skipper, a yacht club commodore, or a celebrated public figure, but when Gilbert Renaut passed away at the end of February, the sudden loss reverberated across Annapolis.

Renaut grew up in Baltimore and attended St. John’s College in Annapolis, a community that drew him back after he graduated from the University of Maryland School of Law. As he began his career as an attorney in federal service, with the Departments of Justice, Labor, and Energy, he settled and raised his family in the home he built in the Murray Hill neighborhood of the city whose preservation and betterment mattered so much to him.

Although he was fascinated with it all his life, he didn’t come to sailing until his early 40s, when he purchased a well-loved Cal 25 and recruited friends both veteran and newcomer to sail with him. He didn’t win a lot of trophies, but he was there to help keep class numbers up in nearly every sanctioned event. He genuinely loved the

Gilbert Renaut

Miles River Race each Memorial Day, the Queenstown Race in August, and the more casual Frostbite and Beer Can series.

Renaut approached the sailing community the same way he did every community of which he was a member: he got involved and eventually took a lead.

Along with family life, an active career in Washington, and his heavy involvement in civic organizations and city business ranging from historic preservation to charter review in Annapolis, he also became a fleet officer in the Cal 25 class organization. By 2001, he was the Chesapeake Bay YRA’s (CBYRA) cruising one design chair and served on the executive board for nearly a decade, eventually as president in 2007.

He also acted as chairman of the communications and planning committees, editor of the yearbook, and chair of CBYRA Annapolis Race Week.

Renaut was an active member of the Eastport YC (EYC), a volunteer whose participation was appreciated in nearly every club activity and a valued and respected leader in many.

Are you prepared?

Experience peace of mind when wind and seas are up! North Sails Direct Storm Jibs and Storm Trysails are manufactured to ORR offshore specifications and include important safety features required by racing and cruising sailors alike. Order your sails today!

(1947 - 2013)

His love of sailing took him on adventures farther afield as well, to a cruise through the Greek islands, a stay in the Caribbean, and more. At home, he quickly became indispensible on the EYC Race Committee, distinguished by his patience, intelligence, and willingness to take on any job in any weather. He was quick to laugh off praise for his efforts, saying that he’d take any excuse for a day on the water, that it made him happy under any conditions.

He also traveled to Canada to help with the CORK race committee for several years and was learning the ropes to become a U.S. Sailing judge.

Renaut was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend beloved by many. His loss will be deeply felt by people in many varied walks of life, across the many communities of which he was a member. His legacy in all is one of kindness, patience, dedication, and a willingness to step up and ask, “What can I do to help?”

Friends may make memorial donations to Historic Annapolis Foundation, annapolis.org.

Storm Jibs & Storm Trysails from North!

E 7 oz. - 9.5 oz. NorDac polyester (Dacron) E High visibility orange head patches E Built in radar reflectors E Hydraulically pressed stainless steel rings E Three rows of triple step stitching

on joining seams E Polyester leech and foot lines E Trim stripe at clew of the sail (storm jib only) E High visibility orange sail bag

www.northsailsdirect.com 1-888-424-7328 26 April 2013 SpinSheet

spinsheet.com

I

t’s time to pull off those wool socks, slip on some deck shoes, and get out and see some beautiful new sailboats.

The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show, featuring Cruisers University, returns for its second year April 26 to 28.

“We have about 50 percent more boats than last year, so we’ve greatly expanded our in-water footprint,” says Paul Jacobs, the show’s general manager. “It’s not just Ego Alley this year; the show wraps around Susan C. Campbell Park.” Show highlights include: nearly 80 sailboats on display, both new and brokerage, more than 100 maritime exhibitors on land, fabulous door prizes, and the Shellback Rum Tasting Hut on a floating barge.

The show also features Cruisers University, now in its third year and appropriate for both sailors and powerboaters. “Cruisers U had a great staff, knowledgeable speakers, and other enthusiastic boaters like us. It could not have been a better investment of our time, effort, and money,” says Patti DiMiceli, who attended Cruisers University in 2012 with her husband John.

“We walked away having a much better understanding of the various types of boats and how they are used, a basic sense of how navigation works, and what it takes to

Spring Show +

realize our dream of getting on the water.”

Three-time enrollee John Czamanske says, “My first experience energized me for months. I did another three days in 2012 because there were so many sessions that I wasn’t able to fit in the first year, plus new offerings and the addition of in-water options.” Czamanske adds, “It’s one thing to read about cruising in magazines, books, or online, or to take in a boat show, but it is an excellent experience to be immersed in courses geared specifically to what it’s actually like to go cruising.”

Show hours are Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A one-day ticket costs $12 for adults and $4 for children ages 7 to 12. Kids six and younger enter for free. Parking is available at local garages and at Eastport Elementary School Saturday and Sunday for $20 per day. More show details, plus Cruisers U course offerings, times, fees, and registration details are at: usboat.com

Cruisers U

inAnnapolis

by Beth Crabtree

##Diesel Engines 101

After the show, stroll across the Eastport Bridge to the Annapolis Maritime Museum and mingle with more sailors at the SpinSheet Crew Listing Party.

It’s Nice to Know Some Things Haven’t Changed Trustworthy Towing STILL ONLY $149 Red is ready 24/7 when you need assistance on the water.

Go Online or Call to Join

Our captains are licensed, trustworthy and all around nice guys. With over 600 boats in 300 ports, we’re only a quick call away. Just show your BoatU.S. Membership card for payment on the water.

Battery Jumps Fuel Delivery Soft Ungroundings

24/7 Dispatch Service Over 500,000 Members 25 Member Benefits

BoatUS.com/towing FREE BoatU.S. Towing App!

1-800-888-4869

Unlimited towing details and exclusions can be found online at BoatUS.com/towing or by calling.

Follow us!

SpinSheet April 2013 27

M a y 3 rd- 5 th

Easiest Bay Access in Annapolis!

• 1800' Private Sandy Beach with 2 Fishing Piers • 2 Swimming pools & 4 Tennis Courts • Fitness Facility • Fine dining and dockside bar at Sam’s on the Waterfront • Yacht Management & Service • Cable TV at every Slip • Wireless Internet Access • Picnic Areas with BBQ Grills • Courtesy Shuttle to Downtown Annapolis (call for schedule) • Laundry Facility

Chesapeake harbour CALL TODAY! 410.268.1969 www.ch e s ape ake h arbou r.com

28 April 2013 SpinSheet

spinsheet.com

Chesapeake Calendar presented by

Great Gifts!

new

Boatyard Bar & Grill

Happy H our in the Bar

Rockfish TouRnamenT

Monday – friday 3-7 pm

$3

draft Beer house wine well drinks

$5 99¢

Bar appetizers oysters

saturday, april 20 registration deadline: april 17 Limited to 200 boats AwArds • PArty Band: d’viBe & conGa Benefits the Bay Details on website

Boatyard Hats, Belts, Fleece, polos, Dog Bowls, hoodies and more

chef favorites: Gumbo and Lobster Rolls

Fourth & Severn • eaStport–annapoliS 410-216-6206 • boatyardbarandgrill.com

best boaters restaurant

FuLL Moon party

ThursDay april 25 live music D’Vibe & Conga Drink specials

For more details and hot links to event websites, simply visit spinsheet.com

April Thru Apr 14

National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington, DC.

April Fool’s Day “Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.” ~Abraham Lincoln

1 1

Opening of “Seas, Lakes, & Bay: The Naval War of 1812” Exhibit U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis. The exhibit runs through November 3.

1-5

Spring Break Science Camps for Kids Virginia Air & Space Center, Hampton, VA.

1-7 2

National “Scoop the Poop” Week

C. S. Forester, the Creator of the 12-Book Horatio Hornblower Series, Dies in California, 1966

3

Free Seminar 7 p.m. Fawcett Boat Supply, Annapolis. Tucker Thompson will provide T2P.TV’s greatest bloopers.

4

“Seamanship” Class 7 to 9 p.m. Hosted by Rockville Sail and Power Squadron.

6

4-16

Sustainable Chesapeake 7 p.m. Thursdays.

Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

6-7

Safety at Sea Seminar U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis. Sailing and a new powerboat component. Hosted by Marine Trades Association of Maryland.

4-25

Boat Maryland Class 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.

Gaithersburg Senior Center, MD. Hosted

by Gaithersburg USCG Auxiliary Flotilla.

5 5

In Virginia, Native American Pocahontas Marries English Colonist John Rolfe, 1614

5 5-6

National Walk to Work Day

Boater Safety Class Havre de Grace Maritime Museum, MD. Hosted by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. $20.

3

6

4

6

The Royal Navy Begins Campaign To Reclaim the Falkland Islands from Invading Argentine Forces, 1982

HMAT Bounty with Lt. William Bligh Commanding Leaves Tahiti for England, 1789 The infamous mutiny occurred 25 days later.

Blessing of the Fleet 5 p.m. Cape Charles, VA.

Free Seminar: Basic Coastal Navigation 10:30 a.m. West Marine, Rockville, MD. Hosted by Rockville Sail and Power Squadron.

Great Rum Punch Challenge 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Alexandria, VA. $50.

6

Spaghetti Dinner/Sock Burning Hosted by Rock Hall YC, MD. Benefits the club’s sailing school.

The English Schooner Livonia, the Second Challenger for the America’s Cup, Launches, 1871

8

Cecily Fox Smith, Author and Poetess of the Last Days of Commercial Sail, Dies, 1954 Many musicians are putting her poems to music.

8-10

Basic Boating Class 6 to 10 p.m. Delaware Fire School, Dover. Hosted by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-05 Dover. $10.

10-May 22

Lecture Series 7 p.m. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum, MD. Dates are April 10 and May 3 and 22.

11-14

Strictly Sail Pacific Boat Show Jack London Square, Oakland, CA.

12

U.S. Power Squadrons District 5 Annual Meeting and Spring Conference Princess Royal Hotel, Ocean City, MD. Hosted by Rockville Sail and Power Squadron.

12-13

East Coast Decoy Collectors Show St. Michaels Motor Inn (Best Western).

Free decoy appraisals.

Calendar Section Editor: Ruth Christie, ruth@spinsheet.com Follow us!

SpinSheet April 2013 29

APRIL

13-27

Two Rhode River Canoe Excursions 9 to 11:30 a.m. Reed Education Center, Edgewater, MD. Each trip costs $16 per adult and $8 per kid ages six to 12 years.

Continued...

12-14

Oriental In-Water Boat Show and Nautical Flea Market Pecan Grove Marina, Oriental, NC.

12-14 13 13

Opening Day Fishing Bay YC, Deltaville, VA.

Rock and Roast 6 to 10 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum. Food, drinks, live music, auctions, and more. $10. Benefits Box of Rain.

13

Voyage Planning and Electronic Charting Class Annapolis Elks Lodge, Edgewater, MD. Hosted by Chesapeake Area Professional Captains Association (CAPCA). $115 for members; $145 for non-members.

Tax Day “The best measure of a man’s honesty isn’t his income tax return. It’s the zero adjust on his bathroom scale.”? ~Arthur C. Clarkewn

13-28

15 16-23

14 14

17

Titanic Remembrance Day

Spend a Night in a Museum Two Saturdays and Sundays. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

Paddlesports America Class 7 to 9 p.m. Two Tuesdays. Gaithersburg Senior Center, MD. Hosted by Gaithersburg USCG Auxiliary Flotilla.

International Moment of Laughter Day

Practical Marine Radar Course 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Annapolis Elks Lodge, Edgewater, MD. $160 for CAPCA members; $190 for non-members.

ExpEriEncEd Staff for all cruiSing and racing SyStEmS Hydraulic SaleS & Service complete rigging Cordage and splicing • Masts Wire and rod rigging • Booms Rigging surveys • Deck hardware • Furling systems Metal FaBRiCation Stainless & Aluminum

Mobile welding • Pulpits arches • towers • tanks

2 Locations + MoBiLE sERVicE annapoliS 122 Severn ave 410.268.1570 HeRRington HaRBour 410.867.7248

www.atlanticspars.com

HeRRington HaRBouR • soloMon’s • Kent islanD • RoCK Hall • oxFoRD • CaMBRiDge

annaPolis • PasaDena • BaltiMoRe • MiDDle RiveR • eDgeWateR/Mayo • galesville •

30 April 2013 SpinSheet

Vice Admiral Edward Vernon Orders the Daily Ration of Rum for Sailors To Be Diluted with Water, 1740; and RMS Titanic Collides with an Iceberg and Sinks in Less than Three Hours, 1912

15

For more details and hot links to event websites, simply visit spinsheet.com

South Carolina In-Water Boat Show Daniel Island’s Waterfront Park, Charleston, SC.

14

Blessing of the Fleet 5 p.m. Hooper Strait Lighthouse, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels.

17

United Way of Charles County Golf Tournament Swan Point Yacht and Country Club, Swan Point, MD.

17-Aug 16

Five Monthly Boater Safety Classes 6 to 10 p.m.

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Dates are April 17-18, May 15-16, June 12-13, July 17-18, and August 15-16. $25 per two-evening session.

18

The Great Earthquake Strikes San Francisco, CA, 1906 (“the Earth Moved Like an Ocean that Day”); and a British Warship Seizes 180 kg ($22 Million Worth) of Pure Heroin While on Indian Ocean Patrol, 2012 Holy cow!

18-21

Bay Bridge Boat Show Bay Bridge Marina, Stevensville, MD. Don’t miss the Nautical Flea Market April 19-20.

19

Deadline for Applications for the Youth Conservation Corps (Summer Youth Jobs) Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Cambridge, MD. The program runs from June 17 through August 9. The position pays minimum wage.

19

Tiki Bar Season Opens Noon to Midnight. Solomons.

spinsheet.com

19-21

Privateer Festival Fells Point, MD. Live entertainment, tall ships, crafts and food vendors, reenactments, grog garden, pirates ball, and pub crawl.

19-May 31

Two Sailing Instructor Clinics Zahniser’s Yachting Center, Solomons. Hosted by Sail Solomons. Topics include weather and sailing instruction.

20

Free Seminar: Anchoring West Marine, Rockville, MD. A two-hour morning session hosted by Rockville Sail and Power Squadron.

20

International Children’s Festival Mill Point Park, Hampton, VA.

20

James RiverFest Eco Discovery Park, Williamsburg, VA. Hosted by James River Association.

AnnApolis spring sAilboAt show Featuring Cruisers University (April 25–28) Annapolis City Dock

April 26–28

20-21

Basic Marine Weather Course Annapolis Elks Lodge, Edgewater, MD. $195 for CAPCA members; $235 for non-members.

21

Sails & Tails 1 to 5 p.m. Annapolis City Dock.

Hosted by Canine Companion. $75.

21

Spring Open House 2 to 4 p.m. North East River YC, North East, MD.

22 22

Earth Day

Jan de Hartog, Sailor, Tugboatman, and Author of The Captain, Is Born in the Netherlands, 1914

22 22-May 13 Typewriter Toss Springfield, MO.

America’s Boating Course 7 to 9 p.m. Four Mondays.

Walter Johnson High School, Bethesda, MD. Hosted by Rockville Sail and Power Squadron.

22-May 13

Safe Boating Class 7 to 9 p.m. Four Mondays. Bass Pro Outdoor Store, Arundel Mills Mall, MD. Hosted by Patapsco River Power Squadron. $40.

Follow us!

Produced by

For tiCKEts & DEtAils :

usboat.com

(410)268-8828

Expanded dock and land space Over 80 new and brokerage sailboats Sailing gear, electronics and inflatables Cruisers University: one, three and four-day programs

Register today: registration@usboat.com

113094 usys asss ad-spinsheet.indd 1

2/11/132013 5:42 PM SpinSheet April 31

APRIL

Continued...

23

Lecture on the Pride of Baltimore II National Sailing Hall of Fame, Annapolis.

Features Captain Jan Miles. $50.

23

Marlinspike and Knots: What KNOT To Do 7 to 9 p.m. Mounts Bay Recreation Center’s Community Room, Williamsburg, VA. Taught by David Chin, and hosted by Kingsmill YC. $25.

23-May 14

Maryland Boating Safety Class 7 to 9 p.m. Four Tuesdays.

Jacobsville Elementary, Pasadena, MD. Hosted by Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 22-1. $20.

24

USS Ranger Captures HMS Drake, 1778; and Captain Joshua Slocum on Spray Start First Solo Circumnavigation of the World, 1895

24-27

Maryland Safe Boater Course Middle River, MD. Hosted by Bowleys Quarters Junior Fire Brigade. $35.

25

Full Moon Party Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport.

“You moon the wrong person at an office party and suddenly you’re not ‘professional’ anymore.” ~Jeff Foxworthy

26-28

For more details and hot links to event websites, simply visit spinsheet.com

26-28

26

Chesapeake Rubber Duck Race Intracoastal Waterway at Great Bridge, Chesapeake, VA. Benefits Childrens Health Investment Program.

27

East Coast She Crab Soup Classic Noon to 3 p.m. 24th Street Park, Virginia Beach, VA.

DelMarVa Birding Weekend

Brewmaster Tasting: Combining Great Beer with the Bay’s Bounty 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sail on Schooner Woodwind with Jonathan Reeves of Port City Brewing Company. $52; $5 from each ticket benefit Oyster Recovery Program.

Your Spar & Rigging Specialists!

Open House White House Marina, Poquoson, VA.

27

Jazz Singer Ella Fitzgerald Is Born in Newport News, VA, 1917 “Music comes out of her. When she walks down the street, she leaves notes.” ~Jimmy Rowles

Snow Hill, MD.

26-28

Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition and Art Festival Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City, MD.

25

25-28

Cruiser’s University and Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show See page 31.

27 27

Oxford Day Oxford, MD.

St. Michaels Wine Festival Cruise 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. From Annapolis to St. Michaels and back onboard a Watermark vessel. $129.

sail baltimore presents 10th annual

Beer, Boats & Ballads!

Baltimore’s Hottest Summer FUNraiser!

Wednesday, June 12 6–9 PM HarborView Marina Pier & the Tiki Barge Custom Welding & Metal Fabrication Spring Commissioning, Sails Installation Hatches, Ports & Deck Hardware Re-Sealing Furling Systems & Winch Repairs & Servicing Standing & Running Rigging Replacement Electronics Installation • Electrical Systems Steering Systems & Hydraulic Repairs

500 Harborview Drive, Baltimore, MD 21230

Tickets:

$65 each or10 for $600 $75 at the door

To purchase tickets or for more information contact

www.sailbaltimore.org

Located At Hartge Yacht Harbor • A Full Service Boatyard

4883 Church Lane • Galesville, MD 20765 410.867.6633 • esr_llc@msn.com

Check our work at: www.eastportrigging.com 32 April 2013 SpinSheet

Proceeds benefit Sail Baltimore, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has been bringing tall ships and maritime events to Baltimore since 1975.

spinsheet.com

27

Start of Cocktail Cruising Season on the Bay 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. On the Schooner Woodwind. $59.

27

Start of General Class Amateur Radio License Course Davidsonville Family Recreation Center, Davidsonville, MD. Hosted

by Anne Arundel Radio Club.

27

Start of Pumpout Season for the Honey Dipper West and Rhode rivers in Maryland.

27

Working Watermen’s Weekend 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Deltaville Maritime Museum, Deltaville, VA. Boat rides, exhibits, music, food, and more.

27-28

Advanced Marine Weather Course Annapolis Elks Lodge #622, Edgewater, MD. $195 per CAPCA member; $235 per non-member.

27-28

30

WineFest St. Michaels.

Open House (Boat) Galesville Yacht Yard, Galesville, MD. Sails, tours, and more. Hosted by Parklawn SA. (Rain date is May 5.)

28

SpinSheet’s World-Famous Crew Listing Party 4 to 6 p.m.

Annapolis Maritime Museum. “Start Sailing Now” panel discussion from 3 to 4 p.m.

29

Hampton’s Landing Day 3 p.m. Strawberry Banks, Hampton, VA.

29-May 2

Superweek Don’t miss J/World’s Annapolis NOOD Regatta Race Training Program.

30

In New York City, George Washington Becomes the First Elected U.S. President, 1789 The statesman was born February 22, 1732, in Virginia near Pope’s Creek.

30

Lecture on the Pride of Baltimore II National Sailing Hall of Fame, Annapolis. Features Gary Jobson. $50.

The Pride of Baltimore II Launches in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, 1988

April Racing

6 7 13

Star Wars Regatta Eastport YC, Annapolis.

Tune-Up Race Cruising Club of Virginia, Southern Chesapeake.

InterClub National Championship Regatta Severn SA, Annapolis.

13-14

Spring Race Naval Academy Sailing Squadron, Annapolis.

18-21

Charleston, SC.

Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week

20

Cherry Blossom Regatta Dangerfield Island Sailing Club, Alexandria, VA.

20

Spring One-Design Regatta Annapolis YC.

May 3-5, 2013

4t

hA

nn

ua

l

Sip and Sail at Winefest 3 to 5 p.m. St. Michaels. Enjoy a special food-and-wine pairing onboard Selina II.

27-28 28

Select dealers and brokers have assembled their best buys for the fourth annual YC sales event.

Power, Sail, Trawlers and Downeast boats 32-74 feet.

What: Please join us at the un-boat show. Do not miss this event. The Yacht Collection Sale is a large selection of quality boats at sale prices. Financing, documentation and insurance services on site. Power, sail, downeast and trawlers are well represented by the best dealers & brokers. This upscale event is intended to attract a qualified audience of high end boat owners and boat buyers. No crowds, no mops, fishing rods or long lines. Only quality boats, new and brokerage, offered by quality brokers and dealers at special prices. See what all the buzz is about.

Follow us!

When:

Preview Friday May 3rd 2013 - 17:00-19:00 Saturday May 4th 2013 - 10:00-18:00 Sunday May 5th 2013 - 10:00-17:00

Where: Questions?:

Chesapeake Harbour Marina 2030 Chesapeake Harbour Drive East Annapolis, MD 21403 YachtCS@gmail.com www.yachtcollectionsale.com

SpinSheet April 2013 33

April Racing Continued...

27

ICSA Team Race National Semifinals Norfolk and Hampton in Virginia.

27-28

Little Choptank and Spring Invitational Race Southern Maryland SA, Solomons.

27-28

U.S. Coast Guard Foundation Cup Annapolis YC. Distance Bay race to warm up for June’s Annapolis-to-Newport Race.

For more details and hot links to event websites, simply visit spinsheet.com

Deltaville’s BIGGEST BOAT SALES EvEnT of the Season!

May

1

Deadline To Apply for a West Marine Conservation Grant Ten grants from $500 to $5000 will be announced June 8.

2

Environmentally Speaking Series: Farmers, Watermen, and the Bay Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Grasonville, MD.

2-5 2-23

SpringFest Ocean City, MD.

Boat Maryland Class 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.

Gaithersburg Senior Center, MD. Hosted

by Gaithersburg USCG Auxiliary Flotilla.

3-5

Decoy and Wildlife Art Festival Havre de Grace Decoy Museum, MD.

3-5 3-5

Dover Days Festival Dover, DE.

3-5 3-5

Open House Bluewater Yacht Sales, Hampton, VA.

Hunt for Hampton History Hampton History Museum, VA. Re-enactors, music, hands-on activities, and interactive displays. Free.

Saturday, May 4, 10am-4pm & Sunday, May 5, 10am-4pm Representing These Boat Lines All in One Great Town: Beneteau Power ~ Beneteau Sail ~ Carolina Classic ~ Catalina Yachts Jeanneau Yachts ~ Marlow Hunter ~ Marlow Mainship ~ Southerly CASH PRIZES! $300, $200, $100 ~ Register to Win at Participating Dealerships

804-776-7575

804-776-9898

804-776-9211

804-436-7131

Deltaville. Boating Capital of the Chesapeake

Yacht Collection Sale Chesapeake Harbour Marina, Annapolis. Hosted by Walczak Yacht Brokerage Service.

4 4

Crabby Blues Festival Central Park, Cape Charles, VA.

East Coast Kinetic Sculpture Race Championship Baltimore. Eight-hour, 15-mile race on pavement, mud, sand, and water hosted

by American Visionary Art Museum.

4

Free Boat Checks Port Annapolis Marina. Hosted

by American Boat & Yacht Council.

4

Free Seminar: Sail Trim 9:30 a.m.

West Marine, Rockville, MD. Hosted by Rockville Sail and Power Squadron.

4 4

Kentucky Derby Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY.

Open House Noon to 4 p.m.

Zahnisers Yachting Center, Solomons. Hosted by Sail Solomons.

34 April 2013 SpinSheet

spinsheet.com

4

Paddle for the Border Paddle the historic Dismal Swamp Canal between South Mills, NC, and Chesapeake, VA.

4

Solomons Maritime Festival Calvert Maritime Museum, Solomons. Critters, crafts, culture, and cuisine.

4 4

Star Wars Day May the Fourth be with you.

Start of Port Paloozas Noon to 8 p.m. First Saturday of each month. Port Deposit, MD. Waterfront music and fun for the whole family.

4

Start of Public Sail Season Onboard the Skipjack Nathan of Dorchester Long Wharf, Cambridge, MD.

4-5

Deltaville Dealer Days Deltaville, VA. Local boat dealers open their doors and offer tours, discounts, and more.

10 10-11

11 11-12

11

12 12

Annular Solar Eclipse

Open House USCG Station Annapolis. Free; public welcome.

Paddlefest Paddle from Greensboro, MD, to Denton, MD. Calvert Arts Festival 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Sunderland, MD.

11 11

Ed Weglein Named Historian for PropTalk and SpinSheet, 2010 Jamestown Day Jamestown Settlement, Williamsburg, VA.

Maryland Safe Boater Course Middle River, MD. Hosted by Bowleys Quarters Junior Fire Brigade. $35.

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day Cruise 1 to 4 p.m. 600 Water Street SW, Washington, DC. Hosted by DC Sail onboard American Spirit. $30.

Awarded the MD Clean Marina of the Year Award by the MD Department of Natural Resources - January 2012

Protected, Deep Water Slips

4-5

Middle Bay Boat Show Norview Marina, Deltaville, VA.

4-5

Naptown barBAYq and Music Festival Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, Crownsville, MD. $10.

Eco-Lifestyle Marina Resorts

4-5 4-21

Wine and Food Festival National Harbor, MD.

Start of “Adult Introduction to Sailing” Class 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Three weeks. Cooper River YC, Collingswood, NJ. $200.

5

Cinco de Mayo “In the spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours.” ~Mark Twain

5-7

Rush in Concert Sunday at Farm Bureau Live, Virginia Beach, VA; and Tuesday at 1st Mariner Arena, Baltimore, MD.

6

Scholarship Golf Tournament 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Army Navy Country Club, Fairfax, VA. Hosted by Coast Guard Foundation to benefit dependents of enlisted Coast Guard personnel.

7 8-9

No Housework Day For that matter, why not eat out?

American Boating Congress Liaison Hotel, Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. Follow us!

RESERVE YOUR SLIP TODAY HERRINGTON HARBOUR SOUTH

HERRINGTON HARBOUR NORTH

• Protected Enclosed Harbour featuring Restaurant & Deck Bar • Beachfront Lodging • Catering • Sauna • Olympic Sized Pool • Complimentary Slipholder Events and Movies • Fitness Center • Deli & Market • Free Pump-outs • Fuel Dock • Picnic Areas • Lighted Tennis Courts • Beaches • Free WiFi • CATV and more

• Protected Countryside Harbour featuring Restaurant & Tiki Bar • Bayside Pool • Jacuzzi Spa • Fitness Center • 7’MLW • Complimentary Slipholder Events and Movies • Free WiFi • West Marine Store • Free Pump-outs • Kayaks and Bicycles • Full Service/Do-it-Yourself Yacht Yard • Customer Lounges and more

LAT 38°.44’.12” • LONG 76°.32’.20”

LAT 38°.45’.86” • LONG 76°.32’.80”

Marina Resort

1-800-213-9438

Marina Resort • Yacht Yard

FAMILY OWNED

1-800-297-1930

Visit us on Herring Bay on the Chesapeake • HerringtonHarbour.com SpinSheet April 2013 35

MAY

Continued...

14

Lecture on the Pride of Baltimore II National Sailing Hall of Fame, Annapolis. Features Scott Sheads. $50.

14-21

Paddlesports America Class 7 to 9 p.m. Two Tuesdays. Gaithersburg Senior Center, MD. Hosted by Gaithersburg USCG Auxiliary Flotilla.

15 15

Start of Salty Dog Rally Nanny Cay, BVI. USS Sailfish (aka USS Saualus) Is Recommissioned, 1940

For more details and hot links to event websites, simply visit spinsheet.com

Make K&B True Value Your 1st Stop On The Way To The Boat We’ve Got It All for Spring Commissioning It’s 10-15% Less Expensive Than Anywhere Else In Town

OkoumeFest: A Boatbuilder Rendezvous Chesapeake Light Craft, Annapolis, and Kent Island, MD.

17-19 17-19

Dominion Riverrock Richmond, VA.

Warbirds Over the Beach Air Show Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach, VA.

17-24 18

USNA Commissioning Week Annapolis.

Chesapeake Bay Tour de Cure Talbot County Community Center, Easton, MD. Benefits American Diabetes Association.

18

Free Seminar: Marine RADAR 9:30 a.m. West Marine, Rockville, MD. Hosted by Rockville Sail and Power Squadron.

18

Horn Point Antique Fly-In Horn Point Laboratory, Cambridge, MD.

$10 OFF

18

Kent Island Day Historic Stevensville, MD. Parade, exhibits, food, kids’ fun, costumes, music, and more.

PURCHASE OF $40 OR MORE

Cashier: Use Coupon SKU SP Cannot Combine With Other Offers. Coupon Expires June 30, 2013. Excludes Sale Items and Gift Cards.

• Boat Life Caulk • Stainless Hardware • Interlux paint • Environmentally friendly cleaning products

17-18

yachtpaint.com

And don’t forget batteries, rags, propane, and lawn care products (for those of you who are only allowed to work on the boat on Saturday if you promise to work on the lawn on Sunday)

We  Special Orders!

If you can’t find it, ask us to order it

410.268.3939

jared@kbtruevalue.com www.kbtruevalue.com M-F 7am-7pm, Sat-Sun 7am-6pm

912 Forest Dr. (Forest Dr. and Bay Ridge Ave.) Annapolis

Call Now for Monthly Vacation Dockage May - October Absolutely the best located Marina in Baltimore, with 20+ restaurants, Whole Foods, Landmark Theater & MD Athletic Club within 2 blocks. Free Circulator Bus to many family attractions & museums! 30’, 40’ & a few 50 ft. slips.

Keep your 2 nd home where your family can enjoy it for years!

Harbor East Marina 410.625.1700 40 International Dr, Baltimore, MD 21202

www.harboreastmarina.com

18

Marine Science Day Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, VA.

18

Music on the Nanticoke 4 to 7 p.m. Vienna, MD. Explore the Nanticoke River and enjoy the music of Barren Creek at a waterfront park. Free dockage is available on the waterfront.

18 18 18

Preakness Stakes Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore.

The Elf Classic Yacht Race From Annapolis to St. Michaels.

Warrior Paddle Race VFW Post #7234, Ocean View, DE. Racers compete on one- to seven-mile courses using water paddle sports. Benefits wounded warriors.

18-19

Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis.

Benefits local charities.

18-19

Maritime Model Expo Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels.

harboreastmarina@harboreast.com

36 April 2013 SpinSheet

spinsheet.com

18-19

Science on the Bay Family Days Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, MD.

18-24 19

National Safe Boating Week

Guided Kayak Tour Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Grasonville, MD.

21

John Fairfax Is Born, 1937 He was the first person to row solo across an ocean.

21-25

Maryland Safe Boater Course Middle River, MD. Hosted by Bowleys Quarters Junior Fire Brigade. $35.

May Racing

3-5

Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regatta Annapolis YC. Sponsored by Sailing World.

15-18

Annapolis YC.

Farr 40 East Coast Championships

18

Spring Race Gibson Island Yacht Squadron and Sailing Club of the Chesapeake.

18 18-19 24-26

Tune-Up Race Glenmar SA, Northern Chesapeake Bay. Spring Fling Tred Avon YC, Oxford, MD.

Down the Bay Race Hosted by Storm Trysail Club and Hampton YC.

25-26

Annapolis to Miles River Race Miles River YC and West River SC.

31-Jun 2

Hampton YC.

Southern Bay Race Week

POWERED BY

21-28

Dry Sailing Instruction: Parts I and II 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Mounts Bay Recreation Center’s Community Room, Williamsburg, VA. $25.

22 22

National Maritime Day

Practice Day Blue Angels Demo Cruise Annapolis.

Onboard a Watermark vessel. $45.

24 24-25

NEW • USED • CHARTER

JEANNEAU MODELS ON SITE!

SAIL • POWER CATAMARAN MONOHULL

U.S. Naval Academy Graduation Fly-Over

Leonardtown, MD.

24-26 26 27 31

Potomac River Waterfowl Show Tea Party Festival Chestertown, MD.

Soft Shell Spring Fair Noon to 5 p.m. Crisfield, MD.

Memorial Day

Martin Frobisher Sails from England to Canada, 1578 In Canada, he mined what he thought was gold; it turned out to be iron pyrite.

31-Jun 1

Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Conference Cambridge, MD.

31-Jun 1

Open House Cummins Power Systems, Grasonville, MD.

Catamarans—Fontaine Pajot and Isara At our catamaran center in Annapolis, we have Fountaine Pajot and Isara catamarans for sale, charter or for ASA courses. See actual boats, not just brochures! BYA the largest North American dealer of these brands. www.bayacht.com/fpvisit ON THE HARBOR IN ANNAPOLIS SINCE 1972 • 410-263-2311

Boat up as a BusinessTM

Our revolutionary, trade-marked program has helped over 690 clients set up their boat as a business that qualified for income and tax advantages covering 100% of their costs. Own your boat in a quarter of the time for a quarter of the costs.

www.bayacht.com/invest

Charter • ASA Courses

Let’s Go Cruising! Located on Annapolis Harbor. Cruise from here with over 5,000 miles of Bay coastline to explore. www.letsgocruising.com

www.bayacht.com Follow us!

SpinSheet April 2013 37

Classroom Courses • Captain’s License Training • Onboard Instruction

SeamanshipSchool.com

410.263.8848

ANNAPOLIS SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP

Chesapeake Bay Tide Tables

BALTIMORE 1 04:48 AM Mon 11:18 AM 06:41 PM 11:49 PM

0 1.6 0.2 1.1

L H L H

2 05:51 AM 0.1 L Tue 12:19 PM 1.5 H 07:41 PM 0.2 L

04:56 AM 0.3 L Tue 11:30 AM 1.4 H 06:41 PM 0.4 L

17

12:05 AM Wed 05:51 AM 12:17 PM 07:27 PM

1.1 0.4 1.4 0.5

H L H L

1 03:26 AM Mon 10:05 AM 04:37 PM 10:15 PM

0 1.4 0.2 0.9

L H L H

16

03:43 AM Tue 10:15 AM 04:45 PM 10:24 PM

0.3 1.3 0.4 1

L H L H

1 12:27 AM Mon 06:50 AM 12:52 PM 07:01 PM

3.1 0 2.5 0

H L H L

16

12:37 AM Tue 06:58 AM 01:00 PM 07:04 PM

2.6 0.5 2.2 0.5

H L H L

2 04:27 AM Tue 11:07 AM 05:37 PM 11:21 PM

0.1 1.3 0.3 1

L H L H

17

0.3 1.3 0.4 1

L H L H

2 01:25 AM Tue 07:52 AM 01:54 PM 08:07 PM

3 0.1 2.5 0.1

H L H L

17

01:24 AM Wed 07:45 AM 01:49 PM 07:57 PM

2.5 0.6 2.2 0.6

H L H L

3 05:33 AM 0.1 L Wed 12:11 PM 1.3 H 06:37 PM 0.3 L

18

05:33 AM 0.4 L THu 11:53 AM 1.2 H 06:20 PM 0.4 L

3 02:31 AM Wed 08:59 AM 03:04 PM 09:18 PM

2.8 0.2 2.4 0.2

H L H L

18

02:15 AM THu 08:37 AM 02:43 PM 08:55 PM

2.4 0.6 2.2 0.6

H L H L

4 03:44 AM THu 10:07 AM 04:20 PM 10:30 PM

2.7 0.2 2.5 0.1

H L H L

19

03:11 AM 09:32 AM 03:42 PM 09:56 PM

2.3 0.6 2.3 0.5

H L H L

5

2.7 0.1 2.6 0.1

H L H L

20

04:09 AM SAT 10:25 AM 04:40 PM 10:54 PM

2.3 0.5 2.4 0.4

H L H L

21

2.4 0.4 2.6 0.3

H L H L

04:36 AM Wed 11:03 AM 05:32 PM 11:19 PM

3 12:50 AM Wed 07:03 AM 01:24 PM 08:41 PM

1.1 0.1 1.5 0.2

H L H L

18

12:57 AM THu 06:53 AM 01:09 PM 08:14 PM

1.1 0.4 1.3 0.5

H L H L

4 01:53 AM THu 08:20 AM 02:33 PM 09:37 PM

1.2 0.1 1.4 0.3

H L H L

19

01:52 AM 08:00 AM 02:04 PM 09:00 PM

1.2 0.5 1.3 0.4

H L H L

4 12:31 AM THu 06:43 AM 01:16 PM 07:36 PM

1 0.1 1.2 0.3

H L H L

19

5

02:57 AM 09:35 AM 03:39 PM 10:29 PM

1.2 0.1 1.3 0.2

H L H L

20

02:46 AM SAT 09:08 AM 02:59 PM 09:44 PM

1.3 0.4 1.3 0.4

H L H L

Fri

5

01:40 AM 07:51 AM 02:19 PM 08:31 PM

1.1 0.2 1.2 0.2

H L H L

20

6 03:59 AM SAT 10:44 AM 04:40 PM 11:17 PM

1.3 0.1 1.3 0.2

H L H L

21

03:39 AM Sun 10:13 AM 03:53 PM 10:25 PM

1.4 0.4 1.3 0.4

H L H L

6 02:44 AM SAT 08:57 AM 03:16 PM 09:21 PM

1.2 0.2 1.2 0.2

7 04:56 AM Sun 11:45 AM 05:33 PM 11:59 PM

1.4 0.1 1.3 0.2

H L H L

22

04:29 AM Mon 11:14 AM 04:44 PM 11:05 PM

1.5 0.4 1.2 0.3

H L H L

7 03:41 AM Sun 09:57 AM 04:08 PM 10:07 PM

8 05:49 AM 1.5 H Mon 12:42 PM 0.1 L 06:20 PM 1.3 H

23

1.6 0.3 1.2 0.2

H L H L

06:02 AM 1.7 H Wed 01:06 PM 0.3 L 06:22 PM 1.2 H

Fri

April 2013 Tides

16

Fri

05:16 AM Tue 12:11 PM 05:33 PM 11:43 PM

ChesApeAke BAy Bridge-Tunnel

AnnApolis

12:18 AM 06:33 AM 12:44 PM 07:08 PM

1.1 0.4 1.2 0.4

H L H L

01:17 AM SAT 07:33 AM 01:35 PM 07:56 PM

1.1 0.4 1.1 0.3

H L H L

H L H L

21

02:14 AM Sun 08:32 AM 02:25 PM 08:41 PM

1.2 0.4 1.1 0.3

H L H L

6 06:02 AM 2.7 H SAT 12:08 PM 0.1 L 06:30 PM 2.8 H

1.3 0.2 1.1 0.2

H L H L

22

03:07 AM Mon 09:28 AM 03:13 PM 09:25 PM

1.3 0.4 1.1 0.2

H L H L

7 12:36 AM Sun 06:58 AM 12:58 PM 07:21 PM

0 2.8 0 2.9

8 04:33 AM Mon 10:52 AM 04:55 PM 10:50 PM

1.4 0.1 1.1 0.1

H L H L

23

03:57 AM Tue 10:22 AM 04:00 PM 10:09 PM

1.4 0.4 1.1 0.2

H L H L

8 01:29 AM Mon 07:46 AM 01:43 PM 08:06 PM

-0.1 L 2.8 H -0.1 L 3 H

23

12:41 AM Tue 06:51 AM 12:50 PM 07:15 PM

0.1 2.6 0 3.1

9 05:19 AM Tue 11:42 AM 05:37 PM 11:30 PM

1.4 0.2 1.1 0.1

H L H L

24

04:45 AM Wed 11:13 AM 04:47 PM 10:53 PM

1.5 0.3 1.1 0.1

H L H L

9 02:17 AM Tue 08:30 AM 02:25 PM 08:47 PM

-0.1 L 2.8 H -0.1 L 3.1 H

24

01:30 AM Wed 07:40 AM 01:37 PM 08:02 PM

-0.1 L 2.7 H -0.1 L 3.3 H

06:02 AM 1.5 H Wed 12:28 PM 0.2 L 06:17 PM 1 H

25

1.6 0.3 1.1 0.1

H L H L

10

03:00 AM Wed 09:10 AM 03:04 PM 09:25 PM

-0.1 L 2.7 H 0 L 3.1 H

25

02:19 AM THu 08:27 AM 02:24 PM 08:50 PM

-0.2 L 2.8 H -0.2 L 3.4 H

06:20 AM 1.7 H 12:54 PM 0.3 L 06:22 PM 1.1 H

11

03:41 AM THu 09:47 AM 03:41 PM 10:02 PM

-0.1 L 2.7 H 0 L 3.1 H

26

03:08 AM 09:15 AM 03:12 PM 09:38 PM

-0.3 L 2.8 H -0.3 L 3.5 H

12

04:20 AM 10:23 AM 04:18 PM 10:38 PM

0 2.6 0.1 3

L H L H

27

03:58 AM SAT 10:04 AM 04:02 PM 10:28 PM

-0.3 L 2.8 H -0.3 L 3.5 H

13

04:57 AM SAT 11:00 AM 04:55 PM 11:16 PM

0.1 2.5 0.2 2.9

L H L H

28

-0.3 L 2.8 H -0.2 L 3.4 H

14

0.2 2.4 0.3 2.7

L H L H

29

Fri

9 12:38 AM Tue 06:38 AM 01:34 PM 07:04 PM

0.2 1.6 0.1 1.2

L H L H

10

01:13 AM Wed 07:23 AM 02:22 PM 07:45 PM

0.2 1.6 0.1 1.2

L H L H

25

12:23 AM THu 06:48 AM 01:59 PM 07:10 PM

0.2 1.8 0.2 1.2

L H L H

11

01:45 AM THu 08:05 AM 03:08 PM 08:25 PM

0.2 1.7 0.2 1.1

L H L H

26

01:05 AM 07:35 AM 02:51 PM 08:00 PM

0.2 1.9 0.2 1.2

L H L H

11

12:10 AM THu 06:43 AM 01:11 PM 06:55 PM

0.1 1.5 0.2 1

L H L H

12

02:17 AM 08:46 AM 03:52 PM 09:05 PM

0.2 1.6 0.3 1.1

L H L H

27

01:50 AM SAT 08:23 AM 03:44 PM 08:51 PM

0.1 2 0.2 1.2

L H L H

12

12:49 AM 07:24 AM 01:53 PM 07:32 PM

0.1 1.5 0.2 1

L H L H

27

12:25 AM SAT 07:09 AM 01:45 PM 07:13 PM

0.1 1.7 0.3 1.1

L H L H

13

02:50 AM SAT 09:25 AM 04:34 PM 09:46 PM

0.2 1.6 0.3 1.1

L H L H

28

02:39 AM Sun 09:13 AM 04:36 PM 09:44 PM

0.2 2 0.2 1.2

L H L H

13

01:29 AM SAT 08:04 AM 02:34 PM 08:10 PM

0.2 1.5 0.3 1

L H L H

28

01:16 AM Sun 08:00 AM 02:36 PM 08:07 PM

0.1 1.7 0.3 1.1

L H L H

14

03:27 AM Sun 10:05 AM 05:15 PM 10:30 PM

0.2 1.6 0.4 1.1

L H L H

29

03:34 AM Mon 10:06 AM 05:30 PM 10:41 PM

0.2 1.9 0.3 1.2

L H L H

14

02:10 AM Sun 08:46 AM 03:16 PM 08:50 PM

0.2 1.4 0.3 1

L H L H

29

02:10 AM Mon 08:53 AM 03:29 PM 09:07 PM

0.1 1.7 0.3 1.1

L H L H

15

0.3 1.5 0.4 1.1

L H L H

30

0.2 1.8 0.3 1.3

L H L H

15

0.2 1.4 0.4 1

L H L H

30

0.2 1.6 0.3 1.1

L H L H

High –3:47 +3:11 –0:06 –2:14

Low –3:50 +3:30 –0:10 –1:58

Fri

04:08 AM Mon 10:46 AM 05:57 PM 11:16 PM

diFFerenCes Sharps Island Light Havre de Grace Sevenfoot Knoll Light St. Michaels, Miles River

24

Fri

04:35 AM Tue 11:02 AM 06:24 PM 11:40 PM

38 April 2013 SpinSheet

H. Ht *1.18 *1.59 *0.82 *1.08

L. Ht *1.17 *1.59 *0.83 *1.08

Spring Range 1.5 1.9 1.1 1.4

10

Fri

02:55 AM Mon 09:29 AM 03:59 PM 09:34 PM

diFFerenCes

High Mtn Pt, Magothy River +1:24 Chesapeake Beach –1:14 Cedar Point –3:16 Point Lookout –3:48

05:32 AM THu 12:04 PM 05:34 PM 11:38 PM

26 Fri

03:09 AM Tue 09:48 AM 04:24 PM 10:11 PM

Low +1:40 –1:15 –3:13 –3:47

H. Ht *0.88 *1.12 *1.33 *1.37

Spring L. Ht Range *0.88 1.0 *1.14 1.1 *1.33 1.4 *1.33 1.4

Fri

Fri

04:57 AM 11:11 AM 05:30 PM 11:37 PM

05:35 AM Sun 11:37 AM 05:34 PM 11:55 PM

L H L H

15

06:15 AM 0.4 L Mon 12:17 PM 2.3 H 06:16 PM 0.4 L

diFFerenCes Onancock Creek Stingray Point Hooper Strait Light Lynnhaven Inlet

High +3 :52 +2 :01 +5 :52 +0 :47

Fri

05:07 AM Sun 11:16 AM 05:35 PM 11:49 PM

22

06:01 AM 2.5 H Mon 12:04 PM 0.2 L 06:26 PM 2.8 H

Fri

04:49 AM Sun 10:55 AM 04:54 PM 11:20 PM

L H L H

05:42 AM -0.2 L Mon 11:48 AM 2.7 H 05:51 PM -0.1 L

30

12:15 AM Tue 06:39 AM 12:46 PM 06:52 PM

Low H. Ht +4 :15 *0.70 +2 :29 *0.48 +6 :04 *0.66 +1 :08 *0.77

3.2 H -0.1 L 2.7 H 0 L

Spring L. Ht Range *0.83 2.2 *0.83 1.4 *0.67 2.0 *0.83 2.4

spinsheet.com

Upcoming Classes

Captain’s License (6 Pack) 3 weekend: Apr 5-21 Apr 8-19 Captain’s License 100 Ton 2 week Basic Navigation and Piloting: Apr 13-14 Nav 2: Electronic Navigation: Apr 15-16 Marine Diesel Basics: Apr 20-21 Marine Diesel Level 2: Apr 22-23 Marine Diesel Level 2: Apr 27-28 First Aid & CPR: Apr 27 Sail & Towing Endorsements: Apr 28 For a complete listing of courses visit annapolisschoolofseamanship.com

Tidal Current Tables

Baltimore Harbor Approach (Off Sandy Point) 1

Slack Water Maximum Current

Slack Water Maximum Current

11

0316 0943 1628 2235

-0.7 +1.1 -0.9 +0.5

0114 Tue 0702 1411 2102

0415 1041 1727 2338

-0.6 +1.0 -0.9 +0.5

3

0222 Wed 0810 1510 2157

0522 -0.6 1145 +0.9 1827 -0.9

4

0042 0634 1252 1926

+0.6 -0.6 +0.9 -0.9

0143 0744 1358 2022

+0.7 -0.7 +0.8 -0.9

0547 1153 1804

0240 0850 1500 2114

+0.8 -0.8 +0.8 -0.9

0022 0644 1259 1856

0333 0950 1557 2203

+0.9 -0.9 +0.8 -0.9

17

0105 0736 1358 1945

0421 1044 1650 2249

+1.0 -0.9 +0.8 -0.9

18

0146 0824 1453 2031

0507 1133 1739 2332

+1.1 -1.0 +0.7 -0.8

0226 0910 1544 2115

0550 +1.1 1220 -1.0 1826 +0.7

Mon

2

THu 0334 0924 1610 2249

5

Fri

6

SAT

7

Sun

8

Mon

9

Tue

10

Wed

0444 1041 1709 2337

21

0240 0852 1454 2102

+0.7 -0.6 +0.6 -0.7

22

0007 Mon 0639 1255 1837

0323 0943 1546 2144

+0.8 -0.8 +0.6 -0.7

23

0041 0723 1351 1921

0404 1031 1634 2224

+1.0 -0.9 +0.6 -0.7

0115 0806 1444 2003

0444 1117 1720 2304

+1.1 -1.0 +0.6 -0.7

0151 THu 0849 1534 2046

0524 1202 1806 2344

+1.2 -1.1 +0.6 -0.7

26

0606 +1.2 1247 -1.1 1852 +0.6

0014 0632 1306 1912

-0.8 +1.1 -1.0 +0.7

0056 0714 1350 1957

-0.7 +1.1 -1.0 +0.6

0138 0755 1434 2043

-0.7 +1.0 -1.0 +0.5

0503 1202 1857

0221 0838 1520 2131

-0.6 +1.0 -0.9 +0.5

25

0017 Mon 0546 1247 1947

0307 0923 1607 2222

-0.5 +0.9 -0.9 +0.5

16

0112 0635 1334 2037

0358 1012 1657 2316

-0.5 +0.8 -0.8 +0.5

0211 0730 1424 2125

0454 -0.4 1105 +0.7 1748 -0.8

THu 0305 0954 1633 2158

12 Fri

0343 1036 1721 2242

13

SAT 0422 1119 1809 2328

14 Sun

15

Tue

Wed

THu 0312 0834 1517 2211

19 Fri

0411 0942 1610 2253

20

SAT 0505 1050 1701 2331

0011 0556 1203 1840

+0.5 -0.4 +0.7 -0.8

0105 0658 1302 1931

+0.5 -0.5 +0.7 -0.7

Sun 0554 1155 1750

Tue

24

Wed

Fri

27 SAT

+0.6 -0.5 +0.6 -0.7

0310 1018 1712 2217

28

Sun 0355 1104 1801 2309

29

Mon 0445 1153 1850

30 Tue

0154 0757 1400 2018

0229 0933 1624 2130

0008 0542 1244 1940

0027 0649 1334 1940

-0.7 +1.2 -1.1 +0.6

0113 0736 1421 2030

-0.7 +1.2 -1.1 +0.6

0204 0825 1511 2124

-0.7 +1.2 -1.1 +0.6

0301 0920 1604 2221

-0.6 +1.1 -1.0 +0.6

Slack Water Maximum Current

1

Mon 0347 1038 1533 2231

2

Tue

3

+1.2 -1.4 +0.7 -1.3

0112 0826 1351 2036

+1.1 -1.3 +0.6 -1.2

0559 1251 1813

0213 0932 1458 2148

+0.9 -1.2 +0.6 -1.1

0052 THu 0707 1357 1933

0323 1042 1624 2305

+0.8 -1.2 +0.6 -1.2

5

0446 +0.8 1144 -1.3 1739 +0.7

Wed

4

Fri

6

SAT

0205 0808 1455 2043 0312 0903 1546 2144

7

Sun 0411 0953 1630 2237

8

Mon 0501 1037 1709 2322

9

Tue 0549 1115 1748

10

Wed

All times listed are in Local Time, Daylight Saving Time has been applied when appropriate. All speeds are in knots.

0449 1143 1644 2339

0014 0724 1249 1932

0003 0635 1150 1825

0010 0551 1237 1827 0107 0639 1325 1908

-1.3 +0.8 -1.4 +0.9 -1.4 +0.9 -1.4 +1.0

0200 0724 1411 1949

-1.5 +0.9 -1.5 +1.1

0249 0809 1452 2031

-1.5 +0.9 -1.5 +1.2

0333 0855 1528 2111

-1.5 +0.8 -1.4 +1.2

Slack Water Maximum Current

Slack Water Maximum Current

11

0043 0720 1226 1903

0413 0938 1601 2150

-1.5 +0.8 -1.4 +1.2

21

0244 Sun 0810 1524 2105

0521 +0.6 1156 -1.1 1805 +0.7

12

0122 0808 1300 1943

0451 1019 1632 2229

-1.4 +0.7 -1.3 +1.1

22

0018 0603 1236 1838

-1.1 +0.7 -1.3 +0.9

13

0200 0854 1336 2025

0529 1100 1705 2308

-1.2 +0.6 -1.2 +1.0

23

0238 Sun 0941 1412 2109

0613 1145 1744 2352

-1.1 +0.5 -1.1 +0.9

0108 0643 1319 1915

-1.2 +0.8 -1.4 +1.2

24

15

0317 Mon 1032 1450 2156

0702 -1.0 1234 +0.4 1832 -1.0

0158 0726 1404 1956

-1.4 +0.9 -1.6 +1.3

16

25

0039 0750 1327 1925

0247 0813 1451 2041

-1.6 +0.9 -1.7 +1.5

0014 0641 1153 1836

0335 0903 1537 2127

-1.7 +1.0 -1.7 +1.5

27

0101 SAT 0732 1242 1925

0421 0953 1624 2214

-1.7 +1.0 -1.7 +1.5

28

0150 Sun 0827 1335 2018

0510 1042 1714 2304

-1.7 +0.9 -1.6 +1.4

29

0241 Mon 0922 1431 2115

0606 1136 1813 2358

-1.6 +0.9 -1.5 +1.3

30

0709 -1.5 1237 +0.8 1919 -1.3

THu

Fri

SAT

14

Tue 0359 1129 1533 2248

17

Wed 0447 1230 1629 2347

18

THu 0544 1326 1750

+0.7 -0.9 +0.3 -0.9

0129 0836 1420 2018

+0.6 -0.8 +0.3 -0.8

0220 0926 1524 2114

+0.5 -0.8 +0.3 -0.8

0049 0638 1412 1906

0318 1022 1641 2220

+0.5 -0.9 +0.4 -0.8

20

0149 0726 1450 2008

0427 1113 1730 2325

+0.5 -1.0 +0.5 -0.9

SAT

Tue 0422 0939 1631 2242 Wed 0508 1023 1710 2328 THu 0553 1108 1750

26 Fri

19 Fri

Mon 0336 0855 1558 2156

0333 Tue 1021 1533 2217

All times listed are in Local Time, Daylight Saving Time has been applied when appropriate. All speeds are in knots.

Current Differences and Speed Ratios Secondary Stations Baltimore Harbor Approach

Time Differences

Min. before Flood

Flood

Min. before Ebb

Speed Ratios Ebb

Flood

Ebb

Secondary Stations Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Time Differences

Min. before Flood

Flood

Min. before Ebb

Speed Ratios Ebb

Flood

Ebb

Cove Point, 3.9 n.mi. East

-3:29

-3:36

-4:08

-3:44

0.4

0.6

Chesapeake Beach, 1.5 miles North

+0:29

+0:48

+0:06

+0:00

1.0

0.7

Sharp Island Lt., 3.4 n.mi. West

-1:39

-1:41

-1:57

-1:43

0.4

0.5

Chesapeake Channel, (bridge tunnel) +0:05

+0:38

+0:32

+0:19

2.2

1.2

Thomas Pt. Shoal Lt., 2.0 n.mi. East

-1:05

-0:14

-0:22

-0:20

0.6

0.6

Stingray Point, 12.5 miles East

+2:18

+3:00

+2:09

+2:36

1.2

0.6

Pooles Island, 4 miles Southwest

+0:59

+0:48

+0:56

+1:12

0.6

0.8

Smith Point Light, 6.7 n.mi. East

+2:29

+2:57

+2:45

+1:59

0.5

0.3

Turkey Point, 1.2 n.mi. Southwest

+2:39

+1:30

+0:58

+1:00

0.6

0.8

Point No Point, 4.3 n.mi. East

+4:49

+5:33

+6:04

+5:45

0.4

0.2

Corrections Applied to Baltimore Harbor Approach

Follow us!

Corrections Applied to Chesapeake Bay Entrance

SpinSheet April 2013 39

April 2013 Currents

0014 0604 1314 2006

Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Slack Water Maximum Current

BE GOOD a

r e p p Ski

by Jon and Lori Jones

F

or those of us who routinely take on crew, either for racing or cruising, it is important to have a reputation as a good skipper. People who crew on other people’s boats talk, and if you get a reputation for not being a good skipper, you will soon find yourself honing your solo sailing skills. On the other hand, if you obtain a reputation as a good skipper, folks will seek you out. But what makes a good skipper?

What are crew looking for when they step on your boat? How are they judging you?

Who better to consult on what makes a good skipper than the crew? We maintain a crew list of 30 to 40 folks. Most of them sail on other boats, and some of them even own boats of their own.

So, we asked our crew what they thought makes a good skipper. Here is what they had to say...

Not surprisingly, being a good sailor was the most cited desirable trait for a skipper. Most of our crew associated sailing proficiency with other desirable characteristics such as being a good teacher, being confident, and being safe—all traits that have their basis in knowing what you’re doing. For instance, Tammy states, “When I’m on a boat… even when I’m scared due to my own inexperience, I am truly reassured when I can trust the experience of the skipper 100 percent that he will not put the crew or the boat at risk.” Anton says, “For sure, a good skipper needs knowledge to teach, tell stories, and sing sea-shanties.”

Josh, an experienced crewmember “prefers a skipper who is a better sailor than [he is], since [he looks] at each outing as a chance to learn.”

Hmm. This might explain why Josh hasn’t sailed with us much lately.

Right after sailing ability, our crew equally cited both “no yelling” and patience as desirable traits, often linking them

##Good skippers fos ter a fun environm ent on and around the skipper in the boats (even thoug blue hat seems to h be having a seriou s moment) .

40 April 2013 SpinSheet

spinsheet.com

Annapolis to St. nor’s Cup Race from ##Following the Gover happy crew: Ellen s’ hor aut the nd, ryla Mary’s College of Ma Jones, Kam Jon es, Jon i Lor Jones, Rosenberg, Benjamin o.

Hul ta Ani and d Okray, Scott, Kelly Bell, Tod

What It Takes To Be a Good Skipper

B

to remaining calm. As Nancy puts it, “I do not like skippers who scream or yell or demean their crew. Remaining calm is a great trait in a skipper.” Ellen says, “I especially like the non-yelling, noncondescending skipper, which probably stems from his patience and skill.” Several of our lady crew spoke in terms of yelling, screaming, or being condescending. These appear to be sore points and common ones at that. The men of the crew (along with the less traumatized women) used the term “patience” as a desirable trait in their skippers, which seems to us about the same thing.

On the third tier of desired traits were to be a good, organized teacher, who clearly communicates. I was surprised at how many of our crew wanted their skippers to be good teachers. Apparently telling them what to do is not enough. They also want to understand what is going on. Many cited being organized and able to clearly communicate as important to be sure of their crew role and what is expected of them. As Lauren puts it, “Every good crew member expects to be flexible—to wind, weather, whims of the group, whatever. A basic sail plan with simple crew instructions and an overview of the boat’s features maximize chances that everyone will show up with similar expectations and appropriate gear.”

The next most cited group of traits had to do with enjoying the sail. Cited equally often were allowing the crew to

Follow us!

participate, creating a relaxing environment, and fostering fun. The only surprise here is how far down on the list these traits were. Having fun is certainly essential for the crew, but it was not cited by most of the crew; others cited it only after pointing out other desired traits. Perhaps having fun went without saying, so they didn’t say it.

Rounding out the list were being safety conscious, being of responsible character, looking like a sailor, having sufficient beer and rum on the boat, and knowing sea-shanties.

Other noteworthy observations: Ben says the most important quality is leadership, but he was the only one to use that word. Erik says he tends to stay clear of skippers who use terms like “avast” and “ye matey.” Cynthia wants skippers to know she isn’t looking for a date. And finally, Katherine responded to my inquiry as to what she is looking for in a skipper with just two words: cold beer.

If you are crew, look for these characteristics before signing on to someone’s boat. Few skippers will have an abundance of all of these characteristics, but most should have at least some of each.

If you are a skipper looking to better your reputation, focus on these five characteristics, especially the first one. Once you have a reputation for being a good skipper, obtaining and keeping good crew will be a snap. 

e technically proficient. Know navigation, good seamanship, and how to sail your boat. Know your boat’s capabilities and limitations. Know what you need to do if you get into trouble, and better yet, know enough to stay out of trouble in the first place. Your crew doesn’t need you to be an expert, but they will expect you to be competent.

Be a good leader. A good leader looks and acts the part. She displays confidence and instills confidence in the crew. A good leader knows what she and her crew are capable of. A good leader is a good teacher and coach who communicates effectively. A good leader explains how things are done with patience and keeps calm in the face of adversity. A good leader does not need to yell, scream, or demean her crew. Your crew looks to you to be the leader.

Be organized. An organized skipper is likely to have an organized boat, which in turn, will likely be well-maintained and safe and will instill confidence in the crew.

The organized skipper will have sufficient stores onboard for the crew and will make sure the crew knows what they need to know. Standing orders and standard procedures will be consistent and understood by all. The organized skipper helps alleviate anxiety and confusion in the crew without driving them crazy with his borderline obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Foster a relaxed and fun environment. Your crew is not signing up to hunt whales in the Arctic or to exchange broadsides with privateers in the Caribbean. They sail for pleasure. Good skippers ensure the crew enjoy themselves, feel relaxed on the boat, and allow them to participate in handling the boat. So relax and sing a sea-shanty or two. Cold beer can help, too.

Be safe. The good skipper understands the overriding importance of keeping the crew safe. Your crew is expecting you to watch out for them and keep them from endangering themselves through ignorance or inattention.

SpinSheet April 2013 41

5 Tips for Sailing with

H

ere comes the beat of my familiar drum: go sailing with your kids—pum. Go sailing with your kids—pum. Before you decide to skip another article listing a litany of reasons why sailing with your kids will save the world (at least yours, perhaps), read on for something more practical: tips from Bay sailors on how to make sailing with children possible, enjoyable, and something everyone in the family wants to do again and again. If you’ve yet to take the leap and get your children out on the boat, there is a reason springtime is called splash time.

Make the first sail fun. Scott Ward, who sails his Beneteau First 40.7 Crocodile out of Solomons, advises knowing what your family will like and matching the day’s weather to meet their expectations. Conditions that may be exciting to experienced race crews will probably scare novice sailors. On the other hand, a light summer day may be better suited to swimming than bobbing and sweating, so go swimming instead. Having a good time the first few sails sets the tone for many future outings.

Link sailing to another favorite activity. Hmm, is it wrong to use the means to an end as the ultimate end itself? No matter—if the sailing trip leads to something already known to be fun, everyone in the family is more likely to want to go sailing again. Michelle Sanderson and her sons enjoy dinner cruises along the Severn River. The boys help plot the course and pick the spot to anchor. They each have jobs on the boat, and they all enjoy good food and pirate yarns when they get to

42 April 2013 SpinSheet

1

their destination. “One day of fun on the boat and they ask when we can do it again,” says Sanderson.

This idea holds even more sway for teenagers who have independent hobbies and social interests. Carol Campbell of Contemporary Yachts has sailed with her family for years. As a teenager, her daughter loved shopping and theatre, playing roles in local summer productions. In spite of the demanding rehearsal schedule, their family still sailed together, though they sailed a little less and chose destinations with more shopping and activities that interested both of their teenagers.

Start early. Counterintuitive as it may seem, the earlier you start sailing as a family the easier it is. Sure, there are bulky life jackets and heightened oversight, but you’re the king. Your children love being with you, and cries of protest from the peanut gallery are few and far between.

You may have to tell younger children what to do more often, but they actually listen.

Campbell’s family spent many hours aboard telling stories, playing games, and enjoying each other’s company while her children were little. That shared positive experience facilitated her family’s sailing once her children were busy teenagers.

Plan and provision ahead to maximize fun time. A boat already packed with supplies such as extra snacks, toiletries, books, and toys can make the difference in planning a late afternoon excursion after school or weekend sports commitments.

Tessa Muehllehner, who is currently cruising with her husband, John Day, and two children in the Mediterranean aboard their

2

-Pint Crew

by Tracy Leonard`

Farr 50 Tenho, recommends leaving essentials such as pajamas, toothbrushes, and books onboard. Before they left on their cruise, they would often drive out to the boat on Friday night, put the kids to bed, get the boat ready for the weekend, and cast off first thing Saturday morning.

Similarly, the Sanderson boys compete in swim meets every Saturday from June to mid-July, yet they find time to make it on the water after some meets. Sanderson says, “If we are provisioned, we can leave immediately following whatever event is on tap for Saturday.” A well-stocked boat means less prep time at the marina and consequently more fun for everyone.

Food, Food, Food. Forget grog—the way to a young sailor’s heart is through his stomach, so savvy parents plan special foods for an outing. For the Wards, that means popsicles and special drinks. The Day family enjoys chocolate chip pancakes, chocolate pudding, and popcorn. Sanderson brings along fun meals like hobo pockets.

Muehllehner claims the hardest part of the family outing is mentally motivating themselves to make the trip to the marina.

Yet she says, “We are always so glad once we’re settled on the boat.” We’ve found that to be true, too; getting on the boat transports us to another world. Campbell, whose work with her family’s brokerage has brought her in contact with many cruising families over the years, has found that children who have grown up sailing tend to be well-rounded and in sync with the natural world around them. Her simple advice for getting out on the water with kids: “Just go!” spinsheet.com

ARE YOU READY?

FREE GEAR w/purchase*

ACR ResQLink+ 406 GPS PLB

Harken Hardware for Dinghies and Sportboats

Maptech Embassy Guides and Chart Kits

Musto LPX Jacket and Salopette

SPRING HAS SPRUNG. Are you ready to get out on the water? Landfall has what you need to have your

best season yet, from big boat winches and sail handling systems to guides, gear, and clothing. You can trust our experienced sales specialists—we’ve been providing outfitting gear and advice for over 30 years.

JOIN LANDFALL at the US Naval Academy for a Safety@Sea Seminar, April 6th and 7th. Presented by

Landfall and the Marine Trades Association of Maryland. For more information, visit landfallnav.com/mdsas13.

CALL, CLICK, OR VISIT. Get our new Outfitting 2013 catalog and sign-up for our monthly email. Like us on Facebook for exclusive weekly specials. Shop online anytime.

OUTFITTING ION SAFETY | NAVIGAT

20 1 3

| REFERENCE

| WEAR

800-941-2219 landfallnav.com

SAFETY | NAVIGATION | REFERENCE | WEAR | SINCE 1982 *Free safety gear from ACR, with purchase. See store or website for details. ©2013 Landfall Navigation. All rights reserved.

cup FiNALs AmericA’s 2013 7-21, September Photo © 2013 Onne

van der Wal. All

800-941-2219 Rights Reserved.

| landfallnav.com

CT | Stamford,

A

by Roo Wood

day of falling temperatures, wind gusts to 30, a day of winter sailing would not be.

Options discussed included tackling even more honey dos, whipping new dock lines, applying yet another coat of varnish back in the workshop. On this day, however, calmer heads prevailed, and off to the local watering hole we went. The regulars were perched as usual, their bar stools reserved with brass placards. Conversations among the patrons were familiar. A quick once-around the bar, and you notice the establishment’s “first” dollar earned; a few well-intentioned business cards showing their age, homemade signs with “words of wisdom” that at the time seem worth remembering. And of course a photo or two of those now gone who have garnered the status of bar worthy, a modern day gallery of sorts.

This day, one photo on the wall holds a particular fondness for me. Pronounced among the many novelties is a striking portrait, almost sepia toned, of a man bowing his head and dangling a cigarette from his lips. You have just caught a glimpse of James H. Wilson, Jimmy to those that knew him. Here is his story.

Jimmy left us a few years ago with heavy hearts. A Shoreman, of the Eastern variety, known to many, loved by most, respected by all; he earned his many reputations the hard way. He was the log canoe skipper most trusted, feared, cussed at, and admired—on more than one occasion, all at the same time.

44 April 2013 SpinSheet

His log canoe was named Magic, a more fitting name I cannot imagine. This “time machine” carried many a sailor, young and old, skirting across Chesapeake waters. She turned 100 years old in 1994, looking the part as a magnificent piece of treasured living history.

The Wilson Family grew up on Leeds Creek, a short sail across from St. Michaels. Many in the extended family called the waters of the Bay and Miles River home when not involved in the hard, disciplined work of family businesses. Work always came first. Jimmy took to this way of life reluctantly, due to his ever-consuming curiosity and passion for sailing.

##Photo by Morris Ellison

spinsheet.com

His approach to life was simple, a mantra of hands on, get it done. His life lessons taught him the mechanical workings of damn near anything that had more than one moving part. He could fix it, or at the least, “get it working” again. He was called on by many to demonstrate this talent first-hand.

It is important to note that most never receive a bill for this handywork. For Jimmy, having grown up in an age when we all took care of each other, this was the way. What goes around comes around.

##Photo by M

“He could cuss you out about nothing, call you honey, and steal your last cigarette all in the blink of an eye. He was a natural.”

The life of a log canoe captain is all consuming. For the privilege of owning one of these former working Bay craft, you are rewarded by the cost of constant maintenance, time and effort to procure such miracles, coupled with organizing and feeding the crew and moving boats here

and there all summer long. Jimmy and the ever-supporting love of his life, wife Jeannie, mastered this balancing act. This tempting way of life naturally drew onlookers; some even converted to followers. Thus a crew was born, and from Fourth of July until late September, for the chosen few, weekends would be consumed by the racing of log canoes.

orris Ellison

The trick to success on the water is the same for most types of boats, sail or not. Number one, you need the right boat; two, a dedicated crew; three, a heavy dose of pure luck; and four, a captain to hold it all together. For Jimmy, the gifts that he shared with his crew included all of the above with a few surprises thrown in. He had the knack to win silver more often than not. He demonstrated an uncanny ability to land on his feet. He

Distributed by schaefer Marine in the u.s.

on Mans eMe supr anchors

ock now in st

Manson Supreme Anchors are designed for extreme holding conditions and different seabed types. The dual operation shank enables the anchor to be effectively used in rock, sand and coral bottoms with complete confidence. The Supreme has received the “Super High Holding Power” status by the Lloyd’s Register. Use a Manson Supreme for a good night’s sleep onboard and to keep your family safe.

919 Bay Ridge Road Annapolis, MD 21403 410-267-8681 • 800-456-9151

www.fawcettboat.com • info@fawcettboat.com Follow us!

SpinSheet April 2013 45

could cuss you out about nothing, call you honey, and steal your last cigarette all in the blink of an eye. He was a natural.

Sailing in a log canoe is a different experience for each who ride these beauties. One feels content when trimming the sails just so, nudging out on the boards enough to take advantage of and catch the next puff. Finding the groove with tiller in hand. Banging the corners and edging the competing to the finishing mark. All good!

However, with the good invariably comes the bad. No air, hungover as hell on Sunday morning, praying as if you were in the front row of church. Mid-summer squalls testing your nerve. The crack of a board, a sure sign of immediate peril for yourself and a potential disaster for the boat and crew. Yet together, this unique mix of nervous delight is hard to beat. Glancing back at Captain Jimmy for periodic direction provided the reassurance all needed now and then. He never disappointed.

Aboard Magic, Jimmy was the captain, no questions asked. Yet just under the surface was another hidden talent, his unyielding trust in himself and his crew.

Onboard were a mix of seasoned, skilled sailors, as well as the occasional persistent guest, friend of a friend or young kid that

was about to hear the phrase “bail, goddammit” in his sleep for the rest of his life.

Jimmy would tap into each crew member whenever he saw the need. Each participated, perhaps unknowingly, in the success of the canoe. Communication between the good captain and crew took the form of a language, or at least a dialect, not shared among land lubbers. “Got a greeny coming, get your asses out on those boards.” “Are we catching them? Are we makin’ trees?”

“She has a bone in her teeth now boys.” “If she cracks, she’s strong, breaks she’s gone.”

And a favorite, “Someone get me another beer.”

Jimmy was the kind of guy other guys wanted to be around. Cold winters day around a local yacht club or bar and Jimmy would draw a crowd and tell stories until the supper bell rang. Sometimes that bell rang more than once. If you needed something, call Jimmy; I take that back, find Jimmy. Never one to be fond of a telephone. He would have whatever your problem was figured out before you finished your story. To this day, I often ask myself, “What would Jimmy do?”

One place you could count on finding Jimmy was his home on a hot summer afternoon. Never liking the heat, he hun-

Tent B1 & B2 Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show

kered down in his den, air conditioning on “frostbite,” and took a few minutes for himself. I always enjoyed visiting him at these particular times. Holler, then let yourself in. Jimmy plopped in the couch, glad you were here but never letting you know. Muttering some words of wisdom. I will never forget one unique feature of this lair. The ceiling was higher than most, with dark woodpaneled walls—yet the room was always glistening and bright. Lining these walls were shelf, after shelf, after shelf of Jimmy’s “silver.” I never learned until later that this massive collection included just the first-place trophies. You see, he would always share his trophies with his crew, Jimmy’s way.

The log canoe Magic continues to proudly sail among the fleet of Chesapeake Bay log canoes. She carries mainsail #3, just so you know. The Wilson family and supporting cast are writing the next chapter in their own history.

Time to call it a day, my supper bell has rung. Tomorrow, sailing, or maybe back to that honey do list… a wise man once told me never finish it, even add to it if you must, hmm. Thanks, Jimmy.

Hope you are still making trees. 

Tent B3 Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show

RescYou™ Life Raft ISO 9650-1/SAF

RescYou™ Pro Life Raft ISO 9650-1/ISAFISAF

Available in 4, 6, or 8 persons - Valise or fiberglass container (888) 230-7583

nic@msi-1.com - www.InflatableXperts.com

RescYou™ Coastal Life Raft/ISO 9650-2

46 April 2013 SpinSheet

spinsheet.com

Co-Captaining

Can It Be Done?

by Captain Amelia Howerton

A

one-captain system was never Formulate a plan that you have visualgoing to work for me and ized based on current conditions. If it’s my husband Grant. True, it’s choosing a weather window for a long easier when one of the couple passage or just pulling into the fuel dock, is clearly more skilled, more in control, and Grant and I always formulate a plan. We more domineering. But with us, as with narrate our plans aloud to make us feel many couples, from the beginning, there more confident. If there is disagreement, was just no clear-cut “captain.” we discuss the plan with pros and cons, ask Grant and I have similar backgrounds questions, go through the movements and and experiences. We have the same 100set the boat up. ton U.S. Coast Guard licenses. We are If we simply cannot agree, we decide both accomplished sailors, having each how important it is to us and tell one anlogged two transatlantic crossings, once other. It can vary by situation. Grant and I together and once apart. If you want to get can never agree on where to anchor Velocir, really technical, Grant crossed the Atlancomically so. Based on the anchorage or tic eastbound and the conditions, one of us westbound, whereas I’ve only crossed eastbound twice. But, my crossing happened first. Even so, Grant still doesn’t get to be the captain, and especially not because he’s the guy. Why? Because, among many reasons our sailboat, an Albin Vega 27 named Velocir was mine before it was ours!

There will never be a hierarchy between us, particularly not while sailing. This can make cruising much more complicated, but it can work and work well. Here’s some insight into ##Captain Grant and Captain Amelia, par tners in sailing and how we make life, in Georgetown in the Exumas, Bah amas, on Velocir. co-captaining successful.

Follow us!

may feel more strongly about the location; that person gets to decide. I express what I want and know that Grant will support me.

I will say, “I want to put out a secondary anchor.” Grant says, “I don’t think we need to, but if you feel strongly let’s do it!”

We practiced raising our voices and repeating actions in non-stressful situations.

This is something we picked up sailing professionally on tall ships, and makes difficult situations more fluid and controlled.

Coming into an anchorage, I shout out the depths, and Grant repeats them until we are ready to set the anchor. A simple thumbs-up to one another shows our agreement, and Grant loosens the anchor shouting “reverse.”

SpinSheet April 2013 47

I shout back “reverse.” When Grant puts his hand up in a stopping motion I shout “neutral,” and he repeats. A final thumbsup means we are set, and I turn off the engine.

Have complete confidence and trust in your co-captain. Now that we’ve discussed and decided on a plan, each of us executes it the best we can. I concentrate on my duties, safety, and the plan, not just on what my co-captain is doing. Even if it wasn’t how “I would do it” I let him finish as long as it is safe. When we lived aboard in St. Michaels, MD, docking Velocir in our slip was a big challenge. It involved las-

soing four pilings without straying too far forward into a bulkhead. The pilings were all just far enough apart that with enough wind and swell, it was quite dicey. We didn’t always do it the way we’d discussed, but we learned after each experience.

Not everything can be planned, but our co-captaining has helped us in rushed situations. A shining example was in Charleston, SC, when a 40-plus-foot sailboat had lost her engine and was drifting down current toward a bridge. A quick back and forth of ideas, and we set up a successful tow bridle within minutes. Our tiny little Velocir towed them to the safety of a

Full ice v r e S

Rigging Fabr ication Systems Fiberglass Paint- Gelcoat 7366 Edgewood Road Annapolis, MD. 21403

MEMBER

Ph 410 280 2752 Fx 410 280 2751

w w w. M ya c ht s e r v i c e s . net

s.net

CALL TO SCHEDULE OUR COMPLIMENTARY SPRING RIGGING & SYSTEMS INSPECTION 48 April 2013 SpinSheet

marina. We hold a recap of events after every task covering what worked or what we would change in the future.

Try new and different things even when they may not work. When we brought Velocir into Fresh Creek, Andros, we had read in a guide that there were mooring balls. In the harbor we saw two small floats, but it looked shallow.

Just as Grant grabbed the float, we were aground. We formulated a plan to back off in reverse, with my weight on the shrouds to tilt Velocir. I said “ready,” and Grant repeated. Velocir didn’t budge. We tried various plans for a few hours but only managed to pivot Velocir. Eventually, Grant was in the water pushing on Velocir.

He came up with the final plan: I would run forward, and he would push Velocir’s stern sideways toward deeper water. Then, when he said “okay,” I would say “okay” and run back aft as he pushed the bow toward deeper water. We did this four times until we’d “walked” Velocir off the sand bank.

Know when to handle a situation with humor. We like to tease each other.

It was embarrassing in the Intracoastal Waterway when I was the first one to run aground. Grant helped us get unstuck.

He teased me about my captaining skills.

Then, later that week he ran aground.

His grounding was much harder, but Velocir didn’t get stuck. Yes, I gave him a hard time about it. But running aground doesn’t make us less worthy as co-captains. These things happen when you’re navigating different channels every day. We like to just add a little humor and move on.

If things fall apart, the co-captaining relationship is the key to recovering the pieces. When we crossed the gulf-stream our engine failed during an unpredicted heavy squall. It was a daunting realization that we would have to overcome this situation as darkness approached. We made it safely ashore, knowing our co-captaining gave us the tools that led to our success.

One year of cruising and marriage accomplished, many more to come!

About the Author: Captain Amelia Howerton and her husband spent two years rebuilding their Albin Vega 27 Velocir and a year cruising from Annapolis to the Bahamas and back. Check out their blog at velocir.com to learn more about their journey.

spinsheet.com

The Making of a Sailor

C

by Jim Mosher

the space of a few square feet of ocean that survived storms, found lands that were at lose your eyes for a bit, and rewind was rarely deeper than a couple inches. least new to me, and been chased by pirates the clock a few years, maybe more of a sort. So, at least some things we do than a few for some of us, and Thus was made a sailor. come full circle in life. call to memory a hot, My point in sharing summer day just after my memories and experithe rain stopped. The sun ences is to remind those was breaking through of us who love sailing and the clouds sending bright time on the water how shafts of light to ground. simple it is to give that Mist was rising off the gift to young children. hot soil, and puddles It is a gift that will live were scattered in every with many of them for low spot. I know what I a lifetime. Not only will did, but what did you do with those puddles? it bring joy, but it also teaches self-reliance, For me it was bare new skills, teamwork, foot time, and I stomped and other important life in about every puddle I lessons about the value of could find relishing the natural places and clean pure joy of it. Then I water. Focus on the joy, rummaged through my ##Sailing school diplomas in hand, Tyler and Greg are ready to seek out new adventures. the rest will come along. collection of toys, found I have plans for my grandkids, and hope Sixty or so years later, I can still conjure a boat or two, and headed back to the pudtheir parents are prepared! So next summer up those same feelings and occasionally dles to go sailing. With imagination only rain, find a kid or two and together go find that same pure joy of being on the water, found in small children, I sailed around a puddle‌ I suspect you will all experience the world, survived storms, was chased by under sail now with the real world within the joy. pirates, and discovered new lands—all in reach, at least in my imagination. Have

WE LCOM E TO MY WO RK SH OP The Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ-1 Sewing Machine can inspire you to rebuild, restore, and reimagine your life on the water. With great power and portability, the Ultrafeed can comfortably sew through layers of canvas, sailcloth webbing, and window material from just about anywhere.

Learn more about the Ultrafeed LSZ-1 at www.sailrite.com.

Free Catalog | 800.34 8.2769 | www.sa ilrite.co m

Patents: #6499415 , #7438009

Follow us!

SpinSheet April 2013 49

big Too

To Sail?

by Steve Allan

##Docking lessons start on land at Sail Solomons.

50 April 2013 SpinSheet

E

very weekend I’m perplexed by solo sailors who rarely seem to go sailing. Their boats are ready to go, but the act of getting in and out of the slip is daunting—a feat of seamanship that ranks right up there with riding out a gale. They pad up and down the docks looking for crew to shanghai to get their sailing fix in before the weekend dies. I ask not to ridicule but to learn, because lately I’ve been dreaming of bigger boats myself, fearing that I might become one of their desperate ilk. I know how much of a challenge it was with the 26-foot boat I have now.

Short of getting caught in a storm, the most stressful part of sailing might be getting out of the slip and getting back in. Going out, with the wind contrary to where you have to go, it’s easy enough on a light displacement boat like mine to warp around the windward piling with a line led aft to the cockpit from a forward cleat.

Coming in requires methodical foresight for how I’m going to approach, stop, and turn the boat before backing in.

Then it’s a matter of quickly securing the fore and aft windward mooring lines as the boat is easing down into her slip. My rudder steers in tandem with the outboard engine, thanks to an ingenious arm accessory. For full-keeled inboards, especially those with propellers hard by their rudders, this is another story altogether. Such boats are unhappiest when going astern, especially when shorthanded.

It’s always easy to blame the boat, but the sad reality is they just don’t seem to go out much.

I wondered if there was an entrepreneurial niche waiting for The Art of Slipmanship or some such program that teaches the sea-starved how to get their boats in and out of their slips without cursing Neptune, their spouse, or the boat. Fortunately, there is. John Martino of the Annapolis School of Seamanship offers both classroom and onboard lessons on boat handling that specifically cover docking and maneuvering, albeit on powerboats. For a little more money, plus expenses outside Annapolis, they will come to your sailboat and offer the same course, which might be the best thing of all. “Both parties have to be present,” says Martino, if a couple is the recipient of his expertise. “It’s no good if it’s just the captain.” Teamwork and communication make for a happy boat. Then nobody can say it’s the boat’s fault anymore. spinsheet.com

Martino also had specific tips for singlehanders: “Set up ahead of time, use your lines and fenders, and have a contingency plan should something go wrong.

Don’t be afraid to come in forward and tie up until the wind lies down,” he advises, in case conditions aren’t ideal. Use your spring lines, too.

I liken my method to parallel parking a car. Slowly, with just enough way on so that the rudder has water moving past it to provide steerage, I pivot the boat into the slip against the leeward piling, or warp in with a line around the stern cleat if it’s to windward. This invariably involves much bumping and grinding, which is what I figure rub rails are for. If I’m moving up to a bigger boat, I’ll have to do better.

Andy Batchelor and Lisa Batchelor Frailey of Sail Solomons know that with a new boat, or one that is slipped between new boats, no amount

of bumping or grinding can be tolerated. Size, Batchelor says, is the critical factor, especially above 30 feet. “You can’t push it around the slip like a 26-footer.”

Bigger boats tend to have more problems because the risk of damage is greater. For about as much money as a minor gelcoat repair, Sail Solomons will, on your boat or theirs, de-mystify the stress of getting in and out of your slip by building confidence and competence in you and your crew, helping you understand the principles of how your boat reacts to particular hull shape, keel types, freeboard, wind and current, and most importantly, he admonishes, “Don’t put the boat where your head hasn’t been.”

By this, Batchelor means do a dry run in your mind, formulate a plan, discuss it ahead of time, and above all, “No yelling. It doesn’t help and only increases anxiety. Not every docking will be perfect. When it doesn’t, learn from it.”

Docking Tips From Sail Solomons:

Understand your boat’s characteristics and relationship to each other: hull shape, keel type, rudder, and propeller.

zzKnow how wind and current will affect your boat. zzLearn proper use of fenders and docklines (especially spring lines) to help maneuvering. zzLearn correct speed for the conditions, not too fast or too slow. zzThink ahead, make a plan, and communicate the plan to the crew. zzLearn which boat characteristics and how wind and current will help or hinder the maneuver. zzGet out and practice, firstly in a wide open area, and then become more restricted to get used to tighter areas. zzNo yelling—it doesn’t help and only increases anxiety. zzNot every docking will be perfect—when it goes wrong, learn from it. zzA couple of expressions: don’t put your boat where your head hasn’t been. If you’re not bored you’re going too fast.

Learn More: Annapolis School of Seamanship—(410) 263-8848, annapolisschoolofseamanship.com Sail Solomons—(410) 326-4917, sailsi.com

58’ Deerfoot....................$299,000 44’ Mason .......................$236,900 43’ Tartan ........................$395,000 42’ Whitby.........................$89,500 41’ Cuttyhunk...................$89,000 39’ Oyster .........................$80,000

’87 Bristol 51.1 - $329,000

38’ Catalina.....................$169,900

Great for boaters, not so good for photographers.

At the end of the day it was only the photographer who was complaining.

37’ Alberg MKII.................$40,000

If you are a serious racing sailor you need a serious product if you’re serious about winning.

37’ Tartan 3700 CCR ’08 $285,000 36’ Gozzard ’86 ..............$159,750 36’ Van de Stadt ...............$59,900 ’89 Pacific Seacraft 37’ - $89,900 35’ Island Packet..............$83,000

Suitable for both power and sail, VC® products provide a smooth, ultra thin, low friction coating that gets you through the water faster, beating the rest, even the photographers.

33’ Hunter.........................$76,500

More Boats & Photos

martinbird.com

’92 Gozzard 31 - $99,500

410-268-1086 • 877-393-9052 326 First St., Annapolis, MD

info@martinbird.com

Follow us!

, Interlux and the AkzoNobel logo are trademarks of AkzoNobel. © AkzoNobel 2012.

Use antifoulings safely, always read the product label.

SpinSheet April 2013 51

Too Cool For School?

Sailors at All Levels Benefit from Training

Baltimore’s Downtown Sailing Center offers learn-to-sail and learn-to-race programs for all ages. In this photo, accessible sailors get out and compete in the annual Ya Gotta Regatta. Photo by Shannon Hibberd

I

f you are reading this article, you fit into one of four categories: 1) you have never gone sailing; 2) you have tried sailing, either recently or long ago, and are considering getting back into it; 3) you sail with some regularity but would like to gain confidence in a specific area outside your level of expertise; or 4) you are an experienced, passionate sailor and a lifelong learner... No matter the category you fit into, you can find a training program for your skill level on the Chesapeake Bay. To get started, you may consider the “who, what, where, when, and why?” approach.

Who and What?

##Having just cleared the Knapps Narrows Bridge and looking happy about it, a student works toward his bareboat chartering certification.

Photo courtesy of Sail Solomons

52 April 2013 SpinSheet

Many students come to sailing schools because they have heard positive reviews about them through friends or read articles about them in magazines such as SpinSheet.

These are great starting points, but you may still want to do your homework to make sure the place suits your goals: to learn to sail, to learn to sail better, to take private lessons on your boat with your spouse or family, or to find an exciting learning adventure vacation.

Start with the “who.” Top sailing training programs hire well-certified instructors.

The most recognized certification programs are given by the American Sailing Association (ASA) or U.S. Sailing. Before you call or visit, look up the school in the ASA or U.S. Sailing directories, asa.com and training.ussailing.org/school respectively, to make sure they offer certifications. If they do, that means that their coaches are certified instructors, who have been tested and taught a systemized approach to teaching sailing.

You will find programs of all sizes, from big schools with large fleets to one-man-oneboat lessons with certified instructors.

Some students care more about earning their own certifications than others, particularly those who dream about chartering sailboats in tropical ports, a goal easier to reach with some certs in hand. Even if you’re not sure what your “goals” are and whether or not you care about earning certifications at this time, you should consider programs with certified instructors. For one, you have a guarantee that the instructors have been tested on the water and in the classroom; ASA- and U.S. Sailing-certifying programs also have a studied approach to safety. When investing in your sailing education, invest in professionalism, and your chances for success are higher.

Back to the “who”—who answered the phone when you called the sailing school? Was he or she professional and friendly and upbeat?

If not, hang up and call another school. A professional sailing school should not only be a friendly place, its staff should exude excitement and enthusiasm about your sailing and weekend fun potential. When you ask if you can come by for a visit and see the boats, the answer should be, “Yes!” When you ask if you can call a few of their former students to see what they think about the program, the answer should be, “Yes!”

spinsheet.com

Discover the

CAPTAIN in you Want to try Sailing?

Delmarva Sailing School

Chesapeake Bay

We’ve got you covered, for FREE.

Join us for one of our Free Sail Day and Open House Days.

No experience is necessary — these days are absolutely free to the public — so come see what we’re all about and experience sailing on Baltimore’s beautiful and historic Inner Harbor first-hand!

Advanced registrations are encouraged to secure your spot.

Visit the DSC Calendar on our website, find the date you wish to attend and click, “Register.”

Sat. April 6: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. July 13: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sat. May 11: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. Aug 10: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sat. June 8: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat. Sept 14: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Discover the Captain in You

(Events may be rescheduled due to inclement weather.)

Where Sailing is for Everyone.

Downtown Sailing Center at the Baltimore Museum of Industry 1425 Key Highway, Suite 110, Baltimore, MD 21230 410-727-0722 • www.downtownsailing.org

Virgin Islands

410-810-4230 www.DelmarvaSailingSchool.com

Spinsheet 1/4 pg Ad

Premier waterfront camP sailing, marine exploration, Fishing and teen adventure!

ChristChurCh sChool summer Camps on the river

• Ages 8-16, boys and girls.

• Highly-trained staff, 1:6 staff/camper ratio.

• Air-conditioned dorm-style facilities.

• Unique opportunities to explore the Rappahannock River and Chesapeake Bay of Virginia.

• Sail the river, fish the bay, and dance the night away.

ChristChurCh sChool ChristChurCh, Virginia 23031

804-758-2306 | www.christchurchschool.org www.facebook.com/ccssummercamp https://twitter.com/CCSCamp

Basic - LiveAboard Cruising Courses Private & Group Instruction Kids On Boats • Sailing Club Corporate TeamBuilding National Certification

Putting the Fun in Sailing since 1980!

Follow us!

SpinSheet April 2013 53

Sailing Schools continued...

What about the Boats?

Book Daytime or Liveaboard Now!

54 April 2013 SpinSheet

Now Accepting

2013

Reservations

410-267-6661 800-342-9295

9 th Ye a

April 26-28 SPRING Boat Show Book! Save!

Plus Womanship Savings Coupons

r!

Enjoy the fun and accomplishment of gaining real skill and the confidence to make any day a sailing day!

sail@womanship.com

5645-K General Washington Dr. Alexandria, Virginia 22312

Three of the four seasons are terrific for learning to sail or honing your skills on the Chesapeake Bay—and that includes on the Bay proper from Havre de Grace, MD, to Norfolk, VA, and up the rivers, such as up the Miles River at St. Michaels, MD, or up the Potomac in the Washington, DC, area. If you are seeking a school on the Chesapeake, start by calling the ones advertising within these pages. To find more on the Bay and in sailing hubs across the country, click to Start Sailing Now’s resources page: startsailingnow.com/resources.

Learn with Womanship April 1-Oct.10

Sat. March 23 10-12 West Marine FREE Savvy Sailing Prep & Shopping Coupons

Metropolitan Washington’s personal service loft for over 36 years, providing custom sail and canvas design, modification & repair.

Where and When?

®

r2

Potomac Sailmakers

as training boats? These are reasonable questions to ask. How close are the school’s docks to the body of water you will sail in? (It’s nice to be able to get out to open water quickly.) Ask the questions and decide based on the answers, the knowledge of the school’s staff, and the big picture of what you want to do in the world of sailing. The sailboat you learn on is important, but without a thoughtful, knowledgeable, excited team of instructors to teach you how to sail onboard, the boat itself won’t mean much.

Ou

##Anchoring practice.

Photo courtesy of Sail Solomons

If you put 20 sailors in a room and ask them what kind of sailboats you should learn to sail on, you may hear 20 different answers. Some may say that you should start in dinghies—lightweight boats, under 20 feet long with centerboards or daggerboards. Some may say to start in keelboats, or boats exceeding 20 feet in length with fixed keels that are sturdier than dinghies.

Yet others may say that you should start in the same sized boat you intend to sail on later, even if it’s quite large, say 40 feet long. Each one of those responses has merit; yet none of them are right or wrong.

Rather than choose your sailing school based on specific boats, it’s more important to look at the full picture. Are the boats well-kept and clean? Are they equipped with necessary safety equipment? Are they a good size for you? If you are six feet and four inches tall, you may be better off learning on a 25-foot boat than a 15-foot one. If you now own a 35-foot boat, it will help to take lessons on a comparable boat—maybe even your own.

How long has the school taught on its boats, and does the school like them

www.womanship.com

A special place for friendly people.

Quiet, Clean and Relaxing Pool and Picnic Grounds

MARINA

21035 Spring Cove Road, Rock Hall, MD • 410.639.2110 • www.springcoverockhall.com

spinsheet.com

Whereas some students prefer to learn close to home, others take advantage of a long weekend as a mini-escape or a take a week-long sailing adventure vacation. Most beautiful ports of the world, including some rather remote ones, have opportunities for sail training. Many charter companies, such as Annapolis Bay Charters, offer captained charters for those who want to learn more at home or in a tropical setting. Some sailing schools based on the Chesapeake offer winter programs in warmer climes, such as Sail Solomons, J/World Annapolis, and Annapolis Sailing School. Others, such as Blue Water Sailing School, have multiple offices in attractive sailing hubs from Newport, RI, to the Bahamas.

Some students prefer to learn to sail or better their skills on the Chesapeake, because they intend to sail here and build a social network in the sport—a goal that is not only attainable but inevitable if you learn to sail and join a club (see the Club Notes section on page 29 for a sampling of the regional clubs’ activities and visit spinsheet. com/resources for a listing of more than 200 clubs).

Some experienced sailors want to learn right at home on the Bay on their own boats. Most sailing schools offer private instruction onboard your own vessel and are willing to tailor programs to your needs.

##A learning vacation to St. Barths on a 47-foot catamaran sounds swell, doesn’t it? Here are two students studying piloting and navigation. Photo courtesy of Sail Solomons

Why?

Why not? If you put those hypothetical 20 sailors mentioned earlier into the same room and asked why they like sailing, most would admit that the constant learning inherent to the sport appeals to them. You can never know it all (although a few may beg to differ). Investments in your sailing education always reap benefits.

New skills, newfound confidence, new friends, new horizons, and sometimes even shiny new sailboats await you. Jump in. Going back to school is cool.

Blue Water Sailing School

Mariner Sailing School

ASA Bareboat Charter Certifications Offshore Passagemaking Coastal & Celestial Navigation Women’s Only Programs Private Instruction

Ft. Lauderdale, FL St. Thomas, USVI Newport, RI Bahamas

ASA School of the Year www.bwss.com • 888.784.8504 954.763.8464 • 954.768.0695 fax

Follow us!

Rentals Flying Scots Sunfish Kayaks Courses Learn to Sail Learn to Cruise Youth Basic Youth Advanced Private

Sailing is Fun

Alexandria, VA

www.saildc.com 703.768.0018 SpinSheet April 2013 55

Sailing Schools continued...

More Training W

for Experienced Sailors

hy would those who already know how to sail go back to sailing school? For many reasons from brushing up on skills to sharing the sport with a spouse who is not as comfortable onboard a sailboat. We interviewed Kristen Berry and Jeff Jordan, co-directors of J/World Annapolis with 20 years of combined experience teaching sailing, to hear their take on the benefits of sail training for the initiated. Here are their responses…

What do experienced sailors get out of sailing instruction?

Jordan: Many people come into sailing naturally and learn it along the way. Then, when they take some instruction, it’s a process of discovery of what they have missed as they figured it out.

Berry: Our teaching philosophy is both structured and experiential. Whether you’re new to sailing or not, when you experience it and get out on the water with a new set of eyes, you learn something. Even Tiger Woods has a driving coach… Also, more and more certification is required these days. For example, to charter a sailboat in Europe, you need a European license or bareboat certification… You gain confidence in the process.

Jordan: We hire capable coaches, who are talented sailors to start with, and they are continuously learning. We are all students of the game. I like to say it’s like chess. You can learn to play chess in 15 minutes and spend the rest of your life getting better at it.

We know you offer learn-to-sail and learn-torace programs. What other programs do you offer that sailors may not know about?

Berry: One unique course is our close-quarters boat-handling class, which can be very powerful for experienced sailors. We’re a third party so we can help spouse teams, for example, to improve their skills… and save them money on gelcoat.

Jordan: We’re doing a flotilla cruise to the San Juan Islands [Washington] when it’s hot in summer. We’re having a free clinic to talk about it April 14, along with a free lecture on sail trim and balance. We do a flotilla cruise to the British Virgin Islands in winter…. Such “vacations” can have as much structure as you want. I tell students they can relax and read six books or learn about anchoring and navigation as we do it; there’s room for everybody.

Berry: Part of our objective is to kick you out of the nest so that you are comfortable bareboat chartering on your own.

How about your racing programs?

Jordan: We offer Thursday night racing for free so that you can try racing if you’re a daysailor or a cruiser [you must call to reserve a spot, often by 9 a.m.].

Berry: Our program for the Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regatta [May 3-5] is a five-day or two-weekend blended experiential program, with four days of training and three days of racing in the regatta. For Annapolis Race Week [August 31-September 2], it’s two days of training and three days of racing. We’re targeting our Thursday night racing veterans.

56 April 2013 SpinSheet

##Sam Beckman (left) trimming genoa headsail, Kristen Berry (in red) coaching, Dale Eager (front) on main trim, and Mary-Gwyn Allard at the helm of the 43-foot Ansotica in the St. Martin Heineken Cup Regatta, one of J/World Annapolis’s winter racing programs, in March. Photo by Tom Cobin

Jordan: We have three clients and a coach per boat. There are four roles we rotate every race: jib trimmers, bow person, helmsman—and the coach does not take the helm.

Berry: You learn the choreography and connectedness of a race team.

The SpinSheet team has twice participated in your team-building program. Can you tell us a little about that?

Berry: We’ve got a team-building program for any group’s objectives—and sailing experience is not required. We have “team-bonding” and “team-building.” We create a program that’s tailored to the outcome you want. It’s fun, experiential time on the water.

Jordan: It’s really dynamic and revealing. We’ve never had someone come off the water—all smiles—who didn’t have new thoughts about the group. Our goal is to give you a mirror of how you interact as a group. The exercise on the water always reveals challenges and strengths.

Berry: We do a debrief at the day’s end, a sort of guided conversation about the exercise and the group’s challenges.

Jordan: And we’ve heard about a lot of people getting promoted based on what the group learned on the water!

Visit jworldannapolis.com to learn more.

spinsheet.com

Learn to Sail this Summer with KidShip!

SAILING SCHOOL

&

YACHT CHARTERS

∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙

Basic to Advanced Courses Private or Group Instruction Women-only courses

Two and Five-day fun-filled learning Sailing Club Lowand Cost, No Worries programs for – kids teens ages 5 to 15!

Yacht Charters 22’ - 47’

Your kids will make new friends, build confidence and enjoy the fun of sailing!

• Award Winning School & Instructors • Basic to Advanced Courses • Private Lessons a Speciality • Sailing Club & Boat Rental • Chesapeake & Caribbean

Our proven instruction is presented in an enjoyable, low key, non-competitive style that makes learning easy!

For a superb sailing experience, Sail Solomons with Lisa & Andy!

Combining sailing education with fun equals success!

KidShip offers a wide range of courses from beginner to advanced.

Outstanding School 2008 - 2012 Outstanding Instructors 2007 - 2012 A N N A P O L I S , M A RY L A N D

kidshipsailing.com 1.800.638.9192 (toll free) 410.267.7205 (local) www.

You’re Invited to an Open House & Boat Show at Deltaville Dealer Days May 4-5, 2013!

Turn your dreams into reality at Norton’s Sailing School!

410-326-4917

www.sailsi.com

info@sailsi.com

Solomons, MD

Even the best tactics in the world cannot overcome bad boathandling!

Eliminate these mistakes with our Spring crew training special!

What are you waiting for?

We offer fully sanctioned sailing classes to both beginners and advanced students.

Hands-on instruction ranges from basic sailing to coastal and bareboat cruising to navigation.

Our instruction is comprehensive, but relaxed.

4 hours of expert boathandling instruction on your boat for only $300!

After all, isn’t sailing supposed to be fun?

P.O. Box 100, Deltaville, VA 23043 804-776-9211 • school@nortonyachts.com www.nortonyachts.com Follow us!

Get the season started off right by calling J World today!

www.jworldannapolis.com info@jworldannapolis.com

WORLD

Annapolis SpinSheet April 2013 57

C

hartering

~ the ~

hesapeake

What To Expect on Your Dream Vacation

S

pring has officially sprung, which means that sailors everywhere are thinking ahead to another season of fantastic cruising on the Chesapeake Bay. But for avid sailors who don’t own their own boats, this can pose a challenge. While it’s possible to join a friend’s crew for a cruise either solo or with a group such as the Annapolis YC, it’s also a great idea to take this opportunity to strike out on your own and charter a boat from one of the many local charter companies.

There are several benefits to chartering the Chesapeake. You’re on your own boat with your own timetable, planning your own itinerary. You won’t find out the hard way that your best friend doesn’t shower on a daily basis, or that your boss and his wife sleep in separate cabins. But before you take the next step to planning your sailing vacation, there are a few things you should consider. To find out what we need to know, we spoke with a few charter veterans.

by MacDuff Perkins

The Urbanna Oyster Festival generally marks the end of the charter season for the Southern end of the Bay, and this year’s festival happens the first weekend of November. October on the Bay brings out some of the best colors and sailing. The winds are up in the later months, but of course, so are the seas. “Seas were a little high,” says Allen Joslyn, who sailed from Onancock, VA, up to Crisfield, MD, “but the judicious use of a scopolamine patch and some ginger crackers kept the sea sickness to a minimum, with no incidents.”

Hey, it beats motoring.

Pick a Boat, Any Boat

Chartering leaves you plenty of options when it comes to picking out your dream boat, and charter companies

have fleets offering everything from the most basic bare minimums to top-end electronics and luxury items. Many sailors choose their charter boat entirely on the size of the boat, but this vacation is the perfect time to test out something that might later be in your future. “How many times do you get to move into a house for a week before you decide to buy it?” asks Steele. “We try to charter different boats in different lengths to get an idea of what works for our family.

We don’t get all the bells and whistles because that’s probably not what we’d be purchasing realistically. We know we do need air conditioning, but probably don’t need in-mast furling.” Using the opportunity to cruise on various boats gives you the ability to make informed

Know When To Go

While Maryland is called the Land of Pleasant Living for a reason, there are times when you really don’t want to be stuck out on the water instead of in a warm bed. The same can be said for days when it’s over 100 degrees out, and there’s no wind to be found on the water. Fred Steele, who charters boats out of Norton Yachts in Deltaville, VA, started chartering boats during the month of May, around his anniversary, and found that the weather was incredibly agreeable. “It’s just getting warm enough that you don’t have to be in winter clothes to be outside. The water’s still cold, but you wear sweatshirts at night, you don’t have bugs, you don’t need air conditioning, you sleep really well. But you get sunshine during the day, so you still need plenty of sunscreen.”

58 April 2013 SpinSheet

##"We try to charter different boats in different lengths to get an idea of what works for our family," says charter sailor Fred Steele.

spinsheet.com

decisions when it does come time to buy your family’s next boat.

On the other end of the spectrum, chartering a new boat is a great way to make the most of limited vacation time. For Joslyn, a 41-foot Hunter with a luxurious salon, 15-inch television and roomy berths made his wedding anniversary extra special. “The yacht itself had everything we needed onboard except for the food and beverages that we brought with us.”

Charter sailboats can also help you make a statement. For Greg Sykora, chartering helps him work with business clients. “I do business meetings on the water. You can get a lot done that way. Instead of golfing, we’ll go sailing.” Of course, it helps when you know what you’re doing. Sykora and his brother are longtime sailors, and both have their bareboat certifications, which gives their clients total peace of mind.

Get the Lowdown

It’s worth it to spend some time asking questions of the charter representatives.

Whether you’re wondering which boat will be best for your family or where the best places to sail will be, they’ll have answers steeped in the experience of a lifetime of Bay sailing. “I think what’s worked well for us

r eathe m &W

is to look through the Waterway Guide and talk with Norton’s to decide where we want to go,” Steele says. “They’ve been everywhere, so they’re a great resource.”

And this is particularly important considering the shallow waters of the Chesapeake, and the drafts of your boats of choice. “Rock Hall [MD] is always a lot of fun,” Sykora says. “But make sure you don’t try to drive through the center of the channel! It’s always very entertaining to sit on the dock and watch people get stuck.”

Some charter operations will also function as sailing schools. Norton Yachts and Annapolis Bay Charters offer courses and instruction from experienced Bay sailors to get you acquainted with both the boats and the water. From combination sailing school and cruise options to classroombased navigation courses, you have all the tools right at your fingertips to have a great time and get educated.

Whatever you do and wherever you go, a charter vacation on the Chesapeake Bay proves time and again that you don’t need to travel all the way down to the British Virgin Islands for a memorable charter experience. The next vacation of your dreams is right outside your door.

n

Statio

Charter Management • Bareboat Charters • Luxury Crewed Yachts   

eb Ca Live W

MARINA SERVICES

Long Term Dry Storage - 29' & larger 360 Slips 200 Trailer Boat Spaces Ground Level Rack Storage Winter Dry & Wet Storage

MARINE STORE Discounted Supplies & Sailboat Hardware







YACHT CARE Full Service • Sailboat Rigging Roller Furling Installations

EXTRA FEATURES Air Conditioned Bath Houses Sunset Cove Café Live Web Cam & Weather Station Park Pavillion & Playground Free WiFi

“Unique Among Marinas”

Maryland Marina 



Florida Keys & Exumas ...for the BVI Graduate Prepare for your New Adventure! Our charter bases in Key Largo and

 Georgetown, Great Exuma are positioned for world class cruising and are    convenient tonearby airports and provisioning. Learn how to extend your 

cruising range with our Signature $360 Yachting One-Way Itineraries.



3501 Red Rose Farm Rd. • Middle River, MD 21220

Exuma Yacht Club, Georgetown Bahamas Port Largo, Key Largo, Florida, USA

(410) 335-8722 • Fax (410) 335-4805

www.marylandmarina.net • info@marylandmarina.net





Follow us!

##The Steeles like to charter around the time of their anniversary in May... no bugs, no air conditioning, and great sleeping weather onboard.

305-394-9517 

 



SpinSheet April 2013 59

C

hartering

~ the ~

hesapeake

What We Learned Chartering Catamarans A group of eight Annapolis friends took two weekend charters on 40-foot catamarans through Annapolis Bay Charters in September 2010 and 2012. This is what the cat crew learned:

yy Chartering a catamaran enables you to enjoy the company

of more friends than you could fit comfortably on a monohull. yy It’s great fun to greet your friends arriving in water taxis out to meet you in Annapolis Harbor… but be very careful passing big pots of food with precarious coverings from water taxi to swim platform on bumpy evenings. Sealed plastic works better. yy You usually don’t need cup-holders on a catamaran, even Spied in this photo... a paddleboard, two beers, one glass of wine, sailing at eight knots of boat speed. The ride is flat enough a Nook, an iPod, a nap, and six happy catamaran charter customers. to just set your drink on the table. yy With enough duct tape to attach a camera to a mast, who needs a tripod? yy You can have a perfectly good night’s sleep on the trampoline—and there’s nothing better than waking up to look straight at the sun breaking over the horizon. Hungover or not. yy Bring all of your toys, such as kayaks and paddleboards. You will want to use all of them. yy When securing a kayak to the stern of the catamaran for the night, it’s best to actually tie a knot rather than trust a lazy loop.

Otherwise, when swimming for the kayak later, you may get stung by nettles in your boxers in front of your amused friends. yy Menu planning is the key to success as proven by all the yumminess we consumed. yy Delta (plow) anchors are useless in the remote reaches of silted creeks. Know where your backup anchor is; you may use it. yy Braving severe thunderstorms is more fun with friends… and sangria.

Comfortable, Fuel-efficient & Trailerable Explore the Treasures of the Chesapeake.

With 24 luxury yachts and 33 years on the bay, set sail with Annapolis Bay Charters.

We know the Chesapeake Bay like no one else.

Ranger 27

Start Your Journey Today

1.800.991.1776 AnnapolisBayCharters.NET Ask about Yacht Sales and Management.

Annapolis Bay Charters Offering these fine yachts ranging from 32 feet to 54 feet Beneteau • Gemini • Hunter • Jeanneau • Lagoon • Leopard 33 years of exceeding expectations in quality, service, and value.

Bareboat, Crewed, Sailing Instruction, Fishing, and Corporate Charters AnnapolisBayCharters.NET • 1.800.991.1776

60 April 2013 SpinSheet

Pocket Yacht Company

106 Wells Cove Rd. Grasonville, MD 21638 410.827.5230 • FAX 888.456.8086 sales@pocket-yacht.com www.pocket-yacht.com

spinsheet.com

Day Chartering on the Chesapeake

by Tony Ireland

##A happy crew aboard Crab Imperial off Rock Hall.

Photo courtesy of Blue Crab Charters

A

s captain on a day charter boat in the Chesapeake, I am often asked by clients to entertain them with some amusing anecdotes related to my experiences with other clients. This request is always a bit tricky, since word of mouth is the bread and butter of day chartering. Discretion is paramount if one wants the current client to enjoy themselves (as much as they dare) without fear that some neighbor or colleague will hear of their own exploits.

This is not to imply that all those who seek day charters are profligate rowdies, but we certainly don’t discourage a little excess as long as the ship and her passengers are safe.

With this in mind, I have begun to respond to this request with two simple, seemingly innocuous words: fried chicken.

“Say what—Fried Chicken?” “Yes, ma’am. ‘fried chicken.’” Those are certainly the two most evil words I know. You see, there is something about the mix of fried chicken

and the gracious pitch and yawl of a good boat in a stiff breeze that doesn’t sit well with some folks. The only two times people have gotten sick on this boat, fried chicken was somehow involved. So you see, I learned the hard way that it is best if I provide the food more fitting to the occasion.

And then there was this group of sophisticated late-twenty-somethings from a district not far west of Washington

of the boat, and this greatly disturbed my equanimity.

And then there was the woman I always think of as Marilyn, as she so reminded me of Marilyn Monroe; short curly blond hair, big pouty lips smeared with the brightest red, amply endowed and overflowing. She was a very attractive woman actually, who managed to lock herself in the head. She didn’t scream or bang, just calmly sat down and waited for us to find her after realizing she was missing. And that is why I always explain how the lock works, although in her case I don’t think it would have helped.

Sometimes the guests just want to sit quietly sipping a glass of wine and absorb the scene, the feel of the wind and waves, and take in the beauty of the moment. I like those. But I also enjoy a good bawdy tale now and then, and by far the funniest and bawdiest stories I ever heard was from a group of what I origi-

“The loveliest thing about captaining a charter boat is that almost every client is celebrating something.”

Follow us!

DC, who proceeded to drink 10 bottles of champagne before noon. I didn’t mind at all when the initially topless sunbathing suddenly became full nudity for one of the young ladies, but I did mind when I had to intervene when the alcohol brought two of the guests into too heated an argument.

I had to send these two to opposite ends

SpinSheet April 2013 61

C

hartering

~ the ~

hesapeake

nally perceived as housewives on a girls’ afternoon out. Housewives they were, but it turned out they all met as pilots in the Navy—yep, sailors to the core. One story described the trials associated with a female bunkmate on a ship who never washed, and another was about the trials of a young woman in a doctor’s office. I laughed so hard that my stomach ached and tears streamed down my face. The details still make me blush.

And speaking of blushes, one of the most wondrous things to which I been both witness and background participant, is a marriage proposal. I have been honored with this duty on several occasions, and each one fills me with a special joy.

There is something hugely innocent and sweet about these trips. I try my best to make them successful. And so far, we are batting a thousand. Some guys do it real casual and don’t discuss details with me

See us at the Annapolis Spring Boat Show!

Is your boat in good hands?

“A comprehensive policy, professional, knowledgeable and friendly service. What more could you ask for and all at a great rate.”

- Keith Mayes

Call today for a FREE quote!

Rate/Year

Boat Type

Valued

J/22

$12,000

$161

J/24

$18,000

$181

J/30

$30,000

$235

J/35

$50,000

$349

Catalina 27

$15,000

$168

18’ Whaler

$10,000

$189

Melges 24

$38,000

$303

Farr 30

$50,000

$325

Beneteau 36.7

$160,000

$460

(estimated)

Capital insuranCe Annapolis, MD

Shelley Driscoll sdriscoll@allstate.com

410.956.5700 62 April 2013 SpinSheet

##Sometimes the guests just want to sit quietly and absorb the scene, the feel of the wind and waves, and take in the beauty of the moment. Photo by Tony Ireland

ahead of time, and some guys have these elaborate plans that require complex logistics, bottles of champagne, flowers, and special music. And yes, since green is the only color a charter captain cares about, we even had the opportunity to witness a same-sex marriage proposal shortly after the new law passed the Maryland legislature. They are all fun, and they all make me wonder why anyone would do such a crazy thing.

The loveliest thing about captaining a charter boat is that almost every client is celebrating something. Often it is something official like a birthday, or a wedding anniversary, and sometimes it is just a family or friends celebrating time together. Once in a while, we serve clients celebrating the life of someone who has passed, usually an avid sailor of the Chesapeake. And on the water, it is funny how a few tears blend in so quickly, and how fast smiles at good memories so quickly return.

About the Author: Tony Ireland runs day charters on his 42-foot Catalina Licentia from April to October. classicsailcharters.com spinsheet.com

Yacht Brokerage Service

Go

Sailing

Above & Beyond The Expected This Month’s Premiere Boats

and Let Someone Else Do the Work Here is a sampling of companies who run sailing charters for a few hours at a time on the Chesapeake Bay.

Blue Crab Charters Rock Hall bluecrabcharters.com

Classic Sail Charters Annapolis classicsailcharters.com

Lady Sara Charters Magothy River ladysaracharters.com

R&R Charters Kent Narrows randrchartersandsailschool.net

1987 47.7 Bristol “BACI”

• A quality yacht ready for the 2013 season, buy now • 115 HP Volvo Penta Diesel, low hours • Northern Lights 5kW Generator • Air conditioned • Two staterooms, two heads, Beautiful Teak interior • Hood stoway main, Roller furling genoa, cutter rig • Great sailing, Ted Hood design shoal draft yacht • Good equipment list includes dinghy & outboard

Only $178,900

Only $198,000

5 Full Time Yacht Brokerage Specialists Yacht Brokerage And Supporting Services Is Our Only Business

We Travel, We Trade.

We Sell Sail, Power, Trawlers And Downeast Boats.

We Do Not Sell New Boats. We Do Not Manage Marinas Or Rent Slips.

Visit us between the Annapolis Yacht Club and the Waterfront Marriott in Annapolis Harbor

Sail the Pintita Baltimore sailthepintita.com

Sail Selina II St. Michaels sailselina.com

1985 43 Swan “AKELA III”

• Completely equipped to cruise or race • 1998 Yanmar diesel, Air conditioned • Two sleeping cabins (double bed aft), two heads • Complete electronics, radar to AP, seventeen sails • Rod rigging, carbon fiber spinnaker pole • White gel coat hull shines, bottom wet sanded & burnished • Buy now and have the entire 2013 season to cruise and/or race

Established In 1981.

Annapolis-Based Since 1991.

walczakyacht@yahoo.com Office: 410.268.1611 www.wa l c z a kya c h t . co m

Schooner Heron Charters Solomons schoonerheroncharters.com

Schooner Woodwind Annapolis schoonerwoodwind.com

Yorktown Sailing Charters Yorktown, VA yorktownsailing.com

Kitchen open till 11 pm nightly Great access from Back Creek @ the 4th Street dinghy dock Corner of 4th & Chester

(410) 268-7432

Follow us!

Environmental Stewardship Certified

www.DavisPub.com SpinSheet April 2013 63

Bluewater Dreaming presented by: • Structural Integrity • Practical Equipment • Dependable Systems • Vessel Safety • Offshore Independence • Heavy Weather Readiness A DIVISION OF M YACHT SERVICES

410.280.2752 | www.Myachtservices.net

CAll FOR YOuR COMplIMENTARY OFFSHORE EVAluATION

Swan Sailing in the Med An Interview with Bill Kardash

by Lisa Borre

I

t’s always fun to meet other Chesapeake Bay sailors who enjoy cruising in some of the same places that I do.

Since 2004, William (“Bill”) Kardash has kept Aura, his 1973 S&S Swan 44 in the Mediterranean. Although our paths never crossed overseas, we have since met closer to home.

The Annapolis-based sailor commutes to Europe once or twice per year to race or cruise his classic sailboat. He has done “couples cruises” with his wife Judi, inviting other couples to join them for one- or two-week cruises. He also looks forward to his annual “boys cruise” where he invites three other sailing buddies to join him for

a month to six weeks of cruising in the Med. He has raced in three Rolex Swan Cups, twice with Aura (2004 and 2006) and joined the Swan Rendezvous in Elba, Italy, several times. He has cruised in Sardinia, Sicily, the Amalfi Coast, and Aeolian Islands of Italy, the Balearic Islands of Spain, the French Riviera, and Malta, Tunisia, Croatia, Greece, and Turkey.

At age 34, Kardash took a sailing class at the Annapolis Sailing School, got hooked, and bought his first sailboat the following year. He started racing but didn’t enjoy buoy racing. He developed a fondness for offshore racing and even joined a leg of one of Jimmy Cornell’s

around-the-world rallies. He lives on Spa Creek and also owns a Dyer 29 for “fishing and creek crawling” on the Chesapeake Bay. Before retiring in 2010, he was able to manage his business from afar by purchasing an international plan for his Blackberry while overseas. He belongs to the Annapolis and New York YCs and the Cruising Club of America.

Aura is currently in storage at a boatyard in Olbia, on the east coast of Sardinia, Italy. I was interested in comparing notes with him about his experience sailing in the Med. We got together at a local coffee shop earlier this year and talked about cruising.

Why did you decide to take Aura to the Med?

##Photo by Bill Kardash

64 April 2013 SpinSheet

Kardash: I had originally intended to participate in a transatlantic race organized by the New York YC in 2003, but we had serious engine problems that year. After repowering with a new Yanmar, I decided to ship the boat from Newport, RI, to Italy so we could participate in the 2004 Rolex Swan Cup, held in Porto Cervo on the “emerald coast” of Sardinia every two years.

We had a good experience with Dockwise, a Dutch-owned yacht shipping company, and I hired a crew to move the boat when it arrived in Italy. We did pretty well in the Swan Cup. I originally thought we would stay over there for a year or two and then sail back with the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC). I liked it so much that we have been in the Med for almost 10 years.

spinsheet.com

Register Today! Local Event that Saves Lives.

Annapolis Leukemia Cup Raising $$ for the 21st Year Raising $ to Save Lives is the Heart of the Leukemia Cup Start Your Fundraising Team Today to Help Put Annapolis Back on the top of the Fundraising Charts Events are Open to all Supporters

Presented by:

Incentives For Fundraising & Early Registration Event Information & Registration Details:

Sarah McMahon

www.leukemiacupmd.org

January 24, 1995 – July 13, 2012

Honored Hero

Friday, May 31st Weekend Kicks off with the Leukemia Cup Summer Gala & Auction  Sold Out Event Last Year Proves to Exceed Expectations Again  Enjoy Great Food, Cocktails & Live Music in your finest Seersucker & Linen Summer Cocktail Attire

Saturday, June 1st

reitmueller

Photo by Al Sch

On the Water Events for All Boaters  CBYRA Sanctioned Regatta  Cruisers on the Starting Line with the 2nd Annual Predicted Log Race  Local Patients are Part of the Day with the J-80 Fun Race Crew Party • 4 - 7pm  Wrap Up the Weekend with a Casual Outdoor Celebration  Food, Drinks, Live Music & Event Awards at the Eastport Yacht Club

CAll FOR YOuR COMplIMENTARY OFFSHORE EVAluATION

A DIVISION OF M YACHT SERVICES

410.280.2752 | www.Myachtservices.net

• Structural Integrity • Practical Equipment • Dependable Systems • Vessel Safety • Offshore Independence • Heavy Weather Readiness Sponsored by:

Photo by Mark Talbott

Bluewater Dreaming presented by:

Bluewater Dreaming continued...

Did you make any modifications to your boat for sailing in the Med?

The main modification I made was to purchase a 220-volt battery charger for dock use to be able to charge the batteries. This was a much simpler solution than converting to 220-volt power or installing a generator. If I could have found someone to make me the kind of dockside inverter that you use on Gyatso [the author’s Tayana 37 cutter], I would have preferred that. I also had to install an LPG adapter for the propane tank, but that’s it. We have a water maker but don’t use it in the Med, not with all of the great bottled water so readily available!

Because we race Aura, I have been reluctant to make changes that add weight.

The electric windlass I purchased is still sitting in the box. I didn’t want to switch to anchor chain. As a result, we don’t anchor out very often,Mbut A G A this Z I N E hasn’t been a problem. Most of the harbors we visit

apeake Bay BOATING AT ITS BEST

have fixed Med moorings with “lazy lines” or some other arrangement that works for us.

After time cruising in the Med during the hot summers, we had a sun awning made, and this makes it bearable. We also had a pasarelle built to make boarding the boat from the stern easier.

What do you like most about cruising in the Med?

It’s the whole package. There is such great history to be explored and so much to see in the Med. The real draw for me is the history and culture. My grandfather was born in a small village on Sicily. I rented a car and visited his hometown of Lercara Friddi near Palermo. No one spoke English, but when a local man discovered we were Americans, he took us to see a plaque honoring Frank Sinatra. On the wall next to it were incredible photographs of American GIs from World War II. We ate a great meal in the village. It was a fantastic experience. We’ve had so many experiences like that. I regret that we can’t spend more time there.

BES

20 minutes from D.C. Beltway Full Service Marina Protected deep water slips Pool • Grassy picnic area • Laundry

F THE

TO

W

BAY

• • • •

10% OFF*

IN NER

Complete Yacht Maintenance

Book your Spring Commissioning now! *Paid in advance

410-867-7686 • 301-261-5632

www.shipwrightharbormarina.com Are You Looking For A

Safe And Tranquil Harbor?

66 April 2013 SpinSheet

There’s great sailing and even some serious weather. We encountered a mistral along the French Riviera and in the Straits of Bonafacio between Corsica and Sardinia and the meltemi in the Aegean Sea, but it’s manageable if you don’t push your schedule. We also spend a lot of time in light air, and to keep on schedule, we had to use the engine a lot. When I’m sailing with the guys, we like to make night passages.

The temperature is cooler at night, and we find less traffic from other recreational boats. We’ve had some memorable sails. One was from the Ionian Sea to the Gulf of Patras in Greece. Another was sailing from Crete to Sicily. I’ve found some of the most enjoyable and challenging sailing conditions while cruising in the Med.

produced by: Beth

Are You Looking For A Safe & Tranquil Harbor?

Slips available for 2013

How do you find the sailing?

Twenty minutes from D.C. beltway, nestled between Rockhold Creek and

Your Choice for Blue Water Boats!

RogueWave Yacht Sales RogueWave specializes in high quality, offshore capable sailing vessels!

We ofter Buyer’s Agent Services.

Call Kate and Bernie for your consultation

410-571-2955 See our Blue Water Boats at

www.RogueWaveYachtSales.com

We Need More Listings!!! spinsheet.com

What are your future cruising plans?

We’re planning another “couples cruise” along the Italian coast, similar to the one we did with the boys last year: Rome, Gaeta, and Amalfi to Sicily and then to Malta. We’ll probably ship Aura back to the United States in the fall. I would really like to do the next Newport Bermuda Race in 2014.

What advice do you have for others considering a cruise there?

The cruising guides and electronic charts are great.

We use the excellent Imray guides and Nobletec electronic charts along with paper charts. You can find everything you need over there in terms of marine services and parts. I always say to friends interested in cruising in Europe not to judge the prices over there based on what you pay on a holiday in Paris. The prices for marinas are very reasonable, for the most part. I usually pay about a dollar a foot, or the equivalent of $45 per day. Fuel is expensive at seven to nine dollars per gallon, but we burn less than one gallon per hour.

If you’re thinking about going to Europe, don’t wait.

It’s an adventure of a lifetime.

##Chora, Astypalaia, Greece. Photo by Bill Kardash

About the Author: Annapolis sailor Lisa Borre cruised fulltime for five years with her husband aboard their Tayana 37 cutter Gyatso to the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Black Seas. The couple now cruises part-time in the Med and recently published a cruising guide called The Black Sea.

2 Months Free with one Year slip rental* *Limited time offer. New contracts only. Contact Jim Brooks for details.

Beautiful, private, marina on the Occoquan River, just minutes from the Potomac.

Easy boat ride to Georgetown and many points on the Chesapeake. 158 slips, including floating docks, ample parking, fuel, pump out, showers, and laundry. Near 18 hole Ospreys Golf Club and Ospreys Landing Restaurant.

BELMONT BAY HARBOR 570 harbor side st., Woodbridge, VA

703-490-5088

Jim Brooks, Harbormaster bbharbor@comcast.net

www.BelmontBay.com

BELMONT BAY HARBOR Follow us!

SpinSheet April 2013 67

Closing the

Loop Story and photo by Maria Karlsson

##Kinship crew day of departure in Las Palmas (L-R): Dennis, Mia, Andrew, and Tim.

W

hen my husband Andy Schell and I got an e-mail from Tim Szabo in January asking us to sail across the Atlantic on the Saga 43 Kinship, it was tough knowing we both couldn’t do it. One of us had to be home for work, but one of us could go. I told Andy from the beginning, “I want to go, but I want your dad to come with me.”

Ever since Andy and I started ocean sailing, I always felt that Andy was a step ahead of me, and I don’t like it. He went on his first ocean passage while I was sitting at my desk studying for an exam in Sweden. He has more ocean miles than I do, and started sailing way before I did. At least now I could jump ahead and get my third Atlantic crossing, one up on him.

On January 2, Andy’s dad Dennis and I flew to Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. It is a small island that belongs to Spain and is located just off the cost of Morocco.

68 April 2013 SpinSheet

Las Palmas is an international port with boats from everywhere going everywhere, a popular stepping stone for the Atlantic crossing. Kinship was supposed to sail in the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) in November, but turned around due to leaks.

Tim, the owner of Kinship, spent many hours working on the boat, and she was ready to go when we got there. Andrew Hassett, an Irish guy Tim met in Las Palmas, joined us.

We departed on Sunday, January 6, but had to turn around already after the second night, when we broke one of the shrouds.

We all were impressed with Las Palmas and what we got done during the turnaround. The broken shroud got replaced, Kinship got hauled out to fix some leaks we found, and we bought some extra food to make the crew happy.

Our second departure was Saturday, January 12. The weather window was better

than perfect. With easterly winds, we set up the pole and poled out the staysail with a reefed main and didn’t touch the sails for several days. The sky was blue during the daytime and full of stars at night. But as we got further south, clouds started to form, and we experienced the typical trade wind squalls. We could see them coming up behind us, a dark curtain, and a few minutes later the wind increased and rain came pouring down. Luckily, the squalls only gave us a good boost of speed and lasted 10 minutes at the most.

Halfway across the Atlantic, Walter the Whale came to visit us. He was about 20 feet long with a light grey belly and a typical whale face. As we were taking down the pole one day, he surfaced just off our port bow and then swam with us for about an hour. I had never experienced anything like this. He came up on the port side, swam under the boat, turned onto his side, and spinsheet.com

showed us his belly. We all declared this was the highlight of the trip. Tim admitted though that he was a bit nervous and says, “I don’t like big things around my boat.”

The Kinship crossing was a bit more luxurious than what I am used to on my own yawl Arcturus. Tim has a watermaker, fridge and freezer, autopilot, chart plotter, radar, and shower. On top of that, two water generators produced all the power.

And it all worked. Thanks to the fridge and freezer, we ate like kings and queens.

I love to cook and bake during passages.

This time, we enjoyed pork loin and steaks, fresh vegetables, cold milk, yogurt for breakfast, and best of all, cheese! I even got to surprise the boys with a glass of Coke with ice as a “one week at sea celebration” and a cold bottle of bubbles at half way. I baked apple cake and bread, and the theory on losing weight on a passage did not exist on Kinship.

The days went by, and that perfect weather forecast we saw in the beginning of the trip held true. It was 20 days of downwind sailing, something none of us aboard had ever experienced. Thanks to that, we never got seasick. Everyone got good sleep. Andrew brought a guitar along,

and many nights I fell asleep to him playing. Dennis’s mission on the trip was to figure out how the single sideband worked, and I managed to read my first book in Norwegian. Tim just enjoyed the sailing.

To be quite honest, I think his mission was to sail the boat back to the Caribbean safely, especially with the two turnarounds in the back of his head.

On January 31, we spotted land for the first time in 20 days. Dennis saw something off the port bow, but it soon disappeared behind a squall line. As we got closer, we could see St. Martin clear and Saba sticking up like a pyramid next to it. I also saw St. Barths, and the islands Nevis, St. Kitts, and Statia became easier to identify. To me, it was almost overwhelming coming in from the ocean and seeing them at a distance, having spent some time on those islands when I worked for Broadreach. I really wished Andy could

have been there to share the moment with me. We had a beautiful cruise through the channel between St. Martin and Anguilla as the sun came down, followed by a notso-nice night with pouring down rain.

Our final destination was Nanny Cay, Tortola, where the Kinship saga once started, in April last year. I came down to Nanny Cay to sail Kinship in ARC Europe across the Atlantic to Portugal, via Bermuda and the Azores. Now, nine months later, Tim and I have both completed the Atlantic circuit onboard Kinship, just two slips down from where we left. I pulled out my final surprise as the last line was secured, a cold bottle of bubbles to celebrate a successful trip. Tim is planning to take the boat all the way home this spring to Solomons on the Chesapeake Bay, where she normally lives. As for what comes next, who knows? Tim’s mantra is always “one ocean at a time.”

About the Author: Maria (aka Mia) Karlsson and her husband Andy Schell work for World Cruising Club, managing the ARC Caribbean 1500 and other stateside events. They willl be back in Sweden for the summer sailing Arcturus in the Baltic. 59-north.com

Severn Sailing Association Junior Program THE 10 YEAR BOTTOM PAINT

Now accepting registrations for Summer 2013

DON'T RECOAT, COPPERCOAT Save time & money-Up to 10 years anti-fouling protection 20 years on the market Proven in all climates and water conditions Copper powder in Epoxy resin Better for the environment Non-leaching & EPA approved

www.CoppercoatUSA.com (321) 514-9197 Follow us!

• Spend the summer on the water!

• We offer learn to sail, beginner, intermediate, and advanced race courses for ages 6-18.

• Non-members Welcome!

• Classes fill quickly. Call or check online for availability.

Register online: severnsailing.org/juniors For more information, contact the Junior Office:

juniors@severnsailing.org • 410-263-0071 SpinSheet April 2013 69

Cruising Club Notes presented by:

Norton

YACHTS nortonyachts.com

804-776-9211 • Deltaville, VA New Sales And Pre-Owned • Sail & Power Since 1948 • Full Service Yard • ABYC

Change of Watch

by Ruth Christie

E

xcuse me if this is a little disjointed. Shifting around in my office chair is failing to induce comfort. Three solid hours of wiping down a vessel’s bottom—lurking like Gollum around the wet, bumpy, and hard underbelly of a boat on the hard—can give you a serious case of “gravel butt.” Bumps and bruises dot my legs and hind quarters, and unknown shoulder muscles ache like never before. But, all that was for a good cause: getting the boat’s bottom ready for paint and the spring splash.

By the time you read this, I already will have left my Senior Editor position here at SpinSheet Magazine for good family reasons. But, I couldn’t exit without first thanking our clubs and

R

their club reporters. With the watch changes each winter, we have been sad to see some friends retire from their Club Notes duties.

However, we have welcomed new friends who have enthusiastically stepped up to the plate. Several of you, though, have kept us and our readers posted on an uninterrupted schedule since the beginning of SpinSheet. Thanks to all of our clubs for sharing your fun cruising, racing, and social stories and photos with us every month. It’s been a distinct pleasure helping to make your voices heard in this fine publication. My ship is sailing to the Bay and beyond. So, by April 10, send clubs@spinsheet.com your Club Notes, high-resolution photos, and Club Directory updates.

Dreaming of Days Back on the Bay!

ight, Chesapeake YC (CYC) member Henry Lovell daydreams about the upcoming boating season at the club while visiting with friends in Miami, FL. For information about CYC, check out our Facebook page or go to our website. —by Monica Lovell / chesapeakeyachtclub.com

I

Did March Come in Like a Lion or a Lamb?

don’t know! But one thing the Alberg 30 OneDesign Association is sure of is that “daylight saving time” began at 2 a.m. March 10, and spring began 7:02 a.m. March 20. We are hard at work getting our boats ready for the Early Bird Cruise to Rideout Creek April 20-21, hosted by Mike and Pat Meinhold. T. C. William is coordinating club participation in the NOOD Regatta. We expect seven or eight boats to be at the starting line and that speaks volumes for a club that will have 50 years of continuous participation in 2014. Is this a great country or what? —by Barb and Jim Palmer / alberg30.org ##Soon… Photo by CYC’s Monica Lovell

70 April 2013 SpinSheet

spinsheet.com

Want To Find A Boat To Sail On? Need Some New Crew Members?

Crew Listing Parties

HAMpton, VA MARkeR 20

soLoMons, MD sMsA CLubHouse

AnnApoLis MARitiMe MuseuM

Saturday, March 30th 5-7 p.m.

Sunday, April 14th 4-6 p.m.

Sunday, April 28th 3-6 p.m.

FREE Beverages provided at Hampton Party, courtesy of Doyle Sails

14490 Solomons Island Road Solomons, MD 20688 (Opposite the Boardwalk Gazebo)

3 p.m. | Start Sailing Now Panel 4-6 p.m. | Party

NEW!

Register for the Crew Listings online at spinsheet.com

CRUISING CLUB NOTES Fearless Gurus?

O

n March 9, catboaters from as far away as North Carolina gathered at the Rock Hall YC for the Chesapeake Catboat Association’s annual meeting. Our fearless leader Marc Cruder skillfully managed a full agenda. Various members gave numerous reports, and web guru Butler Smythe closed the meeting with information about our website. Our next event is the Pax River Shootout Memorial Day weekend. —by David Morrow / chesapeakecatboats.org

##This February, Bill and Sally Jack joined Jeff and Barb Banks, Lou and Cindy Diana, and Harvey and Sandra Paskin in Florida for Catalina camaraderie.

D

See You on the Bay

uring Catalina Fleet 3’s spring meeting April 6 at Yellowfin on the South River, we will finalize our raft-up schedule for the coming season. A good time will be had by all. Our Memorial Day Wine Tasting Raft-Up will return to the West River over Memorial Day weekend, and we look forward to once again sampling lots of wine. We have invited the All Catalina Fleet to join us since we had such fun with them at the Oktoberfest raft-up last fall. Of course as always, Catalina Fleet 3 (above) monitors VHF radio channel 72 on the Bay, and we are always open for impromptu events… —by Bill and Sally Jack / c36fleet3.com

##Seven sailors and a kayak… from Kingsmill YC.

T

Of Course, You’re Invited…

he Kingsmill YC’s non-profit Community Education program (above) offers several courses this spring, including basic seamanship and yachting knots April 23 and dry sailing instruction May 21 and 28. The courses are held at the Mounts Bay Recreation Center in Williamsburg; for more details, see the calendar on page 29. —by David Chin / davidrchin@juno.com

M ##Leaders of a group interested in forming a Hunter SA Southern Fleet met with commodore Mike Crothers, vice commodore John Knisley, and membership chair Sue Reitz at the end of Norton Yachts’ “Everything Sail” Seminar. Photo by Toni Knisley

A

Finally! News of a Raft-Up

t last, we can talk about a raft-up this month. Some of the boats at the Hunter SA (above) dinner April 20 will raft up, others will anchor out by themselves, some will have slips, and several will drive their land yachts to the Inn at Pirates Cove in Galesville, MD. March saw us burning our socks during the annual Shipwreck Party at the Kent Island YC; we thank that club for sharing its lovely facility. Check out next month’s SpinSheet for details about our Safe Boating Week/ Memorial Day Raft-Up. —by Carl Reitz / hsa1.org

72 April 2013 SpinSheet

Welcome, Onboard

eet SpinSheet’s newest club: the St. Mary’s River YC (SMRYC). Following a highly successful Winter Social at the St. Mary’s College Boathouse, SMRYC has finalized our 2013 racing, cruising, and social calendar. Founded in 1947 by residents primarily along the St. Mary’s River in Southern Maryland, the club is one of the oldest continuously active “social clubs with a sailing problem” on the Bay. We host an active racing schedule (both a season series and cup races) on the St. Mary’s River for Ensigns and Hobies, plus occasional small-boat racing for Vanguards and FJs. Our club also is the home of Ensign Fleet 10, with more than 15 boats registered. In recent years, we have added cruising activities primarily along the southern Potomac and Virginia’s Northern Neck. In lieu of a clubhouse, most of our social activities and post-race rendezvous are hosted at members’ homes on a rotating basis. While ours is an “invitation-only” club, non-members are always welcome to join our races for the fun of competition and join members at cruise destinations. Many of our Ensign skippers are frequently on the lookout for crew.

Interested? Check our website. —by Bob Smith / smryc.org spinsheet.com

C T

Setting Sails on the Sassafras orsica River YC members await Comet and Laser racing May 11, the Junior Regatta July 18, and the Annual Regatta July 27-28. —by Joe Della Barba / cryc.org

Good To Know If You Own a Jeanneau

hanks to Jeanneau America, members of the Jeanneau Sailing Owners (JSO) group enjoy a 10-percent discount on parts through December 31, 2013. If you like raft-ups, camaraderie, sailing your Jeanneau, and “discounts” on your parts, check us out. New members are always welcome! —by Gabe Fontana / jsogroup.org

I

Forty-Five Knots? Holy Cow!

t’s true. The Southern Chesapeake Bay is becoming a hotbed of activity for Tartan 34 Classic Association sailors. Tim Dull, our regional captain for the new Southern MidAtlantic region, sails Skymark out of Norfolk, VA (right). He has rendezvous planned for this season, including a cruise to Wilson Creek off the Ware River at Birch Douglass’s dock May 24-26, featuring “water taxi” service, a potluck gathering, and news of other events for the season; and the Riverwalk Landing Marina in Yorktown, VA, July 3-4. Visit our website to follow Richard Lariviere’s progress up the East Coast to a homecoming gala June 1 at the Shrewsbury Sailing and YC in New Jersey. He will have completed a year-long trip from Lake Champlain to LaRochelle, France, and back. Join us to celebrate his return and hear about his adventures. —by Grace Holt / tartan34classic.org

It’s time for Spring Calibration!

Call Today!

##Tim Dull and Russ Matijevic sail Skymark in the Norfolk Naval SA’s inaugural “Around The Light” race in Hampton Roads April 28, 2012.

The photo was taken right before the Genoa leach blew apart in a 45-knot gust. Dull finished racing with a storm jib, still making 5.2 knots upwind. Photo by Gary Coldren

We Are Selling Boats!

• Installation • Service • Calibration • Integration • Insurance Review

Certified Sales, Service & Installation of B&G, SIMRAD & LOWRANCE

Large Brokerage Inventory

804-776-9898 May 4 & 5th Open House/Boatshow

Visit us on the web

th

919 Bay Ridge Road Annapolis, MD 21403

Deltaville Yachting Center

410-267-8681 • 800-456-9151

www.fawcettboat.com • info@fawcettboat.com Follow us!

www.cysboat.com • info@dycboat.com SpinSheet April 2013 73

CRUISING CLUB NOTES

E

Finish Those Spring Chores and Join Us

arly bird cruisers in the Chesapeake Bay Tartan Sailing Club (CBTSC) (right) will head for Historic London Town on the South River May 11-12, led by Peter and Cathy Kreyling. The venue boasts a 23-acre park and museum, with displays of history, archaeology, and horticulture. Come by boat or by car, and enjoy the mile-long trail through the Woodland Garden and the Ornamental Gardens, which will be in full springtime bloom. Afterward, don’t miss the Kreyling’s traditional onboard rum tasting.

New to our website is the Cruising Forum, which gives members a chance to share notes about destinations on the Chesapeake and is accessible by e-mail.

As the season gets going, this resource will be a great help in planning cruises to unfamiliar waters. —by Grace Holt / cbtsc.org ##Peter and Cathy Kreyling race their Tartan 37, White Bird, in the CBTSC Regatta in 2010. This year, they are hosting our annual Early Bird (“Rum-Tasting”) Cruise.

T

Having a Ball

he Old Point Comfort YC annual Commodore’s Ball was a real “FantaSea” experience. The highlight of this occasion was the spectacular overhead decoration developed by our rear commodore-logistics, June O’Brien, and constructed by many members. Suspended from the ceiling of the ballroom was a huge octopus “swimming” in the “sea.” All evening, members danced and partied in the sea, as is most appropriate for a yacht club activity. One of the events was the installation of the board of officers, led by commodore Curtis Morris. —by Eileen Turner / opcyc.org

CapeTownCharles Harbor

C

From Galesville to Galway Bay

lub Beneteau Chesapeake Bay members gathered at the Inn at Pirates Cove for our annual Spring Luncheon and General Meeting. Sunshine and spring-like temperatures brought out a large crowd. While we enjoyed a delicious lunch, the executive committee reviewed the upcoming club events for 2013.

The festivities continued with an Annapolis Pub Crawl beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Galway Bay Pub for a snack and a beer… then onto a few more pubs. What fun! —by Jeanne van Hekken / cb2.org

Serving MD Boat Owners For Over 29 Years!

April 5th, 2013 | 6th Annual Blessing of the Fleet July 4th, 2013 | Fireworks rd th August 3 -4 , 2013 | Clam Slam & Boat Docking Contest

Plan Your Summer Vacation • $1.50 per/ft. per/night, May 1st - September 30th • Up to 170 ft. in length – 18 ft. draft • Discount for clubs with 10 or more vessels • Events all year – short walk to town

Fuel Tank Filtering & Cleaning

Don’t let bad fuel ruin your weekend! Be Proactive instead of Reactive.

Our “Filter Flush” system cleans your tank using the fuel already in your tank!

Call for your FREE Fuel test TODAY

757-331-2357

www.capecharles.org/harbor.htm townharbor@capecharles.org

Follow us on facebook (Cape Charles Town Harbor)

74 April 2013 SpinSheet

800-453-TANK www.cleanfuelsassociates.com

(8265)

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Since 1986 EPA Registered & Green Certified

spinsheet.com

Time To Spring Into Action…

T

he Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron (ASPS) (right) wants to help you get your boat off to a safe start with a free vessel safety check, and we will come to your boat. If your boat is ship-shape, do you want to swap sailing yarns or pick veteran boater’s brains for great how-to suggestions? All boaters are invited to our dinner meeting at the Annapolis Sheraton April 4; dinner is $29 per person and includes a maritimethemed speaker. —by Linda Sweeting / aspsmd.org

Oh. So That’s Why They Are So Colorful

D

on’t miss the West River Sailing Club’s Flag-Raising Ceremony April 20 in Galesville to launch the 2013 sailing season with style. Ancient sailors knew that brightly colored bits of cloth snapping in a fresh breeze drove away any lingering dull gray hobgoblins of winter. And the more color the better. So in that tradition, member boats will be dressed in flags and colors at the dock. Please join us! Beverages will be available at the clubhouse bar, and dinner will be available for purchase after 5 p.m.

—by Jim Hodson / westriversc.org

HARTGE YACHT HARBOR

##ASPS’s John Nash and Carol Rechner enjoy a close-up view of five America’s Cup model sailboats. Photo by Linda Sweeting

West River Galesville, MD ~ Family Owned Since 1865 ~

ESTABLISHED 1865

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

50 Ton Travel Lift 40 & 70 Ton Railways Dockage for boats up to 70 feet Covered slips Wireless Internet Bath house with showers State-of-the-art paint building Pump out service Transient slips

New 21’ wide travel lift well!

Spring Bottom Paint Specials!

Whether you need service or solitude,

Come to the Harbor...

4883 Church Lane, Galesville, MD 20765

443-607-6306 ~ info@hartgeyachtharbor.com

www.hartgeyachtharbor.com Follow us!

VacuFlush Sales & Service The ONLY authorized Sealand/VacuFlush dealer in Annapolis!

Upgrade from a manual head to a VacuFlush $50 trade in on your old head

Quick service calls – over a hundred VacuFlush parts in stock!

Sealand VacuFlush certified technicians on staff!

DON . GOR & JCompany, Inc Complete Yacht Repair Center on Back Creek

726 Second St. • Annapolis, MD • 410-263-0054 jgordonco@aol.com • www.JGordonCo.com

SpinSheet April 2013 75

CRUISING CLUB NOTES

P

Sail on, Sunrise

olish Sailor Krystian Szypka is preparing his Dickerson Farr 37 Sloop Sunrise for OSTAR 2013 (below).

This challenging single-handed transatlantic race starts May 27 in Plymouth, England, and finishes 3000 miles later in Newport, RI (ostar.rwyc.org). Szypka is doing some rigging modifications, upgrading his electronics, and seeking to obtain new sails to handle the strong oceanic winds. His courageous “OSTAR for Dydek” project is a tribute to WNBA basketball player Malgorzata-Margo Dydek.

From 1983 to 1985, Dickerson Boatbuilders in Trappe, MD, built 13 high-performance, fiberglass Dickerson Farr 37 sloops for Bruce Farr and Associates. When introduced in Annapolis, Bert Jabins’ Babe trounced her class, winning the first race by more than six minutes. We hope that Szypka will speak at the Dickerson Owners Association Rendezvous June 14-15 in Oxford. Join our club in sponsoring Sunrise so she can fly a new suit of sails to win OSTAR 2013. —by Joe Slavin / dickersonowners.org

A

Taking the “H” Out of Whine

s the days grow longer and warmer, members of the Herrington Harbour SA (HHSA) (below) are working hard to finish re-commissioning tasks and get out on the water again, whether to participate in our highly successful racing program, or to catch up with cruising buddies in a scenic Bay anchorage. At the Spring Member’s Meeting, the board presented reports and plans for the season. The Race Management Seminar will be April 7 at Herrington Harbour South. The ever-popular Wednesday evening race series will begin with a practice race April 17. The season’s first official race will be April 24. Hard-core cruisers will join Maris and Linda Eshleman for the April Fool’s Cruise to Oxford April 20-21. A highlight is dinner at Latitude 38, after working up an appetite sailing up the Choptank! More enjoyment for the gourmets and gourmands among us April 27-28, when Dave and Laurie Albert will host a Wine and Dine Cruise. Pique your appetite? Details are on our website! —by Paula Grenier / hhsa.org

##Krystian Szypka on Sunrise. ##Hank and Lil Chalkley with Rich Ordeman savor HHSA’s Soup Night.

Don’t Miss the Dobbin House Tavern

I

n April, Sailing Chavurah members are driving to Gettysburg, PA, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg and the signing of the “Emancipation Proclamation.” Social chairs Barry and Fern Silverman have planned a full weekend of activities from Friday night dinner through Sunday’s brunch, with a tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield.

On Sunday, commodore Steve Permison will conduct a business meeting during which we will review our summer sailing schedule. Gene Novak will get us in the sailing mood by showing us the America’s Cup movie, “Sail to Glory,” now restored onto DVD. —by Andrea Landis / sailingchavurah.com

B

Trophy Season?

elow, Peter Trogdon and John Sherwood of the Harbor 20 Fleet recently received Annapolis YC’s diMarzo Centennial Cup. Howard Brooks crafted a gorgeous wood base from hand-selected, exotic, tropical wood; and Weems & Plath did the custom engraving, color logo, and mounting. Two important regattas are planned for May 11 and October 7.

—by Peter Trogdon / harbor20.org/news/fleet-5

Just 15 Minutes from Philadelphia

T

he Cooper River YC in Collingswood, NJ, will offer a three-week adult “learn to sail” class on weekday evenings May 4-21 using Precision 15 sailboats. This course emphasizes on-the-water training and will introduce boating safety, rules of the road, knots and lines, sailboat rigging and unrigging, dock departures and landings, and sailing skills, such as beating, reaching, running, tacking, and gybing.

No previous sailing experience is necessary; our club provides the boats, life jackets, instructors, instructional materials, and facilities. The course fee is $200. Additional adult sailing classes are offered during June, July, and August. —by Marcella Ridenour / cooperriveryc.org 76 April 2013 SpinSheet

##At the Annapolis YC (L-R): John Sherwood, Kevin McNeil, Peter Trogdon, and Chip Thayer. Photo by Nathan Adams

spinsheet.com

Join these boats at the Tern About Time Catalina 380

Halcyon J37

Forever Dawn Pearson 31-2

Wind Orchid Catalina 350

Ariake Island Packet 370

White Wings Tartan 40

Ana G III Hunter 41 DS

At Last Com Pac 35

Zephyr Beneteau 393

Odyssey Jeanneau 409

Windspiration Jeanneau SO379

Serenity Catalina 355

L’eau de Vie Ericson 35III

Shaboom Westsail 32

Valinor Catalina 30

Steadfast Tartan 3400

2013

Sailstice DelMarVa Rally 2011 Sailstice DelMarVa Rally

June 15 - 22 th

nd

Annapolis  Hampton  Lewes, DE  Annapolis Rally is limited to 40 boats. Spaces are filling fast!

Visit DelMarVaRally.com to register today!

Live tracking of boats provided by yellowbrick so friends and family at home can follow the fleet’s progress!

SPONSORS

WORLD

Annapolis

Proceeds to benefit

For more information, visit: www.DelMarVaRally.com

CRUISING CLUB NOTES

O

Four Hours and 218 Miles Later…

n January 25, the Corinthians held our annual Awards Dinner at the New York YC in New York City. The Annapolis Corinthian Fleet made an outstanding showing at the event, with several fleet members taking home distinguished awards (below). Past master Carl Larsen received the premier Delano Trophy for best representing the “Spirit of the Association.” In addition to his duties as master, Carl and his wife Tulinda have actively supported numerous activities over many years, including the Spirit Rider Regatta and ‘Fun & Games’ on the Annual Cruise. Past fleet captain Dick Tudan and member Corky Rittenbaugh received the Cutty Sark Trophy for safely bringing home the crew of Spring Moon, which was lost at sea during a vicious offshore Atlantic storm in 2012. Henry Meneely received the Cooke Trophy for critically assisting Fred and Nancy Wilson’s Weetamo and Leigh and Carol Seaver’s All that Jazz in a single day, towing the latter 18 miles to her home port. —by Cynthia Pyron / thecorinthians.org

##Corinthian master Dick Woods and event organizer Cynthia Pyron with Annapolis Fleet award winners Carl and Tulinda Larsen, Dick Tudan, Corky Rittenbaugh, and Henry Meneely.

L

Racy News

ast year, the Alerion Express 28 Chesapeake Fleet completed its first season of one-design racing. While casual racing at previous rendezvous is a fun part of the get-together, Annapolis-area owners kicked that up a bit by hosting 14 races in five one-design regattas from mid-May to early-September. Eleven Alerion Express 28s competed in one or more of those races. Here’s the schedule for 2013: Spring Regatta May 11, Leukemia Cup Regatta June 1, One-Design Classic June 29, Summer One-Design Regatta July 27, Boatyard Bar & Grill Regatta August 24, and Fall Regatta September 7, hosted by either the Annapolis YC or Eastport YC. The requirements are simple: one Alerion Express 28 of any vintage with a nonoverlapping jib and no spinnaker. The first Alerion to finish each regatta will receive a trophy. October 5 brings our annual rendezvous at Herrington Harbour South. —by Paul Rohrkemper / chesapeakealerion.org

Whether you prefer the peaceful sailing of the Rappahannock River or seek the challenge of the Chesapeake Bay, you will love what Regent Point Marina and Boatyard has to offer.

See us at the Annapolis Spring Boat Show!

Climate Controlled Repair Shop Full Service ABYC Boatyard Yanmar Certified Technicians 15-Ton Hydraulic Trailer DIY Friendly Slips Available

Come away and relax in the quiet, park-like setting at Regent Point and spend more time on your boat in a new slip this Spring!

Receive 3 months free with an annual lease. Offer applies to new customers only.

Quarterly leases are also available. Call or click for more details.

Dealer

Marina 804-758-4475 | Boatyard 804-758-4747 www.regentpointmarina.com

78 April 2013 SpinSheet

spinsheet.com

An Epic Journey

B

ack Creek YC’s (BCYB) (right) Molly Stone testified on behalf of House Bill 548 that would cap the fivepercent excise tax on boats at $10,000 to help preserve marine-related jobs and businesses in Maryland, lost when boats leave Maryland to avoid higher taxes. On March 9, after dinner at the Woodfire Restaurant in Severna Park, we attended Matt Rutherford’s presentation recounting his Northwest Passage and sail down around Cape Horn back to the Chesapeake Bay on a 27-foot Albin-Vega. His epic endeavor took 309 days, 18 hours, and 38 minutes, while overcoming icebergs, fog, high seas, and the cold. He also discussed his Ocean Research Project to explore the Atlantic “Garbage Patch” between Bermuda and the Azores, documenting plastic debris in ocean currents. Our St. Patrick’s Day party March 16 featured dinner and Irish music at the Kilarney House Pub in Davidsonville, MD. April 20 brings our Spring Fling, and May 4 features our Boating Season Kickoff and New Member Party. —by Otto Hetzel / backcreekyc.org

F

Setting a Course for Spring

rom April to June, the Rockville Sail and Power Squadron hosts boating courses on seamanship, coastal navigation, sail trim, marine radar, and paddling safety. Check out the calendar on spinsheet.com for more details. —by Patricia Peter / rspsonline.org

&+(6$3($.( %$< 6$,/,1*

Subscribe to SpinSheet

Solomons &

Screwpile Special

Just $28 for 12 Issues

August in

Oxford Books

##A port for any storm… Ambassador Vern Penner with his BCYC port wine aficionados at an earlier club event.

T

Growing by Leaps and Bounds

he Annapolis Sailors Club is having a social event April 7 for club skippers. Last year, we had a great turnout.

Since there are so many more of us, we are doing more of a social format so everyone can meet before we all hit the water.

If any of you would like to join us, please do! —by Vicki Hurt / meetup.com/Annapolis-Sailors-Club

#1

Marine Reference Source!

(cost covers first-class shipping and handling)

for the

Dog Days

Complete this form and return to: $XJXVW

)5((

COMPLIMENTARY

20 612 Third St., Ste. 3C, Annapolis, MD 21403 or fax 410.216.9330 Send a Subscription to: (please print) Name: __________________________________________

2013

RY

IMENTA

COMPL

13

lis &

& y po Annarn Shore ort tt Ba p e w e East Ne ans ag arr

Nwww.portbook.net

Street Address:___________________________________ City:____________________State: _____ Zip: _________ Would you also like us to send a gift card? From: _______

We accept payment by cash, check or: Account #: _________ ________ ________ _________ Exp: _____

/ _____

Security Code (back of card): ______

Name on Card:_____________________________________ Phone: ____________________ Billing Address:____________________________________ City:____________________State: _____ Zip: __________ Follow us!

New places to pick up Bay Country Welcome Ctr Einstein Bagels Centerville, MD College Park, MD Eastern Marine Mills Newark, DE Annapolis, MD #1 Marine ! Services Directory!

Baltimore Yacht Basin ices Directorypor Image Creators tbo ok.n Serv Baltimore, MD Severna et Park, MD 1 Marine o k .n e t

#

p o rt b

o

SpinSheet is distributed at over 800 locations. To find the spot nearest you or to suggest a spot, please e-mail: lucy@spinsheet.com. Please give us a call at 410.216.9309 if you would like to offer SpinSheet to your customers.

SpinSheet April 2013 79

CRUISING CLUB NOTES Socks, Salts, and Sunsets?

D ##Poker faces abound as MRSA racers plan their Wednesday evening series.

“One pull on the long graceful oars and it all came back. It was like dancing again with a long lost love”

S

Willem Lange, Guideboat Memories

www.adirondack-guide-boat.com

Free DVD on request

Cedar Guideboats Cedar Guideboat Kits Kevlar Guideboats Vermont Fishing Dories Vermont Packboats

6821 RT 7, N Ferrisburgh, VT 05473 v 802-425-3926 v guideboat@together.net

See us at the Bay Bridge Boat Show!

Boards | Paddles | Apparel | Racks OvER 50 BOARDS In StOCK! now Stocking:

o sailors burn their socks because they don’t bathe in the winter, or because there is nothing else to keep the fire going? Old Salts say that sailors burn their socks as a celebration of spring. The Magothy River SA (MRSA) is always glad for a reason to celebrate, and our Annual Sock-Burning Party is one of our best events. We will welcome spring April 27 with a cruise to Broad Creek to burn our socks on Looper Beach. We’ll also cruise to Cattail Creek for the Cinco de Mayo Party hosted by Fred and Sue Betz.

You can wager that there might be some Kentucky Derby favorites discussed, but they won’t be on the menu. South of the Border is the cuisine of the evening. The racers (left) will begin the Wednesday night competition April 24. If you are not a racer, it is fun to go out, watch the action, and see how beautiful it is when the sun sets on so many sails in the distance. May 19 brings our Spring Classic, two CBYRA-sanctioned races. —by Peggy Poe / magothysailing.com

They Are At It Again…

F

or members of the Southern Maryland SA, April brings Opening Day, small-boat and keelboat racing, meetings, a commodore’s dinner, the Little Choptank Race, the Spring Invitational, Friday happy hours at the clubhouse, and courses on first aid, boater safety, and sailing 101. —by Sandy Leitner / smsa.com

LAKESHOREPADDLEBOARDCOMPANY

including the Betty Board at just 19 lbs

T

Sign up for SUP Yoga Classes and Free Demos

325 Cleat St., Stevensville, MD 21666 Exit 37 Off Rte. 50, Kent Island

443.458.4259

www.PassionPaddle.com Hours: M-F 9-5 | Sat 9-12

Sales | Rentals | Lessons 80 April 2013 SpinSheet

SALES | INSTALLATION | SERVICE | CONSULTATION DESIGN | REPAIR | TROUBLESHOOTING | ELECTRICAL

Marine Technical Services

At Herrington Harbour North Marina

p| 410.867.0676

f| 301.261.5085

sales@goMTS.net www.goMTS.net

Signs of Spring Are Everywhere!

he ospreys have returned, covers are beginning to come off boats, and the Potapskut SA (PSA) hosted our St. Patrick’s Day Potluck Brunch March 17. This was a time for members to come out of winter hibernation and once again enjoy our unparalleled view of the harbor and Magothy River. We are planning a very special 75th anniversary party this year and hope to have families and some old friends join us May 4. If you attended PSA Junior Sail, or are a former member of PSA, contact blacornalley@aol.com for more details about this event. The day will be filled with on-the-water events, a blessing of the harbor, food and drink, music, and celebration. Few of us were alive in 1938 when our founders created this little piece of paradise, but we are very thankful for their gift!

—by Shirley Wise / psasailing.com spinsheet.com

Make Plans To Sail with Us

C

hesapeake Catalina YC members have already enjoyed Game Night at one of the members’ home, a wine tasting at a Virginia winery, and a luncheon/meeting at the Rusty Scupper in Baltimore. The next few events are a brunch at Carrol’s Creek Cafe in Annapolis, an Icebreaker at Truxton Park on Spa Creek, and a raft-up for Memorial Day Weekend in the West River. This September, I’ll host a week-long cruise to visit several great Bay anchorages when the temps are moderate and there’s usually wind.

—by Michael Davis / sailccyc.org

I

Meetings of the Mind

n addition to hosting boating courses, the Chesapeake Area Professional Captains Association (CAPCA) (below) meets each month in Edgewater, MD; our meetings are free and open to the public. For the April 22 event, John McDevitt will discuss electrical safety in the marine environment; and on May 20, Bill Klepczynski will discuss navigation from Harrison to GPS. —by Sally Smith / capca.net

Save the Date… Or Else

T

he PR team at the Colonial Sail and Power Squadron in Williamsburg, VA, is working in overdrive promoting the fourth annual Biggest Little Poker Run at the Dare Marina and Yacht Sales of Yorktown, VA, June 15. This year, we expect up to 300 poker players all enjoying the warm summer water to help support the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. Bring your standup paddleboard, inner tube, dinghy, Jet Ski, scull, kayak, canoe, and anything else that floats. Let the games begin. —by Bill Walsh / usps.org/localusps/colonial

##On February 23, three members represented CAPCA at the third annual Marine and Maritime Career Fair at Annapolis High School. Captains Bill Washington, Priscilla Travis, and Camille Vickers spent an enjoyable afternoon speaking with students and their parents.

BoatSmith

Precision Marine Carpentry Fiberglass Catamaran Builders 561.632.2628 BoatSmithFL.com

We Build Your Dreams Follow us!

SpinSheet April 2013 81

Club 420 High Point finishers (L-R): Lilli Salvesen, Charlie Lomax, AJ Libby, JD Parks, and Andrew Schoene

Story and photos courtesy of CBYRA’s Junior Division; edited by Ruth Christie

Junior High Point Awards

T

he Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association (CBYRA) held its Junior High Point and Annual Awards Ceremony March 9 at the Eastport Democratic Club in Annapolis, and the results are in: Chesapeake Bay Open/Junior Olympics 2012

Commonwealth of Virginia Championship 2012 Hosted at Fishing Bay YC Optimist Hannah Steadman, Fishing Bay YC Laser Radial Matt Schofield, Severn SA 420 Andrew Schoene and JD Parks, Severn SA

Hosted at Annapolis YC and Severn SA

Maryland State Championship 2012

Chesapeake Bay Optimist Open Championship Trophy JC Hermus, Bell Port YC

Hosted at Tred Avon YC

Junior Laser Radial Championship Trophy Alexander Hanna, Hampton YC

North Sails Trophy—Optimist Christian Neuman, Riverton YC

International 420 Open Junior Championship Trophy Charlie Lomax and Evan Morgan, Annapolis YC

Gary Jobson Trophy—Laser Radial Alexander Hanna, Hampton YC

Exemplifying the Corinthian Spirit Art Libby Corinthian Spirit Award AJ Libby

Terry Hutchinson Trophy—420 Zachary Hill and Gabe Smith, Severn SA Joan Laurel Watts Memorial Trophy—Laser Radial McKay Hanna, Hampton YC

V Since 1991, we’re your Annapolis source for: • BOAT KITS • MARINE PLYWOOD • EPOXY • FIBERGLASS • SPECIALTY SUPPLIES Visit our showroom:

1805 George Ave, Annapolis MD

Visit us on the web:

www.clcboats.com

Vane Brothers Marine Safety & Services

Liferaft Rental, Sales & Services Pick-up & delivery available Arrange to view your liferaft repack All marine safety equipment EPIRBs, flares, extinguishers, & apparel Celebrating a century of service to the maritime community in Baltimore, Annapolis, DelMarVa, Norfolk, Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore, and Wilmington, NC

Full Service Liferaft Inspection Stations 2100 Frankfurst Ave., Baltimore, Maryland 21226 Phone: 410.631.5167 • Fax: 410.631.5118 Norfolk, Virginia • Phone: 800.440.VANE www.vanebrothers.com • sales@vanebrothers.com

82 April 2013 SpinSheet

spinsheet.com

CORUM Cup Optimist Hannah Steadman, Fishing Bay YC Laser Radial Matt Schofield, Severn SA Sloop—Club 420 Andrew Schoene and JD Parks, Severn SA Congrats also to all the fine competitors, including other racers who placed within the top 10 in their racing slots and of course, all of the dedicated regatta rats for 2012.

Optimist Overall (Second to Fifth) Jed Londrey, Gray Benson, Leo Boucher, and Garrett Levy Laser Radial Overall (Second to 10th) Austin Powers, Conrad Roos, Phillip Schofield, Gray Kiger, Aaron Helmly, Christian Filter, Sarah Alexander, Christopher Gibbs, and Graeme Alderman Club 420 Overall (Second to 10th) Patrick Floyd and AJ Libby, Charlie Lomax and Evan Morgan, Elena Vandenberg and Lilli Salvesen, Zachary Hill and Gabe Smith, Andrew Harrington and Belle Strachan, Kyle Comerford and Liam Harr, Harrison Hawk and Cailin Oakes, Hannah Polster and Ali McDonald, and Matthew Greenfeld and Andrew Reed.

##Regatta Rats earn their reputation for participation above and beyond the call of duty.

Regatta Rats 14 Events James Golden 13 Events Maddie Hawkins, Kimmie Leonard, Brendan Little, and Jed Londrey 12 Events Benton Amthor, Caroline Benson, Mark Bourdin, Garrett Levy, Morrey Levy, Ralph Levy, and Trent Levy 11 Events Gray Benson, Leo Boucher, Boyd Bragg, Jordan Bruce, Samuel Bruce, Casey Cabot, Leo Callahan, Nicolas Lennarz, Nicholas Salvesen, and Camille White 10 Events Caroline Bayless, Connor Bayless, Charlie Carty, Gardner Edgell, Harrison Koller, Phillip Schofield, and Hannah Steadman

Many thanks to the Race Committee of the Year: Annapolis YC and Severn SA; CBYRA’s 18-member Junior Division; and the Bay clubs that make junior racing events possible, including the Annapolis YC, Fishing Bay YC, Hampton YC, Miles River YC, North East River YC, Rappahannock River YC, Rock Hall YC, Severn SA, Tred Avon YC, and West River Sailing Club. cbyrajuniorsailing.org

It’s the easiest way to go boating, without owning!

Unlimited use of a variety of boats!

Chesapeake Boating CluB

new 2nd location in Baltimore!

Join Today! 410.280.8692 www.chesapeakeboatingclub.com

• No insurance fees • No slip fees • No maintenance Follow us!

SpinSheet April 2013 83

T2

™

BROUGHT TO YOU BY

ALL-COMPOSITE NO METAL

Our lightest block ever.

Youth and Collegiate Sailing Focus

by Franny Kupersmith

W

A Clean Boat Means a Happy Boat

ith an array of intersectional regattas coming up as we head into championship season for high school and college sailing, I thought it would be a good time to review some boat basics that can really make or break a race. The new boat checklist is something that for most sailors has been drilled into our minds from day one; however, there are always those “Oh No!” moments when we realize that it is too late to check the

universal on the tiller extension and that it really is uncomfortable and unstable to just hold onto the tiller in 15-plus knots of breeze… So there we have it: check over your boats. And then check over it again, and while you’re at it, get a friend or crew to also check over the boat.

While most coaches will say that it is the crew’s job to go through the checklist, the boat gets a much more thorough evaluation if both the skipper and crew go through the

Main. Is it up all the way? Is the halyard twisted? Is it cleated correctly?

Jib. How does it look? Is the shackle on the halyard closed or open? Is it taped? If not, gauge whether you have time to tape so that it cannot open. What do your jib sheets look like? Are they twisted? Check out the jib blocks—is there a spring? Is there a ring-ding? Will the ring-ding try to take your leg off when you hike out? If so, grab that handy electrical tape!

Centerboard. Do you have a bungee that holds the centerboard down? Is it too tight? Too loose? Too spent? If it is too loose, you might want to wrap it around a few more times than usual. ##Have you checked your 8 knot and half hitch on your outhaul?

Outhaul. Always, always, always tie an eight-knot at the end of the outhaul; then, for extra measure, tie a half hitch around the boom.

These may seem like simple factors, but a happy boat makes racing much easier.

At most regattas, switching boats happens fairly quickly, as the race committee is typically pretty eager to get the most races in before the wind shuts off or before schools have to hop a plane or drive 12 hours back to their homelands. If you are 84 April 2013 SpinSheet

checklist, communicating with one another about what they see and what needs to change. Communication is the key aspect of this, as occasionally a skipper might miss something important that a crew can point out or vice versa. The skipper and crew can create a routine together that not only gets the boat feeling good but also helps boost skipper and crew communications and effectiveness in the boat. Check below for more specific tips on boat set up.

Vang. Is it twisted? Do you have enough leash to pull on it when you need to? Is it too long? Will it get caught in your crew’s ponytail when you tack?

Cunningham. Do you have one? Is it in the right spot? Is it actually through the sail?

Hiking Straps. Are they properly adjusted for your height?

Are they too tight? Too loose? Are they tied up at all? If in a 420, are you missing a sail tie that can tie it up?

Rudder. Is your rudder down all the way? Loop the line around the tiller after cleating it in a couple of half hitches. Is your tiller universal newer than 1993?

Plugs. Are they all in? If not, and you have water in your boat, grab your teammates and get that extra water out of the tanks!

Clean House. Where is your bailer? Get all the water out of the boat, tie up all extra lines, and put them neatly in the halyards, tucked away so that no one will trip on them during the race. No lines should be over the side of the boat, and once you are finished bailing, tuck your bailer away so that you will not slip on it later.

switching out quickly or even switching fleets of boats, take a moment to chat with your teammates in the other division to get a sense of what needs to be looked over when you switch into that fleet.

As a crew, I always found it handy to jot down something that I noticed about a particular school’s fleet of boats. That way,

I could remember it for the next regatta at that venue. For example, if the jib sheets were short, or if the centerboard bungee was extra tight; these would be factors you could note and share with your teammates later on, and maybe even practice with these factors before racing your next event in those boats. spinsheet.com

July 21st, 22nd, 23rd Sunday | Monday | Tuesday

The best three days of racing and parties on the Bay! The same great race management, parties by the Holiday Inn Pool and Tiki Bar, and fun!

PHRF Spinnaker, PHRF Non-Spinnaker and One-Design Racing with the best from the Bay and beyond...

SponSorS

SMSA

www.screwpile.net

Chesapeake Racing Beat

brought to you by

PETTIT MARINE PAINT

HARDEST, FASTEST, MULTISEASON ABLATIVE ANTIFOULING pettitpaint.com 800-221-4466

L

Top Notch Bay Racing

ast month, the Chesapeake Bay YRA (CBYRA) handed out awards to the 2012 High Point winners at the Eastport Democratic Club in Annapolis.

CBYRA presented a series of special and annual performance awards as well.

Jackson Biddle, skipper of the J/105 Rum Puppy took home both the City of Annapolis Trophy and Crossland Trophy for best overall performance and best cruising one-design yacht in CBYRA Annapolis Race Week. Erik Wulff, owner of Endorphin, claimed the Silhouette Trophy for best performance of a PHRF yacht at the same event, while J/80 owners Brian

and Kristen Robinson of Angry Chameleon won the Calvert Trophy for top Anne Arundel County competitor.

Jim Sagerholm and Jerry Christophel, owners of the J/35 Aunt Jean, won the Lady Anne Arundel Trophy for highest scoring skipper in Anne Arundel County for the 2012 season and the J.F. Healy Memorial Trophy for overall cruising onedesign champions. The LaBrot Trophy for overall handicap champion for the 2012 season belongs to Andew Eyring of Hero Squad in PHRF A1.

The Decker Magothy Memorial Trophy, still under review at the time of the

ceremony, was eventually awarded to Shep Drain on Heyday for best performance in PHRF in region 2. The Shawn Hadley Memorial “Foredeck with a Winning Spirit” Trophy went to Tyler Pelloni.

CBYRA recognized scorers Charlie Husar in cruising one design, Doug Dykman in multihull, Mike Mularky in PHRF regions 1-3, and Tom Roberts in PHRF region 4. The top race committee of 2012 went to the Annapolis YC and Severn SA for the USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festival. Following are High Point Standings as reported by CBYRA:

##Jack Yaissle’s Amadeus team, shown here at the Solomons Race start, placed first in 2012 CBYRA High Point standings in PHRF A for region 3SE. Photo by Dan Phelps

86 April 2013 SpinSheet

spinsheet.com

CBYRA High Point Standings for PHRF Divisions 2012 Region 1 - PHRF A 1 2 3

Kristany Kokomo Express 10 Speed

Glenn Harvey Brett Sorensen Glenn Leach

Region 1 - PHRF C 1

Red Streaker

Tom Calvert

Region 2 - PHRF A 1

Eighth Deadly Sin

1

Heyday

Mike Mullarky

Region 2 - PHRF C Shep Drain

Region 3AW - PHRF A0 1

Follow us!

Stray Dog

Charles Engh

##Shown here at the Solomons Invitational Race start, John Krizâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Akoni took top High Point honors in PHRF C for region 3SE. Photo by Dan Phelps

SpinSheet April 2013 87

CBYRA High Point Standings (continued) Region 3AW - PHRF A1 1 2 3 4 5

Hero Squad Cuore Di Leone Windborn SqueeZeplay Upgrade

Andrew Eyring Tony Culotta Richard Born Gregg Brinegar Peter Gibbons-Neff

Region 3AW - PHRF A2

##Erik Wulff on the Farr 40 Endorphin claimed the Silhouette Trophy for best performance of a PHRF yacht at Annapolis Race Week.

Photo by Dan Phelps

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Integrity Jubilee Air Mail Pegasus Saykadoo Apparition Poco a Poco Gratitude Molto Bene

USNA Keith Mayes RDRT Syndicate Thomas Carrico, Jr Peter Firey Steve McManus Stephen Bowes Nate Owens Ben Capuco Richard Ewing

Chesapeake Bay Tour de Cure Saturday, May 18, 2013 Join us for a day filled with biking, beer, food and fun at the Talbot County Community Center in Easton, MD as we cycle for a CURE.

To learn more or to register today, visit: www.diabetes.org/chesapeaketourdecure Regionally Presented By:

Locally Presented By:

1 88 CB_Tour_7.25x4.625.indd April 2013 SpinSheet

Media Sponsors:

2/7/13 11:03 AM spinsheet.com

Region 3AW - PHRF B 1 2 3 4 5 6

A Parent Tripp Incognito Elvis Blaze Star Parrot Head Gabrielle

Region 3AW PHRF C

Brett Harrison/John Yeigh Greg Robinson Tony Moynagh Pat/Amy Teeling Aaron Ressler Bob Dymond

rd

33

l

a nnu

A

1 2 3

Odyssey Gitana Vite

1 2 3

Amadeus Pursuit Cheetah

David Shiff David McCullough Paul Taylor

Region 3SE - PHRF A Jack Yaissle Norman Dawley Marc Briere

Welcome in Summer with the

Annapolis to Miles River Race

saturday May 25th, 2013 Memorial Day Weekend

Classes are open for all PHRF classes, one-design classes, and multihulls Party afterwards at the MRYC - food, drinks, bands, fun!

Race Back to Annapolis on May 26th Presented by:

##Shown here at Annapolis Race Week 2012, Tony Culotta and crew on Cuore di Leone scored second place in CBYRA High Point standings for PHRF A1.

Photo by Dan Phelps

Miles RiveR Yacht club and West RiveR Sailing Club

For more information on new Return To Annapolis Shuttle Bus and Registration, go to www.milesriveryc.org Follow us!

SpinSheet April 2013 89

CBYRA High Point Standings (continued) Region 3SE - PHRF B 1

Bella Aurore

Doug Jurrius

Region NB - PHRF NS 1 2 3

Dogwood Bark Kolohe Anakalia Knotty Buoys

Peter Jensen Robert Yoho Wayne Eagleson

The 2013 64th

DOWN THE BAY RACE for the

VIRGINIA CRUISING CUP A distance race from Annapolis to Hampton, 120 miles, non-stop

Friday, May 24 (start) – Saturday, May 25 (finish) Classes for IRC, PHRF A, B, C, and PHRF Non-Spinnaker

as well as any one design class that would like to compete with 5 boats or more.

Website: www.hamptonyc.com/downthebay or contact: Event Co-Chairmen Chauncey Wu, HYC (757) 890-2687 or Bill Sandberg, STC (203) 219-7256

90 April 2013 SpinSheet

##Keith Mayes’s Beneteau 36.7 crew placed second in the 2012 CBYRA High Point standings for PHRF A2 region 3AW. Photo by Dan Phelps

spinsheet.com

Region 3SE - PHRF C 1 2

Akoni Audrey

John Kriz Trevor Harney

Region IV North - PHRF B 1 2 3 4

Mad Hatter Shenanigan GOIN’ Loonatictu

Bob Fleck Miles Booth Dennis Hannick Noel Clinard

Region IV South - PHRF A 1 2 3 4

Sea Star Feather Special K Flying Colors

Dave Eberwine Phil Briggs Dave Wilbar Richard Payne

##USNA’s Integrity team won 2012 High Point honors in PHRF A2 for region 3AW. Photo by Dan Phelps

Where do Annapolis sailors get fit?

“Taking AAC’s cycling & Group Power classes gives me the stamina to race all day”

Monthly Memberships | Expanded Club Hours 75+ group classes a week | Childcare open 7 days Boxing | TRX Training | Pilates | Yoga | Massage Steam | Sauna | Towels | Complimentary Amenities Coffee | Tea | Wireless and so much more...

Amy Teeling

Chesapeake Bay Sailer Annapolis Athletic Club Member

Photo by Al Schreitmueller

annapolisathleticclub.com | 410.990.1095 Follow us!

Annapolis ATHLETIC CLUB

SpinSheet April 2013 91

CBYRA High Point Standings (continued) Region IV South - PHRF B 1 2 3

Bad Habit Rumble Gremlyn

4 5 6

Roundabout The Hunter Eclipse

Bob Archer Ben Weeks Greg Cutter

Region IV South - PHRF C Alan Bomar Justin Morris John Wandling

For more information, visit cbyra.org ##Andrew Eyring’s Hero Squad team took top honors in CBYRA High Point for 2012. Photo by Dan Phelps

Every Mack Sail Is Proudly Made In Our Stuart, Florida Sail Loft Our 45th Year

We built all new sails for this Kanter 52 that was fitted out for circumnavigatin g. Our riggi ng department inst alled a Leisure Furl Boom and Fu rling Code Z ero.

MACK SAILS also painted sp ar s, replaced all stan ding and runn in g rigging, upda ted deck hard ware, hydraulics and electronics.

FREAKY FAST DELIVERY!

LIKE us on Facebook

Photo: Kip Brundage

The Biggest Small Loft In The USA Call (800) 428-1384 info@macksails.com www.macksails.com Colin Mack & Travis Blain

WE SHIP EVERYWHERE AND PAY THE FREIGHT ON NEW SAILS AND MACK PACKS.

139 MAIN ST. 410.280.3561

FREAKY FAST DELIVERY! ©2011 JIMMY JOHN’S FRANCHISE, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

92 April 2013 SpinSheet

spinsheet.com

April Is for Charleston

A

t press time, 280 competitors had registered for Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week, two dozen of those from the Chesapeake Bay. Many of the entries, of course, hail from the Carolinas, but others travel as far as from Florida, Missouri, Illinois, New Jersey, and Toronto, Canada, to enjoy the mild spring weather in Charleston, SC, and face the challenge of the many competitors who savor one-design racing and who fear not the infamous local currents.

The event, which will unfold April 18-21, has become largely a trailerable onedesign contest—this year starring 52 J/70s.

Fifty-two! Fourteen of the J/70s hail from the Bay (and we’re claiming Little Rascal from Lewes, DE, as one of the regional family).

Among the other sizeable one-design fleets thus far are the Viper 640s with 36 entries; Melges 24s with 33; and the Melges 20s with 32. Four of the surprisingly small J/80 fleet of six hail from Annapolis.

The J/24, J/22, and Ultimate 20 fleets will be in on the action as well. When it comes

##Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week 2013 unfolds April 18-21. Photo by Meredith Block

to larger boats, HPR, Swan 42, J/111, and Tartan 10 classes will compete in an offshore racing circle. Three 10-boat PHRF divisions and a 19-boat pursuit division will also compete in the offshore circle.

You’ll see a SpinSheet staffer roaming the party tent for pictures, and we will provide a few pictures and stories on

Corsica River Y A C H T

C L U B

spinsheet.com during the regatta as well as a full report in the June issue. If you are one of the lucky ones going to Charleston Race Week, and you are willing to send your high-resolution pictures, we would enjoy sharing them with our readers. Send them to molly@spinsheet.com. Visit charlestonraceweek.com to learn more about the event.

May 31 - June 2, 2013 | Hampton, Virginia

ANNUAL REGATTA JULY 26-28

PHRF RACE OVER (MRSA) LASER, BEACH CAT, OPTI, CATBOAT, COMET, EL TORO, 420, PENGUIN, WINDMILL Family Friendly Racing with a Party on the Beach.

Photo by Photoboat.com

WW W.CRY C.OR G

Y’all come racing!

CRYC JUNIOR SAILING c r y c . j r. s a i l @ g m a i l . c o m

www.blacksealcup.com

Follow us!

(757) 850-4225 SpinSheet April 2013 93

A

##Allan Terhune (left) and team won the J/22 Midwinter Championship Regatta. Photo courtesy of the J/22 Class Association

nnapolis sailor Allan Terhune controlled the competition at the J/22 Midwinter Championship Regatta February 27 to March 2 at David Island YC (DIYC) in Tampa, FL, to win by 14 points. Racing Dazzler with Katie Terhune, Jeff Linton, and Louise Neuberger, Terhune dropped his lowest score of only 4 and kept a line of 3-1-1-11-1-2 for just 10 points in the eight-race series.

Quick to praise the host DIYC, Terhune says, “We couldn’t have had a better three days of sailing—warm, good breeze, challenging and fun!” Chris Doyle of Kenmore, NY, finished in second place with 24 points; and Casey Lambert of Seabrook, TX, came in third with 28 points.

Dazzler led from day one in the 15-boat fleet, and Terhune voiced that it was “unfortunate for anyone who missed this fun regatta. The race committee was great, and the social events were all fun.” The J/22 class is gearing up for its 30th anniversary with a World Championship in October in Newport, RI. Terhune was happy to start off his year in such an exciting manner. He says, “We were able to work on our teamwork and tuning and start off the season right... We’ve started our road to Worlds!” In the final day of racing on Saturday, winds averaged around 14 knots in race eight, and then increased to a sustained 28, so race nine was abandoned.

The J/22 class extends its appreciation to DIYC and its volunteers, including PRO Mike Dawson and regatta chair Trista Snook. Visit j22mw.com for complete results.

EAStport YAcht cEntEr On Back Creek, at the mouth of Severn River in Annapolis

SLIPS AVAIL ABLE

• Fixed, Floating & Lift Slips • Water Taxi Stop • New Bath House • Walk To Many Restaurants • Free Wi-Fi • Easy Walk Through Historic Eastport • Full Yacht Services Available Onsite

726 Second Street | Annapolis, MD 21403 find us on facebook

94 April 2013 SpinSheet

410.280.9988 www.eastportyachtcenter.com

Terhune Triumphant as J/22 Midwinter Champion

FREE

Boat System Checks

May 4, 2013 | 9am-3pm Qualified marine surveyors doing in-water inspections

@ Port Annapolis 7074 Bembe Beach Rd. | Annapolis, MD

by the American Boat and Yacht Council non-profit, safety standards since 1954

CALL TODAY TO REGISTER YOUR BOAT!

410.990.4460 www.abycinc.org

spinsheet.com

L

Thayer Leaves Annapolis YC Race Committee After 20 Years of Service

ongtime volunteer race committee chairman at Annapolis YC (AYC), Chip Thayer resigned this past winter.

A 30-year resident of Wilmington, DE, and former DuPont research manager, Thayer used to race on the Sassafras River, was active in the yacht club, later becoming commodore, and eventually migrated to the more competitive racing scene in Annapolis in 1984 to appease his teenaged kids.

“I always felt that you should give something back to the sport,” Thayer says. “I truly believe that serving on the race committee makes you a better racer. You see things on the committee boat that you don’t see from inside your boat.”

Among the significant international events Thayer oversaw during his 20-year tenure as race committee chair were the Star World Championships, J/22 World Championships, J/24 World Championships, and Mumm 30 World Championships.

He spoke of his pride in running the biennial Annapolis to Newport Race in his farewell speech at a private reception attended by a few hundred people at AYC at the end of February. He made the crowd laugh

##Gary Jobson, Joannie Thayer, AYC commodore Kevin McNeil, and the guest of honor, volunteer race committee chair since 1992, Chip Thayer. Photo by Molly Winans

Thayer was also appreciative of his wife Joannie’s substantial contributions to AYC’s race committee all along and noted that she was “one of the finest mark boat people we’ve ever had.”

when he noted that the most likeable aspects of managing the race committee for the Volvo Ocean Race restart were the excitement and fanfare—and then, the boats left and did not return.

LO C AT E D AT T H E S C E N I C

EASTPORT YACHT CENTER

!

THERAPEUTIC

!..!0/,)3 3!),).' &)4.%33

SPORTS & SPA MASSAGE W W W. A S F T H E R A P E U T I C M A S S A G E . C O M 726 SECOND STREET Follow us!

ANNAPOLIS, MD 21403

443.786.6335 SpinSheet April 2013 95

Bay Sailors (and Elvis) at the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta

N

Jordan’s team placed first overall in the bareboat 4 division with Berry’s in fourth place of 13 competitors. Most importantly, they had an amazing time enjoying the spectacular party scene that is the regatta’s hallmark.

Annapolis sailor Tom Cobin ditched spring projects on his own boat to join the crew. He writes of the Elvis photo (left): “This was during the long parade of boats back through the drawbridge into Simpson Lagoon from Simpson Bay, after the final day of racing March 3. With huge yachts coming together in several lines—very much like a highway merge— the partying was well underway: music blasting and Elvis ‘in the house’! This catamaran actually won its class [multihull 1] and ran away with three bullets. They have crew shirts and a spinnaker with a black and white Elvis logo.”

Visit regattaguru.com for complete results and jworldannapolis.com for more about racing programs.

ine sailors from Washington, DC, Annapolis, and Nashville, TN, along with J/World Annapolis and Chesapeake Boating Club staff Jeff Jordan, Kristen Berry, Kevin Ryman, and Dave Manheimer competed in the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta February 28 to March 3 on two chartered Beneteau Oceanis 43s.

“Much of our business comes from ‘repeat offenders,’” says J/World co-director Kristen Berry.

“To keep our returning customers happy, we have to continue to provide new opportunities for them to learn and experience performance sailing.

The Heineken is a great example of a program that is perfectly suited to customers who are looking for new challenges or ##Photo by ‘bucket list’ events.”

Tom Cobin

##Action at the Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regatta 2012. Photo by Dan Phelps

Gearing Up for the Annapolis NOOD Chesapeake racers and one-design sailors up and down the East Coast are gearing up for Sailing World’s annual Sperry Top-Sider National Offshore One-Design (NOOD) Regatta hosted

by Annapolis YC May 3-5. Stay tuned to the May issue of SpinSheet for a preview of the event. Click to sailingworld.com/ nood-regattas/annapolis to register.

9.9hp

Now AvAilAble

Available In 2.5hp Short Shaft And 5.0hp Short And Long Shaft

Why Propane?

PoWErful

4-strokE ENgiNE  110 oCtaNE fuEl

ECo friENdlY

zEro EvaPoratiNg EmissioNs ProPaNE is Not a mariNE PollutaNt

EasY start

No ChokE  No PrimiNg No CarburEtor gum-uP  No WiNtEriziNg

ECoNomiCal

morE Cost -EffECtivE to usE & maiNtaiN

LocaL area DeaLers & service centers Cobe marine, Pasadena ................................... 410.255.9488 fawcett boat supplies, Annapolis ............... 410.267.8681 scandia marine services, Kent Island ......... 410.643.0037 Shop your local small business and receive BIG service...

96 April 2013 SpinSheet

Young’s Boat Yard, Inc. 410-477-8607

• Deep Water Slips & Winter Storage • 15-ton Marine Travelift • Jones Creek off Old Road Bay on the Patapsco River • Local Wednesday Night Racing 7201 Waldman Avenue • Edgemere, MD 21219 www.YoungsBoatYard.com

spinsheet.com

Cracking the Rule Book

P

art of the fun of small-boat, onedesign sailing is that because speed differences are often small, we enjoy frequent interactions with one another on the race course. Those interactions can be a ton of fun—or a hot mess, depending on the scenario.

Having a good grasp of the Racing Rules of Sailing can make those hot messes a little, well, lukewarm. Over the years, I’ve become, I believe, pretty good at understanding the rules and how they define how our “game” of sailing is played.

I feel I’ve had a better-than-average sense for when I was right and when I was wrong, even if I couldn’t always quote a rule number to rationalize it. So in an effort to step it up this year, when I heard that the NorthU Racing Rules Seminar was coming to the Chesapeake, I was eager to sign up.

And I’m sure glad I did. I truly enjoyed being in a room (the North Sails loft in

Stevensville, MD, was converted into an “auditorium”) for a full day of poking and prodding at some key sections of the rule book, led by rules guru Dave Perry. Lucky for the group of about 100, Perry spent two decades as a high school teacher. So the training was comprehensive, energetic, and fun. I walked away with not only more rules knowledge, but also with more confidence in my knowledge.

Do you want more confidence, too? My first tip would be to dive into studying the rules, either on your own, with your fleet, or through a course. NorthU has a number of additional in-person Rules Seminars slated for this spring. They’re also hosting the session via webinar, so no excuses if you’re not able to get out of town for a day. The remaining webinars consist of two three-hour evenings: April 2 and April 9; and April 25 and May 2. More information is available at northu.com. At just under $100, it’s a terrific value.

Definitions. You think you know what “finish” a race and what “keep clear” mean, but those words and a handful of other commonly used sailing terms have technical definitions that come into play in the rules.

It’s only three small pages. Most of the terms are well known to sailors.

Part 1, “Fundamental Rules.” This section reminds you to be good to your fellow competitors in a few different ways. Summary: don’t be a jerk.

Part 2, “When Boats Meet.” This is the meat of it all. To keep it simpler, it’s subdivided into four sections: • Section A, “Right of Way,” includes well-known principles: port keeps clear of starboard; windward keeps clear of leeward; clear astern keeps clear of clear ahead; and tacking boats keep clear of other boats. Nothing fancy here. One page.

• Section B, “General Limitations,” imposes some common-sense guidance, such as don’t hit the boats together and give other boats room to react when you obtain right of way or change your course.

There are additional limitations on what you can do if you catch up to someone and become overlapped with them to leeward (read the definitions to check up on those terms). Again, one measly page.

• Section C, “At Marks and Obstructions,” includes Rule 18, likely the one rule in the entire rulebook you will most fret about. It details things such as how boats have to act when they round marks, who gets room on whom, and how much room they actually get. Best to read this short section with a pencil and paper nearby so you can draw out the situations described in the rules (just over three pages; come on, just read it, okay?).

by Kim Couranz

To get you started on the road to rules enlightenment, here are a few tips. The rules really don’t have to be scary. It is pretty intimidating to pick up a rulebook and think, “I need to know everything that’s in here, yikes!” But here’s the secret: you don’t have to understand the entire thing.

For starters, just crack open your rulebook (you get one if you’re a member of U.S. Sailing, hint hint, nudge nudge) and check out the table of contents. You’ll see a heck of a lot there that likely doesn’t apply to you: Kiteboard Racing Rules, Radio Sailing Racing Rules, and the like. I’d love to try all of those, but until I have time to give ‘em a whirl, I’m not reading those sections of the book.

To get yourself good and ready to head out on the water—and as some pre-reading before that awesome upcoming webinar— sorting through a few pages is all you need to do. Here’s what to focus on, and a little bit about what’s in these sections:

##Dave Perry launches a lively discussion about racing rules.

Photo courtesy of North Sails

• Section D, “Other Rules,” is a tiny grab-bag of items that didn’t fit anywhere else: three additional times when you don’t have right of way (sailing back toward the start line—as you would if you were over early— doing penalty turns and backing up). It reminds you to avoid capsized, anchored, or aground boats (and I remind you that not avoiding them would definitely be slow for you) and that when you’re not racing, don’t get in the way of boats that are.

Not so scary after all! Certainly there are many more nuances to the game of sailing than this brief description covers. Once you get a handle on the basics, you just might get sucked in for additional study time. But for a real rules challenge, may I suggest working out the fine details of baseball’s infield fly rule!

Follow us!

SpinSheet April 2013 97

Racing Rage R

age has elements in common with a Chesapeake 20 and a log canoe but is entirely different from both. Built on Man-O-War Cay, Bahamas, in 1980, she was restored and is raced by the Abaco Rage Sailing Syndicate (ARSS), a group of Abaco sailors intent on preserving a piece of local history and a tradition of sailing local workboats.

Rage is an A class Bahamian racing sloop, built of local materials with pine planking over mahogany frames. The small jib and the main also are made locally from cotton canvas. She is about 28 feet on deck.

Her solid pine mast is well forward and carries a deck-sweeping, solid pine boom about 34 feet long. The enormous squareheaded main is held up by a five-foot-long headboard that almost qualifies as a gaff.

Even with a long traditional keel drawing nearly six feet and internal ballast, keeping her on her feet is the main job for most of her crew.

My wife, Cate, and I rented a cottage in Hope Town for a break from January weather. I heard on the morning cruisers net that the Hope Town Sailing Club would sponsor a point-to-point race later in the week. When Captain Stafford Patterson from Sea Horse Boat Rentals delivered our rented Whaler, I asked him about opportunities to crew in the race.

I was delighted when he said that I was welcome on his ride, and my rapture was

Center the Prys! Gybe! Prys to Port! complete when he pointed to Rage tethered to a mooring in the harbor.

When I climbed aboard on race day, there were already more than a dozen people onboard. I asked Bobby, who served as a sort of crew boss and foredeck chief, how many crew we would have. He explained that the rule of thumb was one for each knot of wind and that the forecast was for 15 knots.

Dave, the main trimmer and strategist, took the helm as Stafford, also known as Captain Plug, picked up our tow rope and headed for the starting line. On the way, Bobby demonstrated to the supernumeraries the choreography that would likely win or lose the race for us.

The boat has a large toe rail and no lifelines. Conventional hiking would be uncomfortable and ineffective. For hiking, she has three prys—two inch by 10 inch timbers that are approximately as long as the boat is wide. Each pry is run out to windward and mounted by three crew.

When the boat tacks or gybes, the inside hikers become outside on the new tack or gybe, as the group carefully, but quickly, crawls under the boom and moves their pry to the new windward side. One always moves in the slot aft of one’s pry. Confusion on this point or a slip on the always wet deck can lead to all kinds of scrapes, bruises, mashed digits, and the occasional man overboard.

##The crew boss explained that the rule of thumb for the number of crew was one for each knot of wind, and the forecast was for 15 knots. Photo by Will Heyer

98 April 2013 SpinSheet

by Bob Gallagher

There are no winches or instruments on the boat and no telltales on the sails. Going to windward, the boat is trimmed to keep the rail an inch or two out of the water.

To leeward, the boat is trimmed to keep the boom out of the water. The long boom and extended prys can make for some tense moments in crowded mark roundings.

Dave and Captain Plug nailed the start.

We were in good position as we rounded the windward mark and set off on a reach for two laps around Garden Cay. It was a mixed fleet of 11 boats including a J/32, J/95, Cal 40, a couple of big Beneteaus, a trimaran, and a small catboat. The Cal 40 gave away an early lead when he went the wrong way around the cay. After a couple of hours of spectacular racing, we crossed the finish in fourth or fifth position.

Difficult and dangerous as it can be, I have found few things in sailing more exhilarating than clinging to the outboard end of a pry in 15 knots. It was a very wet ride. In addition to the spray and waves bouncing off of the hull, a big lull or wind shadow can turn the pry into a dunking stool. In a broach as you watch the keel and rudder come into view beneath you, the entire pry can slide to leeward dumping its occupants in a pile on deck. It was also a wet ride in the sense that the first beers appeared before the starting gun. Worried about how I would keep myself on the pry with one hand, I demurred until the first downwind leg.

Back at the club for the evening “stand up” we learned that we were first on corrected time. I also learned that three of the boats in the race carried the burgee of the Eastport YC in Annapolis.

Captain Plug and the ARSS are eager to take guests out on Rage to build support for preserving and racing traditional Bahamian sloops. If you are ever in the Abacos, Google “Abaco Rage Sailing Syndicate,” and give them a call.

About the Author: Bob Gallagher is founder and board chair of West/Rhode Riverkeeper and races his Columbia 32 sport boat on the West River. spinsheet.com

Chesapeake Racer Profile

by Molly Winans

Ryan Breymaier

T

he last time we checked in with Ryan Breymeier in the winter of 2011, he e-mailed while sailing in the Southern Ocean with Boris Hermann in the double-handed, non-stop, around-theworld Barcelona World Race. The team later placed fifth and won an award for photo and video communications. SpinSheet readers may remember how our distributor, Elaine Henn, concerned by the sailor’s mention of how his big feet were always cold at sea, knitted him size 12 wool socks and sent them to France, where the St. Mary’s College graduate turned pro sailor and wife Nicola lived at the time.

Partly thanks to Henn, cold feet haven’t hampered Breymaier’s serious sailing. In the past two years, he ranked sixth in the 2011 IMOCA World Championship and was the first American to have ever placed in this listing. He also won the Atlantic Cup offshore race and then placed second in the Transat Québec Saint-Malo.

In late February, as one of nine crew aboard Giovanni Soldini’s VO 70 Maserati, Breymaier and his team broke the Golden Route monohull record from New York, NY, to San Francisco, CA. During the Gold Rush in the mid-to-late 1800s, clippers widely traveled this historic 13,225-nautical-mile route, which passes around Cape Horn. Maserati finished the trip in 47 days, two hours, and 33 minutes, easily beating the most recent record of 57 days, three hours, and two minutes set in 1998.

Last month, Breymaier spent a few weeks in San Francisco, giving talks about his latest adventure and catching up with friends. He’s now actively seeking a sponsor to once again do the Barcelona World Race and the Vendée Globe in 2016.

This self-proclaimed “Maryland boy through and through” told us last time that he misses everything about life on the Chesapeake. “Blue crabs, brown water, jellyfish, playing in the mud in the tidal creeks, fall leaves, spring showers, and humidity.” He writes from California, “I really would like to spend some time at home in Annapolis. I had a week or so to do some yard work in December, but I’d definitely like to spend more time there if I get the chance.”

Here are some blog entries Breymeier posted during his last trip: Around the Horn in Record Time. At 3:35 GMT today, we rounded Cape Horn… nine hours inside the mark set by the 110-foot catamaran Gitana 13… [This] marks the halfway point of our journey and brings the question, should we see this as a

Follow us!

##Ryan and Nicola following Maserati’s arrival in San Francisco, CA. Photo by Jen Edney/YACHT

glass half-full or half-empty moment? Have we finished half the course, or do we have half still to go? If previous experience rounding the Horn holds true, this landmark is like when you were a child and went on a long car drive for vacation; it takes forever to get there, and coming back, it seems to take five minutes.

We are currently headed upwind in 35 knots of breeze with the storm jib and two reefs in the mainsail… We will continue upwind now for a couple of days, with a constantly backing wind as we go up the Chilean coast on port tack.

Chilly Chile. The only words I have to describe the time since passing the Horn are: cold, frigid, bone chilling, etc. I think you get the picture. When you decide to take on the Golden Route, it is not all sun and fun. You make the commitment to going upwind in the Southern Ocean in 20 knots of breeze and reaching in six-degree water at 20 knots, with plenty on the deck.

This is how we have spent our last two days, trying to get up the coast… We have done 475 miles as the crow flies since the rounding and certainly over 500 in reality, as we passed south of Diego Ramierez Island.

We have breeze still for another 18 hours or so, then another day of upwind before we get free of all this and can begin to go downwind again. The trades look fairly light, but it should be warm, and memories of the south will quickly fade.

Closing in on San Francisco. Conditions are very nice outside, sunny, chilly, and an average of 11 knots of breeze. It makes for easy sailing under J1 and full main, though I am certain everyone onboard would be perfectly happy to trade the easy conditions for the chance to kick in the turbo one more time for a 25-knot reach to the finish.

However, this is not to be the case. We are left with plenty of time on our hands to think about the fact that the sugar, coffee, biscuits, and all food other than freeze dried are gone… Talk now is on favorite restaurants, what we are going to eat, favorite foods, the inevitable beer, and how long bars are open in San Francisco…

Read more at breymaiersailing.com SpinSheet April 2013 99

yy Rolly Tasker Sails Annapolis (RTSA) has opened an office at Bert Jabin Yacht Yard. The new facility is available for consultations with Rolly Tasker Sails and Annapolis Boat Service (ABS) customers. annapolisboatservice.com

yy The Chesapeake Boating Club in Annapolis has bought Getaway Sailing in Baltimore. chesapeakeboatingclub.com

yy Captain Don Boccuti of the Maryland School of Sailing and Seamanship in Rock Hall, MD, earned an American Sailing Association Instructor of the Year Award for 2012. mdschool.com

yy As the technical partner of the 33rd America’s Cup champions, Oracle Team USA, the Yanmar Company is providing engines and drive systems for the team’s two chase boats. yanmar.com

##Terry Clarence of ABS conducts a predelivery inspection of a Rolly Tasker Beneteau 473 warp drive, tri-radial construction, roller-furling genoa.

Photo courtesy of RTSA

yy The Delmarva Sailing School’s (DSS) new Practice Sailing Program allows students to retake the same class for half the list price. That way, they gain more time sailing before taking the next class, chartering, or buying a sailboat. delmarvasailingschool.com ##Photo courtesy of DSS

yy After purchasing the Havre de Grace Marina (723 Water Street) and Log Pond Marina (401 Concord Street) in November, Chris Scarlato and his wife have been working on upgrades and such to get ready for spring and the grand opening ribbon cutting May 3. hdgmarinecenter.com

yy The Annapolis Sailyard is the new representative for Northwest Yachts. sailyard.com

yy Jim Lant is the new base manager of sailboat charters for Norton Yachts in Deltaville, VA, and has joined the company’s brokerage sales department.

Norton Yachts celebrates 65 years in 2013. nortonyachts.com ##Photo of Jim Lant courtesy of Norton Yachts

100 April 2013 SpinSheet

yy Brent Kershaw is the new senior service technician and Marcus Asante is a new service technician for Scandia Marine Services (SMS) in Stevensville, MD. scandiamarineservices.com

##Photo of Marcus Asante (L) and Brent Kershaw (R) courtesy of SMS

yy American Honda is a contributing sponsor of The Sailing Channel’s “Red Dot on the Ocean,” about Matt Rutherford’s 27,000-mile, solo, non-stop, 309-day circumnavigation of the America on a 27-foot Albin Vega sailboat in 2012. Rutherford had graduated from the Eagle Rock School, American Honda’s tuitionfree, private, residential high school. thesailingchannel.tv

yy Bay Shore Marine in Annapolis celebrates 25 years in 2013. bayshoremarineengines.com

yy Whitehouse Cove is a new, 165-slip marina in Poquoson, VA. whitehousecovemarina.com

yy Compass Marina is a new, 17-slip facility in Foster, VA, off Mobjack Bay. compassmarina.com

##Photo of Kimo Worthington courtesy of North Sails

yy Kimo Worthington, former general manager of PUMA Ocean Racing for the past two Volvo Ocean Race events, has been named sales manager of North Sails in North America, based in Newport, RI. northsails.com

yy Bob Occifinto purchased the Bay Creek Marina Village in Cape Charles, VA, and Joel Habel is the new director of operations there. baycreek.net

yy The new owners of Annapolis Yacht Sales in Annapolis and Rock Hall, MD, have hired Ian Dimka, John Halt, Belinda Magruder, and Aaron Moeller as yacht brokers; Gayle Parlett in accounting; Lorie Ebersberger in marketing; Stuart Sohovich as a yacht service technician; and Brad Dawson, Omar Bernal, and Susana Bernal in the company’s new yacht detailing division. annapolisyachtsales.com

yy Bill Day joined the sales team at Forbes Horton Yachts (FHY) in Annapolis. forbesyachts.com ##Photo of Bill Day courtesy of FHY

yy The Stoney Creek Bridge Marina in Baltimore is the 124th certified Maryland Clean Marina. (410) 255-5566 yy Alice Estrada is the new executive director of the Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM). amaritime.org ##Photo of Alice Estrada courtesy of AMM

Send your Bay business soundbites and high-resolution photos to molly@spinsheet.com spinsheet.com

BROKERAGE

& CLASSIFIED SECTIONS

Need a BOAT TITLE? www.BoatTitles.com Nationwide, Fast, Easy & Reliable Toll Free: 877-886-8848 titlehelp@mainelytitles.com

DONATIONS Donate Your Boat to The Downtown Sailing Center Baltimore’s only 503c non-profit community sailing center.

Your donation helps us run our community based outreach programs.

Contact Traci at 410 727-0722.

Donate Your Boat And help teach at-risk teens to sail. (202) 478-0396, www.planet-hope.org

BOAT SHARING Partner Sought 1997 Sabre 40 Sloop, Located Deltaville area. Flexible, call to discuss if potentially interested.

804 745 2465, evenings best.

Sailing Partnership Seeks Member: Share of a 32-foot Endeavor sailboat (1983). $2,875 buy-in and same in yearly maintenance. Flexible 6+ weeks per season. A short drive off 50. If you have some good stories to share, and can manage not to repeat them, we’d be interested in talking. skgibb@aol.com.

Boat Share: 30’ Bristol Sloop Mayo, 4 partners: 2 weekend and 5+ weekdays a month, May to October, $1,850, No buy in, spring/fall work days, John jruthrauff@interaction.org, H: 301-270-2193, W: 202-552-6523.

1997 Beneteau 35’ Looking for someone to share expenses. Very flexible availability of boat. In Annapolis area. Call Jim at (412) 596-1984 to discuss.

The deadline for the Brokerage and Classified sections is the 10th of the month prior to publication (April 10 for the May issue).

Contact Lucy Iliff for advertising, (410) 216-9309 or lucy@spinsheet.com

POWER

10’ Kiwi RIB Barely used, 10’ RIB – new in 2/12, available now. Motor NOT included. Call Dan 410-5070392 to see it. $1,000 OBO 24.5’ Bayliner 245 Ciera ‘04 UNDER 100 HRS! This beautiful vessel named Taran (freedom/floating) has it all! Cabin sleeps two in comfort, full galley, shower/ head combo, stereo. GPS, trim tabs, Bimini/ Camper top. (202) 255-2384.

SAIL Bull’s eye 16’ (Herreshoff 12 1/2) Triad trailer (never submerged); new running rigging; almost new Quantum sails; hull weathered but sound; anchor, life jackets, etc; summer cover; lifting sling. $4500. obo (410) 957-0361.

1967 Lightning Lippincott, Number 9852, fiberglass, mahogany seats, floorboards, trim. 3 sets of sails, SS centerboard, trailer, boatcover.

Some TLC. Fun boat. $1500 OBO. Doylestown, PA douglascmaloney@hotmail.com

22’ Herreshoff Eagle ‘75 Squadren Yachts / Nowack & Williams, finberglass, CB, wheel, gaff sloop, 18-hp Yanmar, porta-potti, 2 berths, on lift, Chestertown, Tjmackjr@aol.com

Follow us!

24’ Wavelength 24 ‘84 Want to fill up your trophy case? Fun, fast, and easy to sail, proven race record!

Clean Wavelength 24, with good sail inventory and many extras $6,500.

Chris clind13290@aol.com 25’ Helms ’75 Swing-keel Sloop Sleeps 4+, 1996 Mercury 8-hp LS, nearly-new Venture dual-axel trailer (book value $3200) Exterior previously restored, including blister repair, inprocess interior restoration. Includes all materials/supplies: restored bulkheads, fiberglass filled & Interlux primed, ready for topcoat, ports re-glazed, new keel brakewinch (Fulton), 2 new Johnson bilge pumps, VHF Radio, AM/FM/CD, much more $4250 443 974-5818 or kearbarb@comcast.net 25’ Kirby 25 MOD ’80 VERY affordable PHRF winner. Full North 3DL inventory, VC Offshore bottom, MOD masthead chute, Yamaha 5 horse outboard, many extras. In Annapolis. $5900 757-333-1423, Sailfy9@gmail.com

26’ Bristol ’73 Classic Great sailing sloop. H. Herreshoff design. Thousands in upgrades since 2003. Electric start Honda 9.9, cabin cushions, Raytheon inst., teak hand rails, standing rigging, hatch AC. Asking $7,500 OBO (703) 764-1277

27’ Catalina ’76 Great shape! Furling jib, spinnaker, 9.8-hp outboard on mount.

New single-lever throttle/transmission in cockpit.

Autotiller, VHF, depth, compass, head, pleated shades. Cruise or race! $7,500. 27mafalda@gmail.com Tanton IOR 1/4 ton 70s vintage IOR racer in need of new home and TLC. All bits and pieces, rigging, sails, and trailer negotiable included. High point in 96 and 97. Rating 198-204.

(410) 777-8699.

Caliber 28 1983 Great sailing boat.

New Housley sails in 2009, new 1800 watt inverter / charger 2008, microwave. New reverse cycle air conditioning 2009. New cushions in vee berth 2008. Bottom painted in 2010. Roller furling, Garmin chart plotter. Autopilot, leather wrapped wheel. Yanmar 2GM dsl. $17,500.

Contact Bill Balough at 443-758-4817 or billbalough@gmail.com. Boat is located at foot of Burnside Sreet, Annapolis.

28.5’ Hunter ’86 $12,000 Many recent improvements (i.e. new rigging, port holes). Easy to sail! Good condition.

Please call for details. Boat located at Bay Bridge Marina, Stevensville, MD. Cell 410 725-1026.

25’ Merit ‘84 Competitive phrf racer with good spin, main and #’s 1,2&3 jibs. great 4.5 Merc o/b, self tailers, new traveler car. Located in Solomons. $5000 (410) 474-3687.

22’ Sailmaster ‘68 CB sloop, recent sails, outboard, S.T. winches, mast/ boom, cabin upgrade, custom trailer. $4,900 John Ray (410) 778-2296.

35’ J35 ’85 For Sale - 1/3 owner/ partnership in an existing very competitive J35 one design boat &race program. Priced per 1/3 boat’s current market value. Slip in downtown Annapolis. Call 301-320-2427

Look for Used Boat Reviews at spinsheet.com

27’ Hunter ‘82 Yanmar dsl rebuild, furling genoa, main w/cover, new bimini, chart plotter, depth finder, VHF, gas stove, new head, wheel steering.

Ready to sail. St. Mary’s County (240) 925-6657.

27’ Ericson ‘73 Keel cruising sloop, good cond, main, jib, spinnaker, 9.9 Honda 4-stroke otbd, solar battery charger, $5500-obo. Sea Scouts, Ken Kessler, skipper1115@gmail.com, 703-569-2330, Steve Nichols

29’ Hunter 290 ’00 Comfortable cruiser perfect for the Bay as first boat or move-up. Easy to sail, single-hand or with family. Auto-pilot, SS arch, dodger, bimini. $38,900 Call Kirk Wilson’s cell 614 989-7775 or 410 571-3605, or kirk@sjyachts.com for more info or to list your boat.

30’ Catalina ’84 Tall Rig Universal 21-hp, RF, bimini, lazy jacks, all lines & fenders. Well - maintained, many extras. $18,500. Contact (410) 5731030 or lhfassett@verizon.net 30’ Catalina Tall Rig ’85 A better maintained example you’ll not find, All equipment and systems continually replaced and updated. Complete repower in 2007 (100 hrs) Too much to print, call or email for full details. Boat is in water @ Yankee Point Marina, Lancaster VA and ready to sail. $25,000 484-553-4501 glenns1@ptd.net 30’ Catalina ‘82 Tall Rig Diesel, wheel, RF genoa, bimini, dodger, davits, dinghy w/outboard, Pacific blue canvas, wellmaintained. $23,500 (410) 382-6228.

SpinSheet April 2013 101

BROKERAGE 30’ Catalina ‘87 Tall Rig Exc. cond., limited family use only. Standard outfitting. Ready for spring sailing.

Winter storage on KI. $19,000 Contact (410) 604-3692, bgkkmt94@aol.com 30’ Catalina ’93 Tall Rig Wing keel, spacious cruiser w/low eng time, fully equipped. $32,900 (410) 713-2018 or (410) 713-2903.

J30, Hull #148, $10,000 Hull #148 is a former North Americans winner. She is for sale with multiple suits of sails, racing and cruising gear. She needs some paint and love. The rest is there.

(202) 340-1352 30’ Newport ’82 $14,500 furling jib, lazyjack main, spinnaker with pole & reaching strut, dodger & bimini, wheel with cover, 5” draft, Universal 11 hp, just washed and waxed, fresh bottom paint, single owner. (410) 279-4956.

35’ Pearson Sloop ‘70 GPS/VHF, dodger/bimini, roller headsail, rubrail, 23-hp dsl. Sleeps 6. Hull AWLGRIP 2006. Deck AWLCRAFT 2011. Also new 2011 mainsail, propeller, engine mounts, heat exchanger. $18,900 crew396@aol, (410)991-3241.

35’ Young Sun Cutter ’83 Perry designed double ender, Yanmar dsl, radar, Aries vane, water maker, dodger, classic blue water cruiser.

Hampton, VA Price Reduced. $59,500 ahaleva@aol.com (407) 488-6958.

65’ Allan Wright Bluewater Ketch ‘73 Walk-in eng room with 158-hp 8LXB Gardner dsl, Hundested Variable Pitch Propeller system, two 8KW generators, 2 wind generators; 1,100 gal fuel; 720 gal water, 40 gal/hr water-maker; pilothouse steering, collision bulkheads, AC; massive storage for food & gear; chartered for 10 yrs in Caribbean; circumnavigation by family of 3. 919-260-7711, www.meridians.us

37’ Heritage West Indies Swing keel (7’ to 3.5’) draft. Blue Water boat. 1977 Oldie but goodie. Built to sail, ready to cruise. Solar, Auto pilot and much more. $38,000 OBO, (443) 569-1274.

31’ Newport ’88 Dodger & bimini, wheel with cover, 5.5” draft, winged keel, MaxProp (folding), Universal 14-hp, grill, small dinghy, wheel steering, large quarter berth, enclosed head, U-shaped galley, stereo, recent survey; The perfect Bay Cruiser for day sailing and long weekends with family and friends. $8,500 for half share.

(240) 669-6764 or mcvogel15@gmail.com 34’ Peterson ’78 Striking Spartan lines, this racer also cruises in comfort, sleeping 8 with genoa, geneker w/ ATN sleeve, Autohelm. Interior is Kelly green and teak. Must sell : too big $24k 443-504-5147

35’ Island Packet 350 1999 Serious cruiser with AC, good canvas, Frigoboat refrig/freezer, screens & winter cover $139,900. Call Kirk Wilson, cell 614-989-7775 or kirk@sjyachts.com for more info or to list your boat.

2006 DUFOUR 34 3-cabin performance cruiser. Beautiful teak decks and professionally maintained since new. Full battened mainsail, Raymarine electronics incl. autopilot and chart plotter. Asking $129,000 Please contact Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company 410-268-7171 or harold@aycyachts.com

37’ Southerly 115 ‘06 Asking: $265,000. One owner, lift-kept, fresh water boat. Andrew Smith (410) 533-5362, smitty@aycyachts.com 42’ Endeavour CC Sloop ‘86 Fully equipped w/radar, chartplotter, autopilot, 2 factory installed A/C units, Doyle stack pack, clean low hr 62-hp Perkins and much more. Currently on the hard in Baltimore for bottom paint and detailing. Below market value at $79,900 Call 443-838-7141 or email me at raboyer.bb@gmail.com, endeavourowners.com

New listings are being added all the time, visit spinsheet.com

102 April 2013 SpinSheet

Grand Soleil 40 '03 Head south in speed, comfort & style on board this Italian beauty. Lightly used & extremely well priced at $199,000.

Please call for complete details and viewing instructions. Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company 410-2687171 harold@aycyachts.com

37’ Hunter ‘88 Legion 375 keel sloopcruiser/racer, good cond, RF genoa, wheel, inbd dsl, heat/AC, cable TV, wifi, Sea Scouts, $29500 obo, Ken Kessler, skipper1115@gmail.com, 703-569-2330. Steve Alexander, 301646-0805, stevedalex@msn.com

40’ Beneteau 400 Oceanis ’93 in great cond. 40’ with 12’ 10” beam and a shoal draft of 4’8”. Amenities include: 2 cabin, 2 head, reverse cycle AC, water maker, inverter/charger, power windlass, GPS chart plotter, radar, SSB, full canvas, bimini/dodger, folding wheel, great cockpit, stereo.

Recent wash/wax, new bottom paint.

Located in Chestertown. $99,000 (630) 841-5683.

GRAND SOLEIL 40 '07 Very lightly used high performance cruiser with a great equipment list. Price has been reduced for a quick sale, replacement cost is $450K and asking price is only $295,000. Call Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company 410-268-7171. harold@aycyachts.com

Dufour 385 ’05 Owner’s Version 2 cabin/1head boat w/many recent upgrades. AC/heat, HD radar, E-80 plotter, Icom VHF with ram mic, dodger/bimini, teak decks, & much more. Asking $149,000 Please contact Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company 410-268-7171 or harold@aycyachts.com

2007 X-41 One Design One owner, constantly upgraded and incredible sail inventory make this a rare find in US brokerage market. Carbon mast and boom + B&G instrumentation for a turn key race and cruise-ready X-Yacht. Asking $300K Contact Harold @ (410)268-7171 or cel (619) 840-3728 harold@aycyachts.com.

BENETEAU 42s7 1995 Well maintained 2 cabin version w/many recent upgrades. New #1('12), #2 and #3 plus 2 reachers ('11), new furler, running rigging, bottom paint, vacu-flush heads, fridge compressor, etc. Best price in US asking $125,000. Contact Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company 410-2687171 or harold@aycyachts.com

spinsheet.com

ANNAPOLIS: 800-672-1327 SOUTH FLORIDA: 800-850-4081 2000 LEOPARD 46

“Natural Mystic” 4 Cabins /4 Heads Located Tortola, BVI Asking $389,000

2005 OCEANIS 474

“Marilyn” 4 Cabins /3 Heads Located Tortola, BVI Asking $139,000

2003 SUN ODYSSEY 43DS

“The White Rose” 3 Cabins / 2 Heads Located Tortola, BVI Asking $115,000 - Reduced Price

2008 LEOPARD 40

“Island Time” 4 Cabins /2 Heads Located Tortola, BVI Asking $249,000

2006 CYCLADES 50

“Changes” 3 cabin- Owner’s Version Located Tortola, BVI Asking $195,000

2005 OCEANIS 34

“Moon Wind” 2 Cabins /1 Head Located Tortola, BVI Asking $59,000

2007 CYCLADES 43

“Ben’s Inspiration” 3 Cabins /3 Heads Located Tortola, BVI Asking $115,000 - Reduced Price

2007 CYCLADES 39

“Desert Wind” 3 Cabins /2 Heads Located Tortola, BVI Asking $99,000

www.mooringsbrokerage.com

2005 LEOPARD 47

“Never Say Never” 4 Cabins /4 Heads Located Tortola, BVI Asking $265,000 - Reduced Price

2008 LEOPARD 43

“Obejoyful” 4 Cabins / 4 Heads Located St. Vincent Asking $255,000- Reduced Price

2003 LAGOON 410

“Bibiche” 4 Cabins /4 Heads Located St. Martin Asking $199,000

2004 LAGOON 380

“Holly Molly” 4 Cabin / 2 Heads Located Tortola, BVI Asking $185,000

BROKERAGE 35’ Beneteau 350 ‘93 Well-equipped classic main. The perfect Bay Cruiser for weekend stays. A/C for hot days on the docks, but much more at home on the water. Contact Tim at 410-267-8181 tim@annapolisyachtsales.com SISTERSHIP DUFOUR 44

DUFOUR 44 PERFORMANCE '05 Huge sail inventory and cruising amenities make this a true fast cruiser. Shoal keel version expands the cruising ground from the Chesapeake to Florida. Asking $270K Contact: Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company 410-268-7171 or harold@aycyachts.com

38’ Cabo Rico 38 ’88 High-quality displacement cruiser w/all the amenities…this salty but modern boat is ready for her next adventure…she is beautiful. Contact Tim at 410-267-8181 tim@annapolisyachtsales.com 38’ Sabre 386 ’04 New to market, won’t last long! Excellent cond. w/Airco, autopilot, chartplotter, more. Asking $270,000. Stevensville, MD. Call now to schedule a showing - Bob Oberg 410-267-8181 or Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 38’ Sabre 38 MK II ’93 A remarkable yacht!

Meticulously maintained, spotlessly clean – this boat is flawless and ready for a new home. Asking $175,000. Contact Keith 410-267-8181 or keith@annapolisyachtsales.com

AMEL MANGO 53' 1988 Incredibly strong and simple to handle offshore cruiser. This one has been around the globe and is ready to go out again!

Asking $229,000. Contact Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company 410-2687171. harold@aycyachts.com

2008 GRAND SOLEIL 54 by Luca Brenta. Very well equipped fast offshore cruising yacht built by the famous Italian yard Cantiere del Pardo. $799,000. Please call Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company for complete details 410-268-7171 or e-mail harold@aycyachts.com

• Deltaville, VA 23043 804-776-7575 • • Annapolis, MD 21403 410-267-8181 •

www.annapolisyachtsales.com 31’ Beneteau First 310 ‘92 Coconut is easy and fun to sail. 4’ 3” draft. Wheel steering. Volvo dsl. Large aft cabin.

Interior liner replaced. $34,900.

Call Jonathan 804-436-4484 or jonathan@annapolisyachtsales.com

38’ Sabre ’83 Sirah is in outstanding cond. Sabre quality. Well maintained w/ good gear including air conditioning. $74,000. Call Jonathan 804-436-4484 or jonathan@annapolisyachtsales.com 40’ Beneteau 40 ’09 Lightly used, like new, 3 cabin, furling main, reverse cycle A/C, 54 HP Yanmar (<100 hrs), dual helm, just reduced! Great value $199,900. Contact Keith 410-267-8181 or keith@annapolisyachtsales.com 41’ Beneteau 411 ’02 Very clean & nicely equipped, including Airco., windlass, AP, radar, and more. JUST REDUCED $139,000. Call now to schedule a showing.

Contact Bob Oberg at 410-267-8181 or Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 43’ Beneteau 43 ’11 The perfect boat for cruising the Bay and your longer term plans to sail the Caribbean. She is mint and well equipped! $249,000 Please contact Tim at 410-267-8181 tim@annapolisyachtsales.com 45’ Benford Custom ’04 Steel Cruising Boat - Designed by Jay R. Benford, built

by Howdy Bailey - Blue Awlgrip hull Custom cherry joinerwork. Reduced to $599,000 Paul Rosen 410-267-8181 Paul@annapolisyachtsales.com 54’ Hylas 54 ’98 Fresh Blue Awlgrip – Custom Teak Interior – Professionally maintained – Equipped with all the extras – Romany Life will turn heads in any port – Reduced to $549,000 Contact Paul Rosen 410-267-8181 paul@annapolisyachtsales.com

32’ Beneteau 323 ‘04 Konza This well cared for and well equipped boat is ready to go. The owner wants any reasonable offer now! Contact Dan at 410-267-8181 or dan@annapolisyachtsales.com

Look for Used Boat Reviews at spinsheet.com

104 April 2013 SpinSheet

37’ Power Catamaran Maryland 37 ’99 Fountaine Pajot Owner’s version 2 strms w/2 private heads. 3’6” draft, stable, 2 GPH at 12 knots of boat speed, A great way to cruise the bay. $145,000 www.bayharborbrokerage.com 757-480-1073 37’ Fisher Motorsailer Excellent cond., new North sails, Flag blue Awlgrip hull, rock solid construction $98,500 see full details at www.bayharborbrokerage.com 757-480-1073 41’ Beneteau ‘00 Flag blue hull, custom teak rubrail, inmast furling, 4’9” draft, Air, refrig., 2 strm layout w/pullman berth forward, nice swim platform, new 130% genoa. Nice clean good looking boat. $129,000 www.bayharborbrokerage.com 757-480-1073 42’ Bavaria 200 Model aft Cockpit Cruiser She has very low hrs and is in very nice cond. Radar, AP, chart plotter, dinghy & OB, just hauled & hull waxed & bottom painted this German built & engineered boat is very sharp. $143,700 bayharborbrokerage.com 757-480-1073

7078 Bembe Beach Rd., Annapolis, MD 21403

32’ C&C ’99 Three Available 2004 / 2006 / 2007 All race and cruise equipped, and ready to go on the family cruise or around the buoys. Epoxy hulls and Carbon Rigs / Poles - from $99,000 - recent reductions and motivated sellers!

CrusaderYachts.com

32’ Island Packet '90 Cutter, Heat/AC, refrigeration, autopilot, wind, speed, depth, bimini, dodger, stereo, Maxi-prop, Harken furler, dark green hull. Now $64,900.

K e n @ C r u s a d e r Ya c h t s . c o m 443-223-8901

326 First Street, Suite 29 Annapolis, MD 21403

410-263-2311 www.bayacht.com

39’ Jeanneau 39DS ‘08 $179,000.

Exceptionally clean, and well maintained. Well equipped with air conditioning, electric winch, full cockpit canvas, and much more. 410-263-2311 Chris Bent 42’ Beneteau 423 ‘03 $139,000.

REDUCED! Clean, well found Beneteau 423, dealer trade-in. Lowest priced 423 on the domestic market. Boat is in the water, ready to cruise. 410-263-2311 Chris Bent 42’ Jeanneau 42ds ‘10 $230,000 boat is loaded and shows like a new boat. All latest electronics. AC. Electric heads Full canvas , Generator. New bottom paint recently. 410-263-2311 Rudy 44’ Helia Catamaran ‘13 $649,000.

Demo-Well equipped. Don’t wait until fall for an ordered boat. Many custom choices available.

410-263-2311 Eric Smith 57’ Jeanneau ‘11 Try $695,700. Ready for world cruising now. Loaded with first class equipment appropriate. Dinghy garage in transom. Owner’s cabin forward. A/C, Gen, etc. Contacts BYA 410-263-2311 Chris Bent

35’ Catalina 350 ’04 Pristine cond., meticulous care, AC/heat, furling mainsail, new radar/chartplotter, solar panels, many other custom features and recent upgrades. $125,000 CrusaderYachts.com 410-269-0939

37’ Pacific Seacraft ’99 Loaded for cruising! Monitor wind vane, MaxProp, life raft, radar, chartplotter, AP, SSB, Pactor modem, A/C, solar panels, refrigeration, watermaker. $189,500 REDUCED Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

spinsheet.com

Annapolis Yacht Sales sells more brokerage sailboats than any other house in the Mid-Atlantic!

We want your listing! Call Today!

OR ON DE R!

OR ON DE R!

OR ON DE R!

Beneteau Oceanis 41

Beneteau Oceanis 45

Beneteau Oceanis 48

Beneteau First 25

Beneteau Oceanis 55

1989 Ericson 38 $59,900

2004 Beneteau First 47.7 $240,000

1974 Cal 2-46 $89,000

2009 Beneteau 40 $199,900

1992 X-Yachts 40 X-119 $84,900 22 22 24 26 26 26 28 29 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 31 31 31 31 31 32 32 32 32 32

Beneteau Oceanis 37 LE

Beneteau Oceanis 34 LE

ST IN OC K!

ST IN OC K!

Beneteau First 20

ST IN OC K!

ST IN OC K!

OR ON DE R!

Annapolis: 410-267-8181 • Rock Hall: 410-639-4082 • Virginia: 804-776-7575

Marshall 22 ‘90 ................................. $29,900 Azure 220 ‘08.................................... $29,900 Corsair F-24 ‘06 ................................. $44,000 Island Packet 26 MKI ‘82 ................. $19,500 Nonsuch 26 ‘84 ................................. $34,900 SeaRay 260 ‘02................................. $29,900 Bristol Channel Cutter 28 ‘87 ........... $99,900 Hunter 29.5 ‘94 ................................. $27,000 Ocean Yacht Super Sport 29 ‘90..... $50,000 Baba 30 ‘83 ....................................... $44,900 C&C 30 ‘88 ‘89 2 from .................... $44,900 Custom Gaff Rig Schooner 30 ‘59 ... $37,500 Hunter 30 ‘88 ..................................... $27,500 Siedelmann 30T ‘85 .......................... $17,900 S2 9.1 30 ‘85 .................................... $23,500 Pearson 303 ‘85 ‘87 2 from ............. $24,900 Black Watch Express 30 ‘90............. $47,500 Cruisers Yachts 300 Express ‘03 ...... $49,900 Beneteau First 310 ‘92 ...................... $34,900 Catalina 310 ‘00 ............................... $63,500 Gozzard 31 ‘96...............................$109,900 Camano Troll 31 ‘02 .......................$110,000 Sea Ray Sundancer 2001 ................. $57,900 Beneteau 323 ‘04 ‘05 2 from .......... $71,900 Catalina 320 ‘00 ‘01 2 from ............ $69,500 Island packet 32 ‘92.......................... $89,900 Shannon Shoal Sailor 32 ‘02 .........$159,900 Grand Banks 32 ‘88 ........................$117,000

1986 Wauquiez Hood 38 $109,900 33 33 33 34 34 34 34 34 34 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 36 36 36 36 36 37 37 37 37 37

Cherubini Raider ‘81.......................... $24,500 Endeavour 33 ‘84 .............................. $29,900 Tashing Mason 33 ‘86 ...................... $67,000 Beneteau ST34 ‘12 ..........................$329,000 C&C 34 ‘85 ........................................ $33,500 Cal 34 ‘70 ‘77 2 from ....................... $19,800 J-105 34 ‘98 ‘00 2 from ................... $74,400 Westerly Seahawk ‘85 ...................... $55,000 Egg Harbor Golden Egg 34 ‘90 ...... $79,900 Allmand 35 ‘82 .................................. $26,000 Beneteau 350 ‘89 ‘93 2 from .......... $46,900 Beneteau 351 ‘95 .............................. $62,500 Bristol 35.5 ‘79................................... $59,000 Hunter 35.5 ‘90 ................................. $49,900 Hunter 356 ‘03 .................................. $98,500 Island Packet 350 ‘99 .....................$140,000 Schock Sloop 35 ‘01 ......................... $62,500 Bayliner 3587 Motoryacht ‘97 ........ $59,500 Regal Commodore 3560 ‘05 .........$129,000 Beneteau 36.7 ‘04 ‘06 2 from ......... $90,000 Catalina 36 ‘87 ‘90 2 from .............. $44,900 Hunter 36 ‘05 ...................................$114,500 Sabreline 36 ‘99 ..............................$165,000 Sabre 362 ‘94 ‘01 3 from ................ $95,000 Hunter 37.5 ‘95 ................................. $77,900 Hunter 376 ‘97 .................................. $85,000 Moody 376 ‘88 ................................. $89,000 Four Awinns Excalibur 37 ‘03.........$127,900 Rinker Fiesta Vee 342 ‘06 ................. $95,000

1985 Westerly Seahawk 34 $55,000 37 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 39 39 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 42 42

Sea Ray Express 37 ‘99 ..................$105,000 Beneteau 381 ‘99 .............................. $85,900 Cabo Rico 38 ‘88 ............................$107,500 Ericson 38’ ‘89 .................................. $59,900 Hunter 380 ‘ 00 ................................. $98,500 Sabre 38 Mk II ‘93 ..........................$175,000 Sabre 38 ‘83 ‘85 2 from................... $74,000 Sabre 386 ‘04 ‘05 2 from ..............$249,000 Wauquiez Hood 38 ‘86 .................$109,900 Wauquiez Hood 38 MKII ‘84 .......... $79,900 Jeanneau Prestige 36 ‘06................$189,000 Beneteau 393 ‘02 ............................$139,000 Pearson 39 ‘87 ‘89 2 from ............... $75,000 Beneteau 40 ‘09 ..............................$199,900 Beneteau 40.7 ‘01 ...........................$149,900 Delphia 40 ‘06 .................................$179,900 O’Day ‘87........................................... $59,900 Palmer Johnson NY 40 ‘78 ............... $54,000 Hunter 40 ‘85 ..................................... $48,500 X-119 40 ‘92 ...................................... $84,900 Beneteau 411 ‘98 ‘99 ‘02 4 from $114,900 Hallberg Rassy 41’ ‘79 ..................... $90,000 Hunter 41 AC ‘06 ............................$169,000 Lord Nelson 41 ‘87 ........................$174,000 Morgan 41 ‘90 .................................. $89,000 Rival 41 AC ‘78 ................................. $80,000 Whitney Carib 41 ‘69 ....................... $49,900 Beneteau 423 ‘03 ‘06 2 from ........$175,000 Hunter Passage 420 ‘02 .................$149,900

2002 Hunter 306 $54,900 42 42 42 42 43 43 43 43 44 44 45 45 45 45 46 46 46 46 46 46 47 47 50 50 52 54 63 76

Jeanneau 42 DS ‘06 ........................$205,000 Sabre 42 ‘89 ....................................$149,000 Swan 42 ‘81.....................................$164,000 Beneteau Monte Carlo ‘11 .............$475,000 Beneteau 43 ‘11 ..............................$239,900 Pan Oceanic 43 ‘81 .......................... $79,500 Schucker 436 Motorsailer ‘79.......... $77,000 Wellcraft Portofino 43 ‘94 ................ $89,500 Beneteau 44.7 ‘06 ...........................$219,900 Reliance 44 ‘92 ................................$198,500 Custom 45 ‘04..................................$599,000 Hunter 45 CC ‘07 ‘08 2 from .........$252,000 Nelson Marek 45 ‘84........................ $99,000 Jefferson 45 M/Y ‘86 ........................ $95,000 Beneteau 46 ‘07 ..............................$259,900 Cal 2 - 46 ‘74 ..................................... $89,000 Hunter 460 ‘00 ................................$189,000 Leopard Catamaran 46 ‘09............$649,500 Tartan 4600 ‘93 ‘95 2 from ...........$249,900 Venus 46 ‘81 ...................................... $89,000 Beneteau 473 ‘01 ‘06 2 from ........$219,900 Beneteau 47.7 ‘04 ...........................$240,000 Beneteau 50 ‘10 ..............................$344,900 Horizon Steel Pilothouse 50 ‘96 .....$245,000 Jefferson 52 Monticello ‘87 ............$229,000 Hylas 54 ‘98.....................................$549,000 Burger 63 ‘61 ...................................$239,000 Franz Maas ‘74 ................................$299,000

Visit our website for photos of all our boats! www.annapolisyachtsales.com

BROKERAGE

38' C&C 1159 '11 NEW - Left over inventory by European Dealer.

Custom hull paint, bow sprit, carbon rig, ready for fast cruising or racing.

Over 300k to replace - asking $220,000 and a deal WILL BE MADE SOON! Boat is here in Annapolis Call Now 410-269-0939

38’ Ericson 380 ’98 Built by Pacific Seacraft. Well equipped, great performance – coastal and offshore.

A performance cruiser built to last with beautiful lines. $154,900 CrusaderYachts.com 410-269-0939

40' Pacific Seacraft '96 ROCKIN’ CHAIR. Standout Crealock design.

Meticulous care; many upgrades including Lighthouse windlass, full cockpit enclosure, AIS, cutter rig, twin furlers, 7 sails, etc. Reduced to $269,000. CrusaderYachts.com 410-269-0939

40’ Tartan 4000 ‘12 New Demo model, Full warranties. Ready for spring, see her at the Spring Sailboat Show! Genset, Air, radar/plotters.

LED lighting, carbon rig, Epoxy hull PLUS all the luxuries of home. $499,000 Trades considered!

410-269-0939

41' Tartan 4100 '98 Blue hull.

Owners carefully equipped for passage making, but only did limited coastal cruising and Chesapeake Bay exploring. Excellent buy for this quality cruiser! Reduced to $190,000! CrusaderYachts.com 410-269-0939

106 April 2013 SpinSheet

42’ Hunter 420 ’03 Center Cockpit w/ enclosure; Luxurious owner’s stateroom aft w/ centerline queen berth; AC/heat, genset; Furling main & genoa; dinghy & motor. Spectacular condition. $169,000 www.CrusaderYachts.com 410-269-0939

44' Tartan 4400 '98 Raised Salon layout. All the bells and whistles Genset, Air(3) Thruster, Furling Boom and more! Ready for extended cruising now. Recent price reduction asking $499,000 - Over 700k to replace. 410-269-0939

Annapolis Landing Marina 980 Awald Drive, Suite 400 Annapolis, MD 21403 (410) 280-0520 allen.murphy@mooringsbrokerage.com

39’ Beneteau Oceanis 393 ’06 Price Drop!! Now $109,000. Bluewater cruiser, aircon all cabins, large 56-hp Yanmar, 3 spacious cabins. Owner’s suite has setee, private head. Great cruising yacht.

800-672-1327, www.MooringsBrokerage.com.

40’ Leopard 40 ’07 Asking $239,000. Earned ’Boat of the Year 2005’ from Cruising World. Speedy, easy handling. Large cockpit, outside dining, hard-top bimini. Clean, ready to sail, cruiser. 800-672-1327 www.MooringsBrokerage.com.

34’ O’Day ’83 Inboard dsl, full canvas, clean interior and decks $23,500 Call Tony Tumas (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), Email:tony@greatblueyachts. com, Web: www.greatblueyachts.com 36’ Catalina ’98 “L” Interior - Full batten main, Air / Heat, C80 plotter/radar, full canvas - a must see boat! $89,900 Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), Office: (800) 2761774 for complete details.

Email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, www.greatblueyachts.com 36’ PDQ - 2 to choose from - Twin outboards ’99 $165,000 / twin dsls ’00 $ 148,500 Call for full details or visit our web site for photos Call Tony Tumas (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), Email:tony@greatblueyachts.com, www.greatblueyachts.com 42’ Hunter Passage 42 ’90 62-hp Yanmar, Gen Set, 2 zone Air/Heat, cockpit enclosure, new electronics $89,900 Call Tony Tumas (443) 553-5046 (day or eve) tony@greatblueyachts.com, www.greatblueyachts.com

46’ Leopard 46 ’07 Asking $389,000.

Unmatched interior space, walk around beds, separate stall showers, excellent sailing performance, easily maintained. Strong, reliable Yanmar engines. Genset, air con, excellent stowage. 800-672-1327 www.MooringsBrokerage.com

51’ Beneteau Cyclades 50 ’06 Asking $195,000. 16-foot beam = terrific space-double the volume of traditional 50-footers.

Comfort unsurpassed in its class. Five cabins (4 double cabins) generator, aircon.

Ideal for regattas, cruising. 800-6721327 www.MooringsBrokerage.com

28’ Hunter ‘87 Yanmar 18-hp, RF, wheel, 4’ draft $14,950 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300.

29’ Bayfield ’84 Yanmar dsl, 3’6” draft $20,000 Lippincott Marine (410) 8279300.

30’ Catalina ’85 Dsl, Tall Rig, dodger $25,000 Lippincott Marine (410) 8279300.

41’ Lagoon 410 ’05 Asking $235,000. Innovative yet traditional Lagoon. Galley-salon area opens into cockpit Clean interior, massively airy, light down below, with Lagoon conviviality, 360-degree view. 800-672-1327 www.MooringsBrokerage.com.

30’ Lippincott ’83 Yanmar dsl, Roll furl, shoal draft $19,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300.

32’ Dufour ’07 325 Grande Large, 19-hp dsl, wheel, RF, dinghy $124,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300.

New listings 43’ Beneteau Cyclades 43 ’06 Asking $115,000. Blue water design, generous interior, large cockpit, dual helm, high tech, craftsmanship.

Reliability, comfort, elegant finish.

Large capacities for water, fuel, gear & food.

800-672-1327 www.MooringsBrokerage.com.

are being added all the time, visit spinsheet.com

spinsheet.com

42’ Benete Cockpit ‘05 and huge settees and (in mast furlin offset helm cockpit spac visibility. Hug Asking $12 www.Mooring

410-269-0939 www.CrusaderYachts.com

All New C&C 101

Now Proudly Representing

HANSE Yachts

New Tartan Fantail

Contact Us for Details

New Hanse 415

Tartan 4000 In Stock Featured Brokerage

49’ 2007 Jeanneau 49 Deck Salon................$ 349,000

40’ 1998 Pacific Seacraft Crealock ..............$ 300,000

35’ 1986 Express 35.......................................$ 60,000

44’ 1981 Gulfstar 44 Center Cockpit ............$ 89,900

40’ 1996 Pacific Seacraft Crealock ..............$ 269,000

35’ 1998 Ericson 350 by Pacific Seacraft ...... $ 124,900

44’ 2007 Tartan 4400 DS................................$ 499,000

40’ 1985 Passport 40 .....................................$ 155,000

34’ 1987 Express by Alsberg 34 ...................$ 43,000

43’ 1979 Mason 43 Ketch ..............................$ 85,000

40’ 2012 Tartan 4000......................................$ 499,000

34’ 1984 Najad 343 .........................................$ 75,000

43’ 2003 Saga 43 ............................................$ 240,000

39’ 2002 Catalina 390.....................................$ 135,000

32’ 2007 C&C 99 .............................................$ 99,000

42’ 2003 Hunter 420 CC .................................$ 169,000

38’ 1998 Ericson 380 by Pacific Seacraft ...... $ 154,900

32’ 2006 C & C 99 ...........................................$ 117,500

41 1998 Tartan 4100.......................................$ 190,000

38’ 2011 C&C 115 ...........................................$ 220,000

32’ 2004 C&C 99 .............................................$ 115,000

41’ 1987 Bristol 41.1 Aft Cockpit ..................$ 143,900

37’ 1999 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37..........$ 189,500

32’ 1995 Catalina 320.....................................$ 54,000

41’ 2005 Hunter 41 Deck Saloon ..................$ 167,500

37’ 1987 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37..........$ 84,000

32’ 1990 Island Packet 32..............................$ 64,900

41’ 1983 Lord Nelson.....................................$ 125,000

37’ 1981 Tartan 37C .......................................$ 56,500

31’ 2006 Pacific Seacraft 31 ..........................$ 150,000

41’ 1974 Tartan...............................................$ 75,000

35’ 2004 Catalina 350.....................................$ 125,000

31’ 1994 Pacific Seacraft 31 ..........................$ 100,000

40’ 1976 Bristol ..............................................$ 100,000

35’ 2004 Catalina 350.....................................$ 139,000

24’ 1988 Pacific Seacraft ...............................$ 60,000

40’ 1984 Endeavour 40 CC ............................$ 79,500

35’ 1995 Custom Pilothouse 35’ ...................$ 100,000

20’ 2009 Catalina Aero 20 (2 available!!) ...... $ 12,000

Mike Titgemeyer CPYB, Owner 410-703-7986

Rod Rowan CPYB 703-593-7531

Dave van den Arend CPYB 443-850-4197

Your Photo Here We’re Hiring!

Call Mike

Ken Jacks New to CYS 443-223-8901

Nancy Cann CPYB, Founder

BROKERAGE J 42 ‘98 Shoal draft & excellent cond.

Rare offering of lightly used, flag blue edition. New sails, canvas, complete new bottom, tons of gear, many spare parts, excellent recent survey. $249,000 paul@northpointyachtsales.com (410) 961-5254.

7330 Edgewood Road, Suite 1 Annapolis, MD 21403 J109 36’ 2005 If you’re looking for a J109, Vento Solare is one of the best equipped on the market.

Extensive sail inventory, very current and complete instrumentation package and new running rigging all contribute to make this one of the best values on a J/109.

David@Northpointyachtsales.com (410) 280-8976 Dehler 29’ 1998 Rare boat to the US market. Win races and cruise in comfort. The ideal performance oriented pocket cruiser. Great cockpit and roomy interior. Nice instrument package.

Cruising and racing sails. $61,500 David@Northpointyachtsales.com (410) 280-8976

30’ Nonsuch Classic ‘84 Many upgrades including new canvas & new cushions. Windlass, davits, swim platform, Raymarine radar/GPS/plotter, marine A/C-heat, and electric head.

Reduced to $45,000.

Contact Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or Rick@NorthPointYachtSales.com

36’ Sabre 362 ‘96 Very nice edition of this sought after model. Aggresively priced for quick sale as owner has moved up in size. $125,000 Paul Mikulski 410.961.5254 or Paul@northpointyachtsales.com

37’ Beneteau Oceanis ’12 This Beneteau 37 has nearly every option available for this model. RF sail plan, AC/Heat, full canvas, and more. Primarily used for day sailing, she has never been on an extended cruise.

Transferable manufacturer’s warranty. $182,500 David@Northpointyachtsales.com (410) 280-8976

Hinckley 43’ 1981 Everything you will need to cruise from Maine to the Islands, live aboard in Annapolis or day sail. 4’4” board up draft will take you anywhere. New 08 Forespar rig, North sails, Cruisair AC and Westerbeke rebuilt. This boat is ready to go $180,000 David@Northpointyachtsales.com (410) 280-8976

42’ Jeanneau ’08 Fandango is a oneowner beautifully maintained cruiser equipped with AC/Heat, bowthruster, 2 heads, in-mast furling, & More! $205,000, Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com 45CC Hunter ’01 Boomerang is a beautiful yacht equipped with AC/Heat, TV/DVD, GPS, Autopilot, Plotter, Zodiac 6 person life raft, a gorgeous spinnaker, & much more! $189,000, Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com

22’ Atlantic City Catboat ’83/’09 refit Completely refurbished and maint. by the Oxford Boatyard. painted Flag blue hull-white cabinsides and buff non-skid, S-1-hp dsl eng. ’04, Asking $25,000 OBO. OBYS 410-226-0100 26’ Andrews Sloop ‘86 Excellent club racer with an excellent record. 15 sails, Awlgripped mast, Raytheon ST60 knot, Raytheon ST60 Depth, KVH sailcomp with controls at helm and more. Asking $14,000 OBYS 410-226-0100

Jeanneau 45’ DS 2011 Don’t miss this exquisite almost new cruising boat.

From genset to electric winches, this boat has it all. If you’re thinking of a new boat, you owe it to yourself to take a look. $340,000 ($100,000 under replacement) David@Northpointyachtsales.com (410) 280-8976

Norton

YACHT SALES

804-776-9211

28’ Alerion Express Sloop ’00 9-hp Yanmar dsl eng., traditional beauty topside with modern design and construction that make her very fast. Asking $62,500 OBO. OBYS 410-226-0100 30’ Ticon Sloop ’84 Universal dsl eng., RF headsail, Canadian built, 3’11” draft, AP, wheel, Main 2011, dodger 2011, new sheets and halyards 2012, batteries 2012 and much more. Reduced to $26,500 OBYS 410-226-0100

Marina RD • Deltaville, VA

www.nortonyachts.com

31’ Beneteau Oceanis ’10 This Beneteau 31 has nearly every option available. RF sail plan, AC/Heat, full canvas, and more. Only used for day sailing. Low hours. $96,500 David@Northpointyachtsales.com (410) 280-8976

35’ Jboat ’85 Nice J35 Good equipment, Well cared for. Faired and barrier coated bottom. As most 35 go I would rate this above average. Pre-listing survey available. A great deal at $35,500 David@Northpointyachtsales.com (410) 280-8976

108 April 2013 SpinSheet

38’ Bristol 38.8 k/cb ’83 One owner! New sails and rigging.

Many upgrades. A sailor’s proper yacht. Asking $125,000. Contact Rick Casali 410-279-5309 rick@northpointyachtsales.com

36’ Hunter ’08 Captain’s Lady is a one-owner 36 that has been meticulously maintained. Equipped with In-Mast Furling, Raymarine C80 GPS/Plotter, Auto-Pilot, AC/Heat, freezer & much more. $149,000 Norton Yacht Sales (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com 36’ Hunter ’05 Flamingo is a two-owner cruiser with in-mast furling, AC/Heat, Refrigerator, Autopilot, DVD/TV, GPS, and much more!! 125,000, Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com

40’ J120s North Point Euro Trash Girl for sale. Very competitive boat in the ocean & on the bay. Bottom just redone. Survey available, the Class is looking into forming a J 120 class here on the bay to race One Design!

Call Paul to learn more. $124,900 paul@northpointyachtsales.com 410-280-2038

380 Hunter ’02 Stargazer is a wellequipped Bay Cruiser with in-mast furling, AC/Heat, refrigeration, flat-screen TV, & more! $110,000, Norton Yacht Sales, (804)776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com.

410 Hunter ’01 Simple Pleasures is a beauty! She’s loaded w/space and equipped with 2 heads & showers, 2 air conditioners, VHF/radio, autopilot/GPS & more! $134,000, Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com

804-758-4457

www.regentpointmarina.com View all Listings Online 317 Regent Point Dr. Topping VA, 23169

Regent Point Marina Full Service Yacht Repair Facility. See our website for details of Winter Wet or Dry storage specials. Call Regent Point Marina Boatyard @ 804-758-4747. yardmaster@regentpointmarina.com 29’ Bayfield ’86 Well built big little boat.

Great interior design & shallow draft, ideal for the Bay. Private head w/shower forward, nice galley, privacy partition for the 2 aft berths, a Must See, 16-hp Yanmar, cutter rig. $25,500 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com 30’ Catalina ’85 Mariso Nice family cruiser, roomy accommodations, H/C pressure water, RF, REDUCED to $11,000 Call Regent Point Marina 804758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com

spinsheet.com

You’re Invited to an Open House & Boat Show at Deltaville Dealer Days May 4-5, 2013!

31’ Irwin Citation ’83 Tolume Yanmar 15-hp dsl, wheel steering, large quarter berth, enclosed head, U-shaped galley, dinghy w/ 1.5-hp OB, Owner must sell bring all offers. Asking: $14,900 PRICE REDUCED, Regent Point Marina (804) 758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com 33’ Hunter 336 ’97 Final Mischief” Furlex roller furler, dodger, bimini, 2-hp Yanmar dsl, Huge cockpit great for family sailing. Asking: $54,900 Call Regent Point Marina 804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com

Norton

Tayana 37s Two available! One of our favorite choices for a cruising couple with a small crusing budget!

You get a lot! Chose from two layouts. $74K 410-571-2955

33’ Pearson ‘89 Lark clean one owner boat, large aft berth/cabin, RF, large enclosed head w/ shower, wing keel design, shallow draft, 1-hp Yanmar dsl: Asking $36,950 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-758-5547 www.regentpointmarina.com 37’ Beneteau Envision ’83 Ideal liveaboard. Rare center cockpit pilothouse design ketch. One of only a few made, Set up for major cruising, Duel helm stations, 3 cabin layout, 2 heads. $54,500 PRICE REDUCED. Call Regent Point marina @804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com

Hans Christian 38 ‘86 Classic traditional blue water boat properly equipped in great condition, water maker, solar, wind, 12v refrigeration, powerful auto pilot, and wind vane steering system. She’s ready to go! $219K 410-571-2955

37’ Jeanneau Sun Odyssey ’02 Ricochet Clean, Well Cared for Ready to go. A/C heat pump, autohelm, radar, chartplotter, bimini, dodger & much more. PRICE REDUCED $98,500 Call Regent Point marina 804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com

YACHTS nortonyachts.com

Since 1948 • Full Service Yard • ABYC

NEW & PRE-OWNED BOATS IN MANY SIZES ‘02 Hunter 380 - $110,000

‘05 Hunter 36 - $125,000

‘02 Hunter 380 - $102,999

’97 Hunter 376 - $70,000

JUST REDUCED ‘08 Hunter 36 - $149,000

Koopmans 40’ 96 Never heard of this great shallow draft ocean going aluminum sailing vessel. Perfect for the Bay and Bahamas. Cruise equpped with solar, wind, and Espar heat! Hop aboard and go! $219K 410-571-2955

’08 Jeanneau 42i - $205,000

REDUCED ‘01 Hunter 410 - $134,000

‘03 Hunter 426 - $169,000

SELECTED BROKERAGE RogueWave specializes in high quality, ocean-going vessels of substance and character. List your boat with us! We have great new listings!

Also check out our Buyer’s Agent Services.

Seasprite 34 ’89 This beautiful traditional boat is brilliantly restored with new bottom, new rigging, new sails, and new canvas. sought after and rare, she will knock your socks off. If you like a BCC, come see this! $179K 410-571-2955

Follow us!

Valiant 42 ’04 Newest available.

Most popular layout,low hours, light usage, new Imron topsides, fully equipped with generator, water maker, stern arch and hard dodger.

Recent survey with essentials addressed!

Reduced $349K 410-571-2955

Valiant 42 ’97 Awesome cruising boat. Complete refit in 2008! Stem to stern.new Imron paint job, new genset, arch, massive solar panels, dinghy, davits, AC, Espare diesel heat, water maker! Everything! $329K 410-571-2955

25 27 28 28 290 30 30 30 30 31 31 33 34 34 35 36 36 36 37 37.5 376 376

Tanzer ’87 .................$ 9,900 Hunter ‘79.................$ 9,997 S2 8.6 ’85 ..................$ 14,900 Newport ‘86 .............$ 17,500 Hunter ‘00 ................$ 42,000 Morgan ’72 ...............$ 6,999 Hunter ‘80.................$ 14,500 Hunter ’81.................$ 15,000 Hunter ‘86.................$ 30,000 Allmand ‘80...............$ 17,000 Hunter ’06.................$ 70,000 Hunter ‘05.................$ 79,000 Hallberg Rassy ‘76.....$ 49,900 Hunter ’83.................$ 33,000 C&C ‘84 ....................$ 24,000 Hunter ‘05.................$130,000 Hunter ’05.................$125,000 Hunter ’08.................$149,000 Irwin Ketch ‘76..........$ 49,900 Hunter ’96.................$ 70,000 Hunter ’96.................$ 70,000 Hunter ‘97.................$ 72,000

376 Hunter ‘97.................$ 70,000 38 Herrishoff Cat ’85 .....$ 72,000 38 Hunter ’06.................$132,000 38 Hunter ‘09.................$149,000 380 Hunter ’00.................$ 99,900 380 Hunter ‘02.................$119,000 380 Hunter ’02.................$110,000 380 Hunter ’02 Sloop ......$102,999 381 Beneteau ’98 ............$ 94,900 386 Hunter ‘04.................$129,700 405 Northwind ’86 ..........$ 79,000 41 Morgan ’74 ...............$ 59,000 41AC Hunter ’05.................$169,000 410 Hunter ‘01.................$134,000 42i Jeanneau ’08 ............$205,000 426 Hunter ‘03.................$169,000 44DS Hunter 07.................$230,000 45CC Hunter ‘01.................$189,000 460 Hunter ’00.................$159,000 49 Jeanneau ’05 ............$249,000

www.nortonyachts.com 97 Marina Dr. • Deltaville, VA 23043 • 804-776-9211 • 888-720-4306

SpinSheet April 2013 109

BROKERAGE Passport 47 ‘02 Aft cockpit sailing machine w/elegant, satisfying accommodations! Super clean & lightly used. Maintained without regard to cost from new batteries to new bottom paint to new canvas & new interior cushions!

New electric winch! Great price $389K Valiant 42 Raised Salon ’92 A real special Valiant, lovely bright liveaboard home, brand new Yanmar, Leisurefurl mainsail, dodger, bimini, davits, Electric winch, new sailing instruments. Must See! Reduced $179K 410-571-2955

Alden 44 ’84 Timeless classic sailing vessel. Owner completed Atlantic loop several years ago. Invest some effort and a little money and you’ll have a yacht. $159K or your offer!

410-571-2955 Taswell 49 ’01 Wonderful, well equipped 3-stateroom cruiser!

Completely upgraded in 2008! New everything. Beautiful and affordable family cruiser. Nothing needed. Step aboard! Reduced 20K to 398K. 410-571-2955

Saga 43 ’96 Bob Perry’s performance cruiser of the 90s!

Vessel in excellent condition maintained to high standards.

Special interior features with extra quarter berth. Amazing price! $179K 410-571-2955

Ted Brewer 44 ’92 She is a big powerful, stable vessel with a beautiful flush deck forward and a gorgeous pilothouse and inside steering, fully equipped AC, heat, water maker, big generator, washer and dryer, stall shower, electric toilet, new Nav Net 3D GPS Plotter!

New offering, a must see 289K 410-571-2955

Gulfstar Sailmaster 50 '83 Move onboard today and enjoy your new home on the water. Wonderful Caribbean cruiser well-equipped and has space for everything. Realistic seller! $179k RogueWave YS 410-571-2955

32’ 2007 Dufour 325 Grande Large

19-hp DSL, Wheel, RF, Dinghy $124,500

26’ 1992 Catalina Sloop 9.9-hp OB, Roll furl .............................. $9,950 28’ 1987 Hunter Yanmar 18-hp, RF, Wheel, 4’ Draft ..................$14,950 29’ 1984 Bayfield Yanmar DSL, 3’6” Draft ...................................$20,000 30’ 1985 Catalina DSL, Tall Rig, Dodger .......................................$25,000 30’ 1977 Ranger Univ. Del 25-hp, RF, Dodger, Bimini .................$19,500

40’ Caliber ’99 Low hr, excellent example of this world proven cruiser. asking $174,900 (410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com 42’ Sabre 426 ’04 Stunning example of this high quality yacht, call for details.

Price reduced to $324,000! (410) 6399380, www.saltyachts.com

1-800-960-TIDE

1-800-699-SAIL

www.TidewaterYachts.com

28’ Alerion 28 ’99 Great daysailer and one design fleet in Annapolis! Alwgrip topsides and deck, very clean condition $59,900 32’ Catalina 320 ’96 One of Catalinas most popular designs! Yanmar dsl, 990 hours, inverter Asking $49,900 32’ Hunter 326 ’02 Priced below market!

Super Clean! A/C, Autopilot and more, buy now winter storage is paid! Asking $49,900 (410) 639-9380, www. saltyachts.com

30’ 1983 Lippincott Yanmar DSL, Roll Furl, Shoal Draft ..........$19,500 34’ 2001 Motorsailor Kubota 50-hp, One-Off............................$35,000 36’ 1996 Catalina 36 Yanmar, Air, Dinghy, w/ Davits..................$88,500 43’ 1982 Endeavor 43 CC Ketch, Bow Thruster, Loaded...... $119,500

Look for

200 Slip Full Service Marina at Kent Narrows Routes 50/301 Exit 42 (410) 827-9300 fax (410) 827-9303

Used Boat

www.lippincottmarine.com

38’ Hunter 386 ’03 Totally set up to cruise but has hardly left the dock!

Northern Lights Genset, Radar, ALL electronics NEW fall 2012!

Only 339 hrs on her Yanmar! ...offers encouraged..REDUCED TO $124,000! (410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com 42’ Beneteau Oceanis Center Cockpit ‘05 Spacious, with aft deck and huge master cabin with 2 settees and a vanity, easy to cruise (in mast furling) passage maker. The offset helm position opens up the cockpit space and improves sail visibility. Huge engine compartment.

Asking $129,000. 800-672-1327 40’ Beneteau Oceanis 400 Never www.MooringsBrokerage.com Chartered, Two cabin version in Bristol condition! Loaded with gear and upgrades! Asking $124,900!

(410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com

Reviews at spinsheet.com

29’ Island Packet ’91 New Yanmar 3YM30 dsl engine, GPS/radar, chartplotter, roller furling genoa, dodger/ bimini, etc. $68,000 Call 443-209-1110 or go to www.tidewateryachts.com 36’ Catalina ‘03 Air/heat, Garmin GPS, electric windlass, custom North bimini/ dodger, etc. $113,800 Call 443-209-1110 or go to www.tidewateryachts.com 380 Catalina ‘00 Air/heat, chartplotter/ radar, autopilot, spinnaker, in-mast furling, dodger/bimini, etc. $132,000 Call 443-209-1110 or go to www.tidewateryachts.com.

NEW 39’ Hunter ‘12 Air/heat, in-mast furling, electric windlass, 22” flat screen TV with Bose upgrade, ST60 knot/depth/ wind, Raymarine C90 wide GPS, Reduced to $198,856 Call 443-209-1110 or go to www.tidewateryachts.com 43’ Endeavor ‘81 Datamarine wind/ speed, Garmin GPS/chartplotter, RF main/genoa/mizzen, bimini, Beautifully Restored! $74,900 Call 443-209-1110 or go to www.tidewateryachts.com

40’ 1995 Hunter Yanmar 50hp, A/C, AP, Inverter $99,500

110 April 2013 SpinSheet

spinsheet.com

The place to buy or sell a 30’-50’ Sailboat!

42’ Skipjack ’87 A Chesapeake Classic. Lady Helen Maintained to yacht standards- Exquisitely finished interior! Dry Bilges, Detroit dsl.

Perfect for charter or family Bay cruising. Easy to see in Chestertown: Contact Chris 443-926-1278 chris@walczakyacht.com, www.walczakyacht.com

34’ Etap ’01 Belgian designed and built Scout is loaded like no other Rigged for ocean cruising- Unsinkable design, outstanding features: Watermaker, AC, Satellte phone and more: Contact Chris 443-926-1278 chris@walczakyacht.com, www.walczakyacht.com

35’ Niagara ‘86 Tardis is the sought after Encore model. Well cared for and well equipped. Attractive blue hull & solid decks. Radar, steering vane, 3 sails, windlass, & more.

Frank Gary 410-703-4017 frank@walczakyacht.com

39’ Concordia Yawl ‘59 Persephone Fresh varnish/house & spars.

Stored indoors for winter, recently commissioned & ready to sail.

Many upgrades including Yanmar dsl, radar / plotter, MaxProp.

Select trades of boats & cars considered. 443-926-1278 Chris@walczakyacht.com www.walczakyacht.com

Easy boarding display docks On-site sailing school & charter

Sailing Into Our 60th Year, 1953-2013 43’ Swan ’85 AKELA III is a very well maintained Swan 43, Completely equipped to cruise or ocean racing.

Fast & Safe. Located near Annapolis, Maryland & ready to be sailed away: Contact Frank 410-703-4017 frank@walczakyacht.com, www.walczakyacht.com

A Full Service Marina

100 Bourbon St. • Havre de Grace, MD 21078 443-209-1110 • sales@TidewaterMarina.com www.TidewaterYachts.com

See us at Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show!

47’ Bristol Aft Cockpit ’87 BACI Ted Hood’s famous centerboard shoal draft design. Best hull design in the fleet of Bristol Yachts history. A great cruising yacht w/super performance characteristics, and ICW proof. See in Eastport. Priced to Sell: Contact Frank 410-703-4017 frank@walczakyacht.com and www.walczakyacht.com

Hunter Passage 42 1990

Catalina 36 1998

$89,900 PDQ 36 LRC 2000

$89,900 Catalina 350 2004

$148,500 Hunter 45 CC ‘06 ...... $255,000 CS 40 ‘89 ....................... $69,900 PDQ Capella 36 ‘99 .. $165,000 Hunter 35.5 ‘95 ........... $52,500 O’Day 34 ‘83 ................ $23,500 Hunter 33.5 ‘88 ........... $28,500

$119,900 O’Day 322 ‘89 .............. $29,900 Cape Dory 30 ‘82 ........ $22,000 Catalina 30 ‘84 ............ $15,500 S2 9.2 CC ‘77 ................ $18,500 Catalina 28 ‘90 ............ $26,500

2 Great Locations!

Maryland Marina Middle River

New listings are being added all the time, visit spinsheet.com

We cover the entire upper bay!

New

Sailing Associates Georgetown

800.276.1774 | www.greatblueyachts.com Follow us!

SpinSheet April 2013 111

BROKERAGE

VIEW

YACHT

BOATS FOR SALE!

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

BROKERAGE ANNAPOLIS

410-923-1400 • 443-223-7864

SAILBOATS 1985 Laser II 14 Good condition, with trailer also in good condition. $500

John Kaiser, owner of Yacht View Brokerage LLC, Is offering complimentary dockage, electric and weekly professional cleaning for all Power and Sailing yachts from 20’ to 75’, until sold!

A USCG 100 Ton Master with 25 years of experience, John has built a strong reputation nationally for excellent service and incredible listing to sale time(Usually less than 45 days!). John’s clients have often purchased multiple boats through him and many have become lifetime friends. Contact John Kaiser to request a referral to his most recent satisfied Sellers and to discuss listing your beautifully maintained yacht! Email: john@yachtview.com, Cell: 443-223-7864, Office: 410-9231400, Website: www.yachtview.com

49’ Jeanneau 49DS ‘07 Well equipped owner's layout w/ convertible aft cabin to a kind single.

Chesapeake Bay boat, not chartered.

Ready for spring sailing, this one won't last long! Asking $349,00 Schedule an appointment to see her today! 410-269-0939

1963 Pearson 20 Classic daysailor which needs restoration.

Sportsman trailer in very good condition. $1,000 1984 Hunter 22 Fixed keel. Roller-furling, auto-pilot. Nissan 2-cycle o/b. $750 1985 O’Day 23 Main, 2 Jibs. Good condition. Nissan 9 HP o/b. $1,500 1983 Catalina 25 Main, roller-furling. Good condition. 4-cycle o/b. $2,500 1979 O’Day 25 Clean and ready to go. Yamaha 8 HP o/b $1,950 1977 C&C 26 Good condition. Inboard diesel. $5,000 1979 O’Day 28 Keel model. Roller-furling jib. Tiller steering.

Turnkey condition. New Yanmar diesel. $4,500

Call For SpeCial Spring Boat Show priCeS!!

All boats are sold “as is, where is” Contact Heather East, CRAB Executive Director, to learn more and visit your next boat!

410-626-0273

heather@crabsailing.org • crabsailing.org Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating is a non-profit 501 c-3 which provides boating opportunities to persons with physical or cognitive disabilities.

Funds from the sale of boats support CRAB’s fleet maintenance and operations.

Brokerage/Classified Order Form Interested in an eye-catching Display or Marketplace Ad? BROKERAGE CATEGORIES:  BOAT SHARING  BOAT WANTED  DINGHIES  DONATIONS  POWER  SAIL CLASSIFIED CATEGORIES:  ACCESSORIES  CHARTER  INSURANCE  RENTALS  SURVEYOR  RIGGING  TRAILERS  HELP WANTED

 ART  CREW  MARINE ENGINES  BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES MARINE SERVICES  MISCELLANEOUS

Ad Copy:

 ATTORNEY  CAPTAINS

 DELIVERIES  ELECTRONICS

 VIDEOS  SAILS  WANTED  EQUIPMENT  SCHOOLS  SLIPS  REAL ESTATE  WOODWORKING  OUTERWEAR

We accept payment by cash, check or: Account #: _________ ________ ________ _________ Exp: _____

/ _____

Security Code (back of card): ______

Name on Card:_____________________________________ Phone: ____________________ Billing Address:____________________________________ City:____________________State: _____ Zip: __________

Rates/Insertion for Word Ads $30 for 1-30 words $60 for 31-60 words $90 for 61-90 words Photos Sell Boats. Add a photo to

your listing for just $25 an inch.

List it in SpinSheet and get a FREE online listing at SpinSheet.com!

112 April 2013 SpinSheet

Mail this form to: 612 Third St., Ste 3C, Annapolis, MD 21403 lucy@spinsheet.com Fax: 410.216.9330 Phone: 410.216.9309 • Deadline for the May issue is April 10th • Payment must be received before placement in SpinSheet.

• Include an additional $2 to receive a copy of the issue in which your ad appears.

spinsheet.com

CLASSIFIEDS

Contact Lucy Iliff for advertising, (410) 216-9309 or lucy@spinsheet.com

Think outside the box Row, Motor, Sail, Survive

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

CREW

Waterfront Restaurant For Lease Prime location at Port Urbanna Marina in the boating oriented town of Urbanna, Virginia on the Rappahannock River. Directly on the water with 70 inside seats plus dockside deck with seating room for 40+. Docking space for boats.

Fully equipped, ready to open. Very reasonable lease terms. Contact Jack Dozier: jcd990@gmail.com or 804-815-1453.

Offshore Passage Opportunities - Your Offshore Sailing Network. Celebrating twenty years helping sailors sail offshore for free Learn by doing. Gain Quality Sea Time. www.sailopo.com call-1800-4-PASSAGe (1-800-472-7724). Keep the Dream Alive for the Price of a Good Winch Handle. Since 1993

DELIVERIES

CHARTERS

For a Fraction of the Cost!

The drink holder that holds all containers and fits all rails

$29.00 ea. Buy the 2nd ½ price

www.zarcor.com

Used Boat Equipment • Arts • Crafts • Jewelry

Nautical Flea Market April 20th & 21st, 2013

Bay Bridge Boat Show

Bay Bridge Marina • Stevensville, MD

Sail all season on our boats for less than the cost of a slip!

Catalina 25 Pearson 30 Cape Dory 36 Jeanneau 40

ART

www.merforiginals.com

ain

s A ss o ci

at

WWW.CAPCA.NET

• Part or Full Time Deliveries • Charter • Instructional • Power or Sail Anywhere between Maine, Florida, or Bahamas

A Professional Is What You Need. Moving, new job, or just want to head south for the winter, Captain Joe Musike will get your boat there with or without you.

(302)545-8149 www.experiencesail.com Captain Bob Dunn, Deliveries, Charters, Yacht Management, Live away from the Bay? Who’s watching your boat? (410) 279-0502. dunnboat@vzw.blackberry.net Endurance Yacht Deliveries Local and Long distance. Twenty-one years experience with clean insurance approved resume. Local references.

Please call Simon Edwards (410) 212-9579 or email simon@enduranceyachtdeliveries.com

ELECTRONICS

WIRELESS E-MAIL

SEATECH SYSTEMS

TM

(410) 867-7177 20 Min. From the DC Beltway Docked At Herrington Harbour North

CREW will draw your boat!

pt

Experienced USCG Licensed Captains

Starting at 1500 per season

Sponsored by: Chesapeake Bay Chapter Antique & Classic Boat Society

For more information, contact 410-268-8828 or sheilaj@usboat.com or visit www.usboat.com

ea e Ar Prof e ak

l ona ssi

Universal Drink Holder

R & R Charters Crewed day, weekend, and weeklong charters, leaving from Kent Narrows. Also available certified ASA sail classes. Contact Capt.

Dave at (570) 690-3645, renolldh@epix.net, www.randrchartersandsailschool.net

Ca

www.portlandpudgy.com

Blue Water Boat & Breakfast Sail the Florida Upper Keys in 6 days! http://BWBnB.com, (954) 442-5580.

Chesa pe

CHARTERS Lady Sara Charter Services 37’ sailboat. Crewed half and full-day charters out of the Magothy River. Licensed captain. Call Captain Paul (410) 370-2480, www.ladysaracharterservices.com

n

ACCESSORIES

SCHOOLS SLIPS SURVEYORS TRAILERS VIDEOS WANTED WOODWORKING

MARINE ENGINES MARINE SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS REAL ESTATE RENTALS RIGGING SAILS

CREW DELIVERIES ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT FINANCE HELP WANTED INSURANCE

io

ACCESSORIES ART ATTORNEYS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CAPTAINS CHARTERS

The deadline for the Brokerage and Classified sections is the 10th of the month prior to publication (April 10 for the May issue).

Get Paid to Sail! The Woodwind schooners are hiring crew. Some sailing knowledge necessary.

Fun people, avg. $12/hour, and lots of great sailing.

FT & PT. Download application @ https://www. schoonerwoodwind.com/employment/

800.444.2581 281.334.1174

www.sea-tech.com

Call for FREE Info on SeaTech Packages

EQUIPMENT

SEVEN SEAS YACHT SERVICES

Anchors & Chain Swivels & Shackles NORM THOMPSON

For used boat reviews, visit spinsheet.com Follow us!

240-601-1870 SpinSheet April 2013 113

CLASSIFIEDS EQUIPMENT

HELP WANTED

DAVITS, ARCHES, SWIM STEP - NO PROBLEM!

WHAT IF...

Autopilot fails Batteries are dead Engine won’t start Steering is broken Rudder damaged Crew incapacitated

NO WORRIES WITH HYDROVANE Totally independent self-steering system and emergency rudder.... in place and ready to go.

1-604-925-2660 info@hydrovane.com

W W W. H Y D R O VA N E . C O M

Wauquiez PS 43 - off-center installation

Let Hydrovane sail you home safely.

SURVIVE YOUR DREAM

Impeller Removal Tool These pliers are a must have for many of the JH series Yanmar engines.

Scan QR To See The Impeller Puller In Action!

Check out Our On-Line Store

410-263-8370

www.BayshoreMarineEngines.com

THE BARON changes your engine oil or transmission fluid.

THE NIAGARA keeps your bilge dry and odor free.

Learn more and order online at

www.greybeardpumps.com

Captains Wanted - The Baltimore Water Taxi Is accepting applications for the 2013 season. Seasonal PT and FT positions available; Weekend availability a must. Valid Master’s License and TWIC Card required.

Customer service experience preferred. Apply online at www.bwtjobs.com Electronics Installers Wanted - MD & NJ BOE Marine is hiring marine electronics installers for both the Kent Island, MD and new Point Pleasant, NJ locations. Contact Jim at 866-735-5926 or sales@boemarine.com Help Wanted: Canvas Shop/Sail Loft - Waterfront in Wickford, RI. Looking for person to work with and/or take over loft. Busy year round. Owner looking to retire within 4 years. www.canvasbacks.biz 1-401-294-3939 Marine Positions Available M Yacht Services , Annapolis, a large, full service marine company, is hiring additional highly experienced crew in the following fields: marine systems (mechanical & electrical), carpentry, sailboat rigging, fiberglass/gelcoat/ painting. We offer excellent wages & benefits. Applicants must have in-depth knowledge of their trade.

Must have a clean driving record. Email resumes to admin@myachtservices.net.

Mechanic Helper - Entry level position assisting mechanics with jobs. Please email resume to bsmeinc@gmail.com or fax to 410-267-7354. Or come by and fill out an application at Bay Shore Marine 7344 Edgewood Rd. Annapolis, MD No phone calls.

North Point Yacht Sales Is hiring full time sail and power yacht brokers in Annapolis, MD and Charleston, SC locations. Requirements: proven track record in yacht sales, strong client relationships skills, experience in development of sales plan and execution of plans, expertise in customer support, experience in power and sailboat market analysis, four year BS/BA degree preferred. Please send all inquiries and resumes to Ken@NorthPointYachtSales.com.

Parts Room Assistant - Entry level position assisting parts sales with checking in inventory, placing orders, and filling and shipping customer orders. Please email resume to bsmeinc@gmail.com or fax to 410-2677354. Or come by and fill out an application at Bay Shore Marine 7344 Edgewood Rd. Annapolis, MD No phone calls.

Riggers Wanted - Annapolis, MD Atlantic Spars & Rigging is looking for sailboat riggers. We are a well – established custom rigging & metal fabrication business with two locations. We are looking for riggers who are organized and have a great working attitude to be awarded with competitive wages, great benefits and a career position. Send resume to marc@atlanticspars.com or call 410-268-1570.

RogueWave Yacht Sales Is looking for an office manager at Port Annapolis Marina. Great opportunity for the right person in successful and fun yacht brokerage business. Part time position with future opportunity for full-time and benefits. Must have excellent customer service focus, great communication skills, writing skills, administrative and computer skills, and a willingness to get involved in all aspects of the business.

A knowledge and passion for boats and sailing is essential. Please send your resume and cover letter to Kate@roguewaveyachtsales.com.

The Schooner Woodwind is Hiring Customer Service Reps and Dockhands. FT & PT seasonal employment.

Boating and Customer Service experience preferred.

Download application @ https://www.schoonerwoodwind.com/employment/

New listings are being added all the time, visit spinsheet.com 114 April 2013 SpinSheet

Index of Display Advertisers 360 Yachting...............................................59 Adirondack Guide Boats..............................80 Allstate Insurance........................................62 American Boat & Yacht Council..................94 American Diabetes Association...................88 Annapolis Accommodations........................34 Annapolis Athletic Club...............................91 Annapolis Bay Charters...............................60 Annapolis Boat Service...............................25 Annapolis Performance Sailing.....................5 Annapolis Sailing Fitness............................95 Annapolis Sailing School.............................57 Annapolis Sailyard.......................................23 Annapolis Yacht Sales.........................21,105 Atlantic Spars & Rigging..............................30 Bacon Sails & Marine Supplies.....................2 Bay Shore Marine........................................45 Bay Yacht Agency.......................................37 Beer, Boats and Ballads..............................32 Belmont Bay Harbor....................................67 Blue Water Sailing School...........................55 BoatSmith, Inc.............................................81 BoatU.S..................................................19,27 Boatyard Bar & Grill.....................................29 Brokerage Form........................................112 Cape Charles Town Harbor.........................74 Chesapeake Boating Club...........................83 Chesapeake Harbour Inc............................28 Chesapeake Light Craft...............................82 Chesapeake Sailing School........................53 Chesapeake Yacht Sales............................73 Christchurch................................................53 Clean Fuels.................................................74 Coastal Climate Control..............................12 Coastal Properties.....................................119 Coppercoat USA.........................................69 Corsica River Yacht Club............................93 CRAB........................................................112 Crusader Yacht Sales...............................107 Davis’ Pub...................................................63 DelMarVa Sailing School.............................53 Deltaville Dealer Days.................................34 Down the Bay Race.....................................90 Downtown Sailing Center............................53 Dream Yacht Charters...................................3 Eastport Spar and Rigging..........................32 Eastport Yacht Center.................................94 Fawcett Boat Supplies.................................45 Great Blue Yachts.....................................111 Harbor East Marina.....................................36 Harken.........................................................84 Hartge Yacht Harbor...................................75 Herrington Harbour......................................35 Horizon Charters...........................................8 Interlux.........................................................51 International Marine.....................................78 J. Gordon & Co............................................75 J/World........................................................57

spinsheet.com

continued...

Follow us!

ULTRA COMPACT GENERATORS

MARINE SERVICES

Yacht Yards

Complete Boat & YaCht ServiCe & repairS

Spring Service SpecialS call today!

Your Satisfaction Is Our #1 Priority

What We Do

.%84

'%.

904-642-8555 888-463-9879

nextgenerationpower.com

• Haul Outs to 70’ • Running Gear Repairs • Soda Blasting, Power Washing, Bottom Painting • Engine Repowers • Outdrive Service • Tune Ups, Oil Changes • Bow Thruster and Hydraulic Swim Platform Installations • Engine Inspections • Boat & Interior Detailing • Fiberglass Repairs • Electronic Installations • Insurance Repairs

aFFOrdaBLE, rELIaBLE & Fast

Factory Authorized & Skilled In:

Shady Side 410.867.9550 Chester 410.604.4300 www.clarkslanding.com

Spotless Stainless

No No Rubbing.

Rubbing. No No Scrubbing.

Scrubbing. No No Polishing.

Polishing. before

after

MARINE SERVICES

Shoreline Fuel Services

Fuel Polishing • Tank Cleaning Fuel Pump Out & Disposal Servicing Gasoline and Diesel

Brush Brush ON ON Rinse Rinse OFF OFF

SpotlessStainless.com $5 OFF code ND5

240-678-3605

www.shorelinefuelservices.com Like us on

COMPLETE UNDERWATER SERVICES APOLIS DIVIN NN

CO

G

Jack Martin Associates................................81 Jimmy Johns...............................................92 K&B True Value...........................................36 Landfall Navigation......................................43 Leukemia Cup.............................................65 Lippincott Marine.......................................110 M Blue.........................................................64 M Yacht Services........................................48 Mack Sails...................................................92 Marine Technical Services..........................80 Mariner Sailing School................................55 Maritime Solutions.......................................46 Martin Bird...................................................51 Martek Davits..............................................96 Maryland Marina..........................................59 Miles River Yacht Club................................89 Moorings...............................................15,103 North Point Yacht Sales................................4 North Sails.................................................120 North Sails Direct........................................26 Norton Yachts..............................................70 Norton Yachts............................................109 Norton’s Sailing School...............................57 Pantaenius America....................................24 Passion Paddle Sports................................80 Pettit Marine Paint.................................6,7,86 Planet Hope.................................................83 Pocket-Yacht Company...............................60 Potomac Sailmakers...................................54 Profurl/Wichard............................................22 Pyacht.........................................................73 Regent Point Marina....................................78 RogueWave Yacht Brokerage.....................66 Rolly Tasker Sails........................................25 Sail Solomons.............................................57 SailFlow.......................................................87 Sailrite Enterprises......................................49 Sailstice DelMarva.......................................77 Scandia Marine......................................20,96 Screwpile.....................................................85 Severn Sailing Association..........................69 Shipwright Harbour......................................66 South Annapolis Yacht Centre....................67 Southern Bay Race Week...........................93 Spring Cove Marina.....................................54 Spring Sailboat Show..................................31 Stingray Point..............................................13 Tidewater Marina.......................................111 Tohatsu America Corp................................16 Torqeedo.....................................................18 UK Sailmakers Annapolis............................11 Vane Brothers.............................................82 Viking Life Saving Equipment......................46 Walczak Yacht Sales...................................63 West Marine..................................................9 Womanship International.............................54 Yacht Collection Sale..................................33 Young’s Boat Yard......................................96

MARINE ENGINES

A

Index of Display Advertisers

NT R

L ACTORS L

MARINE DESIGN - CARPENTRy Bernhard Willem 410-703-4746 internationalbernhard@yahoo.com

C

• 24 Hour Emergency Service • Salvage • Hull Cleaning • Propeller Sales and Service • Zinc Replacement • Mooring Installation

410-251-6538

www.annapolisdivingcontractors.com

For used boat reviews, visit spinsheet.com SpinSheet April 2013 115

CLASSIFIEDS MARINE SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

SAILS

Rappahannock River Mooring ball in Urbanna Harbor comes with 4bd/2ba Cape, completely renovated with updates, hardwood floors, granite kitchen counters, stainless appliances, downstairs master.

Amazing sailing. (877) 746-1850, (804) 725-1075, Tim.Hill@LongandFoster.com

RIGGING

We Blast Trailered Boats

Baking Soda Blasting

Mobile Paint Stripping & Surface Restoration

Environmentally Friendly Abrasive and Non-Abrasive Media Blasting

Mike Morgan 410.980.0857

140 W. Mt. Harmony Rd. #105 Owings, MD 20736 www.chesapeakeblasting.com

Chesblast@yahoo.com

Mike’s Sodablasting LLC

Professional Mobile Service Eco-Safe-Full Tenting Free Estimates Fully Insured

Rigging & Metal Fabrication MOBILE SERVICE

Exceptional Quality at a Competitive Price.

Distributor for

Annapolis 122 Severn Ave • 410.268.1570 Herrington Harbour 410.867.7248

www.atlanticspars.com

443-758-3325 mikesblasting@gmail.com

SIPALA SPARS & RIGGING LLC Fully Mobile Rigging Services on the Eastern Shore

Marine Engine Sales, Parts & Service 410-263-8370

www.BayshoreMarineEngines.com

Up The C re e k Diving

Splicing, Swaging, Spar Transportation and Refinishing Premium Quality Rigging at Reasonable Rates Full Rigging Shop

Helix Mooring Authorized Installer

410.320.4798

www.upthecreekdiving.com Mooring Installation & Service Underwater Maintenance & Repair

New Shop Open in Rock Hall

(410) 708-0370 www.sipalaspars.com Replacement Halyards! For all your running rigging needs please call Dave at Bosun Yachts Services on 410.533.0458 or email dave@rigbos.com. Splicing top quality lines for both cruising and racing sailboats.

410.280.2935 www.annapolisboatservice.com

NEW & USED SAILS BUY-SELL-CONSIGN-TRADE. 1000’s of cruising & racing sails in stock.

Tax Deductions/Donation Program New Sail Covers - Loft on Site MASTHEAD ENTERPRISES (800) 783-6953 (727) 327-5361 or fax: (727) 327-4275 4500 28th St. N., St. Petersburg FL 33714 email: masthead@mastheadsailinggear.com www.mastheadsailinggear.com

SAILS Bottom Paint Removal • Gel-Coat Safe Chris Stafford 800-901-4253 www.galeforceblasting.com

Annapolis Yacht-Works LLC Personalized & Professional Yacht Repair Electrical Systems, Electronics, Rigging, Plumbing,Carpentry, Commissioning, Yacht Management

SCHOOLS

Eric Haneberg 410-693-1961 eric@annapolisyachtworks.com

SAILING SCHOOL

annapolisyachtworks.com

&

YACHT CHARTERS

MISCELLANEOUS Host an Ambassador! Be an Ambassador! Host a Department of State exchange student through the American Councils for International Education.

Contact Nathan Hesse, National Placement Specialist.

(301) 73-5303 nshesse@smcm.edu.

www.sailsi.com

www.vacuwash.com

Info@sailsi.com

Solomons, MD

410-326-4917

New listings are being added all the time, visit spinsheet.com 116 April 2013 SpinSheet

spinsheet.com

SCHOOLS

SLIPS

SLIPS

Rediscover

the Magothy river ONLY ONE RIVER NORTH OF ANNAPOLIS

• SlipS Up To 50’ • WinTer STorage • 25 Ton Travel lifT • neW WaTerfronT reSTaUranT noW open • Mechanical Service and repair • BoTToM painT

The Most Complete FULL SERVICE Yachtyard Serving Northern Annapolis

20Min. From DC Beltway

At Herrington Harbour North

SLIPS

•

YA C H T YA R D

410.544.6368

700 Mill Creek Rd, Arnold MD 21012 www.ferrypointmarina.com Full Service Marina • A Certified Clean Marina

50’ Deep Water Condo Boat Slip on the West River

West River Yacht Harbour. 16’ width - Steps from Fuel dock. Boat Box and (2) 30 Amp. Electric. Includes use of Pool and facilities. $38,000.

Call Dave Luptak at 202-841-9084 david.luptak@longandfoster.com

• Serene Setting w/ Pool

410-867-7686 Deale, Maryland

Long & Foster reaLtors

• Minutes to the Bay www.shipwrightharbormarina.com

320 Sixth St. Annapolis, MD 21403 410-260-2800

www.DaveMakesItHappen.com

Deep water slips - lifts - 35-45ft South River 410.212.3214 www.marinaOTSR.com Dry Storage to 36 feet.

Repair Yard DIY or Subs.

(No (No Boat Boat Tax) Tax)

Bell Isle

55-Ton Travel-Lift 27,000 lb.

Fork-Lifts (Lower (Lower Bay) Bay)

Hampton, VA (757) 850-0466 www.BELLISLEMARINA.com

Harbor East Marina Call Now for Monthly Vacation Dockage May - October Year round fun for your family!

www.harboreastmarina.com

Follow us!

Short Walk to: Movie Theatre Restaurants Whole Foods Liquor Store Harborplace Aquarium Fells Point Little Italy

410.625.1700

25’ - 40’ Slips and Winter Dry Storage Power & sail, cozy, intimate MD Clean Marina in protected Deale harbor, excellent boating & fishing, free WiFi & pumpout, 30 mins. from DC. (410) 867-7919, www.rockholdcreekmarina.com 30’ - 35’ Slips Available Annapolis City Marina, Ltd. in the heart of Eastport. Includes electric, water, restrooms with showers, and gated parking. Give us a call at (410) 268-0660, www.annapoliscitymarina.com.

30’ - 50’ Deepwater Slips For Sale & Rent On the western shore of the Chesapeake in St. Leonard, MD. Flag Harbor Yacht Haven (410) 586-0070, www.flagharbor.com. Winter storage & repair (410) 586-1915.

45’ Premier Boat Slip in the Inner Baltimore Harbor for immediate sale for $25,000. Anchorage Marina, 2501 Boston Street, 21224, “A” pier #56. (410) 534-7655, rdb60@aol.com Deep Water Slip on Serene West River, 50’ x 15’ Electric, Water, $225/ month or $2,500/year. EZ access to Bay, quiet, safe neighborhood, 410 -867- 1191, sage303@comcast.net

FERRY POINT M A R I N A

20’-36’ Slips Young’s Boat Yard Inc., Jones Creek, Patapsco River. Deep, protected slips at reasonable rates. 15-Ton open-end TraveLift. Friendly atmosphere with personal attention. Wed. night racing. YoungsBoatYard.com, (410) 477-8607.

15’ Up to 60’ Deep-Water Slips On the Magothy. One river north of Annapolis. Easy access to marina by Route 100. North Shore Marina (410) 255-3982.

20’ to 34’ Slips - Magothy River 5 minutes to the Chesapeake Bay. Lowest prices on the river for yearly slips - includes dry winter storage. Ample parking. Fairwinds Marina 410-974-0758 www.fairwindsmarina.com 20’ - 40’ Slips. Pier 4 Marina 301 4th St., Eastport, across from Annapolis Yacht Club. Keep your boat where the Hinckley and Sabre dealers keep theirs.

Electric, water & showers. (410) 990-9515.

Full Service Slip in Back Creek (Eastport) Near 6th St. loading dock. 7.5 deep (approx.) 40ft. $375 monthly / $125 weekly. (919) 812-6070.

Sailboat Slips Quiet well protected Martins Cove/ Mill Creek, easy access Whitehall Bay. Water electric bubbler. Up to 32 ft. 4-5 ft deep (301) 518-0989 $2800$3000 yr. (301) 518-0989.

Single / Economical Monthly Pier Rental Canoe Neck Creek, St. Mary’s County. Lower Potomac near St. Clement’s Island. Large sail craft or power boat is preferred. Contact Chris for details (240) 538-3397 West River, Chalk Point Marine, Annual Slips (up to 48’ loa) w/full length catwalks. Moorings available. Attractive and well maintained facility w/resident caretaker. (410) 991-9660, www.ChalkPointMarine.com Whitehall Marina Has a few slips available for 2013.

Deep water, recently constructed piers, and very protected Whitehall Creek location. (410)757-4819, www.whitehallannapolis.com Why Pay High Annapolis or Baltimore Rates?

Slips $1,250-$2,200 YR. Land storage $110 monthly. Haulouts $8.50. Minutes to Bay and Baltimore Beltway. Old Bay Marina (410) 477-1488 or www.oldbaymarina.com

SURVEYORS ABYI Marine Surveyors, LLC Sail & powerboat surveys, big or small. Contact Derek Rhymes, NAMSCMS and SAMS A.M.S. (410) 268-4404 or toll free (866) 608-4404.

TRAILERS

Sailboat Trailers & Cradles

Custom-built & fit

Viking Trailers 724-789-9194

www.Sailboats.VikingTrailer.com Boat Trailer ’70s Bunk rails/skids, 20-ft boat, power or sail-no keel or protruding CB/swing keel, sand-blasted/ repainted frame, Sea Scouts $150, Steve Nichols, 703408-8247, sailnichols@hotmail.com

SpinSheet April 2013 117

C HESAPEAKE CLA SSIC

My First Boat

An Early Pride of Baltimore

by Fred Hecklinger

I

amassed my first fortune at the age of 15 and 16 during the spring and summer of 1952. This was by serving as a “caddy” at a golf course located just north of where my family lived in north Baltimore. This was before electric golf carts were in common use, and if I carried two golf bags twice around the course for a total of 36 holes, I could make at least $12 in one day. With so much cash in hand, I determined to take up boating.

In 1952, books on small craft construction were limited, but in a Boy Scout magazine I found a design for a small Lumbermen’s Bateau by Ben Hunt, and he so described it. “Bateaux, of a FrenchCanadian origin, were used in the old logging days to transport men’s supplies and the cook’s outfit when the logs were in the spring driven down the various rivers to the saw mills. These Bateaux were sometimes as long as 35 feet and were built to stand a lot of abuse and were especially adapted for running white water. This small example is an ideal boy’s boat for camping trips.” I could build this boat.

Fortunately for me, my father and grandfather were very talented amateur cabinetmakers and had a rather complete woodshop. So we purchased two 16-foot planks of sugar pine, a four-by-eight-foot panel of exterior plywood, some galvanized screws, paint, compounds, and such, and a couple of life preservers. This all came to a cost of $54.

After about a month of work, I had a double-ended boat that handled like a canoe but was heavier. It was 15 feet and nine inches long and weighed 105 pounds. I created a sprit sail out of an old cotton shower curtain. The spars were of local pine right out of the woods and roughly trimmed down.

The paddles I shaped myself. When finished, I painted her a light grey.

We lashed her down on the top of my father’s car and carried her down to Indian Landing at the head of the Severn River, where a friend had some waterfront property, and launched her. I was ready to go cruising. In

August, for several days I cruised the Severn River and all of the creeks that flow into it from Indian Landing to Bay Ridge and then went up Severn Run to a couple of miles past the bridge at Route 3. I could just sleep in the boat, with some discomfort, and fortunately there was no significant rain. All of this was quite exciting to a 16-year-old boy. My first independent command.

Now, you might ask why I named her Pride of Baltimore. In 1949, I saw a movie called “Down to the Sea in Ships,” starring Richard Widmark, Lionel Barrymore, and a whaling ship named Pride of New Bedford. So why not Pride of Baltimore? That was easy.

Twenty-four years later in 1976, I was very much a part of building the Topsail Schooner Pride of Baltimore at Baltimore, and among other efforts, I cut that name in her transom. I did on occasion serve as her captain where we ventured rather further to sea than the mouth of the Severn River. Now, I am trying to decide what I am to do when I grow up.

Do you have a Chesapeake Bay family sailing photo that can be considered “classic” to share with SpinSheet readers? If so, please e-mail molly@spinsheet.com 118 April 2013 SpinSheet

spinsheet.com

Representing Quality Marinas Throughout Chesapeake Bay

Management • Sale • Purchase Consulting • Design • Evaluation

Premium Slips to Lease or Own

410.269.0933

Quality Boat & Yacht Service

cpm@erols.com www.coastal-properties.com

1819 Bay Ridge Ave., Suite 400, Annapolis, MD 21403

THE GANGPLANK MARINA

202.554.5000 – WASHINGTON, DC 309 Slip Marina in the Protected Washington Channel 30/50/100 Amp • Laundry • Showers • Cable TV Pump-Out • In-Water Service/Repair • Parking

THE CRESCENT

MARINA AT FELL’S POINT

443.510.9341 – BALTIMORE, MD 52 Slips in the historic Fell’s Point district of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor • 30/50 Amp • Pump-Out Gated Docks & Parking • Within easy walking distance to art galleries, retail shops, bars, restaurants, cultural and historical locations

PINEY NARROWS YACHT HAVEN

410.643.6600 – KENT ISLAND, MARYLAND Covered & Open Slips To Own, Lease or Visit up to 67’ Gas & Diesel Year Round • Pump-Out • Pool Card Key Entry • 30/50 Amp • Wet Winter Storage Private Heads & Showers • Cable TV

BOWLEY’S MARINA

Middle River, MD

NATIONAL HARBOR

301.749.1582 – NATIONAL HARBOR, MARYLAND Yearly & Transient Floating Slips to 120’ Located on the Potomac River in MD at the Wilson Bridge • Laundry • Heads/Showers • Restaurants Retail Shops • Special Events • Cable TV Gas/Diesel • Pump-Out • WI-FI

THE CRESCENT MARINA Baltimore, MD

THE GANGPLANK MARINA Washington, DC

PINEY NARROWS YACHT HAVEN Kent Island, MD

MEARS YACHT HAVEN Oxford, MD

OXFORD BOATYARD

NATIONAL HARBOR

Oxford, MD

National Harbor, MD

FORT WASHINGTON MARINA

MEARS YACHT HAVEN

410.226.5450 – OXFORD, MARYLAND Yearly & Transient Slips To 140' • 110V/220V Cable TV • Pool • Party Patio • Picnic Area Gas/Diesel • Pump-Out • Lounge • Yacht Club Atmosphere • Complimentary WI-FI VHF Channels 09 & 16

BELMONT BAY Fort Washington, MD HARBOR

Woodbridge, VA

W NE

!

PS SLI R GE AR

L

FORT WASHINGTON MARINA

RIVERWALK LANDING Yorktown, VA

301.292.7700 – FORT WASHINGTON, MARYLAND 300 Slips on the Potomac River • 50/30 Amp • Pump-Out • Gas/Diesel • Heads & Showers Laundry • Restaurant • 35 Ton Lift Do-It-Yourself Service Yard • Land Storage

OXFORD BOATYARD

410.226.5101 – OXFORD, MARYLAND Deep Water Slips To 120’• 75 Ton Travel Lift Full Service • Awlgrip/Imron • Temperature Controlled Paint Shed • Pump-Out • Mechanical • Carpentry Electronic Services • Established 1866

Contact Marinas Directly for Slip or Service Details

BELMONT BAY HARBOR

703.490.5088 – WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA 155 Slip Marina on the Occoquan River • Golf Course Floating Docks • Fuel • Ice • Pump-Out • Heads Showers • Laundry • Brokerage • New Boat Sales Ample Parking • WI-FI

Coastal Properties marinas participate in clean marina programs

RIVERWALK LANDING

757.890.3370 – YORKTOWN, VIRGINIA York River in Historic Yorktown, VA • New Floating Docks to Accommodate Boats from 20’ to 400’ feet Restaurants • Retail Shops • Ice Pump-Out • Heads/Showers • Ample Parking

           

Free 10-point Sail Inspections Sail Repair Expert upgrades & recuts SafeGuard Hand Sail Washing Climate Controlled Sail Storage Sail Measurement Canvas & Sail Covers Ropes and Rigging Hardware Conversions & Upgrades UV Cover Re-stitching & Replacement Full Batten Conversions Pickup & Delivery

How can we help you?

The same North Sails loft that provides you with the world’s leading sails also provides the world’s leading sail care. And all North Certified Sail Care™ follows North Manufacturing Blue Book™ quality standards for construction and materials... even if your sail was made by another sailmaker! Now is the season to bring in your sails and sail covers for inspection, repairs, washing and upgrades. They will perform better and last longer. Call your nearest North Sails loft today... we’ll *Restrictions may apply.

Contact your help you get the most out of your sailing.

North Sails representative for details.

Annapolis 410-269-5662 Hampton 757-722-4000 www.northsails.com