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The DelMarVa Sailstice Rally When 25 boatloads of sailors take a weeklong, 425-mile journey, there are bound to be stories. by Duffy Perkins

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Editor’s Notebook

Molly Winans

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nyone who has lazy bones in their bodies, as I do, may not rush out to try a sport often touted as a “good core workout.” In fact, we may hear “blah, blah, work, blah” and avoid it. This, I fear, may be keeping some prospective stand-up paddleboarders from trying it. They hear that old core workout bit and don’t bother. Before I get to the part about racing, I want to emphasize the versatility of the stand up paddleboard (SUP). Just as some wear their running shoes to run marathons and others don them to wander around eating ice cream cones, you don’t have to race or work hard with a paddleboard. Any paddleboard can be a great platform for quietly, slowly meandering in the shallows, birdwatching, sunset gawking, paddling on your knees, doing yoga poses (I prefer the corpse), sunbathing, napping, taking a little time out from your cruising partner, goofing off with kids, and delivering beer to fellow sailors in an anchorage. That you may be working your abdomen muscles a bit is a bonus. I don’t share this because I get a commission if you buy a SUP; I explain it because there have only been a few sports I have tried in life that had me at hello, and one of them was paddleboarding. If you think of SUP as yet another toy in your water fun collection, just another way to enjoy the water, rather than the key to great abs, you may try it, too.

Those who do crave competition have more opportunities than ever. On July 13, East of Maui Boardshop of Annapolis hosted the Chesapeake Stand Up Challenge at Eastport YC (EYC). Seventythree competitors in a wide age range showed up to paddle a three-and-a-halfmile short course or a six-and-a-half-mile long course. SUP racers started at 9:30 a.m., some finishing around 11 a.m., and enjoyed a party with awards, live music, and a keg at EYC. East of Maui also hosted mini-clinics and demos in the early afternoon.

short course. They posted three-and-a-half miles but it was actually four; and it wasn’t that hard. Lots of fun to be had, and EYC was a great host.” Occasional SpinSheet blogger and contributor whose photograph graces the cover of this month’s issue, as well as active racing sailor, Shannon Hibberd also competed in the event. She writes, “I bought a board in April, and I’ve been having a lot of fun with it. The SUP Challenge was a blast! Very challenging for me as a first-timer (I’m still trying to learn proper paddling technique). I learned a ton at the race, which is part of the reason I wanted to do it. I had a few more experienced paddleboarders giving me tips while I was out there (as they passed), which helped a lot.” Like mine, Hibberd’s SUP is not meant for racing. For her, the top benefit of the race was meeting more SUP enthusiasts. “The party was fun (loved the music and veggie burgers) and a great opportunity to meet up with other paddlers. I made a few connections with other beginners ##Photo by Dan Phelps and compared notes about the race. I “This was my first event. It was a fanhope there will be more SUP racing events tastic experience,” says Annapolis Etchells in the area, so I can keep challenging mysailor Jose Fuentes. “I would have never self and hopefully improve my time.” considered entering a race except this was East of Maui offers SUP rentals, lessons, EYC hosting, and why not? I have started and group paddles on Tuesday evenings. training already for next year in hopes they Call the shop to learn more (410) 573start doing more such events. I had my 9463. eastofmauiboardshop.com granddaughters join me after the race, and we all had a great time at the club. You should absolutely consider it. I did the

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oodwind is 20 years old this year. I read your wonderful Editor’s Notebook “On a Whim” (July page 12) to Woodwind, and the article made her reflect upon all the guests and crew that have crossed her decks over the years. No longer a teenager, she is much more reflective upon such matters. She beams with pride as she thinks of Susan, Russ, Joyce, Carolyn, Matt, and others who have sailed her, steered her, and have become excited about sailing because of her existence. As Woodwind herself put it so succinctly, “What a joy to be a 74-foot Stradivarius that sings upon the water!” Many Thanks.

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##A sunset sail on the Woodwind II. Photo by Emma Rawlings

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Summer Bucket List by Beth Crabtree

he Dog Days of summer are upon us. Part of you wants to hide in a cool, dark, air-conditioned room. But the smarter side of you knows that there’s something special about the last few weeks of summer, and you ought to eke out every ounce of fun while the days are long and the water is warm.

So what’s on your summer bucket list? Visit Hart-Miller Island. Located just north of the Patapsco River, near the mouth of Middle River. On the northwest side you’ll find shallow water and protected anchorages. Play on the beach or wade ashore for fresh water and restrooms. The river water is fresh, so it’s usually nettle-free, even in August. dnr.state. md.us/puliclands/central/harmiller/asp Visit Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, located on 550 scenic acres along the Patuxent, and home to Maryland’s State Museum of Archeology. Across the river is Sotterley Plantation. There you can tour the 300-year-old manor and grounds. jefpat.org and sotterley.org

Take an adult kayak adventure with Sultana Project. Depart as a group from Chestertown, MD, and travel to Berlin, MD. Stay in a hotel at night, and by day explore the back bays of Assateague and the cypress creek swamps of the upper Pocomoke River. September 1619. sultanaprojects.org Take a child or group of kids chicken necking. Go early in the morning, at dusk, or on a cloudy day. Roll out yesterday’s newspaper, grab some Old Bay, vinegar, butter, and beer, and steam ’em up. They just taste better when they’re freshly caught! Crew in a Wednesday Night Race. Head down to the docks around 5 p.m. on a Wednesday evening. Bring some cold drinks, a friendly smile, no-scuff shoes, and a good attitude. Ask if anyone needs an extra hand. Be candid about your level of sailing experience. Green is okay, but the skipper needs to know before you shove off.

Try a Stand Up Paddle Board. Paddling a SUP is a great workout for your core. It’s fun, easy to learn, and can be done alone or with a group. The sport is growing exponentially, so it’ll be easy to find a place near you that offers rentals, lessons, and even free introductory classes. Check with your local paddle shop or board store (think kayak, canoe, or surfing) for tips on getting started.

Take a moonlight paddle. Check with your local paddle shop, riverkeeper or river association. In Annapolis, Chesapeake Experience leads a tour out of Back Creek Park on August 24. Equipment, guides, drinks, and snacks provided, and Annapolis Community Boating hosts a paddle and potluck dinner August 23 at the Ellen Moyer Nature Park. Both require reservations. chesapeakeexperience. org or annapolisboating.org 16 August 2013 SpinSheet

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On Your Mark, Get Set… Dock!

by Rachel Ryan

n August 11, the Watermen’s Appreciation Day blows into St. Michaels, MD, and brings with it a party like you’ll only find on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. In a place as famous for its crabs as it is its lively people, you naturally can’t celebrate one without the other. The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) hosts the event along with the Talbot County Watermen’s Association, allowing you to learn all about the history of crabbing on the Bay before watching the boats in some serious action. Starting at noon, catch the classic rock/country band Bird Dog and the Road Kings while you pick a crab (or 10) and rub elbows with stars from the hit shows “Deadliest Catch” and “Swamp People.” Maybe you’ll catch up with an old friend while cracking open a cold beer and watching the Boat Docking Contest. Now, wait, we know what you’re thinking. “A whole contest for docking boats? I dock my boat all the time!” We said that, too. But trust us, one of the most most exciting parts of the day is the Boat Docking Contest. There’s a whirlwind of excitement as watermen hurl themselves and their boats towards the dock in a thrilling (and sometimes nerve-wracking) show of precise powerboat maneuvering. Bowlines flying, engines roaring, it’s a rodeo on the water. You don’t want to miss this. And although we also say you don’t want to get too close, either, the docks are always packed with spectators. Make sure you get there early. For more information, check out cbmm.org/watermensappreciationday/

##Crowds gather to watch the annual Boat Docking Contest at the Watermen’s Appreciation Day in St. Michaels, MD. Photo courtesy of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.

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DOCKTALK Walker To Be Inducted into the National Sailing Hall of Fame

tuart Walker is the smallest largerthan-life man you will ever meet—a great recipe for a competitive dinghy racer. Walker, who was recently nominated as a 2013 inductee into the National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) was memorable long before he was a winning 90-year-old dinghy racer. Walker recently told a Baltimore Sun reporter that when people ask him if he’s still sailing at his age, he says, “I’m still winning!” As well as racing hard, the retired pediatrician and medical profes-

sor has written 10 books on sailboat racing and penned a regular Sailing World column since 1962. Walker started sailing at the age of 12 on his father’s Q Class sloop, on which he and his father cruised as far as Nantucket and raced on Long Island Sound with various clubs. During World War II when he was in medical school at New York University, Walker bought an old Star and raced her. His top opposition was the worldrenowned boat builder and racer Skip

Etchells, “who always won,” says Walker, who claims he came close sometimes. While in Japan in the Army, using pieces of fence and plywood, Walker built a Penguin, which he sailed and carted around on a Jeep trailer. Upon his return to the States in 1952, he requested an Army post near a sailing center and landed in Annapolis, where his Penguin habit evolved into a love of international 14s. In 1957, he found Severn SA and was commodore for five years.

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Sunfish Challenge Cleans Out the Garage

t may not be the first boat you think of when you envision your ideal sailing experience, but it’s most often the boat that brings about the best memories of sailing. We’re not talking about a Farr 40 or an America’s Cup foiling trimaran: we’re talking about a Sunfish. Yep, the Sunfish. It’s a boat you often find languishing in garages (or garage sales), but get that thing in a couple of feet of water and you realize that true beauty doesn’t age. Luckily for us, the sailors in Hampton, VA, know this, too, and have organized the Hampton Roads Sunfish Challenge and Dinghy Distance Race on September 21. A grassroots long distance regatta for boats 22-feet and under, the Hampton Roads Sunfish Challenge and Dinghy Distance Race hopes to celebrate the most popular recreational sailboat ever built and get more people out on the water in dinghies. “It allows us to continue to introduce folks to sailing and recreational, friendly, sailboat racing,” says Jonathan Romero, the event chairman. Happily welcoming crew of all sizes and abilities, the event offers six separate classes with splits for both junior and adult racers. Courses are nine, 11, and 15-miles long, for those who have the confidence to sail deeper into the Bay between Willoughby Bay and Middle Ground Light. Actively trying to encourage younger or less-experienced sailors to join the fun, Romero has set up a crew call so that no one has an excuse to stay onshore. Well, besides the breakfast and dinner with a full-on party featuring an open tap, live music, a huge nautical raffle, and a soft serve ice cream truck, there are very few reasons to stay onshore. For more information, click on jonathanromero.net (no, that is not a typo)

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Looking Toward the Horizon, Stumbling Over the Trees ”To finish first, one must first finish.” - John Sangmeister

##Tritium Racing’s Lending Club practicing before the 2013 Transpacific Yacht Race. Photo courtesy of Tritium Racing

yan Breymaier has a knack for two things: ocean racing and breaking records. And 2013 has been a big year for both. The Saint Mary’s College of Maryland alum broke onto the international sailing scene when he placed fifth in the 2010 Barcelona World Race, racing double-handed around the world without stops. Earlier in 2013, Breymaier set the world speed sailing record for the Golden Route between New York and San Francisco, finishing up in 47 days onboard the VOR70 Maserati. But it’s clear to everyone that Breymaier is only getting started. On July 14 he set sail from San Francisco onboard the ORMA73 Lending Club, owned and skippered by John Sangmeister, on target to break the record for fastest Transpacific Yacht Race (Transpac). Breymaier was part of the plan, and the project, from Day One. “John (Sangmeister) called me up and asked me to come help him buy a multihull

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in France, since he knew I was there,” Breymaier says. “I knew about the boat and suggested it right away,” he says, referencing the originally-built ORMA 60 trimaran built in 1998 and raced under the name Bonduelle, and later Gitana. Team Artemis Racing eventually bought the boat and transformed it, extending the outer hulls to 72 feet and adding a 17-foot bowsprit to the central hull, changing the foil system, rudders, dagger board, installing a wingsail, and removing the engine entirely. The boat was used as a practice boat for the 2013 America’s Cup. Breymaier’s immediate task at hand was to reinstall the engine and put a classic rig back on the boat, making the boat a formidable offshore racer once again. “We didn’t realize how taken-apart the boat would be when we got it, so we had some work to do. But it’s a great boat, and it’s capable of doing what we want it to do.” And what they wanted it to do is beat a record. Five days, nine hours, 18 minutes,

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and 26 seconds, originally set by Bruno Peyron in 1997 onboard Commodore Explorer, an 86-foot catamaran. To beat it, Breymaier knew he would need to average at least 17 knots, which the boat is capable of doing in the right conditions. “We’ve been up to 31 knots, going downwind in 15 knots of breeze, and since we’ve done a few modifications with a mast that cants, we know we can do that if we have the right wind.” But the wind didn’t end up being the biggest issue for Tritium Racing. On July 15 the boat’s main daggerboard struck a telephone pole while doing 22 knots. The pole was debris from the 2011 Japanese tsunami, and similar telephone poles, tree trunks, and much more plagued the rest of the fleet. While Tritium Racing’s daggerboard case was fine, the board itself was badly damaged. Breymaier took it out and reinstalled it upside down, but when the boat hit more tsunami debris, the splintered board had to be used as-is. A torn sail and broken halyard forced Breymaier to jury-rig a new tower. When the port ama started taking on hundreds of gallons of water, Breymaier came to the rescue and bailed, then re-sealed it.

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Within 100 miles of Hawaii, skipper Sangmeister knew the record was not to be and sent out a deflated but intelligent message: “We have been pressing the boat to beat the record. However, we are now exercising prudence and good seamanship for the safety of our crew and to not risk further damage to the boat. To finish first, one must first finish.” Tritium Racing crossed the finish line after five days, 11 hours, 52 minutes and 38 seconds of racing. Although the

record set by Peyron still stands, Breymaier and crew know that they pushed themselves and their boat, and that they’ll find a way to break the record. It’s only a matter of time. -DP THIS JUST IN: Local sailor David

Askew and his Annapolis-based crew onboard the R/P 74-foot Wizard have won the 2013 Barn Door Trophy awarded to the first finisher. Look for the full coverage on Askew’s race in the September issue of SpinSheet.

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DOCKTALK A Day in the Life of a Pirate

n the golden age of diesel engines, roller furling sails, global positioning satellites and full service luxury marinas, it might seem that a pirate has no place in the modern world. To fully understand the multitude of challenges facing the contemporary pirate, it might help to consider a day in the life of a pirate who is planning to visit Pirates and Wenches Fantasy Weekend in Rock Hall, August 9 through 11. For more information, click on rockhallpirates.com. 7:20 a.m. Alarm goes off. Stab clock with dagger. Snooze. 7:27 a.m. Alarm again. Awake. Another bountiful day of swashbuckling be upon ye! 7:30 a.m. Brush teeth with rum. 7:34 a.m. Dry gun powder with Wench’s blow-dryer 7:38 a.m. Argue with Wench over whose turn it was to set the timer on the coffee pot. 7:53 a.m. Break fast with a meal not fit for a stowaway. Threaten Galley Wench with walking the plank. 8:01 a.m. Apologize to Wench. 8:15 a.m. Practice saying “arrrrrgh” and “avast ye mateys!” in the mirror. Scowl needs some work.

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5:10 p.m. Splice the mainbrace at the local pub with buckos! Get weird looks from bartender about the headscarf. 6:15 p.m. Sing sea shanties with mates. Pass flagons of rum around table. 7:28 p.m. Get kicked out of local pub for threatening to murder bartender. Vow revenge on mates who stay and drink rather than honor Pirate Code.

7:58 p.m. Call Wench. Apologize. Ask her to please come pick you up. And while she’s at it, please pick up some fish sticks from Long John Silver’s on the way. 8:35 p.m. Retire from a long and successful day of piracy on the high seas. 10:01 p.m. Watch Captain Ron DVD in bed with Wench.

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Summer Sailing Program Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels.

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Pastimes of Colonial Virginia Month Jamestown Settlement, Williamsburg, VA, and Yorktown Victory Center, VA.

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9th annual Lawnmower Race Bowles Farm, Clements, MD

Blessing of the Combines 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Snow Hill, MD. Parade and blessing of combines, petting zoo, kids’ fun, food, hayrides, games, and more.

Children’s Day 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Clements Island, Coltons Point, MD.

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Lore Oyster House Days 1 to 4 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

Safe Boating Class 4 7 to 9 p.m. Four Mondays. Bass Pro Outdoor Store, Arundel Mills Mall, MD. Hosted by Patapsco River Power Squadron. $40.

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Clam Slam and Boat-Docking Contest Cape Charles Harbor, VA.

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Honoring our 1812 Heroes Re-enactments, music and stories. A special program dedicated to the slaves who left Kent Island and joined the British troops is also being planned. Grasonville, MD.

9-11

Art in Nature Photo Festival Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, MD.

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Battle of St. Michaels Bicentennial Parade, reencampment, children’s activities, skipjack rides, carriage rides, exhibits, speakers and food offerings. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, MD.

9-11

Havre de Grace Seafood Festival The Oak Ridge Boys perform.

9-11

Pirates and Wenches Fantasy Weekend Rock Hall, MD. Singing, rum tasting, parading, partying, costuming, treasure hunting, pirating, face painting, lively entertaining, crafting, and more.

9-11

Worcester County Fair Market Street, Snow Hill, MD. Pocomoke River tours, cars, arts, crafts, food, and more.

Clamboree Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club, Melfa, VA. Hosted by Virginia Eastern Shorekeeper.

Evening Paddle Enjoy the serene waters of the Pocomoke as the sun sets. Meet at the boat rental area by the riverfront. $20 canoes, $15 kayaks.

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Seafood Feast-I-Val 1 to 6 p.m. Sailwinds Park, Cambridge, MD. All-you-can-eat feast, live entertainment, craft sales, door prizes, displays, car show, town tours, and more. $35 in advance; $40 at the door.

16-18

Chesapeake Outdoor Group 12Ounce Regatta Grab your boatbuilding buckets and head to the Eastport Democratic Club. Racing, music, drinks and more to benefit Annapolis Community Boating and We Care and Friends.

Beaverdam Canoe Jam Beaverdam Reservoir Park, Gloucester, VA.

Evening Paddle Elk Neck State Park. Meet at the Park Store at 7 p.m. $20 per canoe, $15 per single kayak.

Smith River Fest Smith River Sports Complex, Martinsville, VA.

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Watermen’s Appreciation Day & Crab Feast 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Hosted by Talbot County Watermen’s Association.

Scott Kirby Concert With violinist Emily Leader. 4 p.m. at the Southern Maryland Sailing Associaton clubhouse in Solomons, MD.

15-16

Boater Safety Class 6 to 10 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, MD.

16-18

Carolina Fall Boat Show North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh.

Jackson Marine Boat Show and Marina Open House Regals & Robalos and deals on pre-owned boats. Refreshments, Flea Market, Rain or Shine 230 Riverside Drive, North East, MD 410-287-9400

Campfire at the Beach The whole family can unwind after a busy week and hear our naturalists share their knowledge of the natural and cultural resources in our park. No registration necessary. Gunpowder Falls State Park, Sparks, MD.

Chesapeake Crab and Beer Festival National Harbor, MD.

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Tours of Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Tubing on the Gunpowder Meet at Monkton Station for a 1.8-mile hike up the TCB Trail. Then enjoy the two hour river float back to Monkton Station.

Music on the Lawn 5 to 8 p.m. Captain Avery Museum presents a free summer concert. Shady Side, MD.

Maryland Boat Act Advisory Committee Meeting The Committee will meet to discuss 2013 regulatory requests, committee procedures and be given updates on boating-related issues. The public is welcome to attend. At Kent Island YC.

Celebrate the Severn Party Cruise 6:15 p.m. Annapolis. Party on the Catherine Marie. Benefits Severn Riverkeeper. $125.

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Dragon Boat Regatta National Harbor, MD. Plantation Light Race Hampton YC, VA

Stream Search/Aquatic Exploration Kids aged 6-12 will explore the stream and learn how to use a seine and dip nets. Gunpowder Falls State Park, Sparks, MD.

Tubing on the Gunpowder Meet at Monkton Station for a 1.8-mile hike up the TCB Trail. Then enjoy the two hour river float back to Monkton Station.

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National Hard Crab Derby and Fair Off Annemessex River out of Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield, MD.

30 - Sep 1 Baltimore Grand Prix On your mark. Get set. Go!

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Battle of Caulk’s Field Bicentennial Live demonstrations, period music, militia encampment, preview of Regiment 21 Militia unit, reenactments, local and regional food, wine and beer and craft vendors and a 5K running race. Chestertown, MD.

Astronomy Program Visitors will learn the basics of sky navigation and telescope use while looking through our 10 inch Dobsonian reflecting telescope. Fort Frederick, MD.

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Kent Island Cup Kent Island, MD. Hosted by Kent Island Outrigger Canoe Club.

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Albemarle Hospice Regatta 5K Pasquotank River YC, Elizabeth City, NC

Annapolis to Oxford Race This 30-mile sailboat race from Annapolis to Oxford kicks off the popular Oxford Regatta weekend.

NAS Patuxent River Air Expo Patuxent River, MD.

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Admiral’s Cup York River TC, VA. Cape to Cape Challenge Cape May to Lewes

Governor’s Cup Yacht Race The 70-mile overnight race hosted by St. Mary’s College of Maryland from Annapolis to St. Mary’s City.

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Cantina Cup Regatta Southwest Waterfront, Washington, DC. Benefits DC Sail’s education programs.

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Cape Charles Cup Broad Bay SA, VA

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York River Moonlight Race York River YC, VA

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Heritage Regatta Tred Avon YC, Oxford, MD. Includes Penguin Atlantic Coast Nationals and competitions in log canoe, Shield, and other one-design classes.

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Ida Lewis Distance Race The distance race up to 170 nautical miles long starts and finishes at the Ida Lewis YC in Newport, RI.

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Boatyard Bar and Grill CRAB Regatta Eastport YC. Benefits Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB).

Tom Brady Master’s Race Hampton YC, VA

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Stingray Point Regatta Fishing Bay YC, Deltaville, VA. Includes an optional distance race on Friday.

31 - Sep 2

Skipjack Races and Festival Deal Island, MD.

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CBYRA Annapolis Race Week Annapolis YC hosts.

September thru Sep 1

National Hard Crab Derby and Fair Off Annemessex River out of Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield, MD.

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NAS Patuxent River Air Expo Patuxent River, MD.

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Labor Day Picnic in Central Park Cape Charles, VA.

Bay Seafood Festival 4:30 to 10 p.m. Belle Isle State Park on the Rappahannock River, $55.

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Hampton Bay Days Hampton Roads, VA.

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Hampton Bay Days Hampton, VA. Free entertainment on multiple stages, a Bay education area, arts and crafts, food vendors, kids’ fun, exciting action from Tidewater Dock Dogs (August 7), and fireworks.

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Beer and Wine Festival Cypress Park, Pocomoke, MD.

Evening Paddle 7 to 9 p.m. North East, MD. $20 per canoe, $15 per single kayak

Boating Party Gala Fundraiser 5:30 to 11 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels.

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Evening Paddle on the Elk Neck River Meet at the Park Store, 7 p.m. $20 per canoe, $15 per single kayak.

7 7-8

Salute Your Troops Party Tiki Bar, Solomons.

Battle of North Point Bicentennial Live music, reenactments, local food and beverage, and historical presentations. Defenders Day is Maryland’s oldest holiday and commemorates the Battle of North Point. Baltimore, MD.

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Maryland Seafood Festival Chesapeake Bay at Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis. Onancock Harborfest Onancock, VA. Music, food, kayak races, great paper boat races, critter parades, rubber duck races, and more.

Canine Cruise 7 and 8 p.m. Potomac Riverboat Company, Alexandria, VA. Civil War Soldiers and their Quilts 5 to 8 p.m. Mavis Slawson, a textile historian at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine talks about the importance of quilts to soldiers during and after the Civil War. At the Captain Avery Museum, Shady Side, MD.

12-15

Newport International Boat Show Newport Waterfront, RI.

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After seeing the flag still flying at Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key writes a poem, 1814 Put to music, his words became “The Star Spangled Banner.”

7-8

Star Spangled Banner Weekend With re-enactors, tours, historic boats, demonstrations, and more.. Fort McHenry National Monument, Baltimore.

Washington Mini-Mental Washington, DC. Outrigged paddling fun!

16 - Oct 7 17-19

Antique and Classic Boat Show Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Hosted by the Barnegat Bay New Jersey Chapter of Antique & Classic Boat Society. Fall Follies Breton Bay at Leonardtown, MD. Arts and crafts, food, and music.

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Tour Thomas Point Shoal LightHouse 9 and 11:30 a.m., Hosted by the Annapolis Maritime Museum.

Safe Boating Class 5 7 to 9 p.m. Bass Pro Outdoor Store, Arundel Mills Mall, MD. Hosted by Patapsco River Power Squadron. $40.

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Radio-Controlled Laser Regatta Rock Hall Yacht Club, MD.

International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition & Conference Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY.

International Talk like a Pirate Day Nothing is illegal unless you get caught.

Maryland Boat Act Advisory Committee Public Meeting Chesapeake Room of Downs Park. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Sunfest Ocean City, MD.

Fun Friday! Oktoberfest Lewes, DE.

A Taste of Smith Island Dinner Ewell, MD. Beer, Bourbon, and Barbecue Festival Reston Town Center, VA.

Boatyard Beach Bash 5 to 9 p.m., Back Creek at Annapolis Maritime Museum. Co-Hosted by Boatyard Bar & Grill, $65.

21-22 21-22

NAS Oceana Air Show NAS Oceana, VA.

Pre-Boat Show Open House Annapolis Yacht Sales.

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Dorchester Showcase Street Festival Cambridge, MD

First Day of Fall Welcome back, cashmere sweaters, fingerless gloves, soft scarves, kneehigh boots, and our favorite comfy fleece!

Waterfront Festival and Cardboard Boat Regatta Chester River at Chestertown, MD.

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Patrick Henry, the first Liberty Ship, launches in Baltimore, 1941 Das Best Oktoberfest National Harbor, MD.

Lapstrake Skiff Workshop Bay History Building, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. St. Michaels.

Choptank Heritage Skipjack Race Hosted by Dorchester Skipjack Committee.

Choptank Heritage Skipjack Race 10 a.m. Cambridge Waterfront, MD. Skipjack racing, radio-controlled skipjack regatta, tours, and more.

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Community Day Jamestown Settlement, Williamsburg, VA.

Corsica Watershed Awareness Day Noon to 4 p.m. Bloomfield Farm, Centreville, MD.

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Hampton Roads Sunfish Challenge & Dinghy Distance Race Norfolk, VA.

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Little Black Dress Party Tiki Bar, Solomons.

World Class EntErtainmEnt Coral Reefer’s Michael Utley and Doyle Grisham with special guests —The John Frinzi Band and Jim Morris FaBulous Food & Fun! Grilled buffet dinner by the Boatyard Bar & Grill + signature cocktails

Patriotic Lighted Boat Parade Dusk. Tred Avon River near Oxford, MD.

Summer Sendoff: Blues, Brews, and BBQ 4 to 10 p.m. Cambridge Main Street, MD. Food, libations, live music, sidewalk sales, goofy contests, and more.

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Trash Bash! Noon to 5 p.m. Nick’s Fish House, Baltimore. Benefits Blue Water Baltimore.

Wet & Wild Auction Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Grasonville, MD.

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Classic Wooden Sailboat Rendezevous National Sailing Hall of Fame, Annapolis.

21-22

Maryland Lighthouse Challenge Chesapeake Bay and its waterways.

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Middle Ground Light Race Hampton YC, VA.

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by Tom Pelton, Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Where We Sail

Otters vs. Cats on a Remote Chesapeake Bay Island J

ames “Ooker” Eskridge is a waterman on Tangier Island, in the Southern Chesapeake Bay. He’s also mayor of this remote crabbing village of 700 people. But as he motored through the harbor, he confessed that even he could not handle the lawlessness that had hit the town’s crab shacks. “Sometimes they wait for the guys to go home for the night,” Eskridge says, gazing out at the wooden buildings on stilts over the harbor. “You’ll see them with their heads out of the water, just waiting. They’ll wait until you’re at home, and then come for your crab tanks.” Was he talking about… thieves? “I was having quite a bit of trouble with otters,” Eskridge explains. “The otters will get in the tanks and eat all your soft crabs.” River otters are stocky, muscular members of the weasel family that are native to the Chesapeake region. But they do not look weaselly. They have powerful legs, webbed feet, and can grow up to 40 inches long. “The otters are pretty good size. They’re like small dogs, with sharp teeth and claws,” Eskridge says. I had always thought of otters as cute, playful, fuzzy things. So I had a hard time believing that they could be causing so much trouble for the island’s crab-

bers, by plundering their tanks full of soft crabs. To get a second opinion on the story, I went ashore and visited Ken Castelli, director of the Tangier History Museum. He said it was all true, and worse than I thought. “Stay away from them, because they are cute to look at, but don’t go anywhere near them,” Castelli warns. Really? Otters? “Yeah, every now and then, one will get into a crab house when somebody’s working out there, and they’ll chase them out, or they’ll throw something at them,” Castelli says. “And sometimes the otters stay away, but for the most part, they come back with all their friends later on.

##Tangier Mayor James Eskridge. Photo by Tom Pelton/Chesapeake Bay Foundation

The mayor was not the first one to figure this out. Cats work so well in scaring otters, rats, and seagulls away from crab tanks that over the decades, Tangier Islanders let their cats multiply. The cats outnumber the humans on the island. If the cats could vote, they could elect a cat to replace the mayor. But, of course, they can’t. And so they had no say when the town’s leaders brought in a SWAT team of veterinarians to spay and neuter their increasingly out-ofcontrol cat militia.

Gangs on Tangier Island? There aren’t even any police on Tangier Island!

##Photo by MD Department of Natural Resources

They work as gangs and go through your stuff and tear it all apart.” Gangs on Tangier Island? There aren’t even any police on Tangier Island! Mayor Eskridge explained how he had finally overcome the menace that was threatening his soft crab business. He said he found an unorthodox savior one day, adrift on the Bay: a family of cats. He gave the four cats a home in his crab shack. “I rescued them during a storm when they were kittens,” Eskridge says. “They were coming by ##Photo by Tom Pelton/Chesapeake Bay Foundation on a piece of drift wood. And I just brought them That should give the otters to my (pier), and I kept them there until something to cheer about. After all, they got some size to them.” they’ve been eating crabs here for As the four black cats grew larger and millennia—compared to a mere three more muscular, they became fearsome centuries for people. From an otter’s and effective guardians of the soft crabs perspective, it is the cats and their that Eskridge kept in his tanks. “After humans that are the real trespassers the cats arrived, the otters quit harassing and thieves. me,” he says.

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Chesapeake Bay Tide Tables

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

BALTIMORE 1

03:37 AM THu 10:52 AM 03:09 PM 09:14 PM

1.8 0.8 1.2 0.4

H L H L

03:37 AM SAT 11:05 AM 03:42 PM 09:51 PM

2 0.6 1.3 0.3

H L H L

02:19 AM THu 08:33 AM 01:32 PM 07:55 PM

1.6 0.8 1.1 0.3

H L H L

02:30 AM SAT 08:58 AM 02:03 PM 08:27 PM

1.8 0.7 1.2 0.2

H L H L

1 04:50 AM THu 10:47 AM 05:26 PM 11:53 PM

04:29 AM 11:43 AM 04:08 PM 10:06 PM

1.8 0.7 1.2 0.4

H L H L

2 0.6 1.4 0.3

H L H L

03:09 AM 09:26 AM 02:28 PM 08:45 PM

1.6 0.8 1.1 0.3

H L H L

03:28 AM Sun 09:55 AM 03:14 PM 09:28 PM

1.8 0.7 1.2 0.2

H L H L

Fri

05:16 AM SAT 12:26 PM 05:04 PM 10:57 PM

1.8 0.7 1.2 0.5

H L H L

05:36 AM 2 H Mon 12:44 PM 0.5 L 05:48 PM 1.5 H

03:53 AM SAT 10:13 AM 03:22 PM 09:33 PM

1.7 0.7 1.1 0.3

H L H L

04:21 AM Mon 10:46 AM 04:19 PM 10:28 PM

1.8 0.6 1.3 0.3

H L H L

1.8 0.6 1.3 0.5

H L H L

04:33 AM Sun 10:54 AM 04:13 PM 10:19 PM

1.7 0.7 1.2 0.3

H L H L

1.8 0.5 1.4 0.3

H L H L

05:09 AM Mon 11:32 AM 05:01 PM 11:03 PM

1.7 0.6 1.2 0.4

H L H L

1.7 0.5 1.2 0.4

H L H L

Fri

05:57 AM Sun 01:03 PM 05:55 PM 11:46 PM

06:34 AM 1.8 H Mon 01:37 PM 0.6 L 06:42 PM 1.3 H

August 2013 Tides

ChesApeAke BAy Bridge-Tunnel

AnnApolis

04:38 AM Sun 11:57 AM 04:47 PM 10:59 PM

12:04 AM Tue 06:29 AM 01:28 PM 06:45 PM

0.3 2 0.4 1.6

L H L H

01:05 AM Wed 07:18 AM 02:10 PM 07:40 PM

0.3 2 0.4 1.7

L H L H

Fri

12:32 AM Tue 07:08 AM 02:08 PM 07:25 PM

0.5 1.8 0.5 1.4

L H L H

02:04 AM THu 08:04 AM 02:49 PM 08:34 PM

0.4 1.9 0.4 1.8

L H L H

01:17 AM Wed 07:41 AM 02:37 PM 08:06 PM

0.5 1.8 0.5 1.4

L H L H

03:02 AM 08:48 AM 03:27 PM 09:26 PM

0.5 1.8 0.3 1.8

L H L H

02:01 AM THu 08:13 AM 03:05 PM 08:46 PM

0.6 1.8 0.5 1.5

L H L H

04:00 AM SAT 09:32 AM 04:04 PM 10:18 PM

0.6 1.7 0.3 1.8

L H L H

12:28 AM THu 06:49 AM 01:20 PM 07:15 PM

0.5 1.6 0.4 1.3

L H L H

02:46 AM 08:47 AM 03:34 PM 09:27 PM

0.6 1.8 0.4 1.6

L H L H

0.7 1.6 0.3 1.8

L H L H

01:11 AM 07:21 AM 01:55 PM 07:59 PM

0.5 1.6 0.4 1.4

03:33 AM SAT 09:23 AM 04:03 PM 10:09 PM

0.7 1.7 0.4 1.6

L H L H

01:56 AM SAT 07:54 AM 02:31 PM 08:44 PM

04:26 AM Sun 10:02 AM 04:35 PM 10:54 PM

0.7 1.6 0.3 1.7

L H L H

0.8 1.5 0.3 1.8

L H L H

Fri

05:27 AM Mon 10:45 AM 05:10 PM 11:43 PM

06:36 AM 0.8 L Tue 11:33 AM 1.4 H 05:51 PM 0.3 L

Fri

04:59 AM Sun 10:15 AM 04:41 PM 11:11 PM

06:02 AM 0.7 L Mon 11:00 AM 1.5 H 05:19 PM 0.4 L

12:04 AM Tue 07:08 AM 11:47 AM 06:01 PM

1.8 0.8 1.4 0.4

H L H L

12:59 AM Wed 08:14 AM 12:39 PM 06:48 PM

1.8 0.8 1.3 0.4

H L H L

01:57 AM THu 09:17 AM 01:37 PM 07:41 PM

1.8 0.8 1.2 0.5

H L H L

02:54 AM 10:12 AM 02:37 PM 08:40 PM

1.8 0.8 1.2 0.5

H L H L

03:48 AM SAT 10:59 AM 03:38 PM 09:39 PM

1.8 0.8 1.3 0.5

H L H L

12:36 AM Wed 07:50 AM 12:28 PM 06:40 PM

1.9 0.8 1.3 0.3

H L H L

01:34 AM THu 09:02 AM 01:30 PM 07:37 PM

2 0.8 1.3 0.3

H L H L

2 0.7 1.3 0.3

H L H L

Fri

02:35 AM 10:07 AM 02:35 PM 08:42 PM

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

High –3:47 +3:11 –0:06 –2:14

Fri

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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

05:57 AM 1.8 H Wed 12:18 PM 0.4 L 06:16 PM 1.5 H

05:47 AM 2.2 H 11:40 AM 0.4 L 06:17 PM 2.7 H

05:05 AM 2.5 H SAT 11:12 AM 0.1 L 05:45 PM 3.2 H

12:08 AM Sun 06:14 AM 12:16 PM 06:47 PM

0.1 2.7 0 3.3

L H L H

3 12:39 AM SAT 06:38 AM 12:28 PM 07:02 PM

0.5 2.3 0.4 2.8

L H L H

01:05 AM Mon 07:16 AM 01:16 PM 07:44 PM

0 L 2.9 H -0.1 L 3.4 H

4 01:19 AM Sun 07:23 AM 01:12 PM 07:43 PM

0.4 2.4 0.3 2.9

L H L H

01:58 AM Tue 08:12 AM 02:13 PM 08:36 PM

-0.2 L 3.1 H -0.2 L 3.4 H

5 01:56 AM Mon 08:03 AM 01:54 PM 08:21 PM

0.3 2.5 0.3 2.9

L H L H

02:47 AM Wed 09:04 AM 03:06 PM 09:25 PM

-0.2 L 3.3 H -0.2 L 3.4 H

0.4 1.7 0.4 1.6

L H L H

6 02:31 AM Tue 08:42 AM 02:33 PM 08:57 PM

0.3 2.6 0.3 2.9

L H L H

03:34 AM THu 09:52 AM 03:59 PM 10:12 PM

-0.2 L 3.3 H -0.1 L 3.3 H

01:15 AM 07:24 AM 01:44 PM 08:04 PM

0.4 1.6 0.3 1.6

L H L H

7 03:05 AM Wed 09:19 AM 03:12 PM 09:31 PM

0.2 2.7 0.2 2.9

L H L H

04:19 AM 10:40 AM 04:50 PM 10:57 PM

-0.2 L 3.4 H 0 L 3.1 H

02:08 AM SAT 08:05 AM 02:27 PM 08:57 PM

0.5 1.5 0.3 1.6

L H L H

8 03:39 AM THu 09:55 AM 03:51 PM 10:06 PM

0.1 2.8 0.2 2.9

L H L H

05:04 AM SAT 11:26 AM 05:40 PM 11:42 PM

-0.1 L 3.3 H 0.1 L 2.9 H

L H L H

03:02 AM Sun 08:46 AM 03:10 PM 09:51 PM

0.6 1.4 0.3 1.6

L H L H

Fri

04:13 AM 10:31 AM 04:31 PM 10:42 PM

0.1 2.8 0.3 2.8

L H L H

0.6 1.5 0.3 1.4

L H L H

03:57 AM Mon 09:28 AM 03:56 PM 10:46 PM

0.7 1.3 0.3 1.6

L H L H

04:49 AM SAT 11:09 AM 05:14 PM 11:20 PM

0.1 2.9 0.3 2.7

L H L H

02:44 AM Sun 08:27 AM 03:08 PM 09:33 PM

0.6 1.5 0.3 1.5

L H L H

0.8 1.3 0.3 1.6

L H L H

03:37 AM Mon 09:04 AM 03:48 PM 10:27 PM

0.7 1.4 0.3 1.6

L H L H

0.7 1.3 0.3 1.6

L H L H

06:17 AM 1.7 H Wed 12:44 PM 0.5 L 06:31 PM 1.3 H

Fri

04:36 AM Tue 09:45 AM 04:34 PM 11:25 PM

05:40 AM 0.8 L Wed 10:35 AM 1.3 H 05:25 PM 0.3 L

12:26 AM THu 06:48 AM 11:37 AM 06:22 PM

1.7 0.8 1.2 0.2

H L H L

1.7 0.8 1.2 0.2

H L H L

01:29 AM 07:55 AM 12:49 PM 07:24 PM

diFFerenCes

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

H L H L

12:21 AM THu 06:41 AM 01:01 PM 07:11 PM

05:44 AM Tue 12:09 PM 05:47 PM 11:46 PM

Fri

Low –3:50 +3:30 –0:10 –1:58

05:11 AM Tue 11:33 AM 05:19 PM 11:25 PM

2.1 0.5 2.7 0.5

Fri

04:53 AM Tue 10:12 AM 04:44 PM 11:43 PM

05:51 AM 0.8 L Wed 11:01 AM 1.2 H 05:34 PM 0.4 L

05:28 AM 0.1 L Sun 11:50 AM 2.9 H 06:00 PM 0.3 L

Fri

05:48 AM 0.1 L Sun 12:12 PM 3.2 H 06:32 PM 0.3 L

12:27 AM Mon 06:34 AM 12:59 PM 07:25 PM

2.7 0.3 3 0.5

H L H L

01:14 AM Tue 07:22 AM 01:49 PM 08:22 PM

2.5 0.5 2.9 0.7

H L H L

12:02 AM Mon 06:11 AM 12:35 PM 06:52 PM

2.6 0.2 3 0.4

H L H L

02:06 AM Wed 08:14 AM 02:44 PM 09:21 PM

2.3 0.6 2.8 0.8

H L H L

12:41 AM THu 06:51 AM 11:56 AM 06:28 PM

1.6 0.9 1.2 0.4

H L H L

12:49 AM Tue 07:00 AM 01:26 PM 07:50 PM

2.5 0.2 3 0.4

H L H L

03:03 AM THu 09:11 AM 03:43 PM 10:19 PM

2.2 0.7 2.7 0.8

H L H L

01:37 AM 07:48 AM 12:56 PM 07:22 PM

1.6 0.8 1.2 0.4

H L H L

01:42 AM Wed 07:56 AM 02:24 PM 08:54 PM

2.5 0.2 3 0.4

H L H L

04:07 AM 10:10 AM 04:44 PM 11:12 PM

2.2 0.7 2.7 0.8

H L H L

02:28 AM SAT 08:41 AM 01:56 PM 08:15 PM

1.6 0.8 1.2 0.4

H L H L

02:44 AM THu 08:58 AM 03:28 PM 10:01 PM

2.4 0.2 3.1 0.4

H L H L

05:08 AM SAT 11:07 AM 05:39 PM 11:59 PM

2.3 0.7 2.7 0.7

H L H L

2.4 0.2 3.1 0.3

H L H L

Fri

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

03:53 AM 10:05 AM 04:37 PM 11:07 PM

diFFerenCes Onancock Creek Stingray Point Hooper Strait Light Lynnhaven Inlet

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

Fri

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

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

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Tidal Current Tables

Baltimore Harbor Approach (Off Sandy Point) 1

Slack Water Maximum Current

THu 0516 1207 1649 2246

Fri

0606 1302 1751 2337

Wed

0249 0931 1612 2156

THu 0336 1007 1642 2240

Fri

0424 1042 1712 2324

SAT 0515 1117 1742

0138 0827 1425 1959

+1.0 -0.8 +0.4 -0.6

0232 0921 1523 2054

+1.0 -0.8 +0.4 -0.6

Mon

0322 1009 1614 2146 0408 1053 1700 2235 0452 1133 1742 2321 0534 1211 1822

+1.0 -0.9 +0.5 -0.6 +1.0 -0.9 +0.5 -0.6 +1.0 -1.0 +0.6 -0.6 +1.0 -1.0 +0.6

0005 0615 1247 1859

-0.6 +1.0 -1.0 +0.7

0048 0656 1322 1937

-0.7 +0.9 -0.9 +0.7

0133 0736 1356 2014

-0.7 +0.8 -0.9 +0.8

0218 0818 1431 2053

-0.7 +0.7 -0.8 +0.8

0011 0610 1152 1814 0101 0711 1228 1850

0306 0902 1507 2135 0358 0950 1546 2220

-0.7 +0.6 -0.8 +0.9 -0.7 +0.5 -0.7 +0.9

0154 Tue 0817 1310 1931 14 0250 Wed 0928 1359 2019

0454 1043 1631 2310 0554 1142 1722

-0.7 +0.4 -0.7 +1.0 -0.7 +0.3 -0.6

0005 0656 1246 1821

Sun

12 13

THu 0348 1037 1459 2114

16 Fri

SAT

0445 1139 1608 2215 0540 1231 1719 2319

Sun 0632 1316 1826 19 0023 Mon 0722 1358 1927 20 0125 Tue 0809 1438 2025 21 0224 Wed 0854 1517 2119

+1.0 -0.7 +0.3 -0.6

0103 0756 1351 1925

+1.0 -0.8 +0.3 -0.6

0203 0853 1452 2030

+1.1 -0.9 +0.4 -0.7

0301 0945 1548 2132 0357 1033 1640 2231 0450 1119 1729 2327 0541 1204 1816

+1.1 -0.9 +0.5 -0.7 +1.1 -1.0 +0.7 -0.8 +1.1 -1.0 +0.8 -0.9 +1.1 -1.1 +0.9

Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Slack Water Maximum Current

0021 0631 1247 1903

-0.9 +1.0 -1.0 +1.0

0114 0720 1331 1950

-0.9 +0.9 -1.0 +1.1

0206 0809 1414 2037

-0.9 +0.8 -0.9 +1.1

0259 0900 1500 2126 0354 0953 1547 2216 0451 1049 1638 2310 0550 1150 1734

-0.9 +0.7 -0.9 +1.0 -0.8 +0.6 -0.8 +1.0 -0.8 +0.5 -0.7 +0.9 -0.8 +0.4 -0.6

0006 0650 1253 1833

+0.9 -0.7 +0.4 -0.5

0103 0749 1354 1934

+0.9 -0.8 +0.4 -0.5

0159 0842 1451 2031

+0.9 -0.8 +0.5 -0.5

THu 0322 0938 1557 2212 Fri

24 SAT

0419 1021 1638 2305 0515 1105 1719 2358

Sun 0613 1149 1802 26 0051 Mon 0713 1236 1847 27 0146 Tue 0816 1327 1936 28 0242 Wed 0921 1424 2027

THu 0339 1026 1527 2122

30 Fri

31 SAT

0434 1125 1632 2219 0526 1217 1733 2316

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

Slack Water Maximum Current

0459 +0.4 1126 -1.0 1751 +0.7

0038 0550 1213 1829

-0.9 +0.4 -1.0 +0.7

0125 0632 1254 1904 0207 0713 1335 1940

THu

0253 0720 1448 2110

Fri 0350 0808 1538 2159 SAT 0435 0856 1620 2239

Sun 0513 0946 1658 2315

0310 0836 1529 2107

-1.7 +1.1 -1.8 +1.3

0009 0656 1243 1930

+0.7 -1.2 +0.8 -1.0

0031 THu 0656 1245 1921

0356 0929 1618 2158

-1.7 +1.2 -1.7 +1.3

-0.9 +0.4 -1.1 +0.8

0058 0746 1332 2025

+0.7 -1.2 +0.8 -1.0

Fri

0117 0745 1339 2016

0439 1018 1708 2246

-1.6 +1.2 -1.6 +1.2

-1.0 +0.5 -1.1 +0.8

0149 0837 1425 2125

+0.6 -1.2 +0.8 -1.0

0201 SAT 0835 1430 2110

0525 1107 1802 2336

-1.5 +1.1 -1.5 +1.0

0038 0528 1250 1912

0245 0934 1526 2232

+0.6 -1.3 +0.9 -1.1

0243 Sun 0925 1522 2207

0614 -1.4 1157 +1.0 1902 -1.3

0141 0637 1350 2013

0351 1039 1635 2337

+0.6 -1.3 +1.0 -1.2

0029 0706 1252 2000

+0.8 -1.2 +0.9 -1.1

0242 0743 1450 2112

0500 +0.7 1143 -1.4 1737 +1.1

0122 0757 1346 2058

+0.7 -1.1 +0.7 -1.0

0010 Wed 0456 1215 1827

0215 0846 1443 2202

+0.5 -1.0 +0.6 -0.8

0114 THu 0551 1318 1928

0312 0940 1557 2309

+0.4 -0.9 +0.5 -0.8

0421 +0.4 1043 -0.9 1717 +0.6

Sun

Mon 0305 1010 1557 2235 Tue

-1.0 +0.5 -1.2 +0.9

Tue 0625 1119 1809

0315 0842 1457 2059

-1.1 +0.6 -1.2 +0.9

0022 0701 1205 1846

0345 0924 1536 2136

-1.2 +0.6 -1.3 +0.9

0056 0739 1250 1926

0415 1002 1614 2211

-1.3 +0.7 -1.3 +0.9

0129 0815 1335 2009

0447 1039 1655 2247

-1.3 +0.7 -1.2 +0.9

0202 SAT 0850 1420 2053

0525 1116 1741 2325

-1.3 +0.7 -1.2 +0.8

6 7

Wed

THu

Fri

0341 1059 1658 2334

0427 Wed 1152 1807

0244 0756 1416 2020

Mon 0549 1033 1732 2349

Slack Water Maximum Current

0608 -1.3 1157 +0.8 1834 -1.1

0233 0929 1506 2141

THu

Fri

SAT

Sun 0339 0850 1549 2207

Mon 0430 0954 1643 2258

20 Tue

0519 1054 1736 2345

0034 0557 1242 1829

-1.3 +0.8 -1.6 +1.2

0128 0649 1339 1920

-1.4 +0.9 -1.7 +1.3

0221 0741 1436 2014

-1.6 +1.1 -1.7 +1.3

Wed 0608 1150 1828

23 24

Mon 0325 1018 1616 2307 Tue 0408 1113 1720

Fri

0217 0647 1417 2024

SAT 0312 0740 1509 2113

0003 0523 1138 1802

-0.8 +0.4 -1.0 +0.6

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

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DelMarVa Rally Gets Around

##Dream Catcher out catching waves. Photo by Dan Phelps

ohn Coleman and Norm Kennard both had a long summer ahead of them, and they were looking forward to spending a good part of it with their daughters, Allie and Lauren, both home from college. But instead of doing the same dance of ice cream-scooping jobs and vacations to Ocean City, John and Norm decided to do something different.

They decided to take their girls sailing around the DelMarVa Peninsula. Their boat, a Hunter 376 named Elysium, was just one of 24 boats who signed up for the 2013 Sailstice DelMarVa Rally June 15-22. Revitalized in 2011, the rally is meant to give boat owners, skippers, and crew the opportunity to sail around the DelMarVa Peninsula as a group. For seven days,

##Allie Coleman at the helm of Elysium. Photo by John Coleman

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cruisers sail over 400 miles with other sailors involved in the rally, stopping at scheduled ports (or “party stops”) along the way. The route encompasses both Chesapeake Bay sailing as well as open ocean, getting sailors in tune with the cruising lifestyle. Rally goers started on June 16 in Annapolis before heading down to Hampton, VA. Shortly after crossing the “start line,” however, the breeze promptly stalled. Sailors were faced with little to no wind until nightfall, when the southerlies gradually picked up. After dark, however, navigation in the shipping channel became a challenge for crews, who sighted multiple container vessels and a Carnival Cruise ship “lit up like an octogenarian’s birthday cake.” A weather delay kept crews in Virginia for another night, with thunderstorms keeping everyone belowdecks and in berths. Hampton YC was a gracious host while the crews rode out the storm. The crew of Valinor happily found a friend’s dry couch and a bottle of wine in Hampton and made the best of their

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time on land. Two boats, Elysium and Trois Amours, threw caution to the wind and started ahead of the rest of the fleet, riding the 25 knots of breeze and lumpy seas all night long. Horizontal rain battered the boats, and multiple short tacks in the dark up the coast of Chincoteague Island kept the ride a bouncy one for the off-watch crewmembers sleeping below. Leaving the next morning on June 19, the rest of the fleet hugged up the coast toward Lewes, DE, finding ocean sailing to be challenging but not the ping pong action of the night before. A few crews decided to stop in to Ocean City despite rally organizers’ protests, but the majority of the fleet headed to Lewes where they found new ways to explore one of the Eastern Shore’s favorite spots. Winds on the stern pushed the fleet up the Delaware Bay, with boats noting average speeds of eight-10 knots. Slipping through the

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Delaware Canal and into the Upper Chesapeake on June 21, the only issue anyone noted involved a shipping container vessel attempting to negotiate the passage with a rally boat. While the standoff eventually sorted itself out, rally boats enjoyed some colorful language on Channel 13 during the late hours of the night. Reuniting at the Eastport Democratic Club for a homecoming dinner on June 22, crews emphasized the fact that they had made solid friendships with the other rally goers. Although the rally’s overall emphasis is to encourage sailors to get out on the water, much of the best memories were from crowding the cockpit with friends from other boats, grilling off the transom, and meeting up with fellow ralliers at the YC bar after the end of another leg in the journey.

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Norm Kennard sums up his experience succinctly: “Daughters and fathers had a great adventure. What’s better? All excellent reasons to impatiently await the next Delmarva Sailstice Rally.”

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Hooked on Racing But Still a Cruiser by Andy Schell

e took fourth place in the Annapolis to Newport Race, sailing on Sleijride in PHRF II. It was the first time I had ever done an ocean race. John Gorski, a friend and former neighbor at Sarles Boatyard, took my wife Mia and me along as mate and skipper for a race that’s been on his bucket list.

Rounding out the crew were Mike Meer from Southbound Rigging at Port Annapolis; Rory Finneren from Washington, DC, whom I had never met who responded to my Facebook ad; Dennis Jud, who had sailed in the Caribbean 1500 in 2010 on his Shearwater 39 Centime; and John. None of us had ever sailed together before. Mia had never raced. Rory had never been offshore. We bombed down the Bay under spinnaker most of the way and in 20 hours made the Chesapeake Bay BridgeTunnel, where we sat becalmed for another two within 200 yards of it and narrowly avoided having to fire up the engine and retire when a small freighter tried to come through the channel. Then, we bombed out the Bay again toward Chesapeake Light, ahead of a nasty little squall line, before dousing the chute just in time to watch a Swan behind us broach three times under asymmetrical. We rounded Chesapeake Light in 10th place out of 10 in our class and spent the next day and a half kicking butt on the offshore leg and climbing up into fourth place. We crossed the finish in heavy fog, with visibility limited to less than 200 yards. A boat appeared to our port, gybing only meters behind us as we beat him across the line. We took fourth in our fleet—fourth!—and 13th of 31 overall in PHRF. I’m hooked. Biggest lesson learned? Despite not being racers and sailing on a J/37 “C” cruising model boat with a shallow draft keel and “normal” (read Dacron) sails, I think we had a distinct advantage in that

most of us were experienced ocean sailors. There is a big ##Photo by Rory Finneren difference between roundthe-buoys racing and ocean sailing, particularly at night The Annapolis to Newport Race started and in heavy weather, which we had at the height of Tropical Storm Andrea in for some of the trip. Maybe we just got the pouring rain. The wind was up a bit, lucky. But I like my theory. but we flew the chute anyway. Twice we sat There were only a couple days to spare becalmed. Once, offshore of Delaware, Mia between driving home from Newport and I managed to sail less than one mile and heading back out on my dad’s over the course of our three-hour watch. Wauquiez Hood 38 Sojourner for the But that’s racing. DelMarVa Sailstice Rally, a quick downIn Hampton, the rally committee decidshift from racing to cruising mode. Mia ed to delay the offshore leg by 24-hours because of some thunderstorms. But that was just fine with me—in fact, I was on the committee! As cruisers, we didn’t flew to Sweden for Midsummer with a want to go out in the rain, and neither did couple of her girlfriends, so Ron Horton anyone else. We had nothing to prove. I and Jim Surge came along as crew. took full advantage and rented a car to take My dad, only half-jokingly, wants to the crew to Portsmouth for an afternoon to marry Ron for his skills in the galley. He see some of the stuff for next fall’s Caribspent the first day and a half before we bean 1500 program. left Annapolis re-stowing all the pots The next day dawned cool, dry, and and pans, organizing the fridge, buyclear, and we had two fantastic moonlit ing plastic containers for leftovers, and nights sailing up the offshore leg and into adding to the spice rack. Twice on the the Delaware Bay. It didn’t make one hell rally while under sail, Ron emerged from of a difference that we were a day later than the companionway with plates of eggs, planned. That’s cruising. bacon, fresh coffee for all of us. His onepot meal, Schoolteachers Stew, is now on my all-time favorite list. We ended up winning an award for About the Author: Andy Schell and motoring the least out of the 26-boat his wife Mia Karlsson are spending fleet, Annapolis-to-Annapolis counterthe summer in Sweden, preparclockwise circumnavigation in a week, ing their yawl Arcturus for cruising with a short stop in Hampton, where I adventures to Åland, a Finnish was reminded of the biggest difference archipelago. 59-north.com between racing and cruising.

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Family Sailing

Enticing the Reluctant A Sailor’s Guide to Motion-Sensitive Kids by Steve Gibb

een sailors are sometimes becalmed by lack of enthusiasm among family members, forcing difficult choices between time with family and time on the water. But there are things working in our favor that can help entice reluctant, motion-sensitive family members

Have the kids invite friends. They entertain each other exceptionally well while you attend to the boat. Before the kids turned nine, we had a “one adult per kid” rule as we found this helped things stay sane under sail. Now that they are more independent, we can handle more kids, and it increases their fun both in the car ride out to Annapolis and once they are

onto our boats and hopefully inspire them to get out with us more often. The upside of having two kids and a wife prone to motion sickness is that it saves us $5000 in trips to Disney that can be recycled into Que Sera, the 32-foot 1983 Endeavour we share with three partners. But seaonboard. Almost all kids love enclosed play spaces with lots of passageways and secret compartments, and sailboats have no rival in that department. Long spells onboard are happily filled by climbs through hatches, exploring cabinets, lockers, and lazarettes, and testing the V-berth mattress head and feet first. Sitting up front on the bow is a favorite pastime for our kids as well. They spot

sickness is a powerful disincentive. When you’ve got it, you are hating life; thus the challenge. The following are some tips I’ve experimented with to encourage more sickness-free family sailing time that may resonate with other sailors. osprey chicks in nests on navigation markers, cormorants, rays, and other wildlife on the Bay.

Promise long swimming sessions off the boat first. We now motor out and anchor right away in a relatively calm area and let the kids play with water toys and swim for an hour or three. Games like “categories” usually follow where someone yells out “cars” or “furniture” just as a kid jumps off the boat, and they have to answer “Ford” before they hit the water. This often winds up sounding like “Fophsfltzth” as they splash. Combining these first two is ideal as a critical mass of kids seem to always find ways to entertain themselves with water games. And when you eventually get to the sailing part and decide you have to turn around because of queasiness, at least you won’t feel as though you’ve had no time to enjoy the open spaces of sky and water.

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Ply them with shots (of sparkling cider). Bring some favorite snacks and drinks and make imbibing fun for them during a break in the swimming. Send cell phone camera shots out to friends and parents. While Dramamine and wrist bands have not worked for us, keeping food in their stomachs has proven to be a big help for their particular type of motion sickness. Also, promising a delicious dinner afterwards of barbecue or, in our case in the Chesapeake, blue crabs gives them something to look forward to after the adventures on the water. spinsheet.com

##Let kids take the helm. Photo by Tracy Leonard

Let them steer. Giving them time experimenting with sailing tasks is a great way to pique their curiosity and give them a taste of responsibility. We usually wait until we’re motoring to let them steer because handling the helm under sail is so much more challenging (and risky). But our daughter and her friends in particular relish this opportunity and get to learn about “red, right, return” and other tips. Have others give them sailing lessons. On the theory that driver’s ed is best administered by non-parents, we’ve found our son much more excited about sailing after going to camp and captaining his own Sunfish than he ever was before. At just 13, it’s fun to argue with him about the difference between the tiller and the rudder and righting techniques after capsizing. As the saying goes: “Sometimes wrong, never in doubt.” He even has his own war stories now including “that beam reach with three of us on the rail when the hiking strap broke. . .”

Explain how things are built and the forces at work on your boat. I tell my kids that a cruising sailboat is made by slamming a studio apartment into a fish and sticking a kite on top. Explaining wind gusts and tides will clue them into weather patterns and the forces of the moon. Highlighting the effort involved in maintaining the boat will help explain some of your

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Family Sailing the wake from passing trawlers and motor boats is often enough to initiate ill-feeling. If a little queasiness does begin, get them to stand just inside the hatch with their eyes on the horizon, the smoothest spot aboard.

Don’t push your luck: Turn back to your berth if they don’t feel well. Sick time on the water etches itself into young memories. Sometimes they’ll rebound and perk up after reaching calmer waters and want to steer or

provide some other signal of returning health, but if they don’t, head in. You want to build up a reservoir of positive experiences that combines family and sailing time to serve you well into the future and get them interested in overnighting. In sum, don’t let the “Horse Latitudes” of enthusiasm turn into the “Force Latitudes.” You don’t want young sailors associating boat time with going to the dentist. And you never know, maybe some of the ways you ease them into the sailing life—with friends and with respect for the sea, weather, equipment, and their vulnerability to motion sickness—will rub off on how they approach life’s other challenges and joys. It might even turn the reluctant into the enthusiastic; sailors who know their quirks but want to carry on the family tradition. ##Shots of sparkling cider and plenty of snacks ward off wooziness.

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Welcome to the

Happy Life by Tracy Leonard

t all started rather innocently. A group of friends gathered together for dinner. With four adults and five children chatting in the cockpit, I asked the kids, “What’s your favorite thing about sailing?” Immediately Emily, age nine, started in with gusto about her day at Severn Sailing Association’s sailing camp. “Today I was sailing an Opti, and my boat almost tipped over. One of the boys fell off his boat. My boat started to fall over, but I climbed to the high side, and my boat flattened out.” Her sister Isabel, age eight, added that she likes sailing because she can go different places on a sailboat. Both girls live aboard their Hallberg-Rassy 42 Sea Robin with their parents. The evening quickly devolved into mirth and high spirits with the next question: “What’s your favorite hiding spot on the boat?” My kids Hannes, age nine, and Anna, age four, quickly answered, “The cubby under the V-berth.” It’s a whole different dark and musty world down there. Emily and Isabel countered, “The shelf next to the window on top of the cabinet by the V-berth.” Their parents couldn’t find them there because they were simply too high up. Proof again of how easy it is lose things on a boat. Then all five children look up to the boom. And before you could count to 10, all five had climbed up and were taming that bucking sea pony. They were easy to find with all the giggles, whooping, and hollering. Maybe it’s true that boat kids have all the fun. After all, as Isabel pointed out, “When you’re on a boat, you get to be outside a lot instead of watching a big screen TV.” A few days later, she and her sister sported snazzy flip flops they had made when their family slipped the lines one Saturday evening. Seven-year-old Will just started sailing with his dad on a Flying Scot. He smiled when he told of their first outing. “I got to take the tiller. We also ran aground a Follow us!

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couple of times and got the boat off. It was so much fun.” Many boat kids sing the same song, different verse. Rachel, age 12, and Scott, age seven, sail with their parents aboard their Hanse 37 Orion. Their family takes an annual summer cruise on the Chesapeake. Swimming where there are no jellies and going into port rank high among their sailing favorites. Rachel loves beautiful Chesapeake sunsets, and they both enjoy rafting up with friends, laughing, and simply being together. Every July, nine-year-old Noah visits his grandfather in Annapolis, where he participates in SSA’s sailing camp and ends his visit with an overnight passage aboard his grandfather’s Sabre 38 Ubiquitous to Cape May, NJ, for a family reunion. Noah too loves sailing and says his favorite moment is when the motor shuts off and he can hear the wind on the sails. Eleven-year-old Sarah sails with her family aboard their Catalina 36 Low Pressure and likes going places in her boat to anchor, swim, and go ashore. She also savors the ride and likes splashing her feet

in the water when the boat is heeled over. Her brother Justin, age seven, likes the swim platform on the transom because it’s big enough for catching large fish. All this fun comes with its share of work. Sarah tails the main halyard. Justin helps with the helm. Both help with docking. “I also watch the dog so she does not fall over,” Justin said. On our boat, Hannes helps with steering and docking. He also has a good eye for detail and notices many things that are out of place before they turn into a problem. Anna likes to take her turn at the helm and is learning to steer the dinghy. Scrubbing the cockpit, especially with friends, generates lots of giggles, splashes, and wet shorts. Now, even boat kids admit that sailing can have a downside. Getting seasick stinks. Isabel says being seasick is her least favorite part of sailing. She has logged a lot of miles, and lucky for her, she only gets seasick on the ocean. All in all, these kids are having fun. Anna put it best when she told us one day over breakfast: “Welcome to the happy life.” SpinSheet August 2013 45

Bikes for Boats Y

by Steve Allan

ou’re on a cruise, after a long day Folding bikes have been around for bikes range anywhere from about $150 to on the water, and the marina a while, but now there’s a wide range north of $8000, so you have to decide how is perfect. A dip in the pool, a of folders for every budget. Bringing you want to use your bike, but also how walk around the grounds, and a picnic one or two along on a cruise opens up a long you want it to last. Sounds a lot like area or a small ship’s store round out the whole ‘nother dimension of sailing. My buying a sailboat, doesn’t it? amenities. Then you discover you are out goal is to get three bikes aboard my little Jim’s $500 Dahon Curve rode like a of milk, or bread, or heaven forbid, beer! 26-footer, but they must be out of the charm when I took it for a spin around If only you had brought that bike that’s way and not interfere with the running the marina. Its tight components, positive been collecting dust in the garage. of the boat, occupy sleeping berths, or shifting, and straight-up ride was delightA bike aboard opens up new opanything else vital to function and comful. With 16-inch wheels, Jim can fold it portunities for shoreside gunkholing. A fort. It’s a pretty tall order, but I think I up in 30 seconds and get it into the Vlot of marinas offer bicycles to transient can do it, hopefully without jettisoning berth of his Rhodes 22 Recess in no time guests, but I can’t say with certainty that anybody’s sea bags. Amazingly, I can at all. Harrison takes his bikes seriously. you would thank me for the suggestion. get two aboard and stowed. One is a He says his Bike Friday performs as well More often than not, you wind up with first-generation West Marine Port Runas his titanium road bike, on which he a tired, rusted, and biked from San Diego slow ride of questionto Texas last year. able roadworthiness. Folding it up to a It might do in a pinch small packable size is for a beer run, but one thing, but getting for safety, it might one sturdy enough to bring more trouble withstand the jostling than it is worth, not around and damp to mention danger. climes of a sailboat is Barring friendly offers another concern. Steel of similarly broken frames are sturdier for down yard cars (“Take hard riding, but aluit, the keys are in it”), minum is better for you are stranded at the boat use. Componentry marina without practiand geometry are bike ##The Dahon Curve and Port Runner. cal means of exploring industry buzzwords, the town that might lie but are important to ner, the other a Schwinn that for some a tantalizing mile or two beyond. Sure, consider when your primary concern has you could walk it, but a bike widens the reason was only sold in Canada. Both of to be buying a bike that will fit not only them are on the low end as folding bikes radius of opportunities and carries loads you, but also your boat, Harrison says. go: the Port Runner retailed at about to boot all the while with the wind on For those who can’t fathom spending your face. Just like a good day on the $300 when I bought it six years ago, the thousands on a bicycle, it starts to make water. Schwinn about $180. sense when you’re far from home and that Bikes and sailboats car you left behind “Jim can fold it up in 30 seconds and get it into probably needs that are a natural fit. You’re utilizing your own power worth of work the V-berth of his Rhodes 22 in no time at all.” much for transportation in and insurance, tags, I’ve gotten my use out of them, but post-manufacture carbon neutral way, and gas. You might never sail around the it’s time to move up to a better frame acknowledging that fiberglass boats and world or leave the Bay, but with a good and a smaller package. As with anything, steel or aluminum bikes burn up a lot of folding bike aboard, you’ll see a lot more you get what you pay for. According fossil fuels in their making. Like sailing, of it than you ever dreamed. to Jim Harrison, avid sailor, bicyclist, riding a bike just feels good. Like a sailrunner, and faculty in the Kinesiology boat, a bike can take you as far as your Editor’s note: Jim Harrison, 68, died Department at Towson University, imagination or your legs can take you. unexpectedly June 13. He is remembered folding bikes by Dahon, UK- built To me, the two are inextricably linked, for his zest for life, fitness, his love of Bromptons, and American-made Bike as cookies and milk. Fortunately for small sailboats, and of course, bicycling. Friday and Downtube are among the space-starved sailboats, you can eat cake Click to spinsheet.com/jim-harrison for a best, which poses a dilemma: Folding with a folding bike. short tribute. 46 August 2013 SpinSheet

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Charter Notes (cont.)

A July 4 Adventure th

Near Home

ike plenty of sailing adventures, the dream began at a sailboat show. My youngest sons asked to board a big catamaran, and we were immediately hooked by the spacious saloon, big bunks, and large trampoline. Could we please charter one for a family vacation? After allowing the idea to percolate for a frew months, we revisited it and decided that the family was gung-ho for a “big cat” expedition to the Eastern Shore.

From Dream to Reality

I knew from the start that I would hire a captain. Although I’ve been sailing nearly 40 years, I’d never sailed a catamaran. I was keenly aware that skippering our 27-foot Cape Dory for day sails didn’t qualify me to take out a 44-foot floating condo with a crew comprised of my husband, who rarely sails, and four of our five children. With only three days and two nights aboard, I carefully plotted our course, determining exactly where we’d go and what we’d do to ensure everyone would have fun. I talked to cruising friends and made several calls to Annapolis Bay Charters (ABC), where the friendly staff patiently promised to help find a captain well-suited for our crew and efficiently answered all my questions, which ranged from, “Will there be linens aboard?” (Yes), to “Can we strap our kayaks on

the bow?” (No, but they will fit in the dinghy). The plan was to sail to the Eastern Shore and up the Wye River, exploring Wye Island by kayak, dinghy, and on foot, perhaps to find an empty campsite and roast s’mores as the sun set. We’d sleep on the hook the first night and spend the second night in St. Michaels Harbor watching the fireworks display, which according to recent memory, was a Third of July tradition on the Miles River. We’d return home midday on the fourth to meet up with friends and family for parties and fireworks in Annapolis.

A Change in Course

Before we even picked up the boat, life interrupted my well-made plan. A rainpacked weather system was stalled over the entire East Coast. With a stroke of luck, we were able to delay our departure

##A wet weather system was still hovering over the Bay on the first morning of our charter.

by 48 hours and take advantage of a better weather pattern that brought ideal breezes and plenty of sunshine. On the downside, the new dates meant that one of our brood had to get off the boat for a lacrosse commitment on the first afternoon. Then I learned that this year the St. Michaels fireworks would be July 6. Well, you know what they say about the best laid plan…. The following afternoon we provisioned the boat before casting off. The kayaks were heavy, and the weather was hot and humid. There seemed to be an outlandish amount of food, toys, and gear for three days, but we were armed and ready with foulies, water guns, fishing equipment, blow-up rafts, and more. A long-pole lacrosse stick, helmet, and pads also came aboard.

##When you’re under windpower, you feel a million miles away, even when you’re close to home.

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Charter Notes (cont.) Underway

Finally it was time to shove off. We met Captain Bob at the ABC office, and right away we liked him. My husband suggested we begin by sailing under the Bay Bridge, so that was our first destination. The tail end of the wet weather system was still hovering over the Bay, and we all pulled on our foul weather gear, laughing and having

a ball as our youngest son took the wheel (under Captain Bob’s tutelage), and everyone got acclimated to the boat. By lunchtime, we had made our way to Whitehall Bay, where we dropped the anchor for sandwiches and swimming before pointing the bow toward our destination for the night, Round Bay. Just past the Naval Academy Bridge, we

stopped briefly at a community pier, and our lacrosse player jumped off with his gear to meet-up with a teammate. Then we continued up the Severn River, arriving in the late afternoon, the first boat to drop anchor in Round Bay to view the Sherwood Forest community’s fireworks. While we still had a solitary anchorage, we relaxed on the swim rafts, explored the shoreline by kayak, and did a little fishing. We ate dinner as the sun set and watched as the anchorage seemed to turn into a small city, with every manner of boat arriving, their lights flickering and the sounds of their crews carrying across the water.

Across the Bay

##Day 2 was full of sunshine and smiles and ended in St. Michaels.

The next morning, we weighed anchor and started down the river, but not without a last-minute stop at my mother-in-law’s pier, where she kindly restocked our water supply. It was an unplanned, yet important pit stop, and it gave Grammy an opportunity to see us in action.

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playing cards and watching Kent Island’s fireworks in the distance. That night we were tired, happy, and grateful for the shore-powered air conditioning. We sailed as much as possible the next day. As we crossed Eastern Bay, dotted with whitecaps, we tacked often. I think it’s fair to say we showed some improvement as a crew. Finally, we headed off the wind and turned toward home.

We sailed upwind, heading down the Bay enjoying 15 knots of breeze, partly cloudy skies, and two-foot waves. As we zigzagged to Bloody Point, we were treated to great views of Thomas Point Light and had the opportunity to contend with a huge ship heading north laden with containers. We were glad to have Captain Bob teaching us the basics of navigating the shipping channel. Turning into Eastern Bay, we lost a bit of the chop of the open waters, and the sailing was a little easier. The kids were full-on sunbathing on the trampoline, my husband was stretched out sleeping on a cushioned stern bench, and I was at the helm. When we reached St. Mikes, we watched Captain Bob deftly slip into our spot at Higgins Yacht Yard. I was again thankful for his services. We poked around town, beginning at the local ice cream parlor and ending at St. Michaels Steak and Crab House. Food is, of course, highly important to any vacation. We finished the day

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The Big Out There Preparing for Long Range Cruising by Cindy Wallach

here are as many ways to sail away as there are boats to sail on. Racers circle buoys, weekenders tuck into gunkholes up and down the Bay, snowbirds trek back and forth along the Eastern Seaboard following the sun, and long-term cruisers point away from here to the big out there ready for anything. The Leonard family is readying for a sailing sabbatical that will have them exploring over the next year. Tracy Leonard is familiar to SpinSheet readers as she is a regular contributor (see page 45). She cast off from Annapolis in July along with her husband Greg and their two children Hannes and Anna. They plan on taking their Stevens 47 Hurrah up north to Maine for the summer and then making their way south along the East Coast to the Bahamas for the winter before returning home to the Chesapeake again next year.

The Leonards have already finished months of downsizing in their suburban Maryland home. “We lean more toward pack rat I guess,” admits Tracy with a grin. “We’ve been in the house more than 10 years, and it’s hard to part with things, especially baby clothes and things with memories like that.” They managed to move most of their belongings either onto the boat or stuffed into one room of the house for storage. A friend will be house sitting while they are off sailing for the year, and then they will have the house to come home to at the end of their travels. Greg and Tracy say they like being in the Chesapeake while planning their cruise because around here nobody thinks they’re crazy when they share their plans. “We want to sail south until we don’t need shoes,” says Greg. “People

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dive. As an injured marine corps vet himself, Cameron understands the therapeutic power of the ocean. His military training is coming in handy in preparing to cast off as well.

We want to sail south until we don’t need shoes… People around here understand that. Greg has done lots of racing in his day, including offshore races, and says preparing to cruise has been similar to preparing for a long race. “We have a big list full of lists,” says Greg.

##Cameron Albin’s military training serves him well as he meticulously plans his trip.

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around here understand that. Folks here have either done it themselves, or are planning to, or know someone else who’s been cruising. It’s been all positive when we talk about our plans,” Tracy adds. Cameron Albin is another who is taking in the local knowledge from others who have been in his shoes. “You can take the advice or leave it, but there are a lot of people here who have lots of cruising knowledge to draw from,” says Cameron. “I came from southern California where you’re either out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean or in a little bay. Here on the Chesapeake, I am able to practice rules of the road, anchoring, and sailing in fickle winds.” Cameron is getting ready for longterm cruising throughout the Caribbean and beyond. There is no house to keep his stuff in or return to if things go badly, no car to hop in upon returning back to town; in fact, he may not even return this way at all. He wants to travel the Caribbean with his dog Daisy and also help the Deptherapy Foundation which teaches injured war vets how to SCUBA

“Planning is my thing. Planning my routes, picking out places to anchor and repair if necessary, planning for redundancy onboard the boat; that’s my training,” says Cameron. Right now he is recovering from rotator cuff surgery in his left shoulder, so boat prep is limited to smaller jobs he can check off his lists while keeping his arm in a sling. “Things like the joker valve on the head, trouble-shooting the shower pump, and also studying charts and requirements for clearing my dog in and out of various Caribbean ports.” He’s also planning his medical kit and making a list of radio nets for the various places he hopes to cruise. Cameron may pick up crew along the way, but he’s mostly singlehanding, so his top priority is making sure he and his Hunter 376 are a strong team. For sailors seeking long term lifestyle changes or extended vacations, there is no shortage of dreaming and planning happening each summer and fall. The most important step is just having the courage to untie the docklines and go. spinsheet.com

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rriving in Great Salt Pond on open to the elements. It was either too dinghy ride away and a good place to take Block Island, RI, after an overcalm to sail or too stormy to feel relaxed. on fuel for boat and crew. It became a night sail from Cape May, NJ, After sailing past a huge school of required stop for us. we went ashore to The Oar, a waterfront rays sunning themselves well outside We’d usually wait for the return trip restaurant fashioned on a boathouse the shipping channel, we instituted the to have a celebratory meal at the Lobster theme. Feeling weary from lack of sleep, “wildlife appreciation” rule aboard our House overlooking the fisherman’s wharf. we took a seat on the busy deck overvessels. As we drifted in the hot sun with In part, the timing was an attempt not looking the anchorage. no wind and glass calm seas, we vowed to skew the results of David’s unofficial I’m usually the type to study a menu to always stop or slow down, if it was contest: finding the best lobster roll in carefully, but not on this particular day. safe to do so, to appreciate the nature New England. Perhaps it was the setting The waitress stopped by the or save-the-best-for-last table to ask for our drink syndrome, but theirs rank order, and with barely a high on his list. glance at the menu, I blurtSailing north along ed out, “I’ll have a bloody the New Jersey coast, we Mary, oysters on the half watched the afternoon cushell, fish and chips, turtle mulous clouds build as the pie, and coffee, please.” My resorts of Wildwood and husband David, usually the Atlantic City faded into the decisive one who tries to distance. Most of the time entice me to join him for a the ominous clouds just treat, sat stunned. threatened, but occasionally This memorable meal we got caught in squally took place on one of several conditions. On one trip, I summer cruises we took to tried to distract myself by ##Whale sightings are among the rewards for standing careful watch. New England in our previlooking out to the east just ous boat, a 32-foot Endeavour sloop. In around us. The rule has served us well before sunset and was treated to the unexaddition to starting a tradition of seeking over the years of subsequent cruising. pected sight of a whale breaching—one of out a seafood meal upon arrival in port Our previous boat could fit under the the rewards for standing careful watch. after a long passage, these escapes were 55-foot bridge on the Cape May Canal, Crossing the inbound and outbound the start of something else. a convenient shortcut to the anchorshipping lanes for New York harbor at In just two days, we could position age near the Corinthian YC of Cape night is a challenge on the passage north. ourselves in Cape May, the jumping off May. We would wait here for a weather I came to appreciate the regularity of this point for points north. We’d sail up the window to make the 200-plus mile traffic compared to the brightly lit casino Chesapeake Bay to the C&D Canal and overnight passage to Block Island. The boats plying the waters off the Jersey coast out the Delaware Bay. We learned that nearby Coast Guard station played taps or the game of chicken we unintentionally there is no such thing as an uneventful at sunset and revelry at sunrise, part of played with fishing boat captains south of passage on this neighboring body of wathe rhythm of Cape May harbor. Dock Long Island, anxious that we not get ter, busy with shipping traffic and more Mike’s Pancake House was just a short tangled in the gear they towed.

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Bluewater Dreaming continued... In August 2003, we decided to swing farther offshore than usual. It was the first time we couldn’t see the glow of New York City at night. Instead we sailed under the light of the moon, just three days past full. I mentioned this in an e-mail to friends and

family in the days before we kept an online blog. A friend replied with a photo from space. It turns out it was the same night as one of the most widespread blackouts in history. Visiting New England waters, especially around Martha’s Vineyard, MA, is always a treat for my husband David. He learned to sail at the Edgartown YC in the days before youth sailing programs. He cruised with his dad in Ataraxy, their 24-foot catboat built in 1905. His dad used to say that the course he steered “could break a snake’s back!” In many ways, this description symbolizes how our cruising adventures developed, meandering from one cruise to the next. Rather than

dreaming about going cruising someday, we used the boat we had to cruise where we could. We gained valuable experience this way, and it definitely whetted our appetite for more. It seems appropriate that our voyage aboard Gyatso began in New England. Although the boat was new to us when we sailed it from Yarmouth, ME, back to Annapolis in 2005, we were navigating through familiar cruising grounds. It gave us the chance to get to know the boat that would become our home for five years and continues to serve as a platform for the cruising lifestyle we enjoy to this day. The only difference on that trip was finding the Lobster House already closed for the season, but that didn’t matter. It’s amazing how good a macaroni and cheese meal aboard tastes when you’re embarking on an extended sailing adventure.

About the Author: Annapolis sailor Lisa Borre cruised full-time for five years with her husband aboard their Tayana 37 cutter Gyatso, visiting the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Black Seas. The couple recently published a cruising guide called The Black Sea.

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ome call it sultry. Summery, steamy, smokin’. All weathermen up and down the Chesapeake can officially take the month off. We already know the forecast: hot, hazy, humid with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Here we go. This is the season when even those purists who claim they aren’t “air-conditioner people” seem to seek out cold pubs or indoor dining rooms. People who won’t buy a new boat until they find one with air-conditioning? I get that. Dockside comfort makes this sweet sailing life even better. But still, we all know a place where it’s a little cooler. On the water. Out there. In the middle of the Chesapeake. You sweat your way down to the boat, which may be stifling with its newly opened hatches and minimal airflow. You sweat your way through the packing of the fridge, the stowing of the stuff, the unpluggings, engine startings, and line tossings. Leaving the slip… ah. It already feels better doesn’t it? Let’s savor what’s left of the season and get out there. While we’re at it, let’s document this sultry month. Send your club notes and high-resolution photos to molly@ spinsheet.com by August 10. Go ahead and send a few extra photos. What doesn’t make it to print will go up online at spinsheet.com/clubs.

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ince they almost “sunk the dock” at last year’s party, the Hunter SA (HSA) has decided to take this year’s event on shore and invite you. If your club is seeking some fun for a good cause the Friday of the U.S. Sailboat Show, here’s your chance to meet some other sailors and mingle. Hosted by HSA, sponsored by Marlow Hunter, and held at the U.S. Naval Academy Officer’s Club October 11 from 6-9 p.m., the party “Life After 40” will feature sailing commentator Gary Jobson as a speaker. For only $40, you may join the celebration and enjoy antipasti, hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and a cash bar. All proceeds from tickets and the silent auction benefit the Annapolis and Deltaville Leukemia Cup Regattas. Click to lifeafter40.eventbrite.com for tickets. Space is limited, so round up your club friends and sign up early. Follow us!

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CRUISING CLUB NOTES A History of Sailing Together on Herring Bay by Ted Slotwinski

n 1978, E. Steuart Chaney, with partners he would eventually buy out, bought the Rose Haven YC on the south end of Herring Bay and began to resurrect it into a modern marina. A few years later, he bought several marinas at the north end of the bay with a similar objective. Thus began a continuous program over the next 35 years to make the Herrington Harbour Marinas (North and South) into one of the largest, most modern, and environmentally friendly marina and yard complexes on the Chesapeake Bay. In the Spring of 1981, Chaney and several sailboat owners at his new Herrington Harbour Marina decided to create an organization to promote sailing in Herring Bay through organized cruising, racing, training, and social programs. The first meeting of the Herrington Harbour SA (HHSA) was held on April 12, 1981, and established a one-month period for “charter” member-

ships, a $10 initiation fee, and $20 annual dues. Thirty eight charter members would join in the first month, and membership would total 117 by year’s end. Four of those who joined in 1981 have remained continuous members through 2013. HHSA is not just focused on Herrington Harbour, but includes sailors from many other marinas in the region.

toll, and is now being resurrected using Baltimore Harbor dredge spoils). It was the skipper’s choice to round Poplar Island clockwise or counter-clockwise with an eight-hour time limit. Twenty-three boats participated! Most boats in HHSA in the 1980s were less than 30 feet in length. Try to find such boats in recent boat shows! Yet the size of their boats never daunted HHSA cruising adventurers. A few examples: 14 boats went on a two-week Southern Bay cruise led by Bob Enstam and Joe Sarnoski in 1982, followed by 20 boats in a Northern Bay cruise in 1983. In 1985, Joe Batts would lead four HHSA boats on a cruise to Atlantic City. Enstam was a prolific cruiser and maintained notes of all the places on the Bay he had voyaged to, which was invaluable to HHSA cruisers both old and new for decades. Members undertook even more

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2005, after which distinctions would be tions tool and history repository, including venturesome cruises, with 12 boats cruismade for spinnaker and non-spinnaker, thousands of photos, for our membership. ing to Block Island in 1991 and 10 boats and eventually multiple spinnaker chamHHSA in conjunction with Integdoing a DelMarVa circumnavigation in pions. HHSA racing would continue rity Yacht Sales sponsored a CBYRA1992. HHSA members have periodito improve in quality of courses, race sanctioned regatta for five seasons from cally organized charters to exotic sailing management, and competitiveness, yet 2006 through 2010. HHSA club racing venues such as the Caribbean Sea, Puget has thrived. More Sound’s San Juan than 25 boats Islands, the Adriatic are present on and Aegean Seas, and any Wednesday various South Pacific evening racing in Islands. three competitive, HHSA memberfriendly fleets. ship would exceed 200 HHSA racers for the first time in regularly partici1987 and peak at 226 pate in buoy races in 1992. Like many in Annapolis and other sailing assoSolomons, in Bay ciations, the increased ##The 2013 board of HHSA: Maris Eshleman, Arne Fliflet, Larry Brown, Michel distance races such complexity and comJichlinski, Paula Grenier, JR Larsen, Laurie Albert, Ted Slotwinski, and Joe Laun. as the Miles River mitments of daily life Race, Race to Oxand the gradual aging ford, Solomons Invitational, or Governor’s retain a friendliness often missing in racof the sailing community began to erode ing associations. HHSA was incorporated Cup; and in offshore races such as Annapototal membership which has stabilized in lis to Bermuda and Annapolis to Newport. in 1995. the 120s for the past decade. True to the original aspirations, in our HHSA jumped on the Internet HHSA racing began to formally rec33rd season, HHSA continues to probandwagon in 1997 when our website ognize a seasonal High Point champion mote sailing to young and old, novice and hhsa.org was registered. Thanks to good with a perpetual trophy wheel at the veteran, through robust cruising, racing, stewardship by numerous volunteers, it end of the 1990 season. A single season training, and social programs. hhsa.org has evolved into the primary communicachampion would be recognized through

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Joie de Vivre on Frog Mortar Creek Gerry and Jane Ann Braddick

hen we launched the new club notes this spring and asked club members to send interview ideas, Steve Allan from the Northern Chesapeake Cruising Club (NC3) sent us a note to tell us about a special cruising couple, Gerry and Jane Ann Braddick, who sail out of Frog Mortar Creek. He wrote, “They are in their 80s and still going strong. They cruise in a Catalina 27 named 9th Daughter with a tiller, not much in the way of fancy electronics, or other “must haves” like air-conditioning and electric heads that the rest of us all seem to covet. They always seem to be having a ball. Their resolve and joie de vivre are an inspiration to the rest of us in the club.” We contacted the couple and asked a few questions about their sailing life: How did you name your boat? Gerry: She was named by our eighth daughter during a family meeting. There was instant agreement that this was the perfect name. I believe we have had her about 20 years.

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How did you get into sailing? Jane Ann: Gerry’s youth was spent on the Rockaway Peninsula in Long island, NY. His father had a series of motor boats for fishing in and around Jamaica Bay. After marrying and having a family, we bought a canoe and installed a sail. This led to a progression of 14, 20, and finally a 27-foot sailboat What’s the best part of being in a sailing club? Gerry: A sailing club offers camaraderie, advice, help, and just plain talking, story-telling and laughing… However, we had sailed many club cruises with the 27 and have had many experiences of break downs within the fleet. There is great comfort in knowing that your sailing companions will be there to help when you need it. Have you held any offices within the club or others? Gerry: I have held the office as Flotilla Commander in the Coast Guard Auxiliary and have taught Sailing and Seamanship. I have also held all of the offices in Catalina Fleet 19 based primarily in the Northern Chesapeake. We are presently members of the NC3, which was formed recently. Do you have fond memories from a recent cruise? Gerry: Our recent week-long Cruise, with 11 boats, to the Magothy River, Choptank River, La Trappe Creek, Cambridge, Trippe Creek, Oxford, Wye River, and home were as

memorable as any. Is there anything else you wanted to add? Gerry: Our eighth daughter, Rachel, who is now 46, is a great sailor and takes a vacation with her dad on the Bay nearly every summer. Jane Ann: I believe Gerry loves working on the boat nearly as much as he loves sailing her. How did you (the first mate) get into sailing? Jane Ann: Early on, when I knew nothing about sailing, I decided I had to know enough to “Bring the Captain Home.” It was awful, just cooking and cleaning. So, Gerry got a message: teach me to sail, let me experience this—or no boat. I did take courses, but Gerry was a pretty good teacher. Every year, we must review the essentials, but he does let me take the tiller and enjoy sailing by the set of the sails. Do you have a favorite cruising memory? Jane Ann: My most memorable cruise was to St. Mary’s near the mouth of the Potomac River, then across the Bay to Hoopers Island. Of course, that was a few years ago. Now that we are the “elderly couple” (Gerry is 85) on the dock, we keep closer to home. Sometimes when the weather is really bad, we stay within Middle River and cruise only to Seneca Creek. But spending the night on the hook still beats anything else we do.

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ailing changed my life,” says Diane Benyus, commodore of the Chesapeake Catalina YC. “I met my husband [Richard Schatz] through it… and so many friends.” Among the accomplishments for which the Annapolisbased Catalina 30 sailor is proud, becoming qualified to skipper on charter boats around the world ranks high on the list, as does serving as a commodore. She took a moment to talk sailing with SpinSheet this month. Here’s what she had to say: How did you get into sailing? When I was a kid, on a vacation to Martha’s Vineyard, my dad rented a Sunfish. We sailed with my sister, too—we were about six and 10. There’s not much room on Sunfish. I fell right off the bow. It didn’t bother me one bit. My dad bought a sailboat when we were teenagers, so I sailed sporadically. Then in 1990, I took lessons and have been doing it ever since. Can you tell us a bit about your sailing club? The club started in 1980 as a club for Catalina 30 owners. Many people stayed with Catalina but got bigger boats and

wanted to stay in the club. So we changed the charter, and Catalinas of all sizes are welcome. Half the boats are under 40 feet and half over, so we have a wide variety and a good mix. What stands out for you about the club? The people. We have a membership of about 60 boats. We host events all year long, even in the off season at a restaurant or dinner at someone’s house. We host dinners at raft-ups. I remember one with 21 boats, and my friend Marie fed all of us! There’s always food and libations (we’re sailors after all). We do big club events and mini-cruises. One time four boats went together down the ICW and stuck together for six months… There’s good camaraderie in the group. We look after each other. We all make sure everyone is safe and taken care of. We exchange ideas about our boats and lend a hand where needed. Do you have a favorite recent rendezvous memory? Last month, a couple of our members, Michael and Carolyn Mitch, hosted a dock party at their house on a beautiful sheltered

##Richard Schatz and his wife Diane Benyus, commodore of the Chesapeake Catalina YC.

cove and invited the whole club for an open house. Twenty boats showed up, and they were the most gracious hosts. We did a potluck on Friday night, and on Saturday, we did dinghy races. One was a blindfolded rowing race, and for the other one, we jury-rigged sails (with sheets, boat hooks—someone used a bra as a burgee). It was a hoot. Then on Saturday night, they hosted a catered dinner and gave out prizes. It was an amazing event and one of the highlights of the year. sailccyc.org

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Cruising, Racing… He Loves It All

broaden our cruising experience and skills. he current commodore of Club Beneteau Chesapeake Bay (CB2), CB2 provided us with numerous opportuJoe Zebleckes sails his 40-foot Annities and destinations that we otherwise may not have been as quick or confident neliese with his significant other Janet and to embrace. The longer trips are rewarding their daughter Jessica out of Annapolis’s as we have such a pool of experience from Back Creek. We asked him about his sailing passion one muggy day in July... which to prepare, troubleshoot problems How did you get into sailing? I grew up spending time on ##CB2 commodore Joe Zebleckes. fishing boats with my father in the Delaware Bay always working on the engine to keep it in good running condition. I tried my hand at sailing on small boats (Sunfish, HobieCats) at various warm vacation destinations. While on a snorkeling outing aboard a 30-some-foot sloop in the Caribbean, the skipper let me take the tiller for the return leg of the trip. I became hooked, and there was no looking back. What’s the best part about being in a cruising club? while en route, and safely push our comfort The camaraderie among the members is zones to improve our skills and confidence. undoubtedly the best part. Our members Do you have a favorite recent memory are from vastly different walks of life and from a club rendezvous or raft-up? share a common passion for sailing. Being The raft-ups, rendezvous, and training sesnew to a larger sailboat, we joined CB2 to sions are always great opportunities to see

old friends, meet new members, and share sailing war stories. I think my favorite memories are from the longer distance trips. Each one is unique in its own rite and achieving these common and often first-time, experiences with our fellow members is priceless. In our short time with the club, we circumnavigated the DelMarVa peninsula, traveled to New York City for Fourth of July fireworks, and then onto Mystic and Block Island, sailed the Bahamas, and just this past June, completed the Carolina loop on the ICW. I can’t wait to see what will be next! Can you tell us a bit about your racing and why you like it? Sailing with experienced racers gives us opportunities to learn how to get the best performance out of our boat. We tend to favor the longer distance races, and I love the over-nighters… Our cruising boat is affectionately dubbed “a Winnebago on the water” by some of the high-performance boats and their rock star crews. As our experience grows, we hope to improve our standings, so watch your back Mick Jaggar! cb2.org

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number of new members have joined the Back Creek YC (BCYC), and we are still welcoming more with reduced annual fees. Join us for good events and great sailing either on sailboats or motor boats. We want boaters who enjoy cruising and having fun with wonderful people who love being on the water. Here’s a taste of what our members did together last month… BCYC traveled to

Langford Bay Marina off the Chester River for the July 5-7 long weekend. Good winds made the trip enjoyable. Friday dinner was at Waterman’s Crab House. The next day was spent in Rock Hall touring and enjoying the marina pool. That night, we savored barbecued chicken and ribs, salads and watermelon. Sunday was again great sailing; most got back before the late afternoon thunderstorms hit.

On July 20, we had a Rhode River raft-up, and July 26, members attended the musical “She Loves Me” at the Infinity Theatre in Annapolis, with dinner at the Broadneck Grill beforehand. August 3-4 we hold our Annual Lobster Fest and morning-after breakfast with Flip, Flop, and Drop at Wally and Molly Stone’s house on Crab Creek off the South River. Click to backcreekyc.org for membership details. ~Otto Hetzel

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Kids Racing

2013 Junior Olympics Results Baltimore County Sailing Center â&#x20AC;˘ June 28-30 Club 420 Fleet (21 competitors) 1) Charlie Lomax/ Evan Morgan (AYC) 2) Nick Floyd/Belle Strachan (AYC) 3) Elena VandenBerg/Lilla Salvesen (AYC) Laser Radial Fleet (45 competitors) 1) Zach Hill (SSA) 2) John Hanna (FBYC) 3) Leo Boucher (WRSC/SSA) Optimist Fleet (51 competitors) 1) Benton Amthor (FBYC) 2) Brendan Little (TAYC) 3) Thomas Hall (AYC) White Division (12 competitors)

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1) Thomas Hall (AYC) 2) Guthrie Braun (FBYC) 3) Gannon Troutman (FBYC) Blue Division (27 competitors) 1) Benton Amthor (FBYC) 2) Mariner Fagan (AYC) 3) Sebastian Riquelme-Beckman (Coconut Grove SC) Red Division (12 competitors) 1) Brendan Little (TAYC) 2) Garrett Levy (FBYC) 3) Gray Benson (TAYC) Opti Green (22 competitors) 1) Reid Roach (TAYC) 2) Max Shapiro (AYC) 3) Magnus Weissenberger (GIYC)

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Youth and Collegiate Sailing Focus by Franny Kupersmith

ualifying for nationals is tough. Qualifying for all three Intercollegiate SA (ICSA) National Championships is even tougher. Keeping up one’s endurance throughout three days of racing for one ICSA Nationals is yet another challenge—and then for all three. What takes the cake is sailing in all three big events and then receiving the honor of being named an All-American Woman’s Skipper and All-American Coed Crew. St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMC) senior, Kayla McComb did just that. Kayla and her team finished second at this year’s ICSA Women’s Nationals, where Kayla skippered in the A division along with crew Nicole DeAngeli. After Kayla was named All-American women’s skipper, she handed in the tiller to go on to compete as the A division crew, sailing in both the ICSA Team Racing Nationals and the ICSA Coed Championships. At the end of all three events, Kayla was named All-American once again, this time as a crew, for skipper Josh Greenslade. We sat down with Kayla to chat about her sailing background and favorite snacks in hopes of gaining an insight into this inspirational sailor! As captain, and crew, and skipper, how do you balance it all? I actually found that balancing both skippering and crewing gave me the ability to mix things up, sail with more of my teammates, and keep me focused on whatever sailing event was coming up that next weekend. I loved having the opportunity to sail a variety of events and travel with almost all of my teammates throughout the sailing season. What is your favorite race day snack? Peanut butter on anything! I like the sugar. My crew, Nicole and I also really loved Starbursts.

##Kayla McComb and crew Nicole DeAngeli gear up for another day at the 2013 ICSA Woman’s Nationals.

What tips would you give to youth sailors wanting to both crew and skipper? Especially, if your coach wants you to be one thing and you want to do something else... any advice? College sailing is one of the most unique sailing environments where you can

balance a variety of roles on any given team. I feel very fortunate to have had the college sailing career that I had and can thank both my coaches, Adam Werblow and Bill Ward for those opportunities. The best advice I have is to

communicate. College coaches don’t have time to be mind readers, so if you want something, tell them. At the end of a regatta or at the end of the season, the team comes first. Recognize where your personal skill set can best suit the team.

Focus on excelling in that area when you are needed. Most importantly, have fun with it! Do your crews have to calm you down? Do you have to calm your skipper down? What are some tips here? Absolutely! Nicole was a godsend. I was always extremely antsy on the water, and she was instrumental in keeping me calm. When I crewed for Josh, I focused on maintaining a more composed role in the boat, trying to recognize when he, too, was nervous. How are the women’s and coed fleets different? The two fleets are equally competitive, but the main difference between sailing and traveling with the women’s team and the coed team are the teams’ grocery lists at regattas. The food priorities are very, very different. While the women need their spinach and hummus, the men need their roast beef and mayonnaise. SpinSheet August 2013 65

Youth and Collegiate Sailing Focus BROUGHT TO YOU BY What’s next for you sailing? I really loved both match racing and team racing throughout college and hope to continue competing in both types of events as a graduate. (Note: Kayla just competed in a women’s match racing event in Denmark with fellow SMC grad and Chesapeake Racer Profile alumna, Jennifer Chamberlain.) Did you expect to get such high honors at both the ICSA Coed/ Women’s Nationals? Honestly, not at all. Skippers and crews alike strive to be recognized by the college sailing community. When I started skippering my junior year, I focused on consistency in my division, hoping to finish well and win as a team at every event we sailed. I know that my crew, Nicole, equally deserves one of those awards. She is an amazing crew, and I look forward to watching her compete as a senior next year. I can also thank Josh for continuing to sail with me and being patient while I balanced both women’s and coed sailing.

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What was your most memorable regatta this spring? Coed: Graham Hall. I crewed for both Josh and Jake LaDow, and it was by far, the most cold and miserable event that I sailed throughout college. It rained, it snowed, and there was a high of 30 degrees. Women’s: MAISA Women’s Qualifier. For the first time in four years, Adam turned off his precious Sirius Radio that is always precisely tuned to Pink Floyd or his favorite, Bob Seger, and jammed out to Icona Pop, “I Love It.” He loved it, and it was one of those great funny team moments. How did crewing help your skippering and vice versa? Crewing had a huge influence on my transition into skippering and gave me a different perspective from the back of the boat. I focused on communicating with my crews throughout practice and weekend racing, working to improve as much as possible, whenever pos-

sible. Skippering in team race practices also allowed me to better understand different plays and combos that in turn helped to improve my communication as a crew. Women’s National Championship is first... how do you change gears going into coed? How do you keep up the mental/physical endurance throughout such a long event without getting exhausted? Transitioning from skippering to crewing or vice versa throughout the three events is something that I had to practice throughout the season. Adam and Bill do a phenomenal job of keeping us as sailors on our toes and train us to be prepared for the unexpected. In just one practice, I can go from skippering to crewing and back to skippering, potentially sailing with three different people. The best thing they do is coach us as a team and work to build the team up as one throughout the season.

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C lass W i n n ers Solomons I’ve ever he running of the 33rd annual SoloAlberg 30 Argo Thomas Williams done,” said Drew mons Island Invitational seemed to Catalina 27 Pussycat Ross Arnett Beach. “We were be business as usual for the 93 boats J/105 Veloce MBE Syndicate all shivering on the collected for rendezvous off the U.S. Naval J/30 AVITA George Watson deck!” Winds were Academy on July 19. The weather was hot J/35 Maggie Peter Scheidt steadily between 10 and humid, with a light southerly coming Multihull A Temple of the Wind Doug Dykman up the Bay. The Eastport Multihull B Gemini Jere Glover YC (EYC) race commitPHRF AO Endorphin Erik Wulff tee planned a warning PHRF A1 Hero Squad Andrew Eyring signal for 6:45 p.m., and PHRF A2 Smoky Richard Zantzinger they stayed true to their PHRF B Smokey Gary & Greg Schoolden promise. PHRF C Odyssey David Shiff But then… something PHRF N Coyote Richard Griner changed. The wind seemingly disappeared just as the second gun sounded. ing from this year’s race, Five minutes into the start however. A Solomons of the B fleet and boats favorite year after year, were dead in the water, James Muldoon’s Donny100 yards off the line. brook was still getting reSpinnakers went up as the pairs after hitting a whale. wind clocked, but then Cuore di Leone, Tony they came straight down. ##Erik Wulff’s Endorphin, winner of the PHRF A0 class. Photo by Dan Phelps Culotta’s J/111, dropped There were a few shouts out in the early hours of Saturday and 12 knots with gusts up to 16. when boats got too close for comfort, and morning due to technical problems, The official first finisher for the second the vast majority of racers had their heads as well as three multihulls. year in a row was Paul Parks’ Sundog just up, watching to see what the wind was goRegistration for the event was after midnight, although Doug Dykman’s ing to do. It was looking like it might be a Temple of the Wind would eventually correct down significantly from 2012, when long night on the Bay. 132 boats took part in the race. It’s over him. Parks set a new multihull record But like they say, if you don’t like the debatable whether that’s a sign of at 5:03:56 and won the F. Rollins Maxwell weather, wait five minutes. The wind very hectic race weekends getting the slowly filled from the south and one by one Trophy for best elapsed time. best of Bay sailors, or sequestration With only a mile to go, T.C. and Tim boats found their lanes, starting the long hitting us all where it hurts. RegardWilliams of the Alberg 30 fleet got into trek down the Bay. And despite a week less, it’s a shame because this is one a tacking duel and making it a real race in the high 90s, the temperature dropped race certainly worth doing. We hope to the finish. Argo eventually managed to overnight and sailors found themselves to see everyone out there next year. cross the line only a 12-second lead. looking for extra layers that may or may eastportyc.org More than a few Bay boats were missnot have been packed. “It was the coldest

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mid a media whirlwind with millions of well-wishers tweeting across the world, the Prince of Cambridge entered the world July 22. A few hundred Chesapeake Bay sailors didn’t really notice. That’s the beauty of the Screwpile Lighthouse Challenge: once you enter into the Solomons Zone for this annual event, you really do feel as if you’re on an island—and yes, the air tends toward tropical. Life’s worries and the outside world disap-

pear for a few days, and your focus turns to the cat’s paws of breeze sneaking up from the south, that pesky competitor creeping up on your hindquarters, whether or not to tack, kicking some butt, and the cold beverage waiting for you later in the pool. For the 2013 edition of Screwpile, July 21-23, more than 70 competing boats in eight classes on two racing circles experienced light to moderate breezes, a few shifts

along the way, and the steamy southerlies that one expects in July on the Chesapeake. Racing sailors traveled from as far north as the Sassafras River and as far south as Kill Devil Hills, NC, to get in on the action. An extended postponement on day one had more than a few competitors fearing that the glassy calm was what they would face all day—or worse, for three of them. Teams spread out their sun shades

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Easy Button

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Big Time

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Midnight Mistress

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Kolohe Anakalia

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The Doghouse

Corsair Open ##MRYC member Robert Yoho on Kolohe Anakalia placed second in PHRF NS. Photo by Mark Talbott

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(including some pretty beach umbrellas on a committee boat), turned on some tunes, and passed up Gatorades for the wait. The Baltimore-based team on the Tartan 33 Artemis II had a cannonball contest to amuse the SpinSheet photographer, and we witnessed one sailor treading water with panty hose on her hands to ward off nettles. On the south course, host club Southern Maryland SA (SMSA) member and longtime PRO Don Behrens kept racers amused with a scavenger hunt for a dozen items onboard, such as West Marine boat hooks, Crocs, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, tweezers, or a fleece. This brilliant distraction game brought to life the fun-loving summer spirit of the event. At 1 p.m., much to sailors’ surprise and delight, a sea breeze kicked in. Competitors finished two good races and saw whitecaps before the day’s end. Following a postponement the next day, sailors fit in three more races in 10-12 knots, despite a wimpy forecast. Although the final race day produced the shifty, variable breeze predicted, for most of the regatta, racers enjoyed better conditions than expected and fit in seven races by Tuesday afternoon. Taran Teague, 13-year veteran as Screwpile PRO of the north course, says of the first two days, “The lesson learned for sailors and race committee organizers? We have to go outside and look up, no matter what the weather report says.” RC members on the south course managed more excitement than they had bargained for on Monday when the bowman of the Beneteau 40.7 Chance sustained a head injury in a spinnaker pole incident. The volunteers in the pin boat responded quickly and ran the injured sailor to shore, where he was taken by ambulance to the hospital. He was later spotted joking around at the party wearing his bloodsplattered crew shirt, with 13 stitches in his head, a drink in his hand, and his wife at his side ready to take him home to Annapolis. One of the joys of riding on a photo or spectator boat at the Screwpile, year after year, is watching boat names and ports of call pass by: Solomons, Hampton, Annapolis, Baltimore, Galesville, St. Michaels, Oxford, Easton, Rock Hall, and the Maritime Republic of Eastport. Follow us!

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mindful of the dedication of his volunteers, Sometimes a longtime competitor will and he treats them as family.” switch boats, such as West River sailor PHRF B was the biggest class at this Richard Zantzinger on the once-red, nowevent. RC member Bruce Bingman says, purple Smoky and Solomons sailor Clarke “Action was fast and furious at the weather McKinney who switched from the Riddler mark… With 21 competitors in a narto his J/80 Cold Beer on a Friday Night. It’s row handicap band, racing in PHRF B fun to witness the evolution of teams over looked like tight one-design competition the years, some you may only see once per with the top nine boats reaching the first year. Seeing crews return faithfully from weather rounding in both races essentially all corners of the Chesapeake makes you overlapped.” Success, he says, depended on feel at home at this special event. “crew work and tactical positioning.” Anyone who regularly sails at Key West Mike McNamara and his BaltimoreRace Week and is familiar with the RC based team on his Tartan 33 Artemis II knows that many Screwpile RC members topped PHRF B and earned the overall volunteer for both events. The high caliber winner award for 2013. They also won the of the committee makes for exceptional cannonball contest—congratulations! race management at the mouth of the Patuxent, a hallmark of this event. RC members John and Lin Send Photos & Feedback McCarthy of Hampton say of longtime race chair L.G. Raley, SpinSheet has sponsored this event for 17 “His passion for taking care years and would like to hear from racers in the of the racers first and always form of upbeat stories, crew pictures and vidkeeping them as his main focus eos, and honest feedback on how the event can are the reasons Screwpile has grow and evolve. Send photos, videos, stories, become and remains one of the and suggestions to molly@spinsheet.com. finest race week formats you’ll find anywhere… He is ever

##Mike McNamara and the Baltimore-based team on Artemis II topped the 21-boat PHRF B class and earned overall winner for the regatta. Photo by Mark Talbott

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Annapolis to Newport

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he biennial Annapolis to Newport Race (A2N) has a storied history. The 2013 race was the 34th running of the 475-mile race, but it has existed in various forms since as early as 1871 when it was raced between Sandy Hook, NJ, and Cape May, NJ. In 1947, the home ports of Annapolis and Newport were officially chosen, with the race starting north and heading southward. The direction was reversed in 1957 after sailors made the point that a speedy ocean leg followed by a long trek up the Bay was unpopular. In 1947, the Baltimore Sun ran an article promoting the race and its contenders. Reading over it, we have to chuckle a bit: sailing has truly changed shape over the last 68 years. But then again, it’s also stayed so true to form. Blue-Water Yachts in Saltiest Race by N.T. Kenney for the Baltimore Sun, June 15, 1947 At anchor off the Ida Lewis Yacht Club, before the starting gun booms Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, will be possibly $1,000,000 worth of the country’s best seagoing sailing yachts, every one of them carefully equipped, rigged and tuned up especially for the race. George David, owner of the 90-foot Rambler and the winner of the 2013 A2N, is reported to spend over $6 million annually on his sailing program. Nearly every boat starting in the joint race of the N.Y.Y.C., the United States Naval Academy Yacht Squadron and the

Annapolis Yacht Club has new sails aboard. Canvas was impossible to obtain during the war, but recently it has been on the market. “Canvas” is hardly the word. The firms specializing in the making of yacht sails have always used the best Egyptian duck for working sails and such exotic materials as parachute silk for light stuff. Gone are the days of weaving cotton (Egyptian duck) to make a sail canvas. “Mylar is the basis for every laminated sail out there,” says David Gross of Quantum Sails, “but the real structural component comes from fibers like carbon fiber, aramids like Twaron, Technora, and more. The methods for building sails have changed pretty dramatically within the last ten years.” Today’s A2N racers have conversations about Kevlar and Technora, Twaron and Spectra when discussing their sails. And as for cost? A 40-foot PHRF or IRC boat could easily spend between $8000 and $12,000 for a premium sail. Cotton really only belongs in your Kleenex. Certainly they (A2N sailors) are a special breed. They must be men--and women, since sometimes a boat carries a feminine crew member or two--who keep themselves in good physical shape, for this is no sport for a weakling. In 2005, Annapolis’ own Nicole Weaver became the first woman to win the race, and she generally races with a predominantly female crew. We asked her about this year’s race and if the weather (cold, wet, dreary) got to her:

##Nylon is still used for spinnaker material--some things don’t need to change. Photo by Bobby Gignilliat

“I only bring one set of foulies and I don’t get cold, so I’m the wrong person to ask,” she replied. Certainly,this is no sport for a weakling. The sea is always a tough opponent, and no one who ever puts out upon it ever gets closer to it, in the normal course of events, than the windjammers’ men of the ocean racing fleets. A strong back and a sailorman’s stomach are prerequisites. Experience counts: the man who has made many races or who has cruised a lot is in demand. Onboard the J/37 Sleijride, John Gorski’s crew was made up of ocean cruisers who knew how to wait out the doldrums, but might not know how to fly a spinnaker. “Dennis Jud had sailed his own boat to Panama, but had never flown a chute before,” said Andy Schell. Despite this, or perhaps because of this, Sleijride went on to take fourth place in her class. Any ocean racer will tell you that the most maddening thing in the world is to be forced to stand on the deck of a becalmed boat, unable to get out and push or row or do a thing that will help, while a competitor a mile away is charging away, lee rail down, with a breeze whistling through her shrouds. ##You hardly need a reason to want to do this race, but the promise of a dolphin or two off your bow is pretty good. Photo by Al Yoffe on Kalevala II.

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Annapolis to Newport continued...

##With an annual operating budget of $6 million, it’d be a shame for Rambler to do anything other than win. Photo by Duffy Perkins

Some things never change, I guess. This could easily have been a journal entry in almost any 2013 A2N competitor’s log. In short, the business of racing a boat at sea is a matter of putting everything out of one’s life but the boat, from the time the skipper first calls his crew around him and starts planning his race strategy, to the moment the committee boat at the finish line signals “over”. Why they keep coming back for more is something even a racing man has difficulty in explaining to a landlubber; but the fact is. A good sailor keeps it up until he can no longer stand a stormy trick at the wheel or swing his weight on a staysail sheet. Succinctly summing up our passion for racing, it’s clear that getting out on the water and racing boats isn’t a new thing; whether we’re going around the buoys on a Wednesday night or if we’re chancing a derecho all the way up to Newport. Because if we know anything for certain, it’s this: of everything the 2013 Annapolis to Newport Race brought to us, it will discourage no one from signing up for the

##A great way to celebrate a great finish. Photo by Stephan von Schlicher

next one. Everyone is ready for 2015, everyone is awaiting a call from the skipper that the boat is planning on doing it. We’ll see you out there. -DP To read the full article, find results, and see photos of the 2013 Annapolis to Newport Race, visit spinsheet.com/annapolis-tonewport-2013

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Block Island Race Week: Breaking Out of the Bay

e knew that the Bay would be well-represented at Block Island Race Week (BIRW) June 23-28, but we didn’t know just how well. Bay racers brought home enough hardware to necessitate check-in luggage. And you know what? We’re just getting started. After a first couple of days with low wind to keep the legs short, racers were fogged in with visibility limited to one tenth of a mile when most racing was called off. However, that’s when things got real. An overnight storm set lightning on a local hotel, and in the words of the race committee, the wind was “blowin’ dogs off chains.” Corsair, the TP52 skippered

by Andy Beeler and crewed by the U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen, expressed concerns that the boat could see 20 knots on the downwind legs. That didn’t stop them from heading out to the course, although it kept eight of their fleet on land. We applaud them. The U.S. Naval Academy boats Corsair and Dolphin made an impact on the IRC fleets, winning first in IRC 1 and taking fifth in IRC 3. Ed Freitag’s beautiful Summit 40 DownTime won the IRC 2 Division, while Orion, Paul Milo’s J/122 with Annapolis YC’s (AYC) own Linda Ambrose in the pit took third in IRC 3. Bill Sweetser kept his hand on the throttle of his J/109

Rush, ending up fourth in the 15-boat J/109 fleet. AYC represented well in the J/80 fleet, with Will Crump and Tom Klok’s R80 trading bullets with John White’s USA 1162 the entire time. Within the J/80 fleet, AYC heard the gun for six of eight races. Within the PHRF fleets, Kevin McNeill’s Farr 30 Seabiscuit won PHRF 1 while Heather, the Jeanneau 379 owned by Ted Ruegg, took third in the PHRF Cruising Spinnaker fleet. Nice job to all the Bay sailors who have boats and will travel. All that beautiful crystal hopefully makes up for the cost of hotel rooms. For more information and full results, visit blockislandraceweek.com

Governor’s Cup Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

little time on the rail has never deterred anyone from the Governor’s Cup, the oldest and not to mention

longest overnight race on the Chesapeake Bay. This year is the 40th anniversary of the race between Annapolis

and St. Mary’s City, and we’ll have full coverage for you in the September issue of SpinSheet! smcm.edu/govcup

##Photo by Dan Phelps

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August on the Tred Avon by Richard Slaughter

xford is one of the oldest towns in America and has a long history of maritime activities. Early in the day, one will still find local watermen at the town dock unloading the catch of the day and people can also enjoy watching sailboats arriving from all over the Bay. In particular, during the weekends of August 9-11 and August 24-25, Oxford and the Tred Avon YC (TAYC) are alive with plenty of sailing competitions, including the graceful log canoes.

Oxford Regatta

AYC was founded in 1931 as the Kap Dun Club for the purpose of encouraging yacht racing on the Tred Avon River. Later that year, members voted to change the name to TAYC and to sponsor an annual regatta. August 9-11 marks the 82nd annual Oxford Regatta. This exciting event, sanctioned by the Chesapeake Bay YRA (CBYRA), brings together many of the best sailors in the region and elsewhere. Oxford Regatta is a wonderful reunion time for spectators as well as competitors. The regatta gets underway on Friday morning, August 9, with a PHRF race from Annapolis. The 31-mile race begins at 10 a.m. with a club finish in Oxford Friday afternoon. Once the boats arrive, the onshore celebration will begin with music throughout the weekend and a variety of food and beverages.

##Sunday at the Oxford Regatta. Photo by Don Biresch

On Saturday morning, there will be plenty of action all over the Tred Avon and Choptank Rivers with boats racing on seven different courses from the small one-design dinghies to the log canoes, which begin their three-race series with two races starting at 10:30 a.m. and the afternoon race at 2:30 p.m. Again this year the format for the Saturday Robson Round the Buoys Race for PHRF fleets and the Robert W. Downes, III race for the Shields fleet will consist of two sanctioned races on windward/leeward courses. For the PHRF competitors, the weekend offers three sanctioned races including the Friday race to Oxford. Racing will continue on Sunday, August 11, for all classes except for PHRF. The Chesapeake Bay YC and Mr. and Mrs. John E. Akridge, III will host the trophy presentation at Harleigh on the banks of Trippe Creek at 4:30 p.m., by invitation only. The trophy table is impressive. Permanent trophies dating back to 1926 demonstrate the longevity of the Oxford Regatta.

Myers Heritage Regatta

##A spinnaker start for TAYCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Race to Oxford, set for August 9. Photo by Mark Talbott

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he Myers Heritage Regatta, hosted by TAYC August 24-25, also has a rich history. William H. Myers, Jr., gave a special trophy to be awarded to

the winner of the log canoe Regatta. He commissioned an oil painting by local artist David Lockhart that depicts the canoe Island Blossom sailing past the clubhouse. The log canoe was built in 1892 by Sidney Covington for Myersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father who was one of the founding members of the club. Mr. Myers, Jr. raced on the canoe in his youth, was a lifelong member of TAYC, and became a CBYRA champion in Stars and cruising boats. After his death, TAYC members renamed the regatta to honor his achievements and service to the club. Other traditional Chesapeake Bay classes to race the same weekend include Comets, designed in Talbot County by Lowndes Johnson, and Penguins, fathered by Bill Heintz of West River. Although not a Bay boat, the Shields class also competes in the event.

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he local fleet at TAYC will host the Shields Class National Championship Regatta September 25-28. For more information visit tayc.com or call (410) 226-5269. spinsheet.com

Chesapeake Log Canoe Races 2013

nyone who thinks watching sailing is dull has never witnessed a Chesapeake Bay log canoe race in a fresh breeze. Log canoe racers are used to not only having their own chase boats but also sailing past the local “paparazzi,” those camera-wielding fans who relish in the canoes’ beauty and appreciate the strength of the crew members throwing boards. If you have a chance to get out there and watch a few races, jump on it. Be sure to be mindful and steer clear of the fleet. Here is the remaining race schedule for the summer. Visit blogcanoe.com for more information. Date

Event

Location

August 10-11

Tred Avon YC (TAYC) Annual Regatta

Oxford

August 24-25

TAYC Heritage Series

Oxford

September 7-8

Miles River Labor Day Series

St. Michaels

September 14

Miles River YC (MRYC) Series

St. Michaels

September 15

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Series

St. Michaels

##Photos by Al Schreitmuller

##Spectators saw dolphins while watching log canoe races in St. Michaels in June.

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Twilight Race Brings Out the Stars

n a beautiful evening in June, 45 boats joined up for the annual favorite Shearwater Sailing Club (SSC) Twilight Race. The longer days of the summer solstice meant that sailors would have plenty of time to finish the 11.5 or 8.75-mile courses before sunset, but that wasn’t a reason to slow anyone down, though. A slight southerly breeze started the race out with a whimper, but beyond everyone’s expectations it grew steadily to 11-13 knots. Nine boats crowded the J/24 fleet, but Peter Rich managed to come back from sixth place at the

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first mark to win. Kyle Bollhorst’s Cal 25 One Eyed Jack took the gun, as did John Anderson’s Swell. In the J/30 class, Bob Rutsch finished strong with Don Santa’s Santa’s Reign, Dear winning the J/105 fleet. In the PHRF fleets, only seven minutes stood between the four boats in the A1 fleet. Jim Allsopp’s Moxie managed to jump ahead of Nick Iliff’s Muskrat by only 20 seconds. David Shiff’s Tartan 34 Odyssey might be almost 40 years old, but you’d never know it with the way that boat moves. Odyssey beat the fleet by almost five minutes. When all was said and done, it was another beautiful night to be on the water. That the SSC provided a great course different from the standard windward-leeward runaround helped the situation, and with the wind cooperating and having almost everyone back at the dock and ready for a beverage before nightfall made everything that much better. For full results, click on shearwatersc.net/races

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East Side, Represent!

he Harbor 20 fleet has made a big impact on the Chesapeake Bay for being such a little boat. Although Fleet 5 has only been in existence for two years, it has gained a reputation for being one of the best boats to sail, and one of the best fleets to campaign with. So it’s no surprise that when the Annapolis YC (AYC) decided to host the fleet’s annual East/West Challenge, boats and teams traveled from around the country to participate. A total of 16 boats and teams landed in Annapolis, representing fleets in Hilton Head, SC, Newport Beach, CA, and Santa Barbara, CA. A lack of breeze for the first day of racing only meant that the second day’s competition would be that much fiercer. To dispel the disappointment of the first day, race organizers hosted cocktails and dinner in the Skipjack, and then began praying fervently to the Wind Gods. …which apparently worked! Saturday morning, sailors awoke to a steady breeze that built to 12-14 knots by the end of the day, allowing racers to get 6 guns off before a very well deserved happy hour.

##There’s no denying the popularity of the Harbor 20 on the Chesapeake Bay. Photo by Dan Phelps

When the awards were announced, it was hardly any surprise that Tom Schock from Newport Harbor YC in California took home top honors. Schock is the designer and builder of the Harbor 20, a boat he designed to keep sailors racing their boats within

##Regan Edwards onboard Queen Anne enjoys the sun and a little wind during the Harbor 20 East/West Regatta in Annapolis. Photo by Dan Phelps

clubs, despite their age. Schock’s goal was to get families back out on the water together, especially husbands and wives, no matter their ages. The 70-year old Schock finished no worse than second place and took the gun in four of the races. He sailed with his wife Jane as crew. Marshall Steele, Al Griffin, and Peter Trogden all finished within the top 10. Steele has only been racing the Harbor 20 for three years, and like Schock had his wife Susan sailing with his as crew. While Fleet 1 of Newport Beach was the winning fleet, the East Coast will hang on to the trophy for the next year based on cumulative results. The Santa Barbara Fleet 4 represented in great numbers (four boats) but had a poor showing, finishing in places 13-16. Howard Brooks, the Harbor 20 fleet captain solidified the little boat’s significance to the Chesapeake Bay when he said “I think it’s fair to say that AYC and Fleet 5 have now set the pace for future East/West Challenges.” The 2014 East/West Challenge will be held Santa Barbara, CA, and the Annapolis fleet is already planning. harbor20.org

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A Regatta (or Hurricane Party) Not To Miss

Y ##A wonderfully windy Boatyard Bar & Grill Regatta for CRAB the last weekend in August 2012. Photo by Dan Phelps

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ou would think that a regatta—always held the last weekend in August—that’s been called off for tropical storms twice and fizzled out for lack of wind a couple of other times wouldn’t be worth your time signing up for. Guess again. The Boatyard Bar & Grill Regatta for Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) is a different animal. “Wait a minute,” you say. “It was windy last year!” Yes, blissfully and record-breakingly so. We were thankful for it and for the rocking party in the drizzle afterward, but here’s the point: we would have gone anyway. There’s a positive vibe in the air at this regatta and a lighthearted attitude toward the competition; although it’s a CBYRA-sanctioned event, every bit as important as the others. Maybe it’s the band, who get everyone on the dance floor, that make it special. Maybe it’s Team DFL, regatta regulars who sport a team costume at each event and who are proud to come in last (although they did well last year and messed up their reputation). Maybe it’s the fun memory of Dick Franyo drawing awards out of a hat in the years racing was cancelled or the lingering memory of a hilarious toy air-guitar lip-syncing contest. What really makes this regatta special is the heart of it: raising funds for CRAB, a non-profit dedicated to making sailing available to people with disabilities. Proceeds from the event keep CRAB sailors on the water for recreation and for competition (see page 83 to read about a winning CRAB skipper). Put Saturday, August 25 on your racing calendar and dance card. You don’t want to miss this one. crabsailing.org spinsheet.com

PHRF Racing Part 3: The After-Race Memo by James E. Schrager

his is an actual Sail Race Memo that goes out to all crew after each race. It begins with a recap of the conditions, the start, the race, and finishes with lessons learned.

Weather: Sunny, hot, 85 degrees, clouds and some rain moving in Wind: NE, 18 - 21, gusting to 24-25 apparent Seas: 3 - 5 footers Crew: Max, Michael, Noah, Ray, Dad Course: Beat, 80 degree reach, 65 degree reach Although two legs out of the three favored us with reaches, we have proven that if we pick the wrong sail or make any mistakes, several other well-sailed boats can easily beat us. Headsail selection posed a dilemma, with the #3 the best sail for the beat and the #2 the sail for the close reaches. We selected the old, deep draft #2, which was tricky on the beat. The test of too much sail up in our boat has everything to do with helm. If the helmsman can get the boat to go where he wants, we don’t have too much headsail up. For most of the race, we could steer. Not always, but enough. We had another very nice start, about a boat length away from the line, with our big rival, the Fox (Evelyn 32), next to us but to leeward. More troubling, Reddy (Capri 30 ULDB), was slightly behind but started to windward, and the often very fast heavy air boat, House (Jeanneau 37) was also to windward and climbing higher. I kept our boat rather high in the early part of the leg—giving up some speed, to make sure to put the troublesome Capri 30 well behind us. It worked, and he tried to stay high but eventually fell down into our dirty air and stayed there for the whole tack. House, back there and to windward as well, was a different matter. I was concerned about him saving his time as we give him 60 seconds a mile, and it was a three-mile course. While Fox sailed with a very sharp looking #3 blade and hung with us, albeit to leeward, House started late and to windward—often a good combination, sailed

##Carrera, the team who got the memo! Photo by Ken Zimmerman

very high, and tacked much sooner for the mark than we did. But by the first mark, House was nowhere to be found. He loves heavy air, so it may have been the big waves or the fact that he sailed too high. Still, be aware that we no longer rule the waves when the wind blows hard. House is always a threat in heavy air.. We sailed to the layline to cover our big competition, Fox, and he had no choice but to eat our dirty air all the way to the mark. By covering him, even though we were ahead, we extended our lead—and this was with our #2 versus his #3, not the best match-up for us when beating in a stiff breeze. We rounded the first mark clear ahead, where we always need to be, as the fastestrated boat in our section, and set out on a close beam reach for the next mark. Ray drove and we pulled away slowly from everyone. Fox paid the price on this leg with her #3 but we did not horizon job them, just steadily pulled away. Ray hit more than eight knots on this leg with lots of sail up, but he had helm in a few gusts. Driving the boat required his full attention. The next leg was again a reach, but much closer, and the wind was piping up. We had a few wild moments with helm

issues, but sailed fast all the way home. One of the new tricks we used on this race was to move the lead for the #2 aft as the wind piped up. This is an important way to change gears. We have always known the “power position” for each sail, 11 holes from the rear of the track for the #2, but that’s only the starting point. In heavy air, we can depower the genoa by pulling the car back, tightening the foot, and letting the sail twist off at the top. We depower the main by pulling on the permanent backstay on our fractional rig and letting the leech twist off in the same manner. All the books mention this and it was effective today beating with a big sail. Jim Considine, of UK Sails Chicago, mentioned this tip to me earlier in the day. Depower the big sail for the beat leg and then use all that power for the reaching legs, a good lesson for us. Ray said it all at the dinner table at Panera: “Is there anything we would have done differently if we could do it all over again?” Everyone agreed, not much. Solid start, good sail selection, thoughtful sail trim, good mark roundings, good sail handling. If we keep doing this, we’ll be in good shape for the series.

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Self, You Are One Crazy Person! by Kim Couranz

round 11:30 a.m. on July 3, Robert one hand on the mainsheet, one hand on windshifts. All his supplies were lashed to Suhay hopped in his Laser and pushed the tiller, so any time taken to commuthe boat, and he had tethered himself to off from the Old Dominion University nicate to those on shore meant a break in the boat with the tail end of his mainsheet, Sailing Center in Norfolk to go for a sail. forward motion. His brief pause off Point so he, his boat, and his stuff stayed a comRoughly 31 hours and 160 miles later, Comfort came as another squall line again plete package even when tipped over. Suhay touched the dinghy ramp at Severn sucked the air with it, and he fought to Suhay’s work as the front-page deSailing Association (SSA) in Annapolis. make distance north against the current. signer at The Virginian-Pilot means he is Nope, not a typo. Suhay achieved his “I spent about an hour fighting my way accustomed to working late hours, which goal—sailing nonstop, unassisted, in his to a standstill and was just at about at a helped him with the endurance aspects Laser from Norfolk to Annapolis. point of despair when I managed to work of his journey. He often gets home at about 1 a.m., and for He had been seeking the past year, incorpojust the right weather rated workouts when window for months: he got home to get his summer temperatures body used to late-night for both air and water; exertion. He practiced a pleasant breeze from resting, stretching, and the south to push him a variety of postures on on a downwind course the Laser to keep his opfor most of his journey. tions open. He took a week off work “Just after sunrise, the to give himself a wide wind really kicked into weather window, and high gear, and I found finally, conditions were myself screaming north right. Time to put his with the current and plan into action. big waves to ride. It was Onboard the Laser a real hoot, and I kept with Suhay were a GPS, having a conversation cell phone with solar with myself in which I charger, compass, paper ##Early in his 160-mile Laser journey, Suhay in the Southern Bay as the wind was just filling in. said, ‘self, you are one chart in waterproof conmy way toward shore, out of the current a crazy person!’ I had originally planned to tainer, VHF radio, spare batteries, LED bit, and into one more little puff of wind take a picture of every lighthouse on the flashlight as a bow light, bicycle light as a that put me on the right side of the flood trip, but I was moving so fast past Hooper stern light, ATM card, and a little cash, tide. Once in the current, I started making Island Light that I couldn’t bear to stop,” Road ID bracelet as identification, two good time north,” he notes. One more rain Suhay details. gallons of water, one and a half gallons of squall later, the bad weather passed, and He arrived at SSA at 5:30 p.m. on Gatorade, 15 granola and Power bars, nine Suhay enjoyed an “unforgettable” night, July 4, his fingertips rubbed raw from the apples, two bananas, and a small bag of featuring fireworks displays up and down tiller and mainsheet and back of his neck mini-chocolates. the Bay, and a sky so clear that the stars scoured by his sunglasses strap, but for the The weather turned out to be mostly on were brilliant and Milky Way evident. most part feeling quite strong. A friend his side, though a squall early in his voyage “It was the king of night that, looking towed Suhay and his Laser to a home off the Norfolk International Terminals up, you just had to wonder why you didn’t around the corner to get out of the holiday moved through and carried all the wind become an astronomer and devote your life chaos of anchoring boats waiting for fireaway with it. That led to Suhay drifting to the heavens. The bioluminescence was works. They enjoyed a delicious fish dinner backward and then making slow progress also incredible. I was leaving a thick trail of together. Another friend and Suhay’s oldforward on the Elizabeth River—circling bright green behind the rudder.” est son picked him up around 11 p.m., and wide an aircraft carrier and making nice The wind picked up and brought ups they headed back to Norfolk. He fell asleep with marine patrols on his way out of the and downs. All Laser sailors know how in the car and didn’t wake up until they got river. challenging sailing downwind in wind and home. After a little breeze filled and he got to waves is, but imagine doing it in complete What’s up next for him? Perhaps a sail Point Comfort, he paused to type a Twitdarkness. Suhay ended up capsizing three from Norfolk to Annapolis… and back. ter update. Over the course of his trip, he times, thanks to uncooperative waves and spinsheet.com/suhay posted several times. But Lasers require 82 August 2013 SpinSheet

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Chesapeake Racer Profile by Tom Ostrye

Lance Hinrichs

t the annual Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) Cup at the beginning of June, Lance Hinrichs was the first-place boat in all of the races. All of them, except one. Valiantly, our boat tore through the mooring field of the Annapolis Harbor, taking evasive action to do the unthinkable: we crossed the finishing marker ahead of Hinrichs. I interviewed Hinrichs, who is the president of the board of directors of CRAB, about his sailing past and present, his involvement with CRAB, and the direction he would like to see it go. A lifelong sailor, Hinrichs started sailing at a young age in Massachusetts. He then became involved with teaching sailing and racing. In 1982, however, that all came to a halt at the beginning of his junior year in college when he suffered a fall that left him partially paralyzed. “When I got injured, the whole recreational sport disappeared for me,” he says. While his injury did place a damper on his sailing career, it did not stop him. Back in the mid-1980s, an adaptive sailing program called Shake-a-Leg (now Sail to Prevail) in Newport, RI, was the first of a trend of such sailing programs. “I did a lot of sailing with them, competitive and recreational, traveling all over the place,” Hinrichs says. “But there was a period of time where there was a gap when I wasn’t able to do sailing because there weren’t many disabled sailing programs prior to the late 1980s.” He ended up moving to Houston and stopped sailing for a while so that he could concentrate on work and other things. “Then when my wife and I moved back to the East Coast, to Falls Church, VA, I got involved with CRAB in 2003…

I had met Don [Backe] previously at regattas and knew about CRAB prior to moving to the area. My wife is from Baltimore, so she was familiar with CRAB. I decided to get involved as soon as I moved.” Backe was the ##Lance Hinrichs in one of CRAB’s adapted Freedom 20s founder and heart of gearing up for competition. Photo by Anastasia Hopkinson CRAB. Although he passed away earlier this year, his dream fleet, which has gotten to be about 20 of providing the freedom of sailing to years old.” physically or mentally challenged indiCurrently, the fleet of CRAB sailboats viduals stays alive. consists of four Freedom 20s, each featur“There are multiple benefits for ing two chairs, counterbalanced belowpeople to get out and become acdecks, which can pivot from one side tive in sailing. The benefits of sailing of the boat to the other for tacking and between people who are disabled and gybing. The boats also have a 900-pound people who are able bodied are largely fin keel, which makes them exceptionally the same. It’s a great way to enjoy the stable. The sails consist of fully-battened beauty of the Bay; it is a great sport for mainsails and club-footed jibs. meeting other folks and social interacThe board of directors is strategizing tion.” He adds, “Being disabled, given the best options for fleet expansion. As the right equipment, there is not at well as the fleet of Freedom 20, 28, 30, much of a disadvantage.” Leveling the and 36, there are also racing boats for playing field for disabled people is a intermediate and advanced sailors from great triumph. the Paralympics team as options. “CRAB does a lot of great stuff. I also sail with CRAB and have sailed Looking forward, the plan is to come alongside Hinrichs. I have not yet had the up with a more formalized teaching honor of sailing in the same boat, though program and improving our racing opI hear he is very meticulous. His boat may portunities,” Hinrichs says. “Basically be just behind everyone else, and he will two different pushes with bringing in sail way off course. But he makes some new sailors and training them in a recstrange maneuver and ends up at least 20 reational and competitive environment, yards ahead of everyone. I’m not sure how as well as taking the sailors we already he can do this, but I know he has much have and giving them greater access to more practice than I do. the competitive side of the sport.” He adds, “We also want to look at About the Author: Tom Ostrye the boats we have and carefully look at sails with CRAB in Annapolis. repairing and possibly expanding our

Enter the Boatyard Bar & Grill Regatta for CRAB August 24th, and you will find Hinrichs and Ostrye on the race course. For more information, visit crabsailing.org Follow us!

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Keeping the Beer Cold Randy Simpkins, founder of Technautics CoolBlue Marine Refrigeration, has been supplying cruisers with low energy-usage refrigerator and freezer units for the last 45 years. And CoolBlue is poised to be around for another 45 years with their just-completed purchase by Cruise RO Water. Rich Boren founded Cruise RO Water after cruising with his family in Mexico and seeing the need for affordable, highoutput water makers. In 2013, production of the CoolBlue refrigeration units was moved from Costa Mesa to the Cruise RO Water production facility in Escondido, California. Rich sounds like a sailor when he says, “Comfortable cruising means having showers and cold beer aboard. Our high output water makers took care of the showers and now we have the cold beer covered with the CoolBlue refrigeration units.” technauticsinc.com

Living the Dream Abroad

Dream Yacht Charter’s expansion in the Caribbean and North America continues with new locations in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Antigua, and Grenada, too. Featuring a mix of monohulls from Beneteau and Jeanneau and Catamarans from Lagoon, Catana, Fountaine Pajot, and Voyage, the new bases are uniquely positioned for sailors to explore the delights of some of the world’s most beautiful cruising areas. A European base of operations is also planned, with a new location in the Hamble, England, just a few miles from the fabled Isle of Wight and Cowes. The fleet of 40 yachts is located at the mouth of the river Hamble, where sailors can explore the legendary sailing area and enjoy a legendary sailing location. For more information, call the office in Annapolis at (866)469-0912 or check out dreamyachtcharter.com

Keep Your Yacht Looking Stylish

##Randy Walterhoefer joins Curtis Stokes and Associates as a broker in the Annapolis office. Photo courtesy of Curtis Stokes and Associates

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Remapping the Coastline after Superstorm Sandy

Navionics is partnering with West Marine, the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey, and other statewide businesses to help remap the state coastline drastically changed by Superstrom Sandy. To help launch the project, a three-day event called The Sandy Project brought together local boaters to gather sonar logs and other cartographic data, which was then combined with Navionics mapping resources to build updated charts. The charts are now available within the SonarCharts layer within Navionics products. For more information, click navionics.com/en/sandy

Ready to Cast Off?

Welcome Katie Neighoff to Annapolis Yacht Sale’s Interior Division. Katie is our new yacht stylist. Whether you are looking to give your boat a beautiful look for yourself or stage your boat for sale, Katie works wonders! Annapolisyachtsales.com

##Katie Neighoff is a welcome addition to Annapolis Yacht Sales, where she joins the Interior Design team. Let her make your boat just as beautiful belowdecks as it is topside! Photo courtesy Annapolis Yacht Sales

##Aerial views of the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy to the New Jersey coast taken during a search and rescue mission by New Jersey Army National Guard, Oct. 30, 2012. Photo by Master Sgt. Mark C. Olsen

Curtis Stokes and Associates has brought Randy Walterhoefer in as its newest broker to join the Annapolis office at Butler’s Marina. “I am very pleased to have someone of Randy’s caliber bring his wealth of experience and enthusiasm to benefit our customers,” writes Curtis Stokes. Walterhoefer is an industry veteran with a lifetime of experience who comes from another large brokerage firm. Curtisstokes.net

Annapolis School of Seamanship introduces a new course for sailors. Gateway to Cruising: An Introduction to the Skills and Knowledge Needed to Cruise is taught by author and seasoned ocean navigator Ralph Naranjo and will combine lecture, discussion, and hands-on exercises to prepare for cruising adventures. The course is scheduled for November 16-17 in Annapolis, and pre-registration is required. annapolisschoolofseamanship.com ##Ralph Naranjo is a moderator for US Sailing’s Safety at Sea seminars, held the US Naval Academy’s Vanderstar Chair for ten years, and spent five years sailing around the world with his family. He brings a lifetime of experience and expertise to Annapolis School of Seamanship.

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15’ Marshall Sandpiper Catboat ‘94 Open cockpit, cushions, outboard, trailer, many accessories, great cond. Worth over $11K. First $8K takes it! Call (410) 266-3064 or e-mail greyhound1@hotmail.com for more info.

WANTED Boats Wanted! Sleeponaboat.com Is a website where boat owners can rent their boats as a place to stay and travelers can find an exciting alternative to hotels. (410) 212-7526 greg@sleeponaboat.com Wanted - Clean Cal 9.2 Racing boat Deep keel, Masthead, double spreader rig, relatively recent sails, well cared for yet understand age of boat, (410) 739-8028

15’ West Wight Potter Sloop P 15 sloop in good cond. Main, genoa, jib. Comes w/trailer and 2-Hp Honda 4-stroke (20 hrs). Md title. Check Potter web site for details. (434) 466-7513

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 One Share in Annapolis Sailing Club Sail three 30’ sailboats with a 2003 Beneteau, unlimited use, low annual dues, great marinas, $5,600 captrich77@gmail.com. (646) 245-8241.

17’ Com-Pac Sun Cat ’01 W/ Trailer Color- green, price $11,000. Comes w/5-hp British seagull eng., Length:17’ 4” / 5.28 m, Beam: 7’ 3 “ /2.21 m, draft, board up: 1’ 2” / 0.36 m, draft, board down: 4’ 6” / 1.37 m, Displacement: 1,500 lbs. / 682, Location: Buttonwood Beach, MD (610) 393-4416.

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

POWER Pursuit 2650 ’89 Hard top-rigged to fishcabin cruiser-225 hrs on Mercruiser I/O$9,000. Call Lad Mills, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Boat Donation Program at 410-745-4942.

19’ West Wight Potter P19 Sailboat ‘01 New sails, 5-hp O/B, trailer – MD registration/inspection, RF, hiperformance rudder, gas tank, custom fitted boat/sail covers, more. $7197.00; buyer picks up; cash or money order. Call 202-725-1422. Cal 227 ’76 Serviceable cond., w/ equipment, Atomic 4, Located in Fells Point (Henderson’s Wharf) Slip paid thru September (1 parking spot) $3400 OBO Call Weekdays 410-923-1300X3801

22’ Catalina ‘83 Good cond., fully equipped plus many extras. Asking $3,000 Can be seen on Salt Works creek (410) 224-3088.

24’ Tanton IOR 1/4 ton FREE BOAT Taxicab Tanton IOR ¼ ton (24”) 70s vintage pocket racer in need of TLC to get back into race cond. Comes with sails, Veri 7 inboard, rigging, trailer, rig, and all bits and pieces. Can deliver locally. Mike at 410-777-8699.

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

27’ Hunter ’82 Yanmar dsl rebuild, furling genoa, main w/cover, new bimini, chart plotter, depth finder, VHF, gas stove, new head, new bottom paint, wheel steering. Ready to sail. St. Mary’s County $5,000 (240) 925-6657. 28’ Catalina Mark II Tall rig ’00 sailboat Jib is 3 seasons old. Main sail is original. 250 hrs on 26-hp well maintained Universal dsl engine. Fresh coat of bottom paint this season. Used as a day sailer only. $45,000 No brokers please! Call for details. (410) 626-7943, (443) 983-0114. 28’ Sabre ’75 Needs work, and a new engine. Great boat for the right person. Bohemia River. $2,000. celeriter7@yahoo.com 30’ Catalina ’94 Mark III Tall Rig Wing Keel 3’-10”, depth, speed, dodger, bimini, Mail Lazy Bag, spinnaker, walkthru transom, 1292 hrs on eng, new vhf, 410-692-0873, In water in Oxford MD $39,500 (410) 215-7360. 30’ Catalina ’85 Tall Rig Shoal draft, Universal M25 dodger, bimini, spinnaker, RF jib, ready to sail. At marina near Annapolis, MD, $21,500 (410) 279-6215 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

25’ Cal MK II ’82 Good cond. - Sails reworked, new batteries, new shaft and seals, bottom paint 2012, 11-hp Atomic dsl, 4 sails, fully equipped. A fun boat & ready to sail! $4,400 Call 410-255-8993.

30’ Catalina ’84 Tall Rig Universal 21hp, RF, bimini, lazy jacks, all lines & fenders. Well - maintained, many extras. $15,500. Contact (410) 573-1030, (301) 518-7233 or lhfassett@verizon.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. $4,900 757-3331423, Sailfy9@gmail.com

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.

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 $6,500 OBO (703) 764-1277

30’ Ranger 2006/1977 Sailboat High performance racer cruiser. 25-hp DSL, entire boat rebuilt and upgraded 2006. Way too many features to list Asking $14,900 Don (610) 469-7510 d.irby@comcast.net

27’ Cal 2-27 ’76 On the hard in Deltaville, VA. Interior in great shape, exterior needs to be cleaned up from storage. Gen. Maint. required. All sails. Includes dinghy. $3500 neg. (804) 304-5896 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

31’ Newick Val Tri Full wing tri, 9.9 Yamaha remote throttle, screacher, spin in sock, solar trickle charger, participated in the 1980 OSTAR, 2’-5’ draft w/daggerboard, located Long Island NY. Will help deliver $25,000 Call David (516) 676-5363.

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BROKERAGE 37’ Hunter ’88 Legion 375 keel sloopcruiser/racer, RF genoa, wheel, inbd dsl, heat/AC, chart plotter, Sea Scouts, $29500 obo, Steve Alexander, stevedalex@msn.com 301-646-0805.

Cal 33 ’85 Sloop Pretty, fast, 4’9” draft. Doyle Stackpack, RF, Yanmar 3GM30, Garmin chartplotter, autohelm. new cabin sole, bulkhead, headliner, head, holding tank, VHF, stereo, new throttle and gear shift. All stanchions, pulpit, etc. professionally rebedded with butyl tape in 2012. 2013 bottom paint and compound/wax topsides. $37,500 West River, MD. (703) 424-6230 for additional information or email rozenfrance@gmail.com 33’ Cherubini Raider Hull #25 ’84 Full interior, deep keel, 20 sails. On Middle River (410) 866-3015 or CHUNTI3631@aol.com Tartan Tens 3 different boats for charter or sale from $1,500 to $15,000. Join a growing fleet of PHRF and One Design racing! 33 feet long, 126 handicap, porta-potty on board! (443) 468-3253. www.tten.com 34’ Tartan 10 ’78 hull #7 Historic Gov. Cup Winner $9K firm (3 yrs o%). On the Sassafras River. New folding prop/shaft/ shieve, new injector/i. pump work. Ready to hum you to PHRF-B. Quantum jib/main. (410) 708-4194.

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. $17,000 crew396@aol, (410)991-3241.

44’ CSY ’79 WO Head Turning Blue Water Cruiser 3 cabin, sleeps 7, 2 heads w/showers, bow thruster, 400 gal. water, 100 gal. fuel + 2-50 gal saddle tanks, new water pressure accumulator ’10, Perkins 4-286 dealer maintained 2800 hrs., new alt ’13, new refrdge compressor ’12, all new Simrad Electronics ’11-’12, new cockpit instrumentation ’13, annually maintained furling sails. By Owner $90,000 252-946-3759 (h) 410-353-9485 (c)

46’ Center Cockpit Heritage ’77 Ready for Island cruising. New sails, shaft, Luke Feathering prop, batteries, autopilot. Recent engine, genset, Solar, wind generator, color Garmin chartplotter with weather, Bluetooth, AIS and GPS, 25nm radar, watermaker, hardtop, screens, ABI dinghy, Nissan OB, large keel cooled reefer, freezer, Engle reefer, ICOM SSB, VHF, HDTV, LED Lighting. Completely rebuilt vessel. $198,000. (443) 223-8118.

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

Grand Soleil 54 ’08 by Luca Brenta Very well equipped fast offshore cruising yacht built by the famous Italian yard Cantiere del Pardo. Please call Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company for pricing and complete details 410-2687171 or e-mail harold@aycyachts.com

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www.annapolisyachtsales.com Grand Soleil 40 ’03 Head south in speed, comfort and style on board this Italian beauty. Lightly used & extremely well priced at $199,000. Please call for complete details & viewing instructions. Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company 410-268-7171 harold@aycyachts.com

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

31’ Tartan ‘88 JUST LISTED. Clean boat, simple systems, decks repainted 2 yrs ago, great family boat, great performance. $47,500 in Deltaville, VA. Call Jonathan 804-776-7575 or jonathan@annapolisyachtsales.com 33’ Cherubini Raider ’81 Independence has an Autopilot, chartplotter and radar. Beautiful blue awlgrip hull turns heads. $24,000. Call Bob Oberg 410-267-8181 or Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 34’ Beneteau First Class 10 ’85 L’Outrage is a proven race winner. Custom trailer & new genoa await. Price Reduced for a quick sale. $40,000. Call Bob Oberg 410-267-8181 or Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 36’ Beneteau 36.7 ‘09 Perfect cond., lightly raced, low eng hrs, cruising & race sail inventory, refrigeration, sleeps 7- 8 adults! Reduced to $129,000. Contact Keith 410-267-8181 or keith@annapolisyachtsales.com 36’ Sabre 362 ’01 Imron topsides and Awlgrip mast in ’09, Cruisair A/C, SeaFrost refrigeration, new barrier coat, bottom paint & lifelines - Asking $165,000. Contact Keith 410-267-8181 or keith@annapolisyachtsales.com

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.

53’ Amel Mango ’88 Incredibly strong and simple to handle offshore cruiser. This one has been around the globe and is ready to go out again! Asking $199,000. Contact Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company (410) 268-7171 or harold@aycyachts.com

Hunter 376 ’98 Seriously, a cleaner 376 you will not find! It’s my hobby to keep it pristine while as it sits in front of my house. Go to boats.com for pictures and all details. Price reduced to $71,500. (410) 252-1115. 37’ Southerly 115 ’06 $249,000. One owner, lift-kept, fresh water boat. Attractive center cockpit model w/fully retractable swing keel, which provides deep draft performance. Raymarine electronics, bow-thruster. Andrew Smith (410) 533-5362, smitty@aycyachts.com

41’ Hallberg Rassy Ketch ‘81 Center cockpit design. Boat’s seen many miles, which is reflected in price . Solid hull, rig, mechanicals. Offers encouraged. $90,000 obo Call Jonathan 804-776-7575 or see pics www.annapolisyachtsales.com 42’ Hunter 420 ’02 Gypsy Too is totally equipped for living on board and clean as can be. Wind generator, solar panels, dinghy w/outboard, davits & more. $149,900 Contact Dan (410) 267-8181 or dan@annapolisyachtsales.com

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BROKERAGE 42’ Beneteau 42 CC ’05 Ready to take you there! A very spacious aft deck, aft cabin and comfortable cockpit make this a dream cruiser. $129,900 Contact Aaron Moeller 410-267-8181 or aaron@annapolisyachtsales.com 44’ Cal 44 ’85 Well maintained; lots of safety gear. Perfect for long term cruising. ICW capable rig and Bahamas draft, she’s ready for your next adventure! $119,000 Contact Tim (410) 267-8181 or time@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 Dan Nardo 410-267-8181 Contact Dan@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 46’ Beneteau ‘08 REDUCED! Well maintained & equipped: Yanmar; N/ Lights Genset; Raymarine instruments; Full enclosure. Shoal draft; In mast furling; Whisker pole on track. $259,000 Deltaville, VA. Call Jonathan 804-776-7575 or jonathan@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 $499,900 Contact Dan Nardo 410-267-8181 Dan@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

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. $119,900 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

37’ Tartan 3700 ’07 This Tartan 3700 is loaded. Furling Mast, Power Winches, new sails and more. Over 400k to replace and the owners are downsizing. Asking $299,000 - She won’t last long, Call Now! 410-269-0939 CrusaderYachts.com 7078 Bembe Beach Rd., Annapolis, MD 21403

`31’ - 44’ Pacific Seacraft 31, 34, 37, 40 & 44 We have a great selection of Pacific Seacraft currently. From our 2006 PSC 31 Asking 145k to a 1996 PSC 40 asking 250k We have them! Recent reductions and motivated sellers! Call Today! CrusaderYachts.com

35’ Catalina 350 ’04 Very well equipped for cruising. Health is forcing sale. Excellent opportunity for a well equipped boat at a favorable price. Call today for a showing. Asking $105,000 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. $485,000 Trades considered! 410-269-0939

38’ Hunter ‘05 Air/Heat, Gen Set, E80 w/ radar, In-mast, full canvs - Clean $126,500 Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), Office: (800) 2761774 for complete details. Email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, www.greatblueyachts.com 38’ Hunter 386 ‘02 In-Mast, Aire/Heat, pilot, plotter, full cockpit enclosure $109,900 Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), Office: (800) 2761774 for complete details. Email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, www.greatblueyachts.com

35’ Ericson 350 ’98 Built by Pacific Seacraft Well equipped, great performance – coastal and offshore. A performance cruiser built to last with beautiful lines and a functional, spacious layout. $115,000 CrusaderYS.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

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 $460,000 - Over 700k to replace. 410-269-0939

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 $340,00 Schedule an appointment to see her today! 410-269-0939

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35’ Catalina 350s 2 to choose from 2003 In-mast w Air - 104,900 and 2005 In-mast w/Air 119,000 - See our web site for full details - Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), Office: (800) 276-1774 for complete details. Email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, www.greatblueyachts.com 38’ Catalina 387 ’05 Beautiful - A must See - full batten main w/Antal Track, Air, Raymarine 120 plotter $149,900 Call Tony Tumas (443) 553-5046 (day or eve) tony@greatblueyachts.com, www.greatblueyachts.com

38’ Catalina 380 ’02 Very nice cond., air, AP, in mast furling mainsail, dodger and bimini w/connector, refrigeration, inner spring mattress fore & aft on centerline island berth $112,000 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. $114,900. www.bayharborbrokerage.com 757-480-1073

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 $250,000. CrusaderYachts.com 410269-0939

34’ Peterson ’78 Striking Spartan lines, cruises in comfort, sleeps 8: genoa, geneker w/ ATN sleeve, Autohelm. $19,500 Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), Office: (800) 2761774 for complete details. Email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, www.greatblueyachts.com

41’ C&C Aft Cockpit Center Board ‘84 Fast, fun & ready for racing or cruising - $54,900 Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), Office: (800) 276-1774 for complete details. Email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, www.greatblueyachts.com 42’ Endeavour 42 Center Cockpit w/ Island double, full canvas, plotter, pilot, radar & more - $69,900 Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), Office: (800) 276-1774 for complete details. Email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, www.greatblueyachts.com Hunter 456 ’02 $179,900 Exceptionally clean!! In-mast, Air, Gen, and all the creature comforts - Call Tony Tumas (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), Email:tony@greatblueyachts.com, www.greatblueyachts.com 49’ Hunter ’08 Air/Heat, gen set, dual radar, In-mast, electric furling & winches, pilot, full canvas - Beautiful $295,000 Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), Office: (800) 2761774 for complete details. Email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, www.greatblueyachts.com

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Corsair F-24 ‘06 ................................. $39,500 Island Packet 26 MKI ‘82 ................. $18,500 Nonsuch 26 ‘84 ................................. $34,900 Bristol Channel Cutter 28 ‘87 ........... $74,900 Hunter 29.5 ‘94 ................................. $27,000 Baba 30 ‘83 ....................................... $44,900 C&C 30 ‘88 ........................................ $44,900 Catalina 30 ‘94.................................. $38,500 Custom Gaff Rig Schooner 30 ‘59 ... $37,500 Hunter 30 ‘88 ‘93 2 from ................. $25,000 Hunter 306 ‘02 .................................. $49,500 Pearson 303 ‘87 ................................ $31,500 S2 9.1 30 ‘85 .................................... $23,500 Siedelmann 30T ‘85 .......................... $17,900 Beneteau 311 ‘03 .............................. $68,500 Catalina 310 ‘00 ............................... $63,500 Beneteau 323 ‘04 .............................. $71,900 Catalina 320 ‘00 ‘01 2 from ............ $67,500 Island packet 32 ‘92.......................... $89,900 Ontario 32 ‘82 ................................... $32,900 Shannon Shoal Sailor 32 ‘02 .........$159,900 Beneteau 331 ‘05 .............................. $79,000 Cherubini Raider ‘81.......................... $24,500 Frers 33 ‘88 ........................................ $32,500 Tashing Mason 33 ‘86 ...................... $67,000 Gemini 105-M ‘97 ............................. $89,900 C&C 34 ‘85 ........................................ $29,900

1978 Swede 55 $159,900 34 34 34 34 34 34 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 36 36 36 37 37 37 37 38 38 38 38 38 38

Cal 34 ‘70 .......................................... $35,000 Catalina 34 ‘90.................................. $47,500 J-105 34 ‘98 ‘00 2 from ................... $70,000 Sabre 34 ‘79 ...................................... $32,000 Westerly Seahawk ‘85 ...................... $55,000 Beneteau First Class 10 ‘95 .............. $40,000 Allmand 35 ‘82 .................................. $26,000 Beneteau 350 ‘89 .............................. $46,900 Beneteau First 35s5 ‘89..................... $52,000 Hunter 35.5 ‘90 ................................. $47,000 Hunter 356 ‘03 2 from ...................... $87,500 Island Packet 350 ‘99 .....................$140,000 Schock Sloop 35 ‘01 ......................... $56,900 Wauquiez Pretorian 35 ‘85 .............. $74,900 Beneteau 36.7 ‘04 ‘09 2 from ......... $85,000 Hunter 36 ‘05 ...................................$114,500 Sabre 362 ‘01 2 from .....................$165,000 Hunter 37.5 ‘95 ................................. $69,900 Hunter 376 ‘97 .................................. $85,000 Hunter Legend ‘89 ............................ $49,900 Moody 376 ‘88 ................................. $89,000 Beneteau 381 ‘01 ............................$102,900 C&C 38 ‘ 77 ....................................... $38,500 Cabo Rico 38 ‘88 .............................. $99,500 Ericson 38’ ‘89 .................................. $59,900 Hunter 380 ‘ 00 ................................. $98,500 Morgan 382 ‘79................................ $42,500

1993 Beneteau 440 $139,900 38 38 38 38 38 39 39 40 40 40 40 40 40 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 42 42 42 42 42

Sabre 38 ‘83 ‘85 2 from................... $71,000 Sabre 38 Mk II ‘93 ..........................$175,000 Sabre 386 ‘04 ‘05 2 from ..............$239,900 Wauquiez Hood 38 ‘86 .................$109,900 Wauquiez Hood 38 MKII ‘84 .......... $79,900 Beneteau 393 ‘02 ............................$139,000 Pearson 39 ‘87 2 from ...................... $68,900 Beneteau 40.7 ‘01 ...........................$139,900 Delphia 40 ‘06 .................................$179,900 Hunter 40 ‘85 ..................................... $48,500 O’Day ‘87........................................... $49,900 Piver Victress Trimaran ‘69 ................ $33,000 X-119 40 ‘92 ...................................... $74,900 Beneteau 411 ‘99 ‘99 ‘02 4 from $105,000 Cayenne ‘87 ....................................... $79,900 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 ................................. $69,000 Whitney Carib 41 ‘69 ....................... $49,900 Beneteau 411 ‘99 ............................$121,500 Beneteau 42 CC ‘05........................$129,900 Beneteau 423 ‘03 2 from................$175,000 Hunter Passage 420 ‘91 ................... $79,900 Hunter Passage CC 420 ‘02 ..........$149,900 Sabre 42 ‘89 ....................................$149,000

2006 Hunter 41 AC $169,000 42 43 43 43 44 44 44 44 45 45 45 45 45 46 46 46 46 46 47 47 50 50 50 54 63 76

Swan 42 ‘81.....................................$129,900 Beneteau 43 ‘11 ..............................$237,500 Pan Oceanic 43 ‘81 .......................... $79,500 Schucker 436 Motorsailer ‘79.......... $77,000 Beneteau 44.7 ‘06 ...........................$219,900 Beneteau 440 ‘93 ............................$139,900 Cal 44 ‘85 ........................................$119,000 Reliance 44 ‘92 ................................$198,500 45 Bristol CC ‘85 .............................$199,000 Beneteau ‘92 ....................................$129,900 Custom 45 ‘04..................................$599,000 Hunter 45 CC ‘07 ‘08 2 from .........$252,000 Nelson Marek 45 ‘84........................ $95,000 Beneteau 46 ‘07 ‘08 2 from ...........$259,900 Cal 2 - 46 ‘74 ..................................... $89,000 Hunter 460 ‘00 ................................$159,900 Leopard Catamaran 46 ‘09............$599,900 Tartan 4600 ‘93 ‘95 2 from ...........$249,900 Beneteau 47.7 ‘04 ...........................$240,000 Beneteau 473 ‘01 ‘02 3 from ........$204,900 Beneteau 50 ‘04 ..............................$329,900 Beneteau Custom Series 50 ‘04 .....$274,900 Horizon Steel Pilothouse 50 ‘96 .....$245,000 Hylas 54 ‘98.....................................$499,900 Windship 63 ‘83 ..............................$299,900 Franz Maas ‘74 ................................$299,000

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36’ Catalina MKII ’02 Well priced and ready to sail this Catalina offers a great amount of cockpit space and a big roomy interior with 2 staterooms, AC, & more. Priced at $106,500 Call Jay at (410) 977-9460 or jay@knot10.com

34’ Gemini 105Mc ’12 One of the last of the 105Mcs, a proven and popular cat, 1115 shows like new. In fact, with only 206 engine hours, she is almost new! $179,000. Call 443-569-3392

46’ Leopard 46 ’07 Asking $380,000. Great design, comfortable spaces, bluewater cruiser. Four large cabins, Generator, 3 air conditioners. Hardtop bimini, roll down blinds. Aft deck bench folds into swim platform. Very easy handling, very safe family cruiser. 800-672-1327, www.MooringsBrokerage.com.

39’ Beneteau Cyclades 39 ’07 Asking $99,000. Great cruising yacht, comfortable at anchor and underway. Nav station conveniently by companionway. Sails fast, points well. Professionally maintained. 800-6721327 www.MooringsBrokerage.com. 51’ Beneteau Cyclades 50 ’06 Asking $195,000. 16-foot beam = terrific space—double more traditional 50-footers. Comfort unsurpassed in its class. Five cabins (4 double cabins) generator, aircon. Ideal for regattas, cruising. 800-672-1327 www.MooringsBrokerage.com.

38’ Hunter 386 ’03 The Hunter 386 can be sailed single handed, has huge accommodations below and has ample storage room. Priced at $123,500 Call Jay at (410) 977-9460 or jay@knot10.com

34’ Gemini 105Mc ’09 Used sailing catamaran was $159,000, now $149,000. Perfect for cruising! Contact sales@legendyachtsales.com or call 443-569-4433 for more information or to schedule an appointment to see her in person.

40’ Leopard 40 ’06 Asking $219,000. Fun, fast sailing with lots of room for gear, great ocean and coastal cruiser. Easy maneuvering and docking with twin 30hp Yanmars. 800-672-1327 www.MooringsBrokerage.com. 28’ Hunter ’87 Yanmar 18-hp, RF, wheel, 4’ draft $12,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 29’ Bayfield ’89 Yanmar 13-hp, shoal, cutter, extended galley, $18,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300.

40’ C&C 121 ’99 The 121 was the flagship of the C&C Express Series and possesses that elusive combination of uncompromising performance and big, luxurious accommodations. Priced at $182,000 Call Jay at (410) 977-9460 or jay@knot10.com

34’ Gemini 105Mc ’05 Southern Cross is getting a makeover with a complete overhaul. She looks just like new! Was $147,000, now $137,000. Call 443-5694433 or email sales@legendyachtsales. com for more information.

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.

29’ Bayfield ’84 Yanmar dsl, 3’6” draft $20,000 Lippincott Marine (410) 8279300. 30’ Catalina ’85 Dsl, Tall Rig, dodger $25,000 3 available. Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 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 $114,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 35.5’ Bristol Restoration $26,500 obo. Lippincott (410) 827-9300.

42’ Hunter 420 ’04 For extended cruising or even Living aboard, the Hunter 42 is designed to provide the comfort and livability you desire in a manageable and affordable package. Priced at $177,500 Call Jay at (410) 9779460 or jay@knot10.com

36’ Hunter 36 ’09 Legend Yacht Sales’ Spring Sales Incentive, was $159,000, now $147,990. Ready for long-term cruising and live aboard. AC, wind generator, solar panel 4-amp, battery upgrade. 443-569-4433 or email sales@legendyachtsales.com.

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.

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43’ Endeavor ’82 43 CC Ketch Bow thruster, Loaded! Reduced! $79,000 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 47’ Gulf Craft Custom, center cockpit ketch. Solar panels, full keel, generator. $49,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 8279300.

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36’ Modified NY ’36 ’81 1st to Newport and 1st to Halifax (2009). Race ready w/ excellent sail inventory & equipment (Custom keel, carbon fiber mast, Ockams, radar & more). PHRF rating 108 (114 w/ furler) $27,500 Call David Cox 410-310-3476 davidcox@northpointyachtsales.com

23’ JBoats J70 2012 Totally Tricked Out! Two sets of North sails, Upgraded hardware where allowed, Upgraded running rigging throughout $57,000. Call David Malkin 410-280-2038 or david@northpointyachtsales.com

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38’ Bristol 38.8 k/db ’83 One owner! New sails and rigging. Many upgrades. A sailor’s proper yacht. Reduced to $114,000, best deal on a 38.8 anywhere. Contact Rick Casali 410-279-5309 rick@northpointyachtsales.com

29’ Dehler ’98 Rare boat to the US market. Win races and cruise in comfort. The ideal performance oriented pocket cruiser. Fresh bottom. Nice instrument package. Cruising and racing sails. $61,500 David@Northpointyachtsales.com (410) 280-8976 J/105s North Point is your source for this great 35’ one design racer and day sail boat. We have a wide selection starting at $53,000 David@Northpointyachtsales.com (410) 280-8976

40’ J120s North Point Euro Trash Girl for sale. Very competitive boat in the ocean & on the bay. Bottom just redone. Survey available. Call Paul to learn more. $124,900 paul@northpointyachtsales.com 410-280-2038

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36’ J109 ’05 If you’re looking for a J109, Vento Solare is one of the best equipped on the market. Extensive sail inventory, very complete instrumentation package & new running rigging. A great value at $179,000 David@Northpointyachtsales.com (410) 280-8976

41’ 1998 Tripp 41 Great opportunity to own a Bill Tripp designed 41 This boat has been fully renovated and modified to achieve the full cruiser racer level. $119k Call Ken Comerford 410-280-2038 or ken@northpointyachtsales.com

41’ X Yachts X-412MK III ’02 The X 412 has been one of the most successful high quality yachts built to date. She will appeal to the sailor looking for a boat to race and cruise. $247,500. Call Ken Comerford 410-280-2038 or ken@ northpointyachtsales.com

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Tanzer ’87 .................$ 7,900 Hunter ‘09.................$ 26,000 Hunter ‘79.................$ 9,997 S2 8.6 ’85 ..................$ 14,900 Catalina ‘86...............$ 17,500 Hunter ‘86.................$ 30,000 Hunter ’86.................$ 22,000 Hunter ’06.................$ 70,000 Hunter ‘03.................$ 75,000 Hunter ‘05.................$ 79,000 Hallberg Rassy ‘76.....$ 49,900 C&C ‘84 ....................$ 24,000 Island Packet ’01 ......$149,000 Endeavour Cat ‘99....$149,000 Ericson ’81 ................$ 45,000 Hunter ‘05.................$120,000 Beneteau ‘00 ............$ 88,000 Hunter ’96.................$ 70,000

376 Hunter ‘97.................$ 72,000 376 Hunter ‘97.................$ 70,000 38 Herrishoff Cat ’85 .....$ 72,000 38 Hunter ’06.................$120,000 38 Hunter ‘09.................$149,000 380 Hunter ’02 Sloop ......$102,999 405 Northwind ’86 ..........$ 59,000 41 Hunter ’07.................$185,000 41AC Hunter ’05.................$169,000 410 Hunter ‘01.................$134,000 42i Jeanneau ’08 ............$205,000 42 Morgan ‘70 ...............$ 50,000 426 Hunter ‘03.................$170,000 44DS Hunter ’07................$230,000 45CC Hunter ‘01.................$189,000 460 Hunter ’00.................$159,000 49 Jeanneau ’05 ............$219,000 49 Hunter ’07.................$316,900

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BROKERAGE 426 Hunter ’03 Alibi is a beauty with space and 2 heads, 2 showers, autopilot/radar, GPS/chartplotter & more! $170,000, Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com.

42’ Beneteau 423 ’04 This Beneteau has been extremely well maintained, has additional features not normally found on other 423’s, and is aggressively priced for the savvy buyer $179k. Call David Cox 410-280-2038 or davidcox@northpointyachtsales.com

44’ Beneteau 44.7 ’06 If you are looking for a Cruiser Racer with everything to keep the entire family happy than this is your boat. MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION!!!! $244,900. Call Ken Comerford 410-280-2038 or ken@northpointyachtsales.com

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43’ Hinckley ’81 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. $180,000 David@Northpointyachtsales.com (410) 280-8976

41’ Hunter ’05 Voyager is loaded with extras, radar, Refrigerator/ freezer, spinnaker, and meticulously maintained. She‘s ready to sail! $169,000, 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

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

40’ C&C ’79 Lovely and extremely well maintained vessel! She has been cared for and upgraded by a very knowledgeable yachtsman. Deep draft, tall rid, and too many improvements to mention. Asking $39,900. OBYS 410-226-0100 40’ Hinckley B-40 Custom ‘66 Complete survey done May 2013. Refrig, AC, coal fireplace, Radar, GPS, AP, traditional mahogany interior, canvass for all exterior teak etc. Asking $99,000 OBYS 410-226-0100 4400 Tartan Sloop ’08 Beautiful raised salon cruising vessel. Roller Boom reefing, roller furling headsail, genset, AC/HT, Electric winches, refrigeration and so much more! Reduced $439,000 OBYS 410-226-0100

460 Hunter ’00 Proud Mary is a lovely yacht with 3 cabins, 2 heads, TV/Video/ Stereo. She’s ready to sail! $159,000, Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com.

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28’ Alerion Express Sloop ’00 Lovely gentlemans yacht. Dry stored, fast, nimble and classy! Yanmar dsl. Reduced to $57,500 OBYS 410-226-0100.

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

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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: $11,950 PRICE REDUCED, Regent Point Marina (804) 758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com 35’ Pearson Yawl ’77 Great sailing boat, keel/CB, less than 4 draft w/board up, Westerbeke 27-hp, Furlex RF, bimini: Asking $19,900 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com 37’ Beneteau Evasion ’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 40’ Challenger ’73 Red Tail Yankee Engine rebuilt in 2012, Great live aboard go anywhere boat, ketch rig, large interior. Asking $45,000. Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com

320 Catalina 2000 ...........$79,950 36 Catalina 2003 ...........$107,500 380 Hunter 2001.............$99,500 45DS Hunter 2009 .......$229,500

33 Hunter 2004 ..............$74,900 380 Catalina 2000 .........$129,500 41 Hunter 2006 ............$174,900 45CC Hunter 2006 .......$259,500

Cabo Rico 34 ‘90 Beautiful cond. w/ many recent upgrades & all the cruising gear you need, two real cabins & spacious pullman berth. Few boats match her cond.! $124.5K (410) 571-2955.

Corbin 39 ’88 Won the April 1998 “Cruising World” survey for the best cruising sailboat. Voyaged the Chesapeake, Newfoundland, an Atlantic crossing and Labrador. Expansive deck, pilot house, wood burning stove! 89k

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28’ Bristol Channel Cutter ’94 Bristol Channel Cutter ‘94 Lightly used, mostly fresh water, extra headroom, perfect cond. and well equipped! Romantic, traditional and easy to sail! $159K RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955.

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Passport 42 ‘84 Great opportunity! totally rebuilt engine, no teak decks, new standing rigging, new sails, proven blue water boat, properly equipped and complete with everything you need! $99K RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955.

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Valiant 42 ’00 Awesome cruising boat. Complete refit in 2008! Stem to stern. New Imron paint job, new genset, arch, massive solar panels, dinghy, davits, AC, ESPAR dsl heat, water maker! Everything! $329K RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955.

Hallberg Rassey 46 ‘96 Three-strm ocean going sailboat w/solent rigged headsails & traditional mainsail, completely equipped for circumnavigation. New offering. $429K! (410) 571-2955.

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HANSE YACHTS

Featured Brokerage 53’ 1984 Mason 53 .....................................$300,000 50’ 1984 Gulfstar Sailmaster 50.................$215,000 49’ 2007 Jeanneau 49 Deck Salon.............$340,000 44’ 2007 Tartan 4400...................................$460,000 43’ 1979 Mason 43 ketch ..............................$85,000 43’ 2003 Saga 43 .........................................$234,500 43’ 1984 Spindrift PILOTHOUSE ...............$125,000 42’ 2003 Hunter 420 CC ..............................$150,000 40’ 1976 Bristol .............................................$85,000 40’ 1996 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 40.......$250,000 40’ 1985 Passport 40 ..................................$145,000 40’ 2012 Tartan 4000...................................$485,000 38’ 1998 Pacific Seacraft Ericson 380.......$144,900 38’ 2011 C&C 115 ........................................$210,000 37’ 2007 Tartan 3700...................................$299,000 37’ 1999 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37.......$189,500 37’ 1989 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37.......$140,000 37’ 1987 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37.........$84,000 37’ 1983 Tartan 37c.......................................$68,500 35’ 2004 Catalina 350..................................$105,000 35’ 1998 Pacific Seacraft Ericson 350.......$115,000 34’ 1980 C&C 34 ............................................$33,000 34’ 1994 Pacific Seacraft 34 .......................$125,000 34’ 1993 Pacific Seacraft Crealock............$134,000 32’ 2006 C&C 99 ..........................................$117,500 32’ 2004 C&C 99 ..........................................$115,000 31’ 2006 Pacific Seacraft 31 .......................$145,000 31’ 1994 Pacific Seacraft 31 .........................$95,000 31’ 1990 Pacific Seacraft 31 .........................$75,000 20’ 2009 Catalina Aero 20 ............................$12,000

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Passport 47 ’02 Aft cockpit sailing machine w/elegant, satisfying accommodations! Super clean & lightly used. Maintained well from new batteries to new bottom paint to new canvas & new interior cushions! New electric winch! New price $369K (410) 571-2955.

Island Packet 370 ‘06 One owner boat in “Bristol condition” with all the equipment needed for comfort & safety for Bay or World sailing! $299,000 S&J Yachts 410-571-3605 www.sjyachts.com

42’ Sabre 426 ’04 Stunning example of this high quality yacht, call for details.... Price reduced to $299,000! (410) 6399380, www.saltyachts.com

Island Packets Numerous models available from 27-51 feet. Our brokers have listed and sold more Island Packets than anyone else – ask us why! S&J Yachts 410-571-3605 www.sjyachts.com. Moody 38 ‘02 New Awlgrip, generator, AC, watermaker, bow thruster, SSB, davits, full glass & screen enclosure just go sailing! $169,000 S&J Yachts 410-571-3605 www.sjyachts.com.

Passport 51 ‘83 Live aboard in absolute comfort! Major refit in 2007! New engine, new everything. Beautiful and affordable home. Must see! $298K. RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955. Catalina 310 ‘01 Very popular model. Lightly used with only 179 hrs. Excellent cond.! Perfect family boat w/centerline berth forward, huge double aft. $69,000 S&J Yachts 410-571-3605 www.sjyachts.com

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41’ Rhodes Bounty II ‘57 A must see beautiful classic! Completely restored inside and out at a cost substantially exceeding the asking price $65,000 S&J Yachts 410-571-3605 www.sjyachts.com

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43’ Mason ’84 Former ANGELINA of Romancing the Stone fame! Own a piece of Hollywood history! Designed by Al Mason and an excellent example of this world proven cruiser...asking $149,900 (410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com 47’ Catalina 470 ’01 Blue Hull, In mast furling, ONLY 320 HOURS! Loaded with new electronics and great gear! Ready to go NOW! ...asking $279,000 (410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com

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Beneteau 473 ‘06 Very popular performance cruiser. Meticulous owner. 3 cabins. Nicely outfitted: Inmast furling, Generator, A/C, Full enclosure, Radar/ Chart Plotter, Max Prop, more. $284,900 S&J Yachts 410-571-3605 www.sjyachts.com

36’ Catalina ’03 Air/heat, Garmin GPS, electric windlass, custom North bimini/dodger, etc. $107,500 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. $129,500 Call 443-209-1110 or go to www.tidewateryachts.com. 41’ AC Hunter ’06 Air/heat, In-mast furling, Raymarine autopilot, electric windlass, spinnaker, bimini, etc. $174,900 Call 410-939-0950 or go to www.tidewateryachts.com.

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43’ 1982 Endeavor 43 CC Ketch 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

Bow Thruster, Loaded $79,000

28’ 1987 Hunter Yanmar 18-hp, RF, Wheel, 4’ Draft ..................$12,500 29’ 1989 Bayfield Cutter Yanmar 13-hp, Shoal Draft...............$18,500

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, & more. Frank Gary 410-703 4017 frank@walczakyacht.com

39’ Concordia Yawl ’59 PersephoneFresh 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. Chris 443-926-1278 Chris@walczakyacht.com www.walczakyacht.com

29’ 1984 Bayfield Yanmar DSL, 3’6” Draft ...................................$20,000 30’ 1987 Catalina Universal DSL, 5’3” Draft......................... $22,500 30’ 1986 Catalina DSL, Tall Rig, Dodger .......................................$22,500 30’ 1983 Lippincott Yanmar DSL, Roll Furl, Shoal Draft ..........$17,500 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

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30’ 1977 Ranger Univ. Del 25-hp, RF, Dodger, Bimini .................$17,500 34’ 2001 Motorsailor Kubota 50-hp, One-Off............................$35,000 36’ 1996 Catalina 36 Yanmar, Air, Dinghy, w/ Davits..................$87,500

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BOATS FOR SALE! SAILBOATS 2009 Aero 20 Aero rig is like a jib-boom, for sailing ease, esp. single-handling. Fin keel. Boat and sails in excellent condition. Two boats available. $11,500

42’ Hunter 423 ’03 Priced to Sell - Ready to cruise-, Loaded w Raymarine electronics, Genset, Air/Heat. Light Chesapeake use. Call Chris 443-9261278 email chris@walczakyacht.com www.walczakyacht.com

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 443-9261278 chris@walczakyacht.com, www.walczakyacht.com

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: 443223-7864, Office: 410-923-1400, Website: www.yachtview.com

1963 Pearson 20 Classic daysailor which needs restoration. Sportsman trailer in very good condition. $1,000 1963 Pearson Ensign 22 $2,950 1980 Swift 33 Swallowcraft Swift 33 is a beautiful boat, built in Korea, with lots of wood on deck and in cabin. Raised cabin with large windows makes this boat a potential live-aboard. Boat, sails and rigging in good condition. Volvo Penta 23 inboard engine must be replaced. $12,000

COMING SOON! Call for more information. SAILBOATS 1987 Cruiser 28.5 1983 Seidelmann 29.5

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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

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Two 3 blade MAX Props One is 19” by 1 1/4” shaft for $1,400, The other is 21” by 1 1/8” shaft for $1,750. Contact Charlie (410) 228-8878.

HELP WANTED Administrative Assistant Team PropTalk/SpinSheet is looking for a personable, detail-oriented, energetic boater to be our receptionist/ bookkeeper/logistics person. This is a 40-hour-per-week position with some weekends and evenings for special events. Interested candidates must be water-enthusiasts with a solid knowledge of sail and powerboating. Send resume and cover letter detailing what you could bring to our team to: mary@proptalk.com Annapolis Boat Shows - Event Staff Wanted. Annapolis Boat Shows - Event staff wanted. Must be available Sept. 27. through Oct. 18 for the U.S. Sailboat and Powerboat Shows. Physical labor required. Contact Marci - 410-517-9979 j.jmkolb@gmail.com Diver Needed For established Annapolis based company. Experience preferred but will train the right person. (410) 251-6538. North Point Yacht Sales Is hiring full time sail and power yacht brokers in Annapolis, MD. 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.

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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. 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. 25’ - 40’ Slips, Maryland Clean Marina / Boatyard of the Year. Power & sail, cozy, intimate in protected Deale harbor, excellent boating & fishing, free Wi-Fi & pumpout, 30 mins. from DC. 2013 discount to new customers. (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. Deep Water Covered & Open Slips Up to 50 feet Full service, land storage, transients welcome. Fairview Marina (410) 437-3400.

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Slips & STORAGE 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 Storage for Sails, Boat Stuff or Anything else. Great storage in temperature controlled office building with drive up access in Annapolis on Chinquapin Road. Work bench area and great lighting. I have my stuff there, but it is more space than I need. A very comfortable space with carpet and drop ceilings. Kevin McNeil 410-355-7910 x117

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C HESAPEAKE CLA SSIC Persistence Can Be the Answer by Fred Hecklinger

n past years, the Gibson Island Yacht Squadron sponsored a yacht race during July known as the Poplar Island Race which started at Hackett’s Point Buoy off Annapolis to head south to round the bell buoy off Poplar Island and return to the finish line at Hackett’s for a round-trip distance of a little more than 26 nautical miles. In 1968, I was in a regular manner sailing in the 50-foot ketch Stormy Petrel designed by Aage Nielson and built of wood in 1947 and owned by Jim Rider. We entered this race. Also entered in the race was the 48-foot wooden yawl Tomahawk, owned by Bill Wright and also designed (in 1938) by Nielson, who was internationally respected for his racing yacht designs and for many years associated with Sparkman and Stephens. The race was held in the middle of July, and the weather conditions were

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similar to what we can expect today during the summer: a light southerly and hot. The race began at 9 a.m., and the time limit was set to 5 p.m. Sixtyfour boats in various classes started. Stormy Petrel was the scratch boat. The beat to windward down the Bay was extremely slow going and uncomfortably hot. As the afternoon progressed, most of the fleet had dropped out considering it not possible for any boat to finish within the time limit. Our owner had given up in the heat, but the rest of the crews of Tomahawk and Stormy (including Ed Rich and Henry Pitts) still had hopes and kept at it. Sometime around 3 p.m., I remember looking down the Bay and seeing some other sailing boats heeled well over with a fresh and building southerly breeze. Tomahawk rounded Poplar Island buoy first, and Stormy rounded just after with one hour and 48 minutes

left to reach the finish line within the time limit. We had 13 miles to go to the finish; but the breeze was freshening and the tide was commencing to flood. With some positive and persistent spinnaker work, Stormy passed Tomahawk, and Joe Tucker took this picture as we charged by sometimes at more than eight knots. Thankfully for Stormy, the committee boat had seen us coming and was still on station. We crossed the finish line with less than four minutes left in the time limit. We enjoyed our cocktails that evening. Two other boats in the cruising division did finish afterward: Dr. Miller’s Nirvana and Richard Henderson’s Kelpie. The crews of the rest of the fleets were rather upset. I found the times of the race from a column in the Baltimore Sun paper July 1968, “Rounding the Buoy” by Robert Meara.

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