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VOLUME 15 ISSUE 1

59 Key West Race Week by Molly Winans

44 Cabin Fever by Cindy Wallach

35 Winter Is for Sailing by Andy Schell 36 15 Sailing Resolutions by Molly Winans 51 Wintering in Annapolis by Carl Butler

ON THE COVER: “Lean but mean” will be the theme at Acura Key West Race Week January 19-23, and a bunch of Chesapeake Bay sailors will be on race boats and committee boats, as usual. Find full coverage of the 2009 event on page 59. Photo by Dave Dunigan/ davedunigan.com

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RACING BEAT 58 Chesapeake Racing Beat: Key West, Frostbiting, Penguins, 210s, Southern Sailing, and more

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Editor’s Notebook with Molly Winans

Brand New Day

ome people get cranky when you mention New Year’s resolutions. They growl that it’s foolish to make promises you won’t keep. Others resolve to quit eating worms or smoking crack, which if you’re not a worm-eater or addict, are just funny ways of saying, “I’ll just do what worked last year, thanks.” I don’t think such New Year’s Scrooges are lazy; I just think that in the past, they’ve made resolutions they haven’t kept, which made them feel lousy. Maybe they keep their goals quiet, just in case life gets in the way. If your resolutions fail in a forest, will anyone know? My idea of a New Year’s resolution list is something between a goal and wish list. Who cares if you make 20 of them and only keep two? It sets the tone—opens the door—for The most opportunity, a new and improved frequently asked life. And it’s fun. We’ve penned 15 Sailing Resolutions for 2009 (page question around 36) and invite you to borrow any here in 2008 was, and all ideas from our list. The word January comes from “Where’s Dave?” Roman mythology and Janus, the god of gates and doorways, often Photo by Mark Talbott/SpinSheet depicted as a head with two faces than anyone that he would need to remove looking in opposite directions. As legend himself from our day-to-day operations has it, Janus had the gift of seeing both the to achieve his own goals. And that he did. future and past. With that in mind and in He sold his share of the company to his the spirit of a fresh start, I’ll share some business partner, SpinSheet’s co-founder thoughts on 2008 and what we are up to at and publisher, Mary Ewenson. We threw SpinSheet this year. a party. We laughed, we cried. Then, we The most frequently asked question stepped into the future. around here in 2008 was, “Where’s Dave?” Living in Annapolis as always and still SpinSheet’s co-founder and editor from our editor-at-large and a great friend, Dave 1995 to 2007, Dave Gendell, cleaned is the director of online publishing for a out his desk on New Year’s Day 2008 financial services company in Baltimore and launched a new chapter in his life. and very much enjoying the new challenge. Although it may have seemed sudden to He’s been batting around a few SpinSheet readers, Dave’s departure had been in the ideas, so you can expect to read a contribuworks for a couple of years—and man, can tion or two from him in the spring and that guy keep a New Year’s resolution. Being a magazine editor and small busi- beyond. I think I miss him more than ness owner can be like driving a beater Jeep anyone, or maybe it’s just that—like the resolution thing—I’m not afraid to say it in a torrential downpour. You may be able out loud. to pull over to the shoulder for a breather, Since the late 1990s, we’ve resolved to but it’s too bumpy and loud to think, let update our website a few times and have alone make a phone call or intelligent decidone so; yet, we continue to lag behind in sions about the future. Dave knew better 10 January 2009 SpinSheet

that area. In 2008, SpinSheet made a serious investment in modernizing our web presence, and we have been working for a year ensuring that our vision becomes a reality. We will launch our cool and much more user-friendly website in the next two months and will keep you in the loop. In the meantime, click to spinsheet.com to see the new digital version of the entire magazine, which will make our out-of-town racing and far-flung cruising friends very happy. While you’re on the website, click on the link at the bottom of the page to sign up for our popular monthly e-mail bulletins about the latest sailing scoop. To connect new sailors to the sport, in 2008, we launched a program called Start Sailing Now, available both in hard copy and digitally at startsailingnow.com. We will expand upon it in the spring of 2009. Following our discovery mission to Ireland last August, we’ve been planning a SpinSheet-sponsored trip for the Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) festivities in May. It seems we’ve chosen a rocky time to plan a European vacation. We haven’t yet pulled the plug, but at the time of print, we did not have enough commitments to take advantage of group rates. If we do have to pass on the trip, we will throw a “We’re Not in Ireland” VOR party in May. Stay tuned. On a personal note, I’m having a blast as editor of SpinSheet. I thought I knew a lot of people before, but wow, there are so many sailors on the Bay I have yet to meet. As I step away from my writing desk and out into the community for more activities, such as last December’s radio spot for WNAV and an upcoming new sailor seminar January 31 for the West River SC (see page 26), I often have to correct my hosts on the pronunciation of my last name. Winans is pronounced “why-nenz.” Think wine. Sunshine. Happy ’09!

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Happy New Year

wanted to write and thank you for the great coverage of Quantum Racing in the December issue and quite frankly, of all the racing that SpinSheet covers for the year. In my travels to and from Europe this summer, SpinSheet was always tucked away for a full cover-to-cover reading. From there, it inevitably would end up on the boat where some light reading would take place on the motor to and from the start line. Happy New Year to everybody at SpinSheet. You guys do brilliant work and remind me daily of why I love the Chesapeake Bay. Terry Hutchinson Annapolis, MD

Correction:

In our December 2008 recap of the Melges 24 North American Championships, we listed fifthplace skipper Chris Larson’s boat incorrectly as Pegasus 505. Larson skippered West Marine Rigging/New England Ropes (655) with Annapolis sailor Allan Terhune as his tactician. New York skipper David Ullman was the fourth-place winner on Pegasus 505. Photo by Dan Phelps/SpinSheet

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recent favorite headline of ours was, “We never met a racer we didn’t want to shoot.” This could be a tagline for SpinSheet photographer Dan Phelps, who shoots racers every weekend from the lens of his Nikon. A Reading, PA native, Dan was introduced to big boat racing and did a few Bermuda and Upper Bay races while in prep school. Competitive skiing still ruled his world back then, as he skied on the U.S. circuit for 15 years and attended Clarkson University in upstate New York on a ski scholarship. After graduation, he got into big boat offshore programs and in 1995 moved to Annapolis, where he sailed on the IMX38 Nordic Express. “I worked my way down,” says Dan, who bought and “became hooked” on a Viper 640 (21 feet long), as well as racing on J/105s, Melges 32s, and J/22s. 12 January 2009 SpinSheet

It was when he and his wife Sarah—also a racing sailor—had children that they had to curb their sailing addictions. Both daughters, Courtney (4) and Ashley (6), sailed major championship regattas in utero. “They came out gimbaled,” Dan says. In the girls’ infant and toddler years, Dan traded in competitive weekend sailing for photography, a hobby he’d had through high school and college, which he’s taken to a new level. When Dan’s not shooting regattas or parenting, he has a full-time job managing the critical communications department at T. Rowe Price in Baltimore. In his “spare” time, he does get out on the water sometimes without his camera. He’s a surfer (since the age of 14), a kiteboarder, a weeknight racing sailor, and an occasional weekend powerboater (“eek!” he says), who gets out with his family on their red Back Cove 29 Retriever. For Dan, the best part about being on the SpinSheet team is “being able to use something I really like to do to give back to the sailing community. All of us—writers, photographers, the whole team—are coming together for the right reasons: to make sure we can chronicle over time the history of sailing on the Chesapeake Bay.” If you see Dan on the water on the SpinSheet boat, please say “cheese” and “thank you” for all he does for the sport. We’re lucky to have him our team. ~M.W. spinsheet.com

Regrets Only

n behalf of the local Melges 24 fleet #22, I would like to apologize to Joe Van Gieson and the rest of the Soling fleet for any actions of our fleet that may have caused a disturbance to the Soling race course on November 1 (December 2008 letters). I have had the chance to speak with some of our racers, organizers, and support craft. Please be assured that it was not intentional. As Mr. Van Gieson pointed out, it was a busy day for racing on the Bay, and multiple fleets were active. In one specific instance, a Melges sailor who finished the final race of our event and headed for home, quickly realized he had encroached on the Soling course but made the conscious decision to continue across, feeling that gybing out of the way with his large kite would do more harm to the Soling racers trying to finish. We respect and support Solings and all the other fleets that are out there and hope we can maintain an open line of communication and cooperation. It’s wonderful to see so many sailors enjoying the resource that is our Chesapeake Bay.

Beat Up or Upbeat?

n a year when many are focusing on doom and gloom, we really like that you are helping to keep the news upbeat. No question that while the total numbers will be less than we’ve all come to expect, we are very excited about the programs and people that are coming to Acura Key West in January. It will be another great week. And we certainly appreciate you helping to boost entries as we approach the deadlines. Your area has always had a great representation, and as you know, we love your coverage!

friend what he was doing there, announced he was taking a French course. “But you’re 75!” exclaimed the friend. “Well... it’s now or never,” explained the old timer. I would love to have one of your booklets Start Sailing Now but am unlikely to be anywhere where they’re available. Thanks and “carry on.”

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We’re always happy to introduce sailors to the sport and send them our new sailor guide, Start Jeanne Kleene Sailing Now. It’s always available digitally at Premiere Racing, Inc. startsailingnow.com and in hard copy at the Marblehead, MA many locations listed on the website. We will keep you updated on the new, expanded 2009 edition, which will come out in the spring before Carpe Diem our annual April Crew Listing party and the picked up a copy of SpinSheet at “Bring a Friend” party (May 1) to invite more Northwest Creek Marina in New friends into Bay sailing. ~M.W. Bern, NC, where I hang out from time to time admiring the boats and Liz Filter dreaming. Time is running out (I’m Melges 24 Fleet Captain 72), and it’s like the old timer walking Please send letters to Annapolis, MD across campus who, when asked by a molly@spinsheet.com.

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Kirke Harper Coming into View: The National Sailing Hall of Fame by Ruth Christie

ust a stone’s throw from USNA’s Halsey Field House, set at an angle to the harbor, and inspired by the sport of sailing. These are a few of the plans for the National Sailing Hall of Fame and Sailing Center at the foot of Prince George Street on Annapolis City Dock. On December 11, local architect Joe Boggs of Boggs & Partners Architect launched his preliminary designs for the new 20,000-square-foot, three-story building. Tiered copper roofs reminiscent of boat hulls adorn the planned 35-foot-tall wooden building. To honor the rich history of Annapolis’s watermen, the 18th-century Burtis House will be incorporated into

the museum. Full of interactive exhibits designed to teach nautical lore to children and their parents, the museum will create 95 jobs and bring more than $300,000 annually in new tax money to the area. “We are trying to raise the estimated $15 to $25 million needed to build the museum,” says Hall of Fame executive director Lee Tawney. “This will be an educational tool to teach math, science, boat design, and maritime history. We want to fund an endowment so this can be open to everyone, free of charge,” adds Dick Franyo, president of the nonprofit group trying to raise the money for the museum and owner of the Boatyard Bar & Grill in Eastport.

The National Sailing Hall of Fame and Sailing Center is a not-for-profit educational institution dedicated to preserving the history of the sport of sailing and its impact on our culture, honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of sailing, inspiring and encouraging sailing development, enhancing math and science education, and providing an international landmark for sailing enthusiasts. “The largely wooden façade will blend in with surrounding properties. The design completes an unfinished end of town and redefines the city. We are a small town, a small community, but this is a world-class project,” says Boggs. nshof.org

Plans for the National Sailing Hall of Fame and Sailing Center include adjacent docks, which could be used to host distinctive visiting sailing craft, including the Schooners Pride of Baltimore II and Sultana. The public will have complete access to the Sailing Center and Docks, including a 156-foot dock that was previously closed to the public. Illustration courtesy of Lee Tawney, executive director of the project

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EYC’s Winter Panels: The Disciplines of Sailing Once again, the Eastport YC (EYC) brings some sailing rock stars to speak during its winter panel series. Here’s the not-tobe-missed lineup this winter:  Gary Jobson recaps this year’s Olympics in China January 26 jobsonsailing.com  Tom Weaver discusses Around the World Racing February 2 marineweaver.com  A speaker, yet to be named, will update you on the America’s Cup February 16 americascup.com  Jeff Borland discusses Contemporary Match Racing February 23 championships.ussailing.org  Gavin O’Hare describes Contemporary Team Racing March 9 sailingeducation.com  Bob Schnabel and Gale Browning present Catamaran Sailing and Solo Passages March 16 galebrowning.com, eastportyc.org EYC’s presentations on Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. are free of charge and open to the public. gavin@obyc.com, eastportyc.org Above: Local celebrity sailor, and commentator, Gary Jobson, and Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM) board of directors member Sunny Smith at the McNasby’s re-opening on December 1. Three hundred guests showed up to catch a glimpse of the former Eastport oyster plant on Back Creek, beautifully renovated and filled with a history exhibit and local maritime art show. To learn more about what’s up at AMM this year, visit amaritime.org.

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or Virginia Beach member and retiree Joe Sapere, who lost his leg in a sky-diving accident, SailTime Group LLC has given him the ability to enjoy sailing solo on the Chesapeake every Monday, rain or shine. Sapere says, “You can choose to be bitter and give up, or you can choose to get better and get on with your life. Sailing is a great lifestyle for people who like to learn new things and be outdoors.” Sapere captained his own boat during SailTime’s Novice-2-Captain flotilla in the British Virgin Islands this past December. sailtime.com

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hanks to Boat Building by the Bay, 30 local kids are having fun while learning to build wooden boats. The program is made possible by the Box of Rain (BOR) and Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM). “On January 3, the kids will make saw horses to prep for the main event: building two Peace Canoes at McNasby’s over five Saturdays (January 10 and 17, February 7 and 14, March 7 and 14, April 4 and 18, and May 2 and 9),” says BOR’s Kelsa McLaughlin. The program is sponsored by the Annapolis YC Foundation, Chesapeake Light Craft, and Eastport YC Foundation. This past November, George Smith (R, above) of Sarles Marina showed several aspiring boatbuilders in the program a completed Peace Canoe from Chesapeake Light Craft (boxofrain.org, amaritime.org). Photo courtesy of Kelsa McLaughlin

BoatU.S. Foundation Grants Help Clean Waterways

he BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water offers grants up to $4000 each for community non-profit groups (including yacht clubs) to develop projects that address environmental problems on local waters. Previous grantees have created brochures to teach boaters about the availability of pumpout stations, built and installed information kiosks on waterway ecology, erected signage about

clean water practices and invasive species, and hosted river cleanup contests. Grant recipients in 2008 trained Clean Boat Ambassadors; distributed thousands of educational materials at marinas and other facilities; created a Shore Super Sweep Cleanup program; ran art contests in local schools; and built fuel-absorbent towel dispensers and disposal containers for marinas. Apply by February 2 for grants awarded in late April. boatus.com/foundation

his December, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) found zebra mussels in the lower Susquehanna River, recovered from a boat docked in Harford County. These mollusks can clog water systems, coat boat bottoms and other structures in the water, and kill native, often endangered, mussels. “Sailors can help prevent the devastating economic impact and ecological havoc caused by this invasive species,” says Dr. Ron Klauda, a biologist with the Maryland DNR. Here’s how: wash down your hull, clean your bilge, remove aquatic vegetation from your props and trailer, and limit your movement from one body of water to another. dnr.state.md.us

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aryland’s DNR and the Maryland Biological Stream Survey need your help with sampling stream beds all over the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Volunteers participate in a one-day indoor lecture/outdoor training session and then spend about two more days during the March-April sampling window collecting aquatic creatures from stream beds. The samples are sent to DNR for bug identification and analysis. DNR’s Stream Waders Volunteer Stream Sampling Program will hold the following four Stream Waders training sessions in 2009: February 7 at the Horn Point Environmental Science Education Center in Cambridge (register by January 30), February 21 at the Patuxent River 4-H Center in Upper Marlboro (register by February 13), February 28 at the Fairview Outdoor Center in Clearspring (register by February 15), and March 7 at the West Nottingham Academy in Colora (register by February 27). dnr.state.md.us/streams/mbss

arking its 25th anniversary, the Brendan Sail Training Program for Youth with Learning Differences recently presented its 2008 awards for outstanding students to Patrick Brown, Ben Catterton, and Maggie Daskal and outstanding volunteers to Christine Catterton, Brenda Clark, and Judi McKay (L-R): Brenda Clark, Daniel Gottlieb, Christine Catterton, Ben Catterton, Maggie Daskal, Tim Dowling, Patrick Brown, Molly Mahoney, Judi McKay, Jim Muldoon, Jr., Arthur Birney, and James P. Muldoon. The program introduces local youths with moderate learning differences to the joys of sailing and promotes self-esteem, confidence, and maturity through week-long sailing camps in Annapolis, St. Mary’s City, and Atlanta, GA. brendansailing.com

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Marcio Sadler (right) joined Gilman Yachts Annapolis this fall, where he brings 17 years of experience and a fluency in Spanish and Portuguese to buyers in the mid-Atlantic. gilmanyachts.com

altimore-based Tidewater Yacht Service is the winter home for the Australian-built, 90-foot racing sloop, Genuine Risk, which belongs to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, NY. Chris Gasiorek and Ralf Steitz, both from USMMA, say, “We did some comparison shopping and decided on the Baltimore site after visiting Tidewater’s facilities. We arrived at 9 a.m. after a cold delivery from New York, and by 3 p.m. that day, the rig was out of the boat, and she was ready to get hauled.” Tidewater’s Bob Brandon says, “I am particularly happy with this, because these type boats usually go to New England for storage. Maybe the word will spread that there are facilities on the Chesapeake that are capable of providing the service they need.” tysc.com

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• “Greg Tetrick recently rejoined our staff as head rigger for the Annapolis shop of Atlantic Spars & Rigging and will handle our Eastern Shore accounts, as well. Tetrick comes with 20 years of direct rigging service handling all aspects of custom rigging, sail handling systems, custom splicing, and metal fabrication. Aaron Panitz is settling in as service manager of our Herrington Harbour North rigging shop. Tetrick and Panitz have extensive knowledge of electrical systems and electronics installations, services that we now offer at both locations. Take advantage of our new winter discounts; call (410) 268-1570 in Annapolis or (410) 867-7248 at Herrington Harbour North,” says Marc McAteer, the company’s president. atlanticspars.com

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recently joined the sales team at Annapolisbased Crusader Yacht Sales. He has sailed with many local sailing super stars since the 1970s, and his wife, Susan Dierdorff Taylor, is a Woman’s 470 World Champion and a former Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year. On a day off, you might find Scott serving as race committee, sailing with his family, or observing the shad run on the Potomac River just upstream of Georgetown. crusaderyachts.com

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till in the works, the new J/95 (31.2 feet) from J/Boats draws as little as three feet and features a carbon mast, a retracting centerboard, wheel steering, a removable transom locker, and more unique features. “We’re giving the J/95 the open transom, floor-mounted traveler, and seats-with-backrest feel of the J/122, only in a 31-footer. If you want to sail in skinny water as we have here on the Chesapeake Bay, then this is your boat! We’re hoping to launch her this spring,” says Ken Comerford of North Point Yacht Sales, the Chesapeake area’s J/Boat dealer. jboats.com/j95, northpointyachtsales.com

• Art Libby is the new president of the

Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association (CBYRA), and Dave Houck is CBYRA’s new junior sailing director. (For more about CBYRA, see page 70.) cbyra.org/juniorsailing

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Baltimore Boat Show & SailFest Come to Town

ail more; stay happy. SailFest returns to Baltimore for its second year in 2009 during the Baltimore Boat Show, offering a dedicated sailing center full of boats, sails, rigging, sailing accessories, and well, sailors. SailFest will dock at the Baltimore Convention Center from January 21 to 25, with sailing news and information and family friendly fun.

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Organizers are busy planning mini-clinics, seminars, demos, videos, slideshows, and other interactive activities to delight sailors of all ages and skill levels. In addition to SpinSheet Magazine, the exhibitors you’ll want to talk to include reps from several sailboat dealers, cruising and racing clubs, resort marinas, sailing schools and charter companies, philan-

thropic organizations, boating stores, book sellers, boat insurance and loan companies, apparel companies, boat lift companies, and all types of businesses designed to get you into the liquid lifestyle. We hear that Flying Scots, Hobie Cats, Island Packets, and Weta Trimarans will be there for your vessel viewing pleasure. At press time, a few more dealers were about to come onboard.

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About the Show

The Show continues to be a great source for winter family fun. For example, scheduled are educational seminars and kidfriendly activities, including appearances by SpongeBob Square Pants January 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Showtimes

Wednesday, January 21 (Special Preview Night—separate tickets), 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, January 22-23, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Special Preview Night

This year, in addition to getting first dibs on all the boats and gear at the Show, there’s another good reason to hit the Show on opening night. Proceeds from the Baltimore Boat Show’s Special Preview Night January 21 will benefit the Wish-AFish Foundation, which hosts fun fishing trips for special needs kids and their families. The evening will feature live music, a silent auction, and a cash bar from 6 to 9 p.m. Last year, the Baltimore Boat Show’s first annual Special Preview Night Benefiting Living Classrooms Foundation raised $6500 for shipboard education programs

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for local youth. Tickets for this year’s Special Preview Night are $20 per person and can be purchased at baltimoreboatshow.com.

At Womanship, Nobody Yells, Everybody Learns!

Womanship, the award winning, world-class sailing school for and by women, has launched its 25th year. At SailFest and other venues this winter and spring, Womanship will offer mini-clinics and seminars by students and staff to engage couples interested in learning together as partners, provide new and advancing sailors hands-on tips, and introduce Tall Ships and cruising programs for young women in grades seven through 12. (410) 267-6661, (800) 342-9295, sail@ womanship.com

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Show admission is $10 for adults, $5 for youth ages 13 to 15 years, and FREE for children age 12 years and under (when accompanied by an adult). Tickets can be purchased at the Show or in advance at baltimoreboatshow. com. Tickets purchased prior to January 21 will receive a $2 discount. FREE parking and shuttle services are available from Lot C at Camden Yards. baltimoreboatshow.com

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Sultana: Comings and Goings

s of January 1, 2009, the Schooner Sultana has a new captain, Tanya Banks-Christensen. A native of Philadelphia and a cum-laude graduate of Alfred University, Banks-Christensen has an impressive sailing resume, which includes service as the executive captain of the schooner Quinnipiack out of New Haven, CT and as mate on several traditional sailing vessels. In 2004, she served as first mate on Sultana, and since June of this year, she has been the ship’s first mate/alternate captain. Launched in 2001 and based in Chestertown, MD, Sultana is a replica of a 1768 Royal Navy schooner and is used to provide educational programs in history and environmental science for students from around the Chesapeake Bay. Banks-Christensen, who holds a USCG 200-Ton Near Coastal Master’s License, says “During college, I enjoyed being a volunteer carpenter and deck hand for other sailing vessels. Before coming here, I sailed through the Chesapeake several times. I love taking care of and working on schooners. I also enjoy traveling the Bay, with its unique ecology, culture, and history.” She currently is working on Sultana’s standing rigging and interviewing candidate deck hands/educators for the 2009 sailing season.

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With great respect and many thanks for a job well done, the Schooner Sultana has said goodbye to Captain Robert Brittain. Under Brittain’s leadership since 2004, Sultana has voyaged over 15,000 miles and taken more than 25,000 students out for award-winning, under-sail programs on the Chesapeake Bay. Brittain instituted new procedures for the vessel’s under-sail programs and established far-reaching

maintenance policies that looked decades into her future. After 1800+ consecutive days of looking after the schooner and her crew, Captain Brittain is ready for a less hectic pace of life. He will serve as a consultant to the organization and possibly as an occasional relief captain. sultanaprojects.org

As the new captain, Tanya Banks-Christensen (R) will bring sailing on the Schooner Sultana to life for people from all over the Chesapeake Bay.

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New Year’s Day North Beach (MD) Polar Bear Swim 2 p.m. ci.north-beach.md.us

Around Cape Horn 2 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. See a special showing of “Around Cape Horn,” an amazing documentary about the last great days of commercial sailing, including spectacular scenes during a wild storm as a ship rounds the Cape. Free in the auditorium. calvertmarinemuseum.org

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First Free Fridays Calvert Maritime Museum, Solomons. Free admission and free concert series. On January 2, Bob Zentz will present Sea Chanteys and Song of the Sea, using dozens of folk instruments. February 6 brings the Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition, and March 6 is Barbershop Night with Fathers & Sons Barbershop Quartet and The Patuxent Pearls. The series is sponsored by the Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium. (410) 326-2042 x41, calvertmarinemuseum.com

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The Black Ball Line Packet James Monroe Begins Service between New York and Liverpool, 1818

Self-Propelled Barge Alex La Valley Is the First Vessel To Pass through the Brand New Panama Canal, 1914

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U.S. Sailing National Sailing Programs Symposium Bahia Resort Hotel, San Diego, CA. Seminars and hands-on workshops for instructors, organizers, and owners of programs or schools that teach sailing. Speakers for the 2009 event are Betsy Alison, Stan Honey, Dave Perry, and Anna Tunnicliffe. ussailing.org/nsps

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USCG Auxiliary Coastal Navigation Course 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. High Point High School, Beltsville, MD. Meeting Monday and Wednesday, USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 72 will cover compass use, chart reading, dead reckoning, piloting, tides and currents, and aids to navigation. Arrive at 7 the first night to get your books and charts. $50. After 9 a.m., contact Steve at (410) 531-3313 or tsktsk10@hotmail.com or Jean at (301) 261-7735.

West River SC Seminar Series 1 p.m. Galesville, MD. Bob Angle (Sydney Push) discusses “Blue Water Hitch Hiking.” Free seminar. (301) 906-1505, cam@afsolutionsllc.com

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Coastal Navigation Course 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. J/World Annapolis. jworldannapolis.com

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Build Your Own Boat Chesapeake Light Craft, Annapolis. David Fawley and John Harris will help you build a 15-foot Chester yawl. clcboats.com

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Maryland Basic Boating Course St. Paul Lutheran Church, Annapolis. The Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron will offer this course January 10 and 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and January 19 from 6 to 8:45 p.m. (410) 643-5666, aspsmd.org

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ABYC Basic Marine Electrical Class 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum. This course is designed for the electrical novice with minimal or no electrical experience. abycinc.org

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Winter Lunches in Shady Side Wednesdays. The Shady Side (MD) Rural Heritage Society’s Winter Luncheon Series will feature engaging speakers as well as homemade soups, specialty breads, beverages, and desserts at the Captain Salem Avery House Museum. Annapolis-based mystery writer Marcia Talley will be the opening speaker, followed by J. T. Crawford’s take on the Bay and beyond, going green with Julie Erickson, Shady Side lifestyles by Patricia N. Gross, all things oyster by Chris Judy, and Barry Kessler’s fishing fun with the family. The entire series runs $75; each lunch costs $15. (410) 267-0654, angelfire.com/md/ssrhs

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Annapolis Maritime Museum Winter Seminar 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The first of the Annapolis Maritime Museum’s 12-week 2009 Maritime Seminar Series, at the newly renovated McNasby’s Oyster Company. The series will cover a range of fascinating topics commemorating Annapolis’ unique heritage. James Cheevers, associate director and senior curator of the USNA museum, will present USNA’s history. $60 for the series; $10 per seminar. amaritime.org

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Winter Wild Fowl Walk 8:30 to 10 a.m. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, MD. Spy and identify waterfowl wintering in the coves and nooks of the Rhode River. $4. BYOB (bring your own binoculars, naturally). (301) 238-2723, serc.si.edu

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Diesel Engine Class 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This popular hands-on class is offered by the Annapolis School of Seamanship. Learn about operating theory, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting and repair skills. For other classes in January, visit annapolisschoolofseamanship.com.

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Baltimore-Built Clipper Ship Mary Whitridge Sails from Hong Kong for San Francisco in 33.5 Days, a Record-Smashing Passage at the Time, 1861

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Lewes (DE) Polar Bear Plunge Atlantic Sands Hotel. Entering its 18th year, the Plunge Festival includes an ice sculpting contest; a 5K Run/Walk to the Plunge; a chili contest; fun for kids, including decorating a bear; and a post-Plunge party, complete with hotdogs and chili, great big cookies, and the toe-tapping sounds of Greg Mack and his Polar Bear Band. The actual Plunge will be February 1 at 1 p.m. plungede.org

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Baltimore Boat Show and Sailfest Baltimore Convention Center. baltimoreboatshow.com

Annapolis Maritime Museum Winter Seminar 7 to 8:30 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum. Dr. Stuart Walker—a legendary small-boat racer, Annapolis Maritime Hall of Fame member, and founder of the Severn SA—will discuss the boom in sailboat racing in Annapolis since the 1950s. $60 for the series; $10 per seminar. amaritime.org

We’re Not in Key West Party 7 p.m. Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport. Live band! Who needs the sun? boatyardbarandgrill.com

Clipper Ship Flying Cloud Sails from New York for San Francisco in 89 Days and Four Hours for a Record Passage at the Time, 1854 Make an Impression, Create an Image Deadline for artist submissions to vie for the title of “the official image of the 28th annual Hospice Cup Regatta” in Annapolis in September 2009. The winner will be announced in February. (410) 9198393, hospicecup.org

Special Preview of Baltimore Boat Show 6 to 9 p.m. Be among the first to experience the show, including Sailfest Baltimore, live music, a silent auction, and a cash bar. All proceeds go to the Wish-A-Fish Foundation. $20. baltimoreboatshow.com

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Gold Is Discovered at Sutter’s Mill near Sacramento, CA, 1848 Good news for Chesapeake Bay pirates in need of new teeth.

Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis. Join the thousands of warm-hearted souls who have donated their time and money to the tune of $6.6 million to benefit Special Olympics Maryland by plunging into the Bay’s wintery waters.

Now in its 13th year, the PlungaPalooza fun includes multiple plunges, the crowning of Miss Polar Bear Plunge, live music, 98Rock’s “A Raven in a Pear Tree” Holiday Party, games, and the chance to hobnob with local luminaries. With $50 in pledges, Plungers get the official Polar Bear Plunge Sweatshirt, lunch, a photo, and bragging rights. Gates open at 8 a.m., plunges at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. plungemd.com

Bay Books Story Time 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, MD. A reading of Marsh Morning (written by Marianne Berkes and illustrated by Robert Noreika) will delight kids ages three to five with stories of the Chesapeake Bay’s creatures, ecosystems, and plants. They’ll also play a game and make a craft. $5 ahead of time; $8 walk-in. (301) 238-2723, serc.si.edu

Expedition Commanded by Willem Cornelius Schouten and Jakob Le Maire Discovers the Cape at the Tip of South America, 1616 They Name it Cape Hoorn (yes, two o’s), in Honor of Their Hometown in North Holland.

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Annapolis Maritime Museum Winter Seminar 7 to 8:30 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum. Author Ginger Doyel, Over the Bridge, will profile many of Eastport’s memorable personalities. $60 for the series, $10 per seminar. amaritime.org

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Winter

Race This legendary yacht race begins its 628-Nm trek south along the coast of Australia. Track your favorite boats at rolexsydneyhobart.com. Hangover Bowl Annapolis YC. annapolisyc.org

Ice Bowl Back Creek Bonfire and Severn SA. severnsailing.org Oyster Roast 5 to 8 p.m. BYOB. Oysters (raw and roasted) will be served Potomac River Hangover Regatta at third annual event. Donations are Laser and Interlake classes sail their welcome. This free event is organized first race at 12:30 p.m. No races after 3:30 by the friends of the Annapolis Maritime p.m. Party place to be determined. Museum. potomacriversailing.org (410) 295-0104, amaritime.org Fort Lauderdale to West River SC Seminar Series Key West Race 1 p.m. Galesville, MD. Molly 160-Nm race. keywestrace.org Winans, SpinSheet’s editor, presents Acura Key “Start Sailing Now.” Free seminar. West Week 2009 (301) 906-1505, cam@afsolutionsllc.com Presented by Nautica and organized by Premiere Racing, Inc. premiere-racing.com

February

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Shady Side The Shady Side (MD) Rural Heritage Society’s Winter Luncheon Series features enlightening speakers as well as homemade soups, specialty breads, beverages, and desserts at the Captain Salem Avery House Museum. Topics include Shady Side lifestyles by Patricia N. Gross, all things oyster by Chris Judy, and Barry Kessler’s fishing fun with the family. $15. (410) 267-0654, angelfire.com/md/ssrhs Lewes Polar

Atlantic Sands Hotel, Lewes, DE. In addition to the land party, the actual Plunge takes place February 1 at 1 p.m. plungede.org

West River SC Seminar Series 1 p.m. Galesville, MD. Jonathan Bartlett discusses “Racing Strategies and Tactics.” Free seminar. (301) 906-1505, cam@afsolutionsllc.com

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Special Olympics Virginia Polar Plunge Virginia Beach. Since 1993, the festival has raised close to $4 million for Special Olympics Virginia. Enter the costume contests and take the Extreme Team challenge; you could win awards for the most money and the most plungers. The festival area opens at 10 a.m., and the Plunge is at 2:30 p.m. As always, EMS, police, and Navy dive teams from around the state will help keep plungers safe. polarplunge.com

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Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami Beach Convention Center, FL. miamiboatshow.com

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February Racing

Pineapple Cup Classic 811-Nm race from Fort Lauderdale to Montego Bay, Jamaica. montegobayrace.com

Casa de Campo Race New distance race from Fort Lauderdale to La Romana, Dominican Republic. Sponsored by the Storm Trysail Club, Premiere Racing Inc., and Casa de Campo Marina. premiere-racing.com

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Electrical Systems Class Annapolis School of Seamanship offers a hands-on, electrical systems class. Learn about troubleshooting simple electrical failures, preventive maintenance, and electrical theory and system design. For other classes in February, visit annapolisschoolofseamanship.com.

Night in the Museum Gala 7 to 11 p.m. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. Watch as the museum comes alive with specialty foods and live entertainment. Tickets support the museum’s educational and outreach programs. hdgmaritimemuseum.org

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Sail

where we with Kim Couranz

I Resolve… I

“Good for my wallet? Heck yes, no gas to buy for my Laser. All the time I’m out sailing is time I can’t be clicking “purchase” online, ambling aimlessly around the mall with credit card in hand…”

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t’s cliché, I know, but I’m going to do it: The New Year’s Resolution column. Just the mere action of clicking “save as” and typing the file name “January 2009” for me signifies a break from the past and manifests an eagerness for the future. So, how will I boldly go into 2009? How will I be a better person once January rolls around? New Year’s resolutions traditionally revolve around some key concepts: improving one’s health, wealth, and/or relationships. I’ve got one that can do all that. And it’s one I think we can all get behind, so feel free to borrow it. Drum roll, please. In 2009, I resolve to go sailing more. An important note here: My definition of “sailing” is very loose on this one. Note that I didn’t say, “I resolve to compete in more regattas up and down the East Coast,” or “I resolve to cruise the quiet nooks and crannies of the northeast part of the Chesapeake.” Simply, I’m going to get out on the water more. And that may mean some tradeoffs. You might see me less at the gym. As I head out on time to make it to weeknight races, the e-mail I’m composing at the end of a summer workday might end up getting sent out first thing the next morning instead. The garden might not look so tidy (not that it did to begin with). But even with these compromises, my resolution to go sailing more is good for my health, good for my wallet, and good for my friendships. Here’s how. Clearly, playing outside is an important building block for good health. I’m going to be sure to get my RDA of vitamin D through exposure to sunlight—of course while wearing sufficient sunscreen for my pale skin. I’ll get my heart rate up at tight mark roundings, while reaching on a screaming plane, and when I notice a blue heron skulking about the shoreline shadows on an August evening. Good for my wallet? Heck yes, no gas to buy for my Laser. All the time I’m out sailing is time I can’t be clicking “purchase” online, ambling aimlessly around the mall with credit card in hand (okay, that’s not so likely for me anyway), or succumbing to the

wiles of—more, more, more, please!—sushi. Some tap water in a reusable bottle (and perhaps an energy bar) will do me good for a while out on the water. If it’s summertime, perhaps I’ll be decadent and keep a bottle pre-frozen in my freezer so that cold water is at the ready for an impromptu voyage. The biggest benefits of my resolution, I imagine, will be relationship enhancements—with my friends and with my environment. Most of my friends are also sailors, so if I give myself the liberty to bypass the gym to poke around the parking lot of the sailing club, chances are I’ll run into some sailing buddies and get into a good conversation. I would venture to say that many a good friendship has started over discussions about which fitting is the right one to use in a certain maritime application and fostered afloat. Heading out for some time afloat under white Dacron (or perhaps other differently colored, more technical fabrics) also allows me to enjoy my relationship with the Bay. This is a unique, delicate relationship; after all, I can’t go sailing without the Bay. No more obvious time to ruminate on waterquality issues (and what we can do about them) than after capsizing in the midsummer bathwater-temperature Chesapeake. No better occasion to realize I’d rather have a few weeds in my yard than contribute to Bay-icide by fertilizing and pesticiding my small patch of green. Certainly it’s an opportune scenario for appreciating the multitude of critters that live in and around the water. I think there’s a good chance I’ll be able to stick to this resolution. But I can’t do it without some support and encouragement. So I hope to see you on the water more this year. About the Author: Kim Couranz is an Annapolis resident who writes on Bay-related topics. A member of Severn SA, she enjoys racing on one-design boats including her Laser. She welcomes story ideas or questions at kimcouranz@yahoo.com.

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Chesapeake Rambler

Offseason

The

“S

o, how’s the boat coming along, anyway?” The dreaded question again. I get this one a lot. Friends have been hearing for years of measured progress on the rebuild of our 1984 ketch. I say rebuild not because of some catastrophic event, which has occurred in the sturm und drang of a midnight tragedy, but rather the simple truism that after a quarter century, and often long before that, systems begin to go away and need to be replaced or rebuilt. Stuff wears out. O-rings and seals decay. And electric components, as a species, declare their abject disapproval of what is affectionately known as “the marine environment.” Now, time spent rolling this ball up the hill is time not spent using the boat in purposes for which it was designed, built, bought, and brought. A casual friend asked me about “the project” the other day—what progress I’d made, so forth—and the upshot of the conversation was that it sounded as if there’d be plenty of New Year’s resolutions to live up to in the coming season. He did not, mercifully, ask if I’d done as much sailing as I wanted to in 2008. Sometimes, I wish I had no other claims upon my time. I’d spend a lot more happy hours with the boat. Experienced boat-owning friends long ago convinced me that boat maintenance is a long-term process, an existing condition, rather than something that occurs at a point in time. You either keep up with the work, or you get behind the curve. The bigger the boat, the less forgiving the curve. During the typical Chesapeake winter, like many sailors, I take parts off of the boat and carry them home for the season. This helps empty the vessel so that one can more clearly see the detritus and stuff which has accumulated aboard. But the true advantage of the practice is that while it snows-‘n-blows nasty outside, one can do a lot of woodworking in the basement. There are plenty of components that can be painted or varnished and then carried back aboard in the spring. In my case, the main companionway stairs will Chesapeake Bay Sailing

“…while it snows-‘n-blows nasty outside, one can do a lot of woodworking in the basement.”

be shiny and new by the end of February. Ditto for many of the 20 or so storage locker doors. This is stuff that could certainly be done onboard, but it makes good sense to use the downtime created by the offseason. As a longtime live-aboard commented, “It has to get done sometime, and you’ll do anything to make the winter go by sooner.”

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I also have various rebuilding kits lined up, each with replacement gaskets and little rubber thingies, spare nuts and lock washers, all sealed and labeled in their own clear plastic envelopes. Just as an example of one such project, the main domestic water pump has been removed and taken off the boat, as well as some compressor equipment. But every parts-rebuild job can be like peeling the proverbial onion. That water pump (the belt-drive membrane type) now has a machine bolt broken off inside the body of the unit; at some point, we’ll have to decide whether ‘tis nobler to try to back it out and find a perfect replacement or (egads!) simply buy a new pump. I’m sure I’ll know by the time the robins show up. There are also winter projects that cannot be carried home in the family yacht-van, but rather must be done in situ. Our boat’s aluminum fuel tanks have been perforated over the years by the salt environment and will have to be replaced. This promises to be a messy, expensive job, the first part of which entails doing the requisite surgery to access them for removal. Part of the winter project will be done onboard and will no doubt involve a lot of sawdust and gnashing of teeth. But it’s gotta happen before we can get to the next step. I’m “subscribed” to several boatowners’ list-serve e-mailings, wherein multiple interested hands-on types can trade notes on just about anything that’s of current concern. Some ask about electronics, others discuss engine projects they’re working on, and many more just “lurk” in the background, reading what challenges others have overcome and in what ways. Over several years, I’ve learned a lot by being one of those lurkers. But I’m thinking this year, maybe, I’ll tell the world about some of the projects we’ve got in process.

About the Author: Fred Miller spends too much time working on his 41-foot ketch, Julie Marie. Past commodore of the Eastport YC, Miller enjoys reading and gazing vacantly at the pretty boats and the pretty waters. Contact him at svjuliemarie@comcast.net.

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Used Boat Marketplace with Jack Hornor

Caliber

LRC

LOA

40’ 11”

LOD

39’ 1”

LWL

32’ 6”

Beam

12’ 8”

Disp.

21,600 lbs

Draft

5’ 1”

The “LRC” in this model’s name stands for Long Range Cruiser, and while bluewater cruisers are clearly Caliber’s target with this design, there’s no reason quality-minded coastal cruisers, weekenders, and even daysailors should not take a look at the Caliber 40 LRC. First introduced as the Caliber 40 in 1993, the model name was changed in 1994 to the 40 LRC to emphasize the company’s focus on this market segment. The only significant difference in the two models is a change from stand-alone tanks for fuel, water, and waste to integral fiberglass tanks and an increased fuel capacity from 46 to 121 gallons. Designed by Caliber’s co-founder, Michael McCreary, the Caliber 40 LRC is moderate in nearly every way. This underbody features a long, low-aspect fin keel and rudder supported by a skeg forward 32 January 2009 SpinSheet

and is a good compromise between the performance benefits of fin-keeled, spaderudder designs and the directional stability of traditional full-keel designs. Above the waterline, the Caliber 40 LRC is not likely to win any accolades for her classic beauty, but her appearance is well-balanced and contemporary. Built the old-fashioned way, at least as it relates to fiberglass boats, construction of the Caliber 40 LRC is among the best of production fiberglass boat builders. The hull is a hand-laid composite of alternate layers of 24-ounce, woven roving and chopped strand fiberglass cloth and resin. Every bulkhead as well as seats, berths, shelves, and cabinets are individually handlaminated to the hull with multiple layers of fiberglass and resin adding considerable structural support. Fuel, potable water, and waste tanks are integral with the hull and below the cabin sole. There is a watertight crash bulkhead forward, and the hull is reinforced at the bow and along the leading edge of the keel. The deck and cabin are constructed of fiberglass composites with equal attention paid to strength and quality control. The deck and hull are joined in a rather unique fashion. A polyurethane adhesive is used to seal the deck to the inward hull flange, and then a perforated aluminum toe rail is bolted through the flange every six inches with quarter-inch, stainless steel carriage bolts. The bolts are fit into square holes in the toe rail so that tightening the nuts will not cause the bolts to turn and break the caulking seal. This is trademarked the Quad-Seal Deck to Hull System and is a very strong and watertight method of deck to hull attachment. The deck and cockpit of the 40 LRC are arranged in a manner that allows easy handling by a sailing couple. A “sugarscoop” transom allows for easy boarding from a dinghy, and a fold-down ladder can be reached by someone in the water for emergency boarding. The T-shaped cockpit

will accommodate four to five adults very comfortably, and the 40-inch diameter wheel allows the helmsman to sit outboard for better vision and still reach the wheel. A large-opening, port seat locker allows even the not-so-slim or less agile sailor access to machinery, batteries, packing glands, and steering gear below. Although I prefer a more substantial toe rail than the perforated aluminum one Caliber provides, double life lines and cabin top hand rails add to safety going forward. On the foredeck, there is a large anchor locker with a secure closure and a bow pulpit/anchor platform for ease of handling and storing ground tackle. The arrangement below deck is one of the best for balancing comfort, storage, utility, and practicality on a boat of this size and not coincidentally, is nearly identical to the arrangement we chose for our own boat. It features a full head and shower forward, followed by the master stateroom with a Pullman-styled berth to port and a hanging locker next to a bureau to starboard. The main cabin is amidships with an L-shaped dinette to port and a settee to starboard. The galley and navigation station are aft to port. A second small head and a smallish quarter berth cabin suitable for two small adults are to starboard. Auxiliary power is provided by a 50-horsepower Yanmar diesel mounted below the cockpit and companionway. This is plenty of power for this nearly 22,000-pound boat, and access for maintenance and service is very good. If I have any complaint, from a powering standpoint, it’s the 40 LRC’s 121-gallon fuel capacity. Although there are two tanks of approximately equal capacity, few owners will ever need even half this much fuel. Because fuel doesn’t store well for long periods of time, I would have preferred one of the tanks to be in the range of 40 gallons and a second large tank for use only when needed. spinsheet.com

The Caliber 40 LRC is rigged as a sloop/cutter with a removable inner forestay. Sail area/displacement ratio is 15.3, and displacement/length is 28, both quite conservative for a coastal cruiser, but more fitting of a bluewater cruiser. As would be expected, light-air performance is not her strong suit; although, most owners praise her performance in winds above six knots. Later models fit with in-mast furling systems sacrifice sailing performance for the convenience of the furling mainsail. Used Caliber 40 LRCs currently on the market range from a 1996 model offered at $194,900 to a 2003 model offered at $249,900. Reported sales over the last six months range from $143,000 for a 1993 model to $265,000 for a 2007 model. There are plenty of less expensive used boats in this size and age range, but there may be no less expensive boats better built or better suited to the punishment extended cruising and bluewater passages can dole out. About the Author: Jack Hornor, N.A., is the principal surveyor and senior designer for the Annapolis-based Marine Survey & Design Co. msdco.com

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Baltimore Beat with Stephanie Stone

Who Wanted To See the Water?

his summer I did an article on the Ritz Carlton development on Key Highway. Several people wrote me about it. The piece had a “whither the harbor” tone, and the comments were mostly of the “I remember when” variety. So the idea for a story about harbor memories came easily. After that, things got hard. First, there’s “harbor”—where is it exactly? In the book Baltimore Harbor, Robert Keith takes it out to the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Others say it’s the now glitzy part—but inside Ft. McHenry or inside Domino Sugar? Second, are we talking strictly water here, or, if you want some shore, how much? I mean, without the harbor, there’d be no Baltimore, so are all Baltimore memories harbor memories?

I was fighting wind and current here, so I tried the other tack. I leafed through a couple of favorite books— among them Keith’s and Paul Travers’s The Patapsco—and called some friends. Here are their harbor memories, decidedly hodgepodge—the way memories are.

Evelyn Chisolm, jewelry maker, now living in San Miguel de Allende, MX:

“Before Harborplace, it was a wreck. I remember a Beetle driven into the water on the Federal Hill side. It was the trashcan of the city, not a place you wanted to get out of the car and walk around. Now, sailing in there at night is fantastic, like being in the middle of a jewel, looking out.”

Mary Ewenson, our own SpinSheet publisher:

“I can remember when Harborplace was being built. My dad worked in Baltimore, and one day we drove down to see the construction. It was all concrete pilings and rebar at that point. The way I remember 34 January 2009 SpinSheet

the conversation is, ‘Who’s really going to come down here to eat and shop?’”

Kirk Culbertson, past executive director of the Downtown Sailing Center (DSC):

“I remember the smell from McCormick. All the spices came in burlap sacks and wood barrels. They did all the grinding, cleaning, and processing right there at the corporate headquarters. When I was

a kid, we took a class trip to the tearoom. People were dressed up in colonial garb. My dad says the water really stank—rotten produce, raw sewage, ballast water. So the McCormick smell was a relief.”

Ed Kane, director of the first sailing program in the city in the mid-70s

At the World Trade Center where the paddleboats are today. When they’d lose a centerboard or something, the guys dove down in that water to retrieve it. Can you believe it? In spring, dead bodies would float up.

Ferebe Streett, artist:

“In the early 1980s, I went to Du Burns’s office in the World Trade Center. He became mayor when Schaefer became governor. My father [sculptor Tylden Streett] and I were taking pictures of Du to sculpt a commemorative medallion of him. I remember his putting his arm around me

and saying, ‘Come here, honey, I want to show you something.’ He led me to the window and pointed at the harbor below. ‘When I was a kid, there were dead horses floating here,’ he said. He was so proud of it—I’ll never forget that.”

Steve Gross, ferocious advocate for DSC accessible sailing:

“I remember going down there when I was a kid. No Harborplace, just rocks. Constellation was in a parking lot. There was a hydrofoil you could ride. It took 40-50 people—it rose up out of the water past the fort… Sure, I remember the smell of McCormick’s. Somebody told me they used to spray the fence. And everybody remembers Connelly’s—the sign is in the Museum of Industry. Now, everybody wants a view of the water— before you couldn’t see the water. Who wanted to see the water?

Our office at the News American in the late 70s looked out on the vacant lot next door. Now, that lot’s the Renaissance Hotel. It looks out on the vacant lot that was the News American. Tide Point was Proctor and Gamble. People worked their shift, then they drank a Natty Boh for 10 cents. They did that their whole life. Today, it’s full of 30-year-old kids with laptops, drinking microbrews at $5 a pop.”

Stephanie Stone, your chronicler:

From stink to chic, it’s all in a harbor. If you like this memory business, send me yours. We’ll do another one. About the Author: Stephanie Stone sails J/22s in Baltimore and beyond. E-mail comments and story ideas to sstone@jhu.edu. Photo Courtesy of The © Maryland Historical Society

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Winters Are for Sailing by Andy Schell

On a Friday in November, I returned to girlfriend Mia’s apartment). At times, I Annapolis from Tortola in the British was following the well-worn path of every Virgin Islands. It was one in the morning other post-grad 20-something trying to when the cab pulled up to Sarles Boatfind himself. Other times, I was actually yard. The temperature was about 25 being productive, privileged to degrees, and the boat was dark. I had be earning a shorts on. I was cold. It was not funny when I climbed aboard and found ice between the hatchboards in the companionway. I descended into the dark cabin, noticing that I could quite easily see my breath and wondering if my tan had frozen off yet. I proceeded to add layer upon layer of every heat-conserving article of underwear I owned, following that with my warmest hooded sweatshirt and homemade wool socks straight from Sweden, and topping it off with a cozy ski hat adorned with the cottonball thingy on top. All this in preparation for climbing into my bunk to go to sleep. After four days and nights in the walk-in freezer that had become my boat’s cabin, the sheets in the vee berth were stiff with cold. That shockingly swift reminder that it was now full-on winter in AnnapoMia Ka lis got me thinking about rlsson a nd And y Schell how, exactly, I was going Stockh sailing olm or a Skärgå to survive the next three or rd Arch board Baltic L ipelago ady in th in Swe e four months. As I lay in my bunk trying Photo b den in 2008. y Ryan to fall asleep while my breath fogged all the meager Briggs ports, David Byrne and the Talking Heads’ living doing what I love the lyrics echoed in my mind: most—experiencing new places and sharing them with others. So, this will be a first “And you may find yourself, for me, a long winter in Annapolis, living In another part of the world. aboard to boot. Oddly, I’m excited. And you may ask yourself, My cocoon warmed to the temperature Well, ‘How did I get here?’” of my body heat, and I could move my toes again. Somehow, I’ve gotten it backwards, My wanderlust has taken me to many spending my summers in the Caribbean, corners of the globe, and it’s dawned on while my boat lies peacefully on the hard, me that I’ve never spent a full winter in and then returning to launch her in OctoAnnapolis since I moved here. One year, ber when everyone else is heading south. it was the balmy climes of a southern This is why I cut a four-and-a-half inch hemisphere summer in New Zealand; the hole in my cabin top this afternoon. next, the perpetual darkness of winter in The pizza-sized hole in my roof is for Scandinavia (where I was quite cozy in my Chesapeake Bay Sailing

the chimney of the diesel heater that I’m in the process of installing in the main cabin of Arcturus. The viewing window that provides visual access to the cozy flame inside is what sold me on the idea—my own little fireplace, complete with the swirly smoke coming out of the chimney that the kids will be able to see for miles. Sailing in cold climates is a different sport altogether. I’ve already experienced that back in September, on a three-day sailing adventure in Sweden. I learned quickly that you can never have too many layers on, and that the coozie on your beer is needed not to keep your beverage cold, but to keep your fingers from frostbite. Mia is coming over from Sweden for the holidays, and fittingly, the day after we return from a family ski trip, we’re planning a New Year’s sailing expedition on our little yawl. Round Delmarva is the goal, and if it’s really nasty, we’ll hole up in Oxford or Solomons for a few days and enjoy the warmth of my new heater. Carpe Diem, baby. If there is anything I’ve learned from my travels, it’s to take every advantage of wherever you may find yourself and truly appreciate your experiences, whether they happen to be ideal or not. I’ve taken it for granted living in Annapolis, which is still my favorite town worldwide, but not this year. Fate has plopped me on the Chesapeake this winter, so why not take full advantage? When Arcturus stretches her legs for the first time after hibernating all summer, I’ll be fully geared up for a polar expedition. I’ll probably be chilly. My eyes will sting in the wintry air. But I’ll be thrilled. About the Author: Andy Schell lives aboard his classic yawl Arcturus in downtown Annapolis and is trying in vain to stay warm, as he works on various writing projects and the Schooner Woodwind. He’ll be heading back to Stockholm in April to reunite with his girlfriend Mia and deliver sailboats around the Baltic Sea. E-mail comments and story ideas to andy.schell@mac.com.

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2009 Sailing

Resolutions

Last year was an exciting year of sailing for SpinSheet readers, staff, and friends. We kept a list of sailing adventures we participated in or heard about, and it looked a bit like a list of goals or wishes. In the spirit of the New Year, we’re calling them Sailing Resolutions and daring you to make a few… 1. Work less, sail more. We

know—these are tough times to cut out work, but you can work smarter, sail harder. What will you remember better a decade from now: Saturdays spent at the office or those spent on the Bay? Burning the midnight oil or night sailing?

5. Accept all invitations.

After many years living out of state, writer and Oxford native, Elizabeth B. Wrightson moved to Annapolis in 2008. She says, “I decided to network like crazy and fearlessly and blindly accept every racing invite

2. Learn to sail. Like

many rail riders, SpinSheet staffer Rachel Engle has been racing for a handful of years, yet she hasn’t had a chance to get comfortable at the helm. She says, “My resolution is to learn to sail on my own, maybe on a Laser (or something comparable).”

3. Get back to your

roots. If you started sailing on small boats, get back out on one. Many big boat sailors forget the rush of heeling in a small boat, catching a wave, or capsizing just for fun. Remember how good it felt to lean back with your feet in hiking straps? Remember the exhilaration of hiking out on a trapeze? Think small. You’ll feel young again. 4. Change it up. SpinSheet columnist Kim Couranz is a dinghy sailor (Lasers, Snipes, and more), who races out of her home club Severn SA and at championships around the country. Her recommendation: “If you’re a skipper, crew. If you’re a crew member, skipper. It’s great cross-training.” 36 January 2009 SpinSheet

Get back to your roots and think small in 2009. Shown here is Leo Wilson sailing out of Severn SA on his Laser. Photo courtesy of Dorian Haldeman

from anyone who offered, strangers included, ending up with four to five days a week racing on something. I met heaps of new people in my new town, amassed piles of new Facebook friends, and have dug my feet in for next year’s crew lists.” That’s the spirit!

6. Try windsurfing.

SpinSheet publisher Mary Ewenson and her husband Geoff bought boards last summer. “We wanted something we could do together and at the drop

of a hat,” says Mary, who admits it had been 20 years since either one of them had been boardsailing. They kept the boards on the roof of their truck for last-minute windsurfing excursions. One of Mary’s favorite memories was sailing with a couple of her girlfriends, who are both beginners, on a windy day off her neighborhood beach on the South River. “We were taking turns wiping out—all in waist-deep water. Each time one of us got up, the people on the beach cheered.” One of the benefits of windsurfing for the Ewensons is being able to share the sport with friends. Mary says, “You can go with several friends and take turns, never straying far from the beach.”

7. Circumnavigate the Delmarva Peninsula. Bill

Schmidt, skipper of the Sabre 425 Obtuse, had been planning on doing a Delmarva peninsula circumnavigation for seven years, but put it off year after year, as we do in our busy lives. Last Columbus Day weekend, he and his crew—his old U.S. Naval Academy offshore sailing teammate, Dennis Ryan, Bill Schmidt, Jr., Kate Schmidt, and her fiancé, Chris Charbonneau—set sail out of Deale, MD for a clockwise circumnavigation. Starting with a delightful sail in a southerly up the Bay into the sunset, the crew had mostly favorable wind speeds spinsheet.com

and directions overall, with the exception of a calm Upper Bay spell in which they motored through the canal. Building breezes and choppy seas made for a wild ride down the Atlantic and a quick one. Kate knew when they reached Norfolk that she’d made too much food. Under sunny skies, with plenty of food for their celebration brunch, Schmidt’s crew arrived back at Shipwright Harbor Marina in fewer than 72 hours from their departure. “I think we may turn this into an annual event,” says Kate. “Bill, Jr. is already planning T-shirts.”

8. Try a new type of sailing.

If you’re a racing sailor, go cruising for a day. If cruising is your thing, try crewing for a weeknight race. Both types of sailor have something to teach one another.

Try windsurfing in 2009. Geoff Ewenson catching the breeze off Annapolis. Photo by Cory Deere/ SpinSheet

9. Take a kid sailing. Did

someone take you out on a boat when you were a kid? Do you remember it? If you care about growing the sport of sailing, this is a no brainer. One day on a boat could change someone’s life. Commit

to one day in 2009 to take a kid out on the Chesapeake Bay. It’s good for the sport, the Bay, and the soul.

10. Connect a friend to sailing. Introduce

a friend to our free Start Sailing Now guide, which is available digitally at startsailingnow.com or in hard copy at regional locations, which are listed on the website. Bring your friend to our Crew Listing Party (slated for the third weekend in April). One hour before party time, we will hold a panel discussion with experienced local sailors geared to help newcomers get into the Chesapeake sailing scene.

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11. Sign up. For well over a decade, SpinSheet has provided a free, online Crew Listing service to connect skippers and crew for both racing and cruising. It only takes a few minutes to register. Click on the Crew Listing link on spinsheet.com to get started. We will announce the date for our “real time” Crew Listing party in a spring issue. 12. Volunteer. Every time you watch or sail in a regatta out on the Bay, know that there are dozens of volunteers who make it possible. Sailing clubs and associations, such as the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association (cbyra. org), are always seeking race committee volunteers—including non-sailors and those without committee experience. See the Club Directory at spinsheet.com for club contacts. 13. Buy a boat. It’s a buyer’s

Circumnavigate the Delmarva peninsula in 2009. Chris Charbonneau and Bill Schmidt, Jr. during their ‘08 adventure. Photo by Kate Charbonneau

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15. Let someone else do the work. There’s a reason why

the Woodwind Schooners and other daysailing charters are popular: they are fun! It’s also a good way to introduce non-sailing friends to the sport with only a two-hour investment for less money than it costs to go out to dinner. The Woodwind crew took the SpinSheet team out sailing one afternoon in 2007. They raised the sails, steered the boat, and served us beers. Although a few of us steered, and one of us may have offered to help with sails, the rest of us just kicked back and relaxed. Ah, now there’s a goal for 2009! A few daysail charters to check out: schoonerwoodwind. com (Annapolis), bluecrabcharters.com (Rock Hall), and sailselina.com (St. Michaels).

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Annapolis YC Sunday frostbite series has 100 registered boats and is scheduled through spring. Photo by Al Schreitmueller

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The 210 fleet in Gibson Island, started from scratch four years ago, frostbite races through January. Photo by Tom Price

Ben Fransen sailing in the Severn SA Laser Frostbite series off Annapolis. Photo by Eric T. Johnson

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You can attribute it to global warming. You can say the frostbite racing phenomenon sprouts from easier access to affordable, high-tech gear. The appeal of “ultra” marathons or adventure races to wider audiences may apply to sailors seeking more extreme conditions. We’re not sure why it is so, but frostbite racing is increasingly popular on the Chesapeake Bay. From the Upper Bay to Hampton, VA, sailors are bundling up and getting out on the water to compete long after the official “season’s end.” From big boat racing out of Annapolis YC—where 100 frostbite boats are registered—to the seven-boat fleet of 210s racing on Sundays off Gibson Island; from the huge Laser fleet at Severn SA to the Penguins of the Eastern Shore; many fun events, such as weekly or New Year’s Day regattas, are held every winter. Frostbiters race on mild days; they race in the snow. These are dedicated, inspiring sailors (especially for those of us who dream of palm trees from our couches). We here at SpinSheet salute them for getting out on the water all year long. Sail on!

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Jesse Falsone and Nancy Gilreath at the IC Midwinters. Falsone says, “I like this shot because the national champions, the Baxters, are behind me! It was bitterly cold during this regatta, with the spray freezing on hulls, spars, and even sails. I figure the boat gained 20 pounds of ice weight during the course of each race, which then would need to be chipped off between races. Of all the IC Midwinters we’ve run, this was my favorite for the epic conditions and great competition.” Photo by John Potter

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Cabin Fever

by Cindy Wallach

hen I woke up that winter morning, it was quiet, too quiet. It’s never that still living on a boat. So I clamored down from my bunk to let the dog out, noticing the white fluffy stuff covering every hatch. I didn’t think anything of it until I tried to push open the bi-fold companionway door. It didn’t budge. I pushed harder, the dog gave it a good nose nudge too, and that’s when I recognized the sound of crunching snow. I slid open the top of the companionway hatch and peeked up and out to find we were completely snowed in. The wind had blown from the north all night as flakes piled up under our bimini and into our cockpit, where it stacked up about five feet high against the door of our PDQ36 catamaran. Walking the dog later in the cold, dark, snowy quiet of the February night, I wandered over to the townhouses that neighbor our marina. As I waited and waited for the dog to find the perfect spot to leave his calling card, I peered up from the small opening in the hood of my foulies

folks, but I’m not touching that one). Losing your pastime is reason enough to get a little stir crazy. But the difficult aspects of living aboard are amplified through the frigid lens of winter. Little things like droplets of water collecting in the back of your hanging locker. It’s not just condensation. It’s a damp sweater on a cold morning with a funky smell that sticks with you all day. And those days when the heater is just barely keeping up, when polar fleece and fuzzy slippers are required, when you’re baking muffins just for the extra heat source. The only thing more unnerving than being snowed into your boat is simultaneously hearing the dull thuds of German Shepherd-sized ice flows playing tag with your hull. I have stood outside dressed like the Michelin Tire Man with a boat hook in my gloved hand maniacally hacking at floating ice chunks like the shower scene in “Psycho.” My husband and I remember snows so heavy that we had to take shifts during the night to shovel off the bimini for fear that it might collapse under the

“ The second floor of one unit had floor-to-ceiling windows ablaze in the light of a roaring fireplace and big screen television. I didn’t know who these people were, but I decided I hated them.” and spotted a warm glow. The second floor of one unit had floor-to-ceiling windows ablaze in the light of a roaring fireplace and big screen television. I didn’t know who these people were, but I decided I hated them. Winter can wreak havoc on normal, sun loving, land-lubbers, but it seems to have an especially dour impact on boat dwellers who are unfortunate enough to be iced into northern climes when their cruising brethren are drinking their way south. I grew up in Chicago. I know what winter is. I really did walk to school uphill in seven feet of snow. Let me be crystal clear about this. I hate winter. The obvious is, of course, the fact that we sailors of the Chesapeake don’t get to partake in the joy of sailing for a good four months of the year (except for you frostbite 42 January 2009 SpinSheet

weight. And there’s nothing worse than wearing those wire-coiled shoe covers that prevent you from skidding on the ice only to scratch up your gelcoat, because the bloody marina never seems to shovel the docks let alone have the salt bucket out on the worst of days. All I can say is hooray for global warming. When the ice retreats, so does the water. Northerly winds blow the water out of the Bay, resulting in low, low tides. Some mornings, I wake up and open the door only to realize I am looking up at our finger pier. In the old days, that simply meant I called in sick, went back to bed, and finished some winter reading. But for the past four years, calling in sick hasn’t been an option, as my son and dog are demanding bosses. It’s one thing hauling a geriatric, 50-pound, furry mutt over your head and spinsheet.com

onto an icy finger pier. But it’s a whole new level when you strap your baby to your back and try the same feat. That’s when you make that difficult call: pole vault out of the cockpit to get some fresh air and go seize the day or stay home and watch your boy bounce off the walls. Truly, when it comes to winter, I am the biggest baby on this boat. My son loves every second of it, and having lived aboard since birth, doesn’t know any different. These days, he’s in his life jacket and half way down the dock before I even have my boots on. He loves the low water, because it means little natural and not-so-natural treasures wash up for him to explore. If his clothes are soggy, he automatically plops them on the heater knowing a few minutes will fix them right up. He understands that we have a “bath season.” When the marina shuts off the dock water, we’re forced to wrestle with a tangle of hoses strung from the marina office down to the live aboard boats for water. That means a long, cold, wet walk to fill up. And it sometimes means we can’t fill up at all if the last person didn’t walk the line to drain the hoses, and a little ice chunk ruins the whole set-up. When access to fresh water is that cumbersome, the bath tub is closed for the season, but my

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little boy plays in the marina showers with as much gusto as a bubbly bath. We read a lot. We take the time to organize all those little things we tend to ignore all summer and fall because it’s just too nice to stay inside. We write letters. We bake. We paint and sew. And we take full advantage of our museum memberships and the local library, not to mention our friends who have houses with roaring fireplaces. We found out who those people in the townhouse were, and we don’t hate them anymore, especially in winter time.

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This is why we suffer through the hardships of winter onboard, this and the promise of going south again in a few seasons, and never coming back to winter again. Ever.

Schooner (may she rest in peace) checking out the snow on the docks on Back Creek.

About the Author: Cindy Wallach has lived aboard for 10 years, currently on a St. Francis 44 catamaran on Back Creek with her husband and fouryear-old son. Experienced cruisers, the family sails locally while they prepare for a 2010 departure for more longterm cruising. Cindy’s goal is to never experience winter again. spinsheet.com

he Boat Shows are over, the leaves have fallen, and it’s quieter downtown now that many boats have been put away for the winter. I usually lie awake with Spike the cat in the V-berth before dawn as my wife snoozes, and it’s not too unlike being at anchor, except for the sounds of the early risers who chat and thump down the piers that line Ego Alley as they exercise themselves and their dogs before work. The sail and powerboats with liveaboards that frequent the marinas and anchorages through the warmer months have made their way south to warmer temperatures, but if you turn up your collar and walk downtown, you’ll notice Ego Alley is still full. While the waterfront slips and spaces along the wall are rented by the hour on sunny summer afternoons for the opportunity to show off a proud boater’s most prized possession, after November 1, the slip fees switch to long-term for many wintering over in Annapolis. Why are they still here? One would think that they’d be venturing south to the warm sunshine of Florida, the Bahamas, or the Caribbean, but a number of cruisers

“Annapolis is a very cruiser friendly town,” says Lenny, a live-aboard cruiser, who appreciates its numerous moorings and anchorages, dinghy docks, and convenient public transportation. Photo by Dave Dunigan/davedunigan.com

through next year’s U.S. Boat Shows when they will head south again to their regular winter home. While money is a key factor in many boating decisions, another cruising couple chose to make Annapolis its home over this winter for other reasons. Lenny and Ceil have cruised along the East Coast for almost six years now, and while they have many favorite stops, Annapolis seems to hold the most allure for them. “Annapolis is a very cruiser friendly town,” says Lenny, with numerous spots to moor or anchor and the access the city provides through well-built dinghy docks along the creeks that wind through the city. The bus transportation is convenient and well kept. They can find whatever they need for the boat here, and they enjoy being close to the grandchildren. As a result, they committed to jobs here through spring, and they got their name in early for a downtown slip. As long as they can stay warm, they seem happy to be right here.

Wintering in Annapolis

by Carl Butler

stay on in the area through the cold winter and spring months. The reasons they stay vary, but they stay on to live, work, and enjoy the area while others have fled to warmer temperatures. Many stay on by a choice they planned out. Al and Carol, along with their cats Tom and Precious, have been cruising for several years now, often staying in either Annapolis or southern Florida, where they have family. While in Annapolis, they both work in the local marine retail industry and utilize the extensive marine services that help Annapolis claim the title “America’s Sailing Capital.” This year, they had, among other things, a new engine installed at a local boatyard. In the process, they compiled a lengthy list of additional projects that were either put aside or brought about by the re-powering. From there they just “did the numbers,” as Carol puts it, and the decision to stay over became the right choice for them. They plan to continue renting a private slip in Eastport Chesapeake Bay Sailing

Others have to make the best of circumstances that arise. My wife and I arrived in Annapolis last April with the plan to replenish our own cruising kitty through local jobs and then head offshore to the British Virgin Islands and work our way north next spring. Plans have a way of changing, however, and in September, when Carrie’s annual mammogram turned up breast cancer, our plan changed rather drastically. Fortunately, it was discovered early. She has completed two surgeries to remove the cancerous tissue and finished radiation treatment at the end of December. We have decided to stay through summer when we plan to sail north to explore New England and possibly Nova Scotia. We’ve also been fortunate enough to rent a downtown slip for the winter months and really enjoy being downtown now that the crowds have gone. The dockage rates are very reasonable, and as the Hard Bean Coffee shop claims, “The view

ain’t bad either.” We’ve enjoyed local events that many cruisers miss by heading south such as the “Tug of War” between the Maritime Republic of Eastport and the City of Annapolis, the remainder of Navy’s football season, and the Eastport YC Lights Parade. I guess there are worse places to get stuck. The reasons for staying vary almost as much as the type of boats we sail. Annapolis has a lot to offer anyone, including many boats that did head south that will most likely return to America’s Sailing Capital for a day, a week, or the summer when the temperature warms up again. About the Author: A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Carl Butler cruises with his wife Carrie and their cat Spike aboard Sanctuary, their 41-foot Soverel Cutter. The couple has traveled exstensively along the East coast and Chesapeake Bay since 2006. They plan on heading north to New England this summer.

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Strong winds and big seas marked the 19th annual 1500-mile passage from Hampton, VA to Tortola in the British Virgin Islands (BVI).

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he Caribbean 1500 departed from Hampton, VA on Friday, November 8, after a five-day delay to let an East Coast low with strong wind and big seas pass by the entrance to the Chesapeake Bay. Most of the boats motored out of the Bay in light winds. On Aquila, we motored for less than four hours before the wind filled in, while most of the fleet motored for six or eight hours until they had enough wind to sail (which is the advantage of having a light cruising boat). On Saturday night, the wind increased to southwest at 25-30 knots, and we took two reefs in the main just before a squall hit. As the wind eased back into the mid 20s, we heard a “PAN-PAN” (a call meaning urgent, but not life-threatening) on the VHF from Clover III (Swan 58), another rally boat, saying that they had lost a headstay and were trying to stabilize the rig. We were about six miles behind them and immediately diverted to their position. We arrived just after dark to see all their sails in tatters and the vessel rolling in the seas and wind. We maintained a position close to them, while they cut away the hydraulic furler on the stay and stabilized the rig. A couple hours later, when they felt they were in no further danger, they began to motor the 400 miles to Bermuda. We resumed our course southeast toward the BVI. They made a successful landfall in Bermuda and discovered that a weld had failed on the mount for the inner forestay furler. The strong winds abated on Sunday afternoon and remained at six to 10 knots until Tuesday around midnight when they began to build again. Early Wednesday, we had windspeeds of 20-30 with gusts up to and beyond 35 knots in squalls, which continued until we made landfall in the BVI on Friday, November 14. On Aquila, we were down to a triple-reefed main and staysail on the inner forestay. Although the going was rough with seas at 12-15 feet, the boat and crew handled the conditions well. During this time, a number of boats suffered sail damage and a few lost their engines. Despite the strong winds and big seas all the boats made it safely into Village Cay Marina in Tortola. Aaron Galvin, an Annapolis resident and our crew on Aquila, was making his first offshore passage. Aaron has sailed for a number of years with his family on the Chesapeake and is an instructor with J/World in Annapolis. We had hoped to show him a nice easy run to the Caribbean, but as it turned out he experienced everything from motoring to boisterous weather. “Since this was my first offshore passage, I really didn’t have much in the way of expectations,” says Aaron. “I had been out on the ocean before on both sail and power boats and knew that the ocean had the potential to be much worse than anything I had seen on the Chesapeake. I think I was still surprised by how rough a passage could be.” “The wind and waves were not too bad, but the fact that there was no real time to rest slowly began to get to me. By the end of the trip, I had just about had enough of wedging myself into a corner to sleep or trying to eat while clinging to any solid surface. The first night at the marina was the best I’ve slept in a long time. Despite everything, the negatives of the trip are fast becoming a distant memory and I think I’m just about ready to do it again.” Bob and Laura Lee on Q, a Passport 515, out of Harrington Harbor were also rally participants. Q was new to them in July when they signed the final papers. They took delivery on September 3, just a month before spinsheet.com

the boat was in the Annapolis Boat Show. Just before the show, Laura found that she had to have an ACL replacement on her knee. They had originally planned on making the passage double-handed, but with Laura in a brace, they took on three crew members and joined the rally. Q handled the boisterous weather well, and they did not have any damage during the passage. They are looking forward to cruising the Caribbean with their dog, Abbie, and plan to return to the Chesapeake Bay next summer. The boats and crews spent a few days with clean up and repairs while enjoying a Mount Gay Rum party, lovely awards ceremony, and buffet at Village Cay Marina in Tortola. Chesapeake Bay sailors Kirt and Gayle Schuldt from Virginia Beach, VA took Overall Handicap Honors. Most of the participants then moved to Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor Marina for a Phat Virgin party hosted by the marina for the 1500 crowd on the 20th. Now, the rally boats begin to fan out across the Virgin Islands and south, enjoying the 80-degree weather and clear blue water. The rest of the ralliers are back home and back to work, probably dreaming of their next sailing adventure. About the Authors: Following an eight-year circumnavigation on their Santa Cruz 52 Aquila, Ken and Janet Slagle enjoy introducing sailors to the joys of bluewater cruising. They will spend their winter in the islands and return to the Annapolis area in the spring.

Elusion, a Hallberg-Rassy 49, owned by Kirt and Gayle Schuldt from Virginia Beach, VA, took Overall Handicap Honors at the 2008 Caribbean 1500. Crew (L-R): Colin Kilgour, Tom Trump, Dwight Hawkins, and Kirt Schuldt. Photo courtesy of Cruising Rally Association

Five-time rally veterans and world circumnavigators, Ken and Janet Slagle and their crew, Aaron Galvin, on the Santa Cruz 52, Aquila, received the Tempest Award presented to the crew that best exemplifies the Spirit of the Caribbean 1500. Photo courtesy of Cruising Rally Association

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Cruising Club Notes Hey! Where Is Everybody?

his time of year gives us plenty of time to think. Along with other seasonal musings, an odd thought occurred to me a while ago. What, if anything, must my boat be thinking this winter? Does she ask: What’s up with that last gulp of fuel and those guys tinkering with my systems? Where’s all my stuff? What’s ice doing on my foredeck and not in the freezer? And, where did my people go? Even though the answers are quite obvious to us humans, it doesn’t stop the questions from flowing. Like race horses champing at the bit, boat and owner become one as we ponder the captain of all questions: When can we spit out the anti-freeze and get back out on the Chesapeake? Thankfully, we also have lots of time to dream, plan, and get ready. Come spring, our boats will want to hit the Bay running. What else could they be thinking? —Ruth Christie/ruth@spinsheet.com

Now, That’s More Like It

unter Sailing Association (HSA) members had their annual party during the Annapolis Parade of Lights, enjoying delicious appetizers, desserts, and libations in the two-room suite at the Waterfront Marriott. Most watched the parade through the suite’s windows, although several people strolled outside to get an up-closeand-personal look at the lighted boats. January 25 brings HSA’s Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony at the Federal House on Market Space by the Annapolis Waterfront. This is much more than a business meeting. Members will enjoy a delicious luncheon, hear a short recap of 2008, elect officers, recognize some special members, and honor awardees, including the coveted Sailor of the Year and Member of the Year. —by Carl Reitz

At right, 1987 Hunter 40 sister ships Dejah Thoris and Windrose sail up the Potomac toward St. Mary’s City this summer. Photo by Kathy Deutsch

Cats and Buzzards

everal Fleet 15 and WRSC cat sailors made the trek to Baltimore to attend cat sailor Andy Herbick’s opening marine photography reception this past November at Baltimore’s Gallery 211; the show runs through January 3. The West River Catamaran Racing Association’s Frostbite Series has ended, and the off-thecuff-counts-for-nothing-but-bragging-rights-winner-take-all race (or more simply, the Thanksgiving Turkey Buzzard Race) is past; what a bummer! Congratulations go to Joe Kaiser, John Geiger, and Roger Holmes for grabbing first, second, and third place this season. Next up are the annual Beach Catters Assault on Annapolis and the always wonderful Awards Party. Stay tuned! wrcra.org —by Keith Chapman

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dreamer with a plan is better than a genius without one. But, get a plan.” With his wife’s words in mind, John Gage decided to circumnavigate the world. Some 25 years later, he launched his dream during a snow flurry on a 42-foot Passport christened Dream Catcher in Cape May, NJ on December 18, 2003. Gage sailed back into Sandy Hook, NJ on May 12, 2007—at the tender age of 76. Nearly half of his 33,000 voyage was solo-sailing. Gage told nearly 80 members of the Wilmington Sail and Power Squadron during the October social, “Never give up on your dreams; time is a thief. Write your dreams on 3 x 5 cards

and place them by the bathroom mirror, kitchen sink, anywhere you will see them several times a day. Write down your plan, make a list of readings and people to interview, develop a financial plan, and then, just do it. When someone tells me I can’t do something because it’s too crazy, too expensive, or too dangerous, or I’m too old, they are really talking about their limitations, not mine.” wilmingtonpowersquadron.org —Excerpted from a report by Rita Shade

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CRUISING CLUB NOTES

Tales of the Chesapeake and Local Sailors

n January 10, you can learn about what the keepers of the Baltimore Harbor Light are up to, as well as what’s been happening on Poplar Island and the challenges Fred Kelly faces as the Severn Riverkeeper. These Bay projects will come to life as part of the Windjammers of the Chesapeake’s winter lecture series at the Severn School in Severna Park, MD. On February 7, Karen Mitchell (assisted by Annapolis’s own Don Backe from CRAB) will describe racing and sailing for the physically challenged. Our series ends on March 7, with the world class solo racer Miranda Merron. (410) 533-4396, windjammers-chesapeake.org —by Leah Duer Alfriend

Picaroons on the Bay

bove, during the fall meeting of the West River SC, outgoing commodore Chris Ford (L) offers parting words of thanks to a packed clubhouse before the election of the club’s new officers. Flag officers for 2009 include commodore Lloyd Kinch, vice commodore Bruce Ogden, rear commodore Carole McCullough, fleet captain Andy Garte, and membersat-large Jude Brown (One Design), John Cece (Cruising), and Maury Niebur (Big Boat). Kinch and the new Board are busy preparing for several special events this year, starting with three Winter Seminars: “Bluewater Hitch Hiking” with Bob Angle January 10, “Start Sailing Now” with SpinSheet’s Molly Winans January 31, and “Strategies and Tactics Seminar” with Jonathan Bartlett, North Sails Annapolis. March 21 will bring the 2009 Symposium and Nautical Flea Market at the clubhouse, signaling that spring is on its way. westriversc.org

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lberg 30 Fleet members will hold their annual Trophy Dinner at the Admiral Fell Inn in Baltimore January 10. Pictures will be shown of the season’s various activities, and trophies will be presented to the season’s winners, all followed with dancing and good fellowship. Everyone is looking forward to the new location at Fells Point. February will bring the Albergers’ traditional Seminar Series at the Hillsmere Library every Saturday. The subjects will be racing, cruising, maintenance, and a potpourri of miscellaneous topics. Each seminar will be followed by a dinner party at a member’s home nearby. rwliddick@aol.com, alberg30.org —by Joan Hamilton/Rolph Townshend

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lag officers for the Chesapeake Bristol Club (CBC) for 2009 (shown below, L-R): rear commodore Elinor Adensam, vice commodore Pete Madden, commodore Janet George, and past commodore Deb Coons, along with treasurer Dave Burka and secretary Logan Hottle (seated). Members have outlined an ambitious season for CBC’s year-long 35th birthday party. Plans call for a commemorative logo (with the requisite caps and Tshirts, of course) along with parties and cruises around the Bay and beyond. Celebrating “the best of the best” of CBC, events will include the February cruise onboard the Royal Clipper and a Calling All Members (old and new) Anniversary Party in June, which will welcome back founding members, past commodores, and other former members who helped make the club —by Dan Walker one of the oldest continuously running on the Bay. Long-standing traditions such as the CBC Sunflower Raft-up will be joined by newer off-season programs, including the Winter Doldrums Parties North and South. The fun starts with an invitation for landlocked CBC members to explore the Baltimore Boat Show January 21-25 as they await the sailing season’s start. cbclub.info —Story by Deb Coons —Photo courtesy of Ted Reinhold

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he pillage of the manor was carried out with vigor, as the raiders plundered and carried away all things in it, pulled down and burned the fences about it, killed and destroyed all the swine and goats, killed or mismarked almost all the cattle, took or dispersed all the servants, ripped up some floors of the house, took the locks from the doors and the glass from the windows, and in fine ruined the whole estate.—from Don Shomette’s Pirates on the Chesapeake January 10 brings the Singles on Sailboats (SOS) Kudos, Capers, and Calamities Bash at Camp Letts in Edgewater, MD from 2 to 10:30 p.m. ($45 for members, $50 for non-members; register by January 6). On January 11, Don Shomette, historian and author, will be the guest speaker at the monthly SOS brunch at the Doubletree Hotel in Annapolis. While serving for nearly two decades on the staff of the Library of Congress, Shomette also found time to carry on simultaneous careers in underwater archaeology and maritime history. He will discuss one of his books, Pirates on the Chesapeake, and how he spent years researching the true history of Chesapeake Bay pirates. His book will be available for signing ($30, includes the noon brunch). (410) 798-4098, singlesonsailboats.org —by Shirley Brooks

bove, Viola McAvey of the Back Creek YC took this festive shot, among others, from the balcony of the Waterfront Marriott during EYC’s Lighted Boat Parade December 13 in Annapolis Harbor. We celebrated the parade’s 26th anniversary, while enjoying drinks and appetizers followed by pork tenderloin, salad, rolls, and dessert and cheering on our club entry, a Christmas scene depicted on Colin and Christine Soucy’s Albin 36-foot trawler, Cruise Clearance. We will hold another monthly Midweek Event January 14, and during our annual Commodore Ball January 24, we will install new officers and host a silent auction. gobcyc.com —by Otto Hetzel

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he winds are howling, and the temperature is dropping, but the Jewish Navy continues to enjoy the warmth generated by the camaraderie at our monthly off-season events. December was the “kickoff” event for our annual Speaker-Luncheon Series. Members came away with a greater understanding and appreciation for the role of a Riverkeeper. Chris Trumbauer, the West/ Rhode Riverkeeper, provided tips on what we can all do to improve the health of the Bay. Members devoted the latter part of the month to celebrating Hanukkah with family and friends and being grateful that we do not have to re-gift fruit cakes. On January 11, members will hear about legislative matters that affect boating on the Bay. Each year, the Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM) ensures that state legislators support issues that affect the marine industry. Susan Zellers, executive director of MTAM, will be our speaker. This is an opportunity to share our concerns about boating issues that could be improved through legislation. jewishnavy@ jewishnavy.org —by Adiva Sotzsky

bove, Best & Final, the Downtown Sailing Center’s (DSC) Passport 40, took first place in Baltimore’s Parade of Lighted Boats in the category Large Sailboat for her theme The Pride of Santa. Elizabeth Ruth, a Hunter 28.5, took identical honors for Small Sailboat decorated as The Anchor. After thanking past president Doug Silber for his years of service, new Executive Board members Mark Shapiro, Steve Smith, Trevor Smith, and William Intner took over DSC’s reins. Six members recently began taking U.S. Sailing’s Powerboat Course taught by Steve Maddox, DSC’s director of operations. The annual meeting will be January 25 at the Museum of Industry. DSC provides sailing opportunities for the kids in Baltimore. downtownsailing.org —by Curt Weist

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n November, the Bodkin YC at the mouth of the Patapsco River began phase two of a twoyear reconstruction project. The 270-foot-long south façade bulkhead and two piers were replaced this past spring. The second phase will replace the remainder of the club’s bulkheads (500 feet) along Bodkin Creek and Perry Cove as well as the pier in front of the clubhouse. All improvements will be completed early in 2009. “With better piers and wider slips, we’re able to bring in new members who add to our fun,” says commodore Will McCracken. “There’s something going on all the time at the club, and we have a great group of active boaters who keep their boats at a beautiful property in a very centralized location on the Northern Bay.” Members did most of the work on a major interior facelift in 2008, which involved a new roof, interior paint, ceiling, and carpets. The club operates without paid staff, with all members supporting day-to-day operations and improvements to the club harbor and facilities, which include a picnic pavilion and a parade ground with a waterfront view of Bodkin Creek. (301) 259-0786, bodkinyachtclub.com —by Tom Allen

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Now, Be a Good Sailor

embers of the Annapolis Naval Sailing Association (ANSA) finished up our sailing season in November and winterized Fantasea. On November 22, we voted in new officers and changes to the constitution. The ANSA Christmas Party was a great success at the Sly Horse Tavern in Crofton, MD. Our new officers have hit the ground running and are planning winter training classes, including piloting, navigation, and sailing courses, as well as working on boat maintenance projects. If you are interested in learning to sail and maintaining and making a vessel safe, be a good sailor, and come sail with us. ansa.org —by Tom Warrington

he Calling All Tartans Regatta will be held again in June this year. Any Tartan sailor is welcome to join CBTSC members for the races and party that follows. At right, Rum Bob, skippered by Bob and Peggy McFarland in the 2007 race, will be back this year with new owner John Juzbasich at the helm. See if your boat can beat this beauty! Happy New Year from all of us at the Chesapeake Bay Tartan Sailing Club (CBTSC)! We hope to see everyone at our planning meeting January 25 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Memorial Hall in Galesville, MD. Our aim is to put 20 cruises and events on our 2009 calendar, so have your favorite gunk hole and date picked out. That’s all you have to do; as commodore Peter Kreyling says, “The party will come to you!” February 14 brings our annual Southern Dinner Dance at The Village Café in Marathon, FL. RSVP to Elinor Adensam (teadens@erols. com).

Cruising and Racing into 2009

—Story by Grace Holt —Photo courtesy of David Branning

t left, Chesapeake Bay sailor, Mark Duehmig, sails his Tartan 34 Classic, Valiant, into St. George Harbor, Bermuda, at the end of the 2008 Bermuda Ocean Race. A racing cruiser, Valiant took first and finished first in a division of eight boats, with everyone owing her time and one boat finishing two days later. With winter upon us, Tartan 34 Classic owners are spending quality time swapping ideas for cruising spots, races, maintenance, and updates for our sweet sailboats. The Tartan 34 Classic Association will continue to find hulls that had disappeared from our roster but are still active on the water. We wish everyone a Happy New Year and a wonderful sailing season 2009 wherever they may be.

—Story by Grace Holt —Photo courtesy of Mark Duehmig

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he Herrington Harbour SA had a great year, both racing, cruising, and off the water. Congratulations to Bill and Jodi Weinbecker and crew on Pachanga for their well-earned High Point award! Cruisers voted that the racers were having too much fun, so a few of them came out to some Frostbite Races before pulling their boats out for the dreaded winter. The Chili Cookoff regained its place among the “must do” events for the coming years. On January 17, we will bid farewell to the 2008 sailing season and welcome in 2009 at our annual Awards Banquet at the Hilton Mark Center in Alexandria, VA. hhsa.org —by Keith Morgenstern

‘Tis the Season for Sailing Seminars

ave Bennett, Club Beneteau Chesapeake Bay’s Southern Fleet rear commodore, held a wonderful seminar at the Eastport YC for Beneteau owners on cruising in Maine’s fog, rocky coastal waters, big tides, and natural beauty. He will host a similar seminar at the Annapolis Yacht Sales (AYS) South Facility in Deltaville, VA over the winter. On January 24, the club will participate in a free seminar hosted by AYS, covering electronics, maintenance, diesel engines, and boat systems; the club will provide lunch. After the seminar, members will vote on a Bi-Law Change and elect its commodore. cb2.clubexpress. com —by Kevin McKibben spinsheet.com

Raising a Toast with Chili?

n November 23, the Shearwater Sailing Club celebrated the conclusion of its 2008 sailing season with its annual Chili Bowl and election of officers, including commodore Dave Hoyt, vice commodore Donna Paden, and secretary Beth Barry. The Green Chili by Chris Rogers took home the coveted first-place trophy. Specializing in racing, other sailing events, and social activities, the club sponsors the Twilight Race, the Hospice Cup, and the Good Old Boat Regatta. Our next event is the Commodore’s Banquet, tentatively scheduled for March 1. Members welcome all interested sailors. shearwatersc.org —by James Tompert

Beyond Busy

n 2009, USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 62 (F62) out of Deltaville, VA will continue teaching boater safety classes and visit the Middlesex Elementary School with Coastie. Members will be on hand for the many area expos, festivals, parades, and more. We will continue to count crab pots for the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and check aids to navigation, and we will host eight Vessel Examination Days at local marinas this spring. —by Michele Hutton

ovember 7-8 brought USCG Auxiliaries from Division 054 to the Urbanna Oyster Festival to promote boater safety with Coastie along to entertain the kids. In its 51st year, the two-day festival saw crowds of nearly 75,000 people. Members from F62, F33, F3-10, F63, and F67 staffed the Public Affairs booth; and staff from F62 and F33 provided waterbased patrols. Next year’s Oyster Festival Education Day will bring festival resources to local schools in cooperation with the Legacy program. michele.hutton@5SRDivision6.us

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ay sailors are a resilient bunch.Regardless of the conditions, they find ways to get out on the water, whether by bundling up better and heading out for frostbite racing or by packing up the shorts and heading south. January provides both options

for Chesapeake racers. As always, Key West Race Week will attract a boatload of Bay sailors, who dream of blue waters and sunny skies, not to mention top notch competition among the world’s best racing sailors. Our annual preview section begins on page 59. With championship and late fall racing season behind us, sailors at home are taking advantage of frostbite season—a time for the heartiest among us to get out there and keep honing our skills. The frostbite racing coverage in this issue of SpinSheet is particularly lighthearted (see the piece on the Island Creek Penguin Frostbite Regatta on page 64) and instructive (see the Gibson Island YC 210 Fleet news on page 67). A number of special sailing events unfold on New Year’s Day, including the 13-mile Ice Bowl out of Severn SA, which is a race from Annapolis, up the Severn, around St. Helena Island, and back, and the Annapolis YC Hangover The J/22 fleet competing on a sunny Sunday, December Bowl. The Hampton YC in Virginia 14, in the Annapolis YC Frostbite Series. Photo by Mark hosts the Dana Dillon Memorial New Duehmig/encompassfilmworks.com Year’s Madness Race, complete with a breakfast buffet. The Potomac River SA’s Laser fleet hosts its Hangover Regatta on January 1, as well. Later in the month, Severn SA will host the Interclub (IC) Midwinters (January 25-26), which attracts sailors from fleets throughout the northeast, as it is scheduled during a time when most of the IC fleets do not race due to ice and severe cold. Sailors from New York and Massachusetts are happy to come to balmy Annapolis in January.

A Winning Spirit on the Pointy End

f you have an exceptional bowman on your crew, you need to jump quickly to nominate him or her for an exciting new award through the Chesapeake Bay YRA (CBYRA). Established in 2008 in honor of the Annapolis sailor, who passed away in June, the Shawn Hadley “Foredeck with a Winning Spirit” perpetual trophy recognizes the unsung heroes on the pointy end of the boat. Nominees should embody the essential skills and elements for victory that Hadley brought to the game: team building, sailing competence, winning attitude, and sense of humor. Additional characteristics desired for the winner may include, but are not limited to, an eagerness to teach newcomers, respect for safety, devotion of time to boat preparation, and “rallying the troops” with victory music. Nominations must be submitted by January 15. Please describe how your nominee embodies this Winning Spirit. All crew members are encouraged to include their personal comments. The CBYRA board will discuss the merits of each nominee and then vote to determine the ultimate winners. The winner will be presented with the trophy at the CBYRA High Point awards ceremony in February. To nominate a crew member, visit cbyra.org.

Nominate an exceptional bowman for the CBYRA “Foredeck with a Winning Spirit” award (by January 15) in honor of Annapolis sailor Shawn Hadley. Photo courtesy of Fariba Partawi

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he five-day event, January 19-23, will be smaller than regular participants have come to expect at the world-class event, with about 90 fewer entries than in 2008. Nearly 160 boats were registered at the time of print, 15 of them from the Chesapeake Bay, with many Bay sailors crewing on out-of-state boats as well. Although there has been a change in the number of racing circles—there will be three instead of last year’s four—the full race committee will be there to ensure the best competition possible. Boats will compete under both the IRC and PHRF handicap rules as well as in seven onedesign classes: Swan 42, Farr 40, J/105, Melges 32, M30, J/80, and Melges 24. The IRC division numbers are up with 24 entries, making for even tighter competition. Three Annapolis crews are in the mix: Ennio Staffini’s JV/52 Anema & Core, Michael Brennan’s RP 45 Sjambok, and Bill Sweetser’s modified J/109 Rush. The division boasts eight international entries from Great Britain, Russia, Switzerland, Spain, and Canada. PHRF entries have dwindled somewhat, but with 30 entries, there will still be healthy competition. Two-time overall class winner in his 12th year at Key West, Annapolis skipper Bruce Gardner will be on the scene with his L’Outrage crew, who are also sailing down on the Ft. Lauderdale

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to Key West Feeder Race. Rock Hall sailor David McAleer and his Caribbean Soul II team and Annapolis skipper Gerry Taylor, who took a second at last year’s event on Tangent, will be there, too. In response to a question about the doom-and-gloomy talk surrounding this year’s regatta, Gardner says, “The economy is playing a big part. It will have its effects. Just because the financial sky is falling, we are not going to hide in the Boatyard. Blue sky, aqua-colored water, palm trees, and 75 degree weather—what’s not to enjoy?” He says his crew starts planning the next year in Key West right after the regatta. “Never a second thought by me and my crew.” This year, L’Outrage will fly a battle flag in honor of Trapper Lippincott, former crew member, who sailed many Key West races onboard and who passed away in September. Key West PHRF classes are not determined until after entries close. The 30 entries, hailing from nearly 20 different states, Canada, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, leave their fleets and local handicaps behind and enter into a true national competition. PHRF Consortium Chairman Bruce Bingman and his committee are responsible for determining event-specific handicaps, while working closely with Event Director Peter Craig to establish class splits with the goal of fair, competitive racing in all classes.

When it comes to one-design racing, the J/105 division may be one of the hardest hit with only 13 entries, down by a dozen from last year. Brothers Carl and Scott Gitchell and their crew on Tenacious will be the only Chesapeake contingent. The Tenacious team took a third at the J/105 Chesapeake Bay Championships last fall, which served as a warm up for Key West. The 2009 event will be their third on Tenacious (Scott’s fifth Key West and Carl’s fourth), and they are aiming to bring some silver back to Annapolis. Scott says, “This is a great event with an awesome venue (Key West in January trumps Annapolis anytime). The competition is always tight. We adjust our schedule around it, but it is a crew decision, also. It is a family event for us. My mom and dad come down (alias cook and bartender) and basically adopt the whole crew.” About the decreased division size, he adds, “Of the 13 entries, we have six that have been in the top 10 in 2007 and/or 2008. Four of the boats were in the top five in 2007 and/or 2008. Masquerade will be there and has won the event 2004-2008 and is a J/105 North American Champion (2007). With so few boats, the competition will surely be very close. This will make for some interesting starts, mark roundings, and finishes. We hope to represent the Bay well.” SpinSheet January 2009 59

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Key West veterans John and Linda Edwards and their Solomons-based Rhumb Punch crew are ready for their second year with their new M30 (yes, we’re over calling it a Mumm 30), which made its debut at the event in 2008. Annapolis skipper Brad Kauffman and crew will be competitors aboard Mummbles. A class with registration numbers only down a few from 2008, the J/80 division will be packed with Annapolis-based boats: Kristen Robinson’s Angry Chameleon, Jeff Jordan’s Blind Faith, Mike Sudofsky’s Bob Dylan, Bob Limoggio’s Spank Me, and Aaron Galvin’s Willy T. Carloan.com skipper Travis Weisleder from Fishing Bay, VA is the lone Chesapeake Bay entry (at the time of publication) in the 32-boat Melges 24 division. Eleven states and nine different countries, including Germany, Norway, and Italy, will be represented in the largest one-design division in the 2009 event. One exciting new feature of the 2009 regatta will be a race course blog and a

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Chesapeake Crews in Key West: J/105 Tenacious Carl Gitchell—skipper Scott Gitchell—tactician and main Erin Weiss—bow Rob Weiss—mast and spinnaker trim Dave Chinea—pit Allan Wilkins—jib trim Beneteau 10M L’Outrage Bruce Gardner—skipper Kenny Saylor—tactician Ron Katz—foredeck Mike Ritner—mast Stuart Forrest—pit Jon Hilbert—trim Jess Hottenstein—trim Warren Richter—main trimmer Lisa Clayton—shore support

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ecent work by Annapolis artist Kathryn Leonard will be exhibited at the Stone Soup Gallery in Key West for the entire month of January. The show will feature street scenes of Key West in her unique multi media-style. There will be a wine reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on the Saturday night before the regatta, January 17, to welcome all sailors to the gallery show. Stone Soup Gallery, 802 White Street, Key West, FL. (305) 296-2080 Painting by Kathryn Leonard

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Ft. Lauderdale to Key West Race, January 14

he 34th running of the 160-mile nautical Ft. Lauderdale to Key West Race will start off Port Everglades on January 16 and run south to the end of the Florida Keys. The unofficial feeder race for Acura Key West Race Week is organized by the Storm Trysail Club and the Lauderdale YC. At the time of print, 42 boats were registered. To learn more, click to keywestrace.org.

Acura Miami Grand Prix, March 5-8

remiere Racing also manages the Acura Miami Grand Prix Regatta, March 5-8. Many of the same players who compete in Acura Key West will gather for competition in the Atlantic Ocean off South Beach in Miami. For details, visit premiere-racing.com.

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Surprises at the Island Creek Penguin Frostbite Regatta

Emily and Cookie Dupont racing in the Island Creek Penguin Frostbite Regatta. Photo by Doug Firth

U.S. Sailing has named Olympic Gold Medalist Anna Tunnicliffe (Plantation, FL) as SportsWoman of the Year. Given to five 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games medalists and U.S. Sailing Team AlphaGraphics members, the award is for outstanding performance and achievement this year. Tunnicliffe, who is a former Collegiate All American sailor and 2005 Old Dominion University graduate, won the 2008 Olympic gold medal in the Laser Radial class. Photo courtesy of U.S. Sailing

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he 2008 Island Creek Penguin Frostbite Regatta (ICPFR) was sailed on November 15 at the Corkran Estate and featured two surprises. The first was the nuclear blasts of wind, which sank two boats before the start of the first race. The big breeze caused everyone racing (of 17 boats that posted, 12 raced the first race, and nine completed all three) to raise their boards by one-third just to sail to weather. Swampings, auto tacks, round-ups, and wild jibes were the order of the day. Downwind control was non-existent. Sailors moved as far back as possible, rode the hairy edge, and hoped they were not in one of the super-huge blasts at the gybe mark. Those who were, simply waited to gybe, and waited, and waited. Jonathan Bartlett and Kyle Comerford had so much vang on that their sail was inside out, and the mast pin appeared likely to shear off. Reid and Reid Beigel used less vang and let the top of the sail twist off in the puffs. Emily and Cookie Dupont showed that good boat handling can make very old boats, in this case Yellow Boat by Dupont boatworks, go in the monster breeze. Mike and Rachel Hecky demonstrated the same outstanding form evident in the Internationals. Taylor Penwell sailing with Jeff Cox crewing in the crew race pulled a horizon job on the rest of the fleet. This was great sailing for this standout high school sailor. Scott Williamson and Aubrey Barringer, Sandy McAllister with April Elliott, Bill Lane and Katie Carraher, and Sean and Harry Callahan also survived all three races. The great big party, which is the real excuse for this huge event, featured oysters donated by Richard Slaughter and cooked by Tex Bringman and Mike Greenhawk; chili by Colin and Mick Edgill; and expert boat launching and retrieval by John Danley, Joe Balderson, and Bob Greenlee. David Cox emceed a totally suspect trophy presentation assisted by (even more suspect) Veronica Wainwright and Kara Millicent. Karen also made hot buttered rum and breakfast cake and helped with just about everything. As always, Linda Laramy did a great job with the scoring. Tot O’Mara did a wonderful job running the races on Mike Firth’s boat. Beau Firth prepared the Bloody Marys. Everyone thanked Beau. The finishers especially thanked him. As usual, Kim Corkran and her extended family and neighbors and friends made this yearend Penguin bash a wonderful event. Here’s the other surprise. Most sailors—like astronomers, scientists, archeologists, and other professionals who work in areas in which new discoveries are possible—long, even pine, to have their names appended to a new device, technique, or discovery. Just as new stars, chemicals, plants, and animals are named after whomever found them first, a new device or technique (the Cunningham comes to mind in sailing) must be named after the sailor who first developed it and made it perfect. The fifth ICPFR featured a fascinating new technique by expert Penguin crew Pucky Lippincott. She and Lauren Beigel were hit by a monster blast of wind while preparing to start the first race. Pucky, in fear for her life and the life of spinsheet.com

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Racing News (Below: L to R) KA’IO, Art Silcox’s Beneteau 36.7 and Rob Nilsen on his J/30 Sage beating down the race course on the West River on a cold, blustery, frostlike day. KA’IO finished the race first, however Sage corrected out to first place with the handicap rating system and captured overall first place honors in the Non-Spinnaker Fleet Frostbite Series. Photo by Teri

A U.S./Canadian team, with the U.S. members from the Annapolis area, won the annual, week-long Golden Rock Regatta in St. Maarten in November. The racing starts in St. Maarten with races to St. Barths, St. Kitts, and St. Eustatius. There are three distance races ranging from 15 to 51 miles, with one day of upwind/downwind races. The only other U.S. entry (among many Europeans) was organized by Pam Morris from Eastport YC. This team was first in class and first overall: front (L-R): Harvey Ainslie (Canada), Keith Johnson (Cananda), Ben Barnum (Round Bay Sailing Association), John Burns (Annapolis); back (L-R): Paul Taylor (Rhode River Boat Club), Garth MacLean (Canada). To learn more, visit goldenrockregatta.com, rhoderiverbc.com, and roundbaysailing. com.

her skipper, prevented the boat from sinking and saved the day by executing a beautiful double backflip off the Penguin. She did this so adroitly that Laura kept sailing without her and was only aware of her absence when another competitor asked where her crew was. Pucky was by this time rescued, as she cleverly executed her exit next to a crash boat. After careful consideration, this new technique now has a name: Puckup. by Paul Hull

Pirates Cove Racers Wrap It Up on the West River

he Pirates Cove Race Club wrapped up its 2008 racing season on Sunday, November 23. For this closing race of the year, the air was nippy under a sunny sky and a light breeze of eight knots that oscillated from the west to southwest and to the south. As the starting horn sounded, the spinnaker fleet set their chutes and sailed across the starting line, making a striking image for their final curtain. The eight-week frostbite series on the West River with a spinnaker and a non-spinnaker fleet is held during the fall before the river actually freezes, so its name of Frostbite is a bit of a misnomer. It is not uncommon for the racers to wear T-shirts and shorts one week and gloves, hats, and foulies the next week. In both fleets there was keen competition, with the battle for top honors continuing through the final race. Alex Schlegel and crew on his Melges 24, Bufflehead—Alex’s wife Donna, sons Sterling (23) and Xan (18), Roger Link, George Saunders, and Dave Jochnowitz—gave a stand-out performance in the spinnaker fleet. Alex concluded the series with five first places, a perfect score. There were interesting score lines in the non-spinnaker fleet, with the top two boats, Elvis and Sage, having the same points total after the last race. Both boats also had the same number of first places and same number of second places for the series.

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According to the rules, the tie breaker is then made on who beat the other in the final race. This gave Rob Nilsen of West River and his J/30 Sage the overall win, with Tony Moynagh’s Elvis coming in a close second. The Sage crew included: Andy Wilson, Michael Hulme, Paul Chase, Eamon O’Kelly and Vince Penkala. Art Silcox on his Beneteau 36.7 KA’IO had a tough time dealing with his assigned handicap. KA’IO was usually the first boat to finish the race in his fleet. However, there was a good shuffle of places after implementing the corrected time handicap score. “The boat is fast upwind in light and heavy air, but with these short courses I owe a lot of time to the top guys (Elvis and Sage), Silcox says. Here’s to the end of another great year of racing on the West River! by Teri Nilson

Frostbiting, Fun, and Gust Management on Gibson Island

A model—spread your left hand’s fingers om Price, fleet captain of the four-year-old, seven-boat Gibson Island YC 210 (classic, 29- out towards you, palm down (the puff fanning foot one-design) fleet, claims that his weekly out). Be the boat, with your right hand, sailing upwind at a 45-degree angle from the main puff frostbite racing newsletter “makes a bigger deal direction (your left forearm). You can see that if out of the activity than it really is.” Price’s weekly your “boat” hand is missive reaches well beyond a simple recap placed with the puff of racing. It’s actually hand to windward, the splayed little a valuable learning finger wind directool, which would tion shows it to be be of interest to any a lift. If the puff racing sailor open to improvement. Here’s hand is to leeward a glimpse of the “gust of the “boat,” the management” discusthumb will indicate a header. (Your sion from his midspouse is probably December edition: looking at you now How do you tell if The Gibson Island YC 210 fleet enjoying a weekend and wondering what frostbite race. Photo by Tom Price an approaching puff you are doing—a mime impersonation? Don’t is a lift or a header? Here is a valuable nugget. blame me or the dog.) When a puff (bunch of “heavy,” cooler air, falling Okay, so you know if you are going to be hit from the stronger winds aloft), hits the water— with a lift or header. How do you best handle splat!—it fans out in spreading fingers of air. this puff? As with all 210 operations, use as little Look upwind, and see if the darker water is to helm as possible. If you have a header you can windward of you or to leeward. If the puff has hit “bleed off” a little speed, trading speed for pointthe water to windward of you, it will fan out, and ing as you slowly bear off, using as little helm you will get a lift; to leeward, and you can expect a header. Continued on page 69

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didn’t have a lot of choice in the matter,” says Jonathan Bartlett about growing up in a sailing family. His grandfather, Richard Bartlett, was one of the founders of Severn SA (SSA), and both of his parents grew up in the Annapolis area. Bartlett started crewing on Snipes for his father, Richard “Dick ‘C,’” and sister, Linda Stearns, at a very young age, went through the SSA junior program, and continued to teach in the program for seven years. He honed his skills on the Annapolis High School sailing team—back when they sometimes practiced with the U.S. Naval Academy —and then raced Snipes up and down the East Coast with Bill Lawson and later Alex Stout. Twenty-five years ago, Bartlett started working for North Sails, where he is now co-manager with Will Keyworth in the Annapolis office. His sailing, both personally and professionally driven, covers a wide spectrum of the sport from 15-foot dinghies to big performance yachts. Crewing on various boats, he’s won five Key West Race Weeks (a few as skipper), five Block Island Race Weeks, the J/35 North American Championships, and two MORC International Regattas among others. On the Bay, he’s won his class in the major regattas, such as the Race to Solomons, the Governor’s Cup, both Oxford Races, Annapolis Race Week, Annapolis YC Fall Series, and the last four Screwpile Lighthouse Challenges on John White and Tom Ballard’s unnamed purple boat, a modified Beneteau First Class Ten. smaller boats,built Bartlett won Snipe Regattas in the The LogOn Canoe Mystery, in 1932 of numerous five and racing 1980s,on Star in the logs1970s in Oxford, theRegattas Miles River in 1980s and 1990s, and Penguin September, by Don Regattas2006. in thePhoto mid-1990s to Biresch, the present. Last summer he won two www.dbconsultants.com/dbphotos/ Comet regattas and the Chesapeake 20 All Star Race. In 1997, Bartlett traded in his Star for a Penguin in order to sail with his daughters, Emily and Annie, who both remain loyal crew. “My kids are 22 and 20, and they still want to go sailing with Dad,” he says and adds that it may be partly due to the fact that they could alternate over the years and never got bored. Connecting young people to sailing isn’t new to Bartlett, nor is it exclusive to his family. That he is the most-often cited mentor in the history of SpinSheet’s APS Chesapeake Racer Profile is proof that he’s greatly influenced competitive Annapolis sailors from their SSA teenage years and beyond. “Junior sailing is hugely important for me,” he says. He is the Annapolis YC fleet captain in 2009 for this very reason. And he’s still having fun sailing with his daughters and other young sailors in Penguins. He says, “When you’re introducing kids to sailing, you try to make it fun and memorable.” SpinSheet: Who were important sailing influences in your life? Bartlett: My father Dick C., my sister, Linda Stearns, Eric Purdon, Bill Lawson, Alex Stout, Susan Dierdorf -Taylor, and my Uncle Joe Bartlett.

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Who are your best sailing buddies? John White, Shane Zwingelberg, Barbara Vosbury, Jimmy Sagerholm, Tom Ballard, Debbie Gosselin, and my daughters Emily and Annie. Do you have any routines on the morning of a big race? John White and Charlie Scott taught me that preparation is key. Everything has to be perfect before you leave the dock. If you check out the top sailors, the super successful ones, you’ll see it’s burned into their DNA. What was your scariest sailing experience? It was more of a teaching experience when I was teaching at SSA. A Turtle capsized, and a kid got stuck under it. I had to go get him out. Other than that, I’ve been lucky. Do you have a favorite sailing day from 2008? That’s a tough question. Two weeks ago, sailing with Kyle Comerford in the Island Creek Penguin Frostbite race was a blast. It was really windy, and we laughed all day. What gear do you depend on? Under Armour, Camet and Patagonia shorts, Musto jacket, and Gill dinghy boots. What magazines do you read? SpinSheet, Seahorse, Sailing World, Cruising World, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN The Magazine. What sports teams do you follow? The Maryland Terrapins, Balitmore Orioles, the Ravens, and the Capitals. What are your non-sailing passions? Spending time with my wife Molly and my daughters, Emily and Annie. What is your favorite place on the Bay? Oxford. I’ve done the Friday race down forever and then sailed through the Oxford Regatta weekend. The best weekends on the Chesapeake for me are sailing there in Stars, Penguins, Snipes, Comets, no matter what boat. What advice would you give a young sailor? They have to have fun. The kids I taught back in the 1980s—the ones who are still sailing today—are the ones who were having fun. What are your sailing goals? To continue racing with my kids on Penguins and other boats. To win the Down the Bay Race to Hampton that the Storm Trysail Club is reviving. A class win at the upcoming Key West race week would be great, too.

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as necessary. You can trim main slightly to power up as you “pinch” down to the new angle. In a lifting puff, I try to always maintain a constant heel angle, either by feathering into the wind (slow because a lot of rudder is used) or preferably, by easing the traveler/mainsheet, to keep from heeling. The best thing is to ease, slowly head up then trim in again, keeping the boat level. Simply shoving the helm down to head up in a lifting puff can be slow. Inches gained in managing gusts all add up to that little edge you might need at the mark, especially in short races. A good team will be working the jib, main, traveler, and backstay together in gusts. In our short races, it may be advantageous to not be distracted by all this, but keep in mind that you can deal with wind velocity with more than tiller movements.

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Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, JANUARY 2009

racing sailor for more than 60 years, Annapolis sailor Art Libby first stepped in as the one design representative for the Chesapeake Bay YRA (CBYRA) when he discovered a void in that area in 2006. He became the executive vice president in 2008 and has signed on as president for 2009.

A native of Marblehead, MA, Libby has raced only on one designs: 110s, Stars, Cal 25s, J/24s, J/22s, and Pearson 30s. His hope for this upcoming year is to bring the same passion he’s poured into racing into the organization. To improve communications and increase benefits and membership are his goals. Here are several items on the new CBYRA team’s list for 2009.

CBYRA’s Resolutions for 2009

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Increase clubs and classes using CBYRA’s Online Registration service.

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Personally interview leaders of 20+ one design classes to increase membership.

• Sponsor a Rules Seminar February 21.

Better understanding of rules increases overall communication.

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Sponsor a Race Management Seminar March 7. Better managed racing increases participation.

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Increase the speed of online scoring, including High Point status.

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Send electronic newsletters to individuals, clubs, and juniors monthly to increase communications.

• Continue to upgrade website: cbyra.org. • Increase CBYRA sponsorship and

advertising.

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Foster an involved and exciting executive committee for the benefit of the club and racing membership.

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Develop fun CBYRA involvement for juniors.

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Increase educational opportunities for all members.

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Increase public profile through alliance with other organizations.

• Rewrite, not just update, bylaws. • Provide more services and communicate

them better.

2009 CBYRA Officers President—Art Libby Executive Vice President—Garret Cameron Region I—Glenn Harvey Region III—Robert Percival One-Design—Elliott Oldak Cruising One-Design—Andrew Cole U.S. Sailing Area C Delegate—Wayne Bretsch

Treasurer—Karin (Drexel) Masci Secretary—C.B. Currier Region II—Wick Dudley Region IV—John McCarthy Junior—David Houck Handicap—Bruce Bingman Executive Director—Beth Kahr

Find contact information for CBYRA officers on cbyra.org by clicking on “About” and “Organization.”

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Donate Your Boat and help teach at-risk teens to sail. (202) 478-0396, www.planet-hope.org Full Fair Market/Book Value for Your Boat 501(c)(3) private foundation seeks boat donations for use within educational programs. Fully tax deductible. Free boat surveys provided. Free hauling/ transport. Also accept cars, trucks, and other items of value. Also seeking volunteer sailboat and powerboat instructors. (410) 5919900, (202) 494-3344 SAIL

Penguin ‘68 Built by NASA tech. Bright finished spars. Needs paint and some woodwork. No trailer. Located Hpt. VA. (757) 812-0152. 21.6’ English Westerly Warwick ’72 7.9’ beam, good cond., new sails & lines, Johnson 6hp OB, sleeps 4 adults comfortably, wonderful family boat, great weekender. Reduced to $1,500. (410) 467-6580. 24’ Cal Quarter Ton ’68 Cruising Sloop, keel, 9.9hp electric start OB, extensive restoration, Sea Scouts, $1200 obo, others avail, Steve Alexander (301) 646-0805, Steve Nichols (703) 4723145, sailnichols@hotmail.com

26’ MacGregor ’98 Powersailer 50hp Honda, Full batten Main, J,G,S. DF, KM, VHF, GPS, bimini, hot water shower, cockpit cushions. Dk Blue Awlgrip, Inverter powered A/C, microwave. Trailer. $19,000 others available. Grab Bag Sailboats (301) 261-4079 www.grabbagsailboats.com Chesapeake Bay Sailing

The deadline for the Brokerage and Classified sections is the 10th of the month prior to publication (January 10 for the February issue). Contact Lucy Iliff for advertising, (410) 216-9309 or lucy@spinsheet.com.

27’ Coronado ’73 cruising sloop, keel, roomy, 15-hp Johnson. Just serviced. Price slashed to $1,400 obo, Steve Alexander (301) 646-0805 stevedalex@msn.com 28’ Pearson ’75 Keel cruising sloop, good cond., Atomic-4, RF jib, new bottom paint. Sea Scouts, $5,500 obo, others available, Steve Alexander, (301) 6460805, stevedalex@msn.com, Steve Nichols, (703) 472-3145, sailnichols@hotmail.com 29’ Cal 2-29 ‘77 Keel Sloop Very clean. RF genoa, wheel steering, dsl, new electronics. Sails like new. $6,900 Steve Alexander (301) 6460805, stevedalex@msn.com or Steve Nichols (703) 472-3145, sailnichols@hotmail.com

34’ Schock 34PC ’88 Reduced to $25K obo. A Nelson/Marek design w/excellent handling characteristics. Shoal draft (4.5’ Hydrokeel). A tri-cabin layout provides the utmost in cruising comfort and style. D: (301) 9954845, n: (410) 394-0390; email: rudymr@comcast.net. Tartan 34C ’74 Sloop rig, spinnaker, sleeps 6, dark blue hull, Atomic 4. Ready to go. Kent Island. Reduced to $17,500. Can see Blue Macs on ablboats.com (410) 643-6666. Sail the BVIs - 1/2 Ownership in ’87 35’ O’Day, Location Tortola. Good cond., well equipped, solar, wind, AP, windlass, inflatable/engine all new 2006. $16,500 Photos, info (302) 544-2005.

30’ Alberg ’66 Dsl, race ready, all sails. $16,000. Call Center Dock Marina Donations at (410) 9526656. 30’ Catalina ’80 Tall Rig Dsl, engine & drive train replaced, wheel steering, new bottom paint, RF genoa, Sea Scouts, Price slashed to $12,900 obo, Steve Alexander (301) 6460805, stevedalex@msn.com, Steve Nichols (703) 472-3145, sailnichols@hotmail.com 30’ Legnos Mystic Cutter ’79 Beautiful, classic cruiser, Volvo MD2030, teak cockpit, bronze hardware, well updated (engine, transmission, rigging, canvas, electrical, thru-hulls). Great Bay boat. $35,000. Contact Bill (410) 956-3234 or mystic30cutter@verizon.net 32’ Rhodes Chesapeake ’65 Classic, heavily built fiberglass cruising sloop, beautiful lines, good cond., 30-hp Gray Marine gas, RF genoa, Sea Scouts, Reduced to $3,900 obo, Steve Alexander, (301) 646-0805, stevedalex@msn.com

36’ Catalina ’85 Nice clean, shoal keel. Roomy and comfortable yacht in great shape. $47,500 Owner say's Make Offer!10 ft. Zodiac with 2.5 hp engine conveys. Grab Bag Sailboats (301) 261-4079 www.grabbagsailboats.com 37.5’ Hunter Legend ‘87 $57,000 New 2004: interior cushions, batteries, AP, Queen size mattress, 5” form front cabin, hot/cold water pump, barrier coat, CNG stove converted to propane. Equipped w/AC/ Heat, instruments at wheel w/ Seatalk, XM radio, radar. A great boat that’s in excellent cond. wbcatoe@aol.com (828) 2602666.

26’ Herreshoff Alerion ’00 This gentleman’s C/B fractional day sailor is beyond compare. It is as much a work of art as it is a yacht. Not for everyone she is priced at $99,900. See specs & pics at www.adventure-yachts.com or call (410) 626-2851. 30’ Bristol 29.9 Sloop ’81 A quality yacht at a production yacht price. Come see the quality that makes this roomiest of the Bristols stand apart. Asking $29,900. See pics & full specs at www.adventure-yachts.com or call (410) 626-2851. 32’ Island Packet ’91 This yacht is in perfect cond. She has heat and air, AP and full instrumentation. The varnished teak looks like a new yacht as does the interior. Asking $99,900. See specs & pics at www.adventure-yachts.com or call (410) 626-2851. 36’ Cape Dory ’90 An extremely nice yacht with brilliant teak and recent (2006) upgrade of her extensive electronics. No blisters. Owned by maritime professional. Asking $139,900 See pics & full specs at www.advennture-yachts.com or call (410) 626-2851. 38’ Catalina 390 ’01 Extras include dink with O/B, davits, heat/air, stow-a-way main and full electronics. Asking $135,000. See pics and full specs at www.adventure-yachts.com or call (410) 626-2851.

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39’ Corbin PH ’80 This “factory finished” model has vinyl ester bottom, dsl heater, solar panels & full instrumentation. She will make a good live-aboard or world cruiser. $94,900. See pics & full specs at www.adventure-yachts.com or call (410) 626-2851.

35’ Tartan 3500 ’97 and ’04 Choose from two of the cleanest Tartan 3500s on the market. Great 2 cabin layout equipped with A/P, refrigeration, flat screen TV & more. Two from $129,500. Charles Gomez at (410) 991-8605 or Charles@annapolisyachtsales.com

40’ Pearson ’79 This yacht has good electronics and a great sail inventory. She is priced to sell at $42,499. See specs and pics at www.adventure-yachts.com or call (410) 626-2851.

38’ Beneteau 381 ’99 Reduced - Asking only $114,900. Original owners did a wonderful job of keeping her up to date and maintained. You won’t find a better example of this performance cruiser. Anxious owners. Call Dan (410) 267-8181 or dan@annapolisyachtsales.com

42’ Catalina ’04 She has great electronics, furling main, heat/ air and genset. A great buy at $219,000. See specs and pics at www.adventure-yachts.com or call (410) 626-2851.

39’ Beneteau 393 ‘04 Owners moving up, fully loaded with heat and air electronics, two cabin two head layout, classic main for superior sailing performance, TV. A MUST SEE. Asking $167,000. Call Dave Sill (410) 267-8181 dave@ annapolisyachtsales.com

31’ Beneteau 311 ‘01 Chen Fou is offered in ‘Turn Key’ cond. ready to sail in the spring. Centerboard model perfect for the shallow tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay. 2’ 7” board up. $67,500 Call Paul Rosen (410) 267-8181, paul@annapolisyachtsales.com

42’ Beneteau 423 ‘04 Absolutely gorgeous performance cruiser. Amazingly equipped for offshore sailing and racing. This well cared for boat is ready for her next bluewater adventure. Call Tim (410) 267-8181 tim@annapolisyachtsales.com

31’ Catalina 310 ‘03 She’s a cruising couple’s dream. Goodlooking boat that avoids the silliness of Euro styling. Lightly used and in great con., a must see boat, perfect for the Bay. $83,000 Call Dave (410) 267-8181 or dave@annapolisyachtsales.com

44’ Gulfstar CC Gorgeous boat, lovingly cared for w/ great equipment. Looking for a cruiser, but tired of looking at tired boats? Call today about this clean boat! REDUCED $129,000 Tim Wilbricht, Annapolis Yacht Sales (410) 267-8181 or tim@annapolisyachtsales.com

33’ Hunter ’04 Cleanest, best equipped Hunter 33 on the market! Equipped with A/C & heat, A/P, chartplotter, dodger & bimini and much more. Only 324 hrs on the engine and shows like new!! Call Denise at (410)991-8236 or e-mail denise@annapolisyachtsales.com 34’ Beneteau 343 ’07 Shiny! Almost brand new. Furling main, shoal draft, air/heat. Rare brokerage 343, so snap it up for next season. $134,900 neg. Call Jonathan (804) 776-7575 or jonathan@annapolisyachtsales.com 72 January 2009 SpinSheet

46’ Beneteau 461 ’01 Original Owners are very anxious to sell and want an offer now! Fully equipped and on land until sold. Bring an offer! Asking only $199,000. Call Dan (410) 267-8181 or dan@annapolisyachtsales.com 46’ Beneteau 461 ’99 Sea Witch is a well-maintained and equipped example of the Oceanis 461 design by Bruce Farr built by Beneteau USA. Great value at $184,900 Paul Rosen at Annapolis Yacht Sales (410) 267-8181 paul@annapolisyachtsales.com

46’ Tartan 4600 ‘95 and ‘96 Two gorgeous Majestic Blue Tartans in Annapolis. Choose the layout that you like best. Both boats are equipped with generator, A/C, Electric winches and more. From $295,000. Charles Gomez at (410) 267-8181 or Charles@ annapolisyachtsales.com.

32’ Sabre ’85 Centerboard 3’8” draft, nice quality and very clean, waxed and bottom painted August. $48,500. bayharborbrokerage. com, (757) 480-1073 40’ Fountaine Pajot catamaran ’07 Brand new boat. 4 stateroom model. Owners have been relocated. $385,000 bayharborbrokerage.com (757) 480-1073. 40’ Tartan ’88 Dark blue hull, air & generator, 5’6” draft, excellent cond, $150,000 bayharborbrokerage.com (757) 480-1073. 44’ Brewer ’88 Center cockpit fully equipped cruising boat. in mast furling, generator/ air ready to go south $180,000 bayharborbrokerage.com (757) 480-1073.

27’ S2 ’86 Well maintained, low hours on diesel. $17,000. Coastal Yacht Sales (757) 285-7059 . 30’ Catalina ’78 Atomic 4, roller furling, well kept below $14,000 . Coastal Yacht Sales (757) 2857059.

36’ Islander ’72 RF, Yanmar dsl, radar, new cushions, chart plotter. $28,000. Coastal Yacht Sales (757) 285-7059.

29’ Hunter 29.5 ’94 LOADED! Full batten main, furling 135%, cruising spinnaker w/retracting pole, full electronics with repeaters – new ‘04: knot, depth, wind, AP, inverter, full canvas – a must see! $ 36,000 Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or evening), Office: (800) 2761774 for complete details. Email tony@greatblueyachts.com 34’ Hunter 340 ’00 Full batten main, cruising spinnaker, reverse cycle Air/Heat, AP, knot, depth, wind, bimini, refrigeration – light usage, very clean $ 74,500 Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or evening), Office: (800) 2761774 for complete details. Email tony@greatblueyachts.com 35’ Hunter Legend 35 ’88 Very clean, New sails 2001, New GPS, AP, knot, depth, Flat Panel TV, Carry-on Air, dodger, bimini many recent upgrades, exceptional cond $ 49,900 Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or evening), Office: (800) 2761774 for complete details. Email tony@greatblueyachts.com Beneteau 361 ’04 Excellent Cond! Furling Main, AC / Heat, GPS/Plotter, Inverter, bimini, dodger – very clean – available for demo sails! $127,900 Call Tony at (443) 553-5046 or (800) 276-1774 day or evening or visit www.greatblueyachts.com, tony@greatblueyachts.com

30’ Lancer ’81 New Yanmar dsl, new canvas, and fresh bottom paint 18,000.00. Coastal Yacht Sales (757) 285-7059. spinsheet.com

37’ Hunter 376 ’96 Full batten main, reverse cycle air/heat, refrigeration, radar, AP, knot, depth, wind, GPS, full canvas – new ’04, Inverter, High output Alt. Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or evening), Office: (800) 2761774 for complete details. Email: tony@greatblueyachts.com O’Day 37 ’82 Many recent upgrades, very clean, New Main, New Roller Furling, New transmission, Engine upgrades, New interior cushions, Unique split cabins with 2 heads $45,000 Visit www.greatblueyachts.com for complete details and photos or Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 5535046 (day or evening), Office: (800) 276-1774 or email: tony@ greatblueyachts.com

12 1/2’ Doughdish (Herreshoff 12 1/2) ‘81 12 1/2 Doughdish ( Herreshoff 12 1/2 ) ’81 by Edey & Duff . Marconi rig with main, jib & spinnaker. Been stored on shore last 10 years 16k. HYS (410) 867 7240 or dick@hartge.com 28’ Bristol Channel Cutter ’82 Shaefer RF/reefing boom, all sails handled from cockpit, 3 GMF Yanmar, refrigeration, heat, self-steering gear, $119K Hartge Yacht Sales (410) 867-7240, dick@hartge.com. 30’ Seasprite ’84 Classic Bill Luders design by C.E. Ryder. Dsl, RF. Brightwork just refinished $37,500 HYS (410) 867-7240, dick@hartge.com 33’ C&C Classic Club Racer ’74 Dodger, bimini, wheel steering. Up to date sail inventory $22,000 HYS (410) 867-7240, dick@hartge.com

30’ C&C Mark II ’88 Highly sought model! Yanmar dsl, sleeps 6, Garmin GPS/plotter, stereo/4 speakers, deck shower, bimini, wheel, furling, 5 sails. Immaculate! $59,000. Tim, (443) 989-8900, troy519@aol.com 37’ Hunter Legend ’89 Yanmar 30hp dsl, centerline owner’s berth, new int’r cushions, radar, AC, jib furl, Dutchman main, 5 sails, canvas, safety gear, moderate wing keel draft, excellent sailer. $59,000. Tim, (443) 9898900, troy519@aol.com 40’ Open ’01 Perfect for solo or short-handed ocean voyaging. Water-ballasted, composite w/ carbon rig, very cool paint job. Super clean, loaded w/electronics, really nice & ready to go! $165,000. Tim, (443) 989-8900, troy519@ aol.com

41’ Hunter ’06 As new cond, transferable warranty! Spacious cockpit, very comfortable, stylish interior. In-mast furl, jib furl, gen, ‘08 canvas, ‘08 bottom, A/C, radar/ plot, freezer, fully loaded! New boat without the wait! Tim, (443) 989-8900, troy519@aol.com 60’ Open 60 ‘89 - ‘98 Several available. All upgraded, new gear. Perfect for breaking into open class racing! Ready to go! From $169,000. Tim, (443) 989-8900, troy519@aol.com

28’ Cal ’86 Sloop Westerbeke, dsl, shoal draft, wheel, RF $19,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 30’ S2 ’80 Dsl, wheel, shoal, RF, $18,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300.

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Do you measure your “Quality of Life” by family cruising memories? The time may be ideal to buy a boat. Dow is down over 50% Banks are failing Huge contraction in durable goods Financial free fall all around us Yet 303 boats over 36 feet were sold by brokers in the last 30 days with a total value over $90,000,000. Those figures only represent the used boats. See you in the Bahamas. email or call us today!

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30’ Seidelmann ’84 30T, Yanmar 13hp dsl, RF, shoal $14,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 36’ Moody ’82 Motorsailer, sloop, Volvo 62hp, RF, AP & $51,000 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 40’ Hunter ’95 Yanmar 50hp, elect., self-tailing main, full batten main w/Dutchman, Air, AP, inverter $129,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300.

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Sunfish & Sunfish/ Phantom Both boats are complete. The Sunfish/Phantom has a Sunfish hull and Phantom rig and sail. Sunfish $600. Sunfish/ Phantom $400. Contact Norris at (410) 742-6795 or (443) 944-3322 or nhowardboats@aol.com 32’ Ericson ’77 roller furling genoa, wheel steering, 4’ 11” draft, Yanmar dsl engine, 2 burner gas stove, refrigerator, Signet electronics, great condition, $17,900 Norris C. Howard, Yacht Broker, (410) 742-6795 or (443) 944-3322 or nhowardboats@aol.com 36’ Mariner ’81 pro-furl genoa, wheel steering, Perkins dsl auxiliary, propane stove & oven, refrigeration, AP, inverter, electronics, and equipped for long range cruising, $49,500 Norris C. Howard, Yacht Broker, (410) 742-6795 or (443) 944-3322 or nhowardboats@aol.com 38’ Heritage ’76 roller furl genoa, pedestal steering, Perkins 50hp dsl, mainsail, genoa, hank-on cutter sail, radar, loran, GPS, VHF, depth, Great coastal cruiser $24,900 Norris C. Howard, Yacht Broker, (410) 742-6795 or (443) 944-3322 or nhowardboats@aol.com

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J/28 ’87 Owner needs to sell boat quickly. Take this opportunity to own one of the best examples of a shoal draft pocket cruiser. This boat sails beautifully and is surprisingly roomy for its size. Offered at $25,000. Contact David Malkin at (410) 280-2038 or David@ northpointyachtsales.com J/105 ’98 Known for performance, one-design racing and fantastic short handed daysailing. The owner of this boat has taken excellent care and it shows almost as new. Offered at $110,000. Contact Paul Mikulski at (410) 280-2038 or Paul@northpointyachtsales.com J/105 ’93 Pre Scrimp top-of-theline J105 ( Hull # 58 ). Nexus NX2 electronics & Raymarine ST4000 AP, full inventory of Ullman/Skelley Sails & blades faired make this a well prepared boat. It is ready to go & hard to beat the value that this boat offers. Offered at $73,900. Contact Ken at (410) 280-2038 or Ken@northpointyachtsales.com C&C 115 ’06 is a wonderful cruiser racer. This is in like new cond. and has a long list of options. She is painted claret red and is ready to go for you to enjoy. Offered at $239,000. Contact Ken at (410) 280-2038 or Ken@northpointyachtsales.com Beneteau 423 ’06 is in superb cond. and has a comprehensive inventory. Totally equipped for cruising and built for any sea with comfort and amenities second to none. No options left out including AC, gen set, flat screen TVs, AP linked with radar& chart. Offered at $259,900. Call Ken Comerford @ (410) 280-2038 or email at Ken@northpointyachtsales.com

J/42 ’00 lightly used and stunningly beautiful w/carbon mast, standard keel, B&G’s, water maker, custom canvas and all the right factory options make this a very desirable boat for you to consider for serious cruising. Offered at $279,000. ontact Paul at (410) 280-2038 or Paul@northpointyachtsales.com

Hunter 340 ‘00 Jus My Imagination is a lightly used vessel with only 411 hrs on the engine. In-Mast furling, refrigeration, selftailing winches, and an interior that shows little use. $74,000 Norton’s Yacht Sales (804) 776-9211 www.nortonyachts.com Integrity 35.5’ Hunter ‘90 This boat is equipped with an Auto helm 4000WP Autopilot, ST60 Depth, Voyager Loran, Kenyon VHF and a handheld GPS, sleeps 7 people. $65,000 Norton’s Yacht Sales (804) 776-9211 www.nortonyachts.com Hunter 356 ’03 Escapade AC/Heat, AP, ST60 machine, ST60 depth/knot, bimini, dodger, connector, electric windlass, inmast furling, refrigeration, cruising spinnaker, Raymarine C-80 chart plotter and GPS at helm, $125,000 Norton’s Yacht Sales (804) 7769211 www.nortonyachts.com Hunter 380 ’02 Inspiration This boat is a fantastic cruiser and ready to sail. In-mast furling, refrigeration, depth, speed, wind, GPS, A/C, Heat, generator, bimini, dodger, connector and cockpit cushions. $140,000 Norton’s Yacht Sales (804) 776-9211 www.nortonyachts.com

31’ Southern Cross Cutter ’80 This is a wonderful pocket cruiser. Though she is simple and lightly equipped she is priced so that she can be outfitted with the latest gear. Lovely canoe stern, full keel and offshore capable. $23,500 OBYS (410) 226-0100. 32’ Dutch Flyer Sloop ’85 Beautifully restored and ready to sail! Too many upgrades to mention. Yanmar dsl, lovely cabinetry below, tile counter tops, roller furling head sail, 2 cabins, pressure water, refrigeration, awlgripped hull and much more. Asking $46,500. OBYS (410) 2260100 33’ Cherubini Sloop ’81 This vessel is seriously for sale. The owner is willing to listen to all offers. She is clean and nicely maintained. Independence would make a great family cruiser or Wed. night club racer. Great Chesapeake boat with 4’6” draft, Yanmar dsl eng., flag blue hull, bimini and lovely teak trim below. Reduced to $19,500 OBYS (410) 226-0100. 37’ Tayana Pilothouse ’83 Extremely capable offshore cruiser. Bob Perry design, displacement of 22,500 lbs, Perkins 42hp dsl, dual steering stations from pilot house and cockpit. She is nicely equipped and can cruise at a moments notice. Asking $99,900 OBYS (410) 226-0100.

23’ Beneteau 235 ’92 with trailer 8 hp Yamaha OB, Great Sailer, nice pocket cruiser, Asking: $10,500 Call Regent Point Marina @ (804) 758-4457 www.regent-point.com spinsheet.com

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25’ Catalina ’85 Pop-Top fixed keel model, 9.9 HP Johnson OB, Auto-Tiller, great starter boat, Asking $8,300. Call Regent Point Marina@ (804) 758-4457 www.regent-point.com 30’ Cape Dory Intrepid 9M Verdandi One of only 50 built, stable and fast, Well maintained, 4 sails, 15 hp Yanmar diesel, Many upgrades, Ready to sail away. Asking: $17,200 Call Regent point Marina @ (804) 758-4457 www.regent-point.com 30’ Catalina ’87 Prelude 23 HP Universal dsl, fully equipped, very clean, ready to go, Asking: $24,900 Call Regent Point Marina @ (804) 758-4457 www.regent-point.com 31’ Cape Dory Cutter ’84 A/C ref, AP, H/C Pressure Water Asking $40,000 Regent Point Marina (804) 758-4457www.regent-point.com 31` Island Packet Argonauta Cutter Rig Immaculate Condition, Tri Cabin Layout, 27 HP Yanmar dsl. Well Equipped Ready to Go. Asking $62,500 Call Regent Point Marina (804) 758-4457 www.regent-point.com 32’ Seaward Eagle ‘03 with Trailer Unique Retracting Keel System, New Harken Roller Furler, Many Extras, Boat Can Be Relocated, Asking: $91,990 Call Regent Point Marina @ (804) 7584457, www.regent-point.com 33’ Hunter 336 ’97 REDUCED PRICE Fractional Rig with Roller Furling, Bimini and many extras, 27 HP Yanmar, H/C Pressure Water, Heat/AC. Asking: $56,500. Call Regent Point Marina (804) 758-4457 www.regent-point.com 35.5 Hunter Legend ’88 Ladybug 27 HP Yanmar dsl, A/CHeat Pump, Ref, Auto Helm, RF, dodger, bimini, Many features. Asking: $49,950 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-758-4457 www.regent-point.com.

36’ CS Merlin Tortoise Revenge Fully equipped A/C Ref, 28 HP Yanmar dsl, good sail inventory. Owner in Europe. MUST Sell, bring reasonable offers. Asking $54,950 Regent Point Marina (804) 7584457 www.regent-point.com

Rogue Wave is a unique brokerage firm dedicated to helping sailors spend their hardearned money wisely on high quality, ocean-going vessels of substance and character. If you want a good solid boat, or you want to sell your blue water boat, call RogueWave (410) 571-2955 for an appointment and VISIT US at www.RogueWaveYachtSales.com or at Port Annapolis Marina!

42 Cabo Rico ‘07 Brand spanking new! Chuck Paine design. Gorgeous cutter. Offshore equipped. In boom furling, genset, water maker, AC/heat, Espar, great electronics, electric winches, bow thruster, life raft. Bargain priced at $499,000 (410) 571-2955 www.RogueWaveYachtSales.com Dufour 45 Classic ’98 Modern, sleek, fast, fun, and low maintenance, this 3 cabin 2 head layout is a great family boat for the Caribbean voyage you are planning. $204K RogueWave Yacht Sales (410) 571-2955. Sunward Center Cockpit Ketch 48 ’89 Perfect family voyager S&S designed, American built, 3 staterooms, wonderful ctr cockpit, completely equipped, ICW friendly, voyager. JUST REDUCED! RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955.

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40’ Palmer Johnson ’78 Traditional ocean racer, ready to go. $59,900 Call Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171.

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46’ Morgan ’85 Fast, centerboard aft cockpit sloop. Many upgrades including AC. $128,500 Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171.

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32’ Kirie Elite ’84 at $19,900 she is listed way below market value. Call Sailing Associates ( 410) 275-8171. 33’ Pearson ’86 At $41,900 it is a “Lot of Boat” for the money. Outside of needing new interior cushions, she is ready to go. Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171 33’ Pearson ’86 Pearson quality, great cruiser, very clean boat. $45,900 Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171. 34’ Gemini 105M ’00 This boat does not show her age. Looks, feels, and even smells new! $129,900. Call Sailing Assoc. (410) 275-8171. 36’ Aluminum Custom built by Kesteloo Was sailed across the Atlantic from Holland. Are you looking for a proven blue water boat for less than $60,000? Call Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171. 36’ Squadron ’82 Boat is in pristine cond. Price reduced to $59,900. Call Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171. 37’ Hunter ’96 This boat feels like a much larger sailing vessel than 37 ft. $92,900. Call Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171. Chesapeake Bay Sailing

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Catalina 320 Two Available – Cruise equipped – Great for day sailing or a week with the family! Well equipped ready to go – 1993 asking 62k & 2001 asking 79.9k Call Tom Lippincott for more details (410)639-9380 www.tartanccannapolis.com

Beneteau 343 ’06 Our Trade. Bimini, AP, Air & More. Freshwater /Lightly used – New bottom paint, ready to cruise in comfort! asking $124,000 – Make an offer – MUST GO SOON! Call Mike Titgemeyer (410) 263-6111 or mike@tartanccannapolis.com

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30‘ 1984 Seidelman 30T Yanmar 13hp dsl, RF, shoal draft $14,500

28’ 1986 Cal Sloop, westerbeke dsl, shoal draft, wheel, RF 30’ 1969 Cal / Jensen Atomic 4, tiller

$ 19,500 SOLD

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Tartan 3500 ‘00 Has it all! Air, Windlass, Dodger, Bimini, Autopilot, Radar Plotter. Just needs a destination. Very clean, well cared for and ready to go. Owner is going power, great opportunity! Listing Broker - Mike Titgemeyer (410) 263-6111

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36’ Hunter ‘06 Well maintained with A/C, Raymarine ST4000 autopilot, C80 chartplotter, ST60 instruments, in-mast furling, full canvas. $139,900. Call (800) 960TIDE or (800) 699-SAIL. 380 Hunter ’99 - ‘00 Two to choose from. Both with A/C, inmast furling, fresh-water cooled engines, canvas. One w/only 336 engine hrs! Starting at $109,900. Call (800) 699-SAIL or (800) 960TIDE.

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34mkII Catalina ‘04 Lightly used. Only 136 engine hrs, A/C, in-mast furling, Raymarine autopilot, Garmin GPS, dodger, bimini, connector, leather interior. $107,500. Call (800) 960-TIDE or (800) 699-SAIL.

C&C 115 ‘05 INFRINGER Well equipped for racing or cruising. New 3DL inventory and original Doyle inventory, faired foils, new saildrive, refer, autopilot and more. Located here in Annapolis – Contact Scott Dodge listing broker asking $190,000 (410)263-6111 or www.tartanccannapolis.com

466 Hunter ‘03 Three stateroom layout. Two zone A/C, generator w/ low hrs, in-mast furling, dinghy, solar panel, custom bimini, inner spring mattresses & more. $219,000. Call (800) 699-SAIL or (800) 960-TIDE.

Boats for Sale: 14' Solar Sailors (2), 1993, 1995. $1900 each, TPI built Gary Hoyt design. Good lake resort boat for guests. Buy both - get trailer free 15' Designer’s Choice daysailer (1993) Main, jib, free trailer. $900 17' Ocean Yachts Daysailer Open cockpit. All parts incl trailer. A fixer-upper. Nice looking hull. $199 17 ft Hobie Adventure Island Kayak/Trimaran sailer (2007) Lightweight performance craft. A single seat rocket ship.. Call 22' Hunter 22 (1984) keel model. 2 Mains, r/f jib, 8 hp Electric start Longshaft 4cycle Tohatsu ob, autohelm. $2000 25' Cal 25 (1970) Recent Main, Genny, w.jib, Spinnaker, Bimini, s/s grill, 9.9 hp OMC Yachttwin OB. In sound condition, ready to go $1500 25' Dufour 25 (1982) Main, r/f genny, Honda 8 hp, bimini. $4500 27' C&C 27 (1971) w/Atomic 4, Main, R/F Genny, w/jib, Bimini. Clean, ready $5800 Coming in: 30 ft. Cape Dory Cutter. Volvo Disel, Wheel, Main, Genny, staysail. Needs cleanup and some interior work. Call POWER BOATS 17' Ebb Tide (1986) 4-cyl Mercruiser I/O boat cover & trailer $1500 24' 4Winns Vista 238 (1989) 260hp OMC I/O cockpit & camper cover

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290 Hunter ‘00 Lightly used, well maintained trade-in, with only 240 engine hrs! Raymarine electronics, lazy-jack flaking system. $57,700. Call (800) 960TIDE or (800) 699-SAIL. 320 Catalina ’95 Great family boat w/Raymarine electronics including: ST-60 knot, depth, wind, ST-4000 autopilot, Ritchie compass, dodger, bimini, connector. $64,900. Call (800) 699-SAIL or (800) 960-TIDE.

38’ Cabo Rico ’93 Fantastic condition and equipment list. Shows as if an '03 in mint condition. $183,000 Call Frank Gary (410) 703-4017 www.walczakyacht.com

For more information on these and other boats call Don Backe, (410) 626-0273. Proceeds from these sales support Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB), a not-for-profit group which provides sailing opportunities for people with disabilities. CRAB accepts boat donations.

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43’ Saga ’03 Two cabin, two head, queen forward version. Very well maintained and equipped. Asking $287,000 Call Frank Gary (410) 703-4017

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43' Shannon ‘87 Great cruising yacht, best of the Shannon 43's on market. Asking $310,000 Call Frank Gary (410)703-4017 www.walczakyacht.com

30’ Baba Cutter ’83 Beautiful condition! This upgraded offshoreable full keel cutter has been excellently restored by a master craftsman. New refit and repainted. Asking $72,900. Located in Boothbay, ME. Reasonable offers encouraged immediately! Photos @ www.yachtview.com (410) 923-1400 or (443) 223-7864 John Kaiser/cell anytime

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50' Hinckley Yawl '81 Three cabin layout. Great condition, recent upgrades. Seriously for sale, asking $360,000 Call Frank Gary (410)703-4017 www.walczakyacht.com

30' Sabre MK-II ’83 Notre Dame III is a shoal draft 4' version. Nicely-maintained. Perfect for cruising the Bay and her tributaries. Recent surveys available! $31,500 Photos @ www.yachtview.com (410) 923-1400 or (443) 223-7864 John Kaiser/cell anytime

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56’ Cabo Rico ‘04 Two cabin, two heads, redundant systems, as if new condition. Replacement cost $1.3 mil. Priced recently reduced by $150K to $795,000. Call Frank Gary (410)703-4017 www.walczakyacht.com

27’ Catalina ‘85 Dsl, RF, new main ‘08, bimini. Great Cond., Free slip until April ‘09. $11,000 (703) 963-3496 Olson 29 ’85 The Riddler $22,500 - Current sail inventory. Main, spinnaker, #1, #4 new this summer. Great cond. Drysailed past 4 years. Own a proven winner. (240) 298-4225 42’ Brewer ‘84 Roomy center console, 90hp Ford Lehman, GPS, AP, new canvas. This boat is clean & ready for bluewater cruising. $80,000 Won’t last long at this price. (301) 266-3062

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The BEST and LARGEST on the BAY Offering new and late model Monohulls, Catamarans and Motor Yachts at the keenest prices. Visit our website to see the fleet and pricing Call Carolyn for Details

Offshore Passage Opportunities # 1 Crew Networking Service since 1993. Sail for free on OPB’s Call 1-800-4-PASSAGe for free brochure/membership application. Need Crew? Call. 1-800-4-PASSAGe

Check our website for all the new yachts arriving for next season! www.AnnapolisBayCharters.NET

Local & Long Distance Transport

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Fractional Sailing for a fraction of the cost! Starting as low as $100 per month for a 23’ boat, $200 a month for a Pearson 30. Yearly contract required. www.capitolsbc.com R & R Charters crewed day, weekend, and week-long charters, leaving from Kent Narrows. Also available certified ASA sail classes. Contact Capt. Dave at (570) 690-3645, renolldh@epix.net, www.randrchartersandsailschool.net

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DELIVERIES Boat sizes from 15’-55’ Boat Salvage & Disposal

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Delivery and Instruction at the Same Time Seven-time ASA Outstanding Instructor will help you move your sailboat and offer additional training at the same time. Call Captain Keith at (570) 956-5024 or homedock@ptd.net Delivery Captain Local and long-distance, sail and power. Twenty years experience with clean insurance-approved resume and references available. Recent trips include Chesapeake: from Long Island, to Bermuda, from Miami, to Caribbean and trans-Atlantic. Contact Simon Edwards – (410) 212-9579, stredwards@gmail.com

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HELP WANTED Assistant Bookkeeper Annapolis Yacht Sales & Services seeks full-time assistant bookkeeper. 3-5 years experience with payables, receivables, and payroll data entry. Please e-mail resume to kate@annapolisyachtsales.com Quantum Sails Tortola BVI is looking for a Canvas Manager. Candidate must be experienced, customer oriented, and able to manage others. This is an opportunity to come and work in a small island community and join an established team of Sailmakers. Great Benefits and Pay Scale and of course a beautiful place to live! If interested, please email kwrigley@quantumsails.com.

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Service and Repair Technician Quantum Sail, Annapolis, is looking to contract service work to an experienced sail service technician. Compensation would include an hourly contract rate, plus additional % paid on all materials billed. This individual would be trained in the use of QSDG service database and provide services out of the QSDG Annapolis location. Please send resumes to resumes@quantumsails.com

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SLIPS 40’ Boat slip 8’ depth, 13’ beam Back creek. Deck box and electric included. No liveaboards, no pets. $3600/yr (410) 2710112. 40’ Slips Available in a new sailboat exclusive marina in the heart of Canton, Baltimore. Well sheltered. Transients and liveaboards welcome. Includes water, restrooms, showers and parking. $3600 per year. Getaway Sailing (410) 342-3110 or info@ getawaysailing.com Sailboat Slips Mill Creek Near Cantlers Easy access to Whitehall Bay. Water, electric, bubbler. Up to 32 ft. 4-5 ft deep. (301) 518-0989.

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Winter Dry Storage - $25 per foot Fall 2008 to April 2009. Includes Haul-out, Powerwash, Blocking, and Launch. Patapsco River – Baltimore Outer Harbor, Old Bay Marina, (410) 477-1488 or www.oldbaymarina.com

SURVEYORS All Boat & Yacht Inspections, LLC Sailboat & powerboat surveys, big or small. Contact Derek Rhymes, NAMS-CMS and SAMS A.M.S. (410) 268-4404 or toll-free (866) 608-4404. Marine Surveyor Capt Jon Sheller, AMS, Established 1980, serving MD/DC/VA, SAMS & ABYC accredited. Power & Sail, Gas & Diesel. Pre-Purchase, Insurance, Finance, Corrosion (410) 349-7016, jons2011@aol.com

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15’ up to 60’ Deep- Water Slips on the Magothy. One river north of Annapolis. Easy access to marina by Route 100. North Shore Marina (410) 255-3982. 20’ - 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. www.pier4annapolis.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.

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CHESAPEAKE CLASSIC SpinSheet, January 1996 Cover Photo by Noel White

he first January issue of SpinSheet (our fifth overall) hit the docks the same day the final “Calvin and Hobbes” cartoon was published and two months after O.J. Simpson was found not guilty. Bill Clinton was president. His interns remained unknown. On Annapolis’s Spa Creek, a few blocks from the SpinSheet office,

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Marmaduke’s Pub was still slinging drinks for sailors, who hadn’t yet invented the Maritime Republic of Eastport concept, as they were too busy planning the annual Green Beer Races, a beloved St. Patrick’s day tradition involving canoes on skateboards and running with beer and dogs.

Several sections of the mostly black-and-white magazine remain today: Dock Talk, Jack Hornor’s Used Boat Marketplace, the Chesapeake Calendar (only a page in 1996), and the Chesapeake Racing Beat (sponsored by Mount Gay back then). A few sections would make longtime readers smile: do you remember Ask the Spin Doctor? Remember Tucker’s Tips and the Racer’s Edge? In January 1996, SpinSheet had three full-time employees and five regular contributors. Today we have 10 full-time employees, more than a dozen contributors, a sister publication called PropTalk, and a new sailor program called Start Sailing Now. Although SpinSheet’s 1996 Racing Beat was packed with regatta news balanced with the Cruising Scene section with interesting features, only two cruising clubs sent in news. Today, we receive so much news from sailing clubs that it’s a challenge to contain it. Our Club Directory has grown so large (more than 170 clubs), we had to move the list to our website. Our upbeat and everexpanding Cruising Club Notes section has become one of the most popular sections of the magazine. Among the changes at SpinSheet in 2009, our new website launch is the most exciting one for us. Stay tuned for the launch date. In the meantime, click to spinsheet.com, and flip through our new digital version of the magazine. While you’re there, make sure to sign up for our monthly e-mail updates. Happy New Year! ~M.W.

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Armed solely with a brand new kind of sailmaking technology, the lone Quantum entry at the 2008 Audi Med Cup and TP 52 World Championship slayed the giant. To learn more about this story of biblical proportions, visit us at www.quantumsails . com

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