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VOLUME 14 ISSUE 07

97 She Sails E-Scows by the Seashore by Elizabeth B. Wrightson

July Fourth: Chesapeake Traditions 46 by Ruth Christie

Scoop on Solomons EYC Race to Solomons, 56 and SMSA Screwpile Regatta

30 Southern Bay Watch by Gina Godfrey 32 Mistletoe in July by Chris Rogers 51 Blow Hard by Warren Milberg 64 Jellyfish Stew by Carolyn Sienkiewicz 67 Latherin’ Up by Janice F. Booth 68 Boat Names 90 Bay People Mike Ironmonger ON THE COVER: In July, Bay sailors flock to Solomons for the EYC Solomons Invitational and the three-day Screwpile Lighthouse Challenge, memorable in 2007 for its consistent, cool breeze. Find the scoop on this summer’s Solomons races on page 56. Photo by Mark Talbott/SpinSheet

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At the start of the Bermuda Ocean Race (BOR) off Annapolis on June 13, a great Friday afternoon spectator event, EYC members were on hand to bid their fellow sailors bon voyage. See the August SpinSheet for full reports on the BOR and its big sister race, the Newport to Bermuda Race. Photo by Mark Talbott/SpinSheet

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Editor’s Notebook with Molly Winans

The First Resort

he only sailors who have ever given me flack about Annapolis calling itself America’s Sailing Capital are from Newport. The remarks usually involve the sailor saying the words “capital” with double-handed visual quotation marks, a rolling of the eyeballs, a crack about lack of wind, and an explanation that he would know because he used to live in Annapolis. Working for the Chesapeake Bay’s sailing magazine, I’m certainly not going to complain about that sign posted on the way into town. For the record, I should note that no one invited me to the Annapolis slogan selection meeting, nor did they inform me when the sign was posted. What’s interesting about those sailors who challenge the motto is that most of them have lived here. They know 10 other Newporters who have lived here, I’m sure, just as I can list 10 Annapolitans I know who’ve lived in Newport, myself included. (I wasn’t on “the island” to be exact; I lived south of Narragansett in a grad student’s beach-front paradise that looked an awful lot like a trailer. But, I know the place.) In many ways, especially if you are an active sailor, a marine industry professional, or a colonial architecture buff, these two sailing hubs are interchangeable. Now before those of you from Newport choke coffee all over the page and have spasms, I’ll say it: there is a consistent afternoon sea breeze in Newport. There is not one in Annapolis. There. I said it. Fine. I’ll give you that much and won’t harp too much on your short season, fog, and the way that it sleets sideways in your face all winter long. Getting into a comparison of sailingcapital-worthiness of the two towns is futile. They are both sailing capitals in their 12 July 2008 SpinSheet

own right. Annapolis happens to be the capital of Maryland, and the tagline was, well, a way to capitalize on that. If Newport wanted to borrow our slogan, that would be okay with me. San Francisco? Why not?

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Join the club. Miami, San Diego, Greenwich, come along for the ride. Who cares where “the” capital is. We’re all sailors, who live in cool places. Can’t we all be friends? Newport is fabulous. Every time I watch the sunset from one of the wharfs, as I did last week, I fall in love with the place all over again. The historic district is supersized compared to my neighborhood. I’ve never seen so many storybook-style bed-and-breakfasts in one place. I once heard someone say that Newport was like Annapolis on steroids, which would ring true if you’ve ever waited in line to get cash out of an ATM on a July Saturday night on Thames Street. Newport’s storied yachting history, from its America’s Cup roots to the original ocean race to Bermuda, is larger than life. To see enormous classic yachts sail by in Narragansett Bay makes Annapolis sailors gasp. We don’t see such grand beauties at home, and if we did, they’d be aground in the mud.

Call it what you will, Annapolis is pretty special. I find it hard to believe that any sailor has ever stood along the U.S. Naval Academy seawall watching 130 boats start in the Annapolis YC Wednesday night series and said, “This place is okay, but Newport, it’s not.” It’s a spectacle—it’s the show around here, and we have every right to brag about it. Racers can sail six days a week in organized races here in season. (If someone races on “laundry night,” Monday, feel free to correct me.) We may not have 100-foot sailing yachts, but we have tremendous numbers of 30-foot sailboats, of the cruising and racing variety, and daysailers up every creek. We have more than 170 active cruising clubs in the SpinSheet directory. Cruising sailors have so many creeks and rivers to choose from that they can spend a lifetime exploring this Bay and never see them all. We are a community of sailors determined to sail as much as we can, even when there’s only a breath of humid air. That said, I don’t think Newport sailors envy our sailing; they’re just peeved about our slogan. A quick visit to its website revealed the city of Newport’s latest tagline: “America’s First Resort!” Ouch. Sorry about that, guys. That’s not at all indicative of the city’s impressive attributes and heritage. But, as much as I love the place, I do have my loyalties. I will safeguard that tidbit. Next time a Newport sailor gives me grief about our “capital,” I’ll say, “So what if we’re America’s Sailing Capital? You guys get to be America’s First Resort! Yipee!” I could poke fun at taglines all day, but there’s a summery southerly blowing up the Bay. Let’s go sailing.

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I wanted to thank Stephanie Stone for her aboveaverage work assembling that last-minute June article on the Sail for Kids Regatta. With a great effort, she managed to conduct three interviews and then merge them into a very cohesive piece that—from my perspective—told exactly the story I was seeking to get out: “It’s always been a good race; now it will be a good party.” Stephanie managed to reveal the undertone that Baltimore’s Downtown Sailing Center (DSC) and Baltimore City YA (BCYA) are trying to “move together” but slowly and deliberately, always in ways that make sense. Governor’s Cup North—why not, in a couple of years? This relationship between DSC and SpinSheet sure works for us. Be sure to let us know what we can do for you. If you know any Annapolis businesses that might see marketing advantage in being a sponsor of Sail for Kids, let me know, please.

Just picked up the latest issue, and it looks great. I had to comment on the transformation of Chink’s Point. Times change, and no one deserves more success than Annapolis Sailing School president, “Dowling.” (And no one can make a Suzuki Samurai sail to weather like Tim either...) But, by all rights the Sailing Hall of Fame should be on Back Creek, and keep the Tiki Bars downtown. P.S. I never believed your poison ivy story and still don’t!

Occasionally we receive comments on our online news blog, floatline.com, that are worth sharing. The following two web posts are in reference to the sinking of the Chesapeake Bay boat Making Waves off the Hamptons, NY in May. The Beneteau 40.7 was en route to Newport for the start of the Newport to Bermuda Race, sailing along well in 20-25 knots until the crew heard a loud bang and lost steerage. The rudder tube had broken just above the hull joint, and they were taking in water. Unable to stop the flooding, the crew called the U.S. Coast Guard. With ample time to gather belongings and safely board the USCG vessel, the crew watched the boat sink in 165 feet of water. No one was injured. (Full story to come in a late summer issue of SpinSheet.)

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Recovery Given the long amount of time between the accident and the sinking of Making Waves, I’d have tied all the available lines between some kind of floating object and the boat. Might make it easier for salvors to find and recover the boat if the water depth didn’t exceed the lengths of line, and the cost of salvage didn’t exceed the recovered value.

The Nerf Ball Fix A GPS location might seem sufficient, but there’s nothing that makes locating a sunken object as quick and easy as a line running right from the surface to the deck. Peter Lake Via floatline.com post

I attended this year’s Safety at Sea seminar at Newport, given by US Sailing, and this potential catastrophe (the need to block a rudder pipe) was specifically addressed. Those miniature-sized toy Nerf footballs work well for this task. You can stuff them down a shaft, and they will compress and effectively seal a pipe that is gushing water. Keep a couple on your boat. Paul Hewitt Via sailingscuttlebutt.com

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On a Lighter Note... Also from the Float I have a solution for your sock issue. I compete in Lightnings, where wet feet are quite common. Several years ago, we switched to low-cut, wicking, cycling socks (available at any bicycle shop for six to nine dollars per pair). Since then, my feet have stayed dry or dried out quite quickly, even if I’ve been in water up to my ankles. An added benefit is a well defined “sunscreen line.” Regular socks always seemed to slip farther down than I applied sunscreen, but the low rise socks don’t have this problem.

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he Schooner Virginia will soon be departing, but her crew has not been set in stone. Virginia travels around Maryland, Massachusetts, and Maine, as well as more exotic locations such as Nova Scotia and Bermuda, and of course, her namesake state. In addition to the 10 professional crew members, the schooner offers 16 bunks for guests interested in riding along as temporary members of the crew. Don’t expect to be a passenger, though. The schooner’s environment is an educational one. “They are treated as brand new interns,” Jon Gorog, executive director of the program, says of the guests. Guests are integrated into the daily work of sailing a schooner: they are encouraged to participate in watches, help with sails, and even steer the boat. The supportive, knowledgeable crew adopts these guests, providing instruction in areas from meteorology to celestial navigation to seamanship. Many guests have previous sailing experience, but it is not a prerequisite. Tom Ackiss, a veteran of several Virginia voyages, is not an avid sailor, but he says that “getting out there, experiencing a boat of that size,” is a unique experience, from which he has gained both satisfaction and a sense of equilibrium. The schooner is the home of a youth sail training program over the summer, but once late August hits, she sets sail. In between trips up and down the coast, Virginia (including her very lucky guest crew!) participates in races ranging from the traditional, prestigious Gloucester Schooner Race to the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race to the 2008 debut of the race around Prince Edward Island. The Schooner Virginia provides an excellent opportunity for seasoned sailors to ratchet up their experience level, and for newer sailors to learn the basics from a great group of people, while simultaneously visiting exciting locations. schoonervirginia.com —by Rowenna Thorson

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About the Author: Rowenna Thorson, an aspiring writer and editor, is interning with SpinSheet this summer. She is a student at St. John’s College, but originally hails from Milwaukee, WI. A novice sailor, Rowenna looks forward to adding sailing to her repertoire this summer.

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Paddle Through History: A Kayak Tour

his July, the Lost Towns Archaeology Project, working together with the Annapolis Maritime Museum, will pilot a program called “Paddle Through History.” The program provides participants with a waterside view of local historical sites, all from the seat of a kayak. Thanks to generous sponsorship from the Four River Heritage Area and Eastern Mountain Sports, this fledgling program will launch four guided kayak tours this summer.

s part of a long line of rum-infused block parties, the Spring Cotillion waltzed right into the Eastport Yacht Club (EYC) June 12 to honor Annapolis-area ma-

On July 10-11, groups of about 20 kayakers will venture out from the Annapolis Maritime Museum to explore the shores of Back Creek and Spa Creek. Guided by local archaeologists Jane Cox and Jessie Grow, the teams will paddle their way through years of history. Come see where Native Americans used to camp, explore where steamboat wharves once stood, and get a great view of historic Naval Academy sites. On July 31 and August 1, another group will set out from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center to explore the Rhode River.

Bring your own boat, or Eastern Mountain Sports will provide extra kayaks for those without, as well as other necessary equipment and paddling instruction. “We’re trying to establish this as a continuing program. If there is enough interest, we hope to encourage self-guided kayak tours of the Chesapeake Bay, as well,” Cox explains. Tours last approximately two hours and depart at 5 p.m. each day. For the Spa/ Back Creek tour, call (410) 295-0104. For the Rhode River tour, call (410) 222-1318. Photo by Jane Cox

Wizards at Work rine workers who take good care of skippers and their boats. Essentially, it’s a big old fundraiser for maritime education. EYC collected nominations from its members, Annapolis Bay Charters, Chesapeake Rigging, Chesapeake Soda Clean, and Diversified Marine Services. Weems and Plath pro-

vided 12 2008 Outstanding Marine Wizard engraved compass map weights. Drum roll please… Here are this year’s marine “wizards”: Terry Clarence of Annapolis Boat Service, Andy Fegley of Yacht Electronic Systems, Stuart Forrest of General Yacht Services, Chris Humphreys of Annapolis Yacht Sales/Service, Patrick Jinks of Chesapeake Rigging Ltd., Keith Johnson of Bert Jabins Yacht Yard, Peter Kennedy of Peter Kennedy Yacht Services, John Levelle of Merke Marine, Ingo Moos of Diversified Marine Services, Chris Oliver Jr. of Portside Marine, Stacey Stone of Chesapeake Soda Clean, Inc., and Sean Thomas of Bay Shore Marine. Raise a toast in their honor. This is not the last you’ll see of this event. To learn more, visit eycbash.com.

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ho wouldn’t love getting a grant to sail? May 1-4 in Annapolis featured a truly Olympic event that raised $25,000 for the Annapolis Yacht Club (AYC) Foundation and $25,000 for U.S. Sailing. During the Team Trials selection regatta, several local young Opti sailors qualified to compete in International Optimist Dinghy Association championships. Harrison Hawk, Alex Ramos, Sammy Stagg, and potentially Patrick Floyd and Jack Ortel will split AYC Foundation’s $5000 pledge. August 15 marks the foundation’s next grant application deadline. Four times a year, the AYC Foundation accepts grant applications scholarships to local organizations offering maritime-related educational programs for youth; grants to amateur sailors from the mid-Chesapeake Bay area competing in local, national, and international races and regattas; and grants to local non-profits and programs offered by qualified amateur sports organizations, such as clinics and instructor training. aycfoundation.org

The USODA Optimist Team Trials soaked up the sun off Annapolis May 1-4. Photo by Mark Talbott/SpinSheet

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DOCKTALK Shooting Maryland, DNR Style

including people, plants, and places. For a will be announced online October 16. ow through September 5, the Maryland Department of Natural $10 entry fee, you can submit up to three Chuck Prahl of Cambridge topped Resources (DNR) nearly 400 other photographers with his first place “Working wants your entries for the fifth the Trotline” in DNR’s 2007 running of its annual photo photo contest. Sid Keiser of contest. Sponsored by Boater’s World, Maryland Public Cockeysville took second place Television, and Ritz Camera for “Water Color,” and Karen Messick of Baltimore got thirdCenters, DNR’s contest invites place honors for her close-up photographers of all ages and shot, “Spiderwort.” Honorable levels (amateurs, pros, and mentions went to photographs students are all welcome) to submit photos of Maryland’s by Chuck Gallegos, Christy diverse natural resources and Kluh, Mark R. Miller, Scott the people who love them. Moody, Al Saxon, Dorothy Schmidt, Richard E. Schneider, You could win up to $1200 Christy Kluh of Elkton, MD earned an Honorable Mention for “The Lone Kayaker.” Photo courtesy of Maryland’s DNR Howard G. Smith, Donna in prizes and have your image Tolbert-Anderson, and John J. published in print and online. Young. Check out these stunWinning entries will be featured in the winter issue of The Maryning photos at dnr.maryland.gov/ photocontest. land Natural Resource magazine as well as the 2009 DNR Calendar. Aim your entries (photos cannot be more than two lens at all sorts of Chesapeake creatures, years old or previously published). Winners

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DOCKTALK Helping the Nanticoke, Two States at a Time

liding on Route 50 on your way to and from Ocean City, MD, one of the umpteenth bridges you travel over stands out from all the rest. No, not the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, at least not this time. We’re talking about the long cut of concrete that takes you soaring over the Nanticoke River’s lush marshy expanses. Every time we travel this route, we say, “Let’s put this river on our cruise to-do list.” On June 2, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) met on the Delmarva Peninsula to help ensure you too can explore the Nanticoke River and its watershed now and in the future. Rich with historical and cultural assets, the graceful Nanticoke River flows through a region

that hosts some of the most biologically diverse natural habitats, including maritime forests, expansive Atlantic white cedar and bald cypress wetlands, and globally rare plant and wildlife species. Local, state and regional land conservation leaders gathered to celebrate the proposed preservation of more than 275 acres to implement the town of Vienna, MD’s planned greenbelt along its western and southern borders. Extending approximately 63 miles from its headwaters in Sussex County, DE to its mouth at Tangier Sound, Dorchester County, MD, the Nanticoke is the largest Chesapeake Bay tributary on the Delmarva Peninsula. Collaborative projects will include a Nanticoke River Water Trail map and guide; a brochure on the river’s history, heritage, and culture; land and water conservation

stewardship; and promotion of “citizen scientists” as water quality and wetlands stewards. At DNREC’s request, the National Park Service is designating the Nanticoke River a connector gateway in the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network. The Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail will be most fully experienced by watercraft and at public water access sites. Charlie Stek, president of the Friends of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake Historic Trail, says “This agreement will provide opportunities for cooperative conservation, eco-tourism and recreation, and education and stewardship, which will protect the Nanticoke and help keep it the beautiful river John Smith first explored.” dnrec.delaware.gov, dnr.maryland.gov

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ime to visit the Mariners’ Museum in Newport News, VA, one of the largest international maritime history museums. Explore over 60,000 square feet of gallery space with interactive exhibits, rare figureheads, nearly 150 handcrafted ship models from 36 countries, a full-size replica of the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor and artifacts, paintings, photographs, special exhibits, and more. Walk down a mock dock between a wooden sailing frigate and CSS Virginia, or learn about developments in shipbuilding, ocean navigation, and cartography that made the voyages of the 15th-18th centuries possible. The Mariners’ Museum is set on a 550-acre woodland park with the five-mile Noland Trail around tranquil 167-acre Lake Maury, which is open to the public daily. The lake has paddleboats, small fishing boats, and canoes. Climb on wooden play ships, take a backpack to explore the plant and animal life, enjoy a picnic, or take a run. Enjoy the James River view from Lion’s Bridge, and enjoy free Thursdays by the Lake Concerts. There also are a variety of summer education programs for kids and a 10K run every October to benefit the park. mariner.org

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restaurant. Slip holders can also rent one- or two-bedroom furnished luxury corporate suites. I’ve been in the boating business for a while, am a member of Getaway Sailing, and live at the Crescent at Fells Point full time. I’m excited about having people enjoy our waterfront lifestyle. Come see us along the Inner Harbor Promenade in Fells Point ((410) 977-6395).” Photo by Dana Scott/SpinSheet

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DOCKTALK Scott Tallman from Chicago is a popular up and coming painter who is making a big name for himself, partly from winning several awards at past Plein Air-Easton competitions. Don’t miss the July 21-27 fun this year (pleinaireaston.com). Photo by Kevin Kleppinger/ kleppingerphoto.com Karen Wood, Roberta Seger, and Linda Kirvin (L-R) won second, first, and third place, respectively, in the Mid-Shore “Choose Three” Plein Air Competition. They will compete with 54 other U.S. artists in the Plein Air–Easton Competition July 21-27. Through July, view and vote for your favorite painting from the “Choose Three” competition at the Talbot County Visual Arts Center in Easton (pleinaireaston.com). Photo by Richard A. Dorbin / paragonlight.com

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he National Maritime Heritage Foundation (NMHF) in Washington, DC offers Kids Set Sail. During these week-long sailing camps, sailors ages eight to 14 years learn basic small boat sailing and can become U.S. Sailing certified as small boat sailors. The energetic instructors use a fun combination of games and drills to teach students on the land and water. NMHF reps say, “By the end of the week, your child will be a whiz at Sailboat Frisbee as well as maneuvering a small boat!” Spaces and scholarships are available for beginner-level sessions ($300 per student) for July 7-11 and 14-18; July 28 to August 1; and August 11-15 and 18-22. (202) 547-1250, boverman@nmhf. org, mhf.org/kids_set_sail.asp

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On May 15, Dick Franyo was named the 2008 Fundraiser of the Year by the Maryland Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Since moving to Eastport in 2001, Franyo has raised nearly $700,000 for local organizations that support maritime causes. Franyo’s Boatyard Bar & Grill in Eastport is a member of One Percent for the Planet, donating one percent of its sales to environmental groups. boatyardbarandgrill.com The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently certified three new Clean Marinas: Baltimore Marine Center and Tidewater Yacht Service at Port Covington in Baltimore County, and Buzz’s Marina in St. Mary’s County, bringing the total of Clean Marinas in Maryland to 130. dnr.state.md.us/boating/ cleanmarina

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Gourmet chef Josh Furman opened the Leeward Market in Eastport on Mother’s Day at the corner of Chester Avenue and Second Street. Open for breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Sunday, the market caters to sailors and boasts inside seating and WiFi, coffee, crab cakes, lobster salad, subs, carryout, and more. (443) 949-7771 Velocitek Control Center Version 3.0 software combines multiple Velocitek GPS tracks into one replay and provides easy downloading, editing, managing, and online publishing of races logged on multiple devices. Look for a Fleet Pack near you. Rob Beach of Annapolis Performance Sailing Ltd. says, “We were the first dealer in the United States for Velocitek, and now we’re the biggest. We keep several of these products in stock; they sell well as a race training aid, too.” velocitek.com, apsltd.com Tornado-like weather May 30 damaged trails, the canoe shed, and other educational facilities at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater, MD. Because eight of 10 canoes that SERC uses in education programs were completely destroyed, SERC has suspended all guided family canoe trips, until further notice. SpinSheet will keep you posted as things develop. Want to help? Send a check for “the canoe fleet and education programs” to: Friends of SERC, PO Box 28, Edgewater, MD 21037. (301) 238-2737, serc.si.edu

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Que Bella Luna!

Bringing the Colonial Sloop Back to Life

any of us take for granted that bers of the pirate living history reenactthe common merchant vessel ment group, Blackbeard’s Crew. Their plan along the Colonial American is to educate the public (especially children) coast during the first half of the 18th cenabout the history, not only of the pirates tury was a schooner. However, John Glass, and adventurers of the time, but also of the President of the Colonial Seaport Foundalifestyle, tools, skills, and heritage of the tion (CSF) in Hampton, VA, has set the common merchant seaman. record straight. According to Glass, it was Last year, a modern ketch, a vessel of the Colonial Sloop and not the schooner similar lines to that was the primary vessel of the day. the Colonial “Hundreds of these small ships once operSloop of old, ated along the East Coast, throughout the was located Caribbean, and on trans-oceanic routes, in Florida. carrying the bulk of regional and interNamed Luna, colony cargos,” he says. Being shallow of she had been draft, quick and easy to maneuver, comdry docked for pared to many of the heavier Luna sold for $1.00. Photo courtesy of ocean-going Colonial Seaport Foundation vessels, these coastal sloops were also the most common ships used by pirates. some time The small and needed coastal sloop, a new home. once everIts owner present along was willing our coasts from to part with the mid-17th her for just to mid-18th centuries, is conspicuous in one dollar and one condition: don’t change its absence from historical restorations. her name. Luna isn’t just the Latin name Recognizing this, CSF resolved to build for the Earth’s moon. The moon itself a replica sloop as a teaching platform to was, and still is, known to sailors as the raise awareness of this vital period of early controller of the seas, causing the ebb and colonial history also known as the “golden flow of the tides. It was sometimes used as age of piracy.” an aid to navigation and was often the only With only three replicas of this imporlight onboard a vessel at night, serving as a tant sailing vessel existing in the United beacon of comfort and hope on long ocean States, obtaining a finished sloop was unvoyages. In the past, the moon was thought likely, and building one from scratch would to affect one’s mental health, and those cost the Foundation more than two million believed affected by it were called “lunatics” dollars and take several years. To fully (which is what the founding members were focus on the challenge of organizing the referred to in jest at the beginning of the time, skills, and finances necessary to make project). this dream a reality, CSF was spawned After close inspection of the ketch by three years ago from the dedicated memthe Foundation’s talented shipwright, John

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“Chip” Collamore, it was determined that the vessel could be rebuilt to represent an 18th-century sloop, and The Luna Project, as it is now called, was officially underway. At a cost of $8000 (donated by the crew) to truck her from Florida to Virginia, on December 11, 2007, John “Quarter Master” Glass took possession of Luna on behalf of CSF and sent her Coastal trading sloops on her way like the Friends Good to a new Will pictured above home in were once a common sight along the waters Deltaville, of the Chesapeake VA. There Bay region and beshe was yond. Photo courtesy unloaded of the Michigan Maritime Museum and carefully stored to await the daunting project of restoration, with an estimated cost of $250,000. Since her arrival, the members of Blackbeard’s Crew have been joined by new Foundation members, donating their time and skills in preparing Luna for her rebuild and dedicating themselves to the effort of raising money and collecting materials for the project. CSF hopes to have Luna sailing next year, bringing the history and lore of local pirates and merchant seamen to life. For more information about the Colonial Seaport Foundation visit colonialseaport.org. About the Author: A cruiser for more than 30 years and a veteran liveaboard, Gina grew up on the Chesapeake Bay. Her Pearson 385 Gina Marie has been on the hook in just about every gunk hole from Chesapeake City to Pungo. Her cookbook, The Galley Queen, was published in 2003. Latitudes & Attitudes and others have published her stories. Send Southern Bay story ideas to TheGinaMarie@aol.com.

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Mistletoe in July by Chris Rogers

ere in Annapolis, the NOODs have wrapped up, and the Screwpile is just around the corner, so it’s time to start thinking about the Eastport YC (EYC) Lights Parade. Believe me, there’s nothing like driving in circles around the harbor one night in December to put you in a holiday mood. If you’ve never tried it before, this might just be the year to join in. I think you’ll be glad you did.

Here are a few “Frequently Asked Questions” to consider: “What’s in it for me?” First, you can get your “15 minutes of fame” driving down Ego Alley (back after renovations) and around the harbor with your boat lit up like a, well, Christmas tree. You also have a shot at winning one of the many “major awards” given out for the event. On the social side, EYC has a brunch for participants the following Sunday and an excellent crew appreciation party in January. “Is it safe?” Indeed, safety edges out having fun as the top priority for this event. The course is well marked. Assistance boats are stationed at critical points (including at the Ego Alley turnaround), and the harbor is closed by the Harbormaster for the parade to keep the yahoos out (or is it in?) All this is covered in exhaustive detail at the mandatory pre-event skippers’ meeting. “How will I get my holiday shopping done?” I’ve started celebrating Festivus since participating in the parade, so this isn’t a problem. But seriously, in my family, this is one of the activities of the holiday season. Since it doesn’t involve the mall, it’s one of my favorites. Besides, the good sales aren’t until later in the month.

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“How do I pick a theme?” Pretty much anything that would pass the “Mom” test can work (would I show this to mom?) Movies (think “Grinch”), TV shows (“D’Oh!”), and tropical getaway themes are big, not to mention the Chesapeake, pirate, religious, and winter themes. Maybe a charity or local organization twist could

work. A little tonguein-cheek humor can go a long way. Some appropriate music can also be a great addition: bring your old stereo and blast the crowd like you did in college! If you are still stuck for ideas, ask a kid to help. “How much does it cost?” The cost to sign up and participate is free. The cost to decorate… is up to you. The biggest ticket item would be to buy or rent a generator. If you have a survivalist neighbor who would lend you one, you have that covered. “What about Frostbites” True, the next day there is a Frostbite race, but the first gun isn’t until 1300, and with a little clever design, your display can come down quickly enough. Consider it a challenge! “How do I sign up?” Online. Go to eastportyc.org/ Lights_Parade for details. “I’m still not sure how to get started—what’s worked in the past?” Come to the Lights Parade Technical Seminar at EYC in September this year (plenty early for planning). Check the EYC website Lights Parade page for details. “When is the parade this year?” Saturday, December 13. Mark your calendar! spinsheet.com

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Merilyn “Dixie” Bacon 1918 – 2008

ongtime owner of the Annapolis new and used sail and hardware consignment shop, Bacon and Associates, Merilyn Dixie Bacon passed away on June 4. She was 89. Bacon’s, as local sailors know it, was once in Oxford, then in a couple of Eastport locations, and after a move to West Street, it now resides on Legion Avenue. Bacon’s nephew Steve Reeves, an active sailor, who has helped to run the shop for 15 years, is the new president and CEO. “She told me a year ago that she’d been grooming me to work at Bacon and Associates for 43 years,” Reeves says. “She tricked me into it by taking me sailing and buying me double ice cream cones.” An Iowan by birth, who attended Drake University, Bacon met her husband while working in research for General Electric in Massachusetts. The couple lived in Oxford before settling in Annapolis and started

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Bacon and Associates in 1959. Bacon has been running the business since her husband’s death 36 years ago. About her choices following her husband’s death, Bacon told The Capital Newspaper last spring, “You look in the mirror and you say, ‘I’ll do the best I can.’ Apparently, the best I can was good enough to grow the business.” A skilled sailor, who enjoyed small boats and cruising with friends and customers on larger boats, Bacon had a fondness for Cape Dorys. “She promoted women in sailing and was excited about the female America’s Cup team,” says Reeves. Bacon was also a licensed pilot, a photographer, a lover of the arts, and a generous, visible member of the Annapolis community. She will be missed. Memorial contributions may be sent to Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) at P.O. Box 6564, Annapolis, MD, 21401. Visit crab-sailing.org.

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Girl Scout Mariner’s Meeting 6:30 p.m. Girl Scout Mariners ages 11 to 17 meet at Holy Angels Hall in Solomons every Tuesday. (443) 624-2621, marinerscoutship1548.com

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USCG Auxiliary Boating Safety Course 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Eastport Library, Annapolis. Course continues July 10, 14, 15, and 21. (410) 798-5952, mikeprokop@aol.com

USCG Auxiliary Boating Safety Course 7 p.m. Taylor Avenue Fire Department, Annapolis. Course continues July 11 and 14. (410) 703-2203, jpotts38@msn.com

Red, White, and Blue Exhibit Annapolis. Local galleries throughout the city will celebrate America’s patriotic spirit by showcasing patriotic themed pieces of art. artinannapolis.com

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Summer Concert Noon at Annapolis City Dock. OCEAN Quartette will perform exuberant and lighthearted sea music courtesy of the Annapolis Maritime Museum. annapolismaritimemuseum.org.

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Watermark Independence Day Fireworks Cruises Depart from Annapolis City Dock. Choose one of two signature cruises to view the Annapolis Harbor fireworks from the best seat in town. watermarkspecialevents.com

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Fourth of July Model Boat Regatta Germantown, MD. Hosted at the Blue Crab Model YC at the Germantown Recreational Park Soccerplex. nvdp@comcast.net

Free Concert by the Bay 7 p.m. Enjoy live music by Tom Wisner under the tent at the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. For a complete list of concerts throughout the summer, visit hdgmaritimemuseum.org.

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Maryland Boater Safety Course 6 to 10 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. $25. cbmm.org

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Sail Solomons Confident Crew Course Solomons. Learn the basics and brush up your sailing skills. $150. (410) 326-4917, sailsi.com

SHARKFEST! 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Get up close and personal with members of the shark family in the special SharkPoole, touch the rough hide of a shark, take a picture in the jaws of a shark skeleton, or hunt for sharks teeth. Free with museum admission. calvertmarinemuseum.com

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Films on the Pier 8:45 p.m. Broadway Pier, Fells Point. Bring your own lawn chair and watch Juno on the big screen. Films on the Pier continue every Wednesday throughout the summer. For a complete schedule, visit cdjoint.com.

America’s Boating Course 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Georgetown YC sponsors this class held at the Sassafras Harbor Marina in Georgetown, MD. $25. (302) 456-3445, wilmcoop@comcast.net

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Marine Diesel Engines Level II Course 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Annapolis School of Seamanship. For a complete list of courses, visit annapolisschoolofseamanship.com.

Kayak Through History 5 p.m. Explore the shores of Back Creek and Spa Creek in Annapolis and learn about the Bay’s most historic and scenic tributaries. Enjoy a post-paddling happy hour July 11. Bring your own kayak or reserve a rental. (410) 295-0104

Happy Birthday Alexandria and USA! Oronoco Bay Park, Alexandria, VA. Enjoy live music by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, birthday cake, food, and a fireworks display over the Potomac River. visitalexandriava.com

Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival 4 to 10 p.m. St. Clement’s Island Museum, Colton’s Point, MD. Groove to the sounds of three talented jazz groups and enjoy delicious Southern Maryland seafood on the riverfront. What more could you ask for? baydreaming.com

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Thomas Point Lighthouse Tour Annapolis. The Annapolis Maritime Museum conducts three tours a day on Saturdays and Sundays through September. $70. For a complete schedule, visit annapolismaritimemuseum.org

Onboard Weather Forecasting Seminar 2 to 4 p.m. Sassafras Harbor Marina, Georgetown, MD. $30. (302) 456-3445, wilmcoop@comcast.net

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Adventures in Archeology Captain Salem Avery House Museum, Shady Side, MD. Children ages six to 10 are invited to explore the history Marylanders for the past 12,000 years. $60 per child of museum members; $70 per child of non-members. (410) 867 4486

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Bareboat Charter Course Solomons. Learn to live-aboard ASA 103/104 in preparation for a winter in the islands. (410) 326-4917, sailsi.com

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What Floats Your Boat? Rising fifth and sixth graders will be kept busy during this summer camp at the Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Campers will work in teams to design and construct a boat using only cardboard and various sealers, then participate in the first annual CMM Cardboard Boat Race. $70 for CMM members; $80 for non-members. (410) 326-2042 x41, calvertmarinemuseum.com

Crab Feast on the Harbor Queen 7 p.m. Depart from Annapolis City Dock for crabs, beer, and a great view of Wednesday night sailboat races. $70 per adult; $62 per child. watermarkcruises.com

J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake 12:30 to 4 p.m. Somers Cover Marina, Crisfield, MD. Calling all crustacean lovers! Enjoy all-you-can-eat steamed crabs, clams, fish, onion rings, corn, watermelon, beer, and beverages at this signature Maryland event. $40 per person includes complimentary mug and mallet. These tickets sell out fast, so sign up in advance! (800) 782-3913, crisfieldchamber.com/clambake.htm

Riverside Concert 7 p.m. Enjoy live music on the grounds on Townhouse Green at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Grammy Award-winning soprano, Susan Narucki, will perform. For a complete list of concerts, visit smcm.edu.

Swim for the Severn! Register your community pool and swim team for the Severn Riverkeeper Program’s (SRP) Swim for the Severn August 3. Kids ages five to 15 years can gather sponsors up to the day of the event, a lap swim. Proceeds benefit SRP and the Severn. You could win a pizza-infused pool party! regonline.com, severnriverkeeper.org Chesapeake Bay Sailing

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SUMMER 2008 COURSE SCHEDULE Marine Trades Math 12 Hours $120 Course is designed to sharpen the basic math skills needed to work on marine equipment. This course can be tested out. Class meets at Glenns and Warsaw every Monday, July 14-August 4 from 5-8 pm. Basic Internet and Computer 6 Hours $79 Course covers basic computer internet skills to enhance the student’s ability to locate parts and reference material on-line. This course can be tested out. Class meets at Glenns and Warsaw every Monday, August 11 & 18, from 5-8 pm. Basic Marine Skills 15 Hours $139 Course covers Basic Marine Terminology, Line Handling, Equipment Operation and Safety, First Aid, Boat Detailing, and Bottom Prep and Painting. This course will also offer Basic Customer Service and Communication skills. Class meets at Glenns and Warsaw every Tuesday, July 15-August 12 from 5-8 pm. Basic Marine Electricity and Electronics 18 Hours $159 Course covers Basic Marine Alternating and Direct Current Systems and electronic installations. Also included will be schematic reading, ABYC color and gauge coding, wire installation and proper current projection. Class meets at Glenns and Warsaw on Wednesdays, July 16-August 20 from 5-8 pm.

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Jeanneau Owner’s Rendezvous Inner Harbor East, Baltimore. Sail to Great Oak Landing in Chestertown on Saturday. Bay Yacht Agency will feature seminars, demos, food, and music. (410) 263-2311, frances@bayacht.com

Safe Powerboat Handling Course for Kids 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tides Inn, Irvington, VA. Premier Sailing invites children ages 11 to 16 to participate in this one-day course. Arabella Denvir, (804) 438-9300

USCG Auxiliary GPS Course 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Edgewater (MD) Library. $30. (410) 798-5952, mikeprokop@aol.com

Wish-A-Fish Boating Event 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis. Families of children with special needs are invited to enjoy a day of fun and fishing on the Bay. A post-fishing picnic will be held at the park where prizes will be awarded and gifts raffled off. Proceeds benefit the Wish-A-Fish Foundation. wish-a-fish.org

Family Night on a Skipjack The Skipjack Martha Lewis departs from Havre de Grace. Bring the family relaxing sail on the Bay and enjoy pizza and beverages. $10. skipjackmarthalewis.org

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Plein Air Easton! Art for everyone. More than 55 artists from across the United States will compete in a juried competition. Also enjoy special events and entertainment throughout the week. pleinair-easton.com

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Maryland Boater Safety Course 6 to 10 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. $25. cbmm.org

Summer Concert Noon at Annapolis City Dock. Them Eastport Oyster Boys will perform their humorous tunes inspired by living on the Bay courtesy of the Annapolis Maritime Museum. For a complete schedule of performers, visit annapolismaritimemuseum.org.

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SERC Jellyfish Program 2 to 3 p.m. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, MD. Children ages three to five and their parents are invited to learn why jellyfish are important for the Bay and view live ones from the dock. Preregister for $5; drop in for $8. (301) 238-2737

Kenny Loggins Concert 7:30 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Don’t miss Loggins’ first concert in Southern Maryland! calvertmarinemuseum.com

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Norfolk Jazz Festival Town Point Park in Norfolk. Spend two days at the region’s longest running outdoor jazz festival. Enjoy live performances local, regional, and national jazz favorites. festeventsva.org

Chesapeake Folk Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Take pride in the Chesapeake Bay culture. Explore and enjoy this authentic traditions, demos, music, crafts, and food. Take a ride on a skipjack rides, sip Maryland wines, meet Bay people, and watch as boats are restored. cbmm.org

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Free Concert at Sailwinds Park Cambridge, MD. Donovan and Roberts will perform a mix of acoustic blues music in the Choptank Riverside Amphitheatre. tourdorchester.org

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USCG Safe Boating Course 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Taylor Avenue Fire Station, Annapolis. Course continues July 31 and August 5. $20 donation. (410) 626-7224, wendykravit@yahoo.com

July Racing

Baltimore Harbor Lighthouse Classic The Rock Hill Racing Association invites competitors to race to preserve the historic Craighill Channel Lower Range lighthouse. (410) 437-8634, rcra@comcast.net

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Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup Regatta Fishing Bay YC and Stingray Harbour YC will host this exciting regatta that benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America in their fight against leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkins disease,

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and myeloma. Starts will be offered for PHRF Spinnaker, Non Spinnaker, J/105, Cruising, and Classic classes. Social activities include a welcome reception, silent auction, and gala throughout the weekend. World-class sailor, Gary Jobson, will make a special guest appearance at Sunday’s awards ceremony. fbyc.net

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J/Fest Annapolis J/Port Annapolis. Great sailing and great fun for J/owners and friends. Enjoy a Friday evening kick-off party, followed by a fun pursuit race on Saturday. northpointyachtsales.com, jfest.org

WRSC Twilight Race West River SC. 20-NM distance race open to PHRF A, B, C/D, J/35, J/105, Cal 25, and Triton classes. westriversc.org

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USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festival – Chesapeake Bay Hampton YC, Hampton, VA. hamptonyc.com/jobo/junior_olympics.htm

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Olson 30 National Championship Channel Islands YC, Oxnard, CA. Celebrate the fleet’s 30th anniversary! olson30.org

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Solomons Island Invitational Spirited point-to-point race from Annapolis to Solomons. Starts anticipated for PHRF, IRC, Multihull, J/30, J/105, Pearson 30, J/35, Catalina 27, and Beneteau 36.7. Post-race festivities will take place around Solomons and early arrivals will be met with bloodies and bagels. Entries are due by July 11. eastportyc.org

Annapolis YC Summer OneDesign Regatta New single-day format for competitors. race.annapolisyc.com

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Screwpile Lighthouse Challenge Southern Maryland SA hosts this fun summer regatta on the Patuxent River in Solomons. Open to PHRF Spinnaker and Non-Spinnaker, J/29, J/30, J/35, J/105, and Catalina 27. Event headquarters, post-race parties, and awards will be located at the Holiday Inn. screwpile.net Chesapeake Bay Sailing

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Songs of a Sailor in Solomons

im Flaherty of the Southern Maryland SA (SMSA) says, “Boats, harbors, and beaches are usually the main themes of Scott Kirby’s music. At 4 p.m. August 17, Kirby will bring his brand of acoustic beach-folk music and guitarist Dave Edmisten to the SMSA clubhouse in Solomons. A native New Englander, Kirby spent 15 years in Key West and now tours the eastern half of the country. Kirby says, ‘I have sailed up and down the East Coast, as well as the Caribbean and the Med. I even sailed on Trivet, a sloop built at the Davis Boatyard in Solomons in the 1930s and owned and restored by Alan Miller in Maine. If I tried to write songs about being a cowboy, it might not work so well! People can sniff out a faker pretty quickly.’ Concert tickets are $15.” scottatsmsa@yahoo.com, smsa.com

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Corsica River Annual Regatta Corsica River YC, Centreville, MD. cryc.org

North East River YC Invitational North East, MD. PHRF A/B, C/D, N, multihull, and cruising classes are invited to participate in this fun distance race. nerc.com

Chesapeake Bay Women’s Challenge Eastport YC hosts this competitive women’s regatta featuring great sailing for a great cause. The regatta is open to any boat in PHRF Spinnaker and one-design classes. Special prizes awarded for the oldest and youngest boat and the oldest and youngest skipper. Proceeds raised by crew, guests, and sponsors will be donated to Court Appointed Special Advocates. (410) 263-0415, chorseint@aol.com, intaero@comcast.net, eastportyc.org

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Annapolis Rotary Crab Feast 5 to 8 p.m. This annual event will be held at the Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (rain or shine). Locals know this is the biggest and best crab feast in the world. Don’t miss out on all-you-can-eat crabs, cornon-the-cob, beef barbeque, hot dogs, beer, and beverages. Advance tickets run $55 per adult and $25 per child. Proceeds support local charities and non-profit groups. annapolisrotary.com/crabfeast.asp

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USCG Auxiliary Boating Safety Course 7 p.m. Taylor Avenue Fire Department, Annapolis. Course continues August 4 and 8. (410) 703-2203, jpotts38@msn.com

Corsica River Race Back Magothy River SA. magothysailing.com

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Hampton Roads Regatta Norfolk, VA. This year will feature the Little Creek Cup, powerboats, flounder fishing tournament, and a beach catamaran race. Proceeds support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. A post-race party, featuring music, dancing, and food, will be held at 4 p.m. at Bay Point Marina. hamptonroadsregatta.com

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MariFest 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. Celebrate the museum’s grand reopening with new exhibits, live music, boat building demos, local food, and children’s activities throughout the weekend. Admission is free. hdgmaritimemuseum.org

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Maryland Boater Safety Course 6 to 10 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. $25. cbmm.org

Summer Concert 8:45 p.m. Nationally acclaimed singer and songwriter, Mack Bailey, will perform at the Annapolis Maritime Museum in Eastport. For a complete list of summertime concerts in August, visit annapolismaritimemuseum.org.

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Girl Scout Mariner’s Meeting 6:30 p.m. Girl Scout Mariners ages 11 to 17 meet at Holy Angels Hall in Solomons every Tuesday. (443) 624-2621, marinerscoutship1548.com

USNA Big Boat Racing Clinic Annapolis. Teens ages 13 to 18 years will spend the week gaining leadership, teamwork, and technical skills on offshore race boats. Participants will sail out of the Robert Crown Sailing Center and be coached by the Academy’s offshore team staff and special guest coaches. $695. usna.edu/SailingTeam/vost/BBR_web.htm

USCG Auxiliary Boating Safety Course 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Edgewater (MD) Library. Course continues August 7, 12, 14, and 18. $20. (410) 798-5952, mikeprokop@aol.com

Gilligan’s Luau Cruise Depart from Annapolis City Dock. Step aboard for a three-hour-tour and floating luau up the Severn River. Dress up and enter the castaway look-a-like contest! $35 (includes complimentary cocktail). Spinsheet July 08 watermarkspecialevents.com quarter:Spinsheet 10_05 6/11/08 3:50 PM Photo by Mark Talbott/SpinSheet. See more photos at spinsheet.com.

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National Marina Day Get involved and help educate politicians, civic leaders, and the public about the importance of the marina industry. Check your local facility to see what events are planned. takemefishing.org

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Safe Powerboat Handling Course for Kids 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tides Inn, Irvington, VA. Premier Sailing invites children ages 11 to 16 years to participate in this one-day course. Arabella Denvir, (804) 438-9300

Seafood Feast-I-Val 1 to 6 p.m. Sailwinds Park, Cambridge, MD. Enjoy this authentic Maryland seafood festival featuring steamed crabs, fried fish, clams, barbeque chicken, corn, watermelon, beverages, and beer. (410) 228-1211, info@seafoodfeastival.com

Maryland Basic Boating Course 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Brooklyn Park Middle School, Baltimore. Course offered by Anne Arundel Community College and meets the Maryland Boating Safety Education certification requirement. (410) 777-2325, aacc.edu

Crab Feast on the Harbor Queen 7 p.m. Depart from Annapolis City Dock for crabs, beer, and a great view of Wednesday night sailboat races. $70 per adult; $62 per child. watermarkcruises.com

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Chesapeake Outdoors Group 12-Ounce Regatta Annapolis. Don’t miss this spirited event at the Port Annapolis Marina pavilion. Competitors will build and race model sailboats out of a six-pack and assorted bits for this fun-filled regatta supporting the Annapolis Maritime Museum. This year’s race boasts newer classes and an awesome party! chesapeakeoutdoor.org

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Big Bands on the Bay Ocean View Beach Park, Norfolk. Dance the night away to the swingin’ tunes of the Continentals. festeventsva.org

Family Night on a Skipjack Depart from Havre de Grace on the Martha Lewis. Bring the family relaxing sail on the Bay, and enjoy pizza and beverages. $10. skipjackmarthalewis.org

Scott Kirby Concert 4 p.m. Southern Maryland SA, Solomons. Kirby, a singer-songwriter from New England, will perform his popular songs describing boats, beaches and harbors. $15. smsa.com

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National Dog Day 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. Dog-lovers unite for this poochfriendly event founded by the Animal Miracle Foundation. Enjoy dog shows, vendors, entertainment, contests, demos, children’s activities, celebrities, and pet adoptions. calvertmarinemuseum.com

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South River Fish Fry 2 to 4 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Philip Merrill Environmental Center, Annapolis. southriverfederation.net

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South River Federation Appreciation Day Fish Fry 2 to 6 p.m. Enjoy this old-fashioned fish fry celebrating the hard work and accomplishments of the South River Federations hard-working volunteers. southriverfederation.net

Boat Auction 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Bid on the boat of your dreams! Wooden rowing skiffs, classic sailboats, and modern power cruisers will be among the boats offered. cbmm.org

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St. Mary’s Governor’s Cup The Bay’s oldest and longest overnight distance race begins in Annapolis Harbor and finishes in historic St. Mary’s City. Enjoy a post-race party and festivities on the shores of St. Mary’s College of Maryland. smcm.edu/govcup

Pride of Baltimore Recycled Regatta Baltimore. Fun-filled competition in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor where teams of four to six people will use recycled materials to build and sail a vessel. Boatbuilding begins at 8 a.m., and racing begins at 3 p.m. pride2.org/come_aboard/events.php

Race to Oxford Tred Avon YC. Competitors in PHRF A, B, C/D, N, J/35, and J/35 are invited to participate in this distance race from Annapolis to Oxford. tayc.com

Robert K. Robson Round-TheBuoys Race Tred Avon YC in Oxford. tayc.com

Poplar Island Race West River SC. Open to PHRF A, B, C/D, N, and A-Cat classes. westriversc.org

The hottest racing fleet in Annapolis these days is the J-105s Here’s a chance to buy into one at a bargain rate and do yourself and our sport a favor. The Storm Trysail Club is offering shares in Team STC, the fully refurbished J-105 it put into service last year for youngsters to use in Wednesday Night races and a few selected weekends as part of the Chessie Junior Racing Program. Partners can sail the 34-footer any time it’s not in use by the juniors. For a small investment and modest annual fee, take friends or family for a day-sail any weekday and most weekends, or go cruising for the weekend. The schedule is kept online; all you do is sign up. The boat lives at the Annapolis City Marina in Eastport. All fees and maintenance are handled by the junior program. Sails and equipment are first class. Seven partner slots are available. You must be a competent sailor to participate, since you’ll be in charge of a valuable asset. Interested? Call Kevin McNeil 410-355-7910 x117 kmcneil@fleettransit.com

Cedar Point Race Gibson Island Yacht Squadron. Open to PHRF A, B, C, D, and multihull classes. gibsonislandys.org

Battle of the Chesapeake Eastport YC. Exciting pursuit start team race open to PHRF nonspinnaker boats. race.eastportyc.org

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July Fourth: Chesapeake Traditions by Ruth Christie

Generally just terrorizing the neighborhood… Astern, Brian DeGraw runs his dog, Cozette, and Bryan Whited home on the Fourth of July last year in Back Creek off Annapolis. They buzzed boats to wish friends a Happy Fourth. DeGraw says, “The massive yacht tender’s name is Persephone. I was going around for a fourth tour of the creek and picked up a passenger. Don’t worry; we had two life jackets aboard. I live aboard a Catalina 30 near the Cape of Horn Point. Whenever I climb over the lifelines, Cozette is right there ready to go. She also protects me from the evil outboard by barking at it when I pull the start cord.” Photo by Idarae Prothero

ow do you celebrate Independence Day? I’m usually smack dab in the middle of a family cruise. Spending the Fourth in Cape Charles last year, we delighted in the all-out town party with a parade, lots of food, arts and crafts, music, contests, and sunny beach time. Our slip in Town Harbor gave us front-row seats for the fireworks that night. Many of

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our SpinSheet staffers gather with family and friends to enjoy the fireworks that Naptown delivers with a bang… or two. When SpinSheet asked Bay sailing clubs what their traditions are, they answered back big time. Each story centers on the same players: the people, picnics, and places that make living in this area special. Add to the mix a host of fireworks festivi-

ties all over the Chesapeake, and you have the fixings for unforgettable Fourth of July traditions. Making memories is what it’s cracked up to be. Always upbeat, Adiva Sotzsky starts the ball rolling with a song, “Tra-Di-Tion… TRADITION… For the past half-dozen years, the Jewish Navy has converged on Rock Hall, MD, to enjoy a picnic/cookout spinsheet.com

and the fireworks display. Since this is held July 3, we have then crossed the Bay to Rock Creek, anchored, had dinner at a restaurant overlooking the creek (Windows on the Bay), and then enjoyed the display of fireworks that can be seen from a multitude of directions. Last year, it was drizzling, but not enough to stop the many pyrotechnic displays we saw, lined up like birds under the eaves.” “During the second annual Ginger Cove Raft-Up, members will bring an appetizer or a dessert, and the club provides hamburgers and drinks,” says Alan Schragger of the Ginger Cove YC. Gene Novak of Sailing Chavurah says, “During its entire existence, our club has cruised the Bay during the last week in June through the first week in July, thereby, always encompassing the Fourth of July with an extended cruise. Traditionally, we configure each cruise so we are at no fewer than two locations where there will be fireworks! Sometimes, that takes a lot of organization as well as long-distance sailing.” Michael Davis of the Chesapeake Catalina YC says, “Members Al and Vicky Lohman will captain a cruise to St Michaels to watch the fireworks in the harbor. We will raft-up across the Miles River in Leeds Creek.” “We will gather in Solomons, one of the places where we have traditionally watched Independence Day fireworks. The next morning, we will hold a point-to-point race from Solomons to the Little Choptank. The first boat to the anchorage wins bragging rites as the fastest crew in the club—at least until the next race,” adds Carl Reitz of the Hunter Sailing Association. Deb Coons of the Chesapeake Bristol Club (CBC) says, “For the past few years, the club has had fun chasing Fourth of July fireworks displays up and down the Bay. Our favorite? The Sailing Emporium at Rock Hall. The amenities for watching the show are great, thanks to fellow CBC members who extend an open invitation to join them aboard their boat Chesapeake Bay Sailing

docked at the marina. One year, the boat was still on the hard—so we watched the show from there—with the added amenity of an outdoor air conditioner to keep us cool and comfortable. This year, because the calendar allows for three more days in the holiday weekend, cruise organizers Warren and Carol Johnson and Race Director Paul Kavanaugh have added some new/old activities and Fun Races, and Ken and I will host the Commodore’s Breakfast.” Valerie Hubbard of the Fishing Bay YC says, “We traditionally host a LongDistance Race on the Piankatank River over the holiday weekend, with a skippers meeting, refreshments, and awards, naturally. July 4-6 brings the St. Mary’s River/ Fireworks Cruise for an early evening concert on the lawn at St. Mary’s College of Maryland followed by fireworks and dinner.” “We always anchor out in Herring Bay, rafted up just before sunset, and watch the fireworks from Herrington Harbour South Marina,” says Keith Morgenstern of the Herrington Harbour Sailing Association. “Then we try not to crash into each other as we all break up the rafts at the same time in the dark!” Eddie Sabol of the Northern Star Hunter Sailing Association says, “There are no real traditions other than the tradition of getting together. Last year, we hosted a fun-filled Luau at Great Oak Marina

on Fairlee Creek, which drew 54 members on 23 boats, with the likes of Mast Confusion, Off The Charts, Satisfaction, and Tomorrow Came. Hawaiian names, golf, an 80-pound roasted pig, five dozen ears of corn, kid-decorated table cloths, a hula hoop contest, and prizes were highlights. One of our members, who proudly sported a B cup of coconuts during the Luau, and his wife relocated to North Carolina. They enjoy the Bay so much, they suffer through a five-hour ride each way every few weeks to sail here, rather than keeping their boat down south.” Members of the Back Creek Yacht Club always get together for the Fourth of July; the only thing that changes is the location. This year, the club will descend upon Baltimore’s Inner Harbor for all-day entertainment, the lively nightlife, and of course, the fireworks display. “We currently do not have much of a Fourth of July tradition on the Chesapeake,” notes Don Hupman of the Pentagon Sailing Club. “We used to do raft-ups, but in recent years, we have scheduled an annual British Virgin Islands charter trip over the Independence Day holiday to take advantage of the beginning of lower, offseason charter rates.” Send me your Fourth of July on the Bay traditions (ruth@spinsheet.com). You never know when they’ll pop up in print. CBC members await the Fourth of July fireworks display at the Sailing Emporium in Rock Hall, MD. Photo courtesy of CBC

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am reminded every morning on my commute to work of just how lucky I am. See, my commute only takes about three minutes. And it involves no gas, just picking out the right pair of shoes for the weather. As I round the last corner of my threeblock walk, I can see the ever-increasing prices on signs at both an automobile gas station and a gas dock. With auto gas prices flirting with four dollars per gallon and marine fuel pushing five dollars per gallon, I very much appreciate that I walk to work… and sail, rather than motor, when I’m not working. The NPD Group, which focuses on consumer and retail market research, recently conducted a poll of 43,000 drivers to see if rising gas prices are affecting their driving habits. To say they responded “yes” is quite an understatement: 12 percent of the respondents said they have cancelled vacation plans due to gas prices; 12 percent have carpooled; and eight percent have switched to public transportation to keep their commuting costs down. Smaller numbers bought more fuel-efficient vehicles, telecommuted more, and even moved closer to work or got new jobs closer to their homes. Some drivers are making some smaller adjustments, too. I recently saw a minivan driving down Route 50 in the right-hand lane, slower than the overall flow of traffic, with a cardboard sign taped to the back window that noted something along the lines of “65 mph = 19 mpg, 55 mph = 23 mpg. You do the math!” On a recent walk across the Eastport Bridge here in Annapolis, I got caught by the drawbridge. I was amazed—and delighted!—at how many motorists rolled down their windows and turned off their engines, rather than leaving them running for the few minutes it took for the bridge to go up and down. Road tests by Edmunds.com suggest that you can achieve up to a 19-percent increase in fuel economy by avoiding excessive idling, and that if you’re going to be stopped for more than a minute, it makes financial sense to turn off your engine. Most of the cars on the bridge were putting that practice into action.

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So if people are changing their habits for things that they have to do—such as their commute—what impact will this have on the things that they merely want to do, as in boating? Some say yes, increased gas prices will certainly make boaters—especially motorboaters—trim down the time they spend on the water. Others argue that boaters have plenty of disposable income; higher gas prices won’t hurt their wallets too badly. It’s purely anecdotal, but on a recent weekend out on the Bay, I noticed significantly fewer motorboats out. Heading back in after a day of dinghy racing out of Annapolis, I asked my skipper if he noticed what I had seen during the day. In years past, we often had to make adjustments to keep our boat speed up through motorboat wakes; that wasn’t the case that weekend. (We did have to keep an eye out for wind shadows from large sail cruisers, though.) Indeed, as we scanned the Annapolis shoreline on that pleasant Sunday midafternoon, it was wall-to-wall sails, punctuated by just a few motorboats skimming along. We guessed that last summer, on an average day out of Annapolis, it was two sailboats for every motorboat—that day, we estimated five sailboats to every one motorboat. Certainly, higher gas and diesel prices will affect sailors, too. Larger sailboats use motors to get in and out of slips, and it’s a handy way to get from here to there when our fickle summer winds don’t cooperate. And car gas prices can have an impact on our willingness to even drive to the boat—if a boat owner lives in Richmond and drives to his or her boat in Deltaville in a car that gets 20 miles per gallon—that’s nearly $30 just to get to and from the boat. But at least sailing doesn’t revolve around the consumption of fossil fuels. That’s always good for the Bay—and at the moment, it’s also good for our wallets.

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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Blow Hard!

By Warren Milberg

o, I’m not talking about that guy in the slip next to you who tells a lot of tall tales about his sailing exploits. I’m talking about the wind. The question at hand is whether there is enough wind—or perhaps too much wind—to go for a sail. It all starts for me by looking out the back door of my home, located about 42 miles due west of Deale, MD where I keep my boat. My backyard is populated by a number of very tall trees, many of which reach far above the homes in my suburban neighborhood. This makes them excellent ersatz anemometers and gives me some sense of what the wind is doing. You might ask at this juncture just what the wind in my backyard has to do with what the wind may be doing on the Bay. After a lot of years of sailing and looking at what the leaves on these trees are doing, I’ve found that there is a pretty good correlation between wind here and wind there. But as with most generalizations, you win some, and you lose some. There certainly have been a number of days when Mother Nature was really

whipping the leaves around behind my house, and I then found little to no wind on the Bay when I arrived there an hour or so later. The reverse has also been true now and then: with the leaves on the trees were still, there was plenty of wind on the Bay to push my Hunter 28.5 at near hull speed. Yet a day on the Bay always beats a day looking at the trees at home regardless of what the wind is doing. If I stayed home, I’d probably end up cutting the grass. If I go to the boat, I could be cutting a smooth path through the waters over to Bloody Point. You know how this decision gets made. So what’s worse: too much wind or not enough wind? This is what is known as a pleasurable dilemma. If all the dilemmas one faced in life were this easy to solve, the planet would be a more pleasant and peaceful place to live. But I digress. I actually believe it’s harder to sail—and to sail “efficiently”—in very low wind conditions than when it’s blowing like stink. When it’s really blowing, it’s just a simple matter of rolling up some headsail

on my furler or reefing the main, or both. If it really gets nasty, my boat will sail equally well with just a single sail up. But when the wind drops and threatens to die, all of my sailing skills—and some overtures to wind gods—are needed to keep the boat moving. If Aeolus could give Odysseus “a bag of winds” to aid him on his journey home from Troy, surely he can spare a few knots for me now and then. So when the knot-meter begins to drift downward, I let the genoa out or perhaps use a whisker pole. I fretfully move the jib sheet cars this way and that trying to find the perfect sheeting angles. The mainsheet traveler is moved to windward, assuming there is a windward. And when nothing else works, I start loosening up the outhaul to create more draft in the main. Finally, I have the “Two Knot Rule” that I only resort to in desperation. If I’ve been trying to sail the boat for at least a half hour and have not been able to consistently maintain at least two knots of boat speed, on goes the iron genny, and I head for the marina or a quiet cove to drop the hook and open a cool one.

About the Author: Warren Milberg has been coaxing boats into the wind on the Chesapeake Bay for more than 30 years. He keeps his Hunter 28.5 CrewZen at Herrington Harbour North, in Deale, MD. He is a contributing writer for SpinSheet and has written articles for Sail, Good Old Boat, and Chesapeake Bay magazines. He invites comments at imcrewzen@hotmail.com.

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eneteau has long been one of the industry’s most prolific boatbuilders and, at times, has offered models very close in size and style. Beginning with the 2004 model year, they introduced the Beneteau 323 and discontinued the Beneteau 311 and 331 models. The Beneteau 323 is priced and equipped to appeal to buyers looking for a mid-sized boat with a big boat feel. As are many of Beneteau’s models, the 323 was designed by the French design firm Groupe Finot. At 32 feet 10 inches LOA, the 323 is closer to 33 feet than the 32-foot length suggested by her model name, a departure from manufacturer’s more typical practice of a model name that suggests a larger than actual size. Viewed from abeam, the “generous freeboard,” a term coined by boatbuilders to convince us it’s a good thing, is apparent. Not apparent in the drawing, is the equally generous beam of this design. The length to beam ratio is more than three, and the beam is carried very far aft, so the beam at the transom is nearly 85 percent of the maximum beam. For comparison, the transom beam of a contemporary racer/cruiser would be in the range of 70 percent of the maximum beam, and a classic design would be closer to 50 percent. This is clearly a

trend of most production builders and creates the interior volume necessary for large aft staterooms with the secondary benefit of roomier cockpits. My eye has not yet adjusted to these proportions and may never, but to the designer’s credit, they have made good use of radiuses, accent lines, and windows to disguise the exaggerated features, and under sail this is a better looking boat than on paper. One of the difficulties of reviewing boats that are relatively new to the market is that they haven’t been around long enough to gain much of a track record or to see how they are going to hold up when put to hard use, which is the case with the Beneteau 323. That said, as a boatbuilder, Beneteau has a long track record. Hulls are solid fiberglass with vinylester resin for outer skin and polyester resin for interior laminates. Laminates are engineered with a variety of fiberglass fabrics for strength, cost control, and weight reduction. Beneteau makes maximum use of modular construction techniques with molded hull and deck liners. Hull liners include a grid system of stringers, floors, and engine and tank supports. The inclusion of conduits through the grid system has addressed some of the criticism of this type of construction and improved the ease with which equipment and systems can be added or upgraded. Unlike traditional fiberglass attachments, structural members are often attached with structural adhesive compounds. The materials and techniques improve all the time, and current adhesives can be stronger than the more traditional secondary fiberglass bonds. There is still no getting around the unavoidable fact that many areas remain inaccessible for routine or periodic inspection with this method of construction. The Beneteau 323 has a large cockpit that accommodates four adults comfortably, six in a pinch, and has a couple of unique features to improve access. First, when not in use, the helm can be rotated clockwise 90 degrees so that the wheel aligns fore and aft rather than amidships, allowing easy passage; secondly, the helm seat is attached in a way that allows it to be tilted out of the way and for unencumbered assess to the transom boarding platform. Deck hardware is bolted with backing plates, all sail conspinsheet.com

trols lead to the cockpit, and inboard and outboard genoa tracks are standard equipment. There is a foredeck anchor locker and an anchor roller on the stemhead, although retrieving the anchor over the anchor roller will result in the anchor banging and damaging the hull due to the nearly plum bow and short roller. The cabin below is open and roomy with a V-berth forward and opposing settees and a centerline drop-leaf table in the main saloon. There is a huge head aft to starboard, a port galley, and a large double berth tucked under the cockpit. The manufacturer’s brochure shows a double galley sink with no counter space, although the actual boats I have seen have a single sink surrounded by a small counter area - too small, but better than nothing. The other casualty of wideopen interiors is a lack of storage space, but this is not a problem unique to this model, or to Beneteau for that matter. Auxiliary power is provided by an 18-hp Yanmar diesel engine with reasonably good access for service and maintenance. The sailing performance of the Beneteau 323 is a bit of a mixed blessing. By my calculations, sail area/displacement ratio is 19.6, and displacement/length ratio is 168. With these numbers, it is not surprising that, by all accounts, the 323 is an excellent light air performer. On the other hand, the ballast is only 26 percent of total displacement, and even though the VCG (vertical center of gravity) is lowered with the modified-bulb keel, it’s not surprising that she is also reported to be a bit tender. Her broad beam and wide transom make it more important that she be sailed flat – like the big dinghy she resembles. After only two years on the market, finding used models will require some searching, patience, and a little luck. As of January 2006, I was able to find only one used 2004 model, offered at $85,000. However, there were a number of new 2005 and 2006 models offered, some for under $100,000. The Beneteau 323, a roomy, lively cruiser, should turn in a respectable performance as a club racer and offers sailors looking for a new or nearly new boat a lot of bang for their buck. About the Author: Jack Hornor, N.A. is the principal surveyor and senior designer for the Annapolis-based Marine Survey & Design Co. www.msdco.com. Chesapeake Bay Sailing

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Baltimore Beat with Stephanie Stone

Concrete Canyon

hese words are not mine. But when I saw them in an editorial in the Sunday Sun (May 4), I knew I was going to write this story. Someone voiced the dread I’ve felt ever since the fence went up around the old Bethlehem shipyard south of the Rusty Scupper. Plastered with pictures of a languorous blonde 30-something, hair in a towel—fresh from the sauna, hon?—surrounded by platters of fruit (do you remember this, or am I having a flash back?), I saw the scruffy harbor I love disappearing. And so it has… literally. The concrete canyon referred to in the editorial is Key Highway. From the Scupper to Little Havana, there’s hardly a glimpse left of the water. On the other hand, if you’re in the market for harbor housing, you’ll be glad to know that you can be the proud owner of a pier home (“Welcome to Paradise!” the ad trumpets) for just over a mil. So, Okay, grumpy, just ‘cause you can’t afford one, what’s the problem? It’s simple. I miss the water (and don’t ask folks on Federal Hill how they feel)— but I’m also worried we’re killing the golden goose. I want to sit Baltimore down and say, “While you’re lusting over all the tax revenue, remember the open and the green… and remember the funk—that’s what makes the harbor.” But that’s from the land side. Maybe it’s not so bad from the water. I commandeer an Access dinghy from the Downtown Sailing Center (DSC). Armed with camera, notepad, and pen, I set sail, feeling like Stewart Little in my plucky little craft. The day is hazy and breezy, six to seven knots,

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the kind of day in Baltimore harbor that bodes anything, or nothing. I tack upwind toward Fell’s Point for a while to get the feel of main, jib, and joystick in one hand, pen and pad in the other. It’s like driving a four-in-hand. The Coast Guard is lurking off the Broadway Pier, the stern wheeler BlackEyed Susan is tied up visiting the tugs. Managing all the strings and things proves doable, and I’ve gained enough water for a wide-angle view of the “canyon,” so I tack and bear away. I’m serenaded by water lapping against the bluff bow, strains of Spanish and beep-beep-beep from the Allied Chemical site, and the whirring of Domino machinery. The full frontal of the new view is arresting. It makes the Rusty Scupper, once an imposing structure on the point, look like a crab shack. The greensward of Federal Hill is gone. A few trees on the top of the hill peak over the pier homes. Visionary Arts is no more. Whew, too hot… come up for air… not that way. Operating the direct drive joy stick on the Access dinghy defies a million neural pathways laid down on tiller boats. As my trusty craft and I approach our goal, the look is not unattractive, but there sure is a lot of it. I cruise down along the pier homes. The potential views may be “dazzling,” as the ads say, but today the view consists of the tug JF Zebel and her barge wedged between the piers, accompanied by the whining complaints of stretched cables and the smell of diesel. Farther down, there’s some relief from

the concrete that has loomed to the water’s edge. A few sections are set back with open space and small trees that break up the built landscape. The city-mandated promenade is there, but it’s walled off from the courtyard forming its own mini-canyon waterside. This we should expect from the advertisement that promises “The Security, Exclusivity, and Privacy of a Country Club.” I gybe and sail over to the lighthouse. The trees beckon. Mildred Belle looks serene. I gybe back and consider the dinghyeyed view of the monolith. A banner touting harbor luxury is momentarily obscured by a garbage scow. Onboard, the action looks something like this. Scribble, stow pen and pad, unearth camera—woops, forgot batteries; put batteries in—sunglasses off, “compose” picture (joke), snap and hope for the best, dodge water taxi, stow camera quickly before wake gets here, grope around for sunglasses—woops, puff coming—drop everything, uncleat main, stand by to head up, here’s the seawall, time to tack. I congratulate myself on my heroism in covering this late-breaking story and head back up wind to the DSC. The smell of burnt sugar born on fluky puffs welcomes me back to the open water. About the Author: Stephanie Stone sails J/22s in Baltimore and beyond. Email comments and story ideas to sstone@ jhu.edu.

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ou know it’s peak summer when Bay sailors flock to Solomons, some via one of the big overnight races on the Bay, the Solomons Invitational, and the rest just to participate in what has also become a July tradition, the Screwpile Lighthouse Challenge. The 28th annual Solomons Invitational starts on the evening of July 18 off Annapolis and pushes down the Bay through the night. Anyone who sailed it last year will probably rush to do it again, as it proved to be a memorable sled ride under the stars. This year, the awards party will be held the following Saturday night, July 26, at host club EYC. To learn more, visit eastportyc.org.

After an outstanding Screwpile event in 2007—from the steady, autumn-like breeze to the new and very successful party venue—organizers from host club Southern Maryland SA have another excellent three-day regatta on tap.

Three nights worth of post-race parties, all with live music, will be held at the courtyard and pool area of the Holiday Inn Select. There is no fee to enter the parties; it’s pay as you go at the tiki bar, featuring (you guessed it) Mount Gay Rum. The Calypso Nuts will play music on Sunday night and the 25th Hour Band, Monday. Back by popular demand, just before and then following the Tuesday awards ceremony, The Screwpilers, a group of favorite band members specially assembled for the event, will rock the patio.

Boat entries will be welcome up to July 16; although, there will be a 75 dollar late fee for those signing up after July 2. Downloadable entry forms, sailing instructions, and last year’s results and photos are on the website screwpile.net. SpinSheet has been a proud sponsor of the Screwpile Regatta since 1996, and we’ll be out there on the water taking photos as well as printing the Sailing Instructions and current charts.

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• Check out the “Pax” or Patuxent Adventure Center within walking distance of the Holiday Select, for more bicycle and kayak rentals. paxadventurecenter.com

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• Discover the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM). Visiting the screwpile-style Drum Point Lighthouse, which is restored and furnished with early 20th century furnishings permanently exhibited at CMM, is an easy walk and an appropriate side-trip for Screwpile Lighthouse Challenge sailors. calvertmarinemuseum.com

Not that there’s anything wrong with lounging by the pool with a drink with an umbrella in it, but for those who crave a change of pace or maybe a new smiling face in between Screwpile Regatta racing and festivities, Solomons has options. Right after she said, “There’s not much to do around here,” Laura Van Dien, the incredibly helpful and friendly manager of the ship store at Zahnizer’s Yachting Center, rattled off more activities than any active visitor could get done in a full week. Here are a few of her suggestions:

• Play golf. Chesapeake Hills Golf Club is a public, 18-hole course, located seven and a half miles from Solomons. chesapeakehillsgolfclub.com • Check out the Cliffs. You can’t climb on the Calvert Cliffs anymore, but you can hunt for fossils in the 1400 acre state park with plentiful hiking trails only a few miles away. dnr.state.md.us/ baylinks/15.html

• Get around. Rent kayaks, bicycles, Segways, and “e-cars” (electric cars that resemble golf carts) at Island Time Rental, at the end of the “main drag,” on the left, before you turn left toward the landmark most sailors know, the Tiki Bar. islandtimerental.com

• Get back to nature. Wooded trails, a fishing pier, and a broad public beach popular among sharks teeth hunters await you at Flag Ponds Nature Park,

which is just up the road from Calvert Cliffs. calvert-county.com/flagpond.htm

• Rent a boat. Solomons Boat Rental offers rental options ranging from a 15-foot center console powerboat to a pontoon boat. boat-rent.net

• Stretch your legs. Visit Annmarie Garden, a sculpture park and arts center, on a 30-acre property with walking trails and activities for kids, two and a half miles from Screwpile regatta central. annmariegarden.org

• Hang around a mansion. The Sotterly Plantation, a national historic landmark—older than Monticello and Mount Vernon—and the only tidewater plantation in Maryland open to the public. The plantation is less than 10 miles from Solomons. sotterly.org.

• Take a drive. Have you been to St. Mary’s City lately? Maryland’s first capital is only about a 30 minute drive. Click on stmaryscity.org.

• Go say “Hi” to Laura at Zahnizer’s Yachting Center. It’s a great ship’s store and place to pick up SpinSheet. You might also want to try one of those sandwiches they sell by the pool. THE

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Hot, Hot Crew Prep 2008 by Carrie Gentile

’m like the forgotten cupcake at a picnic after it sat too long in the mid-day sun. My insides are mushy. My hair, cheeks, and eyes seem to have melted under my perspiration. The midsummer haze denies me any delineation between the Bay and sky. I sit and wait

for wind or for the race committee to call the race. You know the feeling—the sailboat race on the Bay when the unrelenting sun, the humidity, and stagnant air have stolen your upbeat spirits. But, there are ways to cope. I’ve gath-

Drink Water Always drink more than you think you need. The key is to drink before you’re thirsty, because once you feel parched, you are already on the path to dehydration. Heather Spurlock, a sailor and racer from Annapolis, recommends a “water Nazi” onboard. “You need someone on board who makes sure the entire crew is drinking enough water because chances are, they’re not,” says Spurlock. What you drink is also important. Alcohol and caffeine will cause dehydration, so stay clear of beer and Red Bull while out in soaring temperatures.

Even limit the alcohol intake the night before a race; you may still be dehydrated in the morning. Easier said than done, especially at a regatta. “Invest in a good cooler,” says Julianne Fettus from Annapolis, who has raced in many no wind, high heat days, most notably, the Corsica River Race in July. “A good thick cooler keeps all the drinks cold for the duration, where the cheaper ones may not. Also, make sure the cooler size is appropriate for the number of crew members,” says Fettus. “You don’t want to run out of cold beverages.”

ered advice and tips from Bay sailors on how to stay as cool as possible on those impossibly humid, hot days. Some of the tips may seem trite, but they are worth reviewing. The other nuggets of wisdom are the more inventive twists that our fellow sailors have used to beat the heat.

Cool Down “I’ve dunked a hanky into the water and wrapped it around my head to stay cool on a boat,” says sailor Becky Getman. “I don’t look pretty, but it feels great. I’ve also wrapped a bag of ice around my neck. That can help bring your core temperature down.” The race that attracts sailors from all points of the Bay and epitomizes summer Bay racing is the Screwpile Regatta, held annually in July. Although temperatures usually hover in the 90s, many think it’s the most fun race of the year. It’s not uncommon to see crew and skippers diving into

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Watch out for the Heat

e sail in a humid, hot climate in July and August, and heat-related illnesses can occur if we’re not careful. The following tips are from the American Red Cross on recognizing and treating heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion typically occurs when people exercise heavily or work in a warm, humid place where body fluids are lost through heavy sweating. Fluid loss causes blood flow to decrease in the vital organs, resulting in a form of shock. Sweat does not evaporate, as it should; As a result, the body is not cooled properly. Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion: Heavy sweating Cool, moist, pale skin Muscle cramps Tiredness Weakness Dizziness Headache Nausea or vomiting Fainting

Cover Up “I always wear long sleeve, lightweight, quick wicking shirts,” says John Pytlak, a sailor from Annapolis. The wicking fabric, like Coolmax, helps transport the sweat off the skin so it evaporates more quickly, and the light color reflects sunlight. Dark colors trap in the heat from the sun; so avoid them. Donning long sleeves may seem counterproductive, but protecting the skin from sunburn is also integral to staying cool. If you wear a hat for protection, wear one that is ventilated so the hot air off your head can escape. Apply sunscreen early and often with SPF 15 or more on exposed

parts of the body. Sunburn can limit your body’s ability to cool itself, will cause additional loss of body fluids, and causes damage to the skin. If the stark reality is that you’re out on the water, drenched in sweat, and feeling overexposed; drink lots of water, take a dip in the Bay, take a shot at the boat next to you with a water cannon, and pray for wind! About the Author: Carrie Gentile is an Eastport-based freelance writer. She co-owns a Cal25 with her boyfriend and races on J/22s on Thursday nights in Annapolis. When she’s not sailing or working as a legislative policy analyst, she plays rugby with a local women’s club. Send story ideas to carriegentile@hotmail.com.

How to Alleviate Heat Exhaustion: Get the person out of the sun and into a shady or air-conditioned location. Lay the person down and elevate the legs and feet slightly. Loosen or remove the person’s clothing. Have the person drink cool water. Cool the person by spraying or sponging him or her with cool water and fanning. Monitor the person carefully. Heat exhaustion can quickly become heatstroke.

the Bay for some respite, after inspecting the water for sea nettles, of course. Jim Keen has raced in five of the last six Screwpile Regattas. “If it’s really hot and we’re racing, the heat doesn’t seem to bother us,” says Keen, who skippers a Beneteau First 36.7 called Foxtrot Corpen out of Solomons. “Of course, if we are drifting around waiting for the wind to come up, then the tricks come in.” That is when the tarp comes out to create an awning for shade, the water cannons appear from below, and sometimes the anchors are dropped mid-race for some swimming. “Screwpile is a great time,” despite the heat, says Keen.

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Breeze, Sunshine, and Whitecaps, Oh My! A stellar three-day stretch of cool air and perfect breeze will make the 2007 Solomons racing events tough to match. Details on this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s EYC Solomons Invitational (July 18-19) and the Screwpile Regatta (July 20-22) are on page 56.

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here we were, on a busy holiday weekend, and somehow we’d found a nice open hole to anchor in the popular Rhode River anchorage, tucked behind the sunken island. I was excited to use our shiny new windlass, which had been installed just a few weeks ago. (Before then, our “windlass” had been Rick’s strong arms and back.) As our friends circled around nearby, waiting for us to set the hook before rafting with us, I slowly dropped our reliable Delta, 50 feet of chain, and many more feet of rode before Rick gently backed down to set the anchor. Nothing doing, as we slowly dragged. I pulled up the anchor, kicking up a cloud of sediment and splattering mud all over, and then made another failed attempt to anchor. Slight annoyance grew into frustration, especially since we knew it was neither equipment nor user failure, having successfully anchored in Saltworks Creek with the same setup the previous weekend. Rick dug out our backup anchor, a Fortress, which seems to gain more purchase in looser mud, but another attempt failed as well. By this time, our friends had chosen another spot, set their anchor on the first try, and radioed us to raft with them. As we pulled up alongside and passed docklines across, they offered their own anchoring war stories from the Rhode River, easing somewhat the sting of our failure. The next morning, as we sailed back to Annapolis, I spoke with another friend, who shared tales of anchoring woes in Dun Cove the night before. Hearing his stories, I promptly shared our own misfortunes with him, as if to say: “Yes friend, I’ve been there myself, and I know how it 62 July 2008 SpinSheet

feels. Don’t feel stupid or incompetent; it happens to the best of us.” When we’re not suffering from anchoring mishaps, we’re observing others. It’s a common situation: you’ve sailed some distance, successfully dropped anchor, cleared your cockpit of the detritus of the day’s travels, and settled in for a few wellearned cocktails to watch the sun make its descent. Instead of flicking on the television as may be a landlubber’s wont, if you are in a popular anchorage, you know that the evening’s entertainment is about to begin. You have a front row seat to observe the Anchoring Olympics. Over the many years and many anchorages I’ve visited, both on the Bay and elsewhere, when I haven’t myself been the show, I’ve had the opportunity to watch this sport. And there are as many variations and “tricks” as there are boats and sailors on the water. The participants’ goal is the same, however; they want to achieve the “gold medal” standard of having anchored safely and securely for the night. I’ve shared my tales of the Anchoring Olympics with sailing and non-sailing friends. Someone remarked that it was mean-spirited of the connoisseurs of anchoring stories to regale each other with these tales; that we shouldn’t delight in the misfortune of others. In most cases, those objecting to our stories are non-sailors, because if they were sailors, they would know that we don’t share these tales for their entertainment value alone. To the contrary. What sailors see in the other contestants in the Anchoring Olympics—in some cases too closely for comfort—is ourselves. For no matter how conscientious or conservative our own

anchoring methods or how accomplished we ourselves may be at achieving the “gold medal,” all of us have had anchoring misadventures, blundering our way through. Even with experience, we don’t always have optimal conditions, and unexpected mishaps befall us and sometimes our neighbors. (Did I ever tell the story about the duck blind…?) Our commentaries on the Anchoring Olympics are not told to ridicule the unfortunate subjects, but to remind ourselves that we, too, could just as easily be contestants and not spectators. And, if we can, we lend a helping hand. Thus, anchoring tales—as well as all the other war stories in a sailor’s treasure trove—are not offered so much as entertainment as they are a currency of compassion. They are offered to salve the wounds, to both psyche and gelcoat, of those unlucky enough to hit a rough patch. They serve to bind us as a community of people with common experiences. I bore this all in mind as we made our way out of the Rhode River anchorage the next morning. And while the words offered by our friends soothed our egos somewhat, what we observed on the way out made us feel even better: that supposedly perfect anchoring spot remained empty. Apparently, no one else could make an anchor stick there that night either. About the Author: Eva Hill is a corporate lawyer at Whiteford, Taylor & Preston in Baltimore. She and her husband Rick sail their Sabre 38 Calypso out of Annapolis. Eva is Vice Commodore of the Chesapeake Bay Sabre Association. Her e-mail address: lattitudes2@hotmail.com.

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Ctenophore

by Carolyn Sienkiewicz

e probably haven’t met, but if you’re somewhere in Chesapeake Bay country where the waters meet the land, and you come across the rather peculiar sight of a middle-aged woman lying flat out on the ground or a dock, with her head hanging over the water and peering raptly into it, I would appreciate it if you didn’t step on me. I would also invite you to fling yourself down beside me and join me in spying on the quiet wonders that float all about us. I’ve only been around boats for about 10 years. My husband and I have been living on our sailboat for over five years, three of which we spent cruising. Since we live on the water, I indulge myself as

often as I want in looking for creatures in and all around the water. When I wake up each morning, I eagerly stick my head out the companion-way door (species: marine prairie dog) and take a 360-degree sighting of people and creatures I can spot. Walking to and from the boat can take a long time as I succumb to the urge to examine all the water along the way, because I don’t want to miss something fascinating. At our home port in Baltimore, I was adjusting our dock lines one day when my attention was caught by a glimmer in the water. I wasn’t sure what I was seeing. It

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tenophores are not true jellies. Having no stinging neumatocysts, they can’t hurt people. They eat a wide variety of zooplankton. Our local type have eight longitudinal ribs, called comb rows, which are collections of thousands of cilia which the ctenophore waves from one end to the other, as a means of locomotion. According to Denise Breitburg, Senior Scientist of Marine and Estuarine Ecology at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, MD, the most common Chesapeake ctenophore species goes by the name ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi. For further information, a good place to start is jellieszone.com/ctenophores.htm.

looked like a tiny clear package, but it was difficult to see because of its transparency. I bent over to get a better look. It was about an inch long, and it turned out the water was packed with them. Next, I was down on all fours. Finally, I was lying flat on the Illustrations by Cory Deere

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dock, amazed, excited, and hypnotized. The things were so strange; they could have been aliens from another planet. The Bay had to be a veritable stew of these critters. Now I was dying to know, what were they? I called them gelatinous packets, in my attempts to describe them. Their shape roughly resembled a tiny empty egg with a bit snipped off the larger end for the opening of the mouth. Eight nearly evenly spaced, longitudinal structures, which looked like ribs or seams, were covered with tiny undulating cilia that gave them a shimmery rainbow appearance. I asked my friends about them. Not only did these sailors not know what they were, they had never noticed them. This is understandable given how difficult it is to see a nearly transparent creature in water. But I had to know what they were. Google to the rescue. I started my search by googling for “gelatinous packet marine animal.” I quickly found out that the mystery creatures are commonly referred to as “comb jellies,” but are more properly called ctenophores (TEEN-o-fours). Having figured out what they were, I read all I could find about them. For an up-close experience, I scooped up a bowlful of them and brought them into the boat where I used a flashlight and magnifying glass to observe them more closely. I watched how they propelled themselves through the water while also seeming to just float wherever the water took them. One even had a tiny fish inside of it being digested. Eventually, my curiosity satisfied for the time

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being, I gently lowered the bowl back into the Patapsco and sent the little guys on their

way. Since my initial ctenophore encounter, I’ve enjoyed learning about other hidden Bay creatures by taking time to search out what I can’t readily see. I’ve also spent a lot of time reading about animals that I’m not likely to experience first hand, like tiny diatoms and dinoflagellates, modestly-sized, bottom-dwelling scallops, or big visiting sea turtles.

I’ve retained a particular fondness for ctenophores for their role in expanding my world. They have reminded me, a sailor who loves nature, that even our murkiest waters are full of fascinating creatures. Each summer, I make a particular effort to reacquaint myself with their overlooked world. I freely touch them in the water with my hand and I now realize, when I’m scuba diving to work on our boat, I’m literally soaking in a ctenophore stew. I’m surely not the only adult lying on the dock staring over the edge. Perhaps I look silly to others. That’s okay. Any attempt to maintain my dignity is usually a lost cause since I seldom hesitate to look ridiculous or get grubby (within reason) while indulging my curiosity. The Chesapeake lures me to slow down, to look and watch. It’s a flowing fountain of youth, that recalls me to a younger, more carefree self.

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Latherin’ Up by Janice F. Booth

he American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) estimates a million new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in 2008. That’s almost twice the population of Washington, DC fighting new cases of skin cancer this year. Are you going to be one of them? The earth’s atmosphere, the ozone layer, has been compromised, and the sun’s rays have grown more dangerous. There is no safe way to “soak up the sun,” no safe form of “sunbathing.” Never, under any circumstances should you expose your skin to the sun without protective clothing and sunscreen lotion. Do you know that great song “Ooh la la” by Rod Stewart and The Faces? Stewart croons, “I wish that I knew what I know now, when I was younger…” Bill Johnson shares that lament. “I wouldn’t be spending as much time at the dermatologist’s now if I’d known to wear better sunscreen then,” he chuckles. Bill has sailed since he was 10 years old. He says, “My mom and dad thought iodine and baby oil made great protection against sunburn.” Bill’s wife, Helen, points out, “There were no ratings back then. We got a lot of sun, too much. Over the last 10 years, Bill regularly has had to have cancerous and pre-cancerous growths removed from his face and head. It’s no fun.” John Morgan is another old salt who’s been sailing for nearly 50 years. “I learned a bad lesson 35 years ago when I had my first run-in with basal cell carcinoma; the dermatologist treated it with radiation and liquid nitrogen. Then, 10 years later, more basal cells showed up on my arm. The doctor cut out a two-inch circle of skin and flesh three layers deep. That was 1983. Now, I always wear lots of sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and long-sleeve shirts.” John has pretty much summed up the basics on protecting your skin. We’ve all heard the cautions and read the reports on dangerous ultraviolet rays. Every authority agrees: Protect yourself from the sun’s rays, winter and summer, under sunny or cloudy skies.

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Look at your skin that is never exposed to the sun—say, your derriere. Notice how smooth and clear that skin is when compared to the skin on your arm or face. Why? Because you’ve been protecting your stern, for the most part. It hasn’t been parboiled by those UVA (ultraviolet A) and UVB (ultraviolet B) rays.

Sun Protection Check-Sheet: Wear a hat, preferably with a wide brim. Sailors can choose from some natty chapeaus with drawstrings to hold the hat on in a stiff breeze and water-resistant fabric to avoid the doused-droop look. Wear sunglasses. Check that the lenses are identified as UV resistant. Keep extra pairs on the boat and in your duffel. Don’t sail away without your shades. Wear long sleeves and pants, particularly if you know you’re susceptible to sunburns. But remember, UVB rays come through fabric and glass; if you can see the light through the canopy, shirt sleeve, or hatch cover, then those light rays can sear your skin. Apply sunscreen lotion under your clothing, when you’re beneath that bimini and even below deck—just to be safe. AAD recommends at least one ounce of sunscreen lotion each time you “lather up.”

Think of squirting an amount of sunscreen equal to a shot glass or two tablespoons or a glob the size of a medium egg. When in doubt, squirt on a bit more lotion. Choosing your sunscreen is a lot like choosing your favorite shampoo. If it satisfies the basic requirements, the rest is personal taste: A Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15. The lotions with an SPF rating over 30 do not provide significantly more protection, according to AAD. If the SPF is 15, and you usually begin to burn in 20 minutes, you can remain in the sun for 300 minutes or five hours. (Assuming you didn’t wash off or sweat off the sunscreen lotion.) Broad-spectrum UV coverage, provided by ingredients such as oxybenzone, zinc oxide, sulisobenzone, titanium dioxide. “Freshness.” Check the date stamped on the bottom of the tube or bottle. The FDA requires that sunscreen remain active for three years. That’s right; you don’t have to throw out last season’s sunscreen. “Waterproof” doesn’t help much. Reapply! Every two hours or after you’ve gotten wet from swimming, sweating, or being doused by waves hard abeam. Suzanne Pogell, President of Womanship says, “We recommend sunscreen lotion over [thicker] cream to avoid messing up the boat’s cockpit cushions and equipment… And, very important, try out your sunscreen before using it in any quantity. Check for its effectiveness and any skin reactions you might have. It’s tough dealing with problems when you’re out on a boat on the Bay.” Young or old, pale or ruddy complexioned, the Golden Rule for your skin is sunscreen—SPF 15 or higher, lots of it, applied often, winter and summer. Top it off with sunglasses and a broad-brimmed hat. Don’t leave home without them! About the Author: Annapolis-based writer Jan Booth is a farmer’s daughter and a sailor. For many years, she and her husband owned a Sparkman and Stevens design Pilot 35-foot sloop and now enjoy a 7-foot rowing dinghy. Booth writes for local publications and is currently compiling a book on Crofton.

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ollowing our Eye on the Bay photo spread in the March SpinSheet, we received these two articles—one from Solomons, one from Havre de Grace —in reference to naming boats. Is it harder to name your boat than your firstborn child? Maybe so. Both writers agree that the name you choose may be your boat’s signature… or something you wished you given just a little more thought.

It’s All in the Name

by Martin Hoover Several features need to be considered in picking a name for your precious baby, some of these features are far more important than naming your first born child. One such example is the name needs to sound good going out over the VHF radio. Another factor important to remember is every boat has a name and a nickname. A nickname is what your competitors call your boat. Some of these names may not always be quite as complimentary as the names we have chosen for our pride and joy. This being the case, no examples of nicknames are used in this feature. When we purchased our boat, it had a name we considered totally inappropriate. I will not divulge what that name was because I do not want to offend the previous owner. Both my wife and I agreed (one of the few times) the name definitely had to be changed as it meant nothing to us. Since I had been the one who named our boats since we were married, we decided it was her turn. Believe me, I have used some great names on our previous boats. Our C&C 33 custom was names Once Upon a Time. A name long enough, it had to go on the side. (I like names on the side) The next boat, a C&C 38, was Second Star to the Right. These are the directions to Neverland, from Peter Pan. One name was original, and one was not. Since this boat was a down size for us, and we had decided not to cruise the

islands in our retirement, we chose a Laser 28. It is a boat still cruisable and could be competitive for local Thursday night racing on the upper Bay. My wife picked the name Stardust. Now that is a nice sedate name that will not offend anybody. Even though I thought the name was… well, I can not say it because my wife will probably read this article. That is okay because the name got changed before it ever got on the boat. While working on the boat the spring after we purchased her, I looked around the boatyard and there were three other boats named Stardust. I went home after working on the boat and told my wife what I had seen. Her immediate reaction was to change the name. Here I was thinking, “Okay, something like HMS Thunderchicken or something

with tons of pizzazz.” Even I, with my wild and crazy sense of humor, had a tough time trying to come up with a new name. It was time to go back to basics as to the name of this boat. What is a Laser? It is a beam of intense power. So I put my thinking cap back on again and came up with Nova, What is a nova? It is an exploding star, kind of like the Laser logo. Yeah! That would work, and my wife even liked it. Next spring we burst on to our local racing scene like a Nova. And she was starting to live up to her name. Now remember I told you every boat has a name and a nickname. One of my “friendly” competitors came up to me during the season and told me that “No Va” was Spanish for “No Go.” Well, since we were doing quite well in the series, I needed to come up with something quickly to refute his translation. I came up with “Oh, my boat is Canadian; it doesn’t understand Spanish, only French.” That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. About the Author: Martin Hoover sails his Laser 28 Nova out of Havre de Grace.

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What Your Boat Name Says About You

by Edward A. Sprague One of the joys of cruising is discovering the unusual, the humorous, and the sometimes quite revealing boat names. There are plenty of conventional names, of course, but for every Serenity (the most popular choice of all according to BoatU.S. ) there seems to be a wacko Batteries Not Included, Screwloose, or Madhatteras moored nearby. Naming of a boat can be a drawn out,

about the skipper who names a J/24 Roadkill. And then there were Jaws Bate and Derelict, both in St. Leonard Creek, MD in somewhat less than Bristol fashion. agonizing process of elimination. Or it can be impulsive and sometimes regretted afterwards. Either way, names may say something interesting about the owners— their attitudes, finances, competitive juices, or otherwise.

Occupations

This is probably the most common direct link between boat names and owners. Fittingly for larger craft, lawyers, doctors and bankers seem to predominate. Thus Aftertort for a sizable power cruiser in the Solomons Island area or Contingent Seas for another at Point Lookout Marina. Prime Rate III, a very comfortable trawler from Wilmington, DE was surely one of a series of a banker owner. Its dinghy was named No Points.

Cost and Conflict

We have heard that boats are holes in the water into which you pour money. Judging from the many variations on this theme in boat names a lot of owners carry a fair amount of guilt about spending so much on their nautical possessions especially the large fuel-guzzling cruisers. Witness Debt Finder, Bank Robber, Bye Bye Bonds, and Empty Pockets—all Bay boats. Chesapeake Bay Sailing

An interesting variant is when cost or time commitment produces a potential conflict with the owner’s spouse or significant other. Some owners meet this head on as in Another Witch a double-ended sloop, and Kwitcher-Bitchin, an elderly house boat in need of work, both based in Washington, DC. Also, Get T Work (ya bum), a sporty sloop from Biddeford, ME and Objection Overrruled, a power cruiser from the Solomons area probably owned by another lawyer. Other owners attempt to smooth over the situation such as with Hers Too, a large ketch. Yes Dear, a Pearson 38 in Fairlee Creek, MD or Trust Me, a double indeed sloop in Marina Cay, B.V.I.

The Heroic and the Humble

Very competitive sailors or drivers tend to convey an image of power and militancy. Their transoms typically read Samurai, Raider, Bravura, Predator, and Thunderbolt. Sometimes you see a strange one as in Killer Tomato, but most racers seem to stick with fairly conventional emblems of heroic action. More interesting I think are the situations where owners are perhaps more revealing of their own abilities or dedication to boat maintenance. You have to wonder

Loose Ends

When owners seize on a name they really like, they tend to build a dynasty—Robin, Robin II, and Robin III, and so on until the largest is acquired. Curiously, you virtually never see such a progression when downsizing. Subconsciously, perhaps, skippers feel that the new day sailor or runabout replacing the family cruiser isn’t “worthy” of the line. Still, a lot of thought can go into naming a boat—from the America’s Cup challenger to a lowly dinghy. My all time favorites: C’mon Wind, on a Catalina 34 from Carthagena Creek, MD, which so neatly expresses the frustration of so many Chesapeake Bay sailors in the dog days of summer, and Press On Regardless, on a converted lobster boat used intensively for many years as a race committee boat and family cruiser in all weather and season.

About the Author: Edward A. Sprague now sails a Marshall 18 Sanderling out of Solomons. Her name is Scaredy Cat, which accurately describes the skipper’s racing skills.

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usiness buzzwords like “teambuilding” and “strategizing” lose meaning when we’ve heard them 100 times, particularly if we’re sitting in dull meetings, watching the clock. Take those same tired concepts and a few coworkers, put them on a fast sailboat on a breezy day—in the middle of a work week—and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by what you find. We were. Last month, J/World Annapolis invited a few members of the SpinSheet team to participate in a half-day teambuilding program on a Friday. With our staff, one question always surfaces first: “Will they feed us?” Yes, they did. Following a lunch spread of wraps and chips under the tent, we got started. The program is designed for those who have never sailed before, and J/World codirector Dan Wittig gave a safety briefing and chalkboard sailing lesson with that in Vertical ad,He Canadian Yachting, 3.43” mind. covered typical fears (such as x 4.7” seasickness and capsizing), crew positions, and how to properly use the handheld radio we’d have to communicate with the other two boats.

Team SpinSheet, Mark Talbott (at helm), Cory Deere, Rachel Engle, and Molly Winans, sail in J/World’s teambuilding program on a sunny day off Annapolis. Photo by Dan Wittig, J/World.

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ffshore Sailing School’s Corporate Sail Challenge is now offered in half- and full-day sessions at their St. Michaels location at the Inn at Perry Cabin. Corporate teams of no fewer than eight are split into groups and, following a land briefing, sent out to race. Team members rotate so that they each try every position on the crew. To learn more, call Diana Smith at (800) 221-4326 or visit offshoresailing.com. Getaway Sailing School’s Corporate Team Sailing Regatta and Corporate Team Sailing Chesapeake Cruise are designed with teambuilding and entertainment needs in mind. To learn more about the Baltimorebased program, call (888) 342-3709 or visit getawaysailing.com. Premier Sailing School’s Talk Sailing is one of several corporate sailing programs available out of their location at the Tides Inn in Irvington, VA. To learn more, call (804) 438-9300 or visit premiersailing.com. Please send all charter notes and photos to molly@spinsheet.com.

Although all four SpinSheet staffers were sailors, our instructor Channing Houston started from scratch when we stepped aboard the J/80 Emotional Rescue, covering everything from safely stepping from dock to boat to minding hardware that could “hurt” if we were not careful. After our boat introduction, we were towed out of Back Creek with our instructor, our crew of four, and a radio. Wittig set up a system of buoys so that we could do a slalom course, which involved zigzagging close to the wind and then off the wind a few times, ending with a final tack to loop back to the start line. We practiced the course and became skilled at making radio broadcasts such as, “Event Coordinator, this is Emotional Rescue, and we’re headed to the start line. Over.” We started to communicate with the two other boats in preparation for “the challenge.” The challenge sounded confusing to us until we were in it. Rather than “win” as one does in a race by coming in first, we earned points by coming in the set order Wittig gave us. If we were slated to finish third, then we’d have to come in third, Photo by Dan Wittig, J/World

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Club Notes

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alf the fun of corralling Club Notes each month is talking with SpinSheet’s contact people and pondering such things as fluky weather patterns and the plural of Dark and Stormy. These club members take on the added responsibilities of hunting, gathering, and sending us great stories and photos each month for Club Notes. They also answer the call whenever we ask for their help with other SpinSheet features (see our Fireworks Traditions on page 46). Luckily for you, they take their jobs seriously and inject some fun and humor while representing their clubs. Many start their e-mails with, “We [leave tomorrow for or just returned from] the club’s week-long Bay cruise or Florida or [a more exotic locale].” Club members often invite SpinSheet to their events and to raft-up or sail with them (Molly Winans did so this June). They also keep us posted about what’s going on all over the Bay. Now, we cordially invite you to see what our dedicated club reps have to say this July. It’s all in good fun. —Ruth Christie / ruth@spinsheet.com

Mobjack Bay. There, they hooked up with Southern Fleet members on Dreamtime, Ellen B, Sea Dog, and Syringa, and joined 30 other boats and crew for the Beneteau Mini-Rendezvous in Deltaville, VA June 1, hosted by Jonathan and Ann Hutchens of Annapolis Yacht Sales South. Club reps say, “The Chesapeake Bay just became a little smaller as the southern and northern neighbors now share interesting places and stories.” cb2.clubexpress.com

BYO Potluck and Cocktails

uring the East Coast Bavaria Rendezvous at Baltimore’s Harbor View Marina & Yacht Club August 22-24, the Bavaria Yacht Owners Association will enjoy a Potluck Cocktail Party, sightseeing, tech talk, food, and fun. byoa.org Winners of the Best Dressed Couple at the South of the Border Party during the Beneteau Mini-Rendezvous in Deltaville this June. The colorfully clad cutups are Scott Nichols (R) and his son Matt (L). Photo courtesy of Kevin P. McKibben

Cruise-Crazy Catalinas

n June 14-29, 10 boats from the Chesapeake Catalina YC, led by Gerry and Jeanne Helldorfer, cruised from Annapolis to the Tides Inn and back. Mario Taisch and Lori Burkhart hosted a raft-up in Selby Bay June 21-22. Members will cruise to St. Michaels to raft up across the Miles River in Leeds Creek to watch the Fourth of July harbor fireworks. The last weekend in July, Mike Vacarro and Debbie Smith will captain a raft-up off Purdy Point in Sillery Bay. The annual Crab Feast, captained by Pete and Kathy Bruzik, is August 16 at Props Restaurant on Bodkin Creek. sailccyc.org

Playing Hooky

n June 26, heeding Keith Chapman’s call to take the day off, a collection of cats from the West River Catamaran Racing Association (WRCRA) greeted their pal, Captain Pat Stadt, and his new monohull, the USCGC Bertholf, as they headed toward an anchorage off Annapolis.

Doing the Delmarva

he Northern Fleet of Club Beneteau Chesapeake Bay met at the Templetons’ cottage May 25 for the Bash on the Sassafras. On May 26, Bleu Flu, Grey Goose, Kindred Spirits, Knights Passage, Southern Belle, and Vixen began their week-long Delmarva Circumnavigation. They sailed to Summit North Marina on the C&D Canal, Sunset Marina in Ocean City, MD (where Sezenah joined the fun), the southern entrance to the Chesapeake, and Putin Creek off the East River/

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WRCRA’s Keith Chapman and Greg Kurtz “pop a wheelie” on a Hobie-20 during a West River Icebreaker. Photo by Kathy Smith

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Club Notes

Racing with Rock Stars?

une 1 was a wonderful day for sailing, with a westerly breeze shifting to the south with gusts that made racing interesting. Seven members of the Chesapeake 20 Association competed in the Heritage Race along the West and Rhode Rivers. Top honors went to Osprey (Roger Link and Derick Lynch). In order, other line honors went to Resolute (Alex, Xan, and Sterling Schlegel), Gracie (Bob, Jim, and Donna Blomquist), Picardy (Lorenzo Dialti and Rob Crook), Stormy (Ted and Judy Weihe, with SpinSheet’s Molly Winans a featured trapeze artist), and Endeavor (Clay, Pam, and Thomas Taylor with Jamie). Aurora won the full aground award. Members attended the Chestertown Down River Race and Rock Hall Regatta June 20-23. Stormy, Contrary, Mischief, and 17 other C20s are resting up after hosting Chesapeake 20 Appreciation Day and the Nationals June 27-29 with racing rock stars, prizes, T-shirts, and many fond memories of a weekend spent celebrating Chesapeake 20s at the Annapolis Maritime Museum. SpinSheet’s Mark Talbott and Molly Winans raced with the likes of Stuart Walker, Gary Jobson, Tom Weaver, Will Keyworth, and other Chesapeake celebrities. picardy210@gmail.com

Raven and Blue Jacket

Raven (#522) and Blue Jacket (#492) neck and neck at the finish of the second race during the Annapolis Herreshoff 12 1/2 Fleet’s Spring Regatta May 31 outside Annapolis Harbor in 15- to 25-knot winds. Gear failures forced two of the eight racers out, but the Herreshoffs reveled in the strong breezes. John Lowe led the Race Committee with Bobby Frey and Carl Mott, and the top finishers were: Raven (Bill Museler), Dotty K (Gil Cochran), and Blue Jacket (Spencer Leech). After the final race, participants headed for the harbor just ahead of some severe thunderstorms. The Herreshoff Fleet races in the AYC Wednesday night series and holds spring and fall regattas. Photo by John Lowe

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Cruising in the City of Charm

he Glenmar Sailing Association continues its 61st season of cruising and racing on the Northern Bay. July finds members deep into the cruising season, with two cruises including the twoweek Family Cruise that will visit all of the usual Northern and mid-Bay hot spots such as the Magothy River, Whitehall Bay, Eastern Bay, St. Michaels, Swan Creek, etc. At the same time, eight boats will sail to New York City. Cruiser-style Funex Racing and Wednesday and Thursday evening racing continue. Members will also hold the annual Cookout Meeting in July at the Baltimore County Sailing Center. glenmarsailing.org

Celebrating Norfolk, HarborFest Style

he record-breaking heat did not keep 37 boats of Hampton Roads Fleet 30 from attending Norfolk’s HarborFest June 6-8. Tim Leighton, Parade of Sail Commander, and Jim and Laurie Dombey, 2008 Cruising Captains, received special awards for making this another successful year at HarborFest. Entertainment during Friday’s catered dinner was provided by the fleet’s own band, Jennings Lyon with Black Pearl. All crew were treated to the spectacular fireworks Saturday night. Stay tuned for the fleet’s tales of its upcoming two-week cruise up the Bay to Baltimore, Rappahannock River, Crisfield, and beyond in August’s SpinSheet.

The New Castle Sailing Club launches its newest Thistle #4012. The club’s 19th Annual Charity Regatta (racing, BBQ dinner, and silent auction) for centerboard boats under 22 feet long July 12 will benefit the local March of Dimes. Wednesday evening social sailing, Saturday morning races, and Saturday and Sunday sailing instruction continue throughout the summer. The club owns a fleet of small sailboats moored in the Delaware River off Battery Park in New Castle, DE. Cooperative ownership offers members virtually unlimited opportunities to sail without the high costs and timeconsuming work associated with boat ownership. The club welcomes new members. newcastlesailingclub.org

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Club Notes

A Regatta Down the Tube?

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Pagan, a 1966 Hinckley Bermuda 40 Custom Yawl owned by Norm and Doffy Brown of St. Michaels, prepares for a Wednesday night race on the Miles River. Thirty members of the Chesapeake Bay Bermuda 40 Association rendezvoused May 17 at the Eastport home of members with a splendid view of the U.S. Naval Academy and a sunset over the Capitol dome. The club’s next gatherings will be on the Choptank July 4, a picnic at a member’s home on Island Creek July 5, and a raft-up July 6 (cbalbert@verizon.net). Photo of Pagan and her worshipers courtesy of Richard Cooper

ick Carrion of the Classic Yacht Restoration Guild says, “We made a successful voyage to Philadelphia, and Elf is dockside at Independence Seaport Museum (ISM). Stop by for a visit. We rigged her this past June and are in shakedown mode and fitting final gear. I’m staying aboard most of the time Elf is in Philadelphia. We’re also getting a new webmaster to keep you posted on our progress and upcoming events.” Elf motored from Cecil County to Philadelphia’s ISM, where experts fitted her out with a keel, mast, and sails, all built to replicate those in several 1880’s glass-plate photos of the boat. “Basically, we took those images and made them real,” says John Brady, the museum’s boat shop manager. cyrg.org

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or the Tartan 34 Classic Association and other locals, the Tartan Tidewater Homecoming May 17 marked the 30th anniversary of the first launching of T34C hull #523, Merry Mary. George and Mary Duffie sailed through nasty weather from Oriental, NC to join old and new friends at the Hartge Yacht Yard in Galesville, MD, share sea stories, and tour Hartges, Galesville, and London Town. The club set a new land speed record by hitting each and every restaurant in Galesville. European Tartan 34 Classic (T34C) sailors celebrated Olin Stephen’s 100th birthday at the Sparkman and Stephens Annual General Meeting in Enkhuisen, The Netherlands, May 30-June 2. For a free conference call hookup to TCA34’s first General Conference in Mystic, CT August 9, call (410) 384-7753 or email moorings@comcast.net. tca34.org

Single Scallywags Run Amuck

ingles on Sailboats (SOS) hosted a Pirates, Rum, and Reggae Cruise last month on Granary Creek off the Wye River. Twenty boats sailed in with 102 pirates looking for rum and grub as they dinghied ashore. After gorging and swilling, the motley crew danced the night away under the stars on a hilltop overlooking the anchored boats. Not unlike vampires, all were safely back in their berths before the sun rose and enjoyed

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Enjoying good company and chili aboard White Bird, Peter and Cathy Kreyling’s Tartan 37, during the Early Bird Cruise to Saltworks Creek May 10 (clockwise from bottom right): Elinor Adensam, Jane Gammon, Bob McFarland, Chuck Gladding, Dave Gammon, Susan Gladding, and Holly and Jim Tompert. Five boats dodged two major storms for a lively raft-up and happy hour. The Chesapeake Bay Tartan Sailing Club’s Memorial Day Cruise to the Chester River featured a fun pursuit race with the most impressive prize going to Celebration, the last one to finish. Look in the August SpinSheet for notes on the Calling All Tartans Regatta June 20-22. The Christmas in July Cruise and Party will hit Solomons July 19-20 (Santa suits are optional), and the McFarlands and Cascones will lead a cruise to Haven Harbor in Rock Hall, MD July 26-27 (cbtsc.com). Photo by Peter Kreyling

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he Jewish Navy had a grand celebration over Memorial Day weekend with more than “chai” in attendance for great food and great company at Salt Works Creek. June brought Jewish Navy members to the Eastern Shore for dinner and an evening spent with members of the Chestertown Havurah watching the sunset over the Chester and celebrating a new week’s arrival. During the club’s annual Fireworks Extravaganza, members will convene/anchor in Rock Creek for dinner at a local restaurant and a view of innumerable pyrotechnical displays. The club’s Bar Mitzvah/Birthday Bash will be celebrated July 19-20. Members will raft up on the Magothy River and have a poolside party with plenty of “foreshpize” and desserts. Attendees will have the opportunity to give the traditional “fountain pen” speech or reflect on having been “torahfied” when they forgot their lines at their own Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrations. Club reps say, “You, too, can participate in the good company, good humor, and good sailing of the Jewish Navy.” jewishnavy@ jewishnavy.org

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he Pentagon Sailing Club’s (PSC) annual Memorial Day Raft-Up May 24-28 was the first big sailing/social event of the 2008 sailing season. Twelve boats and 63 PSC sailors and friends gathered in Quarter Cove on the Wye East River on Saturday for fun with an international theme. Boats were decorated and PSC members wore costumes to represent various countries. On Sunday, the PSC fleet sailed to St. Michaels, docked at the

Harbour Inn Marina, and dined at the Town Dock Restaurant. Bob Manning’s Steel Aweigh stole the Best Decorated Boat Award, and Hal Moore’s Flying Cloud puffed up with pride with Best Costumes and Best Overall Awards. During June, the club enjoyed four Chesapeake Bay sails, including a two-day overnight sail, and held its second Basic Sailing Class, with two more scheduled for later in the year. pentagonsailing.org

PSC sailors (L-R) Roger Hammer and Paul Shall aboard Capriccio during the 2008 PSC Memorial Day Raft-Up. Photo courtesy of Don Hupman

Beating the Heat in Baltimore

uly brings the heat of summer and a ton of very hot events at the Downtown Sailing Center (DSC). The 20th Annual Race to Baltimore (Sail for Kids Regatta) is July 12 and features tons of docking for donor race boats and a fantastic party at the Baltimore Museum of Industry Pavilion. For July Fourth, the DSC cruiser program will raft up on Broad Creek. July 6 marks DSC’s Open House from 10 a.m. to noon, and the Monthly Members Party is July 11 at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. downtownsailing.org

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Pirate Night - Alberg 30 Style

Pirate Night

uring a beautiful and fun-packed Memorial Day weekend, five boats from the Alberg 30 Association raced to St. Michaels on Saturday, while several others cruised the same course, all ending in Leeds Creek for a Margarita Raft-Up. Sunday morning, 20 eager sailors met at the Carpenter Street Saloon for breakfast. Some shopping followed, and then the fleet slowly sailed to Dividing Creek in the Wye for Pirate Night. More than two gallons worth of a famous old punch recipe were put to good use! Everyone (children, adults, and pets alike) had an exciting evening in pirate costumes. July will find the Albergers on their annual two-week Summer Cruise, this year heading south to Onancock and Crisfield under the leadership of Jim and Sandy Davis. On July 18, the fleet will take a Night Cruise from Annapolis to Baltimore. The next day, the group will raft up in the Inner Harbor and attend an Orioles game. alberg30.org

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he Northern Star Hunter Sailing Association enjoyed a joint raft-up with the Hunter Sailing Association in Baltimore for an Orioles win over the Washington Nationals. Next, the Memorial Day Raft event was well attended at the Maryland YC. Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day brought a Raft-Up in Sillery Bay and the start of a two-week circumnavigation of the Delmarva Peninsula. Members will celebrate July Fourth with fireworks in Rock Hall followed by a Survivor-themed Raft-Up at the Osprey Point Marina. The following weekend will bring a chance to fire off old flares and get some hands-on training with the USCG and USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 12 at a Raft-Up at Worton Creek. nshsa.org

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Swinging into Summer

fter celebrating the Summer Solstice/Sailstice with a traditional Sunflower Raft-Up in Mill Creek, the Chesapeake Bristol Club (CBC) will enjoy the fireworks at Rock Hall’s Sailing Emporium July 3 and host Fun Races and other activities throughout the weekend. Another CBC tradition with a twist will be the Annual Wine Tasting Cruise July 19-20, which will be held onshore for the first time. Sailors will meet in Mill Creek off Whitehall Bay and move to the Providence Club to enjoy the pool and wines selected by cruise leaders Bob and Prue Clopp. One of several winemakers in the membership, Bob has a “nose” for wines that are out of the ordinary. cbclub.info

Ted and Carol Reinhold find a great place to fly their CBC burgee on a recent trip to Italy. Photo courtesy of CBC

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Club Notes

Happy hour during Catalina 34 Fleet 12’s Shaw Bay Raft-Up June 7. Apache, Bay Tripper, Blue Horizon, and Treehouse braved the scorching heat and heavy fog. Hearing, but not seeing, cigarette boats in their poker run provided some tense moments. An impressive thunder and lightning show filled the evening. The next Fleet 12 raft was during during the Summer Solstice behind Casson Point in Hudson Creek. The fleet plans a raft-up on the Southern Bay in mid-July, probably near the Potomac’s mouth. The East Coast Catalina Rendezvous is July 25-27 at Spring Cove Marina in Solomons. The Big Raft in August will be in Rock Hall for the crab feast (freemanr@erols.com). Photo by David Schreder, raft captain

Party on the Piankatank!

he Fishing Bay Yacht Club (FBYC) and Stingray Harbor Yacht Club will host the 10th annual Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup Regatta July 11-13 on the Bay at the mouth of the Piankatank River with Gary Jobson, parties, and racing. Other FBYC fun includes a Long-Distance Race July 4, the Grog Island Cruise to Antipoison Creek and Screwpile July 19-20, and the popular Cruise Regatta July 26-27. fbyc.net

The Herrington Harbour Sailing Association’s usual Wednesday night series will continue, but at the slower pace that comes with the light winds in July. With July Fourth on a Friday, members will plan on a long weekend cruise, stopping by all the best fireworks on the Bay, including those on Herring Bay. The full moon mid-month gives members the perfect opportunity for some overnight sailing and cruising. hhsa.org

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A Three Hour Tour…

ugust 1-3 brings the Catalina 320 International Association Regatta and Meeting to Port Annapolis Marina. Plans include sailing and racing on the Severn and Bay, a three-hour dinner cruise aboard the 67-foot Cabaret II to cheer on the start of the Governor’s Cup, a USNA tour, and a gala awards dinner with a guest speaker and door prizes Saturday night at Phillips Annapolis Harbor Seafood Restaurant. More than 1000 of these sloops have been produced since 1994. Nearly 100 members from around the world are expected to attend the Regatta. July 1 is the deadline for registering. c320regatta08@ comcast.net, catalina320.com

More than 100-degree temperatures did not stop the Norfolk Naval Sailing Association’s enjoyment of a potluck and fireworks during Norfolk’s HarborFest. Members are planning cruises and overnights, including the annual Cruise D’ Chessie in July. Many members participate in the Hampton YC Wednesday and Broad Bay SA Thursday night racing series. Meetings are held the last Tuesday of each month at the Norfolk Sailing Center. norfolknavalsailing.org

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uly 18-20 brings the 2008 Jeanneau Owners’ Rendezvous to Mears Great Oak Landing in Chestertown, MD. The fun is hosted by Bay Yacht Agency of Annapolis, and the contact is Kris Vereen at (410) 263-2311 and kvereen@bayacht. com.

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leven boats joined the Hunter Sailing Association (HSA) Boating Safety Raft-Up on Shaw Bay over Memorial Day weekend. The question remains if the good turnout was motivated by the USCG Auxiliary vessel courtesy checks or by the wine tasting aboard RoMPer (the inspector’s Hunter 44). The Summer Solstice found HSA converging on St. Michaels from anchorages in the Miles River and San Domingo Creek. Members from the south sailed to the San Domingo (St. Mike’s “back door”) via Broad Creek, while members from the north came through Kent Narrows or the Eastern Bay. On the Fourth of July, the club will gather in Solomons and have a point-topoint race from Solomons to the Little Choptank. On July 18, members will enjoy their annual Night Sail under the full moon to an anchorage near Cambridge, MD. The big event for August is the August 16-24 Fleet Captain’s Cruise to Point Lookout, Reedville, Tangier Island, the Piankatank, and Crisfield. www.hsa1.org

HSA relaxes during the wine tasting after the USCG Auxiliary vessel courtesy checks on Memorial Day weekend. Photo by Minnie Gallman

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Club Notes And Last But Not Least…

tto Hetzel of the Back Creek Yacht Club says, “I was in Copenhagen this past June, and returned home in time for 22 boats to join the Summer Cruise June 14-22 to six islands on the Bay. The club will see Baltimore’s Fourth of July fireworks, have a Lobster Feast on Crab Creek off the South River July 19-20, and dine and drink at the Eastern YC on the Middle River July 25. I did avoid the heat wave, however.” gobcyc.com May brought Sailing Chavurah’s annual Cinco de Mayo Cruise to Mill Creek off Whitehall Bay for Mexican meals, music, and margaritas. The 10-boat raftup enjoyed a peaceful night at anchor. Over Memorial Day weekend, the group cruised up the Severn for a raft-up on Maynadier Creek and dinner ashore at Cafe Normandie. The first weekend in June, the club cruised to Knapps Narrows in 100-degree fog for dinner at Bay Hundred, an overnight stay at Knapps Narrows Marina, and attendance at the naming of club members Paul and Danee Mermelstein’s new Beneteau Perseverance. Photo courtesy of Gene Novak/sailingchavurah.com Ten Chesapeake Sailing Club sailboats rafted up in Broad Creek in the Magothy River Memorial Day weekend for the first annual Gordon Palmer Memorial Race, in honor of a beloved club member and excellent sailor who passed away in 2007. Above, Frank and Liz Cingel break out the bubbly after taking Southern Lady to first place. Flash and Wisp of Dawn grabbed second and third place, respectively. Several CSC members then began the Summer Cruise. July 3-6 will be a northern venture to Fairlee Creek, the Sassafras River, and Bodkin Creek, and Tilghman Creek will rock July 19-20 during the Pirate Cruise and Best Grog Contest. chesapeakesailing.org

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Three Days on the Southern Bay

Sledd Shelhorse’s Farr 36 Meridian 2 sailing to the top of its fleet. Photo by David Gibbings

Wairere sailing a bit too fast. Photo by David Gibbings

by Lin McCarthy

f variety is a good thing in your book, then the 2008 Southern Bay Race Week (SBRW) was just the ticket. On the race course, over the three days of racing, the event offered up three very different sets of conditions: on day one, there was light-but-doable air; on day two, it blew like blue stink, and racers saw gusts in the 27 to 30 knots range; and, on day three, the Hampton Roads area was rewarded with a thoroughly pleasant day of moderate breezes in the eight- to nine-knots range. Of the 10 fleets on the two venues, nine got in seven races, with only the PHRF C fleet unable to finish its last race. Tenacious, Carl and Scott Gitchell’s J/105 racing in the one-design fleet, came into the southern Chesapeake Bay from Baltimore and blew the socks off the competition. No matter what the conditions, Tenacious was unbeatable and ran the table with seven straight bullets. For their fine performance, they won the best boat overall trophy, the Black Seal Cup. In the PHRF A1 fleet, old rivals Wairere and Meridian went at it hammer and tong. Sledd Shelhorse’s Farr 36 Meridian jumped out of the blocks on day one with two firsts, while Wairere, Pete Hunter’s Thompson 30, stood in third behind Lloyd Griffin’s Cash Flow. On day two, the windy Saturday, Wairere pegged the speedometer at slightly more than 18 knots, leaving spectators “ga-ga,” and took three first places for the day. Now the two, both former Black Seal Cup winners, were tied going into the final day of the regatta. There was a “spoiler” on the course on Sunday, however, and the big green machine, Cash Flow, won the first race of the day. Wairere took a third in race six, which put her down one going into the final race. Meridian iced the fleet victory with a first in race seven, finishing the regatta 2 points ahead of Wairere. It was great racing by all three of the top PHRF A1 competitors.

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Racing News

Southern Bay Race Week 2008 Results May 29-June 1, 2008—Hampton, Virginia

Boat of the Week—Black Seal Cup Winner—Tenacious, J/105, Carl and Scott Gitchell Fleet Award Recipients: PHRF A1:

1. Meridian 2 2. Wairere 3. Cash Flow

PHRF A2:

1. Sea Star 2. Cyrano 3. The Riddler

J/105 One-Design:

1. Tenacious 2. Inevitable 3. Corryvreckan

PHRF B1:

1. Rumble 2. Incommunicado 3. Reprisal

PHRF B2:

1. Cool Change 2. PF Flyer 3. Bad Habit

J/24 One-Design:

1. Millennium Falcon 2. 193 3. Quicky

PHRF C:

1. It’s White 2. Callinectes 3. The Hunter

PHRF NS-A:

1. Virginia H 2. Midnight Mistress 3. Puff Card

PHRF NS-B:

Farr 36 Thompson 30 Hadley 40

Sledd Shelhorse, Virginia Beach, VA Pete Hunter, Kill Devil Hills, NC Lloyd Griffin, Elizabeth City, NC

J/36 Frers 36-2 Olson 29

David Eberwine, Suffolk, VA Bob Mosby, Virginia Beach, VA Clarke McKinney, Leonardtown, MD

J/105 J/105 J/105

Carl & Scott Gitchell, Annapolis, MD Mike Karn, Richmond, VA David Clark, Mechanicsville, VA

J/29 Omega 36 S2 10.3

Ben Weeks, Yorktown, VA E.Tracey & T. Polk, Severna Park, MD Doug Savage, Alexandria, VA

J/30 Pearson Flyer Pearson Flyer

Rusty Burshell, Grafton, VA Larry Preddy, Portsmouth, VA Bob Archer, Norfolk, VA

J/24 J/24 J/24

Paul Van Ravenswaay, Annapolis, MD Tripp Behm, Hampton, VA Mike Veraldi, Virginia Beach, VA

J/22 Cal 3-30 Hunter 26.5

Richard Winters, Hampton, VA Ben Cuker, Hampton, VA Justin Morris, Virginia Beach, VA

Soverel 30 C&C 35-3 Tartan 37

Andy Armstrong, Hampton, VA Jake & Pat Brodersen, Newport News, VA Walter Boatwright, Newport News, VA

1. Excelsior 2. Halaha 3. One O Five

Cal 30-2 Columbia 28-2 Catalina 30

Stephen Ritz, Williamsburg, VA Jeff Rogers, Hampton, VA Bob Nunn, Hampton, VA

1. Bay Dreamer II 2. Mazi

Catalina 36 Sabre 34

John Bergman, Norfolk, VA Tom Pantelides, Hampton, VA

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Meanwhile, there were a lot of familiar names in control of the other fleets. In PHRF A2, David Eberwine in his J/36, Sea Star, displaced Bob Mosby’s Cyrano, who sat atop the fleet with a second and a first on day one. Cyrano came close, but could not hold off Sea Star in the heavy or moderate air. Ben Weeks, in Rumble, his J/29 that he now races out of the York River area, returned to Hampton Roads and annihilated the PHRF B1 fleet. Ben finished eight points ahead of the second place boat, Incommunicado, sailed by Ed Tracey and T. Polk out of Severna Park, MD. In PHRF B2, Rusty Burshell’s J/30, Cool Change, overcame a weak start on day one (3.5 – 8) to take 5 first places in a row and the fleet top spot. Newcomers to the PHRF racing scene, Richard Winters and friends Scott Batchelor and A.J. Piccillo did everything but hand out toe tags to the rest of PHRF C. The J/22, It’s White, owned the fleet while suffering only one blemish when they finished second in race one behind Ben Cuker’s Callinectes. Cuker finished second in the fleet for the regatta.

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In the PHRF Non-Spinnaker A fleet, well known skipper Andy Armstrong brought home his Soverel 30, Virginia H, to first in fleet, and in PHRF Non-Spin B Stephen Ritz, Excelsior, dominated his competition. John and Mary Bergman won the Cruising Fleet in Bay Dreamer II. And, Paul Van Ravenswaay, from Annapolis, won the J/24 fleet. This was Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second win in the three regattas, which comprise the qualifying series for a berth in the J/24 Worlds in Annapolis in 2009. Paul came into SBRW having already won the Pink Moon Regatta in Havre de Grace, MD, earlier in the season. The third and final component of the series is Annapolis Race Week on Labor Day Weekend.

I can sail this thing with one hand behind my back. Photo by David Gibbings

Meridian 2 and Wairere head to head in a duel that captured the attention of the regatta. Photo by David Gibbings

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Governor’s Cup Celebrates its 35th Summer

hen Bay sailors start telling stories, so many of them begin, “Do you remember that one year at Gov’s Cup?...” You can call it the Governor’s Cup Yacht Race, but most Bay sailors call it Gov’s Cup. Date: the first week in August. Weather forecast: hot, hazy, humid with a chance of thunderstorms. Long night, great party. We love it. The St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) Governor’s Cup Yacht Race begins Friday, August 1, at 6 p.m. off Annapolis. It ends Saturday, August 2, on the shores of the SMCM with a post-race awards ceremony and party. Race registrations are pouring in at the time of print, so now is the time to sign up for this Chesapeake summer ritual. In celebration of the race’s 35th anniversary, the popular overnight race and award-winning party will be spiced up a bit. New this year, as of July 1, Governor’s Cup shirts, posters, and other logo items will be available for ordering online at smcm. edu/govcup. T2 Productions will be on the water shooting video from start to finish. The film will be shown at a video screening on Saturday afternoon, later in the awards tent, and afterwards on the T2P website, t2p.tv. Saturday afternoon tours of the College’s new River Center are also on tap. The River Center will become permanent home of Governor’s Cup Yacht Race trophies, awards, and memorabilia. The schooner Adventurer is the start boat in Annapolis, with the Maryland Dove, a

replica of a 17th -century square-rigger from Historic St. Mary’s City, serving as the finish boat at SMCM. Special 35th annual post-race festivities

feature star rockers and Key West Race Week performers Joe Bachman and the Crew. Their first-ever Governor’s Cup post-race performance will be in the evening. Live music in the afternoon will be by the Nautical Wheelers, whose playlist includes Buffett-style island music, country, and classic rock. Vendors will serve a variety of food and beverages. The awards ceremony will be held in the afternoon in the entertainment tent. A ticketed dinner will be held next to the State House for the racers. The race’s eight yacht classes for scoring are Multihull, PHRF A-0, PHRF A-1, PHRF A-2, PHRF B, PHRF C/D, and PHRF N. Boats can also compete for the Patuxent Partnership trophy and the St. Mary’s Alumni class trophy. With roots going back to 1840, SMCM is a public, liberal arts college located on the St. Mary’s River. SMCM’s sailing team has won 13 national championships and produced more than 100 AllAmerican sailors. To register by phone, call (240) 895-3039.Register online at smcm.edu/govcup.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland Governor’s Cup photo competition winner John M. Esparolini captures the beauty of summer racing on the Bay in 2007. Photo by John M. Esparolini

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Bay People

hen Mike Ironmonger became the director of the waterfront at St. Mary’s College of Maryland in 1978, a friend told him, “That might be a fun job for a year.” Try 30 years. On the day this issue of SpinSheet hits the docks, the Admiral, as they call him, will celebrate his retirement. The Virginia native grew up sailing Penguins out of Hampton YC. Billy Hunt was the junior sailing director at the time. “He was the one who was convinced it was a great sport for me,” says Ironmonger. “He gave me some competitive opportunities that were at a higher level than where I was, such as borrowing Hampton One-Designs for me to race. People fall in love with sailing because of a few people or a few moments. I really owe him a great deal of thanks.” After graduating from William and Mary and working in the “real world” in insurance and pharmaceuticals as well as being

race, the Governor’s Cup, from Annapolis to St. Mary’s City, has been a Bay racers’ favorite for 35 years. When Ironmonger “inherited” the Governor’s Cup project, he leaned on Annapolis sailors Phil Beigel, Barbara Beigel

Although they churn out top-notch sailors, Ironmonger is proudest of maintaining a waterfront for “everyman,” focusing on “novices and fun-lovers.” He says, “Nothing tickles me more than to watch these sailing classes. What they can learn in two hours is cool to watch. The novice sailor has been my real joy.” Longtime SMCM sailing coach Adam Werblow says, “There aren’t too many people who look at their boss of 20 years who say, ‘Wow—what a great person, mentor, and friend.’ He’s provided unbelievable leadership here. All of the people who come through this college enjoy the waterfront because he made it into somewhere people wanted to be—a gateway for people who want to go sailing or just enjoy getting out on the water.” Werblow emphasizes Ironmonger’s innate ability to do the right thing. He relates a story of how his former boss

Mike Ironmonger a ski bum, Ironmonger applied for the first full-time waterfront position in the college’s history. He’s quick to note that he didn’t even know the job involved competitive sailing; he signed on to run a general recreation program with club sailing and canoeing. Although he’s credited with growing the racing program, he says, “When I got there, we already had outstanding collegiate sailing. Scott Steele—who was an Olympic silver medalist [in windsurfing]— Monty Spindler, and other good sailors were already there.” St. Mary’s College, a public, liberal arts school with a student population just shy of 2000, boasts a sailing team that has won 13 national championships and churned out more than 100 collegiate All-American sailors. In addition to competitive sailing, the college’s crew, wakeboarding, windsurfing, and sailing clubs thrive along the wide St. Mary’s River at the mouth of the Potomac. The annual summer overnight 90 July 2008 SpinSheet

Fare Thee Well, Admiral! Vosbury, and Pete Sarelas as his “go-to people.” He says, “Now, there is a huge connection network, but back then, they were it. They were beyond reliable and a tremendous help to me. They held my hand until I figured it out.” Among the many things that stand out in memory, Ironmonger was thrilled when a reporter who had interviewed him titled his article, “Sailing for the Masses.” “We are all about getting as many people to fall in love with the sport as we can,” he says. “We have abandoned traditional aspects of teaching sailing—no book, no boat part names, no tests, just an attendance policy. It’s a physical education class. We get people on the water. Once there’s a love of the experience, stuff like jib trim comes later.”

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was in a collision in his new Laser. “He gave them his new boat and took their old one. He’s a class act,” Werblow says. “He’s a hell of a teacher, who is a big believer that college kids can learn by doing and teach one another. They’ve all benefitted by being hands-on, taking leadership roles, making mistakes, and getting out there again.” Werblow wishes his friend would stay for another 30 years. When he’s not sailing or working (starting today), Ironmonger skis, rides his off-road motorcycle on designated trails, and attends many soccer games and other activities with his four kids ages 12 to 27. He and his wife, Becky, sail their Boston Whaler Harpoon daysailer or race their Colgate 26 Bob (named for a beloved, departed dog) out of Solomons. Now that the Admiral is hanging up his hat, he says, “I plan on doing a lot more sailing, and that’s for me. I don’t plan on working on boats I don’t own.” spinsheet.com

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Racing News Raider Smashes Chessie Racing’s Bermuda Record

R The custom S&S 48 Raider beat Chessie Racing’s Bermuda Ocean Race Record by 45 minutes. The crew sailed 752 miles in 3 days, 13 hours, 18 minutes, and 58 seconds. Photo by Mark Talbott/SpinSheet

aider has set a new Bermuda Ocean Race (BOR) record at three days, 13 hours, 18 minutes, and 58 seconds (85:18:58) Raider, a custom S & S 48 skippered by David Ross of Annapolis, smashed the record set by Chessie Racing in 2006 by 45 minutes. Raider’s navigator is Tarry Lomax of Annapolis. In order to establish a new record time for the race, Raider, would have had to average more than eight knots of speed. At the time of print, not quite half of the 26 entrants had completed the race from Annapolis to St. George’s in Bermuda. The BOR starts in Annapolis, covers 752 miles, and takes the competitors down the Chesapeake Bay, out into the Atlantic Ocean at Norfolk, across the Gulf Stream, and through the Sargasso Sea to Bermuda. Look for full coverage of both the BOR and the biennial Newport to Bermuda Race in the August SpinSheet.

Santa Maria! Women’s Match Racing on the Bay

W Former Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year, skipper Liz Baylis took a second in the BoatU.S. Santa Maria Cup in May off Annapolis. Photo by Mark Talbott/SpinSheet

Oxford Regatta Makes Changes

he 77th annual Oxford Regatta will be a two-day event this year, rather the three-day event in years past. The big boat fleet will sail from Annapolis to Oxford on Saturday, August 9 starting at noon. The Robson round the Buoy PHRF Race will be held on Sunday, August 10. One

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design fleets and log canoes will start at 10 a.m. each day on five different courses. Sponsored by the Tred Avon and Chesapeake Bay YCs, the Oxford Regatta is open and CBYRA-sanctioned. To learn more, call (410) 226-6269 or visit tayc.com.

isconsin native Sally Barkow and her Team Seven captured first at the 17th annual BoatU.S. Santa Maria Cup (SMC) Women’s Match Racing Championships in Annapolis May 26-31. The event, which has become the premiere women’s match racing event in the country, was interrupted and abbreviated by thunderstorms, but luckily the racing that did take place was in great conditions. A three-time All-American at Old Dominion University, Barkow has a long resume of winning noteworthy international events, including two world championships in different keelboat classes. She’s a two time Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year (2005, 2007). Second place winner Liz Baylis, also a former Rolex Yachtswoman (2002), has skippered the San Francisco Women’s Match Racing Team since 2000.

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Get Ready for the Run What You Brung Regatta

he 10th Annual Run What You Brung (RWYB) Around the Island Regatta will be held September 27. The 36-mile circumnavigation of Kent Island held during the Harvest moon, the brightest moon that is also close to the autumn equinox, is not a race; it’s a day of sailing with friends old and new. As in all previous years, the RWYB Regatta keeps growing. This year West Marine has offered partial sponsorship of the events, providing gift bags for all skippers. (Stop in to the West Marine store in Kent Island and thank Linda for her support.) This year’s regatta will feature a band, catered food, and a cash bar. The entry fee is $50 per boat, and party/ food tickets are $25 per person. The entry fee includes a burgee if you register by August 29. Otherwise burgees will cost an additional $25. For more information, contact Billy Psimas at (703) 967-3224 or e-mail rwybregatta@aol.com. Visit rwybregatta.com.

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At the New York YC 154th Rolex Regatta held on Narragansett Bay June 14-15, a number of top positions were captured by Annapolis sailors. Bill Sweetser and crew sailed to the top of IRC Class 7 on the J/109 Rush. Ennio Staffini and crew placed second in IRC Class 2 aboard the J/V 52 Anema & Core. Preben Ostberg and the Swan 42 Tsunami crew took a third in their class (4) as did Dave Askew and Ken Comerford aboard the J/22 Flying Jenny VI (Class 5). The Great Corinthian Trophy, awarded to the yacht club team with the best score in the two-day series went to Annapolis YC, with team members Rush, Flying Jenny VI, and Tsunami. Held in blustery breezes with big sea conditions, the regatta was good preparation for the Bermuda Race (June 20) for many of its 110 entrants. The tradition of the Annual Regatta began at the New York YCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original clubhouse in Hoboken, NJ in 1845, during its second year of existence. As it is in every even-numbered year, the Annual Regatta also is part of the Onion Patch Series, which includes the Newport

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Chesapeake Leukemia Cup Regattas The Annapolis Leukemia Cup Regatta on June 13 was a huge success once again. Sailed in light air, the CBYRA-sanctioned event open to various classes was also open to a non-spinnaker cruisers class. The event was hosted by Eastport YC, where a great party was held afterwards. The Leukemia Cup Regatta, started in Annapolis in 1993, is now conducted in 47 markets across the country and this year will reach the 20 million dollar mark in funds raised. Sailors who missed the Annapolis edition have more opportunities to participate. The next big event is the 10th annual Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup in Deltaville, VA hosted by Fishing Bay YC (FBYC) and Stingray Harbor YC (SHYC) July 11-13. Individuals who raise $8500 for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will be invited to attend December’s Fantasy Sail regatta in Florida with Gary Jobson, National Chairman for the Leukemia Cup Regatta, ESPN Commentator, and America’s Cup Hall of Fame inductee. The Southern Chesapeake Leukemia Cup Regatta begins at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, July 11, with a silent and live auction and homemade crabcake dinner at FBYC. A skipper’s breakfast, racing, and a grand gala and awards ceremony are planned for Saturday. Sunday’s events begin with racing at 11 a.m. followed by an afternoon awards ceremony featuring Jobson who will be present to congratulate the winning skippers and crew. The regatta will consist of one race to be sailed by the Leukemia (cruising) and Classic classes and two races to be sailed by other fleets on two separate courses on Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13. Registration is $100 per boat if received before June 30 or $125 if received after June 30. Website registration ends at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 10. To register visit fbyc.net or leukemiacup.org/va. August 16, the Washington, DC chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Chesapeake Bay Sailing

The Leukemia Cup Regatta, started in Annapolis in 1993, is now conducted in 47 markets across the country and this year will reach the 20 million dollar mark in funds raised. Photo by Mary Ewenson/SpinSheet

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Society will host a junior regatta, followed only a few weeks later by the September 5-6 Leukemia Cup hosted at Washington Sailing Marina in Alexandria, VA. The Baltimore edition is slated for October 25. Look to future issues of SpinSheet for details.

More Luck Than Smarts in the Miles River Race

he start to this year’s Annapolis to Miles River Race on Memorial Day weekend required launching a spinnaker for a downwind start en route to St. Michaels. The 130 boats in 15 classes began Saturday morning with 10 knots of northeasterly breeze fueling them to the Miles River YC (MRYC) where most boats and crews tied up for the evening. The boats that started earlier in the morning crossed the starting line under spinnaker and sailed the first leg on a pleasant reach until the breeze died near the leeward mark. The boats that started after 10 a.m. were not as fortunate as they drifted across the line with little wind. “The start was challenging,” said Mike Jewell, who races on Ballyhoo, a J/35. “We set the pole to port

and launched the chute starboard just as the wind died. We drifted across the line over early with the chute as limp as a napkin.” Ballyhoo, skippered by John Hartke, circled around to restart about four minutes behind their fleet. They were able to close the gap and pick off a few competitors as the boats ahead had piled up in the hole before the leeward mark near Bloody Point. According to Charlie Husar, skipper of Cal 25 Fahrvergnugen, a wind line that did not move dominated the second leg.“If you went farther left in Eastern Bay, you got the wind,” said Husar. That is exactly what he did, and he took first in his fleet. “The boats that went to the south died the big death. It was more luck than smarts since it’s rare that a wind line like this would not move across the water. It was almost like a stripe had been painted on Eastern Bay.” After the entrants raced the three-mile downwind stretch in the Miles River to finish, the boat tied up at the MRYC. The Club offered dinner and entertainment, followed by breakfast in the morning. Because of lack of wind, many boats dropped out of the race home, which is sponsored by the Rhode River Boat Club. by Carrie Gentile

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She Sails E-Scows by the Seashore by Elizabeth B. Wrightson

y father once told me a sailing tale from the 60s that was lost on me. He was in a big-boat race with friends where the wives had tagged along. “Well, we were so far ahead of all the other boats,” he began to snicker, “that we hid down below before the finish and put the ladies at the helm over the line! Isn’t that hilari…” He halted when he caught my un-amused stare. What was so funny about women winning a race? Thirty years after that race was won, this “hilarious” story was as dated to me as paper charts. My generation surfed on Doris Colgate’s wake and had Ellen MacArthur showing us that sailing solo around the world at 5’2” was a snap. I have also had my fair share of verbal abuse from the opposite sex and remember many a mom who stayed in the galley, knowing little about sailing as they made lunch. Many of us have put the baloney and baloney sandwiches behind us and can be found topsides with twings and tillers thanks to fellow females who have offered empowering classes, groups, and activities to get women confidently into the game. Around the Chesapeake Bay, we have some great examples, starting with my very own yacht club in the tiny town of Oxford, MD. Last year, Tred Avon YC (TAYC) purchased a fleet of Ideal 18s and started the successful project Focus On Sailing (FOS) to get more members on the water. This year, the splinter group Women On the Water (WOW) formed to get more females interested. It worked. JoAnn Miller, co-founder with Catherine Murphy (former Sail Caribbean instructor), says, “We put out an e-mail questionnaire to female members of the club to see who would be interested,” she says. “A dozen women responded right away. It was so exciting! One response was ‘I wish I could take jr. sailing all over again,’ so I knew we were on to something.” When asked why she felt women needed their own group, her response was immediate. “We get on a boat with men and the whole dynamic changes,” she explains. “The women fall behind. They doubt their capabilities. My boat was mine from the beginning—not my husband’s. Nothing has built my self-esteem more than my boat.” JoAnn wants the group to get to the point where they don’t even hesitate to jump in an ideal. In a very short period of

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time, the participants are doing just that. “This has exceeded my expectations.” “The reason I joined WOW is because in my whole sailing career, I have always been crew,” says Allison Periconi, with a long list of dinghies, big boats, and a log canoe on her resume. “I wanted an opportunity to gain confidence as a skipper in a no-pressure environment.” Right out of the gate, WOW attracted women from multiple age groups and experience levels. “We learn from each other,” Allison adds, “while having a fun girls’ night out!” Visit tayc.com/fos.htm for FOS information. Womanship is the Annapolis-based women’s sailing school with the famous tag line “Nobody Yells… Everybody Learns.” Course coordinator Helen Johnson says, “The concept of Womanship was born on Chesapeake Bay during the summer cruise of 1979, on a woman’s boat with six females (plus one male) that almost won the big race.” Since 1984, they have taught women from 18 to 82 racing and cruising skills alongside teamwork and confidence. They have done it so well they

have a 40-percent return rate on the 66,000 students taught at 16 bases from Tortola to Turkey. For more information, visit womanship.com. If Tall Ships and New England are more your thing, seek out Dawn Santamaria and Sisters Under Sail. Her family’s 118-foot schooner Unicorn is fully-female crewed and ready to show women the (many, many) ropes. Her focus is largely on empowering and teaching teenagers with her popular and adventurous “Just For Girls” trips traveling from Long Island Sound to the Boston area, with no experience necessary. If you have made it past the Teen Beat set, check out her Women’s Leadership Sail program to recharge your batteries and develop strengths you didn’t know you had. Click to sistersundersail.org. If you’re ready to race, consider the Eastport YC’s Chesapeake Bay Women’s Challenge Regatta this month, benefiting Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Melissa Currier, “Repeat-Offender Chair,” picked up the race in 2003 with Kathy Webber. “There have been

movements over the years to have men on board,” she says of the event, “but that’s not the intent.” What’s the intent? “When there’s a guy on board, women sail differently and learn differently,” Melissa says. “This race is an opportunity to meet others and learn—you ask a question to a woman on a boat, and she doesn’t attack you for doing the wrong thing. She answers you.” So load your PHRF or one-design boat with ladies to sail, socialize, pick up pewter, and support CASA July 26. Visit chesapeakewomenschallenge.org. So, while I still scratch my head about why sailing even suffers from gender issues, I am glad that women have multiple opportunities to bypass and ignore them. Let’s hope younger generations don’t even know what I’m talking about. About the Author: Elizabeth B. Wrightson was born and raised in Oxford, MD, sailing her Penguin as a peewee, moving up to scows and skipjacks as an adult. After a 7-year stint at Sail Magazine in Boston, she is excited to be back on the Bay and is looking forward to log canoe season if the nettles are lacking.

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Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, JULY 2008

The Race Committee Will Be There

s spring arrives, we start to think about the upcoming racing season. The sailboat race schedule moves to the top of the in-box. We decide which races we would like to enter and, for those of us with bigger boats, we start to arrange for crew. As the first racing day nears, we go online, fill in the entry form, and pay the entry fee. On race day, with the boat and crew in various states of readiness, we sail out to the course. Somehow we subconsciously know, to paraphrase a well-known movie, that if we enter the race, the race committee will come. Certainly, the volunteers and organizations that support the racing on the Chesapeake know that good, competitive racing is no accident. But for many racing sailors, the amount of resources and behind-the-scenes activity that goes into conducting a fair race is grossly underestimated. Clubs plan their racing seasons months and years ahead. A world championship requires hundreds of volunteers and years of planning, but even local weekend racing requires a lot of effort. Most of the effort and management of a race is neither visible nor readily known to the average sailor. The organizing club and its race committee are certainly visible and central to making our racing possible. This is the work of dedicated volunteers. Most racing sailors know that and make an effort to say thanks. What is visible— the race committee boats, marks, scoring, trophies, and after-race party—is not insignificant by any means. However, many of the things that make sailboat racing such a great sport happen far off the race course and months or years away from race day. A lot of this effort is accomplished by your class association, or by organizations involved in coordinating and governing our sport, such as CBYRA, U.S. Sailing, and the Interna-

tional Sailing Federation (ISAF). Your class association keeps track of its class members, boats, results, history, trophies, records, measurers, and measurement equipment. For some classes, there is a class office with paid staff promoting the class and communicating with the sailors. For other classes, the national class office is in the basement of a volunteer’s home. Either way, racing is better because a well-run class levels the playing field. CBYRA is the regional sailing association for about 70 clubs and more than 50 classes across six states, which coordinates and supports the primary racing on the Bay. In addition to maintaining the master schedule of local big boat and one design racing, CBYRA also represents its sailors, classes, and clubs in U.S. Sailing. Appeals of local protest committee decisions are decided by CBYRA. U.S. Sailing is the national governing body for the sport of Sailing in the country. Through CBYRA and CBYRA-member clubs, U.S. Sailing provides certification of local judges and race officers and representation at ISAF and the U.S. Olympic Committee. U.S. Sailing manages the IMS, IRC, and ORR ratings and their measurement systems, oversees the racing rules in the U.S., and decides appeals of the CBYRA Appeals Committee decisions. The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) is the international governing body for the sport of sailing around the world. ISAF writes the Racing Rules of Sailing, manages the international race official training and certification, organizes the Olympic Games regatta, and represents sailors with the IOC. ISAF also creates the Offshore Special Regulations. Racing works on the water because of the

coordination and management by each of these sailing organizations. Because of your class association, you have equal racing between boats. Because of CBYRA’s months of planning and coordination meetings, the complicated Chesapeake Bay racing schedule is harmonized. Because of U.S. Sailing’s race official certification programs, the highly trained Chesapeake area judges and race officers are among the best in the world. Because of ISAF’s Racing Rules Committee, you have a set of rules that provides fair racing for all kinds and sizes of boats. When we first stumble into the wonderful sport of sailboat racing, it seems pretty simple. We fill out the entry form, pay our entry fees, and the race committee will be on station when we show up. If we enter, they will come. It is only a little later that we begin to notice that CBYRA events don’t overlap each other; that the sailing instructions look almost the same here as on Long Island Sound; that the protest committee procedures are fair and standardized; that the rules work (if everybody read them); and how really good this race committee is.

Jim Capron President U.S. Sailing

Prompted by the discussion on the proposed membership prescription in the 2009-2012 RRS, the Board of Directors of CBYRA offered this month’s Traveler article to Jim Capron, President of U.S. Sailing and CBYRA member. We also sent a survey question to our members on the proposed change. The survey results, along with other pertinent information can be found on our website at cbyra.org. We would like to thank Jim for his thoughts and service to our sport of sailing.

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Shane Zwingelberg

ot quite a native of Baltimore, but almost, Shane Zwingelberg settled there at the age of eight after a few hops around the country. Within a few years, he and his family sailed on catamarans at the beach. Having raced on a Cal 224 out of Rock Creek in Baltimore’s Wednesday night series as a teenager, he had some experience when, as a Randolph Macon student, he had a chance to race and work on a competitive boat called Cirò out of the West River one summer. It was a good summer—he never did go back to school. Zwingelberg worked and raced on Cirò (a C&C 34, then a J/34, and finally an X 3/ 4 ton) for eight years.

The carpentry work Zwingelberg did to stay afloat evolved into full-time work, but it didn’t stop him from sailing competitively. He bought a J/22 and raced it for many years, as well as sailing on Stars, Melges 24s, and various big boats. Among his many racing highlights are winning the Annapolis to Newport race overall as navigator on the J/120 Euro Trash Girl in 2005 and a second in class at Key West Race Week on the same boat in 2004. He was on Charlie Scott’s Melges 30 crew when they took a first at Key West in 1996. He’s also had great luck in that very venue aboard Tom Ballard’s SR33 Snake Eyes scoring third (1998), second (1999), and first (2001). “I’ve also won a bunch Theof Log Canoe Mystery, builtPoints in 1932over of five Screwpiles and High the years. Pretty much have won all logs in Oxford, racing on the Miles River in the Bay races at some point. The years September, 2006. Photo by Don Biresch, all blend in together,” he says www.dbconsultants.com/dbphotos/ with a smile. “I guess I’m all over the map.” Zwingelberg and Pete McChesney tied for first at the Star Western Hemisphere Championships on the Finger Lakes in NY in 2008 (losing the tiebreaker and placing second). Last year, he won first in class in the Annapolis to Newport Race on the J/120 Flying Jenny V. Crewing regularly on John White’s well-known, nameless “purple boat,” this is a guy who’s used to winning races on the Chesapeake Bay. SpinSheet: What is your favorite sailing venue?

Who were important sailing influences in your life? My dad Bill Zwingelberg got me started. The owner of Cirò, Domenico de Sole, was also important. I’ve also had the opportunity to sail with some great skippers: Charlie Scott, John White, Jonathan Bartlett, and John MacCausland… I learned something from each one. Who are your best sailing buddies? John White, Jonathan Bartlett, Pete McChesney, Debbie Gosselin, Barbara Vosbury, Renee Mehl, and Julie Winters. What gear do you depend on? I wear Kaenon sunglasses and Musto gear. I’m not one of those guys who has a ton of gear. I had to actually buy a bunch of stuff to get me down to Bermuda. I’m hoping it will arrive on time. What are your favorite TV shows? Law and Order and CSI Miami. Are you a fan of any sports teams? I’ve been a Baltimore Ravens fan and season ticket holder since they came to town. I’m a huge sports fan. I love basketball, lacrosse, and football. Do you have any sailing superstitions? Not really, except for never ever bringing a banana on board. I think it’s important to keep the mood light, have fun, and keep it all in perspective. What piece of advice do you find yourself giving young sailors?

Zwingelberg: Sailing stars in the winter in Miami, FL. If I had to choose one, that’s it.

Go out and do it as much as possible. Nothing replaces doing it. And then be patient. You have to be patient on the race course. If you get all wound up and get your panties all bunched, you make bad decisions.

What’s your favorite venue on the Chesapeake Bay?

Is there anything you’d like to achieve on the water you haven’t yet?

I love sailing to Oxford. It’s always been a cool race—nice party, fun town, just a great place to go and hang out. I’d say that the Screwpile is up there pretty high on the list.

I’d love to win the Star World Championships! (He laughs) I’m going to keep trying, anyway. I’d like to do some more short-handed distance racing.

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BROKERAGE & CLASSIFIED SECTIONS

The deadline for the Brokerage and Classified sections is the 10th of the month prior to publication (July 10 for the August issue). Contact Lucy Iliff for advertising, (410) 216-9309 or lucy@spinsheet.com. 26’ Westerly Centaur ‘73 in good cond. Ready to sail. Too many extras to mention. No reasonable offer refused pelliott123@verizon. net or (410) 493-4896.

DINGHIES

Achilles Lex ’96 w/wood floorboards, oars & 2.5hp Evinrude $575, (443) 603-9139 or (410) 758-1720. Avon 310 RIB ’02 Lift & tow bridles, bow locker, oars, cover, anchor & rode, and Honda 9.9 electric start, new tank & AGM battery, together $3,100 Jon Cook (443) 624-0400. 6 Person Offshore Life Raft Zodiac Racing MP6, DOM ’97, certified through 03/08 $1,200 Call (410) 268-5989 or email eastlaked@aol.com DONATIONS

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) 591-9900, (202) 494-3344 SAIL

13’ Hobie Wave Catamaran ’03 Great cond. Fast & Fun $2,700 (443) 223-5058. Hunter 170 ’98 Covered in backyard last 3 years. Good cond. Main & jib, galvanized trailer, Mercury4 OB included. Great family daysailer. Annapolis. $4,500. Sally. (443) 994-0087. Sallye63@cs.com 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. 102 July 2008 SpinSheet

Capri 22 ’86 Main and jib. No (outboard) motor. Good starter boat. Call for appointment. Jerry/ Downtown Sailing Center: (410) 727-0722. 22’ Capri ’90 by Catalina Good cond., ’07 Honda OB, VHF, anchor, Roller Furl 150 genoa ’06, Main, Spinnaker, simple fun. $ 5500. (410) 286-9399. Two J-24s Available, One W/Trailer All reasonable offers considered, including a package of both. See boat Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., or call for appointment. Jerry/Downtown Sailing Center: (410) 727-0722. 1980 Race-Ready J/24 Lightly-used North Sails (Newport design) main/genoa. Spinnakers and other sails included. Keel recently faired. New knot meter. ’99 Nissan. $7,000/offer, can email pics, kevingregg@comcast.net (301) 775-1871. 24’ San Juan ’76 Great cond., fresh water only, doubleaxle trailer, 3.5 Nissan OB, 4 head sails, main, .75 ounce spinnaker, streaker, NAVMAN Multi-3,000, (302) 456-5959 tvincent1@msn.com $6,895. 25’ Catalina ’85 Exc. cond., swing keel, RF, 25hp Mariner OB, shore power, VHF, GPS, speed & depth, CD, new keel & bottom paint & cushions, bimini, trailer. Sleeps 6. jrowan@vcu.org $7,500, (804) 221-2602.

27’ Albin Vega ’72 Nice sailing full keel sloop, good sails, 2 cylinder Universal dsl, folding prop, ready to sail, $6,600, (410) 477-8607, YoungsBoatYard.com

27’ O’Day ‘73 Keel sloop, good cond., 15-hp ’02 Yamaha, new standing rigging ’94, new running rigging ’03, sails good, mains’l new, tall rig, lead keel shoe, inflatable dinghy, fast in light air, Sea Scouts, a bargain at $3900 obo, Doug Yeckley (410) 326-4291, (C) (410) 610-6895, douglas.yeckley@comcast.net, Steve Alexander, (301) 646-0805, stevedalex@msn.com

27’ Bavaria 820 ’85 Finest German craftsmanship. Volvo dsl. Raymarine ST-60, wind, speed, depth, Auto tiller. Refrigeration. Stable A-rated Bay sailer. Located Annapolis $15,000 R4K007@msn.com

28’ Catalina ’91 Two main sails, new dodger, bimini, 150 RF, low engine hrs, AP, Loran wing keel, 19hp Universal, depth & speed, clean inside, includes seldom used : dinghy, 3hp Yamaha, AC, extras. $27,000 (301) 384-9341.

27’ Cape Dory ’83 Lightly used. Hank on sails. Two cylinder Westerbeke 13 hp dsl. Propane stove. Located in Annapolis. $21,000. (410) 987-8074.

28’ Edel (Canada ) ’81 keel sloop rebuilt 20-hp Mitsubishi dsl, good sails, RF, Sea Scouts, steal at $8900 obo, Doug Yeckley (410) 326-4291, C (410) 610-6895, douglas.yeckley@comcast.net, Steve Alexander, (301) 646-0805, stevedalex@msn.com

Catalina-C27 ’84 std-rig dsl, RF, spinnaker-rigged, new VHF, CD-player, AP, new bimini, new alcohol-stove, Fortress Danforth anchor, plenty of extras. Call (301) 662-6176 Email rgolay@verizon.net $9,900 27’ Catalina ’83 Excellent cond. Awlgripped & bottom prepped for new paint. Universal 11hp dsl, RF genoa. Located on Naval Support Activity Annapolis $10,500 obo usnsa@usna.edu (410) 293-2130. Catalina 27 ’88 Hull in good cond.; deck normal for age of cabin, head in good cond., main sail in good cond., 150 genoa is fair with no rips. Standing & running rigging replaced ’02, new speedo, depth, compass outboard mount but no motor $3000 obo. Call (864) 354-8521. Jeanneau Fantasia 27 ’85 Handyman special. Call for appointment. Jerry/Downtown Sailing Center: (410) 727-0722.

29’ Ranger ‘72 keel sloop inbd dsl, rlr frlg, full set of sails-good, Sea Scouts, bargain at $4900 obo, Doug Yeckley (410) 326-4291, C (410) 610-6895, douglas.yeckley@comcast.net, Steve Alexander, (301) 646-0805, stevedalex@msn.com Beneteau 305 R/C ’86 Dsl inboard. This 30 foot boat is in very good cond. Working sails, RF. Call for appointment. Jerry/Downtown Sailing Center: (410) 727-0722. 30’ Catalina ’75 Popular family cruiser, shoal draft version, inboard engine, roller-furl genoa, tiller steering, new salon & V-berth cushions, priced below market at $8,500. Located at Crisfield, MD. Call Norris at (410) 742-6795 or (443) 944-3322 30’ Mumm 30 ex. Mean Machine One of a kind, Mfg. Ovington Marine. No deck issues. Many extras included. Asking $125K Contact Brad at (410) 279-6150 spinsheet.com

34’ Catalina tall rig ‘91 This shoal draft (wing) is ideal for the Bay. She has knot, wind and GPS with Autohelm 4000. First year for walk through transom. Asking $59,900. See pics and full specs at www.adventure-yachts.com or call (410) 626-2851.

Pearson 30 Original owner. Hardly used. Only 500hrs on Atomic-4. Main, 170% furling genoa, 2 jibs, cruising & radial spinnakers, dodger, plus extras. $17,000 Kept on lift, Wye River, MD. (410) 827-6555.

J105 ’98 Excellent cond. ready to sail, new on market. Raymarine ’07, Quantum Sails ’07, Baltoplate this Spring. White w/blue strip, blue interior. Offered at $97,950. Contact Robert at Santa Cruz Annapolis (410) 505-4150.

Pearson 30 Updated & maintained annually, main, 3 foresails, 2 spinnakers. $6,900 Great boat, great cond., ready to race/cruise. Web site home. comcast.net/~lvazzano/INDEX. htm (410) 746-8925.

36.7’ Beneteau ’02 Racer/ performance cruiser, excellent cond., 5’11” draft, 54” over-sized wheel, spinnaker gear w/carbon pole, $122,900 Deltaville, VA. Contact Scott @ (434) 981-5260.

31’ Hunter ‘84 Great entry level cruiser. Well maintained; custom interior woodwork; furling genoa; battened main; new canvas accessories; many other equipment items included. $23K. Bruce at (703) 864-0266; djmoler@gmail.com 34’ Sabre MKII ‘87 K/CB 4’/7’ Westerbeke 27 1400 hrs, heat/AC, Auto Pilot, Hood sails, many upgrades, very good cond. $67,500 obo H(215) 340-0231, C (215) 262-0300. 34’ Sabre ’84 One owner, Centerboard, Westerbeke dsl, New standing and running rigging, VHS, CD/Radio, cushions in and out. Refurbished interior/exterior woodwork. Excellent vessel for the Bay $55,000 (301) 928-1847(c), billd@alto-shaam.com 34’ Schock 34PC ’88 Reduced $29.5K obo. A Nelson/Marek design w/excellent handling characteristics. Shoal draft (4.5’ Hydrokeel). A tricabin layout provides the utmost in cruising comfort and style. D: (301) 995-4845, N: (410) 394-0390; e-mail: rudymr@comcast.net. Chesapeake Bay Sailing

36’ Catalina ’02 Excellent cond. 283 engine hrs, heat/AC, GPS chart plotter, radar, feathering prop, in-mast furler, 150 genoa, ultra leather, VHF, 10 CD stereo. Bob $117,000 (609) 440-1597. 38’ Beneteau 38s5 $74,900 Just Reduced. Wonderful cruising boat w/custom upgrades for short-handed sailor or sailing couple. Ready to sail immediately! Excellent electronics package with redundant equipment/spares. Interior stairs recently refinished. Equipped for offshore, this boat knows its own way down the Bay and to Bermuda or Boston. Dink included. Contact Gary Bahena at (202) 236-7012. Prout Manta 38 Catamaran Ultimate roomy bluewater cruiser w/unprecedented safety record. Equipped & ready for immediate regional or extended world cruising. In Annapolis. $159,000 For info call (315) 342-3008.

34’ Catalina T/R ’01 Mk II This shoal draft sloop has it all with heat, air, AP, GPS, and color plotter to name a few. Asking $109,000. See specs & pics at www.adventure-yachts.com or call (410) 626-2851. 47’ Vagabond Ketch ’81 Well maintained, in mast RF, AC, generator, ready to cruise the islands, lots of upgrades, $189K, trades considered. For more information send email to ricksailscnc@hotmail.com.

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 $105,000. 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 $30,900. See pics & full specs at www.adventure-yachts.com or call (410) 626-2851. 31’ Island Packet Cutter ’84 This shoal draft yacht has many upgrades like 16K BTU air/heat, AP, “stack pack” main & windward sheeting car to name a few. Asking $59,900. See pics and full specs at www.adventure-yachts.com or call (410) 626-2851.

35’ C&C ’84 sloop A racer / cruiser with a great performance set up. However, unlike most racers, she is comfortable, clean and ready to go cruising without changing a thing. Asking $54,900. See full specs and pics at www. adventure-yachts.com or call (410) 626-2851. 38’ Beneteau Oceanus 381 With her 5’4” draft she is both Bay and Bahamas friendly. She has full instrumentation, in-mast furling and AC. Asking $95,900. See full specs at www.adventure-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 $145,000. See pics and full specs at www. adventure-yachts.com or call (410) 626-2851. 40’ Hunter Legend ’88 This is so well maintained I can’t believe it’s an ’88. Loaded with great electronics and full documentation and maintenance logs. Asking $ 89,900. See pics & full specs at www.adventure-yachts.com or call 410-626-2851.

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RogueWave Yacht Sales

SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! We Need More Listings! Kate and Bernie of RogueWave specialize in high quality, offshore capable sailing vessels! We are available to serve buyers and sellers anytime by appointment. Bring us your well loved, high quality, blue water vessel. Come see us to find your dream boat! Call today for your appointment!

RogueWave’s Special Offerings Saga Cutter - Perry Design 43 ‘97 Bluewater performance

cruiser: Very new, clean, well equipped, low hours, walkthrough transom, two big staterooms. New in 2007 radar chart plotter, custom arch and more. $269K

Cabo Rico 42, ‘07 Brand spanking new! Gorgeous cutter. Equipped to the max with everything! In boom furling, generator, water maker, air conditioning, Espar heat, great electronics, Radar, plotter, SSB, life raft, Epirb. 595K Shearwater 39 Cutter, 1992 Rare and favorite bluewater voyaging home in absolutely perfect condition and completely equipped. New engine, new sails, new standing rigging, new running rigging, new canvas, new refrigeration. Beautiful three stateroom one head layout. 22 Falmouth Cutter 92 $65K

40 Norseman 400

$395K

27 Nor’Sea ’82

42 Tayana ’84

$129K

$54K

28 Bristol Channel Cutter ‘07

42 Cabo Rico ’07

35 Elizabethan ’65

43 Saga Cutter ’97

$39K

$595 $269K

35 Wauquiez Pretorien $84K

44 Alden 44, ’91

$229

38 Hans Christian ’83 SOLD

44 Mason ’96

SOLD

38 Cheoy Lee ’79

SOLD

47 Beneteau 473 ‘02

39 Shearwater ’92

$249K

48 Sunward Ketch ’89 $279K

SOLD

62 Beneteau CNB ’95 $625K

40 Valiant ’91

$229K

Call Kate & Bernie

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32’ Beneteau First 32 ‘81 Nice First series boat with spacious cockpit, clean interior. A great starter boat for bay cruising or club racing. Motivated Seller. Located in Deltaville. $29,900 Call Jonathan Hutchings (804) 776-7575 or visit www.annapolisyachtsales.com 32’ Island Packet ‘92 A beautiful, well maintained, offshore capable boat with tons of storage. Asking $109,900 yet all offers considered. Call Dave Sill @ Annapolis Yacht Sales (410) 267-8181 or dave@ annapolisyachtsales.com

Beneteaus - Beneteaus Beneteaus - From a Beneteau 281 to a Beneteau 50 I have them all! Motivated sellers & very clean boats! Call for more information! Dan Nardo at Annapolis Yacht Sales (410) 267-8181 ext 203, dan@annapolisyachtsales.com

33’ Beneteau 331 ‘01 Perfect boat for the Bay. Two private sleeping cabins, roller furling main and genoa, AC, dodger, bimini, microwave and more! Call today!! Tim Wilbricht at (410) 507-4359 or tim@annapolisyachtsales.com

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 and more. Priced from $134,900. Charles Gomez at (410) 991-8605. or Charles@ annapolisyachtsales.com 36’ Beneteau 361 ‘01 Well equipped example of popular design. Westerbeke dsl, Furling main and jib, Raymarine radar/ chartplotter/gps, Autopilot, Refrigeration, heat and air, dodger & bimini Asking $119,900. Call Paul (410) 267-8181 or paul@ annapolisyachtsales.com 36’ Beneteau 361 ’03 Very clean, fully loaded with A/C, canvas, chartplotter, winter cover etc. Two cabin layout, perfect boat for Bay and beyond. Asking $119,900. Call Dave Sill @ Annapolis Yacht Sales (410) 267-8181 or dave@ annapolisyachtsales.com

NEW AT WALCZAK YACHTS

Thank You! to all the owners, buyers and brokers who participated in the Spring sales of the following trawlers, sailboats and powerboats:

31’ Tiara “PHR-Fect” 38’ Eastbay “Bay Hawk” 42’ Sabreline F/B “Two by Sea II” 46 Bertram “Second Star” 46’ Sea Ray SD “Emerald Eyes”

47’ Beneteau “Marissa” 46’ Grand Banks “Heather K” 54’ Symbil “Half Shell” 44’ Sea Ray SB “Bay Kafe” 64’ Burger “Long Gone”

55 Sea Ray F/B “Summer Camp” 74’ Hatteras SD “Mojo” 50’ Jefferson MY “Proteus” 42’ Sea Ray “Day Dreamer”

We are pleased to announce these new local listing now available: 2007 36 Monk trawler NEW BOAT 2006 45’ Hunter CC “Apre Ski” 1989 52’ Sea Ranger “Time” 1998 29’ Bachelor Point “Sanderling”

1987 54 Hatteras MY “MY Way” 2008 43’ N Paciﬁc “Mary M” 1998 50’ Hatteras Sport Deck “Hat Attude” 200 43 Island Pilot “Blue Jacket” 1990 97’ Queenship “Delite” 1990 78’ Hatteras CMY “Afternoon Delite” 2001 52’ Tiara Sovran “Mulligan”

See full specs and photos at www.walczakyacht.com Yacht Basin Co. 2 Compromise St., Annapolis, MD 21401 | Phone: 410.268.1611 | Fax: 410.268.0017 | walczakyacht@yahoo.com WYBS_Spinsheet_august-08.indd 1

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38’ Catalina 380 ‘02 Super clean and equipped with A/C and RF mainsail for summer sailing. Great aft cabin with centerline queen berth. Call Denise Hanna at (410) 267-8181 or denise@ annapolisyachtsales.com 42’ Whitby ’82 Lovingly maintained by original owner in the bay for all its life (one Bahamas trip). Kept under cover in winter. Call now for details on this fine centre cockpit blue water boat. Listing broker is Jonathan Hutchings (804) 776 7575 or jonathan@annapolisyachtsales. com. 44’ Hunter ’03 Allan K is a one owner boat that has been meticulously maintained and shows better than new. She is equipped with A/C, Bow Thruster, A/P, Chartplotter, Flat Screen TV and more. Call Charles Gomez (410) 267-8181 or Charles@ annapolisyachtsales.com.

NEW S T BOA 62' 54' 54' 51' 50' 46' 44' 43' 41' 41' 41' 40' 40' 40'

Gulfstar Sailmaster`85 Hunter `81 & `82 Irwin ketch `88 Antigua 51 `86 Gulfstar Sailmaster `84 Beneteau 461 `00 Gulfstar center cockpit `81 Morgan center cockpit `85 C&C `88 Dufour Sortilege `73 Irwin ketch `84 Pacific Seacraft `98 Bristol `78 Saga 409 `06

47’ Beneteau 473 ‘01 Well equipped with all the toys: AC/Heat, gen, bow thruster, electric genoa winches, CP/AP/radar and more. Take this adventure ready boat on your next sailing adventure. Call Tim Wilbricht at (410) 507-4359 or tim@annapolisyachtsales.com Beneteau 50 ’00 Custom 2 cabin, never chartered and loaded with cruising gear. Blue Awlgrip, Genset, AC/Head, and much more. Asking $299,000 Call Dan at Annapolis Yacht Sales (410) 267-8181 or (410) 570-8533 Dan@annapolisyachtsales.com

34’ Catalina ’88 Tall Rig 3’10” draft, 2004 mainsail, color chart plotter, bottom painted in May. She is clean and ready to cruise now $46,000 (757) 480-1073 bayharborbrokerage.com

38’ Lagoon Catamaran ’04 Generator, air, nice electronics, custom hard top, very clean $305,00 bayharborbrokerage.com (757) 480-1073. 40’ Fountaine Pajot catamaran ’07 Brand new boat just arrived this fall from France. Owners have been relocated. $385,000 (757) 480-1073 bayharborbrokerage.com

32’ Jeanneau 32 ’85 Clean boat - ready for new owner. Tiller steering for the true sailor. Canvas, electronics, well maintained. $24,000 Call (410) 263-2311).

35’ Catalina 350 ’04 Excellent mid-size cruiser in like-new cond., beautifully maintained and ready for cruising. Lots of extras... large dodger, AC, nice electronics package, microwave, 15” LCD TV, inverter, stereo, freezer, electric head. Excellent entry-level boat and affordably priced. CALL (410) 263-2311. 37’ Jeanneau Sun Odyssey ’00 2 cabin 1 (HUGE) head . A/C, inverter, new batteries, new C80 chart plotter and AP, custom mattresses in both cabins -1 Owner - professionally maintained.. OWNERS MOTIVATED!! $94,500, Call (410) 263-2311. 40’ C&C 121 ’00 2 cabin 1 head. Beautiful Cruiser - 2 zone A/C, inverter, Raymarine Radar/ Chartplotter, AP, beautifully appointed interior, tons of storage, expertly maintained.. REDUCED $225,000 (call 410-263-2311).

Pacific Seacraft 31,34, 37, 40 Immediate Delivery Special Pricing $599,000 $99,000 $299,000 $194,900 $198,000 $219,000 $119,000 $79,900 $99,000 $69,900 $115,000 $335,000 $54,900 $349,000

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38’ Hunter ‘02 In mast furling, air, generator, nice aft cabin, great layout $139,900 (757) 480-1073 bayharborbrokerage.com

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Ericson `71 Beneteau Oceanis 381 `00 Downeast cutter `77 Durbeck cutter `81 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey `97 Pacific Seacraft `93 Pacific Seacraft `02 Endeavour `84 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey `06 Wauquiez Pretorien `86 Westerly Oceanquest `97 Moody center cockpit `86 O'Day 34 `83 Pacific Seacraft '94 & '95 - 3 from

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Pacific Seacraft `87 $91,000 Bavaria `06 $119,500 Ericson Racer/Cruiser `82 $38,500 Hallberg Rassy `72 $39,000 Nonsuch `84 $69,500 Nonsuch `79 $34,900 Catalina `84 $24,900 S-2 9.2A `79 $14,900 Island Packet - Upgrades `91 $73,000 C&C `84 $19,900 Precision - Reduced `95 $29,900 Island Packet `90 $46,000 Pacific Seacraft Orion MK II - 2 from $54,500 Nonsuch `85 $39,900

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50’ Gulfstar Sailmaster ‘84 Luxurious cruiser with 3 staterooms AC/heat, genset, custom keel reduced to $199,000. Crusader YS (410)269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com NEW Pacific Seacrafts - 31, 34, 37 & 40. New and available for SUMMER delivery! The first to be completed at the new location in NC. Call for special pricing! Crusader YS (410) 269-0939, www.crusaderyachts.com

30’ Catalina ’84 well maintained, low hours on diesel. $20,000 Coastal Yacht Sales (757) 285-7059 . 33’ Hunter ’82 Yanmar dsl, roller furling, well kept below $15,995. Coastal Yacht Sales (757) 285-7059.

34’ Pacific Seacraft ’94 - Exceptionally clean boat less than 500 hrs on Yanmar dsl. Sloop rigged Dodger, windlass, chart plotter, refrigeration $126,500. Also ’95 asking $149,000 Crusader YS (410) 269-0939, www.crusaderyachts.com

36’ Islander ’72 RF, Yanmar dsl, radar, new cushions, chart plotter. $28,000. Coastal Yacht Sales (757) 285-7059. 41’ Columbia Motor Sailer ’73 Original owner, bow thruster, new main sail, $28,000 Coastal Yacht Sales (757) 285-7059.

40’ Pacific Seacraft ‘98 Lovingly maintained, thoughtfully upgraded for turnkey cruising, AC/heat, genset, liferaft, windvane, etc. $335,000 Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

34’ C&C ‘82 2 Sets sails, spinnaker, rod rigging, RF, knot, depth, AP, dodger – club racer with comfortable accommodations for 5, available for demo $ 29,900 Call Tony at (443) 553-5046 or (800) 276-1774 day or evening or visit www.greatblueyachts.com, tony@greatblueyachts.com

Sabre 34 ’84 Wonderful, classic performance oriented cruiser – Keel / Center Board, 2 sets sails, Dodger, Bimini, Clean! $54,900 Call for complete details - Tony at (443) 553-5046 or (800) 276-1774 day or evening or visit www.greatblueyachts.com, tony@greatblueyachts.com 36’ Catalina ’96 Very clean, Loaded: Full canvas, Air / heat, Inverter, radar, AP, GPS, davits, dinghy w/ 3hp OB, new cushions and More – A one owner boat excellently maintained - $ 94,900 Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or evening), Office: (800) 276-1774 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) 553-5046 (day or evening), Office: ( 800) 276-1774 or email: tony@greatblueyachts.com

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40’ Block Island, fully restored classic, a true head turner. Asking $109,500 Call Forbes Horton

42’ Golden Wave ’84 blue water cutter, gen, watermaker, SSB, liferaft, much more Asking $126,500 Bill Day

36’ Vancouver ’81 well found, full keel cruiser, ready to go again. Call Scott Taylor

46’ Beneteau 461 ’01 very clean owners version asking $211,000 Call Scott Taylor

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41’ Kirie Feeling 419 ’02, 2.5’ draft w/lift keel, furling main & jib, AC, Beautiful interior. Asking $164,000 Call Greg

35’ Young Sun ’85 very clean asking $69,000 call Greg Kaufman

36’ Cabo Rico ’01 loaded & well maintained Asking $225,000 Call Chet Pawlowicz

45’ Morgan ’85 C/B performance sloop, Aft cockpit w/huge aft strm, recent blue Awlgrip. Asking $99,950 Call Bill Day

When it comes to listing your boat, we are the professionals! 60’ Morgan schooner ’82 clean 55’ Tayana ‘89 C/C ketch 53’ Gulfstar total refit 53’ Mason ’84 52’ Jeanneau ‘96 excellent cond. 50’ Beneteau ’99 2 strm 50’ Gulfstar MKII ‘78 ketch 49’ Passport ‘90 Ctr/CP cutter 48’ Camper Nicholson ’79 ketch 48’ Hans Christian ‘89 48’ Hinckley ’73 ctr/cp 47’ Caliber ’01 cruise equipped 47’ Gulfstar Sailmaster ‘80 Ketch 47’ Passport ’94 3 strm 47’ Valiant ’92 loaded 46’ Palmer Johnson Beautiful 45’ Bristol 45.5 ’82 C/C turn key 45’ Jeanneau ‘99 cruise away!

275,000 295,000 189,000 Call 295,000 270,000 159,000 339,000 115,000 329,000 299,000 379,000 149,500 349,000 349,900 115,000 215,000 169,900

45’ Passport ’00 Aft/CP very clean 44’ Beneteau Oceanis ‘96 very nice 44’ Cambria ’86 quality build 44’ CSY ’77 very strong 44’ Gulfstar ’81 ctr/cp 44’ Mason ’87 43’ Cheoy Lee Motorsailor very nice 43’ Hans Christian ‘80 43’ Mason ’82 well equipped 42’ Hunter ’99 one owner 42’ Passport ‘83 aft cockpit 41’ Cheoy Lee ’79 ktch, 1 owner 41’ Beneteau Oceanis 411 ’99 41’ Hunter Deck Salon ’05 mint 41’ Lord Nelson ’83 cutter 41’ Moody 419 ’85 3 strm 40’ Island Packet ‘94 40’ Caliber ’96 cruise equipped

489,000 184,900 274,000 120,000 119,000 239,900 249,500 119,000 140,000 149,000 149,900 89,000 159,900 219,500 169,000 79,900 199,000 209,000

40’ Passport ’86 cutter 40’ Tashiba ’90 lightly used 39’ Shannon ’94 39’ Southern Cross ’82 cruise ready 38’ Beneteau Oceanis ‘97 2 st.rm. 38’ Bristol 38.8 ’89 K/CB 38’ Cabo Rico ’87 traditional 38’ Catalina ’83 S&S design 38’ Ericson ’90 clean 38’ Hans Christian ’90 38’ Island Packet ’88 value 38’ Tashing ‘83 Cutter 38’ Sabre MKII ‘88 K/CB 37’ Dickerson ’83 3 strm 2 from 37’ Passport ’86 beautiful 37’ Tartan ’82 K/CB 37’ Tayana very nice ’82 36‘ Cape Dory ‘81

163,000 189,500 239,000 105,000 128,000 109,000 169,000 59,000 89,000 154,900 125,000 145,000 139,000 74,900 139,000 64,900 89,500 59,000

36’ CS shoal draft ’79 56,500 36’ Gozzard ’86 nice 129,000 36’ Pearson 365 ’78 62,500 36’ Sabre 362 ’87 dark blue Call 35’ Bristol 35.5 ’80 C/B 59,900 35’ Hallberg Rassy Rasmus ’71 exc cond Call 35’ Pearson ’80 C/B, updated 35,000 34’ Cabo Rico ’90 119,000 33’ Nantucket ’81 roomy 39,000 32’ Downeast ’76 cruise ready 44,900 32’ Westsail ’76 fbg decks 39,900 31’ Pearson ’87 42,900 31’ Lavranos ’81 pocket cruiser 39,000 31’ Niagara ’82 great starter boat 24,500 30’ C&C ’88 dry sailed 49,900 30’ Jeanneau ’87 Sun Light 39,900 29’ Bristol 29.9 ’77 19,500 29’ Hunter ’97 29.5 shoal draft 45,900

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28’ Bristol Channel Cutter ’82 Shaefer RF/reefing boom, all sails handled from cockpit, 3 GMF Yanmar, refrigeration, heat, selfsteering gear, $119K Hartge Yacht Sales (410) 867-7240. 30’ J-Boat ’81 One owner competitive in J-30 fleet. Repowered in ’04 w/new Yanmar 2GMF auxiliary. Dry stored every winter $27K HYS (410) 867-7240. 32’ C&C 99 ’04 Modern Tim Jacket design that cruises as well as it races. All the cruising & racing gear you could want at 20% less than new. $127,500 Hartge Yacht Sales (410) 867-7240. 32’ Catalina 320 ’95 Hull # 215 Refrig., speed, depth, wind, propane stove/oven, RF. Clean! Clean! Hartge Yacht Sales (410) 867-7240.

34’ Hinckley 34 ’49 MOTIVATED SELLER! PROVIDENCE is a gorgeous Hinckley Sou’wester 34’ that has been lovingly and professionally restored over the last three years. She is in absolutely pristine condition! $69,000. Motivated seller. Hinckley Yacht Sales (410) 263-0095. Hinckley H-42 Sloop ’81 OUTLANDISH is an extremely well-maintained classic yacht. Air conditioned, Espar heat, 2007 rebuilt engine & Flag Blue topsides, her custom Dinette interior sleeps 8. Perfect for cruising the bay or blue water adventures. $325,000 Hinckley Yacht Sales (410) 263-0095.

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Hinckley H-48 Yawl ’72 THISTLE is a timeless Flag Blue classic whose sailing characteristics must be experienced. She was completely refitted in 2006 to comply with the stringent Bermuda offshore sailing regulations. Great headroom, with a layout plan that includes Forward & Aft Staterooms & 2 Heads. $299,000 Hinckley Yacht Sales (410) 263-0095. Hinckley 48 stoway sloop ’70 BASIA has been well loved and maintained by the same owner for the past 30 yrs. She has the Hinckley classic pedigree and looks. She has been professionally maintained, has many custom systems and is a wonderful worldwide cruiser. $300,000 See specs at www.hinckleyyachts.com or call Jennifer at (410) 263-0095. 51’ Hinckley Center Cockpit ’02 JENNIMAR II is in great cond. and nothing was spared while building her in 2002. Carbon fiber rig, 80-hp Yanmar and ready to take you anywhere. $995K. See specs at www.hinckleyyachts. com or call Jennifer at (410) 263-0095. 59’ Hinckley Sou’wester ’92 DIRECT SAIL is a beautiful Hinckley center-cockpit, stoway sloop. Built for an experienced yachtsman, upgraded by the present owner at the Hinckley yard, this lightly used vessel has had the best care and feeding her whole life. This Hinckley Sou’wester 59 is a perfect family cruiser with all the comforts of home. Easily sailed by a couple, she is ready to set sail for your favorite horizon. $895,000. See specs at www.hinckleyyachts.com or call Jennifer at (410) 263-0095.

27’ Ericson Sloop ’76 $10,900. A very clean, ready to sail boat. Call Rich Cunningham at Integrity Yacht Sales for a showing appointment. (301) 261-5775.

32’ Morgan 321 ’83 $19,500 Absolutely, best bargain on the Bay. Call Frank Stoces at Integrity Yacht Sales today for a showing. (301) 261-5775. 35’ Freedom ’94 $99,700. This boat is in beautiful condition, equipped and cruise ready. Call Frank Stoces at Integrity Yacht Sales today for a showing appointment. (301) 261-5775. 36’ Endeavour Catamaran ‘98 $152,000. A very clean, well maintained boat. Perfect for Bay or Island Cruising. Call Vicki Rasmussen (301) 261-5775 at Integrity Yacht Sales today. 37’ Pearson ’83 $74,500. New to the market, this beauty can fulfill your cruising dreams all the while appealing to the racer inside you. Call George Sabo at Integrity Yacht Sales for showing appointment. (410) 257-7089. 44’ Mason ‘91 Blue water cruiser that will bring your dreams to life. New to the market, please call Dion Kennard at Integrity Yacht Sales today for a showing appointment. (301) 261-5775.

47’ Vagabond ’83 Classic Garden ketch. Lots of recent upgrades! Furling spars, new gen, A/C, ’05 Perkins dsl, full electronics, new refrig./freezer, new bottom, full canvas, more! $300,000. 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

27’ Compac 27 ’92 West dsl, wheel, RF $30,000 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 29.9 Hunter ’94 4’ draft, Dsl, R/F, cruise equipped. $34,500, Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 30’ S2 ’80 Dsl, wheel, shoal, RF, $18,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 31’ Ryder Southern Cross ’80 Double Ender, Tiller, $26,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 43’ Oyster 43 Ketch Volvo 62hp, Harken RF, dodger, Lloyds specs $149,900 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300.

34’ Hunter ’87 Exceptionally clean, very little use, really good price! Roller furling. Highly recommended! $24,999. Tim, (443) 989-8900, troy519@aol.com 40’ Open ’01 Perfect boat for upcoming Global Ocean Challenge! Water-ballasted, composite w/ carbon rig, very cool paint job. Super clean, loaded w/electronics, really nice & ready to go! $185,000. Tim, (443) 989-8900, troy519@aol.com

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41’ Hunter ‘06 41’ Hunter ’06. As new condition, transferable warranty! Spacious cockpit, very comfortable, stylish interior. Inmast 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 spinsheet.com

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28' Alerion Express 28 ‘95 ...........................$064,900 28' Cape Dory 28 ‘81...................................$ 32,500 28' Bristol Channel Cutter 28 ‘87..............$179,900 30' Catalina 30 ‘89.........................................$ 33,900 30' Tartan 3000 ‘83.........................................$024,500 31' Beneteau First 310 ‘92 ...........................$044,500 31' Catalina 31 ‘01 .........................................$075,000 32' Beneteau 323 ‘04 & ‘06 ...........2 From $089,900 32' Beneteau First 32 ‘81............Reduced $029,900 32' Halvorsen Island Gypsy 32 ‘03.............$239,900 32' Island Packet 32 ‘92 & ‘96.......2 From $109,900 32' Judge Downeast 32 ‘02 ..........................$159,900 32' O’Day 32 ‘87............................................$ 33,000 32' Pearson 323 ‘79.......................................$ 34,500 33' Beneteau 331 ‘01 & ‘04 ...........2 From $079,900 33' Caliber 33 ‘87...........................................$069,900 33' Tartan 33 ‘82............................Reduced $043,000 34' Alden Yawl 34 ‘28.....................................$029,000 34' Etap 34s ‘01...............................................$159,000 34' Hunter ‘83..................................2 From $024,950 34' Sabre MK II ‘88 ........................................$074,900 35' C&C 35 MKIII ‘87 ..................................$048,900 35' Contest 35s ‘90........................................$089,000 35' Dufour 35 ‘73...........................................$046,500 35' Tartan 3500 ‘04.........................................$215,000 35' Tartan 3500 ‘97.......................Reduced $134,900

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35' Wauquiez Pretorian 35 ‘85....................$079,900 36' Beneteau 36 CC ‘98..............Reduced $097,000 36' Beneteau 36.7 ‘03 ..................Reduced $129,000 36' Beneteau 36.7 ‘05....................................$139,900 36' Beneteau 361 ‘02 & ‘03 ...........3 From $114,900 36' Catalina ‘87................................2 From $ 49,900 36' Elite 364 ‘86..............................................$ 61,900 36' Sabre 362 ‘01 ..........................Reduced $225,000 37' Beneteau 373 ‘05.....................................$159,000 37' Jeanneau 37 ‘00........................................$ 96,900 37' Shannon C/B ‘87 ..............................................$134,000 38' Beneteau 381 ‘97,‘98 & ‘00........3 From $112,000 38' Catalina 380 ‘02 .......................................$145,000 38' Sabre MK II ‘89 .......................Reduced $119,900 39' Beneteau 390 ‘90 ....................................$ 65,000 39' Beneteau 393 ‘02 & ‘03 ...........2 From $119,900 40' C&C 37 XL ‘91........................................$144,900 40' Catalina 400 ‘95 .......................................$154,900 40' Hanse 400 ‘06 ..........................................$215,000 40' Hunter 40.5 ‘95........................................$129,500 40' O’Day 40 ‘87............................................$ 65,000 40' Sabre 402 ‘96............................................$225,000 40' Wauquiez 40s ‘04.....................................$249,900 41' DeFever Trawler ‘87 ..............Reduced $119,000 41' Lord Nelson ‘87.......................................$145,000 42' Hunter Passage CC ‘96 ........Reduced $159,000

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Beneteau 40.7 Race Ready and very well equipped. 2005 but only used for one season. Offered at $209,900. Call Ken Comerford @ 410-280-2038 or email at Ken@northpointyachtsales.com

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J/42 ’98 Very well-equipped & maintained J/42. Her current owner has constantly upgraded her in order to assure safety & comfort while sailing in New England, the Chesapeake, Florida, Bahamas & the Caribbean. Offered at $239,900 Contact Paul@ (410) 280-2039 or Paul@northpointyachtsales.com J/44 ’90 This is the biggest 44 footer on the market today. Not only is the J44 big, it’s fast. Not only is it big and fast...the real kicker, is its ease of handling. Offered at $179,900 Contact Paul @ (410) 280-2038 or Paul@ northpointyachtsales.com

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44' German Frers F&C Ketch 1981 $185,000 44' Hunter Deck Salon 2006 $274,900 44' Mason (Just Listed) 1991 $209,000 43' Wauquiez Amphitrite 1986 $147,950 42' Gulfstar Hard Top 1987 SOLD 42' Tartan Cutter 1981 $109,000 41' Hunter DS 2007 $230,000 2006 Hunter Deck Salon 44' 41' Irwin Center Cockpit 1984 $ 78,000 $274,900 40' Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 2003 $174,900 Priced reduced - A Must See 38' Hans Christian 1984 $ 99,900 37' Beneteau Evasion 1983 $ 69,000 $ 74,500 37' Pearson Sloop (Just Listed) 1983 37' Seafarer Sloop 1983 SOLD 37' Tayana 1980 SOLD 36' C&C 1977 $ 27,500 36' Endeavour Catamaran 1998 $152,000 36' S2 1981 $ 43,000 35' Baba Ta Shing 1979 $ 69,000 35' Catalina Sloop 2005 $139,900 1998 Hunter 410 35' Freedom Yachts 1994 $ 99,700 $144,000 1998 SOLD Loaded with many upgrades 34' Catalina MK II 34' Hunter 1983 SOLD 33' Tartan 1981 CONTRACT 32' Morgan (BARGAIN!) 1983 $19,500 32' Morgan 321 1981 SOLD 30' Catalina 1985 $43,500 30' Catalina 1987 $29,900 30' Tartan 1974 $13,900 38' Sabre 1975 $18,500 1976 $10,900 2003 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 27' Ericson 27' Pearson 1988 SOLD 40' $174,900 1986 SOLD Tri-Stateroom, beautiful condition 26' Beneteau First $19,900 26' MacGregor 26X (Just Listed) 2000

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340 Hunter ‘00 Valerie Marie -Equipped with AC/Heat, AP, bimini, dodger, connector, in-mast furling, refrigeration, apparent wind, etc..$79,000 Norton’s Yacht Sales (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com

J/32 ’97 Excellent cruising boat and in great cond. Offered at $119,900. Contact Paul @ 410-280-2038 or Paul@northpointyachtsales.com J/105 is known for performance and one-design racing. Two to choose from. All in excellent cond. and ready to go. Choice of white or dark green hull. Priced from $99,950. Contact Ken Comerford @ (410) 280-2038. ken@northpoiontyachtsales.com

410 Hunter ‘01 Natty BumpoIn-mast furling, anchor windlass, AC/Heat, AP 7000, apparent wind, bimini, dodger, connector, spinnaker halyard block, etc.. $149,000 Norton’s Yacht Sales (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com Hunter 420 ’03 Delphinus This Hunter is in excellent cond, well equipped with all of the electronics & equipment for the ease of smooth sailing. This beautiful yacht has an open & airy design, comfortably sleeps 7 people, has AC/Heat,& refrigeration just to name a few of the many items on this boat. $185,000 Norton’s Yacht Sales (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com spinsheet.com

32’ Dutch Flyer ‘85 She has been beautifully restored by her present owner. She comes with a slip in Oxford, Md. until 11/08. New sails and canvas, awlgrip and much more. Yanmar dsl eng. Lovely European design with lots of wood below for a warm and inviting feel. Asking $46,500 OBYS (410) 226-0100. 33’ Cherubini Raider Sloop ‘81 The Raider was built as a racing vessel with comfortable accommodations. Traditional interior layout with a Herreshoff look of white bulkheads and teak trim and cabinet facings. She has been well maintained and is quite clean. The owner has upgraded the counter tops to Corian. Priced below any other $24,500 OBYS (410) 226-0100. 34’ and 35’ Pearson Sloops One is an ’85 and the other an ’81. Both have a Shoal Draft with board up 3’10”, dsl eng, Hood Seafurl roller furling headsail, dodger, H&C pressure water, keel stepped mast and much more. Wonderful cruising vessels that have been well maintained. Asking $47,500 and $36,000 for the 35’ OBYS (410) 226-0100. 372 Tartan Sloop ’93 S-Yanmar 34hp dsl engine, 5’6” draft with a “Beaver Tail” Keel, 2 staterooms, Corian counters, Refrig. ’05, chart plotter, Radar, AP, GPS, SSB, TV/DVD, Harken RF, Self-tailing winches, Dodger, bimini, elec. Windlass and so much more!!!!! Tartans are known for their cruising comfort and excellent sailing ability. She is being readied for spring and will be relatively “Turn Key” for her new owners. $139,500 SOA (877) 267-1808.

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23’ Com Pac 23-4 ’05 Like New, Two Cabin Design, Hide-away Galley/Sink,PortaPotti,8 HP OB. PRICE REDUCED $19,900. Call Regent Point Marina @ (804) 758-4457, www.regent-point.com 25’ Hunter 240 ’04 SailsForce Like new family boat with trailer. All the options with 8 HP 4 Stroke OB, roller furling, sleeps 4. Asking: $19,950 Regent Point Marina@ 804-758-4457 www.regent-point.com 26’ Pearson ’75 Pegasus Must Sell, good starter boat @ $2,990. Call Regent Point Marina (804) 758-4457, www.regent-point.com

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1972 Hinckley H-48 Yawl THISTLE She was completely refitted in 2006. Great headroom, with a layout plan that includes Forward and Aft Staterooms and two Heads. $299,000

1949 Hinckley 34 PROVIDENCE is a gorgeous Hinckley Sou’wester 34’ that has been lovingly and professionally restored over the last three years. She is in absolutely pristine condition! $69,000

2002 Hinckley 51’ Center Cockpit JENNIMAR II is in great condition and nothing was spared while building her in 2002. Carbon fiber rig, 80-hp Yanmar and ready to take you anywhere. $995,000

1992 Hinckley Sou’wester 59’ DIRECT SAIL is a beautiful Hinckley center-cockpit, stoway sloop, upgraded by the present owner at the Hinckley yard, she is ready to set sail for your favorite horizon. $795,000

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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 31` Island Packet Argonauta Cutter Rig Immaculate Condition, Tri Cabin Layout, 27 HP Yanmar dsl. Well Equipped Ready to Go. Asking $66,500 Call Regent Point Marina (804) 758-4457 www.regent-point.com Bayfield 32 C ’88 Shenandoah 27 HP Yanmar dsl, Classic “Gozzard” design, Fresh Awlgrip paint job, Ready for blue water. Asking: $44,900 Call Regent Point Marina @ (804) 758-4457 www.regent-point.com 33’ Hunter 336 ’97 Fractional Rig with Roller Furling, Bimini and many extras, 27 HP Yanmar, H/C Pressure Water, Heat/AC, Includes Dingy w/5 HP Outboard. Asking: $59,990. Call Regent Point Marina (804) 758-4457, www.regent-point.com

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43‘ 1984 Oyster 43 Ketch Volvo 62 HP, Harken RF, Dodger, Lloyds Specs $149,900

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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’ Hallberg-Rassy 42 Ketch ’85 One of our favorite bluewater boats this 2 stateroom, 2 head cruiser has a new engine! She’s a great boat. Radar/Chart plotter, SSB, Simrad autopilot. Just listed $172. RogueWave Yacht Sales (410) 571-2955. Saga Cutter 43 ’97 Powerful bluewater performance cruiser w/ many recent upgrades, new radar & chart plotter, custom arch, dual racor filters, new fuel tank, led lights, new spinnaker and more! $129K RogueWave Yacht Sales (410) 571-2955. 47’ Beneteau 473 Sloop ’02 Great sailing boat. Bay friendly, capable cruiser. All amenities. Wonderful family boat. Many upgrades, new davits, gel batteries, solar panels, dinghy outboard, lifting crane. $229K RogueWave (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. $279K RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955.

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24’ C&C ’80 Inexpensive way to go sailing. OB motor, all in good shape $5,500 Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171. 28’ Albin Cumulus ’80 Ready to sail. At $9,900, so it is a bargain. Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171. 30’ Seafarer ’83 Very clean cruiser, Ready to go. $22,900 Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171. 32’ Kirie Elite ’84 at $24,900 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 34’ Dehler ’87 Go fast & be comfortable. $38,900 Sailing Associates (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. @ $67,500 she is a bargain. Call Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171. 37’ Hunter ’82 This Cherubini designed cutter w/RF is ready to go cruising. At $38,000 it is a good value. Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171. 46’ Morgan ’85 Fast, centerboard aft cockpit sloop. Many upgrades including AC. $128,500 Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171.

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400 Catalina ’95 Lightly used with only 560 engine hrs! Split syst. A/C, ST6000, GPS, elect. halyard winch, bimini, dodger. $139,000. Call 800-699-SAIL or 800-960-TIDE.

Beneteau 343 Our Trade Nicely equipped – air, upgraded sails etc/ Fresh bottom paint – ready NOW – Call Mike Titgemeyer (410) 263-6111 Asking $129,000 MAKE AN OFFER! C&C 110 - Four available ‘00 to ‘05 Great boats – Assorted gear selections from cruising to full offshore race – Carbon or Aluminum rigs – Call Annapolis (410) 263-6111. Tartan 3400 Been wishing about one of these beauties – We have an excellent opportunity on a 2007 Demo model. Summer factory special, along with special dealer incentives. Call the office of choice today!

411 Beneteau ’02 Meticulously maintained w/only 648 engine hrs! In-mast furling, ST6001 + AP, GPS, radar & lots more! $175,500. Call: 800-699-SAIL or 800-960-TIDE. 410 Hunter ‘99 A/C, AP, elect. halyard winch, full canvas w/ enclosure. New barrier coat in ‘07. $129,500. Call 800-960-TIDE or 800-699-SAIL for details.

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Quality Boats for Sale 46’ Tartan 4600 1994....... $269,000 42’ Sabre 42 1987 ............. $145,000 41’ Tartan TOCK ............... $69.000 38’ C&C 115 2008 .........IN STOCK 37’ C&C CB 1985 .............. $72,000 37’ Tartan 3700 ccr 2008..IN STOCK 37’ Tartan 3700 2004....... $239,000 37’ Tartan 3700 2004....... $259,000 36’ C&C110 2000 ............ $125,000 36’ C&C 110 2002 ........... $129,000 36’ C&C 110 2004 ........... $179,000 36’ C&C 110 2005 .......... $189,000 36’ Catalina MKII 1999.... $103,000

Annapolis (410) 263-6111

36’ Sabre 36 CB 1988 ........ $79,000 35‘ Ericson MkII ................. $59,900 35’ Tartan 3500 2000....... $179.000 35’ Tartan 3500 1994....... $125,000 34’ Beneteau 343 2006 ..... $129,000 34‘ Morgan C/B 1969......... $26,000 34’ Tartan 3400 2007 DEMO CALL 33’ C&C mk I 1974............ $23,500 32’ C&C 99 2004 ............. $135,900 32’ C&C 99 2004 ............. $129,000 30‘ Lippincott 1983 ............ $27,500 30’ Tartan 3000 1984......... $29,900 29’ C&C MKII 1983 ......... $24,500

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Virginia

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Catalina 36 MK II ’99 Nice boat, very popular, well equipped – Call Tom Lippincott in Rock Hall, you won’t be disappointed! (410) 639-9380 . Tartan 3700 ’04 Carbon rig, Epoxy Hull – loaded with lots of gear, ready to cruise – Two Available 239k and 259k – Call to see them, excellent opportunities.... relocation and a trade! Call Now! (410) /263-6111.

There's Still Time To Sail This Spring! You deserve a Jeanneau 2008 Jeanneau's in stock: Jeanneau 45DS - Brand new model! An elegant performance cruiser. Call for Spring Savings Price.

Jeanneau 42DS - 2008 model. Elegant lines and classic performance, great interior volume, raised coach roof for comfortable cruising. Save over $17,000

Jeanneau 39i ‘07- The 39i is a leap forward in sailing technology, twin helms, 40hp Yanmar engine, powerful rig and all of the amenities. Save Over $28,000

290 Hunter ‘01 Great day or weekend sailboat! Wind, knot, depth instruments, bimini, hot/ cold cockpit shower & more. $54,900. Call 800-960-TIDE or 800-699-SAIL for details. Chesapeake Bay Sailing

New models now here in Annapolis! - Mahe 35 - Orana 44 - Salina 48 (coming in July)

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Too Late to classify Bauer 10 Sailing Dinghy 10’-1” OAL, 4’ 9” beam, 4-person/640-lb capacity, with jib and main sails and oars. White hull / No trailer. Located in Annapolis. Call (443) 994-1802 26’ S2 8.0 ‘82 Well maintained fast fun racer/daysailer, 1 main, 3 headsails, RF, 2005 15hp 4-stroke, bimini, dodger. Located in Havre De Grace. Asking $7500 (717) 341-3053

The deadline for the Brokerage and Classified sections of SpinSheet’s August issue is July 10th.

33’ Hunter ’81 Cherubini design, DSL, wheel, H/C water, shower and more. NEW - Barrier coat, Instruments, Jib, deck bolts. Running rigging and cabin remodeled. Slip paid through 2008. Located in Kent Narrows. Asking $18,500. Call (215) 760-6076 2HP Honda Outboard 4-stroke, Long shaft, like new condition. $700 (443) 223-5058 quacker@mallard.com

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CLASSIFIEDS ACCESSORIES ART ATTORNEY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CAPTAINS CHARTER

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

CREW DELIVERIES ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT FINANCE HELP WANTED INSURANCE

ACCESSORIES

ART

MARINE ENGINES MARINE SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS REAL ESTATE RENTALS RIGGING SAILS

SCHOOLS SLIPS SURVEYOR TRAILERS VIDEOS WANTED WOODWORKING

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

CHARTER

Marinas / Boatyards: Brokerage specializing in the sale/purchase and management of marinas throughout the midAtlantic. Coastal Properties Management, Inc., 1819 Bay Ridge Ave., Suite 400 Annapolis, MD 21403, ph (410) 269-0933, cpm@erols.com

Lady Sara Charter Services 37’ sailboat. Crewed half and full day charters out of the Magothy River. Licensed captain. Call Captain Paul (410) 370-2480.

Marine Canvas Business Available Great AA county location with 30-year history. Fully equipped incl. showroom. Owner will train. Call Steve (443) 901-9000

CHARTER

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 J/34 Daily, Weekly, or Weekend Charters Bareboat or w/captain. Sleeps 6, dsl, nice galley. Great boat for cruising the Chesapeake. Annapolis (410) 268-7887, (443) 994-1553. 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

Beautiful fast sailing 2004 Bavaria 36' sailing yacht available for bareboat in the Northern Chesapeake.

Annapolis Art Works Original painting of your boat (or ours) on a nautical chart. Starting at $295 for 11 x 17. wleonard7@comcast.net

ATTORNEY

3 private cabins, sleeps 6. Full electronics, AC, extras. $295/day, $1,950/week. 410-275-9900 • sailing@auroracharters.net

Sailing Charters: Newport, RI

Bareboat: Beneteau 42’, Jeanneau 45’, Beneteau 46’ or Jeanneau 49’ Deck Salon. Captained: Beneteau 50’ & 57’ / Jeanneau 54DS.

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The Executive Charter experience. Sail parties up to 4, everything included (except BYOB), 41’ cruiser, 3 days/nights, pick-up/ drop-off, crewed, $1,600 (877) 840-1615, Shady Side to anywhere

CREW Offshore Passage Opportunities # 1 Crew Networking Service since 1993. Sail for free. Call 1-800-4-PASSAGe for free brochure/ membership application. www.sailopo.com

DELIVERIES Chesapeake Area Professional Captains Assn (CAPCA) can provide you with a licensed captain (power or sail) for deliveries (local and distant), training and/or consultation. Contact: www.CAPCA.net then click “Find a Captain” 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 spinsheet.com

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Advertisers

Accent Graphics.............................63 Air Works.......................................83 Annapolis Accommodations..........93 Annapolis Bay Charters.................71 Annapolis Harbor Boatyard...........16 Annapolis Performance Sailing..91,101 Annapolis Sailing Fitness..............44 Annapolis Sailyard...........................5 Annapolis Yacht Sales...........15, 109 AR Marine Diesel Services............77 Atlantic Spars & Rigging...............45 Bacon & Associates.......................72 Baltimore Marine Center...............20 Bands in the Sand...........................31 Bay Ridge Laundromat..................28 Bay Yacht Agency.......................113 Bert Jabin’s Yacht Yard.................36 BoatU.S....................................21, 37 Boatyard Bar & Grill.....................34 Cape Charles Cup..........................81 CBYRA........................................100 Chesapeake Bay Women’s Challenge...94 Chesapeake Performance Yacht Sales..57 Chesapeake Rigging.......................76 Coastal Climate Control.................10 Coastal Properties............................4 COG Beer Can Build a Boat..........80 Container Yachts, LLC..................41 CRAB...........................................112 CRAB Boatyard Regatta................65 Crescent Marina.............................29 Cruising Direct Sails......................70 Crusader Yacht Sales...................106 Dan Screiber Photography.............88 Davis’ Pub......................................93 Defender Industries........................42 Deltaville Boatyard..................52, 53 Diversified Marine.........................38 Downtown Sailing Center..............36 EYC Solomons Island Race...........87 Chesapeake Bay Sailing

DELIVERIES

EQUIPMENT

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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Garmin GPSMAPS 3210 Networking Bundle $1711.95. Includes: 3210 10.4” Display, GDL 30A Marine Weather/Audio Sat Rec, GSD 22 Digital Remote Black-Box sounder, GMS 10 Net. Port Expander, manual, QR guide, mt bracket, power cable, External Antenna & Protective front. www.MedfordLakesElectronics.com (609)-268-0920. Installation available.

EQUIPMENT

Marine Moisture Meters for fiberglass and wood. Non-destructive, simple to use and understand. Electrophysics, Tramex Skipper Plus, and Sovereign meters in stock. J.R. Overseas Co. (502) 228-8732, www. jroverseas.com Dahon Bikes (2) Blue ’Mariner Model’,20” wheels and carrying bags. Just used 1 time and are better than new. Price is $265 each or both for $500. Phone (410) 522-4844. Forespar Line Control whisker pole 13-24 fittings are UXP-UTR. Very good cond.-new it’s over $1500. Selling price $600. In Annapolis. Call (573) 424-7124.

FINANCE

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UV-resistant Lexan with bronze tint Easy installation … no drilling Sizes for many opening ports

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HELP WANTED

APS (Annapolis Performance Sailing), the Annapolis based premier performance sailing retail/mail order outfitter is a dynamic and growing company with several exciting sailing-oriented positions available. For details, visit www.apsltd.com/employment.asp

Yacht Broker Full time sales position available at Crusader Yacht Sales. Commission only. Must have selling and boating experience. (410) 269-0939

Captains Wanted Ed Kane’s Water Taxi is accepting applications for the 2008 season. Seasonal FT and PT positions available, weekend availability a must. Master’s license required. You must like working with the public. Contact Zach Rogers at (410) 563-3901. Delivery Person needed one day a month to distribute SpinSheet Magazine on the Lower Eastern Shore. Must have car and impeccable driving record. Call Lucy (410) 216-9309 Experienced Marine Technician Wanted. Year-round work. Middle Bay area. 443-270-4349

The Mariner Sailing School in Alexandria, VA www.saildc.com is looking for skilled sailors who love sharing their passion. We use the 19’ Flying Scots and our classes are quite small with 3 students per boat. In addition to being paid, free use of our fleet, you teach when your schedule permits. Please call George Stevens (703) 768-0018, or e-mail george.stevens@wdn.com

MARINE ENGINES

ULTRA COMPACT GENERATORS

Managing Broker and Yacht Broker Two positions available. Handle power and sail. We offer high commission rates, boatyard support, friendly work environment in Annapolis. Sarles Boatyard Yacht Sales (410) 271-5342, bkrause@mountain.net Marine Repair, Installation & Restoration Company Now taking applications for: electronics, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, Marine Spray painter, fiberglass/ gelcoat & maintenance technicians. Knowledge of shipboard systems required. Rapid advancement opportunity. DMS INC (410) 263-8717 Annapolis area www.diversifiedmarineservices.com, www.dmsinc.net 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 Sailboat Rigger Work at the best known rigging and spar shop on the Chesapeake. Full-time, year-round position, full benefits. Call Tom at Chesapeake Rigging Ltd./Annapolis Spars (410) 268-0956 ext. 103. Service Technician Busy Service Department located in Washington D.C. needs experienced Inboard/Outboard help. Call (202) 554-0222. Fax (202) 484-1950, Peter Samuelson-Service Manager, The Washington Marina Co. 118 July 2008 SpinSheet

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Fawcett.............................................6 Floatline.com...............................121 Forespar..........................................63 Governor’s Cup..............................99 Grumps Café..................................93 Hartge Yacht Yard.........................24 Haven Harbour Marina..................27 Herrington Harbour........................79 Hinckley Yacht Services................75 Hinckley Yachts Annapolis.........111 Hospice Cup...................................78 IMIS...............................................48 Inner Harbor EAST........................72 Integrity Yacht Sales....................110 Intensity Sails.................................96 J. Gordon & Co..............................43 J/World...........................................94 Jack Hornor....................................63 Leeward Market.............................93 Lippincott Marine........................112 Hampton Roads Regatta................96 Long & Foster................................76 Luna...............................................75 Mack Sails......................................77 Madden Masts & Rigging..............42 Maggie Lee Designs......................57 Martek Davits.................................63 Martin Bird & Associates............107 MD Department of Natural Resources..58 Mid Atlantic Marine Group...........23 Nettle Net Boat Pools.....................65 Nilsen Insurance & Financial.........44 North Point Yacht Sales...................2 North Sails Chesapeake...................7 North Sails.....................................88 Norton’s Yacht Sales...................111 Patsy Ewenson...............................39 Planet Hope....................................58 Port Annapolis...............................29 Port Networks................................40 spinsheet.com

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Portside Marine..............................27 Pride of Baltimore II......................28 Pro Valor Charters.........................72 Propspeed USA Inc........................26 Quantum.......................................123 Rappahanock Community College.. 35 Refrigeration Parts Solution...........63 RogueWave Yacht Brokerage......104 Ronstan..........................................85 Sailrite Enterprises.........................66 Santa Cruz Yachts..........................22 Schoonertime.................................11 Screwpile Regatta..........................55 Seawear..........................................25 Silhouette Metals...........................41 Singles on Sailboats.......................66 Smith-Midland...............................25 South River Boat Rentals...............74 Spectra Watermakers.....................74 Spring Cove Marina.......................81 St. Michaels Harbor Inn.................43 Start Sailing Now.........................123 Steven Uhthoff Marine Surveys...114 Storm Trysail Club.........................45 Stur-Dee Boat.................................63 T2P.TV..........................................63 Tartan C&C Yachts......................113 Tred Avon Yacht Club...................38 UK-Halsey Sailmakers.....................9 Ullman Sails Virginia....................35 US Sailing......................................84 Vane Brothers................................40 Walczak Yacht Sales....................105 West Marine...............................3, 39 West River Rigging........................72 White Rocks Marina......................13 Womanship International...............84 Yachting Vacations........................70 Zwingelberg Enterprises................19

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MARINE SERVICES Helix Mooring Authorized Installer

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Mooring Installation & Service Underwater Maintenance & Repair

Re-powers • Re-Builds • Mechanical Awlgrip Paint • Land Storage Scooter@BristolMarineYachtService.com

Bristol Marine Yacht Service

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Bottom Paint Removal • Gel-Coat Safe Non-Destructive • Environmentally Friendly

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REAL ESTATE Waterfront, water view, water privileged, whatever. Expert handling from search through settlement and all the pesky little details in between. (410) 703-2350 (410) 972-4090 Susan-Nealey.com

Seize the Bay!

Beautiful Waterfront Properties Good deals, low taxes, conservation credits

R&D DIVING Specializing in bottom cleaning and zinc changes.

(443) 763-0994

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BOSUN YACHT SYSTEMS

Call Kate Koeppen for free information. Lacaze Meredith Real Estate, St. Michaels, MD 410-829-0705 direct • 410-822-8186 office

Your New Friends are Here on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, MLS access, www. JohnKluis.com, John Kluis @ Coldwell Banker Harbour Realty, Onancock, VA (757) 787-7500.

Technical Marine Services, Sales & Installation

RENTALS

Larry @ 443 742 9878

Port Annapolis Marina Sublet 2 Offices: one has private entrance. Can be adjoining. (410) 269-0939

Electrical, A/C, Refrigeration, Electronics, Water & Waste Systems, Rigging & Hardware Free Quotes, Fully Insured

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SAILS

SCHOOLS

20Min. From DC Beltway

At Herrington Harbour North

Offshore Swan Sailing Program Sail a Swan from Newport to the Caribbean in the NARC Rally Oct 27th 2008. All inclusive $2565 for 18 days. Since 2000.. Call 1-800-4-PASSAGe or www.sailopo.com

LIBERTY SAIL & CANVAS LOFT Sails and Custom Boat Canvas. Sail & canvas cleaning and repairs. Quality workmanship at prices that can’t be beat. Philadelphia area location. (215) 393-7833 Email: info@canvasandsails.com, Website: www.canvasandsails.com We provide sails for Sunfish, Optimist, Club 420, International 470, Laser –Radial and 4.7 Practice/Training Sails starting @$139. Look for our monthly specials. Kevane Sails (877) SAILS-4-U or www.kevanesails.com

SCHOOLS

Your online source for quality pre-owned sails!

SAILING SCHOOL

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410-326-4917

Located at Solomons Yachting Center, Solomons, MD 20688

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Sea Sense... The Women’s Sailing & Powerboating School. Classes: Annapolis, Florida, New England, Pacific Northwest, San Diego, Canadian Gulf Islands OR On Your Own Boat (800) 332-1404, (727) 865-1404, www.seasenseboating.com Visit the All New Women Sailing Connection Women teaching women. Find a female Captain or Women’s program in your area. Captains get your name listed with us. www.womensailing.com Womanship – Since 1984, the sailing and power school for/by woman. Daytime, Live Aboard, homeport Annapolis, BVI, Florida, LI Sound, Maine, Vancouver, BC, Greece, New Zealand, Your Own Boat, Couple’s. 410-267-6661. www.womanship.com

SLIPS 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

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SLIPS

SURVEYORS

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.

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.

Slip and Boatel space available @ Baltimore Marine Center in Canton. Great slip / Boatel package included with our annual agreements. For example – 3 free short hauls with an annual slip agreement. www. baltimoremarinecenter.com Give us a call ! (410) 675-8888.

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

TRAILERS

Why Pay High Annapolis Rates? Land storage $100 monthly-haulouts $7.50. Free powerwash & 7 day land - slips $1,250 - $2,200 YR - Painting & Repairs. Old Bay Marina (410) 477-1488 or www.oldbaymarina.com

The deadline for the Brokerage and Classified sections of SpinSheet’s August issue is July 10th Contact Lucy Iliff for advertising (410) 216-9309 or lucy@spinsheet.com

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F loat L ine your online source for news and information on and along the Chesapeake Bay www.floatline.com

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CHESAPEAKE CLASSIC Turning to the Past for Fuel Solutions Maryland’s Eastern Shore circa 1935

y grandfather, Lex Winans, used to visit the Eastern Shore of Maryland in the summer. For years before I moved to Chesapeake country, I heard about the long trip from Pittsburgh to Aunt Emily’s house on the Shore before the Bay Bridge was built. I heard about oyster shell roads, the humidity, crabbing, and a long-lost cousin who was a duck-hunting guide. I hold this photograph of my grandfather

dear, as he was a self-taught reader of literature (and anything with pages to turn), a serious woodsman and angler, and a wonderful storyteller. Above all, he had an unforgettable sense of humor. I can imagine him discovering this scene and asking my grandmother, “Bea, where’s that camera?” Does anyone know where this photograph was taken? Send your ideas to molly@spinsheet.com. ~M.W.

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t r a t s w o n If you’ve ever uttered the words, “I’ve always wanted to learn to sail,” this is the perfect little book for you. SpinSheet has created a 24-page guide for would-be sailors about how to get into sailing on the Bay this season. We cover the basics of what gear you need and how to “speak the language,” meet sailors, find clubs, choose a school, and get out on the Bay as soon as possible—with a minimal if any investment. Ready to sail in 2008? Pick up Start Sailing Now at outdoor retailers and other sailor-friendly locations, or find a complete digital version online at www.startsailingnow.com.

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