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Editor’s Notebook with Molly Winans
The Last Blast
“S
aturday was nuts.” This is how the note that made my day began. Peter McChesney, winner of the Star class at the Annapolis YC’s Fall Etchells/Star Regatta October 25 and 26, responded to an e-mail inquiry I’d sent about how the event unfolded. “Saturday’s race started in a nice 15 knots of wind,” he writes. The wind steadily built to 20 knots during the beat and downwind legs. When three boats rounded the windward mark, a 30-knot breeze plus blew in, making it hard to sail upwind. McChesney and his crew Shane Zwingelberg found themselves in first place in “crazy conditions.” “Just after our tack, a puff pretty much knocked us all the way over. We eased our sails to get back on our feet, and shortly after that, a race committee boat came by flying the abandonment flag. That is when the real fun started,” he says. “I have never gone so fast or felt so on the edge of crashing and burning,” says McChesney. “We bore off on a reach in 30 knots (or more) to go home. It took four or five times to figure out how to get the boat to turn off the wind in that much breeze. The waves were the biggest I have seen in some time or ever. Once we got going with both sails pulling 100 percent, it was like a four-inch fire hose wide open. Shane and I couldn’t see a thing half the time as we planed marginally out of control, steering by just feel at times. We kind of spun out, bore off again, and went for another wild ride that far exceeded anything Six Flags can offer.” I should note that McChesney and Zwingelberg are not new to the sport. Both are serious, longtime racers—you may say addicts. I bet they’ve raced more than 200 days combined this year (correct me, gentlemen, if I exaggerate). A rough day for these guys is rough. 12 December 2008 SpinSheet
After the next wipe out, McChesney says, “We came to such an abrupt stop that I went flying out of the boat headfirst to leeward. After holding my breath under the boat for about five seconds and thinking I was going to have to let go of whatever I was holding onto (tiller, mainsheet, I can’t really remember), I felt Shane’s hand grabbing the top of my lifejacket. When I knew he had a good hold of me, I was much relieved. About the same time, the boat really slowed down. For the remainder of the ride in, we only trimmed
we expect it or not, is what makes us continue to learn, prepare better, and keep coming back for more. And yes, it can be a rush. Once safely back on the dock, such days can make you giddy. I spent my last sailing afternoon in a gentle and mild November breeze, listening to music, and relaxing with a Corona in my hand. That might be the last dance for me this year, and it’s fine by me that it wasn’t “nuts.” I have tucked away in memory my own wild 2008 thunderstorm story. Anyone who doesn’t have one— anyone who didn’t see rainbows, either— “…a race committee boat came by didn’t sail on the Chesapeake Bay much flying the abandonment flag. That is this summer. And that when the real fun started.” would be unfortunate. We here at SpinSheet will do our best to connect you to Bay sailing in 2009. This past season, as this month’s star Star sailor may say, was a ton of fun. The Friday on which I received McChesney’s e-mail was chilly, drizzly, and dark, a great day to get some office work done. I was Photo by Dan Phelps/SpinSheet quietly clicking through the sailing news and my the mainsail in about 50 percent, and even e-mails, and there it was: one, long, firedthen, it was a ton of fun.” up paragraph, filled with excitement, danA ton of fun? I don’t know about you, ger, and passion. It made my day because but I’m pretty thankful I was in a mounit made my heart beat faster. It brought tain cabin chopping vegetables for soup back a slew of flashbacks, dicey days on that afternoon. It’s fun until someone gets the water, the kind you never forget and an eye poked out, right? Or say, loses a the kind, even if frightening, you’re gratemast, as was the case with four Stars that ful you experienced. I pass the story along very day. Thankfully, no injuries were to you in hopes that it will have the same reported, other than perhaps a few bruised effect. To give you one last moment to egos, according to race management at remember the season—the scary and the Annapolis YC. mellow parts of it—before you hang up I don’t bring the story up to lecture on your foulies and go make some soup. sailing safety. Sailing has its risks, and try as you might to never sail in a gale, if you get out on the water often enough, gales happen. The story is intriguing because it is about facing extreme conditions and rolling with the punches. That sailing sometimes pushes us to the edge, whether spinsheet.com
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I thought you might be interested to know a bit more about SpinSheet’s November “cover man” and a brief history of Shields #25, Checkmate. Pictured on the bow is Dan Keen, a local Chesapeake sailor (Galena, MD), who will be graduating from SUNY Maritime this spring. After our forestay broke off during a hectic weather mark approach on the final day of racing at the Shields Nationals [October 18 on the Tred Avon River], Dan immediately ran up to the bow and secured the rig so the mast didn’t fall down. He is a fantastic racing sailor and an excellent seaman. On page 81 of the November issue, I read a brief explanation of the history of the Shields Class, so I thought you would be interested to know that Checkmate was owned by the class founder, Cornelius Shields. She was one of the first, if not the first, Photo by Al Schreitmueller sailboats built by Chris Craft. I have been told that Mr. Shields made many trips to oversee its construction at Chris Craft’s facility in Holland, MI. I acquired the boat from Mr. Shields in November 1973 and have raced her each and every season since out of our home port in Larchmont, NY. Fred Werblow Larchmont YC Scarsdale, NY
No Respect The weekend of November 1-2 was a busy one for sailboat racing on the Bay near Annapolis, especially Saturday, November 1: the 49-boat Melges 24 North Americans were ending on Saturday; the J/22 Atlantic Coast Championship began on Saturday; and the J/105 Chesapeake Championship, the IRC East Coast Championship, and the Soling U.S. Championship ran FridaySunday. Throw in a high school team race regatta and a Comet Pumpkin Bowl, both on Saturday, and the Middle Bay was crammed with racing sailboats. As a participant in the Soling U.S. Championship, I was concerned that there would be trouble locating competitive racecourses in the area near enough to Annapolis to accommodate each event. Good communication among the sponsoring clubs (Annapolis YC, Eastport YC, Severn SA, and Storm Trysail) afforded each regatta access to the best race courses they could want.
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So, it was with horror and disgust that I witnessed an egregious insult by one racing class to another on Saturday. As the Solings were approaching the downwind finish of their second race of the day, they were assaulted by the entire Melges 24 fleet crossing the Soling course just upwind of the finish line. The 24s were all under power—many power sailing, and some were towed by coach boats at what seemed to be 20 knots—in a pitched competition to reach the EYC marina and be first to the lift. At the time, several Solings were locked in close-quarter downwind tacking duels as at least five of us had a shot at first. We found ourselves literally dodging the dozens of Melges 24s screaming across our course rather than training our attention on our own race. The second-order disruption of our approach to finish was the effect the Melges incursion had on our wind and
wave conditions, which was obviously undesirable. By altering their course just a few hundred yards north, which would have added all of five minutes to their trip home, they could have easily passed to leeward of our finish with minimal impact on the quality of our race. Not a single Melges 24 showed that courtesy to the Solings. I have been covered by inattentive cruising sailboats while racing my Soling, buzzed by cigarette boats of questionable motive, and forced to change course when a commercial crabber decided to work a crab pot line where I had planned to hit the layline. These are just some of the inconveniences racing sailors learn to live with. But throughout my 30-year racing career on the Bay near Annapolis, I have never witnessed such a selfish, inconsiderate demonstration by one racing class to another as that which was exhibited by the entire Melges 24 fleet at the conclusion of their regatta. Joe Van Gieson Soling USA 828 Windwhisperer Annapolis, MD
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Dock Talk McNasby’s Returns, Better than Ever by Elvia Thompson-Staller
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cNasby’s—the venerable old building on Back Creek that housed the last oyster packing plant in the Annapolis area—has come back to life as a spectacular facility and as evidence that the community is very much behind telling the story of this region’s maritime heritage. The renovation is simply amazing. After five years of fundraising on the part of the Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM) staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers, the 7000-square-foot building will reopen officially on December 1 with a ceremony from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. And the public will be astounded. Architect Kirby Mehrhof and the Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. took great pains to maintain the original exterior look of the building and even took it back to its original look by removing the red brick façade to reveal the unique “pillow block” walls. The pillow block was made just steps from McNasby’s in Eastport early in the 1900s with ground oyster shells forming part of the material. The interior is where the amazing transformation is clear. The walls are bright white, the ceiling is tongue-in-groove wood, and everywhere there is natural light. The building is divided into three parts—the Bay Room, the exhibit space, and the administrative area that houses 16 December 2008 SpinSheet
A familiar landmark where Second Street meets Back Creek in Eastport, the new and improved McNasby’s opens December 1. Photo by Jeff Holland/AMM
offices, a catering kitchen, a small room for meetings and classes, and a curator’s workshop. The multipurpose Bay Room opens to the street with a glass “garage door” and to the dock with double glass doors that bring the spectacular views of the Bay into the room. It will be used for museum concerts, lectures, and kids’ activities and will be available for rent for private functions, such as weddings. The exhibit space will eventually house the museum’s key permanent exhibition, “Oysters on the Half Shell.” It is planned for installation in 2010, depending on available funding. In the interim, a series of rotating exhibits will fill the space. The first will be based on Ginger Doyel’s book the museum published in October, Over the Bridge: A History of Eastport at Annapolis, which documents Eastport’s history as never before in vintage photos and stories. This on-the-water museum faces a number of interesting issues that don’t usually apply to the standard museum space. More than 18 inches of concrete were poured to level the floor and raise it above the typical higher than high tide. However, since Annapolis tides can fluctuate wildly, particularly in the fall and spring, architect Mehrhof designed in “scuppers,” holes where the wall meets the floor, so that the water can flow in… and out again… just as on a boat.
The $1.2 million renovation project was funded by the State of Maryland, the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, and the City of Annapolis, along with corporate donations. Much of the money came from private individuals, who felt an affiliation with AMM’s mission to keep maritime history alive and to instill a sense of pride and stewardship in the area’s children. Over the past five years, many five, 10, 20, and even 100 dollar bills dropped into collection buckets at AMM events. Many people generously responded to the museum’s donation letters and many private “fun fundraisers,” such as the annual Boatyard Bar & Grill Beach Party. Museum Board Chairman Buck Buchanan, who has worked non-stop since Hurricane Isabel hit to bring McNasby’s back to life, says. “The building is a facility that’s sure to become a world-class waterfront education center.” The grand opening December 1 will include a ribbon-cutting and a very brief annual meeting to recognize museum volunteers, sponsors, and supporters and to elect officers for 2008. It will be held at the new centerpiece of the AMM campus, where Second Street meets Back Creek. RSVP by calling (410) 295-0104 or emailing office@amaritime.org.
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Cambridge Schooner Rendezvous: Bigger and Better
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orn from Schooner Prom Queen Captain Roger Worthington’s idea for revitalizing the waterfront area of downtown Cambridge, the third Schooner Rendezvous October 24-26 was a great success. Following the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race, the winner and the second-place schooners—the Pride of Baltimore II and the Virginia— both sailed into port for the event, along with the Martha White, the Mystic, and the local Nathan of Dorchester, among others. Once the 15 schooners were dockside, there were public boat tours, day sails, a walking tour of High Street, food vendors (the oyster stew was terrific), maritime wares, pirates, and foot-stomping music. The festivities began on Friday evening with a reception at the Richardson Maritime Museum. Saturday turned out to be very windy, with gusts up to 40 knots, so the boats did not venture out. Under a big tent for 200 for dinner that night, there was live music, good conversation, and good crab cakes and chicken, all punctuated with some lightning, thunder, and heavy rain. But, the spirit of the event was not dampened. Sunday was bright and turned out to be a delightful sailing day. schoonerrendezvous.com —by Ginger M. Martus
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ox of Rain and Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM) are partnering to bring Boat Building by the Bay to local, disadvantaged kids. The program teaches kids about wooden boat building with hands-on experiences. Box of Rain’s Kelsa McLaughlin says, “Thirty students from the Box of Rain and Boys & Girls Club in Annapolis are taking part in the fun. They’ve already visited local marinas and boat shops and talked with boat builders. Among other cool events, we’re all looking forward to the Crafts and Holiday Celebration at AMM’s newly renovated McNasby Oyster Company building December 4.”
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“Later this December, the kids will make saw horses to prep for the main event: building two Peace canoes at McNasby’s over five Saturdays between January and May. They will split into two groups and learn about teamwork, how science can be fun, and skills for working with wood, while creating something they can use. Boat Building by the Bay is sponsored by the Annapolis Yacht Club Foundation, Chesapeake Light Craft, and Eastport Yacht Club Foundation. If you are interested in volunteering for this or other Box of Rain projects, contact me at kelsamclaughlin@yahoo.com,” McLaughlin adds. To learn more or to make a tax-deductible donation, visit theboxofrain.org.
College Windsurfing Club Grows the Sport
he St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Windsurfing Club received the college’s first Talon Grant, which is designed to help the club recruit and train new members and expand the waterfront, one of the college’s greatest points of pride. Club vice president Justin Lonsdale says, “With the grant, we were able to invest in eight BIC Techno 293 intermediate-level windsurfing boards, 14 beginner rigs (including sails, masts, and booms), wetsuits, booties, and building materials. I’m really excited about the potential opportunities the grant could bring. It will be a great addition to complement the new boathouse and allow more students to get involved in windsurfing.”
Inc. announced the grand prize winners from its fall sailboat and powerboat shows in Annapolis: Bob Podolak of Denver, CO and Chris Peterson of Tuckerton, NJ each won vacation packages from Moorings and two nights at the Mariner Inn, and Carol Teske of Fleetwood, PA won a half-carat diamond compass rose necklace. usboat.com
• Joe Strohmer (below) joined the Hinckley Company in Oxford, MD as a mechanical technician. Joe is a Volvo Penta Certified and Mercruiser Master Certified technician with 30 years of experience. hinckleyyachts.com
Lonsdale, Jeffery Hankins, and Bartosz Zienda spearheaded the project with support from the Windsurfing Club and the Boathouse. The club members applied for the grant, proposed their ideas to the Finance Board, and then had the college’s student senate vote to approve it (smcm. edu). Mark Bandy, co-owner of Annapolisbased East of Maui Boardshop, adds, “We are happy to sell St. Mary’s College the boards for the Windsurfing Club. It’s a great way to help grow the sport on the Bay. We hope other local schools and organizations can do the same.” eastofmauiboardshop.com
Local artist Sara Proctor designed this year’s poster for the Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade. Photo courtesy of Heather Ersts / EYC
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• On November 18, U.S. Yacht Shows
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• Boyd Tomkies is the new owner of the
Annapolis-based East Coast distributorship for Apex inflatable boats. Established in 1986, Apex Annapolis offers winter storage, parts, and outboard sales and services for all brands of inflatable boats, not just Apex. Tomkies has worked in the marine industry for more than 15 years, managing and repairing boats, owning the U.S. DirtyDog sunglass distributorship, and working in sales for an online regatta management company. “We are entering an interesting time in the inflatable boat market. More and more people are seeing the benefits of large inflatable boats, as was evident during the boat shows this past October. We received a great deal of inquiries and orders for 18- to 28-foot boats,” says Tomkies. apexboatsales.com
• On October 30, Kim Kohl MPA became the executive director of the Sassafras River Association (SRA). A 1982 graduate of Washington College in Chestertown, MD, Kohl says, “I spent my childhood summers on the Bay and have always known that the Eastern Shore is a special place. I am excited to work with our community to protect and advocate for our river.” With more than 450 members, SRA is a tax-exempt watershed protection and advocacy organization. sassafrasriver.org
• Celebrating 20 years, Bay Shore Marine moved its marine sales and service shop and showroom to Bert Jabin’s Yacht Yard in Eastport this November. bayshoremarineengines.com
• Truth be told, there’s no news here. SpinSheet just liked the photo below. Jake and Cap’n Marty from Blue Horizon Charters enjoy some tiki bar time at the Baltimore Marine Center one Saturday in October. Jake has his own stool [no pun intended] at the bar, and his collar bling includes a jeweled anchor.
• Above, Steve Madden of Madden Masts & Rigging tears into a car with the Jaws of Life during a recent service and technical seminar at the Holmatro hydraulics manufacturing site in Glen Burnie, MD. Thirteen riggers, service agents, reps, and dealers learned about the internal workings of hydraulic cylinders, control panels, and pumps. Holmatro’s marine division recently was introduced to the U.S. market, with local resident Howard Seaver as the national marine sales manager. hseaver@holmatro-usa.com
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• The Downtown Sailing Center in Baltimore now boasts 10 new U.S. Sailing Keelboat instructors (above, L-R): Allen Polanski, Tom Paris, Constantine “Dino” Frangos, Bruce Thornton, Peter Hegel, Trevor Smith, Bruce Levy, Hal Wickersham, Mark Schapiro, and Erica Denner. For more information about instructor courses or to schedule a U.S. Sailing instructor course for your facility, contact Steve Maddox at smaddox@verizon.net. downtownsailing.org spinsheet.com
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Tax credits for renewable energy when we buy sails. Bob Arias A clinic at the Laser Training Center in Cabarete... and enough spare time to actually go. Kim Couranz A place to store and grow a fleet of Viper 640s. Dan Phelps Warm wooly socks and an icemaker. Carrie Gentile Forever varnish, prop paint that sticks and works for a season, an F/4 200-400 mm lens, and weather as nice as we had in 2008. Al Schreitmueller Diving for and capturing six or seven fresh lobster tails in the Florida Keys and sharing them with friends. Otherwise, I could really use a new bilge pump and canvas for the cockpit! Gina Godfrey a week chartering in the BVI; a new suit of racing sails (all right, just a jib); a four-stroke dinghy outboard; new jib sheet leads; a new main sheet; and a new chart kit. Tom Donlan Windsurfing gear booties, lessons. Mary Ewenson A Rocna anchor and a new stackpack. Cindy Wallach Hurley dinghy davits for our transom. I also want much more time on my boat, but thats another story. Ruth Christie 75HP outboard engine late model used or new (for my 50-year-old Owens 17-foot fiberglass runabout). Will barter for deal. (with Santa?) John Bildahl A big pretty sailboat, so my friends and I can sail around the world. Im thinking an 82-foot Oyster (navy blue hull) would be perfect! Rachel Engle Dodger, cockpit speakers. Those Spot personal locator beacons are cool. Mark Talbott Foul weather gear that actually repelled water instead of absorbing it would be great. Thank you rainsoaked Hospice Cup for making this need apparent. Elizabeth Wrightson More time with my SpinSheet friends! Dave Gendell peace on earth, good will toward men, solving the problems of the homeless and hungry... and a boat in everyones slip. This planet would be a nicer place if everyone sailed. Warren Milberg
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Where the Lovelight Gleams by Carrie Gentile
“These parades bring back the wholesomeness of the holidays in true Chesapeake fashion—on the water.”
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ast December, Mark Einstein of Rock Hall, MD cut a section of his 22-foot, eight-inch Star boat’s transom to install an outboard. He then fit three yardarms across the broken mast, strung white lights, and turned an old crab lawn ornament into an illuminated blue crab perched on the mast. He and his buddy took the dressed-up dinghy and motored around near the bulkhead of Rock Hall with fellow boaters as part of the town’s yearly Lighted Boat Parade. While other sailors and powerboaters used their cabins to warm up, Einstein and his friend embraced the elements in his small boat. “It’s an excuse to be out on the water, even when it’s cold out,” says Einstein, offering a reason why he has subjected himself to the cold and sometimes precipitous weather year after year. Einstein is one of many Bay sailors 24 December 2008 SpinSheet
who have the proclivity to take weeks, even months to plan, buy thousands of lights and decorations and fuel for generators, and parade with fellow boaters one night each December—all in the spirit of the season and the love of boats. It is that spirit that moves a small sect of Bay skippers to keep their boats in the water a bit longer than recommended and spend weeks, sometimes longer to join the luminescent fun. These parades bring back the wholesomeness of the holidays in true Chesapeake fashion—on the water. The decorations and themes vary, from traditional illuminated images of angels, Christmas trees, and Santa to more contemporary and Bay themes, such as “The Simpsons,” “Clifford the Big Red Dog,” and re-creations of Bay lighthouses and blue crabs. Thousands of spectators line up on bulkheads, bridges, and harbors up and down the Bay to watch the festooned boats. It
doesn’t seem to matter if you’re watching larger parades, such as in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, or smaller ones, such as in Rock Hall; the skippers all take pride in their bedazzled boats. After a couple years of contemplation, Jim and Ruth Seerey of Severna Park entered their 22-foot Everglades into Eastport YC’s 2007 parade in Annapolis. Not only did they win “Best Illuminated” with the help of friends and family, but they also were bestowed the honor of being the first boat in at least 20 years to lose a man overboard in the EYC parade. (Not to worry, he dried out in no time.) “It’s a great opportunity to get out on the water with fellow boaters and get into the holiday spirit,” says Jim Seerey. “And I get to share the experience with friends and family.” It took the Seereys and their neighbors at least three solid days (not including all the pre-planning and spinsheet.com
shopping) to decorate the boat using the theme “Rock Around the Dock.” Under the tutelage of their neighbor, Joan Poole, who the Seereys dubbed “the artistic director,” they turned the Everglades into a floating homage to the early days of rock and roll. Think lots of lights, brilliantly lit instruments, rope lighting to spell out the theme, and you pretty well have it. They were able to amplify the lighting by placing old CDs under the lights for added brilliance. Under Joan’s artistic direction, the Seereys hope to improve on last year’s theme. Joan has been working on the 2008 theme for months, periodically dropping off bags of lights and props into the Seereys’ basement to create this year’s theme, “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere.” The 26th annual EYC’s Lights Parade is Saturday, December 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. The lighted boats travel in two fleets, one motoring around the inner Annapolis Harbor, and the other one traveling Spa Creek to Truxton Park. About half way through the evening, the bridge opens, and the boats switch sides. Expect about 50-60 entrants, ranging from dinghies to motor yachts. The Solomons Boat Parade is held in conjunction with the annual Christmas Walk—a family-oriented event, when the town is bathed in candlelight, and shops stay open late. Over the years, the parade has grown. According to Melissa McCormick, who works for the Calvert Marine Museum and who is also helping promote the event, thousands of people line the boardwalk in anticipation of the parade. Past year’s decorations include a re-creation of the Cove Point Lighthouse and “jumping rockfish.” “It’s a big deal for the skippers, and they go out of their way to put on a good show,” says McCormick. The lighted boats can also be seen from many area restaurants. The parade route begins at the Solomons Island YC and motors to Sandy Point and Back Creek. As is standard with such events, showtime is 6 p.m.
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Similar to the Solomons parade, Rock Hall’s parade is part of a larger town-wide holiday celebration held Saturday, December 6. Einstein, who owns Blue Crab Chesapeake Charters out of Rock Hall, never decorates for the parade the same way twice. “I try to do something you don’t expect to see out there.” Einstein is working now to convince others to join him this year to decorate the “Twelve Dinghies of Christmas.” It is skippers like Einstein that make the lights parades on the Chesapeake unique experiences. About the Author: Carrie Gentile is an Eastport-based freelance writer. She will be parading on her Cal 25 with Snoopy, a doghouse, a little tree, Charlie Brown, and “rum and revelers” for the December 13 EYC Lights Parade.
Lighted Boat Parades on the Bay
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ting captured winter sunset sails eloquently with the lyrics, “Under the Arctic fire, over the seas of silence, hauling on frozen ropes… All colors bleed to red…” Well, on the Chesapeake this time of year, all colors bleed to red, green, purple, white, gold,
December 6 Alexandria From Alexandria Marina, VA to Washington, DC (Benefits Toys for Tots) (703) 838-5005 Baltimore Inner Harbor to Fells Point fpyc.net
and blue if you’re anywhere near the water. When lighted boat parades paint the Bay with a kaleidoscope of colors, how can you not get into the holiday spirit? Here’s SpinSheet's list of where illuminated boats will parade around this year, usually starting just after sunset. Rock Hall Waterfront Rock Hall, MD (Includes Santa’s arrival) rockhallmd.com Solomons Solomons Island YC sba.solomons.md.us Yorktown Wormley Creek Marina, Yorktown, MD (757) 890-4970
Carters Creek The Tides Inn, Irvington, VA (804) 438-9371
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Colonial Beach Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce, VA (804) 224-8145
Annapolis Eastport YC eastportyclightsparade.com
Hampton Waterfront Downtown Hampton, VA (757) 727-1271
James River From Richmond to Henricus Historical Park, VA jamesriveradvisorycouncil.com/parade.htm
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Grand Re-Opening of the Historic McNasby Oyster Company Annapolis Maritime Museum. (410) 295-0104, amaritime.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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Joseph Conrad, Author of Many Novels and Sea Stories, Is Born in Berdichev, Ukraine, 1857
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Green Drinks Annapolis 5:30 p.m. McNasby’s Oyster Packing Company, Annapolis Maritime Museum. Great green drinks, music, and food. See how locals are going green, while you gain environmentally friendly gift ideas for the upcoming holidays. annapolisgreen.com
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Maryland Water Monitoring Conference Maritime Institute, North Linthicum, MD. Learn about protecting and restoring our Bay waters. marylandwatermonitoring.org
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St. Petersburg Boat Show and Strictly Sail Super Show Mahaffey Theater Yacht Basin and Albert Whitted Park. showmanagement.com
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Mary Celeste Is Found Sailing in the Eastern Atlantic Without Her Captain and Crew, 1872
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Holiday House Tour 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shady Side, MD. Sponsored by the Shady Side Rural Heritage Society. $25. (410) 267-0654
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Marine Electrical Systems Class Annapolis School of Seamanship. Learn how to troubleshoot simple electrical failures, do preventive maintenance, and understand electrical theory and system design. (410) 263-8848, annapolisschoolofseamanship.com
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Richard Patrick Russ, a.k.a. Patrick O’Brian, Author of the Aubrey/Maturin Novels, Is Born in Buckinghamshire, England, 1914
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Christmas in St. Michaels A black tie benefit gala kicks off the weekend festivities that include a festive parade, breakfast with Santa, Santa’s Wonderland, tours of local historic homes and buildings, plenty of good food, seasonal music, arts, antiques, books, and more. Proceeds from the weekend’s special ticketed events and gingerbread house sales support local organizations. christmasinstmichaels.org
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Christmas & Candlelight Tour 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Celebrate the holidays, Havre de Grace Maritime Museum style. hgdmaritimemuseum.org
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Francis Drake Sets Sail on the Pelican, later re-named Golden Hind, on a Voyage Around the World, 1577
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Santa Arrives in Reedville 9 a.m. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, VA. St. Nick stretches his sea legs and arrives by boat at the museum’s dock. (804) 453-6529, rfmuseum.org
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Volvo Ocean Race Leg 3 Start The eight teams competing in the VOR start their 1,950 Nm trek from Kochi, India to Singapore. volvooceanrace.org
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Midnight Madness II Enjoy special holiday discounts in downtown Annapolis shops all night long. annapolisbusinessassoc.com
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Winter Wild Fowl Walk 8:30 to 10 a.m. SERC’s Reed Education Center, Edgewater, MD. Search along the trails of the Rhode River and learn how to identify wild fowl. $4. It’s BYOB (bring your own binoculars, naturally). To view a complete list of programs, visit serc.si.edu.
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Coastal Navigation Course 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. J/World Annapolis. jworldannapolis.com
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Beachcomber’s Coastal Christmas Book-Signing Bash 2 to 6 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Annapolis. The fun includes a beachcombing workshop, a sea glass identification session; baskets of fossils, shells, and sea glass to comb through and take; booksignings by Ritterbush, LaMotte, and Carruthers; music by Jonathan Stone. A percentage of orders will benefit the Lighthouse Shelter. drbeachcomb.com
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Children’s Tree Trimming Party 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Captain Salem Avery House Museum, Shady Side, MD. Celebrate the holidays Victorian-style. Kids will find the surprise visit by Santa magical. averyhouse.org
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Singles on Sailboats Brunch 11 a.m. The Rockfish Grill, Annapolis. Caryl P. Weiss will perform traditional American and British ballads, sea shanties, and drinking songs at 1 p.m. $30. singlesonsailboats.org
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Colonists Dressed as Indians Dumped Tea from Three British Merchant Ships into Boston Harbor, in What We Now Call the Boston Tea Party, 1773
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His Majesty’s Armed Transport Bounty, Commanded by Lt. William Bligh, Sets Sail for Tahiti To Load a Cargo of Breadfruit Trees, 1787
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Waterskiing Santa 1 p.m. Potomac River, Washington, DC. [NOTE: New location!] Be at the National Harbor Marina to see Santa, Mrs. Clause, the Grinch, and all of Santa’s Special Helpers rock the waters next to the Wilson Bridge in Maryland. Everyone will love Santa, the kneeboarding reindeer, the flying elves, the jet-skiing Grinch, Frosty the Snowman in a dinghy, and the Caroling Candy Cane Kids. (703) 280-1788, waterskiingsanta.com
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H.M.S. Beagle, with Naturalist Charles Darwin Aboard, Sets Out on a Hydrographic Voyage Around the World, 1831
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New Year’s Eve Annapolis Welcome in 2009 in style, with window performances, fun interactive venues, live music, two fireworks displays, arts and crafts, activities and demos, competitions, and more fun for the whole family. With support from ARINC, New Year’s Eve Annapolis will donate $2 of every ticket purchased online to a charity chosen by the purchasers. newyearsannapolis.org
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U.S. Sailing National Sailing Programs Symposium Bahia Resort Hotel, San Diego, CA. Enjoy speakers, seminars, and hands-on workshops for instructors, organizers, and owners of programs or schools that teach sailing. Speakers include: Betsy Alison, Stan Honey, Dave Perry, and Anna Tunnicliffe. ussailing.org/training/nsps/2009
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USCG Auxiliary Coastal Navigation Course 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. High Point High School, Beltsville, MD. Meeting Monday and Wednesday, the USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 72 will cover compass use, chart reading, dead reckoning, piloting, tides and currents, and navigation. Arrive at 7 the first night to get books and charts. $50. After 9 a.m., contact Steve at (410) 531-3313 or tsktsk10@hotmail.com or Jean at (301) 261-7735. Chesapeake Bay Sailing
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Coastal Navigation Course 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. J/World Annapolis. jworldannapolis.com
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Idle Madness
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intertime pop quiz: It’s chilly out, and you’re hopping in your car to drive down to the marina for your weekly frostbite racing fix. You have packed several layers of cozy fleece, dry foulies, a lifejacket, and a Thermos of hot chocolate and loaded the bag into the car. You hop into the driver’s seat, and turn the key. How long do you let the car idle to “warm up” before you start driving? Don’t bother with the extra idling. Today’s cars don’t need an extended “warm up” period. The noise annoys your neighbors; it wastes energy resources; and the
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unnecessary emissions add to pollution that harms our Bay and human health. Yet many Bay residents leave their cars engines on during jaunts into convenience stores, and delivery trucks all around town keep their engines running while they offload their wares. Remarkably, on my morning walks with Hanna the dog around my neighborhood, I even see cars idling… with nobody in them. Car and truck tailpipes spew out a variety of yuck: hydrocarbons, which can be liver-damaging or cancerous toxins and are major contributors to urban smog; nitrogen oxides, which contribute to smog and acid rain; carbon monoxide, dangerous to people with heart disease; carbon dioxide, well known as a greenhouse gas; sulphur oxide; and particulates. Recent reports indicate that mercury—a potent neurotoxin particularly harmful to the development of fetuses, infants, and young children—is in the mix as well. This toxic goulash floats in our air and into our lungs and settles onto impervious surfaces where rain washes it down storm drains and straight into our streams and on into our Chesapeake. Sure makes you want to eat some fresh Bay-caught rockfish, doesn’t it? Of course we need cars and trucks to help us go places and transport things to businesses. But it is just common sense to minimize the amount of time cars and trucks are emitting this stuff. Sometimes, we need to mandate good sense in order to give it a jump start. Burlington, VT has recently started highlighting its “no idling” ordinance by kicking off an awareness campaign to remind residents and visitors to just turn the key to shut off their engines—and why. For example, 10 seconds of idling uses the same amount of gas as turning a vehicle off and back on, so anything more than 10 seconds of idling wastes gas.
“We have posted signs to let people know the law exists and are pushing public education,” says Burlington Mayor Bob Kiss. “For example, car dealers are letting us know that when starting today’s cars, allowing 10 seconds to warm is adequate.” The no-idling group is growing. Burlington’s push has led other Vermont communities to rally around the no-idling flag. Vermont is also considering statewide legislation. And people in Jackson, WY, concerned about their environment and natural resources, have pushed no-idling awareness. They are now looking to craft an ordinance to put some teeth behind the concept. A common thread between many of the communities actively pursuing no idling? Tourism and outdoor recreation— much like the Chesapeake region. Mayor Kiss said he’d be happy to talk with elected officials from the Chesapeake area to talk about how the Burlington no-idling ordinance works—and how we might enact similar legislation in our area—as well as how public information efforts have been implemented. The cities of Burlington and my hometown of Annapolis both have populations hovering around 40,000 and feature a mix of residential, commercial, and historic and tourism areas, along with great bodies of water for sailing. Perhaps we can learn something from our Green Mountain friends. “The no-idling message is working. Incrementally, we really can make a difference. By and large, with greater knowledge of climate change, more people are sensitive to what they do and their impacts on the environment,” notes Kiss. If you’re concerned about being cold in your car for the first few minutes while under way this winter, just wear an extra layer. It’s not that cold. It’s not like we live in, oh, say, Vermont. For more information, click to Burlington Legacy Project’s No Idling page: cedo. ci.burlington.vt.us/legacy/noidling.html
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. spinsheet.com
Chesapeake Rambler with Fred Miller
Dear Santa,
I’ve been good. Well, mostly. So, Santa, this year I’ve decided I want you to bring me just one gift. But, ahem, are you sitting down on a reindeer or some cooperative elf or something? Because this one’s sort of a doozie. See, couple of months back, I was at the Boat Shows like everybody else, on the last day, y’know? Catching up with folks I see just once a year, picking up brochures and business cards, making contacts, and just waiting for the show to close so that we could see all the boats steam out into the harbor, or wherever it is that they mysteriously disappear to, right after “The Breakdown.” While I was killing time, I decided to go back into just one... more... tent. That’s when I first laid eyes on the Seakeeper Gyro. Now, this is not some Greek hunk of lamb stuffed into pita bread with tsasiki sauce and onions. No, no. This, Santa, would be that other kind of gyro. Let’s just for a moment set the Way-Back machine to… your childhood. Remember that gyroscope that you’d wrap with string and set spinning across mother’s (very clean) kitchen floor? We’re talking that kind of gyro. And noting that a big enough version, spinning fast enough, using the very same immutable laws of classical mechanics, can be made to steady a space ship (or a planet, ahem), or even… a boat. Align it correctly, relative to the centerline of the family yacht, and you too could do a lot towards curing that heeling feeling. Good-bye seasick pills. The ultimate anti-roll mechanism, with no need for external trim tabs. Now, while you’re under sail, you might not need this, but there are other times it would be nice to put down your coffee and find it later in about the same shape and location. I want you to conjure for a moment that buzzing little kitchen floor toy, only much bigger. With a flywheel of maybe 400 pounds and a nominal speed of up to 10,000 rpm. Wowsers! Talk about your angular momentum, Santa, you rotund mythological creature,
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you! Yes, imagine this screaming whining moaning puppy strapped down between a couple of the heavy stringers on your boat, drawing up to 3000 watts while it’s spooling up to warp speed (the brochure says this sequence can take up to 45 minutes). What makes it really cool, I guess, is its outward appearance. Imagine a polished white sphere about 28 inches in diameter, mounted on a massive single-axis gimbaled platform parallel to the boat’s centerline. It looks like one of those cartoon bombs or something out of “Spiderman”—a metallic globe covered with deep vanes—not veins—of the heat sink variety, with all sorts of cables and hydraulic hoses protruding. Add motion sensors, like a glorified Wii gadget, plus a brain and a push-pull ram, and you can literally control the boat as it tries to roll beneath this little monster. What a feeling of power! I’m King of the Wooorllld! Anyway, Santa, one look at the thing, and I just had to have one, and I even know where I’ll mount it on my boat. Did I mention that I’ve been good? Now, the Seakeeper Gyro does have its limits. Dealing with roll is one thing, but pitch and yaw (those other two annoyingly persistent axes) will have to take care of themselves. Oh, and the MSRP is $74,995. The website is seakeeper.com, and I’m thinking maybe there’ll be holiday specials, what with the economy and everything. (Milk and cookies waiting for you, Sandy Claws.) About the Author: Fred Miller spends too much time working on his 41-foot ketch, Julie Marie. Past commodore of the Eastport YC, Miller enjoys reading and gazing vacantly at the pretty boats and the pretty waters. Contact him at svjuliemarie@comcast.net.
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Baltimore Beat with Stephanie Stone
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just got off the phone with Pat Turner of Turner Development, and my pen is smoking. That’s because this man talks as enthusiastically fast as his project is big—big to the tune of one and a half billion dollars. The project is Westport Waterfront; its modest aim is to be “a second downtown” at the head of the Middle Branch. So, for those of you who thought the best-Baltimore debate was between the two enclaves on the Northwest Branch, think again. “It’s not just big,” Pat says proudly, “it’s the greenest project in the country. At $1.5 billion, that’s a lot of green.” But with five million square feet of impervious surface, one wonders how green it can be. This green, Pat tells me: a system of dry swales directs run-off into bio-swales designed to fill up when it rains; these in turn drain into wetlands along most of the waterfront. The project encompasses 3500 feet of shoreline from Smith Cove to I-95; so that’s a boatload of wetlands. “We filter most of the water off the site,” he says. “This site used to be 50 acres of heavy industry, so we’re doing a lot for the Bay. The EPA’s using this project as a model for green development—they flew their directors in to see it.” The heavy industry that Pat’s talking about was the BGE coal-fed power generating plant. If you are looking at your chart of the Baltimore Harbor (no. 12281), you’ll see depths of 14 to 17 feet along part of the shore. That’s where BGE dredged to get the coal barges in. A boardwalk will span this deeper water—all the rest to the north and south is green and squishy. Pat and the EPA are not alone in crow-
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The Big Green
ing about this project. Trust for Public Lands is a partner. City and regional players like Living Classrooms, the Aquarium, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and the Chesapeake Bay Trust are all on board. More amazingly for those of us who have witnessed the community uproar that most development projects incite, not one person spoke against the project at a recent public meeting. Not one. “How did you get so green,” I ask, expecting a sentimental story about boyhood fishing on the Bay with dad. Pat answers quick as a snail darter, “It’s a smart way to do a project.” Well, I remark, it’s certainly got a lot of buzzy attributes. “It’s got ‘em all,” he says. “It’s green, it’s transit-oriented (next to light rail), it’s urban, it’s mixed use (office, residential, retail, hotel), it’s waterfront, it’s about a healthy lifestyle, it’s safe and clean.” About that healthy lifestyle part, Pat describes the five or more mile trail that will encircle the head of the Middle Branch and join up with the new Gywnns Falls trail. Check your chart. You can ride/run/stroll along the Westport Waterfront, through 27 acres of the Middle Branch Park, past the rowing club, across Hanover Street Bridge, back along the Aquarium’s new site northwest of the bridge, and across the trestle bridge to where you started. If you’ve seen what a rusty heap that trestle bridge is, you know where some of the $1.5 billion is going. And while we’re talking about old structures, I tell Pat how sad I am that the old BGE building is gone—it was big and handsome. “We spent a lot of money trying to save that building,” Pat tells me. “We’re urban devel-
opers—we try to use existing structures. But that building was like a movie set: it was just a façade of concrete and mesh over a steel structure. It was 80-90 feet inside, built just to house the giant turbines. In the end, we recycled all the steel and crushed the concrete and left it onsite.” The cool thing about writing about Baltimore is that every little detail you scratch reveals the—often scrappy—history of the place. Pat tells me that an old-timer who had worked at the BGE generating plant said there were giant switches that governed current to each of the city’s neighborhoods. When tempers flared, current to the offending community would inexplicably be turned off until things cooled down. While we’re on the subject of history, Pat says that the main road will be named John Moale Boulevard, after the property’s original owner. Mr. Moale, author of the 1752 sketch of the harbor that I love so much? The same. Local merchants tried to convince Moale to locate Baltimore City here: ocean-going ships were still navigating the Patapsco River as far as Elkridge Landing; the Middle Branch was much wider with more waterfront than the Northwest Branch. It was ideal, except my wily Mr. Moale said no—he could make more money mining coal and iron ore. Bringing our conversation full circle, Pat says, “We’re correcting his mistake.” Will the real Baltimore please stand up? About the Author: Stephanie Stone sails J/22s in Baltimore and beyond. E-mail comments and story ideas to sstone@jhu.edu.
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have lived aboard on and off for years, from Key West to Annapolis. Of course, in the winter, I prefer Key West. The first winter I lived aboard in Annapolis was during the coldest winter in eight years (2003). It was quite the learning experience, from a blizzard, to condensation and mold, to extreme tides, and months of ice. Things you need to live aboard during the winter months in the “north”: An enclosed cockpit, electric heaters, a back-up propane heater, a snow shovel (if no shovel, a large baking sheet works, but not good on the back), a ladder to get on and off the boat during extreme tides (if no floating dock), insulation, a dehumidifier, some kind of handrail attached to your small finger pier so that you don’t slip and fall into the water, a whistle in case you do fall into the water, snow boots and gloves, a good attitude, and the fixings for hot buttered rum. I decided that living aboard that far north during the winter is not something to do again. About 200 miles south is Hampton Roads, where the water temps rarely go below 40, so your heat pump will work all winter. I’ve seen snow once while living on the Southern Bay. It lasted long enough to build a great snowman and enjoy a snowball battle on the docks. Things you need to live aboard during the winter months in the Southern Bay: an enclosed cockpit, a dehumidifier, a step attached to a floating dock, a whistle in case you fall into water, a good attitude, and of course, fixings for hot buttered rum. In the Northern Bay, there are hundreds of marinas that allow liveaboards, but there are only a few down here. Most have floating docks. The Salt Ponds Marina in Hampton is one. If you love biking, running, or just a quiet stroll on the miles of beach, or dinking through the marshes or to the beach, this is the place for you. There is a large liveaboard community of cruisers. During the summer, there are two pools, a tiki bar, and a restaurant. Most liveaboards stay through the winter months because of the mild weather. Chesapeake Bay Sailing
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One liveaboard, Kathy Sherrod, says, port holes. We have framed screens on “My husband and I love living on our boat our hatches on which we put small towels here at the Salt Ponds. This is the first to absorb the condensation. Change the time I have lived on a boat. The liveaboard towels out every day or two, and it won’t community is so different. It doesn’t matter rain on you. A layer of wax on the teak what walk of life you come from, everyone before the cold weather hits will prevent is equal and looks out for each other. The water stains. The mold and mildew on the only thing I don’t like during the winter bulkheads can be prevented by a small demonths is walking to the shower at 6 a.m., humidifier or periodic cleaning with bleach as we do not have a shower onboard. That and water. is the next addition to the boat. I do enjoy Things you need to live aboard during the peace and quiet, and I especially like the “I’ve seen snow once while living on the Southern floating docks. Bay. It lasted long enough to build a great snowNo more adjusting lines!” man and enjoy a snowball battle on the docks.” If you are more of an “urbanite,” and peace and quiet aren’t what you are looking for, at Mile Marker Zero, there is Tidewater Marina in Portsmouth with a huge liveaboard community (and floating docks as well). In the summer, this area is full of the winter in Key West: gear to dive for parties and festivals in Portsmouth as well lobster and fish, bathing suits, shorts, flip as Norfolk. During the winter months, flops, at least a 15 SPF, fixings for a Cubre when things quiet down a bit, there are Libre, and well, good attitude comes natustill plenty of restaurants and bars within rally. Keep warm and enjoy the holidays, walking distance, with great locals and live wherever you are! music, and an old-fashioned theatre (The Commodore) that always has the latest About the Author: A cruiser for more than films playing. The ferry from Portsmouth 30 years and a veteran liveaboard, Gina grew runs all year; so for one dollar, you can hop up on the Chesapeake Bay. Her Pearson onboard and cross the Elizabeth River to 385 Gina Marie has been on the hook in Waterside and Norfolk. just about every gunk hole from Chesapeake A few tips for those newbies wintering City to Pungo. Her cookbook, The Galley over in the Northern and Southern Bays: the humidity caused from running the heat Queen, was published in 2003. Send Southern Bay story ideas to theginamarie@aol.com. will actually make your boat sweat on the inside—in particular, your hatches and SpinSheet December 2008 39
Goodbye 2008 Members of Lightning Fleet 192 (L-R), Barb Hill, Ruben Colon, and Mike Magyar, sail on Mike’s boat as part of Tuesday night races off Havre de Grace June 10. Photo by Mark Hergan
Here at SpinSheet, we and our readers take more amazing photos than could ever fit into the magazine. Although we have our Photo Gallery at spinsheet.com, there are hundreds of great shots that hit the “cutting room floor.” Here are a few of our favorites from 2008. What a great year to live and play on the Chesapeake Bay!
SpinSheet’s Crew Listing party in April. Photo by Mark Talbott/SpinSheet
Even when they’re on land, it does a soul some good to see masts. SpinSheet’s Rachel Engle captured this shot from the deck of Eastport YC at the CRAB Regatta party the day Tropical Storm Hanna passed through in September. The sun shone for the first time that day, as the gloomy sky moved eastward.
These very serious racing sailors work hard for rum at the 2008 Screwpile Regatta party. Do not try this at home without a lifejacket! Photo by SpinSheet
The Wild Child bowman takes care of business on a windy day at the Melges 24 North American Championships at the end of October. Photo by Bob Grieser/outsideimages.co.nz
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Rail birds from Lightning Fleet 192 enjoy the ride on Nova during Havre de Grace YC’s annual Hospice Cup May 30. Photo by Mark Hergan
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The Lightning Fleet 192 got off the water just in the nick of time after Tuesday night racing June 10 off Havre de Grace. Photo by Mark Hergan
Looks like the tropics, doesn’t it? It’s actually summer on the Bay in Annapolis. Photo by Cindy Wallach
New meets old in the St. Mary’s River during the annual Governer’s Cup Regatta in August. Photo by Al Schreitmueller
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Hampton, VA skipper Jake Brodersen says, “Someone said that the skipper called ‘Hoist’ before the foredeck was ready, but I deny that.” He went up to retrieve the jib halyard and captured this shot of his crew on Midnight Madness in between races at the Screwpile Regatta in July. Clockwise from the big toe: Joe Federico, Ethan Williams, Andy Russell, Pat Brodersen, and Julia Williams. Photo by Jake Brodersen
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Fifty-Nine Degrees North by Andy Schell
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e were dressed like we were going skiing, yet it was only early September. We were actually going sailing. Thus is the challenge of fall sailing north of 55 degrees latitude. I have the exciting privilege of dating a Swedish girl, which is monumentally rewarding for a myriad of reasons (yes she’s tall, yes she’s blonde), not the least of which is the excuse to go live abroad for a while in a place I probably would have never considered visiting. In the winter, it’s cold... and dark. Sweden is also very culturally interesting, is downright gorgeous, and offers one of the most unique sailing grounds in the world. In September, I returned to Sweden, to Mia’s new apartment in downtown Stockholm, a breathtaking urban landscape, conveniently surrounded by water. Stockholm’s archipelago is the largest in the world, containing over 30,000 islands, and creates a maze of navigable channels. Stockholm’s Gamla Stan (Old City) sits 42 December 2008 SpinSheet
perched on one of these islands and is surrounded by sailing boats. Gamla Stan is not all that different from Annapolis Harbor. I felt right at home walking along the cobbled waterfront streets or enjoying a coffee at one of the many cafes overlooking the harbor. Except, of course, that we don’t have castles in Annapolis. My best friend, Ryan, who was visiting us in Sweden at the time, is a keen sailor. (He thinks he is anyway. Back home in Annapolis, he and Nate, my other college roommate, have come sailing with me several times. They dutifully arrive in their Docksiders, white pants, blue blazers, and captain’s hats, well-supplied with a generous amount of Goslings. Mia and I end up doing most of the actual sailing, but they enjoy themselves immensely.) It was Ryan’s idea to find a boat in Stockholm, and we wouldn’t be denied. We quickly learned why most sailors in the Baltic pack it in before September— the air was a brisk 48 degrees, and we were
shrouded in that misty sort of rain that doesn’t really feel like rain, yet after five minutes leaves you utterly soaked. However, the scenery was other-worldly. With the wind on the quarter, we reached out of the first main channel into the middle archipelago where the limestone islands are covered in moss every shade of green, and traditional red and white Swedish cottages dot the landscape. The sailing was more likened to a drive down a narrow country road, and some of the cuts between islands were only meters wide. Doing three knots on the Bay might seem a tad boring, but when the channel is only 100 meters wide, and the scenery all around you is magical, three knots is really speeding along. That evening, we huddled in the salon in winter hats, long underwear, and wool socks, savoring our red wine and indulging in a pasta dinner, dutifully created by Ryan, who may be an armchair sailor but is a world-class cook. spinsheet.com
combat the frigid temps, we experienced a September in Sweden may feel like larger holiday islands in the archipelago, remarkable adventure indeed. The weather winter in Annapolis, but the sun still shines and atop a 50-foot limestone cliff stood simply added to the allure. We weren’t just far longer than it does back home. Dawn a series of Swedish summer homes with sailors anymore, but adventurers, exploring arrived the next morning, crisp and clear— classic sailing yachts moored to their docks a new land, a new culture, a and cold. And it was windy. new way of thinking. It tested We set a reefed main and our skills as yachtsmen, yet let the mooring ball go, “Doing three knots on the Bay might seem a tad boring, but heightened our confidence and unfurling the jib and tackwhen the channel is only 100 meters wide, and the scenery all confirmed our enjoyment of ing out of the tiny channel. around you is magical, three knots is really speeding along.� the sport. We emerged into another That first evening aboard, I channel, this one maybe lay awake in the V-berth, still three miles across, and had in my long underwear, still in a glorious romp in open my winter hat. I could see my water, under a crystal clear breath. It was cold. Yet I was sky and blazing bright sun. more comfortable than I’d been The temperature was still in in ages. I slept soundly that the 40s, and we were still night. in full gear. As we crossed the bay, the opposite shore began to part in places, and at once it wasn’t a shore About the Author: Andy Schell at all, but another myriad grew up sailing on the of islands guarding another endless series at the foot of some treacherous looking Chesapeake and has skippered boats of channels. Navigation in these waters is staircases. as far away as Australia and locally the challenging. Sailing in Stockholm, especially in fall, Schooner Woodwind. In fourth grade, his We rounded a small, picturesque lightcould arguably be considered a different family kidnapped him for a year of cruising house perched on the tiniest sliver of rock sport than what we experience on the Bay. in the Bahamas, an adventure to which he and eased off on a broad reach back into Fifty-nine degrees north is a long way up attributes his wanderlust. Stay tuned to future the main channel that would take us tothere, and every outing just feels like an adissues of SpinSheet for Andy’s adventures ward the city. To starboard was one of the venture. Despite the required dress code to aboard his new yawl Seabreeze.
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HOLIDAYS AFLOAT by Cindy Wallach
Question: How do you prepare Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings in a 12-square-foot kitchen with a two-burner stove and an oven the size of a shoe box? Answer: You split up the tasks with as many boat neighbors as possible.
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hat’s exactly why Scott Robinson Charlie Brown 12-inch, fold-up plastic tree and Lisa Sarubbi love celebrating that we dig out of the depths of our fore Thanksgiving with the liveaboard locker each year. Our son relishes garnishcommunity. “We do so much more celing it with homemade seashell decorations ebrating with friends. It’s such a commuas if it were a towering 12-foot, live spruce. nity at the marina. You end up celebrating One year, we bought a miniature live tree twice, once with family and once with your from the grocery store and planted it in boat friends, and that’s always more fun,” Back Creek Nature Park after the holidays. says Lisa. So far, the little guy has survived the park Holidays aboard have always been “So what about that ever-elusive Thanksgiving dinner? merry in my 10 years Our answer… make friends with powerboaters.” living aboard. But when my son was born and brought home to our 44-foot catamaran, it all took on renovations and changes in season, and we new meaning. It wasn’t just a matter of now have an annual winter solstice tradifestive. Throw in some hot cocoa, sugar preparing a magical Mojito for the marina tion of walking to the park with strings of cookies with burnt bottoms because the Trick-or-Drink, or making sure I created cranberry and popcorn garland to hang on boat oven never bakes anything evenly, and the perfect cranberry sauce as my contriour little tree as a winter snack for the local a snuggly viewing of old holiday movies on bution to the dock Thanksgiving dinner. critters. your laptop, and the floating winter holiday Suddenly, I was creating memories and Snowflake window clings keep the season is complete. traditions for my own child. With family hatches jolly. Reusable cloth gift bags and So what about that ever-elusive Thanksfar flung and limited space, a whole new set fabric garlands are environmentally friendly giving dinner? Our answer… make friends of holiday customs needed to be crafted. and solve the problem of storing wrapping with powerboaters. They always have “real” Of course, many things have remained paper all over the boat where it inevitably ovens and “real” refrigerators. The last the same. We still love sitting on our aft gets soggy and funky smelling. Stockings couple of Thanksgiving dinners we’ve done deck on a balmy Fourth of July night, are hung by the companionway with care. aboard had no fewer than 12 people, two watching the fireworks without having to And just for the record, Santa looks for turkeys (one traditional and one slowdo anything but crane our heads upward. your anchor light and lands on the bow to smoked), all the usual fixings and some I’d The annual Labor Day and Memorial Day sneak packages down an open hatch. never heard of, and enough homemade pies barbeques are still a marina favorite. But Our boat neighbors Lisa and Scott to make Martha Stewart proud. And if all other holiday festivities are creeping their agree with us that the best part of holielse fails, you can always order from Whole way into our annual routine and changing days aboard are the lights. Sure, every Foods. the look and feel of our floating home. land lubber neighborhood has festive and Holidays mean friends and family, light First of all, Halloween is huge now, and often elaborate light displays, but there is and love, food and fun. It’s no different the cocktails have given way to creepy skel- something different about the water. On a when you’re living aboard full time, just a etons and goblins. This year, our cockpit crisp, cold, dead calm night, when you’re little smaller with a lot more imagination. had more pumpkins than winch handles, wrapped tightly in fleece and foulies, there and we lit up the finger pier with an array is something magical in the reflection of About the Author: Cindy Wallach has of ghost and jack-o-lantern string lights. the lights on the surface of the dark Bay lived aboard for 10 years, currently on a St. We even had one of those annoying spooky waters. Away from the traffic, away from Francis 44 catamaran in Annapolis with noise-makers that’s triggered by a motion the busy glow of life on land, even a simple her husband and four-year-old son. Exdetector. I am sure the guys working on the string of white lights across a boom strikes perienced cruisers, the family sails locally rigging down the dock loved that as they a chord. Those brave souls who work their while they prepare for a 2010 departure for trekked back and forth for their tools. fingers to raw little nubs crafting a parade more long-term cruising. Cindy’s goal is to Christmas is ever evolving. We have our of lights display make the season truly never experience winter again. Chesapeake Bay Sailing
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Delayed, but Undaunted at the Caribbean 1500
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he 49 entrants to the Caribbean 1500 assembled in Hampton, VA at the Bluewater Yachting Marina beginning October 27 for an anticipated November 2 start. This gave time for boat inspections, seminars on safety, passage making, fuel consumption, fishing, and seasickness, just to name a few. There were also women’s seminars for several days and a life raft demonstration. Each evening, there was a social with drinks and dinners, providing an opportunity to get to know each other after busy days of preparations. Commander’s Weather, the weather router for the rally, advised that the start should be delayed until November 7, to
avoid a strong coastal low that was forming off the Georgia coast and would impact the fleet if sailing. Although nearly all of the participants were disappointed, it gave us time to visit several of the great museums in the area. This year there is a mixture of half new passage-makers and half veterans, making for a good mix of experience and assistance to the new cruisers. Along with longtime cruising couples and friends who may hitch rides as crew, there are two vessels that have honeymoon couples on board and two vessels with three young children each. It is wonderful to see the young families’ excitement as they prepare for this first big
step in their plans to circumnavigate following the rally. Elizabeth and Seth were married on August 2, 2008 and moved aboard their new home, a Lagoon 380 catamaran appropriately named Honeymoon. They had been working in the corporate world for the last five years in San Francisco and felt as if they never had enough time together. Seth says, “This has been a long time dream of mine. I grew up sailing with my family on monohulls and had chartered in the Caribbean with my family and Elizabeth. We originally thought we would go down the ICW to Florida and then cross to the Bahamas and south to the Caribbe-
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an. A family friend told us about the 1500, and we decided to join the rally.� “Over the last five years, as we both worked, exercised, and socialized with friends, we felt that we hardly had any time together except for an hour or so each evening,� says Elizabeth. “We felt that we were missing out on life, not spending enough time together and wanted to experience a different way of life. We are seeking a new balance in our life together and feel that we want to learn more about the world and the people that live in it.�
Along with those who cruise as a lifestyle, “vacation� ralliers—those who sadly wave goodbye to their sailing friends in the islands and fly back home for the winter— have a chance to escape and bond with fellow sailors. Many of the 49 entrants who rally at Hampton for the 1500-mile adventure hail from ports along the Chesapeake Bay. All the rally boats are equipped with a transponder which will send position reports to carib1500.com so that friends and family can follow the progress of the
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he 12th month is upon us; but, what does that mean? With apologies for being blunt, to us, the “de” part of December means the end of outdoor fun on the Bay. No more warm-weather sailing, picnics and raft-ups, and time on our boats with our friends… at least for four months. Time to put away the blender, shrinkwrap your sailing toy, and reminisce about 2008. Bah hum bug. The “burr” part is obvious; it’s now time for frostbite races, hot tubs, and hot toddies. As you may have guessed, the “cem” part was more of a challenge. Undeterred, we found that prince Cem was imprisoned until his death for contesting the succession of his brother, Bayezid II, to the Ottoman Empire’s throne. We also uncovered references to coastal environmental managers, certified energy managers, Christian educational ministries, cutting edge media, and other extraneous matter. So, who cares? We do. For those of us who have not gone south or are not lucky enough to be liveaboards, “cem” refers to our wintery imprisonment on land. We’re relegated to coastal cabin fever, religious holiday hubbub, and energy concerns by the Bay side [or Bayezid, if you’ll humor us]. Ultimately, what we have are “an end, imprisonment, and just plain cold.” Yuck. Let’s raise a toast to ending our frosty captivity soon. Now, stoke up the woodstove, put away the remote control, and see what December means to our Chesapeake cruising clubs. —Ruth Christie/ruth@spinsheet.com
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hown on the right, the Northern Neck Sailing Association (NNSA) and Port Kinsale Marina co-sponsored the inaugural Yeocomico River Regatta October 26. Gale warnings postponed the race from Saturday. Of the 16 raceregistered boats, 12 boats finished the shortened course in very light wind from the Yeocomico River to the green can #9 in the Potomac. Nobska II, a Pearson 30 captained by Janice Krebs, took first-place honors. Complete race results are available at nnsa-sailing.com, where details for next year’s Yeocomico River regatta will be available soon. This exciting regatta and the fun social events were fantastic and raised more than $600 for Smith Point Sea
Rescue. Congratulations and thanks to all the race participants, race organizers, Port Kinsale Marina, Smith Point Sea Rescue, the USCG Auxiliary, and volunteers who contributed to this successful event. Smith Point Sea Rescue is an allvolunteer sea rescue service that covers the middle Chesapeake Bay between the Potomac and the Rappahannock Rivers. NNSA is a non-profit boating association with more than 100 members, serving Virginia’s Northern Neck. Port Kinsale Marina is a fullservice marina on the western branch of the Yeocomico River, with a pool, party pavilion, custom boat bar, restaurant, and more. —by Craig Dingwall
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ow, that’s the spirit! Recently, the Norfolk Naval Sailing Association teamed up with area Sea Scouts for a day of adventure (right). Sea Scouts commandeered Mike Barber’s ketch Crusader. Although the winds didn’t cooperate, the boys had fun navigating around the Willoughby area. They even docked at Ft. Wool for their own private tour and lunch at this pre-Civil War site at the mouth of the Hampton Roads Tunnel. norfolknavalsailing.org —by Kathy Barber
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he awarding of the newly named Broad Arrow Trophy and the installation of officers for the Chesapeake Bristol Club’s (CBC) 35th year were highlights of the annual Luncheon November 15 at Café Bretton in Severna Park, MD. Above: For winning CBC’s Dividing Creeks Cruise in September, Paul and Marjorie Kavanaugh (Broad Arrow) receive the Broad Arrow Trophy from Peter Madden. Sea Scape and Loligo captured second and third-place honors during that event. The following club officers will plot CBC’s course for the anniversary year: commodore Janet George, vice commodore Peter Madden, rear commodore Elinor Adensam, secretary Logan Hottle, treasurer Dave Burka, and trustees-at-large Bruce George and Tom Trump. In her first order of business at the Luncheon, Janet previewed plans for the upcoming celebration. In mid-February, CBC members will board the Royal Clipper, the largest full-rigged sailing ship in the world, for a week-long cruise that will include stops in Barbados, Grenada, Tobago, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, and Bequia. Also in the works is a Club Cruise and Anniversary Party in June. cbclub.info —Story and photo courtesy of Deb Coons
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hat a great season! I’m sorry to see it end. But again we have much to celebrate at our annual meeting having had so many good times together. On November 8 at the West River SC (WRSC), the Chesapeake 20 Association elected officers, reviewed the schedule for 2009, enjoyed a potluck dinner and champagne, and honored participants and winners of the 2008 season, including Bob Blomquist, Roger Link (the overall season champion), Carol McCullough, Maury Neibur, Clay Taylor, and Randy Watson. Ted Weihe won CBYRA High Point. We also had strong participation and great moments from Jay Addison, Bob Angle, Lorenzo Dialti, Robin Hartge, Andrew Resnick, Ari Schragger, and Bill West. We held 53 races in 17 events with 376 starts and 15 active Chesapeake 20s. Guest speakers were Will Keyworth of North Sails and SpinSheet’s editor, Molly Winans, both Chesapeake 20 sailors. Keyworth talked about his early years sailing Chesapeake 20s with WRSC, his mentors Bobby and Helen Orme, and operations at North Sails. Winans described her recent visit to Galway Bay, Ireland and SpinSheet’s plans to lead local sailors overseas for the Volvo 70 Round the World Race Stopover May 23-June 6, 2009 (galway@spinsheet. com). The club also announced its recent purchase of Volunteer (#27) and Magic (#111, shown below, which is soon to be renamed Defender) from Don and Jean Hedlers; and set the date for the Worlds as June 20-21 at the Annapolis Maritime Museum. chesapeake20.org —by Ted Weihe
Zipping About the West River
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n November 9, members of the West River Catamaran Racing Association started a little bit after noon at the line at Pirate’s Cove in Galesville, MD, giving us a little slop time before the keelboats start at 1 p.m. If you were in town and noticed the boat that was sounding the starting sequence (sail number 1027 with a lot of stickers on it), that was us. After we zipped around waiting for the start, we headed to the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse and back. Most of us keep boats at the West River SC. You should see us when there’s a little more breeze! As I like to say, life begins at 20 (knots that is)! The Bay is a wonderful place in the fall and winter; you have to go when you can. —by Keith Chapman
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ave you put your boat to bed already? Are you starting to get those feelings of sadness and boredom, worried you’ll go nuts waiting for spring so you can go sailing again? Have no fear, the Windjammers of the Chesapeake have some great lectures planned this winter and hope you will join us at the Severn School in Severna Park, MD. It’s just the place for four delightful evenings. Our first lecturer is the renowned Halsey Herreshoff on December 6, followed by three Chesapeake Bay-friendly projects on January 10. Karen Mitchell (assisted by Annapolis’s own Don Backe from CRAB) will describe racing and sailing for the physically challenged on February 7. Our series ends on March 7, with the world class solo racer Miranda Merron. Come and see our lectures, or better yet: become a member. For more details, call (410) 533-4396 or visit windjammers-chesapeake.org. —by Leah Duer Alfriend
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hree hundred cruisers—many of them southbound snowbirds who anchored in the Rhode River—attended the Seven Seas Cruising Association’s (SSCA) 22nd annual Annapolis GAM at Camp Letts in Edgewater, MD September 19-20. The fun included seminars and classes, demos and dining, a flea market and book swap, music by Calico Jack with Janie Meneely and Paul DiBlasi, fun auctions, and a whole big bunch of cruising people and welcomed wannabees. SSCA thanks those who helped make the GAM a success, including Chardonnay Boatworks, LLC, Chuck O’Malley and Doyle Sailmakers, St. Brendan’s Isle Mail Forwarding Service, and speakers Karl Allen, Mark Doyle, Paul Esterle, Ty and Suzanne Giesemann, Chris Johnson, Dick Juppenlatz, Scott Leohr, Dennis and Lisa Schofield, Christy Tinnes, and Pam and Andrew Wall. Snowbirds now set their sights on the GAM in Melbourne, FL December 5-7. ssca.org —by Nancy Zapf
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CLUBNOTES Searching for Kindred Spirits and Mystery Fleets
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Does this look like your sailboat? About 25 of these gorgeous Tartan 34 Classic yawls were produced in the 1960s and 70s, and some of them may still be undiscovered on the Chesapeake. In this photo, Maeven races through the waves of Green Bay, WI, with owner Jim Rapp at the helm. The Tartan 34 Classic Association is looking for boats like this beauty that are not on its roster but are still sailing somewhere. If you see a classic Tartan sloop or yawl, contact tca_34treasurer@comcast.net with as much information as you can get. The club wants your help in locating boats in its “mystery fleet.” Photo courtesy of Jim Rapp
lthough Chesapeake sailing winds down a bit in the winter, Tartan 34 Classic (T34C) owners know they can find kindred spirits enjoying warmer seas in the Carolinas, Florida, the Bahamas, and beyond. Still, our “offseason” will be filled with projects involving either our sailboats or our Tartan 34 Classic Association. Work is underway on T34C owner’s manual, and the new website is nearly ready for prime time. Our drive to locate “mystery” T34C hulls has resulted in a strong influx of new members this year. Membership in our association brings new T34C owners in touch with sailors with many years of experience in maintenance and upgrades and provides opportunities to sail and socialize around the United States, Canada, and Europe. Enjoy the winter holidays, and look for T34Cs wherever your travels take you. —by Grace Holt
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And the Beat Goes On…
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n December 13, members of the Chesapeake Bay Tartan Sailing Club (CBTSC) will enjoy the Eastport YC Lights Parade from the Tartan/C&C Dealership on Third Street in Eastport. Hosted by Scott Dodge and Mike Titgemeyer, the party starts at 5 p.m. and includes a potluck dinner. This delightful annual event marks the end of CBTSC’s 2008 sailing season on the Chesapeake. But us old-timers know the beat goes on, right through the winter. The planning meeting for 2009 will be held January 25 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Memorial Hall in Galesville, MD. Bring snacks to share and the beverage of your choice. Mark this date on those new calendars now, and start thinking of as yet unexplored gunk holes for your club to discover. We will set dates for our traditional events, which include a symposium and flea market in March, an ice-breaker cruise in early spring, the Calling All Tartans Regatta, a creek-side Crab Feast, and cruises to wherever the wind blows. Lucky sailors who have a Florida or Caribbean destination in mind for the early months of 2009 can enjoy dinner and dancing February 14 on Marathon Key, FL. RSVP to Elinor Adensam at (410) 647-7781 or teadens@erols.com. We welcome new members to all our events. cbtsc.com —by Grace Holt
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What’s New at DSC?
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he Back Creek YC celebrated Halloween with a costumed Monster Mash at the U.S. Naval Station October 25. During the annual Rally ‘Round the Burgee at Phillip’s Seafood Restaurant in Annapolis (above), members enjoyed crab cakes and other goodies; elected new officers (commodore John Oberright, vice commodore Richard Sanger, rear commodore Bill Falk, fleet captain Steve Bacon, secretary Betsy Beyer, treasurer Mary Bowie, and the new Board of Governors with Chuck Gorum, Gail Higginbotham, and Dusty Rhoads); and coordinated the club’s entry in the Eastport YC Lights Parade December 13: Colin and Christine Soucy’s Cruise Clearance. The annual Commodore Ball and silent auction will be January 24. (410) 263-9770, gobcyc.com —by Otto Hetzel
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ome of the Hunter Sailing Association’s (HSA) nearly 100 boats have headed south for the winter, while hearty members will brave the elements on their boats throughout the Chesapeake winter. Most of us will get our last glimpse of boats underway at the Eastport YC Lights Parade December 13. The club (right) reserved two rooms-witha-view at the Waterfront Marriott. Members will float from the party to the quay, alternating between warm views of the parade from indoors and outside up-close-and-personal views. vicecommodore@hsa1.org —by Carl and Sue Reitz
Rank has its privileges. Past commodore Carl Reitz and commodore Will Dennehy got to tie their boats up at the DNR Wye River Conference Center dock, while other HSA members had to anchor in Granary Creek and dinghy ashore for October’s Great Chili Raft-Up. Standing (L-R): past commodore Mark Whitson, Bill and Terri Ellis, Reitz, Phil Gallman, Ed Upton, commodore Dennehy, vice commodore Perrian Upton, and Cathy and Dan Breitenbach. Not standing (L-R): Minnie Gallman, Sue Reitz, and Joelle Williams. Photo by Minnie Gallman
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CLUBNOTES Steve Ruteger mans the voter registration table during the Club Beneteau Chesapeake Bay’s Fall Luncheon at the Rockfish Grill November 8.
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lub Beneteau Chesapeake Bay held our annual Fall Luncheon at the Rockfish Grill on November 8. With our favorite beverages in hand, we rotated for lively Meet and Greets at different tables displaying miniature sailboats named for favorite Bay anchorages. Al Nahmias, the Northern Fleet’s rear commodore, gave a slide show and video presentation, recapping the past year’s great raft-ups, seminars, flotillas, and events, including the Annapolis Pub Crawl and the Rendezvous in Deltaville, VA. He also highlighted planned activities for 2009, encouraging members to consider hosting Full Moon Raft-Ups and other rendezvous. Commodore Jeff Taylor presented awards to members for hosting raft-ups and events and for some of the crazy things sailors do. Holly McKibben read a report for the Southern Fleet, which is based in Deltaville and now consists of 17 yachts. This brings the total membership of Club Beneteau Chesapeake Bay to 100 partici-
pating vessels—the largest Club Beneteau in the country! Christie Tines reported on the club’s sound financial condition. We ushered in new officers, including vice commodore Al Nahmias, rear commodore Dave Bennett (Southern Fleet), rear commodore Kevin McKibben (Northern Fleet), secretary Sue Brown, and treasurer Christie Tines. (At press time, the commodore position had not yet been assigned.) A thank you was offered for the service of the current board and to departing officers, including Jeff Taylor, Mike Everett, and Holly McKibben. SpinSheet’s Ruth Christie was a guest of the McKibbens and received a Nice Red Pen to help her edit the various articles presented to the magazine for publication. Members left the Rockfish with the realization the season is over, with the sad boat winterization process heavy on their minds. Various seminars will be conducted throughout the winter; details will be posted periodically at cb2.clubexpress.com. —by Kevin McKibben
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he Chesapeake Bay Alberg 30 Association had a super October. It began with our Fall Rendezvous held at the home of Bob and Elaine Leigh on the Magothy October 4-5. About 80 members attended in gorgeous fall weather. Twenty-three boats sailed to Swan Creek to begin the Fall Cruise, better known as the Wild Goose Chase. The cruise went to Langford Creek, up the Corsica, and to Chestertown. There were parties every day, breakfasts, a brunch, dinners at town restaurants, Soup Night, Pumpkin Carving Night, and a special tour of a home in the woods. The cruise ended on October 12 with 14 boats in Broad Creek on the Magothy. On October 17, nine Canadian Alberg 30 sailors from the Toronto area arrived for the annual Bruce Rankin Memorial International Team Race Series. Thirteen Albergs competed in the two-day event on the Magothy, sailing out of the Potaps-
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kut Sailing Association (PSA) in perfect winds and weather. The local team of Tim Williams, Lingin, and Lanny Helms, Windswept, won the series. Following the Trophy Presentation Sunday afternoon, all were treated to a traditional Crab Feast. The fleet attended the Navy-SMU football game by boat October 25, with 20 sailors hunkering down in pouring rain, but enjoying every moment of the Navy win. November 1 found the fleet in Broad Creek on the Magothy River for the last on-the-water event of the year, the Die Hard Cruise. Again, perfect weather and loads of wonderful chili greeted the nine boats attending. Picture Night at PSA December 7 will feature a potluck dinner to celebrate the 43rd year of the Alberg 30 Association. For more information, contact Roberta Liddick at rwliddick@aol.com or visit alberg30.org. —by Joan Hamilton and Rolph Townshend
Safekeeping Our Waterways
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embers of the Jewish Navy look forward to the first meeting of our annual Winter Speaker-Luncheon Series. Our Sunday luncheon speaker series offers members an opportunity to share experiences on the water, begin and deepen friendships, and for new members, learn more about the club. Chris Trumbauer, the West/Rhode Riverkeeper, is the featured speaker December 14. Members will gather for lunch and learn about the Riverkeeper Project and what we can do to protect the quality of our waters. The luncheon series will continue on the second Sunday of each month throughout the winter. Each meeting will feature a speaker on topics of interest relating to the Bay and boating as well as political issues. Meetings are filled with information and laughter. We recognize that laughter is exercise (it is jogging on the inside). Reservations are required to secure a seat for each luncheon. jewishnavy@jewishnavy.org —by Adiva Sotzsky
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It’s Not Just Lunch
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he West River SC in Galesville, MD is gearing up for some free, mid-day seminars this winter. On January 10, Bob Angle will share his sailing experiences in “Bluewater Hitch Hiking: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly.” Since taking an early out and going feral from corporate life seven years ago, Bob Angle (Sydney Push) has hitch hiked on 14 different boats, visited 35 countries, and sailed more than 45,000 bluewater miles. On January 31, Molly Winans will introduce SpinSheet’s Start Sailing Now program. Winans says, “Bring a friend who’d like to learn to sail! You don’t have to be rich to start sailing.” February 7 brings a Strategies and Tactics Seminar by Jonathan Bartlett of North Sails Annapolis. He will use 50 up-todate racing examples to cover the essentials of racing. (301) 906-1505, cam@afsolutionsllc.com —by Carole McCullough
[Note: Thanks are in order. The Chesapeake Bristol Club served up some warm western shore hospitality during its Oktoberfest on Cadle Creek October 26. I thoroughly enjoyed Club Beneteau Chesapeake Bay’s welcoming ways during its Fall Luncheon November 8 and will try to use my new Cross pen sparingly. We also caught glimpses of West River Catamaran Racing Association members screaming off Galesville November 9, after anchoring in the Rhode River’s autumn colors. And, when we stayed at Port Kinsale Marina off the Yeocomico River, a double rainbow surfaced after one heck of a summer storm. Finally, it’s been great hearing what all of our Chesapeake sailing clubs have been doing this year. Thanks, everyone, for some great memories from 2008. Here’s to a fine 2009. —Ruth Christie]
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porting all the gear in the kit and weathering a number of “seasons” in four days were the themes of the 2008 Melges 24 North American Championship Regatta, hosted by Eastport YC (EYC) off Annapolis October 26 to November 2. Starting with a driving rain in a gale and ending in shorts and T-shirt weather with just enough breeze to finish by, the 49 participating crews enjoyed strong competition in a dozen well-run races. Among the contenders were Annapolis pro sailor Terry Hutchinson, fresh from back-to-back TP52 victories in Europe (see page 73); Dave Ullman, 2007 Melges 24 World Champion; Brian Porter, recent winner of the Melges 24 U.S. National Championship; Gabrio Zandona, Italy’s 470 Olympian in China; Flavio Favini, another past Melges 24 World Champion and America’s Cup veteran, as well as Chris Larsen, Annapolis-based pro, multiple onedesign world championship winner, and former Rolex Yachtsman of the Year. There were also 13 amateur boats in the Corinthian Division. Following an aborted practice day, lost to torrential rain and cold, gale-force winds, the first day of the championship was on a bright, breezy day, which enabled PRO Jeff Borland and the race committee to run three back-to-back races and competitors to reach speeds in excess of 20 knots. After taking a third on day one, Hutchinson and the Quantum Racing crew moved into a seven-point overall lead on the second day after four races in 10-15 knots. Day three produced warmer conditions
and gentler winds. Hutchinson put in two impressive performances, which added only five points to his overall score, giving him a seventeen point margin heading into the final day. Second place Gabrio Zandona opened strongly with a third in the first race but struggled in the second, where he could only manage a 12th. He now held a 10-point lead over Chris Larson, who hung onto third place overall. On the final day, Hutchinson took fourth, and with Zandona back in 10th, this was good enough to confirm Hutchinson as the 2008 Melges 24 North American Champion by a massive margin of 21 points. The other two overall podium places were filled by Zandona at the helm of Giovanni Maspero’s Joe Fly in second and Flavio Favini steering Franco Rossini’s Blu Moon in third. Hutchinson attributed the win to the work of his crew—tactician Scott Nixon, Brian Janney, George Peet, and Amy Ironmonger. Other Chesapeake sailors with strong finishes were Larson on Pegasus 505 (fifth); Neil Sullivan and Morgan Reeser on M-Fatic (sixth); and Othmar von Blumencron on Gannet in 10th overall and first in the Corinthian Division. For full results and news about the Melges 24 World Championships to be held at EYC October 27-November 7, 2009 in Annapolis, visit annapolismelges24.com. Forty-nine competitors came together at the Eastport YC October 26-November 2 for the 2008 Melges 24 North American Championships. Photo Bob Grieser/outsideimages.co.nz
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The Mystery Machine, with Annapolis sailor Pete McChesney at the helm, topped the fleet at the J/105 Chesapeake Bay Championships November 1-2. Photo by Dan Phelps/ SpinSheet
Tight Competition at the J/105 Chesapeake Bay Championships
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he five-race 2008 J/105 Chesapeake Bay Championships unfolded October 31 through November 2 in typically challenging conditions, ranging from five to 20 knot winds, coming from many directions, and a wind-driven tidal current off Annapolis. Peter McChesney’s The Mystery Machine team captured first, followed by Fredrick Salvesen and Cedric Lewis on Mirage in second, and Carl and Scott Gitchell on Tenacious in third of 23 total competitors. “There were small starting lines on the first two days, so getting off the line or clearing one’s air quickly was very important. There was a lot of excitement there,” says McChesney. “The third and last day, there was nice wind out of the north with wind speeds at 10 to 15. There where five boats out in front with, I think, three lead changes. It was very close and back and forth the whole race. Great weekend of sailing. Great competition. The race committee did a super job.” When it comes to race committee work, Scott Gitchell concurs. He adds, “The fiveleg course must have been more than six miles long. The top five boats kept trading positions, and all five would finish within two boat lengths of one another. Kevin Grainger [who took eighth place on Gumption 3], from New York, who’s a great guy, said to me, ‘You guys have 10 boats at any time that can win down here.’ That makes for fun and pretty tight racing.” Salvesen echoed the others’ comments about an upbeat atmosphere overall and close competition, noting that top finishers consistently crossed the finish line within two boat lengths. The top three finishers were grateful for terrific committee work on the part of AYC, and although a few of them could not attend the Friday night party due to having trick-or-treat-age children at home, fellow J/105 sailors attended a successful party and awards ceremony.
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1. The Mystery Machine 2. Mirage 3. Tenacious 4. Mopelia 5. Inigo 6. Veloce 7. A Train 8. Gumption3 9. Dog House Syndicate 10. Zephyr
McChesney, Peter Salvesen & Lewis Gitchell, Carl & Scott Seynhaeve, Denis Konigsberg, Jim Hublitz & Hornick Reeves, Robert Grainger, Kevin Bremer/Carter/Libby Nuschke & Walter
5-4-1-1-2 1-5-5-2-4 2-3-9-3-3 4-6-2-5-9 9-1-15-6-1 8-2-8-17-8 16-10-3-8-11 14-16-11-4-5 6-12-10-15-7 13-8-6-12-16
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Racing News Wrapping Up the Season in the IRC East Coast Championships
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he three-day IRC East Coast Championship Regatta, run by the Storm Trysail Club’s Chesapeake Station, consisted of a 29.64-nautical-mile distance race on Friday and five windward/leeward races on Saturday and Sunday. Mayhem, the TP52 owned by Ashley Wolfe (Calgary, Canada), won IRC Class 1 and was crowned the overall 2008 champion among the 35 competing boats. Fluky, light breezes from seven to 12 knots blew in the first two days, with Sunday being the steadier 11-16 knot day, with plenty of sunshine all weekend. “The competitive atmosphere in our IRC class was warm and friendly. From what I could see, the other classes were similar,” says Annapolis sailor Bill Sweetser, skipper of IRC 3 winner, the J/109 Rush. “The Storm Trysail Club race committee under Wayne Bretsch did a superb job, especially in aligning the start line as best they could in the shifting breezes,” he comments. “We always enjoy this regatta, as we get to sail with a lot of top notch, cool boats and crews on the course, and the Storm Trysail Club does a great job with race management,” says Southern Maryland SA’s Jim Keen, skipper of top finisher in IRC 4, Foxtrot Corpen, who has sailed in this event (formerly IMS) six times. “It is a great way to wrap up the season, and one-design racing is always very competitive. The first-place finish for us in our Beneteau 36.7 one-design
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Stephen McManus’s Saykadoo crew captured third at Storm Trysail’s IRC East Coast Championships off Annapolis October 31-November 2. Photo by Dan Phelps/SpinSheet
class this year was very satisfying for us. We are usually in the hunt and have had some nice podium finishes, but this is the first major regatta that we have finished with the top trophy in our class,” he says. Despite the sometimes “brutal” ride home to Solomons, Keen thinks it’s an excellent event. The Annapolis-based Anema & Core crew nailed three bullets on Sunday, putting them in second place, just a breath from first. The TP 52’s skipper Ennio Staffini was pleased with his team’s performance. He says, “It served to most of us as the last tune-up before Key West.” His only complaint was the race committee taking the big boats over the hump just south of Thomas Point Shoal Light. He and top finisher Mayhem both bumped it. However flukey the breezes, a healthy dose of sunshine, well-attended parties, and good food at AYC made for a memorable last regatta of the season.
1. Mayhem 2. Anema & Core 3. Sjambok 1. Arethusa 2. Catapult 3. Tsunami 1. Rush 2. Kalevala II 3. Saykadoo 1. Foxtrot Corpen 2. KA’IO 3. Vitesse
IRC 1 (IRC - 5 Boats) Ashley Wolfe, Calgary 3-1-1-2-3-3 Ennio Staffini 4.5-4-3-1-1-1 Michael Brennan 6-2-4-3-2-2 IRC 2 (IRC - 11 Boats) Philip Lotz 1.5-1-3-4-1-4 Marc Glimcher 6-2-5-1-3-2 Ostberg / Dailey 7.5-3-4-3-2-3 IRC 3 (IRC - 10 Boats) Bill Sweetser 1.5-1-1-4-7-4 Tapio Saavalainen 10.5-4-3-1-3-1 Stephen McManus 7.5-3-4-3-2-7 IRC 4 (IRC - 9 Boats) Jim Keen 4.5-2-1-2-1-1 Art Silcox 3-1-2-7-4-2 Gary & Melanie Tisdale 1.5-3-5-4-3-3
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Combine and Conquer The J/22 East Coast and AYC/ SSA Championship Regatta
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Annapolis skippers dominated the J/22 East Coast Championships with Todd Hiller, Brad Julian, and Alon Finkelstein capturing first, second, and third. Photo by Dan Phelps/SpinSheet
With the U.S. Naval Academy and sunny skies as a backdrop, 18 boats competed in the J/22 East Coast Championships November 1-2. Photo by Dan Phelps/SpinSheet
1. Leading Edge 2. Strapped Brad 3. USA 1036 4. Instigator 5. Hot Ticket 6. NADS 7. 1206 8. Rythmic Pumping 9. Handbasket 10. Jade
mong the flurry of sailing activity on the Chesapeake Bay November 1-2, Annapolis YC (AYC) played gracious hosts to the J/22 East Coast Championships. The original date set for the event in early September was blown out due to Tropical Storm Hanna, which made for a combined, twoday AYC/Severn SA (SSA) Club and East Coast Championship. There were 18 boats registered for the regatta, including several teams from outside the Annapolis area—from NJ, PA, and NY. Once again, the AYC race committee performed superb race management, reeling off a five-race series in two days. Conditions Saturday were fluky at best and made for challenging decisions. The second race on Saturday was abandoned due to a 180-degree wind shift, which was a bit disheartening for those five to seven boats that made it to the top mark. However, the call was understandable. On Sunday, the breeze was up to a steady 10 to 15 from the northeast and tapered to eight to 10 knots by the last race of the series. The three races tightened up the top three contenders. Not realizing there was a drop race, Brad Julian, Matt Schubert, Lori Schubert (Saturday), and Dave Bonney (Sunday) were knocking on the door to Todd Hiller and his team which consisted of Lynda Hiller, Nicole Breault, and Suzie Wulff. Julian dropped an eight in the first race and Hiller let go a fifth in the third race. The final race proved worthy with Hiller winning and taking the title of 2008 East Coast and AYC/ SSA Club Champion with Julian and Alon Finkelstein as runners up, respectively. Saturday evening’s dinner was exceptionally nice. AYC opened the third deck with a dinner buffet for the competitors.
Hiller/Hiller/Breault/Wulff 3-1-[5]-1-1: 6 Julian/Schubert/Schubert/Bonney [8]-2-1-2-2: 7 Finkelstein/Cochran/Jarashow 2-3-2-[8]-3: 10 Odenbach/Sullivan/Farmer 1-4-[7]-3-7: 15 Adzick/Mehrhof/Lane 4-[8]-3-5-4: 16 Carminati/Allsopp/Hotchkiss/Sabatt [9]-6-6-4-6: 22 Van Deinse/Piasio/Lalumiere 6-7-[11]-7-5: 25 King/King/Walsh 5-[11]-4-10-8: 27 Robinson/Ruegg/Wiegand 7-5-9-[13]-9: 30 Millar 11-[13]-8-9-10: 38
It’s hard to believe that the 2008 sailing season is over. We are looking forward to another promising season of exciting racing on the Chesapeake Bay in 2009. For those looking to get out in the winter months and a week break of warmer weather, the 2009 J/22 Mid-Winters are being hosted at Davis Island in Florida in mid-February. To learn more, visit usaj22.com. by Todd Hiller
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As sailors in the J/24 East Coast Championships learned, October 25 was not a day for shy sailors (or race committees or photographers) off Annapolis. Photo by Dan Phelps/SpinSheet
Big Breeze at the J/24 East Coast Championships
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orty-eight boats competed in the J/24 East Coast Championship, hosted by Severn SA October 23 to 26, held in the same tricky, mixed conditions, as several other regattas this late fall season. Sailors set out in cold temperatures and light air on Friday and managed to race four races in shifty 5 to 10 knot breezes. Newport, RI sailor Will Welles took an early lead by finishing consistently, followed by Pete Levesque and Team Mookie in second and Annapolis sailor Tony Parker on Bangor Packet in third. Saturday brought big breeze, ranging from 18 to 25 knots or more. After the first race, the committee prepared for a second, but the wind kicked into the high 30s, which led many boats to retire and an official end to the race. Conflicting, fizzling breeze on Sunday ended the regatta. Welles won the event by 14 points, with Parker in second. For full results, visit j24fleet.org. One Month Until J/24 Midwinters‌ The Davis Island YC in Tampa, FL is gearing up for the J/24 Midwinter Championship Regatta January 7 to 10. The first major event of 2009 and the first qualifier, the event will draw sailors from all over the states as well as international competitors from Canada, Argentina, Chile, and Hungary. The 2008 regatta attracted more than 40 boats. For more information, click to j24d10.org/midwinters or diyc.org.
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Wind! Yes! Those are smiles on the faces of Peter Rich’s Annapolis-based crew on Decorum at the J/24 East Coast Championships. Photo by Dan Phelps/SpinSheet
Whoa! Annapolis sailor Allan Terhune recovers from a knock down on Flying Squirrel and goes on to place eighth overall in the J/24 East Coast Championships on October 25 off Annapolis. Photo by Dan Phelps/SpinSheet
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The Digits Are Frigid in Lightnings
evern SA and Lightning Fleet 329 hosted the 57th annual Frigid Digit Lightning Regatta October 18-19. Thirty-two teams ventured to Annapolis for a blustery weekend for what promised to be great racing. The sailors were greeted Saturday with cool temperatures and strong northerly winds. PRO Mike Waters smartly postponed onshore, allowing the temperatures to warm up a little and the breeze to drop off a little bit. The fleet was able to sail three races on Saturday in 16-18 knots off of Bembe Beach. Local sailor and 2008 Lightning North Americans champion Allan Terhune was fortunate enough to grind out a narrow win in the first race over Jody Starck from Buffalo. Jamie Allan from Montreal dominated the last two races by jumping out to a commanding lead right off the starting line.
Sunday greeted the fleet with even stronger northern winds. After consultation between the Regatta Chair Joe Friebele and PRO Mike Waters, the RC made the decision that the wind was too strong and cancelled for the day. Terhune presented a seminar on heavy weather sailing and shared his experiences from the previous day. With three good races, Jamie Allan won his first Frigid Digit Regatta and took home the Garwood Memorial Trophy, which Annapolis Lightning sailor Dr. Don Delorme established in 1975. Jamie’s middle crew received a special trophy of bad red wine in memory of Bill Garwood. Local sailors Terhune placed second, Jon Guth third, and Steve Constants fourth. All in all, it was another great event for the Annapolis Lightning Fleet 329. Complete results are online at severnsailing.org. by Joe Friebele
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Jamie Allen leads the fleet off the starting line in the 2008 Lightning Frigid Digit Regatta October 18-19. Photo courtesy of Joe Friebele
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Who’s in?
-r-r-r, we’ve had an early freeze in Chesapeake Country, and looking out at the wintry horizon, there’s one thing that keeps us and boatloads of Bay sailors going: the prospect of the annual pilgrimage to Acura Key West Race Week in January. One Design, PHRF, and IRC boats are dreaming of azure waters and making reservations. There has been some speculation about the economy’s impact on this popular rite of winter, but with early entries coming in at a good clip, including a healthy number of Chesapeake boats, organizers are hopeful and busy as ever planning another awesome event. Annapolis sailor Ennio Staffini’s JV/52 Amena & Core is an early entry, which bodes well for a tough IRC competition and sufficient boats for a TP 52 sub-class. A Key West regular since 1999, Staffini took a few years off, but is back with what he describes as a chal-
Acura Key West Race Week January 19-23, 2009
lenging but very rewarding boat to sail. He and his Annapolis-based crew have been training hard for the November IRC regatta (in which they did quite well), which they thought of as the last Key West tune-up. Other regional sailors, all one-design sailors, had already registered at print time including Annapolis sailors Bill Sweetser and his crew on the J/109 Rush and Carl and Scott Gitchell’s J/105 Tenacious crew. Solomons sailors John and Linda Edwards will have their M30 Rhumb Punch crew in tow, as will Annapolis-based M30 skipper Brad Kauffman with his Mummbles crew. Signed up and fired up from the J/80 class are Annapolis sailors Kristen Robinson and the Angry Chameleon crew and Mike Sudofsky and his Bob Dylan crew. Other one-design classes expected to have healthy turnouts are the Farr 40 and Swan 42 fleets.
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We’ll Keep You in the Loop
pinSheet will be in Key West reporting and taking photos, so be sure to wear your best gear and break out the whitening strips—your smile may be on our online Photo Gallery come February… The January issue of SpinSheet will feature a comprehensive preview of the regatta, the boats, and the players that will make this event memorable. We’ll include ideas on what to do shoreside, and we do welcome your suggestions. The January issue will be distributed on the docks at Key West (thanks to our J/105 friends) and during the Baltimore Boat Show. The February issue will have full results and a fresh-off-the-water, just-in-from-the-airport perspective.
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f you send us your crew list by December 10, we will include it in the January 2009 issue. We’d also love to hear your past impressions of Key West, on and off the water, and see your photos. Drop us a line at molly@spinsheet.com with crew lists, photos, predictions, and commentary.
Michael Brennan’s crew on Sjambok is set to go to Key West in ‘09 once again. Photo by Ken Stanek
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Rock Stars Sail Among Us Born on the Chesapeake, Quantum Racing Meets Success in the Med
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hen Annapolis-based sailmaker Quantum launched its Quantum Racing TP 52 program a little over a year ago, the 12-year-old company had one goal in mind: to show the worldwide sailing community that its technology is every bit as good, if not better than North Sails’ technology. “At the top levels of the sport, we had only a minimal presence; whereas North has been at it for longer,” says Quantum’s director of special projects, David Flynn. “We had to figure out how to get a toehold in the Grand Prix racing scene. It was a corporate epiphany. We decided to put our money where our mouth was.” “The TP 52 circuit is filled with America’s Cup sailors these days. We felt the TP 52 circuit was a level playing field,” adds Flynn. Quantum assembled a team of pros, led by Annapolis sailor Terry Hutchinson, who was the tactician for Team New Zealand in the 2007 America’s Cup. Although known more widely as a tactician in recent years, Hutchinson signed on as skipper and handpicked his team, including Annapolis pros Greg Gendell and Andrew Scott.
“It was a huge risk,” Flynn admits, as he explains the work involved with boat design, spars, sail modeling technology, and aero structuring to ensure the program’s success. “Quantum is very much an underdog. We’re the only ones in the TP 52 circuit with Quantum sails. Quantum president Ed Reynolds says, “It was a tough sell,” and laughs. “I was doing a presentation in Alicante, Spain, and people who knew me well came up to me and said, ‘Are you sure you want to do this?’ We’d been working diligently to make our product better and better. We knew the only way we could prove it was to show it.” Talk about a risk worth taking—this fall, Hutchinson and crew aboard Quantum Racing won three of six events in the Audi Med Cup TP 52 Championship, consistently improving and capturing first in the overall event (held in various ports in Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal). Within weeks, they turned around and won the TP 52 World Championship hands down, without having to participate in the final race. That Hutchinson flew home from Europe and had one day to recover before the fourday Melges 24 North American Championship, which he also won with the Quantum program, was only icing on the cake.
Racing News “I think Terry Hutchinson is the best sailor in the world,” says Reynolds. “He stamps his standard of excellence on a boat. Everyone around him performs better when he’s around. I think he’s just scratching the surface of what he’s going to accomplish.” “Terry’s a real difference-maker on a boat,” says Flynn. “He’s strongly independent and stubborn as well as extremely demanding of himself and others. It’s interesting to note that Terry’s first world championship was on a J/24 with Quantum [1998]. He really wanted to drive again, and we’ve given him a vehicle to do that.” “Now, no one can deny that our sails are competitive,” Flynn says. “Quantum had to take a radical approach to prove ourselves, and it worked. This exceeded our expectations.” Reynolds says, “What we’ve done is show that at the Grand Prix level, at the very top end, there are two choices out there. There used to just be one.” He adds, “When Terry got off the boat and tackled me, we were blubbering like babies. It took another week before it really sank in. This was so much fun!”
The Quantum Racing team, including Annapolis sailors Terry Hutchinson, Greg Gendell, and Andrew Scott, racing off Portimao, Portugal on September 16. Photo by Ian Roman/Audi MedCup
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Volvo Ocean Race
Broken Ribs, Broken Booms, and the Joys of the Southern Ocean
t print time, the Volvo Ocean Race (VOR) boats were taking the kind of beating in the Southern Ocean that globetrotting sailors have come to expect and even wish for and that we virtual armchair sailors love. With 3000 nautical miles to go on this second leg of the 37,000 mile race—leg two being from Cape Town, South Africa to Cochin, India—a few of the competitors were suffering broken ribs, structural issues, and more. The Irish entry (referred to in the media as a Chino-Celtic team) Green Dragon’s Ian Walker has faced a number of huge
challenges. He writes, “Four days into leg two, and the Southern Ocean is living up to its name. One broken steering system, one Chinese gybe, one broken boom, and now three knockdowns, but we are still charging along for the scoring gate.� The U.S. entry Puma Ocean Racing’s il mostro hasn’t had it easy this leg. Skipper Ken Read describes the team’s plight as a monster hospital ward—for the boat. He writes, “At 4:30 GMT this morning, we flew off yet another nice little wave and came down to another loud crack. This time not from the bow section, but in the
Sail changes onboard Telefonica Black, in 38 knots of wind, on leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race, from Cape Town, South Africa to Cochin, India. Photo by Gabriele Olivo/Telefonica Blue/VOR
main section of the boat. Just behind the keel frame. Three of us were having breakfast at the time, and there was a bit of a stare into each other’s eyes. ‘That didn’t sound good,’ said Justin (Ferris).� The crack in the longitudinal frames in the bow was worsening, and the fix, a “band aide� solution may cost them the leg. “Simply put,� says Read, “this is not good.� But this is a race that moves much more quickly than our old-school printer, so by the time this article is in your hands, you’ll have moved on, and so will have Puma Ocean Racing.
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f you haven’t visited the VOR website, go now. It’s a long race, and you still have seven months to get into it. The website is filled with recent updates, “multi-media�—and this can mean anything from audio, video, and podcast feeds to race-trackers, new (excellent) digital images, data analysis (individual yacht performance in 15-minute chunks of time, for the whole race!), and good old-fashioned blogs. Check it out: volvooceanrace.org.
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n November 12, 35 sailors met at the pub at Galway Bay in Annapolis to discuss the SpinSheet-sponsored trip to Ireland May 28 to June 6 for the VOR Stopover following the trans-Atlantic leg. However enthusiastic the entire group was (including those who couldn’t make it and sent their regrets via e-mail), the general consensus was that a trip costing close to $4000 was too pricey. This is no bargain. We know. We also know how tough it is to book a cheap hotel room in Annapolis during Boat Shows, which is much like booking a room in Galway, Ireland during the VOR. We’re trying our best to work on pricing. Please bear with us as we do. We will keep you posted on our progress. If you would like to hear more about the trip and be included in future e-mails, please e-mail galway@spinsheet.com.
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’ve had the same crew for a long time, some since the 1970s,” says Hampton YC sailor Sledd Shelhorse. “It’s been the biggest part of our success. You have to have crew you like, people you want to be with. Win or lose, we’re happy to get together, on and off the water.”
Born in Fredericksburg, VA, Shelhorse moved to Tappahannock on the Rappahannock River in Virginia at the age of 14. At Virginia Beach (where he now lives), he sailed on his sister’s Sailfish, and his first boat was a Hobiecat in the early 1970s. After racing three Worrell 1000s and sailing with Dave Troya on his Morgan 27, he “got the itch” and purchased his first monohull, a Newport 27, in the mid-1970s. His next boat was a Soverel 26 called Orange Blossom Special, in which he had many memorable race seasons. Six boats later, he says his current boat, the Farr 36 Meridian, “is as much fun as any boat I’ve ever had.” “We have done hundreds of races over 35 years, which makes it hard to pick a few. If I had to pick one, it would be the Lloyd Phoenix National Championship Regatta in Annapolis [1993, first place].” Shelhorse’s crew has done numerous race weeks, 25 Down the Bay Races, and 20 Screwpile Regattas, to name a few. They’ve had podium finishes at Key West Race Week, Annapolis to Bermuda, and Newport to Bermuda Regattas and won the Block Island Race Week Boat of the Week, CBYRA’s Labrot Trophy, the TheOne Log Design Canoe Mystery, built inChampionships, 1932 of five 35 East Coast and the Fort Lauderdale to Key logs in Oxford, racing on the Miles River in West Regatta (2007). September, 2006. Photo by Don Biresch, www.dbconsultants.com/dbphotos/
In 2008, the Meridian crew won the Southern Bay Race Week Black Seal Cup and the ‘Round the Lights Race. They placed second in class at the Screwpile Lighthouse Challenge and third at Acura Key West Race Week. At the time of print, they had won two of four of the Hampton YC Frostbite Series. One of the joys of sailing for Shelhorse is having his son Graham Garrenton, a skiff sailor, as bowman on his crew, especially since his other son Cameron prefers “ball sports,” and his wife Sally prefers cruising. When he’s not sailing, Shelhorse is a pilot, who enjoys flying with his wife in their small plane, and a high school basketball official. “It’s a great way to get some exercise and spend time with young people.” He doesn’t have much time for golf, he says. “I do still work a little bit.”
SpinSheet: Who were your sailing mentors? Ron McLean. I couldn’t do it without him. We’ve had some great races and become great friends. Of course, if you are talking about the world scene, the late Peter Blake is a man that I really admire. His accomplishments in our sport are off the chart.
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Who are your best sailing buddies? Ron McLean, Mark Wheeler, Beau Warren, Graham Garrenton, Jim Miller, Rich Bushey, Trevor Pardee, Brendan Drinkwater, Dan Gilbreath, Dave Flynn, and Joe Gilbert. Do you have a favorite Chesapeake escape? We have a little river house on the Ware River off Mobjack Bay. That’s the place that makes me think, “This is what the Bay is all about.” Do you have a favorite Bay sailing experience? The Down the Bay Race was always one of the best races on the Bay. There used to be 100 boats in that race, and a lot of us are happy to see that coming back in 2009. We did it 25 times in various boats – back when we had nothing but a magnetic compass, it was such a different experience. What kind of music do you like? All varieties. I like the old Motown music and the blues. Robert Cray, Albert Cummings, and Buddy Guy. Do you have a favorite sports team? The Redskins. My sons are rabid fans. I usually root against them just to have some fun. Virginia Wesleyan basketball. What gear do you depend on? We’ve learned that nothing replaces good quality gear. Gear has improved so much. Recently, our crew was surprised to see sailors out in blue jeans without lifejackets on a windy day when the water temperature was 50 degrees. The new lifejackets are really comfortable. I like Patagonia gear. My son Graham is the gear guy. He just bought a new Slam dry top. What piece of advice would you give a young racing sailor? Start at the small boat, one design level. Learn the rules. Learn boat positioning. Start simple, and develop your skills from there. What are your sailing goals? To continue to enjoy it and have fun with my great crew and friends. Maybe do some more offshore racing. To try to encourage more people to get into the sport. I have promised my wife that we would one day get a cruising boat, but I think she has given up. Where does a racing sailor get a cool name like Sledd? William Sledd. It’s a family name that my friends started using. In business, I was always explaining where the name came from, so I go by Bill. Either one is fine.
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Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, AUGUST 2008 few improvements. Our regional VPs have become more active in interfacing with the clubs in their regions, and the class reps have increased awareness of CBYRA to our membership. In particular, our junior initiatives have expanded to include the addition of the Corum Award. Next year, Art Libby will be president. He will be supported by Garret Cameron as VP, Karin Masci as treasurer, and C.B. Currier as secretary. Libby has told me they intend to continue our web-based development initiatives, improve communications, and try to move forward on the top end of the long “to do” list.
CBYRA is in the same boat. In order for us to continue to move forward, we need your time and your financial support. We squeezed the budget until it was blue and have cut about everywhere we could except for the web initiatives and core value issues, such as trophies. Trophy costs have gone up 200 percent this year, just to point out the level of the problem.
CBYRA is funded from two sources: the annual CBYRA Annapolis Race Week, which went very well this year, and membership. When we worked for our membership to get the mandatory U.S. Sailing membership proposal withdrawn, we found a very interesting fact. CBYRA’s membership It is no secret that these are uncertain numbers are only one third of U.S. Sailing’s times. Prices are going up, job security is y the time this is published, the CBYRA membership numbers in Maryland and going down, and discretionary income and elections will have taken place, and Virginia. With the Golden Anchor discount activities are the first to go. This will be the barring any last minute you get when joining both at surprises, there will be a new the same time, it only adds board in place. After several “This will be the third or fourth recession a few dollars to become a intense years on the board, I CBYRA member. If we could that I have lived through, and one thing has have accepted the office of past just get another third of that always helped get me through. Sailing.” president. I have a beautiful 43spread, CBYRA could really foot sloop that has been sorely get behind some of the things neglected, and I look forward to you want us to do. getting reacquainted with her! So here are two challenges in honor of the third or fourth recession that I have lived I won’t be totally gone, as I will be in work we did this year, and what we are trying through, and one thing has always helped charge of the nominating committee and to do for you next. One, rejoin. Two, get the get me through. Sailing. available to serve on any committee our guy sitting next to you on the rail to join as It doesn’t have to cost all that much. You new president sees fit. I want to give a big well. We need your help, so we can do the own the boat anyway, and the crew needs “Thank You” to the 2008 board of directors, work to make your sport better. the diversion as much as you do. To get out vice presidents, class representatives, many Thank you all for your past support. It has and race puts other things out of your mind volunteers, and Beth Kahr for jobs well done. been a very rewarding experience serving as and makes you think clearly when you get CBYRA has made significant headway your president, and I look forward to seeing back in. All in all, it is the best therapy and this past year. The survey vehicle to poll the you on the Bay! bang for your buck. What an added bonus membership, online registration, and online when the race is run well. by Bobby Frey Green Book updates for the clubs are only a
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TAYC Penguin Frostbite and Atlantic Coast Championship
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wo rock stars emerged out of the talented group of sailors who competed in and ran the Tred Avon YC (TAYC) Penguin Frostbite sailed on the beautiful, sunny first day of November. One was Charlie Krafft, who proved that his steadily improving scores of recent regattas have been no fluke. He single-handed his very old Austin, Wooden Bucket, to a convincing win; a win not totally explained as one competitor graciously commented, by the old boat weight advantage. Krafft had outstanding starts and simply never made mistakes. He limited his tacks in the light air and stayed with the serious competition, never further behind than third at the weather mark with excellent speed downwind. That competition included threetime International Star Champion John McCausland sailing in his first regatta since last year with his daughter Allie and Sandy McAllister sailing
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with regular crew Kara Spector. This year’s International Champs Mike and Rachel Hecky also made the trip down from New Jersey. But these outstanding competitors and the six other Penguins were so outgunned, they raced for second place rather than provided a serious challenge to Krafft. The other rock star (and as far as everyone in the Penguin class is concerned, the now permanent PRO) was Todd Kana and his stellar race committee. This was the second near perfect regatta Kana has run for the class. He got five races off with no waiting and no fuss. He kept the lines and courses square and the length appropriate for the light air conditions. Somehow, no race took longer than 35 minutes, and we never waited more than 10 minutes between races. The lines were always square at the three-minute gun. And, to cap off a beautiful fall day, 10 minutes after the fleet hit the docks, the Tred Avon became almost totally slick. Kana
One wild and windy Saturday at the AYC Fall Etchells/Star Regatta October 25-26 ended with gusts over 30 knots and four de-mastings in the Star class. A mild, light air race day on Sunday made for fewer competitors due to the previous day’s fury. Robert Wray topped the Etchells class, and Peter McChesney won the Star class in what ended as a one-race regatta. Full results are posted on race. annapolisyc.com. Photo by Dan Phelps/ SpinSheet
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must have a direct link to the weather gods because you can’t pay for planning like that. Thanks to TAYC and Commodore Linda Laramy for a perfect regatta capped off with some perfectly delicious Maryland crab soup at the awards ceremony. This is Linda’s last regatta and congratulations for what has been a very good season for Penguins at TAYC. by Paul Hull
2009 Southern Regattas to Remember
Severn SA hosted the 2008 Solings U.S. Championships October 31 through November 2. Twelve boats competed. Canadian Hans Fogh won the event, and Annapolis sailors Stuart Walker and Peter Gleitz placed second and third respectively. Photos of the event are available for public view and purchase on our Photo Gallery at spinsheet.com. Click to severnsailing.org for full results.
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21.6’ English Westerly Warwick ’72 7.9’ beam, good cond., new sails & lines, Johnson 6hp OB, sleeps 4 adults comfortably, wonderful family boat, great weekender. Reduced to $1,500. (410) 467-6580. 24’ Cal Quarter Ton ’68 Cruising Sloop, keel, 9.9hp electric start OB, extensive restoration, Sea Scouts, $1200 obo, others avail, Steve Alexander (301) 646-0805, Steve Nichols (703) 472-3145, sailnichols@hotmail.com 26’ Colgate Completely refurbished and set-up for racing. Located Hampton, VA. $26,000. For description and pictures contact Marty Steffens (757) 7225505 or mwsteffens@cox.net
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26’ Columbia ’76 Cruising Sloop, keel, Johnson 9.9 elec start, Sea Scouts $1,900 obo, jjfitzg41@hotmail.com, (703) 472-3145.
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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, Reduced! $2,900 obo, Doug Yeckley (410) 326-4291, (C) (410) 610-6895, douglas.yeckley@comcast.net, Steve Alexander, (301) 646-0805, stevedalex@msn.com
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13’ Hobie Wave Catamaran ’03 Great cond. Fast & Fun $2,700 (443) 223-5058 quacker@mallard.com
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27’ Coronado ’73 cruising sloop, keel, roomy, 15-hp Johnson. Just serviced. Price slashed to $1,400 obo, Steve Alexander (301) 646-0805 stevedalex@msn.com
28’ Edel (Canada) ’81 Keel Sloop Rebuilt 20-hp Mitsubishi dsl, good sails, RF, Sea Scouts. Price cut to $2,900 obo, Doug Yeckley (410) 326-4291, C (410) 610-6895, douglas.yeckley@comcast.net, Steve Alexander, (301) 646-0805, stevedalex@msn.com
28’ Pearson ’75 Keel cruising sloop, good cond., Atomic-4, RF jib, new bottom paint. Sea Scouts, $5,500 obo, others available, Steve Alexander, (301) 6460805, stevedalex@msn.com, Steve Nichols, (703) 472-3145, sailnichols@hotmail.com
29' Int'l Dragon '47 D-US2, Norway-built, fully restored to IDA stnds (2006-08), East Passage Boatwrights, Bristol, RI. New custom Triad trailer, new mast & rig. Gorgeous classic racing sloop. Asking $50,000 Carl (631) 375-4836 29’ Ranger ’72 Keel Sloop inbd dsl, RF, full set of sailsgood, Sea Scouts. Price slashed to $1,900 obo, Doug Yeckley (410) 326-4291, C (410) 610-6895, douglas.yeckley@comcast.net, Steve Alexander, (301) 646-0805, stevedalex@msn.com 30’ Catalina ’80 Tall Rig Dsl, engine & drive train replaced, wheel steering, new bottom paint, RF genoa, Sea Scouts, Price slashed to $12,900 obo, Steve Alexander (301) 6460805, stevedalex@msn.com, Steve Nichols (703) 472-3145, sailnichols@hotmail.com 30’ Legnos Mystic Cutter ’79 Beautiful, classic cruiser, Volvo MD2030, teak cockpit, bronze hardware, well updated (engine, transmission, rigging, canvas, electrical, thru-hulls). Great Bay boat. $35,000. Contact Bill (410) 956-3234 or mystic30cutter@verizon.net
32’ Rhodes Chesapeake ’65 Classic, heavily built fiberglass cruising sloop, beautiful lines, good cond., 30-hp Gray Marine gas, RF genoa, Sea Scouts, Reduced to $3,900 obo, Steve Alexander, (301) 646-0805, stevedalex@msn.com 34’ Schock 34PC ’88 Reduced $25K obo. A Nelson/ Marek design w/excellent handling characteristics. Shoal draft (4.5’ Hydrokeel). A tri-cabin layout provides the utmost in cruising comfort and style. D: (301) 9954845, n: (410) 394-0390; email: rudymr@comcast.net Tartan 34C ’74 Sloop rig, spinnaker, sleeps 6, dark blue hull, Atomic 4. Ready to go. Kent Island. Reduced to $17,500. Can see Blue Macs on ablboats.com (410) 643-6666. 35’ C&C MKII ‘84 Full sail inventory, dodger & tip-out, ultra suede interior, full winter cover, feathering prop, autohelm, Garmin GPS, adjustable jib cars, low engine hrs. $56,000 (302) 426-9000. 37’ Seidelmann ’80 Feathering prop, tri-radial sails, RF, Harken ST winches & traveler, ST-60 instruments, full canvas, new AP, most redone and fast. $25,000 dstrojny@comcast.net, (610) 247-9073.
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26’ Herreshoff Alerion ’00 This gentleman’s C/B fractional day sailor is beyond compare. It is as much a work of art as it is a yacht. Not for everyone she is priced at $99,900. See specs & pics at www.adventure-yachts. com or call (410) 626-2851.
32’ Beneteau 323 ‘07 Perfect opportunity for a “Better than new” boat. Seller’s are moving to a larger Beneteau. A/C & Heat, flat screen TV with extended warranty is available. Call Denise Hanna (410) 267-8181 x204.
30’ Bristol 29.9 Sloop ’81 A quality yacht at a production yacht price. Come see the quality that makes this roomiest of the Bristols stand apart. Asking $29,900. See pics & full specs at www. adventure-yachts.com or call (410) 626-2851.
33’ Hunter ’04 Cleanest, best equipped Hunter 33 on the market! Equipped with A/C & heat, A/P, chartplotter, dodger & bimini and much more. Only 324 hrs on the engine and shows like new!! Call Denise at (410)991-8236 or e-mail denise@annapolisyachtsales. com
32’ Island Packet ’91 This yacht is in perfect cond. She has heat and air, AP and full instrumentation. The varnished teak looks like a new yacht as does the interior. Asking $99,900. See specs & pics at www.adventure-yachts. com or call (410) 626-2851
34’ Beneteau 343 ‘07 Shiny! Almost brand new. Furling main, shoal draft, air/heat. Rare brokerage 343, so snap it up for next season. $134,900 neg. Call Jonathan (804) 776-7575 or jonathan@ annapolisyachtsales.com
38’ Catalina 390 ’01 Extras include dink with O/B, davits, heat/air, stow-a-way main and full electronics. Asking $135,000. See pics and full specs at www. adventure-yachts.com or call (410) 626-2851. 39’ Corbin PH ’80 This “factory finished” model has vinyl ester bottom, dsl heater, solar panels & full instrumentation. She will make a good live-aboard or world cruiser. $94,900. See pics & full specs at www.adventure-yachts. com or call (410) 626-2851. 40’ Pearson ’79 This yacht has good electronics and a great sail inventory. She is priced to sell at $42,499. See specs and pics at www.adventure-yachts.com or call (410) 626-2851. 42’ Catalina ’04 She has great electronics, furling main, heat/ air and genset. A great buy at $219,000. See specs and pics at www.adventure-yachts.com or call (410) 626-2851. 80 December 2008 SpinSheet
35’ Tartan 3500 ’97 and ’04 Choose from two of the cleanest Tartan 3500s on the market. Great 2 cabin layout equipped with A/P, refrigeration, flat screen TV & more. Two from $129,500. Charles Gomez at (410) 991-8605 or Charles@ annapolisyachtsales.com 38’ Beneteau 381 ’99 Reduced - Asking only $114,900. Original owners did a wonderful job of keeping her up to date and maintained. You won’t find a better example of this performance cruiser. Anxious owners. Asking $122,900. Call Dan (410) 267-8181 or dan@annapolisyachtsales.com 39’ Beneteau 393 ’04 Owners moving up, fully loaded with heat and air electronics, two cabin two head layout, classic main for superior sailing performance, TV. A MUST SEE. Asking $167,000. Call Dave Sill (410) 267-8181 or dave@annapolisyachtsales.com
40’ New York 40 ‘78 Go fast 70’s IOR boat that can still bring in the silverware. Upgrade this clean boat into a bluewater cruiser. $69,000 neg. Call Jonathan (804) 776-7575 or jonathan@ annapolisyachtsales.com 40’ Wauquiez 40 ’04 Absolutely gorgeous performance cruiser. Beautifully styled and appointed with lots of club race wins. Huge recent price reduction to $199K. Owner will not take any less, but she is worth so much more. Call Tim (410) 267-8181 tim@annapolisyachtsales.com 44’ Gulfstar CC Gorgeous boat, lovingly cared for w/great equipment. Looking for a cruiser, but tired of looking at tired boats? Call today about this clean boat! $134,500 Tim Wilbricht, Annapolis Yacht Sales (410) 267-8181 or tim@annapolisyachtsales.com 46’ Beneteau 461 ‘01 Original Owners are very anxious to sell and want an offer now! Fully equipped and on land until sold. Bring an offer! Asking only $199,000. Call Dan (410) 267-8181 or dan@annapolisyachtsales.com 46’ Beneteau 461 ‘99 Sea Witch is a well-maintained and equipped example of the Oceanis 461 design by Bruce Farr built by Beneteau USA. Great value at $184,900 Paul Rosen at Annapolis Yacht Sales 410 267-8181 paul@annapolisyachtsales.com 51’ C&C 51 ‘99 Of the nine C&C 51’s built, Penceler is hull number five. Must see yacht for sailors who don’t want to compromise performance or comfort. Asking $420,000 Paul Rosen at Annapolis Yacht Sales (410) 267-8181 paul@annapolisyachtsales.com
32’ Sabre ’85 Centerboard 3’8” draft, nice quality and very clean, waxed and bottom painted August. $48,500. bayharborbrokerage. com, (757) 480-1073 40’ Fountaine Pajot Catamaran ’07 Brand new boat. 4 stateroom model. Owners have been relocated. $385,000 bayharborbrokerage.com (757) 480-1073. 40’ Tartan ’88 Dark blue hull, air & generator, 5’6” draft, excellent cond, $150,000 bayharborbrokerage.com (757) 480-1073. 44’ Brewer ’88 Center cockpit fully equipped cruising boat. in mast furling, generator/ air ready to go south $180,000 bayharborbrokerage.com (757) 480-1073.
40’ C&C 121 ’00 2 cabin 1 head. Beautiful Cruiser - 2 zone A/C, inverter, Raymarine Radar/Chart plotter, AP, beautifully appointed interior, tons of storage, expertly maintained. REDUCED $199,000 (call 410-263-2311) 35’ Mainship Trawler MK1 ’81 Beautiful older trawler- new Head, HW tank, Microwave, Fridge, Webasto Forced air Diesel Heating System (A/C is Zoned in two places), Galley and head Faucets, Battery Switch, 40A Battery Charger, Batteries, Upper Helm Cables, Full cover for Fly bridge, all the draperies and upholstery. Great for coastal cruiser or livaboard $44,900 (Call 410-263-2311)
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35’ Columbia 10.7 ’79 “Last Draw” - has had only 1 owner since 1980! Recent upgrades include new battery bank, VHF, Stereo and Cockpit Speakers, and Both bilge pumps. The owner has made many upgrades over the years along with general maintenance. $35,000 (call 410-263-2311) 44’ Little Harbor Ted Hood ’83 “Atalanla” Beautiful Cruiser Has had over $100k in upgrades this year including new Raymarine electronics, new Quantum sails, new Air Conditioning system, new Cockpit canvas & enclosure, and completely refurbished brightwork, to name just a few. $369,000 (Call 410-263-2311)
27’ S2 ’86 Well maintained, low hours on diesel. $17,000. Coastal Yacht Sales (757) 285-7059 . 30’ Catalina ’78 Atomic 4, roller furling, well kept below $14,000 . Coastal Yacht Sales (757) 2857059. 30’ Lancer ’81 New Yanmar dsl, new canvas, and fresh bottom paint 18,000.00. Coastal Yacht Sales (757) 285-7059. 36’ Islander ’72 RF, Yanmar dsl, radar, new cushions, chart plotter. $28,000. Coastal Yacht Sales (757) 285-7059.
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29’ Hunter 29.5 ’94 LOADED! Full batten main, furling 135%, cruising spinnaker w/retracting pole, full electronics with repeaters – new ‘04: knot, depth, wind, AP, inverter, full canvas – a must see! $ 46,000 Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or evening), Office: (800) 276-1774 for complete details. Email:tony@ greatblueyachts.com 34’ Hunter 340 ’00 Full batten main, cruising spinnaker, reverse cycle Air/Heat, AP, knot, depth, wind, bimini, refrigeration – light usage, very clean $ 74,500 Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or evening), Office: (800) 2761774 for complete details. Email: tony@greatblueyachts.com
35’ Hunter Legend 35 ’88 Very clean, New sails 2001, New GPS, AP, knot, depth, Flat Panel TV, Carry-on Air, dodger, bimini many recent upgrades, exceptional cond $ 49,900 Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or evening), Office: (800) 2761774 for complete details. Email: tony@greatblueyachts.com 35’ O’Day ’85 New Universal dsl (150hrs), new sails 2002, new raymarine knot, depth, wind, pilot 2002, bottom barrier coated 2000 – she is in beautiful cond $39,900 Call Tony at (443) 553-5046 or (800) 276-1774 day or evening or visit www.greatblueyachts.com, tony@greatblueyachts.com Beneteau 361 ’04 Excellent Cond! Furling Main, AC / Heat, GPS/Plotter, Inverter, bimini, dodger – very clean – available for demo sails! $127,900 Call Tony at (443) 553-5046 or (800) 276-1774 day or evening or visit www.greatblueyachts.com, tony@greatblueyachts.com
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37’ Hunter 376 ’96 Full batten main, reverse cycle air/heat, refrigeration, radar, AP, knot, depth, wind, GPS, full canvas – new ’04, Inverter, High output Alt. Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or evening), Office: (800) 2761774 for complete details. Email: tony@greatblueyachts.com O’Day 37 ’82 Many recent upgrades, very clean, New Main, New Roller Furling, New transmission, Engine upgrades, New interior cushions, Unique split cabins with 2 heads $45,000 Visit www.greatblueyachts. com for complete details and photos or Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or evening), Office: ( 800) 276-1774 or email: tony@greatblueyachts.com 37’ Soverel 37 ’75 Keel/ centerboard, beautiful cruiser – completely refinished! Full Batten Main, 135% furling Jib, New furling gear, club footed cutter, Westerbeke dsl – open to offers $ 34,500 Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or evening), Office: (800) 2761774 for complete details. Email: tony@greatblueyachts.com
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’ Seasprite ’84 Classic Bill Luders design by C.E. Ryder. Dsl, RF. Brightwork just refinished $37,500 HYS (410) 867-7240. 33’ C&C Classic Club Racer ’74 Dodger, bimini, wheel steering. Up to date sail inventory $22,000 HYS (410) 867-7240.
35’ Catalina Sloop ’05 $139,900 Integrity Yacht Sales (301) 261-5775. 36’ Endeavour Catamaran ’98 $152,000 Integrity Yacht Sales (301) 261-5775. 40’ Beneteau CC Oceanic ’99 $145,000 Integrity Yacht Sales (301) 261-5775.
41’ Hunter ’06 As new cond, transferable warranty! Spacious cockpit, very comfortable, stylish interior. In-mast furl, jib furl, gen, ‘08 canvas, ‘08 bottom, A/C, radar/ plot, freezer, fully loaded! New boat without the wait! Tim, (443) 989-8900, troy519@aol.com 60’ Open 60 ’89 - ’98 Several available. All upgraded, new gear. Perfect for breaking into open class racing! Ready to go! From $169,000. Tim, (443) 989-8900, troy519@aol.com
40’ Jeanneau Sun Odyssey ’03 $165,000 Integrity Yacht Sales (301) 261-5775. 41’ Hunter DS ’07 $291,000 Integrity Yacht Sales (301) 2615775. 48’ Dufour Presige ’95 $145,000 Integrity Yacht Sales (301) 261-5775.
30’ C&C Mark II ’88 Highly sought model! Yanmar dsl, sleeps 6, Garmin GPS/plotter, stereo/4 speakers, deck shower, bimini, wheel, furling, 5 sails. Immaculate! $59,000. Tim, (443) 989-8900, troy519@aol.com 37’ Hunter Legend ’89 Yanmar 30hp dsl, centerline owner’s berth, new int’r cushions, radar, AC, jib furl, Dutchman main, 5 sails, canvas, safety gear, moderate wing keel draft, excellent sailer. $59,000. Tim, (443) 9898900, troy519@aol.com 40’ Open ’01 Perfect for solo or short-handed ocean voyaging. Water-ballasted, composite w/ carbon rig, very cool paint job. Super clean, loaded w/electronics, really nice & ready to go! $165,000. Tim, (443) 989-8900, troy519@aol.com
30’ S2 ’80 Dsl, wheel, shoal, RF, $18,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 30’ Seidelmann ’84 30T, Yanmar 13hp dsl, RF, shoal $14,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300.
32’ Ericson ’77 roller furling genoa, wheel steering, 4’ 11” draft, Yanmar dsl engine, 2 burner gas stove, refrigerator, Signet electronics, great condition, $17,900 Norris C. Howard, Yacht Broker, (410) 742-6795 or (443) 944-3322 or nhowardboats@aol.com 36’ Mariner ’81 pro-furl genoa, wheel steering, Perkins dsl auxiliary, propane stove & oven, refrigeration, AP, inverter, electronics, and equipped for long range cruising, $49,500 Norris C. Howard, Yacht Broker, (410) 742-6795 or (443) 944-3322 or nhowardboats@aol.com 38’ Heritage ’76 roller furl genoa, pedestal steering, Perkins 50hp dsl, mainsail, genoa, hank-on cutter sail, radar, loran, GPS, VHF, depth, Great coastal cruiser $24,900 Norris C. Howard, Yacht Broker, (410) 742-6795 or (443) 944-3322 or nhowardboats@aol.com
36’ Moody ’82 Motorsailer, sloop, Volvo 62hp, RF, AP & $51,000 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 40’ Hunter ’95 Yanmar 50hp, elect., self-tailing main, full batten main w/Dutchman, Air, AP, inverter $129,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300.
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Sunfish & Sunfish/ Phantom Both boats are complete. The Sunfish/Phantom has a Sunfish hull and Phantom rig and sail. Sunfish $600. Sunfish/ Phantom $400. Contact Norris at (410) 742-6795 or (443) 944-3322 or nhowardboats@aol.com
J/28 ‘87 Owner needs to sell boat quickly. Take this opportunity to own one of the best examples of a shoal draft pocket cruiser. This boat sails beautifully and is surprisingly roomy for its size. Offered at $25,000. Contact David Malkin at (410) 280-2038 or David@northpointyachtsales.com J/105 ‘98 Known for performance, one-design racing and fantastic short handed daysailing. The owner of this boat has taken excellent care and it shows almost as new. Offered at $110,000. Contact Paul Mikulski at (410) 280-2038 or Paul@northpointyachtsales.com
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Alerion Express 20 '97.................. ....................$24,900 Freedom 24 '96............................... ....................$29,000 Albin Gatsby Edition 28 '01 ......... ....................$94,900 Alerion Express 28 '95.................. ....................$64,900 Cape Dory 28 '91...........................Reduced....$27,000 Bristol Channel Cutter 28 ’87.....Reduced..$124,900 C&C 30 '88 '91 ...............................2 From ......$55,000 Mainship Pilot 30 '01 ..................... ....................$84,900 Pearson 303 '86.............................. ....................$33,900 Tartan 3000 ‘83 ..............................Reduced....$19,900 Beneteau 305 '86............................Reduced....$29,900 Catalina 30 ’89 ............................... ....................$33,900 Bristol 31.1 '85................................ ....................$52,500 Hunter 310 '99................................ ....................$60,000 Judge Downeast 32 ’02.................Reduced..$129,900 Beneteau 323 '07............................ ..................$105,000 Halvorsen Island Gypsy 32 ’03.... ..................$239,900 Island Packet 32 ’92 ......................Reduced....$99,900 Riptide Cutter 32 '02 .................... ....................$34,900 Beneteau 331 '00 '01 & '04 ..........3 From ......$79,500 Hunter 33 '04..................................Reduced....$92,000 Caliber 33 ’87..................................Reduced....$59,900 Etap 34s ’01 .....................................Reduced..$139,000 Sabre K/CB 34 '84..........................Reduced....$44,900 Hunter 34 ’83 ................................ ....................$24,900 Beneteau 343 '07............................2 From ....$134,900 Moody 34 '85 .................................. ....................$75,000 Sabre MK II ’88 ............................... ....................$74,900 C&C 35 MKIII ’87 ........................ ....................$51,900
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Lord Nelson ’87 ............................. ..................$145,000 Beneteau 423 '04............................ ..................$225,000 Beneteau Swift Trawler 42 '06.... ..................$385,000 Halberg Rassey 42 '84................... ..................$189,000 Whitby 42 CC Ketch '80 ............. ....................$99,000 Sabre 426 2008...............................Reduced..$549,000 Whitby 42 '82 ................................. ..................$115,000 Albin Trawler ’79 ...........................Reduced....$99,900 Jeanneau 43DS ’05 ......................... ..................$280,000 Wauquiez Ketch '82...................... ..................$129,000 Jeanneau 43DS ’01 .........................Reduced..$219,900 Young Sun ’78................................. ....................$59,900 Gulfstar CC 44 '80.........................Reduced..$129,000 Howdy Bailey 45 '73......................Reduced..$145,000 Hardin CC 45 '80........................... ....................$98,000 Fuji 45 '74.........................................Reduced..$119,500 Beneteau 461 '99 '01.....................2 From ....$184,900 Bowman CC 46 '73 ....................... ....................$90,000 Tartan 4600 '95 '96........................2 From ....$295,000 Hunter 46 ’02.................................. ..................$199,000 Beneteau 473 '02 '04 '05 ..............4 From ....$229,000 Beneteau 47.7 '04........................... ..................$319,900 Marine Trader M/Y 47 '90 ........... ..................$189,000 Beneteau 50 '00.............................. ..................$299,000 Ocean Alexander 50 ’79...............Reduced..$220,000 George Buehler Steel Cutter '02 ..................$149,000 C&C 51 '99...................................... ..................$420,000 Franz Maas 76 ’74 .......................... ..................$750,000
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J/105 ’93 Pre Scrimp top-of-theline J105 ( Hull # 58 ). Nexus NX2 electronics & Raymarine ST4000 AP, full inventory of Ullman/Skelley Sails & blades faired make this a well prepared boat. It is ready to go & hard to beat the value that this boat offers. Offered at $73,900. Contact Ken at (410) 280-2038 or Ken@northpointyachtsales.com
32’ Dutch Flyer Sloop ’85 Beautifully restored and ready to sail! Too many upgrades to mention. Yanmar dsl, lovely cabinetry below, tile counter tops, roller furling head sail, 2 cabins, pressure water, refrigeration, awlgripped hull and much more. Asking $46,500. OBYS (410) 2260100
C&C 115 ‘06 is a wonderful cruiser racer. This is in like new cond. and has a long list of options. She is painted claret red and is ready to go for you to enjoy. Offered at $239,000. Contact Ken at (410) 280-2038 or Ken@northpointyachtsales.com
33’ Cherubini Sloop ’81 This vessel is seriously for sale. The owner is willing to listen to all offers. She is clean and nicely maintained. Independence would make a great family cruiser or Wed. night club racer. Great Chesapeake boat with 4’6” draft, Yanmar dsl eng., flag blue hull, bimini and lovely teak trim below. Reduced to $19,500 OBYS (410) 226-0100
Beneteau 423 ’06 is in superb cond. and has a comprehensive inventory. Totally equipped for cruising and built for any sea with comfort and amenities second to none. No options left out including AC, gen set, flat screen TVs, AP linked with radar& chart. Offered at $259,900. Call Ken Comerford @ (410) 280-2038 or email at Ken@northpointyachtsales.com J/42 ‘00 Lightly used and stunningly beautiful w/carbon mast, standard keel, B&G’s, water maker, custom canvas & all the right factory options make this a very desirable boat for you to consider for serious cruising. Offered at $279,000. Contact Paul Mikulski at (410) 280-2038 or Paul@northpointyachtsales.com
31’ Southern Cross Cutter ’80 This is a wonderful pocket cruiser. Though she is simple and lightly equipped she is priced so that she can be outfitted with the latest gear. Lovely canoe stern, full keel and offshore capable. $23,500 OBYS (410) 226-0100
37’ Tayana Pilothouse ’83 Extremely capable offshore cruiser. Bob Perry design, displacement of 22,500 lbs, Perkins 42hp dsl, dual steering stations from pilot house and cockpit. She is nicely equipped and can cruise at a moments notice. Asking $99,900 OBYS (410) 226-0100
23’ Beneteau 235 ‘92 with trailer 8 hp Yamaha OB, Great Sailer, nice pocket cruiser, Asking: $10,500 Call Regent Point Marina @ (804) 758-4457 www.regent-point.com. 25’ Catalina ’85 Pop-Top fixed keel model, 9.9 HP Johnson OB, Auto-Tiller, great starter boat, Asking $8,300. Call Regent Point Marina@ (804) 758-4457 www.regent-point.com 30’ Cape Dory Intrepid 9M Verdandi One of only 50 built, stable and fast, Well maintained, 4 sails, 15 hp Yanmar diesel, Many upgrades, Ready to sail away. Asking: $17,200 Call Regent point Marina @ (804) 758-4457 www.regent-point.com spinsheet.com
30’ Catalina ‘87 Prelude 23 HP Universal dsl, fully equipped, very clean, ready to go, Asking: $24,900 Call Regent Point Marina @ (804) 758-4457 www.regent-point.com 31’ Cape Dory Cutter ’84 A/C ref, AP, H/C Pressure Water Asking $40,000 Regent Point Marina (804) 758-4457 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 $62,500 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: $39,900 Call Regent Point Marina @ (804) 7584457 www.regent-point.com 33’ Hunter 336 ’97 REDUCED PRICE Fractional Rig with Roller Furling, Bimini and many extras, 27 HP Yanmar, H/C Pressure Water, Heat/AC. Asking: $56,500. Call Regent Point Marina (804) 758-4457, www.regent-point.com 35.5 Hunter Legend ’88 Ladybug 27 HP Yanmar dsl, A/CHeat Pump, Ref, Auto Helm, RF, dodger, bimini, Many features. Asking: $49,950 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-758-4457 www.regent-point.com 36’ CS Merlin Tortoise Revenge Fully equipped A/C Ref, 28 HP Yanmar dsl, good sail inventory. Owner in Europe. MUST Sell, bring reasonable offers. Asking $54,950 Regent Point Marina (804) 7584457 www.regent-point.com
Rogue Wave is a unique brokerage firm dedicated to helping sailors spend their hard-earned 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!
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42 Cabo Rico ‘07 Brand spanking new! Chuck Paine design. Gorgeous cutter. Offshore equipped. In boom furling, genset, water maker, AC/heat, Espar, great electronics, electric winches, bow thruster, life raft. Bargain priced at $499,000 (410) 571-2955 www.RogueWaveYachtSales.com Dufour 45 Classic ’98 Modern, sleek, fast, fun, and low maintenance, this 3 cabin 2 head layout is a great family boat for the Caribbean voyage you are planning. $204K RogueWave Yacht Sales (410) 571-2955 Sunward Center Cockpit Ketch 48 ’89 Perfect family voyager S&S designed, American built, 3 staterooms, wonderful ctr cockpit, completely equipped, ICW friendly, voyager. JUST REDUCED! RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955.
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1982 36' S-2 Aft. cockpit $ 54,500
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2004 32' Hunter 326 $ 89,000
48' 45' 44' 42' 41' 41’ 40' 40' 40' 38' 38' 37' 37' 36' 36' 36' 36' 36' 36' 35' 35' 35' 34' 32' 32' 31'
Dufour Prestige 1995 Dynamique 1983 German Frers F&C Ketch 1981 Tartan 1981 Hunter 410 1998 Hunter Deck Salon 2007 Beneteau 40 CC Oceanic 1999 Irwin Citation 1980 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40.3 2003 Hans Christian Traditi 1984 Nauticat Motorsailer 1985 Hunter Legend 1987 Pearson 37 Sloop 1983 Beneteau 361 2002 C&C 1977 Endeavour Catamaran 11m 1998 Pearson 365 1977 S-2 Aft. cockpit 1982 S2 1981 Baba Ta Shing 1979 Catalina 350 2005 Catalina Sloop 2005 Catalina Tall Rig 1988 Hunter 326 2004 Morgan 321 1982 Catalina 310 2001
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46’ Morgan ’85 Fast, centerboard aft cockpit sloop. Many upgrades including AC. $128,500 Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171. www.sailingassociates.com broker@sailingassociates.com
30‘ 1984 Seidelman 30T Yanmar 13hp dsl, RF, shoal draft $14,500
30’ 1969 Cal / Jensen Atomic 4, tiller
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30’ 1980 S2 dsl, wheel steer, shoal draft, DF
$ 18,500
31‘ 1980 Ryder Southern Cross double ender, tiller. Call $ 26,500 31’ 1983 Dufour 3800 Volvo dsl, wheel. Call
$ 23,500
34‘ 1980 Gale Force Yanmar 38hp, full keel, cutter rig
$ 89,900
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$ 37,500
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$ 39,500
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Boats for Sale: 14' Solar Sailors (2), 1993, 1995. $1800 each, TPI built Gary Hoyt design. Good lake resort boat for guests. Both plus 1 trailer $3600 15' Designer’s Choice daysailer (1993) Main, jib, free trailer. $900 17' Ocean Yachts Daysailer Open cockpit. All parts incl trailer. A fixer-upper. Nice looking hull. $199 22' Hunter 22 (1984) keel model. 2 Mains, r/f jib, 8 hp Electric start Longshaft 4cycle Tohatsu ob, autohelm. $2000 25' Cal 25 (1970) Recent Main, Genny, w.jib, Spinnaker, Bimini, s/s grill, 9.9 hp OMC Yachttwin OB. In sound condition, ready to go $2000 25' Dufour 25 (1982) Main, r/f genny, Honda 8 hp, bimini. $4500 27' C&C 27 (1971) w/Atomic 4, Main, R/F Genny, w/jib, Bimini. Clean, ready $6000 Coming in: 30 ft. Cape Dory Cutter. Volvo Disel, Wheel, Main, Genny, staysail. Needs cleanup and some interior work. Call POWER BOATS 17' Ebb Tide (1986) 4-cyl Mercruiser I/O boat cover & trailer $1500 24' 4Winns Vista 238 (1989) 260hp OMC I/O cockpit & camper cover 25' Tiara Express cruiser v/8 I/O, cockpit cover. Bad engine Offers 34' Chris Craft Crowne (1995) T/454 Volvos. For long term charter
(410) 626-0273 crab-sailing.org For more information on these and other boats call Don Backe, (410) 626-0273. Proceeds from these sales support Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB), a not-for-profit group which provides sailing opportunities for people with disabilities. CRAB accepts boat donations.
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32’ Kirie Elite ’84 at $19,900 she is listed way below market value. Call Sailing Associates ( 410) 275-8171. 32’ Westsail ’76 Refurbished, refinished, ready to go. At $55,000 this is a Must See. Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171. 33’ Pearson ’86 At $41,900 it is a “Lot of Boat” for the money. Outside of needing new interior cushions, she is ready to go. Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171 33’ Pearson ’86 Pearson quality, great cruiser, very clean boat. $45,900 Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171. 34’ Gemini 105M ‘00 This boat does not show her age. Looks, feels, and even smells new! $129,900. Call Sailing Assoc. (410) 275-8171. 36’ Aluminum Custom built by Kesteloo Was sailed across the Atlantic from Holland. Are you looking for a proven blue water boat for less than $60,000? Call Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171. 36’ Squadron ’82 Boat is in pristine cond. Price reduced to $59,900. Call Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171.
C&C 99 2004 – Two Available – Race and Cruise equipped – Great for day sailing, club racing or a week with the family! Well equipped ready to go, replacement costs is over 175k! Call Mike Titgemeyer www.tartanccannapolis.com
Beneteau 343 - 2006 OUR TRADE. Nicely equipped popular Beneteau. Open layout, 2 cabin, large galley layout for 2 couples. Over 165k to replace - asking 129k, Trades / Offers Considered. Contact Mike Titgemeyer (410) 263-6111 or mike@tartanccannapolis.com
37’ Hunter ‘96 This boat feels like a much larger sailing vessel than 37 ft. $92,900. Call Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171. 40’ Palmer Johnson ’78 Traditional ocean racer, ready to go. $59,900 Call Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171. 42’ Endeavour Center Cockpit ’85 This world cruiser has many recent upgrades. At $109,000 she is a good value. Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171
C&C 110 – 2000 to 2005 – We have two available with race equipment or cruise equipment. both have been well cared for and priced aggressively. Give us a call to discuss your requirements – we have the right one for you! www.tartanccyachts.com
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460 Hunter ‘00 Dual zone A/C, generator, Raymarine GPS, anchor windlass, newer automatic roller furling. Dodger, bimini, connector. 451 engine hrs! $169,900. Call (800) 960-TIDE or (800) 699-SAIL. Tartan 3500 ‘00 Has it all! Air, Windlass, Dodger, Bimini, Autopilot, Radar Plotter. Just needs a destination. Very clean, well cared for and ready to go. Owner is going power, great opportunity! Listing Broker - Mike Titgemeyer (410) 263-6111
320 Catalina ‘99 A/C, ST50 knot/ depth/ wind, C170 chartplotter/GPS, Simrad AP, 15” flat screen TV w/DVD, bimini, dodger, connector. $78,500. Call (800) 960-TIDE or (800) 699-SAIL. 340 Hunter ‘00 Clean and well maintained w/only 276 engine hrs! In-mast furling, new bottom paint, Raymarine ST-40 knot, depth, bimini. $76,000. Call (800) 699SAIL or (800 )960-TIDE. 350 Catalina ‘05 Only 250 engine hrs! A/C, in-mast furling, Raytheon chartplotter, ST6002 SmartPilot autopilot, bimini, dodger, connector. Several new items in ’07. $134,500. Call (800) 960-TIDE or (800) 699-SAIL. 400 Catalina ‘95 Only 560 engine hrs. Split system A/C, ST50 instruments, GPS, Autohelm ST6000, Ritchie power compass, new hot water heater, bimini, dodger. $132,000. Call (800) 699SAIL or (800) 960-TIDE. 450 Hunter ‘98 Liveaboard loaded with: A/C, generator, ST-80 electronics, autopilot, elect. windlass, full canvas w/connector, enclosure & much more! $163,900. Call (800) 699-SAIL or (800) 699-TIDE Chesapeake Bay Sailing
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29’ Bachelor Point ‘98 S/gas beautiful traditional boat with glass hull and bright house. Your neighbors will be jealous $69,000 call Frank cell (410) 703-4017 details: www.walczakyacht.com
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Tartan 4600 1996 ....... 269,000 Endeavour 42cc 1986..139,900 Sabre 1987...................... SOLD Tartan 4100 1996 ....... 241,000 Tartan T.O.C.K. 1976.. 69,000 Tartan 40 1988 ........... 152,000 C&C 121 2000 ........... 199,000 C&C 115 2008 ...............Demo C&C 115 2006 ........... 190,000 C&C CB 1985............... 72,000 Tartan 3700 2004 .......... SOLD Tartan 37c 1980 ........... 89,000 Tartan 3700 ccr 2008 .....CALL C&C 110 2005 ........... 163,000 Catalina 36 MK II 1999. 103,000 Sabre 36 CB 1988 ......... 69,000
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34' Little Harbor Express ‘90 T/diesel, every sailor should have one of these. Reduced to $119,000. call Mark cell (410) 980-5364 details: www.walczakyacht.com
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38’ Cabo Rico ’93 but shows like a mint 2003. Owners moved up. You will not believe the equipment list. $183,000. or best offer. Call Frank Walczak Yacht 410-703-4017 www.walczakyacht.com
43' Saga ‘03 True performance cruiser. Solid boat. owner is out of the country and desires immediate sale. Call Frank cell (410) 703-4017 details: www.walczakyacht.com
Hinckley 50 yawl and 52 Souwester here to be sold. Special opportunities. Call Frank Gary for details Walczak Yacht 4 1 0 - 7 0 3 - 4 0 1 7 www.walczakyacht.com
56’ Cabo Rico ‘04 Reduced to deal status for a as new boat $895,000 Call (410) 268-1611 www.walczakyacht.com
30’ Baba Cutter ’83 Beautiful condition! This upgraded offshoreable full keel cutter has been excellently restored by a master craftsman. New refit and repainted. Asking $72,900. Located in Boothbay, ME. Reasonable offers encouraged immediately! Photos @ www.yachtview.com (410) 923-1400 or (443) 223-7864 John Kaiser/cell anytime
30' Alberg Sloop Must D ‘64repower Ldiesel see! ‘04 Yanmar O with approx.S60 hours use. Just reduced to $9,900 obo. Photos @ www.yachtview.com (410) 923-1400 or (443) 223-7864 John Kaiser/cell anytime
30' Sabre MK-II ’83 Notre Dame III is a shoal draft 4' version. Nicely-maintained. Perfect for cruising the Bay and her tributaries. Recent surveys available! $31,500 Photos @ www.yachtview.com (410) 923-1400 or (443) 223-7864 John Kaiser/cell anytime
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Attractively priced at $315,500 MLS ID #AA6901932
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CLASSIFIEDS ACCESSORIES ART ATTORNEY BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CAPTAINS CHARTER
CREW DELIVERIES ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT FINANCE HELP WANTED INSURANCE
ACCESSORIES
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. MARINE ENGINES MARINE SERVICES MISCELLANEOUS REAL ESTATE RENTALS RIGGING SAILS
CHARTER
SCHOOLS SLIPS SURVEYOR TRAILERS VIDEOS WANTED WOODWORKING
CHARTER
ART
CREW Offshore Passage Opportunities #1 Crew Networking Service. Sail for free on OPB’s. Call for free brochure and membership application. 1-800-4-PASSAGe, www.sailopo.com
ATTORNEY
DELIVERIES Local & Long Distance Transport Boat sizes from 15’-55’ Boat Salvage & Disposal
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
800-742-1301
Marinas / Boatyards Brokerage specializing in the sale/purchase and management of marinas throughout the mid-Atlantic. Coastal Properties Management, Inc., 1819 Bay Ridge Ave., Suite 400, Annapolis, MD 21403, ph (410) 269-0933, email cpm@erols.com
www.covepointmarineservices.com
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
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
Chesapeake Bay Sailing
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
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 Delivery Captains Licensed captains and crew available for East Coast and to islands. We will deliver your boat, safely and quickly. Call Mike at (757) 696-0070.
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ELECTRONICS
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
FINANCE
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Advertisers
Accent Graphics..............................62 Annapolis Accommodations...........74 Annapolis Athletic Club.................33 Annapolis Harbor Boatyard............15
EQUIPMENT
Annapolis Marine Art Gallery........45
Great TV Reception On Your Boat From SEA TV Antenna
Annapolis Performance Sailing...69,75 Annapolis Sailing Fitness.................6
Garth Hichens, President Annapolis Yacht Sales says:
HELP WANTED
"We choose the SEA TV Antenna because of its quality, price and performance... anchored 60 miles north of Savannah... above the normal analog stations I got 14 HD channels. A perfect picture thanks to Martha and SEA TV Antenna."
Downtown Sailing Center is seeking quality U.S. Sailing Small-Boat or Keelboat instructors for the 2009 Adult Education season. Evening and weekend class schedules. Share your passion. (410) 727-0722, www.downtownsailing.org
Annapolis School of Seamanship...28
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
Bacon & Associates........................60
While cruising make your boat your home with SEA TV. Manufactured by The Nautical Fishwife, Annapolis Call 573-424-1814
or email seatvantenna@gmail.com
Clear shields protect against rain and sun • Keep ports open in rain • Air out cabin & head • Increase boat’s comfort • Maintain visibility
UV-resistant Lexan with bronze tint Easy installation … no drilling Sizes for rectangular, rounded end & round ports
www.SeaworthyGoods.com
Smart Stuff. Smart Boats.
Rigging Salesman/Estimator must be able to go aloft. Send resume to crl@ chesapeakerigging.com or call (410) 693-7500
MARINE ENGINES
Annapolis Yacht Sales...............11,83 Atlantic Spars & Rigging................31
Baltimore Boat Show......................59 Bay Ridge Laundromat...................29 Bay Yacht Agency.......................5,88 Bermuda Ocean Race......................52 Bert Jabin’s Yacht Yard..................32 Boatyard Bar & Grill......................26 Capital Logo....................................33 CBYRA...........................................76 Chesapeake Yacht Club..................19
FREE FIBERGLASS MANUAL Don't let fiberglass damage discourage you from taking advantage of today's excellent buyer's market for high-value used boats. You can repair cracks, scrapes, delamination, holes, gelcoat blisters, keel damage and loose hardware confidently with WEST SYSTEM® brand epoxy. For a limited time, we're offering Spinsheet readers a FREE copy of our comprehensive 85-page Fiberglass Boat Repair & Maintenance manual, a $4.85 value. To get yours, just email FreeManual-SS@westsystem.com
Coastal Climate Control..................10 Coastal Properties.............................4 CRAB..............................................86 Diversified Marine..........................27 Downtown Sailing Center...............28 Euro Marine Trading.......................61 Grumps Café...................................19
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MARINE ENGINES
MARINE SERVICES
ULTRA COMPACT GENERATORS
Herrington Harbour.........................63 Hinckley Yacht Services.................64 Hotwire Enterprises........................46 IMIS................................................34 Integrity Yacht Sales.......................85 J. Gordon & Co...............................53 J/World............................................47
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Jack Hornor.....................................62
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Latell Sails......................................19 Lippincott Marine...........................86 Long & Foster - Jenn Klarman.......88 Mack Sails.......................................29
MARINE SERVICES
Madden Masts & Rigging...............58
Re-powers • Re-Builds • Mechanical Awlgrip Paint • Land Storage
Martek Davits..................................62
Scooter@BristolMarineYachtService.com
Nettle Net Boat Pools......................46
410-867-8830
Nilsen Insurance & Financial..........30 North Point Yacht Sales..................57 North Sails Chesapeake....................7 North Sails Gear..............................47 North Sails - Larry Leonard............71 North Sails Direct...........................52 North U...........................................48 Norton’s Yacht Sales......................87 Ocean Options.................................32 Patsy Ewenson................................60 Planet Hope.....................................58
Experienced USCG Licensed Captains
Bristol Marine Yacht Service
Shrink Wrapping & Winterization Diversified Marine Service. Inc.
Register your opening free at www.capca.net
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410.263.8717 www.dmsinc.net
EASTPORT YACHT SALES Brokers for Quality Power & Sail
410-903-1830
www.eastportys.com
R&D DIVING Specializing in bottom cleaning and zinc changes.
(443) 763-0994
rddivingservice@aol.com
Up The C re e k Diving
Helix Mooring Authorized Installer
410.320.4798
cgilless@msn.com
Mooring Installation & Service Underwater Maintenance & Repair
Premiere Racing................................3
Chesapeake Bay Sailing
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SAILS
10% off all Winter Marine Services
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• Shrink wrapping & winterization Licensed • Canvas & painting & Insured • Engines & electronics
Pro Valor Charters..........................54
Annapolis Marine Group, LLC.
Propspeed USA Inc.........................43
443-223-9892 alan@annapolismarinegroup.com
Quantum..........................................96
BOSUN YACHT SYSTEMS Technical Marine Services, Sales & Installation
Electrical, A/C, Refrigeration, Electronics, Water & Waste Systems, Rigging & Hardware Free Quotes, Fully Insured
Larry @ 443 742 9878
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Custom Sails for Common Sailors Celtic Sails, LLC 116 Hillcrest Lane Severna Park, MD 21146 443-254-SAIL(7245) www.celticsails.com
R&W Ropes....................................49 Re-Sails Annapolis..........................48 Refrigeration Parts Solution............62 RogueWave Yacht Brokerage.........84 Sailrite Enterprises..........................53 Sarles Boatyard Yacht Sales, LLC..30 Seawear.............................................2
REAL ESTATE
Southbound Cruising Services........60
Waterfront, water view, water privileged, whatever.
Spectra Watermakers......................71 Speedtech........................................49
Expert handling from search through settlement and all the pesky little details in between. (410) 703-2350 (410) 972-4090 Susan-Nealey.com
Office Space Available Mears Point Marina, Grasonville. 8 beautifully finished individual offices, main conference area, bathroom, kitchen, and storage / server room. The 2,000 sq ft space could be divided into 2 separate 1,000 sq ft offices. Contact Penny Shanks (410) 827-8888 Eastport Yacht Center 890-sf office located on the second floor with spectacular views of the Chesapeake Bay, off-street parking available. (410) 280-9988.
RENTALS Maritime Office Space - Eastport - Available November 1~600 sq.’ with common entry - $1000/month - shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. End of State Street on Spa Creek, near Patrinis. Call Chris or Heather (410) 263-6606/(410) 263-6263.
SpinSheet in Galway.......................95 SpinSheet Photo Gallery.................13
Your online source for quality pre-owned sails!
Steven Uhthoff Marine Surveys......27 Strictly Sail Shows..........................31 T2P.TV...........................................77 Tartan C&C Yachts.........................87 Tidewater Yacht Sales....................84 UK-Halsey Sailmakers......................9 US Sailing.......................................77 Vane Brothers.................................64 Walczak Yacht Sales.......................81 West Marine...............................17,21 West River Rigging.........................54 Womanship International................46
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SAILS
SCHOOLS
SLIPS 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. 40’ Slips Available in a new sailboat exclusive marina in the heart of Canton, Baltimore. Well sheltered. Transients and liveaboards welcome. Includes water, restrooms, showers and parking. $3600 per year. Getaway Sailing (410) 342-3110 or info@ getawaysailing.com
20Min. From DC Beltway
At Herrington Harbour North
SLIPS
Dockage - Downtown Baltimore Inner Harbor East Marina – Ideal Destination – Club Cruises – Daily, monthly, yearly rates for individuals. Deeply discounted off-season monthly rates mid-October to mid-May. Discounted transient rates while construction is nearby. Floating Piers/Free CATV. EZ walk to Nat. Aquarium, Fells Point, 7-screen movie theatre, four hotels, museums, fine restaurants, Harborplace, historic ships. (410) 625-1700. Sailboat Slips Mill Creek Near Cantlers Easy access to Whitehall Bay. Water, electric, bubbler. Up to 32 ft. 4-5 ft deep. (301) 518-0989. Winter Dry Storage - $25 per foot Fall 2008 to April 2009. Includes Haul-out, Powerwash, Blocking, and Launch. Patapsco River – Baltimore Outer Harbor, Old Bay Marina, (410) 477-1488 or www.oldbaymarina.com
SURVEYORS
Need to buy, sell or rent a slip? I can help! See my sold listings at bobbinibeck.lnfre.com or Call
SCHOOLS SAILING SCHOOL
&
FRACTIONAL SAILING
www.sailsi.com
Andy@sailsi.com
410-326-4917
Located at Solomons Yachting Center, Solomons, MD 20688
Caribbean Big Boat Racing Race aboard Swan 48 Avocation. Heineken, BVI, Antigua. Podium finish not guaranteed, but possible. New Sails! One week includes accommodations. Call 1-800-4-PASSAGe, www.sailopo.com Learn to Sail in Baltimore Harbor Downtown Sailing Center offers several learn to sail classes including U.S. Sailing Keelboat certification. Evening and weekend classes available. (410) 727-0722, www.downtownsailing.org Chesapeake Bay Sailing
BJ Nibeck 410-320-6055 (2) 32 Foot Slips for Sale in Spa Creek Marina in Beautiful Eastport! Call BJ @ (410) 320-6055 Long & Foster RE. Visit my website @ bobbinibeck.lnfre.com 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
All Boat & Yacht Inspections, LLC Sailboat & powerboat surveys, big or small. Contact Derek Rhymes, NAMS-CMS and SAMS A.M.S. (410) 268-4404 or toll-free (866) 608-4404. Marine Surveyor Capt Jon Sheller, AMS, Established 1980, serving MD/DC/ VA, SAMS & ABYC accredited. Power & Sail, Gas & Diesel. Pre-Purchase, Insurance, Finance, Corrosion (410) 349-7016, jons2011@aol.com
TRAILERS
Trailers & Cradles
Custom-built & fit Viking Trailers 724-789-9194
www.Sailboats.VikingTrailer.com
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CHESAPEAKE CLASSIC Farewell to the Spider
S
eventy-four years is a long stretch of time to get used to a view, so when something disappears from it—even if it’s ugly—it leaves a trace of nostalgia. On October 21, with so little fanfare that the Annapolis Harbormaster didn’t even hear about it until it was over, the 75-foot U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) cutter Sledge completed its removal of what was once the Greenbury
Photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard
Point Shoal Light from the mouth of the Severn River near Annapolis. What Annapolis sailors have long referred to as the “Spider Buoy” had its origins as a hexagonal, cottage-style lighthouse on a seven-screwpile foundation, which was lit in 1892 to mark the shoal. Badly damaged by ice in 1918, the cottage structure was removed Photo by Dave Dunigan/davedunigan.com
15 years later and replaced by an automatic light on a skeleton tower on top of the original screwpile structure. Two dolphin-style navigational aids were installed nearby in recent years, which led to speculation about the future of the structure. Also without ceremony, its “decapitation” took place in the summer of 2007. The USCG Sledge crew, who is responsible for maintaining 36 lighted and 147 unlighted Bay buoys, began its removal on October 8. Sources at the USCG assure us that the 10-foot-deep shoal area has been “swept” clean of wires or obstructions. The Spider is history. ~M.W.
To learn more about lighthouses on the Bay, visit the Chesapeake Chapter of the U.S. Lighthouse Society at cheslights.org.
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