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When Sparks Fly As he held the charred end of his shore power cable in one hand and the melted socket in the other, one sailor learned that he wasn’t being as safe or careful as he thought he was. He shares what he learned about preventing winter fires onboard. by Stephan James

New Year, New Boat: Part II: Financing and Insuring Your New Vessel

##Fun in Sunfish at the North East River YC junior sailing program. Photo courtesy of Sharlene Wilkins

Now that you’ve found the perfect boat, learn from the experts how to get through the financial hoops and make sure she’s protected from damage. by Beth Crabtree

Kids Sailing and Camps 2012 Plan your family’s summer in the quiet of winter. We’ve compiled ideas for getting kids on the water next summer, as well as how families can plan to get out there together. by Molly Winans, Jean Korten Moser, Tracy Leonard, and Steve Allan

A Changed Life Even when sandwiched between two boats, his daughter did not lose her nerve at the helm and held her course. That’s when one sailor knew there would be a long future of sailing in store for her.

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Editor’s Notebook

Molly Winans

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magine someone throwing a handful of M&Ms at you.” This is not something I’m asked to envision every day, so when J/World Annapolis instructor Kristen “KB” Berry gave me that image, when I was done giggling, I had no choice but to go down that rabbit hole with him, if nothing else, to see if he could actually teach me something about sail trim with an M&M analogy. He did. It was five years ago, so I can’t remember the details of the lesson. It involved wind coming at you in small bursts and how the small bursts, chocolately small bursts in his example, would flow over a sail depending on its shape and the velocity of the chocolate. If you’ve ever met KB, who is now the executive director for Baltimore’s Downtown Sailing Center, you would know that calling him upbeat is an understatement. He is a force of nature. His crazy candy example and his passion for sailing left an impression on me. To have such laughs, learn something new, and talk sailing all day may brighten even the dreariest of February days. If making a grey winter day sunnier with sailing talk appeals to you, look no further than the SpinSheet Calendar (p. 20 and at spinsheet.com) for ideas. Twenty-seven seminar ideas to be exact. February has become the month of learning on the Chesapeake, and our calendar items are only a sampling of sailors’ options in a price range from free to $395 for the weekend. We at SpinSheet love nothing more than the words “free and open to the public,” so we favor such listings in our calendar. Last year, I attended the free Wednesday night “Electrical Systems” seminar at Fawcett Boat Supply. (This is what we call “date night”—although I passed on the plumbing seminar “date”). The instructor, Bob Campbell of Marine Electric Systems, managed to make what could have been a dry discussion lively

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##Schooner’s perspective. Photo by Bob DeYoung

and funny with memorable before and after photos of electrical wiring gone haywire. Stephan James, who attended the same seminar, learned the hard way just how accurate Campbell’s photos were when he had an electrical fire a few weeks ago. He shares his story and how to prevent such fires on your own boat this winter (page 28). Fawcett is hosting eight more free Wednesday night seminars this winter (including “Heads and Plumbing” on the 29th), so keep an eye out for intriguing topics for your own date night. For a free Saturday afternoon activity, check out the West Marine Annapolis location’s free workshop lineup. Among the things you can learn at such seminars and workshops are how to troubleshoot your diesel engine, what gear to wear offshore, the latest tricks to administering CPR and first aid, how to get started in racing, the racing rules, strategies and tactics for racing, sail trim, sail repair, navigating your way to Bermuda, weather

forecasting, emergency management, race management, preparing for long range coastal cruising, and preparing for offshore cruising. As this issue went to print, KB, my former sail trim instructor, returned my call from the docks in Florida, where he was coaching a J/World Annapolis J/80 team at Quantum Key West Race Week (p. 58). When asked if there was a certain personality type who signs up for winter seminars, he responds, “It runs the gamut. What’s interesting to see are some very experienced, skilled sailors, who have made a conscious decision to approach sailing with constant learning. Their attitude is that there’s always something to be learned.” Could he remember his candy comparison? He laughs. “I have no recollection of talking about projectile M&Ms,” he says, “I must have really been reaching.” It would be interesting to hear if he thinks plain or peanut ones are more aerodynamic.

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ere is a great shot of what they grow up to enjoy when you take the kids out on the boat with pacifiers in their mouths. My two are on the front of the boat along with two of AJ’s buddies and my wife racing to Miles River this past May. Keep up the great work. Love the magazine!

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Cold Vs. Colder

ollowing the publication of Steve Allan’s article, “Even Safer Sailing in Winter: Take II,” SpinSheet received a few questions about this phrase: “The Chesapeake Bay has the coldest water in the Northeast, not counting the Great Lakes.” Allan attributed that nugget to U.S. Coast Guard swimmer Mario Vittone, speaker at the Chesapeake Paddlers Association’s Cold Water Workshop he attended in late 2011. Vittone had cited the National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC): nodc.noaa.gov/ dsdt/cwtg/all.html. For weather data geeks, which—pardon the stereotype—we know most sailors are, it’s enlightening. According to NODC, at print time, the water temperature at Chesapeake City, MD, was 37.8 degrees Fahrenheit. The coldest temperature north of there on the East Coast, including points in Maine, was in Boston, MA, at 39.6 degrees. Some months are higher and lower by a degree or two, as such data play on averages. The winter water temperatures on Allan’s home waters of the Northern Chesapeake Bay are consistently within two degrees of the coldest New England ports. The water temperature at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel tends to be seven degrees warmer. ~M.W.

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t’s the time of year when the thermometer dips. You’ve winterized your boat, but what about your dock? Pressure from ice can bring about expensive damage to pilings, bulkheads, piers, and boats. Ice pressure can also cause hull damage to wooden boats and rub away the gelcoat on fiberglass boats. And, if it’s thick enough, ice can damage your rudder and propeller, too. Installing a de-icer or dock bubbler is a relatively inexpensive way to protect your pier and boat. Submersible de-icers agitate the water thrusting warm water up from the bottom. “It’s the movement in conjunction with bringing up the warmer water that melts the ice,” says Art Libby, who’s an expert on de-icers. Libby is active in his late father’s business Providence Marine Systems where he sells and services Kasco de-icers. “I recommend hanging the de-icer at an angle six to eight feet below low tide level under the end of the pier,” he says. “To hang it vertically, attach the lines to the cage at a 180-degree angle, and a circular area will stay free of ice. For an oval shape around a long pier, move one of the lines toward the electric cord, and hang the de-icer at an angle so that it shoots the water toward the dock. Always keep the cord on the topside,” Libby says. Libby continues, “You can also get a dock mount if there’s no room to tie ropes, and there’s a float mount to hang the de-icer

parallel with the water level. Accessories such as timers and thermostats are also available, so you don’t have to be at the dock to turn it on and off. Usually de-icers only need to run at night. Thermostats should be set to turn on at 28 degrees and off at 32 degrees.” De-icers come in several power levels depending on the size of your boat or pier, and maintenance for them is simple. “Just give it a fresh water rinse at the end of the season and replace the zinc,” says Bill Griffin, general manager of Fawcett Boat Supplies in Annapolis. For areas of water less than six feet in depth, and for large areas such as marinas, the bubble method is another icemelting option. With these systems, a compressor on the dock or shore forces air through a weighted, perforated tube that lies on the bottom under the dock or pier. As air is forced through the tube, bubbles rise to the surface bringing up warmer water from the bottom. As with the de-icer, the water’s movement, in conjunction with the warmer bottom water, ensures that your pier and hull stay clear of ice. Once that ice-melting system is in place, get back indoors and relax by the fireside with a warm beverage and rest assured that you’re well prepared for the frigid waters of February.

##A de-icer in action. Installing one is easy and can protect your dock or pier from ice.

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It’s Knot Time

by Beth Crabtree

’ve heard it said if you can’t tie a good knot, tie a lot of ’em. It’s a funny quip, but not really a good idea, especially on a sailboat where knots sometimes need to be loosened or untied in a hurry. Winter is fine time to brush up on your knots and to learn a few new ones. Who among us doesn’t envy the sailor who deftly ties the perfect knot for every situation? Sailing books and the Internet are good places to learn new knots, but our favorite way is to pick them up while we’re out on the water with friends. The trick is remembering the right steps when the need arises. Read on for easy ways to bring knot illustrations onboard without a book or laptop. With smart phone technology, an animated knot-tying demo is always at your fingertips. Yep, there’s an iPhone and Android App for that! Check out animatedknots.com, where you’ll find knots for any occasion, including more than 20 specifically for boating. In addition to the animated demo, there’s an audio description and text with terminology, safety, and best uses. We like the clear video and brightly colored lines. A second animated website with an iPhone app is netknots.com. On this site, you can search a knot by name or by use. For example, tying an anchor to a line or joining two lines of unequal size. If you bring your phone aboard, we suggest a clear dry case to protect it. Don’t have a smart phone? Bring along Knot Cards. These plastic, illustrated, two-color cards are available for about six bucks from netknots.com. Why not set a goal of learning a couple new knots prior to dewinterizing? If you think you’ve mastered knot tying, try it with your eyes closed. If you sail long enough, you’ll eventually be required to tie a knot in the dark or in a tight spot where you can’t see your hands. Know your knots!

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Stopping Slime: A Bay Sailor’s Invention by Peter Bailey

fter more than three years of development and testing, I have been awarded U.S. Patent 7,997,223 for a “Vessel Mooring Apparatus.” Having cruised the East Coast from Maine to Florida and the Bahamas for several years, I have had a lot of experience with using moorings as an alternative to anchoring and staying in marinas. In many areas, you are not allowed to anchor, but must use moorings, particularly in New England. The conventional mooring has not undergone any significant technological advances since the first mooring was deployed hundreds of years ago. A vessel mooring consists of two systems: the under-water gear (the mooring anchor and anchor chain) and the above-water gear (the mooring buoy and the pendant/line that attaches the mooring buoy and chain to the moored vessel). The conventional mooring has a couple of significant problems. When the mooring is not in use, the pendant lies in the water and becomes coated with marine growth. The slime, sea grass, barnacles, and other tiny marine creatures can dirty your boat

and your hands to a bothersome degree. In mooring fields, another problem is that the pendants are often run over by boat props and are cut, or even worse, wrapped around the prop and shaft. ##The interior of Bailey’s new invention, the Clean Moor buoy.

The new mooring buoy system, named Clean-Moor, consists of a more or less conventional shape mooring buoy, but it is fitted with an integral mooring pendant, which, when dropped by the departing vessel, automatically retracts inside the mooring buoy, rather than lying in the

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he many years that I’ve sailed to Bermuda have been full of discovery of many places beyond the normal tourist gems. This past year, I found a place that honors an American naval patriot and a tie that binds Bermuda to the history of the United States. All of this is commemorated in St. George, Bermuda, February 22 each year at St Peter’s Anglican Church, the oldest Anglican Church in the Western Hemisphere. The significance of this patriot, this island, this town, this church, and the people of St. George is profound. This sailor-patriot, U.S. Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale, at age 20, was the last casualty of the War of 1812. Richard Sutherland Dale (1795– 1815) was the oldest son of Commodore Richard and Dorothea Crathorne Dale. In 1779, Richard Sutherland Dale’s father, Richard Dale, Sr. (17561826), became the First Lieutenant aboard the Bonhomme Richard with Commander John-Paul Jones. When returning to America, he served aboard the Continental Navy frigates Trumbull and Queen of France. He then received commission by George Washington as a Captain in the Navy, and in May 1801, as Squadron Commander aboard the USS President in the Mediterranean, protecting American interests against the Barbary Pirates. Following in his father’s footsteps, Richard Sutherland joined the U.S. Navy serving as a Midshipman aboard the USS President under the command of Captain Stephen Decatur. The young man was injured in an engagement with a British squadron early in January of 1815, resulting in the shipboard amputation of his right leg. As the War of 1812 with England was now over, Midshipman Dale was transported to Bermuda for medical care. On February 22, 1815, he died from his injuries and was buried in Bermuda. On the stone marking the gravesite, the last inscription reads: “This stone records the tribute of his parents’ Follow us!

gratitude to those inhabitants of St. George whose generous and tender sympathy prompted the kindest attentions to their son while living and honored him when dead.” Each year from 1815, there has been a ceremony on February 22 with the U.S. Consulate, the Government of Bermuda, and the Parish of St. Peter’s to honor the sacrifice Midshipman Dale made for his country and the special relationship that exists between our two countries. As we honor those who have given their last measure in defense of our country, please pause a moment each February 22 to consider how another country also honors one of our own. A special ceremony for Midshipman Dale will occur on February 22 at 20:15 at St. Peter’s Anglican Church. Pete Carrico is the assistant coach at the USNA varsity offshore sailing team.

##Where Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale rests in Bermuda. Photo by Pete Carrcio

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hether you’re a seasoned cruiser or just thinking about taking up the cruising lifestyle, mark your calendar for February 11-12. That’s when the Annapolis School of Seamanship will present the third installment of its popular Cruiser’s Workshop at the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) in Linthicum Heights, MD. Located only a few miles from Baltimore Washington International Airport, the workshop is designed to provide a detailed examination of various topics that help ensure safe and enjoyable cruising. The weekend features six break-out sessions consisting of 15 topics, such as marine diesel basics, navigation, marine weather, handling emergencies, marine electrical systems, anchoring, outfitting your boat for cruising, and more. Presentations will be given by a panel of industry experts, including Frank Bohlen, Bob Campbell, Lee Chesneau, John Martino, Ralph Naranjo, Peter Trogdon, Paul Truelove, and Pam Wall. Martino, founder and president of the Annapolis School of Seamanship, says, “What’s really exciting this year is our brand new, transportable, six-screen vessel simulator. We can bring it wherever we are training and will incorporate it into this year’s Cruiser’s Workshop. The simulator enables us to put students in various scenarios, on different vessels, in various weather conditions, in the day or night, whatever. It’s a great interactive training tool.” Cruiser’s Workshop’s sessions also provide hands-on activities for handling emergencies at sea and avoiding big ship collisions by taking a seat in one of MITAGS’s simulators so you can see exactly how difficult pleasure craft are to see from the helm of a large ship. Tuition is $395 per person or $750 per couple and includes all discussions, break-out sessions, interactive workshops, a wine and cheese party, and breakfast and lunch on both days. Learn more at annapolisschoolofseamanship.com. spinsheet.com

Bringing Young People into Maritime Careers

f you think there are no career opportunities in the marine industry, then you haven’t been reading SpinSheet. Written and produced by sailors, who earn a living producing it, this magazine is filled with advertisements about businesses that hire sailors and articles by many sailors and other boaters who make money in waterfront and water-related businesses and non-profit organizations. All these articles are written for sailors, who use marine services regularly to maintain their boats and lifestyles. In the last issue of SpinSheet, there were “help wanted” ads for yacht brokers, marine systems specialists (electronic and mechanic), carpenters, sailboat riggers, fiberglass and painting service techs, and a sailmaker (a job in the British Virgin Islands!). There are a wide variety of jobs in the marine industry and opportunities for young people to learn marine trades. To introduce young people to such professions and training opportunities, the National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF), Anne Arundel County Public Schools, and the Eastport YC Foundation created the Marine and Maritime Career Fair, in its second year, set for Saturday, February 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Annapolis High School (2700 Riva Road). More than 500 students in grades seven through 12 and parents attended last year’s event along with 25 organizations. The fair features local, state and national corporations, small businesses, associations, government agencies, and military and educational institutions involved in the marine and maritime industries. Young people will learn about training and education opportunities related to the Chesapeake Bay and our rivers, lakes, and oceans from displays, demonstrations, and experts at each booth. Students interested in the marine trades and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) will experience a broad array of possibilities for their future. The fair is free, and registration is not required; but pre-registration is encouraged and makes students eligible for door prizes. Booth space is still available for businesses and maritime organizations. Come and say “Hello” at the SpinSheet booth! To set up a booth, contact susan.nahmias@nshof.org or (410) 295-3022. To register as a participant, click to nshof.org. Follow us!

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ased on personal observations and a love for the sport, Earl Fardeaux dreams of a roll-on/roll-off (RORO) boat for sailors in wheelchairs. He is deep in the process of making that dream a reality. Depending on the size (from beach cat to 72-foot ocean racer), the vessel is designed to be a stable platform for cruising, ocean racing, and family fishing. A life-long sailor and racer, Fardeaux says, “You have the most fun sailing fast!“ He has been friends with Don Backe for 23 years and has volunteered for Don’s Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB), a non-profit organization, since its inception in 1991. “We’ve always talked about a no-heel RORO sailboat for CRAB that would allow more people with physical disabilities to sail fast safely and comfortably on the Bay”. At his studio, Fardeaux designed and built an intricate scale model of what he calls an Articulated Aerorig Proa. Fardeaux says “I looked into proas, the ‘mother of cats and trimarans.’ They lend themselves to having an opening for a wheelchair ramp better than cats. The first prototype would likely have Core Cell vinylester hulls, carbon fiber

connecting arms, and possibly solar/lithium-ion auxiliary power. The wheelchair ramp would telescope under the center of the bridge deck, out of sight and out of mind until you need it.

##Photo of the Articulated Aerorig Proa by Earl Fardeaux

The design differs from most proas in its ability to either “shunt” (Pacific style: outrigger to windward) or tack (Atlantic style: outrigger to leeward) by virtue of the fully rotating rigs. Articulating the fore and aft booms from the carbon fiber wingmast creates a typical rotating mast with a rig

that can maintain the optimal slot at far deeper angles of sail. Fardeaux adds, “With twin balanced rigs on the main hull and twin daggerboards/ rudders on the outrigger, the unique design (like all proas) has neither a bow nor stern in the traditional sense. It is symmetrical about the transverse midship axis. The rigs can be lower in height due to the ‘supercharging’ effect of rotating masts, which results in increased speed and greater stability at the same time. Steering is done primarily by adjusting the rigs, with minor courseholding adjustments by the rudders.” The model is designed to provide many different ways of safely handling changing weather and water conditions. Various sizes and iterations of the boat could be adapted to accommodate the different needs of cruisers and racers. Of course, all cabins, salons, and other amenities down below and above decks would be handicap accessible. Fardeaux is taking the next step by making detailed drawings of his scale model. He plans to send them to his friend, Roger Hatfield, in St. Croix as the basis for building a full-scale prototype. To learn more, contact Fardeaux at eric.vparks@gmail.com.

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Captain John Paul Jones Takes Command of the Bon Homme Richard, 1779 CPR/First Aid/AED Class Annapolis Elks Lodge #622. Hosted by Chesapeake Area Professional Captains Association (CAPCA).

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Morning with Murphy: Racing Rules of the Road Old Dominion University Sailing Center, Norfolk, VA. Hosted by Broad Bay SA. $15.

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John Harrison Receives 10,000 Pounds Sterling for Inventing the Chronometer, 1765; and Congress Authorizes the U.S. Weather Bureau, 1870 National “Develop Alternative Vices” Day

BOR Navigation Seminar Eastport Fire Department. Advanced registration required.

Free “Three-Strand Line Splicing” Seminar West Marine, Annapolis. Learn from Julian Richards how to splice rope to chain. Special door prize drawing for members of the Eastport YC.

Gary Jobson Presents Sailing Speed and Passion Noon. West River Sailing Club, Galesville, MD. $15 per adult; $5 per kid. [Snow date: February 12.]

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Cruiser’s Workshop Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies, Linthicum, MD. See page 16 for more details. ASA 119 Marine Weather Course Two weekends. Zahniser’s Yachting Center, Solomons. Hosted by Sail Solomons. $395.

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Glory of the Seas Leaves New York on Her Maiden Voyage Round the Horn, 1870

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Unlocking the Race Course with Ullman Sails 5:30 p.m. Doubletree, Richmond, VA. Hosted by Fishing Bay YC. $30 per adult; $20 per junior.

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The First Pride of Baltimore Is Launched in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, 1977

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Bugeye Ball Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. $175.

Highlander Polar Plunge Celebration Radford VA. Benefits Special Olympics Virginia.

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Hill City Polar Plunge Festival Lynchburg, VA.

Marine and Maritime Career Fair Annapolis High School. For more, see page 17.

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Last Surviving World War I Veteran, Frank Buckles, Dies in Charles Town, WV, at Age 110, 2011

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Tim’s Rivershore Polar Plunge Festival Dumfries, VA. Benefits Special Olympics Virginia. (703) 359-4301

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Ospreys Return to the Bay a Week Early, 2011 Restaurant Week Downtown Hampton, VA.

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Assateague Life-Saving Station in Virginia Uses a Surfboat To Rescue 10 People from the Sinking Barkentine Wolverine, in a Howling Storm, 1883 Storm Party Ocean City Convention Center, Ocean City, MD. Commemorates 50th anniversary of the March Storm of 1962.

U.S. Navy Issues First Orders to Women Assigned Onboard the Combat Ship USS Eisenhower, 1994

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Thomas Wolfe’s Second Novel, Of Time and the River, Is Published, 1935

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Emergency Management at Sea Class Annapolis Elks Lodge #622. $65 for CAPCA members; $85 for non-members.

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U.S. Navy Officer Stephen Decatur, Hero of the Barbary Wars, Is Mortally Wounded in a Duel against James Barron, 1820

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James Cameron’s Movie “Titanic” Wins 11 Academy Awards, 1998

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Maguires Irish Pub Party Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport.

Medical Emergencies at Sea Class: Beyond First Aid Annapolis Elks Lodge #622. $40 for CAPCA members; $65 for non-members.

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Racing Rules Seminar J/World Annapolis. St. Patrick’s Day and Submarine Day

The First St. Patrick’s Day Parade Takes Place, 1762; and Rubber Bands Are Invented, 1845

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Awkward Moments Day

The 378-Foot, High-Endurance Cutter Hamilton Is Commissioned, 1967; and CGC Cape Hatteras, a 95-Foot Patrol Boat, Is Decommissioned and Transferred to Mexico, 1991

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Annapolis Oyster Roast and Sock Burning Noon to 4 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum. $40 VIP; $25 general; $5 kids ages 13 and older.

USS Sequoia Becomes Presidential Yacht, Accepted by President Herbert Hoover, 1933

The First Two of 3020 Cherry Trees Are Planted Along the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, 1912 The first Cherry Blossom Festival was held in 1934.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves the Little Blue Pill (Viagra), 1998 Enough said.

Essex Becomes First U.S. Navy Vessel To Pass Cape of Good Hope, 1800

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Keep Norfolk Beautiful Day

Offshore Vessel Preparation Course Noon to 4 p.m. Annapolis. Prep for BOR June 8. Planning and Executing LongRange Coastal Cruises and Deliveries Annapolis Elks Lodge #622, Edgewater, MD. $35 for CAPCA members; $50 for non-members.

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South River on the Half Shell Live and Silent Auction 5 to 9 p.m. Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville, MD. It’s “one shell of a party.”

Assistant SECNAV Theodore Roosevelt Proposes that Navy Study Military Use of a Flying Machine, 1898 Produced by Samuel Langley, the flying machine launches naval aviation.

Bjork Wears What Looks Like a Lifeless White Swan to the Academy Awards, 2001

Sock Burning Party 4 p.m. Annapolis. Hosted by Singles on Sailboats. $15 per member; $19 per member guest. Register by March 17.

Mariner 10 visits Mercury, 1974 Temps fluctuate between -279 degrees and 800 degrees Fahrenheit. Talk about a hot flash.

The U.S. Congress and the Press Ridicule the Purchase of Alaska from Russia for Two Cents an Acre, 1867 When gold was discovered in 1898, who do you think ate their words?

Actor Christopher Walken Is Born, 1943 Sadly, he was on Natalie Wood’s yacht the night she drowned, November 29, 1981.

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12:29 AM 06:46 AM 01:42 PM 08:47 PM 01:23 AM 07:38 AM 02:38 PM 09:45 PM 02:20 AM 08:34 AM 03:31 PM 10:35 PM 03:16 AM 09:29 AM 04:20 PM 11:20 PM 04:08 AM 10:22 AM 05:05 PM

0.6 -0.3 0.9 0.2 0.6 -0.3 0.9 0.1 0.6 -0.3 1.0 0.1 0.6 -0.3 1.0 0.0 0.6 -0.3 1.1

12:00 AM 04:57 AM 11:13 AM 05:47 PM 12:38 AM 05:44 AM 12:03 PM 06:28 PM 01:14 AM 06:30 AM 12:52 PM 07:09 PM 01:49 AM 07:18 AM 01:44 PM 07:51 PM 02:25 AM 08:06 AM 02:38 PM 08:33 PM 03:02 AM 08:57 AM 03:37 PM 09:19 PM 03:43 AM 09:51 AM 04:41 PM 10:07 PM 04:27 AM 10:49 AM 05:51 PM 10:59 PM 05:18 AM 11:50 AM 07:04 PM 11:56 PM 06:16 AM 12:56 PM 08:15 PM

0.0 0.7 -0.3 1.1 -0.1 0.8 -0.4 1.1 -0.1 0.8 -0.4 1.2 -0.2 0.9 -0.3 1.1 -0.2 1.0 -0.3 1.1 -0.3 1.1 -0.2 1.0 -0.3 1.2 -0.1 0.9 -0.3 1.2 0.0 0.8 -0.3 1.2 0.0 0.7 -0.3 1.2 0.0

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

High –3:47 +3:11 –0:06 –2:14

17 F

18 SA

19 SU

20 M

22 W

23 TH

24 F

25 SA

26 SU

27 M

28 TU

29 W

12:58 AM 07:21 AM 02:05 PM 09:20 PM 02:02 AM 08:30 PM 03:14 PM 10:18 PM 03:05 AM 09:36 AM 04:17 PM 11:10 PM 04:04 AM 10:37 AM 05:12 PM 11:56 PM 04:58 AM 11:33 AM 05:59 PM

0.7 -0.3 1.2 0.0 0.7 -0.3 1.2 0.0 0.8 -0.3 1.2 0.0 0.8 -0.4 1.2 0.0 0.9 -0.4 1.2

12:37 AM 05:48 AM 12:23 PM 06:41 PM 01:13 AM 06:35 AM 01:10 PM 07:18 PM 01:45 AM 07:20 AM 01:45 PM 07:53 PM 02:14 AM 08:04 AM 02:38 PM 08:28 PM 02:42 AM 08:46 AM 03:22 PM 09:03 PM 03:11 AM 09:29 AM 04:08 PM 09:40 PM 03:44 AM 10:12 AM 04:59 PM 10:21 PM 04:22 AM 10:58 AM 05:54 PM 11:05 PM 05:07 AM 11:48 AM 06:55 PM 11:56 PM

0.0 1.0 -0.3 1.1 0.0 1.0 -0.3 1.1 -0.1 1.0 -0.2 1.0 -0.1 1.1 -0.1 1.0 -0.1 1.1 0.0 0.9 -0.1 1.1 0.1 0.9 -0.1 1.1 0.1 0.8 -0.1 1.1 0.2 0.8 -0.1 1.1 0.2 0.7

10 F

11 SA

12 SU

13 M

14 TU

15 W

Low –3:50 +3:30 –0:10 –1:58

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H. Ht *1.18 *1.59 *0.82 *1.08

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ANNAPOLIS

L. Ht *1.17 *1.59 *0.83 *1.08

Spring Range 1.5 1.9 1.1 1.4

05:33 AM 12:23 PM 06:28 PM 11:46 PM 06:26 AM 01:20 PM 07:24 PM

-0.3 0.8 0.1 0.5 -0.3 0.8 0.1

05:56 AM 12:54 PM 07:08 PM

-0.3 1.0 0.1

12:41 PM 07:18 AM 02:13 PM 08:18 PM 01:36 AM 08:09 AM 03:00 PM 09:07 PM 02:30 AM 08:58 AM 03:44 PM 09:53 PM 03:22 AM 09:45 AM 04:25 PM 10:36 PM 04:12 AM 10:32 AM 05:04 PM 11:17 PM 05:01 AM 11:20 AM 05:43 PM 11:58 PM 05:50 AM 12:08 PM 06:23 PM

0.5 -0.3 0.8 0.1 0.6 -0.4 0.9 0.1 0.6 -0.4 0.9 0.0 0.6 -0.4 0.9 -0.1 0.7 -0.4 1.0 -0.1 0.8 -0.4 1.0 -0.2 0.8 -0.3 0.9

12:36 AM 07:00 AM 02:00 PM 08:10 PM 01:42 AM 08:01 AM 02:59 PM 09:05 PM 02:42 AM 08:59 AM 03:50 PM 09:53 PM 03:36 AM 09:52 AM 04:35 PM 10:35 PM 04:26 AM 10:42 AM 05:15 PM 11:14 PM 05:11 AM 11:28 AM 05:52 PM 11:51 PM 05:55 AM 12:12 PM 06:27 PM

0.6 -0.3 1.0 0.1 0.6 -0.3 1.0 0.0 0.7 -0.3 1.0 0.0 0.8 -0.3 1.0 0.0 0.8 -0.3 1.0 0.0 0.9 -0.3 0.9 -0.1 0.9 -0.2 0.9

12:39 AM 06:41 AM 12:59 PM 07:04 PM 01:22 AM 07:34 AM 01:52 PM 07:48 PM 02:08 AM 08:30 AM 02:48 PM 08:35 PM 02:59 AM 09:31 AM 03:49 PM 09:26 PM 03:53 AM 10:36 AM 04:54 PM 10:25 PM 04:53 AM 11:45 AM 06:01 PM 11:29 PM

-0.2 0.9 -0.3 0.9 -0.3 0.9 -0.2 0.8 -0.3 1.0 -0.1 0.8 -0.3 1.0 0.0 0.7 -0.3 1.0 0.0 0.6 -0.3 1.0 0.1 0.6

12:28 AM 06:37 AM 12:56 PM 07:00 PM 01:04 AM 07:19 AM 01:39 PM 07:34 PM 01:42 AM 08:03 AM 02:23 PM 08:09 PM 02:23 AM 08:50 AM 03:09 PM 08:46 PM 03:08 AM 09:40 AM 03:58 PM 09:27 PM 03:56 AM 10:37 AM 04:50 PM 10:14 PM

-0.1 1.0 -0.2 0.8 -0.1 1.0 -0.1 0.8 -0.1 1.0 0.0 0.7 -0.1 1.0 0.1 0.7 -0.1 0.9 0.1 0.7 -0.1 0.9 0.2 0.7

DIFFERENCES

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

19 SU

20 M

21 TU

22 W

23 TH

24 F

26 SU

27 M

28 TU

29 W

10 F

11 SA

12 SU

13 M

14 TU

15 W

Low +1:40 –1:15 –3:13 –3:47

H. Ht *0.88 *1.12 *1.33 *1.37

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

02:58 AM 08:55 AM 02:37 PM 08:50 PM 03:29 AM 09:53 AM 03:39 PM 09:47 PM 04:28 AM 10:48 AM 04:40 PM 10:41 PM 05:22 AM 11:36 AM 05:35 PM 11:32 PM 06:10 AM 12:21 AM 06:24 PM

2.2 0.5 1.7 0.2 2.2 0.4 1.8 0.1 2.3 0.3 1.8 0.0 2.4 0.2 2.0 -0.1 2.6 0.0 2.1

12:20 AM 06:54 AM 01:03 PM 07:09 PM 01:07 AM 07:35 AM 01:44 PM 07:53 PM 01:53 AM 08:17 AM 02:25 PM 08:37 PM 02:40 AM 08:59 AM 03:07 PM 09:22 PM 03:28 AM 09:42 AM 03:51 PM 10:09 PM 04:18 AM 10:27 AM 04:37 PM 10:58 PM 05:12 AM 11:15 AM 05:27 PM 11:51 PM 06:10 AM 12:08 PM 06:22 PM

-0.2 2.7 -0.1 2.3 -0.4 2.8 -0.3 2.5 -0.4 2.9 -0.4 2.7 -0.5 2.9 -0.5 2.8 -0.5 2.8 -0.5 2.9 -0.4 2.7 -0.5 2.9 -0.3 2.5 -0.4 2.8 -0.1 2.4 -0.3

12:50 AM 07:14 AM 01:08 PM 07:24 PM 01:57 AM 08:25 AM 02:17 PM 08:32 PM

2.7 0.0 2.2 -0.2 2.7 0.1 2.1 -0.1

DIFFERENCES Onancock Creek Stingray Point Hooper Strait Light Lynnhaven Inlet

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

17 F

18 SA

19 SU

20 M

22 W

23 TH

24 F

25 SA

26 SU

27 M

28 TU

03:10 AM 09:37 AM 03:34 PM 09:42 PM 04:24 AM 10:44 AM 04:48 PM 10:48 PM 05:29 AM 11:42 AM 05:51 PM 11:48 PM 06:24 AM 12:34 PM 06:43 PM

2.6 0.1 2.1 -0.1 2.7 0.1 2.1 -0.2 2.7 0.0 2.3 -0.2 2.8 -0.1 2.4

12:41 AM 07:11 AM 01:19 PM 07:29 PM 01:28 AM 07:53 AM 01:59 PM 08:10 PM 02:12 AM 08:31 AM 02:37 PM 08:48 PM 02:53 AM 09:07 AM 03:12 PM 09:24 PM 03:32 AM 09:41 AM 03:45 PM 10:00 PM 04:10 AM 10:15 AM 04:19 PM 10:36 PM 04:48 AM 10:50 AM 04:54 PM 11:14 PM 05:29 AM 11:28 AM 05:33 PM 11:56 PM 06:13 AM 12:09 PM 06:17 PM

-0.3 2.8 -0.2 2.5 -0.3 2.8 -0.2 2.6 -0.3 2.8 -0.2 2.7 -0.3 2.7 -0.2 2.7 -0.2 2.6 -0.1 2.7 0.0 2.4 0.0 2.6 0.1 2.3 0.1 2.5 0.2 2.2 0.2 2.4 0.4 2.0 0.3

12:42 AM 07:03 AM 12:57 PM 07:07 PM

2.3 0.5 1.9 0.3

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

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

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Baltimore harbor Approach (off sandy point) Slack Water Maximum Current

02:08AM 05:28AM -0.6 11 W 08:22AM 12:09AM +0.9 SA 03:50PM 07:01PM -0.7 10:47PM

12:55AM +0.3 12 Th 03:08AM 06:23AM -0.5 09:09AM 01:01PM +1.0 Su 04:40PM 07:56PM -0.8 11:44PM

01:54AM +0.3 13 F 04:11AM 07:18AM -0.5 M 09:59AM 01:51PM +1.0 05:27PM 08:45PM -0.9

01:12AM 03:34AM +0.4 15 W Su 06:05AM 09:02AM -0.6 11:42AM 03:25PM +1.1 06:54PM 10:10PM -1.0

6 01:47AM 04:17AM +0.5 Th M 06:55AM 09:51AM -0.6 12:33PM 04:10PM +1.1 07:34PM 10:49PM -1.0 7

02:19AM 04:56AM +0.6 F 07:42AM 10:39AM -0.7 01:24PM 04:53PM +1.0 08:23PM 11:25PM -1.0

02:49AM 05:35AM +0.7 18 SA W 08:29AM 11:26AM -0.7 02:17PM 05:36PM +1.0 08:49PM

12:01AM -1.0 Su Th 03:19AM 06:14AM +0.8 09:17AM 12:14PM -0.8 03:10PM 06:20PM +0.9 20 09:26PM M 12:37AM -1.0 10 03:50AM 06:55AM +0.9 Th 10:06AM 01:01PM -0.8 04:06PM 07:06PM +0.8 10:03PM

Slack Water Maximum Current

01:15AM -0.9 21 04:23AM 07:38AM +1.0 Tu 10:57AM 01:56PM -0.8 05:05PM 07:54PM +0.7 10:42PM

01:48AM 04:41AM +0.8 07:40AM 10:39AM -0.8 01:35PM 04:50PM +1.0 08:01PM 11:11PM -1.0 22 02:25AM 05:25AM +0.9 01:56AM -0.9 W 08:29AM 11:29AM -0.8 02:28PM 05:35PM +0.9 05:00AM 08:24AM +1.0 08:41PM 11:51PM -1.0 11:52AM 02:52PM -0.8 06:09PM 08:46PM +0.6 23 03:01AM 06:07AM +0.9 11:24PM Th 09:17AM 12:16AM -0.8 03:18PM 06:19PM +0.8 02:41AM -0.8 09:19PM 05:43AM 09:15AM +1.1 12:29AM -0.9 12:50PM 03:52PM -0.8 24 07:19PM 09:44PM +0.5 F 03:37AM 06:48AM +0.9 10:03AM 01:02PM -0.8 12:12AM 03:32AM -0.7 04:09PM 07:02PM +0.7 06:31AM 10:11AM +1.1 09:57PM 01:50PM 04:56PM -0.8 01:07AM -0.8 08:32PM 10:49PM +0.4 25 04:12AM 07:28AM +0.9 S A 01:10AM 04:29AM -0.7 10:49AM 01:48PM -0.8 07:25AM 11:11AM +1.1 05:00PM 07:47PM +0.6 02:52PM 06:02PM -0.8 10:35PM 09:43PM 11:57PM +0.4 01:45AM -0.8 26 02:17AM 05:34AM -0.6 Su 04:48AM 08:10AM +0.9 11:36AM 02:37PM -0.7 08:26AM 12:13PM +1.1 05:55PM 08:33PM +0.5 03:53PM 07:05PM -0.9 11:14PM 10:46PM 02:26AM -0.7 01:05AM +0.4 27 03:30AM 06:42AM -0.6 M 05:25AM 08:54AM +0.9 12:25PM 03:28PM -0.7 09:31AM 01:16PM +1.1 06:54PM 09:24PM +0.4 04:50PM 08:04PM -0.9 11:58PM 11:40PM 03:10AM -0.6 28 02:08AM +0.5 06:06AM 09:42AM +0.9 04:42AM 07:48AM -0.7 Tu 01:16PM 04:24PM -0.7 10:37AM 02:15PM +1.1 07:58PM 10:20PM +0.3 05:43PM 08:57PM -1.0 12:48AM 03:59AM -0.5 29 12:27AM 03:04AM +0.6 06:50AM 10:33AM +0.9 W 05:48AM 08:50AM -0.7 02:10PM 05:22PM -0.7 11:40AM 03:11PM +1.1 09:03PM 11:21PM +0.3 06:33PM 09:45PM -1.0 01:09AM 03:55AM +0.7 06:46AM 09:47AM -0.8 12:39PM 04:02PM +1.0 07:18PM 10:29PM -1.0

Slack Water Maximum Current

12:00AM 02:40AM +0.5 11 W 06:19AM 10:04AM -0.7 SA 01:37PM 03:31PM +0.2 05:23PM 09:11PM -0.8

Slack Water Maximum Current

01:22AM 04:43AM -1.5 21 07:53AM 10:18AM +1.0 Tu 01:20AM 05:00PM -1.5 08:09PM 10:48PM +1.2

02:14AM 05:42AM -1.4 12:58AM 03:59AM +0.5 12 08:50AM 11:10AM +0.9 22 Su Th 07:16AM 10:58AM -0.8 02:02AM 05:55PM -1.4 W 02:30PM 04:32PM +0.3 09:00PM 11:41PM +1.1 06:28PM 10:16PM -0.9 13 03:11AM 06:45AM -1.3 3 01:50AM 04:49AM +0.6 M 09:54AM 12:07PM +0.7 23 02:51PM 06:53PM -1.3 F 08:08AM 11:40AM -0.9 Th 09:57PM 03:10AM 05:15PM +0.4 07:28PM 11:09PM -1.0 12:38AM +1.0 14 04:19AM 07:48AM -1.2 4 02:37AM 05:25AM +0.8 Tu 11:05PM 01:08PM +0.6 24 08:53AM 12:18PM -1.0 SA 03:54PM 07:54PM -1.2 F 03:43AM 05:53PM +0.5 11:01PM 08:26PM 11:57PM -1.2

01:38AM +0.9 03:19AM 06:01AM +0.9 15 05:32AM 08:59AM -1.2 W 09:34AM 12:57AM -1.2 12:19PM 02:17PM +0.5 Su 04:15PM 06:31PM +0.7 05:17PM 09:05PM -1.1 09:18PM 16 12:11AM 02:51AM +0.8 12:46AM -1.3 Th 06:41AM 10:13AM -1.2 6 01:29PM 03:45PM +0.5 M 03:59AM 06:40AM +1.0 06:35PM 10:20PM -1.2 10:11PM 01:36PM -1.4 04:48PM 07:13PM +0.8 17 01:20AM 04:13AM +0.9 10:07PM 07:46AM 11:15AM -1.3 F 02:30AM 04:54PM +0.6 01:34AM -1.4 7 07:45PM 11:23PM -1.3 Tu 04:39AM 07:22AM +1.1 10:48AM 02:14PM -1.5 18 02:52AM 05:12AM +0.9 05:21PM 07:55PM +0.9 SA 08:43AM 12:09PM -1.4 10:54PM 03:21AM 05:43PM +0.7 08:47PM 02:21AM -1.6 8 05:22AM 08:05AM +1.2 19 12:19AM -1.4 W 11:25AM 02:52PM -1.6 Su 03:20AM 06:00AM +1.0 09:33AM 01:00PM -1.4 06:00PM 08:36PM +1.1 04:05PM 06:29PM +0.8 11:42PM 09:40PM 03:06AM -1.6 9 01:12AM -1.4 20 04:10AM 06:46AM Th 06:10AM 08:48AM +1.2 +1.0 12:02PM 03:31PM -1.6 M 10:16PM 01:45PM -1.5 06:40PM 09:18PM +1.2 04:45PM 07:14PM +0.9 10:26PM 10 12:32AM 03:52AM -1.6 07:00AM 09:32AM +1.1 Th 12:40AM 04:13PM -1.6 07:23PM 10:01PM +1.2

25 SA

26 Su

27 M

28 Tu

29 W

02:20AM -1.5 04:56AM 07:32AM +1.0 10:52AM 02:24PM -1.5 05:22PM 07:57PM +1.0 11:09PM 02:42AM -1.5 05:40AM 08:15AM +1.0 11:27AM 02:58PM -1.5 06:00PM 08:37PM +1.0 11:50PM 03:20AM -1.4 06:27AM 08:56AM +1.0 11:59AM 03:28PM -1.4 06:38PM 09:14PM +1.0 12:31AM 03:58AM -1.3 07:12AM 09:35AM +0.9 12:30PM 03:57PM -1.3 07:15PM 09:52PM +1.0 01:10AM 04:36AM -1.2 07:59AM 10:15AM +0.7 01:00PM 04:27PM -1.2 07:53PM 10:31PM +0.9 01:05AM 05:20AM -1.0 08:46AM 10:58AM +0.6 01:30PM 05:04PM -1.1 08:33PM 11:13PM +0.8 02:30AM 06:09AM -0.9 09:38AM 11:45AM +0.5 02:01PM 05:49PM -1.0 09:17PM 11:59PM +0.7 03:16AM 06:58AM -0.8 10:38AM 12:35PM +0.3 02:34PM 06:38PM -0.9 10:08PM 12:47AM +0.6 04:15AM 07:49AM -0.7 11:43AM 01:27PM +0.2 03:16PM 07:28PM -0.9 11:06PM

Current differences and speed ratios secondary stations Baltimore Harbor Approach

Time differences

Min. before Flood

Flood

Min. before Ebb

speed ratios Ebb

Flood

Ebb

secondary stations Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Time differences

Min. before Flood

Flood

Min. before Ebb

speed ratios Ebb

Flood

Ebb

Cove Point, 3.9 n.mi. East

-3:29 -3:36 -4:08 -3:44 0.4 0.6

Chesapeake Beach, 1.5 miles North

Sharp Island Lt., 3.4 n.mi. West

-1:39 -1:41 -1:57 -1:43 0.4

Chesapeake Channel, (bridge tunnel) +0:05 +0:38 +0:32 +0:19 2.2 1.2

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

-1:05 -0:14 -0:22 -0:20 0.6 0.6

Stingray Point, 12.5 miles East

+2:18 +3:00 +2:09 +2:36 1.2 0.6

Pooles Island, 4 miles Southwest

+0:59 +0:48 +0:56 +1:12 0.6 0.8

Smith Point Light, 6.7 n.mi. East

+2:29 +2:57 +2:45 +1:59 0.5

Turkey Point, 1.2 n.mi. Southwest

+2:39 +1:30 +0:58 +1:00 0.6 0.8

Point No Point, 4.3 n.mi. East

+4:49

0.5

Corrections Applied to Batlimore Harbor Approach

+0:29 +0:48 +0:06 +0:00 1.0 0.7

+5:33

0.3

+6:04 +5:45 0.4 0.2

Corrections Applied to Chesapeake Bay Entrance

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February 2012 Currents

12:32AM 02:47AM +0.4 14 SA 05:10AM 08:11AM -0.5 Tu 10:50AM 02:39PM +1.0 06:12PM 09:29PM -0.9

Slack Water Maximum Current

Chesapeake Bay entrance

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fter two weeks away for the holidays, I came back to a very cold boat. I turned both space heaters up to max—only 25 amps on a 30-amp line. As the cabins warmed, I turned one down to half and went to sleep. The next day was balmy, for January, and I turned off both heaters. The first indication of trouble was an odd chirping from my cell phone. I saw no alerts, but noticed the charge was stopping and starting. Moments later, the UPS feeding the phone and laptop whined and flashed “wiring fault.” Immediately, I checked all the inside connections. None were warm. I figured the marina power was fritzing. Switching off the circuit breakers, which had not tripped, I stepped on shore to check the power pedestal with a test lamp. That connector looked good; the plug was not warm; and the test lamp turned on. What was wrong? Back aboard, I checked the GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupt) box. Not warm, and cables coming in and going out, fine! The last thing I checked was where the shore power cable plugged into the boat. Now I noticed that plug had a slight curl on one side. As I unscrewed the retaining flow by jumping across the air gap. “There is still ring the plug slid out, charred and melted! The socket an electrical connection, just not copper to copper. had a blade missing and a burnt hole where it should be. Arcing,” he said, “generates a lot of heat!” Unscrewing the socket from the hull, I discovered the If the plates reconnect, or power is turned off by back melted and burned from what had to have been very the switch or heater cycling on thermostat, the arcintense heat. ing stops. But the “Most winter boat plates are damI held the charred and deformed fires start right there. aged, and as they At the boat inlet end of my shore power cable in one hand cool, corrosion connection,” says forms. Corrosion and the melted inlet socket in the other. Robert Adriance, makes more resisBut I thought I was being careful? editor of Seaworthy, tance to current the safety publicaflow, which genI thought I was safe? I was wrong. tion of BoatU.S. erates higher heat. Insurance Group. A self-destructive In response to my protest of never having exceeded a process is underway. Superheated contacts cool and 25-amp load, he says, “This wasn’t excess current; it was form more corrosion and superheat again. Once the resistance, probably from corrosion, which caused exdamage begins, it worsens until catastrophic failure treme heat. That’s why your breakers never tripped. They occurs, which can happen very quickly. only detect excess current.” But the connections looked What can boaters do to prevent this, or detect fine three weeks ago. it is happening? Campbell and Adriance agree on Bob Campbell of Marine Electric Systems has seen a the particulars. Although this can happen on any lot of melted connectors. “Electric feeds to a house are boat, the older the cables, plug, and boat, the more bolted on, but boats have a simple twist lock plug,” he exlikely there will be problems. These components plains. “It is a big extension cord.” The connections have age and live in a lousy environment. In rain and two enemies: moisture and wiggling. Tides come and spray, during summer heat and bitter winter cold, go, waves and wind move the boat around, and cockpit moisture gradually works its way in, even from the connections are bumped. If the connection is not secure, atmosphere, into a locker or lazarette. Moisture is if it wiggles a little bit, the metal plates of plug and socket an enemy and will begin corrosion. So, keep the may separate. If they do, the electricity may maintain ends dry. Use covers or boots. 28 February 2012 SpinSheet

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Prevent Fires by Checking the Cable Ends and Connections ## Feel the plugs at both ends. Get familiar with what “normal” feels like. Use an infrared temperature sensor if you have one. Later, if they are warmer, there might be a problem. If hot, you have a serious problem! ## The first visible sign of heat damage will be a little yellowing around the contacts. “You might think ‘that’s not so bad,’” says Campbell. “But know this: it is worse where you can’t see it.” ## A darker discoloration is a clear sign of burning. At the first sign of damage, replace the cord and connectors. Campbell says, “If one half of the connection is damaged, the other half will be, too!” ## Sniff the connectors and cable ends. A burnt smell signals a problem. ## Be ahead of the game. Regular inspections need to be part of your due diligence in the proper maintenance of your boat.

“Fire and smoke alarms are cheap insurance,” says Adriance. “Buy more than one. When you seal the boat up for winter weather, leave yourself more than one way out.” My problem developed at a socket mounted in the cockpit. No smoke had yet penetrated the cabin, but an alarm mounted inside the locker, behind the socket, probably would have sounded. I was lucky the ultimate failure happened when I was awake with minimal current flowing. Looking at my pictures, Adriance says, “That boat could have gone up in a nanosecond.”

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ou want a lot of transparency and a lot of really good information. It isn’t just about the rates and terms. It’s also about getting the paperwork completed,” says Robin Harris of Harris Marine Financing, about the processes of financing a boat and all the details that go along with it. “There are two important aspects about boat loans. The first is the person and his or her creditworthiness. The second is the boat and its pricing in the market place,” explains Harris, who has more than 20 years of experience in the boat financing business. “When it comes to the individual, credit scores are important, but reports can vary. So, lenders also look at the person’s debt ratio to consider his financial ability to maintain and operate the boat. For larger boats, most lenders generally use a simple formula. It’s your payment times two, which should roughly equal the cost of the payment plus the presumed costs of operation and maintenance, such as slippage, mooring, fuel, winterization, insurance, and all the other expenses that go along with owning a big boat. Usually, banks require that all existing debt, plus the new payments and presumed maintenance costs, total a number that is at or below 40 percent of your gross income,” she says. “The other half of the equation is the boat and its price,” continues Harris. Naturally, banks don’t want you overpaying for a boat they’re financing. “Banks will look at the pricing of comparable boats, and they may ask for a survey to determine the condition of the boat you’ve selected,” she says.

The Where and the How

here are three main sources for boat loans: a traditional bank, the dealer from whom you buy the boat, or a marine finance broker, also known as a marine service company.

loan, your home secures the loan. And speaking of homes, if the boat has a galley, head, and berth, it may qualify as a second home, in which case interest payments may be tax deductible. Many specific tax law restrictions and financial strategies are at play, so do your homework thoroughly or consult a professional financial advisor.

Terms and Rates

he fixed rate simple interest loan is the only way to go, in Harris’s opinion. “No one has a crystal ball to know the future of the lending climate, the boat’s value, or your credit,” says Harris. “With the fixed simple interest rate, you know exactly where you are going. There are no surprises.” “Make sure the rate is the same as the annual percentage rate (APR) to be sure there’s not a charge in there for processing. And, she emphasizes, “Anytime you see a rate or rate chart that reads, ‘Rates as low as’ or states a rate with an asterisk by it, you’re looking at a big red flag. Also watch out for placement fees, points, and excessive closing costs.”

new year No matter what institution you chose, the lender is going to demand that the loan be secured. Two common ways are the collateral loan and the home equity loan. With the collateral loan, the boat’s value is the lender’s security. With a home equity

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Documentation, Surveys, and More

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urvey requirements vary by bank. If the boat is more than a couple years old or the loan amount is greater than $25,000, lenders usually require one,” says

“There are two misperceptions that we see when we’re out at boat shows. One is that it’s difficult to find a bank to do a marine loan. The second is that these days you have to go through a lot of hoops to borrow money. In reality, there are plenty of loans available, and the standards haven’t changed that much.” ~ Don Parkhurst, senior vice president SunTrust Bank

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Don Parkhurst senior vice president at SunTrust Bank. Also consider documentation, licensing of the boat and trailer, title work, and tax obligations to be addressed. “Sometimes it can be complex, so you want to deal with the right professional to make it easy, one that handles all aspects of the transaction. You want someone who can get the job done quickly, accurately, and on a timely basis,” says Harris.

Why Insure?

ou’re going to have many happy hours, probably years, on the water with your new boat. Investing in insurance will protect you financially in the event that you and your boat suffer a sad scenario, such as a collision, storm damage, an impact with a submerged object, or a docking mishap. Although it’s not state-mandated, insurance will probably be required if you’re financing the boat. And, if you plan to keep her at a marina, almost all require liability coverage at a minimum.

Getting Started

t’s best to start by taking an inventory of your sailing experience and goals. Then have a candid discussion with your agent about where and how you plan to use the boat. Steve Stusek, an experienced insurance agent with Jack Martin & Associates, in Annapolis says, “It’s critical to have that conversation because you only want to buy what you need and that will depend on the size and age of the boat, your boating experience, and your navigational range.” Depending on the age of the boat, the insurer may require a survey.

Limits and Deductibles

nsurers classify watercraft measuring 26 feet or less as “boats,” and they deem vessels measuring 26 feet and one inch or more to be “yachts.” Because yachts are more complex, often travel greater distances, and may carry a crew, yacht insurance is more specialized. Yacht insurance generally pays an agreed value that has been determined upfront. In contrast, boat protection is more basic, and generally insures the owner for the actual cash value of the boat, which is the replacement cost minus depreciation. “You may want to consider adding a non-depreciation clause since you’re seeking to protect against financial loss with your policy,” says Teresa Nilsen an Annapolis Allstate agent with more than 20 years experience. Another way to address depreciation is to Follow us!

insure for an agreed value even if your boat isn’t classified as a yacht. Of course, if there’s a claim, it’s important to know about your deductible. “This is the amount that you want to be self-insured, and you get to help choose that amount,” Nilsen explains. Matt Speiser of Marks Marine Insurance adds, “A higher deductible will generally correlate to a lower premium, but if the boat owner has minimal experience for the kind of boat he wants to insure, carriers will usually insist on a higher deductible.”

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What’s Covered?

hen it comes to what’s covered and what’s not, it’s time to ask lots of specific questions. Your liability coverage will protect you in the event of personal injury or damage to another boat. “Liability, hull, engine, and trailer coverage are all parts that the policy should contain,” Nilsen advises. “Fuel spills are usually covered, but not always,” she says. Trailers are insured separately. As for towing, Speiser says, “It’s covered in most policies, but even a towing claim counts as a claim, so I recommend you also get an unlimited tow package from a company like Sea Tow or TowBoatUS.” Since you may keep thousands of dollars of boating toys aboard, make sure you understand whether they’re covered. “Generally, insurance will cover up to 10 percent of the value of the boat for items that are used only on the boat and are considered part of the boat. Often these items are screwed down,” says Nilsen. Think built-in electronics. In most cases, if you can walk off the boat and take an item with you, then it is excluded. This might be your stand-up paddleboard, hand-held VHF, or laptop.

Where ‘Ya Headed, Sailor?

xpect your policy to have a defined area of navigation in which your boat is covered. Extending coverage for vacations can be expensive, and not all policies allow for it. “If you’re planning to go to the islands regularly, it’s more economical to have the coverage as part of your regular policy,” says Speiser. He also cautions, “Most carriers will want your boat north of Florida, or sometimes North Carolina, during hurricane season.”

Finding an Agent

o find an agent, ask for names from people you trust. “Get a referral from a dock mate or friend who is an experienced boater, or ask an industry professional that you’re dealing with, such as your broker, surveyor, or lender,” suggests Stusek. “It may be cost effective to go with the same company that insures your home and auto, but be sure to determine whether they know about boat insurance in particular,” says Nilsen. Speiser agrees. “It’s easier to have all your insurance in one place, but not everyone knows how to write a boat policy, so do your homework,” he says.

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Family by Andy Schell

ore than a few of my SpinSheet columns have been written on the move... at the navigation table of Corrinna Corrinna, a Mason 44 on delivery to the Bahamas. In O’Sullivan’s Pub in Crookhaven, Ireland, our trans-Atlantic landfall last summer on Arcturus. Just last issue, from a table on the patio overlooking the Caribbean Sea at my friend Ashley’s place in Dominica. And now in the Philadelphia International Airport. I am on the way home, and I am leaving home. My wife Mia is nestled into her family’s house in the Swedish countryside. She just finished setting up my office upstairs in the house, where I plan to live out every writer’s dream of spending a dark winter next to the fireplace with a never-ending mug of hot coffee and good music on the stereo, writing. My family is enjoying the unseasonably warm winter in Pennsylvania. Mom is coping with an almost incomprehensible situation (last issue I wrote about her brain tumor diagnosis in 2009, the subsequent surgery and her ongoing treatment). I was home for the holidays and ended up cooking my first Christmas dinner completely on my own, for my mom. I forgot the green beans, but the turkey was phenomenal. I said in the last issue that sailing, though a big part of my life, does not define me and does not define my family. I grew up on the Chesapeake sailing my family’s boats. (The first of which, long before I was born, was a 1960s Bristol 24 with no lifelines. There is a picture in the basement office at home depicting a rather svelte, mustachioed 20-something dad at the tiller with a gorgeous bikini-clad girl, my mom, by his side trimming the genoa). Sailing is the means, but having fun with friends and family is the end. My sister Kate and her boyfriend Kevin came home this year for Christmas. Only Mia was missing. We were reminiscing about the past, as you do on those occasions, and Kate dug out her journals from our Bahamas cruise in 1993. Follow us!

##The Schell family, circa 1991, cruising the Chesapeake on Sojourner, a 37-foot double-ended Kaiser ketch.

We left Annapolis after the Sailboat Show and headed south on the Intracoastal Waterway aboard Sojourner, then a 36-foot Allied Princess Ketch. (My parents did the same thing when they were in their late 20s, only that Sojourner, their second boat, was a much smaller Phil Rhodesdesigned Chesapeake 32). Kate was seven, I was nine, and part of our school responsibility was to keep a detailed log. Kate’s journals are hilarious. As a second grader, she was old enough to record her thoughts, yet young enough that she used her own creative version of the English language. They were hand-written in pencil on that paper you used to practice cursive handwriting—greyish, with two solid blue lines and one dotted line indicating where the upper-case and lowercase letters should begin and end. My favorite entry was from January 1994, 18 years ago now. We were anchored in Staniel Cay, riding out some typically foul Bahamian winter weather (then a 10-year-old, I remember all of this quite vividly now. For better or worse, I attribute my entire life and career arc to that one year on a boat as a fourth grader). “Today war stile in Staniel Cay wene we went in to a beach,” Kate wrote, trying to describe our encounter. “We were oping a coconut and my dad looked up and a wilde hig came out of the brush!”

“We all ran to our little boat called a bingy,” (dinghy, she meant), “and the naxed day we were not afrad of the higs. Wate the higs really wunted was their backs skrached and to git food frome us.” The “higs” are indeed friendly still—only recently, my dad read in one of the sailing rags that that pig family is still on the island, still looking for a back-scratching by a curious cruiser. I still have my journal from that trip as well, in a box in the basement with a bunch of my other creative endeavors of that era—drawings, photos, loads of stuff I had long forgotten about until I started cleaning my old room the day before writing this. My writing was technically okay, but the entries were boring. Kate’s, conversely, are full of life in a very un-self-aware way. Almost every single day ended with, “Then we came back to the boat, had dinner, and went to bed,” which sounds silly when you re-read it, but is precisely the truth. That is what you do as a cruising sailor. You enjoy the day. You live by the sun. My upcoming flight will mark my seventh time across the Atlantic by boat or by plane in 2011. But I feel like this one will be tinged with slightly more perspective. Dad is home, the man of the house in more ways than he bargained for (and in dire need of a vacuum-cleaner lesson). I am off to be with Mia until she gets her green card. Kate is back in school, teaching special-needs kids and doing the only job she was ever meant to do. We are apart, and yet our family is closer than we have ever been. SpinSheet February 2012 33

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What Kids Get Out of Sailing by Molly Winans

f you’re lucky enough to visit Annapolis in summer, there are certain weekdays when you walk across the Eastport Bridge and see a sea of Optimists, with a confident young person at the helm of each, sailing around the harbor, sometimes adeptly, sometimes maybe a little off course. Such a smile-inducing sight can make your day. If you’re even luckier and watching from the water in a sailboat or a kayak, it’s a better view and one that seen up close is heartening. We’re all so bombarded with images of young people playing video or cell phone games—heck, maybe such digital-happy kids live in our houses! Yet, here they are on the water. Sailing in the sunshine. Such a pure sight. A hundred young sailors with no 3D connection (yet), charged with their own vessels, smiling, and looking so cool. You could call it a postcard image. You could call it an opportunity. What if half of these kids get hooked on sailing? Wouldn’t that be an outstanding positive influence on their lives? If you remember the desire to drive, the one that comes early, before you’re actually faced with driver’s education, then you remember how exciting the prospect of driving anything—a tractor, a go-cart, or a sailboat—by yourself is. When young people are given the responsibility of controlling a vessel, it changes their perception of the world. Sailing schools often use the words “self-confidence” and “self-reliance.” Those of us who remember learning to sail know those concepts to be quite real, direct results of our first positive sailing experiences. Among the skills kids hone while sailing are coordination and the ability to focus. Kids have to learn how to handle the mainsheet and tiller as they tack and gybe and/ or help a teammate understand what needs to be done. They learn to solve problems, alone or with a team, without outside help. They become independent thinkers. And while becoming more physically fit along the way, they gain a new respect for the elements, the Chesapeake, and wildlife on the water. It’s good clean fun in a world where we all need more of that. 34 February 2012 SpinSheet

##A sunny summer day at KidShip on Back Creek in Annapolis. Photo by Cindy Wallach

Where Do You Find Sailing Classes? Besides right here on these pages of SpinSheet, of course, parents may find kids’ sailing programs and camps in a variety of places. Two good places to start are the U.S. Sailing website, training.ussailing.org/learning, and the American Sailing Association website, asa.com/find_a_sailing_school.html. On both websites, you may find programs with well-certified instructors by state. Sailing and yacht clubs, many also listed on the U.S. Sailing website, offer junior programs that are open to the public. You may find a list of clubs on the Chesapeake at spinsheet.com. We often reference the more active club programs in our monthly Kids Sailing section. Non-profit community sailing programs were built upon the “anyone should be able to sail” philosophy, and programs such as Baltimore’s Downtown Sailing Center, Annapolis Community Boating (ACB), DC Sail, and Planet Hope offer youth programs worth investigating. Maritime museums such as the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels also offer youth sailing programs. This author learned to sail at a YMCA camp and greatly values the broader ap-

proach to outdoor learning camps, such as YMCA Camp Tockwogh, Camp Wright, or YMCA Camp Letts, have to offer. Search SpinSheet and the Internet and find a few programs that fit your geographic parameters. Then, make some phone calls, maybe visit a few sites, ask for references of past clients, and see if any of these programs feel right for your child.

Ask the Right Questions As a lifelong sailor, sailing coach, wife of a sailing coach, mom of two All-American Collegiate sailors and sailing coaches, and executive director of ACB, Lorie Stout possesses significant knowledge about the various types of sailing programs available on the Bay and what parents should look for while sifting through the options.

Safety Safety topped Stout’s list. Should kids bring their own lifejackets, or are they included? What condition are the boats in? What does the school have in terms of safety or chase boats? What kind of certification do the instructors have? “A good portion of their instructors should be U.S. Sailing-certified,” says Stout. To find a list of U.S. Sailing member schools, clubs, and camps in your state, click to training. ussailing.org/learning. spinsheet.com

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History

There’s nothing wrong with a big sailing class, as long as there is a good student-toinstructor ratio. Good programs should know their ratio.

“There’s nothing wrong with a new program, but you may want to check the program’s history,” says Stout. One advantage of programs with longer histories is that they have more parent referrals. What do former parents/customers have to say?

Resources How many kids are on each boat? If there are three kids per two-person boat? Ask questions about the program boats and the condition of the boats.

##Students at the North East River YC learn the ins and outs of Opti sailing. Photo courtesy of NERYC tockwoghspinsheet_Layout 1 1/16/12 8:30 AM Page 1

Length of the Class Your 12-year-old may enjoy the all-day program, but what is the attention span of your five-year-old? Many schools have built-in programs acknowledging the difference. Kidship Sailing School has an all-day program (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and a “Li’L Sailor Half Day” (9 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.). ACB has “Splash Camps,” in which kids go boating, have lunch, and then go to the pool. Make sure the length of the class is appropriate for your child’s age and personality.

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Why Buy a Small Boat for Your Family?

e asked SpinSheet editor and sailing mom Beth Crabtree why she and her husband chose to buy a 13-foot Topaz dinghy for her family to sail in 2011. Here’s what she had to say:

How many children do you have and what are their ages? I have five children, four boys and one girl. They are ages 18, 16 (my daughter), 14, 11, and eight.

What made you decide to buy a small boat for them?

If you did not have access, where would you keep the boat? I’d try to keep it at a local marina, either in a neighborhood or a commercial marina. If I were going to use public water access and store the boat at home, it would either go in the garage or outdoors on the side of the house. I would probably purchase a dolly to move the boat more easily. ##The Crabtree kids enjoying their new boat. Photo by Beth Crabtree

I wanted my children to experience the same sense of freedom and relaxation that I experienced as a teen sailing a dinghy, and I thought a small boat would really help them learn to sail by feel. Also, I wanted to provide access to sailing without the set hours of a sailing camp or school.

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What has been the best part about having a dinghy for your family? The independence and self-confidence the kids have gained from making decisions alone on the water. Right or wrong, they immediately feel the effects of their choices, and they have to deal with the consequences. I know that the sailing knowledge they’re picking up by trial-and-error will stick with them for the rest of their lives.

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Pee-Wee Sailing Class

Teaches Amazing Things to Kids by Jean Korten Moser

##Lauren Mathis shows Ally Johnson and Lizzie Cseszko how to tie a figure 8 knot. Mathis, 18, grew up sailing at the Rock Hall Yacht Club. The club’s nonprofit sailing school was started by her grandfather, the late Chuck Perry.

##Instructors use a chalkboard to teach the kids the parts of the boat. One challenge of teaching Pee Wee sailors is that not all of them can read.

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she called out to me holding up a length of rope. “Watch me tie an eight knot.” And she proceeded to deftly tie a figure eight. The 5-1/2-yearold can’t tie her own shoelaces, but here she was tying nautical knots like an old salt. It was her first day of a three-day PeeWee Sailing Class for children ages five to seven at the Rock Hall YC Sailing School (RHYCSS). In addition to knot tying, Lizzie and her classmates Abbey, Andrew, and Ally Johnson, grandchildren of club members Bob and Mary Wicks, had learned the basic parts of a boat and had taken a swimming test in the club pool. Lizzie, who had just completed level four swimming lessons for preschoolers, was delighted to be able to go in the pool for the swimming test. But her delight turned to dismay when she was instructed to put on a life jacket to dog paddle across the pool and then float on her back. “I don’t need it,” she insisted, explaining that they hadn’t been allowed to wear life jackets in her swimming class and that the stiff orange floatation vest was big, bulky and uncomfortable. “This is boating,” I whispered to her. “Kids always wear life jackets when they go boating. It’s the law.” She made a stinky face, but finally consented to taking the swimming test with

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the life jacket on. Then it was time to go row. While instructors Julia Hilfiker and Lauren Mathis, both 18, launched the boat off a trailer, the kids played with a sand castle on the beach and collected rocks and seashells along the shore. “I really like teaching sailing, especially to the younger children,” Julia says. “It can be challenging, because of their limited attention spans and focus, but a lot of fun.” “I love doing this,” Lauren echoes. “I’m not doing it just for me, but for my grandfather.” Lauren’s grandfather, the late Chuck Perry, was the founder of the nonprofit RHYCSS. Both Julia and Lauren learned to sail there. After the boat ride, it was back to the pavilion for a chalk talk and more knot tying. “Does everyone know which is left?” Julia asked the class. Ally, who was a month shy of her fifth birthday, shook her head no. After reviewing left and right, Julia wrote “Figure 8” on the chalkboard. “Can everyone read that?” she asked. Lizzie read the individual letters aloud, “F-i-g-ur-e-8.” She hadn’t yet learned to read, but she knew her alphabet. Ah, the challenges of teaching Pee-Wee sailors! Now it was time for the knot race. The class was divided into two teams—Lizzie and Abbey on one; Andrew and Ally on

the other. The teams took turns hopping, skipping, crawling, and “walking like a crab” across the lawn to an instructor who had them tie knots and quizzed them on sailing terms. By the time the kids received their certificates of completion at the end of the third day, they had sailed on two different kinds of boats. Each had had a turn at the tiller. They knew how to determine wind direction. They had added the terms “mainsail,” “jib,” and “tack” to their vocabularies. And they’d learned to tie square knots, bowlines, and daisy chains. “I liked going out onto the water and going sailing. I liked learning how to tie a bowline. It was really cool,” Abbey says. The BigFish with its rainbow sail was a big hit with both Abby and Lizzie. Andrew loved tying knots. “My favorite knot is the bowline,” he says. “I am amazed at how fast they learned their knots and remembered the parts of a boat,” says Bob Wicks. “I think it has been good for them. I hope it sparks their interest in sailing,,and that they’ll want to sail with us on our Cape Dory Typhoon.” About the Author: Jean Korten Moser is a journalist and USCG-licensed boat captain who sails out of Rock Hall, MD, on a Caliber 38. mosermedia@dejazzd.com

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ears go by, and you often wonder if your kids will ever have a chance to share the same feelings that you have for sailing. For so many of us, it is in our blood, as if we are the reincarnation of some long ago seafarer. When our daughters were born, I had dreams of them becoming sailors at a young age. With all the sports schedules and school activities, it looked like they would not get the chance to really get hooked. We would sail on our 27-foot O’day by day and pull in by night. Other times, we would take our Albacore out for a couple hours. We entered a couple races with the O’day and even entered some Albacore races in the West River. I waited for a day when they would get to have that life-changing experience on the water. The last race for me this year was going to be the Off Soundings Race from New London, CT, to Gardiners Bay, NY. When I looked at the kids’ schedules, it looked like they were actually free for a couple days. I got the approval from my wife to take them out of school for the day on Friday. That week, my 13-yearold daughter Erica found out that she had a test and decided that she should stay home. Now, it was just two of us. My 15-year-old daughter Jessica and I were on a road trip. We piled into the car with all our stuff and cranked up the iPod all the way to Connecticut. The boat is the 50-foot Endeavour Intrepid. Jessica was already familiar with the owners Sean and Janet, as well as other members of the crew. The race was on, and we were all up on the rail in the 15-knot breeze. One tack to the Valiant Rock mark, and it was off to Gardiners Bay. The boat powered on in the breeze. I could see that Jessica was enjoying the conversations with the crew. As we approached the mark, the current was in full flood at the Race. We found ourselves trapped between several boats and the mark. Follow us!

by Charles Stone

With no room to maneuver, we hit the mark hard. We all scrambled to check for damage. The good news was that there were no gaping holes, no water coming in, and no injuries. As we maneuvered to make our 360s, one of the other boats called out, “You hit the mark!” To this Jessica replied quietly, “Thank you, Captain Obvious.” And at that, she was instantly part of the crew. It was a phrase that would be repeated often over the next two days. We proceeded to finish the race and later

and Paul proceeded to get into their usual political discussions, while the rest of us relaxed and wound down for the evening. Jessica laughed because she realized just how “colorful” a sailor’s language could get. Morning came, and it was time for another race. This was around the buoys in Gardiners Bay. The winds were a bit lighter. As we made our way around the course, Sean asked if Jessica would like to drive. For sure, the biggest boat she had ever driven. Not at all like our little 27-footer. With confidence, she took her place behind the wheel. I stood behind her to give her pointers and “…one of the other to relay tactical comments for boats called out, ‘You hit placement on the mark!’ To this, Jessica the course. replied quietly, ‘Thank you, Her concentration was Captain Obvious.’” disarming. Someone on the crew commented that she had the same sense of calm that I have when I am driving. I had never been so proud. Even when we were sandwiched between two boats, she did not lose her nerve; she maintained her course. At that point, I knew that there would be a long future of sailing in store for her. We ended up taking 10th out of 11 for that race, but it was a real victory for Jessica. That evening we headed out to have a crew dinner. During the dinner, we toasted to Captain Obvious, told stories about previous sailing trips, and dreamed ##Someone on the crew commented that she had the same sense of calm that I have when of the future trips. On the ride home, I am driving. I had never been so proud. Jessica mentioned that she now understood why I liked to sail offshore. She had a good introduction to working on a boat with a crew. She could see how found out that we finished first. we all worked together and how we all That evening, we rafted up with two of enjoyed each other’s company. Now, she the Coast Guard boats. It was fun to sit has Bermuda in her sights, as do we all. It and talk with these cadets about where they is a great goal, and one that I am sure she were from and what they were planning will achieve. for their future. I think that Jessica enjoyed About the Author: Charles Stone sails the having some others on the boat who were family’s O’day 272 Dream Catcher and their close to her age. After the cadets went Albacore Shark Bait from Bloody Point on back to their boats, the drinks flowed. Sean Kent Island, MD.

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Daddy-Annie Days of Pirate Camp by Steve Allan

e on ##Serious reading tim the foredec k is par t of the core curriculum at Pira te Camp.

Programmed for Life

Children’s lives seem almost completely structured now, as Richard Louv so eloquently pointed out in his important 2008 book, Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Kids from Nature Deficit Disorder. I feel we’re robbing her of a childhood like the one I had back in the dinosaur era when mom and dad had no idea where I was during an average summer day. I went out in the morning and came home for lunch and dinner under my own steam. Now we write checks and drive our kid to camps, and we go to work to pay for said camps. The Y, sports camp, theater camp (where they don’t even go outdoors), math camp (egad!), but also, thankfully, sailing camp. But none of these are open during the first weeks of June when her school lets out. That’s how Pirate Camp came to be. 40 February 2012 SpinSheet

t seemed harmless to call it that when the real ones weren’t killing cruisers off Somalia, but my 12-year-old doesn’t yet see the bad in it. For five years running, the end of school and the first week of June mark the beginning of what we call Pirate Camp. It’s really not much more than spending time with each other on the boat moored in the slip, but it’s a special time indeed. It’s a time of freedom, when rules and routines are suspended, and a time of exploration and new experiences. As she grows, Annie has discovered Bay life, but also things about herself that bode well for a lifetime of closeness to nature and all that the sailing life can offer in these days of rigid programmed activity and personal electronic device overload.

Freedom at Last

At first I thought Annie really liked the sailboat. It might have been true, but I think she liked the freedom and the suspension of rules more. The marina is quiet during the week—and there are things to explore. There are birds she would never see in the city, and she can ride her bike by herself to the marina office and visit Izzy the daschund. But structure being structure, I couldn’t just call it lazy Annie time with dad. It had to be something programmed. So, I designed a flyer and came up with a list of daily activities to sell it, with perhaps a touch of sardonic ribbing, to mom. The day would start with raising colors at 0800, eventually to be augmented by the shrill wail of a genuine bosun’s whistle like the real scurvy dogs used in the olden days. She learned it; I

never could. Then, but admittedly without much adherence to schedule, we’d have a go at knot tying and line identification and a going over of parts of the boat and general nautical terminology. I’d put her in the bosun’s chair and hoist her to the spreaders, engage in a little elementary hand-to-hand combat that might come in handy with pillaging and plundering, and taught her to row the dinghy before lunch. Afternoons are spent lazily reading, riding our bikes, and perhaps getting her interested in helping out with any of the endless string of boat projects that always need doing. We’d eat a shipboard dinner and turn in early, maybe after a pirated screening of “Captain Ron,” which I suspect mom wouldn’t approve of.

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Learning to Fish

One morning, when she was about seven or eight, she announced a trip to the landbound head, which I groggily acknowledged and promptly went back to sleep. A half hour later, I awoke with a start. Annie was gone. My heart dropped into the bilge, and I broke out in a cold sweat. Did she fall in the water? Was she abducted? I’d never know. I bolted out of bed, hitting my head in the process, as I frantically yelled for her from the companionway, stumbling up the steps to the cockpit. The sweet sound of her voice washed over me like the biggest close call I’ve ever had. “Hi, Dad! I’m over here,” she called cheerfully. There she was, in the park on the seawall with a fishing rod in her hand. Standing beside her, a man, who had shown her how to fish. As I nervously drew up, she beamed, “I caught eight fish!” Trying not to seem alarmed, but feeling like the worst dad in the world, the man reasurred me he meant no harm. Breathing a big sigh of relief, I’d seen him around the marina before, always with a single purpose: he just loved to fish. I had no inkling

until that moment that Annie ever would. But so it was. She took to fishing for a season or two before losing interest, but the fact was she discovered something on her own without parental helicoptering. Bay life is like that. Another time, she spied a bird she’d never seen before. A night heron, resting pensively on a piling, caught her fascination. She came back to the boat to get her camera and shot several frames trying out different angles and depths of field. It was her discovery, her initiative.

The End Is Near

Pirate camp won’t last forever. I know the end is near now that Justin Beiber, Adele, and Taylor Swift are beginnng to vye for her attention; and iPhones and social media are increasing their gravitational pull. We might have a year, two at best. She’ll outgrow the quaint notion of DaddyAnnie time, or she’ll just merely outgrow the V-berth in a 26-foot boat.

##Dinghy sailing sh ould always b e a requir ed element of Pira te C a m p.

This past year, we went on a cruise with 12 other boats. No great epic journey; just down to the Choptank, but far in terms of what we learned about each other and our shared love of sailing. We anchored out, swam, motored a lot, got caught in the rain, hung out on other boats, ran aground, explored little towns, rode our bikes, saw a stingray, and got up early to see the sunrise. We even had a couple of days of spirited sailing. It’s a trip I think she’ll fondly remember for the rest of her life. I know I’ll remember it for the rest of mine.

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##Here’s one guy who gets the benefits of kids who sail. Photo by Al Schreitmueller

##David at the helm in Round Bay. Photo by Beth Crabtree

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##Are we having fun yet? Photo by Beth Crabtree

##An Opti sailor at Lowes Wharf. Photo by Ruth Christie

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##It’s kind of like camp, but mom cooked... mmm. Photo by Beth Crabtree

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##Competitors in the Optimist Atlantic Coast Championships in 2010. Photo by Dan Phelps

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##A junior sailor enjoying the day at Fishing Bay YC. Photo courtesy of FBYC

##Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one family who showed up for SpinSheet Photo Day and had some holiday card photo options to choose from. Stay tuned for SpinSheet Photo Day 2012 dates. If you are seeking some family-friendly cruising ideas, turn to page 44. Photo by Dan Phelps

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h, February, the longest month of the year. Cold days, gray skies—it’s a great time to dream about summer vacation. Why not plan your next family vacation right here on the Chesapeake? Vacationing on a boat offers many advantages, including its budget friendliness and its promise of close, quality family time and unanticipated adventure.

much you want to spend. If your boat will participate in a distance race, the return delivery can be turned into a family cruise. After a vehicle and sail swap with the crew transforms a racing boat into a cruising boat, a family has the option to travel farther away from their home port since the cruise is a one-way trip. We have enjoyed many a slow delivery back from St. Mary’s

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a Family Cruise on the

C hesapeake So on to the dreaming. Want to go island hopping this summer? Wye Island, Hart-Miller Island, Kent Island, and Solomons Island head a long list of possibilities for summer fun. Want to explore old ship wrecks? The ghost fleet sunk in Mallows Bay along the Potomac is the largest ship graveyard in all of North America. Want to explore new towns? Pull out the chart and point—so many charming places await. Want to visit some of the Bay’s historic sites in a year marking the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the sesquicentennial of the Civil War? Fort McHenry, St. Michaels, Hampton Roads, and Point Lookout offer families a chance to learn more about the Chesapeake’s role in American history. Want to talk like a pirate? Rock Hall hosts pirates a plenty every August. Want to get back to nature? Wye Island, St. Clements Island, and the Rhode River beckon with hours of kayaking, hiking, and nature watching. As with any vacation, you have to decide where, when, how long, and how 44 February 2012 SpinSheet

Roundtrip to the Wye & Miles Rivers (Three to Seven Days)

##Budget friendliness, quality family time, and adventure are three reasons to plan a sailing vacation on the Bay.

To give a jumpstart to your dreaming, here are two of our favorite itineraries for exploring the Chesapeake Bay. They provide a host of family-friendly activities, balance time on the boat with time on land, and give everyone a chance to learn a little more about the Chesapeake Bay.

• Anchor in one (or several) of the many coves and creeks along the Wye River. Explore the island by water or by hiking. Swing on the rope swing and play on the beach at Drum Point, look for bald eagles near Dividing Creek, or pick wild wineberries in early July. • Then, sail to St. Michaels to spend time in town, at the pool, and at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, where you can chill out on the deck of the Thor while the kids act out their own nautical adventure.

One-Way Delivery Following Governor’s Cup Race (Four to Seven Days)

• Anchor in the St. Mary’s River and enjoy by Tracy Leonard the hospitality of St. Mary’s College or after the Governor’s Cup and highly recvisit Historic St. Mary’s City. If time ommend this approach. Another factor to permits, anchor in and explore some of consider is how much time everyone wants the other creeks on the Potomac. to spend on the boat between shore leaves. • Sail for Solomons and spend some time While choosing anchorages over marinas is relaxing, strolling downtown, or findmore secluded and lighter on the pocketing sharks’ teeth at the Calvert Marine book, a liberal sprinkling of stops at mariMuseum. nas with showers, ice, and a pool can keep • Sail for the Rhode River on a weekday everyone happy, relaxed, and refreshed. for some peace and quiet while kayaking, Cruising guides provide food for winter taking dinghy rides, fishing, or hiking dreaming. In print, the Guide to Cruising the trails at Smithsonian Environmental Chesapeake Bay provides plentiful inforResearch Center (accessible during busimation about destinations and their attracness hours). tions, approaches, anchorages, marinas, and • Sail for home. suggested itineraries for a week-long vacaThese itineraries are just a small drop tion. Active Captain (activecaptain.com), a in the bucket of possibilities for a family sort of tripadvisor.com for boaters, prosummer vacation. Whether you have time vides reviews of destinations and passages for a long weekend or a multi-week cruise, (including some user observations on the planning a getaway with your family on your accuracy of published charts) and has tools own boat gives everyone something to look that enable you to plan your itinerary and forward to during these dog days of winter. link it to navigation software on iPads. As About the Author: Tracy Leonard sails with a user of ActiveCaptain, you can add your her husband and two children out of Anown observations and reviews in addition to napolis on their J/120 Heron. benefitting from the shared experiences of other sailors. spinsheet.com

Postcard from the South

by Sebastian Watt

ctually in Amelia River opposite Beaufort, NC, bore stron##Charlestonians claim the first shots of the Civil War the little town of Fernandina ger and slightly more explosive were fired at Fort Sumter, whereas I, as an adopted Beach, FL. The town is very fruit. One of the truly wonderful Baltimorean, know the war started on Pratt Street. proud that it has, over the years, been things about travelling slowly by under eight flags ranging from Spanish, sailing vessel is the chance meetFrench, Mexican, British and something ing of extraordinary characters called the Green Cross of Florida to the along the way. At the DockAmerican. You would think this would side pontoon, a man with the encourage mild schizophrenia in the demeanor of an old salt (indeed, inhabitants, but they all seem delightfully as it turned out, Mike had been well balanced. a tug boat owner and now has a We arrived at 6 a.m. in an early dawn beautiful 60-foot schooner) made blanket of thick fog. I was ready to comhimself known to us. He very plain that since Florida advertises itself as generously offered to drive us to the sunshine state, the least they could do a supermarket to replenish the is provide some of the stuff for their non- essentials (beer, wine, and er, not threatening invaders, but within an hour, sure there are any other essenthe sun broke through. I’m now basking tials). On the way, he took us to in 70 degrees of unbroken January sun. a little workshop owned by his friend Jim: Despite this all too evident poverty, I The firm intention at the beginning the Beaufort Navel Armory. A picture was invited by a member of the Charlesof this journey was to pass through every of wonderful industrial archeology was ton YC to race with them in their Hangstate between Maryland and Florida, before us together with a range of replica over Race on New Year’s Day. Although but poor old Georgia missed out as after motors designed to fire everything from having a hangover the size of Cleveland, three weeks of unremitting Intracoastal cannon balls to corks. Needless to say, I we still only managed fourth… I hate Waterway, a run out in the Atlantic was had to buy the cork firing model complete to think what size hangover the winners well overdue. A chance meeting with a with gunpowder, scoop, fuses, and some had. French Canadian couple (charming and corks. Luckily, horrible freezing weather funny) and a solo Frenchman (charming Christmas was spent at Southport just delayed us for a further two days in and if I could speak better French, I’m off the Cape Fear River. It is a beautiCharleston; two further days to enjoy sure he would be funny, too) made the 24 ful little town that hosts up to 400 small the town and argue about where the first hours of bluewater sailing shots in the Civil War “One of the truly wonderful things about travelling were fired. Charlstonians very restful. Before Florida, a stop in slowly by sailing vessel is the chance meeting of claim they were fired at North Carolina provided Fort Sumter, whereas I, as extraordinary characters along the way.” two noteworthy incidents. an adopted Baltimorean I was very keen to call at Oriental as I fishing boats every October for a competi- know, the war started on Pratt Street. fondly imagined I would find a little town tion to catch the last remaining mackerel Now, since I am the proud owner of swamped by Chinese take-away shops in the North Atlantic. The tasty fish we a mighty cork firing mortar (with plenty and Japanese Sushi bars. After tying up caught and ate for Christmas lunch did of ammunition), and since Fernanto the free town dock provided by the look suspiciously like a mackerel… not dina Beach is obviously used to being generous burghers of the town council, sure if we will ever be welcomed back, conquered, I’m thinking of mounting a I stepped ashore with keenly salivating since I’m not sure what they will do for small and inoffensive invasion to plant expectation of Far Eastern food a town their competition next year. the Union Jack in front of the town hall. called Oriental would obviously offer. Onto Charleston for the New Year. Much better claim to fame to have been Hmm. After a fruitless two-hour search My first taste of the real south, and I was under nine flags don’t you think? with hardly even a KFC to be seen, I not disappointed. A peninsula populated asked a local where the Oriental element by ante bellum homes of remarkable style was. He told me the town had none. and grace and surrounded by trees dripAbout the Author: Since his days sailWhen I said perhaps they should rename ping with Spanish moss. A quick look at ing with his grandfather on the River the place Occidental, I was met with a the prices soon dissuaded me from think- Orwell in Suffolk, England, Sebastian rather tired smile and the explanation ing about making the place home; $23 Watt has sailed on the North Sea, Engthe place was named, rather whimsically, million seemed about the minimum. A lish Channel, Mediterranean, North after a steamship which had been called quick check into the cruising kitty showed Atlantic, and Chesapeake Bay. Next Oriental. $2.30 available. stop, the Caribbean. Follow us!

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wakened at 4:29 a.m., I could against the hull encouraged a good night’s extra precaution and seek shelter in a hear the trees swaying outside sleep, but even the most subtle change in marina. We secured the docklines just my bedroom window. It was the motion of the boat while at anchor hours before a storm descended with the second day of the New Year, and I would wake us immediately or send one black thunder clouds and intense lightwas awake worried about the weather. of us out of the cabin for a look around. ning strikes, packing gusts up to 53 knots Even though I am a sound sleeper, after We rarely rested easy while underway which had our Tayana 37 heeling over at cruising full-time for five years, I have during the cruising season. the dock. It was the kind of weather that developed an instinctive awareness about I don’t miss falling asleep at night would have turned our idyllic anchorage changes in weather. But at that moment, wondering whether the conditions would the night before into a dangerous situaI wasn’t on the boat and didn’t have to change and make the anchorage untention. check the anchor or We’ve spent our double-up docklines. share of nights riding I was concerned for out gales, praying our “We’ve spent our share of nights riding out gales, another reason: a winter anchor would hold and praying our anchor would hold and ‘sleeping’ fully storm was making its “sleeping” fully suited way across Canada in foul weather gear suited in foul weather gear with one eye open.” and the Midwest, and with one eye open. visiting family memOccasionally, we’d bers were travelling back home after the able. Most of the time we were lucky to be forced to make a quick getaway, like holidays. The forecast for snowy, windy awaken to the same calm conditions of the night a strong east wind came up weather threatened to interfere with their the night before, like the time we arrived while we were moored to the seawall on travel through Chicago back to Hawaii. in Greece after a long day of motoring Bozcaada, a small Turkish island near the I hopped out of bed, went downstairs to across the Ionian Sea from the “heel of entrance to the Dardanelles. We were rethe kitchen, and made a cup of herbal the boot” of Italy. We anchored in the lee turning from Istanbul to Marmaris in late tea. While checking the weather on my of Nisos Erikoússa, a small island, and September 2010. The harbor was exposed smartphone, I was reminded of the many enjoyed a swim before dinner rather than to the east, but winds from this direction sleepless nights while cruising. continuing on to Corfu, the port of entry are considered rare. We had spent the Living on land again, I go for days we planned to use. The next day, we had a evening relaxing over dinner at Tenedos, with barely a glance at the weather leisurely morning but grew uneasy about a favorite seafood restaurant. Like those forecast. Minor weather systems pass over being in such an exposed spot without an moored next to us, we had to cast off in with hardly a notice. Our daily rhythms updated forecast. the middle of the night and move to the no longer depend on the weather. Even We weighed anchor and sailed within shelter of the tiny fishing harbor. The from the coziness of Gyatso’s cabin, we a mile of the mountainous Albanian seas had built so quickly, we had only a were always aware of what was happening coastline to the modern marina. It was few minutes to make a safe escape. We outside. The gentle lapping of wavelets not the first time we opted to take an knew conditions were bad when we vied 46 February 2012 SpinSheet

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for space with large Turkish fishing boats ,which unexpectedly returned to the harbor seeking shelter. While living aboard a sailboat, I felt much more in tune with the natural world. There’s nothing like tracking the weather and being exposed to the elements 24/7 to serve as constant reminders of earth’s dynamic processes. I also miss the 360-degree views of the horizon, the unobstructed views of the sky and regularly observations of the different phases of the moon. My husband David and I consider the sight of a full moon rise, a gorgeous sunset, or both simultaneously to be the most awesome of celestial gifts. Sightings of these were frequent during our time at sea. Sometimes, we would be caught off guard when scanning the distant horizon, especially at night or in the early morning hours. We’d catch a glimpse of a bright star or reddish planet rising in the eastern sky. At first, we might mistake the sighting for the lights of a ship, but then it would ascend and join the other twinkling lights in the clear night sky. We had a similar experience driving north through Pennsylvania shortly before Christmas. We spotted an orange blob in the eastern sky just after dusk. It seemed out of place and other worldly, but turned out to be the moon rising, three days past full. For that brief moment, we were no less surprised than

##We anchored for a night in Cefalu before sailing to Termini Imerese the next day.

when we watched a similar moonrise while passing the active volcano of Stromboli, known as the lighthouse of the Mediterranean for its frequent eruptions, on a night passage in Italy’s Aeolian Islands. Out of habit, I frequently find myself glancing up at the sky trying to figure out what the clouds indicate even though my life no longer depends on it. Heading west on Forest Drive in Annapolis recently, I marveled at one of those familiar orangepink sunsets with tiny puffs of blue-gray

##Very dark clouds descended a few hours after we found our berth in Corfu.

clouds—the kind of sunset that looks like an oil painting of the Chesapeake Bay region. It triggered the memory of another sunset reflecting off the rocks and fortress walls of Cefalù, an ancient coastal town on the north shore of Sicily, on a calm, summer evening. While watching a sunset from the boat, I often recited, “Red sky at night, sailor’s delight,” perhaps as a reassurance that the delightful experience would not be interrupted—it wasn’t at Cefalù, nor was my appreciation of the beautiful sunset closer to home. The message alert on my phone brought me back to the present. I received a text from the holiday travelers waiting in the departure lounge at BWI Airport. Their flight was scheduled to depart on time. I finished my tea, and on this particular winter morning, was glad to just crawl back into bed. About the Author: After cruising full-time for five years, Lisa Borre and her husband are living on shore in Annapolis and are planning to continue seasonal cruising aboard their Tayana 37 cutter, Gyatso, currently based in the Med. They recently wrote the Black Sea Cruising Guide to be published by Imray in 2012.

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On with the Show… ebruary brings news of fun educational opportunities, new officers stepping up to the helm, exciting plans for 2012, and more. Sit back and enjoy!

By February 10, send ruth@spinsheet.com Club Notes (150 words or fewer), high-resolution photos, Club Directory updates, and duck à l’orange (epicurious.com).

Hello, Spring Training

uring the Singles on Sailboats brunch at the DoubleTree in Annapolis February 19, we’ll feature Jim Cheevers, curator of the Naval Academy Museum. Our Spring Training at Broadneck High School in Annapolis March 17 will offer classes in a wide array of sailing-related subjects, including piloting, basic and advanced sail trim principles, celestial navigation, rules-of-the-road, weather, boat and engine maintenance, and numerous related subjects. It’s a terrific way to brush up on rusty skills before the sailing season begins. Happy hours are scheduled in Annapolis, Baltimore, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, and numerous sites in surrounding suburbs. The public is invited to all of our events. Join us, swap sailing stories, learn about the club, and generally share our love of the Bay. For all of the details, visit singlesonsailboats.org. You can also find us on meetup.com. —by Alex Doyle

Twenty-Five Years and Still Going Strong

he sailing season starts for the Chesapeake Bay Tartan Sailing Club January 29 with our Planning Meeting at Café de Paris in Columbia, MD. Come celebrate our 25th year and enjoy a wonderful three-course French brunch, discuss or volunteer for upcoming rendezvous/trips, and savor this active club’s friendly atmosphere. If you’re not a member, come anyway; check us out at cbtsc.org. Tartan owners receive half off new membership thanks to Crusader Yacht Sales. Come and meet the new club officers: commodore Darlene Forte, vice commodore Don Reynolds, secretary/trea##Happy anniversary, Chesapeake Bay surer Cindy McClure, Tartan Sailing Club. webmaster Becki Lawson, membership Bob and Donna Lee Cascone, publicity Bob Keene, newsletter Tom and June Reddy, and past commodore Bob McFarland. See you there! —by Bob Keene

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##(L-R): HSA1’s Mark Roskin, Sue Reitz, Sharon Crothers, and John Knisley; Northern Star HSA’s Eddie Sabol and commodore Paul Borchardt; and HSA1’s commodore Mike Crothers plan the August 2012 Hunter Rendezvous. Photo by Carl Reitz

It Was a Sunny, But Cold January Day…

bove, the executive board and committee chairs of the Hunter Sailing Association, Station One (HSA1) met in the cruisers lounge of the Port Annapolis Marina and planned the 2012 season. First up is the 2/12/12 “Lucky Number” brunch at the Deep Creek Restaurant and Marina in Arnold, MD, during which past commodore Greg Guthman will give a video recap of the club’s Croatia bareboat charter cruise. It will be a great segue from thinking about wood fires in the hearth this cold winter to thinking about getting out on the water. In August, we will have a mid-Atlantic states Hunter Rendezvous for the first time in five years. We are basing the rendezvous at Port Annapolis Marina. We invite all Hunter owners—members of Hunter sailing associations and non-members alike—to the rendezvous (hsa1.org). —by Carl Reitz spinsheet.com

A Class Act on the Southern Bay

he Old Point Comfort YC (OPCYC) in Hampton, VA, provides many opportunities for members to enjoy diverse activities related to boating and fun on the water. One activity for Pointers (aka OPCYC members) is training at Pointer Maritime University (PMU) (below), which addresses aspects of boating and what a boater would want or need to know. Instructors come from various backgrounds from far and near to share their expertise in a classroom setting or on the water. Most classes are held from January to April, with the water-based training held in warmer weather. While PMU is an OPCYC function, classes are free and open to everyone. Some of the classes scheduled for 2012 will cover transitioning from sail to power, man overboard recovery, shorthanded and singlehanded sailing, diesel engine and winch maintenance and repair, high-frequency and SSB radios, safety at sea, racing for cruisers, in-mast mainsails, drivers education for first mates, and favorite gunkholes (opcyc.org). —by Eileen Turner

##New RSPS members Deany Blades, Dunya Hecht, Jo Ella Barnes, and Sharon Ostrye are sworn in.

Cheers!

ockville Sail and Power Squadron (RSPS) members celebrated the holiday season with an outstanding party December 10. About 40 members welcomed visiting district administrative officer Marty Lafferty and his wife Sari. Above, new members were toasted and sworn in during the festivities. The event closed with the annual gift exchange and many cheers (rspsonline.org). —by Chuck Wells

##Joan Conover describes weather routing to attendees at OPCYC’s PMU. Photo by Michael Turner

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Workin’ on Our Night Moose

or Barnacle Cup Sailors, weekly racing began May 14 when Evergreen (Bob Donaldson) took line honors over Ramble On (Buzz Ballard). Overall for 2011, Ten Ounce (John McKinney) captured first, Evergreen took second, and Ramble On captured third. In July, Ramble On, Evergreen, and Corvina (J. S. Moore) cruised to Crisfield, MD; and in August, three boats raced in the Governor’s Cup, with Evergreen the only finisher from the club. On October 1, our Leonardtown Regatta (below) had winds strong enough to move the course into Breton Bay proper. Six boats maintained a close grouping during all three races, and crews enjoyed the award dinner at Fritzes Pub and Marina. Night Moose (J. Cowell) took first, ##Corvina with Shawn, Dave, and Terri Ten Ounce measured up to second, onboard during the Leonardtown Regatta. ShadowFax (D. Bessette) captured third, Evergreen took fourth, Corvina earned fifth, and Bravura (M. Millhouse) captured sixth. In December, representatives from six yacht clubs along the Potomac proposed that the Governor’s Cup committee include a Potomac leg in next year’s race, and the clubs agreed to restart the Potomac River RA. After March’s skippers’ meeting, we’ll race from May 12 to Halloween (barnaclecup .com). —by Shawn Moore

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nce again, the Pearson SA of the Chesapeake Bay is organizing a ‘Round DelMarVa Rally in the late spring for those who want to “do it all in one shot.” We are in the early planning stages, but the targeted dates are June 16-24. Contact the commodore (ed@chessie.com) if you are interested in sailing or crewing in this and other of our events (cbpsa.org). —by Ed Criscuolo

To Dream, Perchance To Crawl?

ongrats to Christy Tinnes (Carolina Girl), who won the Commodore Club Challenge Award during the parade of boats in Annapolis last December. These 60 degree or plus days this winter have been teasing Club Beneteau Chesapeake Bay sailors. Most boats are on the hard, making it impossible for us to enjoy that elusive winter sail. So, it’s back to dreaming and planning for spring. The 2012 sailing season starts with our annual Spring Luncheon and Pub Crawl March 24 in Annapolis, MD (location TBD) and followed by the Cinco de Mayo Raft-Up (cb2.org). —by Jeanne van Hekken

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uring the Catalina 34 Fleet 12’s fall meeting November 17 at the Deep Creek Marina and Restaurant, 24 people enjoyed the social hour with drinks and food, a business meeting, dinner, and a talk by Joe Sienkiewicz, chief of the ocean applications branch and science operations of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ocean Prediction Center. A sailor and ocean racer, Sienkiewicz gives coastal and ocean sailors weather information they need to sail safely. NOAA has cooperative arrangements with other countries, so weather forecasters have the most current data wherever you sail. Commercial and military vessels depend on these forecasts, and their needs drive research and innovation. Sienkiewicz added that hurricane prediction is now an exact science; in the years to come, we’ll see warnings of tornadoes greatly improve. Because NOAA’s work is subject to budget cuts, let your representatives know that our safety depends on accurate weather data and forecasts. Plans for our Spring Meeting March 17 are being finalized. All current or prospective owners of Catalina C34 boats are welcome (c34.org). —by Jim Brener

Saturday Sailing Seminars

he Chesapeake Bay Alberg 30 One-Design Association devotes Saturdays in February to educational seminars, including racing, cruising, maintenance, and a potpourri. After each three-hour seminar, participants gather at a member’s home for dinner and to socialize and discuss the coming sailing season (riverside364@gmail.com). —by Jim and Barb Palmer

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aptain Eric White invited me and his friend Mark to sail to the Virgin Islands on his Dickerson 41-foot ketch Compass Rose (below), a sister classic to my Dickerson 41. In mid-November, we left Oriental, NC, for St. John’s. The first several days were perfect with 15- to 18-knot southerlies and calm seas. Within a day, we entered the Gulf Stream and shed our long underwear. Another day, and it was semi-tropical. After a few days, the perfect trades petered out, and we entered a time of light wind and frequent motoring. We received a severe weather alert and headed east for an extra day before the higher winds were to start. When they did, we tacked (the only time) south on the lay line, and for the next four days easily trucked on with 25- to 35-knot easterly winds and 12- to 15-foot waves on the beam, averaging 150 mile days. On the 10th day, we ##“Ketching” the sunset. spotted land and were soon at the fuel dock in Cruz Bay, St. John’s. We anchored in Christmas Cove and after a refreshing swim, plenty of libations, and a fabulous celebration dinner, slept soundly. A month later, these pleasant memories still consume large doses of my day. I can’t wait until my wife and I can head south on our D41 Ketch (dickersonowners .org). —by Dave Fahrmeier

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Welcoming Ways

he Cooper River YC is expanding the community sailing program by the purchase of six new Laser Radials/4.7 sailboats for use by community sailing members for both daily recreation sailing and regular club races Sundays and Thursday evenings. One low-cost fee entitles members to have almost unlimited use of nearly new Lasers, Sunfish, Precisions, Optimists, and Hunters as part of our community sailing program during the summer and limited weekends in the spring and fall. Help is available to rig and launch the boats, and expert sailors are available to mentor community sailing members (cryc.clubexpress .com). —by Marcella Ridenour

Hard To Believe... It All Began in 2007

embers of the Annapolis Fleet of the Corinthians are sponsoring a noon-time lecture on sailing applications for iPhones and iPads March 17 at Broadneck High School in Annapolis. Author, professor, and experienced passage-maker Christine Kling will discuss why she can’t imagine leaving her iPad at home. Come hear the latest on electronic applications for sailing; paperless cruising guides are just the beginning! The cost is $25, and you may register at the door ((410) 829-0959, (443) 521-0066, thecorinthians.org). —by Mary Yancey

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s the commodore of the Universal Sailing Club (USC), I want to welcome in 2012 with a photo (above) of USC fleet captain Lemart Pressley and crew taking Jameel out for a New Year’s Day sail. Next up is our season kickoff meeting March 26 at the Anchorage Marina clubhouse in Baltimore. Stay tuned at universalsailingclub.org. —by Gary Dixon

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uring the Shearwater Sailing Club’s annual Chili Cook-Off January 7, Martha “Marty” Lostrom replaced Dave Hoyt as the commodore, and Tom O’Farrell became the new vice commodore. Like many clubs these days, we have challenges. But the spirit of all those involved with this club—especially that of past commodore Dave Hoyt—will help propel us forward in offering a fun, light-hearted, affordable racing and social club to all sailors here on the Chesapeake. In 2012, our club is proud to sponsor three races sanctioned by the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association: the Twilight Race June 23, the Hospice Cup September 22, and the Good Old Boat Regatta October 6. We also will continue to host many social and educational events. For more information about our club, or to become a member, visit shearwatersc.net or feel free to contact Lostrom at mklostrom@gmail.com. We are hoping to have a table at SpinSheet’s Crew Listing Party at the Annapolis Maritime Museum April 29. —by Marty Lostrom

##For the Back Creek YC, the Commodore’s Ball weekend never ends.

For the Commodore’s Ball, the Tenth Time’s the Charm

n January 27-29, the Back Creek YC enjoyed its Commodore’s Ball weekend at the Westin Park Place in Annapolis (above). On January 28, 70 some members enjoyed a pre-tested chef’s dinner menu with wine, cheered the installation of new officers, and danced the evening away to the awesome band, Robin & the Rhythmix. The silent auction featured great gifts at opportune prices, from boat items to weekend vacation rentals. Hosts for the evening were Pam and John Loving and Ray Blake and Brenda Ripley. Our new officers are commodore Steve Bacon, vice commodore John Loving, rear commodore Bill Kranzer, fleet captain John Yates, secretary Karen Kranzer, and treasurer Mary Bowie. Shay Collins and Mary Ross were elected to join Ted Edmunds, Jamie Ritter, Dale Schulz, and J. J. Sullivan on the board of governors. The second annual Mardi Gras Party at Bay Hills Gold Club in Arnold, MD, will feature a French-themed dinner February 18. Come join the fun; check for events and membership details for 2012 at backcreekyc.org. —by Otto Hetzel

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or the Jeanneau Sailboat Owners Association, the 2012 season kickoff meeting will be at noon on February 25 at the Fleet Reserve Club in Annapolis. The agenda will include an update from Jeanneau on new models, introduction of the club website, development of the 2012 activities, and technical presentations. Reserve your spot by February 6 by e-mailing jeanneausbo@gmail.com, or by calling (717) 433-1376. —by Dennis Stromberg

Spontaneous Combustion?

ello down there! There’s not a lot going on in the world of the East Coast Potter Association this time of year. But we had an accidental sock burning here in Maine the other day: spontaneous combustion. The fire company came by; they thought someone was burning tires. Guess George should have changed them sooner. When the hooting and running about were over, he apologized for the commotion and said his socks usually last all winter (eastcoastpotterassoc. tripod.com). —by Robert O’Maine

##Learning a thing or two at NERYC.

In Addition to a Strict Schedule of Friday Happy Hours…

embers of the Southern Maryland SA will have a cruise planning morning meeting February 4, a ski trip February 10-12, a race management seminar February 11, a board of directors and program chair meeting February 13, the Commodore’s Dinner February 17, a Valentine Murder Mystery event February 18, and a racing rules seminar February 26 (smsa.com). —by Sandy Leitner

Attention Kids: Come One, Come All

he North East River Yacht Club (NERYC) Kids Summer Learn-To-Sail Program (above), now in its ninth season, is the only one of its kind on the Northern Chesapeake Bay. Last year, the program furthered the sailing and life skills of 200 youngsters, and we anticipate another sell-out season in 2012. Close, convenient, and easily accessible to sailors from Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, our club is located on the safe and sheltered waters of the Northeast River, making it the ideal venue for youth sailing. The program is open to kids (ages seven through 18 years) of all skill levels and provides structured and practical training by a team of U.S. Sailingcertified instructors on the club’s fleet of Lasers, Optimists, and Sunfish dinghies. Weekly sessions start June 18 and continue until August 16. Early registration is a must (neryc.com). —by Sharlene Wilkins

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ailing Chavurah’s yearly Chanukah celebration brought members together in Silver Spring, MD, to party, make plans for 2012, and present awards (left). Our Spring Fling will jump-start the 2012 season with a weekend landlubber rendezvous in downtown Philadelphia, PA. Shortly thereafter, a full schedule of weekend anchor##Past commodore Gene Novak ages, raft-ups, and marina displays Sailing Chavurah’s visits will get underway, annual racing trophy, captured this year by his son, Hunter including a two-week déjà vu Novak, who sailed dad’s boat, sail south on the Chesapeake. Capriccio, to victory. The three-day sojourn at the Tides Inn on the Rappahannock River is a highly anticipated indulgence. Our club continues to flourish with a notable policy of warmly welcoming all interested boaters. For more information, visit sailingchavurah.com. If you wish to join by paying annual dues of $18, contact commodore Andrea Landis at alandis23@gmail.com. —by Stephen Permison, MD

All “Sailor Types” Are Welcome

14 brought 36 members of the Northern ChesaJ anuary peake Cruising Club (NC ) to a winter meeting at Vinny’s 3

Cafe in southeast Baltimore January 14. Great food and buoyant spirits were had by all. Warm and lively camaraderie filled the room, punctuated by a short business meeting led by fleet captain Winnie Nissley. We will organize about 10 cruises this year, and the cruise planning team headed by Walter and Bonnie Naef will meet for a working luncheon February 4. In addition to cruising, the club also offers tech talks, safety demos, cookouts, and other social events. In particular, a manoverboard training session is in the works, which will include a “Suddenly in Command” segment in case the captain goes into the drink. NC3 is based out of the Maryland Marina on Frog Mortar Creek. All boat types and sailor types are welcome, but you won’t find any blue blazers here. Dues are $14 per person. For more information, including an excellent, informationpacked newsletter, visit nc3sailing.org. —by Steve Allan

Getting Kids To Join in the Fun of Sailing

he Chesapeake Family Cruising Network is slowly growing. It’s a free, online billboard for people who want their kids to enjoy the water as much as they do. To find out how you can join the list, send an e-mail to pneumatos@7mcs.com. —by Steve Coder

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Fun Plans for 2012

ommodore Mickey Doran hosted the Chesapeake Brisn addition to being a member of the Chesapeake 20 Association, tol Club’s (CBC) 2012 planning meeting in December. I have just self-published Built for the Bay: The Chesapeake 20. The lively schedule will include a crab feast (below), cruises, a It is my homage to this glamorous 20-footer that has been sailed on sunflower raft-up, and Oktoberfest. To help us survive the winter, the Bay since the 1930s. The book is filled with historic documents, we have planned a Theater Party in early February as well as a photos, and racing accounts. The 98-page, hard cover book is availDoldrums Party March 10. Our club is a sailing organization for able at lulu.com for $35 plus shipment. The book is published at cost sailboat owners of all makes and models who enjoy sailing the without any royalties (chesapeake20.org). —by Ted Weihe Bay. All are welcome (cbclub.info). —by Marty Keegan

The Owens Yacht Company Story

he Windjammers of the Chesapeake are hosting Gary Burris February 11 at the Severn School in Severna Park, MD. Burris will present “Boat Builders of Spa Creek: Owens Yacht Company (OYC).” The Owens family and their history of boat building are enjoyable local family stories and stories of innovation. The list of firsts that OYC pioneered in the boat building industry is long, inlcuding the first giant IBM computer for parts inventory and the first mechanized assembly line production in the boat industry. They were among the very best builders of boats to support war efforts. Their landing craft boats were strong and powerful. Many were at Normandy, in the South Pacific, and in the Bay of Pigs invasions. The rest of the story, as told in our film, “Family Owens” captures the era perfectly. Don’t miss this lecture or the one slotted for March 10, when Sandy Purdon talks of moving from sail to power (You’ll not find SpinSheet calling a 55-foot Fleming a “stink pot”) (windjammers-chesapeake.org). —by Kathleen Knust

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his month I decided to bring the focus back to the Chesapeake by spotlighting a couple of sailors who grew up sailing in Annapolis and who are now racing in the big leagues of college sailing. There’s definitely something to be said for those who grow up on the Bay and then stay local for college sailing; these are true experts of the Chesapeake. Meet two superstars, Lauren Shoene (junior) and Fletcher Sims (sophomore), teammates on the St. Mary’s College (SMC) Varsity Sailing Team. For how long have you been sailing and how did you first get into the sport? Lauren: I’ve been sailing for most of my life. When I was seven, my Dad bought my brother and me an Optimist, but we lived on a small lake and only sailed it a few times. The summer I turned 10, my family moved to Annapolis, and my parents enrolled me in the summer program at the Severn SA. I had so much fun my first summer there and continued to sail in the junior program until I graduated from high school. Fletch: I’ve been sailing for around 12 years now, and originally, I got into the sport because both my parents sailed and they signed me up for a summer sailing camp. How does high school sailing compare with college sailing? Lauren: College sailing is definitely more competitive than high school sailing, and you really have to work hard at it to be successful. At St. Mary’s, we spend a lot of time on the water, including practices during the week and weekend regattas. We also have mandatory team gym workouts, and many of us work out on our own. While high school sailing has a lot of ##Fletcher Sims of the SMC varsity sailing team. Photo by Franny Kupersmith

similar elements to college sailing, I think college sailing is much more demanding. However, I do think high school sailing is a good transition from junior sailing to college sailing. Fletch: The biggest difference between high school sailing and college is the level of competitiveness, as I’ve found that college sailing is much more competitive and the level of play is much higher. But both college and high school sailing have similar formats. What’s been your favorite venue to sail at thus far? Lauren: My favorite venue is Lake Erie at the Buffalo Canoe Club in Ontario. I sailed Laser Canadians there in a Radial when I was 16. The club and the lake are gorgeous! It’s usually very windy, with lots of big waves. Unfortunately, at the time, I was light (even for a Radial), and since it was one of my very first Laser regattas, I really struggled on the windier days of the event. Fletch: Plymouth, England What are you favorite sailing conditions? Lauren: A steady 13-15 knots with big waves to surf downwind! Fletch: Big rollers and a lot of wind. When you protest someone or are fouled, what’s your tactic… slamming the tiller down, shouting, smooth talking, or [fill in the blank]? Lauren: Well, as my teammates can attest, I’m known for being pretty quiet and not very assertive. I try to avoid protests as much as I can. As a college crew, I usually let my skipper handle protests!

##Lauren Shoene of the SMC varsity sailing team. Photo by Franny Kupersmith

Fletch: That’s a tough one, but I just deal with it and say protest. There’s no point in getting overworked about things because then you risk losing crucial time when you could just be sailing your boat well. What can you not live without during cold weather sailing? Lauren: Definitely warm socks! I like Patagonia or SmartWool socks. A close second would be warm gloves—but they can’t be bulky, or else I won’t be able to use my hands. Fletch: A neck gaiter Do you have any words of wisdom for your fan club? Lauren: The best advice I got from my dad was that sailing should be fun. I think it’s so important to have fun and keep a positive attitude, because otherwise, you won’t be able to enjoy it. With that being said, I also think that you have to work hard both on and off the water to be successful in sailing. It’s important to find a balance between the two—so that you can push yourself as a sailor while still enjoying the sport. Fletch: Work hard and be patient! SpinSheet February 2012 57

Chesapeake Racing Beat Wonderful Week in Key West Q

uantum Key West Race Week 2012 chased away the mid-January blues for a couple hundred Bay sailors, who enjoyed a vigorous start and a strong finish, punctuated by a lazy hump-day for fishing or messing about on boats, at the week-long international regatta January 15-20. The regatta kicked off in 15 knots of breeze that built to 20 and was followed by a terrific three-race Tuesday with eight- to 12-knot easterly winds. Wednesday, competitors were postponed onshore and eventually skunked due to light air. A solid Thursday was followed by a picture-perfect Friday. Ask any competitor who has wrapped up a 10-race week in 15- to 18-knot winds and sunny skies in

Key West how it feels to come home. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll hear from many that post-regatta re-entry, especially to the remains of a sleety Chesapeake shoreline, is a bear. To say that the new title sponsor was proud of its winning entry in the 52-footer class, the TP 52 Quantum Racing, would be an understatement. The team, led by skipper Doug DeVos with Annapolis pro Terry Hutchinson as tactician, sailed to a convincing victory by winning six of 10 races, placing second in the other four, and winning IRC 1 by an 18.5-point margin. After nailing both races on day one, Hutchinson, who is the skipper for the Swedish syndicate

##The new title sponsorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entry, the TP 52 Quantum Racing, sailed to a convincing win in the 52-footer class, with Doug DeVos at the helm and Annapolis pro Terry Hutchinson as tactician. The team finished 18.5 points ahead of the second-place boat, PowerPlay. Photo by Walter Cooper

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Artemis Racing in the next America’s Cup, says, “You can’t win the regatta on the first day, but you can certainly lose it. We’re happy to have put up some good results to start off.” The crew held its momentum throughout four exciting race days. Of the Chesapeake contingent, Annapolis sailor Bruce Gardner and his crew on the Beneteau 10M L’Outrage won’t be exaggerating if they say they pulled out a can of whoop-ass while winning the PHRF 2 class for the third time at Key West. Gardner and his team, including North Sails pro Kenny Sailor calling tactics, posted six bullets and four second-place finishes and beat the second-place finisher, Annapolis sailor Gerry Taylor’s Cape Fear 38 Tangent, by 13 points. Annapolis sailor Tapio Saavalainen’s crew on the Grand Soleil 37 B&C Kalevala II took third in PHRF 2, a particularly impressive feat considering a crew member suffered the loss of a thumb early in the regatta. The crew member is reported to be recovering well after what must have been a grueling day. Skipper Robin Team of Lexington, NC, topped the PHRF 1 class as well as the special J/Boat sub-class on his J/122 Teamwork, which was loaded with Chesapeake Bay talent. North Sails pro Jonathan Bartlett acted as tactician, while Annapolis sailors Jeff Riedel and Kevin Ryman trimmed jib and spinnaker. Also sailing on Teamwork were the skipper’s brother and two sons. Bartlett comments, “The word of the week was ‘chemistry,’ and the crew work was as good as it can be… Conditions were super. It wasn’t too windy; it wasn’t too light. There was a lay day in the middle of it, yet we still sailed 10 races. It was a wonderful week.” The crew sailed in division three, which was managed by Annapolis-based PRO Wayne Bretsch. “They set great starting lines and weather marks,” says Bartlett. “There were no complaints about race committee work.” Among the boats competing for bullets in the 10-boat PHRF 1 class with Teamwork were the J/111 Mental, the 1D 35 Tres Hombres, and Annapolis sailor Bill Sweetser’s J/109 Rush.

##Gerry Taylor’s Cape Fear 38 Tangent team won four races and placed second in PHRF 2. Photo by Walter Cooper

##Annapolis sailor Bert Carp and his crew on the J/80 USA 11. Photo by Walter Cooper

##Bruce Gardner and his team on the Beneteau 10M L’Outrage topped the PHRF 2 class by posting six bullets and four second-place finishes in 10 races at Quantum Key West Race Week 2012. Photo by Walter Cooper

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Wonderful Week in Key West (continued)

After a notable Tuesday performance, Sweetser and crew, including Quantum pro Tad Hutchins calling tactics, won the Lewmar/Navtec Boat of the Day. The skipper noted that it was a great day because the breeze—an eight- to 14-knot easterly—was just right for his secret weapon, “the big jib.” The Rush crew has yet to win the event; although they are known to come close. This time around, they finished in fourth place in the PHRF 1 class and second in the J/Boat sub-class. After a strong performance, Charles Engh of Lusby, MD, and his crew on the GP 42 B&C Stray Dog were edged out by three points and finished second to the winning McConaghy 38 Carbonado (Canada) in the High Performance class. After a valiant battle,

Engh’s team ended the final race with a bang and beat the third-place finisher, the Lutra 42 Big Booty, by two points overall. In the new five-boat Farr 400 one-design division, Sledd Shelhorse of Virginia Beach, VA, took third on the new Meridian X, following a long haul and secondplace finish in the unofficial feeder race, the Fort Lauderdale to Key West Race. Also finishing in third-place were Key West Race Week regulars and Annapolis sailors, Brad Kaufmann and crew on the Farr 30 Mummbles. Although there were no podium finishes among Chesapeake sailors in the J/80 one-design division, it wasn’t for lack of enthusiasm. The top Bay finisher

##Bill Sweetser’s J/109 Rush team placed fourth in the PHRF 1 class and second in the J/Boats subclass at Quantum Key West Race Week 2012. Photo by Walter Cooper

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among 18 competitors was Church Key, an Annapolis-based team led by skipper Chris Chadwick that finished in fifth place. Also from the Bay were Alexander Kraus from Alexandria, VA, on CoolJ, Bert Carp from Annapolis on USA 11, Kristen Berry on Blind Faith, Dave Manheimer on Bear Instinct, and Jeff Jordan on Willy T. The three latter boats were run by students of J/World Annapolis, who participated in a hands-on racing program with experienced coaches onboard. A scary incident on day one was a wake-up call to all sailors. Keith Glynn, bowman on the winning Farr 40 Barking Mad, went overboard in full foul weather gear (and no life jacket) and hit his head on the way down in winds exceeding 20 knots, as the boat sailed downwind under spinnaker. The chase boat from the JV 2 Ran sped to the sailor, who was woozy and struggling. A support crew member dove in to retrieve him. Glynn went to the hospital for observation after ingesting water and was released, thankfully, in good condition. Lesson to all sailors: a lifejacket may save your life one day when there’s no chase boat handy. Wear one. For complete regatta results, visit premiere-racing.com.

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tchells World Champion Bill Hardesty (San Diego, CA) and International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Sailing World Champion Anna Tunnicliffe (Plantation, FL) were named U.S. Sailing’s 2011 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year in January. A panel of sailing journalists evaluated a short list of eight male and seven female sailors, nominated by U.S. Sailing members, and selected these two sailors for the noteworthy distinction. The winners will be honored February 22, during a luncheon at the St. Francis YC in San Francisco, CA, when they will be presented with specially-engraved Rolex timepieces. Hardesty was first short-listed for the award in 2008, when he won the Etchells World Championship. He reclaimed that class’s top title in 2011 after dominating a fleet of 81. His achievements were diverse as skipper and tactician. Hardesty’s notable performances as tactician included winning the 47th Congressional Cup in Catalina 37s and the Chicago Match Race Center Grade 2 Invitational in Tom 28s, along with top finishes at the Rolex Big Boat Series in Express 37s (second) and the Farr 40 World Championships (fourth). Hardesty is most proud of winning the ISAF Match Racing World Championship as tactician for skipper Ian Williams (GBR). The world championship series title was earned through wins of the Portimão Portugal Match Cup in Portugal, the Stena Match Cup in Sweden, and the Monsoon Cup in Malaysia. 2011 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year, Tunnicliffe was short-listed for the honor for the seventh consecutive

##Bill Hardesty at the 2011 Etchells World Championship. Photo by Rolex/Tim Wilkes

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2011 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year (continued)

##Anna Tunnicliffe at the 2011 Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Championship. Photo by Rolex/Daniel Forster

year and is the first woman in the award’s history to earn it in four consecutive years. She joins the rare company of four-time winners JJ Fetter Isler (1986, ‘91, ’97, ’00) and Ted Turner (1970, ’73, ’77, and ’79). Only five-time award winner Betsy Alison (1981, ’82, ’84, ’93, and ‘98) has eclipsed them. Tunnicliffe, the 2008 Laser Radial Olympic Gold Medalist, committed to a match racing campaign in the Elliott 6m two years ago with a goal of again representing the United States at the Olympic Games. During 2011, she skippered Team Maclaren to podium finishes in three ISAF Sailing World Cup events: U.S. Sailing’s Rolex Miami OCR in Florida (silver); Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia MAPFRE in Spain (bronze); and Skandia Sail For Gold in Weymouth, England, venue of the 2012 Olympic Regatta (gold). The year

culminated with a win of the ISAF Sailing World Championship that also qualified the U.S.A. a berth in the Elliott 6m event at the 2012 Olympic Games. Also notable were Tunnicliffe’s win of the Santa Maria Cup and her second-place finish at the Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Championship, both of which were sailed in J/22s. The 29-year-old Tunnicliffe, a native of England, attended Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA), where she earned ICSA All-American honors three times and was named the 2005 Quantum Female College Sailor of the Year. A member of U.S. Sailing Team AlphaGraphics, Tunnicliffe currently holds the number one ranking for women on the ISAF World Match Race Rankings. To learn more, visit about.ussailing.org/ Awards/Rolex.htm.

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Walker Wins His 32nd Ice Bowl

f the conditions on New Year’s Day on the Severn River, on which six Solings were competing in the Ice Bowl, a 13-mile trek from the U.S. Naval Academy to and around St. Helena Island and back, longtime competitor Stuart Walker says, “I had announced in advance that it was going to be a beautiful day for sailboat racing, but when the southerly came up to 18 (It was predicted to be up to 35 in a few more hours), and the jibsheet broke 10 minutes before the start; when I recognized how much of the spinnaker run up the river was actually going to be a reach (and I had brought only the runner); and neither of my crew had been near a Soling for three years (or more), I had my doubts. But as we started under spinnaker, I realized that the rest of the six-boat fleet was having at least as much trouble as I…” The Solings sailors completed the race, with Walker proving victorious in the annual event for the 32nd time in his long frostbite racing career. Tom Price and Murray Leigh placed second, and Andy Dize, MarySophia Smith, and Joe Hidalgo placed third.

##Stuart Martin, John Martin (his father who crewed for Walker in International 14s back in the 1950s and 1960s), and winning skipper Stuart Walker. Photo by Mrs. Martin

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Sherwood Honored with Commodore’s Award

he Commodore’s Award was established in 1995 to recognize individuals who have contributed to the Gibson Island Yacht Squadron (GIYS) in an extraordinary way. An award not given every year—there have only been six previous recipients—it is GIYS’s highest honor, recognizing life-long contribution and service.

The 2011 recipient, John Sherwood, has been a member of GIYS since 1947 and has sailed the Chesapeake and its tributaries for more than 60 years, beginning in junior fleet as a youngster. From that time, there has been no summer in which he hasn’t raced a sailboat on the Chesapeake. He also served as commodore.

##John Sherwood frostbite racing in November 2009. Photo by Al Schreitmueller

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Sherwood is already well recognized for his sailing accomplishments and his contributions to enhancing the presence of GIYS on a national level. As a competitor, he has skippered and crewed aboard dozens of large race boats on the Bay and beyond. He skippered the Gibson Island team to consecutive Lloyd Phoenix Championship wins in Naval Academy yawls in the 1960s and has been directly involved in the Broom Race as a competitor on the GIYS team from the 1950s until the mid-1990s as well has served on race committees. He has won races too numerous to list here, including six CBYRA High Point Championships in multiple classes. He was at one time a contender to represent the United States in the Olympic Star class. He has also provided considerable guidance and counsel to me and, I’m sure, to other commodores as well. ~ Excerpted from GIYS commodore Walter Mitchell’s November 5 speech spinsheet.com

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hat do you get when you marry a dinghy sailor to a big boat sailor? One-design cruising sailors, of course. Severna Park, MD, sailor Penny Zahn—who started sailing Sunfish and later, Penguins and Snipes, as a kid on Shelter Island, NY—and her husband Peter compromised with a Catalina 27 in 2003. “It took several years to get the kids and ourselves in racing condition,” she says. “We raced as a family, the way I had as a child. If dad was out, we were out.” Since then, Zahn has been fleet captain and commodore for Round Bay SA, a member of Eastport YC and Catalina 27 fleet 8, and the current Chesapeake Bay Yacht RA (CBYRA) one-design representative since 2010. She recently wrote us with some enlightening information on race committee (RC) work. “Who do you think gets the most flack from racers? Could it be the foredeck person or perhaps the flakey skipper? The competition is a good target, and some love to blame Neptune,” says Zahn. “The beings most often reviled are the RC. Just listen in on conversations under the party tents, and seemingly the RC can do little or nothing right.”

What does the RC actually do? They just have to check you in and wave the flags, right? Not so hard you think. Having recently volunteered my services on a RC, let me share a bit. First, the setting: wind up around 18 knots, waves at several feet in height, and short wavelengths, and then, throw in the usual powerboat chop. Job: to raise and lower flags at precise times according to the countdown from the timer who is sitting in a cabin a dozen feet away, out of the wind, and almost out of earshot. Have a principal race officer (PRO) standing right behind you talking into his radio, a recorder talking into his tape machine, a cannon firing above you, the wind blowing in your ears, luffing new sails, flapping on the line in front (new is the operative term as new sails are much louder), and sailors shouting. I admit, I once actually yelled to everyone to shut up so that I could hear the timer. The visual signals are the official communications to the competitors so it was warranted!

Was it fun? Absolutely. Bracing myself against the low rail gripping with my knees, raising and lowering the signals, and being ready to hoist a recall flag, or whatever else was necessary. That was physically fun. What was even better was observing racing from the line. Like most observers of sport, you can really see situations setting up for failure or success. It becomes obvious who has a plan for the start and who is just following someone else’s lead. Some crews

demonstrate a quiet confidence compared to the flailing, loud individuals who seem to make one mistake after another. To put on a race or regatta is an incredible amount of work. Scheduling and documents are drafted in the fall for the next season. Boats, equipment, and supplies have to be purchased and maintained. The social aspect is a whole separate but critical component. Recruiting, training, and keeping a working RC committee are the work of saints. We haven’t even mentioned the brave souls who volunteer to run the mark boats or pin boat, the scorers, judges, protest committee personnel, and so on. Whew, I’m tired just thinking about all this effort, by so many, for the lucky racers. With the submission of an entry online for a paltry fee, racers just show up expecting a reliable and fair running of the event. Plus a great after party… with free drinks!

Do you have any suggestions for racing sailors? In addition to the little wave and “Thank you, committee,” we deliver upon finishing, please consider joining a RC. In our area alone, the Chesapeake Bay YRA (CBYRA) sanctions more than 90 races for handicap, one-design, and cruising one-design classes. Add to that the junior racing schedule and then, the local club races that really fill an important niche. Local river clubs can have nearly 50 race days a year! Try it out. If you really enjoy being part of a great team, look into attending some race management seminars or training sessions. You won’t regret it, and I bet you won’t be blaming the “committee” so much in the future.

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Dana Dillon Memorial New Year’s Madness Race

The Southern Bay’s First Race for 2012

##(L-R): Dick Beaver, Jim Forrester, J.D. Scott, Al McCoy (back), Bill Brockman, Steve Clark, and Jeff Rogers (front) sailed together on Forrester’s Anjalei.

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acing on New Year’s Day means a lot of things to Southern Bay racers and particularly to the two clubs sharing the responsibilities of the event. It’s a chance for practically next-door neighbor clubs—the Hampton YC (HYC) and Old Point Comfort YC (OPCYC)—to share their close proximity and facilities. The race starts at HYC on the Hampton River and finishes at OPCYC on Mill Creek. The adjacent bodies of water are tributaries of Hampton Roads. The event starts with a special racer buffet at HYC and concludes with a great post-race party and awards presentation at OPCYC.

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Race, was created, it was done so as a jab at all the turmoil created by folks fearful of what the turn of the century would bring, hence the “Madness” in the title. The lead dog in the creation of the event was Dana Dillon. Dana was a member of both OPCYC and HYC and raced his Catalina 30, Amarylyn, in both clubs’ events. He had good friends in both groups. Everyone remembers the standing joke he had with the race committee regarding his “over early insurance policy premium.” When the sailing community lost Dana to an unexpected illness, it was obvious to all that the race should be dedicated to him.

##Marqueta Tyson and Desiree Darden crewed on Lively Lady (Dave and Janice Lively) on New Year’s Day.

And, last but not least, the race is on the first morning of the new year, every year. This year, 20 boats raced. Part of the original crew from Dana’s Amarylyn— Jeff Rogers, Jim Forrester, Bill Brockman, and Steve Clark—sailed together on Forrester’s current boat, Anjalei. They finished first among the cruising fleet boats and seventh overall. Dana would have been pleased. To race on any day is grand. To race on New Year’s Day is even better. ##Kingfisher, Dixon and Mary Wilde’s C&C 99, and crew head to the start.

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Small Boats, Big

Stories by Kim Couranz

Fit To Win

nna Tunnicliffe-Funk is, undoubtedly, one of the fittest sailors on the planet. Hard work in the gym ensures that Anna—2011 ISAF Sailor of the Year, 2011 U.S. Sailing Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year, 2011 Women’s Match Race World Champion skipper, and 2008 Olympic Laser Radial Goal Medalist, among other honors, is ready to respond—physically and mentally—when it’s all chips in on the race course. “The fitness is important, not just because our boats are quite physical, but more because our events are very long,” Anna explains. “Not getting tired as easily allows us to do a better job at this.” Anna and the rest of Team Maclaren, Molly Vandemoer and Debbie Capozzi, really focus on fitness, in the gym and while out sailing. They spend between 60 and 90 minutes in the gym, five to six days a week, where they focus mostly on weight lifting (Anna’s current favorite is CrossFit). Cardio work depends on intermediate goals. “We also strength train on the water by doing timed hikes, or holding a line instead of cleating it, or other little things like that that will help in the long run,” Anna adds. And of course, all that is in addition to their rigorous on-the-water training and regatta schedules. While Olympic and international sailors commit a part-time job’s worth of time to their physical fitness regime, all sailors can benefit from stepping up their fitness programs. “You don’t have to kill yourself—try for just 10 percent more, and you’ll see results,” says Meka Taulbee. Meka and her husband Kurt are SailFit, a Clearwater, FL-based team that teaches sailing and fitness together,

because, as Meka explains, “each needs the other for you to be at your top level.” Meka, who uses a very holistic approach to fitness and nutrition and who has a certification in plant-based nutrition, emphasizes that sailing success doesn’t depend solely on grinding it out at the gym. She stresses that it’s a combination of mind, body, and boat (sailing ability, boathandling skills), each contributing roughly a third to a sailor’s success. “I watch a lot of sailors who have a lot of skill, and they’re fit; but their mental game is holding them back. They get caught in a bubble, and can’t get out, thinking about their last mistake. Or some people who have the best attitude, but they’re not quite fit enough, or their boat handling skills are not up to par. You have to put all of the pieces together,” Meka says. So how best to build the “body” side in preparation for the 2012 racing season? Meka suggests that if you already work out three times or more a week, try putting your focus on different things to challenge your body. If you’re doing less, perhaps try for three fitness sessions a week as a good start. While we all have busy lives and can’t likely commit as much time as can Anna and her team, it’s hard to get anything accomplished in a fitness session that lasts less than a half hour. Where to start? “Focus first on balance and agility. In small boats, the ability to be light on your feet and have a good center of balance will help you move more quickly,” says Meka. Once you have a good start there, she stresses that cardio work can help you hold out longer on the water. The final piece of the puzzle is strength. “What people don’t realize is that when you work on balance and agility, you start to build strength, though it’s a little slower than lifting weights. But you get into it, and things really start to move along,” she encourages. “You want it to be more of a lifestyle change, something that’s going to be a good change, not just a quick fix. For those things to happen, it’s going to take a little time.” A super way to get in many types of training is swimming; Meka says it’s phenomenal for sailing as it really works your core and other parts, and is low impact. With that, I’m headed to the gym. See you on the race course!

Learn More Find more info on sailing fitness, nutrition, and coaching/clinics online at sailfit.com. Follow Anna and Team Maclaren in their quest for gold in 2012 at teammaclaren.com. You can also follow Team Maclaren and SailFit on facebook.com. ##“The fitness is important, not just because our boats are quite physical, but more because our events are very long,” Anna explains. Photo by USSTAG

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The Chesapeake Marine Training Institute in Gloucester, VA, is now approved through the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries to offer an eighthour Virginia Boating and Water Safety Awareness Course. To learn more, visit chesapeakemarineinst.com.

After eight years with Hartge Insurance Associates (HIA), Christine Hartge Wilson has become a regional underwriter with ACE Recreational Marine Department. Totch Hartge, HIA’s founder and president, will continue to be available in her absence; and Elizabeth Bishop will serve as HIA’s manager in Galesville, MD. HIA also has an office in Easton, MD. hartgeinsurance.com

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28’ Ranger ’76 Race & cruise. She does both perfectly. Fast, clean, & comfortable classic. 2 spinnakers, kevlar main, new jib. New electronics. Chartplotter & autopilot. Need slip, bring offers. Asking $7.5k. http://tiny.cc/ ehzqw, (202) 657-1099. 29’ Olson ‘85 Well prepared boat with brand new sails and racing bottom. Dry sailed for the last 7 yrs. Easy to sail with two to seven people. $21000. (410) 3262600 30’ Cape Dory Cutter ’82 $19,500 Fully battened main, new sail covers, new cushions (2007), cruisair, ST 4000 Raymarine, Autohelm depthsounder, Autohelm speed and Dist. logs, Apelco VHF, Handheld Garmin GPS, Autohelm w/new wheel drive (replaced 2008). MORE (240) 753-5278. 30’ Olson 30 ’81 Kestre has been seriously campaigned in the Annapolis area and has an excellent record. The boat comes with extensive equipment and sails. Email al@holtmarinesystems. com for details. $13,500

26’ Bristol ’73 Classic Great sailing sloop. H. Herreshoff design. Thousands in upgrades since 2003. Electric start Honda 9.9, cabin cushions, Raytheon inst., teak hand rails, standing rigging, hatch AC. Asking $10,500 OBO (703) 764-1277 30’ Tartan 30 ‘72 Ready to sail w/4 sails. Water tight & very well maintained. Great sailing boat w/many extras including Awlgrip® and holding tank. $10,000 negotiable. Located Middle River, MD. Paul 925234-0232 or Joanie 781-799-4039. 27' O'Day 272 '88 Excellent Shape New Merc 9.9 OB. Water tight, big cockpit and large cabins below. Ready to sail or keep in my ice free slip till spring. Rock Hall, MD $12,900 410-708-7788

32’ Catalina 320 ’94 Perfect Bay boat, not raced, new main, lifelines, water pump, radio w/RAM, new battery charger, autopilot, GPS. USCG documented. Herrington South, $51,750. http://www. catalina320.com/classifieds/index.php/ detail/20100623171707773, Call 410286-3966.

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32’ Pearson 323 ’80 Classic cruising sloop. Very clean, GPS, A/C, bimini, furling headsail, new VHF, new cushions, curtains, wheel with auto pilot, green hull with rubrail, 23 HP diesel, in water on West River. $32,500. Coppifan@AOL.com, (410) 703-2342

33' Gemini 105M '96. Very Popular Multi hull layout, she cruises in less than 2ft of water can fit in any sized slip. Great condition and tons of room. Lying in Cape May NJ. Ask $84,900. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

Dragonfly 35 Trimaran ‘07 "Ultimate" performance version. Elegant & Fast! Carbon mast & retractable bowsprit. New North jib, Volvo 30-hp, Sail drive, folding prop, bow thruster. Fine Danish craftsmanship, Cabin heat, HW. "Electroscan" sanitation system $375,000 (757) 580-8431 or 2007dragonfly35@gmail.com, http://sites.google.com/site/2007dran gonfly35/ 35’ Young Sun Cutter ’83 Perry designed double ender, Yanmar dsl, radar, Aries vane, water maker, dodger, classic blue water cruiser. Hampton, VA $65,000 ahaleva@aol.com (407) 488-6958. 37’ Farr ’85 Total refit including rig. In Great shape! Raced and cruised. Email for details & pics. Sale at $48,000. Or Trade for smaller trailer racer (j80/ melges/I’m open) & cash. garth@rootbound.com 37’ Heritage West Indies Swing keel ( 7’ to 3.5’) draft. Blue Water boat. 1977 Oldie but goodie. Built to sail, ready to cruise. Solar, Auto pilot and much more. $38,000 OBO, (848) 702-4160.

41’ Hunter DS 06’ Like new, classic blue hull, well-appointed, cruise-equipped, and professionally maintained. Fresh water boat on Lake Erie. $199,900. Call Kirk Wilson at 410-639-7111 ext 113, or email kirk@gratitudeyachting.com. If you have a quality boat to be sold, we have in-water storage at our docks (summer) or Osprey Point (winter). Call Kirk’s cell 614-989-7775 for us to sell your boat. GRATITUDE YACHTING CENTER

42’ Endeavour CC Sloop ‘86 Fully equipped w/radar, chartplotter, autopilot, 2 factory installed A/C units, Doyle stack pack, clean low hr 62-hp Perkins and much more. Currently on the hard in Baltimore for bottom paint and detailing. Below market value at $79,900 Call 443-838-7141 or email me at raboyer.bb@gmail.com, endeavourowners.com

42' Hunter Passage '02 Best master cabin in its class. Fast and easy to sail. Professionally maintained. Generator, inverter, chartplotter, autopilot, radar, flat TV, stereo, AC, davits, more. $185,000. 410-504-9150, d e w 1 2 @ c o m c a s t . n e t , http://home.comcast.net/~dew12/site/ Bristol 43.3 ’94 center cockpit Beautiful, last one made, flag blue, queen aft walk around, new sails, electric winches, ss hatches/ windows, bow thruster, new tanks, new interior, new generator, 63-hp Westerbeke, none nicer! $235,000. pierrem@wdbud.com

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36’ Beneteau 361 ‘04 An incredible layout for a 36 footer with separate shower, large galley, great berths. Amazing equipment and condition! $112,000 Please contact Tim at 410-2678181 tim@annapolisyachtsales.com 43’ Irwin CC '90 14' bm, 4'10" dr, 47'loa, bottom painted 7-11, 66hp turbo Yanmar dsl, (4) Raytheon inst st60+, lg cockpit full enclosure, furling jib, ez tack, bow thruster, 7kw gen, hyd autopilot, icom vhf comm mike, radar (64kt), elec windlass, dbl bunks, wing keel expands cruising Chesapeake, intercostal, gulf and Caribbean, great livaboard, wheel steering, green/white, $103,000 take over payments, (757) 372-2743 or peterdchristensen@yahoo.com

GRAND SOLEIL 40 '07 Very lightly used high performance cruiser with a great equipment list. Price has been reduced for a quick sale, replacement cost is $450K and asking price is only $329,000. Call Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company 410-268-7171. harold@aycyachts.com

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DUFOUR 44 PERFORMANCE '05 Huge sail inventory and cruising amenities make this a true fast cruiser. Shoal keel version expands the cruising ground from the Chesapeake to Florida. Asking $270K Contact: Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company 410-268-7171 or harold@aycyachts.com

BENETEAU 381 1998. Many recent upgrades in last 2 years. New dodger and bimini, new Garmin GPS and HD Radar, new Max-prop, new electric windlass, etc. Boat is in great condition and ready to cruise. Asking $94,500. Please call Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company 410-268-7171 harold@aycyachts.com

Grand Soleil 40 '03 Head south in speed, comfort & style on board this Italian beauty. Lightly used & extremely well priced at $199,000. Please call for complete details and viewing instructions. Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company 410-2687171 harold@aycyachts.com

2008 GRAND SOLEIL 54 by Luca Brenta. Very well equipped fast offshore cruising yacht built by the famous Italian yard Cantiere del Pardo. Please call Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company for pricing and complete details 410-268-7171 or e-mail harold@aycyachts.com

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www.annapolisyachtsales.com MASON 44 1989 Just listed and ready to show. Great value for a seasoned veteran of the Mediterranean. All recent electronics so vessel is ready to go out again at a moments notice. Asking $169,000 Call Harold @ 410-268-7171. harold@aycyachts.com

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AMEL MANGO 53' 1988 Incredibly strong and simple to handle offshore cruiser. This one has been around the globe and is ready to go out again! Asking $249,000. Contact Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company 410-2687171. harold@aycyachts.com

25’ Harbor ‘07 and ‘10 Available “Perfect Daysailer” Schock design, comfortable cockpit, cabin, inboard engine, self-tacking jib, single handed sailing. $69K-$95K email for Photos brad@annapolisyachtsales.com or Brad 410-279-6150 33’ J/100 ’05 Just Reduced to $89,000 Excellent shape, sails continuously upgraded, great race record and a fun boat to sail. Contact Bob Oberg at (410) 267-8181 or Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 34’ Bavaria 34 ‘01 Shoal Draft – Furling main & genoa – New dodger & bimini – Heat & Air – Satin varnished mahogany Joiner work - Well maintained and equipped $78,900 Paul Rosen 410-2678181 paul@annapolisyachtsales.com 34’ Tartan 34-2 ‘86 New standing & running rigging in 2006, New Raymarine instruments & interior cushions in 2007, new cockpit cushions, deck hardware rebedded in 2010. Denise Hanna (410)267-8181 or denise@annapolisyachtsales.com 35’ Bristol 35.5 ‘79 Privateer has a dark blue hull and a new Yanmar (60 hrs). Cushions replace spring 2011. Great boat for cruising the bay. $59,000. Call Bob 410-267-8181 or Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com.

36’ Hunter ‘05 Super clean low use boat. Has all the modern amenities including furling main, electric windlass, air-con, shower stall. Deltaville, VA. $116,500 Contact Jonathan at (804) 776-7575 or jonathan@annapolisyachtsales.com 37’ Moody ‘88 Superb British build to Lloyds spec. Center cockpit, great aft cabin, sugar scoop, arch/davits, dinghy, loaded with cruising gear. Deltaville, VA. $98,500 Contact Jonathan at (804) 776-7575 or jonathan@annapolisyachtsales.com 38’ Sabre 38 MKII ’89 Gorgeous C/B model! Equipped with elec windlass, A/C, Refrigeration, and more. Owners are moving up in size. Priced to sell quickly. Call Denise at (410) 267-8181 ordenise@annapolisyachtsales.com. 39’ Beneteau 393 - SIX Available Very clean 2 & 3 cabin models from $129,000. Some are loaded with great gear, others are equipped for pleasurable coastal cruising. Contact Tim at 410-267-8181 tim@annapolisyachtsales.com 44’ Beneteau Oceanis 440 ‘93 Bruce Farr designed performance cruiser – Yanmar dsl - preferred owner’s version – Many recent upgrades – cruise ready – Asking $155,000 Contact Paul Rosen 410-267-8181 or paul@annapolisyachtsales.com 46’ Beneteau 46 ’07 Cruise equipped, great gear, TV, electronics, canvas and more. Lack of use forces sale. In Annapolis. Asking only $279,900, bring all offers! Contact Dan 410-267-8181 or Dan@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 52’ Beneteau 523 ’06 ‘The best of the best.’ Equipped for Bay sailing and Caribbean cruising. Dark blue hull, great electronics, new sails, more. Annapolis. Asking only $464,900 Contact Dan 410-267-8181 or Dan@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

30’ Cape Dory MK II ’90 This is a full keel cruising boat that is in near perfect cond.. Her varnish shines & she is very clean. Not to be mistaken with the original version, the mk II is beamier and has much more room. $55,000 www.bayharborbrokerage.com 757480-1073 35’ O’Day ’88 Swim platform, newer sails, dodger bimini & connector. All gear on board conveys, TV, converter box, dishes, flatware, fenders. This boat is in very nice cond. and ready to go cruising $37,500 www.bayharborbrokerage.com, (757) 480-1073.

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32 Halvorsen Island Gypsy 32 '03......... $159,900 37 Compac 20 '04 ......................................$29,900 32 Kirie Feeling 32 C/B '02........................$72,900 37 Caribiana 23 '09 .....................................$37,000 33 J-Boats J/100 33 '05................................$89,000 37 Rosborough RF- 246 '91 .....................$34,900 33 Cherubini Raider 33 '81........................$37,500 37 Harbor 25 '07 '10 2 from.....................$69,900 34 Bavaria 34 '00 '01 2 from......................$69,900 37 Nonsuch 26 '86.......................................$43,000 34 Beneteau 343 '06 '08 2 from ............ $124,900 37 Alerion 28 '06 .........................................$88,000 34 C&C 34 '79 '80 2 from .........................$32,500 37 Bristol Channel Cutter 28 '87.............$99,900 34 Hatteras 34 '65 .................................... $150,000 37 Aloha 28 '83 ............................................$14,900 34 Sabre 34 MKII '82...................................$42,000 38 Cape Dory 28 '82...................................$24,500 34 Tartan 34 '86...........................................$59,500 38 Bayfield 29 '87.........................................$29,000 34 Westerly Seahawk '85...........................$65,000 38 Baba 30 '83...............................................$49,900 35 Allmand 35 '82 ........................................$31,000 38 C&C 30 '88 3 from ................................$34,900 35 Beneteau 350 '89....................................$46,900 38 Cruisers Yachts 300 Express '03........$59,900 35 Beneteau 351 '96....................................$69,900 38 Custom Gaff Rig Schooner 30 '59......$37,500 35 Beneteau 352 '99....................................$79,900 38 Hunter 30 '88..........................................$32,000 35 Bristol 35.5 '79........................................$59,000 38 Siedelmann 30T '85................................$19,500 35 Freedom 35 '94.......................................$79,900 39 Nonsuch 30 '83.......................................$39,900 35 Island Packet 350 '97.......................... $130,000 39 Sabre 30 '84.............................................$34,000 35 O'Day 35 '88 ...........................................$39,900 40 S2 9.1 30 '85............................................$26,000 35 Schock Sloop 35 '01...............................$62,500 40 Beneteau 311 '03....................................$69,500 36 Albin Trawler 36 '81..............................$54,900 40 Beneteau 31 '09................................... $109,500 36 Beneteau 361 '04................................. $112,000 40 Catalina 310 '00......................................$63,500 36 Beneteau 36s7 98...................................$89,000 40 Contest 31 '72 ........................................$21,200 36 Catalina 36 '95 ........................................$75,900 40 Tashiba 31 '86 .........................................$75,000 36 Dehler 36 '01 ....................................... $149,900 40 Beneteau Oceanis 321 '97....................$54,900 36 Hunter 36 '05....................................... $116,500 Beneteau 323 '05....................................$82,500 INFO ANNAPOLISYACHTSALES COM WWW4041 36 Sabre 362 '94 '962 from .................... $117,500 Freedom 32 '83.......................................$32,000

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Beneteau 37 '08................................... $159,000 Beneteau Evasion 37 '82.......................$49,500 Hunter 376 '97........................................$85,000 Lord Nelson Victory Tug '86 ........... $155,000 Moody 376 '88........................................$98,500 Nordic Tug 37 '99............................... $259,900 Sea Ray Express 37 '99 ...................... $149,000 Sea Ray 370 '10.................................... $274,999 Beneteau 381 '98 '99 2 from ...............$94,900 Bristol 38.8 '86........................................$99,500 Catalina 38 '85 ........................................$45,000 Hunter 380 ' 00 ................................... $119,500 Sabre 38 Mk II '89 ............................... $117,500 Sabre 38 '85.............................................$79,500 Wauquiez Hood 38 '86...................... $117,900 Wauquiez Hood 38 MKII '84...............$79,900 Beneteau 393 '02 '03 '04 6 from...... $129,000 Pearson 39 '89 ........................................$88,000 Beneteau Oceanis 400 '93................. $105,000 Beneteau 40.7 '01 '05 2 from ........... $159,000 Catalina 400 MKII '98......................... $144,900 Catalina 400 '95................................... $119,500 Delphia 40 '06 ...................................... $199,900 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40.3 '05........ $159,900 Palmer Johnson NY 40 '78...................$57,000 Hunter 40.5 '95.......................................$94,900 NNAPOLIS Beneteau 411 '98 '99 '-1 3 fromACHT ...... $129,900

41 Carter 41 '76...........................................$49,500 41 Lord Nelson 41' 1987 ....................... $174,000 42 Beneteau 423 '03 '04 3 from ............ $185,000 42 Catalina 42 '93 2 from...........................$99,000 43 Pan Oceanic 43 '81 ............................. $109,500 43 Beneteau 43 '08 2 from ..................... $209,900 43 Irwin CC 43 '89................................... $115,000 44 Beneteau Oceanis 440 '93................. $155,000 44 Beneteau 44.7 '05................................ $229,900 44 Dean Catamaran 440 '02................... $298,000 44 Concordia 44.5 '93 ................................$69,000 44 Morgan 44 CC '90 .................................$89,000 45 Beneteau First 456 '85 ..........................$99,000 45 Howdy Bailey 45 '73........................... $164,900 46 Beneteau 461 '99................................. $169,000 46 Beneteau 46 '07 '08 2 from............... $279,900 46 Leopard Catamaran 46 '09................ $699,000 46 Tartan 4600 ' 93 .................................. $279,000 47 Beneteau 473 '06................................. $274,900 47 Beneteau 47.7 '04................................ $298,500 47 Compass 47 '81 ......................................$78,000 47 Venus 47 ‘81......................................... $105,000 49 Beneteau 49 '07 2 from ..................... $349,000 50 Beneteau Mooring 505 '02................ $180,000 50 Beneteau 50 '07................................... $585,000 52 Beneteau 523 '06............................$464,900.00 58 Nexus 600 Catamaran '10 ........$1,360,000.00 ALES COM 76 Franz Maas 76 '74................................ $499,000

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38’ Endeavour ’84 Aft cockpit model with 4’11” draft. She has lots of volume down below & is a good sailing boat $49,000 She is ready for your updates to a nice cruising platform. www.bayharborbrokerage.com, (757) 480-1073 50’ Dufour ’99 This boat is a great live aboard with her forward cabin that has been converted by combining original 2 forward cabins! This provides for a queen sized centerline berth & lots of head room. This converted charter boat is big & she sails & entertains well. $149,000 www.bayharborbrokerage.com 757-480-1073

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34’ Najad ’84 Swedish built blue water cruiser. Repowered in ’01, mahogany interior, hard dodger, refrigeration, barrier coat, Awlgripped, traditional layout, must see! $89,000. Crusader Yacht Sales 410-269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

41’ Hunter DS 2005 You’ll love the airy feeling of the deck salon. Roomy, luxurious interior; clean deck layout. $185,000 Crusader Yacht Sales 410269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

44’ Tartan 4400 ’08 & '07 Two Available and they both have it all....Genset, Air, Thruster, Leisure furl boom, Radar / Plotters & More. Ready for offshore or inshore cruising. Replacement value over 700k a very smart value if you are considering new. From $550,000 Crusader Yacht Sales 410-269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

53’ Mason Center Cockpit Ketch Ta Shing ’84 NON SKID decks. (NO TEAK!) White Awlgrip hull. Yanmar 140-hp (2002). Kohler 8KW generator (2000). Electric winches. Just Reduced to $265,000 www.crusaderyachts.com (410) 269-0939.

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37 Irwin Ketch '76 ........ $ 49,900 376 Hunter ’96 ............... $ 84,000 376 Hunter ‘97 ............... $ 72,000 376 Hunter ‘97 ............... $ 84,000 38 C&C Landfall '80..... $ 55,000 38 Hunter ’06 ............... $147,000 38 Hunter '09 ............... $170,000 380 Hunter ’00 ............... $110,000 380 Hunter ‘02 ............... $119,000 380 Hunter ’02 Sloop..... $120,000 41AC Hunter '05 ............... $180,000 41AC Hunter ’07 ............... $189,000 420 Hunter ’04 ............... $175,000 426 Hunter ‘03 ............... $189,000 456 Hunter ’03 ............... $215,000 460 Hunter ‘01 ............... $199,000 460 Hunter ‘02 ............... $169,900 52.2 Jeanneau '96 ........... $255,000 530CC Pearson ’81 ......... $249,000

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41’ Bristol Aft Cockpit 41.1 ’87 A "yachtsman's yacht" design from Ted Hood. Centerboard allows her to sail offshore, and gunkhole. Fast, comfortable and easy to sail. Crusader Yacht Sales 410-269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

27’ Catalina Wing Keel, Wing Keel, Universal dsl, wheel steering, newer sails (2004), new electronics (2006), perfect starter boat $18,000 Call Tony Tumas Cell 443-553-5046 (day or eve), Office: (800) 276-1774 for complete details. Email: Tony@greatblueyachts. com,www.greatblueyachts.com 32’ Catalina 320 ’03 Wing keel, full batten main, plotter, full canvas, dinghy w/ OB, Cruis-n-Carry AC $76,900 Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), Office: (800) 276-1774 for complete details. Email: tony@greatblueyachts. com, www.greatblueyachts.co

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Hunter 41 Deck Salon ’06 Loaded! Beautiful blue hull, air, gen, bow thruster, full canvas, in-mast furling, Raymarine E120 and E80 $182,900. Call Tony Tumas Cell 443-553-5046 (day or eve), Office: (800) 276-1774 for complete details. Email: Tony@greatblueyachts. com, www.greatblueyachts.com 41’ Morgan Out Island 416 ’82 Ketch rig center cockpit – Loaded! Dual zone AC / Heat, generator, full cockpit enclosure, Open HOuse AP, frig, freezer, many recent upgrades th March $69,500 Call Tony17 Tumas Cell 443-5535046 (day or eve), Office: (800) 2761774 for complete details. Email: Tony@greatblueyachts.com, www.greatblueyachts.com 45’ Hunter 456 ‘06 Beautiful boat – Fully loaded – In mast furling, generator, 2 zone air, Raymarine E120 radar/plotter, Autopilot & more $255,000 Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), Office: (800) 276-1774 for complete details. Email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, www.greatblueyachts.com

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34’ Tartan 1986 New listing! 2nd generation S&S model; masthead/double spreaker rig; Scheel keel 4’6” draft; 27 hp Yanmar; RF genoa; self tailers; sleeps 6. Priced to sell at $45,000. Contact Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or rick@northpointyachtsales.com 35’ 1986 C&C 35 MKIII This is a very nice clean boat that will make a nice cruiser or great club racer. To Learn more please call David Malkin 410280-2038. This boat is price to sell as his NEW Dufour is on the way. Offered at $41,500 Trade Boat. Will take reasonable offers. (410) 280-2038. 37’ B&C ’05 Grand Soleil Win races in style. Extra tall rig & deep keel make this Grand Soleil an outstanding performer in PHRF and IRC. ORC cat 1 certified. She has a beautiful Italian crafted teak interior w/full cruising amenities. You won’t find a nicer dual purpose yacht. $259,000 Contact David at 410-280-2038 or David@Northpointyachtsales.com

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350 Island Packet ‘97 Thoroughly and thoughtfully equipped for serious cruising. Please call for detailed specs, more photos and resent survey. The Moorings Brokerage Annapolis 410-280-0520

J/32 ’01 Shoal draft 4’10” and fantastic cond. New dodger, bimini & wheel cover, new chart plotter, 3 blade max prop, and very light use. The shoal draft is perfect for the Chesapeake. Original owners are retiring from sailing. She is well priced and needs nothing. $111,900, call Paul Mikulski 410-9615254 paul@northpointyachtsales.com 33’ J 100 ’05 The J 100 is the perfect Chesapeake Bay racer/daysailor. Major price reduction makes this boat even more attractive at $84,900 Come talk to the original J Daddy Paul Mikulski for an appointment. Call direct 410-961-5254 orPaul@northpointyachtsales.com

37’ Peterson ’85 Classic racer/cruiser. Fast and comfortable. Top level care. New electronics and lots of sails plus much more. Two boat owner says SELL. Now offered at $44,500. You need to see this boat! Contact David at (410) 280-2038 or David@NorthPointYachtSales.com Cape Fear 38 ’02 Major price reduction owner says sell....A winning race record & a comfortable cruising interior. Shoal draft with A-kites make this an easy boat to have fun with. Now offered at $119,000. You need to see this boat! Contact David at (410) 280-2038 or David@NorthPointYachtSales.com 40’ J120s North Point has two J 120s. If you want a very competitive boat that likes to be in the ocean and race on the bay than you need to look at the J 120s. The Class is looking into forming a J 120 class here on the bay to race One Design! Call us to learn more 410-2802038

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460 Hunter ’01 Sweet N’ Slow is a stunningly beautiful vessel equipped with teak interior, TV/DVD, Sirius radio, AC/Heat, In-Mast furling, E-80 Raymarine, & MUCH MORE! $199,000 Norton Yacht Sales (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com

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41’ Bristol Center Cockpit ‘89 Among last built; dark blue hull; new varnish; new Yanmar diesel; new genset; new A/C-heat; in-mast furling; radar; A/P; cruising chute; windlass; custom built & one owner. Price just reduced to $145,000/obo. Contact Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or rick@northpointyachtsales.com 46’ J 46 ’00 Full Deck is spectacular!. Long range cruising at its best can be had w/this fully equipped & well cared for J46. Call me to discuss this boat in detail. Priced to sell at $399,900. Call Paul Mikulski direct 410-961-5254 or Paul@northpointyachtsales.com

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31’ Hunter ’09 Hoosier Lady is a spunky weekender & has been meticulously maintained. She’s equipped with InMast furling, autopilot, AC/Heat, TV/ DVD, GPS/Radar & MORE. $101,000, Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com 36’ Hunter ’08 Captain’s Lady is a oneowner 36 that has been meticulously maintained. Equipped with In-Mast Furling, Raymarine C80 GPS/Plotter, Auto-Pilot, AC/Heat, freezer & much more. $169,000 Norton Yacht Sales (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com 38’ Hunter ’06 Airam is a beautiful sailboat & like new. Equipped with inmast furling, ST60 upgrade, Bose system, AC/Heat, Stereo/CD, TV/DVD, & much more. $147,000. Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com 41’ AC Hunter ’05 Fiji Girl is a wellmaintained, one owner sailboat with Inmast furling, AC/Heat, generator, AP, Raymarine C80/GPS & much more! Great cond.!. $180,000, Norton Yacht Sales (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com 426 Hunter ’03 Dolly G A cruiser with ample space below & walk-thru transom. Sleeps 6 & equipped with Raymarine RL80CRC/GPS,Autopilot, In-Mast Furling, 2 TVs/2 Stereos, AC/ Heat,Generator,2 heads/shower & much more. $189,000 Norton Yacht Sales (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com

28’ Catalina Sloop ’96 Well maintained and it shows! She is ready to go! RF, fully battened main w/Dutchman, new running rigging ’06, ST winches, Tall rig, CP shower, dodger, wheel, Autohelm etc. Great family cruiser. Asking $39,900 OBYS 410-226-0100 30’ S-2 Sloop 9.2 ‘77 Nice family starter cruiser that sails very well. Yanmar dsl eng, Roller furling headsail, wheel steering, quarter berth, private head & much more. Asking $16,500 OBYS (410) 226-0100 40’ Bristol Sloop ’69 Stunning classic, full keel, Westerbeke dsl eng. Many upgrades ’97 i.e. RF furling-fully battened North main-155%, North genoa-North genaker & updated interior etc. Self-tailing winches & more! True “Head Turner”. Asking $50,000 make offer OBYS 410-226-0100 40’ Hinckley Bermuda Yawl MK III ’77 Exceptional, one owner vessel that has been meticulously maintained & upgraded her whole life. Hauled every winter & stored in building. Total awlgrip, replaced standing rigging ’05, varnished fall of ’11. Willing to listen to offers. Asking $170,000 OBYS 410-226-0100

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www.regent-point.com S-2 8.5 ’83 Willowind 28 Sloop w/ wheel steering, RF, full batten main, Autohelm 3000, 15-hp Yanmar dsl, clean, well, maintained, ready to go. Asking:$14,900 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-758-4457 www. regentpointmarina.com 28’ Hunter 285 ’87 Brown Eyed Girl” Very clean cruiser, new sails, RF, Bimini, new thru hulls, Yanmar dsl in excellent cond., Ready to Go Sailing: Asking: $14,900 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com

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30’ Catalina ‘85 Mariso Nice family cruiser, roomy accommodations, H/C pressure water, RF, Priced To sell @ $19,900 Call Regent Point Marina 804758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com

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31’ Irwin Citation ’83 Tolume Yanmar 15-hp dsl, wheel steering, large quarter berth, enclosed head, U-shaped galley, dinghy w/ 1.5-hp OB, Asking: $16,900 US, Regent Point Marina (804) 7584457 www.regentpointmarina.com

27’ Hunter ’78 $7,200 Many upgrades. Includes outboard and wheel steering. Sailing Associates. (410) 275-8171. 28’ Cape Dory ’77 $11,000 A great cruising boat. Priced to sell. Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171.

31’ Tartan 310 ’88 Bora Bora Quality cruiser, AP, Adler Barbour refrigeration, RF, bimini, Lazy Jacks, sleeps 7 w/ Pilot berth, Ready to Go. Asking $49,950 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com 32’ Beneteau Oceanis 321 ‘97 Argos Popular crusier, Enormous aft cabin w/ over sized berth, Ref/Freezer, RF, Yanmar dsl, ready to go, Asking: $51,990 Call Regent Point Marina@ 804-7584457 www.regentpointmarina.com 35’ Hunter Legend 35.5 ’94 Art’s Place Furling main and genoa, AC/Heat, dual strms, many features, clean boat. Bring offers. Asking: $52,900 Regent Point Marina 804-758-4457www. regentpointmarina.com 37’ Beneteau Envision ’83 Ideal liveaboard. Rare center cockpit pilothouse design ketch. One of only a few made, Set up for major cruising, Duel helm stations, 3 cabin layout, 2 heads. $59,500 PRICE REDUCED. Call Regent Point marina @804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com

Cape Dory 36 Cutter ’90 Carl Alberg design, 40 years’ proven, still in production. Caribbean vt. New electronics, powerful autopilot, wind vane steering, new cushions, dinghy and outboard! Reduced $89K. 410 571-2955

RogueWave specializes in high quality, ocean-going vessels of substance and character. We want good boats to represent. Proud reps for Valiant Yachts and Outbound Yachts. If you want a good solid blue water boat cruising boat, call RogueWave at 410 571-2955. Check out our Buyer’s Agent Services. By Appointment Only!

7’11” Dyer Hi-sheer sailing dinghy. With rig, dagger-board and rudder. Sound boat but needs a paint job and rubrail. $500. Life Raft. 6-man Offshore life raft, in fiberglass case. Offers. 14 ft. Alcort fiberglass Sailfish. Good starter get-wet boat. $200. 14 ft. Force Five with mast and sail. Fiberglass; average condition; needs cleaning. Similar to a Laser. $550. 1975 Elor 6.5 meter (21 feet). Paul Elvstrom design, built in France. Very seaworthy. 11 sails, including 3 spinakers. $500. 1984 Hunter 22. Fixed keel. r/f, auto-pilot. 8 hp 4-cycle Tohatsu, long-shaft, electric start. $1,500. 1983 Catalina 25. Main, roller-furling. 4-cycle o/b. Good condition. $3,000. 1975 Ericson 25 keel-model sloop. Main, Genny & spin. dry boat. Above average. $1,800. 1977 O’Day 25. Keel/CB Model. Main, 150 Genoa. 7.5 HP OML Sailmaster O/B. Good condition. A great shallow draft starter boat for the Bay. $2,500. 1985 Hunter 25.5. Main, Jenny, Jib. Good Condition. $3,000. 1976 Pearson 26. Fin keel sloop. 4-cycle O/B. $1,500. 1974 Pearson 26. Fin keel sloop. Yamaha 8HP 4-cycle long-shaft. $1,500. 1977 Hunter 30. Keel model. Yanmar Diesel. Wheel steering. Main, and Genoa. Sound and good condition. $6,500.

COMING IN: Call for more info and price. 1972 Watkins 27. Main, hank-on 150 Genoa. Yanmar engine. $3,500. POWERBOATS 1995 Grady-White 272 Sailfish. Twin 200 hp OMC Offshore. Call. Contact Don Backe, CRAB Executive Director, to learn more and visit your next boat!

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30’ Islander ’74 $19,500 Recently rebuilt engine. Clean and ready to go! Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171. 30’ O’Day ’88 $29900. This boat is clean with many upgrades. It is the 302 version with the gray hull. Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171. 30’ Seafarer ’83 $1,5900 A good sturdy boat. An inexpensive way to go cruising. Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171.

Valiant 42 Cutter ’97 The couples voyaging choice for safe passagemaking. This special vessel is completely outfitted for comfortable cruising. Everything is NEW including the new Yanmar engine. $349K 410-571-2955

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29’ Bayfield ’82 $22,000 Air conditioned and a “Go anywhere” cruiser. Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171.

31’ Hunter ’84 $17,900. A great cruising boat for a very reasonable price. Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171. 32’ Morgan 323 ’84 $24,900 Well maintained traditional cruiser. A great value. Sailing Associates (410) 2578171.

1-800-960-TIDE Saga 43 ’95 Bob Perry’s modern performance cruiser, fast and fun to sail. Spacious interior. Two staterooms, two heads and a quarter berth. Low maintenance, great sailing boat. Like sailing fast? Love Bold Spirit. Make offer. 410-571-2955

Stevens 47 Cutter ’81 Big, powerful, proven, three-stateroom live aboard voyager. S&S design and sought after layout. Carib 1500 Vet. Complete cruising and safety gear. Reduced. Great price. $129K 410-571-2955

www.sailingassociates.com broker@sailingassociates.com 25’ Hunter ’85 $6,000 In good cond. and value priced. Owner is anxious to sell asap. Sailing Associates (410) 2758171.

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356 Hunter ‘02 In-mast furling, Raymarine ST60 knot\depth\wind, Ray53 GPS, upgraded topping lift, North Sails cruising spinnaker, spare halyard. Custom bimini w/extended dodger, plow anchor & more. $91,000. Call 800-699-SAIL or 800-960-TIDE. Go to www.tidewateryachts.com. 386 Hunter ‘04 In-mast furling, A/C, upgraded microwave, Raymarine digital electronics, North Sails bimini, autoinflate raft. Well maintained. $97,900. Call 800-960-TIDE or 800-699-SAIL. Go to www.tidewateryachts.com. 42’ Catalina ‘90 Nice one-owner, never chartered. A/C, Autohelm ST4000, Raymarine C80, ST60 wind, tridata, custom 150 furler, cust. bimini. New ablative paint 2010. Only sailed in upper bay! $98,500. Call 800-960-TIDE or 800-699-SAIL. Go to www.tidewateryachts.com. 45CC Hunter ‘06 Dual zone A/C, inmast furling, extensive Raymarine electronics, 185 engine, 123 gen. hrs. 10’ inflatable dinghy w/motor, bimini w/ curtains, new ablative bottom ‘09. Like new! $259,500. Call 800-699-SAIL or 800-960-TIDE. Go to www.tidewateryachts.com.

27’ Bristol ’74 $10500 New listing. Blue hull, dinette model. Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171.

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1980/2001 Morgan 461 “Liberty” has been extensively restored in 2000/2001. She is worth your personal inspection! 100s of photos @ www.yachtview.com or call John Kaiser @ 410-923-1400 or 443-2237864 cell. Reduced to $139,900 for immediate sale!

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SURVEYORS ABYI Marine Surveyors, LLC Sail & powerboat surveys, big or small. Contact Derek Rhymes, NAMSCMS and SAMS A.M.S. (410) 268-4404 or toll free (866) 608-4404.

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C HES APEAKE CLA SSIC The Journey of the Schooner Mistress

“M

y brother found the ad in the Washington Post in 1987,” says Glenn McCormick, the owner of the Schooner Mistress. “She was down in Solomons on the Patuxent River and probably would have ended up at the bottom… She was held together by duct tape.”

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A former flagship of the New York YC, Mistress was built in Shelbourne, Nova Scotia, in 1930 for George Roosevelt, President Teddy Roosevelt’s nephew. Designed by Sherman Hoyt, she raced her way through the Depression and war years in Long Island Sound, from Newport to Bermuda in the biennial race, and in Europe.

After Roosevelt died, the schooner became a training vessel at the New York Maritime Academy in King’s Point, where she was renamed Commodore. Subsequently rechristened Mistress, she became a charter vessel in St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. In the mid-1970s, she was sold again to a series of private owners and even participated in the TransPac race from Los Angeles, CA, to Hawaii. In 1987, McCormick, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and airline pilot, acquired the vessel, and spent the next 15 years, paycheck to paycheck, rebuilding her from stem to stern, masthead to keel. “We completely restored the interior,” says McCormick. “Our friend George Nakashima, a woodworker, collected local woods when we were living in Key West, FL. The cabin is filled with Cuban Mahogany, Tropical Almond, Blue Mahoe, African Cork, and Jamaican Dogwood. Each room has a different wood, and it’s really quite striking.” With the McCormicks at the helm, Mistress has participated in three Classic Yacht Regattas in Antigua in the West Indies, toured with the Tall Ships in Opsail 2000, and engaged in several Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Races. In 1998, the crew came back after 10 years in Key West and did the Newport to Bermuda Race, 40 years after the last time Mistress had been a competitor. “It was fun to be up in New England and have people recognize her and say, ‘That was Roosevelt’s boat, right?’” The Schooner Mistress is tucked up in Round Bay for the winter, with her skipper happy to be back at home on the Severn River, and will do charters in sailing season. mistresssailingexcursions.com spinsheet.com

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When performance counts, the choice is clear. The victory list above represents a fraction of the racing success North Sails customers enjoyed in 2011. To show our appreciation, we are offering a FREE North Regatta Cap to every North customer who finished 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a North American regatta in 2011. To register for your cap, log onto www.northsails.com, then complete the online registration form. One cap per customer. Offer expires April 1, 2012.

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ABOVE: William Douglass and crew power Goombay Smash to victory in the Meleges 32 World Championships in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Goombay Smash carried North 3Di upwind sails and V-Series downwind sails. North-equipped M32s also finished 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 at the event.