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VOLUME 19 ISSUE 6

Where We Sail Back by popular demand, SpinSheet’s monthly column for environmental topics of concern to sailors. This month, a Chesapeake Bay Foundation reporter addresses several reasons why the young crab population has dwindled this season. by Chuck Epes

Families Who Sail Together… We asked readers to submit family sailing stories to honor Father’s Day June 16. Two sailors write about being stranded at a lighthouse and running aground—and prove our theory that families who sail together always have great stories to tell.

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by Jon Edwards and Jim Hunt

Look But Don’t Touch With its wetlands and wooded shorelines, Aberdeen Proving Ground, or APG as it’s known to many, is a mysterious place to sail near, but how close can you get without getting in trouble with the Army? An Upper Bay sailor explores the history of this interesting 72,000-acre space and outlines the rules of its waters.

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Fishing Under Sail Have you been fishing on your sailboat lately? Why not? A cruising sailor, who fishes with her family, asks a few active angler-sailors about some easy ways to get started. by Cindy Wallach

Taking a Bay-cation It’s not just because you can bring your own down pillow, fluffy towel, and French press—taking a vacation in your own boat in your own backyard has many benefits over chartering a boat in a distant place.

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Southern Bay Race Week: Hampton in June If you don’t know Hampton, it’s best to take advice on what to do during and after Southern Bay Race Week (May 30-June 2) from an expert. Find good local knowledge here. by Lin McCarthy

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On the Cover SpinSheet photographer Dan Phelps took this month’s cover photo during the Junior Olympics off Annapolis in 2012. We chose it to honor Olivia Constants, a young sailor who lost her life in a sailing accident two years ago in June. If you missed the first Constants Foundation fundraiser May 11, you may click to oliviaconstants.org to make a donation.

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IN THIS ISSUE Cruising Scene 41 Magothy Matters: Up the Creek Without an Anchor by Steve Gibb

49 Less Is More by Andy Schell 50 Postcard from Bequia by Jessica Rice Johnson

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Editor’s Notebook

Molly Winans

A Healthy Way To Be

he ratty tote bag caught my eye the Fastnet Race Rambler capsize off vessels: seasickness, fatigue, habitual first. In a U.S. Naval Academy England, the Farollones Island disaster risk-taking, and complacency. auditorium, I stood with Leo outside San Francisco, and the deadly “Seasickness destroys morale and the Mehalic, public affairs officer, and Chicago Mac storm incident among cohesiveness of a crew,” says RousCommander Les Spanheimer, Navy them—such accidents resonate with maniere. He recommends that sailors Sailing director, waiting for author John sailors around the world. who are prone to it take medications in Rousmaniere to arrive for his lunchtime Rather than discuss “safety,” which advance of problems—and share their lecture April 26. Although the sailing he says sounds too much like someone medication schedule (for seasickness writer walking toward us wore the same wagging his finger at you and telling meds among others) with the crew. warm smile and gentlemanly demeanor you what to do, Rousmaniere prefers Fatigue “destroys thinking… makes I envisioned from reading you lose perspective, become his work, what made him impatient with details” and instantly likeable was the can create false optimism. weathered, moldy L.L. Bean (Such as the thought we Bay canvas boat tote he used as sailors may have, If only we a briefcase. His use of that could cut over that shoal, we old thing would baffle a could get home faster. Yeah, non-sailor, yet I felt as if we right.) could have shared a secret Habitual risk-taking or handshake. as Rousmaniere calls it “the Rousmaniere sat with nautical equivalent of swingme for a few minutes before ing for the fences” remains his talk, “The Ethos of complicated because of the Seamanship.” Since he has entangled nature of sailing authored a couple dozen and risk-taking. He suggests books on sailing, boating you ask yourself, “Am I tak##Navy Varsity Offshore Sailing Team members, shown here at the safety, storms at sea, and ing this risk because it has a start of the 2011 Annapolis to Newport Race, practice yachting history over a 35chance for success, or do I seamanship as a way of life. Photo by Dan Phelps year span, as a fellow sailing just want to take a risk?” writer I had to ask if he ever tired of to discuss seamanship as “an art, an atComplacency or the sustained sense writing about sailing. “It’s all writing titude, a philosophy… a healthy way of that everything is okay is also a comabout people, and they’re all different,” life that prepares us for bad and good.” mon root cause of accidents. I have a bit he says. “I learn something new every He quoted Joseph Conrad’s line “our of a reputation for being a nervous Nelyear.” fellowship in the craft and mystery of lie onboard, so when Rousmaniere gave An accomplished sailor who has the sea” as his refrain. his tip for sailors on avoiding complasailed 40,000 nautical miles, including If this sounds like a bunch of poetic cency, I really felt the “fellowship of the numerous Bermuda Races and a few mumbo jumbo to you, consider this: it’s sea” with him and his old tote bag. He Transatlantics and Fastnets, these days a heck of a lot more compelling than says, “If you’re not anxious, you should the Manhattan resident tends to sail for having an expert list all of the safety be anxious you’re not anxious.” He adds pleasure on a 1930s wooden 8-meitems you could and should be doing with a smile, “Sailing is great preparater or on a catboat with his sons and better onboard, but are not, tsk-tsk. tion for raising children.” grandkids on the Annisquam River in Rousmaniere suggests that better seaTo honor our fellowship in the art Massachusetts. manship as a philosophy you cultivate and mystery of the Bay, let’s stock up In the past couple years Rousin time within a fellowship of sailors on our seasickness meds, get some maniere’s name has popped up in the would be more effective. sleep, pause and evaluate the risks we sailing media often in relation to his Through his study of the eight most take, and stay alert, even on the lazy work on review panels for serious sailrecent sailing accidents, as well as his days. And then get out on the water as ing accidents, such as the drowning research for his books Fastnet, Force often as possible to hone our skills. It of a young dinghy sailor in Annapolis 10 (1980) and After the Storm: True sounds like a recipe for a healthy sumHarbor in June 2011. Although most of Stories of Disaster and Recovery at Sea mer, doesn’t it? the accidents he discussed in his lecture (2002), the author distinguishes four occurred outside the Chesapeake— root causes of accidents onboard sailing

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SpinSheet Readers Write “In” or “On” a Vessel?

or many years I have followed the charming, perspicacious writings of Captain Fred Hecklinger and adapted my own humble writings to meet his rigid requirements, which have been learned at the feet of this Grand Fellow of Yachting in various Annapolis saloons. One of his oft-repeated rules of yachting terminology is that one sails IN a vessel; never ON a vessel. I wish to point out this malfunction which occurred in Fred’s account of “A Smart Passage up the Old Bahama Channel” in your May issue. (On the other hand, I owe him an apology if Miss Molly, by golly, had a hand in this erratum.)

Jack Sherwood Annapolis

ince four copy editors review every article in SpinSheet before our print deadline, any of us could have corrected that one. Apologies to Fred if we broke one of his rules. We will ask him to write them down for us, and we will add them to our SpinSheet style guide to prevent future faux pas.

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was really upset to see the cartoon supposedly relating to the language of marine electronics on page 57 of the May SpinSheet. It is really awful and reminds me of the blatantly racist propaganda from World War II. I’ve come to expect a very high quality of stories, photos, and cartoons in your publication, and this jumped out at me as totally inappropriate and offensive.

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e were surprised and saddened to receive two letters with the same perception of the cartoon. Our intent was to create something silly to accompany the rather dry text of common acronyms in marine electronics, and it backfired. The photograph (below) shows a computer geek type we found on the Internet. Using the attitude of this photograph, our art director whipped up a cartoon. We did not perceive the cartoon guy as Asian (as one letter suggested) or racist in any way, except perhaps making fun of nerdy white guys. We were shocked to do some Google research and find proof that our cartoon did indeed resemble such negative historical images. We could see how such interpretations were possible. We sincerely apologize to any readers we offended. Our art director was born in the 1970s and has no memory of World War II propaganda. That his rendering of a computer nerd resembles such images is purely coincidental. This incident will make us more carefully consider which images we will use in the future when we think we’re being “funny.” Thank you, dear readers, for sharing your negative reactions to the image. We welcome all of your feedback. Your opinions matter to us. ~M.W.

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Here Comes the Sun… by Beth Crabtree

ome of the coolest, most talented sailors we know think nothing of showing up to a post-regatta party still sporting a white film of zinc-based sunscreen on their faces. And that’s a good thing, because the sun’s rays reflect off the water, doing double duty damage to our skin and eyes. Don’t let that stop you from getting out there; just be smart about it. Here’s how.

The Skinny On Skincare

We all know that ultraviolet rays cause sunburn and contribute to premature aging of the skin, wrinkles, and age spots. Most of us also have heard that the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends everyone use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30; apply it 30 minutes before exposure, and reapply every two hours. Sunscreen manufacturers may no longer claim that their products are waterproof or sweat-proof, because eventually they all wash off, so if you’re sweating or swimming, reapply more frequently. And remember that ultraviolet rays pass through clouds, so don’t skip the sunscreen just because it’s cloudy. In addition to sunscreen, another obvious, yet effective, method for blocking harmful rays is clothing. But not all fabrics, especially lightweight summer fabrics, offer sufficient protection. Generally the darker and tighter the weave of a fabric, the better the protection. Look for sun-protective clothing rated with an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF), ranging from 15 (good) to 50 (excellent). That favorite, old white T-shirt may only have a UPF of 5, so think about treating it with an at-home fabric treatment, such as SunGuard, which promises to boost the UPF up to 30. Even hats come with UPF ratings. But what to do if you’re one of those people who doesn’t like a hat?

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“A hat is really the best course of action,” says Erin Brimhall, a nurse practitioner at Anne Arundel Dermatology. But as sailors we know that often hats blow off in a stiff breeze, and even if you have it clipped to your shirt, the brim can obstruct your view of the top of the sail, especially if you’re working the mast or foredeck. So Brimhall advises, “I absolutely recommend sunscreen for the scalp and head. The hair does not protect the head completely, especially for blond or thinner hair. I like the spray sunscreens for the scalp, as it is easier to get into the hair.”

Easy On The Eyes

A hat also protects the eyes, but don’t skip sunglasses. “The obvious reason for wearing sunglasses is comfort,” says Dr. Tim Barr, an optometrist and owner of Island Eyecare in Annapolis and Stevensville, MD. “Sunglasses protect your eyes from the brightness of the sun, improve your vision, and protect your eyes from wind, dust, and debris. Polarized sunglasses are particularly effective at reducing glare from reflections off the surface of the water. For racers, that might mean picking up a mark a little earlier.” Look for UVA and UVB protection. “The most important reason to wear sunglasses is protection from the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun,” Barr emphasizes. “UV exposure has been associated with the development of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.”

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Set the example on your boat. Wear sun protection and assign one crewmember to pass around the sunscreen before you throw off the lines. If a guest asks what to bring to the boat, suggest sunscreen. Strive to make it a standard part of your provisioning, like cold beer, duct tape, a good pocketknife, and sailing gloves. SpinSheet June 2013 17

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Step Back in Time to the War of 1812 in Annapolis

eeing a Colonial re-enactor on the steps of the State House has become a rather common thing in Annapolis, so much so that you don’t think twice if a black-hatted member of the militia orders his latte in front of you in the line at Starbucks. But seeing the period-dressed tour guides and understanding the history they reflect are two different things. Watermark Tours, the company offering the historical walking

tours, is this summer introducing “War of 1812 in Annapolis” to the lineup to bring a better understanding of the city’s significance to United States naval history. In February 1813, the Royal Navy instituted a blockade of the Chesapeake, bringing war to the many small villages and towns that dotted the coastline. Although no battles were fought on Annapolis soil, the War of 1812 was the country’s first nautical war and the foundation of the U.S. Navy. The War of 1812 signaled the rebirth of our nation as a strong, independent force to be reckoned with. Developed in partnership with the U.S. Naval Academy, “War of 1812 in Annapolis” brings America’s forgotten war to life by visiting ten spots of cultural and historical significance around the city and Naval Academy grounds. “We have a unique opportunity here to share the stories of the War and how it helped establish our nation’s navy as a major force,” said Debbie Gosselin, President of Watermark. The tour ends at the major exhibit on the War, “Seas, Lakes & Bay: The Naval War of 1812,” currently on display in Mahan Hall at the Naval Academy. The exhibit features two of the most comprehensive collections of 1812 naval art and artifacts, providing a glimpse into life on the seas during the War of 1812. The tours are only offered on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month through October and take two hours. Adults are $18, children $12, and tours depart from the Annapolis Visitor’s Center at 26 West Street. For more information, visit annapolistours.com

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uild and race a boat constructed from cardboard? That’d be—crazy, unusual, wacky? Call it what you will, but don’t call it a flash in the pan. This is the 25th year that the community of Oxford is racing cardboard boats on the Tred Avon along a piece of shoreline known as The Strand. The madness takes place this year beginning at 10 a.m. June 22. The purpose? Well, to have fun and to raise money for Special Olympics Maryland (SOMD). “I’m happy that we’ve made it 25 years,” says Skipper Marquess, one of the event’s main cheerleaders. “You really never know what to expect in any race. The police might try to race a group of big, burly guys who end up going right through the bottom of their boat, while a group of lightweight guys can make their boat go really fast.” The annual race got its start when Chief of Police Wally Jones attempted to settle a dispute between two of Oxford’s finest about who was the better boatbuilder. He challenged them to build and race a pair of boats constructed out of old seafood boxes. Fast-forward five years, and… “That’s when we brought in Special Olympics and made it more of a family affair, but all the silliness continued,” says Skipper. While you might wonder about the shelf life of a cardboard boat, many of them have been racing for several years. Skipper says, “Duffy Andrews’s Solid Waste,” which hangs on the wall at Schooner’s Landing restaurant, is always a major contender when she comes down off the wall. And Colander, Stew Lamon’s war canoe, holds a lot of people and always does well.” Race categories are: the Iron Man, the longest race; the Battle of the Brave, Coast Guard, police, and firemen compete; the Corporate Challenge, between local businesses; the Funny Race, in honor of former Police Chief Wally Jones; and the Kids’ Race. Over the years the craft have been perfected. Today, there are specific construction rules, and plans are available online. If you’re not ready to release your inner boatbuilder, a few boats are available to rent (in advance) for race day. Viewing the race is free and open to the public. Registration forms (race entry is $25), building tips, fun photos, and more can be found at oxfordcbr.org Follow us!

##The Oxford Cardboard Boat Race celebrates 25 years of homemade, madcap fun this June 22. Photo courtesy of Special Olympics Maryland

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DOCKTALK CRAB Hosts Wounded Warriors and Starts Sailing Team

bout 50 alumni of the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) from the region and around the country sailed with Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) in Annapolis April 19. The WWP alumni, who participated in the Soldier Ride in Washington, DC, and Maryland April 16-20, ended their Annapolis cycling day by getting out on the water on CRAB’s fleet of Freedom Independence 20 sailboats that are modified to meet the needs of sailors with disabilities.

Launched when a civilian cycled more than 5000 miles coast-to-coast to support WWP and rode again the next year with several combat-wounded veterans, the Soldier Ride is a physical health and wellness program presented by GEICO which offers cycling to help warriors restore physical and mental well-being and provides adaptive bicycles—hand cycles, trikes, and bicycles—to meet the needs of injured service members. CRAB sailing complements the Soldier Ride program by providing opportunities for personal enrichment and therapy on the water. CRAB is developing a Wounded Warrior program hosting the nation’s injured soldiers and marines with sailing and racing programs to be called the Wounded Warrior Sailing Squadron. Through this initiative, last month CRAB and the Connected Warrior Foundation (CWF) partnered to form a sailing team of wounded veterans who

have already started practicing and will participate in its first regatta, the CRAB Cup June 1-2. The CWF sailing team program engages warriors by embracing the Corinthian spirit and building confidence through sailing. Team members, all of whom have served honorably in combat in Afghanistan or Iraq post 9/11, suffer from a wide range of physical and mental injuries. The program encourages vets to overcome any sense of limitation from their injuries, incites them to regain the sense of camaraderie experienced in the military, connects them to nature, and gives them a sense of harnessing nature’s power in a focused way to achieve a cohesive goal. The CWF sailing team also plans to meet for sailing clinics and compete in the Clagett Memorial Regatta in Portsmouth, RI, June 26-30 and the Boatyard Bar & Grill Regatta August 24. crabsailing.org

##CRAB has partnered with the Connected Warrior Foundation to form a sailing team that will compete on Freedom 20s, adaptable sloops shown here at the Boatyard Bar & Grill Regatta to Benefit CRAB in 2012. Photo by Dan Phelps

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boating course?’ The Coast Guard gave us an assignment, by way of the grant, to set those norms. In my opinion, it’s going to save lives.” Recently, the team of experts, including Muldoon, Jonathan Meyers from U.S. Sailing, Chris Edmonston from BoatU.S., and others gathered at the Annapolis Sailing School to evaluate 38 different maneuvers that have been proposed as the criteria for the national standards for powerboats, including close quarters maneuvers and open water operation. Similar testing will take place at seven venues around the country, and the process will be repeated for sail and human-powered boats. The test subjects (who play the roles of students in a boating class) will vary in age and skill, but in this particular venue they were students from Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ Marine Repair Class at the Center for Applied Technology-South. “We believe this work toward on-water standards, in conjunction with the development of the national

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DOCKTALK Maryland Lighthouse Challenge 2013: On your mark…get set…

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Three bonus lighthouses are also on the tour: Blackistone Lighthouse in St. Clement’s Island, Jones Point in Alexandria, VA, and Sandy Point Shoal in Annapolis. For those interested in making a weekend out of their lighthouse excursion, a new cruise is set to take Challengers to several of the state’s more elusive lighthouses. Hooper Island, Holland State Bar, Solomon’s Lump, Smith Point, and others are on the manifesto as set forward by Sawyer Fishing Charters and Chesapeake Bay Tours, who operate the additional cruise on September 19, 20, and 22. For more information on the Maryland Lighthouse Challenge, please visit cheslights.org ~DP spinsheet.com

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n a hot, humid day, most of us love to jump into the brackish waters of the Bay, but relatively few of us will ever swim across it. In recognition of the 4.4-mile Great Chesapeake Bay Swim (GCBS) from Sandy Point State Park to Kent Island on June 9, we recently caught up with a few Bay sailors who’ll be among the hundreds of participants in this year’s event. First, we talked to Mark Sweeney, a triathlete who has completed the 4.4mile swim twice. This year he’ll swim in the 1-mile Chesapeake Challenge with his 11-year old daughter. Sweeney’s sailing experience has taken him from J/22s to Farr 30s to Donnybrook to Key West racing, and beyond. “A lot of knowledge from sailing crosses over to open water swimming,” Sweeney says. “The same principles of sighting, playing the current, and rounding a mark apply to each sport. In sailing, you’ll find a fixed point to sight the line. In open water swimming, you find a bridge, buoy, or point on land to keep yourself swimming

on-course. When I’m swimming, the current can push my body, just like it pushes a sailboat, so playing the current is important.” Sweeney adds, “In sailing and swimming, you want to turn at the mark with a nice, seamanship-like rounding, not a sharp turn. Just like a boat barging in at the mark, if a swimmer does the same move, someone can get kicked in the face.” Next up was Jack Iliff, who considers himself a swimmer who sails, even though he’s been sailing longer than swimming. Iliff began sailing as a kid with his dad in the 1950s, and continues to sail with his brother on the J/105 Muskrat. But it wasn’t until college that Iliff became a competitive swimmer. After a post-college 20-year hiatus from swimming, he came back to it in a big way. He’s now a masters swimmer who’s completed the GCBS 17 times and an English Channel relay, regularly goes to the YMCA Nationals, has rounded Manhattan, and more. “I enjoy the competitive aspects of swimming, sailing, and racing cars,”

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says Iliff. “Sailing requires physical ability, especially on the foredeck where I am. Swimming helps form strength and agility. And of course, there’s the water connection and watching the currents. Most people in the Bay Swim don’t know the tidal changes and currents, so folks come to me for advice because of my sailing knowledge. It’s an important part of the strategy.” Dave Houck, who races the Etchells Riot with Rob Floyd and John Kevill on Wednesday nights in Annapolis, says, “I grew up landlocked in Ohio, but I was introduced to sailing when a college swimming teammate let me sail his family’s Sunfish during a visit home to Whitehall Bay. And now I race with John, who swam with my brother in college, so that’s another swimming connection that became a sailing connection.” Houck has competed in the GCBS multiple times beginning in 1986, and he says, “The swim has changed over the years. There are a lot more triathletes competing now, and a lot more swimmers in wet suits. I’m a tradition-

##Jack Iliff, who’s been sailing the Bay since the 1950s, is preparing to compete in his 18th Bay Swim. His wife Sally will also be competing. Open water swimming has taken the couple around the world.

alist who refuses to take advantage of the wet suit. The water temperature is usually about 68 to 70 degrees, so as long as you keep moving, you’re not cold. When I first did the race, probably only 10 percent of swimmers wore wetsuits. Now it’s probably about 90 percent.”

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DOCKTALK A Case of the Mondays on the Woodwind SpinSheet Onboard June 17

onday night is laundry night in Chesapeake country, especially for those who race on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and beyond or those who take every moment of weekend free time to go sailing. But what if it’s pretty outside on Monday night? Do you really want to be inside watching the clothes go around?

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Annapolis racing sailor Heather Ersts, who’s known by day as the vice president of collections and interpretations at Historic Annapolis Foundation, and Captain Jennifer Kaye of the Schooner Woodwind teamed up to come up with something fun and interesting to cure a case of the Mondays and ensure that you watch the sunset instead of the spinning dryer after work. History Mondays on the Woodwind, ##Heather Ersts of Historic public sunset Annapolis will give her talk “Pirates on the Chesapeake” sails filled with for History Mondays on the historical tidbits Schooner Woodwind. (and snacks and beer!) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., begin in mid-May and run through late September. SpinSheet’s editor Molly Winans will be onboard Monday, June 17, to discuss “Sailing in Annapolis: Then and Now.”

Come and learn a bit about the boatyards and yacht clubs along the way, their different histories and personalities, and all the squabbles and drama that come with it. The more sailors we have onboard, the more stories we will have to tell. Other topics of note: “A Tale of Two Cities: U.S. Naval Academy and Annapolis” with Janet Williman; “Annapolis Through the Camera’s Lens” with Roger Miller; “An Annapolitan’s Portrait of the Past and Present” with newspaper columnist Diane Rey; “Oysters and Oyster Wars” with historian Sherri Marsh; and “Pirates on the Chesapeake” with Ersts. The Historic Annapolis has been around for 60 years, the Schooner Woodwind for 20 years. And Annapolis? 369 years. It’s time we got together on a sailboat to talk about the past. If you know someone who is interested in getting into sailing, this is a great entry point—and it only takes two hours. Here’s the good part: someone else does the work! You may help raise sails (or not) and steer the boat (or not) or have a drink (or not) and relax. It’s the best $39 Monday night activity in Annapolis. schoonerwoodwind.com

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Westover Lawn Party Westover Plantation, Charles City, VA. Benefits James River Association.

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Blackbeard Pirate Festival Hampton, VA. Live entertainment, pirate camps, kids’ activities, sea battles, and more.

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Captain James Lawrence, mortally wounded fighting his ship, uttered the immortal words “Don’t Give Up the Ship” as he was carried below deck, 1813

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Clean the Bay Day Hosted by Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

Free Seminar: Paddle Smart West Marine, Rockville, MD. Hosted by Rockville Sail and Power Squadron.

Great Rappahannock Whitewater Canoe Race Old Mill Park, Fredericksburg, VA.

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Federal Hill Jazz & Blues Wine & Art Festival Something for everyone. Baltimore, MD.

The Hot Spot in Town: Carr’s and Sparrow’s Beaches History Monday onboard the Schooner Woodwind with Genevieve Kaplan, Annapolis.

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US Sailing Safe Powerboat Handling Certification Downtown Sailing Center, Baltimore.

Tribute to the Coast Guard in Our Nation’s Capital National Harbor, MD. Hosted by Coast Guard Foundation.

Puddle Stompers: Parts of a Plant Programs for pre-k children at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater.

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Norfolk Harborfest Town Point Park, Norfolk, VA. Ships, food, music, and fireworks.

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Beer, Bourbon, and Barbecue Festival Richmond Raceway Complex, VA.

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Bay Music Festival Centreville, MD. Benefits local charities.

Canoe Excursion along the shores of Muddy Creek. At the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater. All ages.

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World Oceans Day Celebrate it, honor it, use it.

St. Michaels During the War of 1812 Walking Tour St. Michaels Museum, 10 a.m.

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Oar Making Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD. Handcraft your own set of oars.

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Irish Festival Maryland Avenue, Annapolis.

Great Chesapeake Bay Swim 4.4-mile swim starts off at Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis.

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Annapolis Through the Camera’s Lens History Monday with Roger Miller onboard the Schooner Woodwind, Annapolis.

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From Enemies to Allies An international conference on the War of 1812 and its aftermath, held at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.

Harbor Fest Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ. Street festival with a beer garden, live music, kayaking, food, arts and crafts, nature programs, kids’ fun, and more.

3rd Annual Rock the Dock party at the Annapolis Maritime Museum in Eastport. Beer, oysters, music and more. Sponsored by the Annapolis Rotary Club.

Rhythm on the River Hartge Yacht Harbor, Galesville, MD. Benefits West and Rhode Riverkeeper.

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Surveying Parasites on Chesapeake Mud Crabs Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater. For adults.

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Antique and Classic Boat Festival Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Runabouts, racers, and yachts.

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Canoe Excursion along the shores of Muddy Creek with the Smithsonian Environmental Education Center, Edgewater. All ages.

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Washington Monumental Potomac River in Washington, DC. Hosted by East Coast Outrigger Association.

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Bands in the Sand Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Environmental Center, Annapolis.

Biggest Little Poker Run Dare Marina and Yacht Sales, Yorktown, VA. Hosted by Colonial Sail and Power Squadron. Benefits Virginia Institute of Marine Science.

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JUNE

Continued...

15-Aug 17

Adventure Cruises for Lighthouse Lovers Calvert Maritime Museum, Solomons.

16 16

Father’s Day This year, Dad would like a jet ski.

Marsh Ecology by Canoe Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary, Lothian, MD.

The Amundsen Expedition to find the Northwest Passage departed Oslo, Norway in the speciallybuilt vessel Gjoa, 1903.

16-Aug 4

Groovin’ by the Bay Buckroe Beach, Hampton, VA.

Sailing in Annapolis: Then and Now History Mondays with Molly Winans, editor of SpinSheet, onboard the Schooner Woodwind, Annapolis.

Gulliver was marooned in Brobdingnag when his shipmates were chased back to the ship Adventure by a monster, 1703.

17-21

Summer Science Camps for Kids Virginia Air & Space Center, Hampton, VA.

The USS Kearsarge sank the Confederate raider CSS Alabama off Cherbourg, France, 1864. The Alabama was commanded by Raphael Semmes of Maryland

17-28

Two One-Week Junior Sailing Summer Camps on Access Dinghies Downtown Sailing Center, Baltimore.

Marine Safety & Services

Finding the Giant Squid Evening lecture series at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater. Black Watermen of Kent Narrows Documentary presentation at Chesapeake Heritage and Visitor Center, Chester, MD.

Member and Community Reception Welcome Jeff Holland aboard as director, review the museum’s success, and get ready for the coming years at the Captain Avery Museum. Shady Side, MD.

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Choptank River Cruise and Crab Feast Hurlock, MD. Boat trip and crab feast at Suicide Bridge Restaurant.

Kayak with the Midshore Riverkeeper Conservancy along the Miles River. Children welcome, kayaks, paddles, and PFDs provided. At Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels

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The Clipper Mary Whitridge left Baltimore for England She landed her passengers 12 1/2 days later, a record for the passage and a remarkable piece of sailing, 1855.

Summer Concert Series with the Dan Haas Band at the Waterman’s Pavillion, Annapolis Maritime Museum in Eastport.

20-22

Maryland Safe Boater Course Middle River, MD. Hosted by Bowleys Quarters Junior Fire Brigade. Captain John Smith explorer, died in London, England, 1631. First Day of Summer Wear sunscreen.

National Take Your Dog to Work Day “Dogs have owners; cats have staff.” ~Anonymous

21-22

DelMarVa Chicken Festival Byrd Park, Snow Hill, MD.

21-23

Visiting Vessel: The Viking ship Norseman comes to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD. Tour the 40-ft half-replica of the famous Gokstad ship, rides weather permitting.

Cardboard Boat Races The Strand, Oxford, MD. Benefits Special Olympics of Maryland.

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22-Sep 7

Evening Paddles North East, MD. $20 per canoe, $15 per single kayak.

Sassafest River Jam Georgetown Yacht Basin, MD. Hosted by Sassafras River Association. Don’t miss the music, wade-in, dinghy poker run, kayak race, and local food and drink.

24-Aug 16

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

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21-22

Open House The Moorings Yacht Brokerage and Leopard Catamarans, Annapolis.

21-Jul 19

St. Mary’s College of Maryland River Concert Series Five Fridays. St. Mary’s City, MD.

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A Murder Trial Begins in West Virginia, 1897 Four weeks after her own funeral, the Greenbrier Ghost visits her mother and helps prove that her husband murdered her.

Beer Fest Historic St. Mary’s City Museum, St. Mary’s City, MD.

Eastport-a-Rockin’ Local music festival in Eastport neighborhood of Annapolis, MD.

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JUNE

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June Racing

9 through Jun 1 15-16 15-16 through Jun 2 15-16

A Tale of Two Cities: U.S.N.A. and Annapolis History Mondays with Janet Williman onboard the Schooner Woodwind, Annapolis.

Leukemia Cup Regatta Annapolis. Presented by Sun Trust Bank.

Osprey Banding Trip Captain Avery Museum, Shady Side, MD.

Southern Bay Race Week Hampton YC.

Captain Joshua Slocum arrived in Newport, RI in the sloop Spray, completing the first solo circumnavigation of the globe. 1898

CBYRA Junior Olympics C420, Laser, Laser Radial, Opti, Opti Green, Hobie. At Baltimore County Sailing Center in Baltimore.

8-9

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PSA Overnight Race Potapskut SA, Pasadena, MD.

21-22

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28-30

Annual Regatta Annapolis YC.

Smith Point and Summer Invitational Races Southern Maryland SA, Solomons.

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28-30

Galesville Heritage Race West River Sailing Club, Galesville

Harbor 20 Championship Regatta

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Moonlight Triangle Race Cruising Club of Virginia, Hampton.

22 22-23

Twilight Race Shearwater SC.

Northern Bay Race Week Glenmar SA, Middle River.

EYC One-Design Regatta Eastport YC, Annapolis.

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Commodore’s Cup Annapolis YC, Annapolis. Stars and Stripes Regatta Southern Maryland SA, Solomons. Ted Osius Memorial Sailing Club of the Chesapeake.

July

Virginia Beach, VA Festival, fireworks 4more. through Jul 19 and Celebration at Mount Trashmore

St. Mary’s College of Maryland River Concert Series Five Fridays. St. Mary’s City, MD.

An Annapolitan’s Portrait of the Past and Present History Mondays with Diane Rey onboard the Schooner Woodwind, Annapolis.

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Safe Boating Class 3 7 to 9 p.m. Four Mondays. Bass Pro Outdoor Store, Arundel Mills Mall, MD. Hosted by Patapsco River Power Squadron.

Fireworks Chesapeake Beach, MD. Kayak the Patuxent Jug Bay Wetland Sanctuary, Lothian, MD.

4th of July Celebration Lakeside Park, Chesapeake VA Parade, paddleboar rides, and more

Stars in the Sky 4th of July celebration on the James River, Newport News, VA

Fourth of July in Annapolis Parade, block party, fireworks and more. At City Dock, Annapolis.

Annual AT&T Great American Picnic and Fireworks Norfolk, VA

4-6 6

Liberty Celebration Yorktown Victory Center, VA.

Big Band Night with Fireworks Tolchester Beach Bandstand. Stay into the evening to enjoy the St. Michaels fireworks over the Miles River.

6 6

Fouth of July Fireworks Middle River, MD.

The Movie Forrest Gump is released, 1994 Many of the extras in the hippie scene in Washington, DC, were actors from the Maryland Renaissance Festival.

8-Aug 30

Seaport Summer Camps (Eight WeekLong Sessions) Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia, PA. Themes for ages seven to 13 include pirates, land and underwater explorers, Navy training, monsters and myths of the sea, disasters on the Delaware, and rivers and streams.

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JULY

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Courtship Aboard Ship History Mondays with Janet Williman onboard the Schooner Woodwind, Annapolis.

The World’s Highest Surface Temperature (134 Degrees Fahrenheit) Is Recorded in Death Valley, 1913

10-13 13 13 13 13

Talbot County Fair Easton, MD

15-Aug 2

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17 17

Native Orchids of Maryland Talk and Hike Ages 15 to adult at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater. Franco Baschirotto Memorial Challenge Trophy in Canoe Polo Castello di Porpetto, Italy. It’s hardcore.

14-20

Taste of Cambridge and Crab Cook-Off Cambridge Main Street, MD. Music, kids’ fun, crab-picking contest, souvenirs, gallery openings, late shopping, and more.

Quiet Waters Park Concert Series in Annapolis. Featuring the Anthony Swamdog Clark Band.

Blackburn Challenge Gloucester, VA. Hosted by Cape Ann Rowing Club.

20-21

Maryland Safe Boater Course Middle River, MD. Hosted by Bowleys Quarters Junior Fire Brigade.

Birdies for the Bay Golf Tournament Queenstown Harbor, MD.

Nemesis: A Powerful Research Tool for Marine Invasive Species Evening lecture series at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater.

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Jimmy Buffett Concert Farm Bureau Live, Virginia Beach, VA. Potomac Jazz & Seafood Festival Coltons Point, MD.

J. M. Tawes Crab and Clam Bake Crisfield, MD.

Family Boatbuilding Week Deltaville Maritime Museum, Deltaville, VA.

Harrison Ford, Mr. Indiana Jones and Han Solo, turns 70.

Seven Week-Long Summer Camps for Kids Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

The Fabric of the Black Waterman Community History Mondays with Joan Gaither onboard the Schooner Woodwind, Annapolis.

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29-Aug 19

Safe Boating Class 4 Four Mondays. Bass Pro Outdoor Store, Arundel Mills Mall, MD. Hosted by Patapsco River Power Squadron.

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Chesapeake Bay Tide Tables

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

BALTIMORE 1

01:32 AM SAt 08:10 AM 01:36 PM 08:26 PM

1.6 0.5 1.5 0.3

H L H L

12:47 AM Sun 06:59 AM 12:30 PM 07:13 PM

1.5 0.7 1.5 0.3

H L H L

12:19 AM SAt 06:15 AM 12:11 PM 06:37 PM

1.4 0.5 1.3 0.2

H L H L

02:35 AM Sun 09:24 AM 02:32 PM 09:11 PM

1.7 0.6 1.4 0.3

H L H L

01:39 AM Mon 08:14 AM 01:22 PM 07:54 PM

1.6 0.7 1.4 0.3

H L H L

01:23 AM Sun 07:25 AM 01:07 PM 07:26 PM

1.5 0.6 1.2 0.2

H L H L

03:35 AM Mon 10:33 AM 03:28 PM 09:54 PM

1.8 0.6 1.3 0.3

H L H L

02:32 AM tue 09:31 AM 02:18 PM 08:38 PM

1.7 0.7 1.3 0.3

H L H L

02:23 AM Mon 08:32 AM 02:01 PM 08:14 PM

1.5 0.6 1.1 0.2

H L H L

04:30 AM tue 11:35 AM 04:21 PM 10:34 PM

1.8 0.5 1.2 0.3

H L H L

03:25 AM Wed 10:41 AM 03:17 PM 09:26 PM

1.9 0.7 1.2 0.2

H L H L

03:15 AM tue 09:33 AM 02:53 PM 08:59 PM

1.6 0.6 1.1 0.2

H L H L

05:20 AM 12:30 PM 05:12 PM 11:12 PM

1.9 0.5 1.2 0.3

H L H L

04:19 AM 11:45 AM 04:18 PM 10:18 PM

2 0.6 1.2 0.2

H L H L

04:03 AM 10:27 AM 03:42 PM 09:43 PM

1.7 0.6 1 0.2

H L H L

06:05 AM tHu 01:19 PM 06:01 PM 11:49 PM

1.9 0.5 1.1 0.3

H L H L

05:13 AM 12:42 PM 05:19 PM 11:13 PM

2.1 0.5 1.2 0.2

H L H L

04:45 AM tHu 11:14 AM 04:27 PM 10:25 PM

1.7 0.5 1 0.2

H L H L

06:45 AM 1.9 H 02:03 PM 0.5 L 06:47 PM 1.1 H

06:06 AM 2.2 H SAt 01:34 PM 0.4 L 06:19 PM 1.2 H

05:25 AM 11:55 AM 05:10 PM 11:07 PM

1.7 0.5 1 0.2

H L H L

06:02 AM 12:34 PM 05:52 PM 11:48 PM

1.7 0.5 1 0.3

H L H L

June 2013 Tides

Wed

6 7

Fri

tHu

Fri

Wed

Fri

12:27 AM SAt 07:23 AM 02:42 PM 07:32 PM

0.4 1.9 0.5 1.2

L H L H

12:11 AM Sun 06:59 AM 02:23 PM 07:17 PM

0.2 2.2 0.4 1.3

L H L H

01:06 AM Sun 07:58 AM 03:17 PM 08:16 PM

0.4 1.9 0.5 1.2

L H L H

01:11 AM Mon 07:51 AM 03:10 PM 08:15 PM

0.2 2.2 0.3 1.4

L H L H

01:47 AM Mon 08:32 AM 03:50 PM 08:58 PM

0.4 1.8 0.5 1.2

L H L H

02:12 AM tue 08:43 AM 03:57 PM 09:12 PM

0.2 2.1 0.3 1.4

L H L H

12:29 AM Mon 07:14 AM 01:49 PM 07:16 PM

0.3 1.7 0.5 1.1

L H L H

02:29 AM tue 09:07 AM 04:21 PM 09:41 PM

0.5 1.8 0.5 1.3

L H L H

03:15 AM Wed 09:35 AM 04:43 PM 10:10 PM

0.3 2 0.3 1.5

L H L H

01:10 AM tue 07:49 AM 02:26 PM 08:00 PM

0.3 1.6 0.4 1.1

L H L H

03:13 AM Wed 09:42 AM 04:53 PM 10:25 PM

0.5 1.8 0.5 1.3

L H L H

0.4 1.9 0.3 1.6

L H L H

01:53 AM Wed 08:24 AM 03:04 PM 08:46 PM

0.4 1.6 0.4 1.1

L H L H

04:00 AM tHu 10:20 AM 05:26 PM 11:10 PM

0.6 1.7 0.4 1.3

L H L H

05:28 AM 0.5 L 11:17 AM 1.7 H 06:13 PM 0.3 L

02:37 AM tHu 08:59 AM 03:42 PM 09:35 PM

0.5 1.5 0.4 1.2

L H L H

0.6 1.6 0.4 1.4

L H L H

03:26 AM 09:36 AM 04:22 PM 10:27 PM

0.5 1.5 0.3 1.2

L H L H

04:20 AM SAt 10:14 AM 05:02 PM 11:22 PM

0.6 1.4 0.3 1.3

L H L H

Fri

04:52 AM 10:59 AM 06:00 PM 11:57 PM

05:51 AM 0.7 L SAt 11:43 AM 1.6 H 06:36 PM 0.4 L

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

High –3:47 +3:11 –0:06 –2:14

04:20 AM tHu 10:26 AM 05:28 PM 11:09 PM Fri

12:09 AM SAt 06:40 AM 12:08 PM 06:58 PM

1.6 0.6 1.6 0.3

H L H L

1.7 0.7 1.4 0.3

H L H L

01:11 AM Sun 07:55 AM 12:59 PM 07:42 PM

Low –3:50 +3:30 –0:10 –1:58

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H. Ht *1.18 *1.59 *0.82 *1.08

ChesApeAke BAy Bridge-Tunnel

AnnApolis

L. Ht *1.17 *1.59 *0.83 *1.08

Spring Range 1.5 1.9 1.1 1.4

SAt

06:38 AM 1.7 H Sun 01:12 PM 0.5 L 06:34 PM 1 H

Fri

diFFerenCes

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

05:21 AM 0.6 L Sun 10:55 AM 1.3 H 05:44 PM 0.3 L

1 03:02 AM SAt 09:19 AM 03:46 PM 10:03 PM

2.6 0 2.7 0.2

H L H L

01:45 AM Sun 08:03 AM 02:25 PM 08:41 PM

2.4 0.2 2.5 0.4

H L H L

2 04:06 AM Sun 10:15 AM 04:48 PM 11:06 PM

2.4 0.1 2.8 0.2

H L H L

02:37 AM Mon 08:55 AM 03:19 PM 09:42 PM

2.3 0.2 2.7 0.3

H L H L

3 05:08 AM 2.3 H Mon 11:07 AM 0.1 L 05:43 PM 2.8 H

03:35 AM tue 09:50 AM 04:17 PM 10:44 PM

2.3 0.1 2.8 0.2

H L H L

2.3 0 3 0.1

H L H L

12:19 AM Mon 06:25 AM 11:41 AM 06:28 PM

1.4 0.7 1.2 0.2

H L H L

01:16 AM tue 07:31 AM 12:34 PM 07:16 PM

1.5 0.7 1.2 0.2

H L H L

02:13 AM Wed 08:36 AM 01:32 PM 08:06 PM

1.6 0.7 1.1 0.1

H L H L

4 12:02 AM tue 06:05 AM 11:56 AM 06:32 PM

0.2 2.3 0.1 2.9

L H L H

03:09 AM tHu 09:38 AM 02:34 PM 08:59 PM

1.7 0.6 1.1 0.1

H L H L

5 12:52 AM Wed 06:55 AM 12:42 PM 07:16 PM

0.2 2.3 0.1 2.9

L H L H

04:03 AM 10:36 AM 03:36 PM 09:53 PM

1.8 0.6 1.1 0.1

H L H L

6 01:37 AM tHu 07:39 AM 01:24 PM 07:56 PM

0.1 2.3 0.1 2.9

L H L H

04:56 AM SAt 11:31 AM 04:38 PM 10:48 PM

1.9 0.5 1.1 0.1

H L H L

Fri

02:18 AM 08:19 AM 02:04 PM 08:34 PM

0.1 2.3 0.2 2.9

L H L H

1.9 0.4 1.1 0.1

H L H L

8 02:55 AM SAt 08:57 AM 02:43 PM 09:11 PM

0.1 2.3 0.2 2.9

06:38 AM 1.9 H Mon 01:12 PM 0.4 L 06:41 PM 1.2 H

9 03:31 AM Sun 09:34 AM 03:21 PM 09:47 PM

Fri

05:47 AM Sun 12:22 PM 05:39 PM 11:45 PM

01:39 AM SAt 07:42 AM 01:39 PM 08:11 PM

-0.3 L 2.6 H -0.4 L 3.5 H

L H L H

02:33 AM Sun 08:39 AM 02:36 PM 09:06 PM

-0.4 L 2.7 H -0.4 L 3.5 H

0.1 2.4 0.2 2.9

L H L H

03:26 AM Mon 09:35 AM 03:32 PM 10:00 PM

-0.4 L 2.8 H -0.4 L 3.5 H

04:06 AM Mon 10:11 AM 04:00 PM 10:23 PM

0.1 2.4 0.2 2.8

L H L H

04:19 AM tue 10:30 AM 04:29 PM 10:52 PM

-0.5 L 2.9 H -0.4 L 3.3 H

04:40 AM tue 10:48 AM 04:39 PM 11:00 PM

0.2 2.4 0.3 2.7

L H L H

-0.4 L 2.9 H -0.3 L 3.1 H

0.2 2.4 0.3 2.6

L H L H

0.1 1.8 0.3 1.2

L H L H

01:40 AM Wed 08:16 AM 02:49 PM 08:45 PM

0.2 1.7 0.3 1.3

L H L H

02:40 AM tHu 09:04 AM 03:37 PM 09:48 PM

0.3 1.6 0.3 1.3

L H L H

03:42 AM 09:53 AM 04:25 PM 10:52 PM

0.4 1.5 0.2 1.4

L H L H

04:46 AM SAt 10:42 AM 05:13 PM 11:57 PM

0.5 1.4 0.2 1.5

L H L H

05:53 AM 0.6 L Sun 11:33 AM 1.3 H 06:02 PM 0.2 L

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

05:40 AM 2.4 H tHu 11:44 AM -0.1 L 06:17 PM 3.2 H -0.1 L 2.5 H -0.3 L 3.4 H

12:42 AM tue 07:27 AM 02:01 PM 07:42 PM

12:43 AM 06:42 AM 12:42 PM 07:15 PM

Fri

04:37 AM Wed 10:47 AM 05:17 PM 11:44 PM

05:16 AM Wed 11:26 AM 05:19 PM 11:37 PM

05:53 AM 0.2 L tHu 12:06 PM 2.4 H 06:03 PM 0.4 L

Fri

05:11 AM Wed 11:25 AM 05:27 PM 11:45 PM

06:04 AM -0.3 L tHu 12:20 PM 2.9 H 06:27 PM -0.1 L

28 Fri

12:38 AM 06:57 AM 01:17 PM 07:29 PM

2.9 H -0.2 L 2.9 H 0.1 L

12:16 AM 06:33 AM 12:48 PM 06:50 PM

2.5 0.2 2.4 0.4

H L H L

01:33 AM SAt 07:50 AM 02:15 PM 08:33 PM

2.7 H -0.1 L 2.8 H 0.2 L

12:58 AM SAt 07:16 AM 01:34 PM 07:43 PM

2.4 0.2 2.4 0.4

H L H L

2.4 0 2.8 0.3

Fri

diFFerenCes Onancock Creek Stingray Point Hooper Strait Light Lynnhaven Inlet

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

02:30 AM Sun 08:44 AM 03:14 PM 09:37 PM

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

H L H L

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Tidal Current Tables

Baltimore Harbor Approach (Off Sandy Point) 1

Slack Water Maximum Current

SAt

0320 0913 1455 2129

Sun 0423 1032 1552 2216

Mon

0520 1147 1650 2302

tue 0613 1254 1747 2347 Wed

tHu

Fri

SAt

0702 1352 1842 0031 0746 1444 1935 0113 0828 1530 2026 0154 0908 1613 2115

Sun 0235 0946 1653 2203

Mon 0316 1023 1731 2251

0130 0739 1425 2045

-0.5 +1.0 -1.0 +0.6

0216 0821 1504 2128 0306 0906 1544 2212 0359 0953 1625 2257 0457 1046 1707 2343 0557 1142 1751

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

0030 0659 1242 1837

+0.8 -0.6 +0.4 -0.7

0118 0758 1343 1925

+0.9 -0.7 +0.3 -0.7

0206 0854 1443 2014

+1.0 -0.8 +0.3 -0.7

0254 0946 1539 2105

+1.2 -0.9 +0.4 -0.7

tue 0359 1100 1808 2341

0053 0720 1313 1912

+1.0 -0.7 +0.5 -0.8

0148 0824 1417 2006

+1.0 -0.8 +0.5 -0.8

0240 0922 1518 2057

+1.1 -0.9 +0.5 -0.7

0329 1014 1614 2146 0415 1102 1705 2233 0458 1146 1752 2318 0539 1228 1837

+1.1 -1.0 +0.5 -0.7 +1.2 -1.0 +0.5 -0.6 +1.2 -1.0 +0.5 -0.6 +1.1 -1.1 +0.5

0002 0619 1308 1921

-0.6 +1.1 -1.1 +0.5

0046 0659 1347 2003

-0.5 +1.0 -1.0 +0.5

Wed 0445 1138 1844 13 0031 tHu 0536 1217 1919 14 0124 0634 Fri 1257 1954 15 0218 SAt 0740 1339 2028 16 0312 Sun 0854 1423 2104

Mon 0405 1011 1510 2141

tue 0456 1126 1601 2221 Wed 0546 1234 1655 2304 tHu 0633 1332 1752 2350

Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Slack Water Maximum Current

21 Fri

22 SAt

23 Sun

Mon

25 tue

0720 1422 1850 0040 0806 1507 1949 0132 0851 1550 2047 0226 0936 1631 2146 0322 1021 1712 2246

Wed 0421 1106 1753 2348

tHu 0524 1152 1836 28 0050 Fri 0630 1239 1920 29 0153 SAt 0742 1328 2005 30 0256 Sun 0858 1419 2052

0342 1035 1633 2158 0430 1122 1724 2251 0519 1208 1814 2345 0608 1253 1903

+1.2 -1.0 +0.4 -0.7 +1.3 -1.1 +0.5 -0.7 +1.3 -1.2 +0.6 -0.7 +1.3 -1.2 +0.7

0040 0658 1339 1953

-0.7 +1.2 -1.2 +0.8

0138 0749 1425 2044

-0.7 +1.1 -1.2 +0.8

0237 0843 1512 2137 0339 0938 1600 2231 0443 1037 1651 2326 0550 1140 1743

-0.7 +1.0 -1.1 +0.9 -0.7 +0.8 -1.0 +1.0 -0.7 +0.7 -0.9 +1.0 -0.7 +0.6 -0.8

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

Slack Water Maximum Current

0020 0607 1304 1911

0244 0946 1541 2231

+0.8 -1.3 +0.7 -1.1

0132 Sun 0702 1400 2017

0353 1048 1705 2339

+0.6 -1.3 +0.8 -1.1

0243 Mon 0753 1453 2117

0157 0856 1326 2014

0517 1058 1654 2302

-1.1 +0.5 -1.1 +0.9

0232 Wed 0938 1410 2055

0555 1142 1737 2341

-1.1 +0.5 -1.0 +0.8

0508 +0.6 1144 -1.2 1758 +0.9

0305 tHu 1020 1456 2138

0637 -1.1 1229 +0.4 1828 -0.9

0037 0600 1232 1836

-1.2 +0.5 -1.2 +0.9

0023 0721 1316 1922

+0.7 -1.1 +0.4 -0.9

0130 0642 1316 1911

-1.2 +0.5 -1.2 +0.9

0107 0802 1400 2015

+0.7 -1.1 +0.5 -0.8

0219 0723 1356 1947

-1.2 +0.5 -1.2 +1.0

0152 0845 1445 2109

0303 0806 1434 2028

-1.2 +0.5 -1.2 +1.0

0021 Mon 0530 1303 1905

SAt

tue 0348 0840 1540 2209 Wed 0440 0924 1622 2254 tHu 0526 1004 1701 2333 Fri 0607 1042 1738

0010 0648 1120 1816

0340 0852 1509 2108

-1.2 +0.5 -1.2 +1.0

0046 0730 1200 1853

0414 0935 1543 2147

-1.2 +0.5 -1.2 +1.0

0122 Mon 0812 1241 1933

0445 1017 1617 2224

-1.1 +0.5 -1.2 +1.0

SAt

Sun

tue

Fri

0336 1101 1547 2225

SAt 0409 1142 1651 2320 Sun 0445 1222 1802

tue

0125 0622 1348 2002

0109 0630 1307 1901

-1.4 +0.8 -1.6 +1.4

0204 0721 1403 1952

-1.5 +0.9 -1.7 +1.5

0258 0817 1459 2047

-1.7 +1.0 -1.8 +1.6

0027 Mon 0652 1209 1851

0348 0914 1553 2141

-1.8 +1.0 -1.8 +1.6

0118 tue 0748 1310 1948

0437 1009 1646 2233

-1.8 +1.1 -1.7 +1.5

+0.6 -1.1 +0.6 -0.9

0208 Wed 0842 1412 2047

0529 1104 1743 2327

-1.7 +1.0 -1.6 +1.4

0241 0932 1538 2212

+0.5 -1.2 +0.7 -0.9

0257 tHu 0938 1515 2147

0625 -1.7 1202 +1.0 1847 -1.5

0339 1025 1635 2316

+0.5 -1.2 +0.9 -1.0

0024 0723 1303 1953

+1.2 -1.6 +0.9 -1.3

0122 0818 1402 2056

+1.0 -1.4 +0.8 -1.2

0219 0912 1503 2204

+0.8 -1.3 +0.8 -1.1

0227 Wed 0715 1435 2058

0443 +0.6 1120 -1.4 1727 +1.1

0014 0539 1213 1813

tHu 0326 0811 1524 2152

Slack Water Maximum Current

21 Fri

0419 0910 1615 2245

SAt 0510 1010 1706 2336 Sun 0600 1110 1758

Fri

0346 1033 1620 2250

SAt 0436 1131 1732 2359

-1.2 +0.7 -1.5 +1.3

Sun 0529 1230 1843

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

Current Differences and Speed Ratios Secondary Stations Baltimore Harbor Approach

Time Differences

Min. before Flood

Flood

Min. before Ebb

Speed Ratios Ebb

Flood

Ebb

Secondary Stations Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Time Differences

Min. before Flood

Flood

Min. before Ebb

Speed Ratios Ebb

Flood

Ebb

Cove Point, 3.9 n.mi. East

-3:29

-3:36

-4:08

-3:44

0.4

0.6

Chesapeake Beach, 1.5 miles North

+0:29

+0:48

+0:06

+0:00

1.0

0.7

Sharp Island Lt., 3.4 n.mi. West

-1:39

-1:41

-1:57

-1:43

0.4

0.5

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

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

0.3

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

+5:33

+6:04

+5:45

0.4

0.2

Corrections Applied to Baltimore Harbor Approach

Corrections Applied to Chesapeake Bay Entrance

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June 2013 Currents

0612 -0.7 1206 +0.6 1817 -0.9

Slack Water Maximum Current

Where We Sail by Chuck Epes

What Happened to the Baby Crabs?

orrisome news recently from year to year. Microscopic crab larvae and streams, will improve water qualsurfaced about blue crabs, one that hatch in the lower Bay are swept by ity, contribute to Bay grass revival, and of the Chesapeake Bay’s most tides out into the Atlantic Ocean. They improve habitats for crabs. While progress iconic critters and object of the Bay’s most depend upon favorable winds, weather, has been made to reduce pollution, the profitable commercial fishery. and tides to sweep them back into the Bay Chesapeake Bay remains a system dangerThe crab population in the Bay this to grow and mature. Unfavorable weather ously out of balance. Implementing the past winter was down dramatically from conditions at critical times of the crab life states’ Clean Water Blueprints will finish a year earlier, according to Virginia and cycle can mean a lean year for the Bay’s the job of restoring the Bay.” Maryland fisheries managers. Total crab crab population. There was some good news in this numbers dropped from week’s crab report. about 765 million last The number of adult year to about 300 million, female crabs increased largely because the number 50 percent, from about of juvenile crabs fell from 95 million a year ago to nearly 600 million last 147 million this year. year—a record high—to Adult females are the 111 million in 2013, accornerstone of a joint cording to the Virginia MaVirginia-Maryland crab rine Resources Commission population rebuilding (VMRC). program that began in What happened to all 2008. the baby crabs? “It is important Scientists think most of to keep today’s news them became dinner for in perspective,” says predators. Over the last VMRC commissioner Scientists believe great numbers of “puppy year or two, the Bay has Jack Travelstead. “Five drum” ate great numbers of “puppy crabs.” seen a huge increase in juyears ago, this fishery venile red drum, a fish with was declared a federal a voracious appetite. Sciendisaster. That is no lon##Photo by Chesapeake Bay Program tists believe great numbers ger the case. Overfishof “puppy drum” ate great numbers of And pollution in Bay waters continues ing is no longer occurring. A good fisheries “puppy crabs.” to stunt the Bay’s underwater grasses, management framework is in place.” “There is a good chance that these fish which offer critical shelter for baby blue Because of the lower overall number had an impact on last year’s record year crabs to hide from predators like red of crabs, Virginia, Maryland, and the class (of baby blue crabs),” says Rom Lipdrum. A report earlier this week found Potomac River Fisheries Commission are cius of the Virginia Institute of Marine Bay grasses down this year to only 48,000 considering additional harvest restrictions Science. “Puppy drum are opportunistic acres, the lowest since 1985. Some of the of 10 percent in 2013. Combined with feeders and will target high density food grass losses are due to weather, but excess more favorable weather conditions and sources, and juvenile crabs last year were nutrient and sediment pollution also are continued efforts to reduce pollution, the found in high densities. I was expecting big problems. new restrictions should lead to more crabs a reduced number of juvenile crabs this “Bay grasses provide essential habitat in years to come. year. Lower spawning stock numbers in and shelter for juvenile crabs and have That will be good for the Bay, Bay wa2012 may have combined with environbeen significantly reduced in recent years,” termen, and crab lovers everywhere. mental factors to dampen reproduction Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) this year.” President Will Baker says. “Reducing Find the Bay Daily blog at Environmental and pollution factors pollution, including better managing cbf.org/baydaily do indeed play roles in Bay crab numbers stormwater runoff before it gets into rivers

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Building Good

Waterfront Citizens Eleven years in, Box of Rain still gets Annapolis youth in touch and out on the water S

by Tracy Leonard

ummer’s finally here, and along with it summer camp, trips to the beach, and chilling time with old and new friends. For the 11th year running, Box of Rain wraps all of this fun together in its summer program for Annapolis area youth. Founded in 2003 as a living legacy to homicide victim Lee Griffin, Box of Rain is a not-for-profit organization focused on providing at-risk youth aged eight to 14 with maritime learning experiences. With exposing youth to Annapolis’s rich maritime culture as a means, Box of Rain achieves an end that is quite extraordinary: among its diverse participants, it fosters respect and understanding that in many cases didn’t exist before. Youth from different communities and different backgrounds become friends through Box of Rain programs. Volunteers from the maritime industry and other area businesses meet teens whom they may not have gotten to know otherwise. Program participants meet professional sailors, Department of Natural Resources representatives, environmental educators, and other people hooked on maritime life. “In many ways, Box of Rain is a two-way street, bringing together youth and adults from various walks of life. By encouraging mutual cooperation and respect, it helps build good citizens,” says Nan Walker, one of the founding board members of Box of Rain. Box of Rain got rolling with its eightweek summer camp which remains its cornerstone program. “This year the summer program will run from June 20 to August 15. We will spend time sailing with Annapolis Sailing School and J/World as well as swimming at Truxton,” says Kelsa McLaughlin, executive director of Box of Rain. “Learning about our environment at Annapolis Maritime Museum, kayaking,

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rowing, visiting St. Mary’s College, and our big day at Assateague Beach are some of what we have in store for the summer participants.” Over the years, Walker has seen tremendous growth among participants. Children who may have come into the program not wanting to get their feet wet jump off boats and splash around at the end of the session. Children who may have thrown wrappers into the water at the beginning of the program pick up other people’s trash by the end. “Not only has their respect for each other grown, but their respect for the water and the environment has, too,” says Walker.

##Box of Rain participants on the sandbagger replica Bear in Annapolis Harbor.

The summer program takes place every Tuesday and Thursday, and Box of Rain provides transportation for participants to and from camp activities. More than 500 children have participated since the summer program was founded. Perhaps even more telling, 80 percent of Box of Rain’s counselors have participated in the program themselves. Some have also earned grants and participated in other sailing camps at area yacht clubs. Dedicated volunteers make Box of Rain activities possible. With no location of its own, Box of Rain relies on local businesses and organizations to provide support and host events. Volunteers help with activities as well, whether it’s a morning of sailing on

J/Boats with local sailors or a tubing trip down the Gunpowder River. Over the years, Box of Rain has expanded to include two more programs: boat building and Revolution Bikes. Every winter since 2009, 20-30 teenagers have spent their weekends constructing wooden boats. As the summer program does, boatbuilding fosters teamwork and responsibility. It also teaches teenagers specific skills such as woodworking, construction, and painting. So far, Box of Rain boatbuilders have built two peace canoes, a ##In addition to wooden dory, spending time and a standon the water, Box of Rain up paddle participants board. meet The newprofessional sailors, est addienvironmental educators, and tion to Box of Rain’s other people hooked on programs and maritime life. a partnership with the City of Annapolis Police Department, Transportation Department, and Recreation & Parks Department, Revolution Bikes teaches bike repair skills to youth while they simultaneously earn community service hours and bikes for themselves. McLaughlin recalls a favorite memory from an early session of Revolution Bikes: “We had a participant that showed a tremendous amount of promise. He was just a natural at retaining information and fixing the bikes. His ability did not go unnoticed by Parker Jones, owner of Capital Bicycle, so he was offered a job. It is great to see our kids becoming so involved in the community in such a positive way.” Box of Rain welcomes volunteers for all of its programs. If you have a talent that you think might benefit the program, a few hours one day a week to take some kids out on the water, or a wish to get to know some Annapolis area youth, consider setting aside some time for Box of Rain. boxofrain.org spinsheet.com

Magothy Matters Up the Creek Without an Anchor By Steve Gibb

our friends in a 32-foot sloop were and create more damage for him. As the anchored down mid-afternoon on pressure on the line continued to mount, a clear summer day with powthe bow kept dropping. We reluctantly reerboats on either side in a busy Gibson leased the anchor rode and ditched it into Island anchorage when a tornado warning the water in desperation. Suddenly, we was issued for the weekend. Planning found ourselves faced with the prospect an overnight, our group swam, dried of the crazy futility of running the storm off under the bimini and played guitar without an anchor. together, picking out tunes from the folk The wind squall/tornado kept comsong book “Rise Up Singing.” Then, as ing, and sheets of rain slammed down the storm gathered momentum on the holike needles, warm but prickly to the skin. rizon to the east and before it hit Gibson Visibility shrank. There was nothing to Island, the sloop was suddenly jerked in do but cue the motor, batten down the the direction of one of the powerboats hatches and keep moving around the to starboard and kept speeding up. We ran for fenders and to the bow, ##Afternoon storms. They happen. completely taken by Don’t find yourself surprise by the movement up a creek without with our only thoughts a backup anchor. on cushioning the blow. The vastness of the storm became more evident as it darkened the anchorage. The relentless pull on the anchor line mystified us (a Great White? Chessie? Some Defense Department underwater contraption?). We yelled to the powerboat captain to turn off his engine and generator, thinking maybe his prop had caught our rode. Cushioning the direct T-bone blow led to only a cosmetic glitch but we needed fenders to keep the boats from grinding into one another as they sidled up sideways. The unrelenting pressure on anchorage, while the crew, teeth chatterthe rode started pulling the bow farther ing, muttered and prayed below in sheets and farther down as we snubbed the line of anxiety. We saw another boat running to prevent more contact with the other for cover from being on the Bay, the crew vessel. The seconds stretched out with the wanting to get out of the smashing rains. accelerating pull. We thought to attach a We were a tiny vessel with four baldfloating fender to the anchor rode for later ing, uncertain creatures being chased by retrieval but feared the fender might get a commonwealth-sized blackness as the caught up in the prop of the powerboat weather charged across the Bay. Follow us!

We did circles around the anchorage while struggling into foul weather gear and shaking drops off our eyeglasses. Then we remembered that the cruising guide said that the Gibson Island YC had transient moorings. Given the storm, we thought they would understand if we picked one up unannounced. Steering west, we picked up a mooring as torrents of rain smashed down and decided to stay the night. After a meal and cards, we felt somewhat restored and only drips reached us from a leaky porthole or two as the rains

persisted but the wind dropped. During our after-action discussion, a friend suggested that another boat’s windlass must have dragged their anchor across our rode and yanked us into the other boat. We since have acquired two anchors and urge all those using a windlass to keep a spotter on the bow, particularly in crowded anchorages. SpinSheet June 2013 41

Families Who Sail Together...

* We asked readers to share family sailing stories in honor of Mother’s Day in May and Father’s Day June 16. Here are two stories to remember.

Stranded at a Lighthouse by Jon Edwards

y father built his first boat while on Long Island’s North Fork. The first leg he was still in grade school in took us south southwest for 10 miles to Freeport, NY, a south shore Plum Gut, a half-mile-wide strait between Long Island town. Building and sailing Orient Point at the tip of Long Island and a boat as a young boy was enough to conPlum Island. According to the U.S. Coast vince him that he might like to spend his Pilot, the “Gut” has currents of 3.5 to 4.3 life on the water, so it was no surprise that knots with heavy tide rips. This minor he was quick to take a plunge back into maelstrom presents the sailor with standing boating after his discharge from the Army waves and has an overall nastiness following World War II. quotient that local boaters In the post war years, boat shopping respect. involved visiting boatyards until an affordThe wind freshened as able boat was found. This is what brought we crossed Long Island him to Niantic, CT, and the discovery of a 26-foot Charles Mower ##Boat shopping brought my father to Niantic, CT, and the discovery of a adaptation of a Garden-designed Sea 26-foot Charles Mower adaptation of a Bird yawl. When he first spotted her, Garden-designed Sea Bird yawl. Photo she was on the hard and had probby Charles Mower/sailboatdata.com ably not been near the water in years. The boat Ulrica was not without problems. As a five-year-old, my opinion of her was formed on my first visit when I disturbed a hornets’ nest under the companionway hatch. My mother kept her initial impression of the Ulrica to herself. Keeping silent when most other people would have complained was a rule she lived by. Her philosophy was, “If you can’t say something nice, then don’t say anything at all.” Dad looked upon Ulrica with the same pride that Ralphie’s father had when Sound and the Gut’s tumultuous reputahe admired the one legged lamp in the tion was awaiting us. The worsening sea movie “Christmas Story.” In fact, when a state in the Gut increased the strain on boatyard worker advised my father to walk Ulrica’s keel and garboard strakes enough away from the boat because she had bad to cause the keel to break away. We quickly garboards, my father mistranslated it to doused the sails, and the disabled boat mean bad garbage. He was confident that was soon banging against the jetties at the he could get rid of any bad garbage he entrance to Plum Gut Harbor of refuge. found onboard all by himself. (It wasn’t until seven years later that Plum A deal was struck, money changed Island became a center for animal disease hands, and Ulrica rolled down the yard’s research and was listed as off limits to marine railway into the Niantic River. unofficial visitors. Since 9/11, Homeland We were ready to go sailing. Any garbage Security officers equipped with automatic problems that were found had presumably weapons aggressively turn away any unbeen dealt with, but nothing had been authorized attempts to land on what has done about the iffy garboard strakes. become a very mysterious island.) My father, mother, and I sailed out The U.S. Coast Guard was still in of Niantic Bay bound for Southold, NY, charge of manning lighthouses at the time, 42 June 2013 SpinSheet

and the small detachment from the lighthouse responded to help us secure what was left of Ulrica. The weather conditions continued to decline; a typical nor’easter had arrived. The heavy weather blocked the attempts of the resupply vessel to land at the island, and the lighthouse crew effectively became our hosts for the next three days. The lightkeepers did their best to entertain me with what little they had on hand that might intrigue a five-year-old. We flew paper airplanes from the top parapet and took Jeep rides. Their Jeep was so rusty that I had a good view of the island’s dirt trails through the floorboards and was certain that I was going to bounce out of the Jeep at every rut. The men appreciated the fact that my mother’s cooking was better than theirs, and both my mother and father were welcomed as extra hands at the poker table. I was assigned the duty of sorting the poker chips by color after their marathon games. The nor’easter finally lifted. We hitched a ride back to Connecticut once the re-supply boat was able to land at the island. Neither my father nor my mother was dissuaded by this bumpy entry into sailing together, and they continued to cruise the eastern seaboard through the years. Now, at the age of 97, my father lives aboard a 50-foot trawler in Florida and can look back on a lifetime of sailing, boat building, and, so far, only one shipwreck. I work as a captain for Sea Tow in Annapolis. Every summer, I move north to Montauk Point, NY, at the eastern tip of Long Island and run a Sea Tow boat there. Often I pass by Plum Island and recall our adventure there and how it felt to be marooned at a lighthouse. spinsheet.com

Introducing Our Sons to Sailing by Fred Hunt

y wife and I sailed all over the mid-Chesapeake before-children. When the boys were about 10 and seven, we decided that we could take up sail cruising again. It was winter, and we visited many boats for sale. We were delighted that the boys were ecstatic about cruising sailboats. The galleys and heads seemed to them to be like a child’s playhouse size. So, that evening over dinner, feeling very confident we could let “them” make the decision about which boat to buy, we asked, “Which boat did you like best?” Our eldest, a very definite and precise son, immediately said that he liked all of them except “the wobbly one.” I assumed that one of the boats high on their keels braced ashore must have seemed precarious. No, “wobbly” was the only boat we had seen in the water, and had a natural roll as we boarded and walked around. So we tried Plan B. We arranged to charter a nice sailboat that slept six for three long-weekend holidays that spring. The three-day voyages were long enough

to have an adventure destination, feel at home afloat, and yet realize that it is not a luxury hotel with maid service. Multiple times would set the desired pattern. The boys immediately claimed “their house” in the bow V-berth. The table/double was the size of a twin bed, so Mom retreated to sleep on the remaining “double” with the hot diesel intruding as a bed partner. Our last charter weekend was Memorial Day, the hottest one I have ever experienced, before or since. Coming back up South River to the marina we took a side trip into Glebe Creek heeled in a stiff breeze. My older son has always liked maps, and alerted me of a sandbar. Feeling like king of the world and back on my childhood waters, I said, “I know every inch of this creek!” Seconds later, the boat came to a soft but firm halt, and we were grounded leaning at an angle. My son politely noted, “I guess you didn’t know this inch.” My younger son, who had dominated the wheel the whole weekend and put up with constant suggestions, grinned that it was

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##Mom and Michael at the helm with Andrew on chart duty.

know-itall Dad who ran aground. They then got to be part of the gymnastics of working a boat off a sandbar. Did sailing take? We realized (and heard from others) that with the boys’ increasingly-active schedules, chances for long boating adventures in Annapolis would be rare and stressfully hurried. So, we decided on docking in downtown Washington, DC. Since the currents on the upper Potomac require a powerboat, Zazu the trawler joined the family, and my sons’ boating ended up being years of wood/canvas wilderness canoe trips in far northern Labrador, Quebec, and Ontario.

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Look But Don’t Touch A beautiful coast hides a military purpose on the Upper Bay There it is on the chartplotter: a big blob of

coast stretching for 15 miles or more along the western shore above Baltimore. You spread out as much of Chart 12274 as your navigation station allows for a better assessment. Hardly any roads are shown. No towns, no marinas. The Gunpowder and Bush Rivers are wide and inviting. Romney Creek beckons, too, but it isn’t even charted. Spesutie Narrows is, and blind instinct seizes you until you look closely and see a thick-looking border on the chart from southwest to northeast and the warning “Aberdeen Proving Ground Restricted Area 334.140 (See notes A and B).” A series of yellow cans about a mile off the coast marks a warning best heeded. If you don’t, the Army will come out and pay you a visit. Notes A and B basically say “keep out, or else.” If getting boarded by the army isn’t unpleasant enough, then getting blown to bits by unexploded ordnance (Note C) would definitely ruin your day. Looking to port as you continue heading north, as far as your eye can see is a wooded shoreline, one of the longest unbroken stretches of nature on the Upper Bay, you think, and you would be right. About 13,000 acres is forested, with another 5000 acres of forested wetlands. All of this is good for water quality protection and supporting wildlife. So diverse is the occurrence of wildlife that these lands are home to the largest concentration of bald eagles in the state, and 250 other types of birds, 40 types of mammals, reptiles, and 50 species of fish. You think you’ve found paradise. Until you are reminded of what lies inland. Before the 20th century, there were towns, farms, and wharves of commerce. There remained backwater Joppa and growing Aberdeen, but besides Michaelsville and a few scattered hamlets, this land was characterized by pastoral farms. Tomatoes were the big crop, and canneries in Aberdeen processed them. 44 June 2013 SpinSheet

Then in 1917, America found herself at war. The technology of weapons was changing, and the Army needed a place to test them. The range at Sandy Hook,

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NJ, was deemed too small and too close to New York City. So an emissary was sent south to look for a new place to blow stuff up. That task fell to a certain Colonel Ruggles, who started poking around the Chesapeake region. Scouting out land on Kent Island didn’t go over well with the locals, but a friend up the Bay told him about a vast, thinly populated area in Harford County. Ruggles liked what he saw; the place was perfectly suited for the mission and easier to get to than Kent Island and without the resistance he met there. Ruggles reported back to Washington, gave the farmers and townsfolk a few weeks to pack up and get out, and set about establishing the first of five camps, arsenals, and forts that would make up a sprawling military preserve. In an instant, three centuries of settlement history were literally wiped off the map. Businesses, homes, barns, livestock, and livelihoods were stricken from the tax rolls. APG, as it has been known since 1971, is vast indeed. At 72,000 acres, it takes away a great chunk of the Chesapeake’s western shore gunkholing possibilities. A lot happens away from the shore, unseen: 2000 buildings including laboratories for medical research, chemicals, human engineering and materials research, 200 firing positions, and 300 miles of roads and housing for base personnel. Munitions testing can and does occur at any time. It will rattle your rigging, but apparently the eagles don’t seem to mind. Every sailor around here should be cognizant of the provisions set forth in CFR 33 Section 334.140, which outlines in great detail where you can and can’t go and what you can and can’t do. Knowing what goes on at the base and understanding why such restrictions are there shouldn’t keep you from exploring the rivers whose heads of navigation are outside the restricted area. The Gunpowder is a beautiful river to explore. Once Maxwell Point is cleared, the community of Oliver Beach lies to port. A fixed railroad bridge ahead stops spinsheet.com

your progress with only 12 feet of vertical clearance, but the trip back down the Gunpowder is pleasant unless your anxiety about bombing pipes up. The Bush River similarly teases you with the community of Belcamp a distant reward, but a bascule bridge is stymied by a 35foot transmission line. You can see Poole’s Island up close, too. While an 1820s lighthouse is all that remains now, the island was famous for its peaches before the army started using it for target practice. All manner of unexploded ordnance riddles the place, but it is well worth a peek. Just don’t run aground. That’s not allowed either.

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hen you close your eyes and think “fishing trip,” you’re probably imagining a powerboat. Stinkpots and fishing rods are a natural pair, but catching some dinner while under sail is not all that difficult. It makes sense to drag a line for some free, fresh food from the sea. The key is just to change your perception of fishing. We see those videos of big guys on the back of wide boats, struggling and heaving against some enormous fish who doesn’t want to be dinner. I see those videos and I think, who has time for that? Especially here on the Chesapeake where I’m tending sails against shifting winds, dodging crab pots, tacking away from race boats, and keeping an eye on the shipping traffic. But fishing can be pleasant and passive under sail. Greg Sapp is an avid fisherman and boater both here on the Chesapeake and

out in saltier ocean waters in Florida and the Bahamas. He says as long as there is a good breeze, then chances are you’re traveling at a nice trolling speed. “Mount a rod holder to your aft rail. Get a decent trolling rod and a handful of those green rubber-looking fish baits about four to six inches long. They will have a Jig-Head, which is basically a weight designed to get the lure to cruise along under the surface, with a hook in it,” says Greg. “Attach the leader and lure, and once you’re under sail, let the line out 20-30 yards behind the boat. Set the drag, and then just sail!” Spring and fall on the Chesapeake bring the rockfish and bluefish, both good eating. Sometimes during the season, you might see a fishing charter boat dragging dozens of lines. They’re trying to create the illusion of a large school of bait fish. This technique isn’t going to

work under sail. But the other thing you might notice is how slow they’re going, usually about four knots, which is pretty much a typical lazy day sail on the Bay. Plus under sail, there’s no engine noise to scare the fish away. Be sure to attach a little streamer to the end of your pole to let other boaters know you are dragging a line, and don’t cut too close to your stern. You may not catch something every time, but every few trips out you may end up grilling a beautiful piece of rockfish at anchor. Greg has some tips for bettering your chances if you don’t mind a little more work. “Look for the charter boats towing 12 lines and from a respectful distance so as not to deter their fishing, follow the line they are on or make a few circles in their general area, good tacking and gybing practice anyway. Also, be sure to sail

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close to the lighthouses and bridges; fish like the rip-rap under them. And pay special attention to your fishing at the mouths of the rivers. Bait fish from the river congregate in the current boils where they hit the Bay.” Greg’s friend and lifelong Chesapeake Bay boater Scott Robinson has a simpler approach to fishing under sail. “Well, the best ‘trick’ I can think of is to not spend a lot of money,” says Scott. “To troll, all you need is 100-pound test with a lure or a spoon and a pair of leather gloves to hand-line if you hook something. Also, it’s best to tie the line to a bungee cord and then tie the bungee cord to the railing. That way, if something really big hits the lure, you don’t lose the rig.” Greg says the simple approach is great when you have kids aboard. “Get a couple of minnow seins or dip nets. Once you are at anchor, take the kids to the grass shoreline or a dock piling and scoop up some grass shrimp into a bucket.” Then the kids can sit on the dock or on the side of the boat at anchor and use the grass shrimp with a simple hook and rod and reel them in. “The kids will be completely engrossed,” Greg promises.

Scott knows these waters well and has lots of favorite spots, but of course like a true fisherman, he isn’t going to give them all away. But I did get one tip from him. “While not under sail, it’s nice to drift around in Pocomoke Sound with a couple bottom rigs in about 40 feet of water. You can drift for miles, and the flounder are as big as doormats.” Greg warns that catching bluefish can be dicey if you’re not prepared for the sharp teeth. Most are small enough to haul in by hand, but a net can be helpful for any fish you catch. A pair of work gloves, needle-nose pliers, and cheap booze to pour down the fish’s throat and knock him out will help you make that transition from fish to food. Be sure to look up the proper size and season requirements from the Department of Natural Resources so you know what you can keep and what needs to go back into the water. When you register your boat, get yourself a fishing sticker, too. “I have caught rockfish off a J/boat on the Bay, tuna coming out of New York Harbor from a 45-foot Bristol, tons of bluefish off New Jersey and Long Island

##A Father’s Day fishing expedition under sail. Photo by Cindy Wallach

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Summer Cruising  Upper Bay  Fishing  Baycation

Taking a

Bay-cation  by Eva Hill

hen I think about all of the things that make a charter vacation such a wonderful escape, it’s not just the blazing white beaches, palm trees, and shimmering waters that make it so. It’s also the sound of water rushing under the hull; it’s the freedom to sleep as late as you want and go wherever the wind lets you go; it’s the sheer exhilaration of practically living outdoors for days on end.

##It’s not the Caribbean, but it’s only only a two-hour sail from home, and ah, so relaxing.

Since I own a boat, I get a little bit of that feeling on weekends, but the doses of it are tantalizingly brief. This year, for a change of pace, we’ve decided to spend a whole week, and the bracketing weekends, aboard Calypso. As many of us have noticed, several charter companies have set up new bases in what we’re lucky enough to call our home base: Chesapeake Bay. Why not do the same ourselves? For a variety of reasons, Rick and I haven’t spent a week on our own boat since 2004. When there are no plane tickets, hotel rooms or charter contracts paid for, the scheduled week on home waters is not as sacrosanct. Work and family commitments erode the reserved week, and often my 48 June 2013 SpinSheet

imagination conjures up bluer waters. This year, however, we’re hoping things will be different. I’ve inked the chosen week onto my calendar and plan to treat it as sacred as a “paid-for” vacation. My first week-long sailing experiences were on charter boats, so I took away from those experiences many ideas of how to make my own boat as comfortable and convenient as a charter boat. But with my own boat, I have been able to take it one step further—customizing comfort for myself and using equipment and supplies much nicer than those provided for strangers. So unlike a charter boat, my boat has down pillows, cushy towels, a chef’s knife, and a French press. It may not be a Four Seasons hotel, but it’s a few notches more luxurious than a run-of-the-mill charter boat. Far-flung or remote charter destinations feature the twin inconveniences of a limited ability to bring preferred supplies along with me, and few sources of supplies at my destination. But sailing from my home base, I have my choice of supermarkets and liquor stores and can stock my boat with whatever goodies I want to have on hand. And yet, if I want to spend my holiday free of galley wench responsibilities, waterfront restaurants are never too far away. The ultimate luxury of a sailing vacation on my home waters is the ability to take advantage of time. On the one hand, I’m giving myself the gift of an extended period of time in which to explore beyond my weekend cruising grounds. As much time as Rick and I have spent on Calypso and her predecessors, we’ve never been north of Bodkin Creek or south of Solomons Island. Our “Bay-cation” week will allow us to go beyond those limits. Similarly, we seldom get to explore our Bay on non-weekend days. On those occasions that we have, it has seemed like an entirely different body of water—free of the rush and congestion of everyone (including ourselves) trying to make the most of precious days off. Of course, time is not the only commodity that is spared on a local sailing vacation. Once you assume that the costs of owning and maintaining the boat would have been incurred regardless, money is the other savings. And that is plenty of enticement to take advantage of sailing at “home.” spinsheet.com

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Less Is More Offshore Sailing with Neophyte Crew Story and photos by Andy Schell

y 10-year high school reunion happened last November. One of my best friends had the unfortunate position of being class president the year we graduated and remains responsible for organizing the reunions, so I went. That evening, I reconnected with my old friend Andrew Staus and shared stories about our sailing trips and his climbing trips. I discovered that he used to live in Alaska and goes ice climbing in Tuckerman’s Ravine in New England.

##Andy, Dennis, and first-time offshore sailor Andrew, who has now been well-initiated after a 900-mile trip.

##That a crewmember doesn’t have experience won’t matter if he or she is adventurous and willing to learn.

##There is nothing better than sharing sailing with people who have never done it.

When I posted a crew opportunity on my Facebook page, Andrew bit. But Andrew had never been offshore before. In fact, he had never been sailing before. Andrew has spent time sleeping on the side of a cliff in a bivy sack, so I figured he would handle the elements just fine. I can teach someone how to stand a watch in a day, and I am more comfortable asleep in my bunk when I know the person on watch will wake me if they have a question rather than do something of their own accord that might not be right. And they learn to sail my way, which is also worth something. Aside from our grounding in Rock Hall at the end of it, the trip was awesome (though we did suffer a bit coming up the Bay—the last night saw a low temperature of 36 degrees. But then again, that’s why I brought an ice climber onboard). Two days later, I was on a plane again headed for St. Thomas to bring a boat north to Rhode Island via Bermuda. I had lined up my friend Billy Rudek, a captain Follow us!

at the Echo Hill Outdoor School on the Eastern Shore, as first mate and agreed to bring along Casey and Lindsey Alexander. I met them quite serendipitously when they called inquiring about the Caribbean 1500. “We want to sail our own boat in the event in 2014,” they told me, “but we’ve never been offshore. Do you know of anyone looking for crew?” Indeed I did! They keep their boat, a 45-foot Van de Stadt sloop, in Solomons Island and have spent the past four years refitting her themselves. We had dinner at Middleton Tavern in Annapolis about six weeks before the trip was set to depart. I did not have any specific interview questions but let my intuition guide me. I got a really nice vibe. They booked their flights. Billy and I educated Casey and Lindsey on maritime traditions and superstitions our first evening in St. Thomas at dinner. They had bought a bunch of bananas at the grocery store and thought I was joking when I told them to get rid of them before the trip.

The passage north to Bermuda included five days close reaching in 20 knots of breeze, clear skies, and warm weather. I overheard Lindsey say to Casey one morning, “This is my favorite kind of sailing.” No kidding! Casey and Lindsey learned what it is like offshore and how to stand single-handed watches. There is a precedent for my style of choosing crew. When Mia and I sailed Arcturus across the Atlantic in 2011, our friend Clint came along. He had only been on a sailboat once before, with us in New Zealand when we first met. But it did not matter. He is an adventurous type. Then, I just had a hunch about Clint, and I love him as a friend. But now, I think there really is something to it. And there is nothing better than sharing sailing with people who have never done it. That is the best part. About the Author: Visit 59-north.com to learn more about Annapolis sailor, writer, and yacht delivery skipper Andy Schell’s adventures.

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Postcard from Bequia

Story and photos by Jessica Rice Johnson

##Young sailo rs on Admiralty Bay in Bequia (pronounced Be ck-way ).

equia, in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, is a magic place. On this small island, the water is somehow bluer, the breezes softer, and the sunsets more fantastic. Years ago I would never have let this secret out, lest droves of boats descend upon it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too late. Admiralty Bay is now full of cruising boats but Bequia (pronounced Beck-way) still charms me. After a long gap, I visited in early February of this year while sailing down the Leeward and Windward islands on our catamaran, Elcie. rful, locally ##The colo sc hooner, n de oo w built Rose. Friendship

Once a quiet outpost, Port Elizabeth is now bustling with galleries, gift shops, and new restaurants. In fact, we had a choice of five venues to watch the Baltimore Ravens claim the Super Bowl championship title. Rastafarians peddle produce and a variety of herbs to camera-toting tourists. The usual tropical knickknacks and jewelry are offered as well. The likely cause of this development is the airport that opened in 2002. 50 June 2013 SpinSheet

Before the airport, the only way to reach Bequia, other than bareboat or private yacht, was aboard the colorful, locally-built wooden schooner, Friendship Rose. Years ago I had an opportunity to sail between Kingstown, St. Vincent, and Bequia aboard this classic island boat. Once the tattered canvas sails were raised, all the crew except the captain lay down and went to sleep on deck. Goats and chickens wandered among the cargo. Out of service for many years, the Friendship Rose has recently been restored as a day charter boat, heading daily to Mustique or Tobago Cays. It was 25 years ago that I first learned of this tiny island from a young Bequian studying boat building in faraway Lunen-

burg, Nova Scotia. He described a utopia of palm-fringed beaches, whalehunting sailors, and industrious island folk. I had to see it for myself. Two years later I sailed into Admiralty Bay and fully understood Bequiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fascination for so many sailors. The anchorage is large and well-protected, a good thing as the holding was only okay. Once the anchor grabbed, we headed ashore to see where the day would take us. For the nautically minded, there is much to do. Bequia has strong ties with Yankee boat builders and sailors of New England. This joint history goes back to the whaling days when ships would linger in Admiralty Bay for repairs, provisioning, and shore leave. Local men became skilled seamen and shipwrights. This craft, on a smaller scale, is still practiced in the two model boat shops located on the waterfront. In Friendship Bay, the Bequia Heritage Foundation Boat Museum showcases traditional boats from the region. The annual Easter Regatta brings out a fleet of wooden sailing dinghies to race across the harbor. If you head west from Friendship Bay, you will come to the settlement of La spinsheet.com

Pompe. Here are the homes of the whalermen and their families. Ask someone how to find the sturdy grey and yellow wooden boats in which brave men head to sea to harpoon whales under sail. A small museum is filled with art and artifacts related to the whaling tradition. There are forged harpoons, old rendering equipment, and bones including the ear bone of a whale that barely fits in the palm of your hand. Under international law, St. Vincent and the Grenadines are granted aboriginal whaling rights allowing the taking of up to four whales a year. The whale is slaughtered and divided among many families in a celebratory fashion. I suspect this tradition is fading with increased opposition to the killing of whales and fewer young men willing to participate. For now, anyway, the whaling starts each year around midFebruary when humpbacks migrate along the windward coast. If you head out of Port Elizabeth to the northeast, a narrow road leads past stone plantation buildings and some isolated beaches. It’s possible to catch a taxi, but walking is the right pace to take

in the scenery. After 45 minutes the road winds its way around a headland and into Park Bay, home of the Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary. For the last 17 years Orton “Brother” King has collected tiny hatchlings from Hawksbill sea turtle nests and “raised them up” to a size that better insures their survival upon release. Under a shaded roof more than a hundred Hawksbill turtles of every size lazily swim in a large clear pool and several smaller tanks. Brother King’s love of the turtles is apparent as he takes time to talk with every visitor, educating them about the care and feeding and eventual release of the turtles. At day’s end my favorite gathering spot back on the waterfront is the friendly Frangipani Hotel. Gentle evening breezes waft across tables beneath lush palms strung with lights. You can enjoy a cold Carib beer or rum punch while watching the sun set across Admiralty Bay. By my count, the green flash appears here more often than other places, too. The island of Bequia may continue to change and develop, but the charm manages to endure.

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here comes a time in a long voyage when you realize that it’s time to head home. For circumnavigators, the finish line is clear: crossing your outbound track. For my husband David and me, defining the end of our voyage is not as clear cut. In some ways, we reached a turning point two years ago when we brought an end to full-time cruising. But by leaving our boat in Marmaris, Turkey, with plans to return for seasonal cruising, the voyage of Gyatso was by no means over. When you’re on an open-ended cruise, uncertainty is part of the fun. “We’ll just go until we know we’re done,” David says confidently. But more recently, I’ve been wondering just how we know when we’re ready to bring an end to long-distance cruising? Contemplating the thought left me with mixed emotions. On one hand, we both secretly hope that our great adventure doesn’t have to come to an end just yet. But financial realities, as well as my interest in resuming my career, have tipped the balance for us

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by Lisa Borre

in favor of bringing Gyatso home sooner rather than later. Although we had hoped that seasonal cruising in the Med might be feasible for us, we’re finding that it is expensive, and we can’t find long enough blocks of time to make the investment worthwhile. We can’t take six to eight months at a time for cruising anymore, like many of our American friends who cruise in the Med. And because of the cost and environmental concerns over making trans-Atlantic flights, we don’t want to split the season, from April to June and September to November, as most of our European cruising friends do. We also hadn’t anticipated that we would find it so hard to be living near the Chesapeake Bay with our boat half a world away. We feel incredibly fortunate to have cruised to so many wonderful places, but honestly, we’d be just as happy sailing the Chesapeake Bay with an occasional summer cruise to New England. It is this thought that I try to hold onto as we make plans to bring Gyatso home.

In some respects, it would be a lot easier if we were doing a circumnavigation and felt compelled to cross back over the Atlantic Ocean. But this would require retracing many of the steps we’ve taken to reach this point. One of our problems is that we start scheming about the next adventure before the current one comes to completion. It’s this kind of behavior that left us putting our previous boat up for sale in a remote area of Northern Wisconsin rather than sailing home from the Great Lakes. We purchased Gyatso and were well underway on our current voyage before our previous boat sold. As I write this, Gyatso is berthed at a large marina on the south coast of Sicily, a relatively central location for various cruising destinations in the Mediterranean. Cruisers who wintered-over here are making final preparations to head off in every direction. Some are already underway. Their destination for next winter usually dictates the sailing direction.

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offshore to the Chesapeake Bay, arriving Those headed north are planning No matter how we accomplish the home in May or June. to visit the islands of Sardinia and task, I’m feeling less conflicted by the Corsica or mainland Italy, France and With my work commitments increasdecision. Sometime over this past wining back home, this option doesn’t look Spain before wintering over in Barceter, we both had a subtle but important feasible from the standpoint of the time lona. Those headed east are bound for shift in our thinking. We went from Turkey with planned wishing the voyage stops in the Adriatic would never end From the Med, most cruisers sail to the Canary and/or Aegean Seas to feeling ready en route. Southbound Islands, and from there, they sail south “until the to return home from here usually again. Although means Malta and Tu- butter melts” before heading west to the Caribbean. I know that nisia, with an itinerreturning Gyatso ary that might also include exploring it would require. Nowadays, cruisers in to the Chesapeake will be the end of our position have another viable option: more of Sicily. For Americans like us, this adventure, it will inevitably be the west is code for “heading home.” shipping boats to the next cruising desbeginning of another. tination. At the moment, we’re planning Sailing home from here is an Now when other cruisers stop me to ship Gyatso home from Spain in June. undertaking that would take a year, if on the dock and ask what direction But as we’ve learned, plans can change as we were to follow the typical Atlantic we’re headed this year, I smile and say, quickly as a good weather window closes. crossing route and schedule. From the “We’re headed home.” Med, most cruisers sail to the Canary Islands, and from there, they sail south “until the butter melts” before headAbout the Author: Annapolis sailor Lisa Borre cruised full-time for five ing west to the Caribbean. From late years with her husband aboard their Tayana 37 cutter Gyatso, visiting the November to January, this route takes Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Black Seas. The couple is winding down a advantage of the favorable trade winds Med cruise and recently published a cruising guide called The Black Sea. and currents. From there, you make your way up through the islands or sail

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Can We Stop Talking About the Cold Spring Yet?

fter a few false starts and a dashed hope or two about early spring weekend getaways, cruising sailors up and down the Chesapeake Bay are itching to raise some sail and have real reasons to don Tilley hats and enjoy their biminis as shelter from sun, rather than rain. Off with foulies and wool socks (you didn’t burn the good ones, did you?); off with fleeces and rubber boots. We won’t complain about the heat this time around. We Bay sailors

dream of sunny days, tropical drinks, shared hors d’oeuvres and sunset toasts, a little Jimmy Buffett playing in the cockpit, and warm nights telling stories with our sailing friends. Ah, June. Thank you, club members, for sharing your photos, stories, and club histories this month. We would love to have more of them all summer long. Please send your 200-word club notes, with highresolution photos, by June 10, and—if you have not already—send a few names of club members who are so interesting,

dynamic, dedicated, or enthusiastic, you think we should interview them. We would like to hear your stories, how you got involved in sailing and in your club, and how new club members may join the fun. Click to spinsheet.com/clubs anytime for updated club notes from sailors from Philadelphia to Norfolk. See you on the water!

Dickerson Owners Association Salutes a Friend

he Dickerson Owners Association (DOA) celebrated its 45th Anniversary in Oxford two years ago. It was a very special occasion as SpinSheet senior editor Ruth Christie joined us. Ruth had become a dear friend of many DOA members, and while we knew that she was really a powerboater, it didn’t stop Joe Slavin, the DOA “Sampson Post” and me, the 2010 DOA commodore from constantly cajoling her into joining us. In June 2011, she finally relented. I had offered her a position aboard Crew Rest to lead a parade of arriving classic Dickersons. She perched up at the dock on time and in style—carrying two bottles of delightful wine—it was going to be great parade. And it was; she trims a pretty nice sail to boot. [Editor’s note: Ruth is a recovering sailor.] That evening, Joe had promised her a gourmet meal aboard his Irish Mist along with fellow DOA members and friends from New England. Of course Joe delivered and so did Mother Nature in the form of a thunderstorm and gust front with 76 mile-per-hour winds. Ruth is a great sport, super editor, and dear friend. We wish her great happiness in retirement. dickersonowners.org 54 June 2013 SpinSheet

##SpinSheet’s former Club Notes editor Ruth Christie and Jim Freal aboard the Dickerson 35 Irish Mist.

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Chesapeake Catalina YC… 33 Years Young

hesapeake Catalina YC (CCYC) dates its origin to the summer of 1980, when a small group of Catalina 30 owners, led by Hilda Gohrband and Sue Dennison, gathered at a restaurant near Annapolis to form Fleet 11 of the National Association of Catalina 30 Owners. The five members established Fleet 11 and set up a schedule of activities that was to become a standard for the next 30-plus years. It didn’t take long for owners of other-sized Catalina sailboats to hear of the group. They wanted to join in the fun of the Fleet 11 cruises, raft-ups, and parties. By 1983, there were enough “others” that the members decided to form an all-Catalina association, CCYC. The club is composed of all sizes of Catalina sailboats from 27 to 47 feet. We even have three members who don’t own Catalinas anymore but still wanted to sail with their CCYC friends. Most of our members are couples and single-handlers who enjoy cruising the beautiful Chesapeake Bay, generally in the central part, from Baltimore to the Patuxent River.

From November to March, we have off-season events that feature socializing, educational programs, guest speakers, films, sailing adventures, tech talk, and an annual holiday party. We kickstart the sailing season with a flag-raising brunch in April that usually coincides with members launching their freshly painted and scrubbed boats. Sailing season includes one or two cruise and raft-up events to numerous anchorages in the central Bay region. We generally cruise by ones and twos and meet at the location that was selected by club members at a preseason planning meeting. A member who has volunteered to be the raft captain is usually the first boat to arrive and establish an anchor site. As members arrive, they raft up to the anchor boat, and the socializing begins. The size of the raftup varies from two to more than 20 boats. The raft-ups usually have a theme, such as Oktoberfest or a feast of the celebrated Chesapeake Bay blue crab, both the hard shell and soft shell varieties. Not all of our cruises are limited to the weekend. Some

boats participate in a weeklong cruise, and some regularly spend the winter in Florida and the Bahamas. CCYC is directed by a board of members elected annually. For 2013, our commodore is Diane Benyus; she sails with her husband, Richard Schatz aboard the Catalina 30 Scimitar. Our vice commodore Claire Miller and her husband Richard sail the Catalina 400 Viewfinder. Our Treasurer Lisa Thuman and her husband George, former Catalina owners, sail their Hylas 54 Baywind. The Secretary Mike Davis and his wife Bev sail Ayewash, a Catalina 470. We specialize in having fun in Catalina sailboats. We share sailing stories and repair and upkeep tips and lend a friendly hand when needed while out on the Bay sailing. If you’re in the area, drop us a line. If you sail in the Chesapeake Bay, we would love to have you join us. sailccyc.org

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Raft and Roll with CCYC

by Richard Miller

ooking up the perfect recipe for a Chesapeake Catalina YC (CCYC) event always involves stirring in a combination of the best ingredients: a picturesque location, an interesting theme, and food and beverages to keep everyone happy. But sometimes an opportunity presents itself to include a special ingredient, the secret sauce, if you will, that you mix into the recipe to give it that special zing. My wife Claire and I were presented with such an opportunity when we were asked to captain the club’s Memorial Day raft-up in 2012. We had the crazy idea that maybe we could combine our mutual love of music and live performances with our theme for the upcoming event. But how do you move a love of music onto a raft of sailboats in the middle of a creek? The answer presented itself in Greg Klyma, a talented young singer-songwriter whom we had seen perform the previous winter at a coffeehouse. Greg mentioned during his performance that he

played house concerts for extra money from time to time when he was passing through a town between shows. We stored that thought away. With the need for a theme for the upcoming raft-up, we began to ask ourselves what the chances were that Greg would play on a sailboat. We contacted him early last spring and described our idea: we would turn the bow of our Catalina 400 into a stage if he would agree to play and sing some of his songs for our group. Greg quickly got back to us with the surprising response that the proposal was intriguing to him. When it turned out that he could arrange some other work in the area during Memorial Day weekend, Greg agreed. All the ingredients were in place. Greg met us at our marina in Rock Hall for the long weekend, and we made the short sail to Langford Creek off the Chester River. We set our anchor and formed the main raft on Saturday afternoon. After a traditional holiday cookout, Greg took “the stage” and wowed the crews of the

13 boats with a selection of his original songs and covers accompanied by his guitar and mandolin. As the sun set on the raft, the evening turned into an intimate cabin-top sing-along with Greg doing requests from the audience. We hope we were able to leave our friends with a taste for our love of music and an event that they will remember fondly. Visit klyma.com to learn more about Greg and sailccyc.org for more about CCYC.

The Corinthians: To Sail in Other Men’s Boats

n November of 1933, an article in the New York Herald Tribune announced the arrival in New York of the Schooner Carlsark (ex. Marit) with Carl Weagant, skipper, who had completed a passage from Newfoundland. This article stated that Weagant would welcome visits from yachtsmen. Three men, strangers to each other at the time, joined Weagant for a gam. In this hospitable circumstance, conversation turned to the problem of owners finding crews and sailors finding berths. The three men were Carleton S. Cooke, Frederick M. “Ted” Delano, and Harold S. “Skipper” Smith.

Cooke and Delano had spent some time in England and knew of the Little Ship Club there. By the end of the gam, they decided to start an organization in this country modeled along the lines of England’s Little Ship Club. The club would include people at all economic levels, regardless of the extent of sailing experience, provided they were agreeable gentlemen interested in sailing and of acceptable character and personality. In January, 1934, Cooke, Delano, and Smith, joined by George F. Adams and Paul Findlay, met in New York to plan an organization. Fifty interested boat owners

and non-owners attended the organizing meeting in February. Seventy-six members and guests attended the launch meeting in April. The familiar Gordon Grant figure shown here, which has graced The Corinthians’ letterheads, yearbooks, and Mainsheets, was unveiled. An original burgee, since replaced, was adopted. This displayed a white hitchhiker’s hand with outstretched thumb on a blue background. Even a Latin motto, since discarded, was presented: “Ut in alienis navigis navigamus,” meaning, “In order that we may sail in other men’s boats.”

In June 1986, the Corinthians Afterguard voted to make Annapolis an official station of the Corinthians, and in December 1987, with 61 members the Annapolis Station was voted to fleet status. Together with the central Association in New York and the New England, Mystic, and Philadelphia fleets, the Corinthians, now in its 79th year, numbers over 500 members located from Maine to Virginia, with large concentrations around Long Island Sound and the Chesapeake Bay. A close association has continued between the Corinthians and the Little Ship Club which assures a warm welcome in its clubhouse for Corinthians visiting London. thecorinthians.org

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Cruising With Kids

he Chesapeake Family Cruising Network (CFCN) is slowly picking up new members with raftup ideas and questions for other cruisers with kids. Though it is difficult to work around normal summer schedules, we found that when cruising families are away from home port, the kids find each other like a sack of magnets. Last summer, members proposed a few raft-ups, but schedules and weather often got in the way. In March, my son David and I trailered Pneumatos 1, our Oday 25 down to Marathon in the Florida Keys for three weeks. Kids seemed to come out of the woodwork after word got out on the morning “harbor net” (VHF 68) that we had kids aboard. We heard about several gatherings and home school meetings around the harbor, and when kids were planning to be at the city marina lounge. When moorings were full at Sombrero Reef, we rafted off a sailboat that had kids aboard. Before we had our fins on, two boys were alongside our boat telling David to hurry up so he could see the parrot fish they had just located. The CFCN is not a “club” or source for events, but, like the morning radio net we heard in Florida, it serves as a “coconut telegraph” for people with kids to swap information, ask questions, or arrange get-togethers if they choose. As member of a Yahoo Group, you can select to get updates however you want. It is simple and free to join, will never have any dues or other fees, so anybody cruising with kids can benefit from it. Currently, there is little traffic, but post a question or event, and it comes to life. Planning a trip? Ask where the “kid friendly” marinas are. Planning to anchor out for the night? Invite other kids to join you. Want advice on how to get your teen off the

##Kids seemed to come out of the woodwork after word got out on the morning “harbor net” (VHF 68) that we had kids aboard.

phone and participating in the sail? Post the question. All you have to do to join the group is to send an email to CFCNetwork-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Please include a brief description of your boat/family, as we try to filter out automated requests. After you join, you can send your posts to CFCNetwork@yahoogroups.com, and other members will get them. It is that simple. Do understand that posting a message is as public as an announcement on Channel 16, but often just as helpful. ~Steve Coder

##Cruising kids find each other like a sack of magnets. Photos by Steve Coder

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Hunter SA Through Toni Knisley’s Lens

ou may have seen her name under Hunter SA (HSA) photos in SpinSheet’s Club Notes over the years, as Toni Knisley acts as the club’s photographer when she and her husband, John, HSA’s vice commodore, are not sailing their Hunter 36 Hoosier Lady out of Pax River Naval Air Station in Solomons.

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What’s new and exciting with HSA? When David Marlow bought Hunter, now Marlow-Hunter, we threw a massive “Life Begins at 40” anniversary party at the U.S. Sailboat Show. We’re doing it again this year, on Friday night at the U.S. Naval Academy Officer’s Club, and we’re going to raise money for the Annapolis and Deltaville Leukemia Cups. Gary Jobson will speak. We’re calling it “Life After 40.”

What’s the best part about being in a cruising club? I’ve met some of the nicest people. We all have something in common. We get together once a month or so, even in the winter, and share tricks and secrets about our boats.

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##Philadelphia SC members Steven Lember, Mel Shralow, Bob Bedell, and Elizabethann Lynch on the first cruise of the season. Photo by Jane Harrington

##Griller and host Bob Higginbotham with salivating on-looker, Tom Bernhart, at the Season Kickoff Party for the Back Creek YC. The club is seeking new members. Learn more via backcreekyc.org

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##This spring, the Pentagon Sailing Club purchased a new boat, participated in a variety of races, and ran two ASA 101/103 classes.

##Last July, Club Beneteau Chesapeake Bay or Beneteau Owners Living the Dream (CB2 BOLD) members traveled to NYC for the Fourth of July celebration and then onto Block Island.

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The Back Creek YC Seeks New Members

ongtime SpinSheet Club Notes readers have seen Otto Hetzel’s name many times attached to notes and photos for the Back Creek YC (BCYC), a virtual club with origins on Annapolis’s creek by the same name. That the club with more than 100 members has no clubhouse does not deter its members from meeting a few times a month in all seasons to socialize and sail together; in fact, not having a clubhouse to maintain keeps club activities reasonably priced, according to Otto. Here are a few questions we asked him followed by some information for potential members.

What is unique about BCYC?

Our membership consists of half sailors and half powerboaters. We don’t use all those negative terms you hear about to describe one another. Our relationships are great.

Can you describe some of your activities?

We do a long cruise (June 8-15) during the summer. We might go anywhere from Colonial Beach up the Potomac to an anchorage in the Sassafras River. This weekend, we’re doing our Memorial Day cruise to the Maryland YC up Rock Creek on the Patapsco. We will do a mid-week raftup and a lobster feast. During the winter, we have a commodore’s ball, social events, and more. We have an event calendar on our website backcreekyc.org that lists them all.

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What kind of people would you encourage to become new BCYC members? People of all ages who are interested in being a part of a social group who would also like to organize or take an active role in our activities.

How does a potential member learn more?

From the BCYC website: Now through July 31, BCYC will waive the $150 initiation fee. New members can join by only paying annual dues of $200! We welcome membership for individuals who are likely to be active, participate in land and sea events; who own boats (or have access to one) and who are geographically able to attend events throughout the year; who are part of the Chesapeake Bay boating community for a majority of the season, not just passing through; and who are fun and will bring positive energy. backcreekyc.org Follow us!

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High-School Sailing in Annapolis

by Christian Filter

s a freshman, I have just recently been introduced to high school sailing. And I love it. I was able to make the varsity team at the Key School and have gone to several regattas. The competition in the Annapolis area is incredibly fierce as three of the seven local teams qualified for both Fleet Race and Team Race Nationals this year: Broadneck High School, Severn School, and Annapolis High School. This local talent is truly a blessing, as it makes the rest of us better. The sailing teams in this area compete at an extremely high level. First, take Broadneck, one of the best teams in the country. They have immense talent in their top three skippers with Zach Hill ‘14, Matthew Schofield ‘13, and Andrew Schoene ‘14. Hill placed fourth overall in the Laser Radial at the Cressy National Single-Handed Championships, while Schofield finished 12th in the Laser full rig at the same regatta. Just the fact that

from battling it out on the water to being best friends on land. With the races being held close to shore, sailors mingle at the dock, while also watching races. Big sailing gear bags are strewn about near a crane or some trailers, and the sailors, waiting for their turns to sail, sit in circles around some type of food that the “snack-tician” brought. It’s a remarkable sight, and is a very cool part of high-school sailing. High-school sailing is an incredible experience, and I am grateful to be a part of it. It feels much more competitive and meaningful than regular racing because, not only are you playing for yourself, you’re playing for your school. Though Broadneck, Annapolis, and Severn are the best in the area right now, the field is fluid and ever-changing. Every team has enough talent to be up there. And the best part is that the friendships and connections made now will probably last a lifetime.

they were able to qualify for the Cressy Championships is quite the accomplishment. Schoene, their third skipper, is also talented. Last summer, he won Chesapeake Bay YRA (CBYRA) High Point honors and finished second at the Junior Olympics. Severn has an extremely skilled team as well and has the history for it. They have

“This local talent is truly a blessing, as it makes the rest of us better.“ qualified for the Fleet Race Nationals for eight consecutive years, winning it in 2008. Last summer, Annapolis High School’s starting “A” skipper Charlie Lomax (’14) finished fifth at the Buzzards Bay Regatta and seventh at the Hyannis Regatta, two tough, national regattas. These are just a few examples, and more talent can be found throughout each team. While the level of competition is high, the friendships never waver. Two can go

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Regional Teams Vie for the Mallory Trophy

ighteen schools competed in the Mid-Atlantic Scholastic SA (MASSA) Qualifying Regatta for the Mallory National Championship at Christchurch School in Virginia April 20-21. After a first day of challenging racing due to shifty wind, from 5-15 knots, which eventually shut off, Sunday greeted racers with a strong 15-18 knot northerly breeze, which made conditions quite chilly and choppy. Twenty races were sailed in a myriad of conditions, and the regatta was a true test of sailing skill. Overall, Severn School emerged victorious with great consistent sailing, followed by Annapolis High School, Broadneck High School, and Christchurch School, who all qualified for the Mallory Trophy in Chicago, IL. More shifty breezes, challenging conditions, and some cold Midwestern air were in store for Chesapeake Bay region high school competitors upon arrival in Chicago for the national championship

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Prep Your Mind and Body for a Competitive Edge

hile being physically fit is without a doubt one of the most important ways to increase one’s endurance, sailors must also be mentally fit. There are many different ways to develop your mental preparedness and endurance to help you stay “in it” over the course of a long regatta. Particularly when it comes to dinghy racing in the sweltering spring and summer heat of the Chesapeake Bay area, how can we maintain our sailing performance?

Stay Hydrated Always keep a water bottle on hand. Dehydration is very common in sailing due to the extensive amount of time sailors spend in the elements, subject to extreme sun exposure and other conditions. It can severely impair your skills while on the water which can be detrimental to your overall regatta performance. While you don’t want to wait until the last second to stay hydrated, it can be hard to keep up your hydration when you are busy or in a regatta setting. In order to stay properly hydrated, hydrate well before a big event. Wear Sunscreen Even before you get out on the water you should put on sunscreen. Reapply multiple times throughout the day and remember that sailing shouldn’t be about your hot tan, it is about your performance. The higher the SPF and more coverage you have, the happier sailor you’ll be. Eat Well Sometimes the importance of nutrition can get a bit breezed over. However, in the words of that Kellogg’s cereal commercial, “You are what you eat.” Rather than fueling up with cookies and sugary

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substances, which will make your brainwaves go from high to low in a matter of minutes, stay focused and on your game with foods with substance. Food is fuel, just as gas is to a car. Sometimes sailors deal with eating too much at an event, which can leave you feeling slow and sluggish. Other times sailors are so caught up in the event that they forget to keep their bodies fueled, which can also make you feel sluggish and slow and leave you lacking of energy. Find that happy medium and keep healthy, fuel-worthy snacks on you to help you maintain your energy. Jenn Chamberlin (St. Mary’s College ‘09) recalls that while competing internationally in the Women’s Match Racing Circuit, their team’s nutritionist stood by the classic yet always delicious peanut butter and jelly sandwich. When in a pinch, make a few of these easily delicious treats and keep them with you. (And a helpful hint to the chef: spread the peanut butter on both sides of the bread, jelly in the middle.) Take Time for You During a long postponement and even a long regatta it’s important for you to separate yourself from the group and take a mental personal break. There is

no need to be the center of attention at the boat park all the time; that can be exhausting. Taking time out of your day for you can help you get back in touch with your mind and help you re-center and evaluate on your regatta goals. Dress for the Elements It is just as easy to underdress as it is to overdress during an event. Make sure to find a happy medium so that your body isn’t constantly making up for lost heat or trying to give you an extra cool down. If it is cold, you lose a large percentage of your body heat through your head; so bundle up your noggin and keep yourself warm. I can’t stress enough how crucial hats with brims are for summer sailing. Hats help you stay just a bit out of the sun and therefore help preserve that extra energy you need to be competitive on the racecourse. Stay in the Shade While in postponement or even on a lay day during a regatta it’s important to stay out of the sun. Without you really realizing it, the sun will zap you of your energy, leaving you high and dry and without the ability you need to bring your “A” game to the race course.

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Surround Yourself with Good People Play some games in the boat park of the regatta venue or sit and share a peanut butter and jelly with some buddies. Remember that your friends are a majority of why you sail, so make sure you take the time to sit back and relax a bit (preferably while in the shade). Stay Engaged Talk to your coach, take a walk around the boat park, keep your mind mentally present, and try not to leave the regatta venue. Meredith Powlison (SMC ‘11), suggests checking over the boat and “making sure it is prepared and ready to go before the race.” Meredith says this can help you stay engaged before racing and can “minimize distractions” while racing. Be Active Don’t be a couch potato and sit in the back of your car or school van, or by the time the races start going you’ll be half asleep!

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Refocus and Reboot Before heading out on the water after a long postponement, do some yoga or some jumping jacks, have a granola bar, and do what it takes to get you pumped up, motivated, and back out on the water! While there is a happy medium for each and every one of these points, the main tip I can give is to be present

in your mind and body. Like fitness, these are factors that you can control and that help you maintain your endurance throughout a long event. Especially when it comes to sailing in the hot summer sun, you need to take care of yourself so that when it comes time to get back out on the racecourse, you can flip on your competitive switch and perform at your best.

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Annapolis NOOD Recap

he National Offshore One Design Regatta blew into town over the weekend of May 3-5 and with it came an entirely different ball game. Gone were the Beneteau 36.7s, the Catalina 27s, and the Tartan 10s that have built the regatta participation list in the past. Numbers were significantly down in almost every

single fleet except for the Alberg 30s. But it wasn’t because the wind, current, and accommodations of Annapolis were problematic in years past: it had to do with a brand new class of sailboats. The new kids on the block, the J/70s, were here in force. “This might have been some of the best sailing in Annapolis in the past 10 years,”

said North Sales rep and J/22 racer Allan Terhune. It was sunny with a steady wind coming out of the north and clocking to the east in the afternoons, thanks to a high pressure ridge that kept the breeze shallow and moving down the Bay directly. If anyone was looking for an easy regatta to act as a shake-down sail, this was not the one.

##The crew of Barking Mad gets it done. Photo by Dan Phelps.

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##The foredeck calls for some fancy footwork on Alon Finkelstein’s J/22. Photo by Dan Phelps

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Despite the excitement over the J/70 fleet, the J/22 fleet came out in solid numbers and proved some of the best competition on the water. On the heels of his J/22 Midwinter Championship blowout, where he had five bullets in eight races, local Terhune added yet another victory by winning the fleet in Annapolis. He and his Team Dazzler edged out another local, Brad Julian, despite his ability to pull in two bullets for the final races on Sunday. It’s the second NOOD in a row that Julian has taken home second place: next year, Brad. The J/24s also came in with a strong showing, with 12 boats heading to the line. Annapolis YC’s own Tony Parker’s Bangor Packet took home honors, loading six bullets into the eight races. Peter Rich, Pat FitzGerald, and Paul Van Ravenswaay, all of Severn SA, helped round out the top five.

Tim and T.C. Williams showed that sailing is a family activity by duking it out all weekend long in the Alberg 30 fleet, with Lanny Helms and Windswept coming in right at their heels in third. When there are only four points separating the podium finishers, you know it was a bruiser of a weekend. Among the Cal 25 fleet, Timothy Bloomfield of Annapolis YC had a strong showing on White Cap, with Erik and Marty Lostrom’s Krigare right at their heels. Among the Etchells fleet, Jeff Borland of AYC took top honors with four bullets in eight races. Within the S2 7.9 fleet, John Spierling made child’s play of the NOOD with six bullets in seven races. Nice work, Team Rebel.

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##It’s a little crowded at the start of the J/70 fleet, but no one seems to mind. Photo by Dan Phelps.

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Division Three The J/30 and J/80 fleets are still going strong in Annapolis, with 10 and 23 boats coming out to compete, respectively. AYC’s Bob Rutsch and Mike Costello’s Bebop winning the day and David Moss’s The White Boat right behind him in the J/30 fleet. The two swapped bullets over the weekend and made it tough for anyone else to get in there. In the J/80 fleet, Brian Keane’s Savasana came down from Boston and had a great weekend.

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The Farr 30 Class was all about Terry Hutchinson. Onboard James Richardson’s Barking Mad, Hutchinson destroyed the competition with five bullets in eight races. But despite that, the boats in the middle of the pack had plenty of competition. “This year was very competitive with Kevin McNeil and Rod Jabin racing after having purchased new boats,” says Brad Kauffman, owner of Mummbles. “I think it was one of the more competitive years so far, and we expect Farr 30 Worlds (in July) to be even tougher with Grooverderci and several other boats in attendance.” Annapolis will be well represented in Newport later this summer, that’s for sure. Among the J/35s, the regatta belonged to Jim Sagerholm’s Aunt Jean, who placed no worse than fourth on any day. Chuck Kohlerman decided that racing should be a family event and brought out his kids on Sunday, proving that you can do well in a regatta with children onboard. Barry Moss of AYC came in fourth for the weekend, saying that the shifts on the race course were essentially the biggest determinant in winning or losing. “You had to be in the right place at the right time. We didn’t do so well the first day, but the second day the conditions were beautiful, it wasn’t too shifty, and we did very well. The J/35 is an excellent class to race against. You pull Aunt Jean out of the picture and any one of the other boats could have won.” The J/105s had 18 boats on the line, with the Cedric Lewis and Fred Salvesen crew of Mirage coming home with honors. Bill Sweetser’s Rush did what everyone dreams of doing and had picket fences until the final race on Sunday, when he fell to second place. The only boat that beat him was Bob Schwartz’s Nordlys, and we assume a rematch has already been scheduled. Follow us!

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Annapolis NOOD Recap continued... …And then there were 49. Yes, 49. There were 49 J/70s on the Division Five course. You would hardly think that J/Boats could produce 49 boats in a year, but they did. And the J/70 owners came out ready to race. Bennet Greenwald came all the way from San Diego and ended up winning

the regatta with a crew he had never sailed with before. But it wasn’t easy business. “Where we’re from, we’re used to sailing around in light air, but not in light air where the oscillations are 50 degrees,” says Greenwald of the weekend. With that many boats on the

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line, it really is anyone’s regatta to lose. Joel Ronning’s Catapult came in second, and teenaged skipper Willy Comerford’s Northerly would have been right up there if not for a DSQ on the last race. “We could easily have been 25th in this regatta,” said Greenwald, “and I wouldn’t have been unhappy. This was a great experience all-round.” Annapolis is going to have to build more hotels for next year.

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##LinGin, owned by Tim Williams, dominated the Alberg 30 fleet. Photo by Dan Phelps.

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Rockin’ It at Charleston

##The 55-boat J/70 class gets underway off the Charleston city front. Closest to the pin (bow No. 43) is Bodo von der Wense’s Turbo Duck. Photo by Meredith Block

perry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week has a reputation for consistent, solid breeze, but day one of the 2013 edition, April 19-21, may have been a case of “too much of a good thing” for some, though it was just perfect for others. Terry Hutchinson was worn out but smiling after his first day racing in the Melges 20 fleet, and first at this event. The Annapolis-based pro, who acts as tactician for Jim Richardson aboard the Farr 40 Barking Mad, says the class is perfect training for such bigger boats. Hutchinson says, “As physical as this boat is, when the wind pipes up to 20-plus, I feel lucky to have spent so much time in the gym.” The final race saw gusts well into the high 20s on the inshore courses, and before the afternoon was over, two boats lost their masts. Despite setbacks, teams managed to fit in three or four races. On the heels of Friday’s dramatic winds, Saturday’s moderate breezes translated into less intensity for the majority of competitors. Northeasterly winds diminished throughout the day, shifting toward the east. Offshore, the racers enjoyed stronger winds in the low teens with calmer seas. Inshore, the breezes were much lighter on day two, making it tough for the planing hulls to get up and go. The northerly winds coming off the land put a premium on reading the shifts and made it imperative to shift gears in order to maintain straightline speed. By 10 a.m. on the final day of racing, the winds were closing in on 30 knots. According to PRO Hank Stewart, “I knew when I held my anemometer up and the wind nearly blew me over it was time to cancel… The whole idea of going out this Follow us!

morning was to try and sneak in one race, but it pretty quickly became clear that it wouldn’t be feasible.” Stewart’s decision was met with near universal endorsement across the fleet. The Pursuit Class continued to race as usual. However, the buffeting breezes were so strong that half of them ended up dropping out. As the day wore on, the breeze built out of the east, white-capping the harbor and driving all marine traffic off the water. By mid-afternoon, the winds surpassed 40 knots, which was just about when the final awards were starting to take place. Of the 20 plus competing Chesapeake Bay boats, a healthy number boasted podium finishes. Annapolis sailor Bert Carp topped the J/80 fleet, which was comprised of four competing boats. Annapolis sailor Arthur Libby on Torqeedo placed second in the 11-boat J/22 fleet, with Chris Doyle (Kenmore, NY) in first on The Jug 4 1.

In the midst of much excitement, media chatter, and 55 competing boats in the wildly blossoming J/70 fleet, Annapolis competitor Henry Filter placed third on Wild Child, with Tim Healy (Portsmouth, RI) on Helly Hanson in first and Peter Duncan (Rye, NY) on Relative Obscurity in second. Robin Team (Lexington, NC) of the J/122 Teamwork, whose crew was laden with Chesapeake talent, including Kevin Ryman, Jonathan Bartlett, and Jeff Riedle, topped the 13-boat PHRF A class and earned the Palmetto Cup, annually awarded to the best performer under PHRF. Annapolis sailor Gerry Taylor and crew had an outstanding regatta on his Cape Fear 38 Tangent and posted nothing south of a first place finish in six races among 10 competing boats. The 2014 event is slated for April 10-14. charlestonraceweek.com

##Melges 20s head to the leeward gate on the first day of Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week 2013. Photo by Meredith Block

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Southern Bay Race Week and Beyond

##Shops and eateries are a pleasant experience in downtown Hampton. Photo by Lin McCarthy

Hampton in June

f you plan to visit Hampton by boat and want to enjoy a laid-back weekend or a longer stay, June is the time to do it. There is plenty to do—even beyond Southern Bay Race Week May 30 to June 2— within walking distance of the downtown waterfront. The days will go by smoothly and easily, no muss, no fuss. Check out the surrounding downtown area. In the middle of things is the impressive Virginia Air and Space Center. Free admission June 14-16 (Father’s Day) for Dad. The distinctive “bird wings” design makes it easy to find. And, there is an IMAX theatre for cinematic entertainment. Right next door to the Air and Space is a beautiful, working, restored carousel— perfect for the young ones or the young at heart. Take a few steps toward the water, to the end of King Street, and you can check out the watermen’s store, I.Coopers, directly across from well-known Amory’s

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Seafood Market (wholesale only). Being a bystander while the daily catch is coming in is a real life experience you won’t soon forget. A short block off the Hampton River shoreline is the Hampton History Museum, where America’s oldest permanent English-speaking community is documented in a most interesting fashion. Cross the bridge on Settlers Landing Road and see the Hampton University campus and Emancipation Oak. Walk the downtown neighborhoods and visit the Charles H. Taylor Arts Museum, and St. John’s Church. Immerse yourself in the continuing history of Hampton. For lunch, dinner, or just a brief respite, downtown offers restaurants, sandwich shops, an ice cream store, live entertainment at local watering holes, and organized block parties on scheduled weekend evenings. Historic Fort Monroe has been opened to the public. Drive or walk in and enjoy

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this special place at your leisure. History buffs can go inside the Casemate Museum and view the cell where Jeff Davis, president of the Confederacy, was held prisoner. Everyone can walk or bike the wide seawall that boarders the entrance to Hampton Roads Harbor. Watch mega-ships and sailing craft pass between your vantage point and Fort Wool. Bring your fishing pole—there’s a pier open to the public. There are even beaches watched over by lifeguards. Fort Monroe is on the outskirts of downtown Hampton, less than two and a half miles from the Settlers Landing Road bridge. And, near Hampton, within easy driving distance is the Jamestown-Williamsburg-Yorktown historic triangle to the west and to the east the ocean shores of Virginia Beach. Norfolk is just across the harbor and offers a plethora of things to do. There are organized happenings in Hampton in June, too. The month kicks off with the nationally known 14th annual Blackbeard Pirate Festival. This is

##Bluewater Yachting Center is situated at the confluence of Hampton River and Sunset Creek. Photo by Lin McCarthy

a celebration of Hampton’s maritime heritage and one of its well known personages, Blackbeard, aka Edward Teach. There is live entertainment, a pirate encampment, activities for the kids, sea battles within easy view along the Hampton downtown waterfront, and more. The Blackbeard Festival opens on Friday, May 31, encompasses the downtown waterfront and closes with a fireworks display at 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 2. Blackbeard

and Southern Bay Race Week share a great early summer weekend. June wraps up in Hampton with the 46th annual Hampton Jazz Festival at the Hampton Coliseum, June 28 - 30. Gladys Knight, Bobby Brown, The O’Jays, Jill Scott, and others will perform. There is an admission fee. There is always plenty to do in Hampton, and June is no different. And, don’t forget, there’s plenty of sailing going on too.

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Annapolis to Newport

he annual Annapolis to Newport race, held every odd year, and Newport to Bermuda race, held even years, have one of the most prestigious sailing histories in the world. But entry numbers for the Annapolis to Newport race are usually half those entered in the Newport to Bermuda. Sailors frequently overlook the race to Newport for its sister race, which is a shame considering the race’s tactical challenges and the brilliant opportunity to race between America’s two most significant sailing ports. Earlier this spring we heard that a tactician onboard the Reichel Pugh 60 Reef Points was knee deep in navigating a path to Bermuda before realizing it was an odd year and that the boat was headed for New England, instead. Whether he had the years mixed or simply desired a more exotic destination is debatable.

##Chris and Meghann Van Horne onboard Mazel Tov during the 2011 Annapolis to Newport race. Photo by Shannon Hibberd.

##Greg Alden’s J/120 Irie placed second in the PHRF 1 division in 2011. This year he’s on the hunt in his new boat, a TP52. Photo by Al Schreitmueller.

##Beau Geste in better days. After suffering keel damage in a 2012 Australian race, the beauty will not be racing in this year’s Annapolis to Newport. Photo by Al Schreitmueller.

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The Annapolis to Newport race brings its own challenges, though, and is in many ways more of a tactical puzzle than its sister races. The 425-mile race initially heads south down the Chesapeake Bay for 120 miles before clocking northeast along the Eastern Shore, the New Jersey coastline, and Long Island. Besides having to wrestle with the tides, shallows, and currents of the Bay, there are the trials inherent in offshore sailing once boats round Chesapeake Light. Because of this, no one strategy is a sure thing. “There are really three big decisions in the race,” says Paul Milo, owner and skipper of the J/122 Orion. “You have to know how you’re going to go down the Bay. Then you have to know how far out you’re going to head into the ocean, or how close to shore you’ll stay. And finally, you have to know how to deal with the waters of New England. It’s what makes this race so interesting.” Part of Milo’s strategy is to put together a crew who has both Bay and New England experience. While three of his eight crewmembers are Bay sailors who have sailed competitively on Bill Sweetser’s Rush, the others are friends from Newport who have experience sailing together up north. “I think our mix of crew will make us very competitive,” he says. It will be Milo’s first Annapolis to Newport onboard Orion, but even veteran skippers know that the race

always has a card hidden up the sleeve. James Muldoon, owner and skipper of the Andrews 80 Donnybrook, knows this perhaps most of all. In 2011 Donnybrook experienced a grounding in the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, damaging the boat beyond repair and sending several crew members to the hospital. But Muldoon is back this year, ready for more. “This is our 16th or 17th time doing the race. Last year was certainly a tragedy for us, but other than that we’ve always really enjoyed it and had some great experiences.” Muldoon is back with the same crew from 2011, but admits the new boat is taking some getting used to. “We haven’t done a lot of racing in these canting keels, and I’m not sure how they rate under IRC, but we’ll see. We did the Rolex down in St. Thomas this year, where we finished first in every race but corrected last each and every single time.” Some of the biggest competition in the 2011 IRC division won’t be returning this year, as Beau Geste, Karl Kwok’s Farr 80 and winner of the 2011 race, suffered structural damage during the Auckland to Noumea race in 2012. Returning for the action, however, are some heavy hitters. Ron O’Hanley’s Cookson 50 Privateer finished fifth in IRC I, and will be back on the course in 2013. Greg Alden’s TP52 Irie will be there as well, along with the biggest of them all, George David’s standout Rambler 100.

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Nineteen of the sixty boats entered at press time are eligible to win the Chelsea Clock Seafarer Trophy, awarded for the best combined finishes in each class in the 2013 Annapolis to Newport and the 2012 Newport to Bermuda. The current course record was by Joseph Dockery on Carrera, a Farr 60, in 2001. Tropical Storm Allison played a prominent figure in the race, sending wind gusts of over 60 knots over the fleet. Dockery remembered that “we must have done 30 sail changes down the Bay alone,” turning the leg north into a power reach. Carrera managed to cross the finish line at 6:58 a.m., shattering the previous record by over 5 hours. While the most recent Annapolis to Newport races haven’t featured significant weather systems, they’ve had some weather moving through and getting crews wet. Hopefully that tactician remembered to pack his New England foulies. –DP

##Owner/Skipper Jim Muldoon is bringing back his 2011 Donnybrook crew to race again in 2013. Al Schreitmueller.

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Action on the Block

s the Storm Trysail Club heads into its 25th presentation of Block Island Race Week (BIRW), June 23-28, seven classes have coordinated major championships to be held in conjunction with the event, and more than 180 teams have registered. The count, with room to grow before a June 1 deadline for no-penalty entries, fulfills the club’s goal to exceed—for posterity’s sake—the 174 teams that competed in the inaugural 1965 Race Week.

##Ennio Staffini’s Anema & Core at Block Island Race Week 2011. Photo by Daniel Forster/Rolex

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While there are plans for the biennial regatta to celebrate the significance of its silver anniversary in 2013, organizers and competitors, some of whom have seen generations of their families compete here, will revel most in the fact that BIRW has matured over five decades into one of America’s most rewarding week-long regattas without growing old. “The club prides itself on professionally managed ‘clean, fun racing’ at BIRW says event chair Lee Reichart. “With four days of aroundthe-buoys racing and one day devoted to the 18.2-nautical-mile Around the Island Race, this is really one of the last true race weeks remaining. It’s fantastic that it has survived the times in its original format from 50 years ago.” There will be no shortage of Chesapeake Bay sailors on the water for the event. J/80 sailors, most of whom are from Annapolis, will make a strong showing: John White on his unnamed boat, Bert Carp on USA 11, Will and Marie Crump on R80, Ramzi Bannura on Stacked Deck, Jimmy Praley on Gromit, Kristen and Brian Robinson on Angry Chameleon, Chris and Liz Chadwick on Church Key, Alexander Kraus on Cool J, Vince Kalish on White Lightnin’, and Clarke McKinney (Solomons) on USA 788. Among larger J/Boat sailors on the race course you will find Mark Bonatucci (Bristow, VA) on the J/35 Requiem and Robert Beguelin (Bethesda, MD) on the J/105 Buckaroo, and from Annapolis, Bill Sweetser on the J/109 Rush, Neil McMillan on the J/122 Dolphin, and Paul Milo on the J/122 Orion. Other Bay sailors ready to make the trek to exciting competition in New England include Alan Krulisch (Arlington, VA) on the Cambria 40 Crackerjack, Ted Ruegg on the Jeanneau 379 Heather, Ed and Molly Freitag on the Summit 40 Downtime, and Andy Beeler on the TP 52 Corsair. Race headquarters will be located at the Oar Restaurant, while evening festivities and award ceremonies will be held next door in the event tent. For those not on the island, Race Week News will be available online, while nightly racing recaps will appear on t2p.tv by 9 p.m. each evening. Look for the final report in the August issue of SpinSheet. blockislandraceweek.com

##Bill Sweetser’s J/109 Rush team was victorious in Block Island RW, which served as the class’s East Coast Championship. Photo by Daniel Forster/Rolex

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Antigua: April Is for a Classic Start by Greg Walker

or the past four years in April, I have started the new sailing season with a group from the Chesapeake Bay in the best way possible. We shift attitudes and latitudes to sail at the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta on Doug Kinney’s Annapolis based Godspeed, a 1978 Hinckley 50-foot Southwester. Sailing on this beauty with great people anywhere is special, but this Antigua YC-based regatta for classics should be a “bucket list” item for every sailor. It is hard to fully appreciate it unless you are there. As in past years, there was participation by more than 60 classic yachts from around the globe with lengths from 24 to more than 100 feet. Entries included many yachts more than 60 years old; everything from impeccably maintained former America’s Cup entrants to locally built Curacao sloops. Opening day is a

single-handed race for skippers willing to take that on. Each of the next four days features an offshore race of about 24 miles. Although there are multiple starts based on ratings, all the boats sail the same course. It is a sight to behold. In one instant, Godspeed might pass a locally built sloop, and a few minutes later be pushed up at a mark by the Mary Rose, the 50th and last schooner designed and built in 1926 by the legendary Nathaniel Herreshoff, who designed more than 400 vessels, including five America’s Cup defenders. Though sunny days of 15 knot breezes are typical, nature threw a curve ball at the fleet this year. Day one saw cloudy, squally conditions with steady 20-knot winds gusting higher. Day two’s winds increased to 30 knots with higher gusts and passing squalls in 10-foot swells.

##Photo by Tim Wright / photoaction.com

Twenty-three in the fleet of 65 did not finish due to equipment failures, including five broken masts. Day three brought winds down slightly. Day four returned to the classic Caribbean day! The conditions pushed the crew, but the rum ration was well earned. The aged crew slept well at night. How did the crew sail? Well, I recall that in 2010 and 2012 they took the Sunshine Trophy for the best elapsed time in the class. This year, Godspeed took second in the single-handed race with Andrew Petit at the helm. The other boats in our class were all local, and the local knowledge of currents and wave effects around the island were critical in the conditions. We finished fourth, nobody got hurt, the boat damage was minimal, and the company was great. I would say we started the 2013 season in first place.

##Photo by Tim Wright / photoaction.com

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The Shakedown Sail

by Beth Crabtree

t’s the last Wednesday of April, and it’s a beautiful late afternoon. I leave my car in the parking lot in Eastport and head toward the dock for the first race of the summer season. Another crewmember pulls up, and I wait for him. As we walk down the path, I ask, “Did the boat go out for a shakedown cruise last week?” “No,” he replies. “The boat only came over from Jabin’s last night.” That’s understandable. We are a group of middle-aged and beyond sailors with jobs and busy families. Most of us only sail regularly during the summer. Well good, then everyone else will be as rusty as I am. We come aboard and prepare the boat while sharing updates on our families and news about winter activities. We discuss the wind forecast. Battens slip into their pockets. There’s

discussion about tying them in. No tying; nowadays they stay in with Velcro. There’s no breeze in the creek, and we raise the main as part of our prep work. I tail. The joints in my fingers feel stiff and achy. Afterward, I go below, take off my gloves, and massage my fingers. Are they weaker, or have my gloves stiffened up over the winter? I feel a few prerace jitters. I’m not yet acclimated to the boat after a long winter on land. I’m glad the wind isn’t forecast to increase. Good news on the foredeck. We have a new jib. I recall lots of taping at the end of last season. We run the spinnaker lines. Where is everyone? Here comes a new guy. He’s a friend of our tactician. Time to shove off. We’re only seven, and it takes nine to comfortably sail the boat. On the oth-

er hand, all but one of us have been sailing this boat for several years. As we motor down the creek, we spy a friend’s a new J/70 leaving her slip. We exchange a wave and a smile. Time to get out that new jib. Wow! It’s so stiff, and so clean. I bend down to clip the tack to the deck. I see the water moving below me and feel the wind in my hair. It’s coming back to me now; my fingers are loosening up, and the movement of the boat feels pleasantly familiar. I happily sit on the bow as we come out of the creek. Looks like a spinnaker start. We pass by the committee boat, and I spot the line. Now the spinnaker bag sits on the foredeck. But wait, the chute isn’t properly packed. He runs the blue tape, and I run the red. His is good, and he locks it down. We’re

##The author (white tee shirt) and crew on a Wednesday night. Photo by Al Schreitmueller

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headed toward the Navy yard on the north side of the Severn River. I keep running my hands down the edge, but where is the head of this sail? The bulkhead is getting closer, and we’ll have to gybe soon. I’m fighting to keep the sail contained in the bag while I run the edge. There’s a twist. The bulkhead is getting closer. The skipper calls, “We have to gybe.” I drop to my belly and let the sail pass over me while holding tight to my place on the spinnaker. I’m not having fun. Why didn’t I remember to pack the chute at the dock? Where are my sea legs? Maybe I should retire to cruising. I finally reach the head of the sail. We attach the guys and lines to the clews and lock down the Velcro to keep the sail in the bag. I move forward to watch for oncoming boats. Our sequence is about to begin. Forget what I said before. I love this. Not our best start, but we cross the line. Quick! Get ready to throw up the kite. No, wait. Not everyone’s flying a chute, and of the ones that are, many are having trouble carrying them. Let’s wait ’til we round the first mark. There it goes. Now, let’s fly it. Pole up! We’re heading up the Bay towards the Bay Bridge. We throw in a few gybes. The wind is steady at about 12 knots. It’s clear and cool, and the water is relatively flat. It’s beautiful out here. Short bursts of intense work leave me sweaty in my wool sweater, but when the sun sets, I know I’ll be glad that I have it. A few glitches in the middle of the course keep things interesting. I’ll simply state that it’s easy to confuse the multiple red lines running into the cockpit, and that a sail loft will repair the new rip and replace the lost batten. This was the shakedown sail, after all. We leave the mark to port and zig zag down the Bay, tacking home. Look how beautiful it is, all the boats returning to the river. The sky turns picturesque shades of pink and purple. A hundred white sails dot the landscape. The wind diminishes as promised. It’s getting dark and cold.

I knew I’d be glad for this sweater. Other boats turn on running lights. For some, the course is shortened, but not for us. We head home, anyway. We’re back in the slip, and it’s time to clean up the boat. We work in quiet. Bring out the beer, pretzels, and cookies. Hushed voices rehash the highs and lows of the race. I’ll take the trash. Which sail bag comes off the boat? Let me help you. Thank you, everyone. See you next week.

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Building a Winning PHRF Campaign, Part 1

by James E. Schrager

hile we can all thrill watching, reading, and learning about racing at the Grand Prix level, most of us spend our time participating in local PHRF fleets, the heart and soul of sailboat racing.

Don’t despair if you haven’t been brought up racing in small boats. The first time I skippered a race was at the ripe old age of 28 on our C&C 35 Mk 2, and I had only crewed occasionally prior to that. You can win in PHRF if you lay out a plan, understand the challenges, and work diligently to improve. In this four-part series, we’ll cover the steps to get you started. First, realize that the boat you race matters. Next, simplify the myriad of tasks you must master by concentrating on boat speed as the place to start. Third, begin to train yourself to remember the massive amounts of knowledge required to compete at the top of the fleet. Boat Selection. In theory, every PHRF rating adjusts for the actual performance of sisterships racing all over the United States so that every boat has an equal chance to win. In practice, PHRF does this well and is one of the most effective rating systems ever devised. This is because it is not a “design rule” where clever naval architects create boats that conform to a particular mathematical formula. PHRF, based on race results, rates actual performance rather than theoretical speed.

But even so, different conditions treat different boats in varying ways. Some boats do especially well in heavy air, such as the 1971 Morgan 41 Cynthia in our harbor, which won her division in the 2011 Chicago Mac despite her age, weight, and prodigious cruising accommodations. Others are great in light air, such as the Soverel 33 Zot always in contention in our program. Each boat has conditions when it excels, and other times when it becomes a challenge to sail to its rating. The key is to select a boat that matches the conditions for your area. We rate three factors to arrive at an understanding of when our boat will perform best, and when we’ll struggle: wind speed (light, medium, and heavy), point of sail (beat, reach, run) and sea state (flat, lumpy, rough). We watch when we are naturally fast in each of these combinations and compare that to the conditions we face most race days. Much like the Chesapeake, we sail in a mostly light air region with flat water, Southern Lake Michigan. So, we need a boat that excels in those conditions. If we were in San Francisco Bay, we would want a great heavy air boat.

##PHRF racing is the heart and soul of many Chesapeake Bay regattas, such as the Screwpile Regatta pictured here. Photo by Mark Talbott

Also watch the type of courses your club is using. In the old days, we always tried to run triangle courses, with a beat and two reaches. Then everything went upwind/downwind, with beats and runs. Now, the trend is back to triangles. Many IOR designs were fantastic up/down racers, but as newer boats make their way into fleets, triangles allow for more interesting courses. If you don’t have a boat and are looking to get into PHRF, do your homework. If you have a boat, by all means, first try to make her go fast before buying something different. As we look at PHRF fleets all over the country, it’s clear that a wide variety of boats, of all types and ages, can be winners. A huge deciding factor is skill, and that brings us to boat speed. Boat Speed is Key. We like to say if you have boat speed, everything else is easy to add. Without boat speed, all the racing tactics you learn won’t be of much use. Boat speed starts with the best sails you can afford and your ability to trim them properly on each point of sail. Find a local sailmaker you enjoy talking with and have him or her race with you. When the sailmaker is on your boat, he or she will be brimming with ideas. Listen carefully. If you need new sails, rank the list based on those you’ll use most frequently. But how to judge when you have reached the elusive goal of “boat speed?” The only way to do this is when racing. While it is useful to practice setting the spinnaker, changing sails, and doing mark roundings, you will best test—and improve—your boat speed by racing. Boat speed, like magic, at times will mysteriously appear, and at other times, you’ll be dog slow. The key is to understand why in both cases, so you can repeat the fast performance and work diligently on improving the slow times. How do you store and recall the vast compendium of knowledge when in the heat of battle? That brings us to building expertise... Stay tuned to part two in the July issue.

About the Author: James Schrager has raced big boats in Southern Lake Michigan for more than 20 years and won many races as skipper and crew. He sails a Swedish-built 1984 Cayenne 41 with his two sons and their friends out of the St. Joseph River YC in Michigan. As a clinical professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, he teaches a course on strategy. 80 June 2013 SpinSheet

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Hampton Hosts ICSA Semi-Finals

ampton and Old Dominion UniversiThe top nine schools in each fleet qualified gusts in the later afternoon nearing 20. ties co-hosted the 2013 Intercollegiate for the Gill/ICSA Coed National ChamTeams competed in tight racing situaSailing Association’s (ICSA) Semi-fipionship Finals in St. Petersburg, FL. The tions. Some of the toughest battles were in nals at Hampton University and Hampton final team in each fleet to qualify will be the fight for ninth, with the University of YC April 27-28. The regatta marked the awarded the U.S. Sailing GRIT Award. Wisconsin winning the U.S. Sailing GRIT first time that Hampton Award for the western fleet University, a historically and University of Virginia black university, hosted for the eastern fleet. an event of this size The top three finishers related to a college sailing in the eastern fleet were national event. Stanford University, ODU, Coach Gary Bodie and Roger Williams Unistarted the sailing proversity. In the western fleet, gram at Hampton and Yale earned first-place, and returned as the principal Georgetown University and race officer for the 2013 Hobart and William Smith semi-finals. More than Colleges placed second and 140 sailors competed in third respectively. the two-day event, which Participants thanked kicked off the highly PRO Gary Bodie, chief anticipated ICSA Spring judge Jeff Borland, and National Championship judges Max Plarr, Chris series of regattas, beginKlevan, and Andrew Vann. ning at the end of May. Jonathan Romero, the ##The action off Hampton for the ICSA Semi-Finals in late April. The regatta is divided Old Dominion University Photo by Beata Plawska/beataphotography.com into two fleets, eastern (ODU) Sailing Team, and and western, each comprised of a mix of the Hampton University Sailing Team Saturday began with winds at east the top 18 schools in the country, reprenortheast at six to eight knots and built provided race management. sentative of the seven collegiate sailing throughout the day so that A Division Stay tuned to SpinSheet’s Youth and conferences in the nation: New England, completed eight races and B Division com- Collegiate Sailing Focus pages for results Mid-Atlantic, South Atlantic, Southeast, pleted six. The breeze on Sunday quickly of the next wave of exciting college events. Midwest, Pacific Coast, and Northwest. built to the mid-teens from the east, with collegesailing.org

Enfant Terrible Team Captures Farr 40 East Coast Championship

nfant Terrible was sailing in fifth place of the final race at the Farr 40 East Coast Championship (May 15-19) when tactician Vasco Vascotto split from the leaders toward the left side of the course, a risky move because it could have cost skipper Alberto Rossi the regatta. Instead, the move paid off handsomely. Enfant Terrible picked up a favorable shift and wound up passing four boats, rounding the final windward mark in first, and maintaining that lead to the finish. It was indicative of how things went all week for the Italian team, which figured out the tricky conditions better than the rest of the eight-boat fleet. Vascotto was on his game tactically, while Rossi did a splendid job of steering, as Enfant Terrible finished first or second in seven of 10 races during the four-day series. Follow us!

Wind shifts, dramatic pressure changes, and strong current made for challenging racing. Four boats had tacticians who have lived in Annapolis and have extensive experience on the Bay, but it was Vascotto who got things right most often. John Demourkas’s Groovederci (Santa Barbara, CA) placed second with Jim Richarson’s Barking Mad (Newport, RI) in third. It was a somewhat difficult dock debrief for the Barking Mad team, who led the regatta by one point going into the final day and fell to third overall after posting a pair of fourths and a fifth. Barking Mad, with Annapolis pro Terry Hutchinson as tactician, was winning the ninth race when the crew had difficulty getting the spinnaker down at the leeward mark rounding, which spoiled any chance of putting pressure on Enfant Terrible.

“We did not sail very well today. We had a couple mistakes that really cost us,” Richardson says. “We’ve got some things we can take away from this regatta and work to improve upon moving forward. Enfant Terrible did a great job all week and really deserved to win.” On the bright side, Barking Mad moved back into first place for the Farr 40 International Circuit Championship, overtaking Struntje Light in total points after three events. “The Annapolis YC (AYC) was a wonderful host. The race committee did a great job, we got lucky with the wind and everyone had fun,” says Kevin McNeil, skipper of Nightshift and commodore of host AYC. Annapolis sailor Rod Jabin’s Ramrod team placed fifth. The Farr 40 class will reconvene in Newport from June 13-16 for the New York YC Annual Regatta. farr40.org SpinSheet June 2013 81

Get In on the Leukemia Cup

##Painted and happy faces on a patient and family boat in the J/80 Fun Race, yet another fun event during the Annapolis Leukemia Cup. Photo by Dan Phelps

s this issue of SpinSheet hits the docks, the Annapolis Leukemia Cup action will be about ready to begin. The May 31 Summer Gala sold out in 2012, and there’s a good chance it will sell out again—but if you are still interested, visit the web address provided at the end of this article to see if space is available at the fabulous party hosted at Annapolis YC. On Saturday, June 1, the three on-the-water events unfold: CBYRA-sanctioned racing, the J/80 Fun Race for blood cancer patients and families off the Eastport YC, and the Predicted Log Race for powerboats (a fun event in which skippers predict their times from point to point in a log and win according to the best guesstimates). Even if you cannot make it to the Summer Gala or on the water for racing action, there’s still one more chance to participate. The Crew Party at Eastport YC, with food and live music from 4 to 7 p.m., is open to the public for a $35 donation. Visit leukemiacup.org/md for more information. For information about the Virginia Leukemia Cup July 12-14, click to leukemiacup.org/va.

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The Laser vs. the Torch

he last weekend in April, I had a super time competing in Severn Sailing Association’s Sunshine Open regatta. Altogether, 43 singlehanded sailors enjoyed tight racing on the water and lots of laughs in the boat park and over dinner at this annual Laser regatta. Or was it a Torch regatta? Turns out, the America’s Cup isn’t the only kind of sailing where things get decided in the courtroom. Owners of more than 200,000 affected 13’ 10” dinghies (admittedly not all still in active use), currently sailed in fleets in nearly 150 countries, are wondering what’s up with their class. The following attempt to describe recent goings-on is a vast oversimplification of things described in way more detail in reams and reams of legal documents. Back in 1970, boat designer Bruce Kirby envisioned and created the Laser. Being primarily a boat designer and not a boat builder, he agreed to let certain builders construct the Laser. In return for using Kirby’s design, builders were to stick a plaque in each cockpit noting, among other things, that it was a Kirby-designed sailboat and to pay a fee to Kirby. The International Laser Class Association (ILCA) took off and oversaw an unprecedented number of sailors enjoy sailing the simple but speedy and physical boat. It is an International Sailing Federation (ISAF)-recognized class, and the Laser for men and Laser Radial for women (same hull, smaller mast and sail) were selected to be in the Olympics. Fast forward to the current century. Builders have come and gone, and agreements have evolved. Much of the Laser’s popularity was based on the fact that with relatively few builders and parts/sail suppliers, it was a true one-design class. Every Laser was just like every other Laser. All you had to do was get your boat and parts and hike hard—not spend time deciding which of several slightly different hull shapes or deck layouts (as in some other one-design classes) was best for you. And a solid class organization has done a terrific job of overseeing consistent application of rules and management of championships around the world. But then one of the builders stopped sending royalty checks to the designer. ApFollow us!

##What kind of boat is this? Really? Photo by Dan Phelps

parently not a “Check got lost in the mail” stopped sending checks, or an “Oops, I lost your address.” In late 2012, due to significant nonpayment of royalties, Kirby terminated agreements with builders in Europe (LaserPerformance) and North America (LaserPerformance North America). Kirby filed a lawsuit against LaserPerformance and has filed to have the Laser trademark cancelled. Meanwhile, ILCA finds itself somewhat stuck in the middle. It is not party to agreements between Kirby and builders, but ISAF recognizes ILCA as the association responsible for administering Laser activities around the world. And ILCA feels a responsibility to its members—including ensuring a continued supply of Laser boats and equipment. To make that possible, ILCA voted to change class rules to say simply that Lasers must be built by an ISAF- and ILCAapproved builder. On March 25 of this year, ISAF requested ILCA to stop issuing plaques to LaserPerformance. But then on April 23, ILCA announced it would start issuing newly designed plaques to current approved builders (which according to the ILCA website, include LaserPerformance and LaserPerformance North America), indicating all appropriate fees have been paid to ISAF and ILCA (no mention of Kirby). In the meantime, Kirby has established new agreements with builders in Canada, Australia, and the Netherlands to build his

original design, which he is now calling the “Kirby Torch.” He has “grandfathered” existing Lasers that have plaques noting they are Bruce Kirby-designed to be also considered Torches (like mine, built by LaserPerformance in 2008). Membership is available via kirbytorch.com. “It’s clear that Bruce Kirby is the designer of the boat we know as a Laser and owns the design of the boat,” says Annapolis-area Laser sailor and boat designer Luke Shingledecker. “The class association has claimed that Kirby’s rights had expired or were historical, and this is not true. It’s hard to see how the builder would prevail in this situation, and it’s difficult for us Laser sailors to understand why the Laser class association and ISAF would support the builder’s position,” But wait, there’s more! LaserPerformance’s website laserperformance.com now offers the option of membership in the “Laser International Union.” How many class organizations do we need? Honestly, after researching who filed what papers when, I feel like I’m in a nautical version of Abbott and Costello’s “Who’s on First” routine. A meeting was set for late May in New York City that, perhaps, will have answered some of the many questions involved in this complex situation by print time. Perhaps then I’ll know what I should call my Kirbydesigned, LaserPerformance-built 13’10” dinghy. SpinSheet June 2013 83

Chesapeake Racer Profile by Molly Winans

Norm Dawley

Q&A

f you shook Norm Dawley’s hand, it would not surprise you that the tall, affable Californian turned Solomons sailor had trouble finding sailing gloves that fit. After discovering the depth of his six-decade sailing history and the thousands of bluewater miles under his hull, you may be taken aback by this sailor’s tendency toward seasickness more than anything. “I’d like to do another Transpac Race,” the veteran of seven of the 2225-mile races says. “You know how you can blast downwind some days and come back exhilarated? And that’s just for an afternoon. I have sailed in Transpacs when you are sailing full on, flat out downwind for a week. It’s amazing.” Dawley learned to sail in an eightfoot Sea Shell pram in Santa Barbara and later sailed with his family on a Flattie (a Geary 18) and a converted 6-meter called Mystery. His first sailed offshore from Tacoma, WA, to Santa Barbara on the 57-foot yawl Sabrina

in 1957. The same summer, he worked as a maintenance hand on the 97-foot San Francisco Pilot Schooner Gracie S. (later called Wanderer). “We learned such skills as worming, parceling, and serving inch and a half hemp line and plough steel wire and then tarring that and all the rest of the rigging,” he says. In college in New Haven, CT, Dawley was the commodore of the Yale Corinthian YC and skippered the Yale team to a victory in the 1963 McMillan Cup. A career with IBM took him and his wife Rosemary from California to Hawaii to Connecticut. After his 1996 “retirement” (in quotes because of the three startups he has launched since), he moved to Lusby, MD. While still in Connecticut in 1980, Dawley designed and commissioned a builder for his custom 48 Pursuit and has been sailing her ever since.

As skipper, navigator, or watch captain, Dawley has competed in the St. Mary’s Governor’s Cup and the Down the Bay Races on the Chesapeake and in New England, the Vineyard Race, Block Island Race, and the Around Long Island Race. As well as seven Transpacific Races (from Los Angeles, CA, to Honolulu, HI), he has completed eight Annapolis to Newport Races, four Bermuda Ocean Races (now called the Annapolis to Bermuda Race), three Newport Bermuda Races, two Chicago Mac Races, two Bayview Mac Races, a Charleston Bermuda Race, a Marblehead Halifax Race, a Victoria to Maui International Race, and “about 10” 1000-nautical-mile races from Southern California to tropical ports in Mexico, such as Mazatlan, Manzanillo, or Puerto Vallarta.

Do you have a standout memory from the 2012 sailing season? Winning our class in the Annapolis to Bermuda Race, which was a pretty easy race weather-wise.

Do you ever do any cruising? My wife and I have cruised in Nova Scotia, the Great Lakes, the San Juan Islands, Hawaii, Southern California, Long Island Sound, and the Chesapeake.

Do you have a favorite place on the Bay? Anchoring behind Grogg Island on the mouth of Dymer Creek (south of the Piankatank River and north of the York).

When was the last time you got seasick? Heading home from the Bermuda Race... I use Scopolamine patches. Unfortunately, fleece will rub them off, and you’ll reach up to the patch, and think $#*@! That’s why I like long West Coast races. It takes four or five days to get into a rhythm offshore.

What kind of music do you listen to? Classical. Bach, Beethoven, Brahms. We have season tickets to the National Symphony Orchestra. Do you have any non-sailing passions? The family keeps me busy. I have a daughter in Annapolis, a son in Seattle, WA, a daughter in London, England, seven grandkids, and a 98-year-old father in Santa Barbara.

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What is your morning routine on a race day? I like to get to the boat early, get settled in, and see what’s happening with the weather. What is the best thing a crewmember can do for a skipper? The number one thing would be to show up! It’s 90 percent of success. Skills are very important, but showing up and being a good shipmate complete the package. spinsheet.com

Welcome to Town! VesselVanguard, a company that

brings the hassle of organizing and scheduling your boat maintenance projects to the push-button ease of your smartphone, has recently announced plans to occupy the old Fawcett’s building in downtown Annapolis. The cloud-based business is set to explode, with its software being installed onboard every Beneteau, Hargrave, and Grand Banks yacht sold. “Ego Alley is the centerpiece for boaters who come into Annapolis,” VesselVanguard president Don Hyde said, “and I can’t think of a better place to open than right here.” vesselvanguard.com

Catch that Wave! Rogue Wave Yacht Sales is pleased to announce that Chelsea Bauer has joined their team at Port Annapolis Marina. Bauer, an Alaska native, is a U.S. Coast Guard pilot and has experience living aboard her own boats on the Pacific Coast. Her spirit and enthusiasm for blue water sailing make her a perfect addition to the Rogue Wave Team.

Quick Lock Winches Just Got Quicker Ronstan introduces the new Quick LockT product line with advanced features like a push-button grab and release mechanism and two different handle styles, appealing for both cruising and racing sailors alike. Gone are the days of having to explain how to properly place the winch handle into the winch socket before tacking, and fears of losing the handle overboard due to a faulty locking mechanism are diminishing. The handles are available in either a traditional singlehandle style or a new two-handed grip for ultimate cranking power. ronstan.com

All Work and No Play… After multiple shakedown cruises were poorly attended due to unfinished boatwork, the cruisers at Universal Sailing Club came together to create HELPA-MATE, an online resource to discuss necessary projects with other sailors. It’s possible to enlist help and get practical solutions for maintenance issues, from mast rewirings to seacock replacements. For more information on how to get involved and how to help out, visit universalsailingclub.org

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Norton Hits the Main-Stream Norton Yacht Sales announces that it is now an authorized dealer of MarlowMainship powerboats, affectionately referred to as “America’s Trawler.” They are the only marina in Virginia where you can find the Marlow-Mainships, so be sure to check them out! Nortonyachts.com

Brush Up Your Skillz B&G, a maker of marine instruments, autopilot systems, and tactical software, has launched a free online sailing academy designed to help sailors brush up on theory and improve technique. B&G Academy tutorials use animated videos to cover wind triangles, start lines, instruments, safety, race strategy, and much more. “Having the best equipment helps sailors keep safe and ahead of the competition, but we know that isn’t the whole story,” said Leif Ottoson, CEO of Navico. To check out the online academy, test your abilities and brush up on skills, visit bandg.com/academy

Ernest Goes to Annapolis

##U.S. Coast Guard pilot Chelsea Bauer has joined the crew at Rogue Wave Yacht Sales in their Annapolis office. Photo courtesy Rogue Wave Yachts.

Diversified Marine Services, Inc., is pleased to announce the addition of Ernest Abend to their technical team. Abend joins Frank Hoot, Steve Pitman, Peter McMenamin, and Ruben Koene in their office in Annapolis. Abend was previously with Dettling Yacht Company in Denton, MD, and joins Diversified Marine to service motor yachts between 51 and 71 feet. Send your Bay business soundbites and high-resolution photos to duffy@spinsheet.com SpinSheet June 2013 85

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24’ Wavelength 24 ‘84 Want to fill up your trophy case? Fun, fast, and easy to sail, proven race record! Clean Wavelength 24, with good sail inventory and many extras $6,500. Chris clind13290@aol.com 25’ Cal MK II ‘82 Good cond. - Sails reworked, new batteries, new shaft and seals, bottom paint 2012, 11-hp Atomic dsl, 4 sails, fully equipped. A fun boat & ready to sail! $4,400 Call 410-255-8993. 25’ Kirby 25 MOD ’80 VERY affordable PHRF winner. Full North 3DL inventory, VC Offshore bottom, MOD masthead chute, Yamaha 5 horse outboard, many extras. In Annapolis. $5900 757-333-1423, Sailfy9@gmail.com 25’ Merit ’84 Competitive phrf racer with good spin, main and #’s 1,2&3 jibs. great 4.5 Merc o/b, self tailers, new traveler car. Located in Solomons. $5000 (410) 474-3687. 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 $7,500 OBO (703) 764-1277

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Caliber 28 1983 Great sailing boat. New Housley sails in 2009, new 1800 watt inverter / charger 2008, microwave. New reverse cycle air conditioning 2009. New cushions in vee berth 2008. Bottom painted in 2010. Roller furling, Garmin chart plotter. Autopilot, leather wrapped wheel. Yanmar 2GM dsl. PRICE REDUCED $14,900. Contact Bill Balough at 443-758-4817 or billbalough@gmail.com. Boat is located at foot of Burnside Sreet, Annapolis.

30’ Etchells - Best Offer!! Etchells #551- bought 6 yrs ago at AYC for $11k– Make best offer: Boat in very good shape-has many extras– call 609-4320402 for details. http://www.etchells.org/ index.php?option=com_ listbingo&Itemid=124&task=ads. view&adid=112:etchells-551-bestoffer-sale J30, Hull #148, $10,000 Hull #148 is a former North Americans winner. She is for sale with multiple suits of sails, racing and cruising gear. She needs some paint and love. The rest is there. (202) 3401352

28.5’ Hunter ’86 $12,000 Many recent improvements (i.e. new rigging, port holes). Easy to sail! Good condition. Please call for details. Boat located at Bay Bridge Marina, Stevensville, MD. Cell 410 725-1026.

30’ Newport ’82 $14,500 furling jib, lazyjack main, spinnaker with pole & reaching strut, dodger & bimini, wheel with cover, 5” draft, Universal 11 hp, just washed and waxed, fresh bottom paint, single owner. (410) 279-4956.

28’ Sabre ’75 Needs work, and a new engine. Great boat for the right person. Bohemia River. $3,500. celeriter7@yahoo.com

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

28’ Southern Cross ‘81 strong doubleender, cutter rigged, barrier-protected hull, Yanmar dsl, Doyle stack-pack, Monitor wind vane, re-rigged ’04, $12K. Call Brian 301-467-4173. 30’ Catalina Tall Rig ’89 Shoal draft, 23hp Universal dsl overhauled ’12. 3 sails, GPS, autohelm, new batteries, new bimini, dodger, connector. Dinghy, motor, oars, Lazy Jacks Wharton. $32,500 chasjhome@msn.com, (610) 865-3370. 30’ Catalina ’82 Tall Rig Diesel, wheel, RF genoa, bimini, dodger, davits, dinghy w/outboard, Pacific blue canvas, wellmaintained. $23,500 (410) 382-6228.

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“Natural Mystic” 4 Cabins /4 Heads Located Tortola, BVI Asking $389,000

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“Absolute” 2 Cabins /1 Heads Located Tortola, BVI Asking $99,000

“Ben’s Inspiration” 3 Cabins /3 Heads Located Tortola, BVI Asking $115,000 - Reduced Price

“Desert Wind” 3 Cabins /2 Heads Located Tortola, BVI Asking $99,000

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“Laita” 4 Cabins /2 Heads Located Tortola, BVI Asking $239,000

“Bibiche” 4 Cabins /4 Heads Located St. Martin Asking $199,000

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“Holly Molly” 4 Cabin / 2 Heads Located Tortola, BVI Asking $185,000

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31’ Newport ’88 Dodger & bimini, wheel with cover, 5.5” draft, winged keel, MaxProp (folding), Universal 14-hp, grill, small dinghy, wheel steering, large quarter berth, enclosed head, U-shaped galley, stereo, recent survey; The perfect Bay Cruiser for day sailing and long weekends with family and friends. $8,500 for half share. (240) 669-6764 or mcvogel15@gmail.com 31’ Pearson II ’88 Commissioned 1990. Shoal wing keel. 110% and 145% foresails. New full batten main. Bimini, dodger. Raymarine depth, speed, Ray218, Raymic VHF all new 2010. Lying Rappahannock. $41,900. Peter (804) 221-7290.

Cal 33 1985 Sloop Pretty, fast, 4’9” draft. Doyle Stackpack, RF, Yanmar 3GM30, Garmin Chartplotter, Autohelm. New cabin sole, bulkhead, headliner, head, holding tank, VHF, stereo, new throttle and gear shift. All stanchions, pulpit, etc. professionally rebedded with butyl tape in 2012. 2013 bottom paint and compound/wax topsides. $37,500 West River, MD. 703.424.6230 for additional information or email rozenfrance@gmail.com 33’ Cherubini Raider Hull #25 ’84 Full interior, deep keel, 20 sails. On Middle River $35K, (410) 866-3015 or CHUNTI3631@aol.com

34’ Irwin ’85 Dodger, bimini w/ full window & screen closure, Yanmar 3GM30, 24-hp, new headsail, Lewmar delta anchor, VHF, water heater, 4’ shoal draft. Asking $28,500. In Rock Hall, MD, Contact Steve 856-685-0776, stracy66@gmail.com J/35 Rampage ‘85 One of the rare J35s with an Original Wheel. Boat includes a large number of sails. (570) 336-0786.

35’ Pearson Sloop ‘70 GPS/VHF, dodger/bimini, roller headsail, rubrail, 23-hp dsl. Sleeps 6. Hull AWLGRIP 2006. Deck AWLCRAFT 2011. Also new 2011 mainsail, propeller, engine mounts, heat exchanger. $18,900 crew396@aol, (410)991-3241. 35’ Young Sun Cutter ’83 Perry designed double ender, Yanmar dsl, radar, Aries vane, water maker, dodger, classic blue water cruiser. Hampton, VA Price Reduced. $59,500 ahaleva@ aol.com (407) 488-6958.

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, (443) 569-1274.

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

52’ Passport, 2007, Freshwater A rare find, this Passport Vista 515, "Gaudior," is a sincere blue water cruiser with a freshwater history. Professionally maintained without the harsh effects of saltwater, this is truly one of the finest sailing yachts currently available. Designed by Robert Perry, her center cockpit layout offers comfort, safety and easy handling using the mainsail roller furling Selden mast. Generously handcrafted from teak, her spacious interior provides gracious onboard living and features an open main salon, chart table and galley area, aft master stateroom and forward guest suite. $979,000, Manitowoc Marina, 920-682-5117, www.manitowoc-marina.com

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

36’ Bavaria Sloop ‘03 Well kept, fast, elegant, AC/DC, Bose sound, dodger (2012), bimini (2011), Max-prop, eng 750 hrs, $99K, (434) 263-8680, ganttda@aol.com

Hunter 376 ‘98 Seriously, a cleaner 376 you will not find! It’s my hobby to keep it pristine while as it sits in front of my house. Go to boats.com for pictures and all details. Price reduced to $71,500. (410) 252-1115.

Catalina 34 MKII 35th Anniversary model, 280 hrs, RF main and genoa, well maintained , In the water on Kent Island $105,000, Will consider trade for C310 or C30 MKIII, Photos and description sound48@gmail.com

40’ Beneteau 400 Oceanis ’93 in great cond. 40’ with 12’ 10” beam and a shoal draft of 4’8”. Amenities include: 2 cabin, 2 head, reverse cycle AC, water maker, inverter/charger, power windlass, GPS chart plotter, radar, SSB, full canvas, bimini/dodger, folding wheel, great cockpit, stereo. Recent wash/wax, new bottom paint. Located in Chestertown. $99,000 (630) 841-5683.

Caliber 47 LRC, 2005, is a well-thought-out cutter-rigged, world cruiser. It's rugged, reliable, and easy to sail. Asking $445,000, (703) 244-0992, www.caliber47.com

37’ Southerly 115 ‘06 Asking: $265,000. One owner, lift-kept, fresh water boat. Andrew Smith (410) 533-5362, smitty@aycyachts.com

Dufour 385 ’05 Owner’s Version 2 cabin/1head boat w/many recent upgrades. AC/heat, HD radar, E-80 plotter, Icom VHF with ram mic, dodger/bimini, teak decks, & much more. Asking $149,000 Please contact Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company 410-268-7171 or harold@aycyachts.com

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GRAND SOLEIL 40 '07 Very lightly used high performance cruiser with a great equipment list. Price has been reduced for a quick sale, replacement cost is $450K and asking price is only $295,000. Call Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company 410-268-7171. harold@aycyachts.com

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 $229,000. Contact Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company 410-2687171. harold@aycyachts.com

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JUST REDUCED ’07 Hunter 44DS - $230,000 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. $799,000. Please call Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company for complete details 410-268-7171 or e-mail harold@aycyachts.com

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www.annapolisyachtsales.com 2007 X-41 One Design One owner, constantly upgraded and incredible sail inventory make this a rare find in US brokerage market. Carbon mast and boom + B&G instrumentation for a turn key race and cruise-ready X-Yacht. Asking $279,000 Contact Harold @ (410)268-7171 or cel (619) 840-3728 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

’97 Hunter 376 - $70,000

JUST REDUCED ‘00 Hunter 460 - $159,000

’08 Jeanneau 42i - $205,000

‘01 Hunter 410 - $134,000

‘03 Hunter 426 - $169,000

33’ Cherubini Raider ’81 Independence has an Autopilot, chartplotter and radar. Beautiful blue awlgrip hull turns heads. $24,000. Call Bob Oberg 410-267-8181 or Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 34’ Beneteau First Class 10 ’85 L’Outrage is a proven race winner. Custom trailer & new genoa await. Price Reduced for a quick sale. $40,000. Call Bob Oberg 410-267-8181 or Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 35’ Beneteau 350 ’93 Well-equipped classic main. The perfect Bay Cruiser for weekend stays. A/C for hot days on the docks, but much more at home on the water. Contact Tim at 410-267-8181 tim@annapolisyachtsales.com 35’ Beneteau 351 ’94 Pearl This well cared for, clean and well equipped boat is ready to go. The owner wants any reasonable offer now! Contact Dan at 410-267-8181 or dan@annapolisyachtsales.com 36’ Sabre 362 ’01 Imron topsides and Awlgrip mast in ’09, Cruisair A/C, SeaFrost refrigeration, new barrier coat, bottom paint & lifelines - Asking $175,000. Contact Keith 410-267-8181 or keith@annapolisyachtsales.com

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Tanzer ’87 .................$ 9,900 Newport ’76 .............$ 8,000 Hunter ‘79.................$ 9,997 S2 8.6 ’85 ..................$ 14,900 Newport ‘86 .............$ 17,500 Seafarer ’79 ..............$ 11,000 Hunter ’81.................$ 15,000 Hunter ‘86.................$ 30,000 Hunter ’86.................$ 22,000 Hunter ’06.................$ 70,000 Hunter ’90.................$ 35,000 Hunter ‘05.................$ 79,000 Hallberg Rassy ‘76.....$ 49,900 C&C ‘84 ....................$ 24,000 Ericson ’81 ................$ 45,000 Hunter ‘05.................$120,000 Hunter ’96.................$ 70,000 Hunter ’96.................$ 70,000 Hunter ‘97.................$ 72,000 Hunter ‘97.................$ 70,000

38 Herrishoff Cat ’85 .....$ 72,000 38 Hunter ’05.................$125,000 38 Hunter ’06.................$132,000 38 Hunter ‘09.................$149,000 380 Hunter ’02.................$106,000 380 Hunter ’02 Sloop ......$102,999 386 Hunter ‘04.................$129,700 405 Northwind ’86 ..........$ 69,000 41 Morgan ’74 ...............$ 59,000 41 Hunter ’05.................$185,000 41AC Hunter ’05.................$169,000 410 Hunter ‘01.................$134,000 42i Jeanneau ’08 ............$205,000 426 Hunter ‘03.................$169,000 44DS Hunter 07.................$230,000 45CC Hunter ‘01.................$189,000 460 Hunter ’00.................$159,000 49 Jeanneau ’05 ............$239,000 49 Hunter ’07.................$316,900

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BROKERAGE 37’ Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 ’06 3 Cabin, furling main, FischerPander genset, 16K BTU Dometic A/C, electric windlass, custom canvas, Sweet Boat! $129,900. Contact Keith 410-267-8181 or keith@annapolisyachtsales.com 38’ Cabo Rico 38 ’88 High-quality displacement cruiser w/all the amenities…this salty but modern boat is ready for her next adventure… she is beautiful. Contact Aaron Moeller at 410-267-8181 aaron@annapolisyachtsales.com 40’ New York 40 ‘78 Ex racer w/ fine lines that becomes a performance cruiser. Awlgripped hull. Deep, safe cockpit. Good storage. Motivated seller. Reduced $49,000. Call Jonathan 804-436-4484 or email jonathan@annapolisyachtsales.com 43’ Pan Oceanic Pilothouse Cutter ‘81 Spacious pilothouse w/inside steering. Loads of cruising gear. Teak decks removed. Recent upgrades. Reduced to $79,500 negotiable. Pictures and specs at www.annapolisyachtsales.com Call Jonathan 804-436-4484. 45’ Benford Custom ’04 Steel Cruising Boat - Designed by Jay R. Benford, built by Howdy Bailey - Blue Awlgrip hull Custom cherry joinerwork. Reduced to $599,000 Dan Nardo 410-267-8181 dan@annapolisyachtsales.com 46’ Cal 2-46 ‘74 Excellent blue water pilothouse ketch. Davits. Solar panels. Massive engine room w/ workshop. $89,000. Call Jonathan 804-436-4484 or email jonathan@annapolisyachtsales.com 54’ Hylas 54 ’98 Fresh Blue Awlgrip – Custom Teak Interior – Professionally maintained – Equipped with all the extras – Romany Life will turn heads in any port – Reduced to $549,000 Contact Dan Nardo 410-267-8181 dan@annapolisyachtsales.com

41’ Beneteau ’00 Flag blue hull, custom teak rubrail, inmast furling, 4’9” draft, Air, refrig., 2 strm layout w/pullman berth forward, nice swim platform, new 130% genoa. Nice clean good looking boat. $114,900. www.bayharborbrokerage.com 757-480-1073

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42’ Jeanneau 42ds ’10 $230,000 boat is loaded and shows like a new boat. All LD Electric heads latest electronics. SOAC. Full canvas , Generator. New bottom paint recently. 410-263-2311 Rudy 43’ Jeanneau 43DS ’04 Loaded. Try $159,000 Chris Bent 410-703-5698 44’ Helia Catamaran ’13 $649,000. Demo-Well equipped. Don’t wait until fall for an ordered boat. Many custom choices available. 410-263-2311 Eric Smith

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37’ Pacific Seacraft ’99 Loaded for cruising! Monitor wind vane, MaxProp, life raft, radar, chartplotter, AP, SSB, Pactor modem, A/C, solar panels, refrigeration, watermaker. $189,500 REDUCED Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

49’ Jeanneau 49DS ‘07 Well equipped owner's layout w/ convertible aft cabin to a kind single. Chesapeake Bay boat, not chartered. Ready for spring sailing, this one won't last long! Asking $340,000 Schedule an appointment to see her today! 410-269-0939

Bristol 45.5 ’81 Center Cockpit $169,900. Strong, safe, good sailing performance and fully equipped/ updated, incl lots of extras meticulously maintained. Chris Bent 410-703-5698 Jeanneau 54DS ’08 $479,000. Flag Blue hull, loaded w/ luxury options, professionally operated and maintained, never chartered. Call for full details. Commissioned new in Annapolis by Bay Yacht Agency in ’09. Chris Bent 410-703-5698

37’ Power Catamaran Maryland 37 ’99 Fountaine Pajot Owner’s version 2 strms w/2 private heads. 3’6” draft, stable, 2 GPH at 12 knots of boat speed, A great way to cruise the bay. $129,900 wwwbayharborbrokerage.com 757-480-1073

38’ Catalina 380 ‘02 Very nice cond., air, AP, in mast furling mainsail, dodger and bimini w/connector, refrigeration, inner spring mattress fore & aft on centerline island berth $118,000 www.bayharborbrokerage.com 757-480-1073

44' Tartan 4400 '98 Raised Salon layout. All the bells and whistles Genset, Air(3) Thruster, Furling Boom and more! Ready for extended cruising now. Recent price reduction asking $460,000 - Over 700k to replace. 410-269-0939

Catalina 350 ’03 Asking $115,000. Make an offer.. Great condition, one owner looking to move quickly, moving to larger boat. Rudy Vereen 410-263-2311

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37’ Fisher Motorsailer Excellent cond., new North sails, Flag blue Awlgrip hull, rock solid construction $98,500 see full details at www.bayharborbrokerage.com 757-480-1073

35’ Catalina 350 ’04 TWO AVAILABLE - Pristine cond., meticulous care, AC/heat, furling mainsail, new radar/chartplotter, solar panels, many other custom features and recent upgrades. FROM $125,000 CrusaderYachts.com 410-269-0939

32’ C&C ’99 Three Available 2004 / 2006 / 2007 All race and cruise equipped, and ready to go on the family cruise or around the buoys. Epoxy hulls and Carbon Rigs / Poles - from $99,000 - recent reductions and motivated sellers! CrusaderYachts.com

38’ Ericson 380 ’98 Built by Pacific Seacraft. Well equipped, great performance – coastal and offshore. A performance cruiser built to last with beautiful lines. $144,900 CrusaderYachts.com 410-269-0939

40' Pacific Seacraft '96 ROCKIN’ CHAIR. Standout Crealock design. Meticulous care; many upgrades including Lighthouse windlass, full cockpit enclosure, AIS, cutter rig, twin furlers, 7 sails, etc. Reduced to $259,000. CrusaderYachts.com 410-269-0939

34’ O’Day ’83 Inboard dsl, full canvas, clean interior and decks $23,500 Call Tony Tumas (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), Email:tony@greatblueyachts. com, Web: www.greatblueyachts.com 34’ Peterson ’78 Striking Spartan lines, this racer also cruises in comfort, sleeping 8 with genoa, geneker w/ ATN sleeve, Autohelm. Interior is Kelly green and teak. Must sell : too big $26,500 443-553-5046 36’ Catalina ’98 “L” Interior - Full batten main, Air / Heat, C80 plotter/radar, full canvas - a must see boat! $89,900 Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), Office: (800) 276-1774 for complete details. Email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, www.greatblueyachts.com 38’ Catalina 387 ’05 Beautiful - A must See - Full Batten Main w/ Antal Track, Air, Raymarine 120 plotter $149,900 Call Tony Tumas (443) 553-5046 (day or eve) tony@greatblueyachts.com, www.greatblueyachts.com

40’ Tartan 4000 ‘12 New Demo model, Full warranties. Ready for spring, see her at the Spring Sailboat Show! Genset, Air, radar/plotters. LED lighting, carbon rig, Epoxy hull PLUS all the luxuries of home. $485,000 Trades considered! 410-269-0939

42’ Hunter Passage 42 ’90 62-hp Yanmar, Gen Set, 2 zone Air/Heat, cockpit enclosure, new electronics $89,900 Call Tony Tumas (443) 553-5046 (day or eve) tony@greatblueyachts.com, www.greatblueyachts.com

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Hunter 456 ’02 $179,900 Exceptionally clean!! In-mast, Air, Gen, and all the creature comforts - Call Tony Tumas (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), Email:tony@greatblueyachts.com, www.greatblueyachts.com

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33’ Hunter 33 2006 Alternative III Legend Yacht Sales’ Spring Sales Incentive, was $88,000, now $85,000. Great condition with all the comforts of home. Call 443-569-4433 or email sales@legendyachtsales.com to make her yours today!

34’ Gemini 105Mc 2009 Tony Used sailing catamaran was $159,000, now $149,000. Perfect for cruising! Contact sales@legendyachtsales.com or call 443-569-4433 for more information or to schedule an appointment to see her in person.

36’ Hunter 36 2009 Legend Yacht Sales’ Spring Sales Incentive, was $159,00, now $147,990. Ready for long-term cruising and live aboard. AC, wind generator, solar panel 4amp, battery upgrade. 442-569-4433 or email sales@legendyachtsales.com.

Looking for Marine Services? 34’ Gemini 105Mc 2005 Southern Cross is getting a makeover with a complete overhaul. She looks just like new! Was $147,000, now $137,000. Call 443-569-4433 or email sales@legendyachtsales.com for more information.

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39’ Beneteau Oceanis 393 ’06 Asking $109,000. Bluewater cruiser, aircon all cabins, large 56-hp Yanmar, 3 spacious cabins. Owner’s suite has setee, private head. Great cruising yacht. 800-672-1327, www.MooringsBrokerage.com.

7330 Edgewood Road, Suite 1 Annapolis, MD 21403 40’ Leopard 40 ’07 Asking $239,000. Earned ’Boat of the Year 2005’ from Cruising World. Speedy, easy handling. Large cockpit, outside dining, hard-top bimini. Clean, ready to sail, cruiser. 800-672-1327 www.MooringsBrokerage.com.

41’ Lagoon 410 ’05 Asking $235,000. Innovative yet traditional Lagoon. Galley-salon area opens into cockpit Clean interior, massively airy, light down below, with Lagoon conviviality, 360-degree view. 800-672-1327 www.MooringsBrokerage.com.

43’ Beneteau Cyclades 43 ’06 Asking $115,000. Blue water design, generous interior, large cockpit, dual helm, high tech, craftsmanship. Reliability, comfort, elegant finish. Large capacities for water, fuel, gear & food. 800-672-1327 www.MooringsBrokerage.com.

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

Dehler 29’ 1998 Rare boat to the US market. Win races and cruise in comfort. The ideal performance oriented pocket cruiser. Fresh bottom, waxed and ready! Nice instrument package. Cruising and racing sails. $61,500 David@Northpointyachtsales.com (410) 280-8976

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19-hp DSL, Wheel, RF, Dinghy $124,500

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31’ Beneteau Oceanis ’10 This Beneteau 31 has nearly every option available for this model. RF sail plan, AC/Heat, full canvas, and more. Only used for day sailing, Shows like new, super low hrs. A great deal at $96,500 David@Northpointyachtsales.com 42’ (410) Beneteau 280-8976Oceanis Center Cockpit ‘05 Spacious, with aft deck and hugeNorth master cabin with source 2 J/105s Point is your settees andgreat a vanity, cruiseracer for this 35’ easy one to design (inand mast day furling) passage sail boat. maker. We The have a offset positionstarting opens at up $53,000 the wide helm selection cockpit space and improves sail David@Northpointyachtsales.com visibility. Huge engine compartment. (410) 280-8976 Asking $129,000. 800-672-1327 www.MooringsBrokerage.com

28’ 1987 Hunter Yanmar 18-hp, RF, Wheel, 4’ Draft ..................$14,950 29’ 1989 Bayfield Cutter Yanmar 13-hp, Shoal Draft...............$19,500 29’ 1984 Bayfield Yanmar DSL, 3’6” Draft ...................................$20,000 30’ 1987 Catalina Universal DSL, 5’3” Draft......................... $22,500 30’ 1986 Catalina DSL, Tall Rig, Dodger .......................................$25,000 30’ 1983 Lippincott Yanmar DSL, Roll Furl, Shoal Draft ..........$19,500 30’ 1977 Ranger Univ. Del 25-hp, RF, Dodger, Bimini .................$19,500 34’ 2001 Motorsailor Kubota 50-hp, One-Off............................$35,000 36’ 1996 Catalina 36 Yanmar, Air, Dinghy, w/ Davits..................$88,500 43’ 1982 Endeavor 43 CC Ketch, Bow Thruster, Loaded...... $119,500

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J109 36’ 2005 If you’re looking for a J109, Vento Solare is one of the best equipped on the market. Extensive sail inventory, very complete instrumentation package & new running rigging. A great J109 value at $179,000 David@Northpointyachtsales.com (410) 280-8976

30’ Catalina ’85 Dsl, Tall Rig, dodger $25,000 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 30’ Lippincott ’83 Yanmar dsl, Roll furl, shoal draft $19,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 32’ Dufour ’07 325 Grande Large, 19-hp dsl, wheel, RF, dinghy $124,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300.

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Hinckley 43’ 1981 Everything you will need to cruise from Maine to the Islands, live aboard in Annapolis or day sail. 4’4” board up draft will take you anywhere. New 08 Forespar rig, North sails, Cruisair AC and Westerbeke rebuilt. This boat is ready to go $180,000 David@Northpointyachtsales.com (410) 280-8976

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

380 Hunter ’02 Stargazer is a wellequipped Bay Cruiser with in-mast furling, AC/Heat, refrigeration, flatscreen TV, & more! $106,000, Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com. 386 Hunter ‘04 Grace is a beautiful twoowner yacht w/spinnaker, TV, generator, new bottom paint in 2012, electronic upgrades & more! $129,700 , Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com 410 Hunter ’01 Simple Pleasures is a beauty! She’s loaded w/space and equipped with 2 heads & showers, 2 air conditioners, VHF/radio, autopilot/GPS & more! $134,000, Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com

40’ J120s North Point Euro Trash Girl for sale. Very competitive boat in the ocean & on the bay. Bottom just redone. Survey available, Call Paul to learn more. $124,900 paul@northpointyachtsales.com 410-280-2038 J 42 ’98 Shoal draft & excellent cond. Rare offering of lightly used, flag blue edition. New sails, canvas, complete new bottom, tons of gear, many spare parts, excellent recent survey. $249,000. paul@northpointyachtsales.com (410) 961-5254.

42’ Jeanneau ’08 Fandango is a oneowner beautifully maintained cruiser equipped with AC/Heat, bowthruster, 2 heads, in-mast furling, & More! $205,000, Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com 45CC Hunter ’01 Boomerang is a beautiful yacht equipped with AC/Heat, TV/DVD, GPS, Autopilot, Plotter, Zodiac 6 person life raft, a gorgeous spinnaker, & much more! $189,000, Norton Yacht Sales, (804)776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com

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

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. $54,500 PRICE REDUCED. Call Regent Point marina @804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com

37’ Jeanneau Sun Odyssey ’02 Ricochet Clean, Well Cared for Ready to go. A/C heat pump, autohelm, radar, chartplotter, bimini, dodger & much more. PRICE REDUCED $98,000 Call Point marina 804-75821’ Atlantic City Cat 1983/06 Regent 4457www.regentpointmarina.com Completely refurb. and maint. by the Oxford Boatyard. Flag blue hull, white 40’ Challenger ’73 Red Tail Yankee deck with buff non-skid areas. 1-hp Engine rebuilt in 2012, Great live aboard dsl eng. Quite the eye catcher! Red. go anywhere boat, ketch rig, large $23,500 OBYS 410-226-0100 interior. Asking $45,000. Call Regent 28’ Alerion Express Sloop ‘00 28’ Alerion Express Sloop ’00; Lovely gentlemans yacht. Dry stored. Fast, nimble and classy! Yanmar dsl. Just reduced to $57,500. OBYS 410-2260100

Saga 43 ’96 One owner, excellent cond. Custom interior features with extra quarter berth. Great sailing boat to really enjoy the Bay and beyond. $175K or Make Offer! 410-571-2955

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32’ Allied Seawind II Cutter ‘79 She is well equipped for extended cruising. Known for their offshore capabilities. ’10 mainsail, Aries windvane, GPS, and more. Asking $29,900 OBYS 410-2260100

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Passport 47 '02 Aft cockpit sailing machine w/ elegant, satisfying accommodations! Super clean & lightly used. Well maintained new batteries to new bottom paint to new canvas & new interior cushions! New electric winch! Great price $389K 410-571-2955

Regent Point Marina Full Service Yacht Repair Facility. See our website for details of Winter Wet or Dry storage specials. Call Regent Point Marina Boatyard @ 804-758-4747. yardmaster@regentpointmarina.com 30’ Catalina ’85 Mariso Nice family cruiser, roomy accommodations, H/C pressure water, RF, REDUCED to $11,000 Call Regent Point Marina 804758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com 31’ Irwin Citation ’83 Tolume Yanmar 15-hp dsl, wheel steering, large quarter berth, enclosed head, U-shaped galley, dinghy w/ 1.5-hp OB, Owner must sell bring all offers. Asking: $11,950 PRICE REDUCED, Regent Point Marina (804) 758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com 33’ Hunter 336 ’97 Final Mischief” Furlex roller furler, dodger, bimini, 2-hp Yanmar dsl, Huge cockpit great for family sailing. Asking: $54,900 Call Regent Point Marina 804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com 35’ Pearson Yawl ’77 Great sailing boat, keel/CB, less than 4 draft w/board up, Westerbeke 27-hp, Furlex RF, bimini: Asking $19,900 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-757-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com

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40’ Caliber ’99 Low hr, excellent example of this world proven cruiser... asking $174,900 (410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com 42’ Pearson 424 ’83 Ketch! Desirable single companionway version, shoal draft with deep performance... reduced to $59,900! (410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com

40’ Hinckley B-40 Custom ‘66 Full survey done May 2013 and available, Refrig, AC, coal fireplace, radar, GPS, AP, traditional mahogany interior, Canvass for all ext. teak etc. Asking $99,000 OBYS 410-226-0100

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Seasprite 34 ’89 This beautiful traditional boat is brilliantly restored with new bottom, new rigging, new sails, and new canvas. Sought after and rare, she will knock your socks off. If you like a BCC, come see this! $59K 410-571-2955

Valiant 42 ’00 Awesome cruising boat. Upgrades of 150K - 08! new Imron paint job, new genset, Valiant arch, solar panels, dinghy, davits, AC, Espar diesel heat, water maker! Great! $329K 410-571-2955

Taswell 49 '01 Wonderful, well equipped 3-strm cruiser! Completely upgraded in 08! New everything. Affordable family cruiser with complete amenities! Step aboard under 400K! 410-571-2955

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39’ Concordia Yawl ‘59 Persephone Fresh varnish/house & spars. Stored indoors for winter, recently commissioned & ready to sail. Many upgrades including Yanmar dsl, radar / plotter, MaxProp. Select trades of boats & cars considered. 443-926-1278 Chris@walczakyacht.com www.walczakyacht.com

380 Catalina ’00 Air/heat, chartplotter/ radar, autopilot, spinnaker, in-mast furling, dodger/bimini, etc. $132,000 Call 443-209-1110 or go to www.tidewateryachts.com. 41’ AC Hunter ‘06 Air/heat, In-mast furling, Raymarine autopilot, electric windlass, spinnaker, bimini, etc. $174,900 Call 410-939-0950 or go to www.tidewateryachts.com.

42’ Skipjack ’87 A Chesapeake Classic. Lady Helen Maintained to yacht standards- Exquisitely finished interior! Dry Bilges, Detroit dsl. Perfect for charter or family Bay cruising. Easy to see in Chestertown: Contact Chris 443-926-1278 chris@walczakyacht.com, www.walczakyacht.com

2009 Catalina Independence Aero 20 Aero rig is like a jib-boom, for sailing ease, esp. single-handling. Fin keel. Boat and sails in excellent condition. Two boats available. $12,000 1963 Pearson 20 Classic daysailor which needs restoration. Sportsman trailer in very good condition. $1,000 1984 Hunter 22 Fixed keel. Roller-furling, auto-pilot. Nissan 2-cycle o/b. $750 1985 O’Day 23 Main, 2 Jibs. Full keel. Good condition. “In Exile” Nissan 9 HP long shaft o/b. $750 1983 Catalina 25 Main, roller-furling. Good condition. Outboard engine is in very good condition. Toshiba 8HP 4-stroke o/b. $1,750 1980 Hunter Cherubini 30 Roller furling, wheel steering, self-tailing winches and cockpit dodger. Average condition. Inboard diesel. $5,000 1979 O’Day 25 Clean and ready to go. Yamaha 8 HP o/b $1,950 SOLD 1977 C&C 26 Good condition. Inboard diesel. $5,000 SOLD 1979 O’Day 28 Keel model. Roller-furling jib. Tiller steering. Turnkey condition. “Motown”. New Yanmar diesel. $4,500 SOLD All boats are sold “as is, where is” See boats’ photos at www.crabsailing.org To learn more or discuss purchase, contact CRAB at

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New places to pick up 34’ Etap ’01 Belgian designed and built Scout is loaded like no other Rigged for ocean cruising- Unsinkable design, outstanding features: Watermaker, AC, Satellte phone and more: Contact Chris 443-926-1278 chris@walczakyacht.com, www.walczakyacht.com

43’ Swan ’85 AKELA III is a very well maintained Swan 43, Completely equipped to cruise or ocean racing. Fast & Safe. Located near Annapolis, Maryland & ready to be sailed away: Contact Frank 410-703-4017 frank@walczakyacht.com, www.walczakyacht.com

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35’ Niagara ‘86 Tardis is the sought after Encore model. Well cared for and well equipped. Attractive blue hull & solid decks. Radar, steering vane, 3 sails, & more. Frank Gary 410-703-4017 frank@walczakyacht.com

47’ Bristol Aft Cockpit ’87 BACI Ted Hood’s famous centerboard shoal draft design. Best hull design in the fleet of Bristol Yachts history. A great cruising yacht w/super performance characteristics, and ICW proof. See in Eastport. Priced to Sell: Contact Frank 410-703-4017 frank@walczakyacht.com and www.walczakyacht.com

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27’ Catalina ‘76 Well equipped, great shape, wheel steering, 6’ traditional interior, main/jib/150, cabin-top winches, Atomic4, 5 step swim ladder, cockpit grate, bimini, spreader lights, updates galore. $5995. OBO. Larry 443-528-7744

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33’ Hunter ‘79 “Here AT Last” Famous original Cherubini design, refrig, microwave, 16K BTU AC, 2QM Yanmar dsl Asking: $8,000 Call: Regent Point Marina @ 804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com Tartan Tens 3 different boats for charter or sale from $1,500 to $15,000. Join a growing fleet of PHRF and One Design racing! 33 feet long, 126 handicap, port-a-potty on board! (443) 468-3252. www.tten.com

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North Point Yacht Sales Is hiring full time sail and power yacht brokers in Annapolis, MD. Requirements: proven track record in yacht sales, strong client relationships skills, experience in development of sales plan and execution of plans, expertise in customer support, experience in power and sailboat market analysis, four year BS/BA degree preferred. Please send all inquiries and resumes to Ken@NorthPointYachtSales.com. Riggers Wanted - Annapolis, MD Atlantic Spars & Rigging is looking for sailboat riggers. We are a well – established custom rigging & metal fabrication business with two locations. We are looking for riggers who are organized and have a great working attitude to be awarded with competitive wages, great benefits and a career position. Send resume to marc@atlanticspars.com or call 410-268-1570.

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RogueWave Yacht Brokerage.....................53 SailFlow.......................................................73 Sailrite Enterprises......................................47 Scandia Marine......................................20,57 Screwpile.....................................................67 Shiver Me Timbers......................................63 South Annapolis Yacht Centre....................57 Spring Cove Marina.....................................59 Stingray Point Marina..................................32 Stur-Dee Boat..............................................82 Summer Sailstice........................................65 Sunfish Regatta...........................................75 Tidewater Marina.........................................93 Tohatsu America Corp................................13 UK Sailmakers Annapolis............................11

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www.vacuwash.com Annapolis based riggers, Bosun Yacht Services is now stocking the renowned Southern Ropes brand of line. Offering a large variety of high quality lines for dinghy, cruising and racing sailors at affordable prices. Expert splicing and rigging services available.

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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 HESAPEAKE CLA SSIC An Eight-Spoke Steering Wheel

by Fred Hecklinger

here is something special about the feel in one’s hands of a nicely varnished eightspoke ship’s steering wheel that is connected by cables directly to a good sized rudder. This is especially so if you are a boy of 17 years who had not done so before. This photograph shows me in 1954, to be very pleased with myself, at the helm of the motor-sailor Nor’Easter that was designed by William Hand and built at Wareham, MA, in 1927. At 59 feet, she was largest vessel that, at that time, I had the opportunity to steer. The wheel was on an open bridge. You can see better from an open bridge and tend not to fall asleep. I was a “paid hand” but on occasion was referred to as “the mate.” The captain was Odie Sloan. I had joined Nor’Easter at the Trumpy Shipyard at Annapolis in the spring of 1954. She was owned by Henry B. du Pont who had a summer “cottage” at Pine Orchard, CT. Mr. du Pont also owned a 46-foot ocean racer named Cyane and a 35-foot Eastern Interclub named Vega for day sailing. Captain Sloan and I were very busy that summer. In mid-April, we headed up the Chesapeake to the C & D Canal and then down the Delaware to Cape May, NJ, and up the Jersey Coast to Sandy Hook and New York Harbor, the East River and Hell Gate to Long Island Sound, and on to Connecticut. All of this was new to me and at times, rather exciting. The activity of New York Harbor and the East River and the tall buildings of Manhattan were rather much of a change to me as they are to all of those who have never seen such before.

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But back to the eight-spoke wheel. If you lose control of the wheel and it starts to spin, it is rather hard to stop without hurting yourself. Mr. du Pont was handling Nor’Easter in a confined space one time and had the wheel “hard over” and gave the

engine some power. He lost his hold on the wheel, and a spoke hit him in the chest and broke a rib and the spoke. You will note that today you seldom see an eight-spoke wheel but see a “Destroyer” wheel that has no spokes outside of the rim.

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