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38 A Simple Plan by Nick Iliff

FEATURES

32 Time for the Bay Bridge Boat Show! 37 Strictly Jersey—A Show for Blue Waters 42 PropTalk’s Take on Chesapeake Power Charters 44 A Guide to Waterside Museums by Charlie Petrocci 48 The Richardson Maritime Museum by Mike Moore 50 Fells Point Privateers by Allison Blake 56 ICW Ranger by Ed and Elaine Henn 58 Merf’s Sketchbook—Steve Lucy’s Table Art ON THE COVER: The view from the bridge of a 55-foot Fleming heading up Harness Creek off of the South River. Photo by John Bildahl, johnbildahlphotography.com

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IN THIS ISSUE DEPARTMENTS 10 Editor’s Notebook 14 Dock Talk 22 Chesapeake Tides and Currents 24 Chesapeake Boating Calendar

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59 Cruising Club Notes 63 Cruising Club Directory 68 Chesapeake Racing Scene 69 Fishing News and Forecasts by C.D. Dollar

74 Brokerage and Classified Sections 83 Brokerage Form 83 Index of Advertisers 84 Marketplace Section 86 Chesapeake Classic

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52 President Warfield—A Great Ship by Stephanie Stone

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y father died in 1995 after a long and valiant fight with my mother. His great flaw was the risky conviction that a child’s place was out of doors, preferably on the water. Mom felt we should remain close at home away from danger and probable infection. Dad’s strategy for avoiding confrontation was to have us up and out before the rising of the sun or the mother. If he could just sneak us out of the screened back door and into the Ford, release the brake, and allow the car to roll down the driveway before firing up the flathead six, we would be gone with the wind. However, if someone such as my sister happened to make a peep and drop a jar of apple butter onto the linoleum, we would suddenly be frozen in the fierce glare of a grown woman dressed in a mauve terrycloth robe, arms akimbo, hair on fire, tapping a flat mismatched slipper on the polished kitchen floor. The clearest indication of the essential difference between them could be detected by the features on the top of their respective dressers. Prominent on Mom’s was a glossy eight by 10 of the happy couple exiting the church on their wedding day. Dad’s display featured a sundrenched image of himself, shirtless and barrel-chested, holding a trolling rod next to a vanquished marlin hanging by its glistening tail from a dockside scale. The characters could just as well have been switched with Dad in a tuxedo dangling by his ankles and in the other image, a young man with his arm around a once-powerful blue fish trimmed in satin and veiled in lace. On the days that we marshaled in daylight past the point where Mom couldn’t stop the mission, she would retaliate by insisting on fitting us in life jackets before the ride to the marina. She would wrestle us into the giant orange vests as if she were installing straight jackets on a trio of slip-

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pery caimans, pulling this way and that until our eyes came loose in our heads. Then she would snug up the evil crotch straps to a point of extreme tension that reached a pitch where my brother and I would know what it is like to sing in an Italian boy’s choir. And, we would ride, all puffy, huge, and scrunched low in the backseat of the Falcon, just hoping that no one would see us. The pay-off came when the Evinrude roared to life in a swirling cloud of blue smoke, and we dropped our lines for a new escapade. In the process, we learned about knots and keeping things neat. We were stung by jellyfish, and we learned to deal with pain. We baited hooks, caught fish, kept them fresh, took them home, cooked them, and ate them. Our skins grew tough as we became adept at dealing with the sun, bad weather, unpredictable situations, inconvenience, cold Vienna sausages, soggy saltines, and domestic unrest. Maritime lessons are often hard-won achievements built on the deep history of adventure that began when our ancestors first looked across a flat sea toward the end of the earth and said, “Let’s build a boat and go see what’s off the edge.” April and May are excellent months for going off the maritime edge. Striped Bass fishing in Maryland kicks off with the PropTalk-sponsored Boatyard Bar & Grill Opening Day Rockfish Tournament and street party on April 18. On April 17 and 18, present-day pirates will invade Fells Point for the fifth Privateer Day celebration, while proptalk.com

across and down the Bay, a horde of savvy swashbucklers will open the Tiki Bar on Solomons Island. The St. Michaels Food & Wine Festival at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum runs through the April 24 weekend while the Nanticoke River Shad Festival happens in Vienna, MD on the 25th. The Bay Bridge Boat Show anchors the excitement on Kent Island through Sunday the 26th. The Maryland Maritime Heritage Festival dominates Ego Alley

and the Annapolis City Dock on May 1 continuing through the weekend. Further up the coast, the blue water crowd will celebrate the first South Jersey Boat Show in Cape May for the weekend of May 1. The Black Drum World Championship returns to the Bay Creek Resort in Cape Charles May 15 through 17. On May 20, graduating midshipmen will celebrate their achievement as the Navy’s Blue Angels put on an always-exhilarating

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Spring into Waterfront Fun

orrect us if we’re wrong. Right now, you are gearing up for opening day of rockfish hunting on the Bay, putting the finishing touches on your boat for the spring splash, already cruising and carousing, and reading PropTalk. Good for you. As the on-the-water action returns to the Bay, it’s also time for you and your friends to get out to festivals, open houses, and boat shows on the Chesapeake. Early May brings free-for-all fun to the shores of Maryland and Virginia. Tell ‘em PropTalk sent you. For more spring events, check out our calendar on page 24.

It’s a Mouthful, But Well Worth It The Maryland Maritime Heritage Festival (MMHF) will float into Annapolis City Dock May 1-3. This town-wide party celebrates maritime history and our life beside the Bay. To jumpstart the fun, don’t miss MMHF’s Boatfest Fundraiser Friday (5 to 9 p.m.) outside Fawcett Boat Supplies, sponsored by yours truly, PropTalk. Live music, beer, wine, and boatloads of local characters will pack Ego Alley to help support the Festival. Bring a buddy; pony up $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

The Festival kicks into high gear on Saturday and Sunday with more than 30 classic boats, including 1950s Chris-Crafts, tug boats, kit boats, winning design hydroplanes, and other vessels on display. As you stroll along, also enjoy a build-a-boat competition, Sunday’s Farmer’s Market, Irish Currach races with the Annapolis Irish Rowing Club, the shoreside Boating Olympics, a family scavenger hunt, nautical crafts by Artworks Studio, and the everpopular Pirate Pet Parade.

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Kids will smile when they see the inflatable Buccaneer Moon Bounce, Wetlands on Wheels exhibit, and a possible visit by Sponge Bob SquarePants. Calico Jack, Chester River Runoff, George Fox Middle School Ukulele Ensemble featuring David Crozier on drums [May 2 at 1 p.m.;

PropTalk put these guys on its busy social calendar], Them Eastport Oyster Boys, and other lively musical acts will delight you. And remember, MMHF is a green undertaking, so recycle and reuse while you revel and visit “Eco Alley.” Park at the U.S. Navy Stadium and shuttle into town, or park in public garages or over in Eastport and hoof it. For maps and driving directions, visit visit-annapolis.org. To learn more, e-mail davehanson1011@gmail.com.

Deltaville Dealer Days Deltaville, VA will be hopping with megaopen houses May 2-3 at Annapolis Yacht Sales South, Brown’s Marine, Chesapeake Yacht Sales, Gratitude Yachting Center, Norton’s Yacht Sales, and Tartan C&C of Virginia. If you are looking for a runabout, fast fishing machine, or big cruiser, this is the time to see what boats and deals are out there. Deltaville dealers will be showing off their Albins, Carolina Classics, Maritime Skiffs, Menorquins, Ranger Tugs, Sea Cats, Stumpnockers, Twin Vee Catamarans, and more. If engines float your boat, visit Brown’s Marine to see Honda, Evinrude, Johnson, Suzuki, and Yamaha outboards. All weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the dealerships will offer up new and used boats, sound advice, nautical swap meets, refreshments, and the grand prize drawing—a $4000 Moorings Charter in the BVI. For more details, visit annapolisyachtsales.com, brownsmarine.com, cysboat. com, gratitudeyachting.com, nortonyachts.com, and tartanccannapolis.com.

Spring In-Water Boat Sale The Marina at the Tides Inn Resort near Irvington, VA will be packed with boats and dealers May 8-10, hosted by the Tidewater Marine Trade Association of Virginia. Free parking and free admission. inwaterboatsale.com proptalk.com

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Big Names Grace Crusader’s 2009 Open House

amed Down East boat builder Jarvis Newman of Southwest Harbor, ME will headline a trio of maritime celebrities at Crusader Yachts Sales’s Open House April 18 and 19 at Port Annapolis Marina. Newman will be joined by Steve Brodie of Pacific Seacraft boats and George Day from Blue Water Cruising with presentations inside the marina’s heated pavilion. The weekend show will also feature expert advice on boat ownership, electronics, rigging, safety, a life raft demo, and boating for those with disabilities. Crusader will showcase more than 60 new and used boats at the event. For a schedule, directions, and details, call (410) 269-0939 or click to crusaderyachts.com.

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A Step in the Right Direction

nnapolitan J. Charles Fox has taken on a new position recently created within the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Now acting as the new Senior Advisor on the Chesapeake Bay and Anacostia River, Fox will oversee efforts to clean up the Bay, working directly with the Chesapeake Bay Program. Fox has an extensive and distinguished career as a champion for the environment, including serving as EPA’s Assistant Administrator for Water, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and most recently, senior officer for The Pew Charitable Trusts. “I welcome the chance to work with the Chesapeake Bay Program’s many federal and state partners to make great progress in restoring our nation’s largest estuary.” chesapeakebay.net

Call for Artists: 2010 EYC Lights Parade

elp design the 2010 Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade poster and cards. Gifted souls should contact Gayle Mangan Kassal at (443) 852-0123 or gmkassal@verizon. net no later than April 24. You’ll need to show samples of your work and your concept for a new poster. The winning artist will have a year to complete the work and will receive financial compensation.

Westlawn Slashes Student Costs

uition for all Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology courses will be held at 2008 levels through this September. The school will offer a no interest tuition payment plan and two low interest options (TFC Credit Corp.) for financing all four modules of its professional diploma program in yacht and boat design, as well as Elements of Technical Boat Design. Active students can now save thousands of dollars on much-needed software and even download a free full version of AutoCAD directly from Autodesk. westlawn.edu

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Sales and Services brokers who recently became YBAA Certified Professional Yacht Brokers. Hanna and Hutchings join AYS brokers Dan Nardo and Paul Rosen with this distinguished title and their shared commitment to professionalism and their customers. annapolisyachtsales.com

• Achilles Inflatable Boats has rolled out a new website, achil-

lesboats.com, designed to make it easier and faster for consumers and dealers to get information about all Achilles models. One of the unique new features for Achilles aficionados is the ability to see and download every Achilles catalog since 1979.

• The Bluewater Group of Annapolis, the parent company of

he Miles River YC Marina (MRYC) was recently recertified as a Clean Marina by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Under the direction of Gordon Miles, MRYC became one of the first yacht clubs on the Chesapeake Bay certified by the state. At a roundtable meeting held at Mears Marina in Annapolis earlier this year, Maryland’s DNR recognized MRYC as a four-year member of the Clean Marina Initiative. Above (L-R): MRYC reps Bowie Rose and fleet captain Chuck Gardner with Donna Morrow and Bob DeYoung of Maryland’s DNR (milesriveryc.org, dnr.state.md.us). Photo courtesy of Patricia Barbis John Norton (L) is the new owner of Annapolis Harbor Boat Yard in Eastport across from City Dock. “I have been around boats most all my life and grew up in the business doing both sales and service,” says Norton. “This move was a natural progression for me; it was a turn-key opportunity I couldn’t pass up. We specialize in repairing, refitting, and customizing sailboats and powerboats. We are unique because our team does all the work inside our facility. We also are an authorized service center for Kadey-Krogen Yachts, Hanse, and Nordic Tugs and commission most new Jeanneau boats in the MidAtlantic.” (410) 268-0092, annapolisharbor.net

• BoatThings LLC recently completed its new website:

BoatThings.com. Founder Brian Gottlieb says, “We carry fun, high-quality apparel and gifts for sailors. We research the best products and use them ourselves. BoatThings offers Atlantis Weathergear, Bermuda Styles, ToeGoz, and SailorBags, and will introduce other product lines throughout the year. Look for us at the Bay Bridge Boat Show, the Yacht Show at National Harbor, and the U.S. Sailboat Show.”

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Mid-Atlantic Marine Group, recently entered into a management partnership with Bay Creek Marina & Resort, LLC in Cape Charles, VA. Bluewater will run all boat-related services at the resort. baycreek.net

• Up near the South River bridge outside of Edgewater, MD,

the Gingerville Yachting Center’s new 80-ton TraveLift looms large, just waiting for a chance to grab your boat’s attention. phippsequity@comcast.net

• With 31 years of heavy-duty sewing experience working for

Hood Sailmakers and most recently North Sails in Annapolis, Bootsie Carrico finally decided to set up Cape Canvas Repair. Her services include but are not limited to essential seam repairs, glass and zipper replacement, and (get this) repairing horse blankets. She’s open to other heavy sewing projects, but wants to focus on canvas repair over the design and fabrication of new items. “After punching someone else’s clock for three decades, I thought it was time to strike out and try it on my own. It’s time for me to go make my own million,” says Carrico with a big smile. Bootsie’s Cape Canvas Repair is based in Annapolis. (443) 852-0208, bootsicarrico@verizon.net

he new Annapolis team of Scott Financial Services (above L-R): Helen Wimpee, Lisa DiDomenico, Peter Rutski, Laurie Kiser, and Kim Madigan. Baltimore-based Scott Financial Services recently opened a new office in Annapolis at 303 Second Street. Scott Financial Services provides a wealth of marine and RV financing services. (800) 556-0666, lisa.didomenico@scottloans.com, scottloans.com

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• Sporting upgraded piers, Mill Creek

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GERONIMO 2001 Grand Banks 46 Europa

Marina at the Annapolis Naval Station was certified as a Maryland Clean Marina Partner (CMP) this winter. There are now 24 CMPs and 109 certified Clean Marinas in Maryland. Marina, boatyard, and yacht club operators can learn more by contacting dmorrow@dnr.state.md.us.

• Visit boatus.com or valvtect.com to

find approximately 900 marinas offering BoatU.S. member discounts on slips, repairs, and ValvTect Marine Gasoline and ValvTect Marine Diesel with BioGuard. The BoatU.S. Cooperating Marina Program is a marketing campaign open to all marinas, fuel docks, and marine service providers at no charge. BoatU.S. and ValvTect are also putting their heads together to explore environmentally sound programs to improve dispensing and use of fuels in the marine environment.

• Susan Clayton now handles marketing

and sales at Gratitude Yachting Center in Rock Hall, MD. The center offers new and used Menorquin, C-Ranger inboard diesel Tugs, and yes, some sailboats. A recent arrival on the waterfront is the new Ranger 29. gratitudeyachting.com

• The dock at the Annapolis Marriott

Waterfront Hotel and Pusser’s Caribbean Grille welcomes transients on a first-come/first-served basis with last year’s two-hour rates ($7 per 30-footer and $13 per boat 30 feet or longer). New this year, pay in advance and you can reserve dock space for two hours in front of Pusser’s for $1 per foot. (410) 263-8994

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Call Marc Thomas (410) 991-0939 marc@lukebrown.com 5,000 yachts over 40’ available on the most user-friendly website.

Lots of photos and full specs.

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New Marina in Baltimore NOW OPEN

• For those who can get out of Dodge,

Gene and Katie Hamilton have packed the new GoCoastalCruising.com with a boatload of information about cruising the East Coast.

• Based in Annapolis and Edgewater, MD, Dann Cummings was recently appointed Sales Director for Island Pilot. When he and his wife received delivery of their new Island Pilot 395, they became Annapolis reps for the boats. islandpilot.com

• Beautiful downtown Fells Point historic district. • In center of shopping, restaurants, nightlife, museums, attractions, Inner Harbor Promenade walkway. • Controlled access docks. • 52 slips with 40' capacity

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• Patrick Gallipoli, owner/operator of Pro-Performance Ma-

rine Inc. in Edgewater, MD at Casa Rio Marina, recently was selected as a dealer for Evinrude Engines. Gallipoli launched his business in July 2006 doing mobile mechanical service work. “The business grew to a point where I felt it was time to develop a strong relationship with a manufacturer. I’m very impressed with what I have seen in Evinrude products,” says Gallipoli. ProPerformance is also a dealer for the Autotether wireless lanyard safety system. (443) 336-8760, mobilmarinesvc.com

bell Marine has moved from St. Michaels to a larger facility in Easton, MD to serve a growing customer base. Abell Marine is a Honda engine dealer and service center, a Suzuki service center, represents Panga Marine and Twin Vee boats, and provides a range of services, including repowers, boat repair, hauling, commissioning, winterization, electronics installations, storage, and maintenance. Abell Marine’s new location is 8949 Mistletoe Drive in the Talbot Commerce Park off Glebe Road. abellmarine.com

• From mid-April through mid-June, Mondo Poly-

mer Inc. will travel to marinas and boatyards all over Maryland to collect (for free) used shrink wrap for use in manufacturing highway barriers. The program is one of the ways Mondo Polymer collaborates with Maryland DNR’s Clean Marina Initiative and the Marine Trades Association of Maryland. mondopolymer.com

Left, Jennifer Richards recently joined the Regulator Marine and Viking Sport Cruiser sales and brokerage team at the Maryland office of Bluewater Yacht Sales (see page 2). Formerly of Hinckley Yachts in Annapolis, Richards is a Certified Professional Yacht Broker and a member of the Yacht Broker’s Association of America. (443) 852-0707, bluewateryachtsales.com Left, Jeff “JJ” Jordan of Annapolis-based Bay Shore Marine celebrate s 20 years of service. In addition to parts, service, engines, and generators, Bay Shore Marine is a Yanmar Gold Plus dealer. For more details, see page 5 and visit bayshoremarineengines.com.

• John Hollenbach now offers customized captained

charter services (power and sail) to guests of Herrington Harbour South. With 40 years of experience, Hollenbach has a 50-Ton Master Captain’s license with sailing, towing, and near coastal certification. He and another 50-ton Master Captain will begin chartering a 50-foot Sea Ray Cruiser Express along with some sailboats. (301) 346-6692

• After 16 years at Annapolis Harbour Center, Eastern

Mountain Sports is moving to a new, larger (14,500 square feet) location at Annapolis Towne Centre. The store features an expanded boat department, an improved Kayak School (think recreational paddling, sea kayaking, and fishing), a climbing gear test area, Foot Gurus (talented souls who custom fit athletic footwear), and a full-service bike shop. Don’t miss their grand opening community celebration May 1-3; a portion of the proceeds will go to the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center. ems.com

etting the job done. Island Yacht Brokers of Kent Island recently was awarded the Top 10 Dealer Award for 2008 from Pursuit. Bruce Staley (center) from IYB received the Club Elite Award for ranking fourth in the country in retail sales for Pursuit. In addition to selling and servicing other brands of new and used power houses, Island Yacht Brokers is the Mid-Atlantic dealer for Pursuit Boats. islandyachtbrokers.com Send dock talk and industry news to ruth@proptalk.com

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Above, an Ocean 38 waits for paint inside the new 65- by 35-foot poly-steel building at Sue Island Yacht Basin in Essex, MD. In addition to the Ocean 38, Steve Peterson and his team have a 42-foot Jersey sportfisher and a 1998 Judge 32 on the schedule for fresh coats of Awlgrip. Last year, the Petersons opened a year-round dining room on the crab house/dock bar location. The results have been accolades for their crab cakes, increased activity around the boat yard, and added inspiration for customers who come down to see how their boats are doing. They have operated this fullservice yard since 1987. (410) 574-7915

Right, Richard Maldeis, new general manager of Casa Rio Marina in Mayo, MD, shows off the marina’s newest member, a 35-ton TraveLift, the big brother for the facility’s 15-ton lift. The marina also sports a new deeper TraveLift well and boat ramp. Check back with PropTalk for news about the marina’s Customer Appreciation Event/ Yard Sale this summer. (410) 798-4731

Showroom Grand Opening & Spring Sale

Chesapeake Zodiac 207 Chinquapin Round Rd Annapolis

April 18th • 9am-5pm

• After 25 years of repairing and restor-

ing fiberglass boats, Tommy Solomon Yacht Repair & Restoration of Annapolis has expanded its operation as a national installer of bow and stern thrusters. The new company, Bow Thrusters of North America, offers a complete series of 12V/24V electric and hydraulic thrusters for any vessel, large or small. A fiberglass expert, Solomon also matches chemical hull properties for compatibility when fiber-glassing a thruster tube in a hull. Ken Krasko of Engineered Marine Services in Annapolis, 32 years in the business, handles the electrical side of the work. (410) 353-9596, btona.com

• On April 18-19, K&B True Value on Forest Drive in Annapolis will celebrate Earth Day by distributing 1000 free Douglas fir saplings and selling $1 raffle tickets to benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (enter for a chance to win a $500 Weber Spirit grill). In addition to some earth-friendly products, enjoy free popcorn, gifts, prizes, and more. (410) 268-3939

New, Used & Closeout Models Available! • Inflatable Boat, Life Raft, Outboard Engine Sales • Inflatable Boat & Outboard Service • Life Raft Repack & Recertification • Epirb Battery Replacement & Certification • New Honda Repair Facility Now Open • Factory Trained & Certified Inflatable Boat Warranty Facility Now Open

Regular Showroom Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm • Sat 10am-2pm 207 Chinquapin Round Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401 • 410-267-8681

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CHES. BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL 12:34AM H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H

12:48AM H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H

01:33AM H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H

01:48AM

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30 07:16AM

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Wed 12:55PM 06:59PM 01:23AM 07:49AM Thu 01:45PM 07:54PM 02:16AM 08:43AM Fri 02:41PM 08:54PM 03:15AM 09:38AM Sat 03:43PM 09:57PM 04:14AM 10:30AM Sun 04:43PM 10:56PM 05:10AM 11:17AM Mon 05:37PM 11:49PM 06:01AM 12:01PM Tue 06:25PM 12:38AM 06:47AM Wed 12:43PM 07:09PM 01:24AM 07:32AM Thu 01:25PM 07:52PM 02:10AM 08:16AM Fri 02:08PM 08:36PM 02:56AM 09:00AM Sat 02:53PM 09:21PM 03:42AM 09:46AM Sun 03:39PM 10:08PM 04:31AM 10:33AM Mon 04:29PM 10:58PM 05:22AM 11:24AM Tue 05:23PM 11:51PM 06:17AM 12:19PM Wed 06:22PM

17 18 19 20 April 15 - May 14 Tides

ANNAPOLIS

HAMPTON ROADS

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

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Thu 01:20PM 07:27PM 01:51AM 08:20AM Fri 02:28PM 08:39PM 02:59AM 09:24AM Sat 03:40PM 09:52PM 04:08AM 10:24AM Sun 04:49PM 11:00PM 05:14AM 11:20AM Mon 05:49PM 12:02AM 06:13AM Tue 12:10PM 06:41PM 12:57AM 07:05AM Wed 12:56PM 07:28PM 01:46AM 07:51AM Thu 01:39PM 08:10PM 02:31AM 08:34AM Fri 02:20PM 08:50PM 03:13AM 09:14AM Sat 03:00PM 09:28PM 03:52AM 09:52AM Sun 03:39PM 10:05PM 04:30AM 10:29AM Mon 04:18PM 10:44PM 05:07AM 11:07AM Tue 04:59PM 11:23PM 05:46AM 11:46AM Wed 05:41PM 12:04AM 06:26AM Thu 12:29PM 06:27PM

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10 11 12 13 14

Wed 01:48PM 07:56PM 02:23AM 08:49AM Thu 02:38PM 08:51PM 03:17AM 09:42AM Fri 03:36PM 09:51PM 04:16AM 10:37AM Sat 04:37PM 10:55PM 05:14AM 11:29AM Sun 05:35PM 11:55PM 06:08AM 12:18PM Mon 06:28PM 12:51AM 06:59AM Tue 01:04PM 07:16PM 01:41AM 07:46AM Wed 01:47PM 08:02PM 02:29AM 08:31AM Thu 02:30PM 08:46PM 03:15AM 09:15AM Fri 03:13PM 09:31PM 04:02AM 09:59AM Sat 03:57PM 10:17PM 04:49AM 10:45AM Sun 04:44PM 11:05PM 05:38AM 11:33AM Mon 05:32PM 11:56PM 06:29AM 12:24PM Tue 06:25PM 12:50AM 07:23AM Wed 01:19PM 07:23PM

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H L H L

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L

Thu 02:20PM 08:26PM 02:51AM 09:19AM Fri 03:25PM 09:34PM 03:56AM 10:19AM Sat 04:31PM 10:44PM 05:01AM 11:17AM Sun 05:34PM 11:50PM 06:03AM 12:11PM Mon 06:32PM 12:51AM 06:59AM Tue 01:02PM 07:25PM 01:46AM 07:50AM Wed 01:49PM 08:13PM 02:36AM 08:37AM Thu 02:34PM 08:58PM 03:21AM 09:20AM Fri 03:17PM 09:40PM 04:04AM 10:01AM Sat 03:58PM 10:21PM 04:45AM 10:40AM Sun 04:38PM 11:01PM 05:26AM 11:18AM Mon 05:18PM 11:41PM 06:06AM 11:57AM Tue 05:59PM 12:21AM 06:46AM Wed 12:37PM 06:41PM 01:02AM 07:28AM Thu 01:20PM 07:26PM

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10 11 12 13 14

BALTIMORE

02:57AM L H L H L H L H L H L

15 10:00AM

30 10:09AM

15 11:30AM

30 11:39AM

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H L H L H L H L

Wed 05:08PM 10:26PM 03:54AM 10:51AM Thu 05:54PM 11:20PM 04:59AM 11:46AM Fri 06:39PM 12:16AM 06:08AM Sat 12:43PM 07:23PM 01:12AM 07:18AM Sun 01:37PM 08:05PM 02:07AM 08:22AM Mon 02:27PM 08:43PM 02:57AM 09:23AM Tue 03:13PM 09:18PM 03:44AM 10:20AM Wed 03:57PM 09:52PM 04:28AM 11:14AM Thu 04:41PM 10:25PM 05:10AM 12:08PM Fri 05:26PM 11:01PM 05:53AM 01:00PM Sat 06:12PM 11:39PM 06:38AM 01:52PM Sun 07:01PM 12:23AM 07:25AM Mon 02:44PM 07:53PM 01:13AM 08:15AM Tue 03:36PM 08:47PM 02:12AM 09:10AM Wed 04:28PM 09:45PM

17 18 19

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H

03:20AM L H L H L H L H L H L

Thu 05:22PM 10:46PM 04:37AM 11:12AM Fri 06:14PM 11:49PM 05:58AM 12:18PM Sat 07:05PM 12:53AM 07:17AM Sun 01:20PM 07:53PM 01:56AM 08:30AM Mon 02:18PM 08:37PM 02:55AM 09:37AM Tue 03:11PM 09:17PM 03:50AM 10:38AM Wed 03:59PM 09:53PM 04:39AM 11:34AM Thu 04:45PM 10:27PM 05:24AM 12:26PM Fri 05:29PM 11:00PM 06:06AM 01:13PM Sat 06:13PM 11:34PM 06:45AM 01:56PM Sun 06:57PM 12:11AM 07:23AM Mon 02:36PM 07:41PM 12:52AM 08:01AM Tue 03:14PM 08:26PM 01:38AM 08:41AM Wed 03:50PM 09:12PM 02:28AM 09:23AM Thu 04:26PM 10:00PM

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10 11 12 13 14

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DIFFERENCES Spring High Low H. Ht L. Ht Range

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

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*0.50 *0.50 1.5 *0.65 *0.65 1.9 *0.58 *0.58 1.7 *1.12 *1.17 3.4

+1:40 –1:15 –3:13 –3:47

17 18

Onancock Creek +3 :52 +4 :15 *0.70 *0.83 2.2 Stingray Point +2 :01 +2 :29 *0.48 *0.83 1.4 Hooper Strait Light +5 :52 +6 :04 *0.66 *0.67 2.0 Lynnhaven Inlet +0 :47 +1 :08 *0.77 *0.83 2.4

+1:56 +2:13 –0:07 +0:27 37°39’ +3:04 36°51’ +0:15

Wed 06:52PM 11:56PM 05:38AM 12:21PM Thu 07:38PM 12:50AM 06:43AM Fri 01:16PM 08:23PM 01:46AM 07:52AM Sat 02:13PM 09:07PM 02:42AM 09:02AM Sun 03:07PM 09:49PM 03:37AM 10:06AM Mon 03:57PM 10:27PM 04:27AM 11:07AM Tue 04:43PM 11:02PM 05:14AM 12:04PM Wed 05:27PM 11:36PM 05:58AM 12:58PM Thu 06:11PM 12:09AM 06:40AM Fri 01:52PM 06:56PM 12:45AM 07:23AM Sat 02:44PM 07:42PM 01:23AM 08:08AM Sun 03:36PM 08:31PM 02:07AM 08:55AM Mon 04:28PM 09:23PM 02:57AM 09:45AM Tue 05:20PM 10:17PM 03:56AM 10:40AM Wed 06:12PM 11:15PM

H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H

DIFFERENCES Spring DIFFERENCES Spring High Low H. Ht L. Ht Range High Low H. Ht L. Ht Range

Windmill Point Wolf Trap Light Urbanna Norfolk

04:41AM L H L H L H L

H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H

*0.88 *0.88 1.0 *1.12 *1.14 1.1 *1.33 *1.33 1.4 *1.37 *1.33 1.4

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

27 28 29

H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H

05:04AM L H L

Thu 07:06PM 12:16AM 06:21AM Fri 12:42PM 07:58PM 01:19AM 07:42AM Sat 01:48PM 08:49PM 02:23AM 09:01AM Sun 02:50PM 09:37PM 03:26AM 10:14AM Mon 03:48PM 10:21PM 04:25AM 11:21AM Tue 04:41PM 11:01PM 05:20AM 12:22PM Wed 05:29PM 11:37PM 06:09AM 01:18PM Thu 06:15PM 12:11AM 06:54AM Fri 02:10PM 06:59PM 12:44AM 07:36AM Sat 02:57PM 07:43PM 01:18AM 08:15AM Sun 03:40PM 08:27PM 01:55AM 08:53AM Mon 04:20PM 09:11PM 02:36AM 09:31AM Tue 04:58PM 09:56PM 03:22AM 10:11AM Wed 05:34PM 10:42PM 04:12AM 10:53AM Thu 06:10PM 11:30PM

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10 11 12 13 14

H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H L H

DIFFERENCES Spring High Low H. Ht L. Ht Range

Sharps Island Light –3:47 Havre de Grace +3:11 Sevenfoot Knoll Light – 0:06 St Michaels, Miles River –2:14

–3:50 +3:30 –0:10 –1:58

*1.18 *1.17 1.5 *1.59 *1.59 1.9 *0.82 *0.83 1.1 *1.08 *1.08 1.4

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May 9

PropTalk’s Tide & Current Tables Provided by

April 15 - May 14 Currents CHESAPEAKE BAY ENTRANCE Slack

Max

Slack

kts.

0038 0747 1313 1924

+0.8 -0.9 +0.3 -0.8

16 0452 1232

0132 0836 1408 1559 2018

+0.6 -0.8 +0.2 -0.8

17 0552 1334

0228 0929 1513 1718 2116

+0.5 -0.8 +0.2 -0.7

0057 0332 0646 1028 1425 1654 1854 2227

+0.5 -0.8 +0.3 -0.7

0158 0444 0732 1116 1503 1742 2004 2333

+0.5 -0.9 +0.4 -0.8

0252 0533 +0.5 0813 1154 -1.0 1532 1813 +0.6 2104 0023 -0.9 0341 0611 +0.6 0853 1230 -1.2 1600 1841 +0.8

0359 1127 1511

BALTIMORE APPROACH

22 0426 0933

-1.1 +0.7 -1.3 +1.0

23 0508 1013

-1.2 +0.7 -1.5 +1.2

24 0550 1053

-1.4 +0.8 -1.5 +1.3

0004 25 1135 0637

-1.5 +0.8 -1.6 +1.4

0048 26 1219 0724

-1.5 +0.8 -1.6 +1.4

0135 27 1307 0816

-1.5 +0.8 -1.6 +1.4

0223 28 1358 0909

-1.4 +0.7 -1.4 +1.3

0109 0646 1308 1629 1912 0156 0725 1350 1700 1947 0242 0809 1433 1737 2027

0327 0855 1518 1817 2110 0410 0941 1602 1902 2154 0456 1028 1648 1952 2241 0549 1118 1742 2047 2331

0314 29 1455 1007

0650 -1.4 1215 +0.7 1845 -1.3 2146

0410 1109 1602

0029 0752 1319 1952

+1.1 -1.3 +0.6 -1.2

0131 0853 1424 1728 2059

+0.9 -1.3 +0.6 -1.1

0005 0619 1316 1853

0234 0957 1540 2214

+0.8 -1.3 +0.6 -1.1

0120 0718 1411 2005

0348 1100 1702 2327

+0.7 -1.3 +0.8 -1.2

1 0513 1213

0232 0508 +0.6 0810 1155 -1.3 1502 1756 +0.9 2109 0029 -1.3 0339 0603 +0.7 0900 1244 -1.4 1549 1838 +1.0

4 0518 1131

+0.9 -0.7 +0.6 -0.8

20 0551 1144

+0.7 -0.6 +0.6 -0.7

5 0614 1243

0249 0921 1521 1802 2111

+1.0 -0.9 +0.6 -0.8

0007 21 1247 0636

+0.8 -0.7 +0.6 -0.7

0004 0705 1346 1854

0338 1016 1617 2158

+1.1 -1.0 +0.6 -0.7

0038 22 1345 0718

+0.9 -0.8 +0.6 -0.7

0045 0753 1444 1943

0424 1107 1709 2243

+1.2 -1.0 +0.5 -0.7

0108 23 1440 0800

+1.0 -0.9 +0.6 -0.7

0126 0838 1536 2031

0508 1154 1758 2327

+1.2 -1.1 +0.5 -0.7

0139 24 1532 0841

+1.1 -1.0 +0.5 -0.7

0303 0817 1453 1746 2037

-1.4 +0.6 -1.3 +1.2

0015 0658 1139 1825

0344 0903 1529 2119

-1.4 +0.6 -1.3 +1.2

0054 10 1215 0742

0422 0945 1603 1907 2200

-1.3 +0.6 -1.2 +1.1

0133 11 1251 0829

-1.2 +0.5 -1.1 +1.0

0213 12 1329 0914

-1.1 +0.4 -1.1 +0.9

0459 1026 1636 1951 2241 0538 1108 1713 2036 2324

0253 13 1409 1002

DIFFERENCES ON CHESAPEAKE BAY ENTRANCE: Wolf Trap Light, 0.5 mi west of Stingray Point, 12.5 mi east of Point Lookout, 5.9 nm ESE of ON BALTIMORE APPROACH: Poplar Island, 2.2 nm WSW of Thomas Point Shoal Lt, 0.5 nm SE of Chesapeake Bay Bridge, main chan

0623 -1.0 1154 +0.4 1757 -1.0 2122 0011 +0.8 0332 0711 -0.9 1054 1247 +0.3

slack before

+0.6 -0.5 +0.6 -0.7

0104 0649 1253 1604 1929 0154 0750 1352 1656 2016 0239 0847 1447 1745 2059

0320 0938 1539 1831 2139 0359 1026 1627 1914 2217 0437 1111 1713 1954 2253 0515 1156 1758 2033 2330

0211 25 1624 0924

0554 +1.2 1240 -1.1 1843 +0.5 2112 0009 -0.6 0247 0635 +1.2 1007 1326 -1.1 1714 1929 +0.4

floodmax flood

slack before ebb

0054 20 1254 0637

+1.5 -1.6 +2.0 -1.9

0146 21 1342 0745

+1.7 -1.6 +2.1 -2.2

0237 22 1429 0849

+2.0 -1.6 +2.1 -2.4

0329 0939 1559 1922 2221 0429 1037 1647 1956 2304 0525 1129 1732 2031 2345

0618 +2.1 1219 -1.6 1817 +2.2 2108 0026 -2.6 0417 0711 +2.3 1046 1309 -1.5 1603 1904 +2.2

0156 0816 1418 2010

0455 1102 1705 2317

+2.3 -1.8 +2.0 -2.4

6 7

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10 0604 1249

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3 0554 1237

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9 0524 1200

26 0555 1240

0155 0858 1457 1738 2042

2 0433 1140

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29 0507 1230

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12 0407 1124

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-0.5 +1.1 -1.0 +0.5

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11 0325 1043

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27 0328 1053

0051 0718 1412 1804 2017

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-1.4 +0.6 -1.3 +1.2

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7 0526 1027

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0042 0333 0609 0954 1323 1645 2027 2304

+0.5 -0.4 +0.7 -0.8

-0.4 +0.9 -0.8 +0.4

18 0407 0925

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0124 0648 1329 1629 1916

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6 0436 0946

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0354 1051 1705 1957 2230 0436 1130 1751 2044 2318

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+1:43 +2:18 +3:45

+2:00 +3:00 +4:53

+1:34 +2:09 +4:57

+1:36 +2:36 +4:15

1.2 1.2 0.5

1.0 0.6 0.3

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190° 175° 161°

1.0 1.0 0.4

1.2 0.8 0.4

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–0:57 –0:43 –0:17

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0.8 1.3 1.1

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185° 191° 230°

0.5 0.8 0.7

0.6 1.0 0.9

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April

30th annual Opening Day for the Tiki Bar Noon. Solomons. tikibarsolomons.com

Sunset Canoe Excursion 5 to 7:30 p.m. Edgewater, MD. Paddle Muddy Creek and learn about Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. (301) 238-2737. serc.si.edu

Swashbuckler Soiree 8 to Midnight. Frederick Douglass Museum, Fells Point, MD. Live music, local food, and high-profile pirates. $35 in advance; $40 day of. fellspointmainstreet.org

Bay Day 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. cbmm.org

Betterton Beach Clean-Up 9 a.m. to Noon. Volunteer to clean up Betterton Beach in Maryland. (410) 778-2083, kentparksandrec.org

Boatyard Bar & Grill Fishing Tournament & Party! Eastport. Fish, measure up, party, and help the Bay. Register by tax day for the catch-andrelease action. Live music by D’Vibe & Conga. PropTalk is a proud sponsor. (For more, see page 31). boatyardbarandgrill.com

Grand Opening! 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fawcett Avon/Zodiac & Honda Showroom, 207 Chinquapin Round Road, Annapolis. (410) 267-8681, (800) 4569151, fawcettboat.com

James River Fish Festival and Arbor Day 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Richmond, VA. Fishing fun, live music, arts and crafts, dancing, and food. earthdayrichmond.org

MONDAYs:

Crisfield Crab Cake Special.

TuEsDAYs:

Meat Loaf Special. 1/2 price bottles of wine on wine list

The Way a Raw Bar should be... oysters, clams, crawfish, shrimp, mussels & shooters

FuLL MOON PARTY Live music! Thurs: May 7 & June 4

Kayak with the West/Rhode Riverkeeper 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Edgewater, MD. Chris Trumbauer guides a two-hour paddle along the West/Rhode Rivers. Picnic lunch included. Organized by Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. $16 per adult; $8 per kid ages eight to 12. (301) 238-2737, serc.si.edu

New MJM 40z Launch Noon to 4 p.m. North Point Yacht Sales, Annapolis. northpointyachtsales.com

Privateer Day in Fells Point! Pirates, food, and fun for all ages. Pub crawl starts at 7 p.m. Savvy? fellspointdevelopment.com

Wine Tasting Sarles Marina, Annapolis. Proceeds benefit Leukemia Foundation. (410) 263-3661

18-19

Marine Diesel Basics 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Annapolis School of Seamanship. Learn operating theory, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting and repair skills. Other April classes cover electrical systems, radar, and getting a captain’s license. (410) 263-8848, annapolisschoolofseamanship.com

18-19

Open House and Free Boat Show! Crusader Yacht Sales, Port Annapolis Marina. More than 60 new and previously loved boats, special pricing on new Pacific Seacrafts, how-to-buy advice from pros, door prizes, and a life raft deploy demo. Don’t miss George Day of Blue Water Cruising, Steve Brodie of Pacific Seacraft, and Down East boatbuilding legend Jarvis Newman. crusaderyacths.com

Fourth & Severn • Eastport – Annapolis 410.216.6206 • www.boatyardbarandgrill.com

18-19

Power in the Park Regatta Noon to 5 p.m. Portsmouth City Park, VA. VBRA’s Virginia State Championships. Free for all! powerinthepark.com

18-19

Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fly fishing and wine tasting on the trout-infested banks of the South River in Waynesboro, VA. Enjoy wine and local fare as you learn to cast a line and tie a fly, meet fly fishing celebrities, explore fly fishing destinations, and buy the latest in fly fishing gear. vaflyfishingfestival.org

18-Oct 31

Sail the Sea Gypsy Annapolis. Pirate Adventures sail seven days a week, six times a day. (410) 263-0002, chesapeakepirates.com

Customer Appreciation Party Sarles Boatyard, Annapolis. (410) 263-3661

Earth Day on the Square 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day at Leonardtown, MD’s annual festival. Live entertainment, music, canoe tours, kayak demos, and fun for all ages. leonardtown.somd.com

20-21

USCG Auxiliary Boating Safety Course 6 to 10 p.m. Delaware State Fire School, Dover. $35 adult; $20 kid 17 and younger (with a registered adult). (302) 697-6188, a5031205.uscgaux.info

20-25

Build Your Own Boat Chesapeake Light Craft, Annapolis. Geoff Kerr will help you build an 18-foot Annapolis Wherry. clcboats.com

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21-22

Family Style Boater Certification Courses Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. (410) 745-2916, cbmm.org

21-Jun 9

Basic Boating Course 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Anchorage Marina, Baltimore. Presented by the Dundalk Sail and Power Squadron on eight consecutive Tuesdays. (410) 282-6464, seo@uspsdundalk.org

Green Drinks Annapolis 5:30 p.m. Severn Inn, Annapolis. annapolisgreen.com

Liz Lind Art Debut 5 to 9 p.m. Carrol’s Creek Café, Annapolis. See local Liz Lind’s visual take on Bay treasures. carrolscreek.com

23-26

Earth Day Festival 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wilmer Park, Chestertown, MD. Celebrate clean air, land, and water with canine competitions, parades, and tricks (not ticks!), live music and good food; ecology and environmental exhibits; and more. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Kent County Humane Society and Washington College’s Center for Environment & Society. (410) 778-7295, ces.washcoll.edu

Fun City: Baltimore Cruises into Inner Harbor 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The fun comes from Carnival Cruise Lines to raise funds for Maryland Special Olympics and launch Carnival Pride’s cruises to the Caribbean. Activities and attractions include a world record giant beach ball, artistic sand sculptures, live hip-hop dance performances, 3-D chalk art, and more at nine Fun Spots. carnival.com

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Bay Bridge Boat Show Bay Bridge Marina, Stevensville, MD. Boats, spring, and the Bay. It doesn’t get better than that. For more details, see page 32. usboat.com

23-Jun 11

Basic Boating Course 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, Baltimore. Presented by Dundalk Sail and Power Squadron on eight consecutive Thursdays. (410) 2826464, seo@uspsdundalk.org

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Let the experts at Sue Island Yacht Basin

Treasure the Chesapeake Fundraiser 7 to 10 p.m. Annapolis Waterfront Marriott. Cocktail party and silent auction to benefit the Chesapeake Bay Trust. (410) 974-2941, cbtrust.org

24-26

St. Michael’s Food and Wine Festival Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Enjoy cooking demos with celebrity chefs, wine tastings with worldrenowned vintners, live entertainment, and food from an array of specialty purveyors. stmichaelsfoodandwinefestival.com

Bull and Oyster Roast 6 to 10 p.m. Hutchins Park, Havre de Grace, MD. All-you-can-eat fun to benefit the Skipjack Martha Lewis. Seafood, gumbo, beef, turkey, ham, desserts, auctions, music, and raffles. skipjackmarthalewis.org

Canoe Excursion Morning paddle along Muddy Creek and Rhode River with a Smithsonian Environmental Research Center guide. (301) 238-2737, serc.si.edu

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1-3

Nanticoke River Shad Fest 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Waterfront, Vienna, MD. Celebrate the miraculous annual migration of American Shad and enjoy food, fun, and music by Chester River Runoff and Bruce Hutton. Don’t miss the traditional planked shad served at noon. Free! All proceeds support the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance and shad restoration efforts. nanticokeriver.org

Oxford Day! Celebrate life on the Eastern Shore with a pancake breakfast, parade, dog show, hay rides, 10k race and 5k walk, lots of live music, arts and crafts, and more! oxfordday.org

26-27

Casting Call Fletcher’s Boathouse, 4940 Canal Road, Washington, DC. Famiily sunfishing fun on Sunday, and adult Jim Range National Casting Call on Monday, including demos and exhibits nationalcastingcall.com

Maryland Maritime Heritage Festival City Dock, Annapolis. Celebrate the Bay at the interactive family event that includes displays of in-water historic and modern boats, live music, and more. For more details, see page 55 and visit mdmaritimefestival.org.

1-3

Strictly Jersey Boat Show South Jersey Marina, Cape May, NJ. Enjoy new boats and inventory from numerous New Jersey Boat dealers. Sportfishers, motoryachts, cruisers, and more! Sea trials for qualified customers. Electronics, outfitting, and more. Visit strictlyjersey.com for complimentary tickets. For more info, see page 37. (609) 884-2400

Beacon of Hope Gala 2009 6:30 to 11 p.m. Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel. Dress in white ties and pearls to enjoy cuisine, friends, a casino table, dancing, auction items, and more. Proceeds benefit Hospice of the Chesapeake. (443) 837-1559, hospicechesapeake.org

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Kids Fishing Tournament 9 to 11 a.m. Breakwater Marina, Woodbridge, VA. Sponsored by the Friends of Leesylvania State Park. (703) 583-6904, dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/lee.shtm

Medical Emergencies at Sea: Beyond First Aid 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Chesapeake Area Professional Captain’s Association, and taught by Captain Sam Lyness, MD. $65. (410) 267-7651, capca.net

Occoquan River Festival Occoquan, VA. The fun all over town includes wet and wild wheels shows (boats, jet skis, and more), family paddles and bicycle trips, food fairs, Frisbee and golf contests, sidewalk sales, musicians, craft demos, reenactments, carriage rides, a moon bounce and other kids’ activities, ghost tours, concerts, and evening fireworks. occoquanrivercommunities.com

Solomons Maritime Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons. View antique and classic boats and vintage marine engines, taste traditional foods, pick crabs, shuck oysters, enjoy local gospel and old-time music, hear world class water fowl calling, see Chesapeake Bay retriever trials, and watch model boats take to the water. The kids will love the games, races, ice cream making, toy boat building, and more. (410) 326-2042, calvertmarinemuseum.com

2-3

Deltaville Dealer Days! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Deltaville, VA. See a large inventory of new and used boats from Annapolis Yacht Sales South, Brown’s Marine, Chesapeake Yacht Sales, Gratitude Yachting Center, Norton’s Yacht Sales, and Tartan C&C of Virginia. Enjoy pro tips, refreshments, and a grand prize drawing: a $4000 Moorings Charter in the BVI. For more details, see page 14. annapolisyachtsales.com, brownsmarine.com, cysboat. com, gratitudeyachting.com, nortonyachts.com, tartanccannapolis.com

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Canoe Tours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekends. Leesylvania State Park, Woodbridge, VA. Explore Powell’s Creek. $9 per person; $6 per person for four or more. Moonlight tours run $13. (703) 583-6904, dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/lee.shtml

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Cinco de Mayo

Eastern Shore of Virginia Seafood Festival Noon to 4 p.m. Tom’s Cove Park, Chincoteague Island, VA. Live music and all-you-can-eat Little Neck steamed clams, oyster and clam fritters, fried fish, seafood chowder, chicken tenders, hush puppies, cole slaw, and other local specialties. Yum! esvachamber.org/festivals/seafoodfest

Fly Fishing 6 to 7:30 p.m. Waterworks Park, Annapolis. Six-week Wednesday night course taught by Jake Derlink. Kids ages eight to 10 years Learn about fly fishing equipment, knots, casting, flies, aquatic insects, and more. jderlink@comcast.net

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Marine Diesel Basics • May 9-10 • June 6-7

Basic Navigation & Piloting • May 16-17

Radar & Electronic Navigation • June 13-14

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Full Moon Party at the Boatyard Bar & Grill! Eastport. Enjoy great music as you munch on oysters, clams, crawfish, shrimp, mussels, and shooters at the new raw bar. boatyardbarandgrill.com

7-10

Springfest in Ocean City 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Music, food, and beachy fun for the whole family. ococean.com/sep.html

8-9

Blessing of the Fleet Festival Crown Pointe Marina, Gloucester, VA. Friday night activities include a cookout, Burning of the Socks, and music by Bob Zentz. Saturday features breakfast, a Blessing of the Fleet boat parade and ceremony, a picnic lunch, and more music. Two-day ticket is $30; one-day ticket is $20. Proceeds benefit Abingdon Fire & Rescue. Sponsored by York River YC and Chesapeake Bank. (804) 684-2492, yryc.org

8-10

Spring In-Water Boat Sale Tides Inn, Irvington, VA. Presented by the Tidewater Marine Trade Association. inwaterboatsale.com

Diesel Engine Class Annapolis School of Seamanship. Operating theory, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting and repair skills. Learn about other May classes at annapolisschoolofseamanship.com.

9-10

Piney Point Lighthouse Waterfront Festival Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park, Piney Point, MD. Free fun for the whole family. Saturday brings the Potomac River Wade-In. All weekend, enjoy maritime exhibits, demos, kids’ activities, food, lighthouse tours, and more. (301) 9941471, stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums

Make Mom a Pirate Annapolis. Operated by Pirate Adventures, the Sea Gypsy will take mom out on the water for free. (410) 263-0002, chesapeakepirates.com

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Safe Boating Course Ashburn, VA. Eight-session course offered by the Northern Virginia Sail and Power Squadron. $48. runis_320@yahoo.com, nvsps.org

11-18

USCG Auxiliary Boating Safety Course 7 to 10 p.m. Annapolis Fire Department, Taylor Avenue. May 11, 15, and 18. (410) 409-2998, ngardner@sensitivesystems.com

Bike 2 Work Day Rally 7 to 8:45 a.m. Annapolis City Dock. Courtesy of Annapolis Regional Transportation Management Association, Annapolis Transit, and Baltimore Metropolitan Council. Prizes and giveaways on first come/first served basis. Register at bike2workcentralmd.com by May 1. (410) 897-9340

15-17

Mid-Atlantic Kayak Festival Camp Letts, Edgewater, MD. Latest designs, instruction for all skill levels, demos, and pros. Register by March 1 and get 10 percent off. midatlantickayakfestival.com

15-22

Maryland Boating Safety Course 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Melvin Berman Hebrew Academy, Rockville, MD. Taught on two consecutive Sundays by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 24-3. $25. (410) 5313313, (301) 261-7735

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Annual Wade-In and Open House 9 a.m. Reed Center, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, MD. Wade-in at 11 a.m. Free parking and shuttle service at Central Middle School. (301) 238-2737, serc.si.edu

Maryland DNR Boating Safety and Certification Classes 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hosted by the Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron on successive Saturdays. Review and test May 26 at 6 p.m. (410) 263-8777, michaelm_aacps@hotmail.com

Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Day 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Museums and historical attractions in Cambridge, MD and all over Dorchester County. Walking and guided cycling tours, demos, art, museums, a bit of history, refreshments, kids’ activities, and more. (410) 228-1000, tourdorchester.org

Peace Canoe Launch Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM). Boat Building by the Bay benefits local youth. It is a partnership between AMM, Box of Rain, and EYC Foundation. boxofrain.org

Tappahannock Croaker Tournament Weigh-in at June Parker’s Marina, Tappahannock, VA. (804)366-4998

16-17

Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis. Huge line-up! Kids’ activities, crafts, food, beverages, beach blanket bingo, playgrounds, lawn seating, and more. Proceeds benefit Camp Face, Special Olympics of Maryland, and We Care. (410) 257-7413, bayblues.org

19-21

Maryland Boating Safety Course 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Annapolis Recreation Center. For ages 10 on up. $25. annapolis.gov

National Maritime Day The country has celebrated our rich maritime history since 1933. usni.org/magazines/navalhistory

22-25

Canoe Excursion Morning paddle along Muddy Creek and Rhode River with a guide from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. $12 per adult; $6 per kid ages six to 12. (301) 238-2737, serc.si.edu

Day Cruise on the John W. Brown 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. South Locust Point Cruise Terminal, Baltimore. Big band music, reenactors, WWII aircraft fly-bys, food, and more to help maintain this Liberty Ship Memorial. (410) 558-0646, liberty-ship.com

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Potomac Downriver Race (301) 530-3252, ccadc.org

U.S. Lighthouse Society Chesapeake Chapter Piers 3 and 5, Baltimore Maritime Museum. Help Keep the Seven Knolls Lighthouse and Lightship Chesapeake “Shining.” cheslights.org/volunteer.htm

Chestertown Tea Party Music, plays, arts and crafts, races, demos, food and libations, costumes and contests, reenactments, stories and games, sailing, dancing, puppets; tours, Tory tossing; and more. chestertownteaparty.com

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Sunset Canoe Excursion 5 to 7:30 p.m. Edgewater, MD. Paddle Muddy Creek and learn about the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. (301) 238-2737, serc.si.edu

Park-to-Park Paddle 2009 7:30 a.m. to Noon. Sevenmile kayak and canoe paddle from Parkers Creek to Flag Ponds Nature Park. (410) 535-5327, calvertparks.org

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Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival Noon to 6 p.m. Terrapin Nature Park, Stevensville, MD. Stroll along vendor row and see everything from fine jewelry and art to wood turning to photography to fine food! Go sliding, have your caricature done, and enjoy an ice cream cone. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, sit back and listen to the sounds of great musicians. For various ticket options and more details, visit chesapeakebaywinefestival.org.

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Air Expo ‘09 Naval Air Station Patuxent River, LexYacht Show at ington Park, MD. Anchor out on the Patuxent National Harbor to see thrilling high-precision flying by the U.S. New, brokerage, and charter yachts, Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron and the launches and tenders, toys, and accessoBlue Angels. On land, enjoy demos, entertainries. (410) 268-8828, usboat.com ment, and food. Free. (301) 757-EXPO National River Annapolis Nautical Rally 2009 Hyatt Flea Market Saturday from Regency, Baltimore. Brings more than 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 500 river conservationists together. Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, AnEvents include a party at Camden Yards, napolis. Bring your used boats and equipment workshops, mentoring sessions, exhibits, that you want to sell. The U.S. Yacht Shows, a banquet, and River Action Day. riverInc. will bring the buyers. (410) 268-8828, network.org info@usboat.com Music on the Bay Country Blessing of the Fleet Starts at 4:30 Style 4 to 8 p.m. Captain Salem p.m. South Main Street, ChinAvery Museum, Shady Side, MD. Dincoteague Island, VA. Local ministers give ner, music, dancing, and a live auction blessings to protect the watermen from harm all sponsored by the Shady Side Rural and ensure a good fishing season. Private boats Heritage Society. $50. (410) 867-4486, as well as commercial fishing boats then form a shadysidemuseum.org boat parade from the Robert Reed Waterfront Park. (757) 336-6861, chincoteaguechamber.com

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Bay Bridge Boat Show

by Ruth Christie

s if by magic, the Bay Bridge Marina will morph into the Bay Bridge Boat Show April 23-26. Don’t miss hundreds of cool new and late-model brokerage boats, scores of boat equipment displays, and helpful boat service pros. Gaze longingly at fishing machines, center consoles, high-performance speedsters, inflatables, classic and new cruisers, Down Easters, runabouts, tenders, trawlers, houseboats, and more. Look for all-new Azimut Yachts from Marine Max, Integrity Trawlers, Nordic Tugs, Tiaras and Marquis from Martini Yacht Sales and SI Yachts, Windsor Craft from the Sailyard in Annapolis, and other stunners. Also enjoy a wide selection of electronics, gear, and marine systems from more than 150 vendors. The fun continues with free seminars Friday through Sunday, prizes, boat rides, racing with the Kent Narrows Racing Association, beer and other refreshments, and great Bay views.

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For the latest in affordable, eco-friendly, car-top boats, check out the all-new Active Outdoor Living Show for kayaks, canoes, rowing shells, inflatables, and accessories. Meet the pros at Adirondack Guide Boat, American Canoe Association, Annapolis School of Seamanship, Backyard Boats, CD Outdoors, Eastern Mountain Sports, Little River Rowing Shells, Mercury Inflatables, and Walker Bay, among others. And, we are sure there will be a corner booth selling Sham-Wows, just like on late, late night TV.

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Don’t miss free seminars sponsored by Annapolis School of Seamanship, CD Outdoors, Chesapeake Bay Magazine (CBM), and Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS):

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11 a.m.—John Martino’s “Diesel Basics” Noon—Ann Miller’s “Keep it Looking New” 1 p.m.—John Martino’s “Get Your Captain’s License” 2 p.m.— Janie Meneely’s “Cruising the Bay” 3 p.m.—Janie Meneely’s “Boat Buying and Chartering” 4 p.m.—Lenny Rudow’s “Trophy Stripers on Light Tackle”

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10:30 a.m.—C.D. Dollar’s “Kayaking 101” 11:30 a.m.—Molly Winans’s “Start Sailing Now” (SpinSheet) 12:30 p.m.—EMS’s “Intro to Car-Top Kayaking” 1:30 p.m.—EMS’s “Kayak Touring on the Bay” 2:30 p.m.—C.D. Dollar’s “Chesapeake Kayak Fishing”

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April 23-26, 2009

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Strictly Jersey Boat Show May 1-3

he hard-core bluewater gang at the South Jersey Marina in Cape May are putting on a new kind of boat-buying party for the May 1 weekend featuring Jersey-based boat builders and boat dealers. The intent is to create a VIP atmosphere for experienced boaters interested in moving up in class. As you might expect, the emphasis will be on deep-water fishing and cruising with featured boats from Buddy Davis, Cabo, Egg Harbor, Henriques, Jersey Cape, Luhrs, Mainship, Ocean, Out Island, Post, Predator, Topaz, and Viking. Also in the mix will be prime examples of the workmanship of Albemarle, Bertram, Boston Whaler, Chris-Craft, Hydrasport, Ovation, Parker, Pursuit, Regulator, Sea Ray, Silverton, and World Cat represented by South Jerseybased dealers. According to South Jersey Marina operations manager Bob Glover, “This show will cater to boaters who are already involved and invested in their passion. It will give them a special place to view new

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products without the trappings, inconveniences, or waiting lines that have become commonplace at most shows.” Show manager Mark Allen notes, “The South Jersey Marina is an accommodating facility that is ideal for this type of show. Small by design, there will be only approximately 60 in-water spaces available and just 15,000 square feet of land display space for trailered boats, engine displays, and other vendors.”

Complimentary tickets are available by contacting any of the exhibiting boat dealers. Otherwise, entry will cost you $15. For a list of exhibitors, directions, and exhibiting information, go to strictlyjersey.com. Companies interested in exhibiting their boats, related products or services at Strictly Jersey, should contact Mark Allen (609) 884-2400 or email him at mallen@southjerseymarina.com.

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A Simple Plan W

e were coming out of the Smith Island channel, the stakes aligned (on the correct side), and we were very slowly dredging a new channel with our props. High tide; had nowhere to go but down. Too much drama. Later I reminded myself that it is sometimes hard work having fun, and I pondered how we got here. I guess I can be persuasive, for in the early 70s I convinced the girl who would one day become my wife, that a weeklong cruise on a small boat around the Bay would be great fun. The available craft was an 18-foot Buehler Turbocraft, which required the helmsman to sit on the engine cover to steer. Off we went across the wide Bay equipped with little more than a camp stove, hammocks that had mosquito netting and canopies, and an old bed spread. We rightly considered the sun our enemy, so the bedspread, when supported with

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by Nick Iliff

two oars and two stakes, was an awning, complete with surrounding fringe. We camped on shores owned by accommodating landholders, and we had a great time. It was our first foray into the world of motorboat cruising. The next powerboat trip would not come for another 30 years. This cruise was conceived to convince my family that owning a trawler would lead to countless gorgeous evenings motoring down the Severn, weeks of exploring the myriad creeks of the Bay, plethoric adventures, and warm memories. Planning was everything. The time of year had to be fall or spring for the weather. First glitch: work, school, and boat availability dictated August. Cruise the Chesapeake in August. Are you nuts!? So, the boat had to have air-conditioning. The daily run could not be too long窶馬o more than 40 miles in a boat that could cruise between 10 and 16 knots. In an attempt to make this really proptalk.com

nice, I decided there would be no onboard dining. We would eat at a top-drawer, highoff-the-hog restaurant every night. I would also allow for plenty of time off the boat to explore, shop, walk, and whatever. We would need a nice boat—quiet, sea-kindly, capable, roomy with sleeping area for the two boys and a nice master’s cabin, two heads, and showers. I remember an article from an expert on cruising with kids that explained how a good time depends on avoiding fear, discomfort, and drama. First and foremost, one has to put oneself in the shoes of those who accompany you on the adventure. They may not think rough weather and roughing it is fun. They may not swoon at the sight of a beautiful Bay, a colorful sunset, varied wildlife, or quiet creeks. They may not even care much about being on the boat. Children may care less and need to be entertained. Books, games, videos, and the like can make a big difference. The complete video works of Rocky the Flying Squirrel, games, books, and magazines should suffice, I figured. Then there is the

significant other person who may feel that what was fun back in the day is of barely historical importance, regardless of equipment upgrade. These things in mind, I set about building a plan. I located a Pacific Seacraft 38 for charter, an apparently ideal boat for wowing my family even though it was much fancier than we could ever afford to own. I laid out the voyage, keeping the above issues in mind, beginning with a day cruise with friends to get used to the boat. Then it would be a cruise from Annapolis to Solomons on day two. Then over to Smith Island and Knapps Narrows on days three and four. Day five would take us to Rock Hall. Baltimore’s Inner Harbor would have us as guests on day six for a grand finale in Little Italy, just a block from the waterfront. Day seven would be our return to the slip on the South River. This trip would have it all—unique islands, historical sites, antique shops, good restaurants, available dock space—a simple, but elegant, plan. How could it fail?

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After a sublime evening touring the island, we returned to find that our shore power system had had the schnitzel.

The checkout was thorough, and it was no problem doing the required backing, docking, and maneuvering with this twin engine boat, and the first day’s local cruise went well. On day two the wind piped up to about 20 knots from the south, and the Bay was a bit lumpy. We slogged our way to Solomons taking spray up onto the fly bridge. But there were good spirits all around. At Solomons we had ample time for a long cocktail hour while waiting for a mechanic from the charter group to arrive and fix the air conditioner, which had failed on the way down. A pleasant dinner ashore was followed by our first night on the boat. It was surprising to note how tiring it can be just riding on a boat. We slept well. Day three provided a calm and delightful run across the Bay to Smith Island where we followed a work boat through the narrow channel to the small harbor. There we were met by the challenge of a two-knot cross current to complicate the approach to the dock. Thus, it was “no time like the present” to learn how to drive that thing. With help from all onboard and everyone in sight, the touchdown into the slip was uneventful if not elegant. Fenders help. After a sublime evening touring the island, we returned to find that our shore power system had had the schnitzel. Now instead of hearing the soothing hum of the air conditioner, we heard the not-so-soothing rattle

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and growl of the generator, which was located just millimeters from the master suite berth separated by a thin partition. My attempt to convince my spouse that this new feature was like having a vibrating massage bed enhanced with steady white noise was unsuccessful. We had no work boat to follow as we left Smith Island. So, where now was that shifting channel? I guessed wrong and consequently churned up the previouslymentioned new channel. Much later, it occurred to me that I had a GPS with track-back capability that would have been just the ticket to find the way back out by retracing the way we had come in. The rest of the trip lacked drama, and we settled in to a pleasant and relaxing time. Still, the dinner in Little Italy on the last night of the trip seemed to me more of a celebration of the end of the trip by my crew than a commemoration of the excellent adventure. For people like us, cruising more than a week or two in a year is not feasible. Busy and conflicting schedules of a going family make it unlikely that the full team can go out more than a half-dozen times a year. Given those considerations, chartering makes financial sense. Additionally, it is possible to charter a grander vessel than it would be feasible to buy. But, as always, there are the non-financial considerations, including the valuable sense of pride of ownership, the sometimes entertaining opportunities to tinker with things, and the pleasures of simply relaxing at the dock on your own boat. There is also the convenience factor, knowing that you can jump on and go when the weather and mood are right without the hassles of learning a different machine or even worrying about when you will return the boat. I thought our cruise was fantastic. For me, the generator noise was no problem. Nor was the welcome excitement of the temporary grounding. The wind and currents were expected challenges to my seamanship, and the quality time with family was unparalleled. When I asked my dearest if we could go look at a nice trawler for sale, she said, “We can’t buy another boat unless the sailboat is gone.” I see this as progress. About the Author: Nick Iliff is a life-long sailor and an eye surgeon from Arnold, MD. Chesapeake Bay Powerboating

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Chesapeake Cruising Charters

by Ruth Christie

Now, this is what we’re talking about. Fun in the sun on the water. Photo courtesy of the Carefree Boat Club

panning the Chesapeake Bay, vessels for hire come in all shapes and sizes and are available to take you cruising, fishing, touring, waterskiing, gunkholing, or doing whatever floats your boat. Most charter companies offer gift certificates and discounts for repeat customers, extended cruises, and corporate groups, ranging from basic to luxurious accommodations. Because there are so many choices, we narrowed our search down to cruising charters with specials, fun events, and several boats to choose from on the Middle Bay. Tour boat companies and fishing charters are abundant; go online and get on the horn. Also, check out the advertisers in this and other sections of PropTalk. When you charter a boat, tell them PropTalk sent you. And, send your charter stories to joe@proptalk.com.

Not So Twisted Sisters

• Chesapeake Yacht Charters (CYC) at the Edgewater (MD) Boating Center offers two-day to week-long bareboat and captained/crewed charters on a Sea Ray 330 Sundancer, Jeanneau Prestige 36, Carver MY 41, and Navigator 50. Sunset cruises, corporate and special events, and fishing charters are all on tap. chesapeake-charters. com

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• Annapolis-based South River Boat Rentals (SRBR), CYC’s sister company, offers half-day to week-long rentals and charters for bareboat, captained, cruising, wakeboarding, tubing, waterskiing, and fishing fun. Specializing in corporate charters and team-building events, they’ll even teach you the basics. SRBR’s Boating Club offers unlimited use of its bow riders and center consoles, including a Monark 21, Wellcraft 21, and Wahoo 26. southriverboatrentals. com

Floating Parties

• Admiral of the Bay designs captained charters for up to 240 people who want to fish; enjoy corporate, cocktail, and dinner cruises; feast on crabs; and celebrate family events. Cruise on a Viking 41, Hatteras 61, or even the 104-foot Sequoia popular with presidents. Bounty Hunter, Dancer (Post 37), Koon Dog (Evans 42), and Miss Pintail (Carman 46) fish out of Chesapeake Beach,

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Kent Island, and Annapolis. Reps say, “Great buys are available, so shop around. We’ll be happy to help.” admiralofthebay. com • Operating out of Port Annapolis Marina, the Authentic Yacht Brokerage runs charters on the Bay on a Grand Banks 36, DeFever 52 cruiser, and Menorquin 120. authenticyachts.com • Anden, a Lagoon 43 Power Cat, and Chee Kee, a Luhrs 32, are available for two-day to week-long charters (captained, bareboat, and fishing) from Annapolis Bay Charters (ABC). In addition to providing quiet cruises and corporate and family parties, ABC can get you on Dancer, Captain Joe Richardson’s 37-foot Post fishing maching. annapolisbaycharters.net

Going Clubbing

• Members of the Chesapeake Boating Club at J/Port Annapolis play on a 19-foot Twin V center console and four Albins (28- and 36-footers). Annual membership and advance registration get you unlimited use of boats whenever you like. Check out the club’s captain services, point system, demo accounts, flex scheduler, lessons, parties, boat parades, cruises, clinics, and more. chesapeakeboatingclub.com • With fleets all over the Bay, the Carefree Boat Club lets members go boating at their will. Choose from hundreds of 18- to 40-foot cruising, fishing, and waterskiing machines. Hands-on instruction and classes are available, too. Members also enjoy picnics, holiday parties, festivals, charity events, seminars, and more. For starters, learn more during the club’s Open House at the Baltimore Boating Center April 18 (Ray Dobe has details at (410) 687-2014). carefreeboats.com

This is one of the reasons people get hooked on charters. Cocktail hour on Langford Creek up the Chester.

A Bay Boat

• The Jenny Rie, a classic 44-foot Chesapeake boat, fishes the Middle Bay out of Solomons. Captain Art Dawson specializes in half- and full-day fishing charters for up to six sports as well as evening and cocktail cruises, lighthouse drive-bys, special events and parties, and more. jennyrie.com

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Dockside Museums

A Guide for Mariners by Charlie Petrocci

The battleship Wisconsin at Nauticus, Norfolk, VA.

hat better way to get a quick nautical fix than to visit one of our regional maritime museums? And what better way to do it than by boat to add to the authenticity of a cultural heritage raiding party? Below is a bushel full of Chesapeake Bay regional maritime heritage museums that can easily be accessed via boat. Some are new, some are old, but all have exhibits to stir the maritime senses. So fire up the engine and use this maritime museum guide as a cultural buoy to help you navigate and explore small historic towns, undulating tidal waters, and a maritime heritage that is deeply rooted in our Chesapeake waters.

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Project Liberty Ship, SS John W. Brown, Baltimore —This floating voyage into history is an operational Liberty Ship based in the Inner Harbor. The crew hosts six-hour cruises three times a year, May 23, June 13, and September 12.When in port, the ship is open for tours Wednesday through Saturday from 9 to 2. Please call before going to be sure the ship is in port . (410) 558-0646 liberty-ship.com

Nauticus, Norfolk, VA— This museum is the big boy on the waterfront block. It’s a huge multimillion-dollar facility featuring sea power, marine technology, live tanks, interactive exhibits, Piney Point Lighthouse, and the granddaddy of them all, the Piney Point, MD—This St. battleship USS Wisconsin. Docking is Mary’s County landmark available a few blocks away at offers numerous exhibits inside the Harborside. Open daily all year. historic lighthouse circa 1836, located (800) 664-1080, nauticus.org 14 miles up the Potomac River. The museum also has a collection of Reedville Fisherman’s traditional Chesapeake workboats, Museum, Reedville VA including a log canoe, a skipjack, and —This quaint archive on a bugeye. Exhibits feature the interest- Cockrells Creek features exhibits on ing history of the Lighthouse Service. commercial fishing, African AmeriDaily/seasonal. can maritime culture, and seafood (301) 769-2222 processing. The artifact collection co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/ includes model boats and fishing gear. museums Open daily, seasonally. (804) 453-6529, rfmuseum.org J. Millard Tawes Heritage Museum, Crisfield, MD— Richardson Maritime This marina-based waterfront Museum, Cambridge, MD museum focuses on the history and —This collection features an maritime culture of the lower Eastern excellent display of model boats Shore. Exhibits feature watermen representing the boatbuilding skills traditions, seafood processing, Native and craft of Chesapeake Bay artisans. American culture, waterfowl hunting, The museum also contains collections and local industries. Access is easy of historic artifacts, paintings, and via the Somers Cove Marina, which historic documents. It’s a nice walk has ample transient docking space. from the city marina. Stores and restaurants are also within (410) 221-1871 walking distance. richardsonmuseum.org (410) 968-2501 crisfieldheritagefoundation.org/ museum proptalk.com

Smith Island Center, Smith Island, MD—Located in Ewell, the self-proclaimed capital of Smith Island, the museum is a one-block stroll from the county dock. The exhibits feature artifacts from the watermen’s world of crabbing, commercial fishing, boat building, religion, hunting, and island folklore. The museum presents a short film on the hour. Daily/seasonal, noon to 4 p.m. (410) 425-3351, smithisland.org

St. Clements Island Potomac Museum, Colton’s Point, MD —This facility celebrates the history of the first Catholic settlement in the new world with exhibits on colonial settlement, fishing, hunting, and religious tolerance. There are also nature trails. (301) 769-2222, dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/ southern/stclements.html

Tangier History Museum, Tangier Island, VA—This museum opened last year in an old home/store, and is about five blocks from the docks. The museum facility has rustic exhibits on the War of 1812, island folklore, news items, artifacts, maritime traditions, and folk art. Open daily, seasonally. tangierisland-va.com/ water_trail_brochure

Annapolis Maritime Museum —Dedicated to the history of Eastport, the maritime side of Annapolis, the newly-renovated Annapolis Maritime Museum features historic photos, maps, artifacts, folklore, and more. The museum also offers a look inside traditional work boats, a restored oyster house, and access to a beach area suitable for kayaks. (410) 295-0104, amaritime.org

Delmarva Discovery Center, Pocomoke, MD—A new museum with state-of-the-art exhibits on river culture, trade, transportation, area wildlife, Native American life, and folk arts. A large aquarium is planned. The museum features a nice gift shop and easy docking along the riverfront. Open daily. (410) 957-9933 delmarvadiscoverycenter.org

Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons —A waterfront museum featuring exhibits on maritime history and the ecology of Southern Maryland. Also on display are restored work boats, fossils, live tanks, interactive exhibits, and the historic Drum Point Lighthouse. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (410) 326-2042 calvertmarinemuseum.com

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Havre de Grace Decoy Museum, Havre de Grace, MD—Located on the banks of the Susquehanna River, this museum features the finest collection of Chesapeake Bay waterfowling decoys. The museum features over 2000 objects, including guns, boats, and historic photos. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (410) 939-3739, decoymuseum.com

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels—This impressive campus features nearly 18 acres of boats, buildings, exhibits, and extensive artifact collections, including historical items on commercial fishing, sportfishing, and waterfowling on the Chesapeake. The museum also maintains a boat restoration facility and the historic Hooper Island Strait screwpile lighthouse. Docking is often available at the museum or at St. Michaels Marina next door. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (410) 745-2916, cbmm.org

Galesville Heritage Museum, Galesville, MD—The Galesville Museum features interpretive exhibits exploring 350 years of human activity on the Chesapeake, including commercial fishing and military history. There is also access to the Quaker Burial Ground, Stewards Shipyard, and the historic Tulip Hill House. The schedule is seasonal. (410) 867-9499 galesvilleheritagesociety.org

Portsmouth Shipyard and Lightship Museums, Portsmouth, VA—This waterfront museum features exhibits on maritime traditions from the 18th to 20th century with a focus on naval history from the Civil War through WWII. The museum also has the Portsmouth, an historic lightship on display. (757) 393-8581 portsnavalmuseums.com About the Author: Charlie Petrocci is a maritime heritage writer, lecturer, and consultant specializing in coastal culture and history. When not lecturing on cruise ships, he is usually hunting or fishing. He resides in Pocomoke, MD happily located between the Bay and the ocean.

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Cambridge’s

w NeM a r itime H e r i t age Center

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isitors to Cambridge, MD might be surprised to learn that this quiet river city was once a bustling seaport. Before the influx of condos along the creek, shipbuilding and maritime support trades flourished. There were times you could cross the water by walking across the decks of the vessels anchored there. On one of the creek’s last patches of undeveloped land, something is beginning to stir. Plans are in the works, and funding is in the pocket for the first phase of a new maritime heritage center, which will promote and preserve the area’s maritime heritage. On the more than two acres of creek-front land, a post-and-beam barn is being reassembled. The barn, originally from the Gannon Farm near Easton, will eventually house the Ruark

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Boatworks of the James B. Richardson Foundation. The Brannock Education and Research Center will then take over the current Boatworks building. Ultimately, the third part of the equation, the Richardson Maritime Museum, will leave its High Street location and join the others at the creek-side venue. The James B. Richardson Foundation was formed as a not-for-profit corporation in the early 1990s shortly after the death of its namesake, master shipwright James “Mr. Jim” Richardson. Richardson was the descendent of a long line of boat builders and made his living in the Cambridge area repairing skipjacks and building one or two boats a year at his

boatyard in Lloyds. He was coaxed out of retirement to build Maryland’s Dove, a recreation of a bark-rigged vessel that brought settlers to St. Mary’s City. Richardson was well into his second retirement when he completed the bugeye-rigged Jenny Norman. Richardson was known for his generosity in sharing his boatwright skills and knowledge. He was a guide and mentor to Howard Chapelle, who chronicled historic vessels for the Smithsonian Institution, and he assisted James Michener in his research for the novel Chesapeake. The Richardson Maritime Museum was formed to preserve the lore and tools of the local maritime history and to open a shop for the building of model boats. A former bank building at 401 High Street was

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acquired and refurbished and has since be- tect Jack Zuraw, designed a cradle system come the repository of an eclectic collection to allow the boat to be flipped inside of a of ship models, many built by local citizens Marine Travelift. and most representing vessels seen on local Following the reconstruction of the barn/ waters. Shipbuilding tools and equipment, boatshop, the foundation hopes to install photographs, and an archive of books and a marine railway to facilitate repair and periodicals are also available for perusal. On restoration work on wooden vessels. First one wall, the Jenny Norman’s hand-carved in line up the tracks would be Flora Price, trailboards are displayed on a replica of her which may be the largest remaining skipbow section. On the adjacent wall, a new jack. Flora Price has a loyal fan base from collection is growing, portraying the power- her time as a charter boat, and donations boat racing history of the area. Cambridge are being received to help in her preservawas the site of the first motorized regatta in tion. An interpretive walking trail across the nation in 1910. According to operations the property is also in the planning stage manager Herm Cramer, “The museum is a with initial funding from the State Highway little gem feaAdministraturing wooden Cambridge was the site of the first mo- tion. Additional boat building, torized regatta in the nation in 1910. funding is beartifacts, and ing sought. information on builders and watermen of The latest addition to the group is the the area.” nautical archive collected by Earl and Not long after the Foundation was Shirley Brannock of Cambridge. The formed, the mission was expanded to collection known as the Brannock Educainclude boat building and repair. An old tion and Research Center, will occupy the factory building on one of the last remainbuilding currently housing the Boatworks. ing undeveloped parcels of creek land was At present, the collection is not open to the cleaned out and renovated to become the public. The collection is the result of the Ruark Boatworks named for a prominent efforts of three generations of Brannocks, naval architect and boat builder, Harold a family that arrived in Dorchester County Ruark. Ruark is from the Hudson section of in the mid-1660s. Significant parts of the Dorchester County, and he is also a descen- collection include the papers and reports of dent of a long line of boat builders. Ruark Captain Amos Creighton of the Department first worked in the mold loft of Cambridge of Natural Resources Police and a former Shipyard on the Creek after World War commander of Brown Smith Jones, a NRP II. He was actively involved in the local patrol vessel built in Cambridge. Also in the powerboat racing scene and enjoyed craftcollection are the papers of Admiral Earnest ing model boats and aircraft. He still keeps Eller of Admiral Nimitz’s staff, who was the an eye on the crew at the Boatworks and is Naval Historian for 15 years. This collection a source of valued advice and assistance. includes more than 600 photos. The records Mac McGlaughlin is currently running the of Cambridge Shipyard and Brooks Shipshow, sharing his more than 50 years of boat yard are on file, as well as the Otis Lloyd building experience with an eager corps of Shipyard of Salisbury. Ship models and volunteer boatwrights who are, “Putting antique hardware round out the collection. history back on the water” three days a The new Maritime Heritage Center will week (MWF) under the care of operations be a pivotal addition to the Cambridge wamanager Dan Cada. In his time, McGlaugh- terfront. Of course, none of this can happen lin has built over 130 boats ranging from the without the support of the community and a pole skiffs of his native Hoopers Island, to dedicated corps of volunteers and docents. shrimp boats he built during a 10-year stint All are invited to bring their skills or desire on the Texas coast. to learn to help bring this vision to compleThe boatworks has hosted a wide range tion. The James B. Richardson Foundation of projects since operations began in the is a 501(3)c non-profit organization. For mid-1990s. Everything from small sailboats more information, please call the museum at and “six-hour” canoes to the Hoopers Island (410) 221-1871 or visit the website at dovetail Hilda, has passed through the doors richardsonmuseum.org. and back onto the water. The latest project About the Author: Mike Moore is a Camis the restoration of the Jolly Dolphin, a bugeye-rigged skipjack built by Richardson bridge resident and a volunteer docent for the around 1958. The boat is too big to work on Richardson Maritime Museum and Ruark right side up, so the owner of the boat, archi- Boatworks. Chesapeake Bay Powerboating

Raising the roof for the new Maritime Heritage Center at Ruark Boatworks, Cambridge, MD.

Rolling the skipjack Jolly Dolphin at Ruark Boatworks in Cambridge, MD. Photo courtesy of the Richardson Maritime Museum

Breaking ground for the new boatshop at the Maritime Heritage Center on March 21. (L-R): Cambridge Mayor Victoria Jackson-Stanley, Addie Eckardt, Harold Ruark, Dan Cada, Richard Colburn, Chairman Victor MacSorely.

Ruark Boatworks, Cambridge, MD. Photo by Joe Evans

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by Allison Blake n the beginning, the United States didn’t have much of a navy. How could it? The new country had just emerged from under the Union Jack. Britannia may have ruled the waves, but scrappy America had no problem putting a trusty (at the time) capitalist practice to use on the high seas.

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ficial letter from a king or president as well as a designation for a ship itself) carrying 330 guns and upwards of 300 men, according to the History of Baltimore City and County, Maryland. Fells Point town crier Jack Trautwein’s research puts the number at 58 privateers out of Fells Point. They were so successful that the Brits sailed into town during the war to take care of the “den of pirates.” Francis Scott Key watched the battle and penned the national anthem. You see, “Those 58 privateers captured or deby paying ships’ stroyed over 500 British vessels during the captains to capture war,” Trautwein says. “If you want to break enemy ships and reportedly keep that down, 58 is 14 percent of the total privasomething like 90 percent of the take, the teers of the United U.S. fought off its enStates. They were Those 58 privateers emies on the bounding for main—including their captured or destroyed responsible over a third of the former countrymen. over 500 British vessels British losses.” These captains were Fast schooners during the war. privateers. Many hailed built in the port from Baltimore. Fells neighborhood carPoint, to be exact, a locale founded as a port ried the privateers to victory. These were not and shipbuilding center. Given the large the famous Baltimore Clippers—those came population of captains, it’s no surlater—and in fact were faster, according to prise they mined their expertise. Trautwein. The swift and easilyDuring the War of 1812, the maneuvered schooners originally city sent forth privateers and letters-of-marque (an of-

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contributed to Fells Point’s successful grain exports, because its captains could get the cargo to port without it spoiling. Nothing is left of the old Fells Point shipyards, although at Washington and Fountain Streets, you can pay tribute to the Thomas Kemp Shipyard that once stood there. St. Michaels native Kemp operated his shipyard from 1802 to about 1815. Here were built three of the most famous schooners used by privateers: the Rossie, the Comet, and Chasseur—the latter known fondly as “the Pride of Baltimore,” and the model for the Pride of Baltimore II. Capt. Joshua Barney, a colorful soul, captained the Rossie. A captain by the name of Thomas Boyle first helmed the Comet, then Chasseur, and earned more “prizes”—aka legal plunder—than any of his competitors. “He was one of the most dreaded of the privateers by the British,” says Trautwein. Boyle informed Lloyds of London itself —via official proclamation—with word of his take. set up at Bond Street Wharf Park. There’s the Rock Hall Pirates & Wenches Fantasy (Lloyds was then a pub, but still a center of even going to be a re-enactment of a sea Weekend August 8-9. economic activity). battle featuring the Pride of Baltimore II. If you want to learn more about Fells Privateering in the U.S. ended with the For pirate-style fun, check out the inaugural Point’s privateers, consider Trautwein’s War of 1812, and many of the ships were Swashbuckler Soiree on Friday night and a six-lecture history of Fells Point, which sold off to fight South American insurgen- good old-fashioned pub crawl on Saturday starts up again at the Fells Point Visitor’s cies. So, it’s been a long time since folks night. The crawl’s a good chance to see an- Center in mid-April. For info, contact the other brand of salty Fells Points Preservation Society, (410) pondered the difference between a pri- Pir ates were universally color from Fells 675-6750 x 16. Point, like the bar at vateer and a pirate. These days, what condemned as cruel and One Eyed Mike’s. About the Author: Allison Blake’s new It was installed with all the merry lawless enemies book, Maryland Curiosities published by back in the 1800s, bands of would-be the Globe Pequot Press will be out in the of mankind. says Kenny Miller, Jack Sparrows out Spring of 09. She is also the author of The a modern-day pirate there enjoying the Chesapeake Bay Book, a Great Destinations pirate craze, it seems even easier to confuse type who helped start the crawl. Tunnels— guidebook now in its sixth edition published the two. But even in 1953, historian Arthur reputedly for rum-running during Prohi- by The Countryman Press. For information Pierce Middletown in his Tobacco Coast, bition, or perhaps even an old-fashioned on The Chesapeake Bay Book, go to counA Maritime History of Chesapeake Bay in shang-hai at some point in time—are said to trymanpress.com. the Colonial Era, wrote: “The nature of the connect at least one pub to the waterfront. privateer’s activities, revolving as they did For info on the festivities, check fellaround plundering, was hardly distinguish- spointmainstreet.org/privateerday. And if able in practice from piracy, yet legally you miss the Fells Point fun, there was a world of difference. Pirates were keep an eye out for universally condemned as cruel and lawless enemies of mankind… privateersmen, on the other hand, were engaged in a legal— Mark Your Calendars and though no less destructive— occupation, acting in the name of the King, and, if captured, entitled to the privileges accorded by the law of nations to prisoners of war.” The Rock Hall Pirate Invasion returns August 8-9 featuring Nobody knows of any pirate who was plenty of eating and plundering for pirates and their little swashbased out of Fells Point back in the day, but bucklers around this normally sleepy Bayside village. The weekend plenty of the nouveau variety will be in features a decorated dinghy flotilla and race, a Caribbean beach attendance as Privateer Day unparty, the Buccaneers Ball, kid’s games and crafts, street music, folds April 17 and 18. A privateer living history camp will be and a pub-crawl. For more information go to rockhallpirates.com.

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President Warfield A Great Ship

by Stephanie Stone

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President Warfield/Exodus 1947 model at the Jewish Museum of Maryland in Baltimore—jewishmuseummd.org

he was the most famous ship that ever sailed the Chesapeake.” So says Dr. Barry Lever of Baltimore’s Jewish Museum. And I agree. If you don’t, bring on your candidate, but she’d better be good, because ours is stellar. She is the President Warfield, designed by the nostalgic president of the Old Bay Line to embody gracious bygone times. Today, her severed hull rests in the waters of Haifa harbor roughly midway between Jerusalem and Beirut. She was a steamship that played a central role in world affairs—twice. That wasn’t the original intent, of course. She was to be the “undisputed aristocrat of the Bay,” according to David Holly, whose book Exodus 1947 is a fabulous read and the basis for this story. S. Davies Warfield was president of the Baltimore Steam Packet Company, also known as The Old Bay Line, and he was a steadfast Southerner. He poured much of his fortune into the flagging steamship line. In the 1920s, he commissioned three grand new steamers: State of Maryland, State of 52 May 2009 PropTalk

Virginia, and a third, the grandest of them all, which was named after him following his untimely death from heart failure. She was built by Pusey and Jones in Delaware. Her elegant flared hull and first deck were of riveted steel. Her beams and stringers were also steel, making her far more substantial than her wooden counterparts. Her interior featured ivory paneling, mahogany pilasters, and furniture covered in pink chintz. A photograph of the party thrown on the 100th anniversary of the Old Bay Line shows guests crowding a grand double stairway that is straight out of Gone with the Wind. Upper decks featured chandeliers and oil paintings of Warfield’s estates; staterooms had private bathrooms, many with tubs. As Holly notes, “One boarded a steamer for more than mere transportation.” For the decade 1928 to 1938, President Warfield lived the life of the sumptuous queen she was designed to be, plying half a million miles of Bay water between Baltimore and Norfolk. It is said that when Wil-

lie Harris, her renown steward, called guests for dinner, he held the “r” in “dinner” for two full minutes. But with the war, things changed. In 1942, President Warfield was requisitioned by the War Shipping Administration and refitted for lend-lease to the British who needed fast, shoal-draft vessels for channel crossings. With her big, reciprocating engine and oversized prop, she could do 17 knots. Her interior was gutted; guns were mounted on her decks; six inches of asphalt covered her pilothouse. The overhang between hull and superstructure was boxed in to deflect impact from ocean waves; the final indignity Holly notes was the paint, the “gray smut of war” from stack to waterline. She was, in short, unrecognizable. She joined a convoy in St. Johns, Newfoundland. Days of pitching and rolling in the north Atlantic were interspersed with terror and mayhem when German U-Boats attacked and sank several of her fellow craft. Only by the helmsman’s skillful maneuvering did she narrowly miss a torpedo strike herself. proptalk.com

Once in England, President Warfield suffered more ignominy than her namesake could have borne. The Brits needed barracks. She was driven onto the mud, secured with cables to keep her upright when the tide receded, and crammed with bunks and soup kettles. The troops whom she sheltered, British and later American, were being schooled in amphibious assault for the Normandy landing in 1944. After that, the Warfield was dislodged from the mud and served as command and control for all supplies landing at Omaha Beach. Her last assignment of the War was to ferry troops up the Seine to the front. It was the merest hint of her old life on the Bay, and the last inland sailing she would do. You might ask yourself—with reason— how Navy officers felt about being stationed aboard the odd and ugly hulk that Warfield had become. At first they were horrified, but this faded into begrudging affection as time when by. She was fast, she had undeniable character, and—no small amenity in wartime—running water and bathtubs. The last stanza of the crew’s song about the steamer sums their feelings up: Her top three decks are made of wood, And her hull is made of tin. A credit to our Navy is This Grand Old Hulk we’re in!

Exodus 1947 in Haifa Harbor. Photo courtesy of the Holocaust Museum.

After the War, she was returned to the United States, decommissioned, and moored with the derelict Navy ships in the James River. If you have sailed the Intracoastal Waterway past Norfolk, you’ve seen this graveyard where ships are condemned to electrolysis and marauding gulls. But not the Warfield—she had a third life coming. On the verge of being sold for scrap, she

was bought by a rather shadowy concern, purportedly to be a riverboat in China. Noting the Baltimore connection, The Sun ran an article on the sale entitled “From Canton to Canton.” In fact, she was joining the ranks of ships that since 1934 had been illegally ferrying Jewish refugees from Europe to Palestine. Holly describes these vessels variously as

President Warfield at the time of her acquisition by the U. S. Navy. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Naval Institute, Annapolis, MD.

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ancient, ramshackle, wretched, dangerous, and unseaworthy. Now, in post-war Europe, the press for displaced Jews to return to Palestine was at its peak. The state of Israel had not been founded. Arabs in Palestine were vehemently opposed to the Jewish influx. The British were in the unhappy position of enforcing the status quo. The story of the ship’s refit and third trans-Atlantic passage is one of subterfuge, narrow escapes, and rough sailing. In her first attempt, she nearly foundered off Diamond Shoals, NC. Her crew hadn’t cemented up the hawse pipes. As she pitched in heavy seas, she took on water that flooded her chain locker. When she barely regained Norfolk, “down by the head,” her captain was replaced with a taciturn Norwegian who summed up Warfield’s condition by saying, “If it stays afloat, I’ll get it over there.” “There” was Marseilles. A new captain appointed by the Jewish underground Haganah took over when the boat arrived in France, and the Warfield was rechristened Exodus 1947. In mid-July 1947, it took an entire night and half the next day to board 4554 refugees in Sete, France. When the

in sweltering August heat before they were returned to displaced persons camps in Germany. Their plight galvanized world opinion. Even as the battered hulk of Exodus was being towed to her final resting place in Haifa Harbor, other ships of greater capacity were being readied to carry refugees to Palestine. Amidst all the furor and power-brokering, the state of Israel was declared in 1948. The Exodus burned to her waterline in 1952 and sank for President Warfield Portrait by the late Melvin O. Miller good after an attempted salvage melvinmiller.com for scrap in 1964. In her 24 years afloat, she delighted pleasure forged passports ran out, they were collected on board and smuggled ashore for others seekers on the Bay, dodged torpedoes in the to use. French customs officials looked the North Atlantic, sheltered troops who would storm Omaha Beach, and defied the Britother way. After a harrowing grounding and narrow ish Navy to ferry refugees from war torn escape from Sete, the Exodus steamed to- Europe. According to Holly, “She was the ward Palestine, closely escorted by British pride of the Bay, yet her proudest moment cruisers and man-of-war. Meanwhile, in the came when she was ignominious, battered, halls of power, the machination of nations and cast aside.” was determining the fate of the dilapidated craft and her hapless cargo. Ultimately, the British boarded and commandeered the Exodus after a desperate defense in which several crew members were killed. The refugees spent six weeks on transport boats

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ICW Ranger by Ed and Elaine Henn

Editor’s Note: Through PocketMail, the Henns have taken PropTalk fans along as they re-explore the ICW and beyond, averaging 50 miles a day. The first time they hit the ICW as rag haulers. Not so this time; Bay Ranger, their Ranger Tug 25, is their preferred mode of transportation now. Enjoy this third installment on their travels.

n November 2, most people were glued to their TVs monitoring results of the presidential election, and rightly so. Bay Ranger, however, was fueling up and pumping out at Hampton City Marina and then running across Hampton Roads into the Elizabeth River. We powered past ICW Mile 0 and tied up at a public dock on the other side of Deep Creek Lock (near mile marker 10). The next day, the canal’s ripple-free surface gently mirrored the beautiful autumn colors on shore. The helm view was an hourglass of light pointing our way south; that scene was priceless. We then joined 10 other boats (and three canine stowaways) from Maryland, New York, Ohio, and Canada at the Visitors Center just across North Carolina’s state line. We also visited the new Nature Center with trails and a picturesque pontoon bridge. High winds, rain, and a full house at Elizabeth City’s free docks (mile 51) caused us to stay put for three days, just as we had near Mobjack Bay earlier this trip. Note to self: next time, bring our North American bird book. We can identify the deer, but we could use a little help with all the different birds. We also made sure to avoid the bears. Next on our minds were: 56 May 2009 PropTalk

Will the notorious Miss Wanda at the Alligator Marina have room for everyone? And, anybody know a Sun Dance?

As Obama was making a splash in political waters this past November, Bay Ranger carried the Henns through the ICW’s canals.

On November 6, we said farewell to our new-found friends at the Visitors Center, and Bay Ranger made a nice run in the rain to an anchorage three miles shy of the Elizabeth City Bridge. Friendly weather beckoned, so we ran across Albemarle Sound the next day, passed up Miss Wanda’s southern hospitality, and went through the swing bridge. There, the sun came out, and the waters calmed! We anchored just before the Alligator-Pungo Canal and sat in the cockpit for the first time in a long wet week. Taking the Virginia Cut, we traveled some of the prettiest stretches of the ICW, with uninhabited, tree-lined shores. We almost forgot we came from civilization. We travel solo by choice, but have enjoyed keeping tabs on friends made along the way, listening as “co-anchors” conversed on the radio every now and then. We also plan to hook up with our new Canadian friends once we return to Norfolk.

The weather wanted us to bypass Belhaven’s historic sites, go up the Pungo River, and cross the Pamlico River to a quiet anchorage on Campbell Creek. Although we hadn’t realized it, we had visited the place in 2003. Funny how you’re drawn to the same surroundings time and time again. As we entered the calm waters of the Neuse River, a pod of about 10 dolphins played tag with our bow. A Ranger 21, 15- to 20-knot winds, and a large tug and barge greeted us as we entered the creek just north of Beaufort, NC. After some fancy line work in strong winds and wayward currents, we wrestled a 40-foot slip at Town Creek Marina (mile 202) into submission. Anchoring is so much easier. On shore, we caught up on laundry and provisioning, explored historic Beaufort, and enjoyed the best grouper in town. We also hooked back up with two singlehanded sailors we had met at the Visitors Center who were visiting family. The last time we were here, our sailboat threw her prop, and we lost six days of cruising time. Bay Ranger has no such mischief in mind. She’s ready to fuel up tomorrow and continue south toward Camp Lejeune. Stay tuned with PropTalk for the rest of our story. About the Authors: Ed and Elaine Henn are Chesapeake Bay cruisers who like a taste of warm weather every now and then. When they are not on Bay Ranger, among other pursuits, they help deliver PropTalk Magazines. proptalk.com

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Chesapeake Sketches Table Artist – Steve Lucy

by Merf Moerschel

andering around just east of the Kent Narrows bridge on an early November morning was not only enjoyable, it turned out to be a pleasant learning experience… even if The Big Owl and The Jetty are not yet open. On this particular morning, I dropped in on Steve Lucy in Grasonville, MD. Lucy builds custom-designed hi-lo and other types of tables, bar tops, hangings, and paintings skillfully fashioned in teak, cherry, birch, walnut, oak, maple, and other exotic woods. His products reflect customer concepts and come in various shapes and configurations. Most of these customers are boaters. One of Lucy’s most popular creations is a replacement table for that hard-to-getaround filler table/guest berth arrangement in many a cabin cruiser’s or sport-fishing yacht’s main saloon that converts into the always-cramped so-called double sleeper. Lucy’s solution is a great option both functionally and artistically. Functionally, a typical hi-lo table from the artist is 23 inches by 44 inches, with storage in the base. It is raised and lowered from coffee table to dining level height at the touch of a button. A separate mechanism slides the top in and out. Unless one wants to retain the guest berth using a filler panel fitted over the table, losing the cramped double is well rewarded by simple elegance.

Most of the elegance is gained though Lucy’s skills as an artist and wood sculptor. The fisherman might want a rendition of a partially airborne billfish. The cruiser might prefer a likeness of his boat, a seascape, or a wetlands scene. Others might opt for a compass rose. I particularly like a table top that Lucy showed me featuring a portrait of the

to care for aging parents. It was then he started doing the bar tops, tables, and other artistic creations. Lucy hasn’t given up fishing. He just wets his lines closer to home these days. True to his shore upbringing, he also hunts. Fall is a special time for him, as it means deer season. Given his love of wood, he naturally prefers a bow. Lucy is big guy and fit, perhaps due to his dedication to off-road bicycling. He has the meaty hands of one who works with wood and the tools required of the trade. Yet, it seems a contradiction that these same rough hands also produce the detailed intricately brushed art that graces his tables, hangings, and such. No airbrushing here. He has a gift passed down from his mother who could create on two easels at a time. It occurred to me as I departed that those hands quite perfectly join function with art. Lucy can be reached at Steve Lucy Wood Grain Interpretations at (410) 827-7662 or (410) 703-2531 and sjlucyart@aol.com.

The grain has to have the orientation and directionality to fit the image he plans to create.

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Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse. In each case, the result is the same in detail and beauty. He chooses his wood carefully. The grain has to have the orientation and directionality to fit the image he plans to create for the customer. His finished products are more than just conversation pieces; they are focal points that convey what we as boaters love about our time spent on the water. With roughly half the Bay ringed by the Eastern Shore, Lucy epitomizes the old saying, “You can take the boy out of the Bay, but you can’t take the Bay out of the boy.” Getting his start in Ocean City, MD, Lucy spent over 30 years as a professional offshore sport fisherman. His ongoing odyssey chasing the big ones ranged from New England to Venezuela. About 10 years ago, he “swallowed that hook,” he says, and returned to Grasonville, MD

About the Author: D.C. “Merf” Moerschel has been messing about in boats longer than he cares to recall. Retired, living in Annapolis, he plies the Bay and other waters in his Albin trawler Salty Dog and only does stuff he likes to do.

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t all started when we hinted, innocently enough, that our Easter plans might involve a weekend boat trip. Totally ignoring the significance of the word “might,” my two kids immediately burst out in tears. My heart sank; it’s starting… The lead-in to the point of no return, when our kids will no longer put up with our weekenders on a moment’s notice. Granted, this time, their minds raced, trying to make sense of when we would dye eggs, where family would stay, how the Easter Bunny would find us, how to protect the yard full of hidden treasures from poachers (last year, a gluttonous possum took half our stash), and so on. Hopefully, it’s still a ways away, but the time is approaching, nonetheless. So, after the kids had their land-based Easter, we’re boating as much as possible until they have a say in what happens to them. Get out while you still can. —by Ruth Christie/ruth@proptalk.com

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Running Amuck on the Upper Bay

he Classic Yacht Club of America’s Ice Breaker will be April 18 at the Northeast River YC in North East, MD. Other events include the Flag Raising Rendezvous at Osprey Point Marina in Rock Hall, MD June 5-7, Mid-Summer Rendezvous at Worton Creek Marina July 17-19, Late Summer Rendezvous at Skipjack Cove Marina in Georgetown, MD August 14-16, Classic Yacht Festival at Harborview Marina in Baltimore September 18-20, and Change of Watch/Annual Meeting October 17 at Osprey Point Marina. —by Dave Ochipinti

PropTalk welcomes a new-to-us club, the Chris-Craft Commander Club. Their 10th anniversary Rendezvous will be at the Kent Island YC in Grasonville, MD July 16-19. This not-for-profit club has more than 1000 members who love these vintage fiberglass cruisers built in Michigan. Members hail from Norfolk, Washington, DC, New York, New Jersey, Florida, California, Michigan, and even Europe. Above, a Chris-Craft 38 Commander (commanderclub.com). —by Constantine Cheston

Happy Birthday

asadena Sportfishing Group (PSG) members celebrated the club’s 18th Anniversary April 13 at the Earleigh Heights Fire Hall in Severna Park, MD with dinner, birthday cake, coffee, prizes, and a 50/50 to benefit the group’s three kids’ fishing derbies this year. Captain Bill Bowers armed members with Techniques for Catching Flounder and Sea Bass. All meetings are free and open to the public. Don’t miss the first Kids’ Fishing Derby April 25 at Lake Waterford Park in Pasadena, MD (pasadenasportfishing.com). —by Paul Coakley

A Welcoming Lot

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hesapeake Area Professional Captain’s Association members meet at 6:30 p.m. every fourth Monday of the month at the Annapolis Elks Lodge in Edgewater, MD. Prospective members, their guests, family members, and anyone interested in professional boating and activities are welcome. CAPCA members hold USCG Deck Officer’s licenses (capca.net). —by Rick Brown

What’s the Deale?

any meetings and events are on tap this year for the Chesapeake Bay Grady-White Club, including club cruises to St. Michaels and beyond and monthly meetings in Deale, MD throughout the season; a Blue Angels Raft-Up on the Severn River and an ICW Trip to Hatteras in May; the Grady Lady Tournament in June; a Wish-A-Fish fundraiser and a Fishing Trip in July; the Tri-State Fishing Tournament/Family Day/Club Contest and the Grady-White Palooza at Knapp’s Narrows in August; and more. geocities.com/cbgradyclub

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Above (L-R): Dan Meisenhelter (Tracker Marine), Aaron Frazier (Bass Pro Shops), and Sandra Davis, Thomas Schatz, Guy Thompson, and Larry France of the Patapsco River Power Squadron (PRPS) accept a $750 Bass Pro Shops gift card March 7 in recognition of the squadron’s tireless efforts to promote boating safety. PRPS members have been presenting the U.S. Power Squadron’s full boater safety course at Bass Pro Shops since 2002 (usps.org/localusps/patapsco). Photo by Joe Evans/PropTalk

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Cruising Club Notes

Parties, Poker Runs, and More

ropTalk welcomes another new club, Chesapeake Raiders, a Personal Watercraft Enthusiast Club open to jet skiers, water skiers, personal watercraft aficionados, and anyone with similar interests. The family-oriented club wants to hold races, poker runs, scavenger hunts, tours, raft-ups, parties, social get-togethers, lunch runs, and mix-and-mingles for singles. Members also plan to connect with other ski clubs in the area. The club actively seeks members, volunteers, and sponsors for its events. The club’s first meeting will be at 1 p.m. at the Weather Rail Sports Bar in Loews Annapolis Hotel April 19 (RSVP to chesapeakeraiders@comcast.net) (chesapeakeraiders.com). —by Martin Tross

bove, Scott McGuire (L), president of the Patuxent River Chapter of Coastal Conservation Association Maryland (CCA MD), receives the Joe Penfold Memorial Award for Grassroots Conservation Efforts from Jim Heim (R), president of the Mason-Dixon Outdoor Writers Association. The Chapter will expand its oyster restoration program this summer with support from a $25,000 grant from the Dominion Foundation. The sixth annual CCA MD Kent Narrows Tournament will be June 6 with light tackle and fly fishing categories. With primary sponsorship from Koons Ford of Annapolis, the tourney will run from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. between the Sassafras River and Cedar Point, with the weigh-in and food at The Jetty Bar and Restaurant in Kent Narrows. Don’t miss the pig roast and other food, beer, and soft drinks. Members pay $40 to enter by May 30, and guests pay $15 to party ((410) 829-5771, eliccione@atlanticbb.net, ccamd.org). —Story by Lew Armistead and photo by Ken Tidy

Step Away from the Helm

bove (L-R): Lisa Gorum, Juliana Nedd, and Carol Palmer enjoy the Back Creek YC’s Springtime in the Islands fun March 21 on Spa Creek. Bill Scism’s Bahamas Mamas beat out other concoctions in which sangria, vodka, pomegranates, and strawberries were sacrificed. Bill Falk and Dale Schultz won best Island Outing wear, and Jamie Ritter knew the most island trivia. Below (L-R): Jo Rys, John Oberright, Guy and Shay Collins, and Bob and Gail Higginbotham partied with the Tahoe YC during their ski vacation this March. On April 3, an Educational Happy Hour/Dinner in Annapolis featured a planned first aid demo at the Eastport Volunteer Fire Department. Members will open the “On-the-Water” season at the Higginbotham’s creek-side property April 18. May 2 brings the Kentucky Derby and New Member Party, and the club’s Memorial Day Cruise will be May 23-25 (jjsullivanjr@mac.com, gobcyc.com). —by Otto Hetzel

aptain Rich Novotny retired from the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association after more than 20 years at the helm. As executive director, he has managed the group’s growth to nearly 7000 members and 13 chapters featuring monthly meetings, four major tournaments from Ocean City to the Upper Bay, and influential representation in the halls of political power. An author who has served on many public committees, Novotny also manages his own charter fishing business. Associate director Dave Smith will handle the day-to-day business of Maryland’s largest fishing organization. mssa.net

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Sacrificial Socks at Somers Cove

nother new club to PropTalk’s growing collection of cruisers, the Somers Cove YC (SYC) kicked off its 2009 season at a Sock Burning and Oyster Roast March 28 on the deck of the J. Millard Tawes Museum at Somers Cove Marina in Crisfield, MD. Members enjoyed raw and fried oysters, oyster stew, hamburgers, hotdogs, and all the trimmings. Yum! In addition to monthly meetings and holiday parties throughout the season, the club’s busy schedule includes land cruises, a Blessing of the Fleet, a Shakedown Cruise, a Tangier Isle Cruise, Steak Night, a Summer Cruise, a Beach Party, a Fishing Contest/Crab Feast, and more. (scyc.info). —by Fran Campbell

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Cruising Club Notes You Better Watch Out, Fish!

SSA’s Annapolis Chapter had a well-attended Saltwater Fishing Expo at the Annapolis Elks Lodge February 28, bringing $700 to the MSSA Scholarship Foundation; great presentations by Captains Pete Dahlberg, C.D. Dollar, Wayne Morgan, and Lenny Rudow; a Grand Prize (a pair of rod and reel combos) to Muriel Abbott; and other prizes to Tim Fitzsimmons, Robert Grimes, and Tim Palmer. Next up, the Chapter will host an Intra-Chapter Spring Tournament April 18 to May 24; won’t miss the Boatyard Bar & Grill Opening Day Rockfish Tournament, sponsored by PropTalk, among other helpful souls; and will enjoy the MSSA Spring Rockfish Tournament (Champion on the Chesapeake) May 2-4. mssaannapolis.com

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CLUB DIRECTORY

Albemarle Boat Owners Online albemarleboatowners.com Albin Cruisers albincruisers@yahoogroups.com Albin Owners Group albinowners.com Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron aspsmd.org Back Creek Yacht Club gobcyc.com Black Boaters Association of the Chesapeake Bay romeroarms@bww.com Chesapeake Area Professional Captains Association capca.net Chesapeake Bay Bermuda 40 Association richardcooper28@verizon.net Chesapeake Bay Buyboat Association oysterbuyboats.com/cbba.html Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society chesapeakebayacbs.net Chesapeake Bay Grady White Club geocities.com/cbgradyclub Chesapeake Bay Grand Banks Owners Association cbgboa.org Chesapeake Bay Power Boat Association cbpba.com Chesapeake Bay Sabre Association cbsa-sabre.com Chesapeake Bay Yacht Clubs Association cbyca.org Chesapeake C-Dory Club c-brats.com Chesapeake Mainship Group groups.yahoo.com/group/ chesapeakemainshipgroup Chesapeake Outdoor Group chesapeakeoutdoor.org Chesapeake Paddlers Association cpakayaker.com Chesapeake Raiders chesapeakeraiders.com Chesapeake Women Anglers chesapeakewomenanglers.org Chesapeake Yacht Club chesapeakeyachtclub.com Chris-Craft Commander Club commanderclub.com Classic Yacht Club of America classicyachtclub.org Club Sea Ray clubsearay.com Coastal Conservation Association Maryland ccamd.org Coastal Conservation Association Virginia ccavirginia.org Crabtowne Skiers, Inc. crabtowne-skiers.org

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Cruising Rally Association carib1500.com Delaware River Power Squadron uspsd5.org/squadrons/delaware_river.html Down East Cruising Club rickc@noyceyachts.com Dundalk Sail and Power Squadron uspsdundalk.org Eastern Shore Anglers Club esanglersclub.org Elk River Yacht Club elkryc.com Hampton Roads Sail and Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/hamptonroads Hatteras 1510 Club hatteras1510club.com Hatteras LRC Club hatteraslrc.com Herring Bay Yacht Club hbyc.org Jewish Navy jewishnavy.org Kent Narrows Sail and Power Squadron uspsd5.org/squadrons/kent_narrows.html Krogen Cruisers johnloving@yahoo.com Lord Calvert Yacht Club geocities.com/lcyc.geo Lord Nelson Victory Tug Owner’s Association lnvt.wikidot.com Lyman Boat Owners Association lboa.net Main Line Sail and Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/mainline Marine Trawler Owners Association, Chesapeake Bay Cruisers mtoa.net Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association mssa.net Maryland Yacht Club mdyc.org Midnight Lace Owners Group tbarba@steptoe.com Miles River Sail and Power Squadron mrsps.org MSSA Annapolis Chapter mssaannapolis.com MSSA Frederick County Chapter mssafrederick.com MSSA Northern Bay Chapter mssanorthernbay.com MSSA Susquehanna Chapter 23 gnpdrake@epix.net Nansemond River Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/nansemond

Norfolk Anglers Club norfolkanglersclub.com North East River Yacht Club neryc.com Northeast River Power Squadron wilmcoop@comcast.net Northern Neck Sail and Power Squadron docwolski@aol.com Northern Virginia Sail & Power Squadron nvsps.org Pasadena Sportfishing Group pasadenasportfishing.com Patapsco River Power Squadron patapscoriverpowersquadron.org Portsmouth Anglers Club portsmouthanglersclub.com Potomac River Sail and Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/potomac Richmond Sail and Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/richmond Rockville Sail and Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/rockville Seafarers Yacht Club of Annapolis seafarersyc.com Silverton Owners Club silvertonclub.com Solomons Island Yacht Club solomonsislandyc.com Somers Cove Yacht Club scyc.info South Harbor Yacht Club shycmd.tripod.com South River Ski Club southriverskiclub.net Stingray Harbour Yacht Club stingrayhyc.com Sue Island Sail and Power Squadron usps.org/localusps/sueisland Tidewater Grady White Club ocnsir@yahoo.com U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Division 6 jhc0239@aol.com Upper Chesapeake Ski Club ucskiclub.org Upper Chesapeake Yacht Club groups.msn.com/ucyc/ucyc.msnw Virginia Coastal Fly Anglers vcfa.org Waterway Radio and Cruising Club waterwayradio.net Wilmington Sail and Power Squadron wilmingtonpowersquadron.org Windjammers of the Chesapeake windjammers-chesapeake.org

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Clampage array at Mast & Mallet Photo by Joe Evans

lso at Sarles, yard manager Tom Weaver showed us a unique 37foot deadrise cruiser built from a half-hull design by John Swain in Millington, MD. Apparently, Swain built three of them. Sarles Boat Yard has the only operational railway in Annapolis. Therefore, this is the first option for owners with older planked boats, which respond to being out of the water best with the support of a

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oe Reid’s team at Mast & Mallet in Edgewater, MD has persevered through the capricious March weather to complete a robust list of upgrades and maintenance work on a 1999 Thomas Point 34, Classy Lady. Part of the upgrade list included radar navigation equipment and some increased storage solutions. Now in the shop is a 32 Chris-Craft Sea Skiff circa 1950 in need of a new deck and trunk windows. New construction in the shop includes a 25-foot powerboat designed by Reid along the lines of a Smith Island scrape boat. Reid has built four of them from 22 to 25 feet. This one will have a 54-hp Yanmar and a small trunk cabin. 64 May 2009 PropTalk

Next on the production plan is the hull for a 24-foot Homewood Landing Launch for Bill Donohue at Annapolis Classic Watercraft (ACW). The design for the boat was extrapolated by naval architect Mike Kaufman from an original found by Donohue. The design was tweaked to suit the modern cold-molding techniques and materials employed by Mast & Mallet. nnapolis Classic Watercraft at Sarles Boat Yard in Eastport is busy with the full restoration of a 1965 Dunphy X-55 runabout. She’s a 17foot speedster known to be the fastest production boat of her kind back in the day.

The Chesapeake 25 at Mast & Mallet Photo by Bill Griffin

cradle versus the compressive strapping of those new-fangled TraveLifts. The boat was briefly on the railway for some chine repairs, plank patching, and paint. She belongs to Bill Dickinson of Annapolis.

he Oxford Boat Yard crew has wrapped up work on Gadget, a Hinckley 64 owned by the creator of the animated show Inspector Gadget. The Boat Yard crew gave her a topside Awlgrip paint job, and worked with Catherine Bitter Interiors and Robert Fink at Renaissance Yachts in Queenstown, MD on a new interior including new Corian countertops, upholstery, and chrome fixtures. She’s in the water and will be ready to sail for Edgartown, MA in May.

he father and son team of Herman and Ronnie Haddaway with shops in Bozeman and Easton, MD is nearing the finish line on the construction of a 32-foot deadrise from a Eugene Evans mold. The owner wants a boat for crabbing and fishing, and he is prepared to install his own 350 Chevy engine and running gear. proptalk.com

The Haddaway’s job has been to layup the hull and install the interior structure, bulkheads, decks, cabin, and engine bed. She is on pace to be ready to run in May. Also taking shape in the shop is a 32-footer, designed by David Sintes for the Haddaways. Ronnie has built a few of these hulls for a variety of uses around the watershed. This one is getting the full treatment with amenities for comfort such as air conditioning, a stand-up head with a shower, refrigeration, a microwave, yacht trim, and you-name-it. She’s being built

that Eric Wagner has joined their team to handle mechanical and electrical projects.

he Mathews Brothers in Denton, MD have completed their 14th Bay Cruiser 22. This one was delivered to the customer in Alabama as a favor by Annapolis-based marine insurance ambassador David Morrow. Turns out, the new owner was Morrow’s college professor not so long ago. A new Mathews 40 featuring a raised

Dave Hannam in the midst of the Dunphy X-55 restoration at Annapolis Classic Watercraft Photo by Joe Evans

Shorty Franklin rides a John Swain-built deadrise onto the railway cradle at Sarles Boatyard. Photo by Joe Evans

and fit out for fishing and cruising for a customer in Royal Oak, MD. She’s getting a 435-hp Cummins engine, and she should be ready to fish the fall season.

sheer and every amenity is getting her final touches in preparation for her debut at the Bay Bridge Boat Show. The Mathews 40 is built on the classic Cecil Robbins hull. Otherwise, the crew is very busy with varnish, maintenance, paint, and spring prep work on the fleet of boats enrolled in their winter indoor care program. The new Mathews shop in Denton’s original industrial park is proving to be a great asset with two OSHA-approved paint booths. The big one measures 60 feet long while the other 35-foot booth features a dryer, which helps the curing process, reduces dust issues, and ensures show-quality finishes. The brothers are now dealers for Tidewater Trailers and Honda engines.

om and Susan Campbell of Campbells’ Boat Yards in Oxford, MD will show the much anticipated Campbell 31 at the Bay Bridge Boat Show April 23 through 26 on Kent Island. This is a new design for the Campbell crew based on Chesapeake Bay deadrise concepts with ample flair forward carrying all the way aft to keep the ride dry without losing the sleek Chesapeake profile. She is designed to be a day-boat you can spend the night on. The cabin features a full-sized V-berth, a convection microwave, a refrigerator, Corian countertops, and the flawless wood joinery and finish work that Campbell is known for. She is powered by a Cummins QSB-380 engine. The Campbell crew has commenced construction on another Campbell 37, a Down East-style boat on a Spencer Lincoln hull. The schedule has the boat ready to show in Annapolis in October. The Campbells are pleased to announce Chesapeake Bay Powerboating

im Floyd’s F&S Boat Works in Bear, DE is enjoying robust activity with three high-end bluewater fishing machines in production, another on the schedule, and prospects for more even as the economy shakes itself out. On April 2 they launched a 72-footer for a customer in Puerto Rico who immediately took her for a shake-down fishing expedition in Mexico. A 650-ton crane was required

to lift the boat off the cradle and over the dock, because at 19 feet, the boat is too wide for the TraveLift well. She has a pair of 2000-hp MTU turbo diesels, four elegant staterooms, four full heads, a laundry center, a complete interior climate control system, and pretty much anything else you can imagine. A second 72-footer is taking shape in the shop. The hull is complete and is now getting her internal structure and engine beds installed, while her house has been

The Homewood Landing 24 from Annapolis Classic Watercraft

flipped and is being finished. She will run with a brace of 2400-hp MTUs. She’s is being built for a customer in Louisiana. Right behind the 72-footers is a sharp “little” 54-foot express. Her hull has been flipped upright, and her interior is beginning to take shape. She will power up with a pair of 1150 CATs for a customer based in West Palm Beach, FL. As soon as there is room in the shop, Floyd will commence the building of a 67-footer.

atrick Mertaugh at Choptank Boat Works in Denton is busy with the construction of a 19.5-foot tunnelstern launch designed by William Atkins. Mertaugh is also building a 21-foot Smith Island crab skiff based on details and scantlings of a boat built in 1922. At present, her hull is planked and she is nearly ready to be flipped off of the jig. Also in the shop is the restoration of a 1957 Century Resorter. At press time, she has new ribs, transom frames, and keel.

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llen Flinchum at Cypress Marine in Severna Park, MD got an emergency call from a delivery captain who was having difficulty keeping the water on the out side of the 1957, 44-foot Chris-Craft Constellation Sedan Cruiser he was delivering from Greenwich, CT to Galveston, TX for an oil man. Something needed to be done, and fast. He was pounding south from the C&D Canal against a strong wind and sea. As the water increasingly poured in, he called Cypress to

Ronnie Haddaway builds a 32-footer. Photo by Bill Griffin

see if he could get some help. He was able to nurse the boat up the Magothy to the marina where Flinchum had his TraveLift positioned with the slings in the water ready to lift the boat. Upon lifting, they found that the starboard chine had broken, the side was coming loose from the bottom. Since the owner has a dedicated crew in Corpus Christi primed to take on the full restoration, the decision was made to simply rebuild the bottom and chine with plywood strips set in 3-M’s 5200 bedding

compound and encase it all in a heavy layer of fiberglass to form a structural shell to float the boat to Texas. She should be ready to resume her trip in May.

Eddie Hall atop another big deadrise at Chesapeake Boats near Crisfield, MD Photo by Bill Griffin

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eorge Hazzard at Wooden Boat Restoration in Millington, MD is plugging away (a woodworker’s pun) on the restoration of a 1952 ChrisCraft Riviera. Planks have been replaced, stained, and sealed in Smith’s Penetrating epoxy, and are now enjoying 12 luscious coats of Epiphanes varnish. Also on the work list is a 1953 Riviera, now ready for new inner bottom plywood. Then the new planks will go on. Next to her is a 1964 Chris-Craft Constellation

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with new deck paint and nonskid. The cabin side paint is also new. Behind all this is a Model-A Ford with new paint on her restored chassis.

ohn Kinnamon and his son J.C. on Tilghman Island, MD have been busy in their respective shops building quintessential Chesapeake Bay deadrise boats. J.C. just delivered a 40-foot crabbing vessel built on a stout hull developed by Dennis Mabry and Glen Manning. J. C. fit and finished the boat with a 450-hp Cummins engine, a modest cabin, and the essential hardware. The boat will sail out of Jones Creek behind Miller’s Island near Baltimore. John Kinnamon has begun building yet another of his signature 30 footers. With this traditional deadrise he is steadily working up to a total of nearly 400 boats built in his career. He says, “This is the last one.” But he said that about the previous couple of dozen that have come out of his modest shop at the base of the Knapps Narrows Bridge.

huck Clark at Clark’s Fiberglass near Centreville, MD is wrapping up a substantial refurbishment of Captain Mark Galasso’s Markley 35, including new AwlCraft paint inside and out, new rub-rails, a custom radar arch, new electronics, and other practical fishing amenities. Galasso is a highly-respected charter captain sailing out of Kent Narrows. The boat will be back on the water with time to spare to test the action before opening day.

Captain Mark Galasso’s Markley 35 getting the full treatment at Clark’s Fiberglass in Centreville, MD Photo by Bill Griffin

Clark recently completed a repower project on Captain Mark Hall’s 41-foot Markley. The new engine is a Cummins 450. Captain Hall operates Rock Hall Fishing Charters on the Upper Bay and wherever the fishing is good.

eaford, VA-based naval architect, Gary VanTassel and his support team have delivered the last of a two-boat order to Nigeria for the ChevronTexaco offshore oil field operation. VanTassel designed, engineered, and managed the conversion and upgrade work on the pair of 84-foot surplus military speedboats. VanTassel’s contract was to acquire and convert the boats into security vessels. On her delivery from Virginia to Jacksonville she easily achieved her contract performance requirement of 40 knots at wide

open throttle. Her actual speed exceeded 47 knots. She settled into a comfortable cruise speed of 35 knots at 1750 rpm through a three- to four-foot chop. Each boat runs with a trio of 1450-hp model 1692 Detroit turbo diesels driving custom props on Arneson surface-piercing drives. Other amenities include gun mounts and Spartan accommodations for a crew of six. The boats will patrol 24 hours a day.

VanTassel’s Nigerian oil field security vessel

Technical and practical support for the project came from Crown Marine in Deltaville, VA who handled the essential composite fabrications, painting, electrical work, and ship systems installations; Bobby Rowe’s Diesel Service, who built the engines; Severn River Marina; Martin’s Custom Structures, who handled the metal fabrications; Wildcat Propellers, who tweaked the props; and TECO Transmission Engineering who set up the power train.

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Racing News 2009 Inboard Hydroplane & Jersey Skiff Race Schedule by Joe Evans 2009 Inboard Race Dates April 18-19 May 16 -17 June 6 -7 June 26-27 July 17-19 July 25-26 August 1-2 August 14-16 August 22-23 September 5-6 September 12-13 October 3-4 October 10-11

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Fish News with C.D. Dollar Chesapeake Biological Laboratory researcher Dr. Thomas Miller. “FishSmart encourages stakeholders to come to consensus on a set of management measures that protect the fish and are agreeable to everyone at the table.” “FishSmart shows that diverging viewpoints can come together to make common-sense fishery management recommendations,” says American Sportfishing Association President and CEO Mike Nussman. For more information about the program, visit consensus.fsu.edu/pfs/index.

Happy anglers on Mike Krissoff’s Full Moon, opening day 2008.

Maryland Sets New Flounder Regs

ecause federal fisheries managers estimated that Maryland anglers exceeded their catch quota of summer flounder in 2008, the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced a 32- percent reduction in the 2009 catch.

The 2009 regs are:

tlantic Ocean and Coastal Bays: three fish at an 18-inch minimum size.

Chesapeake Bay: one fish at a 16.5-inch minimum size.

The summer flounder season will run from April 15 until September 13.

or many years, sport fishermen have been doubtful of the federal data used in part to set seasonal creels and season lengths. But, until a better system is implemented, anglers should be proactive about recording their catch. The DNR recognizes the current shortcomings of the sport fishing data collection process and is trying to infuse better information. They’ve created an online database in which recreational anglers can record results from their fishing trips. The five species included in the survey are striped bass, summer flounder, bluefish, yellow perch, and blue crabs. Visit dnr.state. md.us/fisheries/survey/vasurvey to take part.

Ocean City Reef Foundation Hosts Fundraiser

mpressive work has been accomplished to create fishing reefs in the Chesapeake Bay and off of the Atlantic Coast in the past couple of years. On the ocean side, much of the credit should go to the Ocean City Reef Chesapeake Bay Powerboating

Foundation (OCRF), a nonprofit organization created in 1997. Within the past 12 months, scores of clean subway cars, once carrying commuters in New York City, are now fish magnets that have been placed on angler hot spots such as The Jackspot, Isle of Wight reef, Research Reef, and Bass Grounds. To help fund the restoration efforts, OCRF is hosting its annual All-You-Can-Eat Dinner on May 6 at Hall’s Restaurant in Ocean City, MD. The dinner runs from 5 to 8 p.m. and costs $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12. There will be live and silent auctions and the opportunity to name a reef car. For tickets and details, call (410) 208-0064 or visit ocreeffoundation.com.

No Changes Slated for Virginia’s Saltwater Tourney

t’s quite a feat to earn a Virginia Master Angler certification, a badge of honor sought by legions of competitive fishermen in the Commonwealth. Now in its 52nd year, the annual Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament is now open and will run throughout the year with no modifications in its popular citation program. “The Tournament Committee felt the current citation standards were at appropriate levels, so they recommended no adjustments to the program for the coming year,” says Tournament Director Lewis Gillingham. The Tournament Committee made major changes to the program in 2004, establishing Red-eyed redfish. Photo by Joe Evans

A Better Process To Manage Marine Recreational Fisheries?

n an era when fisheries management is rife with controversy, scientists at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science have developed a program that they say will work with a wide diversity of fishery stakeholders to develop protective harvest measures. The innovative FishSmart process involves the stakeholders from the outset and promises to forge a consensus on a vision of a successful fishery for the target species. The FishSmart pilot focused on developing recommendations for the king mackerel fishery along the U.S. South Atlantic Coast. “By first focusing on the ultimate goal of a healthy and sustainable fishery, stakeholder groups are better able to develop, understand, and adopt measures that take into account everyone’s concerns while protecting the long-term health of the fishery,” says program leader PropTalk May 2009 69

Fish News release citations for most species and increasing the qualifying minimums for more than a dozen species. In recent years, the committee has attempted to fine tune individual minimum qualifying weights and lengths to coincide with historical trophy-fish standards.

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Other popular programs administered by the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament, such as the Junior Angler Program and the Expert and Master Angler Programs, will return unchanged in 2009. The Junior Angler Program challenges children less than 16 years of age to catch and release six species of saltwater fish. To qualify as an Expert Angler, a fisherman must register fish in at least six different species for Citation awards during the year. Master Angler requirements are 25 Citations (with a maximum of one per species per year) in at least five different species over an unlimited period of time starting in 1996. Virginia tournament anglers should check their current saltwater fishing license expiration date before heading out on the water in 2009. Virginia saltwater licenses are valid for 365 days from the date of purchase. All applicable fisheries regulations must be adhered to, and a saltwater fishing license is required for tournament participation. In addition, anglers fishing the territorial sea south of the Virginia border for striped bass are reminded these are North Carolina waters and anglers must have a valid North Carolina saltwater fishing license. The Virginia saltwater license will not be accepted in North Carolina waters. The Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament is a program of the Virginia Marine Resources Commission funded with revenues from Virginia’s saltwater fishing license. The Tournament offers handsome wooden wall Citation plaques or album sized certificates for 35 species of saltwater fish which meet minimum criteria. The Tournament operates all year. For more information, call (757) 491-5160 or email vswft@mrc.virginia.gov.

Mahi Mahi Taggers Wanted

ecreational anglers fishing off Maryland and Virginia can help with an ongoing tagging effort, run by Don Hammond of Cooperative Science Services, based in Charleston, SC. Research has gained some valuable insights into the behaviors and migration routes of dolphinfish, but there is a shortage of recreational fishermen tagging dolphins in the Mid-Atlantic Bight (North Carolina to Massachusetts). According to Hammond, the study has already shown that dolphinfish behavior varies from region to region, so tagging fish for science can help researchers

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Fish News learn more about these hard-fighting and tasty gamefish. For more information, contact Hammond at CSSLLC@ bellsouth.net or visit dolphintagging.com.

Marlin Club Holds Nautical Flea Market

ooking to turn that used fishing gear into cash? Well, it’s that time of year when you can pull out all that fishing and nautical related stuff you have laying around and get some money for it. Sell it at the fourth Annual Nautical Flea Market at the Ocean City Marlin Club on Saturday May 9 from 8 until noon. Rent a space under the club for $20 and set up one of your tables, throw out a couple of blankets, or just put your stuff in some boxes on the ground. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure so start clearing out your boats, sheds, trucks, trunks, and attics, and sell it at the flea market. You don’t have to be a club member to rent a space. For more information or to reserve a space, call (410) 208-4510—ask for Mark or Tami.

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FISH FORECASTS by Capt. C.D. Dollar

h, I can see it now: it’s a glorious late April evening, the sky ablaze with orange and purple streaks. I’m fast to a freight train striper, which is towing my kayak across the Susquehanna Flats. The big fish couldn’t resist the topwater plug, smacking it like a piñata player might on Cinco de Mayo. Then, I envision scores of shad coming to hand. Come May, a trip to the marshes of Tangier Sound is in order to find speckled trout or redfish. There may even be time for a trip to the Assateague beaches for the bluefish and bull drum run. Does that sound like a fairly ambitious spring fishing itinerary? I sure hope so. Here’s what PropTalk’s stable of topnotch guides and charter captains are predicting for April and May. “The last two weeks in April are traditionally the most productive time to fly fish the Susquehanna Flats in skinny water,” says Captain Tom Hughes, an ORVIS-endorsed Fly Guide. “This is a catch-and-release fishery, so a nine-weight or larger rod teamed up with a large arbor spool should be used to land these stripers in a timely manner.” Captain Tom swears by the Blados Crease Fly. “Once the striped bass leave the Susquehanna Flats, they can be caught in early May in Eastern Bay or just outside of Chesapeake Beach,” Captain Tom said. “The trick here is to fish deeper in the water column.” Captain Tom Hughes capttomhughes.com (433) 690-3164 72 May 2009 PropTalk

like to call my friend Captain Walt of Light Tackle Charters the “Roving Angler.” He’ll wet a line just about anywhere the fish are. For April and part of May, you’ll find him on the Susquehanna Flats for the catch-and-release striped bass season. His clients use tackle in the 15-pound class to handle large rockfish, which may push 50 pounds! For artificial lures, Captain Walt prefers Storm lures in pearl color, one half- to three quarter-ounce jig heads with Shad Assassins or BKDs in pearl or chartreuse color. For topwater lures, he favors the Stillwater-Smack It, Chug Bugs, and Atom poppers. His favorite bait, however, is a live herring tethered to a (mandatory) circle hook. Beginning mid-May, the action for Captain Walt shifts to the Smith Island to Point Lookout area. The lures of choice include large bucktails (one to two ounces), five-inch Storms in pearl as well as 6-inch Shad Assassins or BKD’s in pearl or lime green color. Captain Walt Light Tackle Charters LTCharters.com (410) 957-1664

rom mid-April to early May, Captain Gary Neitzey (Centreville, MD) will be at work on large rockfish that have come to feed on the Susquehanna Flats. The allure of the Flats is topwater action, and Captain Gary says the

best time is low light periods. “On cloudy days, the bite can be all day,” he says. Once the Flats season ends, he’ll head south to fish Eastern Bay, which can be good for post-spawn stripers. “These fish like oyster bars in 10 to 20 feet of water,” he says. “I like BKD’s with one half- to three quarter-ounce jigheads. Captain Gary Neitzey flyfishthechesapeake.com (410) 758-4262, (410) 937-8753

aptain Kevin Josenhans, a light tackle/fly guide based out of Crisfield, MD will spend midApril to May 1 chasing trophy stripers on the Susky Flats with oversized poppers. “This is some of the most thrilling topwater action to be had anywhere on the Bay,” Captain Kevin says. “Vicious surface strikes can occur right at boat side by fish approaching 30 pounds.” Around the same time, shallow water action heats up in his home waters of Tangier Sound. School stripers and speckled trout will chase well-presented Clouser Deep Minnows or Lefty’s Deceivers. Intermediate to moderately fast sinking fly lines work well for the fly fisher. Captain Kevin Josenhans kjosenhans@aol.com (443) 783-3271

ichael Ebersberger from Anglers Sport Center in Annapolis notes that by mid-March, anglers were catching and releasing stripproptalk.com

ers near the Bay Bridges. He expects that by April 18th, the official opening day of the striped bass season, things should be in full swing. “With the weather and colder water temperatures, we should have an extended run on the trophy rockfish, which would make for some good trolling with big lures through the beginning of May,” Ebersberger says. “The hottest trend this season is purple glitter shads in tandem or on umbrellas.” Anglers Sports Center anglerssportscenter.com (410) 757-3442

f you want to sail the deep blue for ocean dwellers, Captain Jim Brincefield of Jil Carrie Charter Fishing specializes in extreme deep drop trips out of Virginia Beach for giant groupers. Recently, a humungous 65 pounder came over the rails of the Jil Carrie. “We’ll also catch tilefish, blackbelly rosefish, and black sea bass,” he says. “As the waters warm in May, we will also be fishing inshore for flounder, hardhead, tautog, and sea trout. In late May, we’ll start fishing for spadefish, too,” he says. Captain Jim Brincefield Jil Carrie Charter Fishing captainjim.com (252) 336-4296

aptain Mark Galasso of Tuna the Tide Charter Service (Kent Island, MD) says you have to love April because both the striper and shad runs are on. “Shad fishing should be in full swing. Small shad darts and beadhead Flies will fool them. Deer Creek on the Susquehanna River is a popular hot spot. In April and May, striper fishing should be in full swing. “We’ll be running back and forth doing the catch-andrelease season up at the Flats, and later in April, the Trophy bass season will be strong in the Upper Bay,” Captain Mark says. “White perch are still an option at the mouths of many creeks and rivers,” Captain Mark adds. “Small minnows and grass shrimp account for good catches.” Captain Mark Galasso Tuna the Tide Charter Service capmarco@atlanticbb.net (410) 310-1200

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aptain Monty Hawkins, the dean of head boat captains in Ocean City, MD, will focus his catches on the near shore wrecks and reefs, looking for tautog, sea bass, and whatever else might bite. “I predict that sea bass will be snapping in May but not late April, and toggin’ will have been on the taper as sea bass move in,” Captain Monty says. Boston mackerel may run the Maryland coast in the spring, especially after a cold winter. As the spring progresses toward summer, he’ll target triggerfish, flounder, and bluefish. Captain Monty Hawkins Morning Star morningstarfishing.com (410) 520-2076

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aptain Harry Nield of the KingFish II will target the migrant stripers in the Lower Bay and Tangier Sound from mid-April to midMay out of Deal Island. He likes to hunt over the Southwest Middle Grounds, Mud Leads, the ledge of the Deep Hole in the Northwest Middle Grounds, and the deep trench in Tangier Sound. He sets up for action with planer boards and conventional reels loaded with 30- or 40-pound test, dragging umbrellas and tandem bucktails. On his “way-way back” rod he’ll often troll a Mann’s Stretch 25 or a big bunker spoon. Speckled trout are a good possibility in the Nanticoke, Wicomico, and Manokin Rivers as well as around the barrier islands in Tangier Sound. Captain Harry suggests paying particular attention to rocks, stumps, or weeds off marsh points. Red drum fishing in the Tangier Sound can also be excellent during midto late-May. “It’s best to fish for these drum early in the evening into the night,” he says. “Anchor close to the banks of Smith, South Marsh, and Fox Islands. The best baits are peelers or soft crabs, of course.” Captain Harry Nield KingFish II Charters fishandduck.com (443) 871-3499

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17’ Holby Bristol Skiff ’08 Traditional lapstrake hull, trimmed with elegant mahogany rails. Created with a classic lapstrake design & constructed with the best of today’s modern technologies. Offered at $19,500 w/trailer. Contact Ken Comerford at (410) 280-2038 or Ken@ northpointyachtsales.com 17’ Invader ’87 Bow rider, excellent cond., 2007 trailer, 4.3L OMC I/O w 352 hrs, covers, Sea Scouts, $4800, James Klimek (240) 271-4631, jk3043@aol. com 20’ Holby Pilot Center Console ’08 Perfect choice for those looking for multi-purpose vessel. A superior fishing platform, but also a good open boat to spend a day cruising. With ample deck room and features such as a built in live well and tackle station, the Pilot 20 is suited for any type of fishing. Offered at $49,900. Contact Ken Comerford at (410) 280-2038 or Ken@northpointyachtsales.com for more info. 22’ Eastern ‘01 This is a nice, lightly used vessel. Great pilot house for inclement weather. 130hp Honda Four Stroke OB engine, small cuddy cabin, Furuno GPS 1650 color monitor with a N. Chesapeake Bay map, Hummingbird fishfinder, Standard Horizon VHF, 4 rod holders etc. Asking only $17,500 OBYS (410) 226-0100. 22’ Mathews Brothers Classic Bay Cruiser ’02 Surprise Fiberglass hull. Yanmar 100hp dsl engine. Stored and maintained by IndoorBoatStorage. Available for immediate purchase. $99,000 Call Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720. 24’ Shamrock 246WA ’00 Hardtop w/enclosure, swim platform, low hrs on 5.7 liter Seamax, electric head, VHF, Furuno, trim tabs, Washdown, $27,500 Composite Yacht LLC, (410) 476-4414.

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25’ Sea Ray ’89 Impeccable condition with 7.4 Mercruiser engine, new waterpump/ alternator/ batteries. New risers manifolds, heads, in 2007. AC/heat. New canvas and glass. All Reasonable offers encouraged. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime

26' Old Port Marine Launch '90 Yanmar diesel, 857hrs. Family owned, summers in Maine, inside storage. Fiberglass, Cuddy cabin, cap. 23 passengers, center console, great condition! $50,000 Call John (410)822-0439 26’ Grady White ’99 $29,900 268 Islander, 250 Yamaha, Trailer, just detailed and inspected, Our Trade! Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089 . 26’ Nordic Tugs ’97 26-2 Hull was Awlgripped Red in 2003, making her shine like new! Fresh bottom paint. Cummins 4 cylinder 150 hp diesel. Bowthruster. Fridge/ freezer equipped galley. Fwd Stateroom, full head. AC & Heat. $169,000. Annapolis Sailyard, yachts@sailyard.com, (410) 2684100.

26' Sea Hunt Triton ’07 Like new with twin 150 Yamaha 4 strokes. Trailer, upgraded electronics and 2013 Yamaha Warranty included. $55,000 obo. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime 26’ Wasque ’01 The Wasque 26 is the perfect Down East ’pocket yacht’ for dayboating or overnighting, be it meandering up riverways or heading across the bay. With her small dsl engine (with very low hrs), she slips along very economically at an easy 16-18 knot cruise. Offered at 99,500. Contact David Malkin at (410) 280-2038 or David@northpointyachtsales. com for more info.

27 Judge Chesapeake ‘05 Twin Yamaha 150 outboards, Furuno plotter, Icom VHF, Sony stereo. 140 hours on engines, includes Venture trailer. $52,500 (302) 383-7844

28' Albin Flush Deck ’04 Only 506 hours use, always indoor stored in a boathouse for the past four years! Located in St. Simons, Georgia. $109,000 obo. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell

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28' Chris Craft 2007 Complete Restoration of 1977 Boat! Better than new! New custom windows, St. Steel hardware, upholstery, canvas, dash gauges, thru hulls, etc. Awlgrip topsides and stripes, gorgeous! Must see! $35,000 Contact (410)353-0766

29’ BackCove ‘07 Hardtop w/ Yanmar, bow/stern thrusters, custom enclosure, dingy on chocks. Equipped for the “Loop”. Very sharp! $183,500 Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts. com 29’ Back Coves ’06 Unique softtop with a stunning Claret colored hull.260HP Yanmar dsl engine, bow thruster, anchor windlass, accommodations for weekending, nice electronic packages and much more. Open to offers. OBYS (410) 226-0100. 29’ Dyer Downeast ’99 This Dyer hard top version is a great example of a classic downeast boat but built with a more contemporary feel. She is on a lift and ready for great fall cruising. Offer at $169,900. Contact Ken Comerford at (410) 280-2038 or ken@northpointyachtsales.com for more info.

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29’ Luhrs Open ’00 All the electronics have been upgraded and the boat shows like a 10. Its 11’6” beam provides a stable platform that will provide lots of space to enjoy fishing or just cruising around. Offer at $89,900. Contact Ken Comerford at (410) 280-2038 or Ken@northpointyachtsales. com for more info. 29’ Mathews Brothers Patriot ’02 JWB Fiberglass hull. Yanmar 315hp dsl engine. Kept in top cond. at MathewsBros IndoorBoatStorage facility. $150,000 Purchase today! Call Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720 29’ Mathews Brothers Patriot ’04 Lady Antoinette Fiberglass hull. Volvo Penta 5.7GXi, 320hp gas engine. Kept in top cond. at an indoor storage facility. Purchase today! $185,000 Mathews Brothers at (410) 4799720. 29’ Mathews Brothers Patriot ’04 Summer Inn Fiberglass hull. Yanmar 315hp diesel engine. Kept in top cond. at MathewsBros IndoorBoatStorage facility. $225,000 Purchase today! Call Mathews Brothers at (410) 479-9720. 31’ Marlago Open CC ’02 $59,900, 157 one-owner hrs on 200 HPDI Yamahas, perfect shape and recently detailed. Owner moving up. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089. 32’ Island Gypsy Trawler ‘83 w/ dependable Ford-Lehman dsl single screw, gen-set, and flybridge enclosure. Very nice couples cruiser! $82,500 Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com 32’ Ches. Deadrise ’00 Ready to fish, Plenty of rod holders & storage, Fresh paint, Electronics, Less than 400 hrs on BB Chevy $75,000 Composite Yacht (410) 476-4414 www.compositeyacht.biz

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2008 Eastport 32 The Jake Hull # 3, Loaded, like new. Twin Yanmar-BMW 260hp fully electronic turbo charged diesels with only 38 hours, Furuno Navnet electronics. Interior has extra cabinets and A/C. Set up for the serious fisherman but retains the comfort of a luxury weekender. Offered at $359,000 Listed by the Eastport Yacht Company, call Tom Weaver (443)951-1380 ext 1101 www.eastportyacht.com 32’ Jones ’06 Cummins 370, Beautifully finished, built with comfort and ease of operation in mind, Ready to fish or cruise, Well Priced @ $169,900, (410) 4764414, www.compositeyacht. 32’ Nordic Tugs ’98 Fiberglass hull, Cummins 220 single dsl. Comforts of home in this wellappointed boat. Well-appointed galley features deep stainless steel sink. Water purification system. Comfortable cruiser! $159,900. Annapolis Sailyard, yachts@ sailyard.com, (410) 268-4100.

32’ Tiara Open ’04 Buy now and receive complimentary storage till spring and a full tank of fuel! 200 engine hrs. on Crusader fresh water cooled 8.1L MPI engines. All Raymarine electronics including GPS/Radar/VHF. Reduced on 3-25-09 to $177,500 for immediate sale. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime

32’ Nordic Tugs Trawler ’08 Fiberglass hull, clean & efficient electronic Volvo single dsl, 280 hp. Roomy interior & well-equipped galley. Separate pilothouse. Viewing & test drive available. Special Incentive price until Feb 15, $299,700. Annapolis Sailyard, yachts@sailyard. com, (410) 268-4100 33’ Carver Mariner ’84Sleeps 6, private captain’s quarters, 2-zone AC, Galley has a 3 burner range, refrigerator, & oven, enclosed head w/full shower, hot water, toilet & wash basin, enclosed fly bridge, GPS, radar, depth, fish finder, swim platform, TV & stereo, and twin 350 hp engines w/low hrs. This boat is in great cond. and offered at a great price of only $23,000. Norris Howard Yacht Broker (410) 742-6795 or (443) 944-3322 or nhowardboats@aol.com

33' Egg Harbor ‘77 On land for easy survey, recent new engines, beautiful condition, reasonable offers encouraged, recent survey available with accepted offer. Reduced to $35,000. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime 33’ Egg Harbor ’98 Wonderful cond. This classic boat is great for cruising the bay, fishing or just spending the afternoon creek cruising. Offer at $59,900. Contact Ken Comerford at (410) 280-2038 or Ken@northpointyachtsales. com for more info.

330 Sea Ray Sundancer '96 T310 Mercruisers, Kohler gen., Garmin GPS, AC/Heat, micro., color TV/VHS, stereo, all factory extras, only 450 hrs., well maintained $59,900. (443)3244938 dann@islandpilot.com

DOWNEAST '90 34’ Little Harbor ’02 36’ Spencer Lincoln F/B '94 40’ Little Harbor exp '93 42’ Hinckley F/B '00 38 Eastbay HX (410) 268-1611 www.walczakyacht.com 35’ Bruno & Stillman ‘75 A dyed in the wool, hard top yankee built and designed lobster yacht. Diesel. $44,900. Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 35’ Donzi 35ZF Daytona ’01 $64,900 This 35 Donzi rare w/ 2003 Mercury Racing 250XS Optimax outboards. Under 400 hrs, unmatched by either 225 Optis or 250 EFIs. Optional Daytona package w/higher level of equipment & appearance upgrades. Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089. 35’ Markley hull custom finished as a fishing/cruiser. Aluminum construction from the rail up. All heavy duty stainless hardware, Twin big blocks give her great speeds and good economy, Galley, Head, Electronics and More $75,000 Composite Yacht LLC (410) 476-4414. 35’ Marlago Cuddy ’02 $79,900, One owner, 225 Yamaha 4-strokes, many options. Flag Blue Awlgrip, great electronics. Change of owner’s plans forces sale. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089. proptalk.com

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35’ Marlago Sport Open ’06 $109,900 275 Mercury Verados w/low hrs. This is one of the best kept Marlagos on the market. No expense has been spared on her. Comes loaded with options! Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089

36' Hinckley Picnic Boat Classic ‘99 HAIL MARY is a great boat that is ready to go. She is easily seen in the water in Oxford, Maryland. Interior provides sleeping berths and stowage, head with shower, and a galley that offer comfortable accommodations for two. $ 295,000 Offered by Hinckley Yacht Brokerage, contact Peter (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com

36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat EP ‘05 MAVERICK is a perfect representation of what a Picnic Boat EP should be. She can cruise in style with ease and has just the right amount of creature comforts to overnight. Always Hinckley Yacht Services maintained throughout her life. $440,000 Offered by Hinckley Yacht Brokerage, contact Peter (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com 36’ Mainship ‘84 Double cabin, t-270 Crusaders, enclosed bridge, aft bimini, AC/heat, generator, swim platform, clean fresh water boat, well maintained, 2 heads, sleeps 7 comfortably. $37,500 (717) 249-5615, curtashenfelter@ comcast.net 36’ Albin Trawler ’81 Lehman dsl, generator, bow thruster, Air/ Heat, radar, AP, double cabin, Very Clean! $78,500 Call Tony Tumas to arrange a viewing: day or evening (443) 553-5046. www. greatblueyachts.com; email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, Visit www.greatblueyachts.com

36’ Atlantic Boatworks/MDI/ Duffy Custom Downeast ‘99 w/ single 375 Hp Volvo diesel w/1250 hrs, generator, A/C/ inverter, Bow thruster and dingy. Excellent condition/ listed on 2/20/2009 @ $249,900 Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime 36’ Cape Horn Open CC ’08 $179,900 Triple 250 Yamaha 4-Strokes, 90 one-owner hrs. $24,000 in electronics, many options, custom trailer. Motivated owner. This boat is a steal. Call Ned Dozier. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089. proptalk.com

36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat Classic ’97 NOR’EASTER has 2001 Yanmar 420-hp engine. She is Flag Green and was Safari which has appeared in many of our Hinckley Picnic Boat ads. $225,000. Offered by Hinckley Yacht Brokerage, contact Peter (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com

36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat EP ’06 THREE SEAS is virtually new, fully loaded, and ready to go! Lots of nice extra touches make her a very desirable boat! $575,000. Offered by Hinckley Yacht Brokerage, contact Peter (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com 36’ Sabre Express Hardtop ’03 One of the last 36 Mark II expresses built and one of the few with the custom Hardtops. Stunning Flag Green hull, climate controlled pilothouse, T-370HP Yanmar dsls, all Raymarine electronics – Fishfinder – Radar/ Plotter – Auto remote – VHF – GPS – depth finder – Clarion AM/ FM/CD. Turn Key vessel. OPEN TO OFFERS - CALL JIM OSBORNE SOA (877) 267-1808.

36’ Sea Ray Aft Cabin ’87 260hp FWC Mercruisers, AC/Gen, nice liveaboard, $50,000 obo. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime

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TRAWLERS '00 39 Krogen stabilized '07 36’ Monk aft cab '94 36’ Grand Banks ’93 54’ Vripack T/ '89 52' Sea Ranger CMY (410) 268-1611 www.walczakyacht.com 37’ Formula PC ’06 $289,000. Volvo common rail DIESELS, low hrs, Bay usage. Beautiful one owner boat. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (800) 827-8089. 37’ Nordic Tug Trawler ’99 Fiberglass hull w/single dsl, low engine hrs. Maneuvers easily w/ bowthruster. Well-equipped galley & roomy interior. Well maintained. Located in Annapolis. $299,000. Annapolis Sailyard, yachts@ sailyard.com, (410) 268-4100. 37’ Nordic Tugs ’04 Fiberglass hull, Cummins single dsl, 330 hp. Bowthruster. Two staterooms, full galley, plenty of storage. The salon also has an enlarged, custom storage cabinet that is pre-wired and plumbed for a washer/dryer unit. $398,500. Annapolis Sailyard, yachts@sailyard.com, (410) 2684100.

38’ Sea Ray Sundancer ‘00 Fully detailed, fresh bottom paint. Superb Galley. Well maintained. Motivated seller, all reasonable offers encouraged. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime

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38' Fairline Phantom ‘00 Out of the Blue is very well maintained and rare. European quality with sleek aerodynamic styling. Excellent condition, professionally maintained. $275,000 obo. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime

The Bertram 410 takes on big fish and big water, all while making a big impression. A 5’ fish box and complete tackle/bait station allow you to take on any fish. Clarks Landing at Shady Oaks, 846 Shady Oaks Road, West River, MD (410) 867-7700 www.clarkslandingyachtcenter.com

38’ Hartmann Palmer Offshore ’87 Twin Ford Lehman 135 dsl, Gen, Dual Air, double cabin, sun deck w/hard top, Dual helm – cruise comfortably, economically $79,900 Call for complete details Tony Tumas day or evening: (443) 553-5046 or (800) 276-1774, tony@greatblueyachts.com or Visit www.greatblueyachts.com

42’ Krogen Pilothouse Trawler ‘80 DO NOT let the year fool you. This boat has been completely and expertly renewed along with updated equipment including new generator, washer/ dryer & more. A real “must see”! Located Annapolis Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230.

39’ Carver 396 Aft Cabin ’00 $175,000 Twin Cummins dsls, immaculate condition, many options and custom upgrades. 2-boat owner is motivated. Call Ned Dozier. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

42’ Jones ’00 Scania 575HP, A/C, Full elect, elec head, shower, Many amenities, Ready to fish or cruise, Sleeps 5, $248K. Composite Yacht (410) 476-4414, www.compositeyacht.biz 42’ Jones ’97 Well Equipped with 6 Pack, More Info Coming Soon, $189,900, (410) 476-4414, www.compositeyacht.biz 42’ Krogen Pilothouse Trawler ’84 Very rare. Island berth forward, stabilized, epoxy bottom, new galley, washer/dryer, electric dinghy davit and complete electronics. Excellent value. Located Annapolis. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230. 42’ Krogen Pilothouse Trawler ’87 Rare midship master. Many extras including stabilizers, water maker, new bottom 2007, washer/dryer, bow thruster, new refrigeration, dinghy w/outboard and much more. Motivated seller. Located Annapolis. Kadey-Krogen Yachts 800-247-1230

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42’ Nordic Tugs ’08 Fiberglass hull, Cummins single dsl. 540 hp. Excellent electronics package. Oyster hull, w/blue inset waterline. Owner’s stateroom, guest cabin, pilothouse, nav station. Annapolis Sailyard, yachts@sailyard.com, (410) 268-4100. 43’ Gulfstar Mark I Trawler ‘73 Twin Perkins dsls, Gen Set, 2 zone Air/Heat, dual steering station, radar, pilot, plotter, many, many upgrades – a must see boat $89,900 Call Tony Tumas to arrange a viewing: day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, www.greatblueyachts.com

43’ Viking ’90 Convertible, 671 TI’s. Cruise, entertain or fish in this well-maintained yacht. PRICED TO SELL $224,900. Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

43’ Albin Classic ’79 T-120hp Ford dsls, AC, Generator & complete electronics. Just reduced to $79,900. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime

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43’ Carver Cockpit Motor Yacht Beautiful Aft Cockpit Motor Yacht, Twin Cummins Dsls, Gen Set, Air, Full enclosure, GPS, Plotter, A must SEE BOAT! $ 189,900 Call Tony Tumas to arrange a viewing: day or evening (443) 553-5046. www.greatblueyachts.com; email: tony@greatblueyachts. com 43’ Marine Trader ’83 Twin Volvo dsl, Gen Set, Dual Air, Aft Sun deck w/hard top, Full Sun Deck and Fly Bridge enclosure -Beautiful interior – priced to sell fast – $ 74,500 – open to offers. Call for complete details - Tony Tumas day or evening: (443) 5535046 or (800) 276-1774, tony@ greatblueyachts.com or Visit www.greatblueyachts.com 43’ Wellcraft ’87 Portofino express, twin 454 Chevy’s w 360 hrs, new radar w GPS & depth, new canvas, 7.5-Kw genset, many other upgrades, call for more details, Sea Scouts, $69K obo, brkr lstng $79K, James Klimek (240) 271-4631, jk3043@aol.com

45’ Cherubini ’01 Trawler. Unique custom interior. Beautiful blue awlgrip hull. AC, genset, Espar furnace, cruising comfort, electronics galore! $470,000 Crusader YS (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com 45’ Californian Aft Cabin ’90 $199,900 This wellmaintained, highly updated Californian is now on the market. Featuring the upgraded 3208TA Caterpillars, Satellite TV, a RIB tender, updated electronics and interior, she is ready to go cruising now. Do not miss this boat! Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

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46' Carman '01 TWIN John Deere 375HP, USCG Cert. 36 Passenger + 2 Crew, Fully Equipped Inside & Out, No Expense Spared, Incredibly Priced @ $289,900 (410) 476-4414 www.compositeyacht.biz 46’ Markley finished by Jay Allen ’93 700hp dsl, genset, electronics, 2 stations, Lectra san and MORE!!! $235k, (410) 4764414, www.compositeyacht.biz

47’ Buddy Davis Convertible ’86 $349,000 This heavily updated, fast 47 Davis is hands-down THE BEST on the market. Low hour, recently majored 8-92’s give an honest 26 knot cruise. All new electronics, new designer interior, and many recent cosmetic, system, and functional upgrades in the last year. Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089. 47’ Riviera M470 Excalibur ’03 New 315 Yanmar dsls, very efficient and quiet, grteat cond. All options and many upgrades make this a fast, efficient and luxurious package. $229,000 Call Ned Dozier. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

46’ Ricky Roe ’03 Yanmar 500hp, Genset, Beautifully finished, comfortable boat & well equipped, $340K. Composite Yacht (410) 476-4414. 46’ Grand Banks Europa ‘01 Geronimo has been maintained to the highest standards since new. Optional 435 HP 3208TA CAT diesels provide a fast cruise speed as well as a very economical displacement cruise speed. Naiad stabilizers, extensive electronics, watermaker, Aqua Drive, 24 volt Side-Power bow thruster, Novurania RIB with 25 HP Yamaha, and much more. This fresh water Europa is turn key! Trades considered. Asking $659,000. Offered by Luke Brown Yachts Contact Marc Thomas (410) 9910939 or Marc@LukeBrown.com 46’ Sea Ray Express ’89 Must sell, Make offer! Extra clean, ever popular Sea Ray express. This boat is mint cond. w/extremely low hrs (300), on the durable 3208 Cats. She is in the water and located in Seaford Delaware. One hour from our office. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089 47’ Riviera M470 Excalibur, ‘02, ‘05, 496 Mercs, both lift kept, both in amazing condition. 50 MPH speed in utmost luxury. The perfect move into cruising for the fast boat enthusiast. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group. (800) 827-8089 82 May 2009 PropTalk

48' Chesapeake Bay Deadrise '07 Twin 670hp Cummins Diesels. Everything to fish, cruise or party with a boat load. Custom built with no option overlooked. Huge cockpit. Outdoor grill/sink, large overhang provides shelter and shade. Cabin has full galley, large dinette, Stidd chairs and console loaded with electronics. Below berths 4, private head, separate shower. Yacht finish, teak & holly floor, has the style and class of a far more expensive yacht. $429,000 Bluewater Yacht Sales (757)723-0793 www.bluewateryachtsales.com 48’ Chris Craft Catalina ’87 $184,900, Heavily updated in past three years. Kept under cover. 3208 Cats. Beautiful boat. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group, (800) 827-8089 48’ Krogen North Sea ’07 Popular widebody model. Better than new. Owner’s change of plans necessitate sale. Totally outfitted for living aboard and long range cruising. Priced well below replacement. Located Kent Island. Kadey-Krogen Yachts (800) 247-1230

48’ Krogen Whaleback ’02 Extremely rare offering! This is the newest Whaleback and the only Grand Saloon Whaleback to ever come on the market. The cond is “Like New”, the equipment is exceptional and the price is very attractive. Located Annapolis. KadeyKrogen Yachts (800) 247-1230

49’ Grand Banks ’81 Pre-purchase survey available. Detroit 671N’s fully serviced and surveyed. Recent complete bottom job. New bridge canvas. Three cabins. Currently at Gangplank Marina in DC, current 4-night accommodation use with possibility to retain slip and future live-aboard status. Reduced from $229,000 to $199,000 Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (410)923-1400 office (443)223-7864 cell anytime

HATTERAS '98 50’ Hatteras SD '91 52’ Hatteras CMY '87 54’ Hatteras MY '84 70’ Hatteras CMY '90 78’ Hatteras CMY (410) 268-1611 www.walczakyacht.com 56’ Jefferson Rivanna ’00 $789,000 To describe this boat as in excellent condition is an understatement, she is better than new! She has had an easy Chesapeake Bay life. New Atlantic Towers hardtop with enclosure, bridge is air conditioned. The anchor has never been down. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

56’ Alden Grand Saloon Express ‘97 Twilight was built for Royalty! With Alden’s renowned C. Raymond Hunt deep-V high performance hull fitted, with the upgraded and preferred 660 HP CAT 3196E diesels, and five bladed props, produce a fast 20 knot plus cruise speed in most any sea conditions. Two staterooms with two heads, exquisite teak woodwork with elegant raised panels hand-built by Alden craftsmen! Asking 699,000. Offered by Luke Brown Yachts Contact Marc Thomas (410) 9910939 or Marc@LukeBrown.com 65’ Marlow Explorer ‘01 Never Better has been exceptionally maintained by a full time Captain since new. Private access from the salon to master stateroom with adjoining office and split head arrangement. Two staterooms forward plus crew quarters aft. Reliable 800 HP 3406 CAT diesels, Naiad stabilizers, 12 Kw & 20 Kw Northern Lights generators, Satellite phone and TV, watermaker and much more. Asking $1,490,000. Trades considered. Offered by Luke Brown Yachts - Contact Marc Thomas (410) 991-0939 or Marc@LukeBrown.com TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

17' Ebb Tide ‘86 4-cyl Mercruiser I/O boat cover & trailer $1500 (410) 626-0273 crab-sailing.org 24’ 4Winns Vista 238 ‘89 260hp OMC I/O cockpit & camper cover. $1500 (410) 626-0273 crab-sailing.org 25’ Tiara Express cruiser v/8 I/O, cockpit cover. Bad engine Offers (410) 626-0273 crab-sailing.org 27’ Eastern Pilothouse Fishing Boat ‘95 Starpowr by Ford/Mercruiser dsl inboard engine, 2nd steering station, Furuno radar, Heater with 2003 Classic triaxle trailer. $19,500 Please call Mary (301) 672-8363, Lusby, MD

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Angler's Legacy..................................47 Annapolis Harbor Boatyard..................7 Annapolis Sailyard................................4 Annapolis School of Seamanship.......27 Bands in the Sand................................57 Bandy Boats........................................34 Bay Bridge Boat Show........................36 Bay Shore Marine.................................5 Bluewater Yacht Sales..........................2 Boat Lifts Unlimited...........................16 Boat House, The..................................88 BoatU.S............................................... 29 Boatyard Bar & Grill Tournament......31 Boatyard Bar & Grill..........................24 Campbells Boatyard............................32 Carefree Boat Club.............................45 Casa Rio Marina.................................39 Chesapeake Area Captains Assn.........33 Chesapeake Bay Boat Detailing..........28 Chesapeake Bay Book........................68 Chesapeake Marine Railway...............27 Chesapeake Nautical...........................66 Chesapeake Whalertowne...................34 Coastal Climate Control........................9

Composite Yacht.................................71 Crescent Marina..................................19 Crusader Yacht Sales..........................80 Eastport Yacht Company....................17 ePaint...................................................28 Evans Boats, Inc..................................40 Fawcett Boat Supplies....................21,40 Gingerville Yachting Center...............41 Gratitude Yachting Center..................33 Hartge Insurance.................................61 Hinckley Yachts Annapolis................79 Intrinsic Yachts...................................78 Judge Yachts.......................................35 K&B True Value.................................70 Kadey-Krogen.....................................13 Lippincott Marine...............................32 Long & Foster - Jenn Klarman...........30 Luke Brown Yachts............................19 Maritime Solutions.............................35 MAS Epoxies......................................67 Maryland Maritime Heritage Festival.55 Mathews Brothers...............................39 Mid Atlantic Marine Group................87 NMEA.................................................62

North Point Yacht Sales........................8 Oxford Boatyard Yacht Sales.............37 Patsy Ewenson....................................61 Pettit Paint...........................................64 Port Annapolis....................................43 Port Book............................................68 Prestige Detailing................................15 Project Liberty Ship............................45 Queen Anne Marina............................71 Sarles Boatyard & Marina..................26 Selby Bay Marina...............................26 Skipper’s Pier......................................61 Smith’s Marina....................................30 Steve Uhthoff Marine Surveys............80 Strictly Jersey Boat Show.....................3 Sue Island Crabhouse & Dock Bar.....12 Sue Island Yacht Basin.......................25 Tackle Cove........................................70 Vane Brothers.....................................16 Walczak Yacht Sales...........................81 West Marine........................................11 White Rocks Yachting Center............15 Wooden Boat Restoration Company..66 Yacht Group, The................................77

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MARKETPLACE

Accessories & Equipment

EVEN SEA YACHT SERVICES

Anchors & Chain Swivels & Shackles

NORM THOMPSON

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Finance and Insurance Sterling ® Acceptance Corporation

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South of Kent Narrows on Crab Alley Creek

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Charters and Guides

Marine Services

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

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Your Detailing Specialist

Service & Supplies

443-309-5375

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Marine Services

Real Estate

Skippers Exchange, Inc

Water

Algae

Sludge

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Annapolis 410-267-6860

& Auto Care Baltimore 410-522-5588

www.prestigeyachtmanagement.com info@prestigeyachtmanagement.com

PRECISION FIBERGLASS

SPECIALIZING IN COLLISION REPAIR AND MARINE ALTERATIONS CUSTOM FIBERGLASS PARTS CONSTRUCTED 28416 Bloxom Rd. Parksley, VA 23421

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Schools

Atlantic Seaboard Marine Surveyors, Inc.

Specialists in Vessel Survey Engines Gas and Diesel

1-877-604-0432 Reno Panico A.M.S.-E

Chester, MD 410-604-0432 www.AtlanticSeaboardMarine.com

DEEP CLEAN

Hull Cleaning and boat services

3B’s Captain School Coast Guard Approved Apr 24 Salisbury, MD OUPV Weekends May 1 Kent Island, MD Masters upgrade $100 tuition discount for 10 days prepayment

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Slips

Zincs, Props & Salvage

Keith Hopkins

Call for quote 443-790-8827 Diverdown93@comcast.net

Spring Commissioning pro-performance marine services, inc.

Expert handling from search through settlement and all the pesky little details in between. (410) 703-2350 (410) 972-4090 Susan-Nealey.com

Our custom built system cleans your fuel and your tank, gas or diesel. We can also remove and dispose of badly contaminated fuel.

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Yacht Mgmt.

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Marine Fuel & Tank Cleaning

• Canvas & painting • Engines & electronics • Complete marine service

Licensed & Insured

Annapolis Marine Group, LLC.

443-223-9892 annapolismarine@gmail.com

25 Ton Lift!

Slips up to 50'

FERRY POINT MARINA ON MAGOTHY RIVER

Full Service Repair Great Amenities and and Maintenance Waterfront Restaurant Very Protected • 25-Ton Travel Lift • Full Service Yard Public Boat Ramp • Shrink Wrap • Repair & Maintenance DIY friendly! 410.544.6368 ALWAYS below 700 Mill Creek Rd. • Arnold Annapolis rates!

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Dry Storage to 36 feet. Repair Yard DIY or Subs. (No (No Boat Boat Tax) Tax)

Bell Isle

55-Ton Travel-Lift 27,000 lb. Fork-Lifts (Lower (Lower Bay) Bay)

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Chesapeake Classic

Big Bill

Calls It A Day

fter 50 years at the helm of the 35-ton Fort Washington Marina TraveLift, Big Bill Gosnell has retired. The marina, located on Piscataway Creek on Maryland’s side of the Potomac River, is owned by the Federal Park Service and managed by Annapolis-based Coastal Properties.

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Big Bill began working at the marina in 1959 after tours in the Korean War and a stint pouring concrete. In his time at the marina he has built bulkheads, repaired boats, provided night time security, and taken on every other odd and essential task that a marina requires. According to one of the several managers who have had the pleasure of Big Bill’s service over the years, “He’s never taken a day off.” Until now.

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Top d ealer

Every Customer Enjoys the ADVANTAGE!* • NMMA Certified • No hassle pricing • Full tank of fuel with each boat purchase! • Free electronics installation**

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No dealer “add ons” Premier service and support Unbeatable selection of accessories Free! 1-year of Sea Tow towing service

• Free! USCG safety pack • Free! 10 hour service***

500 Saddler Road Grasonville, MD (410) 827-4100 * Only applies to new boats ** Free electronics installation applies to basic electronic systems consisting of a one-piece GPS unit and a VHF radio. Free electronics installation offer applies to electronics purchased from The Boat House. ***10-hour service applies to labor only. Parts, pickup and delivery of boat are not included.

Visit us at BoathouseBW.com

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