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Editor’s Notebook

by Molly Winans

Of Service and Thanks T

he word “service” shows up a lot this time of year, as well it should with Veterans Day around the corner November 11. Three sailing events worthy of mention unfolded this fall for, including, or in honor of the men and women in our armed forces. Tim Dull, commodore of the Norfolk Naval Sailing Association (NNSA), sent us a note about the TriService Regatta September 13. It was NNSA’s turn to run the annual gathering among the Tidewater area’s three service yacht clubs — Air Force’s Langley YC (LYC), Army’s Old Point Comfort YC (OPCYC), and NNSA — to race around Hampton Bar “for bragging rights.” Dull writes, “Forty racers and cruisers joined up for a counter-current, light-wind day of fun on the Southern Bay. All were back from the nominal six- to eight-nautical-mile courses (shortened by half due to light and fluky winds) in time to clean up for the post-race party at Pub One at the Joint Forces Staff College. The skies cleared for the start of the race, and the predicted torrential rains held off until all were back in safe harbors.” Congratulations to Ryan McCrillis, Sidney Beard, Jim Chapman, Jim Beaudry, and to NNSA, the overall winning club for 2014. “U.S. Patriot Sailing Team, a nonprofit organization dedicated to competitive sailing for wounded warriors and combat veterans, was represented by Peter Quinn (NNSA) on Flyer, with Mel Spruill (OPCYC) providing Molly Too 12 November 2014 SpinSheet

as the safety boat. The regatta was a truly joint effort with OPCYC vowing to win the cup back next year.” The same mid-September day, 120plus miles up the Bay, volunteers from the U.S. Naval Academy, Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating, and the National Sailing Hall of Fame gathered for the Fall Wounded Warriors Sailing

##A competitor in the Tri-Service Regatta. Photo by David Baxter/dbaxterphotography.com

Regatta. Fourteen boatloads of warriors, Midshipmen, volunteers, and families thoroughly enjoyed the friendly competition, despite the cloudy weather and lateafternoon rain, and more than anything, mixing and mingling at the pizza party afterward. Find Paul Bollinger’s full story

and information on how you can get involved in 2015 on page 20. Back down to the Southern Bay October 25-26 (as the presses churned out SpinSheets one by one), sailors gathered for the inaugural Race for Independence, which supports men and women who have lost limbs fighting for their country. The proceeds from this regatta, hosted by Yankee Point Marina (Lancaster, VA), help support the Independence Fund, a volunteer charitable organization that provides adaptive wheelchairs to combat wounded amputees, free of charge. You will find longtime SpinSheet contributor Lin McCarthy’s postrace report in the December issue. In the meantime, visit yankeepointmarina.com/regatta and independencefund.org to learn how you can help. As we roll into, or shall I say, fall back into November, if you find yourself getting sucked into the black hole of Black Friday or other commercial nonsense, stop and remember how precious this life is, how lucky you are to be here flipping through a sailing magazine. Thank a veteran. Call an old friend. Or pile on some winter layers and go sailing with one. Make some hot chocolate, and check out this terrific issue of SpinSheet, filled with charitable events you can volunteer for and sailing stories to inspire you. It may be a long, chilly season before most of us will hoist sails again, but SpinSheet brings the sailing community to you 12 months a year. Like the best things in life, it’s free. Happy Thanksgiving!

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ast week I read the article you wrote, “Fathers and Friends” (June SpinSheet page 12). Very nice article. My son Scot brought me a copy. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and Mike and having you on the boat for drinks. One meets the nicest people at regatta parties. We have had a good season racing in the Corinthian Cruising Class, being short-handed most of the time. We hope that the class continues next year. Maybe an article in SpinSheet over winter or next spring would spur interest. Good sailing… Charlie Deakyne Via email

n his article “Old Yellers” (October SpinSheet page 58), Nicholas Hayes first states that old yellers may not be able to help themselves, that they are having rage response caused by the powerful hormones released by their bodies due to the stressful situation. He has some very good suggestions as to how a yelling captain can stop being a

A Whisper from Rock Hall

ou know that old E.B. White quote: “If a man must be obsessed with something, I suppose a boat is as good as anything, perhaps a bit better than most. A small sailing craft is not only beautiful, it is seductive and full of strange promise and the hint of trouble.” Enjoy this shot of Whisper “lifting her skirt” on a beat in the Bay just outside Rock Hall. Due to a wonderful turn of events involving the kindness of my friends at Haven Harbour Marina, I am enjoying the blessings of being on the water in September and October. Anthony Tomassetti Rock Hall, MD

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yelling captain and also how the crew can help. I cannot see how once the captain is having this rage reaction, telling him to please stop yelling will do much more than fuel the rage, possibly to the level of violence. While the statement might seem reasonable to most people, it will be seen by a raging captain as well,

mutiny. Seriously, this person is already upset now a crew member is giving him orders? At this point, if he is still yelling, the best thing for the crew to do is hunker down finish the race, pack up their gear, and find another boat. Edward Myers Glen Burnie, MD

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##Sunset at Chesapeake Bay Bridge Marina. Photo by Kathleen Engle

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e regularly run the SpinSheet Summer Cover Contest for the August cover shot, but sailors take outstanding photos during late summer and fall months, too, and we’d like to see them. We will run a “Best of 2014” feature for the December issue with an accompanying page on spinsheet.com. Please send up to three great, high-resolution photos of sailing scenes — preferably including smiling sailors — by November 15. We will send some SpinSheet swag to the photographer of the most memorable image. Send photos to sailors@spinsheet. com. We’re a magazine for and by sailors, so thank you, as always, for being part of SpinSheet! ~M.W.

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Keeping Warm & Dry Belowdecks by Beth Crabtree

lthough many sailors have stowed their sails, line, gloves, and gear for the season, some of us are out on the water until Thanksgiving weekend and later. For the hearty souls still sailing, staying warm and dry is important, both topside and belowdecks. All kinds of strategies can be employed to keep skipper and crew warm while inside the cabin. Determining what’s best for you will depend on how you’re using the boat. For occasional day cruising, a few of the simplest strategies to employ are using the oven more often, wearing a hat and the correct insulating layers of clothing, and stowing and using more blankets. Liveaboards and sailors who cruise long distances in cold weather will desire a heater. SpinSheet contributor Paul Bollinger says, “Options for heaters include ceramic, electric, and diesel models, as well as the reverse cycle AC/heater systems. More sophisticated models have radiators, which distribute heat evenly, and thermostats that can be programmed to turn off the heating element when the cabin reaches a set temperature. If the unit is not mounted to a wall, you must be certain that it cannot tip over accidentally.” “A reverse cycle AC/heater model works like a home heat pump and is a popular choice, but these systems can only warm the air to approximately 20 degrees warmer than the water temperature,” says Bollinger. That may be fine for most mid-Atlantic winters, but last year this system left some liveaboards a little frosty, and more than a few sailors probably did some last-minute winterization work under pretty chilly conditions. Once you’ve warmed the cabin, condensation could be your next challenge, particularly with an older boat that lacks much insulation. Moisture needs to be monitored to prevent the growth of mold and mildew and to stop those pesky water droplets from falling Follow us!

##Which heaters work best is a hot topic on the docks among liveaboard sailors. Photo by Al Schreitmueller

on your head and from accumulating in storage areas. Power dehumidifiers and bags or buckets that contain moisture-absorbing materials can help in the battle against moisture. Increasing ventilation will also help solve the problem, but in the winter, it will probably impair your heating efforts. Bollinger describes a creative method he invented to improve insulation

and reduce condensation. “I purchased inexpensive rolls of aluminum reflective fabric at Home Depot. Using the hatch screens as a pattern, I cut the fabric to fit between the screen and the hatch. With a double layer of the reflective fabric, I’ve had good success not only with retaining heat during the winter, but also reflecting heat in the summer,” he says. SpinSheet November 2014 15

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That’s the Spirit!

very special sailboat took first in her class at the Small Craft Festival regatta, held the first weekend in October at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels. Spirit, a recently restored 22-foot sloop, was built 1976 in Florida by Captain Ernest H. “Dick” Hartge, originally from Galesville, MD, and well known regionally for building Chesapeake 20s. “Spirit was, I believe, my father’s favorite boat,” says Capt. Dick’s son,

Totch Hartge. “He created her when he was 82 years of age, and she summed up all his ideas and best traits, turning out perfection in looks, along with speed and ease of motion. With a little more shear than a Chesapeake 20, she looks like a thoroughbred from any angle.” Totch continues, “Two years ago, Spirit was in my care and hanging up in my barn. She was safe but needed a home. The idea of donating her to the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM)

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was approved by my three sisters and me, and our dear mother, Jane, in her nursing home in Florida, seems to know about it too. She smiles and says, ‘Spirit!’ when the pictures are shown to her.” Under the direction of CMM certified Boatwright George Surgent, Tony Pettit and other volunteers from the Patuxent Small Craft Guild beautifully restored Spirit. Pettit was at the helm when the start gun sounded at the Small Craft Festival. “It was windy enough that I put in a reef,” Pettit recalls. “And there were no other boats close.” Totch is truly appreciative of the restoration efforts. “By donating Spirit to the CMM, not only have we made my mother happy, but we have the boat in the right hands, as proven by the exquisite restoration job,” he says. “It’s great for our family and great for all the people who will get to sail one of my father’s boats. For a man with a seventh grade education, Capt. Dick was a very accomplished Chesapeake Bay designer, builder, and sailor. So thank you, CMM. Marvelous job.” spinsheet.com

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he American Sailing Association is revamping its suite of training books, and Andy Batchelor and Lisa Batchelor Frailey of Sail Solomons were chosen to be the writing team for “Bareboat Cruising Made Easy,” the textbook for ASA 104 course. Lisa says, “We were selected for the job, because we’d written several articles for ASA, and they knew our style. The also knew we taught the course, knew the material, conducted charters and chartered in many locations, and were involved in the standards committee. I believe they also knew we could meet a deadline!” Andy and Lisa split up the chapters based on interest and specialties, and edited each other’s work before submitting it to ASA. From start to finish the book took them just shy of three years, including writing, editing, packaging, photo-shoots, and illustrations. This type of book is design driven; each topic is covered in a page or spread of two pages, so you don’t carry over a paragraph to the next page. “Making things fit without cutting key elements was often a challenge,” says Lisa. This book is not just for skippers: it’s for anyone on the crew, or anyone who thinks they might like to sail a cruising boat. It’s also not just for charter sailing. There is an entire non-technical chapter on planning a charter from choosing the boat, the charter company, and the destination, to how to pack, provision, and select your sailing companions, and a bit about flotillas. There is another chapter called “Living Aboard” that addresses onboard domestic duties, cruising kitty, how to use a galley, how to use a marine head, how to conserve water and electricity, sailing and socializing, and cruising etiquette. Packed in between are chapters on systems, sailing skills, maneuvering under power, seamanship, emergencies, navigation and weather, all written in plain language with lots of photos and illustrations. Lisa and Andy think that all sailors can gain from reading this book, from the most experienced skipper to an eager novice crew member. To pick up your copy you can visit asa.com or sailsi.com

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Chesapeake Bay Log Canoe 2014 Season Recap

by Al Schreitmueller

ince the newest active racing canoe was built in 1947, fleet growth is not as important as existing fleet activity. With Patricia and Mystery on sabbatical and Flying Cloud out for repairs, observers had concerns. In the end, the boats’ cult following and a youth movement provided yet another successful season for those sailing and watching the beautiful boats on the rivers of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The season started on a sad note with the early passing of Pete Esslinger, former skipper of Silver Heel (#2) after a lengthy illness. The amount of personal energy required to sail these boats at a high level is significant, and his will be especially missed. On the positive side of the equation, there were races this year where the majority of drivers were under 30 years of age, so the effects of long-time skippers mentoring younger successors showed. An ongoing worry is the passing down of the boatwright skills required to keep these antiques maintained in operating and competitive form. This flies in the face of “modern” society’s “use and toss out” mentality. Along with the youth movement, there were other transitions. Flying Cloud (#22) was donated with an endowment to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in August, and she was fielded quite successfully, including a first-place finish. But in the end, Corbin Penwell’s Island Blossom (#9) prevailed again winning 16 races over the season to capture the 2014 Season Champion Flag. Runner-up honors went to the DuPont brothers’ Island Lark (#16). Dan North’s Jay Dee (#15) rounded out the top three. Racing Log Canoes requires a high degree of teamwork, trust, and commitment. And as the loss of Esslinger demonstrates, relationships developed in this environment run deep. So it isn’t too surprising that just after the racing season ended, two crew marriages were celebrated: Meredith and Zack of Oliver’s Gift (#10) and Flying Cloud’s Katie and Andrew. If you haven’t seen these boats sailed before, they are a remarkable interaction of nature, man and machine and well worth the trip. And you just might fall in love again. For more of the author’s wonderful log canoe photos, visit spinsheet.com/log-canoes. Follow us!

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Wounded Warrior Sailing Regatta by Paul Bollinger

##The wounded warriors were not concerned about the weather and enjoyed the tactics and rounding of the marks, an entirely new experience for many.

here is a lot to be said about sailing, but when you add wounded warriors to the mix, you have a very special day regardless of the weather. Since we have been blessed with only one day of rain on a Saturday this entire summer on the Chesapeake Bay, the odds were good that the fourth Wounded Warrior Sailing Regatta (WWSR) would enjoy a bit of sunshine. Well, maybe not. The overcast skies that greeted the volunteers and Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy, Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB), and our host the National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF) may have dampened the decks, but not the spirits of everyone participating in the regatta. The USNA Band began playing the fight songs of the services upon the arrival of the bus from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Army Assistant Secretary Katherine Hammack, Vice Admiral Phil Cullom, Marine Lt. Gen. (ret) John Sattler, and Air Force Maj. Gen. (ret) Tim Byers stood in a VIP welcome line. A special thanks to the proud and professional Annapolis Police Department for a VIP escort of the wounded warriors’ bus through town to City Dock. Following the playing of “The Star Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America” by the USNA Band, the 20 November 2014 SpinSheet

mingling of wounded warriors with the volunteers and Midshipmen. Based on conversations overheard, the most common comment from wounded warriors was, “I can’t believe that you are doing this for us.” From Midshipmen, the most often response was, “This is the greatest sailing event I have ever enjoyed.” Gary Jobson, president of NSHOF, talked with the warriors at the luncheon and shared some of the moments he experienced sailing with others with disabilities in the Leukemia Cup and other sailing events. The mutual admiration of wounded warriors, volunteers, and Midshipmen has continued to build over the course of four regattas and appears only to be getting stronger. Midshipman First Class (senior) Alex Asuncion from Knoxville, MD, ##Injured soldier Cassandra Davis handled the sheets says, “The wounded warrior while Lance Hinrichs of CRAB steered a Freedom 20. regatta was an awesome experience! Despite the rain, all of the midshipmen agreed that The wounded warriors were not in the is was one of the best events we have least concerned about the weather and participated in. It was great being able to thoroughly enjoyed the tactics, tacking, share our love of sailing with the warriors and rounding of the marks that provided and see them have a good time. Hearan entirely new experience for many ing their stories made this regatta one to first-time sailors. After the second race remember.” was completed, the rain arrived and the We couldn’t say it any better and so, wind departed, so it was time for the we will leave it at that until April 18 and next best thing: hot pizza from Sammy’s! the next WWSR. To be a sponsor or Perhaps this turn of events only served volunteer, please contact Paul Bollinger to expedite the best part of the regatta, at: paulbollingerjr@aol.com. and perhaps any regatta: the mixing and wounded warriors were assigned boats on CRAB Freedom 20s or USNA Colgate 26s depending upon their ability and number of family members. Juliet Thompson, the race committee chair, called out the starts from the committee boat, Force 4, owned by Robert Wuyts out of Havre de Grace, MD. Racing started with 14 boats, about 10 knots of wind, and the threat of rain.

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A Test of Mettle

hen people ask Stephen Hayes how long it took to write his novel “Light on Dark Water,” he likes to say it took him 43 years. “The story has been stuck in my craw for a lot of years,” he says. “I finally retired and had some time to put the pieces together.”

The story is about Corbett Hale, a man embarking on a sailing adventure from the Chesapeake to the Bahamas. As Mother Nature tests his mettle, the sailor also confronts haunted memories from a time he spent on the water in another part of the world; he finds himself drawn back into the turbulence and loss of the Vietnam War and pulled forward into a struggle for life. The novel is only loosely autobiographical. Having grown up sailing on the Sassafras River and served in Vietnam as a naval officer, Hayes says, “I know about sailing and I know about Vietnam, but with fiction, sometimes you write a story and it takes on a life of its own.” Since the book’s publication in 2012, Hayes, who splits his time between Alexandria, VA, and Lewes, DE, has done book signings at bookstores and private events as well as speaking engagements. He welcomes

opportunities to speak to sailing clubs. If you would like to invite him to a winter speaking engagement, reach out to sailors@spinsheet.com. Visit amazon.com to find “Light on Dark Water” (114 pages including a glossary of sailing terms).

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o you know what your favorite sailor is hoping to unwrap next month? It’s not too early to start preparing for holiday gift giving. Here are just a few of the items SpinSheet staffers are dreaming of receiving. Check back next month for our complete Holiday Gift Guide.

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“Floating” into the Holiday Season

By Pete Chambliss, EYC Lights Parade Guru

hy not join the group of crazies on a cold, dark, maybe windy, maybe snowy, or maybe even delightful night and hear the cheers from the crowd as you turn around City Dock in Annapolis, the Amphitheater in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, or many of the other festive harbors on the Chesapeake this holiday season? Building a display for your boat is not that difficult, and now is the time to plan and construct your display. The planning starts with brainstorming what kind of design you want to have onboard and then figuring out how to make it work. Design your layout using a drawing or photo of your boat side. Scale your lights idea to the photo. Assemble your team. It takes a village of friends to build a lights “float.” (Having a team member with electrical skills is very helpful.) Suspend/support the display by using your halyards, boom, and pole lifts to lift it. If you need more lifting lines, put several blocks on one halyard.

Frames made out of two-by-twos and twoby-fours are easy to work with and strong. Stretch 1.5-inch chicken wire over the frames and secure with plastic wire ties. Join frames with wire ties and hose clamps. Once you have it built, it’s time for the lights. Lay out your design with tape on the chicken wire and start putting on the lights. Use twist ties to attach lights to the chicken wire spacing them about one light per inch. A decorator’s trick is to step back from the display, turn on the lights, and squint to see if you have any thin spots. Three strands of lights can be linked together. All those extension cords have to lead somewhere, and that is the distribution box. This can be made up well before the display. You cannot have too many outlets. A 30-amp cord connects the generator to the power box. A master switch is very helpful to turn on all the lights at one time. If you plan on having some sort of animation, a synchronizer can be purchased at Radio Shack or online. A 3000-watt generator should suffice. See spinsheet.com/lights-displays.

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Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association Virginia Half-Shell Oyster Tasting Six different middle peninsula oyster growers will be featured for a total of 24 oysters per ticket holder. Kelsick Specialty Market, Gloucester, VA.

Annapolis 1864 Winterizing Your Boat 10 a.m. to A sesquicenthruNov 1 1 12 p.m. Featuring Giff Hammar. West tennial celebration of the abolishment of Marine Hillsmere. slavery in Maryland, taking place at various locations throughout downtown Annapolis.

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Sultana Projects Downrigging Weekend Tall Ship and Wooden Boat Festival Chestertown, MD.

Capital Maritime Music Fest Naval Heritage Center in Washington, DC. Concerts, workshops and cameo performances featuring music, folklore, and history.

Island House Oyster Roast Wachapreague, VA. Benefits the Navy Seal Foundation

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Daylight Savings Time Ends 2 a.m. Time to Fall back!

Chesapeake Bay Seafood Sail Chestertown, MD, to Norfolk, VA. Sponsored by the Virginia Maritime Heritage Foundation.

Hillsmere Elementary Fun Fair & Silent Auction 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring food, games, health & wellness demonstrations, DJ, moon bounce, photo booth, balloon creations and a silent auction/raffle. Hillsmere Elementary School, 3052 Arundel on the Bay Road, Annapolis.

Maritime Republic of Eastport Tug-o-War High noon. Spa Creek between Annapolis and Eastport. Food, drink, and live music. All proceeds benefit local charities.

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Bonfire Night Also known as Guy Fawkes Night, commemorates the Gunpowder Plot’s failure in Great Britain. V for Vendetta anyone? 25th Annual Oyster Roast 2 to 5 p.m. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, Reedville, VA. Get your tickets now; it always sells out!

Belgian Beer Festival 1 to 6 p.m. 300 block of High Street, Cambridge, MD.

Chatham Vineyards Terroir Merroir Oyster Roast An oyster extravaganza in a vineyard: what could be better? Machipongo, VA. $45.

Reedville Fishermen’s Museum Oyster Roast Reedville, VA.

Rules of the Road 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Presented by the Northern VA Sail and Power Squadron. Alexandria West Marine Store. education@nvsps.org Southern Maryland SA Annual Meeting SMSA Clubhouse, Solomons, MD.

End of WWI On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, all hostilities ceased, ending World War I. 1918.

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Veterans Day Thank a soldier today and every day.

Robert Louis Stevenson, author of “Treasure Island,” born in Edinburgh, Scotland. 1850.

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Virginia Marine Trades Association Annual Conference 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, VA. Oyster Roast at Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery 12 p.m. to 5p.m. Live music and oysters from Rappahannock River Oyster Company. Afton, VA.

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Waterfowl Festival Wildlife paintings, sculptures, photos and carvings; antique decoys and artifacts, bird calling contests, kids fun, dock dog contests, retriever and fly fishing demos, and more. Easton, MD.

Virginia Living Museum Oyster Roast Fresh, local oysters from the Rappahannock, plus all-you-can-eat seafood: oysters, shrimp, fish, and hush puppies prepared by the Mathews Lions Club. Newport News, VA.

Model Boat Show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oxford Community Center, Oxford, MD.

Coastal Navigation Seminar J/World Annapolis, MD. Lights on the Bay 5 to 10 p.m. at Sandy Point State Park. Sponsored by Anne Arundel Medical Center. $14 per car.

Peak of Leonid Meteor Shower Associated with the comet Tempel-Tuttle which is visible between the 14th and 21st of November. So get away from the city lights and grab a stargazing partner!

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Advanced Coastal Navigation 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. M/W/F, seven classes. Eastport YC. Sponsored and taught by the USCG Auxiliary. $30. (301) 332-1864.

Discovery of Antarctica by Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer of the sailing sloop Hero. 1820.

Tracking Carbon in Coastal Wetlands: Sources and Sinks from the Muck and the Mire 7 to 8 p.m. Schmidt Conference Center, Smithsonian Educational Research Center.

Christmas on the Potomac Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, MD. Winterfest of Lights 5:30 p.m. daily. 125th Street, Northside Park, Ocean City, MD. $5.

World Hello Day Your challenge: get out there and say hello to 10 people today. The message is for world leaders to use communication rather than force to settle conflicts.

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McDonald’s Holiday Lights at the Beach On the boardwalk between 2nd and 34th Streets, Virginia Beach, VA.

Boat Handling Seminar 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Presented by the Northern VA Sail and Power Squadron. Alexandria West Marine Store. The US Power Squadron Boating Skills Virtual Trainer will be available until 4 p.m. education@nvsps.org

Splicing Three Strand Line and Rope to Chain 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Featuring Julian Richards. West Marine Hillsmere.

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Winter Wonder-

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Thanksgiving Day “I come from a family where gravy is considered a beverage.” -Erma Bombeck.

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Cape Charles Museum Oyster Roast Cape Charles, VA. $35

First Aid and CPR with AED Class 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Annapolis School of Seamanship. $125. Satisfies USCG requirements. Pre-registration required.

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Small Business Saturday Doesn’t it feel better to shop locally?

Basic Navigation and Piloting Class 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Annapolis School of Seamanship. $349. Lecture and hands-on instruction with charts and plotting. No experience necessary. Pre-registration required.

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Winterfest Chesapeake City, MD’s month-long Victorian Christmas celebration takes place on both sides of the C&D Canal with holiday lights along the waterfronts.

November Racing J/24 East thruNov 2 Coast Championships Severn SA, Annapolis.

STC Annapolis thruNov 4 Fall Regatta Storm Trysail Club’s big boat regatta takes advantage of big fall breeze. HPR, IRC and Triple Number Plus rules apply to respective classes. Follow us!

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J/22 Club Regatta Annapolis YC.

J/105 East Coast and Chesapeake Bay Championships Annapolis, MD

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J/70 Chesapeake Bay Championships Hampton YC.

HYC Frostbite Series Sundays in November. SSA Acors Thompson Soling Regatta

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AYC Frostbite Sundays First half: Sundays through December 14. Laser Frostbite Regatta Fishing Bay YC. I420 Championships Annapolis, MD.

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Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center in Portsmouth, VA.

Christmas Tree Lighting 5:30 p.m. Byrd Park in Snow Hill, MD.

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Keep Tabs on Santa thanks to NORAD. noradsanta.org

Holiday Progressive House Tour Throughout town. Cape Charles, VA.

Poquoson’s Annual Christmas Parade 7 p.m. Wythe Creek Road, Poquoson, VA. Christmas on the Creek Activities throughout Oxford,

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Solomons Christmas Walk Solomons will celebrate the season with a boat parade, candlelight tours, live entertainment, the lighting of the Drum Point Lighthouse, and more.

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Baltimore Parade of Lighted Boats Fells Point, Baltimore.

Bird Walk at Blackwater NWR 8 a.m. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, 2145 Key Wallace Drive, Cambridge, MD; Guided bird walk with Terry Allen from the Visitor Center.

Central Park Grand Illumination Central Park, Cape Charles, VA.

Dorchester County Christmas Parade A tradition for more than 60 years, this night-time parade features floats, music, and more. 5 p.m. Cambridge, MD.

Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade 7 p.m. Hampton River. Hampton, VA. Friends of Blackwater annual Christmas Open House and Craft Show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 2145 Key Wallace Drive, Cambridge, MD.

Oysters and Oldies Christmas Oyster Roast Enjoy a traditional Northern Neck Oyster Roast and “rock around the Christmas tree” to “oldies” and Holiday music from the 40s through the 80s. Travel back in time as you walk the grounds of beautiful Roanoke Farm in Heathsville, one of Virginia’s Century Farms dating from late 18th Century. Heathsville, VA.

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Christmas in St. Michaels Gala dinner party, Christmas parade, breakfast with Santa, gingerbread house competition, gifts, choirs and tour of homes.

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Eastport YC Lighted Boats Parade Annapolis, MD.

Holiday Lighted Boat Parade and Golf Cart Parade Whitehouse Cove Marina, Poquoson, VA.

Santa Swim 9:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay. Benefits the Care & Share Fund.

Baltimore’s New Year’s Eve Spectacular 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Inner Harbor. Music and fireworks at midnight.

New Year’s Annapolis Live music and two fireworks displays, an early show for families and a traditional midnight spectacular to ring in 2015.

Dropping of the Crab Pot Cape Charles, VA.

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Reedville Christmas Homes Tour 25th annual Christmas homes tour featuring five festively decorated homes spanning a century of design in the historic Reedville area on Cockrell’s Creek connected by free boat shuttles. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Santa Speedo Run 11 a.m. Downtown Annapolis. Benefits Toys for Tots.

Waterskiing Santa Claus Watch Santa and his kneeboarding elves glide across the Potomac River. National Harbor, MD. 1 p.m.

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Chesapeake Bay Tide Tables

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

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06:03 AM tHu 11:03 AM 04:57 PM 11:36 PM

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12:25 AM SAt 07:29 AM 01:01 PM 07:07 PM

1.3 0.3 1.1 0.4

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

Fri

Mon

Fri

SAt

H L H L

High –3:47 +3:11 –0:06 –2:14

Low –3:50 +3:30 –0:10 –1:58

12:22 AM Sun 07:23 AM 01:09 PM 07:45 PM

H. Ht *1.18 *1.59 *0.82 *1.08

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ChesApeAke BAy Bridge-Tunnel

AnnApolis

0.3 1 0 1.5

1.3 0 1.2 0.1

L. Ht *1.17 *1.59 *0.83 *1.08

L H L H

H L H L Spring Range 1.5 1.9 1.1 1.4

Fri

SAt Sun

Fri

diFFerenCes

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

06:16 AM 0.2 L Sun 12:28 PM 1 H 06:31 PM 0.3 L

1 03:32 AM SAt 09:43 AM 03:56 PM 10:20 PM

2.7 0.4 2.9 0.1

H L H L

03:06 AM Sun 09:17 AM 03:17 PM 09:34 PM

2.4 0.7 2.3 0.4

H L H L

2 03:42 AM Sun 09:52 AM 04:03 PM 10:18 PM

2.9 0.3 2.9 0

H L H L

04:00 AM Mon 10:11 AM 04:10 PM 10:18 PM

2.5 0.6 2.3 0.3

H L H L

3 04:45 AM Mon 10:56 AM 05:05 PM 11:12 PM

3.1 H 0.1 L 2.9 H -0.1 L

04:48 AM tue 10:59 AM 04:58 PM 11:00 PM

2.6 0.5 2.3 0.2

H L H L

4 05:42 AM 3.3 H tue 11:53 AM 0 L 06:01 PM 2.9 H

2.8 0.3 2.4 0.1

H L H L

12:35 AM Mon 07:01 AM 01:25 PM 07:27 PM

1.1 0.2 1.1 0.3

H L H L

01:19 AM tue 07:45 AM 02:17 PM 08:21 PM

1 0.1 1.1 0.3

H L H L

02:03 AM Wed 08:27 AM 03:04 PM 09:12 PM

1 0 1.2 0.3

H L H L

02:45 AM tHu 09:09 AM 03:49 PM 10:00 PM

1 0 1.3 0.3

H L H L

5 12:03 AM Wed 06:34 AM 12:47 PM 06:53 PM

-0.2 L 3.4 H -0.1 L 2.9 H

03:26 AM 09:50 AM 04:32 PM 10:48 PM

0.9 H -0.1 L 1.3 H 0.3 L

6 12:51 AM tHu 07:22 AM 01:37 PM 07:41 PM

-0.2 L 3.5 H -0.1 L 2.9 H

04:08 AM SAt 10:31 AM 05:15 PM 11:35 PM

0.9 H -0.1 L 1.4 H 0.3 L

Fri

01:37 AM 08:07 AM 02:25 PM 08:27 PM

-0.2 L 3.5 H -0.1 L 2.8 H

01:05 AM SAt 07:36 AM 01:52 PM 07:54 PM

-0.1 L 3.2 H 0 L 2.5 H

8 02:22 AM SAt 08:51 AM 03:12 PM 09:12 PM

-0.1 L 3.5 H 0 L 2.7 H

01:48 AM Sun 08:18 AM 02:36 PM 08:38 PM

-0.2 L 3.2 H -0.1 L 2.6 H

9 03:07 AM Sun 09:34 AM 03:58 PM 09:56 PM

0 3.3 0.1 2.6

L H L H

02:34 AM Mon 09:02 AM 03:22 PM 09:24 PM

-0.2 L 3.3 H -0.1 L 2.6 H

03:51 AM Mon 10:17 AM 04:43 PM 10:40 PM

0.1 3.1 0.2 2.5

L H L H

03:22 AM tue 09:49 AM 04:10 PM 10:14 PM

-0.2 L 3.2 H -0.1 L 2.6 H

0.3 2.9 0.3 2.4

L H L H

-0.1 L 3.1 H -0.1 L 2.5 H

05:25 AM 0.4 L Wed 11:47 AM 2.7 H 06:18 PM 0.5 L

Fri

22 23

04:51 AM 0.9 H Sun 11:13 AM -0.2 L 05:59 PM 1.4 H

05:32 AM Wed 11:44 AM 05:44 PM 11:41 PM

06:14 AM 3 H tHu 12:27 PM 0.2 L 06:28 PM 2.4 H Fri

12:22 AM Mon 05:36 AM 11:57 AM 06:44 PM

0.2 L 0.9 H -0.2 L 1.4 H

01:11 AM tue 06:26 AM 12:45 PM 07:31 PM

0.2 L 0.9 H -0.2 L 1.4 H

02:01 AM Wed 07:21 AM 01:37 PM 08:20 PM

0.2 L 0.8 H -0.1 L 1.3 H

02:53 AM tHu 08:22 AM 02:34 PM 09:12 PM

0.1 L 0.8 H -0.1 L 1.3 H

03:46 AM 09:30 AM 03:37 PM 10:06 PM

0.1 0.9 0 1.2

L H L H

12:16 AM tHu 06:18 AM 12:35 PM 07:07 PM

2.3 0.6 2.6 0.5

H L H L

04:40 AM SAt 10:40 AM 04:45 PM 11:02 PM

0 0.9 0.1 1.1

L H L H

01:10 AM 07:16 AM 01:27 PM 07:58 PM

2.2 0.7 2.4 0.5

H L H L

0 1 0.1 1

L H L H

02:08 AM SAt 08:17 AM 02:22 PM 08:47 PM

2.3 0.7 2.3 0.5

H L H L

Fri

05:34 AM Sun 11:51 AM 05:54 PM 11:59 PM

Low +1:40 –1:15 –3:13 –3:47

H. Ht *0.88 *1.12 *1.33 *1.37

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

04:37 AM tue 11:01 AM 05:30 PM 11:26 PM

Fri

diFFerenCes Onancock Creek Stingray Point Hooper Strait Light Lynnhaven Inlet

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

12:23 AM 06:55 AM 01:09 PM 07:10 PM

04:13 AM Wed 10:38 AM 05:02 PM 11:08 PM

0 3.1 0.1 2.5

L H L H

05:10 AM 0 L tHu 11:31 AM 3 H 05:57 PM -0.1 L 12:07 AM 06:12 AM 12:28 PM 06:56 PM

2.5 H 0.1 L 2.8 H -0.1 L

01:11 AM SAt 07:21 AM 01:31 PM 07:57 PM

2.6 H 0.2 L 2.7 H -0.1 L

2.6 H 0.2 L 2.6 H -0.1 L

Fri

02:20 AM Sun 08:32 AM 02:37 PM 08:58 PM

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

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

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Baltimore Harbor Approach (Off Sandy Point) 1

Slack Water Max Current Speed

0208 -1 0827 0.6 1405 -0.5 2014 0.9

0155 0653 1232 1944

0420 0.5 0951 -0.6 1615 1.1 2301 -1

0121 0.7 0636 -0.8 1303 0.9 1924 -0.8

0255 -1 0919 0.6 1502 -0.5 2106 0.8

0243 0738 1310 2024

0505 0.5 1032 -0.6 1654 1.2 2343 -1.1

0125 0.7 0729 -0.8 1355 1 2023 -0.9

0018 0718 1324 1840

0344 -0.9 1012 0.6 1602 -0.5 2200 0.7

0327 0823 1350 2105

0549 0.5 1114 -0.6 1736 1.2

0511 1115 1809

0225 0.7 0819 -0.8 1445 1.1 2119 -1

0106 0803 1424 1949

0433 -0.8 1105 0.7 1705 -0.5 2258 0.6

0044 Wed 0604 1200 1858

0322 0.7 0909 -0.8 1533 1.2 2211 -1.1

0156 0846 1520 2100

0523 -0.8 1156 0.7 1806 -0.5 2358 0.5

0141 0656 1245 1946

0415 0.7 0957 -0.8 1620 1.3 2300 -1.2

0248 0927 1611 2209

0612 -0.8 1245 0.8 1904 -0.6

0234 0747 1330 2032

0506 0.7 1045 -0.8 1706 1.3 2348 -1.2

0056 0.5 0700 -0.7 1331 0.9 1958 -0.7

27 tHu

0324 0838 1415 2118

0556 0.6 1133 -0.7 1752 1.2

0431 1044 1741

0152 0.5 0745 -0.7 1414 1 2047 -0.8

0035 -1.2 0646 0.6 1222 -0.7 1838 1.1

0011 Wed 0521 1120 1823

0121 -1.1 0736 0.6 1312 -0.6 1925 1

SAt

Sun

0323 1001 1622 2218 0319 0946 1622 2233

Mon 0416 1031 1717 2342

tue

tHu

Fri

SAt

Sun

0413 0931 1502 2202

Mon 0500 1025 1550 2247

tue

0546 1122 1642 2332

Wed 0633 1222 1738 tHu

Fri

SAt

Sun

Mon 0340 1006 1658 2313 tue

tHu

0105 0608 1156 1903

Slack Water Max Current Speed

0151 0648 1408 1952

0413 0.7 1046 -1.4 1651 1 2331 -1.4

0152 0709 1414 1951

0423 0.9 1055 -1.5 1655 1 2328 -1.6

0247 Mon 0822 1515 2044

0025 -1.1 0634 0.5 1159 -0.6 1819 1.1

0107 -1.1 0719 0.5 1248 -0.6 1904 1.1

0151 -1.1 0807 0.6 1342 -0.6 1954 1

0613 1157 1721

0237 -1 0857 0.6 1442 -0.6 2048 0.9

0001 0654 1301 1833

0324 -1 0950 0.7 1547 -0.6 2148 0.8

SAt

0244 0.5 0829 -0.7 1455 1 2134 -0.9

0051 0737 1406 1952

0415 -0.9 1046 0.8 1656 -0.6 2252 0.6

0333 0.5 0910 -0.7 1535 1.1 2218 -1

0145 0821 1509 2113

0507 -0.9 1141 0.9 1805 -0.7 2359 0.6

Fri

SAt

Sun

Mon 0410 0910 1434 2146 tue

0451 1001 1522 2229

Wed 0532 1056 1618 2314

Fri

SAt

Sun

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

Slack Water Max Current Speed

0132 0859 1454 2150

0535 -1.4 1144 1 1825 -1.2 2355 0.5

0214 Wed 0950 1538 2245

0624 -1.3 1231 0.9 1916 -1.1

0527 1.1 1157 -1.6 1754 1.1

0046 0.4 0719 -1.2 1322 0.7 2011 -1

0021 -1.7 0625 1.2 1253 -1.7 1846 1.1

14 Fri

0400 1145 1715

0143 0.4 0819 -1.1 1417 0.7 2108 -1

0110 -1.8 0717 1.4 1345 -1.8 1935 1.1

0040 0508 1246 1807

0244 0.4 0922 -1 1515 0.6 2202 -1.1

0156 -1.9 0805 1.5 1434 -1.7 2020 1

0133 0619 1344 1858

0346 0.5 1022 -1.1 1611 0.6 2253 -1.1

0240 -1.9 0851 1.5 1521 -1.7 2103 1

0220 Mon 0725 1438 1945

0642 1246 1925

0324 -1.8 0934 1.4 1606 -1.6 2145 0.9

0016 0726 1330 2011

0406 -1.7 1017 1.3 1651 -1.4 2226 0.7

0053 Mon 0812 1412 2059

0450 -1.6 1100 1.2 1737 -1.3 2309 0.6

SAt

Sun

tue

0338 0925 1611 2132

Wed 0426 1022 1703 2217 tHu

Fri

Sun

0512 1113 1752 2258 0557 1201 1839 2338

tue

tHu

SAt

Sun

tue

0302 1046 1625 2343

0301 0823 1526 2027

Wed 0340 0914 1610 2106 tHu

0417 1001 1652 2143

Fri

SAt

Sun

0454 1045 1733 2220 0533 1129 1814 2258 0613 1212 1856 2339

Mon 0656 1257 1941

0136 -1.5 0740 1.2 1414 -1.4 1951 0.8 0213 -1.6 0821 1.3 1455 -1.5 2032 0.9 0252 -1.7 0903 1.4 1537 -1.5 2114 0.9 0333 -1.7 0948 1.4 1621 -1.5 2159 0.9

0023 0743 1344 2030

0418 -1.7 1034 1.4 1709 -1.5 2248 0.9

0112 Wed 0834 1434 2123

0508 -1.7 1124 1.4 1801 -1.4 2341 0.8

0442 0.6 1116 -1.1 1703 0.6 2338 -1.2

0604 -1.6 1219 1.3 1858 -1.4

0533 0.7 1206 -1.2 1749 0.7

0020 -1.3 0618 0.9 1251 -1.3 1832 0.7

29 SAt

0423 1139 1721

0146 0.8 0817 -1.4 1421 1 2103 -1.4

0059 -1.4 0700 1 1333 -1.4 1912 0.8

0028 0542 1249 1821

0256 0.8 0929 -1.4 1527 0.9 2205 -1.5

tue

tHu

Fri

Sun

0207 0930 1526 2222 0310 1032 1622 2324

0041 0.8 0708 -1.5 1318 1.1 2000 -1.4

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

Current Differences and Speed Ratios Secondary Stations Baltimore Harbor Approach

Time Differences

Min. before Flood

Flood

Min. before Ebb

Speed Ratios Ebb

Flood

Ebb

Secondary Stations Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Time Differences

Min. before Flood

Flood

Min. before Ebb

Speed Ratios Ebb

Flood

Ebb

Cove Point, 3.9 n.mi. East

-3:29

-3:36

-4:08

-3:44

0.4

0.6

Chesapeake Beach, 1.5 miles North

+0:29

+0:48

+0:06

+0:00

1.0

0.7

Sharp Island Lt., 3.4 n.mi. West

-1:39

-1:41

-1:57

-1:43

0.4

0.5

Chesapeake Channel, (bridge tunnel) +0:05

+0:38

+0:32

+0:19

2.2

1.2

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

-1:05

-0:14

-0:22

-0:20

0.6

Stingray Point, 12.5 miles East

+2:18

+3:00

+2:09

+2:36

1.2

0.6

Pooles Island, 4 miles Southwest

+0:59

+0:48

+0:56

+1:12

0.6

0.8

Smith Point Light, 6.7 n.mi. East

+2:29

+2:57

+2:45

+1:59

0.5

0.3

Turkey Point, 1.2 n.mi. Southwest

+2:39

+1:30

+0:58

+1:00

0.6

0.8

Point No Point, 4.3 n.mi. East

+4:49

+5:33

+6:04

+5:45

0.4

0.2

Corrections Applied to Baltimore Harbor Approach

Corrections Applied to Chesapeake Bay Entrance

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November 2014 Currents

0016 0.7 0642 -0.8 1308 0.8 1918 -0.6

Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Slack Water Max Current Speed

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ast spring we received a note from a friend at Eastport YC that began, “While drinking rum at the Eastport YC, I met this guy from Virginia…” True, we’ve heard a few stories that started that way, but this one was particularly interesting. It continued, “He started to sail after reading your Start Sailing Now guide, and now he sails all the time!” We caught up with Kurt Abendschein shortly thereafter and asked him a series of questions.

Curious about Sailing?

A New Sailor’s Story Can you tell us about how you got into sailing? I was reading the Horatio Hornblower novels and a couple of biographies of notable British and American sailing legends. Around that time, a good friend invited me to sail on his Sabre 402. Having a good time as a passenger, I wanted to learn more, so I picked up a copy of SpinSheet and found the online resource at spinsheet.com for boats and crew. Through the website, I contacted a J/105 Association, and a guy named Pete with a Hunter 37. I was picked up as foredeck crew on a boat named Zephyr, and Pete also invited me to race with him.

What surprised you about the sport?

I was surprised with how exhilarating and peaceful the sport could be. I was also surprised at how friendly and eager to teach sailors were.

Did you have any preconceived notions about sailing that proved true or untrue? I don’t think I had too many pre-conceived notions about sailing. Other than the books on 18th century naval warfare I had read, I really had no idea what to expect.

What has been your sailing experience thus far and/or your future plans?

For a few years after I started, I was a regular bowman on Zephyr racing in most of the J/105 fleet races including a couple of NOOD Regattas and a championship race in 2007 or 2008. I also continued to race and cruise with Pete on a regular basis. He taught me most everything I know about sailing and is a very close friend. Through him and the J/105s, I met other sailors who invited me to race and cruise as well as doing a delivery to Newport.

In 2008-09, with help of some of the friends I made, I was able to organize a few day trips for members of the Marine Wounded Warrior Regiment (WWR). In 2010, I joined the Tiller Club of the Chesapeake Sailing School, which allowed me to sail almost every weekend on their Tanzer 22s. Soon afterward, I became an instructor at the school until they went out of business in 2013. Many of the sailors I have met are very dear friends. For the future, I hope to get my own boat soon as well as continue sailing with my Annapolis friends in the Caribbean. I am also planning another outing with the WWR with as many skippers and participants as I can muster.

If someone were interested in trying sailing, what would you encourage him or her to do? I would encourage anyone interested in sailing to check out Start Sailing Now (startsailingnow.com), visit the boat/crew website to find a boat as well as attend some of the fun s ta r t events listed in SpinSheet. FREE

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n a relatively cool, sunny July morning, Kristen Berry, a director at J/ World Annapolis, met me and three of my children (ages 11, 14, and 19) at the pier where we dock our 1977 Cape Dory, Outrageous. We’ve sailed this boat since we inherited it about a dozen years ago from my father-in-law. She’s a well-loved vessel, but also pretty well-worn, because we’ve learned a lot through trial and error aboard her. Unfortunately, last year, we didn’t sail Outrageous as often as I wish we had. So this year, we set some goals in the hopes of getting more use and enjoyment from her. Before our coaching session, Kristen and I discussed how we use the boat, our overall sailing goals, and what I hoped to accomplish with a coaching session. Once he arrived at the dock, the coach asked the kids some questions, too, and their answers helped shape our on-the-water training. Here’s how it went down:

Coach: Who usually does what job on the boat? Me: Helm, mainsheet, snacktician, boat

doc, safety officer, tactician, trouble-shooter, etc.

Kids: jib trimmer, mast, and foredeck

(since we are non-spinnaker, foredeck work means sunbathing)

New Strategy: I had too many jobs.

Kristen let the kids reassign the jobs, and I was assigned to be the Floater. I would say “demoted,” except that Kristen insists all the jobs are equally important. Mmmm…

Coach: What are your short term goals? Me: Backing into our slip and sailing more often

New Strategies: Practice driving back-

ward. It turned out that driving in reverse in a straight line was much more difficult than I expected, and I would have deemed it impossible if Kristen had not stressed the importance of trial and error, resisting the urge to overcorrect, and being patient so as to give the boat time to respond. As for getting out more often, Kristen encouraged us not to worry about the mistakes we’ve made and will continue to occasionally make on the water, emphasizing that if we try to avoid making any mistakes, we’ll never leave the dock.

Kids: Anchoring overnight New Strategy: Check our anchor and line with the kids, and teach the basics about the line’s appropriate length. He Follow us!

##High fives after our coach taught the kids how to get their mother, our author, back on the boat without a swim platform or ladder.

Coach Brings New Enthusiasm for Sailing an Old Boat by Beth Crabtree

explained how bowman and helmsman work together to get a good bite and also how to bring up the anchor. Then they practiced. Now I have confidence the kids can drop and weigh the anchor without hurting the boat or themselves. It was ideal to learn with our regular crew using our own anchor and boat.

Kristen’s supervision, I jumped in the water, and he taught the kids how to use a line to create a tightrope of sorts to lift me back into the boat. The kids did it by themselves, proving that if he wasn’t aboard, they could retrieve me on their own.

i.e. losing mom’s stress voice, which apparently was getting in the way of everyone’s fun.

isn’t barking orders. I am now the Floater. Don’t laugh. It’s a real job.

Family: Getting some better boat mojo,

New Strategy: Family therapy orches-

trated by the sailing coach. I’m sure he didn’t think it was part of his job description. Ok, I’m joking, but really, and I’ve seen this happen before, a coach can change the onboard dynamics. In our case, we were empowered with knowledge and some practice, which reduced overall stress immediately.

Coach: What’s keeping you from reaching your goals? Or, what is your secret fear? Mom: Getting knocked off the boat and unable to get back on.

New Strategy: While at anchor, under

Kids: Mom’s stress New Strategy: Reassign jobs so Mom

Bottom Line: Our coach was able to “meet us where we were,” both literally and figuratively. We practiced putting our boat into our slip. We learned our boat’s unique quirks driving in reverse. Our boat isn’t new, sleek, or shiny, but Kristen emphasized that it’s ideal for learning to dock and anchor because there’s no stress about a bump or scratch. The kids appreciated Kristen’s low-key demeanor, and he left us feeling empowered to expand the ways in which we use our boat and feel better about sailing together. Everyone agreed we should do it again. Shortly thereafter we did our first overnight on the boat, and we’ve been backing into the slip each time we return home. SpinSheet November 2014 33

Bay People by Angus Phillips

30 Days on the Bay with the

Ocean Research Project

n case you thought a leisurely, month-long sail from Norfolk to Annapolis in Chesapeake summer sounds like fun, let’s examine Exhibit A: Matt Rutherford, who spent 30 days doing just that last July in his steel, cat-rigged schooner Ault. Rutherford is the 34-year-old local adventurer who two years ago sailed alone around the Americas in 309 days, nonstop from Annapolis to Annapolis via the Northwest Passage and Cape Horn in a 27-foot Albin Vega. He’s no stranger to hardship. But nothing prepared him for the relentless biting black flies of the lower Eastern Shore, of which he reckons he killed 1000 at least, nor the oppressive heat, rolly-poley anchorages and long night watches plodding along at turtle speed. “It’s research, and it’s not what you think,” he says. “It’s not utopia, sailing all day, cocktails in the evening. In reality, you’re anchored in the open Bay, rocking and rolling, worrying about getting hit by a fishing boat, or there’s no wind all day, so you work all night. If the purpose is to collect data, everything else comes second. You can’t go sightseeing in Oxford or Cape Charles. When we lost the dinghy, we couldn’t even get to town if we wanted to.” The mission of Rutherford and his sailing partner, Nicole Trenholm, a marine scientist, was to count fish: specifically, to count acoustic (sound) signals from

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Science agencies have listening devices around the Bay to pick up signals from a variety of acoustically tagged species, but the devices are stationary. SERC needed a silent, slow-moving mobile platform to fill in blanks on the whereabouts of rays and other species. Motorboats wouldn’t work - too noisy. That’s where Rutherford and Trenholm came in. “We’re in the slow sailboat business,” he says.

##Nicole Trenholm and Matt Rutherford.

cownose rays and any other species they encountered, such as Atlantic Sturgeon, for a study by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC). Didn’t know sturgeon were in the Bay? There used to be many, until man nearly wiped them out for caviar in the 1890s. A few of the big, prehistoric fish still come back from the sea to spawn, and they’re listed as endangered. Of course, everybody knows about cownose rays, locally called skates, of which some resource managers would like to see fewer, since they plunder shellfish with their bulldozer snouts.

##Trenholm dips a listening device into the Bay.

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At 24,000 pounds with a mere 550 square feet of sail, the battleship gray, 42-foot Ault fits the bill. Rutherford has three sets of reef points in the sails for ocean voyaging, so even if the wind is up, he can keep her reined in. Two knots was the magic number for best results, and if three reefs didn’t do it, he dragged a plastic lawn chair as a drogue. The listening device was slung below the keel to avoid interference. All tagged fish in the Bay are on the same frequency, but each has a distinct signal, so if one swims within about 400 ##Not quite a vacation... Rutherford and Trenholm covered a lot of ground during their 30-day research trip.

##The VR100 ultrasonic receiver for tracking aquatic animals.

meters of a listening device, or if a device sails near it, a record is transmitted of that specific fish’s location. It’s an underwater EZ Pass that helps scientists analyze travel patterns. Ault’s drift started up the James River by Jamestown, where it immediately picked up sturgeon signals. More came the next day, an auspicious start. But when Ault got to broader waters at the mouth of the James and into the main Bay, results were scarce, unsurprisingly. Only 40 cownose rays have been tagged in the Bay, the nation’s largest estuary, so it’s “like trying to find a needle in a haystack,” says Rutherford. They did find a half-dozen rays and several more sturgeon. At the mouth of the James, they began a long, languorous search pattern back and forth across the wide waterway — over to Cape Charles, back across and up the York River, then north to Mobjack Bay where Rutherford watched a massive loggerhead turtle surFollow us!

face next to the boat with a fourfoot bull shark riding its back like a rodeo clown, an astonishing sight he’s still shaking his head over. Somewhere in the lower Bay the U-bolt in the stem of the dinghy they were towing pulled out. Trenholm was the first to notice the loss. “Somewhere on the Eastern Shore, somebody has a nice Walker Bay,” says Rutherford, ruefully. Then the transmission blew up, requiring a stop in Deltaville for expensive repairs. Nobody ever said sailing was cheap! And so it went: up the Potomac, over to Tangier Sound, up marshy tidal creeks near Crisfield where hungry black flies swarm, over to Solomons, back across to the Choptank, and on up the Bay till they were back home in Annapolis at last, hard data in hand. Rutherford is proud of the effort, which amounted to the first real paid contract work for the tax-exempt science organization he and Trenholm run, Ocean Research Project. By comparison to two earlier, unpaid scientific jaunts by the duo — 7000 miles across the Atlantic and back in Ault, then 7000 miles across the Pacific in a Harbor 29, both times towing a seine to pick up plastic bits for a study on ocean pollution — 30 days on the Bay was a piece of cake, right? “No way,” says Rutherford. “It sounds great but it’s arduous. None of it is about having fun. “We do it for one reason. We think it’s important.” oceanresearchproject.org SpinSheet November 2014 35

See the Bay by Eva Hil

UpW A Creek ith a Paddle

t’s hard for me to believe that I began my sabbatical a year ago. At that time, since we would only be “temporary” cruisers, Rick and I had a naïve wish not to be that kind of cruiser – i.e. the type of cruiser whose boat looks like a floating version of the Beverly Hillbillies’ truck. To that end, we gave up our entire aft cabin for storage and purchased an inflatable kayak and an inflatable stand-up paddleboard, both of which initially lived in the aft cabin. Over a not very long time, however, we conceded that some things had to be stored on deck. Jerry cans with gasoline and diesel could not be hidden. And even though we bought a new dinghy with a folding transom that could be stored nearly flat, it had to be stored on deck on passages since we didn’t have davits. Once we discovered just how hard it was to inflate the SUP, and how often we used the SUP and kayak, they eventually spent their lives on deck as well. There was no escaping it: Calypso had gone feral. But now that our water toys could easily be dropped in the water, we started using them as often as possible. Except for

one occasion where a tidal current shooting through a narrow cut was just too strong for me to navigate (necessitating an overland portage), we became fairly strong and adept paddlers, especially since either current or wind was against us everywhere we went. Paddling was great exercise and gave us a close-up view of the beautiful waters we were living among, without expending any fossil fuels. Now that we’re home, our decks are once again clear of the detritus of cruising. Though while the waters we cruise are no longer the crystal clear shallows of the Bahamas, the urge to paddle hasn’t passed. Now discreetly stowed in the aft cabin or the cockpit lazarette, our inflatable watercraft has nevertheless been inflated at every opportunity. And from my kayak, I’ve had the opportunity to continue my love affair with the Chesapeake’s tributaries. The Rhode River is not exactly the region’s quietest anchorage, especially on a weekend. On a Saturday afternoon, odds are pretty good that a ski-boat will run circles around your boat, or a raft-full of boats will crank their music way too loud

at sunset. But you don’t have to paddle very far north up Sellman Creek to find yourself among the marsh grasses full of buzzing insects and jumping fish. In the morning, you can circumnavigate the islets in the river, finding sandy beaches and driftwood, a scene far from the wet T-shirt contests and frozen drinks that might pollute other waterside attractions. In comparison, the Wye River is solitude embodied. But aboard a vessel propelled by your own muscle power, you can get even closer to nature, in water even too shallow for a dinghy with an outboard. I could get much closer to blue herons wading in the shallows, to appreciate how truly great they are, before they take flight, affronted, with their prehistoric squawk in their wake. Familiar Saltworks and Weems Creeks, taken from a different perspective, are all new, able as we are to poke into tight cul-de-sacs and shoally corners. Sailing takes me out of my everyday environment, slows me down, and gives me a new perspective on my surroundings. Jumping off the big boat into a smaller one takes it one step further. I only wish I’d done it much sooner.

##Shallows in the Bahamas, or the Bay, are best explored by paddle.

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##The schooners in Portsmouth. Photo courtesy of the Schooner Woodwind

ongratulations to the top finishers of the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race (GCBSR), which unfolded October 13-19. Following a gathering in Baltimore, 34 schooners headed to Annapolis to begin the journey through the night to Portsmouth, VA, where festivities awaited tired schooner sailors. All proceeds from the event benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s youth education programs.

##AJ Meerwald, Brilliant, and Lady Maryland at the start of the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race.

Turn to the December SpinSheet for a full report. Here are the results: Class AA, 127 nm 1. Summerwind.................... Kurt Sora (Oxford, MD) 2. Pride of Baltimore II......... Jan Miles (Baltimore, MD) 3. Liberty Clipper................. Christopher Shaw (Boston, MA) Class A, 127 nm 1. Light Reign...................... James Turrell (Oxford, MD) 2. Woodwind........................ Ken Kaye (Annapolis, MD) 3. Brilliant........................... Nicholas Alley (Mystic, CT) Class B, 80 nm 1. Apella............................... Daniel Hall (Wilmington, DE) 2. Tom Bombadil.................. John Flanigan (Pasadena, MD) 3. Adventurer (65)............... Mark Faulstick (Ridgely, MD) Class C, 80 nm 1. Farewell........................... Linda Gunn (Baltimore, MD) 2. Susan B. Merryman.......... Peter Hegeman (Havre de Grace, MD) 3. Istar................................. Charles “Stormy” Mayo (Provincetown, MA) Find complete results and special awards at schoonerrace.org

##Delivering Adventurer to Easton after the GCBSR. Photo by Shannon Hibberd

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Be Winter-Wise Cold-Water Sailing

t doesn’t take ice to make coldweather boating dangerous. Even if the water is near 60 degrees, you risk shock and hypothermia if you fall in. For the first couple of years after I bought my boat, my crew and I made it a point of pride to sail all year ’round. We were out there in mid-winter, braving stiff winds, chop and spray, and even light snow. The boat — a seaworthy 29-foot cutter — didn’t seem to mind a bit. And we thought we were intrepid, being the only pleasureboat in sight. “Wonder where all the other boats are?” we’d ask each other with knowing smirks. It didn’t take long before we realized fully that cold-weather boating isn’t really macho. It’s risky, even if you wear the proper anti-exposure coveralls or drysuits. And it’s stupid to shove off without any cold-water protection at all, as we did. Had any of us gone over the side, he would have been in serious trouble and fast. Survival experts say falling into cold water risks two life-threatening conditions that can kill you outright or at least sharply reduce your ability to survive. First, people who fall into cool or cold water experience

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an immediate cold shock that brings on a deep and sudden gasp that can set off severe hyperventilation. Your airway becomes blocked, and if your face is immersed, you can inhale the water and drown. At the least, you’ll find it significantly harder to hold your breath when you need to.

bypassing other areas. Soon your body begins to shut down. You become lethargic, and quickly lose consciousness. The next step is death. It doesn’t take icebreaker conditions to make cold water dangerous. Water temperatures of even 60 degrees can affect your ability to function, says Dr. ##Falling into cold water can get you into trouble quicker Bill Boicourt, an than you may think--even if you’re a strong swimmer in oceanography normal temperatures. Photo by Al Schreitmueller expert at the University of Maryland’s Horn Point Center for Environmental Science. When it’s below 50 degrees, you’re really taking a risk. Despite the Bay’s status as a relatively protected temperatezone coastal area, the water here gets surprisingly cold in the winter. The National Oceanographic Data Center Although the shock lasts only a minute, says the average water temperature around the risk of dying from hyperventilation is Annapolis in January and February is 35 high. Your heart rate quickly plummets. to 36 degrees, just behind Woods Hole, And your breathing rate and blood pressure MA, one of America’s coldest salt-water soar. Within 10 minutes, you start to lose harbors. muscle coordination and become unable to “The Chesapeake is some of the most use your fingers, arms, and legs. Swimdeadly water there is,” says Mario Vittone, ming is impossible, even for normally good a former Coast Guard rescue swimmer swimmers. who grew up near Annapolis and now The second risk is from hypothermia. works as director of maritime safety for the After 30 minutes, your body begins to lose Virginia-based VLinc Corporation. “In heat so rapidly it can’t maintain its normal January, the water here is so cold that you temperature. You start to shiver. Blood could fall off the pier and not be able to flows to the vital brain, heart, and lungs, swim back.”

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Winter  Cold Water Sailing  Winterize Your Boat  What can you do to increase the chances that you’ll be able to survive if you fall into cold water?

• Before you get under way, put on as much warm clothing as is practical, making sure to cover your head, neck, hands, and feet. Items such as wool sweaters and thermal-insulation long-johns can help keep you warm even when they get wet. • Wear a life jacket. No fooling. It helps keep you warm if you fall in and enables you to stay afloat without your having to exert extra energy to tread water. That, in turn, conserves body heat and can help stave off the onset of hypothermia for up to an hour, significantly longer than if you aren’t wearing a life jacket. • Stay away from alcohol, both when you’re under way and if you fall into the water and are res-

cued. This isn’t just a teetotaler’s harangue. Not only can alcohol impair your judgment, especially in cold water, but it also hastens the onset of hypothermia, which can shorten your overall survival time. • Don’t boat in cold water without wearing a survival suit — anti-exposure coveralls or drysuit, depending on the temperature. Coveralls are adequate for water temperatures of between 50 and 60 degrees, the Coast Guard says. When water temperatures are below 50 degrees, Coasties themselves are required to wear full-fledged drysuits. Warning: Neither kind of survival suit is cheap. Simple anti-exposure coveralls cost $450 or more, and a drysuit — equipped with a sealable neck-band, hood, gloves, and boots — runs $750 for the

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unlined version, or $900 or more with a recommended thermal lining. (If your survival suit doesn’t have adquate flotation, wear a life jacket as well.) Drysuits also are uncomfortable and difficult to put on. It can take 20 to 40 minutes to get into a drysuit, but it’s clearly worth the effort if you end up in the water. Coast Guard personnel often use the buddy system; you get another crew member help you into your drysuit, and then you return the favor. • Train your crewmembers on how to prepare for sailing in cold weather and what to do if they fall overboard or if your vessel capsizes or sinks. At the least, ask them to spend an hour watching the videos on the Cold Water Boot Camp website at coldwaterbootcampusa. org. It’s worth a look even if you’re only a summertime boater.

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• If you see you’re about to become immersed in cold water, cover your nose and mouth and go in as slowly as possible, keeping your head above water. Calm yourself, control your breathing, and then think about what to do next. • Get out of the water as quickly as possible by lifting yourself back onto your capsized boat or climbing onto a large piece of floating debris. If you’re rescued by another boater, get out of the wind and try to get dry. Even after you leave the water, wearing cold, wet clothing can impede your efforts to warm up.

• Don’t try to swim to shore, even if it looks reasonably close. Swimming makes you lose body heat some 35 percent faster than if you can remain still. In such situations, it doesn’t take long for you to exhaust your ability to generate heat. Then you’re really in a mess. • If you’re wearing a life jacket, draw your knees up together, keep your arms tightly against your sides, and lean your head back to keep your face out of the water. This is known as the Heat-Escape-Lessening Position, HELP, for short. It helps you contain heat loss from your head, armpits, and sides, the areas most likely to let heat escape. • If you end up rescuing someone who has fallen into cold water, make sure the person exerts as

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little energy as possible. Wrap the victim in dry clothes and warm blankets and keep him sheltered from wind and water. Don’t give him alcohol to help warm him up. Call for medical help immediately. • Don’t declare victory early. Many victims drown when they are just a few feet from the safety of a rescue boat or pier. “When a victim sees the shore and thinks he is safe, his body stops releasing adrenaline, he freezes up, and he cannot move another inch,” the Cold Water Boot Camp website warns. • As frostbite racers know, preparedness and proper gear (and a chase boat) make winter sailng more fun ... and safer. Be sure to know the risks and how to mitigate them before setting sail this winter.

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Winter  Cold Water Sailing  Winterize Your Boat

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hough it may be hard to believe, it’s that time of year again. Time to say goodbye to warm sailing conditions and to winterize your boat. Hopefully, this year there won’t be any polar vortexes or another Snowmaggedon, but just the plain, old cold can wreak havoc on your boat. While it may be a pain, winterization is a must for all

sailors and boat owners alike. Terry Clarence of Annapolis Boat Service estimates that a large percent of the work that needs to be done in the spring is due to poor winterization. His advice is to seek the help of a professional if you have any doubts about winterization. For those who are a bit more ambitious, here’s a bit of advice. The first thing to remember: “It’s not easy.” Many boat own-

ers make simple mistakes during the winterization process that cause irreversible damage. To take on the daunting task, you must understand your boat’s systems and how they work. This includes knowing the highs and lows in the boat’s water lines, and being absolutely sure to work thoroughly. Many resources and comprehensive checklists can be found online to help make the

winterization process seem more manageable (see spinsheet.com/winter). Many suggest cleaning your boat before winterization, but Terry says, “Don’t bother … other than things that might freeze.” Water expands during the freezing process, so leftover water bottles from the summer can cause huge problems if they break and cause ice to form in the bilge.

##Seems so far away, yet this shot was taken in Annapolis in December... Photo by Al Schreitmueller

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Engines Off

Winterizing your engine is worth the time it takes, but the bare minimum involves oil changes and good antifreeze. Be sure to perform an oil change before winterizing your boat. This prevents any sediment in the old oil from settling and recirculating when the engine is started up again in the spring. Fuel filters can be changed either in the winter or the spring, but be sure to use good quality engine antifreeze such as BanFrost 2000. Don’t pick the cheap gas station antifreeze for your engine, or you will pay for it later. 44 November 2014 SpinSheet

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Water, Water Everywhere

Even though water may be necessary for sailing, it can lead to severe boat damage in the winter. Be sure to drain water from all boat systems and “be meticulous of hose clamps.” Additionally, you will need to drain cockpit showers and bilges; use lots of antifreeze! It is better to go overboard on antifreeze than risk ice in the bilge.

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Antifreeze vs. Vodka

It’s no secret that vodka can be substituted for antifreeze when winterizing a boat. While both have their own advantages, Terry suggests using vodka, as there is no odor, and less flushing is required in the spring. It also can be significantly cheaper than antifreeze. However, he recommends giving the vodka a deep freeze test in your freezer to be sure it will work. Cheap vodkas with less alcohol content might still freeze in the boat’s systems, so always check it first. spinsheet.com

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Jack It Up

Another dilemma with winterization is where to store the boat. The best protection is on land with your boat shrink-wrapped to protect the deck and gelcoat. However, the shrinkwrapping process can damage painted hull sides on your boat, so it has to be done carefully. For those who leave their boats in the water over winter, Terry advises “meticulous winterization of seacocks.” Another thing to remember if your boat is in the water is that snow will block the scuppers. Be sure to clear out the snow to prevent a disaster.

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From the 15-page BoatU.S. Guide to Winterizing. Click to spinsheet.com/winter for these tips and more. • Use less toxic propylene glycol antifreeze. • If practical, capture any anti-freeze in a bucket when flushing to prevent overboard discharges. • When performing engine work, place an oil-only absorbent pad under the area to catch drips or small spills. • Use small containers of oil and other hazardous cleaners; small containers mean smaller spills. • Keep containers near the center of the boat to minimize the chance of an overboard spill. • Temporarily plug all scuppers and drains and disable your bilge pump while performing maintenance. (Be sure to turn the bilge pump back on when finished.) • Look for used oil and antifreeze recycling at your marina and dispose of hazardous wastes properly. Visit earth911.org to learn about waste disposal.

boatyard where they check the jack stands. However, if you choose not to shrink wrap, you will need to check your boat at least once a month. Boats in the water will need to be checked after every snowstorm and weekly if there is ice on the water. 

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Don’t let the cold weather sneak up on you. Start winterizing as soon as you can. Don’t be afraid to call in a professional for help. Winterization can take a long time to complete, and the sooner you are done, the easier it will be to relax by the fire during those cold months.

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grab one of the town moorings at Terre de Haut. Last winter the moorings cost a reasonable 11 euros a night, and the nearby dinghy dock offered easy access into town. A ferry from Guadeloupe brings daily boatloads of tourists, so Terre de Haut has a quaint infrastructure including restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores, and shops with hand-made crafts. The enterprising managers of the local internet café, adjacent to the main square and ferry dock, let tourists clear in, check their email, surf the web, and drop off their laundry.

We arrived carrying dollars of the American and Eastern Caribbean variety and thought we were almost out of luck when it came to indulging in all the French delights around us because there is no bank on the island. Then we noticed the ATM on the main square and the crêperie across the square offering chocolate and caramel filled crêpes. Not 10 minutes later, we had euros in our pockets and sticky on our cheeks, ready to hit the town.

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A morning of rum tasting should naturally be followed by an afternoon of lazing on the beach, so we found our way to a beach on the Atlantic side with coral sand so soft and frothy, our feet sank down ankle deep with each step. Alas, even trips as nice as this should come to an end. We noticed the French wines and cheeses, not to mention baguettes and salamis, were putting our ambitions at bay and our waistlines at record levels. So really these two islands are perfect for chartering; they offer a little dose of paradise, and sometimes paradise is best taken in small doses.

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from Cuba Part II Story Duncan Spencer, photos by Dave Dunigan

A great run for Madame X

On what began as one of Madame X’s greatest runs, the boat showed what she could do under all plain sail, full main, and 100-percent jib. We roared up the mountainous coast, not seeing much except waves. We ran on into the night at eight knots, the winds and waves too strong for the self steering to work without “snakewake” down the tops, hard work, hour after hour, into January 25. By that night, we were looking hard for our supposed landfall at Cayo Guillermo, a string of sand reefs behind tiny islands, not well protected from the north, but with a hook and a high bluff behind one island. But it was just too much to attempt. Dave “Toots” Dunigan wisely counseled “No,” mostly due to the thin island terrain and strange cranes and construction lights looming everywhere, indicating the great Cuban tourist industry was hard at work, and the features on our GPS and paper maps might not be the same as we would find, roaring in before a fresh northeast wind at night. We sped on, and by late evening the next day were another 100 miles along at Cayo Frances, a triangle of mangroves with a perfectly protected side. Here we slid from strong seas to less, to the feeling of the land enveloping us at night, to

the thankfully ##Typical Havana scene. correct tiny Cuban buoys (all lit), and to a calm rippling anchorage with good holding ground. As the chain ran out and the nylon hawser after it, and with a turn around the cleat, the plow grips, the boat turned to wind, and we found ground to count on. We were near the ghostly wreck of one of the World War I “stone fleet” of war freighters, the San Pasqual of San Diego, which we found later had been betimes a strange tourist hotel, a prison for Che Guavara, a submarine observation station during World War II, and now a rotting burnt-out storage area for crab pots. We never saw the wreck that night, taking it for low clouds or part of the night sky. It was unlit, but accurately marked on the chart, held in place by huge chains fore and aft. We had run more than 200 miles the past 24 hours.

##The colors of Havana.

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Back to Varadero

Up chain in the morning, there was nothing and no one visible at Cayo Frances. We were now longing for a port; for we had flown past Cayo Coco and the tiny islands so recommended for careful, sunlit cruising – not for us in these winds and seas on a rather unforgiving stretch of tiny islands and coral heads, to explore some day when there was less weather. We rolled on, spinnaker up, all day, all night, finally running out of our northeasterly and motoring five hours at last into the cut at Varadero, making the dock there at about 11 a.m., to find nothing changed from last time. Here was “Ismaieli” the dock master to whom I sent a Waring Blender to “start my restaurant,” and here too was “Debbie” the Canadian mother hen who has lived here for 14 years in her motor-sailer Vida Dulce — and here as well the wanderers, sun blasted and weedy bottomed, who seemed to be waiting here for something to happen; wearing Canadian flags and enjoying the $1 “Crystal” beers. New on the docks, at least to Madame X and her crew, were the Russians, about half a dozen of them, stout men with lapping bellies over their speedos, incessant fishermen,

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##No one here seemed to have heard of the new plans to clean it all up and make it a tourist center.

spinning lures from the dock and catching only little fish; making up for it with beer, loud talk from the wicker chairs on the marina portico, and a great deal of sun. Whether they were on yachts or not, we never knew as they did not mix well by choice. As if to symbolize the odd spirit of Varadero, Latino, the same large yacht which was under repair and leaking badly last year when we visited in November of 2013, was still here, tied fruitlessly to palm trees or to any grip on the rotted cleats on the bulkhead, tilting 25 degrees and sunk up to her deck, a total ruin, not even looted or disassembled. Ismaieli told me the pumps had simply given up the ghost, the leak kept on, the owner could not be found, nothing could be done, and this very expensive and easily repairable modern 60-footer was allowed to sink. A couple of divers, some rubber fabric, she could have been towed to a yard and saved. The stalemate and hesitation that is Cuba could not be better expressed.

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meal yet at a restaurant endorsed by some of the cruisers. I should have known when there were no other customers, when there was no activity in the kitchen, when there was only one light on. We got cold fish out of the freezer, barely cooked in grease, and cold rice and beans. We left in false silence; Cuban food is usually lousy — the government issue of white bread, beans and rice, plus mixed meat sausage like bologna, has beaten down local initiative and even the desire to cook well. It’s well said that if you want good Cuban food, go to Miami’s Calle Ocho. Yet sometimes, sometimes, you will get a delicious, flaky toasted “Cuban” sandwich with cheese and ham, or a pot of soup with Chorizo.

Of yachtsmen and tourism

Every morning at gray daylight, the tiny fishing boats, with two men and oars or a pop-pop engine, slid up the inlet and threw their weighted nets for tiny fish. And then the single sculler came and the double scull, for the water was calm and the trade wind was waiting. The rowing club was active and disciplined, running stairs and turning out at daybreak each day. I got up early to watch for dawn and sipped coffee in the cockpit, did chores. A notable vessel was there, Road to the Isles owned by Don Barr, a Canadian yachtsman and four-time circumnavigator of Cuba. His boat, a fine L. Francis Herreshoff ketch about 70-feet long was built by Barr and his redoubtable daughter Cheryl (who holds a 200-ton Yachtmaster certificate) over nine years, the two working only half the year. Don, a reservoir of knowledge, was captain of the famed Nova Scotia schooner Bluenose for 20 years, and tried to guide Canada’s reconstruction of a replica. Captain Cheryl Barr is the author of the “New Cruising Guide to Cuba,” which no doubt will be the standard for tomorrow’s wanderers. I have a copy of the first vol52 November 2014 SpinSheet

ume, which covers the west end, Madame X’s next cruising ground. The Barrs built their boat of steel and very well, and the fact that RTTI draws more than seven feet gives me hope. They affirm that the south coast is far better for winter cruising, as there is shelter from the fierce “northers” of December and January, and that authorities there don’t care about cruisers who paddle ashore to

which we may or may not presume will come for the joys of sun and isolation from the rest of Cuba. For there was absolutely no connection between the Veradero life and the rest of the island — no trudging peasants and farmers, no cowboys with their work straw hats on skinny, willing caballos, no dogs, no oxen, no selling of bananas 24 to the peso (convertible). There was instead, one of the longest, purest beaches in ##The sidewalks were filled as if the city were some irresistible magnet Cuba, and behind it, to people who stand, and watch and wait, before trudging on. “Mercados” where leather and trinkets, jewelry and shells, and gourds and beer and art and carved cow horns, and bamboo mugs with Che, and clothing, all with Che, are sold. Then, for the package people, it’s back to the hotels, which are very much like beachfront hotels everywhere, ##It’s not unusual to see a 1940s or 1950s vintage car driving around Cuba. with one exception: no one who looks like a Cuban is allowed in. Behind the beach row of large buildings are the box-like dwellings of the service people, hundreds of them. By the end of the bus trip (five pesos), all day we were thoroughly sick of the development and wondered how on earth the marina would attract the top yachting public, for behind the veneer of luxury living lies the old Cuba with its deficiencies of electricity, good food, sanitation, and restaurants.

The barrio of Old Havana the numberless island beaches and snorkeling reefs. At Varadero we saw the expression of Cuban tourism at its current height. The entire Hicacas peninsula is strewn with new hotels of varying but low, horizontal, modern architecture, as if Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs had been put through Ismaieli’s famous blender and poured out on the sand. There was but one road out to the end, where a huge, 180-slip marina was being constructed for fleets of yachts

To car again: we rented for two days and sped off to Havana. It’s a two-hour drive on a good highway, a tourist highway along the coast. Driving past the magnificent waterfront, the beaux art buildings, and the sight lines to El Morro across the narrow harbor mouth, then plunging into the Barrio of Old Havana was a shock. No one here apparently had heard of the new plans to clean it all up and make it a tourist center. Here were the onewindow shops, the one-table restaurants, the courtyard where six cars — not one of

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them younger than 40 years — were being repaired by welders, lathe operators, and appliers of much body putty and paint. Here were the rotting five-story buildings crowding the sky away from the narrow street, with a jumble of electric lines strung along. Cars simply could not make it down some of these streets and there were many blockages, as if to keep all but carts, horses, scooters, and cycles off. Iron cannons were buried muzzle down on many corners or used as bars to traffic. A pall of diesel smoke infiltrated everywhere, and the filth of every description was moved here and there by broom and perhaps picked up. Once as we picked our way along, a sudden plop called attention to a lady far above, clearing her balcony of her dog’s mess. There was construction everywhere on larger streets. Sheet iron barricades masked the sites, but the work was huge — derricks, piles of bricks and stone, entire city blocks closed off for the work. A man explained that Cuba has decided to raise tourism as a partner for the Socialist State; a strange and ironic partner, it may seem, but let it succeed, if only to give these cheerful and energetic people some few pesos, some few possessions, some kind of a future. The Barrio simply sucked energy out of us. We walked, photos and filming going on, the parliament building, the presidential palace, a square where the traffic was so thick it was like a river of horses, cabs, pedal cabs, and scooters and bicycles, and huge tour buses, all flowing and never stopping, while the sidewalks were filled, as if the city were some enormous irresistible magnet to people who stand, and watch and wait, before trudging on. We found an overnight Room for Rent — there are hundreds now all marked with a blue anchor (how appropriate) — and for $10 apiece we got two beds, one for Toots and me, and one for our other crew member, Ashley Love, plus a shower/bathroom behind a curtain with hot, really hot, water.

##Cubans headed to work in Havana.

Music in the streets

But first, there was music, the joyful, repetitive Cuban music which poured out of the corner pubs, the 19th Century open, pillared houses of light and tile on many corners. Long may they survive

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and escape destruction or enclosure for Rain fell on the stair rails of our building air conditioning! There were groups of which was open to the sky and built courtfive usually: a bongo man, a bass viol, a yard style. I had coffee with our hostess keyboard, perhaps a trumpet, a guitar or while water ran across the tiled floor a few two, a singer. It varied, but the sound feet away from the kitchen table. was hypnotic, and as the night proVente pesos and a gressed, the intensity increased until it southerly wind seemed it was building its own energy We got lost, wandered through dirty like a storm gathering fuel from the towns, then had lunch at Matanzas, a big warm night air. They played chorus after seaport with five or six bulk carriers waiting chorus, sweating, swaying, and pealing for cargo. Along the coast, the see-saw oil; out such sounds that the audience was pumps, rocking slowly up and down, drew moved, with their eyes, their feet, their oil from the Cuban underground strata. bodies. Applause was loud and vocal ... and then the guys sold the discs to make a few pesos. ##View from El Morro, the famous castle across from the harbor mouth, guarding the port where the USS Maine Another bar was sunk in 1898 begining the Spanish American War. and the mood was more mellow; two women, one pretty, the other a good singer, and a beautiful young man, prettier than either, sang “Yolanda” with its rolling quatrain over and over. Their voices blended perfectly, and they sang in a trance. Another group was led by a small balding guy who was filled with such energy he jumped There were hundreds of well heads, only up and down to the windowsill. Leapa few pumps. A few yards away, clear ing before his band, he shook and spun. waves crashed on yellow beach or black Outside, for there was no way to keep volcanic rock. them out, the drunks and the passersby Back home at the marina at Varadaro, joined in, clapping and making a circle Toots talked film plans with Ashley, in the light. The players didn’t care; they while I walked to Road to the Isles to came to play, they loved the energy of talk to the Barrs. Don Barr had rethis night audience, and an old woman searched the legal archive. He stated who had been there for a full 20 minutes, with emphasis that not a single Amerisuddenly became an attractive 30 again, can had been successfully prosecuted for remade by one song and many repeats of visiting Cuba and refers to the famous an incessant throbbing beat. Kent v. Dulles which went to the U.S. We left in the morning but not Supreme Court of in 1958 and came before we decide to visit “EL Morro,” down in the decision that the governthe famous castle across from the harbor ment has no right to limit the ability of mouth, guarding the port where the USS U.S. citizens to visit other countries. It Maine was sunk in 1898 beginning the made me feel very cheap to think that Spanish American War, a moment when the State Department and the Governthe United States could have rescued ment it represents have been relying on Cuba. While Ashley and Toots packed, empty threats and lies to try to prevent I went downstairs at our rooming house. 54 November 2014 SpinSheet

people from coming here. Threats of $25,000 fines and worse are simply hot air, Barr says. We decided to wait for a weather window, a southerly or southeasterly; anything but a norther, to head for the tip of Florida and the Gulf Stream road back to West Palm Beach. After the raucous weather we had, we were pleased to hear Cheryl Barr say she thinks the weather was headed into a less abrupt pattern, a more normal circulation of Northeast Trade, Westerly, Southwesterly and back to Trade Wind, anything but a strong northeast or north against the stream, conditions which would produce chaos in the Florida Strait. The morning brought an answer, two days of south and southeast. We put forward our time of departure and summoned the authorities. But of course, this is Cuba, and there was no gainsaying the bureaucrats, who arrive when they wish, the women in high heels, the inspectors sometimes with attractive dogs who sniff for drugs. But this time we had an icy duo, a black Cubana who clearly could not care less about duties on her way to a career as a model and a young man in crisp uniform and a glint in his eye. He was the first on this voyage to cross the line when he asked if we had any Cuban currency. I pulled out my few bills, maybe seven pesos; he sneered at them and asked for “vente” or 20 pesos. I had none and then get the idea. He wanted a U.S. $20, and as soon as I handed it over, there was no problem. We were off at 4 p.m., with wind southerly, out the channel, marina eyes on us. Madame X heeled, spun under her big main, and sped away. # Find the first part of this story in the October SpinSheet on page 90 or at spinsheet.com/postcard-cuba

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here’s so much to love about the Annapolis Sailboat Show — yes, even when it rains. Walking along snapping pictures of all things marine that caught my eye, I happened upon SpinSheet club friends Sally and Bill Jack of Catalina Fleet 3. It’s funny when you interact with people only through email how you feel as if you know them, yet you are meeting face to face for the first

time. What a pleasant and lighthearted exchange these sailors and I had about our mutual home town (go Steelers!) and the madness of the show. Later, I met John and Kathy Nash, two power squadron email “friends,” who manned the U.S. Power Squadron (USPS) boating simulator. To take the virtual wheel and hit the throttle was one of the highlights of

my show experience. Thanks to USPS volunteers for letting me hit the buoy and dock on purpose—crunch! Impressive sound effects, yet so much less costly than the real thing. If you have a chance to test the boating simulator (see below), do it! In the meantime, send your December club news and photos to molly@spinsheet.com by November 10. Happy Thanksgiving!

USPS Boating Simulator at West Marine

uring the annual U.S. Sailboat Show and Powerboat Shows, the U.S. Power Squadrons (USPS) had the pleasure of introducing the Boating Skills Virtual Trainer (BSVT) to the Chesapeake Bay boating community. The BSVT is the industry’s premier interactive simulation-based boating safety program and powerful instruction tool funded by a grant from the U.S. Coast Guard with advanced water physics developed by Virtual Driver Interactive. Supporting partners include Brunswick Marine Corporation, BoatUS Foundation, Mercury Marine, Boston Whaler, and the National Safe Boating Council. The BSVT simulator model allows boaters to practice the basics of recreational small boat handling. The program consists of nine preplanned lessons that cover basic maneuvers and safe boating practices. The BSVT allows students to maneuver a “Boston Whaler” on a lake of three and a half by four miles in a virtual mode. Exercises are built in to allow an instructor to Follow us!

##This future captain was unafraid of the throttle and the horn as he mastered the boating simulator at the boat show.

direct maneuvers from basic to advanced, by adjusting wind and current direction and strength. The lesson environments include: departing the dock, fairways, pivot turns, moorings, docking, slalom, crossing/overtaking/meeting, and emergency stop. In November, the BSVT will be available for use at the following West Marine locations: Rockville West Marine Store, 5250 Randolph Road, Rockville, MD, Saturday, November 8 through Sunday, November 16. Hosted by the Rockville

Sail and Power Squadron. For further information contact seo@rspsonline.org Alexandria West Marine Store, 601 S Patrick St, Alexandria, VA, Saturday, November 22 and Saturday, November 29. Hosted by the Northern Virginia Sail and Power Squadron. Contact the Northern VA SPS at education@nvsps.org. For a current and complete list of all of the USPS boating courses and seminars in Montgomery County check the Rockville Sail and Power Squadron’s webpage: rspsonline.org. In Northern VA, contact the NVSPS webpage: nvsps.org. SpinSheet November 2014 55

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All Are Welcome! Don’t Be Late To Dinner!

he Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron (ASPS) ended its onthe-water events with perfect weather and a perfectly enjoyable raftup at Lake Ogleton just off the Severn River. But all is not lost; the Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron dinner meetings are back in the winner’s circle again! APSP’s October speaker was Lauren Anthone, who shared the adventure of her Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean racing experience on Rover, a Nordic 24. The unconventional strategies she used to select her winning crew and direct her successful campaign propelled her to a surprise second in her division. If you ever get the chance, watch her hilarious yet terrifying med-moor dock boat exit video. All boaters are welcome to join us at our next dinner meeting with a maritime-themed speaker at the Annapolis Sheraton on Thursday, November 6, 1800 hours. Dinner costs $29 per person, and the socializing starts with a

##ASPS friends rafting up September 27 in Lake Ogleton, just off the Severn River. Photo by Joel Hilden

cash bar. In support of the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, ASPS collects canned food and other items at the November dinner meeting. See page two of the October Anchor Watch for more information about our collection drive: aspsmd.org/anchorwatch.htm.

Mark your calendar for ASPS’s annual Wine Tasting fundraiser November 22. For more information contact Joel Hilden, joel.a.hilden@gmail.com, or see our website: aspsmd.org ~by Linda Sweeting

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ith the school year starting this November, the Great Lakes Cruising Club School will offer more than 40 webinars, many of them new. Taught by industry specialists and GLCCaccredited sailing or powerboating colleagues, the school’s highly affordable classes cover everything from weather to maintenance, provisioning to navigation, safe boating to anchoring

techniques, and regional cruising guides to locking skills. Each of these classes is easily accessible from your home computer or tablet. In order to support its expanded class offerings several new instructors are joining the faculty this year. Liza Copeland, who has cruised more than 160,000 miles, will be offering new classes on the technical and practical realities of cruising, and Great Lakes marine weather expert Mark Thornton will demystify the meaning and interpretation of Doppler weather radar products in his new class. These and other instructors join numerous other distinguished faculty members such as past Cruising Club of America Commodore and Safety at Sea expert Sheila McCurdy, and Starpath radar expert Larry Brandt.

Live, real time on-screen presentations with visual aids provide an opportunity for participants to interact with the instructor and each other in a virtual classroom. Sessions typically run 60-90 minutes. On average webinar registration costs $20, discounted to $15 for current Great Lakes Cruising Club (GLCC), United States Power Squadron (USPS), and Canadian Power and Sail Squadron (CPS) members. If scheduling doesn’t allow someone to attend a live webinar, he or she has an opportunity to view a recording of the live event on demand at a later date. Selected previously broadcast webinars are periodically made available for recording-only registration. For further information and a listing of subjects, instructors, and costs, visit: GLCCSchool.com.

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Prospect Bay Catboat Race

by David Bleil

ost and race committee chairman Roger Compton and Dave Park set out the race course buoys for Saturday afternoon’s Prospect Bay Catboat Race (September 13) just in time for lots of rain and very little wind. Outbound in foul weather gear, Sarah K and Gull were greeted by the soggy crew of Wanderer inbound. Our commodore, having experienced the weather firsthand on the five-hour trip from the Western Shore, announced that “no one could race under these conditions” and that we should plan to hold the race on Sunday morning. So Roger and Dave retrieved the buoys in the pouring rain and also notified the three Marshall Sanderlings, who had launched from trailers at the ramp on the other side of the community and were looking for the rest of the fleet, of the change of plans. After venting their frustration, the crews of the Marshall Cats (plus dogs, Biscuit and LuLu) came ashore at the Compton’s pier or at an adjacent

##Catboat racing on Whitehall Bay Labor Day weekend.

neighbor’s pier and tied up for the night. Hosts Jill and Roger Compton provided a well-supplied bar and a warm, dry house that kept everyone happy through an equally well supplied pot luck dinner. The trailer sailors went home for the night leaving their boats at the pier while the true cruisers enjoyed a preview of crisp fall nights with a clear sky sprinkled with stars that one could really see and pleasant sleeping conditions. Sunday morning brought the clear skies and 10- to 12-knot breezes everyone was looking for. After Jill fed breakfast to the assembled sailors, Roger and Jill once again set out the inflated race marks for a twice around triangular course with an added windward-leeward sequence. The race started at 10:15 a.m. Sunday morning. The

wind lightened steadily throughout the morning. Results on corrected time: first place, David and Kimberly Morrow’s Marshall Sanderling Anna; second, Paul and Andrea Cammorato’s Marshall Sanderling Bubbly; and D. Bleil and J. Ohlmacher’s Mystic 20 Gull. This year the Washington Irving Tuttle Memorial perpetual trophy for best performance over the most events of the season went to Paul Cammorato. Bubbly took second in every race but the Shootout. After the race everyone headed directly home expressing thanks for the extra work Roger and Jill put into the event to provide suitable sailing weather and a fun experience for all. (If Biscuit and LuLu expressed an opinion about the fun, it was not recorded.)

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Seven Days on the Lower Bay

he Philadelphia Sailing Club (PSC) had a great time sailing on the Southern Bay from Deltaville, VA, for the second year in a row. We had two well outfitted boats from Norton Yacht Charters in Deltaville.

##PSC members enjoying the Southern Bay. Photo by Jane Harrington

##Photo by Bob Bedell

##One day, for 15 minutes, dolphins played in the bow wake. Photo by Bob Bedell

##PSC members have cocktails in the cockpit on the Southern Bay.

We had plenty of wind, 10 to 20 knots, the entire trip, and only motored enough to avoid sailing in the rain one day. In my experience, there is no better time to sail the Chesapeake than in the early fall. It was great to see some new anchorages and new sights. We are again amazed at how few boats we see in this part of the Bay. There is much greater wave action in the expanse of the Lower Bay, which is good to experience on the helm. One day, for about 15 minutes, our boat was surrounded by dolphins, including some in our bow wake. It was great to be sailing with a crew who were as excited by this as I was. Our first marina stay was in Crisfield. However, half the town near the marina seems to shut down after Labor Day. But, the Somerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Point marina was welcoming, and it always feels good to walk a bit after a few days on the boat. As last year, we spent a night at the town marina of Urbana, VA. The marina staff was very helpful, and they had nicely appointed facilities. Urbana has nice shops and places to re-provision as well as many beautiful and historic buildings in its compact downtown. And our boat had an excellent, foodieworthy dinner in town. We managed to avoid taking home an adorable kitten who wanted to adopt us there. PSC welcomes sailors of all levels. We typically sail out of Rock Hall or Annapolis. Visit philadelphiasailingclub.org. Hope to see you on the Bay. ~Jane Harrington

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Lassoing the Dickerson Western Shore Roundup

by Randy Bruns, Rhythms in Blue

e had a fine social weekend at our eighth Round Up in the West River September 5-6. There was a good attendance of 13 sailors at the Friday night cookout at the West River Sailing Club, whose members were gracious hosts to our group. The Saturday night dinner at Pirate’s Cove was graced by more Dickerson folks who came by land to join in the festivities. We had a special treat at the dinner when 2013 Sheriff John Freal, showed us his newly acquired 4.5 foot model of an aft cockpit wooden Dickerson 35 ketch. This model has incredible detail. The cabin coach roof is removable revealing interior details; even the engine is detailed. No one seems to know the maker of the model.

As you can see, I am emphasizing the social part of the event. We only had four boats racing; some were no shows due to

but the race was a lot of fun. We had a consistent five- to eight-knot breeze from the south. Everyone started our eight-mile course very nicely, crossing close to the rabbit’s stern. Parker Hallam led the entire race and ##John Freal showed club members his newly became Sheriff of the Western acquired 4.5 foot model Shore Roundup for the second of an aft cockpit wooden time. It was a horizon job at Dickerson 35 ketch. the finish. Joe Slavin and John Freal had quite a duel, yet John overtook Joe in the River near the finish. Rick Woytowich finished respectfully next. I want to thank Parker for allowing me to be aboard and to serve as the rabbit platform. It was very informative to mostly sit around and watch the race and maybe learn a few things. Don’t get to do that as a skipper. Rhythm’s in Blue is in the shop again. (This is getting to be a bad mechanical and crew problems. The heat habit this year.) and thunderstorm forecast may have also dickersonowners.org contributed to the lack of attendance,

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##Club Beneteau Chesapeake Bay members experienced great sunrises and sunsets behind Gibson Island.

##Masters Mate Leigh Seaver with John Wickens and Chuck Gregory rafted up in Dunn Cove for the Corinthiansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fall cruise. Photo by Mike Upton

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##Bob and Pam are all smiles with David Marlow, stepping off the Marlow Hunter floating dock at the Annapolis Sailboat Show. Photo by Toni Knisley

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Preparing for Frostbite Racing Season by Franny Kupersmith

##Dust off the snow and get out there! Photo by Al Schreitmueller

think we would all agree that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty cold on the East Coast this time of year. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important each year that we revisit the topic of how to stay warm during winter frostbite sailing. Sailing in the frigid temperatures of winter and early spring is one of my favorite activities. Something about knowing that you and your teammates are braving the elements in a pint-sized dinghy while your fellow classmates are bundled up in the library or cozied up in front of the

television makes me feel as if I am really doing something worthwhile. Now, I might not be climbing Mount Everest, but I am braving the elements and having a fabulous time doing so. Not only is chipping ice out of the inside of your fleet of 420s a true bonding experience, but it also makes you that much more prepared when you head to the frozen north of New England for your spring regatta season. Boston does not thaw out as quickly as the Chesapeake Bay.

Sailors and teams that are wellprepared for the cold are typically the ones that can fight to the end of the regatta and maintain the mental and physical ability to compete at the highest level throughout the duration of a regatta weekend. Once you get cold out on the water, your ability to stay focused, competitive, and engaged in the racing rapidly decreases; that is why it is hugely important to keep warm, stay hydrated, and maintain energy by eating healthy balanced foods while racing.

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Youth & Collegiate Sailing Focus

Here Are A Few Tips For Winter Sailing • Be prepared with your gear. You don’t have to break the bank on this one, but maybe just put a crack in it. Good gear makes all the difference when it comes to staying warm while sailing in the winter. While the gear might be expensive, it is crucial to your overall happiness and ability to perform at the top level. I suggest heading over to your local chandlery to learn about the gear you need or just take a tip from some of the older sailors on your team as they probably have it figured out. • Feet up. Keep your feet up off the bottom of the boat as much as you can between races. • Wear a hat. You lose the majority of your body heat through your head, so keep it all in by wearing a warm hat.

• Keep moving. As you head out to the race course, do a few jumping jacks in the boat and swing your arms around to get the blood flowing. Between races while you sit inside, don’t just sit there, move around, do some calisthenics, stay

engaged. While you’re racing, you are moving a fair amount, so you don’t usually have time to get really cold; however between races, sailors tend to forget to keep moving which can hurt a team’s performance during the second race of a set. • Keep your hands off the metal. This is a tip for crew: Contact with anything metal will make your hands even colder. I suggest using your fist or even the side of your arm to keep the boom out as you sail wing on wing going downwind, particularly during light air days. • Shed a layer. When you go inside the van or inside the boathouse in between sets, be sure to shed some layers. Make sure that you take your hat off, remove your lifejacket, unzip the drysuit, and take your gloves off as you hang out inside. Your body will readjust to the inside temperature with fewer layers on and then be warmed up when you pile on your layers to go back outside. • Stay hydrated and well fed. Being

cold is one thing, but being cold and hungry is another level of misery. So stay hydrated and eat. • Take your boots inside. Yes, boots smell, but frozen gear in the morning is no way to start a day of racing. Be sure to take all of your sailing gear inside each night to dry off, and remind your teammates to do the same! Hang your drysuit up to dry, put your boots in front of the heater, and dry your gloves. I would even suggest having double of some of your gear, such as gloves, hats, neck warmers, base layers, and wool socks, so that if something doesn’t dry over the course of the weekend, you know you have an extra dry set. • Stay safe. Most importantly it is imperative that we stay safe while sailing in the winter. We use the term “frostbiting” because frostbite is a real thing! Be careful; if you capsize and fall in, make sure you change your gear for a dry set so that you can warm up and keep racing well. Have fun, and remember winter only lasts a few months! #

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A Nail-Biting Last Day at the J/80 World Championships

hen 32 boats race in a world championship event in conditions ranging from zero to three knots of breeze to gusts up to 25 knots, with changing currents and lumpy seas, it’s not a game of follow the leader. The leader changed nearly every race. As Brian Keane and his Massachusetts-based team on Savasana demonstrated at the J/80 World Championships, the game was consistency, and they won it heartily with only one bullet and a steady stream of second-, third-, and sixth-place finishes during the event hosted at Eastport YC (EYC) in Annapolis September 24 - October 4. Texan Terry Flynn on Quantum Racing, who dominated the J/80 North Americans in September, placed second. Kerry Klinger of Norwalk, CT, and his crew on Lifted placed third — although his team finished first in four races, more than any other. “The race committee did great,” says Jahn Tihansky, top local skipper who finished in fourth place on Le Tigre. “They

##Nicole Weaver’s Gromit team. Photo by Dave Gendell

were dealt a challenging hand of cards and got off 16 races, an incredible number given the conditions we had.” Conditions described by active EYC race volunteer and reporter Nancy Noyes as “light and spotty” for most of the series (including a cancellation day due to lack of air), gave way to a spectacularly windy and sunny final day in 12-22 knots of wind with gusts exceeding 25.

##By sailing well consistently, Brian Keane on Savasana proved victorious at the J/80 World Championships. Photo by Dave Gendell

That Tihansky competed in the event at all was a bit of a fluke. The Texas-based owner of Le Tigre, Glen Darden — who won his division at the Annapolis Labor Day Regatta and took second at the J/80 North Americans — encountered last-minute business conflicts and had to cancel. “His boat was perfect,” says Tihansky, and his crew was lined up, so he set out to find a skipper. J/80 class rules dictate that the replacement skipper be a J/80 owner, which limited the list of candidates. Tihansky, who is the director of the U.S. Naval Academy Offshore Sailing Team and owner of J/World Annapolis, stepped up to sail with Max Skelley, Karl Anderson, and Willem van Way. Le Tigre’s new skipper had sailed world championship-level events but not in the J/80 and “way back when, decades ago.” His team members “are consummate pro sailors,” says Tihansky. “They collectively had a good way of working together, coming up with a plan for gybing, starts, and the rest … They gave me room to SpinSheet November 2014 65

J/80 World Championships (continued) focus on my job, to drive, and I didn’t question what they told me to do. It was fun. It was a treat to sail with guys of that caliber.” Finishing four points behind Le Tigre were Annapolis sailors Will and Marie Crump on R80 who ended race 16 with a first-place and placed fifth overall. “At the top of the fleet the racing was tight,” says Annapolis sailor David Andril, who sailed VAYU to 10th place in his first world championship after four years in the J/80. “The whole margin of victory between the first place boat and the second place boat was created on the final day of racing. And second through fourth were only separated by four points, so anything could have happened on the final day. In a sixteen-race regatta, eight different boats won a race, which

is kind of unusual … I think everyone had the feeling that anything could happen in this regatta because there was a pretty deep fleet.” Andril sailed with Annapolis pro Geoff Ewenson, Matt Fafoutis, and Eastman Lewis. “We were very pleased to have won a race,” he says. “In the subsequent race we were over early, hit the windward mark, fouled a boat at the leeward mark, hit the finishing mark, and finished third from last. So we didn’t have any problems keeping humble.” Andril continues, “The RC did a good job communicating with the competitors via radio regarding their intentions and what they saw developing on the water. Also, this regatta made excellent use of electronic means

##Will and Marie Crump on R80 placed fifth. Photo by Dan Phelps

##Jahn Tihansky placed fourth on Le Tigre. Photo by Dan Phelps

of communications, with an online notice board and use of texts and emails to get additional information out to the competitors. Race results were available almost instantaneously.” A few competitors noted that keeping the boats at EYC kept racers socializing with one another during onshore postponements and social events alike. “Because everyone is so hospitable, EYC is an ideal place for an event like that,” says Tihansky. “My crew stayed in Eastport and enjoyed the heck out of themselves.” Thank you to EYC volunteers for your hard work on shore and on the race course to make this event a success. May you attract many more championship regattas in the future. Find full results at j80worlds2014.org

##David Andril on Vayu placed 10th of 32 in his first world championship event. Photo by Dan Phelps

J/80 World Championships 2014 1. Savasana, Brian Keane, Weston, MA, USA

2. Quantum Racing, Terry Flynn, League City, TX, USA 3. Lifted, Kerry Klingler, Norwalk, CT, USA

4. LeTigre, Jahn Tihansky, Fort Worth, TX, USA

5. R80, Will & Marie Crump / Thomas Klok, Annapolis, MD, USA 6. White Lightnin’, Sophie Faguet, Le Havre, Seine Maritime, FRA 7. Rumor, John Storck, Jr / John Storck III, Huntington, NY, USA 8. Parsons Project, Paul Parsons, Houston, TX, USA 9. Mojito, Forbes Durdin, Houston, TX, USA

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T ##Overall winner for the second year in a row, Bob Fleck’s Mad Hatter. Photos by Yours Truly Photography

##Second-place finisher, Tom Linville’s team on Due Over.

##Play It Again can never be captained by a non-Sam.

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his year’s Turkey Shoot Regatta was like no other. In addition to the racing savvy and seamanship of 100 captains and their crews, readily displayed in beautiful sail lines and fast-moving hulls, there were other sailing stories celebrated in Irvington, VA, over the weekend of October 3-5. Perhaps the most spectacular among them was the weather — as good as it gets. Plenty of wind. Beautiful skies. Dry. Warm, but not hot; cool, but not cold. Certainly an apology for last year’s wet challenge. The story below the water line was equally spectacular. Pods of playful dolphins surfaced from time to time to test their swimming skills against sailing craft of all sizes and speeds, often choosing to escort rather than out-swim them. Since the dolphins hadn’t registered in the regatta’s new YachtScoring system, it’s not known exactly where they finished in the standings. However, when the land-based racing fleet began crossing the finish line, another notable trend surfaced. Two female skippers had taken the top spot in their divisions: Deidre McSweeney-Tyson, in the Pearson 26 Curlew 3 in Division 6; and Elizabeth “Sissy” Crowther in the Cape Dory Typhoon Ad Astra in Division 10. The overall winner of the Virginia Spirit Trophy for the second year in a row was Bob Fleck in Mad Hatter. This win qualifies Bob to compete in the 2015 National Alliance of Hospice Regattas Championship hosted by the Rochester YC in Rochester, NY, June 12-14, 2015. As overall winner Bob will also receive a free room and slip for two nights during next year’s Turkey Shoot courtesy of the Tides Inn in Irvington. Fleck also took the top spot in Division 1. Tom Linville in Due Over took second place overall in the regatta and first place in Division 4. Play It Again, captained by Sam Marshall,

placed third overall and second in Division 4. According to Linville, Due Over is named after a frequent golf stroke requirement. Play It Again, it goes without saying, can never be captained by a non-Sam. Long-time competitor and threetime overall winner of past Turkey Shoots, Wayland Rennie in Trilogy, placed first in Division 2. Other first-place winners included: J. Peter Doherty, skipper of Plover, Division 3; Thomas Richardson, Serene, Division 5; Robert Montague, Prudence, Division 7; William (Bill) McClure, Thistledowne, Division 8; Tom Martin, Wild Rose, Division 9; and Steve Harris, Sierra Rose, Division 11. The Yacht Club Trophy, new to the Turkey Shoot this year, was awarded to Rappahannock River YC (RRYC), based at Carter’s Creek in Irvington. Tom Linville’s first place finish in the pursuit race broke a tie with Fishing Bay YC for this award. The Most Beautiful Boat Trophy was awarded to Country Woman owned by Norm Faulkner; Skipper Tom Martin’s 1937 Concordia Yawl Wild Rose was runner up. Wild Rose, winner of the wooden boat division and a favorite among camera buffs seeking the perfect picture of beautiful sailing, also won the Doug Power Wobbly Compass Trophy. In a moment of fond appreciation and recognition of his 25-plus years as a Turkey Shoot coordinator, founder John McConnico was awarded an inscribed Silver Cup. It was perhaps the first time in Turkey Shoot history that John was speechless. The Turkey Shoot, the largest regatta on the Southern Bay and voted “Best of the Bay” in 2014, is jointly hosted by RRYC, Yankee Point Racing and Cruising Club, and Rappahannock Yachts. Proceeds benefit local Hospices in the Northern Neck. spinsheet.com

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ospice Cup racers enjoyed a nice breeze and a beautiful day September 20 when approximately 90 boats participated in the annual charity regatta, which raised more than $120,000 for hospice programs in Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia. The Hospice Cup has many classes and lots of CBYRA racers, but some of the most inspiring entries can be found in the Hospice Class, which consists primarily of cruisers, sometimes with caregivers and family members aboard. There were 35 Hospice Class racers this year, including Greg and Susan Whalen, who sail their Sabre 402 Sailin’ Whalen out of Herald Harbour North in Deale, MD. This was the Whalens’ sixth time participating in the Hospice Class. Gregg served as skipper with Susan, John Ebell and Ken Shimp rounding out the crew. “We enjoy sailing with a group of people with similar boats, and there’s a lot of camaraderie among the cruisers in the Hospice Class,” says Susan. “We enter this race year after year because hospice is such a good cause,” she continues. “Two of the prior years, we had hospice caregivers aboard, and listening to their stories makes us want to help, because they

##It was a beautiful day for the 2014 Hospice Cup September 20. More than one third of the nearly 90 boats were entered in the Hospice Class. Photo by Dan Phelps

work so hard. We’ve also been personally touched by the stories of one of our crewmembers who benefited from Hospice’s services when his father and brother passed away in the same year. The people who have had family members cared for by hospice are so thankful and have wonderful things to say about hospice’s services. It’s incredible when they describe how hospice made death a little easier.” Susan adds, “Julie Turner, who worked for hospice and has raced for many years in the Hospice Class, encouraged us from the beginning.

##All lined up on the downwind leg. Hospice caregivers and family members are invited guests on some of the race boats. Photo by Dan Phelps

Sabre does fundraising as a group, and it’s really easy. Those who have been touched by hospice come forward and donate generously because there’s such gratitude.” Hospice Cup executive director Karma O’Neill says, “This was one of the largest turn-outs we have seen in the last 10 years. The cruisers have been very enthusiastic to help the charity and to get out on the water and have a good time. New Board member Vicki Hurt encouraged members of the Annapolis Sailors Club to join online, and through her efforts our fundraising sailors raised almost $30,000 through family and friends from July through September.” O’Neill adds, “This year we added our first dinghy poker run and had 10 teams participate. Everyone who did it had a great time and is looking forward to bringing more friends next year. Our stops were Davis’s Pub, the Blackwall Hitch, Federal House, Bert Jabin’s, and Eastport YC, and we hope to add more next year.” Approximately 400 people attended the regatta party where Eric Johnson, who raced his C&C 41 Dirigo, was awarded the Hank Lawton Trophy for top fund raiser, the Martin F. McCarthy Memorial Trophy for best in Hospice class, and the Annapolis Sailors Club (ASC) Trophy for best finish by an ASC member. See eastportyc.org for full race results. SpinSheet November 2014 69

The USS Constellation Cup

ponsored by the Baltimore City Yacht Association, Historic Ships in Baltimore, and Pusser’s Rum, the USS Constellation Cup ran October 11 in Baltimore Harbor. Find complete results at ussconstellationcup.org Fin Keel (9 boats) Bob Sopka, Infrared David Tabor, Dianthus Dino Frangos, Jester

Spinnaker (11 boats) Tony Culotta, Cuore Di Leone Karen Lenkey, The Fish Dylan Stewart, Miss Trixie

Full Keel (3 boats) Mike Cranfield, Alaris Michael Brassert, Willow Tiel Arnot, Sinbad the Sailboat

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505 East Coast Championships: Fun Even in Light Air by Kim Couranz

hirty-two 505s converged on Severn Sailing Association (SSA) September 19-21, anticipating some great Chesapeake breeze. Unfortunately, the usually reliable fall wind didn’t join the party. But top-notch competition and terrific camaraderie — mainstays of 505 regattas — were out in full force. The team of Miami’s Augie Diaz (Coral Reef YC/Biscayne Bay YC) and Rob Woelfel topped the talentpacked fleet. “Sailing with Rob, current 505 world champion, was an advantage,” Diaz emphasizes. “He is very good and fun to sail with.” The top four boats finished within five points of each other, highlighting the tight racing that characterizes 505 sailing. 2013 North American champions Mark Zagol and Drew Butner captured second place; Dan Herlihy with crews Geoff Ewenson and Carl Smit took third; and Tyler Moore and Patrick O’Bryan teamed up to secure fourth.

##Dan Herlihy of Fishing Bay YC placed third of 32 in the 505 East Coast Championship. Photos by Dan Phelps

##Top-notch competition and terrific camaraderie — mainstays of 505 regattas — were out in full force.

The SSA race committee ran courses that were primarily windward-leeward, but with a reach included to spotlight the 505s’ “fun factor.” “The conditions were good on Friday, and Alex Stout and his committee did a great job of getting us three good races,” Diaz says. “Saturday was tough, but Alex got us two good races and sent us in right as the wind died completely. Sunday, we never got off the dock.” Instead, sailors got on the road home a little early. SSA’s Jonathan Phillips, who sailed to 14th with crew Nick Nelson, also praised the race committee work and mentioned that regatta organizers Brian Richardson and Jesse Falsone deserved a shout-out, too. While Phillips owned a 505 in the 1990s, he’s back in the class for a few events each year thanks to his friend Macy Nelson, who often lets him borrow a boat — and his son Nick as crew! “[Nick and I] had never raced together before the ECCs, but we did get in a short sail back in July,”

Phillips explains. “Like most top crews, he has terrific balance and a great sense of timing. All in all, we felt pretty good about four of the five races we sailed. We spent a lot of time around the boats that finished in the top five.” The high quality of the racing keeps 505 stalwarts coming back and attracts new sailors. “505 racing is always at a high level. Even a regional regatta will attract numerous champions from other classes. Make one mistake and expect to lose a clump of boats,” Phillips notes. “The good news is that you are always around good sailors. The racing is also very respectful. People have too much respect for the boats and their fellow competitors to play bumper cars.” Both Diaz and Phillips — and certainly many of the other competitors — are looking ahead to future regattas, including the Midwinters in February 2015 in St. Petersburg, FL. And they and many Chesapeake locals are thinking of 2017 Worlds, which will be hosted by SSA/EYC. Find full results at severnsailing.org

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Star North American Championships Meet Oxford

he 2014 International Star Class North American Championship October 6-11 came to an exciting close with the completion of the final race in the series held at the Tred Avon YC (TAYC) in challenging winds. Overall success was not defined by number of race wins, but by consistency and maintaining a low point average. Within the top five finishers, none of the teams won a race throughout the series, and first- through fifth-place finishers, with 40 and 72 total points respectively, were separated by a seemingly large 32 point gap that calculated to a mere four-point difference in race finishing place averages. Brazilians Torben Grael and Guilherme Almeida (BRA 8210) ultimately won the championship with a cumulative 40 points and a race average eighth place for all eight

races. John MacCausland and Rick Burgess (USA 8490 ) earned the Jack Daniels Perpetual Trophy for placing first in Race 1. Eastern Shore sailors Alan Campbell and Steve Rollo (USA 8045) were awarded the Edward N. Hay Memorial Perpetual Tro-

Honored for top junior crew and top novice were Josh Revkin (USA 8177) and R.J. Cooper & Brian Boyd (USA 8024) respectively. Torben Grael & Guilherme Almeida (BRA 8210) took the Top Master award. Lippincott and Mike Zuschnitt (USA 7512) were the top scoring TAYC members. ##Eastern Shore sailors Doug and Bob Larry Whipple and Schofield placed eighth of 32 at the Star North American Championships Mike Wolfs (USA 8484) in Oxford. Photo by Dan Phelps topped the Grand Masters, while MacCausland and Burgess (USA 8490) finished as Top District 2 competitors. The top exalted Grand Master award went to Jack Rickard and Sam Eadie (USA 8036). Barbara Vosbury, sailing with Guy Avellon, phy for placing first in the last race of the finished as the top female competitor. series. Local sailor Bob Lippincott (USA Find event photos at spinsheet.com 7512) was the top junior skipper. and detailed race reports and results at The top classic boat was awarded to Rick starnorthamericans.com. Rundle and Kyle McVane (USA 7078).

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Has a Chesapeake Sailor Earned the Rolex?

f you are a member of U.S. Sailing who has an opinion — if you’re a racing sailor, we know you have more than one! — here’s your chance to speak out. Through November 30, you may click to rolex.ussailing.org to nominate one male and one female sailor for the 2014 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards. Nominees must have demonstrated an outstanding on-the-water performance in the 2014 calendar year. Established in 1961 by U.S. Sailing and sponsored by Rolex Watch, U.S.A. since 1980, the annual presentation of these awards recognizes the individual male and female U.S. sailor who has demonstrated on-the-water excellence at international and/or national events to earn their place in the history of the sport. For the 2013 competitive season, Sperry-Top Sider Melges 24 World Champion Brian Porter (Fontana, WI) and Lightning Atlantic Coast Champion Jody Starck (Amherst, NY) were awarded the distinction. As noted in the photo caption, 2008 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year and America’s Cup

hat do wine tasting and yacht racing have in common? Potapskut Sailing Association’s (PSA) party at Haven Harbour Marina in Rock Hall! Continuing on the adven-

##Rolex Yachtsman of the Year 2008, Terry Hutchinson was the last Chesapeake sailor to earn the distinction.

sailor Terry Hutchinson was the last Chesapeake sailor to hold the title. At the conclusion of the nomination period (October 1 - November 30), a shortlist of nominees will be presented to a panel of accomplished sailing journalists who will discuss the merits of each and vote by secret ballot to determine award winners. The winners

PSA’s Race to Rock Hall turous notion that sailing club parties need something different to make an ordinary event into something special, PSA added wine tasting from Crow Winery and Pulled BBQ pork

##Andrea Gillespie and Ross Bradley, wench and pirate, both PSA members, greeted racers at the reception tent.

will be honored on Thursday, February 26, 2015, during a luncheon at New York YC in Manhattan, when they will be presented with specially-engraved Rolex time pieces. Who is your choice for U.S. Sailing’s 2014 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year? Submit your nomination at rolex.ussailing.org.

platters to their festivities from last year’s inaugural event. Dark ‘n Stormies, fresh shucked oysters, live music, and an attractive presentation of silent auction items provided a perfect mix for sailors to relax and enjoy the afternoon sunset overlooking beautiful Swan Creek. And the oyster shucker was still the most popular guy onshore! Forty-two boats entered for the Race to Rock Hall, on a day with clear skies, bright sunshine, and little promise of wind. But patience was rewarded, as the three- to four-knot winds freshened to 10 knots northeasterly. The original 12.4-mile course was shortened due to wind conditions to 10 nautical miles. About 175 party goers attended, consistent with our 2013 results. Stay tuned to see what surprises are in store for 2015! SpinSheet November 2014 73

Alexandria Meets Carriacou by David Robinson

hat happens when local sailors from Some had family members or close friends remission was to be short lived and that the the Washington, DC, area team up who had succumbed to Leukemia. Others lymphoma had returned. with Carriacou local legend, Cuthwere survivors, who had fought through But the man Cuthbert met was not bert Snagg, to do good things for the com- tough chemotherapy treatments and had a man defeated by a deadly disease, but munity? If there is a terrific regatta, a great put their cancer in remission. And still rather a compassionate and dedicated party, a good cause, and individual who was even some healthy competimore energized by his tion … $172,000 of funown diagnosis to tackle draising for blood cancer blood cancers by raising research happens. much needed funds for On a warm sunny day research and scientific in September, Cuthbert discovery. This same and sailors from up passion and motivation and down the famous was evident in each of Potomac River came the sailors gathered at together to sail in the the Washington Sailing 21st annual Leukemia Marina that day. ##John Leary, Melody Robinson, David Robinson, Judy Diamond, Cuthbert Snagg, and Jim Cup Regatta. More than Each participant Little at the National Capital Area Leukemia Cup. Photo by @JamesLittle3 on Twitter 60 boats were in the found his or her own race, and each was raisunique way to raise ing money to support the Leukemia and others were patients, still undergoing treat- money to support LLS: hosting a backyard Lymphoma Society (LLS). Because of the ments in the hopes that someday, a cure barbeque; sponsoring a charity rock concert wonderful work Cuthbert has done on his would be found. David Robinson was one at a local establishment; setting up online island home over the years, he was asked to of these. fundraising sites; obtaining sponsorships be a guest at the regatta and share with the For the race, Cuthbert was invited from local businesses; mail and email camassembled group his passion for communito crew on David’s Paradiso, along with paigns to friends, family, and associates; ty involvement. What he took away from crew Judy Diamond, Jim Little, and John raffle ticket sales; a contest for the most the event was even more profound; not Leary. David was diagnosed in 2010 spare change collected. Leukemia Cup knowing exactly what to expect, he found with a rare form of lymphoma for which Regatta sailors raised more than $172,000 himself inspired. there is no known cure. After three years this year, and more than $3.2 million since As Cuthbert got to know the sailors of treatment, he had beaten the disease starting the regatta series 21 years ago. and volunteers at the Regatta, he learned into remission. In an ironic twist of fate, To read about Cuthbert’s experience, that each had a personal connection to or only days before the 2014 Leukemia Cup visit spinsheet.com/nca-leukemia-cup. For personal involvement with blood cancer. Regatta was to start, David learned that his more, click to leukemiacup.org/nca

##Rainbow, a Dickerson 35 aft cockpit ketch, mixes it up in the starting area at the Good Old Boat Regatta. Photo by Charlie Husar

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Yeah Baby, Yeah!

t’s what Austin Powers might say if he happened across the 15th Annual Good Old Boat Regatta on Saturday, October 11. He would no doubt recognize Pearson Vanguards, Tritons, Alberg 35s, Cal 25s, and other classic sailboats. This event, sponsored by Good Old Boat Magazine and hosted by Shearwater Sailing Club (SCC), is open to boat classes whose first hull was produced more than 30 years ago. Thirty-five classic boats braved morning rain squalls and chilly temperatures to enjoy a sporty round-thebuoys race off Annapolis. That evening at the Bay Ridge Community Marina, SSC hosted a chili dinner and awards presentation, which was also used to commemorate the birthday of Charlie Husar, local

man of mystery and organizer of this event. Winners of this year’s event are: Cal 25 – Lee and Kyle Bollhorst, One-eyed Jack Fin Keel 1 – Steve Toner, Eclipse, Chris Craft Comanche Fin Keel 2 – Kathy Downs, Early Bird, Niagara 31 Full Keel 1 –Tom Silvio, Fandango, Pearson Alberg 35 Full Keel 2 – Paul and Dawn Miller, Honalee, S&R Herreschoff Rozinante If you have a classic sailboat and would like to come out for a day for racing and camaraderie, consider next year’s Good Old Boat regatta. Find information in the CBYRA Green Book or at shearwatersc.org

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USNA Midshipmen Rescue Two Crew

continued the race. Unfortunately, much he Annapolis YC (AYC) Fall Series of the fleet had passed us, but we fought Distance Race on a gusty October 4 proved to be an exceptional one for the hard to get back in the race, ultimately getting fourth. NA 22 [Integrity] was U.S. Naval Academy’s Navy 44 Gallant nearby, and Nick Tucker estimated that crew. While sailing closehauled in 20 knots of breeze, two crew on the rail of Bill Shinn’s The Fish went overboard when the lifelines snapped. Midshipman skipper Brandt Clemons, whose boat was leading the fleet at the time, says, “We immediately executed a quick-stop maneuver to get to them. Neither had any flotation, ##The many man-overboard rescue practices USNA’s and they were wearing full Gallant crew performed this spring paid off during the gear due to the high breeze AYC Fall Series distance race. Photo by Dan Phelps and low temperature. We tossed the closest one our from our initial tack to starting to put our throw-rope and the farther one a lifejib back up was about four minutes.” jacket. Of the crew’s quick reflexes, USNA “We brought the one on the throwVarsity Offshore Sailing Team Head rope on board, while the other was collected by The Fish. We then transferred Coach Jahn Tihansky says, “We did a their crew member onto their boat and lot of practice in spring and summer.

Each crew has probably done 30 manoverboard recovery maneuvers.” Coach T, as the Midshipmen call him, says he is very proud of the team’s actions on the race course. In a note to his coaches, Midshipman Clemons says, “I would like to speak about the skill and precision that my crew displayed during this event. They acted quickly, decisively, and without instruction when the time arose, and I could not be prouder of them. I spent most of the maneuver getting the throw rope ready on the back of the boat. Their efforts and skill allowed us to retrieve the man in the water without injury and with surprising speed, and it was they who made it a success.” The skipper filed for redress after the race, and AYC granted it. The Gallant crew proved victorious in the end and placed first in the 11-boat PHRF A2 fleet.

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Chesapeake Racer Profile

Jon Deutsch H

by Lin McCarthy

ow does someone from a powerboat family in Chautauqua, NY, get to Deltaville, VA, become a racing sailor, and end up organizing and running the Laser Masters Atlantic Coast Championships Regatta . . . for which he is not even eligible? Ask Jon Deutsch. The affable 30-something year old will tell you of a serendipity trail that led to Laser sailing and Fishing Bay YC (FBYC). Jon grew up in Chautauqua, but his family moved to Virginia in 1995, when his father took a job in Richmond. “My parents had a power boat in New York and joined Chautauqua Lake YC (CLYC), mainly for the social activities,” Jon says. But, that is where Jon discovered sailing. CLYC had a junior program that worked for Jon and introduced him to the sport. When the family moved to Virginia, they settled in Richmond and began to look for a yacht club. Jon remembers that his folks called FBYC and shortly thereafter made the trip down to see the club. As luck would have it, the visit was on an Opening Day early in April. The family was sold, and thus began Jon’s membership in FBYC. Early on, while he was attending Tucker High School in Richmond and then East Carolina University in Greenville, Jon did most of his sailing in the offshore fleet, crewing on Rob Whittet’s “big” boat, Wavelength, a C&C 37. His favorite sport during high school was soccer, but sailing on a large keelboat kept him sailing and learning. He remembers coming to the club to participate in a few regattas, but he was not fully involved in the junior program as most member youngsters are today. Jon’s relationship with FBYC has evolved, and he is currently very involved in various aspects of the club including helping with the Young Adult Program, the club electronic media products, and the Crew Training Pro76 November 2014 SpinSheet

gram, which runs evening classroom sessions in Richmond and culminates in two on-the-water sessions in early spring each year. Jon is the current chairman of the Crew Training effort and helps organize social gatherings of the Young Adults, or “Yammies” as they are affectionately called. One of the major events that FBYC hosts each year has become, in essence, Jon Deutsch’s regatta. This year was the 10th year that Jon has chaired the Laser Masters Atlantic Coast Championship Regatta. He followed in the foot steps of David Hazelhurst and Brad Squires and, as he puts it, “added to their playbook.” Jon cannot himself sail in this regatta, because he will not be old enough until 2017. Competitors must be at least 35 to participate. He joked that he is pretty sure he “was put in charge ‘cause I was not old enough to sail.” Jon has done a lot of Laser sailing, most often out of his home area. He said that as much as 50 percent of his sailing weekends are out-of-town. He sailed in the North Americans in 2009 and found the pre-Olympic competition against the USA team and the Canada team to be a worthwhile experience. “I even won [by a significant distance] one of the 10 races,” he said. He mentioned the Atlantic Coast Championships in Annapolis with 100 boats on the line and the North Americans at the Buffalo Canoe Club on Lake Erie (Ontario) when he talked about memorable experiences. And, last year he placed third in the District 11 Championships. But, he also enjoys the smaller Laser regattas, too. At the 20-40 boats events, “The competitors are more approachable, more fun to be around,” he says. The most recent venture away from

home took him to the 2014 New Jersey District Championships, where he dropped his Laser while unloading it at the site. So, no racing that time, but he did buy a new Laser on the spot. Jon also likes to test his distance sailing skills. He has taken his Laser on a 26-mile jaunt from Fishing Bay around Wolf Trap Lighthouse and back. He and friend Laser sailor Len Guenther often talk of sailing from Ware River in Gloucester into the Bay and around to Fishing Bay. Jon has served as tactician on a lot of “big” boats, too, and credits his abilities to his experience on Lasers. “The Laser is great for honing skill,” he says, but emphasizes he likes taking those skills to other boats. He also has done some distance racing on the Chesapeake Bay, including two Down the Bay Races. And, Jon has bluewater aspirations. So, even though keelboat racing is definitely on his plate, Jon will be at the 2015 Laser Nationals at Brant Beach (Long Beach, NJ). And, he will be event chairman of the 2015 Laser Atlantic Coast Championship Regatta in May at Fishing Bay YC, Deltaville, VA. And, lest anyone think the quiet young man’s accomplishments could go unnoticed, Jon won the U.S. Sailing 2013 One-Design Leadership Award, given “In recognition of individual initative, enthusiasm, organizing ability, and leadership in creating a one-design fleet building program.” A well deserved kudo. spinsheet.com

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Jim Osborne Opens Osborne Yachts

Jim Osborne, familiar Annapolis yacht broker and acclaimed Sabre and Back Cove Yachts salesman, announces the opening of Osborne Yachts, a full service brokerage firm representing quality motor and sailing yachts. Leveraging his 40-plus years of boating experience and unmatched dedication to clients, Osborne is excited about this new venture. “I’ve been messing around with boats for a long time … it’s finally time to take the helm and steer my own course.” Osborne Yachts is located at the edge of Annapolis Harbor at Fourth Street and Spa Creek opposite the Yacht Basin and City Dock. yachtworld.com/osborneyachts

New Hires

Suntex Marinas, is pleased to announce it has added industry veteran Brian Baker as Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager. An active member of the marina community, he has managed multiple properties and has shown a deep dedication to the industry through his service and educational efforts. “I’m really excited to work with Suntex and join their mission to deliver the highest level of service and satisfaction for customers,” says Baker. suntexmarinas.com Knot 10 Yacht Sales is pleased to announce the addition of Randy Walterhoefer to its team. Randy joins Knot 10 with years of experience in the boat business. He founded a well-known boat detailing company and crewed on several mega yachts before making an impact on the world of yacht brokerage. Randy joins Knot 10 to continue their growing success in the Mid-Atlantic and Florida markets. Marc Benvenuto, President of Knot 10 Yacht Sales says,

“Randy will be playing a key role at Knot 10 utilizing his experience with larger boats and the mega yacht market.” knot10.com

Curtis Stokes & Associates has added Tara Chase, who joins the firm with an enormous amount of sales, marketing and boating experience. Tara is right at home on the water, having grown up around everything water — powerboating, regatta racing, scuba diving, and sailing. Tara is now based in South Florida but will assist buyers and sellers on the entire East Coast. curtisstokes.net

Offshore Sailing School recently hired Dan Bleich as sales manager based at the company’s headquarters office in Ft. Myers, Florida. Dan comes to Offshore Sailing School with significant sales experience in the travel and tourism business with former employers such as Delta Air Lines, TraveLeaders, and Allianz Global Assistance. offshoresailing.com

Pettit Marine Paint recently released an entry-level water-based antifouling paint, Neptune 5. This latest addition to Pettit’s award winning line of ecofriendly bottom paints provides lower applied cost per square foot and easier application. It is priced for budget-conscious consumers. According to Don Zabransky, VP of sales and marketing, “We are constantly trying to improve our product line, not only in functionality but also by reducing the impact on the environment, our customers, and the marinas and boatyards where the painting occurs. Neptune 5 fits in soundly as a cost-effective, high-performance and low-impact solution.” pettitpaint.com

New Marina in Trappe

The new Ferry Point Marina conveniently located on the Choptank River at the base of the Route 50 bridge is under new ownership and management. A long list of repairs and renovations has already begun. The marina still offers 112 slips, fuel dock, ship’s store, dry storage, a 50-ton Travelift, and full maintenance and repair services. Many of the same faces are still around as well as new being added. gatewaymarina.com

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Local sailor Will Crump’s company DATUM was named #1399 on the Inc 5,000 America’s fastest growing private companies for 2014 and #17 on the Baltimore Metro list. DATUM is an industry leader in data management. Will and his team recently placed fifth at the J/80 World Championship. datumstrategy.com

Martin Bird and Associates is pleased to announce Dan Bacot, Jr. has joined the firm as a Yacht Broker. Dan has chosen to come back to Annapolis after many years as a marina owner in Virginia and pursue his favorite niche in the boating industry, working as a yacht broker. He brings with him a wealth of technical and performance knowledge in both sail and power boats. martinbird.com

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10’ Bauer 10 ’10 Bauer 10 sailboat, lightly used, very good condition. $2500. Includes sails, rigging, oars and cover. (No trailer). Annapolis location. Great for sailing or rowing. Sells new for $4500. 443-458-2224

Hobie Tandem Island ’11 Excellent cond., sailed 6 times. Red. Complete factory package, new tramps, full length cover, Hobie TI Trailex trailer. $4,999. Bill at 302-750-9810; docbillshearer@gmail.com

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POWER Suffering From Sticker Shock? Freedom Boat Club, your alternative to boat ownership, is now open in Port Annapolis Marina! No hassle boating is here! Call or email Dan at 443-458-5179 dsomerville@freedomboatclub.com 2201 Clyde 14 14 o/b boat-1954-titled ’09 Karavan galvanized trailer- $1,600. Call Lad Mills at 410-745-4942 or lmills@cbmm.org 2208 Mako 17 17 center console-1995-2010 Suziki 4-stroke 115-hp o/b-EZ-Loader trailer-clear bottom-$5,800. Call Lad Mills at 410-745-4942 or lmills@cbmm.org 2210 Chris Craft 28-’81 305 V-8 Inboard-trim tabs-swim platform-hard top –Cockpit bimini-bow thruster-fridgewipers-ground tackle- Awlgrip-200 gal fuel tank $11,500. Call Lad Mills at 410-745-4942 or lmills@cbmm.org

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22’ Catalina ’85 Rare Fin Keel Fast & ready to race or cruise w/trailer. 5-hp Merc OB, racing sails & spares, loaded w/gear, trailer w/new paint, tires & lights, complete interior, good bottom $5500 Just add Water! Pete (610) 761-9845, PJ9309@aol.com. Can deliver MD area. More pics available. Proven racer! Laser 2 w/galvanized Trailer Sails: mainsail, jib, spinnaker, trapeze, dolly, trailer. It used to race in Newport, and lived in Deltaville before coming to Maryland. In great condition. 410 592-5528 23’ O’Day ’80 Cruising, shoal, good Cond., ’97-9.9-hp long shaft, elect.start OB, bimini, main, jib, gen, spin, tiller. Fully equipped, great single-hander. $2,500 OBO (443) 790-5370. peaneu4@verizon.net J/24 Sail #1223 Race ready, currently in water in Oxford. .proven PHRF winner in St Michaels. last 7 yrs faired keel, MASTHEAD Spinnaker(165) but easily converted to one design. on hard for 2 yrs, replaced all toe rails, updated & replaced deck hardware. New Kiwi grip deck. All Stanchions, pushpit & bow pulpit, re-glassed . Tac tic wireless. Call for more details: (410) 819-7878.

25’ Cape Dory ’77 Thoroughly upgraded and improved, solid deck, ST, new headsails, new electric, Honda OB. Asking $8000. Call Scott (410) 798-1456 or scottstahler08@live.com 26’ Bristol ‘73 Classic Great sailing sloop. H. Herreshoff design. Thousands in upgrades since 2003. Electric start Honda 9.9, Cabin cushions, Raytheon inst., teak hand rails, standing rigging, hatch AC. Asking $6,500 OBO (703) 764-1277. 27’ Ericson ’73 Keel cruising sloop, good cond, main, jib, spinnaker, 9.9 Honda 4-stroke otbd, solar battery charger, $3900-obo. Sea Scouts, Ken Kessler, skipper1115@gmail.com, Steve Alexander 301-646-0805, stevedalex@msn.com

28.5’ Hunter ’87 $14,500 OBO 10.5 Beam, Shoal Keel, 4’ draft, Yanmar 20GMF diesel motor, fiberglass hull, roller furler jib, mainsail. Additional accessories included. Runs well, well maintained.Call Rick 302-284-4389 or email gtomachine@yahoo.com

Alberg 30 On the Hard-ready for Inspection. All standing rigging. Needs TLC. Price is right $3343.79. Call for appt. in Annapolis. Steve (443) 871-5610. 30’ Alberg ‘66 Navy blue hull, Harken RF jib, Anderson #2 winches, blue cabin cushions, Atomic-4 engine $18,000. Call (410) 544-8477. Cape Dory 30 Cutter ’82 Sound Volvo dsl and hull. Needs cosmetic work. Priced accordingly under $20,000. Great opportunity for someone willing to invest sweat equity. Contact reking@att.net or 410-841-5522. Catalina 30 Tall Rig/Wing Keel ‘93 Well maintained, and equipped for singlehanded cruising. Many upgrades. In Water in Annapolis, Maryland. $34,500 (301-466-7465). Website: www.chesapeaketiding.com 30’ Frers ‘88 Well maintained, beautiful blue hull, bottom in top cond., keel / rudder faired, new grey non-skid deck, excellent North Sails inventory, new tiller / extension, sleeps 6, $21K, Nick (240) 429-3996 30’ Hunter ‘92 Excellent cond. Ready to sail in the beautiful Fall weather. Great family cruiser. R/F, Bimini, AP, GPS, TV, etc… Keep in current slip until January. Annapolis. $31,900 OBO 571-201-0121

Sabre S28-II ’79 Sloop $12,250 Good cond. 4’8” draught, 9’3” beam. Wheel steering, NEW: batteries, alternator, charger, tachometer, chartplotter/fishfinder, VHF, cabin lights, head, running rigging. New bimini, sail cover, binnacle cover and jib UV cover. Bottom paint 2011. Furling jib, wheel steering, AC. Volvo MD7-A. 4 sails. 2 anchors. Depth meter. Deale, MD Contact Gary: (303) 775-5453 or gary@sunshineduo.us

31’ Seafarer ’72 Yawl Bill Tripp designed baby B40. Perfect daysailer or weekender. Very pretty CCA lines, with great sailing characteristics. Always gets compliments under sail. $4999. Call Tim 443 989-8900 troy519@aol.com 32’ Endeavour ’78 Sloop Yanmar 20hp dsl. New alternator, batteries, hatches, ports. Autohelm w/remote, Bimini, cockpit enclosure. 4’2” draft. Sturdy Bay cruiser. Good cond.. $9,500 Contact Larry, 540-846-7100, lcwmoviemaker@verizon.net

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28’ Yankee Yachts Sloop ’73 Strong sailer, points well, good sails. New cushions, bimini, engine controls, more, Sleeps five. Tiller, all safety gear. In water, call for appt. $8500/OBO 410-258-8292

32’ Sabre ’84 Great Bay boat, tri-cabin layout, 21 HP Westerbeake, main 2012, roller furling headsail, genoa 2010, jib fair, winter cover, fin keel, $32,500, 410-703-7986 or mike@crusaderyachts.com

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34’ C&C ’83 Yanmar dsl, complete sails, great bay boat! located in Baltimore $15,000, (443) 858-2931. J105 Hull 97 - best priced J in the country Straight-up J105 Hull 97, former Hiawatha. Deep draft. Proven race winner. Pre-scrimp hull. Lightly used racing sails. Fresh micron bottom. New Sheets. Annapolis. $50,000 OBO. jjavitt@gmail.com 37’ Hunter ’88 cruising sloop Ready to sail, Yanmar dsl, 110 furling jib, Dutchman mainsail, well equipped instrumentation, air/heat, Sea Scouts $27,500, Steve Alexander, stevedalex@msn.com, 301 646 0805

OYSTER 55 ’96 Extensive re-fit 2012-13 and ready for the ARC. New electronics, Annapolis,electric MD � Kent furling, Island, MD rigging, sails, ultra-suede Rock Hall, MD �upholstery Deltaville, VA & much more. Asking only $475,000/OBO 410.287.8181 Contact: Harold@AYCyachts.com, 619-840-3728 or 410-268-7171 Spirit of Tradition Cruising Vessel 62’ ketch built by Salthouse in NZ. Recent circumnavigation in comfort and style by two. Total refit, ready to go and better than new. Value! (757) 971-1811 www.sailmarnie.com

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

33’ Soverel 33 ’85 2012 National Champion “Renegade”. Custom trailer, updated sail inventory and tons of upgrades! Just Listed at $35,000. Call Bob Oberg 410-267-8181 or Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

39’ Beneteau One Ton ’84 Air Mail is race ready, draft 7’ 2”, beam 13’, fractional rig, running backstays, hydraulic vang & outhaul, PHRF 72, $19,000. contact Tom at (443) 837-6971 or airmail53352@comcast.net

34’ Catalina ‘88 Folding prop, Autopilot, chartplotter, cable/phone outlet, New sails ‘06/’08, new furler ’12, new running rigging ’14, Asymmetrical spinnaker. $36,500. Contact: 804-436-4484 or Jonathan@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

42’ Whitby ‘82 Perfect liveaboard cruiser $70,000! Center cockpit w/ hard top cutter rigged ketch, 4x roller furling, Well equipped with refrigeration, inverter, electric windlass, a/p. Located in Annapolis. 410-982-4877

35’ Beneteau 343 ‘06 Perfect cruising boat! Two cabins, 1 head, reverse cycle A/C, fridge, auto pilot, canvas, electric windlass and primary winches! $100,000 Contact Keith: 301-503-4634, or Keith@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

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

43’ Hans Christian Christina ’97 Well equipped, fast, comfortable. Chartplotter, radar, AIS, SSB, autopilot, generator, life raft. Pullman berth, guest strm, workshop, granite counters. Starting to need TLC. Asking $165,000. Call Rose 443-618-6705 or Grand Soleil 54 ’08 by Luca gypsymarine@comcast.net Brenta Very well equipped fast offshore cruising yacht built by the famous Italian yard Cantiere del Pardo. Please call Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company for pricing and complete details 410-2687171 or e-mail harold@aycyachts.com

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37’ Tartan ‘84 One owner, well maintained. New Yanmar eng 2005, Balmar 12A alternator, custom KATO davits, AP, anchor washdown, CQR w/ all chain, gennaker, whiskerpole. $65,000. Deltaville, VA. Contact: 804-436-4484 or Jonathan@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 38’ Hunter 38 ’06 One owner & lightly used. Well-equipped & maintained to the “nines”!! Owners business obligations are forcing the sale. Bring any reasonable offer. In Annapolis & available anytime. $134,900 Call Dan: 410-570-8533 or Dan@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 38’ Sabre 38 ’85 Turnkey w/upgrades including new Raymarine C90W chartplotter/GPS, New “ultra thin” TV, propane BBQ grill, reverse cycle heat/ air, more. RECENTLY REDUCED: $64,500! Contact Bob 410-267-8181 or Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 42’ Hunter 420 CC ‘02 Gorgeous meticulously maintained, A/C, generator, bow thruster, Raymarine Electronics incl. radar, 2 cabin w/aft centerline, 2 heads $155K. Contact Keith: 301-503-4634 or Keith@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

43’ Beneteau Idylle 13.50 ’84 Striking Navy Blue Awlgrip hull and numerous upgrades including reverse cycle heat & air, rebuilt engine, A/P, hard dodger, and more. Call Denise at 410-991-8236 or Denise@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 44’ Beneteau First 44.7 ’04 Absolutely the nicest ever commissioned. Never raced unless for fun!! Custom improvements, AC/Heat, Genset, microwave, new electronics and much more. Asking $239,900.00. Call Dan at 410-570-8533 or Dan@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 50’ Beneteau ’00 Just Reduced! 2-cabin with Genset, Air, thruster, power winches, stern arch, dinghy, and all the electronics you need to get cruising right away! $225,000. Contact: 443-949-4559 or Aaron@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 50’ Beneteau First 50 ’07 Absolutely stunning boat. Perfect performance cruiser. Loaded with all the toys from Genset/Air to Great Electronics & Sails! $399,000 Contact Tim (410) 267-8181 or > tim@annapolisyachtsales.com

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www.bay-yacht.com www.atlantic-cruising.com CS 34 ’90 Winged keel at 4’ 3”, perfect bay boat and strong capable offshore cruiser. Boat is one owner and absolutely mint. Owner moved up, needs to sell now @ $59.5K, will look at all serious offers. Catalina C400 ’95 New price $113,000. Pristine condition, meticulously maintained. Call Bob Allen (443) 822-0883. Jeanneau 42i ’07 New Price $215,000 Perhaps the fastest 42i built, North 3DL inventory, deep keel, epitomizes the term, “racer/cruiser”. Call Bobby Allen (443) 603-2463 Jeanneau 45.2 ’03 3 cabin/2 head, $245,000, full electronics, new sails, includes spinnaker, shoal draft, beautiful flag blue – call Bobby Allen 443-603-2463 45’ Jeanneau ’07 $244,900, sharp, clean beautifully outfitted, full AC, electronics, canvas.. won’t last! Anticipated price reduction. Call Bobby Allen 443-603-2463 48’ Fountaine Pajot Salina ’08 $549,000 loaded, 4 cabin 2 head, full electronics, perfect family cruiser - call Bobby Allen 443-603-2463

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Beneteau 323………..... $45,000 Jeanneau SO32i …........ $51,000 Beneteau 343………..... $70,000 Jeanneau SO39i……..... $95,000 Jeanneau SO42i…….... $125,000 Beneteau C50……….... $165,000

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BROKERAGE & CLASSIFIED Jeanneau 50 DS ’09 $345,000 fresh water boat, 140 eng hrs, Navy Blue hull, teak decks, totally loaded, all the bells and whistles.. immaculate.. call Bobby Allen 443-603-2463 50’ Oceanis ’11 2 cabin, 180 hrs on Yanmar 110 hp. Fresh water yacht. Asking 390K call Bobby Allen 443-603-2463

32’ Hanse 325 ’14 One yr old, shows like new. New boat on order! Air, radar, plotter, autopilot, full canvas, Laminate sails, cruising chute w/ sock… and more! Asking $149,000 - Contact Mike Trades Considered mike@crusaderyachts.com

38’ Hanse 385 ’15 New Demo model Just arrived - Call for a test sail! Ready for delivery, see her at Annapolis Show! Special factory / dealer incentives on this boat!! Trades considered! Call!! 410-269-0939

44’ Tartan 4400 ’08 Superbly equipped, genset, Air, frig, freezer, Leisure furl boom - This boat has it all - Over 800k to replace today. Low hrs, never been off Chesapeake, but ready for anywhere! Asking $419,000 Owner says sell… come see her today! 410-269-0939

34’ Beneteau 343 ’08 Inmast furling, pivoting wheel, opening transom with shower, cruising spinnaker like new condition $105,000 757-480-1073 www.bayharborbrokerage.com 38’ Bavaria centercockpit ‘99 German quality and engineering, large aft cabin, solid mahogany trim,only 540 hrs on Volvo dsl.$88,000 757-480-1073 www.bayharborbrokerage.com 38’ Catalina ‘99 Very clean, aft cabin, stall shower, big galley, new Garmin chartplotter & radar, light use $99,500 757-480-1073 www.bayharborbrokerage.com

34’ Pacific Seacraft ’89 Currently three PSC 34s on the market @ CYS with varying equipment and pricing. Excellent selection on used Pacific Seacrafts - Call for more infoFrom $110,000 410 269-0939, www.CrusaderYachts.com

39’ Catalina 390 ’02 Three cabin layout Never Chartered! Good equipment, furling mast, air, plotter, autopilot & more. Ready to cruise and make new adventures. Good condition - rare find Call CYS for more info! www.CrusaderYachts.com

49’ Jeanneau 49DS ’07 Well equipped owner’s layout w/convertible aft cabin to a kind single. Chesapeake Bay sailing only. Excellent price and value - lightly used! ! Asking $316,000 Schedule an appointment to see her today! 410-269-0939 www.CrusaderYachts.com

44’ Gulfstar ’81 Very solid good sailing boat. Center cockpit, full enclosure, beautiful lines see her at www.bayharborbrokerage.com

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35’ Hunter 356 ’04 Great cond., lightly used and equipped perfectly for coastal / Bay cruising. Air Con, windlass, Furling mast and more. Asking $98,000 Reduced / Make offers! 410-269-0939 www.Crusaderyachts.com

2200 American Sail 14.6 sailboat ‘94 Cover-o/b motor –no trailer- $750. Call Lad Mills at 410-745-4942 or lmills@cbmm.org

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26’ Tartan Fantail ’14 We have both the DaySailor and WeekEnder in stock. Ready to go excellent incentives. Sail-Away package at $90k DaySailor & $100k Weekender. ready to test sail, 410-269-0939 www.CrusaderYachts.com

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37’ Tartan 3700 Two available 2004 & 2005 - All in great shape, White & Blue Hull. Raymarine electronics, autopilots, great equipment. Both are here in Annapolis & ready to show. From $220k - 410-269-0939

38’ Freedom ’90 Amazing boat. Lots of updates & improvements. Newer electronics, painted hull & deck, Carbon rig, self tacking job & more. Turnkey & ready for fall sailing now. Bigger boat ordered! Asking $80,000 www.crusaderyachts.com

40’ Pacific Seacraft ’98 LIBERTY Standout Crealock design. Meticulous care; many upgrades including windlass, genset, nice canvas, AIS, cutter rig, twin fullers, etc. Ready for coastal or offshore cruising! Reduced to $270,000. 410-269-0939 www.CrusaderYachts.com

41’ Tartan 4100 ’98 Janus - Well equipped, experienced cruising boat. Great value under 200k Ready for Coastal cruising. Owners getting out of boating, everything goes with! $179,000 410-269-0939 or www.CrusaderYachts.com

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30’ Seidelmann ’80 A proven classic racer/cruiser design with 11 feet of beam, she feels much larger than she is, price reduced 05/14 to $5,500. Contact Rob Dorfmeyer (216) 533-9187 Curtis Stokes & Associates, rob@curtisstokes.net

38’ Cabo Rico ’87 New standing rigging, A/C, New cockpit enclosure. Owner Moved up ! Only $89,000 . Contact Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 Curtis Stokes & Associates rob@curtisstokes.net

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36’ Hunter 36 ’07 CLEAN, Ready to sail away – In-mast, cruising spin, C80 plotter, AC/Heat, full canvas – A Must See! $99,000 Contact Tony or Cherie 800-604-3242, info@greatblueyachts.com

38’ Seafarer Sloop Rig ’78 Fresh water vessel, 40-hp Yanmar dsl 3JH3E, asking $29,500 Contact Rob Dorfmeyer (216) 533-9187 Curtis Stokes & Associates, rob@curtisstokes.net

42’ Hunter 420 Center Cockpit ’99 2 ensuite staterooms/ 2 heads. Yanmar 62hp, all weather enclosed cockpit. $115,000. Call Rob Dorfmeyerr 216 533-9187 Curtis Stokes & Associates, Rob@curtisstokes.net

50’ Gulfstar ’79 One of the nicest available. Rare sloop rigged. Repowered Cummins 65-hp, bowthruster, new paint. $179,000 Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216 533-9187 Curtis Stokes & Associates rob@curtisstokes.net

58’ Farr ’85 Proven circumnavigator built at Dencho Marine, interior by N.A. Bob Smith, incredible boat ! $169,000 Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216 533-9187 Curtis Stokes & Associates Rob@ curtisstokes.net

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36’ Hunter 356 ’03 PRICED RIGHT! – In-mast, full canvas, AC/Heat, dinghy w/ OB, plotter, pilot – Available for demo sail. $89,000 Contact Tony 443-5535046, tony@greatblueyacht.com 41’ Beneteau 411 ’01 2 cabin, furling main, Gen, AC/Heat, plotter, radar – new electronics, dinghy w/ OB, cruising spin and more $123,000 Contact Tony – 443553-5046, tony@greatblueyachts.com 41’ Rival Aft Cockpit Cutter ’78 Classic Peter Brett Design, Blue Water cruiser. Beautiful lines above decks, gorgeous teak woods below. Exceptional Care and many recent upgrades – $44,500 Contact Tony 443-553-5046, tony@greatblueyachts.com

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Pearson 323 ’81 $12,500 Classic Pearson lines & quality - Volvo dsl, wheel steering, full galley, dodger, bimini & more - See her on the web - www. greatblueyachts.com - Call for details and to arrange a showing - Tony 800604-3242 / tony@greatblueyachts.com tony@greatblueyachts.com

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‘11 Jeanneau 42DS- $219,000

‘10 Hunter 49- $340,000

‘03 Jeanneau 37- $74,900

‘09 Hunter 50 CC-$340,000

SELECTED BROKERAGE 240 Hunter ‘00......$12,559 25 Hunter ‘82....... $10,500 25 Catalina ‘78.......$ 6,500 26 Colgate ’05 ......$35,000 28 Sabre ‘80 ..........$19,000 28 Hunter ’90........$18,000 30 Jeanneau..........$14,000 31 Hunter ‘86........$22,000 31 Hunter ‘87........$22,000 326 Hunter ’03.....$69,000 33 Hunter ‘05........$74,900 33 Hunter ’82.......$14,999 33 Hunter ‘05....... $79,000

33.5 Hunter ‘92......$46,000 36 Ericson ‘81.........$29,900 36CC Beneteau.....$94,500 36 Endeavour........$139,900 361 Beneteau.......$79,000 37 Jeanneau ‘03...$74,900 376 Hunter ’96 ....$65,000 376 Hunter ‘97......$70,000 376 Hunter ‘96......$79,900 376 Hunter ’97......$72,000 38 Hunter ‘06........$120,000 38 Hunter ‘07 ........$140,000

410 Hunter ’00......$124,000 410 Hunter ‘01......$124,900 410 Hunter ’00.....$117,500 41AC Hunter ‘05..$169,000 42 Hunter ’91........$91,000 42DS Jeanneau....$208,000 44DS Hunter ‘07...$195,000 45CC Hunter ’07...$249,000 456 Hunter ‘05......$205,000 456 Hunter ’04.....$190,000 46 Hunter ‘01........$175,000 49 Hunter ‘10........$340,000 50CC Hunter ’09..$340,000

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39’ Beneteau Cyclades 39 ’07 Asking reduced price $79,000. Great cruising yacht, comfortable at anchor and underway. Nav station conveniently by companionway. Sails fast, points well. Professionally maintained. 800-8504081 www.MooringsBrokerage.com 36’ Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i ’09 Asking reduced price $69,000. Comfortable 2 cabin version, sails & points great with fin keel. Secure decks and generous cockpit w/deep storage lockers. Large head w/ separate shower. 800-850-4081, www.MooringsBrokerage.com

40’ Beneteau First 40 ’12 $179,000. Our fleet of Farr First 40s used during the America’s Cup in San Francisco are now available at incredible pricing. Most boats have less than 25 to 50 days use & less than 100 hrs on the engs. Race cruise equipped. 800-850-408 www.MooringsBrokerage.com

43’ Beneteau Cyclades 43 ’06 Asking reduced price $95,000. Blue water design, generous interior, large cockpit, dual helm, high tech, craftsmanship. Reliability, comfort, elegant finish. Large capacities for water, fuel, gear & food. 800-850-4081 www.MooringsBrokerage.com

43’ Beneteau Oceanis 43 ’09 Asking only $130,000. New model to be released from our fleet in 2014. Great looking sailing boat w/all the equipment ready to start sailing & cruising today. Available now in St. Martin, or BVI. 800-850-4081 www.MooringsBrokerage.com

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62’ 1984 Gulfstar SailMaster 62 ..........................$339,000 53’ 1984 Mason 53 ...............................................$180,000 50’ 1984 Gulfstar SailMaster 50 ..........................$189,000 49’ 2007 Jeanneau 49 Deck Salon ......................$299,000 48’ 2000 Sunward 48 ...........................................$250,000 46’ 2003 Tartan 4600 ............................................$349,000 44’ 2008 Tartan 4400 ............................................$419,000 44’ 2004 Tartan 4400 ............................................$399,000 43’ 2008 Tartan 4300.................................................. CALL 42’ 1981 Pearson 424 ............................................$54,900 41’ 2001 Tartan 4100 ............................................$160,000 40’ 1976 Bristol 40 .................................................$69,000 40’ 1998 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 40 ................$270,000 40’ 2012 Tartan 4000.................................................. CALL 40’ 1998 Regal 402 Commodore ...........................$97,500 39’ 2002 Catalina 390 - 3 Cabin ..........................$148,000 38’ 1988 C&C 38 Mk III ...........................................$64,500 38’ 1983 Cabo Rico 38 ...........................................$50,000 38’ 1990 Freedom 38 .............................................$80,000 38’ 1984 Pan Oceanic PilotHouse ........................$46,000

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37’ 1989 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37...................... CALL 37’ 1977 Gulfstar 37 ...............................................$57,500 37’ 1985 Tayana 37 Cutter .....................................$50,000 37’ 2005 Tartan 3700 # 100 ..................................$225,000 37’ 2004 Tartan 3700 # 81 ....................................$220,000 36’ 2005 Beneteau 36.7 Shoal Keel ......................$94,500 36’ 2004 Hunter 36 .................................................$79,000 35’ 1998 Ericson 350 by Pac Sea .........................$70,000 35’ 1995 Tartan 3500.................................................. CALL 35’ 2004 Hunter 356 ...............................................$98,000 34’ 2007 Beneteau 343 ........................................$109,000 34’ 1990 Cabo Rico 34 ...........................................$85,000 34’ 2006 Benetau 343 ............................................$99,000 34’ 1997 Gemini 105M ...........................................$89,000 34’ 2001 Legacy 34 Express - Jet Drives ........... $179,000 34’ 2002 Mainship Pilot Sedan ..........................$109,000 34’ 1987 Express Alsberg Built ............................$48,000 34’ 1994 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 34 ................$100,000 34’ 1998 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 34 ................$139,000 34’ 1993 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 34 ................$115,000

33’ 2005 J Boat J / 100 ...........................................$99,000 33’ 2015 Tartan 101 - ON ORDER ............................. CALL 33’ 2000 Nauticat 33 ............................................$180,000 33’ 1980 Tartan 33 ..................................................$29,500 32’ 2000 Catalina 320 .............................................$66,900 32’ 2014 Hanse 325 ..............................................$149,000 32’ 2007 Luhrs 32 Open ......................................$139,900 32’ 2004 C&C 99 .....................................................$89,000 32’ 1995 Catalina 320 .............................................$48,500 32’ 1994 Pacific Seacraft Pilot 32 .......................$100,000 32’ 1984 Sabre 32 Tri-Cabin ..................................$32,500 31’ 1984 Bristol 31 .................................................$50,000 31’ 2006 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 31 ................$139,000 31’ 1990 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 31 ..................$73,500 31’ 1990 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 31 ..................$59,500 28’ 1987 Tartan 28 ..................................................$29,500 27’ 1987 Pacific Seacraft Orion 27 .......................$65,000 26’ 2014 Tartan Fantail Daysailor - Demo ............ $92,000 26’ 2014 Tartan Fantail Weekender - Demo........ $100,000 22’ 2013 J Boat J / 70..............................................$52,500

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44’ Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i ’09 Asking $145,000. The sleek lines, outstanding performance, and modern interior should excite anyone’s passion for sailing. Well-equipped and ready to sail away. Three and four cabin layouts are available. 800-850-4081 www.MooringsBrokerage.com

29’ Bayfield ’89 Yanmar 13-hp, shoal, cutter $15,000 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300.

33’ J/100 ’05 Flag Blue hull set up for day sailing and racing. Windsprint can race with the big boys. $99,000. Contact Paul Mikulski at 410-961-5254 or paul@northpointyachtsales.com

29’ Bayfield ’84 Yanmar dsl, 3’6” draft, extended galley. $16,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 30’ Catalina ’85 Dsl, Tall Rig, dodger. 2 avail. $22,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 30’ Ericson ’85 R/F, wheel, dsl. Cruise equipped. Shoal. $16,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 32’ Dufour ’07 325 Grande Large, 19-hp dsl, wheel, RF, dinghy $114,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300.

46’ Leopard 46 ’07 Asking $359,000. Great design, comfortable spaces, bluewater cruiser. Four large cabins, generator, 3 ACs. Hardtop bimini, roll down side curtains. Aft deck bench folds into swim platform. Very easy handling, very safe family cruiser. 800-850-4081, www.MooringsBrokerage.com

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J/105s North Point is your source for this great 35’ one design racer and day sail boat. We have a wide selection starting at $59,900 Contact David@Northpointyachtsales.com (410) 280-8976

36’ Catalina ’96 Yanmar dsl, dodger, dinghy, custom mattress $79,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 38’ Pearson 38 ’91 Yanmar dsl, RF, wheel, new listing $89,900 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300.

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29’ Dehler 29 ’98 Full set of cruising and racing sails, clean bottom w/ fresh 2013 paint. PHRF is 141 (S) & 126 (A). $49,500, Contact David Malkin (410) 280-2038 or david@northpointyachtsales.com

35’ J108 ’11 Shoal draft performance cruiser! 4ft draft, Keel centerboard, twin rudder version of the J109. Save $100k Asking $239k. Call Paul for details (410) 961-5254 Paul@northpointyachtsales.om

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60 Brewer Ketch 2000................................$196,000 57 Southerly 2011 ...................................$1,675,000 52 Island Packet 485 ....................3 from....$455,000 50 Morgan Catalina 1990 ................................... U/C 49 Southerly 2010 ........................................... SOLD 48 Bowman 1992/2006 ..............................$319,900 47 Southerly 2013 ......................................$825,000 47 Beneteau 2006.......................................$269,900 47 Beneteau 473 2006................................$267,900 46 Island Packet 465 ....................2 from....$525,000 45 Island Packet ...........................2 from....$199,900 45 Morgan Nelson Merek 454 1984 .............$58,500 44 Island Packet 1993 ................................$175,000 44 Island Packet 440 2005 .........................$440,000 43 Endeavour 1979 ......................................$71,225 43 Jeanneau DS 2003 .................................$174,900 42 Endeavour 42 1985 .................................$99,900

Catalina 380 ‘00 $129,900

Southerly 115 ‘06 $249,000

42 Island Packet 420 2002 .........................$314,900 42 Moody 425 1991 ...................................$118,500 42 Southerly 42 RST 2011.........................$575,000 42 Tatoosh by Bob Perry 1982 ...................$120,000 41 Rhodes Bounty II 1957 ...........................$52,500 41 Bristol 41.1 1981 ..................................$135,000 40 Cal 1966 .................................................$95,000 40 Island Packet 1999 ................................$189,500 40 Island Packet 1998 ........................................ U/C 40 O’Day 1986.............................................$49,500 39 Pearson C/B 1989....................................$97,500 38 Island Packet 380 ....................3 from....$189,000 38 Hunter 2005 .........................................$127,500 37 Island Packet 370 2008 .........................$299,000 37 Island Packet 1995 ................................$156,000 37 Custom Steel Cutter 1995 ............................. U/C 36 Hunter 2005 .........................................$104,900

Island Packet 350 ‘98 $120,000

36 Southerly 110 2005 ...............................$249,000 36 Island Packet Estero 2010......................$270,000 36 Tashing Tashiba 1986 ...........................$128,500 35 Island Packet ...........................2 from....$114,900 35 Island Packet 350 1998 .........................$120,000 34 Catalina 1993 ..........................................$56,900 34 Hunter 340 1999 ....................................$59,900 34 Sabre MKI 1980 ......................................$32,000 33 Tartan 1981 ............................................$34,500 32 Island Packet .............................3 from....$79,900 32 Island Packet 1991 & 1996 ........................... U/C 31 Hunter 1984 ...........................................$19,900 31 Island Packet .............................3 from....$48,900 30 Pearson 303 1986....................................$34,900 29 Island Packet .............................2 from....$65,900 27 Island Packet .............................3 from....$34,500 27 John Holmes w/trlr 1987 .........................$19,900

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35’ J/109 ‘05 Well equipped shoal draft 5’9” version. European style interior w/ two private sleeping cabins & pull-out double in the large main cabin. $169,000. Call Paul Mikulski 410 9615254 paul@northpointyachtsales.com

40’ C&C ’81 Has a great reputation as a wonderful racing/cruising yacht. Comfortable accommodations for cruising or relaxing. Lovingly maintained & is in exceptionally clean cond.. David Cox at 410-310-3476 or davidcox@ northpointyachtsales.com

45’ Beneteau First 44.7 ’05 Three spreader racing mast with rod rigging, Extensive sail inventory, Volvo D255 55 hp engine upgrade. Comfort not sacrificed. $199,900. Bill O’Malley 410-703-9058 or bomalley@northpointyachtsales.com

50’ Gulfstar 50 Ketch ’77 This Gulfstar has completed several year-long liveaboard cruises around the world. Many updates make it an ideal live-aboard/ offshore capable adventurer. $129,900. Bill O’Malley 410-703-9058 or bomalley@northpointyachtsales.com

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J42 ’96 Great offering on a completely upgraded J42. Offshore equipped for long range cruising. This is a must see and highly recommended. $189,000. Call Paul Mikulski 410.961.5254 paul@northpointyachtsales.com

45.5’ Bristol Center Cockpit k/cb This Bristol has received 2 rounds of extensive upgrades & improvements. Perfect for the Bay or the Bahamas. Low hrs. REDUCED $149,900. Rick Casali at 410-279-5309 or rick@northpointyachtsales.com.

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29’ 1989 Bayfield Cutter Yanmar 13-hp, Shoal Draft.......... $15,000 / Offers 29’ 1984 Bayfield Yanmar DSL, 3’6” Draft ............................................... $16,500 28' 1977 Sabre Volvo 13 Hp dsl, RF, wheel steering, bimini & dodger $15,000 30’ 1987 Catalina Universal DSL, 5’3” Draft ........................................... $22,500 30‘ 1985 Ericson 30 R/F, Wheel, DSL, Cruise Equipped, Shoal............. $16,500 32’ 2007 Dufour Le Grande Volvo DSL, Wheel, RF, Shoal................$114,500 34’ 2001 Motorsailor Kubota 50-hp, Custom......................................... $35,000 35’ 1980 Cal 35 Cruiser/Racer, Wheel, DSL, Spinnaker...................... Contract 36’ 1996 Catalina 36 Yanmar, Air, Dinghy, w/ Davits.............................. $79,500

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Regent Point Marina Full Service Yacht Repair Facility. See our website for details of Winter Wet or Dry storage specials. Call Regent Point Marina Boatyard @ 804-758-4747. yardmaster@regentpointmarina.com

Tayana 37 ’85 99K Excellent opportunity to own a blue water equipped cruiser, engine rebuild 2013, excellent sails, ground tackle, radar, plotter, autopilot, Frigoboat refrigeration. Several to choose from! RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955.

31’ Ericson Independence ’77 “Penny Lane” NEW 20-hp Universal dsl, bimini, dodger, roller furler, A/C heat pump, refrig, dinghy w/ 3-hp OB, BRING OFFERS Asking : $17,900 Call Regent Point Marina@ 804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com 34’ Sea Sprite ’83 “Splendora”, New Yanmar #YM30 dsl 2012, A/C Heat Pump, New Refrig and a long list of upgrades including electronics & canvas. Asking: $39,900 Call Regent Point Marina 804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina 35’ Hunter Legend ’87 “Lady Bug Very clean family boat, New refrig/freezer, autohelm, 24-hp Yanmar dsl, Profurl rf, Two genoas, Bimini, dodger. Asking: $29,900 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com 38’ Sabre CB MK II ’89 “Lina’s Song” Fully Re-Conditioned w/ Numerous Up Grades, A/C, Electronics, Canvas, Ports, Hatches and Much More: Asking: $119,900 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com

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BOATS FOR SALE! SAILBOATS Passport 42 ‘84 98K Amazing refit from 2007 to 2013, followed by a shakedown cruise to the Bahamas, this vessel is ready for you to move aboard and go, now! Go see her at www. roguewaveyachtsales.com and put your offer in! Great opportunity!

1981 O’Day 28 main and jib like new condition, roller furling, 15 HP Honda outboard. $4,000 1981 Tanzer 25 Generous storage, porta potty, private front cabin. 9.9 mercury outboard engine. Good condition. $2,000 1984 Freedom 21 Catboat rig. Unstayed mast. Mainsail, jib, spinaker with shotgun mount. 4 HP Yamaha 4-stroke, fairly recent model. $1,800 1979 S2 30 Nice boat, inboard diesel $15,000

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Valiant 42 CE Cutter ’01 299K Sale Price! Equipped to the max, many fresh water yrs, 1700 hrs, genset, dsl heat, AC, radar, plotter, arch, dinghy, ob, great canvas. Several to choose from! RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955.

1989 Bayliner 19 Capri Bowrider 90 HP inboard/outboard engine on a trailer $2,500 All boats are sold “as is, where is” See boats’ photos at www.crabsailing.org To learn more or discuss purchase, contact CRAB at

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Donate Your Boat If It’s In Good Condition! Funds from the sale of boats support CRAB’s fleet operations.

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BROKERAGE & CLASSIFIED 34’ O’Day ‘82 Very nice, small family cruiser! A/C, Autopilot! Electronics, Stereo, 2009 Bottom job, Clean and ready to go...NOW $24,900! (410) 6399380, www.saltyachts.com

US Dealer for Yachts Brokers forSoutherly Fine Yachts Brokers for Fine Cruising Yachts Annapolis 410-571-3605 Rock Hall 410-639-2777 Deltaville 804-776-0604 www.SJYACHTS.com

Tayana 48 ‘94 269K Beautiful two strm cruiser w/loads of space. New sails, new generator, new dodger and bimini, new Raymarine electronics package. Very complete for voyaging at a great price! (410) 571-2955.

S&J Yachts Dealers for Island Packet & Southerly Yachts. 3 offices, 10 experienced brokers, open 7 days a week. A dynamic marketing & selling team that is ready to sell your boat or find just the right boat for you! Please contact us now! Call or email info@sjyachts.com

Southerly Yachts Leaders in Variable Draft - over 34 yrs and 1,100 boats. Push button swing keel. Go where others cannot! Several models available 36, 42, 45, 47 & 57 feet from $249,000 to $1,775,000. S&J Yachts 410 639-2777 www.sjyachts.com

36’ Beneteau 361 ‘03 Air, radar! Loaded and ready to go.....PRICE REDUCED... $89,500! (410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com 40’ Hunter 40.5 ‘97 Two staterooms, two head layout,Two zone Air / Heat, In mast furling, loaded and ready to go! ...$87,750! (410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com

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Little Harbor 50 ’83 335K Pedigreed classic yacht of the highest caliber! Quality, substance & style. She is gorgeous & on display at the brokerage show. Don’t miss the opportunity! Come see. RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955.

Southerly 110 (36’) ’05 Great sailing boat. Deep draft performance of 7’2” . Shallow draft FREEDOM of only 2’4” Just imagine where you can go! $249,000. S&J Yachts 410-571-3605 www.sjyachts.com

Island Packet 465 ’08 This “LIKE NEW” Yacht offers you a savings of over $300,000. Balance of the warranty will convey to the new owner! $535,000. S&J Yachts 410-639-2777. www.sjyachts.com

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25.5 Hunter ’85 Depth sounder, VHF, genoa, Jib furling, mainsail, bimini top, swim ladder, etc. $5,950 Call 443-209-1111 or go to www.TidewaterYachts.com 272 O’Day LE ’87 Signet knot/depth, genoa, VHF, Jib furling, sail cover, bimini, compass, etc. Just Reduced! $7,900 Call 443-209-1111 or go to www.TidewaterYachts.com 29’ C&C ’84 Knot/depth/wind, roller furling, mainsail, inner stay, cockpit table, etc. $19,500 Call 443-209-1111 or go to www.TidewaterYachts.com

Beneteau 473 ‘06 VERY clean, exceptionally well maintained w/so much NEW equipment, upgraded features, low eng hrs. New Westerbeke Genset, new cockpit enclosure, new custom cockpit & interior cushions. $269,900 S&J Yachts (410) 571-3605 www.sjyachts.com

30’ Sabre ‘86 Datamarine knot/depth, VHF, roller furling, genoa, dodger, bimini, asking $29,500 Call 443-209-1111 or go to www.TidewaterYachts.com

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33’ Caliber ‘88 Is a proven blue water veteran! 2014 awlgripped hull, new sails, new canvas, new electronics, new mechanical systems, new upholstery, and is in great cond. The current owner is moving to his next boat. ...$55,000 (410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com

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Before you head out there... 34’ Kaiser Gale Force Offshore Cutter ’78 Hull #15, Motivated SELLER says Sell NOW!! All reasonable offers encouraged! Current price: US $44,900. Located in Bert Jabins Yacht Yard/Brokerage storage, MD. Hull material: Fiberglass, Engine/Fuel Type: Single dsl, New fully warranted bottom job. Cell: 443-223-7864, Office: 410-923-1400, john@yachtview.com, www.yachtview.com

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY 28’ Sabre ‘75 Needs work, and a new engine. Great boat for the right person. Bohemia River. $2,000. Celeriter7@yahoo.com, phil.vogler@comcast.net 18’ McVay ‘84 Fiberglass full keel day sailer, built in Nova Scotia, Canada. Hull #162. On trailer, shed kept. Very pretty design. Needs washing. $2,000 Call Bill (410) 739-8441. WEST RIVER, CHALK POINT MARINE. 30’ to 50’ SLIPS. Quiet, protected, spectacular sunsets! Well maintained facility with on-site caretaker. Slips with full length catwalks. Moorings also available. 410-991-9660

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Yachts from 25-40’ Hunter 25 Catalina 27 O’Day 302 Hunter 375 Jeanneau 40.3

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R&R Charters Crewed day, weekend, and week long charters, leaving from Kent Narrows. Also available certified ASA sail classes. Contact Capt. Dave at (570) 690-3645, (renolldh@epix.net), www.randrchartersandsailschool.net

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Chesapeake Bay Sail the beautiful waters of the Bay on a 42’ Lagoon 420 catamaran. See the ports of Annapolis, St. Michaels, Washington, DC, and Baltimore. Full galley, 4 strms each w/queen size beds, private head & shower. Compare our rates, at up to 40% below our competition. Daily & weekly rates/ 410 6438218, caribbeanoffshoreadventures.com

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Starting at $1650 per season (410) 867-7177

Charters Available C&C 44 Kirby 30 Two boats for Charter, Kirby 30 can be chartered for the full year or any partial plan. K30 is a daysailer but does have accommodations for 4. Also a C&C 44 available, great boats with all the amenities. Very reasonable rates. Please call for details and pricing. Call Greg 410-8528671 or Gary 443-277-6425

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Covers • Dodgers Biminis • All Types

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Wheel Covers, Rail Covers, Turnbuckle Covers, Spreader Boots and much more.

410-251-6538

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HELP WANTED Diversified Marine Services, Inc. A Marine repair, installation and Restoration Company based in Annapolis, Maryland is now taking applications for a lead technician. Applicants should have a minimum of five – ten years’ experience in the maritime trades industry and knowledge of all shipboard systems. Mechanical, Electrical, Systems. Base pay, retirement (401K), performance based compensation, education, holidays, vacation. References required. This is a rapid advancement opportunity. Please visit our web site for a company profile. www.dmsinc.net, For a confidential interview contact 410.263.8717. Please e-mail resumes to tomedmsinc@verizon.net North Point Yacht Sales Is hiring full time sail and power yacht brokers in Annapolis, MD. Requirements: proven track record in yacht sales, strong client relationships skills, experience in development of sales plan and execution of plans, expertise in customer support, experience in power and sailboat market analysis, four year BS/BA degree preferred. Please send all inquiries and resumes to Ken@NorthPointYachtSales.com

Custom Joinerwork And Cabinetry Water Damage Repairs & More Interior Modifications Decades Of Quality Craftsmanship

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Paris Niesterowicz, Realtor

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Waterfront Properties, Horse Properties & Country Homes

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Short Walk to:

100 TON MASTERS • OUPV • TOWING • SAILING

Metropolitan Washington’s oldest loft, providing custom sail and canvas design, modification, and repair for over 39 years.

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Annual slips & off-season monthly rates available in the Inner Harbor.

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15’ Up to 60’ Deep-Water Slips On the Magothy. One river north of Annapolis. Easy access to marina by Route 100. North Shore Marina (410) 255-3982. 25’ - 40’ Slips, MD Clean Marina / Boatyard of the year. Power & sail, cozy, in protected Deale harbor, excel. boating & fishing, free Wi-Fi & pumpout. 30 mins. from DC. DIY service boatyard. Discount to new customers. (410) 867-7919, rockholdcreekmarina.com

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surveyor

25’ - 45’ Slips Available in Eastport Section of Annapolis on Back Creek. Call 410-280-9988. eastportyachtcenter.com

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30’ - 35’ Slips Available Annapolis City Marina, Ltd. in the heart of Eastport. Includes electric, water, restrooms with showers, and gated parking. Give us a call at (410) 268-0660, www.annapoliscitymarina.com.

SAMS, NAMS, ABYC, Thermal Imaging

30’ - 50’ Deepwater Slips For Sale & Rent On the western shore of the Chesapeake in St. Leonard, MD. Flag Harbor Yacht Haven (410) 586-0070, www.flagharbor.com. Winter storage & repair (410) 586-1915. 40’ Slip in Back Creek - Eastport Section of Annapolis, 15’ wide, 7.5’ deep, water, electric, lock box, no liveaboards, no pets. $400 /mo. 410-271-0112 Annapolis Deep-Water Slips 25’ - 50’ Protected Whitehall Creek location. Electric, water, restrooms with showers. Annual and shorter term slip rentals. 410-757-4819. Whitehall Marina www.whitehallannapolis.com Deep Water Sail Slips on Rhode River In Edgewater. Electric, water & showers. (410) 798-1232. Winter Dry Storage $25 per ft. Fall thru April 2015. Includes Haul-Out, Powerwash, Blocking, and Launch. Patapsco River – Baltimore Outer Harbor. Old Bay Marina (410) 477-1488 or www.oldbaymarina.com

MArINe SurveYor Lloyd Griffin III AMS® 1036

252-333-6105

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TRAILErS

Sailboat Trailers & Cradles

Custom-built & fit

Viking Trailers 724-789-9194

www.Sailboats.VikingTrailer.com Venture Boat Trailer ’06 Rated 1300 lb, like-new cond., OK for 17’ sailboat, Sea Scouts $950, Steve Alexander, stevedalex@msn.com, 301 646 0805

WANTED Wanted: Auto Pilot, Tiller model 12-Volt DC. (252) 247-6381.

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CRAB......................................................................87

Martek Davits..........................................................61

Allstate Insurance....................................................70

Cruise Annapolis.....................................................49

Moorings.............................................................81,95

American Boat & Yacht Council..............................42

Crusader Yacht Sales.............................................84

North Point Yacht Sales............................................3

Annapolis Accommodations....................................28

Curtis Stokes.............................................................4

North Sails...............................................................96

Annapolis Gelcoat...................................................61

Diversified Marine....................................................45

North Sails Gear.....................................................22

Annapolis Performance Sailing.................................5

Dream Yacht Charters.............................................13

North Sails Direct....................................................26

Annapolis School of Seamanship............................27

Eastport Spar and Rigging......................................57

Annapolis to Newport Race.....................................67

Eastport Yacht Center.............................................59

Annapolis Yacht Sales.......................................17,79

Fawcett Boat Supplies.............................................10

Atlantic Cruising Yachts..........................................49

Freedom Boat Club.................................................22

Bacon Sails & Marine Supplies.................................2

Harbor East Marina.................................................28

Bay Shore Marine....................................................11

Harbours at Solomons...............................................7

Bay Yacht Agency...................................................29

Herrington Harbour..................................................18

Blue Water Sailing School.......................................51

Hydrovane International Marine Inc........................39

Boatyard Bar & Grill.................................................25

J. Gordon & Co........................................................45

C & C Yachts.............................................................9

J/World....................................................................62

Cape Charles Town Harbor.....................................42

Jack Martin Associates............................................10

Chesapeake Area Professional Captains Assn.......62

Leeward Market Café and Grocery.........................70

Chesapeake Boating Club.......................................46

Lippincott Marine.....................................................87

Scandia Marine Center............................................40

Chesapeake Harbour Inc........................................64

M Yacht Services....................................................16

UK Sailmakers...........................................................6

Chesapeake Light Craft...........................................57

M Yacht Services Blue Div......................................47

West Marine Rigging...............................................19

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Mack Sails...............................................................43

Whitehall Marina......................................................39

Norton Yachts.....................................................55,83 Orca Green Marine..................................................64 Pettit Marine Paint Vivid..........................................65 Pocket-Yacht Company...........................................28 Pro Valor Charters...................................................46 Regent Point Marina................................................59 Ribcraft....................................................................24 RogueWave Yacht Brokerage.................................51 S&J Yachts..............................................................85 SailFlow...................................................................53 Sailrite Enterprises..................................................23

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CHES AP EA K E

C L A S S IC

Fred’s Shop

red and Bobbie Hecklinger’s home is along a leafy and quiet Annapolis neighborhood street. The home is well situated, about half way between the dark Big Woods of Bay Ridge and a southern-facing beach along the Chesapeake. It’s a short walk from both. A visitor to the Hecklinger home is welcomed into a warm and attractive scene, cultivated over decades by a successful real estate agent and curated by her husband, a marine surveyor, historian, and waterfront bon vivant. Every sightline includes flowers, art, books, and half-hulls. It is clear to the visitor that thoughtful, well-traveled, interesting people live here. But I have not been called to the Hecklinger home late this past summer for a tour or an architectural review. After a pleasant chat in the living room, Fred and I move on to the business of the morning. We make our way to the belowground level, where Fred keeps his shop. Once in the shop, the sight of halfhulls in progress immediately strikes me. A well-turned-out half hull model of an attractive sailboat is an evocative combination of art, instrument, and joy. Until this moment, I have never seen one under construction and, suddenly, there they are: several unfinished half-hulls, some lying among templates and sandpaper, some

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still in early phase with rough sections and crude chisel slashes. A mystery I had never considered is dissected and laid open right in front of me. The allure is only enforced. The air smells of wood and paint. A big workbench dominates the space. All

around are lengths and blocks of wood. Most of the wood is practical, on the scene for a specific purpose. But other sections of wood carry special providence and even a hint of magic. Fred is in possession of a decent amount of material removed from the wrecked schooner America in her final days on the hard in Eastport. A larger hunk of America wood is visible on the bench in the accompanying photo. There was a time, decades ago, when Fred could turn out an America half-model from authentic wood in short order. As a young man, he even sold a few out of the back of his car along Eastport streets, in

the shadow of where America was broken up in the wake of World War II. Across the shop, on the bench, and hanging on the walls are bits of rigging, photos, sandpaper, and mixing jars. The photos tend to be of big schooners under full sail. Decades of well-chosen tools are close at hand alongside plans, sketches, and paper templates. The tools range from a heavy hatchet to tiny instruments that look as if they were designed for a watchmaker. Fred reaches behind a corner above the bench and produces a wellpreserved, wellvarnished wooden turning block. He built this block as a young man seeking employment along the waterfront. One afternoon, long ago, he presented this block at a boatyard in Oxford in lieu of a resume. He got the job. As we talked, Fred generously filled a box with America wood. He lifted and considered each piece and either dropped it in the box or set it aside. Along the way, he was clear with me. He has slowed down his overall pace a bit, but he is still working on projects, including America half hulls. The stuff he sent me off with that morning was authentic material but not suitable for a model. We both know that there is a purpose promised for the good wood. The light will still be on in Fred’s shop. The tools will stay warm.

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