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Editor’s Notebook with Molly Winans

Core Value

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et’s try some guided imagery to Wednesday night races on Round Bay on start the sailing season. Take a their J/27 Super G). Pilates, says De Vivo, deep breath. Relax. Imagine. It’s appeals to many sailors because it conditions your first big day on the water and a sunny, the body and has mental and spiritual 70-degree one. You slip on your new Maui components, but “there’s no chanting as in Jims and work your way up on deck to rig yoga, which is why a lot of people like it.” up the new jib (this is imagery, right? It’s Pilates (pronounced pi-LAH-teez) is all shiny and new). a system of exercise, which is a full-body Fast forward to envisioning yourself at workout—involving mat and apparatus the mast. Hoist! Later, you change a sail or work—focused on core two on the bow, mess with the pole, and strength. De Vivo, who run down below to pack a chute. Brace can tailor programs yourself for that puff ! Whoa, that was a for sailing crews, notes good one. Now you’re in the cockpit. Can that strengthening you pass up that other headsail? Careful, the core is every bit it’s heavy. I got it. Can you hand me a as important as upper winch handle? Trim, trim, trim. Ease, ease. body strength for Nice. Can you guys hike out a bit? Could sailing. Core strength you crawl out to skirt the jib?

Such an upbeat sailing day goes by quickly. I’ll take a beer. Ah. Here, I Core training with a Pilates can help you with instructor. the boom cover.

Need a hand?

Hand me that big duffel bag. Pass me the cooler. What a wonderful day, thank you!

Fast forward to the next day.

How does your Core training on the water. Photo by Dan Phelps back feel? Let’s slide out of sailing fantasy camp and into reality. How does your back really is not only helpful in preventing the back feel the next morning after the first windy injuries common in sailing, but it also greatly daysail or race? Local sailor Kerry De Vivo improves the flexibility and balance necessary knows about painting hulls, hoisting sails, to go under the boom, brace yourself in a hiking out, doing quick tacks, and how all puff, switch sides on the rail, or trim sails on of it affects the back and body. As a Pilates windy days. instructor with Excel Pilates Annapolis, Here’s one easy exercise De Vivo urges she says, “We’re all trying to get our sea sailors to begin today: “Stand with your legs back. It’s important to get ahead of the heels together and toes a fist distance apart. curve and take care of yourself rather than Stand upright with good posture. Think wait until you get hurt.” about lifting your abdominals toward your De Vivo and her husband Erik Fridley, spine. Posture is huge for injury prevention. “racers at heart,” cruise with their fiveJust like when you get your sail in the right year-old son more than race these days position, when your posture is good, you (although he does tag along for some flow” (excelpilatesannapolis.com).

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Ben Jenkins, a trainer at Annapolis Athletic Club, recommends three corestrengthening exercises we can all start right now to strengthen our core for sailing.

He says to start with “the plank.” Get in push-up position but on your forearms instead of hands (a little more challenging).

“Maintain a straight line without letting hips go down or arch up. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Do three reps.

Work up to holding it for a minute.”

Jenkins also suggests a “V-fit.” Starting in a sit-up position with knees bent, keep your back straight with your arms across your chest. Lean back until you feel your abdominal muscles engage. Hold for 15 to 20 seconds (progress to a minute). Repeat three times.

For upper body strength, he recommends two exercises that can be done anywhere: push-ups (do them on your knees if you must) and tricep dips with a chair (annapolisathleticclub.com).

When asked for his top three exercises for sailors, Harry Legum at Annapolis Sailing Fitness, who specializes in training racing sailors, responds, “Because everyone’s so different, it cannot be boiled to the top three exercises, but rather top three routines or types of exercises, such as core, balance, and agility training and cardio. Each has numerous ways to practice such as yoga or Pilates classes, the use of a Bosu ball or paddleboarding, and running or cycling. Strength training with weights should also be mixed in ideally” (annapolissailingfitness.com).

Geez Harry, we were hoping for short cuts. So much for pain-free imagery. If we’re going to be fit for spring sailing, we had better get moving.

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fter reading our March APS Chesapeake Profile on Barcelona World Race skipper Ryan Breymaier and how he could not find warm wool socks for his size 13 feet, SpinSheet distributor Elaine Henn spent the weekend knitting these beautiful socks. (The tape and beer in a SpinSheet coozie are there to show scale.) What a wonderful gesture, Elaine. Thank you for reading so carefully. Your socks have been delivered to France, where Ryan’s wife Nicola will keep them safe until her husband crosses the finish line in Barcelona at about the time the April issue is released.

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No Thanks to Wind Farms

wanted to comment on a number of misleading and false comments made by those quoted in the article regarding wind farms (December 2010).

The most misleading quote was

by Dave Blazer of NRG Bluewater Wind, who makes his living selling wind farms. His comment was, “There is no charge for wind,” and that electricity prices will go up initially but will ultimately go down in the future. Wind is a natural resource, just like oil, gas, and coal. There is no charge for any of those, either. If there were a “charge,” who would we write the check to, the dinosaurs? The costs that we pay for electricity are the costs of turning the natural resource into electricity and getting it to the user. These costs are for getting it out of the ground, putting up, maintaining transmission lines and substations, and running the power down your street and into your home. All of these costs will be needed for wind energy too, so there most definitely is a charge for wind. As for the price going down in the future—prices never go down. When was the last time your electricity rates went down?

Blazer also said the cost of the wind farm would be $1.6 billion and that Maryland would have to sign a 25year contract that obligates the state to pay back the costs of building the farm, whether we ever get the promised megawatts of electricity or not. We have the infrastructure in place for the electricity we use today from coal, oil, and nuclear power plants. Why would we want to sign a 25-year contract to pay for a wind farm and all of its new infrastructure when we can just add capacity to power-generating facilities already in-place? The quote of “4000 construction jobs and 800 permanent jobs” was brought up as a benefit of building a wind farm, but who is going to pay for those jobs? We are—in higher electric bills.

I’ve been through the wind farm in Palm Springs, CA, probably 50 times in the last 20 years, and at any given time, 30 percent of the wind mills are not operating. They are in a mild and dry climate that is completely different from a marine environment with its major temperature and

humidity changes (and to say nothing of hurricanes that could destroy the wind farm). Maintenance costs for the wind farm will be substantial. The power generated by the wind farm needs to get to the shore, and where is it going to come in? There will be many new substations around Maryland, and huge transmission towers and lines distributing the power in a number of different directions. Whose backyard is all this going to be built in? Not yours, I’ll bet! As for Google being willing to invest $6B in East Coast power, they are obviously expecting a huge return on their investment. Why wouldn’t they invest in a project like this in their native California? Because they don’t want it in their backyard either! And guess who pays for that return on their investment? Google is looking to make money without the inconvenience of having to live with the mess it creates. Why do we on the East Coast think an investment by Google is a good idea?

With the wind mills being 12 to 17 miles offshore, what will this do to whale migrations? The federal government enacted a 10-knot speed limit for ocean-going ships off of the mid-Atlantic coast so as not to disturb the migrating whales. What will 200 or 1000 massive wind mills do to the migration routes? What about the whales? You’d better be careful on your next DelMarVa circumnavigation, too.

The article makes two references to “Maryland’s looming energy shortfall” and “power needs which are predicted to be in short supply in the future.”

There is more coal in the United States than oil in the Mid-East, how can anyone say we have a looming energy shortfall? The energy is in the ground.

All we need to do is to continue to get it, convert it to electricity, and supply it using the equipment, people, and resources already in place. Seems the only ones to really benefit from this “tilting at windmills” if you will, will be Blazer and big investors, and they will be doing this at great expense to you and me, for the next 25 years, at least.

Peter Carlson Solomons

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The Osprey Are Back!

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live on the Rock Hall waterfront on Greys Inn Creek, and the osprey nests (we have two of them) have been occupied now for about three weeks (as of March 3). Yes, they were here and stayed through the snow we just had. ~Jeff Green, Rock Hall, MD

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e saw our first osprey of the season today (March 7) on a nesting platform at Blackwater Wildlife Refuge in Dorchester County. ~Barb and Dave Taylor

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potted my first Cape Charles Osprey on March 7 around 9 a.m. He/she was checking out last year’s nest on the pilings just off the end of the R/R in Cape Charles Harbor. ~Capt. Phil Warner, Long Island, NY

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n Saturday March 12, we sighted an osprey flying around in the vicinity of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The next day, just offshore from CBF and to the north, there were about 300 tundra swan resting on the water. During the

winter, we have never seen more then 10 at a time together. Also, maybe 1000 Canadian geese flew over Bay Ridge at a high altitude and were bound north. ~Fred Hecklinger, Annapolis

The osprey are back here in the Southern Bay. We saw an osprey flying around Round Bay March 13… Then, saw one (March 15) catch a fish in I saw one flying towards the nest the Meyer Creek with nesting materials hanging Corrotoman River. from its claws. I feel so relieved to see them back. It seems earlier It was a big fish, and for a moment, we thought the this year than in previous years? bird might be unable to lift it ~Caroline Courtney Johnson, out of the water. Soon he Arnold, MD was airborne and circled spotted my first Osprey March the creek scream13 enjoying a soaring ride above ing, “Look at the Hinckley Whitehall Yacht me! Look at my Yard. Looked like it was happy to fish!” Oh, and it is not be home! ~Penny Zahn, Severna a sexist comment when I Park, MD say, “He caught a fish.”

The males arrive ahead sprey sighted (and heard) of the females to claim over Plum Creek off the and set up the nesting Severn at 2:45 p.m. March 15... site. ~Tom, Cristina, and ConNow, where are those socks? ~ suelo Hale, Deltaville, VA Bob Arias, Crownsville, MD

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This painting by local sailor Renee Mehl will be auctioned with other items to benefit Box of Rain at the Rock & Roast on April 9 at AMM.

Rockin’ Good Times at the Rock & Roast alling all sailors and comrades-in-fun! If you have a penchant for good times and a heart for helping children, don’t miss the Box of Rain signature fundraiser, Rock & Roast, April 9 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM).

With live music, delicious food, cool raffle items, and even cooler people, Rock & Roast is a fantastic night to benefit a good cause.

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the live and silent auctions.

“In the live auction, there is an amazing painting by local sailor Renee Mehl of two Mumm 30s crossing while sailing downwind. I think a lot of people will really like it,” says event chairperson Regan Weaver. Another highlight is a Polynesian-style paddleboard.

“The Stand Up Paddle Board is really beautiful and was built by kids in Box of Rain’s annual winter program, Boatbuilding By the Bay,” says Weaver.

Stand Up Paddling is all the rage on the creeks and rivers of

Chesapeake Country, so it’s sure to be a hot item. In addition, don’t miss the chance to own two beach cruiser bicycles. “The bikes are great. They’ve been customized by artist Cindy Fletcher with parrot-head style artwork like palm trees and parrots; they look terrific.

We’ll also be raffling a yellow Il Bello 50cc scooter that gets 96 miles per gallon,” says Weaver.

Wouldn’t that be a fun toy this summer? Raffle tickets are only $10 and can be purchased in advance online at the Box of Rain website (below).

The Dan Haas Band will provide lively music, and Bowl of Cherries will cater delicious food. Stations will include a sushi chef and Chesapeake Bay oysters among other temptations. Beer and wine will be served, but don’t miss the luscious Rock & Roast signature cocktail, the Sugar Magnolia. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at boxofrain.org. Proceeds directly benefit Box of Rain’s summer programs for under-served youth in Annapolis. spinsheet.com

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Nautical Flea Markets he term can be tracked back to an old market in Paris, France, that once specialized in shabby second-hand goods of the kind that might contain fleas. The earliest English use is believed to be around 1922 and is thought to be linked to a common mispronouncement of the term Vallie (“Vlie”) Market that once graced Manhattan.

Whatever you believe, rest assured that nowadays these events rarely, if ever, welcome fleas.

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It may be old to you, but it’s new to someone else. That’s the premise of nautical flea markets (NFM), which sprout up at local marinas and clubhouses during the spring. Chances are you already know about your favorite location’s NFM. That’s because sailors keep a keen eye out for good deals on “new” gear. Even better yet, they love to sell old gear that still has some life in it. We’re talking boats, engines, electronics, clothing, antiques, marine gear, sails, nautical arts and crafts, blocks, fenders, and more. Vendors work hard to make their offerings irresistible.

Here are some of SpinSheet’s top picks of such events around the Chesapeake Bay. Whether you sell, buy, or do both, it’s all good.

Old Point Comfort YC will sponsor a marine yard sale April 9 at its clubhouse in Ft. Monroe, VA. For more details, visit opcyc.org.

Southern Maryland SA in Solomons will host a NFM April 9. They are happy to dish out some details; simply call (410) 326-2785, or e-mail gerred @verizon.net.

Ocean Marine Yacht Center in Portsmouth, VA, will host a boat show/ NFM April 16. To learn more, call (757) 321-7432, or visit oceanmarinellc.com.

Kiwanis will put on a NFM/boat auction May 14 at Yankee Point Marina in Lancaster, VA. For more details, click to yankeepointmarina.com.

The grand daddy of them all will return to the Navy Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis May 28-29. For the full scoop, visit usboat.com.

East of Maui Boardshop in Annapolis will host its annual equipment swap and sale April 17. Catch a wave of new information by visiting eastofmauiboardshop. com.

As part of its National Marina Day festivities June 12, the Delaware City Marina will host a NFM as well as a cookout and live music. Find out more at delawarecitymarina.biz.

Also, the Antique & Classic Boat Society hosts an online NFM under the “Trading Dock” section of its website at chesapeakebayacbs.org. Once there, you can scroll through a list of boats and motors for sale as well as scan requests for wanted items if you are looking to “unload” things you once considered nautical necessities. spinsheet.com

Fells Point Pirates Recall Glory Days of Privateers irates are persons who attack and rob ships, but privateers are private citizens with armed ships holding a government commission to attack and capture enemy ships.

They’re two very different species of sailors. And although privateering ended with the War of 1812, the Fells Point neighborhood on the waterfront in Baltimore is preparing to recall privateering days of old with a fun-filled weekend whose slogan is, “Where privateers are the history, and pirates come to play.”

The fun kicks off with the fourth annual Swashbuckler’s Soiree on Friday, April 15, from 8 p.m. to midnight. “Friday night’s soiree will be at the Thames Street Wharf.

Everyone should wear their best pirate attire, because new this year is a costume contest,” says Robin Budish, executive director of Fells Point Main Street. For $40, enjoy rum, beer, wine, and delicious hors d’oeurves while you listen to live pirate music and traditional sea shanties.

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swashbuckling pirate-themed fun. See During the War of 1812, privateers played a crucial war in the live battles with the Valhalla Pirates, a battle against the British. One of living history camp, and a battle at sea the most successful privateers was between the Pride of Baltimore II and another privateer ship. Sail aboard the Thomas Boyle, who sailed the Pride Fearless with the Urban Pirates, and enjoy storytelling, sea shanties, and a beer garden. In the evening, take the kids home for a night with the babysitter, and come back out for some grownup fun at the pub crawl known as the Pyrate Invasion. With a $5 button, you’ll get great deals at Celebrate privateering in Fells Point. Dress up as a pirate, have fun with the participating Fells kids during the day, and then party like a pirate all night. Photo courtesy of Fells Point Main Street Point pubs, bars, and restaurants. Parking is suggested of Baltimore, the predecessor of the at the PMS garage 805 S. Caroline well-known Bay schooner Pride of Street for a mere $3 in bullion. For Baltimore II which will be part of the more information and tickets, visit live demonstrations during Saturday’s fellspointmainstreet.org. festivities.

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DOCKTALK Spark Your Season: The Lure of Open Houses ust as maritime businesses come in many shapes and sizes, so do their open houses. The party planners gladly open their shop doors and reveal their wares and services, often with great deals. Designed to welcome a brand new season of sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, these events are a breath of fresh air. Be prepared to have your sailing senses reignited.

Whether on land or sea or both, these events give you a chance to look at new boats and gear, take advantage of free demos and other fun learning opportunities, savor some refreshments, and chat with the pros about all things sailing. At different events, you’ll find cocktails (if you’re lucky), burgers,a chance to talk with boatbuilders and dealers, sign up for prizes, be able to schedule sea trials, learn about local sailing clubs, and take in some free seminars.

Here are SpinSheet’s top picks to start the 2011 season off with more bang for your buck. In fact, we like these events so much, we’re sponsoring some of them. For hyperlinks to event websites and more details, take a gander at spinsheet.com.

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May 1—Parklawn SA’s “Open Boat” at the West River Yacht Harbour in Galesville, MD.

April 2-3—Chesapeake Ranger Tugs at Bert Jabin Yacht Yard in Annapolis.

May 7-8—Annapolis Yacht Sales South, Chesapeake Yacht Sales, Gratitude Yachting Center, and Norton Yacht Sales in Deltaville, VA—(804) 776-9898

April 1-3—Maryland Boatbuilders and Dealers Expo at Sailwinds Park in Cambridge, MD.

April 9—Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Cambridge (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.).

April 15-17—Yacht Collection Sale at the Chesapeake Harbour Marina in Annapolis.

April 16-17—Annapolis Yacht Sales.

April 17—North East River YC in North East, MD (2 to 4 p.m.).

April 30—Sail Solomons Sailing School, Club, and Yacht Charters at the Solomons Yachting Center.

May 7-8—Spring Sails Event at several locations in Annapolis, includes a great Saturday night party at Port Annapolis.

May 14—Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, MD.

May 14—Summit North Marina and Aqua Sol Restaurant in Bear, DE. (302) 593-9755

June 10-12—Hampton Public Piers, VA.

If you are hosting an open house for sailors and it’s not on this list, send the specifics and fun high-resolution photos to ruth@spinsheet.com.

At the Spring Sails Event “hub” at J/World Annapolis in 2010, it was so windy that they took the tent top off to prevent it from flying away. That didn’t stop the Annapolis School of Seamanship from giving right of way quizzes or others from explaining their boats and services. Photo by Gary Reich

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Regularly scheduled Monday night sailing, Wednesday night paddling, and Friday night social sails are CRAB/ACB membership privileges. Photo courtesy of CRAB/ACB

Sign Up and Get on the Water f you want to engage in more sailing or get your children into it, now is the time to get involved through community boating groups in Annapolis. More than a dozen Annapolis Community Boating (ACB) summer camps are open for registration for sailors ages six to 15. Choices range from Water Rat Camps out of Back Creek Nature Park in Annapolis to Spirit of America safe boating camps to acquire Maryland boater licenses at Mayo Beach Park in Edgewater, MD. Young sailors at all camps participate on a variety of small craft: canoes, kayaks, jon boats, and Flying Scot dinghies.

Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) and ACB are offering adult membership packages with privileges, such as participation in regularly scheduled events: Monday night keelboat sailing, Wednesday night paddling, and Friday night social sail and potluck gatherings.

The activities are open to all skill levels, are adaptive for physically challenged boaters, and rotate among three locations: Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis Sailing School, and Back Creek Nature Park Boating Center. Details are outlined under “Membership Boating” on annapolis boating.org.

One easy way to glimpse the community boating scene would be to put the Spring Sails Event CRAB Bash May 7 on your calendar and go out to meet some sailors.

A DJ and later, the live band The Dirty Names will be playing music in a relaxed, lighthearted social setting. Other ways to connect are to dig up your old nautical stuff in the garage as donations to CRAB/ ACB for the Nautical Flea Market in Annapolis and to volunteer a few hours of your summer. To do so, sign up online at annapolisboating.com. You may also contact CRAB’s volunteer coordinator at (410) 626-0273. spinsheet.com

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Sail on into the Bay Bridge Boat Show ou’ll not want to miss this year’s Bay Bridge Boat Show at the Bay Bridge Marina in Stevensville, MD, April 28-May 1. In addition to the regular suspects and the promise of waterfront fun in the spring sun, some new twists are on tap.

A boatload of knowledgeable dealers will be there with hundreds of shiny new and previously adored boats of many makes and models. Yes, they mostly are powerboats, but you’ll also find daysailers, sailing dinghies, marine motors, canoes, kayaks, inflatables, and great boating gear and information that will make you a happy sailor all season long.

You’ll learn about Chesapeake Bay sailing clubs, marinas, marine service and electronics companies, boat financing and insurance businesses, and boat lift and dock construction enterprises.

Demo rides, boat pools, canvas, apparel, charts, deck flooring… you name it, it’s there and most of it is homegrown. Food and drinks will abound.

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You’ll also enjoy free seminars hosted

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John Martino; fishing the Chesapeake Bay with Capt. C.D. Dollar; and cruising the Bay with Janie Meneely. Lively docking and line handling demos will continue from noon to 3 p.m. Friday-Sunday, as well. There’s also the Delmarva Dock Dog Competition, fishing tournament weighins, and PropTalk’s fishing pier, if you’re so inclined.

Showtimes are Thursday from noon to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. One-day admission will run $12 per adult, $4 per kid ages seven to 12, and free for those age six and younger. A two-day combo ticket costs $19. Buy your tickets online at usboat.com. Park onsite for $2.

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A Must-Read and a Must-Share s we launch the fourth edition of our new sailor guide, Start Sailing Now (SSN), in April, we recognize that it has helped experienced sailors and boat owners as much as newcomers to sailing. If you are new to sailing, it’s a must-read. If you have been sailing for many years and one of the following applies to you, then SSN can help you, too: yy You invite guests on your boat who know nothing about sailing. yy Your spouse, uncle, neighbor, coworker, or anyone you care about wants to try sailing. yy You wish you had more people to crew for you. yy You have an interest in growing the sport. yy You sail occasionally but wish you had better access to boats and new sailing friends. yy You’re a cruiser who would like to meet racing friends or vice versa.

SSN is a 24-page guide for new sailors with a glossary of 22 essential sailing terms, ideas about what to wear and what not to wear, secrets about the “culture” of the sport (such as skippers needing quiet on deck sometimes), places to try sailing for free, a primer on sailboat types, and ideas about finding clubs and like-minded sailors and choosing the best sailing school. We even included a little philosophy about sailing as a passion and making lifelong friends.

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If you are a longtime sailor, SSN is a helpful instructional guide to keep on your boat for newcomers—or better yet, to give to them before they step onboard. It’s a jumpstart program to give to your girlfriend or boyfriend, spouse, or colleague who wants to get into sailing but isn’t sure where to begin. If you’re already a skilled sailor, it contains concrete ideas on how to branch out into racing or cruising or finding new sailing friends and even potential volunteer opportunities. It’s not just for newbies. It’s a tool for all of us.

Since its début, SSN has become a “program” as much as a 24-page guide. SpinSheet editor, Molly Winans, has given a few dozen new sailor seminars, some solo, some with a panel of regional sailors, such as the one planned one hour before our Annapolis Crew Listing Party at 3 p.m. April 17 (see page 44).

Please invite the “would-be” sailors in your life to this free event.

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very ship and many yachts keep a log book to record every event that takes place on the vessel: when the ship was loaded, how much was loaded, when a seaman was injured, or the date of a storm. In modern times, the log book is a bound paper book. It may even be computerized. In the early days of tall ships, the pages were made from shingles cut from logs; they were hinged and made to open like a book, hence the name “log book,” which still lingers today.

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recognized official voice radio signal for ships and for sailors in serious trouble originated? It actually has nothing to do with the month of May. The term Mayday is a corruption of the French word m’aidez, which translate into “help me.” The term was made official in 1948, but not until the French pronunciation had been fractured by English speaking sailors.

Another call for help is the famous SOS. It does not stand for “Save Our Ship,” nor does it stand for “Save Our Souls.”

SOS was selected as a distress call that when transmitted by Morse

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code, is distinctive and easily recognized.

On shore when a person is snubbed it means rebuffed, cut short, or ignored. On the water, it has another meaning entirely. In days gone by, the act of dropping the anchor was described as snubbing.

Snub is used to describe the process of bringing a line or ship to a halt. For example, when enough rode has been played out, the anchor line is snubbed. When attaching dock lines, the lines are snubbed to hold the boat in position. Of course, if someone rebuffs you while you are securing

a dock line to a cleat, you might say you were snubbed while snubbing the dock line.

When landlubbers announce they will stick to a job to the bitter end, they mean they will continue doing the work, no matter how unpleasant, until the job is over. At sea, the bitter end refers to the very end of the anchor line. It is the loose or unsecured end. In the days of sailing ships, it was sometimes used as a whip on disobedient sailors. If you were a sailor being whipped, it would not be surprising that you became bitter when hit by the bitter end.

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ne of the 12 youth sailors who have qualified for U.S. Sailing’s 2011 Youth World Team hails from Norfolk, VA. Ian Stokes (shown on right in mid-flight) will compete in the RS:X class.

He is the best in the country in his class and will represent the nation at the International Sailing Federation Youth World Championship in Zadar, Croatia, July 7-11, 2011.

Last August, during the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore, Stokes recorded a strong few races in the middle of competition, including a 12th-place finish among the fleet of 21 in his fourth race.

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Coach Britt Viehman says, “Stokes has innate talent, and he understands the game very well. He also performs well under pressure, which will help him succeed internationally where the stakes are even higher. Staying focused is also a key skill for athletes competing in a sport dictated by wind and weather conditions, and Stokes is able to find the figurative ‘light switch’ to turn on when it’s race time.”

For example, when Hurricane Igor created huge wave action all five days of the Hatteras Wave Jam 2010 last September, Stokes was the only competitor to make it through the nasty shore break. All others were denied, including the celebrity pro. In the so-called “carnage heats,” there were “two feet between death and safety.” Stokes took

a second in the amateur division and won “choice wave” for the best ride of the event.

His dad, Gordy, won the “aerial artistry” with a nearly perfect shore-pound back loop with rig and body.

In Croatia this year, Stokes will join fellow RS:X sailor Margot Samson as well as Laser Radial sailors Mitchell Kiss and Erika Reineke, International 420 sailors Reinier Eenkema van Dijk and Spencer McDonough and Morgan Kiss and Christina Lewis, 29er sailors Antoine Screve and Mac Agnese, and multihull sailors Taylor Reiss and Matthew Whitehead.

A day in the life of Stokes goes something like this: at least three hours of windsurfing, practicing drills and boat speed, and time in the gym, mixing up cardio with weight training. He also travels to

Clearwater, FL, to train with a youth windsurfing team coached by Viehman.

When he’s not training, he’s a junior at Norfolk Collegiate School, whose sailing team had another banner season last season. Highlights include the Virginia Intercollegiate Sailing Association Fleet Race State Championship, VISA Team Race State Championship, and 2010 VISA regular season champions. The sailors also won the Mid-Atlantic Scholastic Sailing Association Team Race Championship and finished in second place at the MASSA Fleet Race Championship and Atlantic Coast Championship Fleet Race.

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Two Seminars Southern Maryland Higher Education Learning Center, California, MD. Learn about using VHF and VHF/DSC marine radios and partners in command. Hosted by Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron.

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General Meeting of the West/Rhode Riverkeeper Chesapeake YC, Shady Side, MD. (410) 867-7171

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Royal Navy Sails from Portsmouth To Begin Reclaiming Falkland Islands from Argentine Military, 1982 The Wee Acorn that Became the Wye Oak Germinates, 1540 (a Severe Thunderstorm June 6, 2002, Destroyed the Historical Tree); and Ferry Service Begins Across the Elizabeth River Near Norfolk, VA, 1636

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Staff at the Mount Washington Observatory Record Winds at 231 Miles per Hour, 1934 (That’s the Highest Surface Wind Ever Measured on Earth so Far!)

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Girls Night Out Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport.

Rappahannock Rivah Regatta Farnham, VA. Hosted by Hobie Fleet 32.

14-17

Chesapeake Bay In-Water Boat Show Vinings Landing Marina, Norfolk, VA. Hosted by Vinings Marine Group.

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Titanic Remembrance Day (She Sank on This Day, 1912) Fells Point Privateer Day Baltimore.

Oriental In-Water Boat Show Atlantic ICW Milepost 181, Oriental, NC. (252) 249-0228

15-17

Pork in the Park BBQ Festival Winterplace Park, Salisbury, MD.

15-17

Yacht Collection Sale Chesapeake Harbour

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Earth Day Festival Three Lakes Park, Richmond, VA.

Elizabeth River Boat & Nautical Yard Sale & Flea Market Ocean Marine Yacht Center, Portsmouth, VA. (757) 321-7432

16

Flag Raising Ceremony and Blessing of the Fleet West River Sailing Club, Galesville, MD. Champagne social and more.

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One-Day Sailing Fundamentals Workshop The Cynwyd Club, Bala Cynwyd, PA. Hosted by Philadelphia Sailing Club. (215) 547-6337

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Opening Day and Blessing of the Fleet Fishing Bay YC, Deltaville, VA.

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Three Seminars Southern Maryland Higher Education Learning Center, California, MD. Learn about boating under power, the rules of the road, and knots and such. Hosted by Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron.

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Open House and Free Spring Seminars Annapolis Yacht Sales. New and brokerage boats, demo rides, and refreshments.

16-Oct 30

Special Event Schooner Sails on the Woodwind Annapolis.

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Earth Day on the Square Leonardtown Square, MD.

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Junior Challenge Regatta in Virginia Christchurch School, Middlesex County, VA. Part of the Leukemia Cup Regatta.

23-Sep 3

Summer Street Festivals Saturdays. Queens Way, Hampton, VA. (757) Open House North East River YC, 850-5134 North East, MD. Easter Sunday FreeSail 2011 Noon. Sundays.

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Commanding, the USS Ranger Tax Day Captures HMS Drake, 1778 (The Drake Is the First Man of War To Surrender to the Stars & Stripes) Stevensville, MD, Is Founded as a Steamboat Terminal, 1850 St. Michaels WineFest Kent Island Day Stevensville, MD. Eastern Europeans Invent Vodka (“Dear Little Water”), 988 Good Friday

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Rush in Concert 1st Mariner Arena, Baltimore.

Sailor, Tugboatman, and Author Jan de Hartog Is Born in the Netherlands, 1914; and the First Earth Day Is Held, 1970

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Severn River Association Turns 100! Governor Calvert House, 58 State Circle, Annapolis.

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DelMarVa Birding Weekend Travel by foot, kayak, or canoe with experienced guides.

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Cherry Blossom Regatta Daingerfield Island Sailing Club, Washington, DC.

Ward World Championship Waterfowl Carving Competition and Art Festival Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City, MD.

Weeknight and Weekend Racing Yacht clubs all over the Bay.

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Working Waterman’s Weekend Deltaville (VA) Maritime Museum.

Betterton Beach (MD) Cleanup

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East Coast She Crab Soup Classic 24th Street Park, Virginia Beach, VA. Low Country Shrimp Boil Cape Charles, VA.

Open House Sail Solomons Sailing School, Club, and Yacht Charters.

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AYC Spring One Design Regatta Annapolis.

NASS Spring Regatta Pink Moon Regatta Havre de Grace YC.

ICA Master and Youth Slalom World Championships Windfreaks, Curacao, Netherlands Antilles.

Atlantic Coast Kite Festival Virginia Beach, VA.

Deadline for Summer Youth Job Applications Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Cambridge, MD. (410) 901-6124

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Front Runner Spring Regatta Fishing Bay YC, Deltaville, VA.

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The Clipper Young America Is Launched in New York, 1853 (She Is Considered William H. Webb’s Masterpiece); and Virginia’s State Flag Is Adopted, 1861

30-May 1

Middle Bay Boat Show Norview Marina, Deltaville, VA.

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Antigua Sailing Week Nelson’s Dockyard, English Harbour, Antigua.

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EYC Star Wars Regatta Annapolis.

Sperry TopSider National Offshore One Design Regatta Annapolis.

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Sharps Island Race Southern Maryland SA.

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Atlantic Cup Start A World Cruising Club rally from Tortola, BVI, to Bermuda and the East Coast.

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Deadline for Marine Conservation Grants Program by West Marine (800) 262-8464

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Open Boat Day West River Yacht Harbour, Galesville, MD. Hosted by Parklawn SA.

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Honey Dipper’s Pumpout Season (410) 940-3754 or hail her on VHF radio channel 71.

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Start of America’s Boating Course Three Mondays. Oyster Cove Community Room, Grasonville, MD. Hosted by Kent Narrows Sail and Power Squadron.

Georgetown, MD, 1813; and the First Ship-to-Shore Radio Telephone Voice Conversation Occurs from USS New Hampshire off the Virginia Capes to SECNAV Josephus Daniels in Washington, DC, 1916

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Free Community Kayaking with West/Rhode Riverkeeper Thursdays.

Discovery Village, Shady Side, MD.

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Queenstown, MD, Is Established as Queen Anne’s Towne, 1707; the Song “The Bonnie Banks o’ Loch Lomond,” Is First Published, 1841; Hampton, VA, Is Incorporated, 1849; and the First Dorito Is “Born,” 1964

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Deltaville Dealer Days Sales Event Deltaville, VA. Hosted by Annapolis Yacht Sales South, Chesapeake Yacht Sales, Gratitude Yachting Center, and Norton Yachts.

NMMA’s American Boating Congress Washington, DC.

Cinco de Mayo and Oyster Day

Springfest! Inlet Parking Lot, Ocean City, MD.

Oysters Become an Important Food Resource, 1500 BC; Catherine “Kitty” Knight Convinces British Forces To Not Burn Two Homes in

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Kentucky Derby (Did You Know?

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The Second of Three Successive Cape Charles Lighthouses Is First Lit, 1864 (Like its Predecessor, It Fell Victim to the Unstable Shoreline of Smith Island Nearby)

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Spring Sails Event Annapolis. Sailboats, expert advice, demos, door prizes, and more at each hub. Free admission.

7-Sep 25

Sailing School Season Sail Solomons, Solomons Yachting Center.

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Blessing of the Fleet Fisherman’s Wharf, Lewes, DE.

Mother’s Day (Over Her Lifetime, a Female Oyster Can Produce More Than 100 Million Offspring!)

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The USS Icarus Sinks U-352 Off Morehead City, NC, 1942 (The 33 Prisoners-of-War Were the First German Prisoners Taken in Combat by Any U.S. Force during World War II)

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GreenDrinks Sam’s on the Waterfront, Annapolis. Annapolis Yacht Sales will show off the Greenline 33 hybrid and other green initiatives in town.

12-15

Oldies Beach Music Weekend Virginia Beach, VA.

12-15

Cruisers University Baltimore Inner Harbor Marine Center.

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Friday the 13th

Dominion Riverrock Richmond, VA. Kayaking, air dogs, running, biking, and a lot more.

The twin Woodwinds will again stretch their sails on Wednesday evenings on the Severn River just below the Bay Bridge. Photo of match racing courtesy of Schooner Woodwind Cruises/schoonerwoodwind.com

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Full Moon Party Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport.

Treasure the Chesapeake Celebration Marriott Annapolis Waterfront.

OkoumeFest 2011 Annapolis and Kent Island, Hosted by Chesapeake Bay Trust.

MD. The open house, customer rendezvous, Classic Wooden boat festival, and weekend party are all hosted One-Design Regatta

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Art on the Half Shell Taber Park, Urbanna, VA.

For the First Time, Sailing Is Included in the Olympic Games in Paris, France, 1900

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“Safe Boating Blitz” Summit North Marina and Aqua Sol Restaurant, Bear, DE. Vessel safety checks, “Suddenly in Command” seminar, “Sammy the Sea Otter,” and more. (302) 593-9755

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Waterfront Celebration Piney Point Lighthouse, Piney Point, MD. Pirates and Wenches Ball Cape Charles, VA.

Rhode River Wade-In and Open House Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, MD.

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Solomons Maritime Festival Calvert Marine Museum. Bay food, music, exhibits, and more.

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Kickoff for National Safe Boating Week May 21-27: Wear It! During “Read, Set, Inflate,” boaters around the nation and Canada will inflate their life jackets to create a world record.

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The Preakness Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore.

Tiki Culture Arrives on American Soil When Don the Beachcomer Opens, 1934

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CRAB Cup Annapolis YC. Benefits Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating.

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Sail the Bay/ACC Walden Robert Perciville Cassotto Race #2/Shark MidIs Born, 1936 (Better Known as winters First Landing State Park, Virginia Bobby Darin, He Sang Such Hits as Beach, VA. Hosted by Hobie Fleet 32.

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Dic and Mac McDonald Open First McDonald’s Restaurant, a Drive-In, on U.S. Route 66 and Charge a Whopping 15 Cents for a Hamburger, 1940

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National Sea Monkey Day?

The Griffon, the World’s Tallest and Fastest Dive Machine Coaster, Opens at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, VA, 2007

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Authur Guinness Signs Lease to St. James Gate Brewery in Dublin, Ireland, 1759

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Beerfest Historic St. Mary’s City, MD. USNA Commissioning Week Annapolis.

Envoys from France and Spain Travel for the First Time to the Chesapeake Bay’s Eastern Shore, 1524

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Partners in Command Course Oyster Cove, Grasonville, MD. (410) 827-3376

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Tea Party Festival Chestertown, MD.

Horseshoe Crab Festival Milton, DE. Kayak and canoe trips, lively entertainment, arts and crafts, hayrides, kids’ fun, and more.

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Maritime Seminar Day St. Paul Lutheran Church, Annapolis. Learn about knots, trailering, GPS, and anchoring from Annapolis Sail & Power Squadron.

28-29

Annapolis Nautical Flea Market Navy Marine Corps Stadium.

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Soft Shell Spring Fair Crisfield, MD. Seafood, arts and crafts, awards, and live entertainment.

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Memorial Day

The U.S. Flag Is First Flown at Francis Scott Key’s Birthplace, 1949 (It’s Been Flown Continuously at the Terra Rubra Farm in Keymar, MD)

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Spring Invitational Southern Maryland SA. ARC Europe’s Alternative Start from Hampton, VA Opening Day Rock Hall YC. USCG Overnight Race Annapolis YC. Spring Fling Tred Avon YC.

Charleston Bermuda Race Spring Race Gibson Island YS and Sailing Club of Chesapeake.

Tune-Up Race Glenmar SA.

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Blue Angels Air Show Wednesday and Friday.

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Junior Spring Regatta North East River YC, MD. Region 2 Spring Classic Magothy River SA.

Down the Bay Race for the Virginia Cruising Cup From Annapolis to Hampton, VA.

28 28-29

Merrimac Memorial Regatta Portsmouth (VA) Boat Club.

Annapolis to Miles River Race Miles River YC and West River SC.

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Chesapeake Rambler with Fred Miller

I

Tiny Dancer

think I first noticed the little boats the second or third time I was in Bridget Shea’s framing shop in Eastport. Her specialty is picture frames and matting—taking various kinds of flat art and making it, well, hangable. Tasteful, simple, coordinated, but not so decorative as to detract from the item being framed, the thing in the middle. She’s a pro, and I keep going back. Anyway, here among the ménage of framing materials, cutting tools, inventory, and detritus that make a business go were these model sailboats that actually sail. They stood out, as one of those, “What does not belongs.” A drillpress in a bakery, so to speak. I simply had to ask. That’s what I do.

The answer revealed a hidden universe of radio-controlled sailing craft in Annapolis, just where you’d least expect them. I mean, we’ve got the real thing here. This is not some little cow pond in Kansas. We are the Chesapeake! We are sailors! We have the Rail Lahv Thang!

“Keep an open mind, son, and you’ll see where your assumptions have been leading you,” papa used to say. Fred B. understood people and their foibles. It turns out that plenty of those who sail hundred-percent scale boats have also bought these little radio flyers, if only to grace the fireplace mantle at the homestead, eventually. Good cocktail party chatter, y’know?

Oh, they sailed them at first, at least once, but the passion and staying power weren’t there. Well, for some, anyway.

Shea has two and explains that there are several popular one-designs, notably one called the CR 914, with a coterie of true enthusiasts who turn out regularly to race on designated weekends. One local veteran is Dave Ramos, who has turned his hobby into a business. Chesapeake Performance Models supplies boats in various states of completion, along with parts, radio stuff, sails. His websites also answer a lot of novice-type questions to encourage one who might want to try this.

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So, how do these model boats compare to the real thing, anyway? Well, the physics are largely the same; although the bulb keel on most of these one-designs is more pronounced, being deeper and larger than what you’d expect on a full-size vessel.

There are fewer strings to pull and a lot less going on at radio frequencies than with a

model airplane, for example. “One knob controls the rudder, and one controls both sheets,” explains Shea. “That’s it.” A tiny electric servo-motor adjusts the main and headsail in tandem. That winch can be fairly elaborate. On one of Ramos’s websites, I saw a “tapered spiral drum” winch, about the size of a saltshaker, for $300.

That’s what I paid for the last real winch I bought.

Shea mentions one common misconception. “There’s no motor or propeller,” she says. The only way these things move is under sail power. Belowdecks, find the radio receiver module, feeding the servo motors, powered by a battery pack set low to help as ballast.

A couple of umbrella groups organize races and assign radio frequencies and provide general support and camaraderie.

The Chesapeake Bay Model Racing Association and the Maryland Model YC are good sources of information. One Saturday a month, between April and November, MMYC has racing within a reasonable drive. Another group races Victorias and EC-12s at Heritage Harbor, sometimes on weekdays. And there are a few One Design One Meters (ODOM), although this is a more complex and challenging vessel than most people want to run.

Overwhelmingly popular around here, though, is the CR 914—about three feet long, one-twenty-fifth scale.

These things can be expensive, bought new. A full rig may set you back $1000. Somewhat less if you have the time and skill to build it yourself from a kit, so there’s a tradeoff. But the abundance of folks who’ve bought them but don’t use ‘em, creates a used market for these.

In a nutshell, it seems somehow wrong to relegate these things to the shelf above the fireplace to become objets d’art, although many do. But why would you want to?

Namedroppers! Tucker Thompson is into these things, when he has time. And Sandy Grosvenor. And a bunch of other pedigreed winners you’ve seen on the water. If you want to learn more, visit: cr914class.org/index.php. You can contact Ramos at david@rcyachts.com or visit his website at rcyachts.com.

About the Author: Fred Miller spends too much time working on his 41-foot ketch, Julie Marie. Past commodore of the Eastport YC, Miller enjoys reading and gazing vacantly at the pretty boats and the pretty waters.

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June 18-25 Who Can Go? Any offshore-ready cruising boat exceeding 28 feet with a crew who likes to sail in a group and would like a taste of the ocean sailing experience.

What’s the Route? The 400-mile route will go from Annapolis, up to the Bohemia River, across the C&D Canal, around the DelMarVa Peninsula to Hampton, VA, up to Solomons, and then back to Annapolis.

Why Rally? For safety’s sake—we will offer an inspection check-list, free assistance by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and radio check-ins with our communications and safety boat. And for fun. The more, the merrier!

How Much? The cost is $300 per boat, and all crews must register by April 30.

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Onward & Toward Our

Destinations

by Andy Schell

Panama City skyline from the west... not exactly what the author expected. Photo by Andy Schell

T

he Panama Canal delivery I wrote about in February was a bust. It never happened.

We flew there all right. Dad and I, and my good friend Shanon, a scuba instructor I’d worked with in the Caribbean. And with all that attendant gear I mentioned— flashlights and batteries; a handheld GPS, EPIRB and satellite phone; my basic chartplotting tools and charts; a box full of new running rigging; a spare turnbuckle; my coffee percolator; and more.

A local driver with an un-local name picked us up at the airport. Tony had a beat-up blue Toyota Land Cruiser—he had to prop up the tailgate with a kinked aluminum boat hook so that we could pile in our bags, six in total. The truck was diesel powered with a manual transmission and coughed a few times before coming to life. I sat in the front seat, which was worn at the seams, the foam rubber poking out between the cracked plastic cover. The passenger’s side window was broken; from my perspective, the passing cityscape was seen through a spider web. There could not be a more appropriate vehicle to drive in through a foreign country in the dark of Follow us!

the night on the eve of adventure.

Panama City shattered expectations.

We passed through two distinct parts of the city, whose scale was startling. The first section was endless rows of skyscrapers—banking buildings and condominiums—interspersed with gleaming shopping malls and movie theatres. Cranes towered skyward, and the city appeared to be in a state of constant construction. But the skyscraper districts seemed hollow, oddly deserted.

We drove through the old Panama City.

Tony, who spoke grammatically correct English with gusto, was nearly impossible to understand through his thick accent.

He started explaining how a fellow named Morgan had ransacked the original city site in the 16th century, coming overland from his Caribbean anchorage and making off with 200 donkeys and sacks of Spanish treasure. Until then, I had faintly assumed that Captain Morgan was a mediocre brand of spiced rum. The real Captain (Sir Henry) Morgan burned the city to the ground. The old cathedral ruins are now an open-air nightclub. Right.

Then, we drove through what I understood to be the real Panama City. Rows of disheveled housing not more than three stories high and piled atop one another.

Dusty streets with loads of small vendors, cheap neon signs lighting up the neighborhood bars and (much) seedier establishments. This part was bustling with activity.

A converted school bus drove by on our right side, its windows removed and its exterior painted a psychedelic red, with a driver at the helm and a bartender in the rear, music pumping from an improvised stereo system, and strobe lights pulsing from the ceiling. Inside, the seats had been removed, and the bus was packed like sardines with young folks. It was not the last we’d see.

Balboa YC lies in the shadow of the Bridge of the Americas, which marks the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. The yacht club has only moorings, and we were taken to the boat in a sinking launch that ran around the clock, mainly to service the crews of the half a dozen or so pilot boats moored in the fairway. Gaining my bearings in the dark was difficult. Glanc-

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It was hardly the first time that my ing out to seaward, I saw what appeared really the first thing on my mind, but I’m to be another city altogether, lights as far sailing plans have changed. Last winter, content. as I could see. The daylight revealed over I wrote of my impending trans-Atlantic I’ve been reading a book called The on Arcturus with my fiancé Mia. We had one hundred ships anchored outside the Black Swan, which has nothing to do with sailed and motored the twelve hundred channel. the recent movie with Natalie Portman. It’s miles to Florida for the winter, inshore In the morning, I scuttled the trip. To a philosophy book, though you wouldn’t my chagrin, the boat was badly in need and off, ostensibly to finish the refit in the get that impression from the cover. It of new rigging. The backstay swage fitsunshine. We were to depart that spring. rests on bookstore shelves next to books Instead, I returned to Annapolis on an airting aloft was cracked for its length and about economics and the current financial plane, demoralized and depressed, jobless beginning to separate, while most of the meltdown; its creator, Nassim Nicholas and out of money, the boat nowhere near mast tangs and wires were badly rusted. A Taleb, has a background in trading. Taleb’s coastal cruise we “black swan,” is may have made, event which no “There is a sailors’ superstition stating that it’s unwise an but not one 1400 one predicts (or to note your destination when beginning a voyage.” miles offshore, can even hope to not nonstop. The predict) but that decision was not a has far-reaching difficult one; though, it was hugely disapready for an offshore cruise of any distance. consequences, whether positive or negative. pointing. There was an anxious new owner Mia and my dad brought Arcturus north on Think 9/11 (though he rightfully points out waiting for his boat in Florida and tense the ICW in April without me. that to al Qaeda, 9/11 was no black swan).

As I write, I’m actually in Sweden. It’s current owners on the boat with us. No one The book is ultimately about uncerMarch 1 today, and there are still about would be satisfied. To make a long story tainty. Taleb despises mathematical models two feet of snow on the ground in Stockshort, the boat, as far as I know, remains that try to predict the future. He likes holm. Yesterday, I participated in the in Panama on the mooring on which we meandering saunters in an urban landscape world’s largest cross-country skiing race, found her awaiting a refit. Shanon flew where he can think deeply about his ideas home to Texas early the next morning, and the Vasaloppet, a 56-mile ultra-marathon (nature bores him). my dad and I a few hours later. And that through the forests of central Sweden, The postponement of our passage above 60 degrees north. Sailing is not was that. toward Sweden ultimately brought about

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opportunities. So when Taleb essentially espouses that same notion in his book—that you cannot predict or plan the future, but must be prepared to exploit it, going so far as to use nearly the same phrasing about “opportunity” that I’ve had in my head all along—I was understandably excited. And inspired.

Opportunities. I got a job as a rigger’s apprentice with Southbound Cruising Services for the summer after a chance meeting with its proprietor Mike Meer in the parking lot of an Annapolis boatyard. This in turn, thanks to Mike’s generosity, gave us access to their shop, where we were able to complete much of the refit work on the boat we didn’t complete in Florida. I skippered six deliveries last summer. Arcturus ended up in the Annapolis Sailboat Show thanks to contacts I made through Southbound, and Mike and I did a hugely successful

rigging seminar there.

The consequences of that failed Panama delivery haven’t yet fully materialized. The cracked backstay fitting was a black swan, in a way. I sincerely hope the buyer can get the rigging problem sorted, as it was a fine boat otherwise. If he doesn’t, his right boat will come along in due time.

There is a sailors’ superstition stating that it’s unwise to note your destination when beginning a voyage. In the logbook, the prudent sailor will only indicate toward which destination he is sailing, thereby conceding the likelihood that the unknown will intervene in the interim (the black swan). It won’t always be for the worse.

Showing off Arcturus at the U.S. Sailboat Show was one of many opportunities resulting from the author’s postponed trans-Atlantic passage in 2010. Photo by Andy Schell

About the Author: Andy Schell is taking full advantage of his recent positive “black swan.”

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Many emergencies such as choking, First aid is the time between the accident bleeding, or burns can be handled with a and the arrival of professional help. Luckily, trained person, no med kit required. Red out here on the Chesapeake, that lag time Cross has a great first responder class, is not as daunting as out on an open ocean which is way more than a four hours of first passage. But there’s still no paved road to aid but less than EMT training. The 40 to get emergency help to you in a jiffy. So you 60 hours you spend will be well worth it. need to think about how long it takes to get At the very least if you own and operate a that kid who fell through the hatch into the vessel, you should have an up-to-date dinghy, and then to the nearest town, Red Cross First Aid certification. and then to the nearest hospital.

Or how long it will take to get help for that buddy who got his finger caught in the anchor Jelly Fish Stings: chain. Even if you’re sitting at Myth and Fact an anchorage right outside of the city dock, an accident on a one of the jellyfish in the Chesapeake boat can add at least a half hour are dangerous to humans, and in fact to the time it takes to get profesonly a few actually sting. The Moon sional help.

Jelly has a very mild sting. The Lion’s Mane Jelly and the Caryl Weiss of the U.S. Coast Sea Nettle pack a more potent sting that may require first Guard Auxiliary says the first thing aid care. to check off your list is training. “All You can prevent jellyfish stings with a layer of protecof the medical equipment in the tion on your skin. Wet suits, light weight Lycra swim wear, world is worthless if you don’t know pantyhose, or even a thick layer of petroleum jelly on your how to use it, and you can often exposed body parts are all effective ways to prevents stings. do more damage than good,” she If You Get Stung… emphasizes. yy Get out of the water and carefully remove any tentacles stuck to your skin (Don’t use your fingers.

Use waterproof, permanent marker and Find something like tweezers or even a stick to get spell out exactly what is where in your medical kit containers. them off.) yy Applying meat tenderizer or baking soda will neutralize the pain. Don’t rub it in; just pat it on the skin. yy Avoid cleaning the area with fresh water, use salty water from the Bay. yy There’s an old urban legend about peeing on a jelly fish sting, but in fact that can make the pain even worse. yy Severe allergic reactions to the types of jellies we have on the Bay are very rare, but emergency treatment would be critical in such cases. yy Small children with stinging tentacles over a large part of their body should seek emergency care. yy You can also buy packaged jellyfish sting spray at most pharmacies.

Any stiff item aboard can be used as a splint like a paddle, parallel rulers, or even a

That spring supply shopping list for your sailboat should read something like this… oil absorbers, batteries, rum, gauze, a thermal blanket, and burn cream. The only thing more likely to happen to you this season than catching a crab pot in your prop or getting waked by a powerboat is somebody aboard getting injured.

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Next, before you start stocking your first aid kit, you should think about how you’re going to store it all. Of course, waterproof is a top priority on a sailboat. You want something that can get leaked on or go tumbling to the floor when you accidentally gybe without making a mess. Plastic snap-lock containers used to store food work well if you don’t want to drop the cash for something fancier like a Pelican case.

Once you have the proper container, you need to label it. You may be the person who needs help, or you may be at the helm directing a crew member to grab the right supplies.

Use waterproof, permanent marker and spell out exactly what is where in your containers. Tags like “Minor Burns,” “Bleeding,” “Sea Sickness,” “Asthma,” and “Wound Care” are easy to follow. Don’t forget expiration dates. You don’t want to think twice in a medical situation about how old that pill might be.

As far as what to put in to the kit, there are lists all over the Internet with some good ideas. It’s easy to find instructions for stocking up

the med kit for trauma, but don’t forget the small things, too. Think about headache meds, sunscreen, sunburn cream, and sea sickness remedies. These little things often make the difference between a trip that ends quickly and one that keeps going. Weiss says that the most

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ll jokes aside, do you know what medications your crew members are on in case there is an emergency?

All crew should carry a list of medications in their wallets with the name and phone number of their physician.

common medical problems aboard a sailboat are cuts, broken bones, sunburns, jellyfish stings, dehydration, sea sickness, and heart attacks.

Registered nurse and longtime Bay sailor Sue Mikulski suggests packaged first aid kits from a marine supply store. They even come with a booklet of instructions for basic first aid care. “But you have to actually

read the booklet before casting off.

You don’t want to start thumbing through the pages for the first time during a medical emergency,” she warns.

There are lots of things you may already have aboard that can help in a pinch. Aspirin is a must in case anyone shows signs of cardiac arrest.

A rolled up towel can be used to immobilize a neck injury. Mikulski once use a cutting board as a splint for a broken bone. She says any stiff item aboard can be used as a splint like a paddle, parallel rulers, or even a rolled up magazine. How about that, your current issue of Spinsheet can be a critical part of your med kit!

No matter how you stock your first aid kit or how you decide to prepare yourself, you do need to know what to do in the critical first minutes. First stay calm and assess the situation. When you call the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) on channel 16, be able to tell them the boat’s name and type. Also they need to know where you are by GPS coordinates if possible. If not, then use buoys, land bearings and channel

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markers to locate yourself. Make sure you tion! Many of our courses also state clearly what the medical emergency include radio protocol and is and what you are doing about it. USCG emergency procedures.” can use the information not only to get out Now go sailing. And stay to your boat, but also to make sure emersafe. gency medical help is waiting on shore if necessary. Another good Helpful First Aid Links reason to use Channel 16 is because all of the other boaters in boating.ncf.ca/firstaid.html your area will hear you and can marmed.com/poseidon.shtml render assistance if needed. onpassage.com/Emergency_Medical/ Weiss says before stocking your kits and reading your first Medical.htm aid books, consider a Coast Guard Auxiliary safety class to help you and your crew steer clear of the often avoidable mistakes that can lead to injuries.

“We recommend that everyone take one of our safe boating courses, in which boaters will learn how not to get into a situa-

Splints are easy; reasons for having them are tough. For the record, this model was recruited on the docks and is a good sport with an intact wrist.

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The Journey

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he salt water spray weaves a cold trail from my brow down my face and seeks its own warmth in the last dry holdouts inside my foul weather gear. My eyes search for the light that marks the entrance to Scong’s Hole, carefully directing the attentive sailor past the submerged reef that blocks the obvious and deceptive entrance to this seldom visited crevice in this imposing rocky headland. Blood starts to flow to my fingertips once again as I unconsciously relax my grip on the tiller, as the sole beacon to safety slides uneventfully astern. The wind is quickly blanketed by the granite walls. I quietly coast across the small inlet, dropping what is left of my reefed main and letting go the anchor. I see a startled deer staring at his new neighbor from the rocky beach, not 50 yards from where I collapse in my cockpit to contemplate the passage that brought me here.

The value of any journey is greatly enhanced by our connection to our environment. For that reason, I have always felt lucky to have indulged myself in a life of sailing, walking, hiking, and biking. Certainly there were plenty of times that my choice of pedestrian travel was financial as well as philosophical, but I have always appreciated the intimate experiences that those trips created. I think that all sailors relish that sense of being in the moment—the feeling that the journey was the point, and every moment spent on the journey was in itself the reason for the journey.

There are many reasons why I believe this connection between distance and time is fundamentally important to every member of our society. First of all, we quickly lose our sense of community when we effortlessly transit via car, train, or plane to our next destination. I am not simply talk-

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ing about our immediate community, but each community that you travel through, past, or over on your way to the destination. Sailing is the quintessential melding of distance, time and environment, as every moment spent travelling is a vibrant part of the journey. A trip from Annapolis to Belize on a sailboat becomes an education in local personalities, regional dialects, surprising spices, quiet anchorages, vibrant communities, and silent ghost towns.

Your awareness moves ever forward, leaving transient thoughts drifting quietly in the wake as your boat moves deliberately through waters familiar and new. When you finally arrive at your destination, there is almost always a wonderful feeling that you have arrived home. It is a feeling that is far removed from anything I have ever felt when stepping off of an airplane in a similar destination.

This phenomenon occurs on many different levels in our everyday lives and greatly impacts how we interact with our friends, community, and environment in general. Every day, we get in our cars and drive past things that are vaguely familiar, but that in reality we have no understanding of. Consider your drive to work. If you are

fortunate enough to live less than 20 miles from your work, I strongly encourage you to choose a day to ride your bike to work.

You will be astounded by what you experience along that simple ride. Beyond a new appreciation for the distances involved, you will experience the smells of the plants, the dampness of the morning dew in the air, and the general rhythm of life that fills the void of space between your home and your office. You may even have the opportunity to say hello to people along the way. You will feel connected to that stretch of road in a way that you never could experience from the insulated environment of your car.

There is a wonderfully healing sense of connection to our environment when we allow ourselves to experience the real impact of our travels. It is certainly my favorite aspect of traveling by boat. I cannot imagine replacing any of my cruises with a faster and more convenient mode of transportation. Even a short sail to St. Michaels adds a unique sense of place when compared to driving there by car. It is the very reason that I am convinced that sailing will always have a devoted and active following. That sense of connection to our environment is more important than ever these days.

Our sailing community has the opportunity to be leaders in the move to revitalize the Chesapeake Bay, while we reinvent how our society needs to interact with our natural world. It is a long journey that has no short cuts. It is not unlike the first leg of a circumnavigation. The destination seems impossibly far away, and the difficulties seem almost insurmountable. The passage is taken one moment and one experience at a time. We each need to embrace the journey itself as being the reward for our efforts. Every moment is a chance for growth, experience, and progress. We will reach our goal of environmental sustainability. It won’t be easy, but I guarantee that when we arrive we will have that unmistakable feeling that we have arrived home.

About the Author: Chesapeake Bay native Leo Newberg sails his Sabre 28 out of Annapolis, where he lives with his wife and three-year-old daughter. He has recently joined the team at M-Yacht Services where he continues his mission to save the world from ugly boats.

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The Learning Curve

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You took an introductory sailing lesson a few years back, but you’re not very confident you could sail on your own.

You’ve been sailing for many years, but you just bought a bigger boat that’s a little intimidating.

Your spouse is a skilled sailor, but you don’t always understand what’s going on on deck.

You dream of a sailing vacation in the islands.

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hen most of us consider taking lessons in any sport, we tend to think about beginners and that first day. What we forget—unless we’ve just taken a brush-up ski, golf, or scuba lesson—are all the shades of grey of skill levels in any sport and the wide range of things we’ve yet to learn. Anyone who has sailed at all knows how multi-dimensional the sport can be. America’s Cup skippers and those of us who just rent a beach catamaran one day a year on vacation may all call ourselves sailors. Some may have more sophisticated skills than others, but we all have more to learn. Whether the curve is steep is up to the student, but for all of us, the learning curve in sailing is long. That’s the beauty of it.

As any professional sailing instructor will tell you, before choosing a sailing school,

What Sailing Students Say About Learning “If you’re thinking about taking lessons, definitely do it! You may find that you like it, and it becomes a lifestyle. Joining a club is a great idea. You need to get out and try things. Talk to instructors. They always want to share their knowledge. When I wanted to give racing a try, they taught me how to get myself on a race boat to see if I liked it.” ~Lance Garms, Annapolis Sailing School alumnus and club member Was taking classes worth the money?

“Absolutely. I’ve taken a number of classes to continue to expand my abilities. I’d say gaining experience and confidence by sailing with a knowledgeable and patient instructor was the best part of it.” ~Jack Gardner, J/World Annapolis alumnus Was taking classes worth the money?

“Absolutely. It all finally clicked. I had taken a class at another school, and it just didn’t work for me… The best part was the coaches. They were patient, but pushed you past your comfort zone.” ~Julie Fuller, J/World Annapolis alumna

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you need to first know what your goals are in the sport. Do you just want to try it for a weekend and see how it goes? Do you have a dream of owning a boat big enough for you and your family to take weekend cruises on? Would you like to have a small boat you can put on the rooftop J/World Annapolis students having some fun during a of your wagon team-building day. Photo courtesy of J/World Annapolis and drive down to Captain Jeff Bowen of the Sailing a park on the Bay? Maybe you are already Academy in Tracys Landing, MD, says, a skilled sailor looking to improve upon “Learn from people who do the sailing you some aspect of the sport, such as docking or want to do and who’ve had the experiences navigational skills. you would like to have.” He notes that this Captain Lisa Batchelor Frailey, cogoes for the type of boat as well. “If you founder of Sail Solomons in Solomons, really want to cruise, find someone to teach wrote an article for SpinSheet’s new sailor you on a larger boat... Also, learn with the guide, Start Sailing Now, about how to people you want to sail with.” The Sailing wisely choose a school. She puts it best Academy teaches classes for families so that when she says, “Don’t select the sailing they learn to work together as a team on the equivalent of a junior college if you’re after a boat. Other schools teach couples or race master’s degree.” If your goal is to sail on a crews together.

40-foot boat in the islands, you don’t want Carolyn Norton Schmalenberger from a school that only offers lessons on small Norton’s Sailing School in Deltaville, VA, boats. A progression of boats from small to says, “You need to think about what’s next large would be better. You’ll want to find a after your lessons. Most people don’t realize school that offers a full array of lessons and how quickly they are going to fall in love opportunities to improve your skills. with sailing. Sailing continues, and people If you do aim to sail on small boats, want to learn more. They need to align such as dinghies or 20- to 25-foot keelthemselves with a business that can help boats, there are terrific schools fit for that with their needs after school is over.” Norvery purpose. They, too, are better if the ton’s, like many sailing businesses, offers programs offer ways for you to continue alumni charter opportunities on the Bay. learning or practicing through boat rentals, Annapolis Sailing School operations charters, or club memberships. Dave Pyle of manager Jason Pinter says, “It’s important Blue Water Sailing in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, to find a school that’s accredited with an says, “Make sure you’re learning on the type organization such as the American Sailing of boat you’d like to go out on afterwards.”

Association (ASA) or U.S. Sailing. It gives And then practice. spinsheet.com

a structure to what you will learn, even if you decide not to get certified.” If a school offers certification programs, it also ensures that their instructors will be knowledgeable and certified in teaching the sport.

When it comes to certifications, Schmalenberger agrees. She notes that many of her students who don’t want to buy boats aim to charter them in interesting places near home or beyond, such as in the islands or on the Mediterranean. If you go through an internationally

resort somewhere, and I’d take out a Hobie Cat for an hour or two. I really enjoyed it. I started thinking, ‘I’ve got to do something with sailing,’” However, he didn’t want to start from square one.

After some research, he found the Annapolis Sailing School, where he could brush up with one-on-one private instruction and join the sailing club to practice his skills regularly. “Being in the club gave me a tremendous amount of confidence,” he says.

“By the end of the summer, my skills had greatly improved. To me, it’s thrilling to get good at something.” recognized certification program, then you’ll pave the way to ensure easy charter approval in desirable sailing waters.

Lance Garms is a prime example of a sailing school student who fit into a grey area when it came to which level of sailing course to take. He and his wife had taken a learn-tosail weekend course awhile back. A few years without much sailing turned into a 10-year span once the couple had children, and he found himself in a place where he wanted to get back to sailing. “We’d go on vacation at a

“By the end of the summer, my skills had greatly improved. To me, it’s thrilling to get good at something. Now I know that if I got a boat, I could do this well. I’m going to take lessons on larger boats and do some chartering next.”

As well as seeking out the types of classes and boats that fit your goals and certification, it’s important to find a school in the location you desire, with easy access to the water (not a long motor to open water), with desirable shoreside amenities, such

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arolyn Norton Schmalenberger of Norton’s Sailing School grew up in a family who worked in boat building, boat service, and boat sales.

After college, she and her husband Ken moved back to Deltaville, VA, to work in the family business, which they took over in 1995. “It was then that we started the charter program and chose ASA for our student certifications,” she says.

The school offers instruction to beginners up to advanced sailors on boats ranging from 28- to 34-feet long or on students’ own boats (if properly equipped). They specialize in “handson” learning with students spending 90 percent of their time on the water. For Schmalenberger, the key to success is to find a school who can help students continue sailing—in the case of her business, that means to charter. “By chartering, you can put your newfound skills to work right away.” nortonyachts.com

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In 2006, the couple opened a charter base in Solomons and realized early on that they wanted to grow their client base by teaching them; Sail Solomons was born. Since its inception, both Andy and Lisa have won the ASA instructor of the year and the school has been awarded the outstanding school of the year in 2008, 2009, and 2010.

With a wide range of boats from 22-foot keelboats to a 47-foot cruising vessel, Sail Solomons teaches everything from learn-to-sail weekends to navigation courses as well as offering club memberships, charters, and flotilla weeks.

“Once people get into it, there’s a certain synergy at work. They make friends and branch off,” says Andy. Lisa adds, “We see them come down to Solomons and stay at each others’ houses. They all started by taking classes and then joined the sailing club. The cycle of friendship-building works!” Although the couple built the sailing school to grow the charter business, the school, says Lisa, “is where our hearts are.” sailsolomons.com

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aptain Jeff Bowen, the founder and a coach of the Sailing Academy (Tracy’s Landing, MD), started sailing in his early teen years and began teaching sailing during summers while in college. His sailing experience includes boats ranging from windsurfers to large cruising boats. Jeff lived aboard a 44-foot catamaran for three years with his wife and five children (now from ages six through 15) on the Chesapeake Bay and the Bahamas. “Sailing is something we really love doing as a family,” he says.

Ten years ago, Bowen also started a non-profit sailing organization called Planet Hope to mentor at-risk teens through the sport of sailing. “We had started several programs for city kids, so we decided to get them out of the city and out sailing.” The program hosts 10 weeks of sailing camps per season with 15 to 20 youth per week (planethope.org).

Bowen holds his 100 Ton Master’s license and is an ordained minister, but he will tell you that his most important title is “dad.” He would rather be sailing than sitting in the office, so he actively teaches all levels of sailing. sailingacademy.com

as meals, nearby lodging, and well-groomed and clean docks and facilities.

Where do you start? Start by researching the schools right here on these pages. If you are a new sailor, visit our Start Sailing Now website (startsailingnow.com) for tips on choosing schools, or e-mail molly@spinsheet. com to have a copy sent to you.

Click to the websites for ASA (americansailing.com) and U.S. Sailing (ussailing.org) for lists of schools offering internationally recognized certifications. Then pick a few schools, research their instructor’s skill levels and curriculums, and start calling. When you narrow it down to the schools that suit

your needs, ask them if you can visit in person and take a demonstration sail. You’ll know when you get there if it feels right for you.

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Immersion Sailing:

Really Learning To Sail

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The Cal Sailing Club provides immersion learning at its best, and it teaches far more than sailing skills. Photo courtesy of CSC

ou’re probably reading this because you’re a sailor. But imagine that you’re not. You’ve never done it, but always wanted to. Now imagine dropping $25 a month for three months (or $225 a year) to become a member in a sailing club that supplies all the boats and all the equipment and free training to learn to sail and then use the boats as often as you want. Sound like cheap fun?

There is more. You arrive for your first lesson, pull on a supplied wetsuit, a PFD, and a hiking harness and help rig a 15-foot planing dinghy with a square-top Kevlar main, a roller furling blade, and an asymmetrical kite on a sprit. You’ve never sailed before, but you’re going to start by driving this turboed machine in a 20-25 knot San Francisco Bay breeze.

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I saw this happen last summer, while visiting the area talking about my book Saving Sailing. I was a guest crew on a training sail that was extreme sailing for most, but the first time ever for one of the students onboard. In two hours, everyone drove, tacked, gybed, trimmed, and hiked.

We experienced long stretches of whiteknuckle planing and capsized twice, so it was exciting for me, a 30-plus year veteran.

The instructor was excellent, with a calm voice with an eye toward safety and big fun, and the students, one a college kid and the other 70-ish, were ready for more when it was over.

But there is more. The Cal Sailing Club (CSC) is everything you don’t expect about a teaching sailing organization. It provides immersion learning at its best, and it teaches far more than sailing skills.

There is no paid staff. Not one.

There is no formal class schedule. If you want to learn to sail, you put your name on a calendar for the time that works for you, and a volunteer instructor tries to make the time work, first come, first serve. Volunteer teachers are rewarded for giving their time with reduced membership fees. There’s no classroom, so most of the teaching happens on the water.

Since it happens aboard these ultra-fast boats and in big bay breeze, learning comes fast. It might take newcomers only a handful of on-water classes to “qualify” to use the club’s boats anytime that they want.

Training can go on as long as the student needs it to.

Once CSC members feel confident enough to take and pass a safety and sailing test, they are not just members with rights to boats, they are also welcome to take guests and more importantly, to volunteer to teach other newcomers. Think about that for a minute: you might have just started sailing a year ago, and now you’re teaching aboard a sailing rocket-ship in Follow us!

what might be called “small craft advisory” weather in most parts of the world.

CSC is an extreme outlier; they sit either on the farthest bleeding edge of innovation in sailing development and instruction, or arguably, they do things the way they used to be done. Today’s typical sailing teaching organizations are far more structured, with indoor and outdoor curriculum, set schedules, a more conservative fleet, more docile prevailing weather, and paid professionals and coaches.

While it’s true that you will find excel-

nance staff, administrators, and marketers I took other important lessons from the visit. Immersion (sometimes called experiential) learning is, by far, the fastest and most effective method of learning. So, I’ve recommitted to more time training under sail for my own sailing team and in my own sailing advocacy. I’m going to reserve one night a week, all summer long, to take newbies and strangers sailing. The best way to learn to sail is to sail. But the greater lessons of sailing come from teaching others about sailing.

Many of us learned and love to sail

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lent sailing graduates from both the superstructured schools and CSC, this place is special in a radical way. Its structure is highly productive and brilliantly selfsustaining. CSC sees the sailboat and time on the water as more than just a game or a hobby. Yes, members are immersed in sailing, but they are also equally immersed in giving, in helping, and in building the organization. Therefore, the club: Has a very large, active, and growing membership Has low operating costs; it pays rent and insurance and uses most of the rest of its membership funds to keep the shared equipment up to date Can be very flexible; if a new boat or fun sailing technique comes along, CSC can put it into use immediately All of its members are advocates, because they are also its teachers, mainte-

because it takes us to places that might be uncomfortable or even a bit scary. But we know them to be great places. Perhaps, the greatest. So, on Thursday nights, we’re leaving the dock rain or shine. And it’s gonna be great.

If you’re near Berkeley, make sure to visit the CSC or visit cal-sailing.org. If you know of similar programs on the Chesapeake or would like to start one, tell us about it via sailors@ spinsheet.com.

About the Author: Saving Sailing author Nicholas Hayes is committed to taking newbies and strangers sailing this season.

If you happen to be in Milwaukee, WI, on a Thursday, dock time is at 5:30 p.m., and he’ll provide the PFD. Look for his future articles in SpinSheet or contact him via nickhayes@savingsailing.com.

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ou won’t find the bank vice president’s family dog lying under the desk wagging his tail when you go to discuss investments, and there is no friendly cat perched on the checkout stand at the grocery store. But drop by your favorite rigging shop, and you are likely to get a healthy dose of purring and/or nuzzling and wagging. One of the especially nice things about independent

first thing customers say as they come through the door is “Where’s Abigail?”

She may be under a sail or engaged with a spool of line, but she will attend to her welcoming duties immediately, waving her quivering tail and rubbing her velveteen rabbit-like fur along the visitor’s leg.

Abigail, named by the Winters for her likeness to John Adams’ wife Abigail, joined the Winters via their other passion, the Second Chance Feral Cat Colony, which they support and help maintain adjacent to the Christopher Newport University (CNU) Sailing Center in Newport News, VA. Dan is the head sailing coach at CNU. “Abigail was abandoned at the Colony, and she wandered up to me after sailing practice,” Dan explains. So, Abigail got her start Bosun is a customer service rep for Charlene and Chandler Clark at Signature CanvasMakers. Photo by Lin McCarthy, who says, as a cold walk-in “Charlene also sings with the award-winning Phoebus Rio, a band for a job interview. that we will feature during Southern Bay Race Week this season.”

The Winters help maritime businesses is the presence of dogs place felines with customers and friends, and cats. Fur-people are ever present in the including CNU Sailing Team kids and sailing community. their families.

Just like owners and operators of Abigail has woven her way into the independent maritime concerns, fur-people personal legends of many a sailor, young, associates come from a wide a range of old, and in between, who enjoy her backgrounds. Take for instance Abigail, the company while noodling over a new set Feline-in-Chief, at the Winters Sailmakers of sails, re-hashing the most recent small loft on Queens Way in Hampton, VA. boat regatta, or gathering for the Winters’ When the loft moved across the street famous Fish House Christmas Punch. four years ago, Abigail joined the firm as On the other side of Hampton, in the the main greeter and schmoozer for loft Phoebus section, lives a canine fur-person owners Dan, Sam, and Bret Winters. The who works at Signature CanvasMakers spinsheet.com

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owned and operated by Charlene and Chandler Clark (above). They combined Chandler’s Navy career and sail loft internship with Charlene’s business and marketing acumen to advance their independent business.

Bosun, a Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever joins the Clarks at work everyday.

The Clarks came upon Bosun’s breed while searching for a “big dog that was small enough to fit on our sailboat.” Bosun is a bit smaller than most golden retrievers and more nimble. The Clarks found him as a puppy in Allentown, PA, about four years ago. Like Abigail, Bosun has significant greeter duties, as well as responsibilities for announcing the arrival of delivery trucks.

He knows every UPS and FedEx driver on the route and gives them the special attention they deserve. While some might be concerned that a canine fur-person would be likely to chew an occasional pattern or gnaw on a bimini canvas, Bosun has a spotless performance record in the shop as well as on the dock and the Clarks’ boat. Bosun is a model employee in this customer service-oriented business.

Just like human employees, fur-people come and go. Take Hinckley and Charlie, felines who recently retired from Hampton Roads Marine Services (HMS). The raccoon population of Dandy Haven discovered the cat door into the service shop and began to wreck havoc each night.

Rick Mounts, who works at HMS with Jeff Barube, now provides a retirement spot at his home for Hinckley and Charlie. The raccoons can no longer breach the shop’s entrance, and Hinckley and Charlie do not have to worry about their next meal.

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Dave Gelenter’s Maddie and Rebel at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation in Annapolis.

Chad Doherty’s dog Bernadette, crew on the Pearson 34-2 Flambeau, is one of the three winners.

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Eye on the Bay Sailors and Their Best Friends For our Dogs on Docks photo contest, we received more than 70 lively photos of dogs on boats, beaches, and docks.

We also received a few cat shots and one of a parakeet on deck. Every single one of them made us smile. Here are the best of the bunch, including the three winners. We will continue to publish the others in the magazine and on our blogs at spinsheet.com. Thank you dog-loving sailors for sharing your photos and proving that the Chesapeake Bay is a friendly place for all sorts of creatures to sail. ~M.W.

One of three contest winners.

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Mogul’s first sail on the Catalina 28, Prost. Photo

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Chris O’Connor’s Jasmine on Tally Ho.

One of three winners is this shot of Kirke Harper and Sally iceboating on the Eastern Shore.

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Discover the Bay:

Chesapeake

CHARTER s t o r i e s

by Ruth Christie

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tep away from the remote control and take some solid “you time” out for something new. Let the allure of Chesapeake Bay charters wash over you and float you away from your land-locked existence, at least for a while.

Maybe you own a small sailboat and want to try a bigger one on for size. Perhaps you don’t own a boat, but are in the market for one and want to sail different makes and models for yourself. Or, maybe you crew on a buddy’s boat, always on the rail, and want to take a weekend or weeklong cruise to get away from it all and perhaps take the helm. Perhaps Aunt Abigail is about to turn 60 and you want to host a fun family get-together in her honor. Want to sail a racing machine, or take a leisurely cruise? Got a monohull and wondering what all the fuss is about regarding multihulls? Or is it the other way around?

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Peace of mind awaits you and yours on your next Chesapeake charter. Photo by Denny Wetherald

sailing on sun-kissed waters nearby draws you to do something fun just for the heck of it. Whatever the case, charters are just the ticket, especially since someone else is in charge of cleaning and maintaining your party palace year in and year out. From top to bottom and from the Eastern Shore to the western shore, the Chesapeake Bay is packed with charter companies that can suit most anyone’s vacationing needs.

And, the good news is, spring kicks off the charter season all over the Bay, and the fun runs through Halloween and beyond, if you’re lucky.

Whether or not you want to learn tricks of the trade from a professional captain for all or part of your charter, do all the sailing yourself, cook onboard, visit new destination ports or quiet anchorages, just go for a sunset sail, celebrate an anniversary or a wedding, see wildlife, or do whatever ever else floats your boat, many charter companies are happy to oblige. You’ll be able to

explore local waters, or sail further afield. It all depends on how much time and money you have. The options are limitless; choose from daysails, weekenders, week-long cruises, or longer ones. Most companies have fun charter itineraries already outlined; in addition to getting the boat ready for your visit and even provisioning for you, they do most all of the work before and after your charter. If you don’t want to lift a finger, you won’t have to.

One other nice thing is you’ll be able to scope out marina facilities, because, naturally, most charter companies operate out of their own dock and landing spaces or a marina nearby. Ask your charter company what onsite amenities you’ll have access to during your charter (pool? snack bar? easy walk into town? yacht sales personnel? sailing instructors?).

If the charter company can accommodate you, it could just be that you’ll opt to spend the night at the dock and then head spinsheet.com

out early the next morning, depending on how much time you have and your itinerary. Rather than simply throwing your gear on the boat, hopping onboard, and venturing out (that’s what repeat charterers usually do), perhaps you’ll want to take it easy and spend some time getting acquainted with your vessel and how she and all of her many systems work. A good charter company won’t let you leave the dock until its reps and you are sure the boat and her passengers are in safe and capable hands.

Finally, don’t hesitate to contact the fine chartering operations whose advertisements grace the pages of SpinSheet. You can take advantage of countless years of experience chartering on the Chesapeake; many have been at it for decades. If you have a question, they have a good answer for it. Their reps and various vessels can accommodate any and all charter requests, within reason, of course. Some offer specials on certain charters, such as those that occur midweek; be sure to ask about any deals they are running.

We asked a few happy charterers to share their stories with us to see why, how, where, and when sailors have chartered on the Chesapeake Bay. Here are some of their responses.

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“Atomic four.” Photo courtesy of Alex and Avi Bhati

Denny adds, “We live in Arlington, VA, and it’s great to drive one hour, get on a boat, sail a few hours, and then duck into our favorite first-night anchorage just below Annapolis. On the Eastern Shore, we’ve not found a bad spot yet, and we’ve visited different places every night. Now, we’re sort of/kind of looking for a boat. Sailing is our escape; we love it.”

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lex Bhati has done several sailing charters on the Bay with her husband Avi and two young sons, Sayan and Kehan.

In September of 2008, they chartered a 34foot Gemini catamaran for four hours with Annapolis Sailing Solutions to try a multihull. Alex says, “After a very nice experience with Captain Bill, we signed up the two following summers for sailing classes

with them. In June that next year, we chartered a 48-foot Fountaine-Pajot-Salina catamaran with LGC. Family members visiting from India and some of our friends joined us for the trip. We needed a bigger boat and wanted our guests to experience sailing and the Bay; it’s more exciting than sightseeing. Other times, we’ve also rented 19-foot Flying Scots at Belle Haven Marina in Alexandria, VA.” She adds, “Last September, we chartered a 32-foot Beneteau with Sail Solomons.

At that point, Avi and I had taken a series of ASA sailing classes (and U.S. Sailing), and we wanted to practice and enjoy the Solomons sailing area. We had complete confidence in the charter boat whose owners, Lisa and Andy, happen to be our sailing instructors! We’ve known each other for two years in a sailing context. Lisa and Andy intimately know our sailing abilities (or lack there of). They help us with the itinerary and special accommodations for our family and provide excellent boat debriefings. In return, we take extra care of their boat; it’s a win-win situation. We have lots of creeks left to explore. Sailing is not that hard for beginners if you are well prepared; just know that your kids will envy those fast noisy motorboats when the Bay is windless.”

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ince about 1980, Doug Frohock and his wife, Reverend Barbara Frohock, have chartered sailboats with Bay Sail (charters)/SailTime (school) out of the Tidewater Marina in Havre de Grace, MD. Doug says, “We’ve always had good experiences. Because of my wife’s schedule, we drive down from Sea Isle City, NJ, and usually charter off the weekends.

Time-wise and budget-wise, chartering makes better sense for us rather than ownership; chartering fits our lifestyle. When we put the boat away, we don’t have to worry about her. We always pick up a clean, pristine, and outfitted boat from Bay Sail and return her to the docks in the same condition. I know what’s involved with boat upkeep; I owned a Hunter 30 in the 1970s.”

“We like to anchor out on our charter vacations, which are usually eight or nine days in July. We love to visit the bald eagles at Still Pond, dine at Cantler’s Riverside Inn (it’s always on our itinerary), and watch the races in Annapolis. It’s nice because everything is self-contained; we can change our surroundings at will. One night, we’ll swim in a quiet anchorage, and the next, we’ll tour the U.S. Naval Academy. I have a special affinity for the

Chesapeake Bay; for the past 23 years, I’ve been part of the Great Chesapeake Bay Swim, a March of Dimes fundraiser.

I like to sail under the same bridge I swim under.”

“We usually charter 31- or 32-footers, but upgraded to a Catalina 350 last year.

It was so easy to sail and dock, that we’ll charter one this year, too. Last summer, we sailed to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor for the first time and were delighted to tie up at a marina right next to a skyscraper, take showers, and then walk to a wonderful dinner in Little Italy. On the way back, we happened upon a fantastic street concert packed with people from all over the neighborhood. All that from the convenience of our boat.”

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heodore (“Ted”) Robertson says, “I don’t own a sailboat; I’m smart enough to rent. Last year, my boys (14 and 15) and I chartered a 36-foot Hunter from Norton Yacht Charters out of Deltaville, VA. Over two weeks, we went as far north as Baltimore for an Orioles game and visited Reedville, Solomons, Annapolis, St. Michaels, and Oxford. We stayed in beautiful anchorages and saw bald eagles in Mill Creek below Reedville. While we

stayed at Zahniser’s Yachting Center in Solomons, we had some repairs done, and the boys loved the pool and riding bikes all over the place.”

“During our trip, the boys did back flips off the boat, went swimming, watched DVDs, and just hung out with some quality family time. They love the outdoors. We sailed, cooked, and slept, and everybody had chores. Of course, son #2 did most of the rowing when we used the dinghy. I’ve done some racing out of Fishing Bay, so when the winds were strong, I put both boys on the rail. In Annapolis, after grabbing a mooring ball, touring the Naval Academy, and talking to admissions staff about what it would take for the boys to get in, we had a great dinner at the Chart House Restaurant. Also, while anchored outside of St. Michaels, we enjoyed watching all the other boats parade around as well as touring the museum. Up the Tred Avon, we loved swimming over the freshwater springs.”

“Sailing on the Bay as a family is more appealing than in the islands. Sure, you don’t have the blue water or Trade winds, but the Bay’s towns, lighthouses, and people have so much history.

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Jim Watson says, “My wife, Hedy, took this photo during an October 2010 sail on one of Sail Solomons’ Capris. Alistair (10) is at the helm, and Julia (12) in on port, with me in the back. Our fondest memory of that day was after an hour or so of sailing where the kids were doing most of the steering, tacking, and trimming, my wife and I turned to one another and joyfully commented on how ‘we were being taken for a sail!’”

maritime past and see the commerce up and down the Bay nowadays. Spending time on the Bay with your family will help future generations understand what the Chesapeake Bay Foundation is doing. It will go from being something abstract to something real that you can feel, smell, see, taste, and experience for yourself. Not knowing how to sail is no excuse; Brad at Nortons can teach anyone to sail.”

“We have a 19-foot runabout that’s great for waterskiing near Richmond, VA. Though we’ve chartered a bunch of sailboats in the islands, I’d like to charter a 395 Mainship. Know of any on the Bay?”

has chartered several times JimwithWatson Sail Solomons and once out of

Annapolis. He says, “We love Solomons because of the facilities and the locations

nearby on the Bay, and it’s not as manic as Annapolis can be. The fuel dock is right there, and with two young kids, we need access to a pool and restaurants within walking distance before and after a charter.

We also like the idea of sailing over to Tangier Island and have sailed to Oxford and Cambridge. We try to get away to quieter spots and let the kids get in the water.

So, we anchor out, mostly.”

“Both my wife’s family and mine owned boats. But living in the Washington, DC, area, owning one seems inaccessible. We don’t do it often enough, and we don’t even know what boat we would want to own.

Chartering is more practical for us. And, Lisa and Andy are great; we’ve used their smaller boats, the Capris, before.”

“On the Bay, you are never more than a cell phone away from civilization. That’s good. On one charter in the Choptank River, we had a medical emergency; someone was running a fever and getting really sick. We needed a doctor, quick. We saw a motor boat and flagged its captain down, who lived nearby. He got the patient to the doctor and returned him to us in good spirits. That’s one of the nice things about people on the Chesapeake Bay.”

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o say that they are repeat customers would be an understatement. Jim and Sandy Havice have taken a “whole bunch of charters with Annapolis Bay Charters (ABC), probably four-a-year over the past 15 years.” Why? “Because it feels good,” Jim says simply. “We live in Pennsylvania about three hours away from Annapolis; we usually charter 40- to 55-foot Beneteaus or Jeanneaus for three- or four-day weekenders. We’ve stuck with ABC for several reasons. The boats are clean and neat, and over the years, as the personnel have changed, the customer service hasn’t. We are always treated fairly. They are very accommodating and knowledgeable; when we’ve asked for anything special, they have never said no or we don’t know.”

“We used to own a sailboat, but sold her several years ago and bought a farm (no, not ‘the farm’). I have sailing in my blood. I like it because every trip is different, colder or warmer, sunny or rainy, flat or windy; I like the variety. Chartering is a nice solution. Everybody onboard likes to go to St. Michaels. For more adventurous sails, we try new anchorages and marinas. As for a fond memory, we were coming out of the Choptank River and happened to glance in

the right direction. We saw this huge turtle swimming nearby; it looked like his back was encrusted with glistening diamonds.

As soon as he saw us, he dove. But it was unforgettable.” ext weekend, or sooner, you could be sailing some of the most magnificent waters and exploring the fantastic gunk-

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At Long Last: Ospreys and Rallies hey’re here!” Bruce and Janet George of the Chesapeake Bristol Club e-mailed me on the evening of March 4 to say, “We saw an osprey over Warehouse Creek today as we were leaving Starbucks!” My husband Jim won a nickel for sighting one March 7, but not for seeing one with a fish in its talons on St. Patrick’s Day. Let the games begin.

And, speaking of fun and games… June 18-26 equal Sailstice Week, and for at least 50 Bay sailboats, that means the 400-mile Sailstice DelMarVA Rally 2011. If your club is interested, here are some important dates: entries are due May 15, skipper and crew waivers are due May 20, and the Rally Launch Inaugural Party will be June 18. Participants will start in the Severn River and visit the Bohemia River, transit the C&D Canal and Delaware Bay, sail offshore overnight for Hampton Roads, and party at the Hampton YC and Southern Maryland SA in Solomons, before returning home. Rally sponsors include SpinSheet, GYS Annapolis, Goode Impressions, Weems & Plath, the Boatyard Bar & Grill, and the Annapolis Sailing Industry Association. To learn more, visit delmarvarally.com.

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The Parties Never End he Chesapeake Corinthian Sailing Club (below) is ready for spring and the sailing season. We will meet at Hammock Island Marina on Bodkin Creek off the Patapsco River April 30 to discuss our cruising schedule, assign cruise captains, and savor a potluck picnic. Potential members are invited. Our small, but active sailing club has a busy cruising season, including weekend raft-ups, extended cruises, picnics and dinners, manoverboard drills, and other get-togethers that add to our sailing skills and enjoyment.

If you want to make new friends on the Chesapeake Bay, join us April 30 or contact tomandadrian90@gmail.

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Did Jeanneau? he Jeanneau Sailboat Owners Association group is a new gathering of Jeanneau owners in North America.

The founding chapter—the Chesapeake Bay area chapter—held its organizational meeting February 26 in Annapolis at Gibson’s Lodgings. Crews from 17 boats attended. It was a wonderful evening that included a presentation

by Jeanneau America and an excellent dinner at Maria’s in Annapolis. We will host raft-ups, educational and technical sessions, and general good fun. The first raft-up will be April 30 at Port Covington in Baltimore. Jeanneau owners interested in being a part of the Chesapeake Bay area group should contact jeanneausbo @gmail.com. —by Fred Fortunato

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Loose Cruising fter last October’s U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis, seven Chesapeake Bay Tartan Sailing Club (CBTSC) boats took a loose, two-week Southern Bay Cruise from the Little Choptank to Onancock and Deltaville, both in Virginia (right). With no set itinerary, we sailed in company or explored individually and rendezvoused at various anchorages, often intentionally, but occasionally by pure coincidence.

There were many memorable sunsets, crab dinners, and good fellowship. The trip was so much fun, we’ll probably do it again this year. The club’s Early Bird Cruise will take us to Saltworks Creek April 30-May 1. The traditional Memorial Day Cruise will again be on the Chester River. There’s also an Orioles Game Cruise to Baltimore June 25-26 and the “not to be missed” annual Crab Feast August 13. For more details, check out our new and improved website at cbtsc.com. —by Grace Holt

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At the end of CBTSC’s Southern Bay Cruise last year, the crews of Celebration and White Bird shared a meal in Maeve’s cheery cabin, during a blustery night anchored in Baby Owl Cove.

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illoughby Racers hosted a race committee workshop March 31, during which nonattendees were fully warned that they would automatically be added to the race committee roster.

Racing starts April 7. Organizers thank all who attended the meeting, and Bill Bounds for stepping up, once again, to be spring series captain (broadbaysailing.org).

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Learning, the Harbour Way

ailors in the Herrington Harbour SA (HHSA) held their first “cruise” of the year at the Inn at Pirates Cove in Galesville, MD, February 26.

This marked the first meeting of HHSA’s Women’s Sailing Group, Women Underway, which was formed to encourage and empower more women to take ownership of their sailing vessels. More than 20 women attended to discuss personal goals related to becoming more proficient sailors and to share their own experiences with male/female dynamics onboard. Attendees were encouraged to participate in upcoming discussions on the “Rules of Racing” and basic “Sail Trim” to better understand sailing dynamics and improve their skills.

Members also attended a “Diesel Engine” commissioning seminar. During our first 2011 membership meeting March 12 at Herrington Harbour South, we met the new HHSA board and discussed many upcoming cruising and racing events (hhsa.org). —by Debra Annand

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Nostalgic Lasagna? he Hunter Sailing Association (HSA) (right) got nostalgic at our Shipwreck and Sock Burning Party at the Annapolis Naval Station. We served lasagna and carrot cake—the same menu we had at our very first Shipwreck Party way back in 1982. Members are busy getting their boats ready for the year’s first on-water event, the Spring Ahead Raft-Up April 30, which will sail to Galesville on the West River and then go ashore for activities at the Inn at Pirates Cove (hsa1.org).

—by Carl Reitz

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CRUISING CLUB NOTES “BASCing� in the Glow of Spring

he water sports chair for Club Crabtowne, Ronni Varner, and the Baltimore Annapolis Sailing Club (BASC) are joining forces to present the “DryLand Sail School� April 30 in Annapolis, followed on different days by the “AtSea Sail School.� DryLand is a day in the classroom, learning the basics of a boat, sailing terminology, knots and line handling, safety procedures, navigation, how a sail works, docking and rafting, provisioning, etiquette, safety, emergency procedures, and more, and then taking a test. We will cover the material required to take the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Basic Boating test. Each student will receive breakfast, beverages, lunch, and a course booklet. AtSea will be a day on the water to try out skills learned in the classroom. The fee of $35 for both days will be donated to Annapolis Community Boating (mdsailing.com). —by Andrew Barabasz

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A Winning Season uring the Chesapeake Multihull Association’s (CMA) Awards Dinner February 26 at the West End Grill in Annapolis, fleet captain Doug Dykman (below) handed out awards for several competitions named after Lin Kilmon, a founding member who passed away in 1991.

Tim Lyons took first and Dykman took second in the Lin Kilmon Memorial Long Distance race; and Tim Layne, Gary Spesard, Dave Way, and Dave Nees took first through fourth in the Lin Kilmon Memorial Elapsed Time race.

Russ Wesdyk was the Most Improved Racer, Jeff Short was the Rookie of the Year, and cruising chairs Terry and Clint Boram earned the Lin Kilmon Cruisers of the Year award. Dykman also earned the Lin Kilmon Award for Outstanding Service. Michael Katz earned the Bent Anchor Award, after surviving 50-knot winds and a snapped mast during a summer storm. chesapeakemultihulls.org

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Crazy About Chesapeake Cruising he Cruising Sailors of St. Michaels will kick off the sailing season in early spring with two Shakedown Cruises called the Milers and Tankers. Members will also have the opportunity to spend 49 nights and join 13 planned cruises, such as Chester creeks and rivers, around Kent Island, and the Yacht Crawl. Destinations are as far south as historic Yorktown, VA, and as far north as Havre de Grace, MD, and beautiful anchorages in between. One of the highlights on a cruise is happy hour where sailors can tell stories and converse about their experiences of the day. This past March, we toured the Horn Point Conservatory in Cambridge, MD, and lunched at Jimmie and Zook (cruisingsailors.org).

—by Stephanie Sokso

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Big Boat? Small Boat? No Boat? ll are welcome. In February, the Kent Island YC (KIYC) (below) enjoyed a Super Bowl Party, a Turkey Shoot, a spectacular evening of dining and dancing at the Valentine’s Day celebration, and the “Back to the 50s” Celebrity Bartenders night. March brought our Mardi Gras Party (think New Orleans style buffet, Dixieland music, a floor show, and riverboat-style games of chance); and our St. Patrick’s Day Party. Our Shakedown Cruise will

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CRUISING CLUB NOTES April at Last! plashing sailboats, burning socks, and teak varnish. What’s not to like? Plus, the Tartan 34 Classic Association (left) is less than one month away from our Welcome Gala at the Maryland YC May 7 for Jürgen and Susanna Mohrmann as they bring their Tartan 34 Classic, Rubicon, to Annapolis.

Jürgen left Hamburg, Germany, last July for his Atlantic crossing in November and is making his way north to the Chesapeake (reserve your spot at the party by contacting mooringsdmi@comcast.net). We are dedicated to sharing the joy of sailing these great boats, and we are thrilled to welcome Rubicon to our favorite waters (tca34.org).

—by Grace Holt

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Lady Meadow, raced here by Chuck and Susan Gladding, took first place among Tartan 34 Classics in the Chesapeake Bay Tartan Sailing Club Regatta in 2007.

Her name shows up more than any other on the Magic Cup trophy that has gone to the winning T34C for nearly 20 years.

Sailing in Solomons ll April, the Southern Maryland SA (SMSA) will continue some serious socializing and sailing with its Friday soirées, business meetings, seminars, commodore’s dinners, a club birthday party, a nautical flea market, frostbite and weeknight racing, and more all capped off with the Sharps Island Race April 30. SMSA’s keelboat racing schedule through October includes 51 race events over 53 race days; nine events qualify for Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association trophies. SMSA is a memberowned and -operated club dedicated to being the best sailing venue on the Chesapeake. SMSA hosts the nationally renowned Screwpile Regatta. We enjoy full programs of PHRF keelboat racing, dinghy racing, cruising, summer junior sailing programs, and adult sailing education. You don’t have to be a member to race (smsa.com). —by Roger Bayer and Sandy Leitner

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Let the Sailing Season Begin! ’ve signed up for our Memorial Day sail and the Philadelphia SC’s (PSC) (right) first ever night sail; I like to be in bed by 11 p.m. at the latest, but the prospect of doing watches and seeing the Chesapeake at night is too much to resist. Since I joined PSC in 2003, I’ve gone from being ballast to being an advanced sailor. That is what the PSC experience has done for so many sailors. For me, the last frontier is to become competent in getting the boat in the slip and perfecting other boat handling skills in close quarters.

You can still sign up for PSC’s Sailing Fundamentals class April 16, which is open to all; for $25, you get a full day of sailing instruction and lunch, too. At our April meeting, Weems & Plath will talk about the history of navigation. In May, we are excited to have a presentation on the Liberty Ships. For $40 a year, you can join our club, and nonmembers are welcome at a number of our events, including monthly meetings (philadelphiasailingclub.org).

—by Jane Harrington

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Amand Hahn signs Bob Hardegen up for the Philadelphia SC’s mid-week sail.

Fleet Meets To Eat arch 19 marked the date when members of the West River Catamaran RA (WRCRA) descended upon its “Fleet Reserve” in Galesville for the ever-raucous annual awards/potluck/tall tales party. In attendance were those hearty and often misguided souls who managed to thin out the herd and survive the group’s rum-soaked pub crawl this past winter in Annapolis. Cheers (wrcra.strongpersonality.com)! —by Keith Chapman

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Think Spring he Jewish Navy headed to Deep Creek Restaurant for lunch and a Sock Burning Ceremony. Al Engler of Eastern Marine Electronics talked about some very neat gizmos for our boats and brought along a few “toys.” As we read from Capt. Lessing’s ceremony, we threw our socks into the flames. If you can chuckle over the “zen” concept that a closed mouth gathers no foot, contact us at jewishnavy @jewishnavy.org. —by Adiva Sotzsky

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CRUISING CLUB NOTES On the Waterfront ourteen “land dinghies” carried 28 members of the Stingray Harbour YC (SHYC) to Beaufort, NC, through snow, sleet, and freezing rain to the Inlet Inn February 11-13 (below). We enjoyed the loft room overlooking the waterway, explored local watering holes and eateries, visited the North Carolina Maritime Museum and saw boat building in progress, did some shopping, kept regular happy hours with mandatory appetizers, and savored dinner at a converted grocery store, the 1905 Clawson’s Restaurant, where two crazed, six-foot rabbits added to the fun. Evidently inspired by the museum’s Blackbeard exhibit, one attendee illegally used a straw and lemon peel as a weapon, faced a citizen’s arrest, was handcuffed with a napkin, put at the timeout table, and was apWhile in Beaufort, SHYC members visited the USCG Station at Base propriately harassed until Fort Macon with hosts Lieutenants Vicks and Seitz and toured the 110-foot USCG Cutter Staten Island and smaller patrol boats. he made bail. Great fun, friends, and food made this land cruise a refreshing break from the long winter and had all of us looking forward to a great season. We now have the perfect answer to “What did you do for Valentine’s Day?” —by Pat Anderson, Sherry Davis, Duanne Hawkins, and Kimberly Powell

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Others Are Oxford Bound, As Well our years ago, my crew and I sailed Wanderlust to Oxford, MD, from Bristol, RI, for the 40th Dickerson Rendezvous. That trip lasted for two months before I returned home. I had such a great time, I am planning to return again this June and have lined up my crew already. Wanderlust is a 37-foot, 1987 cutter rigged sloop (below); she is believed to be the last boat finished by Dickerson before they went out of business.

I currently am preparing all the equipment, the boat, and the crew for our adventure. We will plan to leave Bristol June 11 and head for Block Island, then Cape May, NJ, and on to Oxford, stopping for the night along the way. We will join the arriving parade of Dickersons on Friday.

This trip would be even more enjoyable if other boats joined us; we would love to hear from captains who would like to participate in this adventure (wanderlust_ bristol@yahoo.com). —by Al Sampson

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Dance the Night Away n February 19, 41 members of the Annapolis Corinthians Fleet attended the Dinner Dance at the Tidewater Inn in Easton, MD, which Don and Mary Kay Andrew organized. DJ Royce Ball played a wide range of music with sufficient slow numbers so that dancers could rest between the salsa, cha cha, and swing pieces. Don Andrew kept tabs on the mood and flow of dancers and music and graciously orchestrated the evening. He also taught us Electric Slide and Mambo #5 line dances. With an abundance of graying, silvery temples and snowy heads, the male Corinthians in tuxedos and dark suits cut a sharp elegant picture of accomplished sailors in their prime. The lady sailors dressed a step or two above “casual chic” and were freshly coiffed for the occasion (right).

Tom Dilenschneider and his wife Sylvia represented the Philadelphia Fleet. The whole affair was delightful, elegant, and fun (thecorinthians.org). —by Cynthia Pyron

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Dickerson owner Al Sampson on Wanderlust.

Andrew Barrett and his wife Ann thoroughly enjoyed the Corinthian Dinner Dance at the Tidewater Inn in Easton, MD, February 19.

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Mosey on Down to Mobjack Bay

he ninth annual Watkins Chesapeake Bay Rendezvous (right) is scheduled for May 20-23 at Compass Marina on Mobjack Bay, VA. All prior, current, and future Watkins owners, sailors, and friends are welcome.

For more details, e-mail lapoints@bellsouth. net or w27sail@verizon.net, or visit finance. groups.yahoo.com/group/watkins.

—by Paul Lapointe

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Watkins rendezvous on the Chesapeake Bay.

A Nice Avenue? hirty Club Beneteau Chesapeake Bay members enjoyed the diesel engine seminar by Karl’s Marine of Annpolis March 5 (below). Our fun events include training on winches and windlasses this April, a Cinco de Mayo (Season Opener) Raft-Up May 7, our Southern Bay Cruise May 28-June 3, and the Beneteau Rendezvous in Oxford, MD, June 3-5 (cb2.org). —by Jeanne van Hekken

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CRUISING CLUB NOTES Ahoy Sailors

Some Pointers, Please n January 22, the Old Point Comfort Yacht Club (OPCYC) in Hampton, VA, held our annual Commodore’s Ball (below). The Pointers—as we are called— held a Change of Command ceremony; handed out numerous awards; and enjoyed a great meal, libations, dancing, and overall had a wonderful evening of camaraderie and celebration. Jeff Rogers received the Commodore’s Award for his exceptional leadership, help, and participation during the past season; and Chuck and Sarah Dougherty earned the Ben and Meme Williamson Cruising Award. After recalling all the wonderful events of the past year, we now look forward to an active and exciting 2011 season, our 53rd year enjoying the Bay and beyond.

Don’t miss our OPCYC’s Board of Officers for 2011. Photo by Tom O’Brien Marine Yard Sale April 9. For the names and titles of our new officers and more details, visit opcyc.org. —by Michael Turner and Curtis Morris

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Alive and Kicking arch 12 brought Catalina 34 Fleet 12’s spring meeting/rendezvous at the Red Star Tavern in Fells Point, MD. Before the meeting, we took the fascinating “Secrets of Fells Point” walking tour with historian Jack Troutline. The meeting focused on the fleet’s future. Well, it just goes to show you when given a choice to flourish or perish, most folks will choose to flourish. And that’s exactly what we did and went on to propose our 2011 sailing schedule, with something happening every month. Highlights include the Summer Sailstice raft-up in Hudson Creek off the Little Choptank River, a crab feast at Haven Harbor in August, and a get-together after the U.S. Sailboat Show in October. Officers for 2011 are fleet captain Jim Brener, secretary/treasurer Susan Recla, and raft-up captain Bill Clery. Some of us stayed overnight to watch the great St. Patrick’s Day race with hundreds of participants and a parade marching through Baltimore. It was a beautiful day, a great time out, and a good way to end our spring event.

—by Rich Freeman

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he Wilmington Sail and Power Squadron’s (WSPS) cruise (below) June 18-25 will visit Lankford Bay Marina, Knapps Narrows Marina, Cambridge Municipal Yacht Basin, and Tred Avon YC and anchor out in the Rhode River, Trippe Creek, and Broad Creek. Sprinkled throughout the week are navigation contests and casual competitions (wilmingtonpowersquadron.org).

—by Harry (Sut) Anderson

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Chesapeake Racing Beat Winning!

More CBYRA High Point Awards

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2010 CBYRA High Point winner in the J/80, John White, in action at Annapolis Race Week. Photo by Dan Phelps

Now that’s a fall racing day! Here is 2010 CBYRA High Point winner Jim Konigsberg’s Inigo at the J/105 Chesapeake Bay Championship Regatta last fall. Photo by Dan Phelps

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n late February at a luncheon ceremony at Annapolis YC, the Chesapeake Bay Yacht RA (CBYRA) honored racing sailors with High Point Awards for the 2010 season. As well as the standings for PHRF classes (listed in the March issue) and those for One Design and Cruising One Design listed on the following pages, CBYRA handed out a number of special awards.

For CBYRA Annapolis Race Week, held over Labor Day Weekend, Allan Terhune (J/80) stole the show and won the City of Annapolis Trophy for best overall performance, the Crossland Trophy for best in a Cruising One Design (COD) class, and the Calvert Trophy for best Anne Arundel County yacht. David Coleman on Flying Circus (PHRF B) won the Silhouette Trophy for best overall PHRF performance.

Tom Walsh and John Potvin on the Catalina 27 SLAM DUCK won the J.F Healy Memorial Trophy for beating the highest ratio of boats in COD. The Decker Magothy Memorial Trophy went to David Coleman on Flying Circus.

Southern Bay sailor Dave Eberwine on Sea Star won the Labrot Trophy for beating the most PHRF boats (considering eight or more races). This month’s APS Chesapeake Racer Profile subject (see page 97), Jeff Todd on the J/22 Hot Toddy won the Lady Anne Arundel Trophy for the highest scoring skipper in Anne Arundel County. Stan Carroll won the Hadley Foredeck with a Winning Spirit Award.

Two new awards: Charles Deakyne on Scrimshaw was honored with the Tom Closs, Sr. Corinthian Spirit award, sponsored by Doyle Chesapeake Sailmakers and nominated by CBYRA members for a non-High Point winner. The Fishing Bay YC’s Brooks Zerkel won the Excellence in Race Administration award, a U.S. Sailing-sponsored award for PRO-certified individuals, nominated by CBYRA members.

Congratulations to all CBYRA High Point winners and qualifiers. Here are the remaining standings for 2010 as reported by CBYRA.

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Albacore 1. Barney Harris ������������������ PRSA 2. Peter Duncan ������������������ WRSC 3. Bob Bears 4. Daphne Byron ����������������� PRSA 5. Lloyd Leonard ����������������� PRSA 6. Rolf Zeisler ���������������������� PSRA Chesapeake 20 1. Bob Blomquist ���������������� WRSC 2. Ted Weihe ������������������������ WRSC 3. Gerhard Klose ����������������� WRSC 4. Maury Neiber ������������������ WRSC 5. Robin Hartge ������������������ WRSC Comet 1. Wick Dudley �������������������� CRYC 2. Elliott Oldak �������������������� AYC 3. Andy Wood ��������������������� CRYC 4. Stoney Duffy ������������������� CRYC 5. Ed McLean ���������������������� SSA 6. Sandy Downes ���������������� CRYC 7. Reed Rogers ������������������� CRYC 8. Peter Tasi ������������������������ SSA

Hampton One Design 1. Charles McCoy, Jr. ����������� NYCC 2. Gordon Wolcott �������������� NYCC 3. Eddie Wolcott ����������������� NYCC 4. Ed Cassidy ����������������������� PRSA 5. Billy Van Buren ���������������� NYCC 6. Mike Toms J/22 1. Jeff Todd ������������������������ AYC 2. Richter/Peters ����������������� SSA 3. Chris Gaffney ������������������ EYC 4. Robert Martensson ���������� SSA 5. Jayson Goscha ���������������� SSA Jet 14 1. Scott Williamson ������������� SSA 2. Paul Hull �������������������������� SSA 3. Eric Johnson �������������������� SSA

Laser 1. Brady White �������������������� SSA 2. David Schoene ����������������� SSA 3. Matthew Schofield ���������� SSA 4. John Deutsch ������������������ FBYC 5. Mike Heffernan ��������������� WRSC 6. Ray Wulff ������������������������ AYC 7. John Gebhardt ���������������� SSA

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2010 CBYRA High Point winner Keith Mayes and his Jubilee crew at the Beneteau 36.7 North American Championships in fall 2010. Photo by Dan Phelps

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CBYRA High Point Standings for 2010 continued...

Cruising One Design Standings Cal 25 1. Jimmy and Mike Praley ���� Upchuck 2. Dave Hoyt ������������������������ Zephyr 3. Erik and Marty Lostrom ��� Krigare 4. Charlie Husar ������������������� Chicken Little 5. Tim Bloomfield ����������������� White Cap 6. Scott Sauvageot ��������������� Indefatigable 7. Mike and Redina Miller ���� Quintet 8. Leo Surla �������������������������� Harlequin 9. William Battle ������������������� Flying Horses 10. Kristi Merritt ������������������ Cal Tip’n

Alberg 30 1. Tim Williams ��������������������� LinGin 2. Lanny Helms ��������������������� Windswept 3. Jonathan Adams �������������� Laughing Gull 4. Mike Nikolich ������������������� Skybird 5. T.C. Williams �������������������� Argo 6. Harry Gamber ������������������ Second-2-Nun 7. John Bergquist ����������������� Calliope 8. Mike Meinhold ����������������� Rin Duin Beneteau 36.7 1. Keith Mayes ��������������������� Jubilee 2. Jim Kershaw ��������������������� Team Aegis 3. Peter Firey ����������������������� Pegasus 4. Chip Devine ��������������������� Dreamboat Annie 5. John and Beverly Blais ����� Stardancer 6. Jim Keen �������������������������� Foxtrot Corpen 7. Pat Cappelaere ���������������� Geobliki

Catalina 27 1. Walsh/Potvin �������������������� Slam Duck 2. John Anderson ����������������� Swell 3. Dotty Holoubek ��������������� Lazy Ethel 4. Curtis Sarratt �������������������� Chaos 5. Peter and Penny Zahn ������ Snagglepuss 6. Carl Engel ������������������������ Red Rum 7. Cedric Baxter ������������������� Finesse J/24 1. Paul van Ravenswaay ������� Millennium Falcon 2. Pat Fitzgerald ������������������ Rush Hour 3. Chris Jankowski ��������������� Brainless 4. Kassal/Malkin ������������������� Spaceman Spiff 5. Peter Rich ������������������������ Decorum 6. Glenn Housley ������������������ Aliannalizabeth 7. Mark Rivera ���������������������� The J-Team

J/30 1. Grealy/Putnam ����������������� Better Mousetrap 2. Rutsch/Costello ���������������� Bebop 3. Ron Anderson ������������������ Insatiable 4. Larry and Pat Christy �������� Big Kahuna 5. Watson Syndicate ������������ Avita 6. Mike and Kathleen McGill ���Mary Lou 7. Drew Dowling ������������������ Encounter J/35 1.Sagerholm/Christofel �������� Aunt Jean 2.Peter Scheidt �������������������� Maggie 3.Barry Moss ������������������������ Bad Company 4.Maury Neibur �������������������� Bump in the Night 5.C.F. Kohlerman ����������������� Medicine Man 6.Masci/McGonigle �������������� Windependent 7.Bruce Artman �������������������� T-Bone 8.Ken and Lisa Karsten �������� Bzing 9.Joel Hamburger ���������������� Rebel Yell 10.Stephanie Reuer ������������� Dakota Girl 11.Mike Mullarky ����������������� Eighth Deadly Sin

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J/80 1. John White ����������������������� (no name) 2. Chris Johnson ������������������� Dragonfly 3. Kristen and Brian Robinson �� Angry Chameleon 4. Chris Chadwick ���������������� Church Key 5. Rob Mairs ������������������������� Puffinator 6. Vince Kalish ���������������������� White Lightnin 7. Ramzi Bannura ����������������� Stacked Deck 8. Richard Harrison �������������� some respect 9. Ken Mangano ������������������� Mango 10. Bert Carp ����������������������� #11 11. Jeremy Reynolds ������������ Magic in Motion 12. Lynch / Koolage ������������� Outlaws J/105 1. Jim Konigsberg ���������������� Inigo 2. Carl and Scott Gitchell ����� Tenacious 3. Salvesen/Lewis ����������������� Mirage 4. Jack Biddle ���������������������� Rum Puppy 5. C. and C. Groobey ����������� Java 6. Jay Corcoran �������������������� Hiawatha 7. Hublitz/Hornick ���������������� Veloce 8. Bob Reeves ���������������������� A Train 9. Mike O’Toole ������������������� Varmint 10. Walt Nuschke ����������������� Zephyr 11. USNA ����������������������������� Allegiance (USNA) 12. USNA ����������������������������� Dreadnaught (USNA) 13. Donald Santa ����������������� Santa’s Reign, Dear 14. Chuck Shortz ������������������ Singularity 15. Chad Gilpin �������������������� Dark Star 16. Richard Hinds ����������������� Breakaway 17. Dennis McCloud ������������� At-tack 18. Denny White ������������������ Bravo!

19. Kelly Silard ��������������������� Kolopelli 20. Glenn Byus ��������������������� Tuition

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Back in the Saddle

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Chris and Carolyn Groobey and crew on their J/105 Java will be back in action in the 2011 edition of the Sperry Top-Sider Annapolis NOOD Regatta April 29 to May 1. Photo by Dan Phelps

ore than 70 boat entries were in at print time for the Sperry Top-Sider Annapolis National Offshore One Design (NOOD) Regatta, sponsored

by Sailing World, April 29 to May 1 at Annapolis YC (AYC). A rite of spring for Chesapeake sailors, the event draws competitors from as far as Great Britain, Canada, Denmark, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Florida and as close as Pennsylvania in addition to those Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, sailors who call this place home.

Of the classes invited to participate, the following have the six boats necessary to be given starts: Beneteau 36.7 (the class MidAtlantic Championship), Farr 30 (Chesapeake Regional Class Championship), J/105, J/109 (Mid-Atlantic Championship), J/80, and S2 7.9. Certain classes may start together but will be scored separately.

Art Silcox and his team on the Beneteau 36.7 KA’IO will be on the scene to bump up last year’s second place finish; they join 2010 CBYRA High Point winner Keith Mayes and his team on Jubilee.

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von der Wense will be there to defend their top Farr 30 title. Brad Kauffmann on Mummbles and James Allsopp on Moxie will be in the mix.

Bill Sweetser and his winning crew on the J/109 Rush are readying themselves for the event, as are fellow competitors and last year’s third-place team, Stephen McManus’s Saykadoo.

Chris Johnson, skipper of the 2010 top-scoring Chesapeake Bay J/80 entry, Dragonfly, is whipping his crew into shape for the regatta. Class president Kristen Robinson and her husband Brian on Angry Chameleon will join 2010 High Point Winner John White and his nameless J/80 and other regional regatta regulars in launching the season. At print time, the J/80 and J/105 classes had raked in the most entries.

The top two scoring S2 7.9s from 2010 are registered: Bob Fleck and his Horizon team and John Spierling and his Rebel crew.

Online registration, notice of race, and the entry list are available at the event website: sailingworld.com/nood-regattas /annapolis.

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ne hundred and 77 boats descended upon St. Maarten March 3 to 6 for its famed St. Maarten Heineken Regatta. SpinSheet photographer Shannon Hibberd’s original offer to crew on an 80-foot maxi boat fell through, but she quickly landed a crew gig working the pit on a 52-foot boat with an interesting international crew who were soon to become good friends.

“You can only imagine the challenges of 11 racers from different countries and highly varied experience, trying to decide who does what on a 52-foot Jeanneau.

Our skipper was wonderful, and we all worked well together,” says Hibberd.

The first day of the official regatta was a distance race around the island. Hibberd writes in her SpinSheet Off the Bay blog, “The distance race was great fun and a cool way to see St. Maarten and other the neighboring islands including Anguilla, Saba, and St. Barts. If only I had time to go visit them all! I loved

racing, but I was definitely longing to visit a few white sandy beaches that were temptingly close.”

The Saturday race was one of the crew’s best, consisting of one roundthe-buoys race and a distance race to the French side of the island. Hibberd says, “I can now claim that I have sailed from The Netherlands to France.” The final Sunday race from Marigot back to Simpson Bay included its challenges in weather and wind, with light rain turning sunny, and light, variable breezes.

“Jacket on, jacket off, wind on, wind off, hot sun, and then cold and wet. We had it all,” she says.

And of course, the party and its Caribbean vibe were a big hit for Hibberd, her new sailing friends, and the other Chesapeake sailors she bumped into on her journey. To read her full blog posts, visit spinsheet.com and the Off the Bay blog.

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wo dozen Chesapeake Bay crews are preparing for the roadtrip to Charleston, SC, for the Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week April 14 to 17 (yes, it is a new title sponsor). The regatta has broken its own attendance record with 274 entries registered at print time. The largest classes are the Melges 24, with 56 entries, and Melges 20, J/80, J/24, and Viper 640, with two dozen entries each. PHRF classes have fewer than a dozen boats each.

The beauty of the venue, the challenges of the currents, well-run and upbeat parties, and the weather being just a little more like spring than it is on the Chesapeake make this regatta a favorite last stop on the southern circuit before getting back to business on the water at home. Look for photos and coverage from Charleston in future issues of SpinSheet. charlestonraceweek.com

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Bruce Gardner’s L’Outrage crew at the 2007 edition of the biennial Block Island Race Week. Photo by Dave Dunigan

pring fever is sweeping the sailing world and competitive sailors have every reason to sign up early for the Storm Trysail Club’s (STC) 24th biennial Block Island Race Week presented

by Rolex. The regatta, scheduled from Monday through Saturday, June 20 to 24, promises an influx of new talent, since it serves as both the 2011 IRC East Coast Championship (held for the previous six years in Annapolis.) and the J/122 National Championship. The event also will feature the debut of a new J/111 class and has eliminated former PHRF restrictions that will open up the event to more sailors.

“It’s one of the last true traditional race weeks in the country, with five days of racing in both handicap and one-design classes,” says Annapolis sailor and on-water chair Dick Neville, who is predicting running two or three racing circles with around-the-buoys IRC, PHRF, and one-design courses and separate navigator-type courses for cruising classes, which will welcome double-handed and classic yachts.

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What’s Up with Governor’s Cup?

T As anyone who’s ever competed in the 70-mile-long Governor’s Cup Yacht Race knows, naps are nice. Learn the details of how St. Mary’s College has revitalized the event by visiting smcm.edu/govcup.

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he St. Mary’s College of Maryland special task force for the Governor’s Cup yacht race has developed a series of recommendations to make the 2011 edition of the event August 5 more broadly appealing and financially viable. Comprised of college personnel and Chesapeake Bay sailors, the task force considered a variety of changes to the structure of the race as well as the on-shore after-race party.

Significant changes include the introduction of a cruising class and starting slower classes first. A two-staged start will give slower boats a head start down the Bay toward the St. Mary’s River. Slower classes (cruising, PHRF C/D, and PHRF B) will start beginning at 3 p.m. with a break before starting faster classes beginning at 6 p.m.

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The onshore event will be redesigned to bring together the regatta participants, volunteers and spectators for more of the shore-side activities. A larger variety of vendors than in past years will increase the culinary options. The increased variety of food throughout the day will replace the formal skipper’s dinner, which was a ticketed event. Also, on-campus housing will be available for alumni to welcome them back to St. Mary’s for this event.

“I am grateful to the task force members for answering the challenge to make Governor’s Cup financially viable for the College,” says president Joe Urgo. “As a result of their good work, we think we’ll make the race more popular and continue the tradition of competitive sailing from Annapolis to the banks of the St. Mary’s River.”

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he Maryland Chapter of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) has announced the public events comprising the 19th annual Leukemia Cup Regatta, which raises funds to support research for blood-related cancers. The regatta, first organized in 1993 by the Eastport YC (EYC), since joined in that effort by the Annapolis YC (AYC), has spawned dozens of like events throughout the country, raising millions of dollars for cancer research.

The event begins on Friday, June 10, with the SunTrust Sailor’s Launch Party hosted at the Annapolis Maritime Museum. The public is invited to attend with a donation of $35 per person. Complimentary beer and wine, hors d’oeuvres, and an exciting live and silent auction will highlight the evening.

On Saturday, June 11, sailors will compete off Annapolis. Last year, more than 91 skippers and crew participated; the LLS is looking to increase participation in 2011 for this CBYRA-sanctioned, High Point event.

This year also will feature the second annual J/80 Fun Race and Launch Lunch, which will provide patients and families with a hands-on experience on the water on J/80s for a taste of the exciting racing action.

After the regatta, the All Hands Crew Party, held at EYC and featuring food, libations (including rum bar), live dance music, and the regatta’s closing ceremony. Tickets for the party are available at $35 per person. A limited number of “weekend passes” for Friday and Saturday events combined are available for $60 per person or $100 per couple.

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he Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education, welfare, and morale of all U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) members and their families, announced its first annual sailboat race, the Coast Guard Foundation Cup, to be hosted at Annapolis YC (AYC) May 14. The CBYRAsanctioned event was established to raise funds for programs for enlisted USCG members, support for college to families of USCG members lost in the line of duty, and relief for USCG families who have lost possessions in natural disasters.

A great way to warm up for the June 3 Annapolis to Newport Race, the overnight distance race will start and finish outside of Annapolis Harbor, with a Friday night skippers’ social May 13 and Sunday awards May 15. The race course will be from 120 to 150 miles long, with multiple courses designed; the one chosen on race morning May 14

will be based on weather and classes registered. The event is open to sailboats with valid PHRF/Chesapeake 4P ratings; J/30, J/35, and J/105 one design classes; and boats with valid CBYRA multihull ratings. Boats with IRC ratings will sail in their PHRF class and will be scored for both PHRF and IRC. “The Coast Guard Foundation Cup is a perfect mix of two of my core passions, the Coast Guard Foundation and sailing,” says Annapolis sailor Jim Muldoon, who is also a Coast Guard Foundation board member and event chair. “It is a great opportunity for sailors to take part in a competitive race and the community to learn more about the foundation and the tremendous work it does for our maritime guardians.”

“This race is a natural fit for the Coast Guard Foundation,” said Anne Brengle, president of the Coast Guard Foundation. “The men

and women of USCG serve our country by protecting sailors and other mariners. By sponsoring this Cup, people and businesses are able to give back to those who give so selflessly of themselves to protect everyone at sea.”

Sponsorships of the regatta are available to individuals and businesses with proceeds benefiting the Coast Guard Foundation and its support of the men and women of the USCG and their families. Potential sponsors may find details on coastguardfoundation.org.

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tories that are rich in history and have happy endings are usually fictional, but this one is true. This story is all about sailboat racing. You know, on the water, the wind in your hair, the refreshing salt water spray… the stuff you dream about.

I started racing on my Catalina 27, Gusto, in 1990. It took a number of years to pull together a decent crew and understand what racing was all about, but by 1995, I had kind of figured it out and won High Point in the class.

During that time, I had met many racers and found the fleet to be very friendly. I raced in the 1993 National Regatta, and a guy by the name of Peter Gookin crewed for me. Despite his vast experience racing a Rainbow 24, we didn’t do particularly well. But we had fun. So much fun that Peter decided he wanted to race in the fleet and bought his own Catalina 27. The boat was called Chandelle, and it had a winning pedigree. Peter was anxious to graduate from the Rainbow fleet. He renamed the boat Ace of Diamonds. While cleaning the

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bottom, just to make sure it was done right (that was Peter’s style), he succumbed to hypothermia in the cold water and died the night before his very first event, the Annapolis to Miles River Race in 1995.

I went on to win High Point that year and again in 1997, 1998, and 1999. I raced against some of the best racers on the Bay. One-design racing is competitive, and with the right fleet, fun. And the Catalina fleet is known for not only being highly competitive, but a fun group. I think we single handedly got the Screwpile regatta thrown out of Zahniser’s Yachting Center due to our toga parties!

There was this other Catalina 27 with a funny name, Four Little Ducks. The captain, Tom Walsh, was always ready to race. While competing against him on weekends, I started crewing for him on Wednesday nights and frostbite races. We developed a close friendship.

I sold Gusto in 1999 and started crewing with Tom for weekend races. We pulled together a great crew from both Gusto and Four Little Ducks and became a strong force in the fleet. We won High Point in 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008.

But Four Ducks always had to come from behind. You see, originally the boat was an inboard and a newer hull. She was heavy. In fact, our estimate is that the boat weighed at least 800 pounds more than the older outboard versions.

In 2009, Tom and I were lamenting the fact that we essentially had a “pig” of a boat, and as luck would have it, Peter’s old Catalina Ace of Diamonds had surfaced with a new name Going Concern and a hole the size of a basketball in the bow. We bought the boat, and brought it to my dock on Fishing Creek. The bottom looked like something out of a science fiction movie.

Whatever was growing had long tentacles and was alive. We started a restoration project that became much more massive than either of us had intended. Once we started, there was no turning back. Our pet project was kept secret. When we would have friends of the fleet over, we would move the boat to a mooring up the creek so no one would suspect what we were up to.

We named the boat SLAM DUCK, a name created when my wife Pat said we had a slam dunk on our hands. We had a renaming ceremony with our crew and friends of Peter and decided our 2010 season was going to be dedicated to his memory.

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We raced the boat in the first series of the fall 2009 frostbites races and won. We entered the boat in its first High Point regatta, the Annapolis NOOD Regatta in 2010. The fleet was totally surprised, and everyone thought we were crazy. We were not sure what the boat would do and expected 2010 to be a learning year. We felt that after the first year, we could either stay with it or go back to racing Four Little Ducks.

As a syndicate, Tom would skipper for one race; I would skipper for the second race. It soon became apparent that our combination of changing skippers was not working, and we were miserable during the NOODs. So, we decided that the boat could only have one skipper, and Tom was elected. The crew was grateful. We really started to get into the swing of it on Wednesday nights. I called tactics, Scott Maurer handled the pointy end, and Dave Koepper was the jib trimmer.

As the season wore on, we started winning races. We won almost every Wednesday night race, the Twilight race, the Solomons Invitational, and CBYRA

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Annapolis Race Week. In fact, we won the Charles Bell trophy for Wednesday night racing, having the highest score of all boats competing. We also won High Point for the 2010 season. And this fall, we again won the first half of frostbites (in PHRF).

We now understand we have won the C.F. Healy trophy for the top cruising one-design boat on the Chesapeake Bay. This was a dream season and the final coup de main.

Somewhere, Peter is smiling in heaven.

His Corinthian spirit lives on in every aspect of SLAM DUCK. We will race the boat again in 2011. We have a new goal: to win back the Peter Gookin Memorial Trophy for the Miles River Race from Annapolis to St. Michaels. That will epitomize the final spirit of Peter, may he rest in peace.

So, you see, there are happy endings.

We have honored Peter’s memory. Our crew is one of the happiest we know of.

And my good friend Tom has struck gold twice in his personal life. If you know him, you will know what this means. Now if we can just figure out how to get the silly engine working properly, we will be golden.

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The Author’s a Little “Dinghy”

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Dinghy, n., pl., -ghies.

A small sailboat. Often misspelled as dingy.

Dingy (slang), adj.

Loony, giddy. Often misspelled as dinghy.

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(in case of sharks, of course) just might sented in print, video, and casual conversalove small sailboats, I like playing with make you feel a little better. tion, in lieu of the flash of big-boat speed words, and I know sometimes I can act a It’s a boat where getting to Miami machines full of carbon and computers. little batty. In other words, I’m definitely involves a standard car and roof racks or (Actually, my Laser has a carbon tiller and a little dinghy. And I’m very happy to now a trailer hitch, not a massive truck and a tiller extension, so perhaps that’s not the be writing a column for SpinSheet about trailer, nor a delivery crew. best example of the contrast between big small-boat sailing on the Chesapeake.

It’s a boat where “clean and polish and little.) When non-sailors talk about But the definition of “dinghy” above hull” on the to-do list only takes a bit of a “sailing,” they generally have one of two doesn’t really capture the essence of what morning, and doesn’t involve any special things in their mind: America’s Cup (the we do in small boats out on the water, how haul-out fees at the boatyard. old version—settled on the water, not we tinker on them in in the courtroom) or the boat park, or what Judge Smails’ sloop enlivens our dreams in Caddyshack. But as with images of waves we all know, there’s so and sails. For the purmuch more. poses of this column, This column will just what is a small boat? explore bits and pieces It’s a boat where your of this one way to extra clothes aren’t kept experience what we warm and dry “down all love. We’ll look below,” but in a dry bag at small-boat sailor clipped around someprofiles, regatta reports, thing so that it won’t get technique and trim tips, separated from the boat fitness ideas, regatta in case of capsize. planning… and more.

It’s a boat where SpinSheet has been turning turtle isn’t necgrowing its coverage of essarily the end of your small-boat events, and day, and a rip in your we’re looking to expand sail doesn’t mean your on the regatta reports kids can’t go to college. that already appear It’s a boat where the A dinghy is a boat in which wearing a life jacket is cool.

Photo by Dan Phelps here with some more day after you sail hard in-depth descriptions in 20 knots, you want It’s a boat where you feel a tangible of small-boat sailing. If you’d like to share ibuprofen because your muscles are throbconnection with the wind and the water, with me a boat, a person, a regatta, or a bing from hiking, rather than your head because you feel the tug of the weather great place to sail small boats, I’d welcome throbbing from a hangover. helm on the rudder when a puff hits, and the introduction. Shoot me an email at It’s a boat where the bathroom facilithe water—well, often, you’re in it. kimcouranz@yahoo.com. ties don’t include a head in which you can One of the joys of sailing is that there The boats may be small, but the stories stand up—actually, they don’t even include are so very many ways to enjoy it.

Racare big. a bucket. ing; cruising; enjoying the clanging in It’s a boat where talk in the boat park the rigging while relaxing at the dock; is about how to set the sails to maximize About the Author: Kim Couranz spends chatting with neighboring boat owners as speed, not what new high-tech, high-price most of her time on the water in Laser we ready our boats for the new season; and gadget makes your boat go faster, at least Radials and Snipes. Sometimes she sails on daydreaming about nailing that start while according to what the on-board computer boats that have buckets, like J/22s. you’re in a work meeting (I swear I’ve never says. done that, really).

It’s a boat where wearing a life jacket is We little-boat sailors are underreprecool and tying a whistle to that life jacket

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Region 1 is located on the Chesapeake Bay north of Tolchester, MD. The region includes Havre de Grace and all of Delaware. Region 1 also serves small portions of Pennsylvania and New Jersey (home to CBYRA member clubs).

Glen Harvey, Region 1 VP, wants to point out this year’s racing season begins with the Havre de Grace YC hosting the Pink Moon Regatta April 16 and 17. Then the Glenmar SA has its Tune-Up Series May 21, during which you can clear out the cobwebs with two races in one day; the event is open to multihulls and all PHRF classes.

Doug Jurrius, Region 3 VP, lists the following events being hosted from end to end and shore to shore: April 2 DISC Cherry Blossom Regatta EYC Star Wars April 9 AYC Spring One-Design April 16 Sperry Top-Sider NOOD April 29-May 1 SMSA Sharps Island April 30 SMSA Spring Invite May 1 EYC OD Classic May 14 AYC Coast Guard Overnight May 14-15 TAYC Spring Fling May 14-15 MRYC Annapolis to Miles River May 28 WRSC Miles River Race Back May 29

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Located between Tolchester and Sandy Point, Region 2 includes Maryland’s largest city, Baltimore, as well as the Magothy River, Corsica River, Chester River, and other rivers on Maryland’s Eastern and western shores.

Wick Dudley, Region 2 VP, notes that the Rock Hall YC will kick off the year with Opening Day May 7 and a combined Spring Race May 21, hosted jointly by the Gibson Island YS and Sailing Club of the Chesapeake. The Magothy River SA will hold its Spring Classic May 22.

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Region 3 extends from below Sandy Point to the Virginia state border. The region boasts numerous racing venues, including (but not limited to) Annapolis, St. Michaels, Oxford, Solomons, Washington, DC, and the Potomac River.

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Region 4 includes all of the Chesapeake Bay south of the Potomac River, including such racing venues as Fishing Bay, Deltaville, Mobjack Bay, and Hampton, VA. Region 4 also includes the rest of Virginia and portions of eastern North Carolina.

Randy Pugh, Region 4 VP, explains there is racing every weekend and on many weekday evenings from April until December. The Fishing Bay YC and Yankee Point YC start the season off with their Spring Series races in April. The Down-the-Bay Race begins May 27 outside of Annapolis and is followed by Southern Bay Race Week, over the first weekend in June, when organizers expect a large turnout to race on three separate courses.

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nnapolis sailor Jeff Todd grew up sailing on Cape May, NJ, back when junior sailors sailed on Blue Jays and Sunfish and Atlantic City Race Week actually lasted for a full week. His dad owned a Thistle and a Columbia 9.6, so in addition to competing in the high school Laser circuit up and down the Jersey coast, he competed in a number of big boat events. While attending the College of Charleston, he competed on Solings and Harpoons on the sailing team. Afterward, he came to Annapolis to work for Hood Sails.

Following two years there, a five-year stint at Sobstad Sails, and a hiatus from the industry for a few years, Todd went to work for North Sails in 1995; 16 years later he is the service manager at North’s Stevensville, MD, loft. Being a sailmaker offers “a great opportunity to interact with people who share the love of sailing,” he says.

“When you sail with the owners and crew, often they become like an extended family.”

You might also sail often and well enough to rise to the top of the pack, as his track record demonstrates. Since 1987, as skipper, Todd has won in the MORC, J/29, J/35, J/22, IRC (as tactician) East Coast Championships and the J/29, J/35, and J/120 (as tactician) North American Championships. He has captured High Point honors in the J/35, Melges 24, and J/22 classes, as well as winning significant regional events such as the Annapolis NOOD, Screwpile, and CBYRA Annapolis Race Week Regattas. In late February, Todd eked out a victory in a tie-breaker at the Layline J/22 Midwinter Championship Regatta in Tampa, FL, and won CBYRA High Point honors for 2010 in the J/22 class (on Hot Toddy, as all his family boats have been named).

Todd met his wife Kim (née Harquail), the product of a Severna Park sailing family, at the Solomons Island Invitational. The couple had raced extensively together on a J/29 and J/35, including a win at the J/35 North Americans in Newport, RI, in 1992. Their daughter Cassie (16) sails with them on their J/22, and while their daughter Shelby (14) prefers field sports, she plans to sail on a Club 420 this summer with friends.

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Who are your favorite people to sail with? Chip Carr, Chris Ryan, my dad Steve Todd, my wife Kim Todd, my daughter Cassie Todd, Rick and Rich Born, and John Moran.

When was the last time you got seasick? During the Annapolis to Newport Race. We were sailing upwind in 35 knots with the number four up and a reef in the main. I went down below and came right back up…

What magazines do you read? SpinSheet, Sailing World, and Time.

If you were going on a road trip, what would you want on your playlist? Jackson Brown, Bruce Springsteen, and George Thorogood and the Delaware Destroyers.

If you had a T-shirt with your personal motto on it, what would it say? Live for the day.

It’s Saturday in the off-season… how do you spend the day? Running kids around to Girl Scouts and basketball, lacrosse, and soccer games, working on my honey-do list around the house, and helping with race committee for St. Mary’s High School sailing.

SpinSheet: When was the last time you fell overboard? At the J/22

What three pieces of sailing gear can you not live without? My Henry Lloyd foul weather gear for both inshore and offshore, Ronstan gloves, and Sperry Top-Sider sneakers.

North Americans in Cleveland, OH, in 2007. We had finished and were in the line for the hoist. I was holding onto a piling precariously and “splash,” in I went. It got a big laugh.

What’s your advice to a young racing sailor? Sail as much as you can and with as many different people as you can. You will learn something different from all of them.

Do you have a memorable crash story? No, but I have a good lost rig story. I was sailing with Bert Jabin on a Farr 37 in the 1980s. We were headed out to R2 when a big thunderstorm came rolling down the Severn River. We were the farthest out and saw all sorts of destruction and boats rounding up. We were preparing for it when the rig went down. It was back in the old days, so we didn’t have enough lifejackets onboard. When the Coast Guard came by, we waved them off as quickly as we could.

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If money were no object, what kind of boat would you buy? A Melges 24. They’re fast and fun, and planing along at 15 knots puts a big smile on your face. We had one for awhile. Now we have kids.

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Captain John Dennison is the new sales director of Mid-Atlantic Marine Group’s Annapolis office. Among other offerings, the company sells sailboats and owns and operates several Chesapeake Bay-area destination marinas and service centers.

The Deltaville (VA) Boatyard has a new 75-ton TraveLift for hauling boats up to 25 feet wide, including big catamarans, and up to 90-footers. Their 35-ton TraveLift handles boats up to 50-feet long. The yard’s innovative mobile service maintains vessels as they cruise the East Coast and islands.

New crew at Diversified Marine Services include Capt. Tom McGinley as operational manager and Matt Jones and William Rathjen as production and maintenance specialists. Frank Hoot recently became a Master ABYC Certified Technician.

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Coastal Properties Management recently renewed its contract to continue managing the floating concrete marina piers at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown, VA. The facility serves transient sailors, tall ships, tugboats, and commercial cruise ships and is the base of operations for a local schooner that offers daily excursions.

National Harbor has expanded its marina/ resort amenities. Marina manager Eric Bradley says, “National Harbor has a vast array of conveniences, amenities, and concierge services, including fuel, provisions, restaurants, shops, small-boat rentals, movies, concerts, and more.”

Sailing super star Gary Jobson will publish a new biography this May. Look for Gary Jobson: An American Sailing Story online and at a book store near you.

Congratulations, Jennifer Richards!

She recently rejoined the sailboat and powerboat sales team with Peter Howard at Hinckley Yacht Sales Annapolis.

Phil Bennett says, “Working in different capacities for several years with us, Jennifer was a valuable player with many talents and good customer relationships. We are very excited and delighted to have her back.”

Racing sailor and broker Evan Harrell is the newest member of the North Point Yacht Sales team at J/Port Annapolis.

Beyond selling or finding your boat, Evan can help you plan voyages, prepare for races, find contractors, and do much more.

Bill Koch recently joined the advisory board at the National Sailing Center and Hall of Fame (NSHOF) and offered a $500,000 challenge grant to inspire others in the business and sailing community across the country to join NSHOF’s Capital Campaign to make an educational center and Sailing Hall of Fame a reality.

Starting April 30, Oxford, MD, will boast a new gift shop. The Treasure Chest at 214 South Morris Street will offer jewelry, stained glass creations, memorabilia, soaps and lotions, apparel, and temporary visitors’ KI Kayaks has opened a new shop, Chester center, while the town’s community center River Bike & Paddle, at 210 Cross Street in Chestertown, MD. Think kayaks, bikes, is being renovated. and great gear.

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25’ Cape Dory ’78 Shoal draft, ready

BOAT SHARING 34’ Gemini Catamaran ‘04 This popular dsl cat is in excellent cond. w/ big upgrades. Check it out at http://mysite.verizon.net/vze11pk3c/ Annapolis partnership reorganization opens up for inquiries from experienced sailors for ½ and 1/3 equity share w/original owner.

Call Jack at 202-531-3841 or jlahr@ thomaspointassociates.com

Comet Hull # 2362. Built - Oxford Boatyard, Md. Restored - frames, decks, spars, rigging, sails, rudder, tiller, rub rails. Original - bronze centerboard, backstay lever, & stem fitting. $4850. ronsue42c@verizon.net (410) 820-9203

dard rig. Purchased 2004; 3’6” draft wing keel; Universal M18 dsl (690 hrs); RF jib; wheel steering; lines led to cockpit; pressurized hot/cold water; holding tank; fresh water tank. Standing & running rigging replaced; new Simrad AP; new Bottomsider cockpit cushions; new cabin cushions from Catalina; new aluminum fuel tank; many other items replaced/upgraded. Located off the South River in Maryland. $12,500. (301) 5230146. http://mysite.verizon.net/sailorbob/for-sale/index.html

Magazine’s famous, beautiful, classic, sailing dinghy, paint, varnish, spars, rigging, sail (tanbark dacron), fitted cover & trailer everything like new, plans, Sea Scouts, $6000, Steve Alexander 301-646-0805, stevedalex@msn. com, Steve Nichols, 703-408-8247, sailnichols@hotmail.com

Pearson 28 1982, Newer Yanmar Great bay boat, ready to sail away now. Enclosed head, 120v electric, sleeps 4. Docked in Annapolis. 12yr owner just moved aboard bigger boat. $12.5K. Email timcote1960@gmail.com or (202) 384-7350.

28’ Classic Sabre ’73 w/ Atomic-4 Good cond. Tiller steering, furling jib. Northern Bay. Best offer. Lee (570) 650-5360.

29’ Paceship/Chance ‘74 Half Ton MORC Ocean Racer designed by Britton Chance, built by Paceship 29/25 sleeps four, 30-hp Atomic 4 gas engine, New Sails, black topsides, white deck, green bottom, little use. (410) 810-0735.

Iraq bound, must sell. $12K. Call/text 202-630-3819, Bolling AFB, DC marina.

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27’ Catalina ’74 New main, 2 jibs, new cushions, 8-hp Johnson OB, Lewmar 2 speed winches, depth sounder.

Deck, hull & bottom painted 2010. Must see. 410-477-8607. YoungsBoatYard. com

30' Alberg 30 '69 Transition design (1 of 3 built), teak interior, pressure water, shower, roller furling, autopilot, color plotter, dodger, bimini, many upgrades, excellent cond.. Delaware $19,500 (302) 540-3993

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30’ Catalina ’87 Mark II Excel. cond., std rig, RF, wheel, depth, speed, wind, dodger, bimini w/bridge, Universal M25 XP dsl, at Worton Creek. Price reduced to $29,500 (215) 518-1354.

30’ Pearson ’73 Sailboat For Sale Located in Deale MD. Boat is in sound condition with a 30-hp engine. Call John with any questions: (540) 2200294. Asking $6,000

30' Pearson Flyer ‘81 High Point Winner Blaze Star is ready for a new owner to carry on her winning ways. A highly optimized PHRF winner with a great record. $15,500 410.263.7570

30’ Tartan 30 ’72 Ready to sail with 4 sails and fresh bottom paint. Water tight and very well maintained. Great sailing boat with many extras including Awlgrip® and holding tank. Asking $16,000. Located Middle River. Check out photos & specs at www.boatquest. com boat ID #111655 or call Paul (925) 234-0232.

32’ Catalina ’99 Exceptionally well maintained and equipped for cruising: AC, windlass/washdown, upgraded electrical, refrigeration and more. $73,000 Full details at http://meanderer. info 32’ Catalina 320 ‘94 Perfect Bay boat, not raced, new main, lifelines, water pump, radio w/RAM, new battery charger, autopilot, GPS. USCG documented. Herrington South, $51,750.

Call 410-286-3966. http://www.catalina320.com/classifieds/index.php/detail/20100623171707773

33' Gemini 105M '96. Very Popular Multi hull layout, she cruises in less than 2ft of water can fit in any sized slip. Great condition and tons of room. Lying in Cape May NJ. Ask $84,900. Contact BOEMARINE, 866735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

C&C 35 MK1 ‘74 2 season old UK sails, Furlex roller-furling, Garmin 3010 chart plotter w/XM satellite radio/weather, B&G digital wind/speed, Westerbeke dsl, 3 blade Maxprop, Lectra-San, refrigeration, stove, Blaupunkt stereo, forest green Imron topsides, newly painted decks/cockpit/non-skid.

Clean interior w/updated upholstery & fresh varnish. Perfect family weekender & classic PHRF contender. Sleeps 6 comfortably. Not a project. Lying in Oxford, MD. $38,000 / 410-253-5739

35’ Young Sun Cutter ’83 Perry designed, double ender, Yanmar dsl, radar, Aries vane, watermaker, dodger.

Classic bluewater cruiser. Hampton, VA. Asking $65,000. ahaleva@aol.com, (407) 488-6958.

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44’ Morgan CC ‘90 Unbelievable amount of recent upgrades make this vessel a self sufficient liveaboard cruiser. Wind/Solar power. Off shore safety gear. Extremely well cared for. Visit www.morgansailboat.com for complete listing. $129,900. (828) 719-9886.

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www.adventure-yachts.com 29’ Bristol ’80 This 29.9 model has more room than most larger Bristols. The interior teak was just redone & the exterior teak stripped & bleached. She looks great & is a good buy at $28,500 . See full specs at www.adventure-yachts.com or call 410626-2851.

35’ C&C K/Cs ’86/’87 Two C&C 36' Bavaria '04 Blue water rated & equipped, radar, AP, AC, folding prop, Raymarine ST60 instruments w/C120 chartplotter, sleeps 6 in 3 private cabins. Below market at $119,000 as owner ill. Excellent cond.

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36’ C&C 110 ‘01 SpinDoctor belongs to a meticulous owner and has been outfitted with top-of-the-line gear. An excellent performer (PHRF 78), she has a gorgeous cherry interior with 2 separate strms and an aft head w/separate stand-up stall shower. Set up for 2 couple cruising, singlehanding, or Club racing. Lying Annapolis. $128,900 Call Brian 703-635-5528 or bregan110@yahoo.com

37’ Tartan ’76 New Harken furler, 34’ Gemini Cataraman ’04 also listed in “Boat Sharing ads” where full details are available. This is also a reluctant Plan B sale alternative at $132,500 for this popular dsl cat in excellent cond. w/big upgrades. Fresh bottom paint & sails with a 2011 slip available. No better value out there.

Call Jack at 202-531-3841 and jlahr@thomaspointassociates.com

38’ Catalina 387 ’04 with roller furl main and jib, inverter, Kato davit, 2 AC units, elect windlass, Raymarine electronics, DVD, flat screen, CD. Great condition.

Asking $169,900. 703-282-2720.

SSB, radar, AP, solar, fridge, windlass, ’08 FB mainsail, inverter. Budget cruiser, go now. Sweet sailing S&S design. $25,000, jcdefoe52@yahoo.com, (301) 974-2620.

40’ C & C Sloop: A great sailing cruiser and fast racer, 10 winches, RF, many sails, upgrades, $36,500 or best offer. Sailsun30@gmail.com, see photos- ChandelleRacing on Facebook. (401) 480-1585.

41’ Hunter ’01 Fully equipped and well maintained. Fifty % co-ownership $74,500. Located in Oxford. Call Hank (484) 680-2312 or bwn2sum@hotmail.com

35s both with centerboard, and boat in exceptional cond. Priced from $56,900. See pics & specs at www.adventure-yachts.com or call 410626-2851.

38’ C&C Landfall ’82 This classic performance cruiser is well worth a look. A newer main (2005) and other upgrades have kept her young. Asking $49,900. See pics and specs at www. adventure-yachts.com or call 410-6262851.

40’ Pearson K/C Sloop ’80 This yacht had had numerous upgrades over the last several years with the owner spending over $25K, mostly on additions. See full specs at www.adventure-yachts.com or call 410626-2851.

42’ MKII Catalina ‘00 Just surveyed, Pullman 2 cabin layout, new canvas ’09, well maintained w/full electronics, Radar Autohelm, Satcom. Dual AC. Get ready now for 2011 Sailing. Located Chester MD. $175,000. (410) 531-7806.

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’04 & ’05 Beneteau 323 2 from $74,900 24 28 28 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 31 31 31 32 32 32 32 32 32 33 33 33

Yankee Dolphin 24 '68................$27,900.00 Bristol Channel Cutter 28 '81 '87.2 from $99,900.00 Aloha 28 '83...................................$24,500.00 Dyer 29 '91 ....................................$84,000.00 Baba 30 '83.....................................$49,900.00 C&C 30 '88 ....................................$49,500.00 Custom Gaff Rig Schooner '59..$37,500.00 Sea Sailer 30 '65 ............................$39,500.00 Nonsuch 30 '83 .............................$54,900.00 O'Day 30 '81..................................$12,500.00 Pearson 303 '84.............................$24,900.00 William Garden 30 '62 ...............$49,500.00 Beneteau 31 '08 '09......2 from $109,500.00 Catalina 310 '00.............................$65,000.00 Niagara 31 '83................................$34,500.00 Beneteau 321 '97 ..........................$65,000.00 Beneteau 323 '04 '05...... 2 from $74,900.00 B-Boats 32 '95 ...............................$39,900.00 Halvorsen Island Gypsy 32 '03.$189,900.00 Hunter Vision 32 '91....................$34,900.00 Westsail 32 '78..............................$69,000.00 Beneteau 331 '05 ..........................$99,000.00 Cherubini Raider 33 '81 ..............$42,000.00 LS-10 33 '01 ...................................$45,000.00

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2009 Beneteau 34 $149,000

2005 Beneteau 373 $149,900

’04 & ‘05 Sabre 386 2 from $269,000

2003 Beneteau 423 $189,900

1990 Morgan 44 CC $99,999

2008 Beneteau 40 $215,000

X Yachts 332 '02.........................$109,000.00 Beneteau 34 '09...........................$149,000.00 Beneteau 343 '06 '07 '08.3 from $119,900.00 Beneteau First 10R '06 ..............$119,000.00 Catalina 34 MkII '01......................$84,000.00 Cruisers 3375 Espirit/SB '98.......$55,000.00 Westerly Seahawk '85 .................$65,000.00 Freedom 35 '94 .............................$99,900.00 Schock Sloop 35 '01.....................$74,900.00 Wauquiez Pretorian 35 '85 ........$74,900.00 Albin Trawler 36 '81 ....................$59,850.00 Beneteau 361 '02 ..........................$99,900.00 Beneteau 36.7 '04 .........2 from $114,900.00 Briggs Cutter 36 '86.....................$20,000.00 Catalina 36 Mk II '02 ..................$112,500.00 Dehler 36 '02...............................$149,000.00 Hunter 36 '05 ..............................$119,800.00 Monk 36 '05 .................................$239,000.00 Sabre 362 '94 ...............................$129,000.00 Beneteau 373 '05 ........................$149,900.00 Beneteau Evasion 37 '82..............$62,000.00 Tartan 3700 '04...........................$235,000.00 Beneteau First 38 '82 ...................$45,000.00 Bristol 38.8 '86 ............................$109,000.00

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Hunter 380 '01 ............................$118,000.00 Irwin 38 MkII '86...........................$69,500.00 Sabre 386 '04 ...............................$269,000.00 Sabre 386 '05 ...............................$275,000.00 Wauquiez Hood 38 '86 .............$117,900.00 Wauquiez Hood 38 MKII '84.....$89,900.00 Beneteau 390 '91 ..........................$84,900.00 Beneteau 393 '03 ........................$139,000.00 Beneteau 40 '08...........................$215,000.00 Beneteau First 40 '11 .................$249,000.00 Beneteau Oceanis 400 '93 ........$119,500.00 Beneteau 40.7 '01 .......................$169,900.00 C&C 40 '80 ....................................$49,500.00 Catalina 400 '95...........................$124,900.00 Delphia 40 '06..............................$210,000.00 Grand Soliel 40B '07 ..................$359,900.00 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40.3 '05$179,000.00 Palmer Johnson NY 40 '78 .........$59,900.00 Hinckley Bermuda 40 '63............$85,000.00 Sabre 402 '07 '99 '00....3 from $219,900.00 Beneteau 411 '01 ........................$134,900.00 Lord Nelson 41' 1987 .............$174,000.00 Sigma 41 '83 ...................................$79,900.00 Beneteau 423 '03 ........................$189,900.00

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Beneteau 42s7 '96.......................$125,000.00 Jeanneau Lagoon 42 '94.............$172,000.00 Sabre 425 '94 ...............................$205,000.00 Vagabond Ketch 42 '84 ...............$99,000.00 Pan Oceanic 43 '81.......................$85,000.00 Beneteau 43 '08 '10......2 from $236,000.00 Beneteau 44.7 '05 .......................$239,900.00 Island Packett 44 '92 ..................$239,000.00 Morgan 44 CC '90........................$99,999.00 Beneteau First 456 '85.................$99,000.00 Howdy Bailey 45 '73 ..................$164,900.00 Beneteau 461 '99 ........................$175,000.00 Hunter 46 '02 ..............................$184,900.00 Leopard Catamaran 46 '09.......$699,000.00 Tartan 4600 '96...........................$299,000.00 Beneteau 473 '01 ........................$229,900.00 Beneteau 47.7 '04 .........2 from $249,900.00 Wauquiez 47 PS '08 ...................$599,000.00 Beneteau 49 '07.............2 from $390,000.00 Beneteau 50 '07...........................$585,000.00 Ocean Alexander 50 '79 ...........$185,000.00 Beneteau 57 CC '04...................$640,000.00 Nexus 600 Catamaran '10.... $1,360,000.00 Franz Maas 76 '74 .......................$499,000.00

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32’ Beneteau 323 ‘04 Clean & well equipped w/roller furling main & genoa, a/c, bimini & dodger, electronics, extra battery bank. $76,500 Call Jonathan 804-436-4484 or email jonathan@annapolisyachtsales.com 34’ Beneteau 343 ’08 Clean & well equipped w/roller furling main, reverse cycle heat & air, windlass, chartplotter, A/P and more. A MUST SEE! Call Denise (410)267-8181 or denise@annapolisyachtsales.com.

36’ Sabre 362 ‘94 Loaded with cruising gear: arch, davits, Fatty Knees dinghy, radar, solar, inverter. $129,000 Call Jonathan 804-436-4484 or jonathan@annapolisyachtsales.com

37’ Tartan 3700 ’04 Brand new to the market and in excellent cond. Navy blue hull equipped w/new North sails, radar, chartplotter, heat & air, much more. Call Denise (410) 267-8181 or denise@annapolisyachtsales.com

38’ Sabre 386 ’04 Yanmar dsl (276 hrs), Heat & Air, Raymarine electronics including AP, beautiful cherry joiner work. Asking $269,000.

Call Paul Rosen, 410-267-8181 or paul@annapolisyachtsales.com

33’ Pearson ’86 Very clean, well cared for 3’7” draft, new canvas. This is a wonderful family cruiser for the Bay, portable air, Harken Roller furler, New dodger & bimini, ready to sail. $45,000 Bayharborbrokerage.com 757-4801073

40’ Beneteau ’01 Centercockpit 5.5’ draft, generator, air, aft cabin w/centerline double berth, forward cabin with pullman double to starboard. Nice on deck stowage, swim platform $135,000 bayharborbrokerage.com 757-4801073

36’ Hunter ‘07 – This boat is loaded!

Color chartplotter, radar, autopilot, folding wheel, Gori prop, AC, refrigeration, windlass, bimini, dodger, much more. $135,000. Crusader YS 410269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

37’ Pacific Seacraft ’91 Updated sails, standing & running rigging.

A/C, watermaker. Job change forces sale rather than the cruise owner had prepared the boat for. $138,500 CrusaderYachts.com (410) 269-0939

electronics, new headsail & furler, new complete cockpit enclosure, davits, shoal draft keel, this could be a great PHRF Nonspin cruiser racer and is a very nice cruising boat. $79,000 bayharborbrokerage.com 757-4801073

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Sailed & maintained by knowledgeable owner on the Bay. Amazing condition! $215,000 Call Tim Wilbricht 410-2678181 or tim@annapolisyachtsales.com

Pacific Seacraft 40 – One just went under contract – one to go! 2004 (one of the latest ones built) beautiful navy hull, interior satin varnish. $340,000.

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40’ Beneteau Oceanis 400 ‘93 Well equipped - Owner moving up to larger Beneteau for the coming season. All offers will be given consideration. Asking $119,500 - Call Paul Rosen 410-267-8181 or paul@annapolisyachtsales.com

41’ Bristol 41.1 Keel-Centerboard Center Cockpit One just went under contract – one to go! 2004 (one of the latest ones built) beautiful navy hull, interior satin varnish. $169,900.

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40’ Jeanneau 40.3 ’05 Extreme-

42’ Beneteau 423 ‘03 Well equipped & clean. One of Beneteau’s best. Air/ Heat, Chartplotter, Radar, Furling sails, Gennaker, Whisker pole. $189,900 Call Jonathan 804-436-4484 Photos at www.annapolisyachtsales.com

43’ Beneteau 43 ’10 Roller furling main and genoa, A/C, heat, colored hull. Loaded with canvas: dodger, bimini, custom cockpit cushions. Owner anxious for an offer now! Asking only $269,900. Call Dan at 410-267-8181 or dan@annapolisyachtsales.com 47’ Beneteau 473 ’03 Very nice and well-equipped (AC/Heat, generator, bow-thruster, chart-plotter, Autopilot & more!) Ready to get you sailing in style & comfort. Motivated Seller. Asking $239K. Call Tim 410-267-8181 or tim@ annapolisyachtsales.com

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53’ Mason Center Cockpit Ketch Ta Shing ’84 NON SKID decks. (NO TEAK!) White Awlgrip hull. Yanmar 140-hp (2002. Kohler 8KW generator (2000). Electric winches. $310,000 CrusaderYachts.com (410) 269-0939.

40’ Hunter ’89 Excellent cond., new

40’ Beneteau 40 ‘08 Nicely equipped

ly clean, well-equipped with 3-cabin layout. Full canvas, AP, chartplotter, Heat/Air & much more…sail away today in style!!! Motivated Seller. Asking $179K. Call Tim (410) 267-8181 or tim@annapolisyachtsales.com

43’ Saga - 2 of these breakthrough Bob Perry designs “the original fast passage maker” double headstay rig. 2001 asking $299,000; 2000 with new Yanmar asking $245,000.

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32' C&C '99 True Performance Cruiser or Racer-Cruiser. 5.5’ draft, aluminum rig - Cruise or race equipped. Black hull, white deck w/Ultra-suede interior - A real head turner! Lightly used / DaySailed only - Asking $109,000.

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33’ Hunter ‘05 Well maintained, Great Lakes boat. 350 hrs on Yanmar, swim platform, in-mast furling. Corian galley, refrigeration. Easy to sail - acts like her much larger sisters! $84,500 CrusaderYachts.com (410) 269-0939

30’ Catalina ’82 Shoal Draft, “L” interior - new engine ’05, new refrigeration ’09, new air/heat ’10, new canvas - dodger, bimini, connector ’08, many other upgrades - perfect family weekender! $ 25,900 Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), Office: (800) 276-1774 for complete details.

Email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, www.greatblueyachts.com 30’ Freedom ’87 Very Clean - main w/ Lazy Jacks, club footed self-tending jib, reverse cycle heat/Air, full cockpit enclosure, Garmin GPS/Plotter, wind, $42,500 Call Tony Tumas cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), office: (800) 276-1774 for complete details. Email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, www. greatblueyachts.com

31’ Prout Quest Catamaran ’77 Ex-

42' Jeanneau 42 DS ‘09 - Great shape - well equipped. This very popular two cabin owner's version has been never been chartered. Shoal draft, bow thruster, chart-plotter / radar - autopilot & more! In Annapolis.

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cellent cruiser – Large fwd cabin, twin aft cabins, open salon, 25-hp ob, AC, dsl heater, dinghy, davits, dual sensor depth, GPS, pilot, full canvas perfect live-aboard cruiser, Call for details $55,500 Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), Office: (800) 276-1774 for complete details. Email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, www. greatblueyachts.com

35’ Hunter 356 ’03 In Mast Furling, Air/Heat, C80 plotter/radar, AP, full canvas, refrigeration, freezer, exceptionally clean! $109,900 Call Tony Tumas cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), office: (800) 276-1774 for complete details. Email: tony@greatblueyachts. com,www.greatblueyachts.com

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“Cedar” “Cedar” “Cedar” 4 Cabins/ 4 Heads 4 Cabins/ 4 Heads 4 Cabins/ 4 Heads Asking $169,000 Asking $169,000 Asking $169,000

2005 BeneTeAu CyCLADeS 43 LeOPArD 43 2007 LeOPArD2005 46 43 2005 LeOPArD 432005 2007 LeOPArD 46 LeOPArD 2005 BeneTeAu CyCLADeS 43 2005 LeOPArD 43 2007 46 BeneTeAu CyCLADeS

“Catalina” “Catalina” “Catalina” 4 Cabins/4 Heads 4 Cabins/4 Heads Cabins/4 Heads Asking $390,000 4Asking $390,000 Asking $390,000

“Fujo” “Fujo” “Fujo”Heads 3 Cabins/3 Heads 3 Cabins/3 Cabins/3 Heads Asking $130,000 3Asking $130,000 Asking $130,000

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“Pipina” 4 Cabins/4 Heads Asking $280,000

“Pipina” “Pipina” 4 Cabins/4 Heads 4Asking Cabins/4 Heads $280,000 Asking $280,000

393 CyCLADeS 393 2004 LAGOOn2004 410 LAGOOn 4102006 OCeAniS 393 2006 OCeAniS 393 2007 CyCLADeS 2007 2006 OCeAniS 393 2007 CyCLADeS 393 2004 LAGOOn 410

“Cassandra” 4 Cabins/ 4 Heads “Cassandra” “Cassandra” 4 Heads Asking $260,000 4 Cabins/ 4Asking Cabins/$260,000 4 Heads Asking $260,000

“Adjourned” “Adjourned” 3 Cabins/ 2 Heads “Adjourned” 2 Heads Asking $120,000 3 Cabins/ 3Asking Cabins/ 2 Heads $120,000 Asking $120,000

2005 OCeAniS 373 2005 OCeAniS 373 2005 OCeAniS 373

“Pancea” 3 Cabins/ 2 Heads “Pancea” Asking $95,000 “Pancea” 3 Cabins/ 2 Heads 3 Asking Cabins/$95,000 2 Heads Asking $95,000 7, Severn Avenue, Building

“Shanghai Shamrock” Shamrock” “Shanghai Shamrock” “Shanghai 4 Cabins/4 Heads 4 Cabins/4 Heads 4 Cabins/4 Heads Asking $175,000 Asking $175,000 Asking $175,000

“Seawind Spirit” 3 Cabins/ 1 Head Asking $120,000

“Seawind Spirit” 3“Seawind Cabins/ 1Spirit” Head 3 Cabins/ 1 Head Asking $120,000 Asking $120,000

2005 OCeAniS 343 2005 OCeAniS 343 2005 OCeAniS 343

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“Southern Cross” 2 Cabins / 1 Heads Asking $69,000

“Southern Cross” 2“Southern Cabins / 1Cross” Heads 2 Asking Cabins $69,000 / 1 Heads Asking $69,000 info@mooringsbrokerage.com

2001 MArquiSeS

“Victoria” 4 Cabins/4 Heads Asking $449,000

2005 LeOPArD

“Seaduction” 4 Cabins/4 Heads Asking $310,000

2005 OCeAniS 4

“Dancing Bear” 3 Cabins / 3 Head Asking $135,000

2005 OCeAniS 3

“Pancea” 3 Cabins/ 2 Heads Asking $95,000

222 Severn Avenue 222 Severn Avenue, Building 7, Suite3C Annapolis, MD 21403 | Tel: 1-800-672-1327 | info@mooringsbrokerage.com 222 Severn Avenue, Building 7, Suite3C Annapolis, MD 21403 | Tel: 1-800-672-1327 | info@mooringsbrokerage.com

You’re invited to an Open House & Boat Show at Deltaville Dealer Days May 7 & 8, 2011!

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#1 in Hunter Marine Service Worldwide!

25 ODAY ‘77 30 Hunter ’81 30 Hunter ‘86 30T Hunter ‘92 302 O’Day ‘89 31 Allmand ‘80 31 Hunter ’09 31 Pearson ‘87 32 Gemini ‘91 33 Pearson ‘89 33 Hunter ’09 33-2 Pearson '87 340 Hunter ‘98 340 Hunter ‘99 34 Hallberg Rassy Rasmus '76 35.5 Hunter ’90 35.5 Hunter ’87 356 Hunter '03 36 Hunter ’08 36 Hunter ’08

$ 5,000 $ 15,000 $ 30,000 $ 38,500 $ 19,000 $ 22,000 $110,000 $ 39,500 $ 48,000 $ 55,000 $130,000 $ 46,000 $ 59,500 $ 64,000 $ 49,900 $ 50,000 $ 34,500 $110,000 $160,000 $175,000

SELECTED BROKERAGE 376 Hunter ’96 376 Hunter '97 376 Hunter ‘97 38 Hunter ‘06 38 Hunter '06 38 Island Packet '93 380 Hunter ’00 380 Hunter ‘02 380 Hunter ’02 Sloop 38 Shannon ‘78 410 Hunter ‘00 41AC Hunter ’07 420 Hunter '04 42DS Jeanneau ‘06 426 Hunter ‘03 456 Hunter ’03 460 Hunter 00 460 Hunter '01 49 Jeanneau SO '05 530CC Pearson ’81

$ 84,000 $ 72,000 $ 84,000 $152,000 $150,000 $139,950 $110,000 $119,000 $120,000 $ 98,900 $144,000 $210,000 $175,000 $190,000 $210,000 $235,000 $170,000 $207,000 $238,000 $249,000

39’ Dehler ’01 Beautiful World Class Racer/Cruiser exceptional cond., cruise equipped, blue hull, two cabin layout.

Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), Office: (800) 276-1774 for complete details. $175,000 Email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, www. greatblueyachts.com 43’ Hunter Legend ’91 Clean! Many Upgrades, Ready for Immediate Cruising! Newer sails, Cutter Rig, AC/Heat, 3 cabins - convertible office with twin bunks, $ 109,900 Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), Office: (800) 276-1774 for complete details.

Email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, www.greatblueyachts.com

222 Severn Avenue Building 7, Suite 3C Annapolis, MD 21403 (410) 280-0520 annapolis@leopardcatamarans.com

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40’ Hunter ’95 Yanmar 50-hp, elect., self-tailing main, full batten main w/ Dutchman, Air, AP, inverter $99,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300.

804-776-9211

PO Box 100 • Marina RD • Deltaville, VA 23043 Fax: 804-776-9044 • Email: sales@nortonyachts.com 43' Beneteau Cyclades '05, Asking $140,000. Nice family cruiser features 3 cabins each with en suite shower and head, a U-shaped salon to starboard. Contact Moorings Yacht Brokerage, 1 800-672-1327, www.mooringsbrokerage.com

32’ C & C 99 If you are looking for a great opportunity to find a very well cared for C & C 99 than this is your boat. Summer White has always been maintained to the highest level by her original owner and it shows.

They have invested in all the best sails and cruising gear to make this a functional boat on the race course and cruising the bay! The C & C 99 was designed by Tim Jacket to be a boat that will win on the race course and have an interior that will provide all of the comforts you will expect and your wife will enjoy. Summer White has a ton of gear and is the best value on the market today.

Please call David at 410-991-1511 for appointment or Email at David@NorthPointYachtSals.com

Hunter 376 1996 Yanmar DSL, RF, AP, AC/Gen New listing. $79,500 22’ Cal 22 ‘87 Tiller, OB, recent sails 22’ 1987 26' 1992 28’ 1986 36’ 1984 27’ 1987 30’ 1984 30’ 1977 31’ 1983 37‘ 1998 37’ 1996 40’ 1995

Cal 22 Tiller, OB, Recent Sails $ 6,950 Catalina, Sloop, 9.9 Hp OB ('05), Roll furl $ 9,950 Cal Westerbeke DSL, Shoal Draft, RF $ 19,500 Cape Dory 36 Cutter, Blue Water Equipped $ 79,500 Catalina Tall rig, Westerbeke, DSL, RF, wheel $ 14,900 Seldelmann 30T Yanmar 13hp DSL, RF, shoal $ 14,500 Ranger Univ. Del 25 HP, RF, Dodger, Bimimi $ 25,000 Dufour 3800 Volvo dsl, wheel.

Call/OFFERS Hunter 376 Yanmar AC/Gen, NEW LISTING $ 84,500 Hunter 376 Yanmar DSL, RF, AP, AC/Gen $ 79,500 Hunter Yanmar 50hp, A/C, AP, Inverter $99,500

200 Slip Full Service Marina at Kent Narrows Routes 50/301 Exit 42 (410) 827-9300 fax (410) 827-9303

$6,950 Lippincott Marine (410) 8279300

26’ 1992 Catalina, 26 Sloop, 9.9 Hp OB (‘05), Roll furl $ 9,950 28’ Cal ‘86 Westerbeke dsl, shoal draft, RF $19,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300

33 Pearson 10M ’80 You will not find a better value in 33’. This boat has been meticulously cared for and it shows.

Her exterior, interior and mechanical systems are in great condition.

Highlights include refrigeration, 07 canvas and windlass. If you want to be on the Bay, but your budget is tight, this is your boat. Offered at $29,500.

Contact David at (410) 280-2038x15 or David@NorthPointYachtSales.com

36’ Cape Dory 36 ‘84 Cutter, bluewater equipped $79,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300

37’ Hunter 376 ‘96 Yanmar dsl, RF, AP AC/Gen, new listing $79,500 www. lippincottmarine.com, (410) 827-9300.

37’ Hunter 376 ’98 Yanmar, AC/Gen, RF, AP. New listing $86,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300.

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RogueWave Yacht Sales Your Choice for Blue Water Boats!

35’ Morgan 35 k/cb ’71 Dsl; RF genoa; large s.s. ports; over $20k in new upgrades to electrical system; new windlass; lots of spares & gear. Handyman special & estate sale. Asking $16,950.

Call Rick 410-279-5309 or Rick@NorthPointYachtSales.com

J/122 ’08 This J 122 is now available as the owner is moving up to a TP 52.

Flying Jenny IV is the best equipped boat on the market today & ready for you to make an offer and start winning. She offers a huge North Sails inventory & a full electronics system.

She is on the Hard at Bert Jabin’s & is ready to start winning races. Priced to sell at $379,000 Please call Ken Comerford at 410-991-1511 or Email at Ken@NorthPointYachtSales.com.

Looking forward to helping you win silver and cruise in style!

36’ J 109 Lioness is a good example of this great design that is perfect for cruising and racing to Bermuda.

Owner wants the boat sold quickly and will consider reasonable offers.

Call Paul Mikulski direct for any questions at 410-961-5254 or Email at Paul@NorthPointYachtSales.com

37 B&C ’05 Grand Soleil. Win races in style. Extra tall rig and deep keel make this Grand Soleil an outstanding performer in PHRF and IRC. ORC cat 1 certified. She has a beautiful Italian crafted teak interior with full cursing amenities. You won’t find a nicer dual purpose yacht. $269,000 Contact David at 410-280-2038 or David@Northpointyachtsales.com

Blue Water Boats Wanted!

Kate and Bernie of RogueWave specialize in high quality, offshore capable sailing vessels! We sell only blue water ocean going boats. Let us help you find your dream boat!

By Appointment Only! We are dealers for …

46’ J 46 One of the best equipped and well cared for J/46’s to come on the market. The owner has lightly cruised and her for the past 3 summers but a change in personal plans is forcing a sale. HAYMAKER has everything and more to cruise in comfort. If you are in the market for a truly turnkey boat, then please don’t miss this opportunity.

Why wait until Spring 2011 for a new boat with a replacement price of over $780,000? Please contact Paul Mikulski at 410-961-5254 or Paul@NorthPointYachtSales.com more information and to arrange for a personal inspection.

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YACHT SALES

SOLD BY ROGUEWAVE!

SOLD!

Valiant 50 ’02 never touched salt water! Very lightly used. All amenities, bow thruster, leisurefurl, davits, AC/Heat, genset, electric winch and only 350 hours on the engine! $499K.

SOLD!

Liberty 45 ’89 You will not be disappointed in this amazing comfortable cruising boat with a sumptuous teak interior just reduced! $164K

SOLD!

Hallberg Rassy 43 ’07 Immaculate vessel , lightly used, well equipped, all amenities, AC/Heat in perfect condition. $450K

804-776-9211 Marina RD • Deltaville, VA

www.nortonyachts.com 31’ Hunter ’09 Hoosier Lady is a

Cape Fear 38 ’02 Major Price Reduction Owner says sell… A winning race record & a comfortable cruising interior. Shoal draft with A-kites make this an easy boat to have fun with. $20,000 Price reduction. Now Offered at $129,000.

You Need to see this Boat! Contact David at (410) 280-2038 or David@NorthPointYachtSales.com

spunky weekender with all the comforts of home in a affordable package. One owner boat that has been meticulously maintained. $110,000 Norton Yacht Sales (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com

33’ Hunter ’09 Going Baroque This professionally maintained yacht is like new. Equipped with ST60 Knot/Depth, Raymarine/C80 GPS, VHF, In-mast furling & helm sheeting. $130,000 Norton Yachts Sales (804) 776-9211, www. nortonyachts.com

28 Sam Morse BCC ’00 .............$149K 34 Cabo Rico ’90 ........................$89K 35 Tartan ’01 ...........................$159K 36 Tashiba ’86 ......................... $124K 38 Hans Christian ’89 ..............$169K 38 Shannon ’78 .......................$129K 40 Passport 40 ’84 ..................$149K 42 Valiant ’95 ..........................$269K

42 Valiant ’94 ..........................$239K 42 Sabre Sloop ’99 ..................$259K 43 Saga ‘96 ...........................$234.9K 43 Saga ’95 ..............................$239K 44 Outbound ’07 .....................$439K 47 Stevens ’84 .........................$189K 50 Passport ’92 ........................$389K 53 Bruce Roberts PH Ketch

Call Kate & Bernie for your Appointment 410-571-2955 www.RogueWaveYachtSales.com Follow us!

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36’ Hunter ’08 Captain’s Lady is a one-owner 36 that has been meticulously maintained. Equipped with InMast Furling, Raymarine C80 GPS/ Plotter, Auto-Pilot, AC/Heat, freezer & much more. $175,000 Norton Yacht Sales (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com

S-2 8.5 ’83 Willowind 28 Sloop w/ wheel steering, RF, full batten main, Autohelm 3000, 15-hp Yanmar dsl, clean, well, maintained, ready to go.

Asking:$16,450 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-758-4457 www.regent-point. com C&C 25 MK1 ’75 Beeswax New Har-

Jeanneau 49 Sun Odyssey ’05 This beautiful sailing yacht has everything you will need for long term cruising. Accommodations include 3 double cabins, 2 heads, AC/Heat, refrigerator & freezer, Tridata ST60, E-80 Nav and E-120 helm, AP St6000+. $238,000 Norton Yacht Sales (804) 776-9211, www. nortonyachts.com

ken RF w/new genoa, great Daysailer, quick & responsive, well designed cabin, 6-hp Johnson OB, Asking:$8,900 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-7584457 www.regent-point.com

38 Hans Christian ’86 Truly a wonderful offering and a very well equipped blue water cruiser in excellent condition. Easy to single hand and perfect for a couple. Bow thruster, powerful autopilot, incredible sailer! 159K 410-571-2955

44 Outbound ’07 Sought after blue water cruiser. Rare opportunity to buy an Outbound on the brokerage market. Equipped to the max options and upgrades genset, water maker, espar heat, deep freezer and the works! $439K 410-571-2955

31’ Cape Dory Cutter ’84 Rebuilt engine like new, new main and Staysail w/Pro Furl(09), dodger, bimini(09), large enclosed head w/shower. Classic full keel yacht: Asking:$41,950 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-758-4457 www.regent-point.com

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

32’ Catalina 320 ’98 Yanmar dsl, 4’3” draft w/wing keel, bimini, dodger, cp cushions, & more. Very roomy & comfortable interior w/fore & aft private sleeping cabins. Large U-shaped galley w/tons of storage. This is a wonderful cruising vessel that has been very well maintained. Just Reduced to $69,900 OBYS 410-226-0100

sel, radar, chartplotter, AP, Ref. Clean 2 owner boat, many extras, Price Reduced, Asking $95,900 Regent Point Marina (804) 758-4457 www.regentpoint.com

37’ Tartan ‘77 Lovely Sparkman & Stevens centerboard design. Westerbeke dsl, RF, electric self-tailing winches, autohelm, radar & more. She is well equipped & is a wonderful performance cruiser. Just reduced to $42,000 OBYS 410-226-0100

37’ Beneteau Envision ’83 Ketch 22 Rare center cockpit pilothouse design ketch. One of only a few made, Set up for major cruising, Duel helm stations, 3 cabin layout, 2 heads. Asking: $65,000 call Regent Point marina @804-758-4457 www.regent-point.com

Sabre 426 ‘03 Like new, very well maintained, 55-hp Yanmar dsl, full winter cover, Flag green hull, equipped for cruising etc. Stunning vessel! Just reduced to $344,000 OBYS 410-2260100

37’ Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 ’02 Ricochet Like new, well cared for

45.5’ Bristol Aft cockpit ‘80 Excellent blue water cruiser w/wonderful comfort and “Head Turning” good looks.

Classic Ted Hood design, shoal draft, very well equipped, barrel chairs in salon. Just reduced to $149,000 OBYS 410-226-0100

34’ Pacific Seacraft Crealock ’90 Sound Harbor Great sea going ves-

and nicely equipped, autohelm, radar, chartplotter, GPS, Tri Data, RF, A/C heat pump, bimini, dodger & much more! Ready to sail away. Asking: $124,950 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-758-4457 www.regent-point.com

Shannon 38 Ketch ’78 A shining example of a most respected vessel.

Well equipped with radar, plotter, Robertson autopilot, great sails. And very well maintained with attention to the important stuff. $129K 410-571-2955

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www.regent-point.com S-2 9.2 ’84 1984 S-2 9.2 C Hog Tied 30 foot center cockpit cruiser, double cabins with 6’3” hdrm, 13-hp Yanmar dsl Price Reduced, Asking $16,900 call Regent Point Marina @ 804-758-4457, www.regent-point.com

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stance and character. We are proud to be a dealer for Valiant Yachts and Outbound Yachts. If you want a good solid bluewater boat, or you want to sell your cruising boat, call RogueWave at (410) 571-2955 for an appointment. Office at Port Annapolis Marina!

27’ Hunter ’77 $10,500 Completely refurbished hull is painted elegant burgundy. Looks new. Must see. Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171.

28’ Sabre ’76 $14,900 New engine (50 hrs), new batteries. Ready to go cruising boat. Sailing Associates (410) 2758171.

40 Passport ’84 Great boat, well cared for with new Furuno chart plotter, new sails, new Autopilot.

Capable cruiser. Great price. $159K 410-571-2955

29’ Bayfield ’82 $22,000 Air conditioned and a “Go anywhere” cruiser.

Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171.

32’ Catalina ’93 Very clean. $59,900 Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171.

35’ Island Packet ’89 $109,000 Call for details. Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171.

35’ Island Packet ’89 $110,000 Cutter rigged, Ready to go! Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171.

42 Valiant ’96 A very special boat, this Valiant won its class in the Caribbean 1500 in 1996! She is a very well kept vession in in excellent condition.

Easy to single hand and perfect for a couple. Incredible sailing boat! 269K 410-571-2955

35’ O’Day ’85 $24,900 Ready to go cruising. Lot of boat for the money. Sailing Associates ( 410) 275-8171.

37’ Alberg ’68 In excellent shape $39,900 Ready to go. Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171.

38’ Morgan 382 ’81 $44,900 Completely equipped for offshore cruising.

Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171.

Rogue Wave Specializes in High Quality, Ocean-going vessels of sub317 Regent Point Drive • Topping, VA 23169

www.sailingassociates.com broker@sailingassociates.com

50’ Gulfstar ’77 $99,000 Great Cruising boat at a reasonable price. Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171.

Saga 43 ’96 and ’98 Two beautiful Saga 43s a modern performance sailing machine by Bob Perry. Nicely equipped in good condition $229K and $234K Two different Sagas!

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44AC Hunter ‘04 In-mast furling,

Tom Lippincott • Ben Armiger

extensive Raymarine electronics include: RL80C chartplotter, ST6001 AP, R600R remote, ST60 w/k/d, dual zone A/C, generator, dodger, bimini, curtains.

Only 660 eng. hrs! $219,900. Call 800699-SAIL or 800-960-TIDE. Go to www. tidewateryachts.com.

466 Hunter ‘04 Loaded with in-mast

37’ Jeanneau SO ’00 Well equipped

furling, Raymarine ST6002 autopilot (new), anchor washdown, windlass, 9’ dinghy, Kato davits, North Sails canvas. $229,000. Call 800-960-TIDE or 800699-SAIL. Go to www.tidewateryachts. com.

with A/C and New Windlass, New Canvas asking $99,000 Call Charlie @ (410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com

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36’ Hunter 356 ’02 Great Bay boat, roomy, equipped and she sails! asking $95,000 (410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com

38’ Cabo Rico ’85 Plan Cutter Buyers change of plans put Jon Goose back on the market! Call for details!

Asking $89,000 (410) 639-9380, www. saltyachts.com

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BROKERAGE ANNAPOLIS

410-923-1400 • 443-223-7864

44’ Hunter Deck Salon ’06 Loaded, Air, bow thruster, full enclosure. Super Clean! Mariners Package....Asking $239,500 (410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com

1-800-960-TIDE

1-800-699-SAIL

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New Annapolis Listings Needed ASAP! We are sold out AGAIN! Complimentary deep water Annapolis dockage for well maintained power or sailing yachts to 60', until sold. Free delivery and weekly washdown. Contact John Kaiser @ (410) 923-1400 or (443) 223-7864 cell /text anytime Email: john@yachtview.com Website: www.yachtview.com

340 Hunter ’00 In-mast furling, Raymarine electronics, Garmin chartplotter (new ‘09), UK sails (refurbished ‘09), holding tank & macerator (new ‘10), bimini. Clean w/only 415 eng. hrs! $68,900. Call 800-699-SAIL or 800-960TIDE. Go to www.tidewateryachts.com.

36’ Robert Perry ‘87 Many updates since 2001 including: Canvas & rebuilt injectors (‘01), engine heat exchanger (‘02), Awlgripped hull, mast, booms, running rigging, (‘04), chartplotter & depth (‘07). $83,000. Call 800-960TIDE or 800-699-SAIL. Go to www.tidewateryachts.com.

30’ Allied Seawind Hull #81 Dawn Treader Recent Yanmar dsl (30 hrs use), recent sails, hull awlgrip paint & fresh varnish. A beautiful, compact, world cruising yacht w/very simple systems. Reduced to $19,900. Photos @ www.yachtview.com or call John Kaiser @ 410-923-1400 office or 443-2237864 cell anytime

33’ DeVries Lentsch Custom Rhodes Centerboard Yawl ’60

This fiberglass Rhodes 33 hull by DeVries Lentsch was finished into an exquisite traditional daysailor in 1999/2000 by a professional boatbuilder. She has a shoal draft centerboard (3’6’) and a yawl rig that balances her in light air & permits sailing with a jib and jigger when it blows. She has the aesthetics of a classic wooden yacht with all of the advantages of a fiberglass hull.

And there are no complicated systems to keep up with. Her sweet lines, varnished mahogany trim, traditional bronze hardware, and glued-on teak deck (2000) will turn heads in most any port. She comes with a matching custom-built tender, perfect for exploring the creeks & coves. Offered @ $44,500. Photos & details @ www. yachtview.com or call John Kaiser @ 410923-1400 office or 443-223-7864 cell.

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27’ Hunter 27X ’07 One owner, fresh water, boat, very easy to handle and race, includes mainsail, jib, 2 asymmetrical spinnakers, one masthead, one fractional, $59,500, storage and delivery included. Boat is in Ohio. call Bruce @ 419-901-0117, or email bbem@bex.net.

42’ Hunter 420 In-mast Seldon Furler, AC and generator! Pristine Cond.! ’00, Bay Dream is well suited for living aboard or coastal cruising & has enjoyed gentle use, excellent care, & shows very well. With everything from Ultra-Leather upholstery, to full cockpit enclosure, to AC & generator, she’s very well equipped and turn-key for a new owner. Offered @ 159,900 Photos and details @ www.yachtview.com or call John Kaiser @ 410-923-1400 office or 443-223-7864 cell.

Catalina 34 MkII Tall Rig Fully equipped cruiser w/ many extras.

Upgraded electronics. Non-smoking yacht, beautiful interior, walk-thru transom, cockpit cushions, new dodger, bimini, side curtains, portable ac. Solomons area (703) 569-1413

Note Lower Prices!

1967 Pearson Hawk16 Daysailer centerboarder. main, jib poor. Hull & rig sound, trailer OK. $750 1975 Elor 6.5 Meter (21 feet). Paul Elvstrom. Very seaworthy. 11 sails, including 3 spinakers. $800 1976 Catalina 22 Swing-keel sloop. 2 sails. Avg. condition. $800 1982 Pearson 23 with special cat rig (no jib). Swift sailor, good looker, great single-handler. $1,500.

1975 Bristol 24. Main, 2 jibs. Sturdy daysailor/weekender. Depth finder, compass. 8 HP Yamaha. $1,500.

1970 Cal 25. Recent Main, Genoa, Jib. 9.9 hp OMC Yachtwin OB, electric start. Rough. $500.

1964 Whitby 25. Alberg adaption of Folkboat. New standing & running rigging, rudder, toe rail, life lines. Fresh bottom paint. $4,000.

Transient Slips Available

1975 Ericson 25 keel model sloop. Main, Genny & spin. dry boat. Above average. $1,800.

1983 Catalina 25 Good condition. With 2005 Tohatsu 4-cycle 8HP o/b, very good condition. $3,000.

1976 Pearson 26 Fin keel sloop. $1,500.

1974 Pearson 26 Fin keel sloop $1,500

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(410) 626-0273 crab-sailing.org For more information on these and other boats call Don Backe, (410) 626-0273. Proceeds from these sales support Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB), a not-for-profit group which provides sailing opportunities for people with disabilities. CRAB accepts boat donations.

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35’ Ericson ‘76 Full batten main, RF genoa, cruising spinnaker, jib, dodger, bimini, 2 SP self-tailing winches, autohelm, GPS. VHF FM/AM/CD radios, WS, Dir, depth sounder. She has a classic look & sails fast. See Jack Horner’s review at Boat/US.com.

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30’ Pearson ‘77 In Annapolis. Rebuilt A-4. Running rigging replaced. New head. New electronics. Boat has been completely rehabbed over last 2 yrs.

Call Steve @ (301) 330-9706.

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28’ Pearson ‘80 Excellent cond. w/ MANY new upgrades. Full head & galley.

May 2010 Dsl engine runs great. RecentFREE survey. $13,500 Will email pictures upon request.

(301) 910-9449.

extras (docklines, safety equipment, grill, etc.). Johnson 15-hp outboard, sails in great condition, passed USCG inspection Complete this form and return to: annually. More info and pictures available. $5000 obo, (757) 663-1793.

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R & R Charters Crewed day, weekend, and

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Sail all season on our boats for less than the cost of a slip!

Catalina 25 Pearson 30 Cape Dory 36 Jeanneau 40 Starting at 1500 per season

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CHARTER

Crewed half and full-day charters out of the Magothy River. Licensed captain.

Call Captain Paul (410) 370-2480, www. ladysaracharterservices.com

Cruise and Snooze/Luxury Charter Sail to and

Professional Deliveries (sail or power), charters, sailing instruction - 2 licensed captains available. Call Fred for a quote, 443-254-5490 or e-mail at Fred@ChesapeakeCaptns.US

Captain Bob Dunn, Deliveries, Charters, check outs. Don’t have time to get boat to the yard? Call me. 4 hr minimum. (410) 279-0502, dunnboat@vzw.blackberry.net Endurance Yacht Deliveries Local and Long distance. Twenty-one years experience with clean insurance approved resume. Local references. Please call Simon Edwards (410) 2129579 or email simon@enduranceyachtdeliveries.com

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RumBob Charters, Catalina 40 Daily, weekly, or weekend charters w/captain. Leaving from Bodkin Creek. Contact Capt. Bob at (717) 8182893 or visit www.rumbobcharters.com Follow us!

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ELECTRONICS

HELP WANTED Marine Repair, Installation & Restoration Company Now taking applications for marine

technicians in the following fields: electronics, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, Marine spray painter, fiberglass/gelcoat & maintenance technicians. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the marine trades industry.

Knowledge of all shipboard systems required.

ABYC and Raymarine certifications desired. We are a company that believes in customer service so applicants should possess good communication skills and have a desire to work well with others. This is a rapid advancement opportunity. Tools and transportation required. DMS INC (410) 263-8717 Annapolis area www.diversifiedmarineservices.com, www.dmsinc.net

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Index of Display Advertisers 360 Yachting.......................................65 ALEXSEAL.....................................5,101 Allstate Insurance................................39 Annapolis Accommodations................91 Annapolis Athletic Club.......................95 Annapolis Bay Charters.......................67 Annapolis Boat Service.......................26 Annapolis Inflatables...........................92 Annapolis Performance Sailing....97,100 Annapolis Sailing School.....................56 Annapolis School of Seamanship........37 Annapolis Yacht Sales.................16,105 Atlantic Spars & Rigging......................84 Bacon Sails & Marine Supplies.............2 Baltimore Marine Centers....................74 Bert Jabin’s Yacht Yard.......................51 Blue Water Sailing School...................56 Boaterschoice......................................91 BoatU.S..........................................21,25 Boatyard Bar & Grill.............................32 CBYRA................................................99 CCS Valencer......................................10 Center Dock Marina..........................111

UsedBoatGear.com HELP WANTED Get Paid To Sail! The Woodwind schooners are

hiring crew. Some sailing knowledge necessary.

Fun people, avg. $12/hour, and lots of great sailing. FT & PT. (410) 263-7837. Download application @ www.schoonerwoodwind.com/ employment.asp

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J/World Is Looking For a few great sailing in-

structors. If you’re an experienced sailor who enjoys working with people as well as spending your days on the water while getting paid, we should talk. J/World Annapolis is looking for full and part time coaches with the right stuff to teach all course levels. Call (410) 280-2040 and ask for Jeff to learn more.

Chesapeake Boating Club...................31 Chesapeake Light Craft.......................39 Christchurch Sailing School................57 Coastal Climate Control......................11 Coppercoat USA.................................82

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Deltaville Boatyard.........................60,61 Deltaville Dealer Days.........................52 Diversified Marine................................47 Doctor LED..........................................50 Down the Bay Race.............................93

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MARINE SERVICES

MARINE SERVICES COMMANDER DIVE SERVICES

continued...

Shaft/Prop cleaning and service Hull inspection/cleaning Search and Recovery

Eastport Spar and Rigging..................83 Fair Wind Sailing School.....................58

410-971-4777

Fawcett Boat Supplies.........................46

COMMANDERDIVE@aol.com

Forespar..............................................71

Mike’s Sodablasting

Gratitude Marina..................................68

LLC

Professional Mobile Service Eco-Safe-Full Tenting Free Estimates Fully Insured

Grey Beard Pumps..............................75 Hartge Yacht Harbor...........................84 Haven Harbour Marina........................86

443-758-3325 mikesblasting@gmail.com

Herrington Harbour..............................75 Hinckley Yacht Services........................6 IMIS.....................................................40 Bottom Paint Removal • Gel-Coat Safe Chris Stafford 800-901-4253 www.galeforceblasting.com

Inner Harbor EAST Marina..................34 Interlux.................................................47 J. Gordon & Co....................................69 J/World...........................................31,55 Jack Martin..........................................53 K&B True Value...................................34

10% Discount with Mention of this Ad Free Estimates Contact Todd “Gator� Scott

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Leeward Market CafÊ and Grocery.....90 Let’s Go Cruising.................................69 Leukemia Cup.....................................94 Lippincott Marine...............................108

RIGGING

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Waterfront, water view, water privileged, whatever.

Expert handling from search through settlement and all the pesky little details in between.

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REAL ESTATE

Maritime Solutions...............................24 Martek Davits......................................87 MD Boatbuilders Expo.........................72 Moorings.......................................19,107 Noble Awards and Engraving..............87 North East River Yacht Club...............92 North Point Yacht Sales......................15 North Sails.............................................3 North Sails Direct................................68 Norton’s Sailing School.......................58

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Setting Standards for Safer Boating

Norton’s Yacht Sales.........................108 Ocean Options....................................85 Follow us!

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RIGGING

SAILS Exceptional Quality at a Competitive Price.

Rigging & Metal Fabrication

Index of Display Advertisers continued...

Pantaenius America............................35 Pettit Marine Paint............................7,80 Planet Hope.........................................66 Distributor for

with Mobile Service

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Annapolis 410-268-1570 Herrington Harbour 410-867-7248

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Port Book.............................................87 Portside Marine...................................90

122 Severn Ave • Annapolis MD

Potomac Sailmakers...........................88

www.atlanticspars.com

Pro Valor Charters...............................65

SIPALA SPARS & RIGGING LLC Mobile Service for the East Coast and a Full Rigging Shop in Worton, MD Mike Sipala Yacht Rigging Specialist mike@sipalaspars.com (410) 708-0370

Profurl/Wichard....................................20 Quantum............................................120 Regent Point Marina............................66 Ritz-Carlton Residency........................13 RogueWave Yacht Brokerage...........109 Ronstan...............................................89 Sail Solomons.....................................57

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Sailing Club of the Chesapeake..........83

SAILS

Sailstice DelMarva...............................43

Sailrite Enterprises..............................53

Bacon Sails &

• New England Line

West Systems •Sea Dog •MASEpoxy Epoxy West Systems • MAS

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Marine Supplies

Screwpile.............................................48 Shipwright Harbour..............................90 Southern Bay Race Week...................98 Spring Cove Marina.............................88 Spring Sails Event...............................23 Stingray Point Boatworks....................27 Stur-Dee Boat......................................24 T2P.TV................................................86 Tartan C&C Yachts.............................36 Tidewater Yacht Service.....................10 UK-Halsey Sailmakers..........................9 Ullman Sails Virginia...........................91 Vane Brothers.....................................85

Porpoise Sailing Services New Custom Sails New & Used Surplus Sails New & Used Roller Furling Systems

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West Marine........................................29 West Marine Rigging...........................33 West River Rigging..............................88 Yacht Collection Sale..........................37 Young’s Boat Yard..............................87 Zarcor..................................................67

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SCHOOLS

SLIPS

SLIPS 30’ - 35’ Slips Available Annapolis City Mari-

Wanderlusters is a Non-Profit Club Offering

na, 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.

hands-on sailing instruction in Annapolis.

Beginners and experienced sailors welcome. $275 tuition includes 1-year membership fee.

Space is limited. Call 202-244-3023 or visit Wanderlustersailing.org to register.

30’ – 50’ Deepwater Slips for Sale & Rent On

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North East River Yacht Club (410) 287-6333

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’ Boat Slip for Sale 40’ by 15’ slip for sale in Flag Harbor (Google website) in St. Leonard, Md. $26,000. Direct access to bay. Lovely setting, private beach. Yearly condo fee only $1500 . halcyonorion@yahoo.com (540) 5603200.

45’ X 16’ Floating Slip For Sale, $29,000 Anchorage Marina, Canton, MD; Patapsco river; pool; pump-out; electronic gates/parking; club houses; roaming security; dock box. Ed (570) 384-3820.

Sailboat Slip - Middle River Private home, 6’

Two Months Free

20Min. From DC Beltway

At Herrington Harbour North

SAILING SCHOOL

• A Certified Clean Marina • Serene Setting w/ Pool • Minutes to the Bay • Full Service Marina 410-867-7686 • De-winterization Deale, Maryland & Bottom painting www.shipwrightharbormarina.com

YACHT CHARTERS

15’ Up to 60’ Deep-Water Slips On the Mago-

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18-46 Foot Slips Available Covered slips as well , downtown Annapolis, Sarles marina on Spa Creek . Electric, water, and showers . 410263-3661 www.sarlesboatyard.com.

SLIPS 25 Ton Lift!

Slips up to 50’ ON MAGOTHY RIVER

One stop for ALL of your Maintenance and Mechanical needs Full Service Repair and Maintenance • Bottom Paint Spring Commissioning • Trailer Boat Storage • Boat Ramp Highly protected • New Waterfront Restaurant 2011 • DIY friendly

ALWAYS below Annapolis Rates!

410.544.6368 700 Mill Creek Road • Arnold MD

www.ferrypointmarina.com office@ferrypointmarina.com Short Walk to: Movie Theatre 17 Restaurants Whole Foods Liquor Store amid the Attractions in Baltimore.

Retail Shops $8/day boater pass to Maryland Harborplace Athletic Club includes gym & pool.

Aquarium Fells Point Little Italy

MONTHLY VACATION DOCKAGE

Dock in the heart of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor!

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thy. One river north of Annapolis. Easy access to marina by Route 100. North Shore Marina (410) 255-3982.

410.625.1700

20’ - 40’ Slips, Pier 4 Marina 301 4th St., Eastport, across from Annapolis Yacht Club.

Keep your boat where the Hinckley and Sabre dealers keep theirs. Electric, water, & showers.

(410) 990-9515. www.pier4annapolis.com 20’-36’ Slips Young’s Boat Yard Inc., Jones Creek, Patapsco River. Deep, protected slips

at reasonable rates. 15-Ton open-end TraveLift.

Friendly atmosphere with personal attention.

Wed. night racing. YoungsBoatYard.com, (410) 477-8607.

25’ - 40’ Slips and Storage Special Power & sail, cozy, intimate MD Clean Marina in protected Deale harbor, excellent boating & fishing, free Wi-Fi & pumpout, 30 mins. from DC. (410) 867-7919, www.rockholdcreekmarina.com

30’ - 45’ Slips Available at Discounted Rates at Hinckley Yacht Services on Town Creek in Oxford, MD. Included in rental is pool, electric, water, laundry, bath houses, ships store and access to world class service all in the historic town of Oxford. Contact Marti Sommer at 410226-5113.

MLW, electric & water, 1 mile to Bay, 5 miles from I-95 & 695. (410) 780-3480.

Sailboat Slip Mill Creek Near Cantlers, easy ac-

cess Whitehall Bay. Water electric bubbler. Up to 32 ft. 4-5 ft deep, $2600 - $2800/year (301) 518-0989.

Why Pay High Annapolis or Baltimore Rates? Slips $1,250 - $2,200 YR. Land storage $110 monthly. Haulouts $8.50. Minutes to Bay and Baltimore Beltway. Old Bay Marina (410) 477-1488 or www.oldbaymarina.com

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

Accredited SAMS Marine Surveyor Capt. Jon

Sheller, AMS, established 1980, serving MD/ DC/VA, ABYC Master Marine Technician, Power & Sail, Gas & Diesel. Pre-Purchase, Insurance, Finance, Corrosion, (410) 349-7016, jons2011@aol.com

TRAILERS

Sailboat Trailers & Cradles

Custom-built & fit

Viking Trailers 724-789-9194

www.Sailboats.VikingTrailer.com J-80 Needs Trailer Either purchase your used

one or rent it for 140 mile delivery. Call Bill @ (202) 746-6088 or wmporterjr@gmail.com

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CHESAPEAKE CLASSIC Hurrying Angel: A True Classic Eight-Metre Photo by Stanley Rosenfeld, New York

by Fred Hecklinger

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his vessel was designed and built in 1935 to the International Rule by William Fife and Son of Fairly, Scotland, which is located on the Firth of Clyde about 25 miles west of Glasgow. With the name Carron II, she was owned during the latter 1930s by Major Digby Peel and raced with other eight-metre boats at Cowes, Isle of Wight, England.

Sometime during the 1940s, she was shipped to America, and by the early 1950s, she came under the ownership of the Oxford Boatyard Company in Oxford, MD. We understand that this was the result of an unpaid yard bill. About this time, her name was changed to Hurrying Angel.

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During the summer of 1953, Hurrying Angel was chartered to Sherman Hoyt, who was then living in Oxford and had a consulting position at the Oxford Boatyard. Then at the age of 78, Hoyt was a person of vast experience in the design, construction, and sailing of racing yachts and had been personally involved in four defenses of the America’s Cup from 1920 to 1937. In 1953, at the age of 17, I was to become the “paid hand” on Hurrying Angel when she was active in racing here on the Chesapeake Bay from June through October. I used to refer to her as a 50-foot “daysailer” with overnighting capabilities. To me, that was a most exciting summer, but that is another story.

In 1954, Hurrying Angel was sold to George Bennett of Larchmont, NY, who raced her in the eight-metre class that was then active on Long Island Sound. I happened to sail with him on several occasions during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Hurrying Angel then came into the possession of Phil Girvin of Media, PA, and was kept at Gibson Island, MD. He kept her in magnificent condition there, and she was admired by all of those who saw her at her mooring just off the Causeway to Gibson Island. She was a joy to see when sailing and could easily be picked out of a crowd of modern sailboats.

Some 10 years ago, Hurrying Angel was again sold, this time to the Aga Khan, who has given her back her name Carron II and keeps her looking her best on the lakes of Switzerland, where he actively sails her.

If any of you are on speaking terms with the Aga Khan, I would hope that you will approach him and suggest to him that because of my significant experience with this vessel, I should be invited to sail in her for at least one more time.

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