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Tech It Out: Insurance against Mother Nature (or Yourself) Because even the most sophisticated electronic devices can’t beat saltwater. by Capt. Chris Dollar

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Radio Etiquette Do you know the rules and customs of communicating on a VHF radio—or do you wish more boaters did? Brush up on the basics.

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Spotlight on Baltimore Explore the Progressive Baltimore Boat Show and all that the Inner Harbor has to offer in winter.

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Chesapeake Cruising: Go North Young Man Rather than just pass through the northernmost point of the Bay, Chesapeake City, MD, make it your destination. by Mike Edick

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bit of a snowstorm managed hard, or if ice is covering the harbor, to blanket much of the East we’re still connected to her, checking up Coast in four inches of thick on her some way. powder on January 3 of this year. The The pages of this month’s PropTalk vast majority of the snow fell overnight; demonstrate this. On page 16, Beth snowflakes were just starting to appear Crabtree points out a number of acduring the commute home on Thursday tivities from lecture series to maritime night, but scrapers and shovels were necmuseums that are great ways to keep essary by Friday morning’s commute into connected to the Bay during the winter. the office. My family adopted a puppy On January 25, Sandy Point State Park over the summer, so we had the chance will be overwhelmed with Speedo-clad to introduce him to the snow (he hated it), and my husband got a chance to test out our new Jeep’s handling in inclement weather (he loved it).

The PropTalk office overlooks Back Creek in Annapolis, and the docks of Allsopp, Butler, and Mears Marinas lie like fallen dominoes outside our window. While you’d think the rest of the world would be hunkered down on the couch, waiting out the snow with Breaking Bad marathons and hot toddies, all day long boaters were seen pacing the docks, going from their boats to the marina (and possibly the local pub) to keep warm. The docks themselves were as clear of snow as the major roads were by 11 a.m., thanks to constant trampling

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It takes a whole lot of determination to make it down to the boat on a 20-degree day. ##Photo by Karen Whitaker And a ton of passion, possibly a little obsessive-compulsive disorder, and a hint of insanity. boaters (we should apologize to Sandy This is not to throw shade at anyone Point right now) jumping into the frigid on the docks, of course (they all had the waters, all in the name of fun. We have last laugh, seeing me looking down on a recommended reading list on page 16, them from my office window, enviously). while Capt. Chris Dollar writes about Instead, it’s to celebrate the fact that how to keep your electronics happy when boating is a year-round activity that we it’s not sunny and 85 out. And Eric all embrace. It’s not something you say Burnley keeps in shape by heading down goodbye to mid-October; the boat is a to the Florida Keys for some tarpon fishfamily member and even if she’s on the ing. Can’t blame him.

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While I am very happy with every single one of the articles we’ve printed in the magazine this month, one thought keeps sticking in my head. In writing about his family’s weekend excursion, Mike Edick mentioned that his family did something “every boater should do:” they went to a Baltimore Orioles game.

I appreciate this thinking outside the box. Being on the boat isn’t just about basking in the sun during the summer months, or going fast and hitting up a dock bar. Sometimes being on the boat means catching a ball game, or wearing seven layers of long underwear.

The pub across from our neighborhood marinas is called Davis’ Pub, and it’s a tiny shack that serves some of the best food by some of the nicest people in town.

I eat there almost daily.

On the specials board the afternoon of January 3 was a list of regular fare (meatloaf, a chicken salad, chili) along with one new addition: hot cider with cinnamon whiskey. I assume they did this for those who were freezing their butts off on the docks across the street and needed to come in and warm up. It was good of them to recognize and support those wonks who can’t leave the boat alone, even when it’s freezing cold outside.

We hope we’ve done the same thing: in the following pages, we hope we’ve created a magazine to keep you busy, planning, charting, getting ready for another great trip on the Bay. Even when your boat is on the hard, or when your port is frozen solid, it’s still a great day to be a boater.

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Letters Put the Ladies Back

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ob Gallagher makes some fine points in his story “Everything Is Connected: What’s Up with the Cownose Rays?” in January PropTalk. But one sentence I don’t agree with is: “There is no easy way to bring crabs back.” Sure there is… a total moratorium on female crabs, period. As it stands, the weekend recreational crabber can’t keep a female crab, yet the commercial guys are selling them by the bushel.

When crabbing with my father in the mid-1960s, he always said, “put the ladies back.” (The occasional softy, however, was fair game!) I implored my children to do the same, and I’m sure they will do the same with theirs. Perhaps a five-year moratorium for starters, and then see where things sit.

So you won’t be able to eat cheaper steamed female crabs for a while, but if the harvest rebounds, the price of the males would probably come down a bit anyway. In the meantime, I hope everyone out there “puts the ladies back.”

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or the past few months, we have been receiving terrific photos and stories from our readers. Did you read “Small Boat, Big Fun” by E.A. Meador in the January issue on page 31?

How about the story of how Fred Hunt took his wife (then prospective girlfriend) on a long boat ride on page 40 of this issue? We asked for more reader stories, and readers responded. One reader’s story turned into a few more writing assignments (see Trey Shinault’s “Living Legend: Dickie White” on page 70).

We enjoy those stories so much that we want more of them! If you have a

personal boating, fishing, or racing story to tell (500 words or fewer), we would like to hear it. We would also like to see your photos: family and friends out playing on the water, kids fishing, dock shots, Chesapeake wildlife, and more fun along the water.

Do you have an idea of something you’d like to see in the pages of PropTalk? Tell us about it. This is a magazine for, about, and by Chesapeake Bay powerboaters. We want you to be a part of it. Send your stories, photos, and ideas to editor@proptalk.com. ~M.W.

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What To Do In Winter

by Beth Crabtree

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he old boat is covered in shrinkwrap, and for the next couple of months we’re restricted to land-based activities. Plenty of Bay boaters are in a similar fix, so we’ve compiled a few suggestions to keep you out of trouble until spring commissioning.

##Don’t let winter weather hold you back. Get out and have some fun! Photo by Tom Hale

Visit a Maritime Museum There are more than 50 maritime museums and centers around the Bay. Most have winter learning programs for all ages and skill levels.

Ask about lectures or boat-building projects for adults, and educational, hands-on projects for the kiddies.

Find comprehensive lists with links at maritimemuseums.net/MD.html and maritimemuseums.net/VA.html

Go Birding or Hiking Birding: investigate Fishing Bay Wildlife Management Area in Dorchester County, MD, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Cambridge, MD, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel in Virginia (permits required), or the Conowingo Dam on the Lower Susquehanna River.

Hiking: explore the Eastern Shore’s parks and wildlife refuges with scenic nature walks and trails with little or no incline.

Want a more challenging hike? Head to the western shore. In the Shenandoah National Park, Old Rag Mountain has a popular circuit hike, recently conquered

by PropTalk managing editor Molly Winans.

Explore a Winter Boat Show Do some dreaming, meet a few experts, and pick up some boating trinkets for next season. Want to make it a getaway weekend in an exciting city? Travel to the Miami International Boat Show or the Montreal Boat and Watersports

Show. Or road-trip to Charleston, SC, or Richmond, VA, Ocean City, MD, or Providence, RI, for one of their annual shows. Closer to home, at the Baltimore Boat Show you’ll find Bay-based experts, exhibitors, and all manner of goodies to enhance your liquid lifestyle. See our calendar on page 20 or at proptalk.com

Attend a Boaters’ Winter Lecture Series or a Fishing Expo Talk to the manager or director at your local boating center, yacht club, maritime museum, marine store, or power squadron. Many offer weekly lectures with local experts who’ll be sharing their expertise on topics, such as engine maintenance, coastal cruising, marine electronics, and more. Anglers and outdoorsy-types might try one of the many fishing or outdoor expos, where they’ll have the opportunity to meet experts and check out the latest gizmos and gear. February brings shows to

Philly and Virginia Beach, among many other mid-Atlantic cities. Check out our calendar for plenty of our favorites.

Learn About Winter Wildlife Spend an hour or two at a park nature center or go deeper and invest an entire weekend learning about the bountiful wildlife in Chesapeake Country. Learn how birds and marine mammals regularly migrate through our rich natural setting.

At the Winter Wildlife Festival in Virginia, January 24 to 26, participants will enjoy boat trips, nature walks, birding expeditions, photography sessions, and many more activities. vbgov.com

Hit The Slopes Rally your summer fishing buddies and plan a day or weekend trip to the slopes of Maryland, Pennsylvania, or Virginia.

Or, think big and take a vacation to the peaks out West. When you go, snap a photo of your boating pals holding a copy of PropTalk on the slopes. Send it to editor@proptalk.com

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hey don’t call it the coolest event of the year for nothin’.

Water temperatures should be in the upper 30s when thousands of enthusiastic participants brave the chilly waters off Sandy Point in the 18th annual Maryland State Police Polar Bear Plunge. It’s a day of bone-chilling fun that raises thousands of dollars each year for Special Olympics Maryland. The event takes place Saturday, January 25 at Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis.

Every participant must raise $75 for the privilege of freezing his fanny, but there’s a lot more to the day than just frolicking in the surf. The Rams Head Ice Lodge opens at 8 a.m.

There you’ll find Bear Pong, Corn Hole, and live music.

The Carnival FunFest tent houses vendors, crafters, and more. Outside, watch the

Take The Plunge! amazing work of a wood carver and sand sculptors in action. Bring some cash to buy yummy food and warm drinks, and wear your zaniest costume for the costume contest; there are heated changing tents for those who feel the need.

Things start heating up (or should we say cooling off) Friday with the Police Plunge, Corporate Challenge, and the 24-hour marathon Super Plunge.

Each super plunger must raise $10,000, but they’ll be treated to a tent with food, a dance floor and DJ, hair salon, massage studio, tattoo parlor, sauna, and hot tub. This year’s Cool School Plunge has been moved to March. For more information, visit plungemd.com. If you’re looking for more regional plunges, see our calendar on page 20 or visit proptalk.com

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training, sometimes on your own vessel.

Why not involve your first mate?

Spouses with a basic understanding of the boat’s systems and operation are more confident boaters. And confidence leads to enthusiasm. Study up now, and you both might find yourselves starting the season with renewed enthusiasm for operating, maintaining, and upgrading your boat.

Finally, boat shows are another good place to squeeze in some education. Most winter shows include expertly led seminars.

See our calendar on page 20 for dates and locations or go to proptalk.com.

Suggested Reading

“Boat-Owner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual: How to Maintain, Repair, and Improve Your Boat’s Essential Systems” and “How To Read a Nautical Chart”

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or those who hope they can ilsuch that any vessel crossing into the legally harvest Bay oysters or bring area will set off an alarm and activate in undersized fish and no one will the cameras. be the wiser, the times they are a changin’. A new network of radar units and cameras used by the Natural Resources Police (NRP) to patrol the Bay is aiding officers in the identification of suspected oyster poachers, and has led to the issuance of multiple citations and warnings.

The network is known as the Maritime Law Enforcement Information Network (MLEIN), and it helps officers patrol the Bay, even ##A new network of radar units and cameras used by NRP is remote locations, day and helping officials keep a watchful eye on even remote locations.

Photo courtesy of Maryland Natural Resources Police night, and in any weather conditions. Now officials have the ability to scan the Bay remotely from computers, change camera Once such activity is detected, NRP angles for a better view, and zoom in for on the water can be quickly dispatched a closer look at suspicious activity. The to intercept the suspects or meet them perimeter of certain high risk areas, such at the dock. The pictures are stored as oyster sanctuaries, can be designated and can be used as evidence in court.

In addition to using the MLEIN to detect poachers, law enforcement is taking to the skies. In November, the Maryland State Police and NRP began surveillance flights to track vessels and direct patrol boats to suspected illegal activity. Flights will continue through March.

Enhanced enforcement of oyster regulations is one of the goals of Maryland Governor O’Malley’s 2010 Oyster Restoration and Aquaculture Development Plan. According to a recent NRP tweet, Col. George F. Johnson IV, NRP superintendant warns, “With continued use and enhancements, MLEIN’s reach will grow. Poachers will learn that there is nowhere to hide.”

MLEIN is linked with other government and private cameras around the Bay for sharing of information. In addition to law enforcement, it is also used to identify and locate vessels in distress, and for other regulatory purposes.

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n an effort to improve the sustainability license-free 24 hours a day, seven days a of Maryland’s favorite natural resource, week. Those who use collapsible traps, net new regulations are being installed rings, or seine, however, will need to registo help identify the number of recreational crabbers. Previously, the Maryland recreational crab harvest was calculated by using a phone survey that called a random population. The new regulations will require individuals who set crab pots from private shoreline property to obtain a free registration, allowing the state to obtain an improved ##The new regulations will require individuals who set crab pots picture of the overall from private shoreline property to obtain a free registration. crab harvest.

Recreational crabbers who simply want to drop a dip net or ter for a license. Waterfront property ownhandline from a dock, pier, bridge, boat, ers, tenants, and lessees are the only ones or shoreline still have the ability to crab privileged to use crab pots in tributaries.

Also mentioned in the guidelines is the Diamondback terrapin, whose conservation is often impeded by the presence of crab pots. The Department of Natural Resources hopes to clarify where crab pots may be used recreationally since some tributaries were excluded in the previous guidelines.

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Piloting Course 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department in Chester, MD. (443) 262-6892.

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Maria Boord Art Show At the Annapolis Maritime Museum. The show opening reception is January 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

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Environmentally Speaking: Watermen and the Bay Will Hemsley is a painter and film maker living and working on the Eastern Shore.

7 p.m. CBEC’s Education Building, Grasonville, MD $8 for members/ $10 for non-members. (410) 827-6694

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Ditch Your New Year’s Resolution Day We didn’t expect you to stick with it all year, either.

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MD Watermen’s Assn.

Aquaculture Trade Show Ocean City Convention Center.

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Richmond Fishing Expo Meadow Event Park, State Fairgrounds of Virginia, Doswell, VA. Boats, tackle, products, services, seminars, and more. $7 per adult; $5 per kid; kids ages 5 and under are free. Admission good for all three days.

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The History and Mystery of the Schooner America PropTalk Magazine co-founder David Gendell has spent years researching the schooner and her final days in Annapolis.

11:30 a.m. Captain Avery Museum in Shady Side, MD $20 (includes luncheon)

Saltwater Sport Fishing Expo 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Frederick County Fairgrounds. Inshore/Offshore Tackle Vendors, Charter Captains, Boating Supplies, Fishing Supplies, Marine and Wildlife Artists, Custom Rods Builders, Rod and Reel Vendors, Reel Repair, Used Fishing & Boating Supplies, Boat Vendors & Marine Techs, Terminal Tackle Suppliers, Crabbing Supplies & Vendors.

Annapolis Maritime Museum Winter Lecture Series T hursday evenings.

Interfacing Electronics Using NMEA Interfacing electronics with Giff Hammar. At the West Marine Hillsmere location, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free.

MRYC Speaker Series “Log Canoe Racing on the Miles River,” with Pete Lesher. 6 p.m. dinner. $20. RSVP to (410)745-5518.

Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday “Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientous stupidity.” --MLK

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Five Years of Excavation of Pig Point

By Dr. Al Luckenbach, Archeologist.

Captain Avery Museum. $20 Reservations (410)266-8846. Lunch provided.

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Baltimore Boat Show At the Baltimore Convention Center. Tickets are $12.

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Beer Can Appreciation Day Do you have a favorite?

Fredericksburg Boat Show Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, VA.

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18th Annual Polar Bear Plunge 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free to spectators. Plungers must raise $75.

Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis.

(410) 242-1515

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Partners in Command Course 10 a.m. at West Marine in Rockville, MD. Sponsored by the Rockville Sail and Power Squadron.

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Splicing Three and 12 Strand Lines With Master Rigger Julian Richards. At the West Marine Hillsmere location. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free.

Kent Island Fishermen’s Fishing Flea Market Kent Island American Legion Post #278, Stevensville, MD. Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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John Paul Jones, father of the U.S. Navy, was interred in the crypt of the Naval Academy Chapel 1913.

Angler Night at the Boatyard Bar & Grill Presented by the Boatyard, Proptalk Magazine, and Joe Evans of DNR. Happy Hour and Dinner, $3 pints and rail drinks and $5 apps until 7 p.m. when film begins.

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Happy Anniversary U.S. Coast Guard On this day in 1915, President Woodrow Wilson signed into law the “Act to Create the Coast Guard.”

Lewes Polar Bear Plunge Rehobeth Beach, DE. Benefits Special Olympics Delaware.

Super Bowl XLVIII East Rutherford, NJ.

The Day the Music Died Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and the Big Bopper died in a plane crash in 1959.

Alice Cooper Turns 65 We would really love to see the “School’s Out” rocker’s AARP card.

Caring for your Marine Diesel Engine Fawcett Winter Seminar Series. Bay Shore Marine Engines with Jeff Leitch.

7 p.m. at Fawcett’s in Annapolis.

Gentlemen of the Harbor: Stories of the Chesapeake Bay Tugs and Crews Bill Eggert, author. Captain Avery Museum. $20 Reservations are required (410) 266-8846. Lunch provided.

Atlantic City Boat Show At the Atlantic City Convention Center. $15 per person.

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Not Your Mama’s Paper Mache Kelly Richard, Sculptor. Captain Avery Museum. $20 Reservations are required (410) 266-8846. Luncheon to follow. 11:30 a.m.

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CBMM - “This Old Chesapeake House” 10-11:30 a.m.

Join Anne Arundel County’s archaeologist Jane Cox as she discusses the county’s Lost Towns Project.

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Providence Boat Show Indoor expo that showcases boats for every pocketbook, from paddleboards and kayaks to mid-size sail and power boats; seminars to give you the know-how on boat handling, navigation and equipment; and plenty of inspiration with special appearances of boating personalities and experts.

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Emergencies on Board 10 a.m. at West Marine in Rockville, MD. Sponsored by the Rockville Sail and Power Squadron.

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CBMM’s “This Old Chesapeake House” 10-11:30 a.m. Historic Annapolis’ Senior Historian Glenn E. Campbell will explore the history and inhabitants of the William Paca House of Annapolis.

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Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show At the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

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CBMM’s Free Fridays in February Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will be free each Friday in February for all museum visitors.

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Last Moments of Command: The significance of George Washington’s resignation in Annapolis Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis. 7 p.m.

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Mid-Atlantic Boat Show Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC.

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Sochi Winter Olympics Opens USA! USA! USA!

Polar Plunge Winter Festival Virginia Beach, VA. Benefits Special Olympics Virginia.

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The History and Mystery of the Schooner America With PropTalk Magazine co-founder David Gendell. 8-10 p.m. Severn School, Severna Park, MD. Part of the Windjammers’ lecture series. $15

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Tri-State Marine’s Indoor Fisherman’s Flea Market Deale, MD. 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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ABC Course - 12 Hour Version An Eight class course from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Seaford Library in Seaford,DE. $50 for US Power Squadron Members, $60 for non-members. (302) 536-7226

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Proper Plumbing for Boats Fawcett Winter Seminar Series.

Proper Plumbing for Boats: Float or Sink, Life or Death. Tarn Kelsey of Kelsey-Turner Marine Surveyors. 7 p.m. at Fawcett Boat Supplies, Annapolis.

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CBMM’s “This Old Chesapeake House” 10-11:30 a.m. Historic Sotterley Plantation’s Education Director Jeanne Pirtle will discuss the evolution of Sotterley’s 300 year-old plantation house and the stories of the people who owned, lived, and worked to support it.

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Maryland Can Be Murder Marcia Talley, author. Captain Avery Museum. $20 Reservations (410) 266-8846. Lunch provided. 11:30 a.m.

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Astronaut Encounter: The Expected Truths versus Real Truths in Space Travel Annapolis Maritime Museum, 7 p.m.

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Greater Philadelphia Outdoor Sportshow Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA.

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Valentine’s Day “Today is Valentine’s Day, or as men like to call it, Extortion Day!” ~Jay Leno

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Ocean City Seaside Boat Show Approximately 350 boats and over 140 exhibitors, including over 50 boat dealers.

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Progressive Insurance Richmond Boat Show At the Richmond Raceway.

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Boating on Rivers, Locks, and Lakes 10 a.m. at West Marine in Rockville, MD. Sponsored by the Rockville Sail and Power Squadron.

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Pasadena Sportfishing Flea Market / Show 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Glen Burnie Moose Hall, 1911 Crain Highway, Glen Burnie.

Boats, tackle, crabbing supplies, boat supplies, rods, fishing licenses, and fly fishing items. (410) 439-3474

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Environmentally Speaking: Farmers and the Bay Paul Spies talks about local agricultural practices and the ways we can work together to promote a healthier Bay. 7 p.m.

CBEC’s Education Building, Grasonville, MD $8 for CBEC Members/ $10 for nonmembers (410) 827-6694.

NOAA’s Assessment of Hurricane Sandy and Implications for Residents of the Chesapeake Bay Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis.

7 p.m.

Working Water Fowl Decoys of the Chesapeake Norman Hazard and Eric Steinlein. Captain Avery Museum. $20 Reservations (410) 266-8846.

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Yacht Electronic Systems Fawcett Winter Seminar Series.

Andrew Fegely. 7 p.m. Fawcett’s, Annapolis.

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President’s Day “If one morning I walked on top of the water across the Potomac River, the headline that afternoon would read: ’President Can’t Swim.’” ~ Lyndon B. Johnson

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Advanced Course 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department, Chester, MD. (443) 262-8271.

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Marine Electric Systems Fawcett Winter Seminar Series.

Bob Campbell and Patrick Tewes. DC electrical systems explained. 7 p.m.

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National Outdoor Show At the South Dorchester Pre-K to 8 School, Church Creek, MD.

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Roanoke Boat Show At the Roanoke Civic

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Bay to Ocean Writers Conference Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, MD. Sponsored by Eastern Shore Writers’ Association.

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George Washington, First President of the United States of America, is Born. He’d be 232 today.

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Marine and Maritime Career Fair 1-4 p.m. Annapolis High School. All Maryland students in grades 7 - 12 are invited to attend.

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Safety at Sea Seminar Mariners’ Museum, Newport News, VA. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn skills required to cruise the Chesapeake Bay or offshore, handle heavy weather, conduct rescue procedures and much more. $85 before February 1, $110 after.

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Saltwater Fishing Expo 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Annapolis Elks Lodge #622, Edgewater, MD. Sponsored

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Ice and more Ice! Fawcett Winter Seminar Series.

Russ and Allison Nichols. Northern Voyages aboard Andante, Kaiser Gale Force. 7 p.m.at Fawcett Boat Supplies, Annapolis.

CBMM - “This Old Chesapeake House” 10-11:30 a.m. Join Morgan State’s Dale Glenwood Green as he discusses “A Home to Heroes / Houses of Worship: The Buffalo Soldier House, Asbury and Bethel Churches on The Hill.”

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60 Years of Wooden Boat Building in Annapolis: The story of the people, businesses, and boats of Chance Maine Construction Company, Annapolis Yacht Yard, and Trumpy & Sons, Inc. 7 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis.

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American Red Cross Blood Drive 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fawcett parking lot. (410) 267-8681.

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Angler Night at the Boatyard Bar & Grill Presented by the Boatyard, Proptalk Magazine, and Joe Evans of DNR. 6 p.m. Happy Hour and Dinner, $3 pints and rail drinks and $5 apps until 7 p.m. when film begins.

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Tech It Out

by Capt. Chris Dollar

Insurance Against Mother Nature (or Yourself)

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ith age comes wisdom, or so they say. Accepting, perhaps grudgingly, some truths about oneself is also part of the package. For me it’s an acknowledgement that I can be hard on gear. It’s not so much that I push equipment to its limits or am occasionally careless, though there’s some evidence of both. More often I’m in an environment— paddling, wading through mud, crossing a stream bank—where one misstep can 86 your smartphone or tablet.

Today, nearly everyone has a smartphone, and tablets are increasingly commonplace on the water. Fishermen and boaters sync up their onboard GPS plotters and fishfinders with their mobile devices.

Many anglers take video and photos with their smartphones or tablet and then upload their hero shot to social media.

In fact, as more catch-and-release fishing tournaments become popular, the use of smartphones and tablets to track winners is essential. For others, they may simply want to enjoy a good read on their weekend cruise.

Although we’re light years ahead technology-wise of where we were even just five years ago, even the most sophisticated electronic devices cannot beat saltwater.

Luckily, there are lots of after-market covers and cases that are waterproof and shockproof and even float to protect your investment. Here are a few.

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I’ve been using Otterbox products for years with great success to protect and keep dry everything from my U.S. Coast Guard credentials to my camera. The Defender Series iPad case ($89-$99) is made with high-impact polycarbonate shell and a foam interior to absorb the “boink” from a boat deck should you drop it. To resist scratches to your expensive iPad, a durable, built-in protector prevents scratches, smudges, and fingerprints from mucking up your screen, while doubling as a kickstand for typing or viewing.

The folks at LifeProof, a San Diegobased company, design and manufacture a full line of products that not only protect smartphones and tablets from sea and salt but allow you to actually use them. The Lifejacket ($69.99), designed for iPhones and Galaxy smartphones, will float. (I could have used it some years back fishing on the Susky Flats!) The grip case offers impact protection and comes in a hi-vis orange that’s easy to spot if you do drop it into the drink. And, according to the company’s marketing pitch, iPhone features, such as camera, flash, and headphone jack, are functional even inside the case.

Catalyst, a company that makes waterproof cases for iPhones, has an interesting backstory. They used the online fundraising site Kickstarter to get money to build and market their first waterproof case—called the EscapeCapsule—for the iPhone 4. A newer version called the Survivor(tm) + Catalyst is designed for the iPhone 5 and 5S. It offers a clear, scratch-resistant shield that still permits full functionality and touch sensitivity. Want to take a belowthe-surface photo of a prized speckled trout? No worries. You can take the case down to nine feet and snap a pic or shoot a video, and then upload it to your Twitter account.

The name alone-SLXtreme5 ($149.99)

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shockproof. But perhaps the coolest features are an integrated 2550 mAh battery to extend your iPhone’s charge by more than 150 percent and a built-in solar panel to charge your iPhone if needed. That’s good peace of mind if you get stranded without a power source. You can even rock out to your favorite tunes (no ‘80s hair bands!) with a 3.5mm audio jack that’s waterproof. The downside of this unit is you have to remove your cellie from the SLXtreme5 case to use it. Not such a huge deal for some of us.

For those watching their checkbook, consider the BubbleShield from Joy Works which costs $19.95. These model-thin, dual-zip cases for tablets and smartphones keep out water, salt, and sand. Or beer and fried chicken grease. Joy Works also makes a beefier case for iPads and iPhones called the aXtion Pro ($69 and $129), which the company says can be submerged to seven feet for an hour without damaging your device. The aXtion Pro has a built-in screen protector that allows you to use your iPad. It even floats.

Modern devices give us the freedom to easily connect with our friends and work.

But they put a hurting on the wallet if they get waterlogged or are dropped from the helm station. Do yourself a favor: Buy a protective case for your phone or tablet. It’s cheap insurance against the elements, selfinduced or nature-made.

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Boat Notes

by Lenny Rudow

Pathfinder 2600 HPS Bay Crusher: Stripers, Look Out! LOA: 26’2” | Beam: 8’10” | Draft: 1’3” | Displacement: 3350 | Max HP: 350 | Fuel capacity: 79 gal. | Water capacity: 0

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odern Bay boats are a great concept and an absolute pleasure to fish from, especially for light tackle casting and jigging, but let’s face the facts: Most of them are designed for southern markets with waters that are far more protected than our open Chesapeake. They have low deadrise V-hulls, and since most are 24-feet or under, barely enough beef to keep you secure when the chop kicks up. Die-hard anglers who love casting light tackle to rip-rap and points as much as they love trolling for trophies will be stoked to find out that at least one manufacturer has answered the call for a bigger, smoother-running Bay boat—it comes in the form of the Pathfinder 2600 HPS Bay Crusher.

At 26’2” long and 3350 pounds, along with an 18-dergree transom deadrise, the Bay Crusher is aptly named. I spent a day of cobia fishing on one, which included forays both inside and outside of the inlet while it was blowing a stiff 15 knots. The seas were thoroughly riled, yet we were able

to cruise through the nasty at 25 to 30 miles per hour without taking a beating.

Why go so fast, one might ask? Heck, that was holding her back in a big way.

Running in the lee with the protection of a close shoreline, we cruised in the low to mid 40s and hit a top-end of 61.9 miles per hour. Efficiency was good, too, running at a hair under three miles to the gallon at cruise. And that was with the maximum available powerplant, an F 350 Yamaha fourstroke. Opt for an F250, and you’ll still get plenty of speed, along with an even lower fuel burn.

Part of the reason why the Bay Crusher runs smoother and faster than one might expect for a boat of this size and length is the hull design. It’s thoroughly tricked-out, with a pair of longitudinal steps running from the chine to the keel. Another reason is the boat’s stout construction. All belowdecks voids are foam-filled. Pathfinder makes use of Phenolic backing plates (made with resin-impregnated sheets of paper and/or glass which are cured under heat

and pressure), and hatches and latches all dog down tight to eliminate rattles and vibrations.

Wait a sec—can a Bay boat this brawny still creep into the shallows?

You bet. Draft (engine up) is 1’3”.

Granted, that’s a bit much for the genre, and it may discourage some of the flats aficionados down in Florida.

But for those of us up here on the Chesapeake, it’s a worthy trade-off.

And you don’t have to sacrifice one iota of fishability. The Bay Crusher hauls 63 gallons of livewell capacity split between an aft well and a forward well, four flush-mount rodholders, vertical console rodracks, a raw water washdown, and forward and aft casting decks. Oh yeah, and there’s also an 80-gallon integrated and insulated fishbox, which I can personally verify is large enough to chill down a pair of cobia in the 40 pound range, with plenty of room to spare.

Are you waiting for the “but”?

There’s always a but. And in this case, it comes when you look at the bottom line. The boat’s base price is around $70,000, which seems like an awful lot to pay for a 26-footer. Of course, you get what you pay for—there’s very little to knock about this boat.

One other potential down-side is the beam, which stretches out to 8’10”.

That means you’ll need a permit to tow her around Bay Country. Then again, considering this boat’s speeds, relative efficiency, the traffic on the roads around here, and those bridge tolls we all love paying so much, why tow her in the first place? With a boat like the Pathfinder 2600 Bay Crusher underfoot, cruising by water sounds like a lot more fun—even when the wind’s blowing a stiff 15 knots.

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by Tom Hale

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A Working Waterfront, Very Much Alive

here really is nothing much quimasts and booms of oyster rigs. The men runs his skiff up the creek and back to the eter than a small Chesapeake Bay and the boats that came to life at 4 a.m. in “mainland” after work. The same skiffs that waterfront town on the day after the July crab season, now come to life at 4 were running out to the peeler sheds every Thanksgiving. In marinas, the majority of a.m. to head out to the oyster rocks. few hours all summer now only run to the boats are already hauled and put away. The The day starts early with the workshanty and the deadrise every day. Unlike few boats which remain tug docilely, even boats leaving the harbor in the cold dark the mainland towns at this time of year, forlornly at their lines, out of mind to the predawn light. Their tongs cannot hit the the harbor at Tangier is very much alive. owners who played aboard last summer water until sunrise, but they must be in While the working waterfront of the but are now feasting, watching football, position. At the moment of sunrise, a hun- mainland towns is transitioning from and shopping the Black Friday specials. dred tongs and dredges hit the water. The seafood processing to recreational boating No, there is nothing much going on in a men work hard to bring in their limit, curand vacation homes, towns like Annapolis, Chesapeake Bay marina at Solomons, and St. Michaelsthis time of year.

-places that at one time There is one exception reaped the Bay’s bountyhowever: Tangier. In the -have made this economic peak of the summer tourtransition. Even Smith Island ist season, you will find as only 10 miles to the north is many a dozen transient boats evolving now, with vacation here. However, the day after homeowners coming from Thanksgiving, there is only as far away as Pennsylvania, one boat from Deltaville, New Jersey, and New York. ##The picture of the skiff would be similar in the summer save for the VA, visiting island friends.

The transition is not likely to clothing. The summer uniform is white tee shirt blue jeans and boots.

The oyster buy boat Delvin come to Tangier. The town is K is now docked at the Parks a little too small; the island is Marina bulkhead readying for her 65th rently only eight bushels per man per day. a little too remote. Its inaccessibility makes oyster season opener on Monday. Even in That is 16 bushels per boat, netting a few it less desirable to mainland folks who may summer the activity of yachts is dwarfed by hundred dollars a day for this back-breakbe looking for a weekend retreat. the comings and goings of the crabbers and ing work and a cold short season that will For now, the island remains what it the scrapers and the skiffs of the waterend long before the Bay warms up and the always has been, a water-based economy. men. In late November, the crab shanties crabs return. The workboats are back in the A mainland town’s economy will change are no longer producing peelers. Most of harbor by late morning. They are washed as men leave the hard work on the water the deadrise workboats have sprouted the and put away until tomorrow. The owner to work in construction or other fields. On Tangier that isn’t possible. A Tangier man works the water, always has and always will. Tangier remains a working waterYou can always expect to see a lot of activity on the waterfront of Tangier every front, one of the last places on the Bay that day of the year, unless Hawkins comes. This is a very old island expression. When a community based upon harvesting the Hawkins comes, it means it is a very cold and windy winter. When Hawkins comes, bounty of the Bay and working the water the Bay freezes over, and the boats cannot go out. can still be experienced.

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Minding Your Ps and Qs VHF Radio Etiquette

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by Beth Crabtree

or those who’ve spent many hours on the water, using a VHF radio is second nature.

But for newbies or boaters who learned radio procedures and etiquette on the fly, bad habits and unintended goofs can be embarrassing. Not to mention irksome to others. There are certain rules and customs that go along with VHF radio use, and they’re there for a reason. They facilitate the accurate transfer of information and ensure safety. To this end, any VHF conversation should be clear, brief, and to the point.

Let’s go over a few basics.

While underway, all boaters should monitor channel 16, and use this frequency when hailing other vessels. Once you’ve established contact with another boat operator, switch to a different working channel. The other boaters monitoring channel 16 should not have to listen to your chatter about where the fish are biting, which dock bars have the hottest bartenders, or where to find the best crab cakes.

When you’ve finished your conversation and it’s time to “hang up,” simply say, “Out” at the end of your last transmission. Then be sure your microphone isn’t stuck on transmit.

Like butt dialing on your cell phone, a VHF mic stuck in the “On” position, sends out TMI. However, if some other guy 28 February 2014 PropTalk

or gal does inadvertently keep transmitting, don’t you start repeatedly trying to alert them of their error—although they can’t hear you, everyone else can… over, and over, and over again.

All boats should have a handheld VHF aboard, even big fancy vessels with built-in electronic systems. Why? Because if you or your boat is ever in real distress, the radio will be your go-to piece of equipment to call for help. Unlike the radio that’s hooked up to the boat’s electrical system, a hand-held radio will keep working even if the engine battery dies. And, you can carry the portable version with you in the event that you’re forced to abandon ship. Don’t count on your cell phone. It’s ideal for personal conversations, but recall that Murphy’s Law is always in effect. Just when you need it most, your mobile phone will be drenched by a wave, run out of “bars,” or be knocked overboard.

If you’d like to learn more, day-long radio operator courses are offered by seamanship schools and power squadrons.

Not every boater needs to become an expert, but at least two people aboard, including children, should know the basics of operating the radio.

As you would teach them how to dial 911, show kids how to hail the U.S. Coast Guard in an emergency.

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Hailing a Recreational Vessel: the Basics

• Depress the mic key and say the name of the boat you are hailing two times, followed by the name of your boat, and then the word “Over.” (“Boat B, Boat B. This is Boat A. Over.”) Don’t forget to release the mic button so that you can hear their response. If you don’t get an immediate response, wait two minutes and try again.

• Once you make contact, find an open and working channel (recall channel 16 is just for hailing and distress), and then go back to channel 16 and let Boat B know which channel to turn to. Do this by stating, “Boat B, Boat A. Channel six eight.” Then both of you switch to channel 68. If it is taking some time to identify an open, working channel, both of you can switch temporarily to channel 9.

• Begin each communication with the name of the boat you’re hailing, followed by your boat’s name. Finish each communication with “Over,” except for the final transmission, which will end with each boater stating the name of his boat, followed by “Out” or “Returning to standby on channel 16.”

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Distress Call Basics:

• Securité, securité, securité (pronounced

say-cur-it-tay): This is for passing navigational or weather information. For example, you want others to avoid you because you have limited maneuverability, such as when you are towing, have run out of fuel, have engine trouble, or have run aground.

• Pan, pan, pan (pronounced pon or pahn): This is an urgent signal for a vessel in distress, and others should monitor the situation to assist if needed. For example, you think your boat might be a hazard to navigation or might be slowly taking on water, also for serious injury.

• Mayday, mayday, mayday: Use when life or property is in immediate danger.

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Useful Terminology:

• Roger: you understand a message; this does not imply that you will comply

• Wilco: Short for “will comply;” indicates that you have both understood and will comply.

(Never say “Roger, wilco;” use one or the other) • Over: you are finished speaking and ready for a reply • Out: you are ending your communication with a specific vessel (it’s contradictory to say, “Over and out;” use one or the other) • Affirmative: Yes • Negative: No • Niner: Use in place of the number “nine”

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Minding Your Ps and Qs continued...

VHF Dos:

• Monitor channel 16 while underway • Be clear and brief • Switch from channel 16 to a working channel before starting a conversation • Hold the mic one or two inches away from your mouth • Use a normal tone of voice • Use channel 9 for radio checks • Teach children to properly operate the radio • Move lengthy personal conversations to your cell phone • Try transmitting on the low (one) watt frequency first, and if there’s no response, try the higher (five) watt frequency • Use channel 13 to call commercial ships

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VHF Don’ts:

Talk too fast or too loud Use obscene language Call the Coast Guard for a radio check Conduct a lengthy personal conversation.

Use CB radio lingo, such as, “10-4, good buddy” Use channel 70 for voice communication; it is reserved for Digital Selective Calling (DSC), an automated emergency distress system Use your hand-held radio while ashore (unless you are working for a yacht club or marina under a special radio permit) Make a false distress signal, ever Hold the microphone against your lips Allow children to use the radio unsupervised Transmit music

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J a n u ary 23-26 2014

he Progressive Baltimore Boat Show rolls into town January 23-26 and even if you aren’t in the market for a new boat this year, head up to the Inner Harbor for some learning opportunities, gear and fishing demos, and product roll outs that fill the Baltimore Convention Center to the brim.

We’ll be there, showcasing ourselves at Booth 414, just across from Fred’s Shed, so be sure to come and say hi.

At Fred’s Shed, free seminars on everything from fiberglass repair to maintaining your outboard will happen every hour by trained, certified technicians with years of experience. Bring your questions. On Thursday, John Martino of the Annapolis School of Seamanship will tell you how to get your captain’s license, while on Saturday a women-specific workshop will get the ladies out of the galley and onto the radio, the nav table, and the helm. The SimulCast pond brought in by the American Fly Fishing School will have casting and watersports demonstrations and seminars, as well as a kids’ casting competition on Sunday.

While the fishing demos, new gear, and tech achievements are always fun, the big draw to every boat show is undoubtedly the new boats. And we appreciate it when manufacturers roll out their newest rides at the local shows, rather than making us trek all the way down to Florida to climb onboard a new Bay boat.

##The Regal 32 Express, new for 2014 and debuting at the Baltimore Boat Show

So what are the headliners this year?

Grande Yachts International will be debuting the Belzona brand at the Show, bringing out some of the more unique center consoles coming out of Florida.

Belzona has a patent on an “easy opening sliding door,” which slide aft on stainless steel trolleys, rather than swinging open.

Both the 325 and 327 will be debuting at the Baltimore Boat Show, and we highly recommend checking them out. Booth C34 Waterfront Marine is bringing in the Chaparrel 307 SSX, a sexy little bowrider that can be fully customized. The family cruiser is great for entertaining and watersports on rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. Chaparrel’s signature triple engine ports, gracefully rounded sheerline, and pair of Volvo Penta V8 300s, make her a boat that both looks and runs speedy.

Space D58 Grady-White promises “not just another Bay boat” with their Coastal Explorer 251 CE, designed for backwaters, beaches, waterways, sounds, and inlets. With low gunwales and a bow ladder for beaching, this is a boat you can enjoy for both playing and relaxing. And since it’s a Grady-White, all you need to make it into the perfect fishing boat is your tackle and gear. Sounds like ##The Belzona Marine 327 Walk Around, debuting at the Progressive Baltimore Boat Show

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the perfect Bay boat to us. Space F46 Carolina Skiffs are rolling out their Sea Skiff line, designed to deliver more durability and storage for the active fisherman. With rear flush jump seats, a rear center bait well, combing boards, large center console with rod holders, and a big old front deck, you get a stylish (and affordable) 21-foot fishing boat that will bring you plenty of good times on coastal waters.

Jackson Marine Sales is bringing in the biggest center console Robalo has to offer: the R222. With more centerline, storage space, and fishing features, the R222 follows in the success of the R180 and R200 and is sure to be one of the Bay’s favorite fishing boats. Twin 30-gallon fish boxes promise that good times are meant to be had on this little knockabout.

Booth F30 Also coming from Jackson Marine Sales, the Regal 32 Express is a hot bowrider that is perfect for overnighting.

With a king-sized berth and slide-away seating, she boasts plenty of space to turn a quick trip across the Bay into a weekend excursion. Not to be overlooked is the great styling: Regals are known for their Italian designs, and this one has the sexy lines to prove it. Booth F28 PropTalk February 2014 31

Baltimore Boat Show What to Do in Bawlmer, Hon

Baltimore’s Inner Harbor seems to get better every time we visit. Bring the whole family to the boat show, and make a full day out of your time in the East Coast’s littlest Big City.

Hail a Taxi

The Baltimore Water Taxi is our preferred mode of transportation around the Inner Harbor, and they’re still in service (weather permitting) between 11 and 6 p.m. daily.

However, during the winter months you can call ahead and tell the taxi your location, cut##That’s an order we can comply with!

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ting down on wait times in the cold. Call (410) 563-3900 to alert the taxi of your location. baltimorewatertaxi.com for a full list stops and locations.

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While you’re in Baltimore, check out some highlights from America’s other favorite pastime: baseball. Camden Yards may be quiet, but both the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum (216 Emory St.) and the Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards (301 W. Camden St.) are open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Great exhibits on the Babe as well as Johnny Unitas and the Baltimore Ravens will school you and keep the whole family entertained.

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Just down Pratt St. is the B&O Railroad Museum, a great step back in time to look at the American transportation revolution.

We love the B&O’s collection of 19thcentury locomotives, and there’s something for everyone in the exhibits and history. borail.org

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Leave your car in the safety of Lot C at Camden Yards/ M&T Bank Stadium, just off Conway St. near Camden Warehouse. Parking rates will run $10-12. The sporty, electric eCruisers that were all over the Annapolis Powerboat Show will be back, shuttling showgoers to and from Lot C.

Science!

If you get out of the boat show and the kids still have some energy, walk along the Inner Harbor to the Maryland Science Center. With great exhibits on dinosaurs, planets, and even Maryland’s favorite food (the blue crab), there’s something for everyone, and every age, to learn.

The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. mdsci.org

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Brews and Eats

After all that hiking around, you’re bound to need a cold beer. If you want to leave the car in the garage and hoof it, Pickles Pub outside Orioles Stadium (520 Washington Blvd) is a great sports bar with a happy hour that lasts until 9 p.m.

If you’re feeling like something a step above the rail drinks and wings, pull the car out and head over to Fells Point. Our favorite haunt is currently the Thames St. Oyster House (1728 Thames St.) for upscale yet affordable seafood. You really can’t beat their raw bar, and their Blackened Atlantic Mahi Sandwich will have you swooning.

If you like your seafood on the cooked side, there’s nothing better than a huge plate of steaming mussels and a French baguette, in our opinion. Head over to Bertha’s (734 S. Broadway) for mussels served with any one of a dozen dipping sauces.

Also nice is the Bertha’s Best Bitter, a Scottish-style, cask-conditioned ale that is pulled (and room temperature).

The rest of their menu is also stellar, but we never make it any further.

Heading out of Baltimore in the other direction is Federal Hill, which is known for its rousing game day merriment with dozens of sports bars and rabid Ravens fans (we mean that in a loving way). However, a newer restaurant has opened up on the further end of Fed Hill, and is more than worth the extra blocks. Homeslyce (1741 Light St.) has some of the best pizza in town, and their calzones and sandwiches are inventive and delicious. We’re picky eaters, and we’ve never had a bad meal here. slycethebar.com

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Heading to the Progressive Baltimore Boat Show? Here’s a tip: bring a bag. Back in our unenlightened days, we used to hand out magazines in plastic bags to showgoers. Nowadays, we all want to save the Bay, so we’ve stopped passing them out. Want to know how many times someone asks us for a bag because their hands are full of swag? It’s more than a lot. So do yourself a favor and show up with your own bag (or rolling suitcase, steamer trunk, expedition backpack, your choice) and be ready to take home some good loot.

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Chesapeake Cruising

Go North,

Young Man

by Mike Edick

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he town of Chesapeake City, MD, is one of those places along the Intracoastal Waterway that shouldn’t be passed through, but rather become your destination. Greeley and Grinnell’s infamous “Go West, young man,” coined in the 19th century, couldn’t be any more appropriate for describing why a course should

be plotted to for this northernmost point of the Chesapeake Bay today.

Ambitiously named back in the 1830s during creation of the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) Canal, today’s Chesapeake City reminds visitors of a simpler time, despite the occasional behemoth container ship silently cutting a swath through the middle of town,

going seemingly unnoticed by most locals.

The Augustine Herman Highway (Route 213) bridge at 39.529N, 75.814W now marks the center of Bohemia, replacing the uprooted century-old drawbridge which once connected both halves of Chesapeake City, damaged by a freighter accident in 1942.

While updated and likely vis-

ible from every square inch of this small, divided town, the unobstructed roadway now clears even the tallest canal ships, as this nearly-vertical bridge forces most automobiles to completely bypass all of the town’s businesses and history.

Fortunately, that is exactly what makes this place a haven for boaters interested in the history of our area.

Plot a Course

No Better Stable

Our family took a few days off during the summer of 2013 to just get away from the haste probably everyone in the Washington, D.C.-area feels. There wasn’t a real plan; there wasn’t a real destination. This was merely to forget about work for a while and focus on downtime. No itineraries and plenty of available time made us think “Baltimore;” quite possibly the easiest place on the Bay to do everything, or do nothing. We knew we wanted to take in an Orioles game at Camden Yards (as anyone with a boat must do), but we also knew Baltimore mustn’t be our final destination; we needed to put a few (hundred) more miles under the keel before we returned to our daily race.

I remembered once thinking that the C&D Canal Museum in Chesapeake City should be a stopover during our Intracoastal passages. In hindsight, one of my bigger mistakes was thinking of this museum as just a waypoint rather than a destination. It turned out, plotting a course for this town turned into something more of a go-to than a get-away, and was probably one of our better voyages of the year (if not ever).

Knowing our 800-or-so horses would be thirsty and in need of a rest after the voyage north from Baltimore, I contacted the Chesapeake Inn and Marina a few days in advance of our voyage to find out if there were any transient slips available for a night or two. Located practically next door to the C&D Canal Museum, I figured it might be a good marina to minimize ground transportation needs during our stay. Luckily, Dock Master Andy had some available berths plus a straight-forward reservation process.

After watching the Orioles get spanked by the Astros on an otherwise spectacular evening, we spent the night aboard our cruiser tied up to one of the docks along Baltimore’s Inner Harbor wall. By morning, the previous night’s weather turned markedly foul while we headed out of the harbor into an approaching storm. We decided to make the journey to Chesapeake City anyway, as seas grew heavier with our bow headed directly into the eye of something most sane people would avoid. Three to

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six footers and flat-out rain at the northern end of the Bay lay down a little as we turned eastward into the mouth of the C&D; not because the storm was letting up, but because the protected water of the Canal makes for some truly smooth cruising.

Three nautical miles of flat water later, the highway bridge over the C&D gleaned like a lighthouse to signal we’d arrived; the skies eerily cleared as we passed under the bridge like a welcome mat from a higher authority. A quick hail to the Chesapeake Inn proved we couldn’t have been any more fortunate in selection of destinations, as Andy was there on the docks to greet us and lend assistance. Finally shutting-down, we visitors felt at home from the first moment our lines touched the cleats of their floating docks.

The Chesapeake Inn was so much more than a simple marina with power and water on the docks, as a transient would expect.

It turned out to be something closer to a resort, boasting a couple of restaurants and a couple of bars with indoor and outdoor seating. With clean and comfortable showers, a fconvenient ice cream bar, and terrific food and drink, our family (and our boat) were happily provided for.

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Continuously Improving Every time we thought “this is perfect” during our stay, we realized our journey was still evolving. Initially planned as our destination, the Inn became more of a command post from where to visit all points of this town. We woke early and walked a few short blocks away from the marina compound for breakfast, arriving into a town time almost forgot. I noted at least two antique shops on every block we strolled. Walking through the door of the Bohemia Café, we quickly realized why the locals come here to eat; the food and service were reminiscent of diners I chose to frequent back home as a kid. A place where tips are earned, not simply expected.

However, nostalgia and great food weren’t our purpose for choosing Chesapeake City; the C&D Canal Museum was. Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the entire grounds of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Museum are like a step

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the shadow of the Chesapeake City bridge. We headed east in the Canal to play briefly in Delaware Bay, on a stunningly beautiful summer day that forced us to pull down all canvas for the trip. So butter-smooth was the Canal that afternoon, we wished for skis and a long tow rope to enjoy our wake which simultaneously crashed on both shores, as the summer breeze created by those 800-horses more than made up for the rapidly decreasing fuel gauges.

Once Delaware Bay was touched, we reversed course and passed back through the C&D Canal a final time en-route for home. Like a “Twilight Zone” scene and equally as eerie as our arrival, the weather turned sour the moment we passed west of Chesapeake City, forcing us off-plane for the remainder while affording us plenty of time to reminisce the past few days’ adventures as we made mental plans to return to the smallest “city” we’ve ever visited.

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Finance and Insure Your New Boat

n the first part of this series in the January issue, we discussed how to target the right boat for you.

Once you’ve found her, it’s time to talk about how to make the investment. You don’t want to just scour the Internet for deals with such

an important and emotional decision. Talk to seasoned professionals. Find someone you trust. While eyeing new boats and playing fishing games at the Baltimore Boat Show or other winter shows, seek out a few marine finance and insurance specialists. Jot

down your questions, concerns, and a clear idea about how you intend to use your new boat. Come armed to get some answers about how to make your boat buying dream a reality—and then protect your investment. If you can’t fit a winter boat show into

your busy schedule, the next best thing is to call dedicated marine lenders and insurance companies, a few of which you’ll find in PropTalk. Your boat dealer or broker, marina manager, and longtime boatowning friends may also have recommendations.

The Deal about Boat Loans If you’ve secured loans for cars or houses, you won’t be surprised to learn that with a credit rating above 700, you won’t have problems securing a boat loan. Those with credit ratings below 680 may experience some trouble. Both marine finance companies and insurance companies will assess your credit to determine their risk.

“It all starts with a credit application,” says Woody Jackson of Jackson Marine Sales in North East, MD, who is a 40year veteran of the business. “Be prepared to provide proof of income. The more

information the lender has the better.

You’ll always find that you won’t get the exact rate up front; they’ll always quote a range—its’ close. It’s only locked in when approval comes. That only takes 24 to 48 hours. Once the loan is approved, it’s a simple process.” (See jacksonmarinesales.com and click to “forms” to see a sample credit application.)

Rates and terms vary based on the age of the boat and the amount borrowed.

Fifteen-year terms are common for boats ranging in the $25,000 to $75,000 range

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and 20-year terms for more expensive boats. Some lending companies have a $25,000 minimum loan. A 10- to 15-percent down payment will be required. Lenders and insurers often require a marine survey, especially with older boats and loan amounts exceeding $25,000.

Better terms and rates are good reasons to start with dedicated marine lenders. Karen Trostle, president of Sterling Acceptance Corporation says, “There are numerous benefits of applying at one specific lender. There is only one credit report required, and submitting your loan application to one company that deals with national lenders will ensure you get the best program for your particular situation and all the necessary services needed, such as Coast Guard documentation, title services, and yacht insurance are available in one office.”

When asked what he wishes more new boat buyers knew about boat financing, Jackson says, “A good boat salesman will ask how you’re going to use the boat. You have to first determine what you want to do in your boat—fishing, cruising, weekends—and then figure out what your payment range is, what you can afford.”

He also recommends going through a boat dealership or money broker who has a relationship with marine lenders who have the most competitive rates. As a great tip to those who are gearing up for the Baltimore Boat Show and other winter shows, he

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new year adds, “There is always a better deal to be had around boat show time!”

Robin Harris, owner of Harris Marine financing, says, “Consider getting pre-qualified or pre-approved so you can make your best deal by taking financing out of the equation. The dealer will know you’re a serious and well-qualified player when you pull out your pre-qualification letter. Buy at a boat show. The dealers are there to do business.They pay a lot for their space put in a great deal of time and effort to present their product to you, offer

special equipment packages and extended warranties, and want to write deals!

Boat Insurance Basics

We never want to imagine that we may be in a collision on the water or that a sudden storm may damage our boats at the docks, nor do we foresee theft or impact with submerged objects. But these things happen every year along the waterfront. It’s best to protect yourself and your investment.

Although insurance isn’t mandated by the state, it will likely be required if you’re

It’s All About You

Marine lenders and insurance specialists will ask you the following questions, perhaps in writing, so might as well do your homework now.

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How will you use the boat—fishing, daytripping, weekend cruising?

What will be the geographic range of travel—up the river or into the Atlantic?

How often will you use the boat—every so often or every weekend?

What is your boating experience?

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financing the boat. Most marinas require liability protection on all boats from $300,000 to $500,000 (dictated by their insurance carriers). For fiberglass boats 10 years and older and for wooden boats five years and older, a survey will probably be required before the boat can be insured. Boats older than 30 years may need specialty coverage.

These days, inspections may be required for new vessels, too.

Talk with your insurance agent candidly and thoughtfully about where and how you plan to use your boat. What coverage you will need will vary according to the size and age of your boat, your boating experience, and how far and often you travel; so get as detailed as possible about where you have been and where you plan to go onboard your new boat. A thorough outline of experience and plans will boost underwriter confidence and help your agent secure the right policy for you.

Expect your policy to have a defined area of operation in which your boat

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raey wen is covered. This is the ratings factor or navigational range. Inland and coastal boating will be less expensive than offshore travel. If you decide at the last minute to escape the cold by motoring down the Intracoastal Waterway to the land of warm water and palm trees, you can always buy a short-term rider to cover it. Note that extending coverage can be expensive, and not all policies allow for it. That’s one reason why the dialogue with your agent is so important.

When it comes to what’s covered and what’s not, ask many specific questions. Your policy should cover liability, hull, and trailer coverage. (Your inboard motor and electronics that are screwed down are considered part of hull coverage; things you can walk away with such as your portable chartplotter, laptop, or handheld VHF may not be covered.)

When asked what she wishes more new boat buyers knew about insurance, Shelley Driscoll of Allstate says, “That

new year over 40 percent of boats on the water are not insured, so it’s imperative that you have a policy in place to protect your investment. Make sure that your policy covers you for uninsured boaters.” She adds, “Most people also don’t think to look at how much coverage they have for boating accessories, such as anchors, life jackets, and navigation gear (covered separately from the hull). Ask the right questions and become familiar with your policy limits.”

Service and Maintain Your New Boat

So you’ve found professionals to navigate you through each process. You have probably been investigating slips and storage, too. What about maintenance?

What should you know about servicing your new boat? See the March issue of PropTalk for the last in this three-part series for more. By April, you will be ready to start up your engines and enjoy springtime on the Chesapeake!

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met my husband after a long day on the water. It was freezing cold outside, and a friend and I went in to a great dock bar to warm up. I took one look at the cute guy sitting at the table on

the right, baseball cap on backward and Guinness in front of him, and knew that I’d marry him one day. It took a few rounds of Guinness to get us talking, and a few dates to make it happen, but I thank my lucky stars

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eing stranded was a well-known excuse in the old days for romantic relaxation in cars, but what about boats? On my second date with a girl, I took her on my little cabin cruiser with a new-tome used engine. We buzzed out to Whitehall Bay and had a nice picnic. As the sunset was approaching, I tried to start the engine. It just wouldn’t catch. After endless tries and dwindling battery, I reported to my date that once before the engine had refused to start when hot, but would instantly start the next morning when cold. I then confidently announced that “fortunately” we could solve the dilemma by spending the night together on board, as I pointed to the cozy V-berth... or

that we were both crazy enough to go out on a boat on that freezing cold day.

Ask my husband how we met and he’ll tell you “I found her in a bar.”

The honeymoon is clearly over.

We asked some club members for their stories of finding love on the water, and this was the best one. Think you have a great story, too? Email duffy@proptalk.com and we’ll get your Romeo and Juliet in our pages, too.

(in a tone as if a ridiculous option)... we could jump overboard and swim the boat back.

(This was in the days before cell phones, GPS and TowBoat.) The choice seemed obvious.

However, instead of taking my suggestion of a cozy romantic night in the v-berth on the second date, she prepared to jump overboard.

So, as boats passed by heading to their home ports before dark, there was a small cabin empty cruiser with a swimmer pulling the bowline and another pushing the stern.

Was there a third date? Yes, and even more exotic boating adventures. We celebrated our 37th anniversary this year.

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##The Jazz Imports kept the party hoppin’ at the Nanticoke River YC’s annual Commodore’s Ball.

Happy Times, Happy Hours

ack Creek YC is launching itself into 2014 with gusto. After the Commodore’s Ball held at the Loew’s Annapolis Hotel on January 25, Terry and Jeanie Bidnick will host a happy hour at Naval Academy to celebrate the Navy basketball game versus Colgate. Visit backcreekyc.org for all the full details.

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he Upper Chesapeake YC held their annual Change of Watch and Christmas Party on December 14 at Ed and Sara Skorak’s home. Skorak was recently installed as the new Commodore, with Vice Commodore Kevin Urick, Rear Commodore Mary Coulter, and Fleet Captain Phil Strom being inducted into office along with him. ucyc.org

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ave you ever heard the old saying “the Hostess, with the Mostest?” That could have been said Saturday, December 14, at the Nanticoke River YC, as Bev and Ted Blades hosted our annual Commodore’s Ball. The food was abundant and the music flowed, as the members and guest listened and danced to the music of the Jazz Imports. nryc.org

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he Patapsco River Power Squadron invites you to attend a navigation seminar on Saturday, March 1, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m at the Greenway and Riviera Beach Drive in Pasadena. Instructors have 97 years of experience teaching coastal piloting to celestial navigation and will educate attendees on the use of compasses, charts, dead reckoning, plotting, and position fixing skills using NOAA charts of the Chesapeake. This one-day course is designed to either get the novice pointed in the right direction or help the seasoned skipper polish their skills. For details, call J. Brian Becker at (410) 442-1230 or Louis M. Kates at (410) 2720079. usps.org/localusps/patapsco/ $50 plus materials

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Five Years In:

The Cocktail Class Racer that Could

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harles Rudder first published the design for the eight-foot skimmer in a 1939 issue of The Rudder magazine. He was intrigued by a new material called plywood, and the boat was meant to be a recreational racer. In 2008, Curt Bluefeld and his family were looking through old copies of Rudder, along with Yachting, Popular Mechanics, and others, to find plans for a 1950s60s era boat to build. When the study plans for a Dragon Fly, a Mini Mac, and a skua came in, the family was unanimous: “The skua was everybody’s first choice.”

The Cocktail Class Racer (CCR) was an immediate hit. Soon Bluefeld’s plans for the kit boat were being built and raced in 33 states and seven countries. Fleets developed. Chesa-

peake Light Craft in Annapolis created a 143-page guide and stitch-and-glue kit for the skua, making the economical and easily constructed boat a hit with recreational racers around the country.

In 2013 alone, membership doubled.

A kit boat was even built by a Japanese CCR enthusiast.

The popularity of the boat is based on several factors. For one, it’s inexpensive to build. “For under $2000, you can get racing,” says Bluefeld. And by that he means that everyone can get racing.

“For amateurs, it’s safe, it’s a lot of fun, and it’s easy to do. Your family can do it--husbands and wives, kids, grandparents--everyone can use the same boat.”

And when it’s time to put the boat away, all you really need is a garage or storage shed. Which is a good thing, because marina fees are a bear.

Now it’s clear that everyone is getting into the action. Racers are finding it necessary to have both regattas as well as demo events, as so many Cocktail Class enthusiasts are eager to get in the boats and test drive them before ordering their own kits. Itching for warmer weather, Cocktail Class Wooden Boat Racing Association (or CCWBRA) members are currently planning a regatta in Florida waters in early March, taking the show on the road. The first local regatta is May 17.

There has never been a better time to get involved in Cocktail Class Racing. For information and to purchase a building manual, contact the CCWBRA’s website at ccwbra.com.

To build a racer from a stitch and glue kit, contact clcboats.com.

##Cocktail Class Racers speed towards the finish line at the 2013 National Championship held in Rock Hall, MD

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hen most of us think about Annapolis-based Chesapeake Light Craft, we have visions of do-it-yourself kayaks and canoes, built by the amateur friendly stitch and glue method, varnished bright, and way too nice to put in salt water. John Harris explains that the company motto, “The best boats you can build,” did indeed start with kayaks, but his catalog now includes kits for more than 75 home-built craft including awardwinning designs for canoes, rowing boats, dinghies, and sailboats. The newest offerings also include two powerboats; the Cocktail Class

##Chesapeake Light Craft’s Austin Johntra works on a stripplanked kayak in the company’s prototype shop in Annapolis.

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inter may seem like a quiet time in Chesapeake Bay Country, but not for area boat shops.

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atrick Callahan of Worton Creek Marina in Chestertown, MD, reports that they are having a very busy winter this year. They have just begun a complete restoration on a Bertram 31 for a customer in Annapolis.

The boat has been stripped down to the glass shell of the hull and is going to be restored including new engines, interior, and everything that goes with it. Worton Creek specializes in restoring and customizing Bertram 31s, “The best boats ever built,” as the website describes them. Patrick estimates

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A ship in the harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for. ~William Shedd that this one is a year-long project and will be back on the Chesapeake next summer.

Worton Creek recently became a dealer for Post Yachts. Patrick mentioned they have a 46-foot Post motor yacht in the shop having her teak covering boards and cockpit redone. His shop is also busy producing parts and accessories for new Post yachts, including teak decks and swim platforms. Patrick also has a 70-foot Hatteras in for a winter refit, including new teak.

Their long-running project, the restoration of the 90-foot Burger Argus V, heavily damaged by fire, is coming along well. Argus has a new galley, her pilot house is completed, and most of her major systems are reinstalled and operational and she is well on her way to being restored to her former glory.

Myrtle May, a 38-foot Holland, emerges in her new finery from the paint shop at Campbell’s Batchelor Point facility in Oxford, MD.

Racer and the Peeler Skiff.

The skiff is a lightweight 15-foot fishing and utility boat, intended for smaller outboards, 8-hp to 15-hp.

It has a spacious open interior and because of its similarity to traditional Chesapeake crab skiffs, it was named the Peeler, after local soft crabs.

Harris designed the Peeler as a kit boat with the same easy to build features of all his Chesapeake Light Craft boats. The flat bottom hull design makes the boat easy to build. She planes easily and is a very stable fishing or crabbing platform. Prototype Peelers underwent extensive certification tests by the Coast Guard. She is certified to carry 1000 pounds with built-in flotation of 1200 pounds. Because of the precision computer-generated kits, a Peeler can be assembled in proptalk.com

about 200 hours and is easily within the reach of a first-time boat builder with a little experience with epoxy and wood working.

If you are not a millionaire but the allure of competitive powerboat racing appeals to you, the Cocktail Class Racer may be the boat for you.

The Cocktail Class boats have been around since 1939 when they were designed by Charles MacGregor for construction in plywood. Safe, fun, and ultra inexpensive, the Racer is only 8 feet long with a 4-foot beam. But, when powered by an 8-hp outboard, these mini boats

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hoptank Boatworks in Denton, MD, reports good progress on its restoration of a 1956 Chris-Craft Catalina.

She’s had a new keel and chine installed, her bottom replanked and some topside planking replaced. The refinishing process is well under way with multiple coats of varnish.

Other work in progress at Choptank includes the restoration of a 41-foot Aage Nieslsen Yawl, restoration of a Chuck Paine pocket cruiser, and repair of a Flying Dutchman sailboat.

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eltaville Boatyard in Deltaville,VA, reports that its new 75-ton Travel Lift

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Many of the Cocktail Class Racers at the National Championship in Rock Hall, MD, were built from Chesapeake Light Craft kits.

are unbelievably competitive. Take a look at the article in the October 2013 PropTalk to see how serious the competition is in this class.

The conversion of the construction details from the original complicated plywood on frame to the first time builder friendly stitch and glue method was overseen by Engineer Keith Carew of Farr Yacht Design.

The Racer’s kit is licensed by the Cocktail Class Association, and a kit boat won the 2011 Cocktail Class Nationals.

On February 24, there is a stitch and glue boatbuilding class at the company’s facility on George Avenue in Annapolis. Other instructional programs are scheduled throughout the year. If you just want to see what stitch and glue looks like, there is always something under construction in the prototype shop.

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A 1956 Chris-Craft Catalina receiving a new keel and bottom planking at Choptank Boatworks in Denton, MD.

is up and running. This new lift allows them to service larger boats up to 25-foot beam. Current projects at Choptank include a rebuild of the Chesapeake round stern deadrise Sir Charles. Work on her includes replacement of 13 logs in the stern and seven hull planks. The bow guard was replaced as well as all the sole boards. The hull has been prepped for painting. Retired Sailor III, a 73-foot custom aluminum motor yacht, is in for a complete repower. Installation is proceeding on twin Yanmar 6SYSTP 720-hp diesels and two Northern Lights gensets.

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he former Presidential Yacht Sequoia was recently on the railway at Chesapeake Boat Works in Deltaville, VA. The 104-foot 1924 Trumpy had a USCG inspection, some plank and frame re-

pairs, and new hull and bottom paint.

A new boot stripe and some minor mechanical repairs completed the work order. Sequoia served as a yacht for Presidents from Hoover to Carter.

President Carter sold her in1977 to demonstrate government budgetary cutbacks. She is now privately owned and available for charter.

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eorge Hazzard of Wooden Boat Restoration in Millington, MD, reports that they are repairing planks on Allison Lear’s 1958 14-foot Thompson as well as installing a new stem. His shop is also varnishing a 1947 18-

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Michael Gorman, Vessel Maintenance Manager for CBMM in St. Michaels, MD, is using a batten to begin work on the restoration of the museum’s Potomac River Dory Boat.

foot Chris-Craft Sportsman. They just started working on a new deck installation on a 1950’s era 14 ft Chris-Craft kit boat that is also getting new paint on its hull. A new deck is also going on a 1952 ChrisCraft Riviera which George says “will hopefully see the water this summer.”

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usan Campbell of Campbell’s Town Creek Boat Yard in Oxford, MD, reports that they were busy up until Christmas hauling and winterizing over a mile’s worth of boats! They have several boats lined up for the winter to paint and varnish at each location.

Beginning shortly is a repower with two new Cummins engines.

The Bachelor Pt. crew recently completed a full paint job on Myrtle May, a 38-foot Holland. The hull, PropTalk February 2014 45

decks, pilot house, cockpit, davits, and mast were all recoated with Awl-grip. The hull went from jade mist green to a dynamic cabernet burgundy red. The remainder was painted oyster white. The process included removing a full-length spray rail, raising the boot stripe, and modifying the transom waterways. The aluminum davits were soda blasted to remove the original

paint and then prepped and primed in Campbell’s paint shop. The decks were cleared of hardware and prepped. The smooth portions of the decks were sprayed, followed by a sprayed on application of nonskid. Many details were attended to, and a new name and hail port were applied. The boat was ready for the owners to pick up at the agreed upon date.

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Named for Chesapeake Bay soft crabs, the Peeler Skiff is a beginner-friendly kit boat offered by Chesapeake Light Craft of Annapolis.

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restoration work on a Potomac River Dory Boat, according to Tracey Munson, vice president of communications for the museum. The Dory Boat is a 1931 oyster tonging boat built on the lower Potomac River at Banks O’Dee. The work began in early January and will continue over the course of the winter. Shipwrights, apprentices, and volunteers plan to replace the shaft log, keel section,

and bottom planking, to be done in white cedar. The work will take place in the museum’s boat shop over the winter months. The public is invited to observe as the restoration progresses. Once the paint is finished and the engine installed in the spring, the Dory Boat will rejoin CBMM’s floating fleet of historic vessels on the Miles River.

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A nearly completed Bertram 31 restoration in the shop at Worton Creek Marina in Chestertown, MD.

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Restoration of the Rosie Parks The

##In front of a large gathering at the lighthouse at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Rosie Parks gets back in the Bay.

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n 1955, one of the most famous shipwrights on the Chesapeake Bay, Bronza Parks (aka Bronzy) built a very special skipjack at his boatyard in Wingate, MD. This sleek handsome craft is special

for many reasons. First, Bronzy built it for his brother Captain Orville Parks, one of the most celebrated sailors and oystermen on the Bay; second, Orville named the boat after their late mother, Rosie Parks, who

died when Orville (the oldest of her children) was just six; third, it became one of the most famous and fastest skipjacks on the Bay. Finally, it’s the only skipjack to be fully restored to its original specifications and condition—a project that has brought together some of the Bay’s best shipwrights, the Bay’s rich maritime community, and the extended Parks family to celebrate one of the Chesapeake’s oldest traditions.

The project started in 1975 when Orville Parks decided to sell the Rosie Parks to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM), the organization behind this celebrated undertaking. This was not an easy decision. Orville had suffered a

heart attack, and his doctor ordered him off the water. So on a blustery day, the 79-year-old Parks took his last sail aboard his pride and joy, delivering the majestic skipjack up the Miles River towards St. Michaels, her new home.

According to a newspaper account of that day, written by Anne Stinson of the Star-Democrat, it was a very emotional time for Orville, who lingered a long time onboard the Rosie Parks after she was docked. Stinson wrote, “He was so reluctant to leave, he kept fussing over it. He wanted to make sure everything was clean and that everything was in its place. Then he got very quiet. He sort of collected

##A piece of Rosie given back to some of the people who supported her and the restoration.

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himself and got off the boat.

He walked away and did not look back.”

Bronzy was known for being extra particular about the fit and finish of his boats, and the Rosie Parks was no exception.

Aside from being a gorgeous craft, she was also one of the fastest skipjacks ever raced, having dominated the annual skipjack races at Deal Island and Chesapeake Appreciation Days at Sandy Point. What better choice for this monumental restoration project, and who better to take on the task but the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum?

For the first few decades, she was docked at St. Michaels.

The museum made repairs as needed, but by the mid-1990s,

more expensive and timeconsuming to work while being interrupted by curious onlookers who want to learn about the Rosie Park’s past and this incredible project, but CBMM wouldn’t have it any other way. These skilled shipwrights, apprentices, and volunteers thoroughly enjoyed sharing their passion for boats with the public; after all, isn’t that what a museum is all about?

Rosie is a true restoration.

She was rebuilt as she was originally built. Sadly time, water, and wear meant only 15 percent of the original craft could be salvaged. They did manage to keep parts of her keel, a mast, and some of her deck beams. One of the

##Theodore Cephas, the first mate of the Rosie Parks, takes the helm one more time.

it became clear that she was going to need to be hauled and given a complete restoration.

It was then that the museum began passing the hat. By 2010, the museum was able to raise $500,000. This meant restoring her in public view as an educational project. It’s a lot

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nice touches was when the museum cut up parts of her unused timbers into small blocks for gifts to the many people who had supported and loved Rosie through the years.

This is much more than just a story about a boat—the

##A member of the Parks family christens the Skipjack Rosie Parks before her relaunch.

history of Bronzy and the boats he built is worthy of a Hollywood feature. Over the years, Bronzy and his team built roughly 400 vessels: small skiffs, skipjacks, deadrises (the classic Chesapeake watermen’s crabbing and fishing craft), luxury cabin cruisers, and more. Bronzy was such a perfectionist, legend has it he hacked out a day’s work by one of his builders because the work did not meet his standards. Hard working and serious about his boats, he also had a healthy sense of humor and a kind heart for helping his neighbors in a time when work and money were hard to come by. Sadly, there was also tragedy in his life. Aside from losing his mother when he was a young child, Bronzy’s life was cut short mid-life (only three years after finishing building Rosie), when he was gunned down in his shop by a deranged man who was unhappy about a bill.

However, in spite of his relatively short life, he left behind a legacy. And the museum, with its hard work and dedication, has preserved that legacy along with the skipjack. On a clear and sunny fall day in St. Michaels, it was standing room only as the museum’s shipwrights

slowly lowered the Rosie Parks into the water. The first to be allowed to step on her decks was Theodore Cephas, who served as Orville Park’s first mate for more than 20 years.

Well advanced in his years, Cephas exhibited a sudden youthful spring to his step as he once again mounted the gunwales of his former ship. Almost oblivious to the thousands of onlookers and the folks from the museum who had helped him onboard, he immediately went to the helm and placed his hand on the wheel. You could almost see the memories come flooding back. Anyone who knows anything about dredging for oysters knows these were likely bittersweet memories, as dredging was hard work often in the worst of conditions.

Of course the launch and the associated celebration was not the end of this great story, but just the beginning. From this point on, the story of the Parks family will live on in each man, woman, and child who walks the decks of the restored Rosie Parks.

The success of this project will hopefully spawn other similar projects as CBMM continues to prove that like the boats it restores, it is one of the Bay’s great treasures.

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Chesapeake Bay Tide Tables

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

BALTIMORE 1

01:57 AM SAt 07:17 AM 01:45 PM 07:59 PM

-0.2 L 1 H -0.5 L 1.2 H

15

01:19 AM SAt 06:41 AM 12:59 PM 07:17 PM

0 L 0.8 H -0.2 L 1.1 H

1

12:01 AM SAt 05:51 AM 12:08 PM 06:36 PM

-0.2 L 0.8 H -0.5 L 1 H

15

2

02:42 AM Sun 08:11 AM 02:43 PM 08:46 PM

-0.3 L 1 H -0.4 L 1.2 H

16

01:48 AM Sun 07:20 AM 01:39 PM 07:49 PM

-0.1 L 0.9 H -0.2 L 1 H

2

12:49 AM Sun 06:47 AM 01:03 PM 07:23 PM

-0.3 L 0.9 H -0.4 L 1 H

16

3

03:26 AM Mon 09:07 AM 03:42 PM 09:33 PM

-0.3 L 1 H -0.3 L 1.1 H

17

02:17 AM Mon 07:58 AM 02:21 PM 08:23 PM

-0.1 L 0.9 H -0.1 L 1 H

3

01:36 AM Mon 07:44 AM 01:58 PM 08:09 PM

-0.3 L 0.9 H -0.3 L 0.9 H

4

04:10 AM tue 10:04 AM 04:45 PM 10:21 PM

-0.3 L 1 H -0.2 L 1 H

18

02:47 AM tue 08:38 AM 03:06 PM 08:59 PM

-0.1 L 1 H -0.1 L 1 H

4

02:25 AM tue 08:42 AM 02:54 PM 08:57 PM

-0.3 L 0.9 H -0.2 L 0.8 H

5

-0.3 L 1 H -0.1 L 0.9 H

19

03:19 AM 09:20 AM 03:55 PM 09:39 PM

-0.2 L 1 H 0 L 0.9 H

5

03:14 AM 09:42 AM 03:51 PM 09:46 PM

-0.3 L 0.9 H -0.1 L 0.7 H

05:43 AM -0.3 L tHu 12:03 PM 1 H 07:00 PM 0 L

20

03:54 AM tHu 10:06 AM 04:51 PM 10:23 PM

-0.2 L 1.1 H 0 L 0.9 H

6

04:06 AM tHu 10:44 AM 04:51 PM 10:37 PM

-0.3 L 0.9 H 0 L 0.6 H

21

04:35 AM 10:57 AM 05:56 PM 11:13 PM

-0.2 L 1.1 H 0.1 L 0.8 H

7

05:00 AM 11:48 AM 05:51 PM 11:30 PM

-0.3 L 0.8 H 0 L 0.6 H

22

05:23 AM -0.2 L 11:53 AM 1.2 H 07:05 PM 0.1 L

8

05:55 AM -0.3 L 12:51 PM 0.8 H 06:51 PM 0.1 L

February 2014 Tides

Wed

04:56 AM 11:02 AM 05:51 PM 11:10 PM

6 7

Wed

ChesApeAke BAy Bridge-Tunnel

AnnApolis

Wed

0.8 H -0.3 L 0.9 H -0.1 L

1 02:46 AM SAt 09:09 AM 03:22 PM 09:35 PM

-0.8 L 3.2 H -0.7 L 2.9 H

15

02:03 AM SAt 08:26 AM 02:30 PM 08:41 PM

-0.1 L 2.6 H -0.1 L 2.4 H

05:50 AM 0.8 H Sun 12:07 PM -0.2 L 06:22 PM 0.9 H

2 03:40 AM Sun 09:58 AM 04:11 PM 10:26 PM

-0.7 L 3 H -0.7 L 2.9 H

16

02:39 AM Sun 08:58 AM 03:02 PM 09:16 PM

-0.1 L 2.6 H -0.1 L 2.5 H

3 04:34 AM Mon 10:46 AM 05:00 PM 11:18 PM

-0.5 L 2.8 H -0.6 L 2.8 H

17

03:16 AM Mon 09:32 AM 03:36 PM 09:51 PM

-0.1 L 2.6 H -0.1 L 2.5 H

4 05:30 AM -0.3 L tue 11:36 AM 2.6 H 05:50 PM -0.4 L

18

03:55 AM tue 10:06 AM 04:12 PM 10:29 PM

-0.1 L 2.5 H -0.1 L 2.5 H

19

04:36 AM Wed 10:43 AM 04:51 PM 11:10 PM

0 L 2.4 H -0.1 L 2.6 H

20

0.1 L 2.3 H -0.1 L 2.6 H

21

06:14 AM 0.1 L 12:13 PM 2.2 H 06:27 PM 0 L

05:09 AM SAt 11:26 AM 05:49 PM 11:57 PM

17

12:34 AM Mon 06:30 AM 12:48 PM 06:55 PM

-0.1 L 0.8 H -0.2 L 0.9 H

18

01:10 AM tue 07:12 AM 01:31 PM 07:29 PM

-0.1 L 0.9 H -0.1 L 0.8 H

19

01:48 AM Wed 07:56 AM 02:16 PM 08:05 PM

-0.2 L 0.9 H -0.1 L 0.8 H

5 12:11 AM Wed 06:28 AM 12:27 PM 06:42 PM

2.7 H -0.1 L 2.3 H -0.2 L

20

02:28 AM tHu 08:45 AM 03:07 PM 08:45 PM

-0.2 L 0.9 H 0 L 0.8 H

6 01:08 AM tHu 07:30 AM 01:22 PM 07:38 PM

2.5 H 0.1 L 2.1 H -0.1 L

21

03:13 AM 09:40 AM 04:03 PM 09:32 PM

-0.2 L 0.9 H 0 L 0.7 H

Fri

7

02:09 AM 08:34 AM 02:22 PM 08:37 PM

2.4 0.2 1.9 0.1

H L H L

22

04:04 AM SAt 10:40 AM 05:04 PM 10:27 PM

-0.2 L 1 H 0.1 L 0.7 H

8 03:14 AM SAt 09:38 AM 03:28 PM 09:36 PM

2.3 0.3 1.9 0.1

H L H L

22

12:50 AM SAt 07:14 AM 01:09 PM 07:26 PM

2.6 0.2 2.2 0

05:22 AM tHu 11:25 AM 05:36 PM 11:56 PM

12:02 AM 06:33 AM 01:07 PM 08:08 PM

0.8 H -0.3 L 1 H 0.1 L

12:56 AM SAt 07:26 AM 02:12 PM 09:12 PM

0.7 H -0.3 L 1 H 0.1 L

9

01:53 AM Sun 08:20 AM 03:14 PM 10:08 PM

0.7 H -0.3 L 1 H 0.1 L

23

12:09 AM Sun 06:20 AM 12:55 PM 08:14 PM

0.8 H -0.2 L 1.2 H 0.1 L

9

12:25 AM Sun 06:50 AM 01:50 PM 07:47 PM

0.6 H -0.3 L 0.9 H 0.1 L

23

05:02 AM Sun 11:45 AM 06:07 PM 11:31 PM

-0.2 L 1 H 0.1 L 0.7 H

9 04:17 AM Sun 10:37 AM 04:31 PM 10:32 PM

2.3 0.3 1.9 0.1

H L H L

23

01:52 AM Sun 08:20 AM 02:13 PM 08:32 PM

2.6 H 0.2 L 2.1 H -0.1 L

10

02:49 AM Mon 09:14 AM 04:09 PM 10:57 PM

0.7 H -0.3 L 1 H 0.1 L

24

01:10 AM Mon 07:26 AM 02:01 PM 09:17 PM

0.8 H -0.2 L 1.2 H 0.1 L

10

01:19 AM Mon 07:43 AM 02:42 PM 08:38 PM

0.6 H -0.3 L 0.9 H 0.1 L

24

-0.2 L 1 H 0.1 L 0.7 H

10

2.4 0.3 2 0

H L H L

24

03:01 AM Mon 09:28 AM 03:25 PM 09:40 PM

2.6 H 0.1 L 2.2 H -0.1 L

11

0.7 H -0.3 L 1 H 0.1 L

25

02:13 AM tue 08:35 AM 03:07 PM 10:14 PM

0.8 H -0.3 L 1.2 H 0 L

11

02:11 AM tue 08:33 AM 03:26 PM 09:23 PM

0.6 H -0.3 L 0.9 H 0.1 L

25

07:08 AM -0.3 L tue 01:54 PM 1.1 H 08:09 PM 0.1 L

11

06:00 AM 2.4 H tue 12:11 PM 0.2 L 06:12 PM 2.1 H

25

26

03:15 AM Wed 09:43 AM 04:09 PM 11:05 PM

0.9 H -0.3 L 1.3 H 0 L

12

02:59 AM Wed 09:19 AM 04:06 PM 10:04 PM

0.7 H -0.3 L 0.9 H 0 L

01:46 AM Wed 08:11 AM 02:53 PM 09:04 PM

0.8 H -0.3 L 1.1 H 0 L

12

12:08 AM Wed 06:41 AM 12:50 PM 06:53 PM

0 2.5 0.1 2.2

2.8 H 0 L 2.4 H -0.3 L

04:32 AM 0.7 H Wed 10:53 AM -0.3 L 05:37 PM 1 H

26

04:12 AM tue 10:34 AM 04:37 PM 10:46 PM

26

27

1 H -0.4 L 1.3 H -0.1 L

13

03:45 AM tHu 10:03 AM 04:41 PM 10:43 PM

0.7 H -0.3 L 0.9 H 0 L

27

02:49 AM tHu 09:11 AM 03:47 PM 09:55 PM

0.9 H -0.3 L 1.1 H 0 L

13

12:48 AM tHu 07:18 AM 01:25 PM 07:31 PM

-0.1 L 2.6 H 0 L 2.3 H

2.9 H -0.2 L 2.6 H -0.5 L

28

05:11 AM 1.1 H 11:48 AM -0.4 L 06:00 PM 1.3 H

14

0.7 H -0.3 L 0.9 H 0 L

28

03:48 AM 10:09 AM 04:37 PM 10:43 PM

1 H -0.3 L 1.1 H -0.1 L

14

-0.1 L 2.6 H -0.1 L 2.4 H

Low +1:40 –1:15 –3:13 –3:47

H. Ht *0.88 *1.12 *1.33 *1.37

Fri

8

03:43 AM tue 10:05 AM 04:56 PM 11:38 PM

12 13

12:15 AM tHu 05:18 AM 11:37 AM 06:13 PM

0 L 0.8 H -0.3 L 1 H

14

0 L 0.8 H -0.3 L 1.1 H

Fri

12:48 AM 06:01 AM 12:18 PM 06:46 PM

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

High –3:47 +3:11 –0:06 –2:14

Fri

SAt

04:14 AM tHu 10:47 AM 05:07 PM 11:53 PM Fri

Low –3:50 +3:30 –0:10 –1:58

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H. Ht *1.18 *1.59 *0.82 *1.08

L. Ht *1.17 *1.59 *0.83 *1.08

Spring Range 1.5 1.9 1.1 1.4

Fri

SAt

Fri

04:28 AM 10:45 AM 05:16 PM 11:21 PM

diFFerenCes

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

Fri

06:05 AM Mon 12:51 PM 07:10 PM 12:39 AM

Fri

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

05:13 AM Mon 11:27 AM 05:26 PM 11:23 PM

Fri

01:27 AM 07:53 AM 01:58 PM 08:06 PM

diFFerenCes Onancock Creek Stingray Point Hooper Strait Light Lynnhaven Inlet

L H L H

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

Fri

05:18 AM Wed 11:34 AM 05:43 PM 11:48 PM

H L H L

27

06:18 AM 3.1 H tHu 12:30 PM -0.4 L 06:42 PM 2.8 H

28 Fri

12:46 AM 07:13 AM 01:21 PM 07:36 PM

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

-0.6 L 3.1 H -0.5 L 3 H

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

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Tidal Current Tables

Baltimore Harbor Approach (Off Sandy Point) 1

Slack Water Max Current Speed

SAt

2

Sun

3

0311 0903 1455 2121 0351 0959 1554 2206

Mon 0433 1056 1655 2251

4

tue

Wed 0602 1253 1907

0603 0.9 1201 -0.9 1811 1.1

11

0024 0532 1115 1818

0254 0.5 0831 -0.6 1453 1 2134 -0.9

20

0034 -1.1 0652 1 1256 -0.9 1902 1

12

0107 Wed 0626 1205 1900

0342 0.5 0921 -0.6 1538 1 2216 -1

21 Fri

0119 -1.1 0741 1 1352 -0.9 1954 0.8

13

0145 0714 1253 1939

0425 0.6 1008 -0.6 1621 1 2254 -1

0206 -1 0832 1.1 1451 -0.8 2049 0.7

14

0221 0759 1339 2017

0254 -0.9 0925 1.1 1552 -0.8 2147 0.6

15

0254 0842 1425 2053

tue

tHu

Fri

SAt

6

0029 0650 1353 2018

0346 -0.8 1020 1 1655 -0.8 2250 0.5

16

7

0124 0741 1453 2130

0441 -0.7 1117 1 1759 -0.8 2355 0.4

17

8

0225 0835 1551 2236

0539 -0.7 1215 1 1901 -0.8

18

0100 0.4 0639 -0.6 1311 1 1957 -0.8

19

tHu

Fri

SAt

9

Sun

10

0329 0929 1644 2334

Mon 0433 1023 1733

Sun

0325 0924 1512 2129

Mon 0355 1007 1601 2204 tue

0426 1051 1653 2239

Wed 0458 1139 1750 2316

Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Slack Water Max Current Speed

0230 -0.7 0900 0.9 1531 -0.7 2123 0.4

1

0612 1324 1959

0313 -0.7 0948 0.9 1628 -0.7 2220 0.3

2

22

0043 0657 1420 2107

0402 -0.6 1041 0.9 1729 -0.7 2321 0.3

3

0505 0.7 1052 -0.7 1702 0.9 2331 -1

23

0140 0750 1517 2209

0543 0.7 1135 -0.7 1743 0.9

24

0006 -0.9 0620 0.8 1218 -0.7 1823 0.8

25

0041 -0.9 0658 0.8 1302 -0.7 1904 0.7

26

0116 -0.8 0736 0.8 1348 -0.7 1947 0.6

27

0152 -0.8 0816 0.9 1438 -0.7 2033 0.5

28

tHu

SAt

Sun

0344 -2.1 0952 1.6 1619 -1.9 2210 1.3

11

0057 0753 1342 2023

0435 -2 1039 1.5 1707 -1.8 2300 1.3

12

0151 Mon 0845 1424 2114

0526 -1.9 1127 1.3 1755 -1.7 2351 1.2

13

0458 -0.6 1138 1 1828 -0.8

4

0620 -1.6 1215 1.1 1846 -1.6

14

0025 0.3 0600 -0.6 1237 1 1925 -0.8

5

0045 1 0716 -1.4 1305 0.9 1940 -1.5

15

0126 0.4 0704 -0.6 1335 1 2018 -0.9

6

tHu

0444 1140 1636

0143 0.9 0818 -1.2 1400 0.6 2038 -1.4

16

0222 0.5 0807 -0.7 1431 1.1 2107 -1

7

0007 0552 1249 1727

0246 0.8 0924 -1.1 1500 0.5 2139 -1.3

17

0030 0601 1201 1844

0314 0.7 0906 -0.8 1525 1.1 2153 -1

8

0111 0703 1359 1825

0111 0658 1301 1930

0403 0.8 1002 -0.9 1617 1.1 2238 -1

9

0532 1230 1852 2356

0354 0954 1706 2348

Wed 0500 1058 1756 tHu

Fri

Slack Water Max Current Speed

0004 0703 1258 1934

Mon 0245 0850 1613 2302 tue

Slack Water Max Current Speed

20

0114 -1.4 0728 0.9 1353 -1.2 1931 0.6

21

0155 -1.5 0803 1 1430 -1.3 2007 0.7

22 SAt

0438 1143 1618

0141 0.9 0817 -1.1 1358 0.6 2029 -1.4

0232 -1.5 0836 1 1504 -1.3 2040 0.8

23

0005 0552 1253 1724

0247 1 0930 -1.1 1505 0.6 2141 -1.4

0307 -1.5 0908 1 1535 -1.3 2114 0.8

24

0112 Mon 0709 1401 1839

0358 1 1042 -1.2 1616 0.6 2251 -1.5

0704 1233 1921

0341 -1.5 0939 1 1606 -1.4 2149 0.9

25

0218 0820 1504 1955

0507 1.1 1147 -1.3 1725 0.8 2356 -1.7

0027 Mon 0739 1301 1955

0415 -1.5 1012 1 1637 -1.4 2226 1

26

0319 Wed 0921 1559 2104

0611 1.3 1244 -1.5 1827 1

0354 0.7 1031 -1 1605 0.4 2241 -1.3

18

0106 0817 1330 2032

0451 -1.5 1047 1 1709 -1.4 2306 1

27

0055 -1.9 0707 1.4 1336 -1.7 1924 1.1

0213 0809 1502 1926

0501 0.7 1132 -1 1709 0.4 2338 -1.3

19

0149 Wed 0858 1402 2115

0530 -1.4 1126 0.9 1747 -1.4 2351 1

28

0309 Mon 0906 1554 2024

0559 0.8 1226 -1.1 1805 0.4

SAt

Sun

tue

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

0245 0939 1507 2208

Wed 0342 1037 1550 2305

Fri

SAt

Sun

10

0200 0.4 0737 -0.6 1404 1 2048 -0.9

Slack Water Max Current Speed

0029 -1.3 0648 0.8 1313 -1.1 1851 0.5

tue

0357 0953 1637 2114

Wed 0440 1033 1713 2158 tHu

Fri

SAt

Sun

tue

0518 1107 1746 2238 0554 1138 1818 2315 0629 1206 1849 2350

tHu

Fri

Sun

tue

tHu

Fri

0237 0945 1439 2204 0333 1040 1524 2301

0415 1015 1649 2206 0508 1103 1737 2303

0616 -1.3 1209 0.8 1831 -1.4 0042 1 0711 -1.2 1259 0.7 1924 -1.3

0149 -2 0758 1.5 1424 -1.8 2015 1.3

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

Current Differences and Speed Ratios Secondary Stations Baltimore Harbor Approach

Time Differences

Min. before Flood

Flood

Min. before Ebb

Speed Ratios Ebb

Flood

Ebb

Secondary Stations Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Time Differences

Min. before Flood

Flood

Min. before Ebb

Speed Ratios Ebb

Flood

Ebb

Cove Point, 3.9 n.mi. East

-3:29

-3:36

-4:08

-3:44

0.4

0.6

Chesapeake Beach, 1.5 miles North

+0:29

+0:48

+0:06

+0:00

1.0

0.7

Sharp Island Lt., 3.4 n.mi. West

-1:39

-1:41

-1:57

-1:43

0.4

0.5

Chesapeake Channel, (bridge tunnel) +0:05

+0:38

+0:32

+0:19

2.2

1.2

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

-1:05

-0:14

-0:22

-0:20

0.6

0.6

Stingray Point, 12.5 miles East

+2:18

+3:00

+2:09

+2:36

1.2

0.6

Pooles Island, 4 miles Southwest

+0:59

+0:48

+0:56

+1:12

0.6

0.8

Smith Point Light, 6.7 n.mi. East

+2:29

+2:57

+2:45

+1:59

0.5

0.3

Turkey Point, 1.2 n.mi. Southwest

+2:39

+1:30

+0:58

+1:00

0.6

0.8

Point No Point, 4.3 n.mi. East

+4:49

+5:33

+6:04

+5:45

0.4

0.2

Corrections Applied to Baltimore Harbor Approach

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February 2014 Currents

5

0516 1154 1759 2338

Slack Water Max Current Speed

The Florida Keys My Idea of a Winter Wonderland T

by Eric Burnley

he Chesapeake Bay region is beautiful in the spring, summer and fall. In the winter, not so much. All the fishing, boating, swimming, and simply soaking up the warm rays of the sun that I enjoy are difficult, if not impossible, during January, February, and March.

There is however a place where all of these wonderful things and much more can be enjoyed no matter how cold and miserable the weather is here. The Florida Keys have everything the disgruntled and winter-weary outdoorsperson needs to survive.

Even if you can only spend a few days here, the rejuvenating forces of warm sun, blue water, hungry fish, and swaying palm trees will give you the will to survive until spring.

FISHING

It has been my good fortune to have fished from Key Largo to Marathon to Islamorada, finding excellent action in all locations. I must admit to a particular fondness for Islamorada, if for no other reason than this is where I caught my first tarpon.

I had been tarpon fishing many times both in Virginia and Florida before finally connecting with a silver king out of Islamorada. This is not to say that others with me during these unsuccessful trips did not catch tarpon; the skunk was a personal thing.

My successful trip began around 4 p.m. out of Bud and Mary’s Marina (budnmarys.com). We headed for a deep channel less than a mile from the dock where the captain set out two lines baited with live mullet. I could see tarpon free jumping and chasing mullet, so my level of excitement was quite high. Perhaps a bit too high, as I lost the first two tarpon that took the bait.

It seems you must bow to the fish when it jumps. Who knew?

The third time was the charm and my fish put on quite an air show before swimming away in the current. When you see tarpon caught on TV, they show you the jumps and then a few seconds later the fish is landed and released. Believe me, a considerable

length of time is spent between hookup and release, as the big fish tows the boat around at will while the angler holds on and tries to crank in some line.

Once you have the tarpon on the surface and close to the boat, the fight is not over. This is when the fish makes a few more jumps in an effort to gain its freedom. With so little line between the rod tip and the fish, these leaps are often successful.

All went well for me and the captain released the fish which he estimated between 70 and 80 pounds. Not a giant

by Florida Keys standards, but more than big enough according to my sore back and hands.

The other glamour quarry in the Keys is the bonefish. I’ve caught several small ones, and they are very exciting on light tackle, but small is still small.

Once again I was fishing out of Bud and Mary’s on a dark morning with big storm clouds forming over Florida Bay. Our captain wisely decided to fish very close to the dock and no sooner did he start polling the boat than a large school of bonefish appeared in casting range.

My first toss landed on top of the school, and instead of thanking me for delivering a live shrimp right on their dinner table, those ungrateful fish scattered to the four winds. It took a few minutes to locate another school

##Dolphin are large and plentiful in the Florida Keys.

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of bones, and this time my cast landed in front of and above the fish. Following the captain’s orders I moved the shrimp across the fish’s path and waited for the telltale tap indicating a bone had the bait.

At this point I set the hook and held on for dear life as the fish stripped line from the reel at an alarming pace. That first run was as exciting as anything I have experienced during a lifetime of fishing. I quickly gained back about half the line before the fish took off again.

This back and forth continued for several more runs before the bonefish came to the boat. The guide estimated the weight between six and seven pounds, which was at least five pounds heavier than any of my catches on previous trips.

After releasing the fish I noticed the storm clouds getting closer and becoming very dark. The captain did not hesitate, and we were back at the dock before the heavens opened and rain fell in torrents. As is typical for Florida weather, the storm soon passed, the sun came out, and we were back fishing after lunch.

Bonefish and tarpon draw the most interest from anglers, but they are not the only game in town. I have caught sailfish, dolphin, blackfin tuna, amberjack, snappers, grouper, speckled trout and even hooked a big shark in very shallow water. While the fishing is spectacular, the weather is as quirky as anywhere else on the planet, so I highly recommend a stay of at least a week to take advantage of as many fishing opportunities as possible while leaving some leeway for Mother Nature to flex her will.

GETTING THERE

The Florida Keys are about 1200 miles from Bay Country. I drove to Florida when I was much younger and fuel was much cheaper. In today’s world, flying is cheaper and smarter. You can fly to Miami or Key West, rent a car, and still come out ahead of driving.

WHERE TO STAY

I have stayed in several locations in the Keys and by far the most luxurious was Cheeca Lodge (cheeca.com) in Islamorada. The service and the accommodations are top of the line. The food is fantastic.

A more reasonably priced choice would be Pines and Palms (pinesandpalms.com) or La Siesta Resort (lasistestaresort.com), both on Islamoralda.

FOOD

Most restaurants in the Keys will cook your catch, and this is a great service.

If you have released everything, good for you. Ordering from the menu still insures the freshest seafood you will ever eat. Try Morada Bay Beach Café (moradabay.com), Lazy Days (lazydaysrestaurant.com)or Keys Fisheries (keysfisheries.com).

BOAT RAMPS

Should you choose to trailer your boat to the Keys, there are several boat ramps available on Islamorada. The John Pennekamp Coral Reef Sate Park and Islamorada Founders Park and Public Boat Ramp provide boating access. Do remember that in order to fish from a private boat or from shore you will need a Florida fishing license.

##Perry Scuderi prepares to release a Florida Keys tarpon.

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The Bass Pro Shops/Worldwide Sportsman ((305) 644-4615) is a wonderland for saltwater anglers. I can spend hours in there and always leave with something I just have to have and cannot find up north.

NON-FISHING ACTIVTIES

There are many interesting activities in the Keys for those days when the wind blows or when the family requires a little diversion.

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The pros from American Fly Fishing School will demonstrate fly fishing techniques in a 50-foot long casting pond. You can also demo fishing kayaks, inflatable boats, and stand up paddleboards (SUP). On Sunday, January 26, young anglers ages 10-17 can compete in a friendly fly casting accuracy tournament. For complete information as well as to purchase discounted tickets, go to baltimoreboatshow.com.

Feb. 22: MSSA Annapolis Chapter’s Saltwater Fishing Expo.

PropTalk is again a proud sponsor of this one-day event that’s packed with top-quality tackle dealers and local charter captains and guides. PropTalk’s fishing and boating editor Capt. Chris Dollar will be part of a panel discussion on light tackle fishing.

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Feb. 1: Saltwater Sportsman’s National Seminar Series featuring George Poveromo and PropTalk regular contributor Ric Burnley who headline an outstanding lineup that includes Chesapeake pros. Doubletree Hotel, Annapolis.

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February 7-9: 61st Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show will feature top boat dealers and vendors from throughout the region. Virginia Beach Convention Center, vaboatshow.com.

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##At the Baltimore Boat Show, you’ll find hundreds of boats of all shapes and sizes. Photo by Mark Talbott.

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Prospect Bay Country Club, Grasonville, MD. Some of the country’s top fly fishing guides, tiers, and retailers highlight this annual gathering of fishing aficionados. Visit ccamd.org.

Bay States to Increase Rockfish Harvest in 2014 Calling it a bad move, most sport fishermen object to Bay fishery managers’ plan to increase the striped bass harvest this year. The December decision, quietly made by Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources and supported by its counterpart in Virginia and the Potomac River Fisheries Commission, will bump up the rockfish catch for commercial and recreational fishers by 14 percent. That’s about 1.1 million more pounds than was caught in the Bay in 2013.

The plan stirred a hornet’s nest among sport anglers as much for the manner it was done—quietly, without much if any stakeholder input—as the actual decision. In a thorough, albeit technical, online response to the criticism, state fishery managers justified their decision by arguing the abundant 2011-year class of Bay stripers can handle the increase without the Bay jurisdictions going over their annual quota.

Sport fishing groups, including the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association, Coastal Conservation Maryland, and Stripers Forever, roundly condemn the plan. They argue that it’s sending mixed messages about the current condition of striped bass and putting at further risk a fishery already under stress. At its fall 2013 meeting, the Atlantic State Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), which oversees the management of migratory fish, voted to reduce fishing pressure in 2015 on stripers throughout their coastal range due to mounting evidence that stripers are indeed stressed. The ASMFC said there wasn’t enough time to implement changes by 2014. proptalk.com

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or me, winter fishing in recent years has meant dropping down to a slower gear. Though I’m exactly not sure why—I’m not yet that rusty and decrepit—the measured pace and quieter waters where freshwater trout and panfish roam now better suit my bones. Not too long ago the opposite was true. I couldn’t get enough of fishing the Chesapeake Bay BridgeTunnel (CBBT) or chasing rockfish along the beach down to the North Carolina line.

Maybe it’s a phase, but my penchant for lighter tackle and smaller fish in the cold, dark months has grown. Or perhaps it’s because I also hunt waterfowl in the winter, which is gear and energy intensive. Simply put, wading or fishing from my kayak is easier. This style of angling also bodes well for where I live

on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Good trout streams and tributaries thick with crappie and pickerel—the Gunpowder, Severn, and Pocomoke Rivers come to mind—are within comfortable driving distances.

I offer my predilection for sweetwater fishing in winter only as a point of reference for what other options are available. Many sport anglers will continue to fish the broad Chesapeake or vast Atlantic for myriad game fish until the weather warms again.

Charter and head boats are running out of coastal towns such as Lewes, DE, Virginia Beach, VA, Ocean City, MD, and Hatteras and Oregon Inlet down in the Carolinas. From these ports species from tautog and tilefish to tuna and stripers are possible hook ups. Warm-water discharges in Virginia

##The Dorerty brothers from Fairfax Virginia.

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##Ava Connley and Capt. Harry with a nice striper she caught while live lining in Tangier Sound aboard the Kingfish ll on November 17th.

I’d like to believe the New Year of fishing possibilities reinvigorates all fishermen, steels the recreational angling community against threats to our sport and the fish we love. Read to learn what PropTalk pros will be chasing, but before you do, mark your calendars with the numerous boat and fishing shows scheduled this winter. PropTalk is again proud to sponsor both the MSSA’s Frederick and Annapolis chapters’ Fishing Expos, held January 18 and February 22 at the Frederick Fairgrounds and Annapolis Elks, respectively. Both events will be packed with top-quality tackle dealers and seminars conducted by local charter captains and guides willing to share their fish-catching tips. I’ll be at both shows, as well as at the PropTalk booth at the 60th annual Baltimore Boat Show (on Saturday afternoon). Stop by and say hello. was curious to learn what Delaware anglers had in store this month, so I asked PropTalk contributor Eric Burnley what he thinks they might go after.

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He said the rockfish run at the mouth of the Delaware Bay ended in late December and predicts that tautog will be the fish of choice for most anglers during January. “Charter and head boats will run from Lewes and Indian River to inshore reefs and wrecks whenever the weather permits,” Burnley says. “Captain John Nedelka ((302) 539-1359) on the Karen Sue out of Indian River will fish for tog all winter.”

Burnley notes that a relatively new fishery for cod and ling has developed off Delaware’s coast. He says that at least one head boat running out of Fisherman’s Wharf (fishlewes.com) in Lewes will target these fish. “A deep-drop trip for tilefish and grouper is another possibility for those who enjoy long range deep water fishing,” he says. “Here, too, the weather is the deciding factor as to when the boat will sail.”

“Shore-based anglers will go after white perch and catfish in the tidal creeks and rivers. Soaking a live minnow or earthworm is not a bad way to spend a warm winter afternoon,” he suggests.

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et’s head down to the south end of Delmarva to check in with Burnley’s son, Ric, who predicts that Virginia Beach will “come alive in the dead of winter.

Huge schools of big striped bass will invade the oceanfront and Outer Banks. Crews trolling parachutes and umbrella rigs will load up with big rockfish, while teams chasing birds and casting swimbaits and bucktails will have a shot at light-tackle action.”

Ric says that if the fishing gods smile upon us, big bluefin tuna could show up in the mix.

“These bruisers will be caught on beefed up parachute rigs fished with 80-pound tackle. Hot spots will be the deep water off Cape Henry, the Dumpsite out of Rudee, and humps and hills along the North Carolina/Virginia state line,” Ric says. “Just don’t fish past the three-mile line; it is illegal to target striped bass in federal waters.”

Moving inshore, Ric recommends chasing speckled trout in the Elizabeth River.

Connie Rowe caught this gator trout on a topwater lure in Back River, VA. It weighed 11 pounds, 4 ounces, 31.5 inches long.

Take his advice and “work a MirrOlure MirrOdine super slow over drops and hills or fish live minnows or mullet under a bobber. As the water gets colder, the action gets hotter around the Dominion Power Plant.”

If you’d like to hear Ric and other fishing experts speak, mark your calendar for February 1. That day, Ric and other top

pros will run the Salt Water Sportsman’s National Seminar Series at the DoubleTree Hotel in Annapolis. Featured local and regional pros join national experts who will share their secrets about catching gamefish.

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aptain Walt of Light Tackle Charters, based out of Pocomoke City, MD, tells PropTalk he’ll exclusively ply the “sweetwater of the upper Pocomoke River out of Snow Hill, MD, for crappie, yellow perch, and pickerel. Sometimes bobber fishing and sometimes casting and sometimes jigging.”

Captain Walt’s clients use ultra-light tackle (4-6 pound test) with small jig heads tipped with plastic and sometimes add a live minnow. “Limits of crappie and yellow perch can be had, and when you throw in pickerel to 24 inches on that ultra-light tackle, angling skills can be tested. The Pocomoke River undulates back and forth on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, so no matter how cold the wind blows, we can almost always find a place holding fish that is out of the wind and in the sun.” ver the next month, Captain Kevin Josenhans of Josenhans Fly Fishing will also fish the panfish-rich waters of the Pocomoke River. “January thru March will find

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me fishing for pickerel, perch, crappie, and largemouth bass on the Pocomoke River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore,” he says. “I have even entered Coastal Conservation Association’s (CCA) third annual Pickerel Championship. We have some big pickerel swimming the dark waters of the Pocomoke, and I hope to catch a few. Contact me for more information on winter fishing this beautiful river.” nother Chesapeake guide who will swap his big saltwater gear for his freshwater trout sticks is fly fishing guide Jeff Lewatowski. He’ll lead clients on fly fishing trips on Maryland’s Gunpowder River, which is in his back yard. They’ll toss flies for brown and rainbow trout through the winter, until the Susquehanna Flats striper season reopens in the spring.

“I will be hosting the G. Loomis booth at the Lancaster fly fishing show and the fly fishing show in Somerset, NJ, in February,” Jeff adds. Stop by and say hey if you plan to attend.

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he famed Outer Banks are steeped in maritime history and legends and even today, full of colorful characters. Hatteras Inlet, the iconic sport fishing port located between Hatteras and Ocracoke islands, is an ideal fishing destination during the cold months.

Why? Because of its proximity to the warm warms of the Gulf Stream, which in some years are pushed within 20 miles or less of the inlet.

While there are never any guarantees about catching fish, of course, fishermen have a shot at landing a big bluefin tuna, perhaps even a giant. Yellowfin and blackfin tunas are routinely brought back to the docks, along with the occasional wahoo.

On a standard charter Captain Dan Rooks of the charter boat Tuna Duck (tunaduck.com) will troll big tackle; he prefers Shimano Tiagras 80-wide. When chasing bluefin tunas, he’ll look for a water temperature edge (58-64), preferably where it crosses bottom structure. Yellowfin can sometimes

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be mixed in, but Rooks said they prefer waters north of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. For the blackfins, he’ll work the lumps southeast of the Diamonds in 35-50 fathoms.

Rooks’ specialty is “popping and jigging” for tuna. Trophy seeking anglers from far-flung regions such as Russia, Oman, and Japan as well as fishing industry reps looking to test products come to Hatteras to fish with Rooks and other pros for giant bluefins and bruising yellowfins. Rooks says this breed of fishermen is “looking to push the envelope,” and the offshore grounds are ideal laboratories to test hi-tech reels as well as new topwater and jigging lures. But regular Joes with appropriate tackle are also welcomed.

Another well-known fish-catching machine that specializes in winter fishing from Hatteras is the Big Tahuna (bigtahuna. com), a custom-built sportfisher owned by Buddy Foster and run by Captain Kenny Koci.

“Blackfin tuna fishing is off the hook right now,” said Foster when I spoke with him in early January. “They’ll be around

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through February. Amberjack, tilefish, and sea bass are also possibilities.” They also offer overnight trips for swordfish.

Some operations, including the Big Kahuna, can provide accommodations for an additional cost. Hatteras Village has three motels within walking distance of the marinas, and a few restaurants remain open to provide nourishment for the tuna warriors.

As is always the case when playing outdoors during January and February, however, we’re at the mercy of the weather gods.

It’s not uncommon for a skipper to make a game day call as to whether to leave the dock. Often the inshore conditions can be rougher than those on the fishing grounds.

(Of course, the inverse is true).

If you’d like to bend your angling mettle while getting some fresh fish for your freezer, consider a trek to Hatteras. Odds are you’ll be rewarded for the effort.

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Sweet! To the right you will find a directory of pro guides, charter boats, and head boats to get you started on your quest. Whether you like to fly fish, troll, or bottom fish, there’s likely a Bay expert who can lend a hand. Check back often, as we’ll be adding more listings every month.

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The Endless Summer is Only Just Beginning Annapolis Watersports opens its doors this month in Edgewater, MD, with a full line of MasterCraft boats, certified technicians, and a fully stocked proshop with all the wakeboarding, waterskiing, and wakesurfing gear you need. The showroom is excited to bring in MasterCraft’s newlydesigned 2014 ProStar, a three event boat that is on schedule to transform the sport with unbelievable wake, amazing power, and a perfected interior design. Head in to the new showroom at 2830 Solomons Island Rd. in Edgewater to learn more. annapoliswatersports.com ##Somers Cove Marina

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Somers Cove Marina has earned the Delmarva Media Group’s 2013 Readers Choice Award for best marina in the Delmarva Peninsula. “All of us who work here know what a special place Crisfield and the waters here are, says manager Mary Taylor. “It’s just nice to be recognized by the customers.” Located in Crisfield, the marina boasts more than 500 slips and is a favorite stop for boaters traveling the Intracoastal Waterway and the Tangier and Pocomoke sounds.

New Boats, Old Friends Grande Yachts International has announced that they signed a long term agreement with Belzona Marine Products of Miami, Florida. Belzona Marine Products is a manufacturer of outboard boats with two models in the 32-foot range, which will be debuting at the Baltimore Boat Show (see page 31). “Long term dealer agreements are not part of our business plan,” says Karl Boehler, lead designer for Belzona, “but Grande Yachts made a significant commitment to our company, and they are proving to be the type of dealer partners we want to associate our brand with.” grandeyachts.com

At Fawcett Boat Supplies, Kelly Humenick has been named Store Manager while Rob Fettus is now Assistant Store Manager. Both managers are avid boaters: Kelly and her husband have cruised the East Coast from Maine to the Bahamas on their Cape Dory 28, and Rob lives aboard his 43-foot Tollycraft. Both are working in the Fawcett’s store on Bay Ridge Road in Annapolis and are two of the best people in town to help you find what you need. fawcettboat.com

Growing Pains Scout Partners, who bought the Hinckley Company in 2010, has announced their acquisition of Hunt Yachts. “I can tell you that David Howe and the Hinckley team share the passion and enthusiasm to ensure Hunt Yachts of even greater growth, success, and innovation going forward,” says Hunt Yachts president Peter Van Lancker. Hunt will operate under the name Hunt Yachts, LLC, and will maintain the same relationship it has had with C. Raymond Hunt Associates as the exclusive designer of its product line, but their Chesapeake headquarters are moving from Annapolis to the Hinckley Yard in Oxford, MD. Hinckley service yards will now have a direct pipeline to Hunt parts and technical services. For more information, click huntyachts.com.

##Kevin McPadden and Dave Skolnick encourage you to fly your SSCA burgee and receive discounts at Port Annapolis Marina.

Port Annapolis Marina Offers Discounts and Local Cruising Information Long time Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) member and Annapolis Cruising Station host Kevin McPadden is now service manager at Port Annapolis Marina, and is offering discounts to SSCA members flying their SSCA burgees. Kevin (right) has burgees in stock, as does fellow Annapolis Cruising Station host and SSCA Past President Dave Skolnick (left).

SSCA has over 150 Cruising Stations around the world offering a warm welcome to cruisers. ssca.org

Movin’ On Up! Jennifer Kuhn of Oxford, MD, has been named Boatyard Program Manager of Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. She will manage CBMM’s Apprentice for a Day public boatbuilding program, as well as a series of educational and on-the-water programs ##At a recent Chesapeake Light centered on woodworking and the mariCraft open house, Joey Schott led demonstrations in staining, time traditions of the Chesapeake Bay. fiberglassing, kayak repair, and Kuhn holds an applied science degree from seat carving. See their website at Seattle Central Community College’s clcboats.com for an opportunity to visit the next open house. marine carpentry program. cbmm.org Send your Chesapeake Bay business soundbites and high-resolution photos to duffy@proptalk.com

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BROKER SERVICES 20’ Grady White 205 ‘06 Lightly used, never fished. Great shape w/very low hrs. Located just south of Annapolis and available to see most anytime.

Contact Dan 410-267-8181 or Dan@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

John Kaiser, Owner of Yacht View Brokerage LLC Is offering complimentary dockage, electric and weekly professional cleaning for all Power and Sailing yachts from 20’ to 75’, until sold! A USCG 100 Ton Master with 25 years of experience, John has built a strong reputation nationally for excellent service and incredible listing to sale time(Usually less than 45 days!). John’s clients have often purchased multiple boats through him and many have become lifetime friends. Contact John Kaiser to request a referral to his most recent satisfied Sellers and to discuss listing your beautifully maintained yacht!

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247 Grady White Center Console ’02 twin Yamahas, 115-hp, 2014 slip included. petermcardle@msn.com

20’ Grady White ’97 Center console, ’97 150 HP Merc O/B and 2010 roller trailer included, also has bimini top, vhf, am/fm/ cassette, depth/fish finder, full seat cushions and console cover, dual batt. $13,000 (410) 867-2553.

22’ Budsin Phantom ’03 This fully electric launch runs off of a series of 4D batteries housed in the keel of this beautiful mahogany and cedar boat.

Contact Aaron 410-267-8181or Aaron@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

25’ Chris Craft Launch ’01 Lift kept, 199 hrs on upgraded Volvo 5.7. Full covers, blue hull, captain’s call exhaust. Trailer included. $34,900 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com

26’ Black Cove ‘07 Back Cove combines classic good looks w/modern construction. Single 260 Yanmar dsl will cruise at 20 knots & provide a dry, comfortable ride. Equipped w/bow thruster & GPS. Canvas extension over cockpit. Service records available. $94,700 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

26’ Composite Center Console Starting at $78,000, is a well priced fishing machine. Call now for our extensive option list & pricing CC, Cuddy & Express models also available. lewis@compositeyacht.biz 410-476-4414 26’ Formula ’01 260SS Mercruiser 7.4L MPI 310 HP I/O Gas - $29,995 - Contact Kellie Moody at (410) 604-4300 or kmoody@clarkslanding.com

26’ General Marine Downeast Picnic Cruiser ’90 Only 735 original hrs on single Volvo dsl. Cool little boat $35,000 Curtis Stokes & Associates . Call Randy Walterhoefer 917-478-4944, randy@curtisstokes.net

27’ Chaparral 270 ‘00 Fresh water boat, rebuilt Mercruiser 350 MAG MPI 310-hp, only 40 hrs. New lower Bravo 3 in 2012, AC w/Heat. $28,700. Please call Stephen Parker 443-553-2518

Sea Ray 250 ‘97 Merc 5.7L, Bravo-II 211 hrs, Camper canvas, clean. Asking $19500, $18K May Work!!! Jackson Marine Sales, North East MD 21901 Robert Mitchell 410-287-9400-214

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BROKERAGE & CLASSIFIED Belkov 30 Draketail ’83 Wood/glass, Cummins dsl, less than 55 hrs, fresh paint, excellent condition, no trailer. $22,500. Call Lad Mills at 401-745-4942 or lmills@cbmm.org

27’ Ranger Tug ’12 Single 180-hp Yanmar dsl. Genset, Air/Heat, Garmin electronics package. Dinghy and outboard convey. Seller moving up. A solid value at $139,000! Pocket-Yacht (410) 827-5230.

29’ Cobalt 293 ’99 Lightly used one owner cruiser, only 186hrs on twin Volvo Penta engines, as new cond. and clean as whistle. Recently Reduced $33,000 Contact Keith 410-267-8181 or Keith@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 29’ Dyer Soft Top Bass Boat ’75 Considered by many to be one of the most handsome small boats ever built...

Immaculately maintained, New Yanmar dsl in ’03 w/very low hrs, New bimini top, Flag Blue... a very proud boat. Offered at $78,500. Call (410) 639-9380, www. saltyachts.com

28’ Albin TE Newport Edition ’07 Flush Deck, bowthruster, Yanmar 315-hp only 345 hrs . $107,000 Curtis Stokes & Associates -Call Randy Walterhoefer at 917-478-4944, randy@curtisstokes.net

28’ Legacy Yachts 28 ’00 Hull painted in 2011 along w/bottom paint, all exterior varnish work redone this year, excellent day cruiser/ local weekender $88,800 call Tommy Harken 843-830-4483 or tommy@northpointyachtsales.com

29’ Hinckley Talaria 29 R ’03 JAN PIETER (NEW TO MARKET) has been lovingly maintained and has very few hrs on her dsl eng. She lives under a custom built, covered slip & has always been Hinckley maintained.

Priced at $219,000. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com 29’ Sea Ray 290 Amberjack ’03 Twin Mercruiser Inboards w/ V drives, Gen Air/Heat, Raymarine C80 - Exceptionally clean! $59,500 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@ greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com

31’ Chaparral 310 Signature ‘07 One owner, perfect cond., just detailed. Long options list and turnkey ready. $109,500 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.

31’ Sea Ray 310 ’12 MUST SELL NOW! Low hrs. All the right gear. Asking $179,900. Motivated sellers - Bring any reasonable offer! Contact Dan Nardo Dan@AnnapolisYachtSales.com or 410-267-8181

28’ Southport ’08 One owner, 240 hrs on Yamaha Four Strokes w/warranties, new enclosure, gorgeous boat with the best ride in its class. $109,500.

Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com 29’ Back Cove Hardtop ‘05 Lovely, Downeast cruiser, S-31-hpP Yanmar dsl, Bow thruster, Furuno GPS, radar, AC & Heat, Inverter, oil change system and so much more! Only asking $129,900 SOA 410-267-1808

30’ Mainship Pilot II ’03 Single Yanmar dsl, Gen Set, Air/Heat, thruster, full enclosure $93,000 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts. com

32’ Carver 3207 ’87 Aft Cabin, Twin Mercruiser 5.7L 260-hp I/B - $21,500 Contact Kellie Moody at (410) 604-4300 or kmoody@clarkslanding.com

32’ Cruisers 320 Express ’04 (VA) Twin Mercruiser 6.2L MPI Inboards, 150 hrs. Auto Pilot, Bow Thruster, top condition.

Peter Bass, Peter@NorthPointYachtSales.com, cell: 757-679-6991

31’ Silverton 310 ’84 Convertible Twin Chrysler 5.2L 235-hp I/O - $8,900 Contact a salesman at (410) 867-9550 or boatinginfomd@clarkslanding.com

28’ Sea Ray ’04 280 Sundancer Twin Mercruiser 4.3L MPI Alpha 220-hp I/O Gas - $47,500 - Contact Mike at (410) 867-9550 or mike.s@clarkslanding.com 30’ Sea Ray 300 ‘95 DA Fresh water boat, T/5.7 EFI Mercruiser only 2 hrs on the starboard engine, Raymarine radar, C120 GPS, AC, windlass. $28,600.

Please call Stephen Parker 443-553-2518

32’ Carver 3207 ‘86 Aft Cabin Repowered w/350 Crusaders, new gen. and AC. Price Reduced $24,500. Please contact Jason Whitson, Jackson Marine Sales 410-287-9400 x215 or 484-994-4244, jwhitson@jacksonmarinesales.com

31’ Stamas ’01 Rare twin Yanmar dsls with low hrs and Furuno electronics.

Local boat. Estate sale. $59,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com

32’ Regulator ’05 The 32 FS includes the Fiberglass Grillage System™ which provides structural framework & stability to fish in any sea condition.

Call for options. $89,000 lewis@compositeyacht.biz 410-476 4414 32’ Sea Ray 320 Sundancer ’05 Twin Mercruiser 496 MAG Bravo III I/O Gas $93,086 - Contact Kellie at (410) 6044300 or kmoody@clarkslanding.com 32’ Wellcraft 3200 ’89 St. Tropez Twin Mercury 7.4L 340-hp I/B Gas - $12,900 Contact Paul at (410) 867-9550 or pjlash@clarkslanding.com

30’ Regal 3060 ’08 Shed kept, well maintained & very well equipped. T-5.0 Volvo 270-hp and generator. Cherry cabinets, corian countertop. Queen berth in midcabin. Loaded, must see $77,500 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888 )221-5022

Rinker 310 Fiesta Vee ’01 Lift kept and stored w/no bottom paint, new electronics ’12, new AC/Heat 16,000 BTU in ‘11, 5.0 Merc I/Os 260-hp. Asking $45k, lift sale negotiable, Rob 30’ Sea Ray ’94 Weekender Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 Curtis Stokes Twin Mercruiser 5.7L 250hp I/B Gas – & Associates or email $15,840 – Contact Kellie Moody rob@curtisstokes.net at (410) 604-4300 or kmoody@clarkslanding.com

33’ Four Winns 318 Vista ’07 The cleanest of its kind. With a smooth riding hull and spacious interior. A must see! $87,900 Contact Ian Dimka 410-267-8181 or Greg Cohen, Gregg@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

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34’ Wilbur Flybridge Sedan ‘87 S-375 Caterpiller dsl, Dual helm stations w/ Furuno Navnet GPS & radar at both, bow thruster, windlass, 16BTU AC/HT, 4.5 Genset, refrigeration & more! Red for a quick sale $65,000 OBYS 410-226-0100

33’ Rinker Twin Mercs 5.7 Liters 810 hrs asking $45k Curtis Stokes & Associates call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 rob@curtisstokes.net

34’ Pursuit 3400 Express ’00 Asking $110,000 Twin Gas 7.4 L MPI Crusaders, 900 hrs, 12.75 beam, loaded. Contact Rob Dorfmeyer 216533-9187 Curtis Stokes & Associates or email rob@curtisstokes.net

35’ Maxum ‘04 3500 Twin Mercruiser 8.1S 370-hp IB Gas - $79,950 - Contact Gregg Dyson at (410) 867-9550 or gdyson@clarkslanding.com

34’ Carver 34 Santego ’89 For entertainment, live-aboard or long distance cruising, ‘Tex Sixteen’ will not disappoint! Priced to sell at $33,000 with motivated seller! Contact Ian 410-2678181 or ian@annapolisyachtsales.com 33’ Rinker 300 Express Cruiser ’07 JUST LISTED!! Low hrs (175 hrs.), Airconditioning and very well maintained.

Priced to sell at $74,000. Contact Bob Oberg (410)-267-8181 or Bob@ AnnapolisYachtSales.com 33’ Sea Ray 330 ’10 Sundancer Twin Mercruiser 350 MAG 300-hp I/B Gas $189,058 - Contact Paul at (410) 8679550 or pjlash@clarkslanding.com 34’ Sea Ray ‘00 340 Sundancer Twin Mecruiser 454 MAG Horizon 380-hp IB Gas - $69,972 - Contact Mike at (410) 867-9550 or mike.s@clarkslanding.com

35’ Marlago ‘00 2 Available. Both have Flag Blue Awlgripped hulls, trailers, many upgrades and great conl $54,900 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com

34’ Pursuit Express ’00 New canvas; Bristol cond.; A/C; genset; many upgrades. New listing. Asking $109,000.

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

34’ Mainship 34 Trawler ’05 This boat sets the standard for usable space in a boat this size. Joystick controlled bow & stern thrusters, 149,000 David Malkin 410-280-2038 or david@northpointyachtsales.com

35’ Carver 355 Double Cabin ’95 Spacious interior w/new carpet ’12 and new windows ’13. Aft deck hardtop w/ enclosure. T-Crusaders w/low hrs Gen., Elects, Windlass. $49,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

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BROKERAGE & CLASSIFIED 36’ Cruisers 3672 ’01 Fresh water express cruiser. Spacious interior w/ upscale cherrywood cabinetry. Large aftdeck. Walk-through windshield. T-8.1 Mercruisers, $89,900 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022

35’ Marlago ’05 Yamaha 250 Four Strokes with 330 hours, Hard Top, Flag blue Awlgripped hullsides. One Owner, lift kept (sistership photo). $99,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.

36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat Classic ’99 CIAO BELL is a Hinckley maintained Classic Picnic Boat /many recent upgrades including Flag Blue Awlgrip and bowrail . She is ready to go. $220k Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com

38’ Carver Super Sport ‘06 565 hrs, Crusaders, bow thruster, Sport package, AC, Gen set, 2x staterooms, Garmin electronics, standing tall. Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 or rob@curtisstokes.net

39’ Sea Ray Sundancer ’04 One owner, lift kept, beyond perfect. Blue hull, hard top, bow thruster, many, many updates. $169,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-9950732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.

36’ Silverton 36 Convertible ’07 Crusader 8.1L MPIs w/only 267 hrs .

Spotless condition! Owners have found their next boat . $179,000. Curtis Stokes & Associates. Call Randy Walterhoefer 917-478-4944 randy@curtisstokes.net

38’ Bertram 38 III Convertible ’81 Great cond., well maintained, high quality fishing boat. Fresh bottom paint.

Great value at $89,000. Contact Ian Dimka 410-267-8181 or Ian@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

40’ Carver 406 Aft Cabin ‘02 Twin Cummins dsls, just surveyed, perfect cond., many recent upgrades. Our Trade. $139,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com

35’ Sea Ray 350 ’09 Sundancer Twin Mercruiser 496 MAG Seacore 375-hp I/O Gas - $229,952 – Contact Kellie at (410) 604-4300 or kmoody@clarkslanding.com 35’ Sea Ray 350 ’12 Twin Mercruiser 350 Axius 320-hp I/O Gas - $255,000 Contact a salesman at (410) 604-4300 or boatinginfomd@clarkslanding.com 35’ Tiara 3500 ’95 Twin Crusader, Gen Set, Air/Heat, full enclosure, Very clean! $69,900 clean! Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@ greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com

36’ Endeavour Trawler Cat Great loop vessel, $149k, Yanmar dsls, all the live aboard options; WI-FI antenna, solar panels, canvas awnings w/netting, Inverter, propane stove. Call Rob 216533-9187 or rob@curtisstokes.net.

36’ Sabre Soft-top Exp ‘99 Offers comfort with her large bridge deck and CP as well as great accommodations for cruising. T-300HP Cats w/1042 hrs.,AP, Radar, GPS, TV/DVD, 6.5KW genset, AC/HT, Stored on lift. $149,000 OBYS 410-226-0100

36’ Albin Express Trawler ’01 A great “Europa” style express trawler, fabulous interior for extended cruising, large flybridge, covered cockpit, dual steering stations, $134,900. Paul Mikulski at 410-961-5254 or paul@northpointyachtsales.com

38’ Californian Sports Fish ’85 Helm station is on the fly bridge, comfortable seating for social activities, all the comforts of home, $49,500.

David Cox at 410-310-3476 or davidcox@northpointyachtsales.com 37’ Formula PC ’04 $109,500. Lift kept, low hrs on 496 Mercs w/drive showers.

Perfect cond. and the best deal on the market. Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732 (cell), ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com

37’ Intrepid 377WA ’00 Triple ’04 250 Suzuki Four Strokes, $40,000+ refit in 2013 including black hullside Awlgrip, all new cushions, systems, EVERYTHING. Must see. $129,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.

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40’ Little Harbor Exp ‘95 T-Cummins/ Mercruiser BMW dsls w/1286hrs, AP, radar, GPS, AC/HT, Genset, refrig., dinghy w/9.9HP OB, windlass, and always stored on lift. Asking $199,900 SOA 410-267-1808

37’ Egg Harbor Sport Yacht ’08 T-Cummins QSB 5.9, generator, hardtop w/strata-glass enclosure, Outriggers,2 strms, head w/stall shower.

Demo, like new cond. $369,000.

Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (410) 708-0579

38’ Little Harbor Whisperjet ’99 TRAVELLER is a fine example of a wellequipped Little Harbor 38. Lightly used & Hinckley maintained. Would make a great boat for day or overnight boating.

Price reduced to $259,000. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com.

39’ Island Pilot Bristol cond., lift stored year round, D6 Volvo dsls 350-hp, 24kts cruise, 29kts WOT, capable of 8-9 cruise fuel efficient, 3”2’ shallow draft. Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 or rob@curtisstokes.net 39’ Sea Ray 390 MY Cummins dsl, Gen, Air, thruster, radar, washer/dryer $235,000 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@ greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com

40’ Sea Ray ‘94 400 Express Cruiser Twin Mercruiser 7.4L 310-hp IB - $68,725 - Contact Paul at (410) 3402750 or pjlash@clarkslanding.com

40’ Formula 40 PC ’02 This Formula 40 PC has all the right bells and whistles including two very lightly used Yanmar dsls. Asking $149,900. Contact Ian 410-267-8181 or Ian@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

40’ Riviera Convertible ’05 Custom props and 480 Cummins w/warranties and only 300 hrs provide amazing economy. New electronics in 2010.

Boat is in turnkey shape. Owner will consider partial trade. $359,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.

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40’ Robbins This Robbins 40 is in pristine cond. Attention to maintenance & upgrades shows tremendously. 2010 Refit--500-hp Cummins (8.3L QSC-500) 1000 hrs, Asking $180,000 Contact lewis@compositeyacht.biz 410-476 4414

43’ Island Pilot 435 ’08 Twin Volvo 435hp IPS Drives . Beautiful cond. ! $285,000 Also available 39’ IP395 ’07 $249,000 Curtis Stokes & Associates Call Randy Walterhoefer 917-478-4944 randy@curtisstokes.net 43’ Wellcraft San Remo ’88 Cat 3208 dsls, Gen, Air, hard top, inflatable w/OB and many upgrades $89,900 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com

41’ Sea Ray 410 Motoryacht ‘86 Gen, AC, radar twin GM 8V71s. Asking $59,900 Please contact Jason Whitson, Jackson Marine Sales 410-287-9400 x215 or 484-994-4244, jwhitson@jacksonmarinesales.com

2009 Sabre 42 PATRIOT at $529,000 ZEUS Drives

2008 T 44 Flybridge BLUE ANGEL is now $849,000 Virtually Every Option

2013 T34 ANTHEM at $624,000

2009 T40 PATRIOT DREAM at $799,000

2011 Picnic Boat MK III GRACE at $795,000 Practically Brand New and Available Now!!!

22’ Custom Skiff SURPRISE at $69,000 Built for past Owner of Hinckley

44’ Huckins Atlantic ‘00 High-end quality yacht $379,000 Harrison Yacht Sales (410) 827-7835.

41’ Carver Motoryacht ’07 Lift kept!

Well-maintained local boat. 370-hp Volvo D6 dsls, 9Kw generator, Furuno and Raymarine electronics. Great accommodations in a manageable size.

Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.

42’ Jones ’00 Well equipped dual purpose bay boat. 575-hp dsl eng, A/C w/reverse cycle heat, engine driven heater, gen, radar, & so much more!!

Asking $165,000.

Contact lewis@compositeyacht.biz 410-476-4414

Regal 4260 ‘02 Dsl Sport Yacht Fresh water use, 480 hrs, twin Volvo IBs, air, genset thruster, Estate Sale. Asking $149,000, Bring Offers!!! Jackson Marine Sales, North East MD. 21901 Robert Mitchell (410) 287-9400-214

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44’ Hinckley Talaria Flybridge ’08 BLUE ANGEL represents a virtually new T-44 FB and is a head-turner wherever she goes. Outfitted w/the ultimate in entertainment systems & options; she leaves nothing to be desired. Recent clean survey available! Price reduced to $849,000. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com

44’ Riviera Sport Yacht ’09 Volvo IPS600s w/Joystick. Blue Awlgripped hull, hydraulic platform w/ Zodiac RIB, every option including teak cockpit.

Amazing boat. $595,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com. www.theyachtgroup.com

High end listings always welcome!

47’ Riviera Excalibur ’03 Twin Yanmar dsls= 19 GPH at cruise! Just detailed and serviced, many upgrades, boat is turnkey. $195,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.

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47’ Riviera Excalibur M470 ’04 COMPLETE Refit 2011. New motors, drives soft goods, electronics, everything. Boat was lift kept under cover in fresh water. Only redone to keep a crew busy. Unreal opportunity. Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com. www.theyachtgroup.com

48’ Glass Boat Works Custom ChesapeakeDowneast Flybridge ’04.

Twin Cummins, 3 helm stations, great layout, original owner, very custom, offered at a fraction of replacement. $295,000.

Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup. com, www.theyachtgroup.com.

52’ Jefferson Monticello ’87 Really beautiful, elegant motor yacht suitable as a luxury live-aboard or weekend cruiser. Twin 320-hp Caterpillar dsls in ’02. Loaded, clean! $164,900 Contact Keith at 410-267-8181 or Keith@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

70’ Ocean Alexander ’84 Beautifully designed both inside and out, with a fit and finish befitting of Ocean Alexander’s reputation. Custom marble, full size bath/shower.

Reduced! $475,000.

Contact Ian@AnnapolisYachtSales.com or 410-267-8181.

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47’ Riviera M470 Excalibur ’08 Volvo common rail dsls provide amazing economy & speed (38mph cruise at 26 gph). Blue Awlgripped hullsides, new electronics, one owner. Amazing opportunity. $299,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup. com, www.theyachtgroup.com

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52’ Ocean Yachts SS ‘05 One of the best outfitted offshore vessels on the market! Powered by twin Caterpillar C18s. Great opportunity! Call for Pricing details. Contact Ian 410-267-8181 or Ian@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

54’ Meridian 540 Pilothouse ’03 This beautiful one owner yacht has all you’d expect and more! Beautifully appointed with a wide open layout. Must be seen!

Asking $439,000. Only one on the east coast! Pocket-Yacht (410) 827-5230.

52’ Sea Ray ‘07 520 Sundancer Twin Man R6 800 CRM 765-hp IB dsl with Novurania Dinghy - $546,000 - Contact Mike at (410) 867-9550 or mike.s@clarkslanding.com

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‘87 30’ Luhrs Alura - $42,000

’84 Ocean Alexander 70 - $475,000

‘88 Harris Boatworks Trawler 32 - $36,000

‘11 Regal 4080 - $375,000

56’ Sea Ray 560 Sedan Bridge ’00 Twin CAT 3406 , teak cockpit sole, rare light wood interior, custom decor package.

Stidd helm chairs ,EZ2CY. $345,000 .

Curtis Stokes & Associates. Call Randy Walterhoefer 917-478-4944 randy@curtisstokes.net

50’ x 16’ Evans fully refurbished w/new USCOI – COI for 49 passengers plus 2 crew, new remanned engine w/full warranty and zero hours. Price just reduced for 2014!

443-783-0529 or EvansBoats@hotmail.com or www.evansboats .com Westerbeke Diesel - freshwater cooled model W13 - 13.5-hp sailboat motor.

Selling it complete w/transmission, eng. panel, wiring harness, cockpit shift & throttle controls, fuel tank, fuel gauge, water-lift muffler, raw water strainer, hoses, etc. Presently installed & running in a 27’ sailboat. Low hrs excel. Cond.

Asking $3,000 obo. Call: 443-223-8901

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C H ES A P E A K E C L A SSI C Living Legend: Dickie White

by Trey Shinault

T

here are people in this world who are considered unsung heroes: those who lead by example without calling attention to themselves.

Sometimes you do not realize their value until they are gone. A waterman, craftsman, and true Eastern Shore man, who was well known in the tightly knit Oxford community, Richard “Dickie” White was one of those individuals.

“Dickie’s demeanor was so selfeffacing that if you didn’t know what he did, you would probably overlook him. He was just the most remarkable person,” says Sue Lehman, a supporter of the Smith Island Crab Skiff Association (SISCA). White spent years plying his craft at places like Trumpy’s of Annapolis and Bates Marine of Oxford.

Fifty years ago, White grew up in Oxford playing around with Smith Island Crab Skiffs. “Years ago, a fellow in town had one, and I’d take that little boat when it was so rough there were 38foot boats that wouldn’t go out,” White once said. Also known as the “Smith Island Speedboat,” these boats were used to crab in the shallow marshes and were raced up and down the Bay, including in Oxford.

Thirty-five years later, in 1992, White used his considerable woodworking skills to build the first known reproduction crab skiff. He built her along those same lines and named her Salty Eel and used the boat for crabbing, as well as for fun. He had made some Bay history come alive and that seemed all there was to that until 1997. White and some of his friends, Doug Hanks Jr., Todd Pyles, and Bill Macindoe got to thinking about how great it would be to see more of these traditional craft and to keep the design alive. To achieve this, they decided to create a race and challenge nearby Crisfield to build one to race during the annual Crab Derby over Labor Day weekend in 1998.

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The story goes that on a cold winter day in 1997, White went to the Tawes Museum in Crisfield to donate a model of a Hooper’s Island Draketail he had carved for his late wife Catherine. “He was just a grizzled old waterman, and he popped in with that model,” Jack Paul says. “Then he said, ‘I’ve got something better than that.’” He tossed a grubby white glove on then-director Jack Paul’s desk and announced that he was “throw-

ing down the gauntlet.”

The Slippery Eel syndicate issued a challenge to any and all comers to a race in Crisfield.

“It was Dickie’s idea to issue the challenge.

It was Dickie’s idea to build the boat,” Hanks said later. White was prepared to build it himself and finance the build, but Hanks suggested that a syndicate be formed; so 80 members or “plank-owners” financed the project. It was christened on July 28, 1998, and is still in use today.

The first race was held in Crisfield on Labor Day Weekend with four boats attending. Salty Eel, Slippery Eel, Renagade Crab, and Team Jacksonville. The

Renagade Crab won the first race. The Crisfield team received a plaque with a carved White model, which can now be found on the wall of the Smith Island Museum.

White built his final skiff in 2001 and named it Capt. Lawse. When White died suddenly in 2003, the Association decided to do what White always wanted: to create a separate handicapped race, because no two boats were exactly alike, resulting in some hot debates over fairness.

After White’s death, the Capt.

Lawse transferred to his son John White. It was only fitting that John White was the winner of the first Dickie White Memorial Trophy.

Two years later, John sold Capt.

Lawse, which is still being raced.

No one knew the whereabouts of Salty Eel after White’s passing, but it was eventually located in 2008 on Hooper’s Island in the possession of a boy who had always admired the boat. White gave the boat to

him shortly before his death. SICSA bought the boat in 2011 and restored it to her original condition. The Oxford Race in 2012 was the first time that all of White’s boats were together in one place. White managed to revive a piece of Chesapeake Bay maritime history, and it is up to those of us who appreciate it to keep it as living history.

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