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Rather than promising to lose weight or become a better person, PropTalk resolves to buy a new boat in 2012. Here are some good ways you can do so, too. by Capt. Rick Franke

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ou can tell me how great West Coast oysters are until you are blue in the face. Maybe your idea of bivalve bliss comes in a calcium carbonate wrapper from Long Island Sound or the Mississippi Delta. No, when it comes to edible mollusks, there’s no finer place to live than the Chesapeake, and there’s no better species than the Eastern oyster— Crassostrea virginica—to enjoy fresh out of the shell. During the “R-filled” months in the late ’70s, my dad often would pick up a half-bushel of oysters on his way home for the weekend. In those days, it was easy to find a roadside stand with a waterman selling oysters to commuter traffic. Unfortunately, most all of these roadside fixtures have vanished with the wild oyster’s demise. Oddly enough, I never really liked oysters much as a kid. It wasn’t the taste or texture (I liked those just fine) but the dirt and sand that would inevitably hitch a ride inside the shell on my dad’s oyster knife. It was rare in those days to find a clean bushel of oysters—a bushel usually was about 60-percent oysters and 40-percent mud. So while I liked the taste, it was hard to get past the dental debris. When human beings started successfully farming members of the Crassostrea genus, I fell back in love with oysters. Gone were the barnacle- and dirt-encrusted shellfish from my youth. They had been replaced by stunning, clean, uniform shells—no dirt in sight. Kevin McClarren of the Choptank Oyster Company (home of the Choptank Sweet oyster) in Cambridge, MD, explains why: “We suspend our oysters in bags in the

top portion of the water column so they don’t get covered by silt or dirt, and they rarely see a barnacle like wild oysters do. And since we power wash each oyster to within an inch of its life before we box and ship it, there’s little or no chance that you’ll find dirt anywhere near one of our oysters.” So I was thrilled when I found out my uncle Mike would be visiting from Mexico. Even though our meetings usually end up with an empty bottle of Scotch whiskey serving as the table’s centerpiece, I knew Mike was an oyster lover and couldn’t wait to share a baker’s dozen with him at our local raw bar. We ordered up some Choptank Sweets, and the verdict from my uncle reaffirmed my own opinions on the subject: “These are really *expletive* good!” Yes, yes they are. And you can still get wild oysters if you like—and good ones at that. Wild Country Seafood in Annapolis heads out to Hacketts Point—just south of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge—every morning during the season. You can pick some up from their retail location, or stop by the Boatyard Bar & Grill in Annapolis and enjoy some at its raw bar. So, while winter can be miserable, I find no better uniting force against the cold than a group of good friends, long-lost family members, a couple dozen freshly shucked Choptank Sweets and a six or two of Dogfish Head 60-Minute India Pale Ale. That’s what we call “living” here in Bay Country.

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Out of My Mind

by Ruth Christie

A Cruiser’s Comparison of the Caribbean to the Chesapeake

fter spending much of 2011 enjoying the sights and sounds of the Chesapeake Bay, my family and I took a Royal Caribbean cruise out of Baltimore over Thanksgiving week on Enchantment of the Seas. Four fun island-hopping excursions were happily sandwiched between four glorious, relaxing days at sea in the Atlantic Ocean. No worries, mate. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, we dragged the kids all over the blue-and-gray cobblestones in the Historic District, took a slew of photos, and then returned to the mothership, tired and thirsty. “Island time” mentality had not yet replaced our “East Coast” mania, but it would at our next stop: St. Thomas. There, a rambling truck on scenic Route 35 transported us over the island’s backbone from

Havensight to heaven on earth that takes the name Megans Bay Beach. In Dominican Republic, a bumpy truck carried us 50 minutes from our launch in Samaná to the beach at La Playita, while a friendly local guide gave us a quick rundown on some of the sights along the way; his English was much better than our Spanish. On Labadee, Haiti, we hit the beach and enjoyed a cruise ship buffet on the sandy island before beating Explorer of the Seas off the dock for our return cruise home. Other than basking in the warm Caribbean sun, I got to thinking about how the Chesapeake Bay and the Caribbean are similar and how they are not. Here’s an unsophisticated take on how the two locales stack up:

e two days before Thanksgiving. ##A favorite spot on our 2011 cruis inican Republic by Jim Chris tie Dom the in h beac c Photo of an idylli

##Home, swee t home… Find ing to up Harris Cree k. Photo by Jim tal happiness Chris tie

How They Are Alike

• Both have easy access to countless, often exotic, ports of call where you can shop, dine, drink, and play to your heart’s content. • Both have sandy shores. • Both have things in them that can sting you. • Both have fantastic cruising and fishing grounds. • Cruise ships take people through and to both regions. • Both have Caribbean restaurants, Tiki bars, and steel drum bands. • Both see hurricane activity, though more frequently in the Caribbean than in the Chesapeake Bay. • Both are off the Atlantic Ocean. • Before being discovered by European explorers, native tribes inhabited each area. • Both are in line with major shipping routes or channels. • Both provide perfectly good places to enjoy Bloody Marys in the morning and champagne or rum in the evening. • Both locations have seen me celebrating milestones, including many wedding anniversaries in St. Michaels and a honeymoon in Barbados “lightyears” ago. • Exploring every inch of the Chesapeake Bay and the Caribbean is on my bucket list. 8 January 2012 PropTalk

How They Differ

• The Caribbean’s water is turquoise and clear, and the Chesapeake Bay’s waters fluctuate between murky hues of green and brown. • Most Caribbean islands have lush mountains and palm trees. Most shorelines along the Bay are decidedly flat and lacking altitude; any palm trees you see are suspect. • The Caribbean is warm all year long; its climate is tropical. The Bay gets the full complement of the year’s cold, cool, warm, and hot seasons; its climate is humid. • PropTalk celebrates living on the Chesapeake Bay all the time. We don’t visit or write about the Caribbean much. • The Caribbean is a crescent-shaped group of more than 7000 islands, islets, reefs, and cays. The Chesapeake Bay is a snake-shaped body of water; it’s the drowned valley of the Susquehanna River. • The Caribbean is more than 2000 miles long. The Chesapeake Bay is about 200 miles long. • I know many parts of the Chesapeake Bay like the back of my hand. I don’t know much about Caribbean islands and waters, having visited only a handful of them. proptalk.com

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Lefty (No, Not That Lefty) Gary, In response to your letter to PropTalk readers, I would like to put in my two cents regarding the November issue. I love how power people are cooler; I mean, differ from sailors. I laughed out loud and had my husband doing the same as I read it to him. This was too good to let someone read it themselves! Keep those journal entries coming on Indian Summer’s adventures and misadventures. I always like to read that nobody has this whole boating thing down pat and even experienced boaters make mistakes. Makes us amateurs feel much better about our “skills.” Another laugh out loud is the description of the three basic responses when preparing for a hurricane in

An Ideal Hurricane Hole. Conowingo Dam article - very informative. Where else could I find the results of the Poor Boy Open? So for someone who doesn’t have a boat now, just imagine how much enjoyment I’ll get out of a powerboat magazine once we get that perfect boat. Oh, Table of Contents... I read the magazine from back to front (must be a lefthanded person thing), so I really didn’t need that section. Sorry! Keep writing. Nancy L. Malwitz Cambridge/Ellicott City, MD

Nancy, We like your style. Readers can always e-mail their thoughts, images, or a pound of jumbo-lump crabmeat to gary@proptalk.com. ~Gary

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Winterization Whoops!

Editor, I just read the article on Winterization in the December 2011 PropTalk. As someone who has been in the boating business for almost 35 years, I felt I had to respond to one of the suggestions in that article. While much of the article was informative, I believe the writer is seriously misleading the readers by suggesting the use of WD-40 as a substitute for “fogging fluid.” You will not find any engine manufacturer that recommends a product like WD-40 for fogging. Per its labeling, the purpose of a proper fogging fluid, such as CRC Engine Stor, is to “protect internal engine parts from corrosion during seasonal

storage.” The WD-40 label makes no such claim as it is not intended for that purpose. Even more disturbing is the writer’s suggestion that WD-40 can be used in any engine, inboard or outboard. WD-40, and even fogging fluid, are not to be used in today’s fuel injected engines. Rather, manufacturers have a specific procedure that involves the ingestion of two-cycle outboard oil into the fuel system for off-season storage. Although I am not familiar with diesel engines, the suggestion that WD-40 or fogging fluid is acceptable has been met with cringes from diesel techs. That is just not appropriate.

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As the article intended as instructional to the reader, I think it was wrong to suggest the use of out-dated, inappropriate, and non-marine products for the process. The use of WD-40 for off-season is valuable for exterior corrosion protection, but should be limited to that. Today’s boaters have too much invested in their boats to risk reducing the engine’s life unnecessarily by using out-dated products, particularly when a five-dollar can of fogging fluid will service three to four engines when used properly. Sincerely, John Polek President Sunset Harbor Marina Inc. Thanks for the note, John. The error is entirely my fault. I worked together with our editorial staff to write that article, and I should have checked it more carefully after we finished it. Thanks for reading our magazine so carefully. ~Gary proptalk.com

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Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Makes Landmark Menhaden Decision by Gary Reich

upported by new science and more than 91,000 public comments, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) decided in November for the first time in its history to curb the commercial Atlantic menhaden catch. In what the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) called “a new day for menhaden management,” ASMFC voted 14 to three in favor of adopting a new maximum spawning potential (MSP) overfishing threshold of 15 percent and a target MSP of 30 percent. The previous MSP threshold was eight percent. According to a CCA press release, the new management measures cause the reference points to “change from the current eight-percent MSP, which means eight percent of an un-fished stock, to 15-percent MSP as the overfishing threshold. The target (the point for which management measures are intended) of 30-percent MSP, will require an overall 37-percent reduction in harvest when implemented.” Richen Brame, CCA Atlantic fisheries director, says, “The most critical thing that happened today is that the debate over whether or not to manage menhaden at all is over.” Brame adds, “Clearly these fish do indeed need to be managed, and managed conservatively. It took a very long time and a lot of work by many, many groups, but ASMFC did the right thing today.” Debate has swirled for years over whether the menhaden stock was being overfished, but new science from ASMFC concluded that overfishing occurred in 32 of the last 50 years, and the menhaden harvest target has been exceeded every year since 1960. Recreational fishermen and environmentalists cheered the decision. “If striped bass could speak, they’d be hooting and hollering,” says Chesapeake Bay Foundation president Will Baker. “The commission’s decision will mean more food for stripers, which have been beset by malnutrition. And bluefish, ospreys, eagles, and Bay critters that feed on menhaden are celebrating, too. This is great news for jobs, our economy, and a society that values wildlife,” Baker adds.

It was no surprise that the measures in Addendum V received heavy pushback from Virginia politicians and fisheries managers. Reedville, VA, is where menhaden processor Omega Protein is located. The Texas-based company harvests Atlantic menhaden from the Lower Chesapeake Bay for use in dietary supplements, animal feed, and makeup. Ron Luken, senior fisheries biologist for Omega Protein, said in a press release, “It’s akin to swatting a gnat with a sledgehammer.” Virginia was one of the three votes against adopting the new management measures. The two other votes against came from the Potomac River Fisheries Commission and New Jersey. Omega Protein stock was down almost 21 percent after the decision.

##Menhaden have been commercia lly valuable for hundreds of years , but new management measures enac ted by the ASMFC call for a 37 percent reduction in the comm ercial haul. Represented in this sketc h are two men who are signalling the location of menhaden scho ols to boats offshore. Photo cour tesy of NOA A Fisheries

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hat would you do without PropTalk? [Wait. Don’t answer that.] We love sharing everything that’s cool about the Bay with you. So, with some fanfare, we present the important details about this year’s Progressive Insurance Baltimore Boat Show. Show organizers have really ramped things up for 2012. Don’t miss out on the fun. In addition to excellent exhibitors and demos, fun features include the powerboat docking challenge, a thrilling look at Miss GEICO, a boating trivia contest, welcome to the water and discover boating centers, boating on a budget tricks of the trade, a Maryland safe boater course (75 buckaroos), a crab-picking contest, top-notch fishing and boating seminars, the entertaining water coloring contest for kids sponsored by PropTalk (see Laura Christie’s artwork on the right), paddle palooza, a new photo zone, a scavenger hunt, and the chance to win a family ski camp getaway for four loved ones in North Carolina or a boat the Bay summer boating giveaway from the Carefree Boat Club.

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Fishing For A Cure For Breast Cancer by Beth Crabtree

he fourth annual Fish For A Cure (F4AC) Invitational Tournament, held November 5 out of Annapolis, was a rocking event in more than one way. The day began with a strong chop on the Bay and ended with a rockin’ Tournament Bash in the evening. This year’s event raised more than $150,000 for the Breast Center in the Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute at the Anne Arundel Medical Center. Rough water made for challenging conditions, and the weigh-in saw smaller catches than in past years. The winning catch was a seven-pound, 10-ounce rockfish caught by Captains Mitch Quillen and Jeff Crane and their team of anglers on Catch 22. The second place fish weighed seven pounds, nine ounces and was caught by Captain Brian Muldowney on Miss Hatti. Captain Colin Long aboard Koons Ford of Annapolis captured third place with a seven-pound, seven-ounce rockfish. For bringing in the winning fish, Catch 22 received a $2500 cash prize, along with

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cool angling gear donated by Anglers and Alltackle. In a generous gesture, Captain Jeff Crane and his team donated the cash winnings back to F4AC. Captain Keith Misner and his crew aboard Second Summer won The Captain’s Challenge, a friendly, but spirited, fundraising competition between boats. Second Summer raised more than $20,000 to support breast cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment. 2011 saw the first all-women’s entry, Skipjack 19, captained by Glenn Orr and boasting a crew of six ladies. Lisa and Brian Kahan hatched the plan for this entry. Brian says, “After having a wonderful time last year on Bjorn to Run (owned by Kelly Bjorn) and having learned what a great event this is, I wanted my business to support a boat, especially because treating cancer pain is part of what I do for a living.” Kahan arranged for the Kahan Center for Pain Management to sponsor Skipjack 19 for the wives of the crew on Bjorn to Run.

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“The interaction between the husbands’ boat and the wives’ boat made for an intense fundraising competition,” says Lisa Kahan. “We were out on the water texting and phoning back and forth with our husbands, joking about the size of the fish we were catching. But, the spirit of the day was not about catching the biggest fish; it was about raising money for this meaningful cause,” she says. The women’s boat brought in four keepers despite the rough seas, and at weigh-in, the ladies caused quite a stir when they showed up wearing hot pink wigs. “We had a blast, and we’ll do it again next year,” the Kahans agree. The weigh-in and tournament party took place in donated space at the Chandler Building, formerly Fawcett Boat Supplies, at City Dock in Annapolis. More than 350 people enjoyed a great party, with live dance music by Doug Segree. The Main Ingredient catered delicious food, and Pusser’s served their famous Painkillers. Three bars serving beer, wine, and mixed drinks kept everyone happy.

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The silent auction featured nifty nautical items, including a T-top for a center console. “F4AC’s founder Greg Lilly and the Board do a great job with this event,” says Tom Ervin, who has been involved with F4AC from its inception. “Every year the tournament gets bigger and better,” he adds. This year, Ervin fished with his three brothers in his new 26-foot Regulator, the Lady Brady. “We went out near Bloody Point, just the four of us. It was a nice opportunity for us to spend some time together,” he says. And the group of women in pink wigs? “They were a riot,” Ervin laughs. F4AC was started in 2007 by a group of friends and business associates who were passionate about fishing and were looking for a way to enjoy the beauty of the Bay. When one of the founders’ wives received a cancer diagnosis, the group reinvented the outing as a fundraiser in 2008. Today, the board continues to grow the tournament and raise as much money as possible to help find a cure for cancer. fishforacure.org

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165 Feet in a New Fleet

oming soon to the Chesapeake Bay, Beneteau’s Flyer Gran Turismo line of powerboats made its North American debut during the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show October 27-31. Four models (34-, 38-, 44-, and 49-footers) were inspired by the world of Italian high-performance cars and have modern, powerful lines and a ‘sports classic’ feel. Garth Hichens of Annapolis Yacht Sales (AYS) says, “We’ll get some of the 38 and 44 models come March.” AYS’s new hire Patrick Hopkins adds, “These boats have a different style, a cruising style. They are very sleek, have lots of amenities, boast neat designs, and have different layouts than other types of cruisers or day boats. They are spacious inside and out, and the windows provide stunning views, no matter where you go. With Volvo Pentas and Beneteau’s Air Step technology, these boats burn less fuel than other vessels their size. AYS is the dealer for Flyer Gran Turismos from New York City to Virginia.” Drool over the 38 and 44 at the Bay Bridge Boat Show this spring. annapolisyachtsales.com, flyergranturismo.com

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rab your air horns and goofy hats and par-tee! As the calendar flips from December 31, 2011, over to January 1, 2012, experience New Year’s Eve antics on and near Bay waters. PropTalk wishes you and yours a great 2012. As the crow flies from north to south on the Bay, here’s the lowdown: • Baltimore will celebrate the end of 2011 and the start of 2012 with fireworks and deck parties. Take a front-row seat for all the action by visiting spiritcruisesbaltimore.com or historicships.org, for starters. • Be in Rock Hall, MD, for the signature Dance Party and Rockfish Drop (rockhallmd.com). • Annapolis celebrates New Year’s by rocking City Dock (visitannapolis.org). • Don’t miss the townwide party in Alexandria, VA, called “First Night Alexandria” (firstnightalexandria.org). • Easton, MD, celebrates First Night Talbot. Learn more at tourtalbot.org. • Take a dinner cruise in Norfolk, VA (spiritofnorfolk.com). proptalk.com

Upper Bay Oysters Suffer Massive Die-Off by Gary Reich

any Chesapeake Country residents knew it was unlikely that the Bay would go unscathed after Hurricane Irene and the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee dumped a couple of feet of rain over the watershed. The heavy rains prompted massive flood releases of freshwater from Susquehanna River’s Conowingo Dam, turning much of the Upper and Middle Bay into a telephone pole- and toilet seat-laced chocolate milkshake. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed unspoken fears in mid-November by releasing preliminary oyster mortality rates for a number of large oyster reefs above the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. ##Illustration courtesy of Maryland DNR In a sampling of 15 individual oyster bars, DNR discovered that four of the northernmost reefs suffered a whopping cumulative mortality of 79 percent, with two far northern bars having no live oysters on them. Fisheries managers hypothesize that the die-off can be attributed to low salinity. The die-off is particularly discouraging given the record spatset (new oysters) that DNR recorded in 2010. But scientists were quick to point out that an exact cause and timeline for the die-off has not yet been determined. Barnacle growth inside many of the oyster shells suggests that the highest mortality occurred between March and July, while more recent barnacle growth points to some level Winterization Services of mortality during the period when Performed On Location By Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee rolled through the area. Scientists Experienced Professionals were able to conclude that sediment load was not a contributing factor in the die-off, since healthy live mussels Power Washing • Staining • Marine Maintenance • Yacht Detailing were found growing on the exterior of Weekly/Bi-Weekly Yacht Washes • Concierge Services many oyster shells. Mike Naylor, DNR shellfish proShrinkwrapping • Commissioning / De-Commissioning gram director, says, “This is a setback for the Upper Bay. This hits a fragile area of the Bay particularly hard. There were very few mature oysters in this area of the Bay to begin with, but it’s very disheartening to see that the remarkable, encouraging 2010 spatset has been lost.” Naylor adds, “These types of oyster kills commonly occur when oysters grow near a major source of freshwater. Widespread freshwater losses in the Chesapeake Bay have occurred many times over the past century, with severe die-offs in 1909, 1944, 1958, 1972 and 1993.” To help, visit oysterrecovery.org and www.pier-pressure.net get involved, if you aren’t already.

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DOCK TALK Interlux Awards $4500 to South River Federation by Gary Reich

ounded in 1999 to protect, restore, and celebrate the South River, the South River Federation (SRF) in November received a $4500 award from Interlux Paint as part of its Waterfront Challenge. SRF was specifically recognized for its efforts to clean up the South River tributary of Beards Creek, where its volunteers removed more than 12 tons of trash and metal in April 2011. Designed to recognize and award organizations that strive to improve our waterfront landscapes and ecosystems, Interlux this year awarded $42,500 to six organizations across the country. The top $20,000 prize went to the Rozalia Project for a Clean Ocean for its Trash Tour 2011. The organization’s objective was to involve and inspire people to learn about the problem of marine debris by using underwater, remote-operated vehicles to retrieve trash from the bottom. southriverfederation.net

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Maritime Photo Exhibit Annapolis Maritime Museum.

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Keep Tabs on Santa’s Whereabouts with NORAD’s Help

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Small Paintings Show McBride Gallery, Annapolis.

“Upper Bay” Exhibit Havre de Grace Maritime Museum, MD. See nautical artwork created by Paul Howshall and Liz Arango-Howshall.

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Watershed Moments River Gallery, Galesville, MD. Enjoy Chesapeake winter photos by Lynn Teo Simarski. Opening reception December 3 (3 to 5 p.m.).

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Midnight Madness Thursdays. Annapolis. Block party with shopping, music, refreshments, and holiday cheer. From 6 to 11 p.m. December 8, don’t miss Gifts That Give Hope Alternative Gift Fair .

Luminaria Night Celebration 5 to 8 p.m. Vienna, MD. Glowing lights line the decorated homes and streets. Santa will be there.

Sir Francis Beaufort, Inventor of the Windscale that Bears His Name, Dies in England, 1857

Clifford Ashley, Author of The Ashley Book of Knots, Is Born in Massachusetts, 1881

Season of the Sailor Concert with Calico Jack and Bob Zentz 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum. $20.

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The Recipe for Lady Baltimore Cake Is First Printed, 1906

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Annual Christmas Eve Row 8 to 10 a.m. Williams Wharf, Mathews, VA.

Waterskiing Santa and His Helpers 1 p.m. Best viewed from National Harbor next to the Wilson Bridge in Maryland.

National Whiners’ Day Pah-lease.

Rudyard Kipling, Author of Captains Courageous and The Seven Seas, Is Born in India, 1865

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The Beach Boys Play Their First Gig Under that Name, 1961; and New Orleans-Style Hurricane Recipe Is Posted on Web, 2007

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John Trumpy & Sons, Builders of Fine Yachts, Cease Operations in Annapolis, 1973

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Toys in the Lighthouse Drum Point Lighthouse, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

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January 9 Continued...

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“Someday We’ll Laugh About This” Week

Smuttynose Brewery Is Founded and Releases First Beer, Shoals Pale Ale, 1994

The First Ocean Liner The James Monroe Sets Sail on its Maiden Voyage from New York to England, 1818

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Mid-Atlantic Rockfish Shootout Virginia Beach, VA. Pays $145,000!

Captain’s License Renewal Class 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Annapolis Elks Lodge #622. $110 for CAPCA members.

The Morse Code Distress Signal CQD (“All Stations: Distress”) Is Established, 1904 Two years later, it was replaced by SOS (“Save Our Ship”).

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Anglers’ Night Out: Fishing Flicks and Friends 6 p.m. Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport. Cocktails, dinner, and a fishing film with friends.

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Winter Luncheon Series 11:30 a.m. Six Wednesdays. Captain Avery Museum, Shady Side, MD.

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Chesapeake Bay Foundation Hampton Roads VoiCeS Nine Wednesdays. The Peninsula, Hampton Roads, VA.

Charles, a Lightship, Is Launched and Assigned To Serve Cape Charles, VA, 1916

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A Less Than Stellar Student Rewrites History in 2002: “The First World War, caused by the assignation of the Arch-Duck by a surf, ushered in a new error in the anals of human history.”

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First Winter Youth Olympic Games Innsbruck, Austria.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Closes at 11,722.98 at the Peak of the Dot-Com Bubble, 2000

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The Wildwood, NJ, Plunge

Conversations with Chesapeake Bay Authors Two Sundays. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Peter Benchley’s Terrifying Book Jaws Is Published, 1974 Ditch Your New Year’s Resolutions Day

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Wintertime Maritime Lecture Series 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Annapolis Maritime Museum.

Jimmy Buffett Releases “Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes,” 1977

“Keep Winter Cold” Polar Bear Plunge 11 a.m. National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD.

Captain’s License Renewal Class Annapolis Elks Lodge #622. $110 for CAPCA members.

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r. PropTalk says cabin fever is a claustrophobic reaction that occurs when a boater is shut in a small space, with idle hands, for extended periods. In addition to being nervous laughers, sufferers are restless, irritable, paranoid, irrationally frustrated with everyday objects, forgetful, over-sleepers, distrustful of other people, and driven to go outside. Therapies involve getting out and interacting with nature, boats, gear, and tackle. So, the good doctor wants to see you at these shows:

Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show: Jan 4-8 Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, NY nyboatshow.com

Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show: Feb 4-12 Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA marinesource.com

Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo: Jan 6-8 North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC marinesource.com

Mid-Atlantic Boat Show: Feb 9-12 Charlotte (NC) Convention Center ncboatshows.com

Providence Boat Show: Jan 12-15 Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI providenceboatshow.com

Mid-Atlantic Sports & Boat Show: Feb 10-12 Virginia Beach (VA) Convention Center vaboatshow.com

Timonium Fishing Expo and Boat Show: Jan 13-15 Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD fishingexpo.com

Progressive Insurance New England Boat Show: Feb 11-19 Boston (MA) Convention & Exhibit Center newenglandboatshow.com

Charleston Boat Show: Jan 17-19 Charleston (SC) Area Convention Center thecharlestonboatshow.com

Progressive Insurance Miami Int’l Boat Show: Feb 16-20 Miami Beach (FL) Convention Center miamiboatshow.com

Progressive Insurance Baltimore Boat Show: Jan 19-22 Baltimore Convention Center baltimoreboatshow.com

Carolina Powerboat Show & Sale: Feb 17-19 North Carolina State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC ncboatshows.com

Richmond Fishing Expo: Jan 20-22 Meadow Event Park - State Fairgrounds of Virginia, Doswell, VA ncboatshows.com

Ocean City Seaside Boat Show: Feb 17-19 Ocean City (MD) Convention Center ocboatshow.com

Pittsburgh Boat Show: Jan 26-29 Monroeville Convention Center, PA pittsburghboatshow.com

Progressive Insurance Richmond Boat Show: Feb 17-19 Richmond (VA) Raceway Complex agievents.com

The Fly Fishing Show: Jan 27-29 Garden State Convention Center, Somerset, NJ flyfishingshow.com

The Fly Fishing Show: Feb 18-19 Lancaster County Convention Center, Lancaster, PA flyfishingshow.com

Catchin’ for Kids Sportfishing Show: Jan 27-29 Khedive Shrine Center, Chesapeake, VA catchinforkids.org

Tie Fest: Feb 25 Kent Island Yacht Club, Kent Narrows, MD ccamd.org

Fredricksburg Boat Show & Water Lifestyle Expo: Jan 27-29 Fredricksburg (VA) Expo Center bmgevents.com

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Winter Getaways

Thai One On for a Hollywood Hangover

Cruising Thailand by Power by Peter Swanson

hy charter a boat in Thailand, you ask? Why not somewhere closer to home? For anyone who can afford the airfare and loves spicy food, Thailand is a gastronome’s dream. On the water, however, cuisine finishes second behind scenery and sa-nuk, the Thai love of fun. As a charter venue, the waters off Phuket are visually stunning, dotted with sky-scraping isles of rock and jungle, reminiscent of the “floating islands” from the sci-fi movie “Avatar.” Our sense of having discovered a lush alien world was reinforced by the futuristic design of our reconnaissance craft, a Moorings 474 Power Cat, built by Robertson & Caine of South Africa. Her name was Fondao.

The Moorings base for Thailand is at Ao Po Grand Marina on the eastern side of the island of Phuket, 20 miles away from beach resorts on the western coast famous for their nightlife. Lasting more than an hour, our charter briefing was conducted by Moorings skipper Christopher Green. Years of experience in local waters had not diminished Green’s enthusiasm for the subject. He discussed weather, tides, holding, snorkeling reefs, and beach restaurants; he extemporized a seven-day cruising plan that took into account my cousin’s two kids, a fourand seven-year-old, and a multitude of possible island anchorages. As we received our briefing, the women and children had taken a cab food shopping. Given the choice between the modern British-owned Tesco supermarket and the local Thai market, I sent them to the latter, thinking the Thai market would be more photogenic. That it was, but it was also disorganized and hot inside. Shopping took longer, choices were fewer,

the food was undoubtedly of lesser quality, and our crew returned in a foul mood… but at least they were alive. “People have died from snakebites in that store,” our briefer said only half-joking, when I mentioned where they had gone. My cousin’s boss from Boston, MA, vacationing at Phuket, joined us just before we cast off. A Moorings 474 has four staterooms with ensuite heads, and we would be using all of them-a couple without children, a family of four, and a bachelor on vacation. Casting off at about 2 p.m., we set a course for our first hong island. Hong means room, and hong islands have caves leading from the beach to chambers in the islands’ interiors that are open to the sky and lush with foliage. Alas, the tide was high, and this cave was impassible by dinghy. Never mind, we would find others in the days to come. We upped anchor and continued northward further up Phang-Nga Bay to our first real tourist trap-James Bond Island. Hollywood likes Thailand, our briefer had said, but movies such as “The Man with the Golden Gun” from 1974 had proved the “kiss of death” for hitherto unspoiled islands.

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##Long-tail boats line up on the beach, while their passengers are ashore. Photo by Peter Swanson

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At 5:30 p.m., we dragged our inflatable onto the beach at the fictional lair of arch-villain Francisco Scaramanga, he of the “golden gun.” The trinket stalls were buttoned up as merchants retired to the few remaining long-tail boats that would ferry them home. The long-tails are the ubiquitous working craft of Thailand, characterized by a pivot-mounted utility diesel engine or a car motor and turning a 12-foot or longer shaft. The boat’s curved hardwood prow may look pretty, but it’s a necessary counterweight to the engine and helmsman. Ashore and nearly alone, we enjoyed the island’s famous scenery, a towering limestone rock in a green pool of shallow water, the first of many dramatic “karst” formations we would encounter over the next five days and better described by the photos accompanying this article. From Ko James Bond, we continued northward up to the fishing village of Pan Yi, near the mouth of a river of the same name. Like many places in the south of Thailand, Pan Yi is a Muslim

##Long-tail boats are the ubiquitous working craft of Thailand. This one was photographed at the Moslem stilt village of Pan Yi. Photo by Peter Swanson

village; it is built on stilts over tidal land and in the shadow of a massive lump of rock. The village economy is based on fishing and providing workers for nearby tourist attractions. We dropped anchor in front of the village for the night. We shared the anchorage with two foreign sailboats, a real crowd in a country with little homegrown recreational boating. Early the next morning, we took the dinghy ashore to explore this prosperous and tidy settlement on stilts. At the town

dock, a sign told us how to behave, written in Thai with quaint English translations. “Alcohol drink” and “meatpig” were banned, of course, but so were dogs. The fine for possession of liquor was “one goat and 5000 baht.” Baht is the Thai currency, with 1000 baht equivalent to about $30. Surely to include a goat in the penalty was evidence of a sense of humor, and also suggested the local availability of goats for emergency judicial purchase. Regulation No. 7 (of 10) carried no

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Winter Getaways penalty, merely urging that visitors “Please get dressed polite. Thank you.” For 1000 baht, we bought a necklace of black pearls that had been produced by an oyster farm nearby. After our visit, we raised the anchor and headed south over Phang Nga Bay and onto the Sea of Phuket. We anchored at Ko Roi to explore a massive hong, accessible from the beach. For the next four and a half days, we wandered from island to island, swimming and exploring by day, twice eating dinner at excellent beach restaurants. The first time, we ran the dinghy onto the beach in light surf at Ko Pu, all six of us aboard, and chose one of several restaurants at random. Elegant in its décor, tropical in atmosphere, cheap in price: we ate and drank well for a combined tab of about $60, drinks included. We would have left our shoes at the door, as is the custom here, had we been wearing any. We anchored at Lanta Old Town at Ko Lanta, which has a diverse population of Chinese merchants, Thai

##The Fresh Restaurant is one of the waterfront attractions at Lanta Old Town. Photo by Peter Swanson

##As you might guess from the artwork, this vessel is a squid boat. Photo by Peter Swanson

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##This is typical island scenery, and a good place to drop the hook for lunch. Photo by Peter Swanson

fishing families, and a recently settled community of “Sea Gypsies.” (This seagoing ethnic group was noted for having fared well during the 2004 tsunami that devastated many Thai islands and killed tens of thousands. At the first sign of rising water, the Sea Gypsy people whiffed danger and fled to high ground, urging others to follow. Many people who died were actually on their way toward the waterfront, curious to see what was happening.) Historically, Lanta Town served as a way station for Arab and Chinese trading vessels en route to big ports such as Singapore. The most famous Thai island of all is a place called Ko Phi Phi, which was coming back from the tsunami, which killed between 2000 and 4000 people there. The island has been rebuilt helter skelter, resulting in a jumble of dive shops, restaurants, and bars. Phi Phi had been renown as an idyllic “hippie” destination, but even before the tsunami, the movie “The Beach” from 2000 had ushered in a new era of excess, according to our Moorings briefer.

##This gorgeous motoryacht was anchored at Ao Phang Bay. Photo by Peter Swanson

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“When I first came to Thailand about 15 years ago as a backpacker, Phi Phi was the place to go. It was lovely. Bamboo huts on the beach, and people just chilling out,” Green told us. “Then they made a film called ‘The Beach’ there-DiCaprio. Fantastic book, appalling film, and sadly it was also the death knell for Ko Phi Phi.” We decided to check out Phi Phi anyway, though we didn’t go ashore. During a drive-through of the island’s huge southern harbor, we checked out the multitude of watercraft there. The Moorings 47-footer is especially good for browsing because of the commanding view from its flybridge, which seats nine. We dropped the hook for lunch in the shadow of a cliff and waited until 5 p.m. When the tourist boats began returning from the smaller island nearby, Little Phi Phi, we chugged over there to take their place. We picked up a mooring in lovely Maya Bay (setting for “The Beach”), now nearly empty of visitors. With Fondao floating above a coral reef teeming with fish, we chilled out like the hippies of yore. Our little voyage was drawing to a close. The next day we returned to base, having covered about 170 nautical miles over seven days. If you have boating buddies who have moved to another part of the United States-or you did the same-consider Thailand for an exotic reunion. Think of Thailand as a way of “meeting in the middle,” even though it lies on the far side of the world.

##The two kids aboard, Ami, seven, and Kenny, four, enjoyed their vacation at sea immensely. Photo by Sopit Callahan

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t’s a great time to buy a boat,” is something heard often these days. But why? I put this question in front of an informal panel of boating experts—Bill Walzack and Chris Buchheister of Walzack Yacht Brokerage Service; Jeff Truesdale, general manager of Clarks Landing; and Jennifer Richards, brokerage director for Hinckley Annapolis—and they all agreed. It is a great time to buy a boat: inventories are up, owners are anxious to sell, and financing is available at historically low interest rates.

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Picking the Perfect Platform

f you are contemplating your first boat purchase or considering replacing your existing boat, here is some food for thought: There are nearly 250,000 boats registered in the state of Maryland. Nearly three-quarters of those boats are less than 20 feet in length, trailerable, and powered by an outboard motor. The average boat owner uses his boat between 50 and 100 hours per season. After the initial purchase of the boat, the average owner spends between 15 and 25 percent of the purchase price annually on operation costs, such as fuel, insurance, dockage, maintenance, and storage. Given those sobering thoughts, as you contemplate your boat purchase, it is wise to have a clear idea of what you want your boat to do and what your expectations are. For most of us, our first boat is used and purchased locally for cash from a private owner. Most of this process, unless a large loan is involved, is very much a do-it-yourself operation. These boats are typically found in newspaper classifieds or classified sections in boating magazines. The first step is to try to decide how you will use the boat. An active young family with kids may find a bowrider or similar small, fast runabout to be the ideal introduction to water sports. A fisherman may prefer a center-console. If you want to spend weekends living aboard and exploring new coves and harbors, a small cruiser or sport boat of some type will fill the bill. If you want to extend your cruising, a trawler may be the best bet. You can fish from a runabout or water ski behind a center-console, but thinking this process through will give you a clearer idea of what type of boat best suits your needs.

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##How many horses you see in there? A prospective buyer looks at the power plant in a new Campbell’s yacht.

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##Joe Reid (L) of Mast & Mallet Boatworks, a custom newboat builder, talks shop with a customer.

Requisite Research

ow you are ready to begin serious research. Once you have a general idea of the type and size boat you are looking for, start going to boat shows, reading the ads and boat tests in boating publications, scouring the Internet (bucnet.com and yachtnet.com are two of the most comprehensive boat sites), and talking to people who have boats like the one you would like to have. While determining what you can afford, don’t forget to factor in the annual operating and maintenance costs. You are more likely to enjoy the boat if it is not a financial disaster all the time. When you have finally located a prospective boat, look it over carefully. Always ask for a sea trial (nautical talk for a test ride) before you close the deal. Sometimes the boat that looks perfect on paper, or on the trailer, just doesn’t feel right on the water, and you should keep looking. If your lender requires a condition and valuation survey, you should plan to absorb the cost of that survey. proptalk.com

A surveyor is the nautical equivalent of a home inspector, and he or she works for you, not the seller, so listen carefully to what he has to say. If the purchase price is small enough, the cost of a survey may not be reasonable, especially in the case of a used boat purchased from a private owner. In that case, go over the boat carefully. Even though you are definitely in “buyer beware” territory with a used boat, there are many very good used boats out there awaiting new owners. Used boats often come with additional equipment and improvements added by previous owners and often will give many years of satisfactory service.

New Boat, Used Boat

f you have moved up in size to where the cost of the boat may approach what you paid for your home, you are looking at a major life purchase, and it is time to leave the do-it-yourself realm and utilize the services of a dealer or an independent broker to help you deal with the information overload. If you like a particular brand of boat, especially if you are purchasing a new one, you should talk to a local dealer. Truesdale of Clarks Landing, a Sea Ray

dealer, explains some of the advantages of buying from a dealership. Truesdale says, “We sell a lot of boats, both new and used. We have a lot invested in our operation; in our marinas and our yacht yards. We try to give the boat buyer a full experience. With our brokerage (used) boats, our service department is onsite, so we can launch the boat for the customer, sea trial the boat, haul it, and get estimates right here. We also have a finance manager here. The whole transaction can be a lot smoother, rather than driving all over trying to find a yard to haul the boat, or trying to get an estimate from an outside service guy.” Richards, brokerage director for Hinckley of Annapolis, describes the slightly different approach her company takes. “Our boats are semi-custom, and everything we build is being built to the customer’s order, which means the sales operation takes a while longer on the new boat side,” Richards explains. “There are customers on the brokerage (used) side who may take years to find the right boat. Every once in a while, you will find some people who know exactly what they want, because they rode on a friend’s boat or saw a boat at a show and they want that exact boat. Matching

##Brokers serve as the middle man and help seal the deal.

the customer to the boat is a very personalized process.” A third option is to use an independent yacht broker. According to Walzack of Walzak Yacht Brokerage Service, “Using a broker is not for everybody. We have quite a few people who enjoy doing things

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new year themselves, and they have the time. But our typical clients are very busy in their everyday lives, and yachting is something they do for fun. They want one point man to handle the whole transaction… and one person to yell at when the boat isn’t selling. They carry that broker through their whole yachting career. But, if you have all the time in the world, like doing your own tax returns, you do your own root canals, fine, you don’t need a broker.” Buchheister, also of Walckzak Yacht Brokerage Service, says, “Brokers have outstanding product knowledge. We can ask questions and find out if the boats that our clients are hunting for will in fact meet their needs. If someone has their mind set on a certain boat, we know the full spectrum of boats available around the country. As part of the normal process, we’ll sift through a lot of frogs before we find that one prince of a boat. A broker will find you the best value for your money, with a boat in the best condition possible and help you meet your goals.”

How Much Is This Going To Cost Me?

ut what about commissions—aren’t those expensive? Buchheister explains, “We are paid a 10-percent commission by the seller, which is sometimes split many ways when more than one broker is involved. Our job is to match buyer and seller, much like a real estate broker, so we have a strong motivation to work with the buyer to find exactly the right boat at the right price.” Buchheister further explains that most reputable brokers belong to the Yacht Brokers Association of America. “The Association sets the standards for our profession. It provides a code of ethics, standard contract forms, and other standard tools for the industry. Yachting should be fun, and a good broker can remove a lot of the hassles from buying and selling a boat,” Buchheister concludes. Once you’ve located the prefect boat, whether she is new, or new-to-you, you’ll be faced with financing and insuring her. Check out the next issue of PropTalk, where we’ll help you navigate getting the best deal on money and avoid the potential pitfalls and confusion of marine insurance.

##PropTalk wonders what this prospective new-boat buyer sees in there. Checking out your new boat from stem to stern is always a good practice.

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Giving Thanks by Allen (Jack) Paltell

s I write this, it is Thanksgiving. I am thankful and fortunate. By saying it and writing about it, it becomes true. Try it. It is also objectively true. In other words, my life is good. First, I am in good health. This enables me to do the things I love, including boating and writing. For example, this morning I visited A Dock at Holiday Point Marina near Mayo, MD, chatted with managers Tom and Michele, inspected Tom Gunther’s new Hatteras 58 (he bought his “dream boat”), checked out Keith Gunther’s green metallic Jersey Speed Skiff (more about that in a separate story), and lengthened Island Girl ’s stern lines. Then I hit the local gym and worked out with the senior riff-raff who hang there most mornings. Afterward, I returned home, fixed a couple of eggs over easy, and went upstairs to write this. I shared half my breakfast with Sonic, our first rat terrier; Sheba, his daughter (rat terrier number two); and Sherlock, our African gray parrot. They are napping as I write this essay. After lunch, I will go to my office near the courthouse in Annapolis and tend to my law practice. This is a good gig. Some days, I actually make a little money. Second, this essay is appearing in a magazine I read and enjoy (that is an honor). Third, my parents (both 90), wife (very young), and children are healthy; and despite moderate family dysfunction (we’re all a little eccentric), we get along. Of course, there are things I have to do every day that are difficult. Sometimes, my knee aches. I pay bills. My daughter does not return my phone calls, and my mother and father refuse to use e-mail, which makes it difficult to communicate at times. Sometimes, I feel too busy, and yes, there are times when I worry about the future (garden variety worries). But c’mon Jack, you got it made! Most of us do… if we slow down and think about it.

A couple weeks ago, we celebrated our good fortune and Nancy’s birthday with a trip to Maine. Nancy was born there. Her family still resides in New England. We traveled by air to Manchester, NH, and drove up the New Hampshire and Maine Coast to Portland, ME. We stayed in Portland, drank “Shipyard” pumpkin ale, explored the waterfront, ate “chowdah,” and then drove south to Ogunquit (a beautiful place by the sea… that’s actually what it means). It snowed, and we were treated to a ring-side seat as a nor’easter pounded the shoreline outside our hotel room. I sat and watched as the wind blew the tops off the waves, and the white spindrift foam merged with the snow flakes a few feet away. No TV, no phone. Just a storm and a deck of cards for amusement. I am a huge fan of “Down East” style lobster boats and the crusty self-reliance associated with the men and women who fish along the Maine coast. When I travel there I study almost every lobster boat I see. I buy books about the Lowell Brothers, Bunker and Ellis, and the Young Brothers. Some day, Joe Reid of Mast & Mallet Boatworks is going to build me a boat that is a cross between a Maynard Lowrey deadrise and a Bunker and Ellis lobsterman. She’ll be white, with a black boot stripe, just a touch of teak, and a single inboard—maybe diesel, maybe not. “When my ship comes in, Joe…” In the meantime, Island Girl sits quietly in slip 4A, in front of Tom’s shop. His Hatteras will soon be at the bulkhead, and after he finishes winterizing the yard boats, he’ll start tearing the Hatteras apart. The rest of us on A Dock can’t wait to see him try to get her into and out of a slip… All of us on A Dock wish you a happy holiday season.

##Celebrating lobster boats off “a dock” up north. Photo by Allen (Jack) Paltell

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Labs

by Gary Reich

5 Fishing Shirts Shoot It Out

aybe for you it’s the Iron Maiden T-shirt you picked up at a concert in the ’70s and landed your first trophy striper in. But for those anglers among us who don’t fancy slathering on repeating layers of sunscreen lotion, a fishing shirt is typically a lightweight, long-sleeve shirt that is engineered to protect your torso and neck from UV rays while keeping you comfortably cool. You’ll find some common themes in most fishing shirts: secured pockets that don’t allow your fishing tools to slip out while you leader a fish; vented slits that allow the passage of air from front to back; buttons, snaps, or tabs that secure rolled-up sleeves out of the way; a utility loop for securing fishing rods while you change tackle; and quick-drying fabric that resists fishy stains and smells while remaining wrinkleresistant. And some shirts take it to the max: One of our shirts came replete with 10 engineered vents, a blood- and

L.L.Bean Tropicwear Shirt

guts-resistant fabric treatment, and even a patch of chamois cloth to clean one’s salty sunglasses with. But with all of these various features, which shirt should you choose for your piscatorial adventures? About five months ago, PropTalk picked five shirt offerings from L.L.Bean, Orvis, Simms, Columbia, and ExOfficio, and set about torture testing them at the Chesapeake Bay BridgeTunnel (CBBT) and off Cape Lookout, NC. We wore every shirt multiple times out in the field, but also used each during a normal workday that involved some desk time at the office. And while all of the shirts in our shootout performed exceptionally well, we did find some had better cooling characteristics, more comfortable fabrics, and better feature sets than the others, usually dictated by price. Interested? Read on for the results of the PropTalk Lab’s exhaustive fishing adventures to see how these shirts stacked up against each other.

MSRP: $49.95

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Material: Nylon/polyester blend UV protection: UPF 50+ ##Get a grip… L.L.Bean’s Tropicwear Shirt is a great value, looks great, Venting: Two back vents and has a UPF rating of 50+, but it Built-in sun collar: No unfortunately has the least comfortable Roll-up sleeve tabs: Yes, tab with button fabric in our test (it’s a bit heavy for a lightweight fishing shirt). We think it’s Pockets: Two front, buttoned an ideal shirt for use as casual wear, Utility loop for rod management: Yes, Velcro tab but not as serious fishing gear. Advanced fabric features: None What we liked: Sturdy construction, ultra affordability What we didn’t: Fabric was the heaviest and hottest of the group The verdict: Great for the office; not so great for hot-weather fishing

Simms Ultralight Shirt

MSRP: $99.95

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Material: 100% polyester ##Cooler than cool… Simms’ Ultralight Fishing UV protection: UPF 30+ Shirt may lack a utility loop for your rod and have Venting: Two back perforated openings fewer ventilation openings than the other shirts in the test, but its fabric is by far the coolest, most Built-in sun collar: No comfortable of the lot. You’ll find the shirt also is Roll-up sleeve tabs: Yes, tabs with snaps virtually impossible to wrinkle, even after it has sat in the bottom of your fishing pack for a few days. Pockets: Two front, fully zippered Utility loop for rod management: No Advanced fabric features: COR3 technology with antimicrobial and wick-promoting treatment What we liked: Lightest, most comfortable, and wrinkle-free fabric in the group What we didn’t: No fishing rod utility loop; no front-to-back active ventilation slits The verdict: A capable fishing shirt with the best fabric and pockets we tested 32 January 2012 PropTalk

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Columbia Airgill Chill

MSRP: $110 (*Available mid-January 2012)

Material: 100% nylon UV protection: UPF 50 Venting: Six side vents and four large back vents Built-in sun collar: Yes, flip up Roll-up sleeve tabs: Yes, tab with snaps Pockets: Two front, fully zippered Utility loop for rod management: Yes, Velcro tab Advanced fabric features: Omni Shield blood and guts repellency, Onmi Freeze sweat-activated cooling What we liked: Best-in-class fabric technology; sunglass cleaning cloth built in; massive front and back vents What we didn’t: Fabric is prone to pilling and wrinkling The verdict: The best fishing shirt money can buy

ExOfficio Air Strip Lite

MSRP: $80

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##Now we’re talking… Columbia’s Airgill Chill was our favorite fishing shirt of the group. With two different high-tech fabric treatments, 10 ventilation openings, a built-in sunglass cleaning cloth, and sweatactivated cooling, it’s about the best fishing shirt money can buy. The only minor problem we found with our test shirt was a tendency for the fabric to pill up.

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Material: 80% nylon, 20% polyester ##Nothing is as it “seams”… UV protection: UPF 30+ ExOfficio’s Air Strip Lite shirt Venting: Two side vents, two back vents is made of a wonderfully comfortable lightweight fabric (expandable to one via Velcro release) that kept us cool. We did, Built-in sun collar: Yes however, find the workmanship Roll-up sleeve tabs: Yes lacking in certain areas, like the sleeve and collar seams. Pockets: Two front Velcro Utility loop for rod management: Yes, Velcro tab Advanced fabric features: None What we liked: Untreated fabric was cool and comfortable What we didn’t: Seemed lightly constructed; fabric was prone to pilling The verdict: Cool and comfortable, but we’re not sure about longevity

Orvis Open-Air Caster

MSRP: $89

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Material: 52% polyester, 48% nylon ##Low-tech, high-price… Orvis’ Open-Air Caster UV protection: UPF 30+ shirt was one of the best-constructed shirts in the lineup and kept us relatively cool, but seemed to Venting: Six front vents, three large back lack some technical fabric features for anglers for Built-in sun collar: No its relatively high price. Roll-up sleeve tabs: Yes, button Pockets: Two front: buttoned with concealed left-hand side zipper pocket Utility loop for rod management: Yes, sewed in at both ends Advanced fabric features: None What we liked: Bulletproof construction What we didn’t: Price/feature ratio The verdict: One of the most nicely constructed shirts of the group, but lacking in features for the money

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Cruising Club Notes It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…

xcept it’s not. Not even close. If it really were the most wonderful time of the year, we’d be on the bounding Chesapeake Bay on our boats right now, wouldn’t we? How’s that for a resounding Bah Humbug? But, in keeping with the happygo-lucky tone our clubs have set for January [and not

##It’s Miller Time.

What!? Did Someone Say Beer?

wanting to raise the ire of my omnipotent editor], let’s embrace the winter holiday season and all it has to offer. Let’s just hope winter goes away faster than you can say “dagnamit.” By December 27, send ruth@ proptalk.com your Club Notes and photos, Directory updates, and mint humbugs (bahhumbugs.com).

Bula de Oro?

##RSPS take on Gettysburg, PA. hile many members of the Rockville Sail and Power Squadron (RSPS) are preparing their boats for winter, a few are still out on the water. Meanwhile, on land, we held our monthly dinner meeting at the Golden Bull Restaurant in Gaithersburg, MD. Rich Grandinetta from the BoatU.S. Insurance Group discussed marine insurance and towing policies that are important to all boaters. Earlier in the month, we attended the District 5 conference in Gettysburg, PA. In this photo (above, L-R), Chuck Wells and Harleigh Ewell (front row) listen to Amy Guise of the Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, who described the Poplar Island project (usps.org/localusps/rockville). —by Chuck Wells

he Tidewater GradyWhite Club was well represented at the 15th annual Lynnhaven Marine Rockfish Tournament. Miller Time won the Boatel Division for the second year in a row. She’s a Grady-White 305 Express captained by Joe Miller, with crew of Carol Miller and Charlie Coulburn (above). They caught their big fish on an eel near the high-rise section of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, and they were happy to accept the free boatel storage as a prize! Tomas Mariano won the Youth Division, who is the proud owner of a new rod and reel combo (brian@thehodsons.com). —by Brian Hodson

##The results are in… for USCG Auxiliary elections.

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##CYCA’s new bridge.

Welcome to the Bridge

uring the Classic Yacht Club of America’s (CYCA) annual Change of Watch Ceremony at the Chesapeake Inn October 15 (above), outgoing commodore Robyne Reynolds excused the 2011 bridge and welcomed the 2012 bridge aboard, including commodore Dan Ramia, vice commodore Christopher Morrison, rear commodore Craig Collins, fleet captain Dana Morrison, secretary Stephen Meloy, and treasurer DeeAnn Harris. The governors include Dale Harris, Cheryl Holt, Jon Lines, Esther Newman, Robyne Reynolds, and William Reynolds. Alternate governors are David Ochipinti and Dr. James Ricely. Morrison is compiling the 2012 rendezvous schedule; look for it in upcoming issues of PropTalk. If you own a classic boat and wish to learn more about us, visit classicyachtclub.org. —by Christopher Morrison

It’s Unanimous!

lotilla 23-01 of the USCG Auxiliary reelected its commanding officers by a unanimous vote November 17 at Coast Guard Station Annapolis. Serving again for another year are flotilla vice commander Leonard Butler (left, L) and flotilla commander Ed Martin (left, R). The flotilla meets on the third Thursday of the month (except in December) at Station Annapolis at 7:30 p.m. Prospective members are always welcome (annapoliscgaux.org). —by Caryl Weiss proptalk.com

So, What’s New?

hese members of the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Clubs Association (CBYCA) board of governors were installed during a recent ceremony at the Bush River Yacht Club in Abingdon, MD (right): Steven Baerentz, Tim Baker, Harriett Bean, Dick Bruns, Pam Butler, Bev Death, Mike Death, Jerry Donofrio, June Donofrio, Bill Fischbein, Howard Gassaway, Vera Gortowski, Dave Grove, Sally Kenavan, Tom Kenavan, James Kennedy, Jacque Knight, Nicholas Noderer, Robert Parsons, Debbie Penczek, Gene Schenck, Harley Spencer, Kent Terry, Dennis Webster, and John Zalusky. For one year, they will oversee about 135 yacht clubs with 85,000 members in five states and the District of Columbia. CBYCA is composed of volunteer uniformed men and women, who communicate, inform, and work with legislators and others to ensure some 85,000 member’s voices in each of the states and the District of Columbia are heard (cbyca.org). —by Robert Parsons

Seasonal Salutations

ecember 21 brings the Christmas Party of the Annapolis Chapter of the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association (MSSA) at American Legion Post 7 in Crownsville, MD. Spouses and kids are welcome. Bring a special dish of food to share with the members and a gift for Santa (to be donated to MSSA’s Scholarship Foundation). Food and beverages will be available as will a wrapped gift table and a 50/50 raffle (mssaannapolis.com). —by Natalie Menage

##CBYCA’s new bridge.

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A Caballo Regalado No le Mires el Diente

H ##During a Blue Star Memorial marker rededication (L-R): Dick Tanner, Frank Conlen, Dennis Madena, Jim Wimsatt, Marty Lafferty, David Klein, Jack Yeigh, and Jack Watson. Photo by Karen Wimsatt

Helping Out

ack in early November, members of the Kent Narrows Sail and Power Squadron attended the District 5 Fall Conference in Gettysburg, PA, where we received several awards, including Dick Radlinski’s Educational Proficiency Award for completing three of our advanced courses as well as three elective courses, and Ted Reiss’s Educational Achievement Award for successfully completing all of the courses offered by the U.S. Power Squadrons. Later in the month, we served as the color guard for a rededication of a Blue Star Memorial marker on northern U.S. 301 (above). During our November general membership meeting at Kentmorr Restaurant on Kent Island, we held our annual food drive to celebrate Thanksgiving and the coming holidays. We delivered our food to Living Waters food bank in Stevensville, MD, a local charity that provides weekly grocery bags to more than 200 needy families (uspsd5.org/squadrons/kent_narrows.html). —by Karen Wimsatt

oliday parties are in full flux, and a new year is about to begin. During the Chesapeake Bay GradyWhite Club’s (CBGWC) holiday party January 14, we will remember the past year and anticipate the next. The food, catered by Heavenly Chicken and Ribs, will be plentiful and plenty good, and wonder of wonders, everyone will win a door prize (below). Conversations will flow, as nascent plans for the coming boating season are discussed. After that, it’ll be time for that long winter’s nap. Our next meeting will be February 21, after the Tri-State Fishing Flea Market February 4; donations for our table are coming in, and we’re hoping for a big turnout (cbgradyclub@yahoo. com). —by Maryanne Gomme

##When CBGWC members say they have a prize table, they mean it.

Rockfish, Catfish, and Santa?

or the Pasadena Sportfishing Group, December 12 brought guest speaker Capt. Wayne Morgan and his take on hooking big rockfish to the club’s Christmas meeting. Everyone enjoyed the cake, coffee, soda, and extended prize table with kids prizes, jewelry, fishing tackle, and a winner-take-all drawing. The door prize was a catfishing trip on the Potomac River with Capt. Mike Starrett. Tocherman’s had their special drawing, and Santa made a cameo appearance (pasadenasportfishing.com). —by Natalie Menage

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Racing News Hot Racing Action Just Around the Corner Photos and Story by Gary Reich

he American Power Boat Association’s (APBA) 2012 tentative racing schedule has been announced, and it’s shaping up to be an exhilarating year for Region 4 racing fans. APBA racing will kick off April 21-22 in Portsmouth, VA, at the Power in the Park series, and wrap up October 6-7 at the Wildwood Hydrofest in Wildwood, NJ. The Offshore Powerboat Association’s 2012 schedule was not available at press time; stay tuned. One of the most exciting bits that can be gleaned from the schedule is that Unlimited Class, President’s Cup hydroplane racing will indeed return to the Potomac River after a 35-year hiatus. Turbine-powered racing is scheduled to take place off the National Harbor complex June 16-17 and will find Chesapeake Country native Scott Lid-

dycoat, driver of the 5.0-Litre E-50 PropTalk Mistress, stomping on the pedal of U-7 Valken. In off-Bay Unlimited racing, Liddycoat took home the Oryx Cup UIM World Championship in Doha, Qatar last month after a nearly a one-hour delay because of scoring issues. Liddycoat scored the win after video footage showed U-1, U-96, and U-88 all over the start early, earning them each a one-minute penalty. Congratulations, Scott. Look for Team PropTalk at Thunder on the Narrows June 9-10 at the Kent Island Yacht Club, the President’s Cup races at National Harbor June 16-17, and the Cambridge Classic at Great Marsh Park in Cambridge, MD, July 21-22. For more information on Bay powerboat racing and how to get involved in the sport, go to kentnarrowsracing.com.

American Power Boat Association Tentative 2012 Racing Schedule April 21-22: Power in the Park, Portsmouth, VA May 19-20: Greenwood Lake Regatta, Greenwood Lake, NJ June 2-3: Carolina Cup Regatta, Elizabeth City, NC June 9-10: Thunder on the Narrows, Kent Narrows, MD June 15-17: President’s Cup, National Harbor, Washington, DC (Unlimited Class) July 21-22: Cambridge Classic, Cambridge, MD August 11-12: Hampton Cup Regatta, Hampton, VA (Summer Nationals) September 8-9: Daniel J.Murphy, Jr., Memorial Regatta, Mays Landing, NJ September 22-23: Clarksville Hydroplane Challenge, Clarksville, VA October 6-7: Wildwood Hydrofest, Wildwood, NJ (Eastern Divisional) Follow us!

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Winter Fishing Charters with a Temperate Bend

by Gary Reich

Photos by Jim Klug, Yellow Dog Fly Fishing Adventures, yellowdogflyfishing.com

f early darkness and chilly winter temperatures already have Prozac commercials piquing your interest, PropTalk recommends a change in latitude—or maybe a change in hemisphere. And while it is entirely accurate that you can still find choice angling opportunities around the Bay during the winter months, many yearn for piscatorial adventures without the gloves and layers. Besides escaping frigid temperatures, a guided fishing trip happens to be one of the best ways to expand your angling repertoire. Good fishing guides will always give you practiced instruction on tactics and techniques that often can be applied when you get back home, even if we can’t find tarpon, permit, or bonefish in the Bay. Mastering these tricky warm-water species only improves your “A” game here on the Bay. Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, based in Bozeman, MT, specializes in just what the name suggests—exotic, fully guided flyfishing escapes. Yellow Dog’s trips generally include lodging, meals, drinks, guide fees, ground transportation, and tackle, though each trip does have inclusive and nonexclusive elements. Be sure to check each package carefully. Frontiers Travel is another company specializing in guided getaways and also has options for anglers who want to fish with conventional tackle. If globe-hopping is not your slice of cake, you can always plan your own trip, especially if it lies within the familiar 48. Team PropTalk has booked a guided trip in Key West, FL, this year to try to land our first tarpon. Stay tuned to future issues to see if the plans pan out and whether a warm winter destination helped cure our wintertime blues.

##More than 10,000 protected acres of flats surround Alphonse Island in the Seychelles off the East Coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. Crowds are not a problem.

Seychelles

he Seychelles (officially the Republic of Seychelles) is an independent island country of 115 islands situated far out in the Indian Ocean, about 1200 miles east of Tanzania, Africa. Considered one of the finest, most exotic saltwater fly fishing destinations on the planet, anglers flock here for luxurious tropical accommodations and exciting flats fishing on the area’s 10,000 acres of strictly managed flats. A limited amount of anglers are allowed to fish the area each year, so you’ll find big fish and plenty of them. Leave your eight-weight at home. Location: Alphonse Island and St. Francis Atoll—500 kilometers southwest of the capital island of Mahe Species: Bonefish, trevally, milkfish, triggerfish, pompano (permit), and a host of other reef and flats species Season: Second week in October until the last week in April

##There are several rod-bending species to target in the Seychelles.

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Key West

ey West is a great destination for anglers who may not have hemisphere-hopping in their budget. While guides and charters still cost by the day, airfare and lodging tend to be more within reach for most anglers. As a plus, you won’t need shots for yellow fever as you may in some exotic locales. If you’re looking for something more aggressive to put a bend in your fishing rod, there are many offshore species like marlin, wahoo, sailfish, and mahi-mahi for fishermen to target. Bring a Hemingway book with you. Location: The flats and mangrove creeks around Key West and surrounding islands

Species: Tarpon, bonefish, permit, barracuda, shark, and other flats species. Marlin, wahoo, sailfish, mahi-mahi, and other offshore species Season: Year-round

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ou won’t necessarily be able to shed your gloves and all of your layering for this trip, but if untouched alpine scenery and trout in the 20- to 25-inch range sound like your idea of fun, this is your location. December 21 marks the first day of summer in the Southern Hemisphere, and Patagonia Chile reminds many anglers of the Rocky Mountains in Montana during July and August, with touches of Tokien’s Lord of the Rings scenery. Bring your ‘A’ game. Location: The mountains and valleys of Patagonian Chile

Species: Brown, rainbow, and brook trout

Season: Mid-December through mid-April

Tanzania, Africa

f you’ve never seen a tigerfish, just imagine a 25-pound striped bass with a set of massive spiked dentures and a billfish-like attitude. The lure of tigerfish in Africa is being able to lock into one of these dragburning, rocket-fueled aggressors, while monkeys swing from branch to branch in the background. Tigerfish are voracious predators and key in on the baitfish exodus each year between August and mid-November. Leave your Barbie rods at home. Location: Mnyera and Ruhudji rivers Species: Tigerfish and yellowfish

Season: Mark your calendar for August 1 through mid-November in 2012

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Off-Bay Adventures

Putting On the Blitz The Truth About False Albacore by Gary Reich

ew sights in angling are more breathtaking than a school of frenzied false albacore launching bay anchovies into an airborne display over an expanse of emerald green brine. Birds are this poker game’s “tell,” hovering only inches above the water until a silvery flash made up of hundreds of baitfish swirls over the water like a fireworks display. The spectacle—and the epic battle after hooking one—are enough to make even the most hardened anglers quiver with excitement.

Albie 101

hile false albacore (fat alberts, albies, atomic footballs, green fish, ‘cores) can be caught in the distant offshore waters off Maryland and Virginia many months of the year, it’s the near-shore run off Cape Lookout, NC, that receives the most attention from Bay-area fly rodders. These Carolina blitzes normally start around the middle of October, when massive shoals of bay anchovies and silversides migrate out of the Carolina sounds and into the open ocean where albies key in on the exodus. Like most members of the tuna family, false albacore are capable of elevating their own body temperature above that of their surrounding environment. It’s this inner furnace and speedy 30-mph disposition that earned them the “atomic football” moniker. The false albacore also wears a sharply tailored suit, with hues of green, blue, and silver blending into a mesmerizing worm-like pattern on its back. They are most similar to bonito, a smaller relative, but lack the enhanced dental apparatus (teeth) and vertical striped markings that the bonito have.

##Race for the Cape. Photo by Gary Reich

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##The author poses wit h an albie that had a par ticularly bad temper. Photo by Capt. Brian Horsley, outerbanksfly fishing .com

Lodging, Dining, and Guides

arkers Island, NC, is about an eight- to nine-hour drive from the Upper/Middle Bay. Lower Bay residents are about four hours closer to the action. Once you’ve arrived, you’ll find yourself only six or so nautical miles from Cape Lookout and about seven nautical miles from Beaufort Inlet by water. One of the more popular places to stay on the island is Harkers Island Fishing Center Motel & Marina (HIFC), which has a front-row seat on Back Sound. A boat ramp and slips are available if you trailer your boat down, and three of the area’s best known guides (Brian Horsley, Sarah Gardner, and Rob Pasfield) set up shop here during the albie season. Just up a side street is Fish Hook Grill, which specializes in all manner of local fried seafood at extremely reasonable prices, and across the road is Captain’s Choice Restaurant, featuring lunch and dinner menus. Harkers is charming, but if you have a taste for craft brews and a wider variety of food, you’ll likely find yourself making a daily hike to Beaufort, Morehead City, or Atlantic Beach, which are only about a half-hour drive from Harkers Island. These North Carolina towns have more extensive lodging, dining, and tackle shop opportunities. There are several reputable guides in the area, but if you ask seasoned anglers about whom to use, they’ll often say, “Go see Brian and Sarah.” Captains Brian Horsley and Sarah Gardner of Outer Banks Fly Fishing work out of Oregon Inlet, NC, for most of the year, but live on Harkers from October to late November to work the albie run. Brian and Sarah’s enthusiasm for finding and catching fish often exceeds their clients’ energy reserves by at least a couple of hours—and that’s a good thing. Rob Pasfield of Last Cast Charters also works out of HIFC, and several light-tackle guides can be found in the Beaufort/Morehead City/Atlantic Beach areas. proptalk.com

Hit Me With Your Best Shot

alse albacore will hit a variety of standard saltwater flies like Clouser minnows, crease flies, and poppers, but surprisingly small (#2 to #4), sparsely-tied epoxy patterns matching the appearance of the albacore’s prey items (bay anchovies and silversides) seem to score the most. Match the flies with an eight- to nine-foot, 20-pound tapered leader on at least a nine-weight rod. You’ll want to leave your eight-weight outfit at home. Harkers Island is perhaps best-known as “The Place Where Eight-Weights Come To Die.” Once you have sighted a feeding school, position yourself and the boat, land the fly in the middle of the action, make four to five strips, water haul your fly line back, and then quickly land the fly back in the middle of the pod. This keeps the fly right where it need to be: smack dab in the ablies’ faces. If you retrieve all the way to the boat, you’ll be dragging your offering through some pretty dead water. That’s not to say you won’t catch anything outside the pod, but your chances are greatly reduced the farther your fly gets from where the albacore are feeding. Albies can also be as fussy as spring creek trout. You’ll often hear these picky fish called “sippers” among veteran albie fishermen. Sippers can drive a person to drink. You can offer up the best-placed casts and match the bait with precisely tied imitations only to get flipped the fin. The key with sippers seems to be offering up the most exacting imitation you have in your arsenal and placing those small flies right smack in front of one of these stubborn critters. There’s no grace in setting the hook, and often the albacore will do the job for you. You’ll want to be prepared for

##A falsie puts a healthy bend in the author’s fly rod while Capt. Sarah Gardner waits to land it. Photo by Capt. Brian Horsley, outerbanksflyfishing.com

this moment, because once you’re locked in, an albie will peel off as much fly line and backing as it can take—especially if there are sharks (who love albacore) in the area. This means keeping fly lines clear from your feet, deck fittings, and other pieces of gear, unless you want to draw jeers and pointed fingers from your fishing pals. As your line and backing shoot for the horizon, you’ll sometimes be at the whim of the fish, but work back line as quickly as you can without overstressing your tackle. If you do choose to release your albie, carefully remove the hook, position it head first toward the water, and then launch it purposely back into the drink; this gives the fish’s breathing apparatus a jump start. If you are lucky, the blitz will still be on, and you can cast back for a chance at another.

##Capt. Brian Horsley of Outer Banks Flyfishing shows off a fine, 18-pound false albacore. Photo by Gary Reich

Rolling the Dice

otential albie anglers should be aware that Cape Lookout’s fall weather pattern can be joyous… or maddening. The best plan of action is to set aside four or five days knowing that getting grounded for at least one day is a distinct possibility. With windy conditions in mind, fly casters will want to arm themselves with “A-Game” casting skills. Fifteen- to 20-knot days tend to be the rule here, and a five- to 10-knot day is a rare joy to behold. The reward for your patience is high-octane, backingpeeling fishing with sandy white beaches and emerald green waters as a fitting backdrop.

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12:11 AM 06:40 AM 01:15 PM 08:26 PM 01:10 AM 07:36 AM 02:21 PM 09:37 PM 02:12 AM 08:35 AM 03:26 PM 10:39 PM 03:14 AM 09:36 AM 04:27 PM 11:34 PM 04:14 AM 10:36 AM 05:24 PM

0.8 -0.4 1.1 0.0 0.7 -0.5 1.2 0.0 0.6 -0.5 1.2 -0.1 0.6 -0.5 1.3 -0.1 0.7 -0.5 1.3

12:01 AM 04:38 AM 10:43 PM 05:38 PM 12:41 AM 05:25 AM 11:29 PM 06:16 PM 01:19 AM 06:10 AM 12:14 PM 06:54 PM 01:56 AM 06:55 AM 01:00 PM 07:33 PM 02:32 AM 07:40 AM 01:47 PM 08:13 PM 03:08 AM 08:27 AM 02:38 PM 08:55 PM 03:44 AM 09:18 AM 03:34 PM 09:40 PM 04:23 AM 10:12 AM 04:38 PM 10:26 PM 05:04 AM 11:09 AM 05:50 PM 11:17 PM

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diFFerenCes Spring High Low H. Ht L. Ht Range Sharps Island Light –3:47 –3:50 *1.18 *1.17 1.5 Havre de Grace +3:11 +3:30 *1.59 *1.59 1.9 Sevenfoot Knoll Light –0:06 –0:10 *0.82 *0.83 1.1 St Michaels, Miles River –2:14 –1:58 *1.08 *1.08 1.4

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diFFerenCes Spring High Low H. Ht L. Ht Range Mtn Pt, Magothy River +1:24 +1:40 *0.88 *0.88 1.0 Chesapeake Beach –1:14 –1:15 *1.12 *1.14 1.1 Cedar Point –3:16 –3:13 *1.33 *1.33 1.4 Point Lookout –3:48 –3:47 *1.37 *1.33 1.4

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

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SuU

Slack Water Maximum Current Slack Water Maximum

01:02AM 04:30AM -0.8 -0.8 11 01:02AM 04:30AM 07:41AM 11:10AM +0.9 +0.9 W 07:41AM 11:10AM 02:48PM 05:42PM -0.6 -0.6 02:48PM 05:42PM 08:58PM 11:25PM +0.4 08:58PM 11:25PM

01:52AM 05:18AM -0.7 -0.7 01:52AM 05:18AM 08:23AM 12:00PM +0.9 +0.9 12 08:23AM 12:00PM M 03:41AM 06:42PM 03:41AM 06:42PM -0.7 -0.7 tThH 10:12PM

2 3

12:27AM +0.3 12:27AM +0.3 02:45AM 06:08AM -0.6 -0.6 13 tTuU 02:45AM 06:08AM 09:05AM 12:50PM +1.0 +1.0 F 09:05AM 12:50PM 04:30PM 07:38PM -0.7 -0.7 04:30PM 07:38PM 11:19PM

4 5

00:18AM 02:26AM +0.3 +0.3 00:18AM 02:26AM 04:40AM 07:49AM -0.6 -0.6 tThH 04:40AM 07:49AM 10:31AM 02:23PM +1.1 +1.1 10:31AM 02:23PM 06:00PM 09:18PM -0.9 06:00PM 09:18PM

6 F

SuU 01:08AM 03:18AM +0.3 +0.3 01:08AM 03:18AM 05:37AM 08:38AM -0.5 -0.5 05:37AM 08:38AM 11:15AM 03:08PM +1.1 +1.1 16 11:15AM 03:08PM 06:42PM 10:02PM -1.0 M 06:42PM 10:02PM

01:53AM 04:06AM +0.4 +0.4 01:53AM 04:06AM 06:30AM 09:25AM -0.5 -0.5 17 06:30AM 09:25AM SA 11:59AM 03:51PM 11:59AM 03:51PM +1.1 +1.1 tTuU 07:23PM 10:43PM -1.0 07:23PM 10:43PM

7 8

02:32AM 04:50AM +0.4 +0.4 02:32AM 04:50AM 07:20AM 10:11AM -0.6 -0.6 18 SuU 07:20AM 10:11AM 12:45PM 04:33PM +1.1 +1.1 W 12:45PM 04:33PM 08:02PM 11:22PM -1.1 08:02PM 11:22PM

03:07AM 05:32AM +0.5 +0.5 03:07AM 05:32AM 08:08AM 10:57AM -0.6 -0.6 19 M 08:08AM 10:57AM 01:31PM 05:14PM +1.1 +1.1 tThH 01:31PM 05:14PM 08:40PM

12:00AM -1.1 12:00AM -1.1 03:40AM 06:11AM +0.6 +0.6 20 tTuU 03:40AM 06:11AM 08:56AM 11:44AM -0.6 -0.6 F 08:56AM 11:44AM 02:20PM 05:57PM +1.0 +1.0 02:20PM 05:57PM 09:17PM

Slack Water Maximum Current Slack Water Maximum

12:36AM -1.0 12:36AM -1.0 21 04:10AM 06:51AM +0.6 +0.6 SA 04:10AM 06:51AM 09:44AM 12:32PM -0.6 -0.6 09:44AM 12:32PM 03:12PM 06:40PM +1.0 03:12PM 06:40PM +1.0 09:54PM

01:02AM 03:22AM +0.5 +0.5 01:02AM 03:22AM 05:50AM 08:54AM -0.7 -0.7 05:50AM 08:54AM 11:38AM 03:22PM +1.2 +1.2 11:38AM 03:22PM 06:53PM 10:09PM -1.1 06:53PM 10:09PM 01:46AM 04:15AM +0.6 +0.6 22 01:46AM 04:15AM 06:53AM 09:52AM -0.7 -0.7 06:53AM 09:52AM 01:13AM -1.0 01:13AM -1.0 SuU 12:37PM 04:14PM 12:37PM 04:14PM +1.2 +1.2 04:40AM 07:31AM +0.7 04:40AM 07:31AM +0.7 07:39PM 10:55PM -1.1 07:39PM 10:55PM 10:34AM 01:22PM -0.6 -0.6 10:34AM 01:22PM 04:08PM 07:25PM +0.8 04:08PM 07:25PM +0.8 23 02:27AM 05:05AM 02:27AM 05:05AM +0.7 +0.7 10:31PM 07:52AM 10:48AM -0.7 -0.7 M 07:52AM 10:48AM 01:33PM 05:03PM +1.1 +1.1 01:33PM 05:03PM 01:50AM -1.0 01:50AM -1.0 08:23PM 11:38PM 08:23PM 11:38PM -1.1 05:11AM 08:13AM +0.8 05:11AM 08:13AM +0.8 03:06AM 05:52AM +0.8 +0.8 11:27AM 02:16PM -0.6 -0.6 11:27AM 02:16PM 24 03:06AM 05:52AM 08:47AM 11:41AM -0.7 -0.7 08:47AM 11:41AM 05:09PM 08:13PM +0.7 05:09PM 08:13PM +0.7 tTuU 02:28PM 05:51PM 02:28PM 05:51PM +1.0 +1.0 11:09PM 09:04PM 02:29AM -0.9 02:29AM -0.9 12:20AM -1.1 12:20AM -1.1 05:45AM 08:59AM +0.9 05:45AM 08:59AM +0.9 25 03:43AM 06:37AM +0.8 +0.8 12:23PM 03:14PM -0.7 12:23PM 03:14PM -0.7 W 03:43AM 06:37AM 09:40AM 12:32PM -0.7 -0.7 09:40AM 12:32PM 06:16PM 09:05PM +0.6 06:16PM 09:05PM +0.6 03:22PM 06:37PM +0.9 +0.9 03:22PM 06:37PM 11:49PM 09:44PM 03:12AM -0.8 03:12AM -0.8 01:01AM -1.0 01:01AM -1.0 06:22AM 09:48AM +1.0 06:22AM 09:48AM +1.0 26 04:20AM 07:21AM 04:20AM 07:21AM +0.9 +0.9 01:21PM 04:16PM -0.7 01:21PM 04:16PM -0.7 tThH 10:33AM 01:23PM 10:33AM 01:23PM -0.7 -0.7 07:31PM 10:03PM +0.5 07:31PM 10:03PM 04:17PM 07:23PM +0.8 +0.8 04:17PM 07:23PM 10:23PM 12:33AM 03:59AM -0.8 12:33AM 03:59AM -0.8 07:04AM 10:41AM +1.0 07:04AM 10:41AM +1.0 01:41AM -1.0 01:41AM -1.0 02:21PM 05:21PM -0.7 02:21PM 05:21PM -0.7 27 04:58AM 08:06AM 04:58AM 08:06AM +0.9 +0.9 08:49PM 11:06PM +0.4 F 11:24AM 02:15PM 08:49PM 11:06PM 11:24AM 02:15PM -0.7 -0.7 05:13PM 08:10PM +0.7 +0.7 05:13PM 08:10PM 01:24AM 04:51AM -0.7 01:24AM 04:51AM -0.7 11:02PM 07:51AM 11:37AM +1.1 07:51AM 11:37AM +1.1 03:20PM 06:27PM -0.8 03:20PM 06:27PM -0.8 28 02:22AM -0.9 02:22AM -0.9 10:07PM 05:35AM 08:51AM +0.9 +0.9 SA 05:35AM 08:51AM 12:17PM 03:08PM -0.6 -0.6 12:17PM 03:08PM 12:14AM +0.3 12:14AM +0.3 06:12PM 08:59PM +0.5 +0.5 06:12PM 08:59PM 02:24AM 05:49AM -0.7 02:24AM 05:49AM -0.7 11:42PM 08:44AM 12:34PM +1.2 +1.2 08:44AM 12:34PM 03:04AM -0.8 03:04AM -0.8 04:18PM 07:29PM -0.9 04:18PM 07:29PM -0.9 29 06:14AM 09:38AM +0.9 +0.9 11:15PM SuU 06:14AM 09:38AM 01:10PM 04:04PM -0.6 -0.6 01:10PM 04:04PM 01:21AM +0.3 01:21AM +0.3 07:17PM 09:52PM +0.4 07:17PM 09:52PM 03:32AM 06:51AM -0.7 03:32AM 06:51AM -0.7 30 12:25AM 03:48AM -0.7 -0.7 12:25AM 03:48AM 09:40AM 01:32PM +1.2 +1.2 09:40AM 01:32PM 06:54AM 10:26AM +0.9 +0.9 M 06:54AM 10:26AM 05:13AM 10:27PM -1.0 05:13AM 10:27PM 02:04PM 05:03PM -0.6 -0.6 02:04PM 05:03PM 08:27PM 10:50PM 08:27PM 10:50PM +0.3 12:13AM 02:25AM +0.4 12:13AM 02:25AM +0.4 04:42AM 07:53AM -0.7 04:42AM 07:53AM -0.7 01:13AM 04:36AM -0.6 -0.6 01:13AM 04:36AM 10:39AM 02:28PM +1.2 +1.2 31 07:36AM 11:17AM 10:39AM 02:28PM 07:36AM 11:17AM +0.9 +0.9 06:05PM 09:20PM -1.0 06:05PM 09:20PM 02:58PM 06:03PM -0.7 -0.7 TtuU 02:58PM 06:03PM 09:39PM 11:52PM +0.3 09:39PM 11:52PM

Slack Water Maximum Current Slack Water Maximum

01:34AM +0.6 01:34AM +0.6 05:07AM 08:41AM -0.8 -0.8 SuU 05:07AM 08:41AM 12:03PM 01:58PM +0.4 +0.4 12:03PM 01:58PM 04:29PM 08:20PM -0.9 -0.9 04:29PM 08:20PM 11:59PM

Slack Water Maximum Current Slack Water Maximum

03:22AM -1.4 03:22AM -1.4 06:28AM 09:10AM +1.1 +1.1 W 06:28AM 09:10AM 12:33PM 03:58PM -1.5 -1.5 12:33PM 03:58PM 07:17PM 09:43PM +0.9 07:17PM 09:43PM

12:45AM 04:08AM -1.4 -1.4 12 12:45AM 04:08AM +1.1 07:17AM 09:51AM +1.1 02:36AM +0.6 tTHh 07:17AM 09:51AM 02:36AM +0.6 01:09PM 04:41PM -1.4 -1.4 01:09PM 04:41PM 06:10AM 09:53PM -0.8 -0.8 M 06:10AM 09:53PM 07:58PM 10:26PM +0.9 07:58PM 10:26PM 01:13PM 03:10PM +0.3 +0.3 01:13PM 03:10PM 05:23PM 09:14PM -0.9 13 01:35AM 05:00AM 05:23PM 09:14PM 01:35AM 05:00AM -1.3 -1.3 08:08AM 10:37AM +1.0 +1.0 F 08:08AM 10:37AM 12:51AM 03:52AM +0.6 12:51AM 03:52AM +0.6 3 01:45PM 05:30PM -1.4 -1.4 01:45PM 05:30PM 07:08AM 10:52AM -0.8 07:08AM 10:52AM -0.8 08:41PM 11:14PM +0.9 08:41PM 11:14PM TtuU 02:16PM 04:17PM +0.3 +0.3 02:16PM 04:17PM 02:28AM 06:00AM -1.2 -1.2 06:16PM 10:11PM -0.9 -0.9 14 02:28AM 06:00AM 06:16PM 10:11PM 11:28AM +0.8 +0.8 09:04AM 11:28AM SA 09:04AM 02:23PM 04:22PM -1.3 -1.3 02:23PM 04:22PM 01:42AM 04:43AM +0.6 +0.6 4 01:42AM 04:43AM 09:30PM 09:30PM 08:00AM 11:38AM -0.9 -0.9 W 08:00AM 11:38AM 03:03PM 05:03PM +0.4 +0.4 03:03PM 05:03PM 12:07AM +1.0 12:07AM +1.0 07:09PM 10:58PM -1.0 15 03:30AM 07:09PM 10:58PM 07:01AM -1.2 -1.2 SuU 03:30AM 07:01AM 10:09AM 12:24PM +0.7 +0.7 10:09AM 12:24PM 5 02:29AM 05:21AM 02:29AM 05:21AM +0.7 +0.7 03:08PM 07:15PM -1.3 -1.3 03:08PM 07:15PM 08:47AM 12:18PM -1.0 -1.0 TtHh 08:47AM 12:18PM 10:23PM 03:41PM 05:42PM +0.4 +0.4 03:41PM 05:42PM 08:03PM 11:42PM -1.1 16 08:03PM 11:42PM 01:01AM +0.9 01:01AM +0.9 08:04AM -1.1 04:41AM 08:04AM -1.1 M 04:41AM 03:09AM 05:55AM +0.8 +0.8 11:20AM 01:24PM +0.6 +0.6 11:20AM 01:24PM 6 03:09AM 05:55AM 09:28AM 12:56PM -1.1 -1.1 04:09PM 08:13PM -1.2 -1.2 04:09PM 08:13PM F 09:28AM 12:56PM 04:15PM 06:20PM +0.5 +0.5 04:15PM 06:20PM 11:23PM 08:54PM 08:54PM 02:01AM +0.9 02:01AM +0.9 17 09:16AM -1.1 05:51AM 09:16AM -1.1 12:26AM -1.2 TtuU 05:51AM 7 12:26AM -1.2 7 12:31PM 02:33PM +0.5 +0.5 12:31PM 02:33PM 03:47AM 06:31AM +0.9 +0.9 SSAA 03:47AM 06:31AM 05:24PM 09:20PM -1.2 05:24PM 09:20PM 10:07AM 01:33PM -1.2 -1.2 10:07AM 01:33PM 04:49PM 07:01PM +0.6 04:49PM 07:01PM +0.6 18 12:26AM 03:11AM 12:26AM 03:11AM +0.9 +0.9 09:41PM 09:41PM 10:26AM -1.2 06:57AM 10:26AM -1.2 W 06:57AM 01:40PM 03:51PM +0.5 +0.5 01:40PM 03:51PM 01:12AM -1.3 8 8 06:36PM 10:28PM -1.3 06:36PM 10:28PM 04:22AM 01:12AM -1.3 07:10AM +1.0 SU 04:22AM 07:10AM Su 10:44AM 02:09PM +1.0 -1.3 04:20AM +1.0 01:29AM 04:20AM +1.0 10:44AM 02:09PM 05:22PM 07:44PM -1.3 +0.7 19 01:29AM 11:26AM -1.3 07:59AM 11:26AM -1.3 05:22PM 07:44PM +0.7 TtHh 07:59AM 10:26PM 02:40PM 04:54PM +0.6 +0.6 02:40PM 04:54PM 10:26PM 01:57AM -1.4 07:44PM 11:28PM -1.3 07:44PM 11:28PM 9 05:01AM 07:51AM +1.1 01:57AM -1.4 M 9 05:15AM +1.1 02:29AM 05:15AM +1.1 11:20AM 02:44PM +1.1 -1.4 20 02:29AM M 05:01AM 07:51AM 12:12PM -1.4 -1.4 08:56AM 12:12PM 05:59PM 08:24PM -1.4 +0.7 F 08:56AM 11:20AM 02:44PM 03:31AM 05:45PM +0.7 03:31AM 05:45PM +0.7 11:10PM 05:59PM 08:24PM +0.7 08:47PM 08:47PM 10 11:10PM 02:39AM -1.4 05:42AM 08:31AM +1.1 TU 10 11:57AM 02:39AM -1.4 03:20PM -1.4 tu 05:42AM 08:31AM 06:38PM 09:04PM +1.1 +0.8 11:57AM 03:20PM -1.4 11:57PM 06:38PM 09:04PM +0.8 11:57PM

Slack Water Maximum Current Slack Water Maximum

12:25AM -1.4 12:25AM -1.4 06:04AM +1.2 03:24AM 06:04AM +1.2 SA 03:24AM 09:47AM 01:13PM -1.5 -1.5 09:47AM 01:13PM 04:19PM 06:34PM +0.8 04:19PM 06:34PM +0.8 09:42PM 01:19AM -1.5 01:19AM -1.5 22 04:15AM 06:55AM +1.2 04:15AM 06:55AM +1.2 SuU 10:32AM 02:01PM -1.6 -1.6 10:32AM 02:01PM 05:01PM 07:25PM +0.9 05:01PM 07:25PM +0.9 10:32PM 02:09AM -1.6 02:09AM -1.6 23 07:45AM +1.2 05:03AM 07:45AM +1.2 M 05:03AM 11:15AM 02:44PM -1.6 -1.6 11:15AM 02:44PM 05:46PM 08:13PM +1.0 05:46PM 08:13PM +1.0 11:19PM 02:54AM -1.6 02:54AM -1.6 24 05:51AM 08:33AM +1.2 +1.2 TtuU 05:51AM 08:33AM 11:56AM 03:22PM -1.5 -1.5 11:56AM 03:22PM 06:29PM 08:58PM +1.0 06:29PM 08:58PM 12:06AM 03:36AM -1.5 -1.5 25 12:06AM 03:36AM 06:41AM 09:16AM +1.1 +1.1 W 06:41AM 09:16AM 12:33PM 03:59PM -1.5 -1.5 12:33PM 03:59PM 07:12PM 09:40PM +1.0 07:12PM 09:40PM 12:51AM 04:19AM -1.4 -1.4 26 12:51AM 04:19AM 07:31AM 09:59AM +1.0 +1.0 TtHh 07:31AM 09:59AM 01:08PM 04:36PM -1.3 -1.3 01:08PM 04:36PM 07:54PM 10:23PM +0.9 07:54PM 10:23PM 01:36AM 05:07AM -1.2 -1.2 27 01:36AM 05:07AM 08:21AM 10:44AM +0.8 +0.8 F 08:21AM 10:44AM 01:40AM 05:14PM -1.2 -1.2 01:40AM 05:14PM 08:36PM 11:08PM +0.8 08:36PM 11:08PM 02:21AM 06:01AM -1.0 -1.0 28 02:21AM 06:01AM 09:14AM 11:32AM +0.6 +0.6 SA 09:14AM 11:32AM 02:10PM 05:55PM -1.1 -1.1 02:10PM 05:55PM 09:20PM 11:56PM +0.7 09:20PM 11:56PM 03:10AM 06:54AM -0.9 -0.9 29 03:10AM 06:54AM 10:13AM 12:22PM +0.5 +0.5 SuU 10:13AM 12:22PM 02:42PM 06:37PM -1.0 -1.0 02:42PM 06:37PM 10:08PM 10:08PM 12:45AM +0.6 12:45AM +0.6 30 04:09AM 07:46AM -0.8 -0.8 M 04:09AM 07:46AM 11:20AM 01:13PM +0.3 +0.3 11:20AM 01:13PM 03:19PM 07:21PM -0.9 -0.9 03:19PM 07:21PM 11:02PM 01:36AM +0.5 01:36AM +0.5 31 05:17AM 08:50AM 05:17AM 08:50AM -0.7 -0.7 TtuU 12:29PM 02:12PM 12:29PM 02:12PM +0.2 +0.2 04:12PM 08:10PM -0.8 04:12PM 08:10PM

Current D Speed ratios Ratios differences and speed Secondary secondary Stations stations Baltimore Harbor Baltimore Harbor Approach

Time D differences

Min. before Flood

Flood

Min. before Ebb

Speed ratios Ratios speed Ebb

Flood

Ebb

Secondary stations Stations secondary Chesapeake Bay Chesapeake Bay Entrance

D Time differences

Min. before Flood

Flood

Min. before Ebb

Speed ratios Ratios speed Ebb

Flood

Ebb

Cove Point, 3.9 n.mi. East Cove Point, 3.9

-3:29 -3:36 -4:08 -3:44 0.4 0.6 -3:29 -3:36 -4:08 -3:44 0.4 0.6

Chesapeake Beach, 1.5 Chesapeake Beach, 1.5 miles North

Sharp Island Lt., 3.4 n.mi. West Sharp Island Lt., 3.4

-1:39 -1:41 -1:57 -1:43 0.4 -1:39 -1:41 -1:57 -1:43 0.4

Chesapeake Channel, (bridge Chesapeake Channel, (bridge tunnel) +0:05 +0:38 +0:05 +0:38 +0:32 +0:19 +0:32 +0:19 2.2 1.2 2.2 1.2

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

-1:05 -0:14 -0:22 -0:20 0.6 -1:05 -0:14 -0:22 -0:20 0.6 0.6

Stingray Point, 12.5 Stingray Point, 12.5 miles East

+2:18 +3:00 +2:18 +3:00 +2:09 +2:36 1.2 0.6 +2:09 +2:36 1.2 0.6

Pooles Island, 4 miles Southwest Pooles Island, 4

+0:59 +0:48 +0:56 +1:12 0.6 0.8 +0:59 +0:48 +0:56 +1:12 0.6 0.8

Smith Point Light, 6.7 Smith Point Light, 6.7 n.mi. East

+2:29 +2:57 +2:29 +2:57 +2:45 +1:59 +2:45 +1:59 0.5 0.5

Turkey Point, 1.2 n.mi. Southwest Turkey Point, 1.2

+2:39 +1:30 +0:58 +1:00 0.6 0.8 +2:39 +1:30 +0:58 +1:00 0.6 0.8

Point No Point, 4.3 Point No Point, 4.3 n.mi. East

+4:49 +4:49

0.5

Corrections Applied to Batlimore Harbor Approach

+0:29 +0:48 +0:29 +0:48 +0:06 +0:00 1.0 0.7 +0:06 +0:00 1.0 0.7

+5:33 +5:33

0.3

+6:04 +5:45 +6:04 +5:45 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.2

Corrections Applied to Chesapeake Bay Entrance

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January 2012 Currents January 2012 Currents

01:28AM +0.3 01:28AM +0.3 03:42AM 06:59AM -0.6 -0.6 14 W 03:42AM 06:59AM 09:48AM 01:37PM +1.0 +1.0 09:48AM 01:37PM 05:17PM 08:30PM -0.8 SA 05:17PM 08:30PM

Entrance Chesapeake Bay entrance

edited by Capt. C.D. Dollar

Fishermen Hook Rockfish To Fight Cancer

he fourth annual Fish For A Cure Tournament drew hundreds of anglers to help battle cancer. More than $150,000 was raised to benefit the JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute at Anne Arundel Medical Center, according to Greg Lilly, Fish For A Cure board chairman. Mere ounces separated the top three anglers. Jeff Crane on Catch 22 edged the field with a rockfish weighing in at seven pounds, 10 ounces. Second place went to Brian Muldowney on the Miss Hattie with a 7.9-pound striper. Colin Long took third with a rockfish of 7.7 pounds. All three winners donated their cash prizes back to Fish For A Cure. Lilly thanked fishermen and sponsors “who share our vision to combat cancer.” Local supporting businesses included Chesapeake Whalertowne, Anglers Sports Center, AllTackle, and Kent Island Kayaks. For more details, see page 14. To support Fish For A Cure, visit their website at fishforacure.org.

##The Catch 22 crew shows off the winning catch in the fourth annual Fish For A Cure tournament, which benefitted the JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute. Photo courtesy of Fish For A Cure

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51.65-Pound Rockfish Takes MSSA’s Fall Classic Rockfish Tournament

ough seas and a sluggish bite couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of thousands of fishermen who competed in the 19th annual Chesapeake Bay Fall Classic, hosted by the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association (MSSA). The father-and-son team of Steve and Mike Dodson of Pasadena, MD, boated a 51.65-pound rockfish, caught outside the Choptank River on the first day of the tournament, to claim first place. The Dodson’s fish was caught on a tandem-rigged Bloody Point Bait and earned the team $21,875. The big money, however, went to second-place finisher Andrew Turner of Brandywine, MD, fishing on the Fin Finder. He landed a 42.45-pound striper and walked away

with $43,225 because he won all of the “Tournaments within a Tournament” competition. In an MSSA press release, Turner and teammate Lee Tippett said they hooked the big rock as they were reeling up their lines late Sunday afternoon. Third place went to John Patchett of Fallston, MD, who took home more than $15,000. All results are unofficial until the Tournament Committee confirms all fish weights and the winners pass polygraph tests. For complete tournament results, visit mssa.net or call (410) 255-5535.

Steve Dodson

51.65 pounds

$21,875

Andrew Turner/Lee Tippett

42.45 pounds

$13,125

John Patchett

41.5 pounds

$8750

Andrew Turner/Lee Tippett

$43,225

Steve Dodson

$21,875

John Patchett

$15,410

Doug Scott

$8100

Marty Simounet

$2440

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Main Tournament 1

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38.8 pounds

Matt Long

35.5 pounds

Jake Meadows

33.9 pounds

Cameron Connor

31.75 pounds

Jennifer Tippett

31.6 pounds

##John Patchett and team’s 41.5-pound rockfish scored them 15,410 smackers and third place in MSSA’s 19th annual Fall Classic tournament. Photo courtesy of MSSA

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Fish Forecasts by Capt. C.D. Dollar

Photo courtesy of Joe Bruce

E-mail fish photos and reports to Capt. Dollar at cdollar@cdollaroutdoors.com

here’s no sugar coating the fact November was cruel to me. In fact, finding and catching legal rockfish in my home waters were at times a chore. Runs of 30 or 40 miles to find schools of keeper stripers happened all too often. The cycle seemed to be three to five days of wet and blustery weather followed by a day or two of fishable conditions. Twenty-five knot winds and three-foot rollers may have been an adventure 10 years ago, but these days I’ll pass, thanks. Sure, there were plenty of breaking fish—loads, in fact—but to crack the 18-inch mark, it was a cull. And before I knew it, the sun had faded on my fishing season. Yet, looking back, it was a heck of year for several species. Two fisheries leap to mind—the fabulous tuna and billfish bite and the speckled trout run, which were inshore rock stars.

##Stan Simmerman with a 13-pound blueline tilefish. Photo courtesy of Dr. Ken Neill

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Throughout January, many fishermen will continue to chase stripers. There’s little question it can be an awesome fishery. Some will head to warm water industrial discharges or the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) for the catch-and-release fishery. From ocean inlets like Rudee Inlet, many will troll for these silvery brutes. To those who do, stay safe and good luck. This winter, I’m inclined to give rockfish a break. I’ll chase pickerel and shoot ducks instead. As I wrap up my seventh year with PropTalk, I’d like to thank our readers and contributors for another great fishing season. Here’s wishing everyone a heartfelt Merry Christmas and healthy New Year. PropTalk fishing pros will fish deep into winter, and here’s what they’ll target:

r. Ken Neill III on the Healthy Grin in Virginia predicts that when winter settles in along the Atlantic coast, it will mean only one thing: big rockfish. Neill says, “In the Bay, look for stripers from the Buoy “42” area down to the CBBT, which is prime rockfish structure. Find the bait, and you will find the fish. And while the Bay season will be closed in the New Year, catch-and-release fishing is still allowed in the Bay, and fish will remain around the CBBT.” Neill adds, “Much of the other fishing activity moves into the ocean as winter progresses.” For tautogs, Neill suggests a run to The Triangle Wrecks. Neill says, “Wrecks farther out in the ocean will hold jumbo sea bass. Although sea bass season is scheduled to close January 1, both the sea bass and tautog regulations may change, so check regulations frequently.” Neill adds, “Bluefish and bluefin tuna are other possible catches in Virginia’s coastal waters during December and January.” Neill also reports that the Elizabeth River could hold some of the largest speckled trout of the year. Neill says, “It’s a good spot when it’s too windy to fish the open waters. The winter speckled trout fishery has grown, so the state has instituted new regulations: five fish per angler, and only one may be 24 inches or larger.”

ic Burnley of fishcrazy. info says, “With any luck, January should be the hottest month at the mouth of the Bay for striper fishing.” Burnley adds, “While striped bass season is closed in the Bay, no one has told the stripers. January can be the best month for catch-and-release action on trophy rockfish. Whether anglers drift live eels along the Eastern Shore or dangle live eels below the High Level Bridge, they will have a good shot at locking into a trophy striper.” Burnley adds that after the first of the year, the rockfish season will still be wide open in the Atlantic Ocean within the three-mile coastal boundary. Crews trolling parachutes, umbrellas, big plugs, and spoons around diving gannets are sure to get slammed by big rockfish. Burnley says, “The fish may be north off the mouth of Chesapeake Bay and Eastern Shore coast, or they may be as far south as Corolla, NC, and Nags Head. Just don’t fish for striped bass farther than three miles from shore—striper season is always closed in the Exclusive Economic Zone.” proptalk.com

apt. Kevin Josenhans at Josenhans Fly Fishing will also fish the scenic and wild Pocomoke River on Maryland’s lower Eastern Shore from January through March. Capt. Kevin says, “Bass, chain pickerel, crappie, and yellow perch will provide good cold-weather action on this beautiful tidal river.” He adds, “Tall cypress trees crowd the swampy banks, offering shelter from cold winter breezes, while providing a beautiful backdrop.”

##Roger Burnley with two fat sea bass caught near the Virginia canyons. Photo courtesy of Dr. Ken Neill

apt. Walt of Light Tackle Charters will guide his clients in the “sweetwater” of the Pocomoke River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore in January, using ultra-light tackle. “We’ll use six-pound tackle for crappie, yellow perch (neds), and pickerel. No matter how hard the wind blows, we can always find a good place to catch fish that is out of the wind, thanks to the way the Pocomoke River winds back and forth down the Shore,” Capt. Walt says. He adds, “The best baits are small crappie jigs tipped with a small plastic tube and sometimes a live minnow. It’s not uncommon to take a five-gallon bucket full of a combination of crappie and yellow perch. Pickerel to six pounds also should liven up the day.”

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##Thirteen-year-old Deven Simmerman with the sea bass (L) that earned him his first Virginia citation. Photo courtesy of Dr. Ken Neill

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apt. Jeff Popp will run his charter boat out of the Point Lookout area to fish the Potomac River and the waters off Virginia’s Smith Point through the end of the year. Capt. Jeff will troll big rigs: umbrellas on the planer boards and tandemrigged bucktails on his deep rods off the stern. Come January, Capt. Jeff will be back on the Susquehanna River guiding clients for yellow perch and walleye. Last year, Capt. Jeff said his clients caught neds to 14 inches and had a full creel on most trips. apt. Monty on the party boat Morning Star will fish through January everyday the weather allows from the Ocean City Fishing Center. To get on the list for special trips and read his weekly fishing reports, e-mail Capt. Monty at mhawkins@siteone.net.

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##Joe Kapral from Capitol Heights, MD, caught this 51-inch striper fishing on The Brick Doctor in November off Breezy Point. Photo courtesy of Breezy Point Marina

Rudee Inlet by Capt. C.D. Dollar

irginia Beach, VA, is well-known as a year-round fishing destination, and Rudee Inlet is a key reason why. From billfish in the summer to rockfish in the winter and scores of other gamefish in the months in between, local experts and traveling anglers find relatively short runs to fishing grounds from this well-protected inlet, which boasts three marinas, a large charter fleet, and a myriad of marine services. In recent years, deep-drop trips for grouper and tilefish have complemented the winter striper run in the waters surrounding Rudee Inlet; but even in winter, anglers have shots at puppy drum and speckled trout inside the inlet. PropTalk contributors Ric Burnley and Ken Neill know first hand the charms of Rudee. “With direct access to the ocean, Rudee is the last and first stop of many species that are leaving or entering Chesapeake Bay,” Burnley says. He adds that the interior of Rudee Inlet is a fishbowl, offering a “wide variety of structure and plenty of fish to catch.” An accomplished angler, Neill, Virginia’s representative to the International Game Fish Association, believes Rudee Inlet is one of the easiest inlets to navigate on the east coast. “It has three major marinas staffed by very friendly personnel,” Neill says. He adds, “The run from your slip into the open Atlantic Ocean is about the length of a football field, and from there it’s due east to Norfolk Canyon.” After a day fishing, you’ll find plenty of places to stay nearby and good eats (Rudee’s On the Inlet and Rockafeller’s are PropTalk favorites). Whether you trailer your own rig or charter with one of the pros, you can’t go wrong with a winter fishing trip out of Rudee Inlet.

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■■ This November, Margaret Bonds Podlich was named president of BoatU.S. Her responsibilities include external coammunications encompassing government affairs and public relations and other association programs, benefits, and services. Podlich has a passion for boating and a commitment to BoatU.S. members and the nation’s boat owners. boatus.com

■■ Bluewater Yacht Sales in Hampton, VA, and Grasonville, MD, is the newest dealer for Sabre Yachts and Back Cove Yachts. Bluewater also offers Viking Yachts, Princess Yachts, Regulator boats, and Duffy Electric Boats. bluewateryachtsales.com ■■ MareLube is Forespar’s new family of synthetic for 53 lubricants biz buzzdesigned 1 various uses around your boat. The family includes MareLube TEF 45 for heavy wet-use locations, MareLube EXTRA for general purpose lubrication needs, and MareLube Valve and Equipment for marine valves and plumbing systems. forespar.com ■■ Leopard Catamarans and The Moorings Yacht Brokerage recently added broker Rod Taylor to its Annapolis office. Rod brings more than 30 years of Chesapeake Bay boating knowledge, along with a diverse professional background. annapolis@leopardcatamarans.com

##Changing of the guard… Mike Titgemeyer and Nancy Cann. Photo courtesy of Crusader Yacht Sales

■■ After 30 years of ownership, Nancy Cann—founder and owner of Crusader Yacht Sales—recently sold the business to Mike Titgemeyer. “Mike will keep our strong company culture and guide the company to new heights. I look forward to remaining involved with the company for a long time to ensure a smooth transition and continue doing what I love—without the strains of ownership,” says Nancy. Titgemeyer says, “The Crusader team welcomed me in 2010, and I am excited to build on Crusader’s sterling reputation and industry successes.” Nancy will remain in a general manager/founder role for the foreseeable future. Crusader is a leading broker and dealer for Bruckmann Yachts, Legacy Yachts, Tartan, C&C, and Malo. crusaderyachts.com

■■ Tiffany Yachts in Burgess, VA, recently received an 88-ton TraveLift from Washington state. tiffanyyachtsinc.com ■■ Guy Gauvin has been promoted from general manager of Hinckley Yachts’ Chesapeake service yards in Annapolis and Oxford, MD, to general manager of the company’s Portsmouth, RI, yard. Elliot Anderson has been promoted from general manager of Hinckley’s Naples, FL, service operations to general manager of the Chesapeake service yards. And Marty Letts has been promoted from sales director in Hinckley’s Great Lakes region to general manager of the Naples service operations. hinckleyyachts.com ■■ The Chesapeake Boat Basin in Kilmarnock, VA, has been redone with floating docks and a pool. chesapeakeboatbasin.com

■■ Seakeeper near Solomons recently appointed Tom Goeke as its new chief operating officer to help manage the company’s transition to a larger manufacturing process for its gyro boat stabilization systems. seakeeper.com ■■ Congrats! For the second consecutive year, Prince William Marine Sales in Woodbridge, VA, topped Boating Industry’s list of the top 100 dealers of marine products and services. pwmarina.com ■■ Annapolis Boat Sales of Chester, MD, was recently added to the network of Everglades Boats dealers. annapolispowerboats.com ■■ Alex Schlegel of Hartge Yacht Yard in Galesville, MD, says, “The yard has recently placed into service a 12volt portable fuel tank cleaning and polishing system from ALGAE-X. It is light and easily transported. The system uses a fuel-catalyst additive that dissolves sludge, a fuel conditioner that reverses fuel deterioration, and a 15-micron water-blocking filter element.” hartgeyard.com

##Patrick Hopkins

■■ Patrick Hopkins recently joined Annapolis Yacht Sales (AYS) as a dedicated powerboat sales coordinator. He will be looking after AYS’s fleet of Beneteau Swift Trawlers, Greenline Hybrids, and the soon-to-arrive Beneteau Gran Turismo Express Cruisers. annapolisyachtsales.com

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34’ Silverton Express ’89 Twin Crusader 454s, Gen Set, Air/Heat, New Canvas - clean and ready to cruise! $29,900. Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@ greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com

32’ Mast & Mallet ’08 315 Yanmar offers 16 knot cruise; bow thruster; A/C; dark green hull; inverter; varnished transom; like new. Asking $199,000. Bring offers. Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or Rick@NothPointYachtSales.com 32’ Sea Ray Sundancer ’02 T/Merc Horizons w/60 hrs, Fully loaded w/ generator, a/c & electronics. New canvas $79,900 Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 intrinsicyacht.com

35’ Marlago Cuddy ’07 Four Strokes. Great electronics. Perfect condition. Also available, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2006. All have Flag Blue hullsides and great equipment, all sold new and serviced by us. Call Ned Dozier, 443995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com. www.theyachtgroup.com 35’ Viking Express Sport Fish ’85 This is a must see boat that is in wonderful cond. This is the perfect boat for anyone looking for a boat to enjoy with the family or go out & fish with the guys. Please call David at our Annapolis North Point Office at 410-280-2038 Ext. 15 or Email him at David@NorthPointYachtSales.com 36’ Albin Trawler ’81 Classic, single dsl engine, 2 cabin trawler that has been well cared for and has light hrs. Recent autopilot and clean interior. $54,900 Call Tim 410-267-8181 or tim@annapolisyachtsales.com

33’ Back Cove HT ‘08 Lovely, well maintained vessel w/nice upgrades. Flag blue hull, bow & stern thruster, Kohler genset, AC/HT with 2 zones, elec windlass, 2 flat screens, Furuno Navnet, Raymarine AP etc. Asking $275,000 OBYS 410-226-0100 30’ Luhrs Alura ’89 Luhrs Alura blue downeast hull in beautiful cond., twin Chrysler 318 gas engines run flawlessly. Raymarine depthsounder Lowrance GPS plotter, full galley. $19,900 Call Bob at AM PM Marine 410-360-7437

34’ Monza CC ’02 Lift kept. Low hours on reliable 250 Mercurys. Great seating, cuddy, and head. Good value in a large center console. $55,500. Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.

36’ Grand Banks Sedan 1988 Rare to the market, GB 36 Sedan with 2 strms, and 2 new 220 Cummins dsls w/ only 600 hrs. Excellent canvas and varnish. Full electronics, A/C, genset, windlass. Ready to go South. Asking $179,900. Contact Rick Casali at North Point Yacht Sales 410-279-5309 or rick@northpointyachtsales.com

36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat Classic ’01 STEP UP is a Hinckley maintained Classic Picnic Boat with virtually every option available. She is in top-notch shape and absolutely turn-key. $279,000. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Jennifer Richards (410) 2630095 or jrichards@hinckleyyachts.com

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36’ Jarvis Newman Pettegrow ’88 None nicer. Repowered in ’05 w/ 370 Yanmar; 15 knot cruise; thruster; genset; A/C; Espar; A/P; radar; 3 GPS/ plotters. Reduction down to $169,500. Call Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or Rick@NorthPointYachtSales.com 37’ Sea Ray 370 ‘10 Gorgeous express cruiser, perfect for The Bay. Joystick controlled stern drives. Start creating memories to last a lifetime. $274,999! Contact Patrick at 410-267-8181 or Patrick@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 37’ Ocean Billfish ’08 Twin 480 Yanmars 700 hrs, All factory options, fighting lady yellow hull, excellent electronics package. $399,000. Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 intrinsicyacht.com

39 Searay Sundancer 390 2005 Loaded with BRAND NEW ELECTRONICS PACKAGE, loaded, 8.1L T/420 hp mercruiser Horizons, with only 315 hours. TracVision SAT TV, Flat Screens, and more. Located on Long Island, NY. ASK $225,000. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com Regency 39 Aft Cabin Sun Deck Trawler ’86 $99,500 Many recent upgrades! Twin Volvo dsls, new 8kw Gen Set, Air/Heat, sun deck enclosure, upper & lower helm stations, dinghy hoist & storage. Call Tony Tumas, Great Blue Yachts 443553-5046 - see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com

Carver 370 Aft Cabin ‘96 $79,900 Twin Mercs, Gen, Air. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at greatblueyachts.com 38’ Marine Trader Tradewinds ‘86 $64,900. An elegant one owner yacht. Owner is very anxious to sell asap!! Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171.

39' Tiara Sovran ‘07 OUR TRADE. Flag blue hull, FLIR night vision, Sat TV, IPS500s w joystick, many upgrades, perfect cond. Best cond. and priced on the market. $299,000. Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com

39’ Intrepid ’07 390 Walkaround, triple 275 Verados, 140 urs. Dive door, Sat TV, tow eye, underwater lights. Flag Blue hullsides & extended hard top. Great cond. Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com. www.theyachtgroup.com

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40’ Formula SS ’99 New Merc 496HO’s in 2008. Lift kept, just detailed, boat needs nothing. Full electronics including radar and autopilot. New enclosure. Priced below book even with upgrades. $115,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-9950732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com. 40’ Ocean SS ’00 T/Cat 3126, Updated interior, great electronics. Excellent mechanical and cosmetic history $179,000 Intrinsic Yacht & Ship 410.263.9288 intrinsicyacht.com

40’ Riviera Convertible ’05 Custom props and 480 Cummins with warranties and only 300 hours provide amazing economy. New electronics in 2010. Boat is in turnkey shape. Owner will consider partial trade. $419,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-9950732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com. 40’ Robbins by MathewsBros ’07 Madeline, Fiberglass hull. 540 Cummins dsl eng. Delivered in May of ’08, this highly customized boat is practically new! Available for immediate purchase. Just Reduced $429,000 Call MathewsBros at (410) 479-9720.

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42’ Sabre Hardtop Express ’07 Lumina is in beautiful cond. and has been lightly used. Fully loaded with all the latest electronics by Furuno including 3D multi function displays. Twin Yanmar 480s, 8kw genset and 3 zone A/C provide all season comfort. $529,000 Paul Mikulski 410.961.5254 or Paul@northpointyachtsales.com 43’ Kha Shing Sea Star Aft Cabin Sundeck Trawler ’91, $115,000. Twin Cat dsls, Gen, Air/Heat, dual helm stations, Full Sundeck enclosure Call Tony Tumas, Great Blue Yachts 443553-5046 - see photos and full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com 43’ Tiara Sovran ’07 New listing; in fresh water; all the right options; low hrs. on T-435 hp Volvo IPS drives; joystick; full Raymarine electronics; Pristine is a must see. Asking Reduced to $499,000. Rick Casali 410-279-5309 or Rick@NorthPointYachtSales.com 43’ Wellcraft ’87 Portofino Express, twin 454 Chevys w/360 hrs, new radar w/ GPS & depth, new canvas, 7.5-Kw genset, many other upgrades, call for more details, Sea Scouts, PRICE SLASHED to $29,000, James Klimek, (240) 271-4631, jk3043@aol.com.

Carver 430 Cockpit Motor Yachts ‘96 $129,900 Twin Cummings dsl, Gen, Air Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at greatblueyachts.com

45’ North Island ‘10 $680,000 This luxury crusier is beautifully finished and even better equipped. Built by one of Canada's most reputable builders they have brought the quality commercial heritage and yacht quality luxury together. Please contact us for information. www.compositeyacht.biz 410-476-4414

44’ Hinckley Talaria 44 Express ’01 SIRIUS has been lovingly maintained and constantly updated by her second owner with no expense spared. Recent clean survey available! She lives under a custom built, covered slip and has always been Hinckley maintained. $695,000. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Jennifer Richards (410) 2630095 or jrichards@hinckleyyachts.com

45’ Searay Sundancer 450 ’96 Powered by T/CAT3126s. Full electronics package w/ KVH sat tv, underwater lights, and new carpets, CLEAN,CLEAN,CLEAN. In Pasadena, MD. Price reduced to $133,900. Contact BOEMARINE, 866-735-5926, boats@boemarine.com, www.boemarine.com

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46’ Markley ’05 Built to fish and charter ready, Full electronics, John Deere diesel, Fishing gear goes with sale, Make Offer – Must Go, 410-476-4414, www.compositeyacht.biz 46’ Sea Ray Express ’89 Must sell, Make offer! Extra clean, ever popular Sea Ray express. This boat is mint cond. w/extremely low hrs (300), on the durable 3208 Cats. She is in the water and located in Seaford Delaware. One hour from our office. The Yacht Group (800) 827-8089.

47’ Riviera M470 Excalibur, ’02, ’05, 496 Mercs, both lift kept, both in amazing condition. 50 mph speed in utmost luxury. The perfect move into cruising for the fast boat enthusiast. Call Ned Dozier, The Yacht Group. 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com

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47’ Selene Wide-Bridge ’10 model Award-winning. Exceptional electronics. Extremely clean. Fully optioned-out. Owners have larger Selene under construction. Contact Chuck Wistar (410) 280-0006, chuck@seleneannapolis.com 48’ Rose Bros. Sport Fish Proven Seaworthiness, Twin John Deere dsls, 18 knots, Voluminous, and in need of a good home. Contact Composite Yacht for details $26,900 410-476-4414

53’ Selene ’09 Extensively equipped w/twin Cummins dsls w/props protected w/skegs. Beautiful cherry interior & with a long list of options. Contact Chuck Wistar (410) 280-0006, chuck@seleneannapolis.com,

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48’ Selene ’04 Price reduced. A turnkey vessel. Lovingly maintained. Fully equipped for long range cruising and a comfortable live-aboard lifestyle. This is a must see vessel. Contact Chuck Wistar (410) 280-0006. chuck@seleneannapolis.com 52’ Vista Sun Deck ’87 Beautiful! Twin Cat 3208s, 3 Zone Air/Heat, Gen Set, Washer/Dryer, Hard Top w/full enclosure, Dinghy w/hard top storage and hoist, Professionally maintained – new fuel tanks! $119,900 Call Tony Tumas, Great Blue Yachts 443-5535046 - see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com

44’ Hinckley Talaria Flybridge ’08 BLUE ANGEL represents a virtually new T-44 FB and is a head-turner where ever she goes. Outfitted with the ultimate in entertainment systems and options; she leaves nothing to be desired. Recent clean survey available! $1,195M. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Jennifer Richards (410) 2630095 or jrichards@hinckleyyachts.com

38’ Little Harbor Whisperjet ’99 TRAVELLER is a fine example of a well-equipped Little Harbor 38. She is lightly used and Hinckley maintained and would make a boat for day or overnight boating. $300,000. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Jennifer Richards (410) 263-0095 or jrichards@hinckleyyachts.com

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Chesapeake Classic

Lightship… Who? by Gary Reich

uilt in 1915 at Pusey & Jones in Wilmington, DE, Lightship Portsmouth has had several names over her lifetime, but is shown above as Charles, named after her first station off Cape Charles, VA, where she served from 1916 to 1924. She was powered by a single 200-horsepower Meitz & Weiss four-cylinder, twocycle, kerosene engine mated to a four-bladed propeller. Charles measured 101 feet, 10 inches in length, was 25 feet wide, and displaced 360 tons. Her 24,000-candlepower kerosene illuminating apparatus was further magnified with a 500-mm Fresnel lens.

Known again today as Portsmouth, she has had five names over her lifetime; each based on the custom of naming lightships after the site where they were stationed. In 1925, she was renamed Relief (she replaced other lightships as needed) and in 1926 was renamed again as Overfalls for her duty station south of Overfalls Shoals at the mouth of Delaware Bay. She served there for 25 years before being reassigned to Stonehorse Shoal off Massachusetts, which earned her the name of… wait for it… Stonehorse. She was decommissioned in 1964, given back her original name, and now is a National Historic Landmark berthed at London Slip in Portsmouth, VA. She is a museum and open for tours. portsnavalmuseums.com

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