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See the Bay: Yorktown
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Anchoring Out for the Fourth of July
Great places to watch the fireworks by boat and some anchoring and safety tips for when you arrive.
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Let’s Get Wet! Watersports 2014
Waterskiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, kayak fishing, stand-up paddleboarding, and the many ways to get out and have fun on the water this summer.
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Up and Down a Not-so-Lazy River: Cruising the Potomac
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The Summer Racing Scene What a busy season for racing on the Chesapeake! by Chris “Seabuddy” Brown
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hen we first started brainrealize something else was involved. two of you are doing.” It was clear he storming the idea for the One reader (and PropTalk friend) told was benefitting from her own personal Century Club, we had a us about her goal of spending four days challenge. simple idea: encourage people to get on the water per week. Her father in Our publisher Mary Ewenson created out on the water. We came up with an law has been ill and has been staying a big chart for the office and challenged incentive that made sense for boaters: in a residential home, and she’s been the PropTalk staff to at the very least get a burgee and a party for those who hit giving him some time off campus by to 30 days this summer. Our sales rep, 100. And then we threw our idea out bringing him down to the docks when Brooke King, was having troubles. She there into the ether, hophas three daughters (one of ing it would stick. whom has a cast on her leg) What came back to and her husband works in ##The perfect summer would involve endless days on the water with the whole family. In order to make that happen, one reader had to take us was more than we the marine industry. Making things into her own hands. Photo by Brooke King expected. Emails started time on the boat was hard filling my inbox. “I’ve for the family with work and been keeping a log of athletics. When Brooke’s my days on the water for neighbors put in a 60-foot years,” some said. “I’m pier, the camel’s back was already halfway there!” broken. said others. It seemed Brooke and her husband that people were happy collected multiple wooden to find a way to quantify pallets from various places their recreational time on and built their own pier bethe water. hind their house. They found Which doesn’t mean a couple of kayaks from we’re a bunch of Type A neighbors who weren’t using boaters, let’s be real. As them, and bought a canoe modern humans we’re for cheap. And just like that, conditioned to keep track the Kings started counting of our own actions with their days on the water. the hope of progress. In truth, we’re counting Count the minutes you smiles. We’re counting sponspend on a treadmill and taneous bouts of laughter. you’ll eventually see the We’re counting times that number of pounds on the we look at our spouses and scale between your toes remember why we married start to diminish. Count them. We’re counting entire the miles you fly for work afternoons where the kids and you’ll see a few bucks aren’t asking for a gaming taken off the total for device. We’re counting minthose vacation tickets. utes free of text messages, But often “progress” can be vague. A she’s working. To help get in her days, phone calls, and emails. We’re counting local grocery store prints on their shopshe started taking him out in a boat just afternoons of looking at the sky to think ping bags “Make sure to play with your for an hour or so to break up the day. It about the weather instead of looking at a child for 60 minutes a day, every day.” was purely just to make sure she could computer screen. We’re counting fish in “Or else what?” I sometimes ask myself, get on the water, but having him was ice buckets that later turn into the best while I’m on the floor, putting on an along was good incentive. dinners with friends and families. Elmo puppet show with my daughter The staff at the residential home We’re counting memories that are gofor the 57th minute. started making comments to her, ing to last for an incredible lifetime. I think a lot of us started countthanking her when she’d pick him ing our days on the water to challenge up and drop him off later in the day. ourselves. But then I started hearing “He’s happier,” they’d say. “He looks some incredible stories that made us healthier. Keep doing whatever it is the
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o argument that it’s fun to catch really big fish, and trophy hunting seems to be an integral part of fishing and hunting. In some cases, this isn’t a problem. For example, removing trophy bucks from the deer population does nothing to reduce the abundance of deer. But when removing the largest members affects the viability of the entire population, it’s obviously not a very good idea. I’m unconvinced by arguments that not allowing the removal of the largest female striped bass will adversely affect the incomes of charter boat captains or fishing tackle stores. You would think that both groups would see it in their best interest to preserve the large fish and encourage their clients to measure and release the fish rather than taking them back to the dock to show their friends. And it’s not like the largest fish are such good eating, anyway, so how many of these trophies end up in the garbage instead of on the table?
Need a trophy to hang on the wall? Salmon fishermen came to grips with this problem long ago, and commonly measure their trophy catches, photograph them, and have very accurate and realistic fiberglass mounts made to commemorate the catch. I haven’t checked, but wouldn’t be surprised if glass rockfish replicas were available as well. It’s really time that fishermen, and especially those who have a financial interest in the continued health of the rockfish population, grow up. It’s not 1955 anymore. Removal of these large fish from the wild population should be discouraged, if not banned outright. PropTalk could help the effort by not publishing photographs of smiling lawyers and shoe salesmen holding huge, valuable rockfish. If you just have to run the photos, how about adding a caption estimating the egg production that was lost by killing the fish in the picture.
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his is my 8.5 year old vizsla Diesel Daniell in Harness Creek. The second this raft hits the water, he jumps out onto it and is there until you make him come back in. He gets excited when he sees sticks and grasses and will even paddle to get closer to random objects floating by, sometimes even jellyfish!
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our Dock Talk column in the June PropTalk was very interesting seeing that there are more fish than what the survey is saying. As commercial fishermen, we have seen the 2012 class in our pound nets last summer, and they are healthy and plentiful. I applaud the Coastal Conservation Association of Maryland (CCA) for their efforts of “My limit is one,” but have two questions. Their statement of “Why take the biggest fish, the most fertile females,
and frankly the best genes out of the stock?” when they have a trophy season during the prime breeding time of the rockfish and other tournaments as well. The newly enacted Individual Transferable Quota System for the commercial fishery is also a problem to the industry, commercial and recreational. When only having a certain quota for each individual to catch (Hook & Line, Gill Net, etc), they will target the biggest fish that brings the most money.
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Saving the Blue Crab at the Dinner Table
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hen the 2014 Winter “When we implemented thresholds Dredge Survey was released, and targets and tried to maintain miniit brought up frightening mum spawning potential, the crab popunumbers: while the crabbing harvest lation bounced back within two years,” remained at a safe level for the sixth says Bill Goldsborough, director of fisherconsecutive year and juvenile crabs ies for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. increased 78 percent from 2013, the However, there’s another type of overfishabundance of spawning-age females ing happening now: growth overfishing. has diminished to only 69 million, just below the minimum safe level of 70 million. Fishery biologists projected that only 28 percent of adult crabs survived the 2013 winter. Theories as to what should be done immediately popped up in the media. But perhaps one of the most dramatic was Dan Rodricks’s editorial in the Baltimore Sun calling for a total moratorium. Rodricks first called for a moratorium in 1998 by saying “Stop harvesting and eating crabs for 365 days. We had a fiveyear moratorium on rockfish (1985-1990), and they made a comeback. We should try something ##Photo by Jay Fleming similar for the blue crab, jayflemingphotography.com and either provide oneyear relief for the affected watermen or offer them jobs planting “That’s when we’re catching them at such trees or working on other projects to a rate that we truncate the population,” improve quality in the Bay.” says Goldsborough. “With the blue crab, The 2014 situation is wholly different, that means that we’re catching them up however. In 1998, the crab population as soon as they reach legal size. We don’t was at dangerous levels due to several have many crabs growing to the sizes that factors, including overharvesting. But they used to, and we’ve turned the fishery watermen and marine scientists have into a one-year class fishery.” been actively working together to face The efforts to scale back the harvest the crab population problem. It’s clear of sooks by 10 percent will help ensure that the blue crab, resilient as it may be, there’s sufficient spawning this summer, is facing other problems. but with a dependence upon the single12 July 2014 PropTalk
class fishery it’s imperative to make sure there is a suitable habitat for the 2014 class. The crab’s natural habitat faces challenges with underwater grasses (where crabs find refuge and spawn) covering only 20 percent of what they historically have. Excess nitrogen and phosphorous in the water cause algal blooms and create dead zones, killing grasses and food sources that the crabs depend on. “In the deeper water you have decomposition happening, with bacteria using oxygen,” says Goldsborough. “There’s not much mixing of the oxygen from the surface to replenish the bottom water, leaving it hypoxic. It’s a stressful environment, uninhabitable for a lot of organisms, including crabs.” Instead of taking part in a complete moratorium, Bay countrymen can find ways to be intelligent consumers and residents to help boost the crab population. Engage in efforts to reduce pollution in the Bay. When you do eat crabs, eat the largest crabs you can buy. Yes, a bushel will cost you more, but it will be much less than the tax spike we’d be paying if watermen were all federally funded for a year. Think outside the Bay this year. “Louisiana crabs are blue crabs,” says Mick Blackistone, with the Maryland Watermen’s Association and the Oyster Recovery Partnership. If you can’t get Bay-born crabs, eat those. “Most consumers don’t really know the difference.” And finally, support science-based crab fishery management to monitor the conservation of the Bay’s most popular resident. proptalk.com
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his summer, there will be events throughout Maryland to commemorate the 1814 British assaults on the towns of the Bay and Washington, DC, and finally our dramatic defense of Baltimore. If you want to join the festivities, check out the ones below. Click to starspangled200.com to learn more. National Anthem and StarSpangled Banner at Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History: During a Flag Day ceremony, hosted by the National Museum of American History on the National Mall, Maryland officials, including Governor Martin O’Malley and Burton K. Kummerow, president and CEO of the Maryland Historical Society, will participate in a ribboncutting with Smithsonian officials to celebrate the union from June 14 through Independence Day weekend, July 6. This marks the start of a summer culminating in Star-Spangled Spectacular, September 10-16, 2014, in Baltimore on the 200th anniversary of the national anthem. amhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner Battle of St. Leonard’s Creek: Public sails and free museum admission at the Calvert Marine Museum. 1812 fair and reenactment, food, drinks, crafts, children’s games and activities, exhibits, and demonstrations at Jefferson Patterson Park. Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard, MD, and Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, June 19-22. choosecalvert.com/1812 Baltimore’s Star-Spangled Summer: From June 28 to September 1, the Fort McHenry Guard Living Historians will be “On Duty” with special daily programming that includes tours of the original buildings, hoisting the 30×42 flag over the ramparts, and the firing of cannons. In addition to existing ranger programs, living historians will give unique demonstrations, fife and drum concerts, talks on civilian life in 1814 and more! Special children’s programs also make history fun for the young and young at heart. baltimore.org/info/fort-flag-fire Follow us!
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Take The Kids Fishing
t times it may require all the patience you can muster, but fishing is an ideal activity to teach youngsters about the Bay and to spend some quality time together. Here are a few of the many resources for anglers who want to encourage youth fishing. At the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website you’ll find information about the Maryland Youth Fishing Club, which is open to kids and teens ages five to 15. As members of the club, young anglers can connect with each other, learn about special youth events, and find tips for success. The Youth Anglers Log is a forum for members to share their experiences and photos. Each month at least one club member who has posted a log entry will be selected to attend the Maryland Fishing Challenge (MFC) Finale as a MFC Youth Component winner, and those young anglers all have a chance to win one of several mentored fishing trips. The DNR also coordinates kids’ fishing rodeos, issues first fish certificates, and much more. The website provides
advise for anglers of all ages about gear, knots, bait, fishing terms, safety, and most everything else you’d need to get started fishing with youngsters. Go to dnr.state.md.us/fisheries and click on the quick link to the Youth Fishing Club for more information. If you’re not an experienced angler, help is available through the Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs program. Half-day, week-long clinics are offered in July and August, as well as a flyfishing clinic for older kids on weekends in the fall and spring. Community and youth groups can request DNR’s free mini-sessions of Hooked On Fishing, which include instructors and equipment. When planning a day of fishing with children, a light but well-made rod and reel will be easier for a small body. A half day of angling and a picnic lunch are usually sufficient, and remember kids get more excited about the number of fish they catch than the size. Don’t forget to share your knowledge of the environment, boating safety, fishing regulations, and, well, life.
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hen James Allsopp and I grabbed the “Pelican Elite” from the PropTalk Headquarters in Eastport, the first impression was the thing looked like it could fall out of a chinook, bounce down a mountain, and land in a swamp without a scratch. The handles are massive and comfortable to pick up, even when the cooler is full, and have beefy double action laches to keep them sealed. I think the big “surprise” was the actual volume: It was a lot smaller inside than you might expect, as we are preconditioned to standard coolers. Clearly this is designed to go the distance. We put it to the ultimate test in mid April for the opening day of trophy rockfish season. As an entry in the 13th Annual Boatyard Bar and Grill Tournament, our strategy was to fill the Pelican with extra cold South Annapolis Yacht Center ice on Friday night and keep the lid latched shut until we needed it.
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heated by the sun. Moisture from the Bay hen warm, moist air rises, cools, and condenses, it swells is absorbed by the warm air, which rises into mounds of thick, billowy to begin the formation of thunderheads. They usually appear as swift-moving black cumulous clouds that quickly darken into clouds, often approaching from the northtowering ominous-looking cumulonimbus west, southwest, south, or west at speeds of clouds: the unmistakable sign for a thunderstorm. 25-35 knots. Consider this thick, dark cloud a warning, and head ##Here comes a Chesapeake Bay T-boomer! immediately for a safe anchorPhoto by Cindy Harper age. The transition from a small cloud into a turbulent, electrified storm front can occur in 30 minutes. The barometer will drop quickly and strong, gusty winds and heavy rains with thunder and lightning will soon follow. Few squalls last more than an hour. The sharper, darker and lower the front edge of the cloud, the more severe the storm. The anvil-shaped Count the number of seconds between top of the storm cloud points in the direclightning flashes and the thunder clap and tion that the storm is traveling. divide by five to determine the distance in In summer, afternoon thunderstorms miles you are from the storm. If the time are likely to occur over water when the lapse between the lightning and thunder humidity and temperature ashore are high. clap is 10 seconds, the storm is approxiHot air radiates upward from land surfaces mately two miles away from you.
If you are about to be caught in a thunderstorm, make sure everyone aboard is wearing life jackets. Secure all loose gear, hatches, or ports. Determine your location and the best course back to shelter. Keep a sharp lookout for the other boats and obstructions. Once the storm hits, try to take the first (and heaviest) gusts of wind on the bow, not abeam. Heading into the wind is the most seaworthy position for most small boats. Approach waves at a 45-degree angle to keep the propeller underwater, to reduce pounding, and to provide a safer and more comfortable ride. If there is lightning, unplug radios and all electrical equipment. Stay low. Don’t make yourself the tallest target. Keep away from metal objects that aren’t grounded to the boat’s protection system. And when the storm is over and you know you’re safe, call home and report the good news. Storm stories that end well are fun to tell. boatus/guide
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families. Educating the children, helping them catch fish, and seeing the expressions on their faces when they catch a fish is priceless. And it’s as if for that time on the boat, the family’s stresses are relieved. It’s all just family time.” Want to get involved? For captains, make sure your boat has a Coast Guard Auxiliary safety inspection and room for three guests plus the captain and mate. Boats with deep cockpits make it easy for children with balance or coordination issues. Anglers may catch and release, but generally captains and mates volunteer to clean and pack the fish for the families. For families, registration is available by phone or email. In addition to the June 14 outing in Annapolis, excursions are planned for Ocean City July 19, Deltaville August 16, Hampton September 13, and Virginia Beach mid-October. Families and captains who would like to participate should visit the Wish A Fish website for details. wish-a-fish.org
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“Shagging on the Riverwalk” Beach Music Concert Series Variety of beach music for all ages. 331 Water Street, Yorktown, VA. Free. (757) 890-3500.
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Antique and Classic Boat Festival Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, MD. Runabouts, racers, and yachts. (410) 745-2916.
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HONFest 36th Street in Hampden. Come celebrate Bawlmer!
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Ocean City Air Show Appearance by the USAF Thunderbirds. Ocean City, MD.
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In-Water Demo 5:30 p.m. Jonas Green Park. Free. Please RSVP (410) 267-0137. CBMM Boater Safety Course 6 to 10 p.m. Van Lennep Auditorium. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. $25. Pre-registration required. (410) 745-4941.
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Portside Party 6 to 9 p.m. HarborView Marina Pier and the Tiki Barge. $65.
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Tuna-Ment Captains Meeting 6 to 8 p.m. at the following locations: Alltackle, Ocean City, MD; Captain Steve’s Bait and Tackle, Chincoteague, VA; Seaside Marina, Wachapreague, VA; and Hook’em and Cook’em, Indian River Outlet, DE.
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Tides and Tunes Concert Series 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Annapolis Maritime Museum. Free.
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Rock Hall Cruise Night 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Rock Hall, MD. Music, cars, and fun.
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Take Your Dog To Work Day “I care not much for a man’s religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it.” ~Abraham Lincoln
Frederick MSSA Chapter 22 June Meeting Seminar and tackle sales. Severn River Association’s Annual Dinner and Oyster Celebration Annapolis Maritime Museum. 5:30 to 9 p.m. Speaker of the House Michael Busch reviews the future of the Severn River. $65.
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Go Fishing Day Go on, get out there!
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Delmarva Chicken Festival Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park, Centreville, MD.
Tuna-Ment The Recreational Angler’s Offshore Tournament. 25th Annual. Sponsored by MSSA.
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Small Boat Tournament Sunset Marina, West Ocean City, MD.
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Beer Fest 12 to 6 p.m. St. Mary’s City, MD. $20 for Tasters, $10 for Designated Drivers.
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Cardboard Boat Races The Strand, Oxford, MD. Benefits Special Olympics of Maryland.
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Eastport-a-Rockin’ Local music festival in Eastport neighborhood of Annapolis.
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First Day of Summer!
Potomac River Boat Poker Run Tim’s Rivershore Restaurant & Crabhouse, Dumfries, VA.
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RivahFest Tappahannock, VA.
Battle of St. Leonard Creek 200th Anniversary Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum, St. Leonard, MD. (410) 586-8501.
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Dads Night Out No Moon Paddle 5:30 p.m. Ellen Moyer Nature park. Sponsored by Annapolis Community Boating. (443) 905-1075.
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Star-Spangled Celebration: Tall Ship Invasion Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, MD.
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Gwynn’s Island Festival Friday 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gwynn’s Island Civic Center, Gwynn, VA.
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Thunder on the Narrows Kent Narrows, Chester, MD. Racing starts at 10 a.m.!
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Chesapeake Powerboat Symposium St. John’s College, Annapolis.
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Day of the Seafarer Celebrate the men and women that we rely on every day to ship goods across the seas.
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Free Kayaking on the West River 5 p.m. Sponsored by West/Rhode Riverkeeper with Discovery Village.
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Wooden Boat Show Mystic, CT. CCWBRA Racing.
Family Boat Building Workshop Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, VA. (804) 453-6529.
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CBPBA Rock the River Raft-Up 12 to 4 p.m. Aberdeen Creek off of the South River.
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Not on the Fourth Fireworks Tim’s Rivershore Restaurant and Crabhouse, Dumfries, VA.
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Maryland Safe Boater Course 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Middle River, MD. Hosted by Bowleys Quarters Junior Fire Brigade. $35. (410) 800-8420.
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Fireworks 9 p.m. Rock Hall, MD. Fireworks over the Bay 9:20 p.m.Chesapeake Beach, MD. Fireworks Herrington Harbour, MD. Fireworks Oxford, MD.
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Fourth of July Stars in the Sky 7 to 10 p.m. Victory Landing Park, Newport News, VA.
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Boat Parade and Fireworks Sassafras River, Georgetown, MD. Fireworks Display Waterfront, Cambridge, MD. Fireworks Solomons, MD.
Great American Picnic and Fireworks 5 to 10 p.m. Town Point Park, Norfolk, VA.
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Independence Celebration 10 a.m. until dark, when fireworks begin. Bay Avenue, Cape Charles, VA.
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Independence Day Celebration 6:30 p.m. Parade. 8 p.m. Concert. 9:30 p.m. Fireworks. Downtown Annapolis.
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July Fourth Celebration 4 to 10 p.m. Mount Trashmore Park, Virginia Beach, VA.
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Ports America Chesapeake Fourth of July Celebration 7 to 10 p.m. Innner Harbor, Baltimore, MD.
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Frog Jumping Contest, Turtle Derby, and Watermelon Eating Contest Bel Air, MD. Food, fun, and fireworks.
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Full Moon Yoga on the Floating Barge 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Havre de Grace Marine Center. $40. No experience necessary. (410) 939-2161.
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MD Basic Boating Safety Course 6 to 9 p.m. Ocean Pines Library. Offered by USCG Auxiliary. $15. (410) 208-2531.
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Kid’s Fishing Derby 8 to 11:30 a.m. Downs Park, Pasadena. Ages 5 to 13. Sponsored by the Pasadena Sportfishing Group. $5. (410) 768-3644.
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The Ocean: Viking Showdown “The War Offshore” pits teams of fine sportfish manufacturers against one another. (609) 884-2400. Time and Tides Summer Concert Series Annapolis Maritime Museum, 7 to 8 p.m.
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Pirate Fest Lock House Museum, Havre de Grace, MD. (410) 939-5780.
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Beans and Franks Day There actually is such a thing.
Pasadena Sportfishing Group Monthly Meeting 7:30 p.m. Glen Burnie Moose Lodge. Free. (410) 439-3474.
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Taste of Cambridge 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Central Square, Cambridge, MD. The ship Mayflower departed Plymouth, England on the first leg of her voyage to the New World. 1620.
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OtterMania! 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, MD.
Ocean City Tuna Tournament Sunset Marina, Ocean City, MD.
Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival St. Clement’s Island Museum, Colton’s Point, MD.
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Marlinspike Sailors and Courageous Cuttermen: American Mariners in the War of 1812 5 to 7:30 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. $10/ members, $15/ nonmembers. (410) 745-4941.
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In-Water Demo 5:30 p.m. Jonas Green Park. Free. Please RSVP (410) 267-0137.
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J. Millard Tawes Clam Bake 12 to 4 p.m. Somers Cove Marina, Crisfield, MD. All-you-can-eat seafood. $40.
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MSSA Annapolis Chapter Monthly Meeting 7:30 p.m. American Legion in Crownsville. Free. (410) 798-5868.
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CBMM Boater Safety Course 6 to 10 p.m. Van Lennep Auditorium. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. $25. Pre-registration required. (410) 745-4941.
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MSSA Youth Group Western Shore Seminar Series What to Fish For in the Summer with Lenny Rudow. All Tackle, Annapolis. 7 to 8 p.m.
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Rock Hall Cruise Night 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Rock Hall, MD. Music, cars, and fun.
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14th annual Middle River Dinghy Poker Run Red Eye YC, Baltimore. $45
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Wheels on the Waterfront 5 to 8 p.m. Classic car show. Crisfield, MD. (410) 968-2500.
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Osprey Paddle 5:30 p.m. Ellen Moyer Nature Park. Sponsored by Annapolis Community Boating. (443) 905-1075.
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Under the Sun Tour: Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, Uncle Kracker, and the Gin Blossoms 4 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum. $39.
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The heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis is sunk by the Japanese submarine I-58. Only 316 of 1199 officers and crew survived the sinking and the sharks. 1945.
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Chincoteague Island Pony Swim Chincoteague, VA. Watch the wild horses swim across the Assateague Channel.
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Biggest Little Water Festival Poker Run and raffle to benefit Virginia Institute of Marine Science. Dare Marina. (757) 880-8820.
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KIYC Regatta Kent Island YC, Kent Narrows, MD. CCWBRA racing.
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Suddenly in Command: A Public Education Course Help keep your kids and spouse safe by teaching them what to do if you become incapacitated. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $25 for adults, kids 15 and under and active military free. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum.
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Keep Your Cool
hey call me the chucker. Well, at least one guy did one time during our junior year in college. I got the temporary moniker because if I spotted food left in the communal fridge for more than four days, into the rubbish bin it went. No discussion, no investigation. As far as potential pathogenic bacteria are concerned, I take zero chances. Homey don’t play food poisoning. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, the “danger zone” is between 40 degrees Fahrenheit and 140 degrees, the range in which bacteria grows most rapidly. In fact, bacteria levels can nearly double in only 20 minutes. That’s why USDA and food safety experts recommend setting your fridge at 40 degrees or colder. One of life’s true joys is eating on a boat. For some reason, the food tastes better, and that’s probably true of all outdoors eating. Truth be told, I could live on — maybe not for very long — cold fried chicken, hard-boiled eggs (crab spice a must), and icy beer. I’m almost obsessivecompulsive about making sure food and drink are properly cared for, especially when I’m out in the sum-
mer sun. Here’s a look at how to keep your cool during the hot months. Yachts over 60-foot typically have regular appliances and/or sub-zero built-in modular fridge systems, says Daniel Deal of Kompletely Kustom Marine. So for the sake of this conversation, we’re going to focus on boats that are 50 feet or smaller. Deal says for this category of vessel, selfcontained refrigerator units are plenty suitable. Dometic and Norcold are two of the popular brands, he says. “Some refrigerators have dualpower capabilities, meaning they can run off batteries or AC shore power,” he says, adding that the benefits of this setup are straight-forward: If you lose AC power, the fridge automatically reverts to battery power, and your food won’t spoil. Interestingly, modern marine refrigerators do not draw a lot of juice overall. The biggest battery drain, says Deal, comes from the initial startup cycle of the compressor, but that’s only a short burst. Many of the fridges found on boats today are sealed systems, making service and upkeep minimal, Deal says. He suggests making sure connections are clean and tight and regularly cleaning the unit’s intake air grill, which is built into the refrigera-
tor. You can often remove flange and use a shop vac to suck out the dust. Deal says follow these basic steps, and your food and drink will stay nice and chill.
Everything’s Nice on Ice
Cooler maintenance can be an art in of itself, especially when skiff camping or spending a summer’s day on a small craft. I admit I’m a bit of a cooler snob. I leer contemptuously at styrofoam jobs and find myself routinely beating back the urge to stomp the inanimate life out of them. Thankfully for me and others in my tribe, there are several higherend coolers on the market, including Yeti, Engel, Pelican, and Icy-Tek. (Editor’s note: Full disclosure, CD Outdoors, a fishing outfitter owned by the author, is a Yeti dealer). The main difference in these coolers — besides the price, and they’re definitely not cheap — and your typical WallyMart cooler is the design, materials used, and manufacturing process. The walls are thicker and filled with insulation. The seals and latches create an awesome seal; it holds up to the marine environment. As kayaks are, these
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ccording to the USDA and other culinary sources, here are approximate “shelf lives” of some popular foods when properly refrigerated. My rule? If it’s got a hint of funkiness, I chuck it ... pronto.
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Raw eggs: three to five weeks Hard-boiled eggs: one week
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Steaks: three to five days Poultry: one to two days
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coolers are made using a rotationalmolding process, which makes them more durable and tougher. I’m a firm believer they keep ice longer. Speaking of ice, I much prefer to use block ice for food items and cubed or crushed ice for drinks. Does that mean I need two coolers? In an ideal world, absolutely. Block ice lasts longer than shaved or cubed
ice. But cubed ice more quickly cools beverages. For the food cooler, I freeze water in two seedling planters (approximately 9” x 6” x 4”). They fit perfectly in my Tundra 45 and last many hours. Fishermen often prefer a slurry of shaved ice to quickly chill their catch in conjunction with block ice to ensure it stays cold and fresh until they return to the dock
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was a big James Bond fan as a young kid. Not the Roger Moore saccharine films; the 1960s, testosterone-fueled flicks starring Sean Connery. He always had cool gadgets and ran fast boats. With her South Florida lines and sliding gunwale door (more on that later), the Belzona 325CC would be right at home in a Bond movie. Recently I took the beefy center console for a spin on the Chester River with Bryan Brelaye, president of Grande Yachts International, the Belzona dealer in Grasonville, MD. Rarely do boaters wish for snotty seas when they leave the dock. But I was. Unfortunately, we were met with a calm river, so we did a few figure eights to create a passable facsimile of a confused sea. The boat handled the slop just fine, as I expected, given the boat’s 100 percent hand-laid composite construction and the 22-degree deadrise at the transom. With a LOA of 32’ 6”, a 10’ 8” beam, and tipping the scales at 11,300 pounds (as tested), this was a big water boat, quite capable of handling most anything the Bay and Atlantic’s near coast could throw at it. The boat I tested was matched with twin 300 hp Mercury Verada four-stroke engines, which Brelaye said was plenty of power to get up and go. He wasn’t lying. The hole shot was smooth, and at 5200 RMPs the motors pushed us along nicely at 34 mph. It’s rated to take 700 hp, or 500 hp on the low end. The boat took turns at cruising speed without sliding or
##Bryan Braley, president and owner of Grande Yachts International, puts a Belzona 325cc through her paces on the Chester River. Photo by Chris D. Dollar
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Belzona 325CC
skidding, and hull slap wasn’t a factor. Backing down was adequate, not overly impressive but about what I expected for a center console of that size The console and hardtop are fully integrated, making for not only a sleek look but gorilla strong. The captain’s helm was ridiculously comfortable, equipped with arm rest and storage box for USB port, 12v outlets, and the allimportant beverage holders. I loved the wide view afforded by the windshield, though on the console itself I think I’d prefer a single, flat surface to the bump-out separating the helm from the electronics mounting surface. Speaking of electronics, there’s more than enough room to mount twin 15inch screens. Sticking with the juice and access to it, the fiberglass helm unit tilts out for easy access. There are courtesy and overhead lights nearly everywhere — all LED, as are the navigational lights. Three batteries with remote switches are standard. Belozona offers custom electrics packages from Garmin, Simrad, or Raymarine. The step-down entrance that take you below deck is plenty wide. With plenty of head room below, you’ll find the Vacu-Flush marine head and sink, which has a handy pull-out shower sprayer. Let’s get back to those cool doors, which are located on both starboard and port stern quarters. I beat back the urge to fling it open at 25 knots and jump off Bond-style (There’s a time I would have, but those days are long gone). Like Bond’s gear, they’re not just cool but also practical. If you swim, scuba, or snorkel, the door and the retractable swim ladder
makes getting back aboard a snap. The door also allows easier access for boaters with limited mobility. Brelaye said he and his team are planning to take wounded warriors fishing later this fall. For the bluewater pescadors among us, those sliding doors could be a one-way turnstile for tuna. There are two, 254-quart insulated fish boxes in the cockpit and one fish hold forward rigged with a overboard pump. There are four, flush-mounted rod holders built into the washboard (gunwale) and another four rod holders. As an option, you can get more rod holders built into the hardtop. At this spring’s Bay Bridge Boat Show, I checked out the 325CC’s twin sister, Belzona’s 327 Walk Around. The basic specs are almost identical. What separates the two are amenities. And the 327 is loaded with them. The cabin is equipped with a seven-foot berth, dry head, full shower, and integrated sink. Weekenders and tournament anglers will love the outside grill and summer kitchen sink. Grande Yachts had that boat rigged with bow thrusters and a joystick that controlled engine steerage and throttle for close-quarter work. Had I had the chance to work it my Bond scenario would’ve been complete. From air conditioners and 60-gallon live baitwell system to underwater LED lights and satellite radio, you can load up either boat with a bunch of options to make it uniquely your own. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the 325 is $225,000 and 327 is $245,000 base boat with standard Twin 250hp Mercury Verado. proptalk.com
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Dinghies by Mike Edick
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here are as many dinghy options to consider as there are systems for securing them onboard the mother ship: rowboats and dories from davits, rigids lifted on-deck, or inflatables stuffed in lockers, rigidinflatable hybrids on Freedom lifts, or full-size boats used as tenders in large ship garages. There are personal water crafts (PWCs) on yachts with hydraulic swim-platform lifts or tow-behinds for us smaller boat owners. The list is almost endless. I used to think of dinghies as unnecessary luxuries used by lazy people simply trying to avoid docking fees based on boat length. While $2000 worth of damage to my boat after tying up along a public bulkhead in a “no-wake� zone started to sway my opinion, it was Follow us!
our inability to get to shore during all those overnights at anchor that really converted me. I used to be able to beach my small ski boat wherever we needed to land, but the straight-shaft inboards and rudders on my current boat make that near impossible. I now have a new appreciation for the difficulties our blow boat brethren face, and finally understand the need for a dinghy. My affliction dictated a break from the norm; unwilling to follow the masses, we went simple. Not quite as basic as an inner-tube but much easier to make headway, not quite as fast as a RIB but much lighter on the stern, kayaks seemed to fit our needs for shipto-shore transportation. Using a pair of rubberized mounts made for carrying kayaks and canoes on automobiles;
installing these carriers on our swim platform was stupid-simple. Though dinghies still beat kayaks for easy dry transportation from shore, and while embarrassingly low tech compared to most of my endeavors, the kayaks have worked out better than anticipated for us. With two kayaks, the First Mate and friends leave us big kids alone to play on shore wherever we anchor. No worries about damage to an expensive dink or failed (empty or submerged) engine when outside our care either. Slipping the kayaks into the water clears the platform for swimming or grilling, and the lightweight kayaks are easily carried away to the dinghy dock near our slip on days we intend to cruise with friends. Sometimes, simple actually works. PropTalk July 2014 27
See the Bay
by Tom Hale
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ver the years we have enjoyed watching fireworks many times from aboard a boat. When you are on the water, you are closer to the action; the fireworks explode directly overhead. If you have not experienced the show in Annapolis, I recommend it. But I don’t speak solely of the fireworks show but rather the show of boating and anchoring antics leading up to the show and the recessional as people go home after the show. It is three shows for the price of one. It is a sight to experience at least one time. There other great fireworks displays around the Bay which can be well enjoyed from a boat, Oxford, Rock Hall, and Herrington Harbor are but a few we have enjoyed. Recently, we found ourselves down in the southern Bay as the ##Nelson House. Fourth of July approached. Asking around, we were heard that the Yorktown fireworks display is exceptional, so we put the visit on our cruise itinerary. Find a slip. A quick call to York River landing Marina confirmed the popularity of this fireworks display. The slip reservations were full by February 15. Better luck next year! Slips are available across the River in Sarah Creek, or we could anchor in the river. The view of the fireworks is best from the river, so we headed up the York on July 3 and prepared to anchor in 50 feet of water. That’s right; the river is very deep off Yorktown. With only 230 feet of anchor rode, we would have to get right close to the shore to find water less than 30
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feet deep where we could anchor. That’s when Cristina noticed that there were several large, unmarked mooring balls along the shore. It was not obvious whose they were. Another boat there had been on the mooring for a week. As far as they could tell, the moorings belonged to the county, but no one had been by to collect a fee. This made life simple for
and watch boats in the river. Our boat was doing well, and the spectator fleet was starting to fill in. The Visitor Center is one of those museums that can capture your attention and hold you there for hours. Our visit was far too short (You should plan to have a couple of hours to enjoy this facility), but it refreshed our memories of American history form all those years ago in high school. We took the path ##Yorktown Customs House. down to the riverfront Photos by Tom Hale and walked back to the marina. Just as we were getting into our dinghy another couple was landing theirs. They were headed to see the Watermen’s Museum. This seemed like a good excuse to go back to Ben and Jerry’s, then under the massive Coleman Bridge to the museum. The Watermen’s Museum is small, so a visit is not going to take a big chunk out of your day (unlike the Victory Center). It is an excellent introduction us, and the anchor to the life of working watermen and the stayed dry this night. development of their culture here on the We dinghied over Bay. to Yorktown LandThe Fourth of July dawned warm and ing Marina where for $5 we were able sunny. We went ashore to watch the to tie our dinghy and explore the town. parade. Being part of the Historic TriThe crowds on the beach and along the angle with Jamestown and Williamsburg, waterfront are testament to the popularYorktown has access to tremendous ity of this place in early summer. We resources and talent; the parade reflected stopped at Ben and Jerry’s for some ice it. There were antique cars, youth groups, cream, poked into several of the many and an exceptional fife and drum corps small and fun shops to look around, and in traditional garb. It was chilling to then we climbed the hill into the old thinks of what their origin was. Fifers town. Yorktown itself is beautiful with and drummers were boys whose music colonial era homes. A number of resignaled both the time and raised alarms. constructed homes help to preserve that They played music to entertain the army colonial look and feel of the place. We as it marched along. But their real misturned left at the top of the hill and folsion was to communicate movements on lowed the trail leading to the Yorktown the battlefield: young boys playing fifes Battlefield Visitor center. We paused on and drums in the midst of the battle. the pedestrian bridge over the gully to After the parade, we retired to the look over the river towards Gloucester boat to watch the first act of the Fourth proptalk.com
of July display. That would be the arrival and anchoring of the spectator fleet. As the day wore on more and more boats arrived, but unlike some other harbors, they remained a respectful distance away. Perhaps because we were moored in 50 feet of water, and it was too deep to anchor. The second act, the show itself, was certainly a spectacular display, befitting the town where the final battle of the war for independence was fought. After the show, we sat back to watch the antics and were mildly surprised. Rather than the helter-skelter mad dash, mass departure of Annapolis crowds, in Yorktown the departure was quite genteel. Engines started and anchors were raised, and the boats left gradually without the tumult of Annapolis. In reality, compared to Annapolis, the Yorktown fireworks are a great display. Early the next morning, we slipped the line holding us to the mooring and carried the tide down the York and into the Bay where the current pushed us northward on our three-day trip back to Annapolis. With museums, shops, and restaurants, we found Yorktown to have many attractions and will go back again to spend more time.
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Anchoring Out for the Fourth of July
Fireworks Shows on the Bay Here is a sampling of shows on the Chesapeake:
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f you like to be close to the action, anchoring out to watch fireworks means anchoring in a crowd. Annapolis fireworks, held off the U.S. Naval Academy wall, one mile from the PropTalk headquarters, attracts a large crowd. We asked two experts for some safe anchoring tips. “There’s a restricted zone around the Naval Academy seawall,” says Chuck Newman at the Annapolis Harbormaster’s office. “The Coast Guard, DNR police, and Harbormaster’s vessels will be there to make sure you stay clear of it.” In many towns up and down the Bay, there will be off-limits areas, too, so pay attention to control boats. If other boats are not anchored in a spot, there may be a reason for it. Pay attention. Newman adds, “Have a chart with you. Know how deep the water is.” Early birds may grab mooring balls for $35 (in Annapolis) and not worry about depth or others anchored too close for comfort. Mooring and docking prices vary by town, so inquire before you go.
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Captain Rick Franke, who has navigated anchored crowds from various tour boats, notes the proper use of lights: “Running lights should be off, and a single white anchor light on, while the boat is at anchor. As soon as the anchor comes up, the running lights should be on. Doing this correctly lets other boaters know if you are moving or not. Use a search light or spot light sparingly, and keep it aimed low and avoid shining it directly at other boat operators. It takes most people’s eyes more than a half hour to become adjusted to the dark. One split second flash of a spot light in the eyes can destroy that night vision.” Franke adds, “When anchoring, remember to let out enough line (scope) to ensure your anchor will hold. Dragging anchor through the spectator fleet will definitely make you unpopular! Also try not to anchor too close to other boats.” Some suggest a three-boat-length distance from other boats. Kids and poor swimmers should wear lifejackets at all times. VHF channels 13
and 17 broadcast general safety messages including weather forecasts. In the event of an emergency, boaters can communicate with authorities on radio VHF 16. Note that the maximum speed in an event area is six knots. Newman says, “At the end of the show, the river looks like white water rapids with all those wakes. Boats are rocking and rolling. Go slow, and keep your eyes open.” Franke says, “Give commercial vessels, such as water taxis and tour boats, room to maneuver. They are often larger and can be unwieldy in close quarters. Use common sense and courtesy. For many boat operators, this is the only time they are out at night, so expect the unexpected. Remember that you have a responsibility to avoid a collision, regardless of who has the right of way. Keep your speed down, keep a sharp lookout, and have a non-drinking designated operator at the helm.” Have a happy, safe holiday, and enjoy the shows! proptalk.com
The Inside Scoop
Cool Shade for the Kewl Cruiser! by Captain Alyse Caldwell
Dockside air conditioning is wonderful but when you are on metered electricity and a skinny little cruising budget, the sun can create challenges for staying cool … This hint can almost pay for itself in decreased electric bills and is invaluable when swingin’ on the hook in the summer sun.
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fter the winter thaw, we boatsort of the same shape as our bow, ers welcome the radiant sun and Shelly envisioned this sail could as it warms our inner spirit be converted into a sun shade, one ... but by mid-July, come talk to me that would cool things off and still about the rosy glow of heat stroke and allow us to see outside from the how can you combat the rapidly rising saloon. Stretching this hearty fabric temps inside your cabin. What? You and securing it to the handrails was can’t hear me over the noise of the easy. One person could put it up or generator, the A/C and the various fans? ##A used sail cools down the cabin. Hang on … I can help lower your temperature and bring back the serenity we all first fell in love with while boating. A Favorite Four Letter “F” Word One morning my cruising friend Shelly came bearing the gift of a used white sail. Uh, Shelly? We have a power boat. But she reminded me that it was FREE, a cruisers favorite four letter “F” word, and it was perfect for our bow- ?? Before you knew it Shelly had a full mainsail spread out over the forward deck of our trawler. Look how it will keep things cooler below deck. Definitely a two-person task, we were measuring and snipping and yes, sewing a hem right there on the forward trunk cabin. Watch out for the extension cord! You see, a sail is Follow us!
take it down in less than 15 minutes. With a little ingenuity, some grommets and lots of small stuff (that’s small diameter scraps of line for you lubbers) life onboard was amazing. I know it doesn’t take much to excite me in my living aboard mindset but this was cool, really kewl! After a year of almost continual use, the sail finally ripped beyond repair. Remember this was already discarded once by a sailboat owner, so it really owed us nothing. But I wasn’t
prepared to do without the truly wonderful shade and had some ideas for version two. This time we hired a professional canvas guy who attached webbed straps and D rings to secure the fabric to the handrails. He suggested we use Stamoid vinyl, a woven polyester that has held up incredibly for the past 10 years, both at the dock and at anchor. Once we stop for the day and set up the shade, we experience about a 10 degree difference in the saloon, galley, and forward berth. As the tee shirt says, “Life is Good.” Here’s That F Word … Again A few weeks after the original design was completed and in use, I stumbled on a rather large piece of white PropTalk July 2014 31
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canvas. While everyone knows that one man’s trash is another’s treasure, a cruiser takes that adage to the next level. If there is anything useful left in your trash, like 75 percent of a bimini canvas that isn’t damaged, then you place it carefully next to the marina dumpster. Before the garbage truck arrives, someone has found more life in what you just discarded. Pumps, line, fenders and even a Grundens rain suit have each found their way aboard, snatched from next to the dumpster. So, when this piece of white canvas had a few grommets already in place, I thought “hmm, what can I do with this goodie?” We were preparing to leave on an extended cruise and knew that we’d be anchoring every night. A wind scoop sure would be nice, but it’s a lot tougher on a power boat using the forward hatch. Unlike on a sailboat with rigging, there is no place we could easily secure a wind scoop. But we do have a side door into our saloon and 11 years later, this canvas scoop owes us nothing for our labor. From one kewl cruiser to another … See you on the water!
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##Fat Sac ballast bags in the stern of the Mastercraft X30 fill with water to create a huge wake that allows wakeboarder, Mike Stellabotte, to get some serious air.
Watersports for the Whole Family T
he summer months are ideal for getting out on the water, but sometimes it helps when there’s more to do than just take the boat out. Getting the family involved in watersports is a great way to be active and have fun while you’re cruising the Bay. To get a read on the most popular forms of watersports, we went directly to Jennifer Pratt and her team at Annapolis Watersports. Pratt and her husband are MasterCraft dealers, boats ideal for surfing, skating, and boarding due to the fact that they kick up more wake behind them. The fact that they’re sleek and sexy on the water is only an added bonus.
Waterskiing
ing on to a tow rope while your boat pulls you along, waterskiing is a great way to If the simplicity of waterskiing is what gets keep the whole family entertained while you on the board, it’s the excitement and thrill that keeps you coming back for more. you’re out on the water, with little kids and grownups alike getting out there and As easy as strapping one (or two) skis on your feet and having fun. A slalom course will appeal to those hangskiers who are interested in cutting through the water on thin, longer skis. A complete slalom waterski course consists of 25 buoys, guiding both the boat’s driver and sending the skier on a zigzag course. As the skier cuts through the water around ##Jen Pratt surfing the turn buoys, he levels himself a wave behind the to almost parallel to the water’s Mastercraft X30. surface. Around the buoys, the skier will almost seem to stop entirely before being yanked by the boat; their top speeds can be more than double the boat’s Follow us!
speed. And they have the dramatic rooster tails to prove it.
Wakeboarding
The lovechild of waterskiing and surfing has been popular around the world since the 1990s, and it’s still one of the favorite ways to get pulled behind a boat on the Bay. With feet secured in bindings on the shorter, lightweight boards, riders are pulled behind boats in a method similar to snowboarding. Wakeboarding tow ropes are different from waterskiing towropes, so boat owners should come prepared. Waterski towropes have give to them, but wakeboarding ropes need to be taut since the rider will be jumping in and out of wake. In addition, towlines should be placed higher up on the tower to help the boarder jump higher
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in the air. Typical towers will extend up to seven feet above the surface of the water. Boats will typically be moving at a speed of about 18-23 mph.
Wakesurfing
Want to bring the ocean waves to your backyard creek? It’s easy! Well, not really. Our surfer made it look easy, that we can say. To wakesurf, a rider begins by floating in the water with the wakesurf board and a tow rope, feet on the board roughly shoulder width apart. As the boat moves forward and takes the slack out of the line, the surfer pushes his or her feet down on the board and comes to a standing position, perpendicular behind the boat. The surfer starts out with a tow rope, surfing along behind in the boat’s wake until he or she is capable of ditching the rope and riding the steep face, reminiscent of ocean surfing. Wakesurf boards are generally shorter than ocean surfboards, so don’t think you can double up on gear: they’re only about five feet in length. When we were out testing the technique on the South River, surfer Jen Pratt managed to hop up on her board and surf along, unassisted, for about a quarter of a mile at a speed of about 10 mph.
##Capt. Chris D. Dollar caught this puppy drum aboard his Native Watercraft Slayer 12.
Tubing
For some, getting dragged behind a boat at high speeds simply isn’t that appealing. For those folks, tubing can be a great pastime. Tubes are the most affordable options out there, and as for other equipment, all you really need is a PFD and sunglasses. No boat? No problem: river tubing is popping up as a great way to get out on the water and relax without the use of a boat.
Kayak Fishing
We love nothing more than to hear “Sorry, he’s gone fishing” during the summer. But the cost of owning and maintaining a boat for fishing can be a lot for anyone to bear. It’s no wonder, then, that kayak fishing has taken on as a legitimate way to get out on the water and catch the big guys. The biggest benefit of kayak fishing is the accessibility. “You can launch from virtually any public water access point,”
says Zach Ditmars, our in-house kayak fishing specialist, “and access shallow areas that larger boats can’t. And it’s so easy to transport your boat on a roof rack.” Fishing editor and pro kayak fishing guide Chris Dollar agrees. “You can fish in lesspressured, hard-to-find waters,” he says. Kayaks are also affordable options. The boats themselves run anywhere between $500 and $3000, with paddles ranging from $50 to $400. You can stock yourself up with $50 worth of rod and tackle, or you can spend limitless amounts of money on your gear. And protecting your car can be as easy as throwing $20 foam blocks on the roof or installing a $500 roof rack: your choice. If you want to enjoy fishing without the constant hassle of a big boat, then kayak fishing is the way to go. An added bonus is that your biceps start to look good toward the middle of the season from all the paddling.
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• Every vessel towing a person(s) on water skis or any other device must have onboard, in addition to the operator, an observer at least 12 years of age.
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• Except for taking off from shore, the towing vessel must stay at least 100 feet from shore, piers, bridges, people in the water, or other vessels. • Ski ropes may not be more than 75 feet in length, except when barefoot skiing, in which case of rope of 100 feet may be used. • A personal watercraft (PWC) may not be used to tow a person on waterskis or any other device unless the PWC has the capacity to carry at least three persons: the operator, a rear-facing observer of at least 12 years of age, and the skier. proptalk.com
What’s SUP?
The stand-up paddleboard (SUP) craze that took over Chesapeake country a few years back grows strong. The staff at PropTalk has caught the bug. Among our crew, there are SUP racers, teachers, and bird-watchers who just like to paddle around anchorages and relax. You’ll want to visit a SUP shop with several options and try a few boards before you make a purchase. There’s great variety from cruising boards to racing boards, and especially great for boaters, inflatable boards.
The Chesapeake Challenge SUP Race July 12
The event in Annapolis was such a huge success two years in a row that East of Maui Boardshop is bringing back the fun. Last summer, 73 competitors in a wide age range showed up to paddle a three-and-a-half-mile short course or a six-and-a-half-mile
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long course. SUP racers started at 9:30 a.m., some finishing around 11 a.m., and enjoyed a party with awards, live music, and a keg at the Eastport YC. Beginners of all ages are welcome (a friend did it with his grandkids); but it is a Mid-Atlantic SUP Racing Association-sanctioned event, so experienced racers will be there, too. East of Maui will host mini-clinics and demos in the early afternoon. Registration costs $50.
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moving under you. Start to stand up and We asked PropTalk’s paddleboard yoga enthusiast, Duffy Perkins, about SUP yoga. balance: your feet go one direction, your Why do yoga on a SUP? hands go another, and you have to center Yoga is a natural fit for a paddleboard. ##SUP yoga on the Magothy River. The board is roughly Photo by Mantra Fit the same dimensions of a mat, and you can find quiet coves that are ideal for practicing. But the board is much less stable than solid ground, so the workout is much more challenging. Can you describe how a typical, beginner level class would go? Paddle a bit until you can anchor in a quiet place. Start out sitting and let yourself get everything. It’s tough! Keep yourself toused to the water on your hands and feet. gether long enough to find your way onto Then move through some planks and core your hands, where you’ll work on some work to get used to the board (ground)
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e’ve passed the wide mouth of the Potomac river on many cruises up and down the Bay, but never ventured up the almost 100 miles to Washington, DC. Intrigued by the river’s history and size, we wanted to poke into places we hadn’t been and visit the nation’s capital by boat from our home port of St. Michaels on the Eastern Shore. It was a mild and sunny May morning as we rounded Point Lookout in calm winds and flat seas heading up the Potomac River. Our interest in the Potomac piqued after reading John Page Williams’ Chesapeake: Exploring the Water Trail of Captain John Smith. At the ripe old age of 28, Smith and his crew of 14 rowed and sailed their Discovery Barge up these same waters in search of a mythical Northwest Passage to
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the Pacific. They were hoping to find gold and silver for the Virginia Company, who sponsored their summer explorations of the Chesapeake Bay in 1608 and 1609 from their settlement at Jamestown. Clearly ours were less lofty goals. As we rounded the point, we looked for the Potomac River buoy of the National Water Trail, one of six on the Bay. The bright yellow smart buoys from NOAA serve as interpretive guideposts for recreational boaters to learn about the diverse heritage and ecosystems of the Bay. There it was, bobbing in the water at the coordinates we found on their website. We called the 800 number posted on the buoy and followed a string of prompts to learn about the history of Smith’s voyage along with sea conditions, and other data and observations. What an innovative way to get information.
While several watermen worked their lines of colorful crab pots, we wove our way through the field and headed to the mouth of St. Marys River to anchor at Horseshoe Bend for the night. Since it was early in the season, the hospitality dock (2 hours) at St. Mary’s College was open so we tied up and went ashore to explore Historic St. Mary’s City, an outdoor living history museum preserved as a 17th century archaeological site. Just a short walk up the road from the college we entered the site and roamed through the streets of the busy first capital of the Maryland. Along the way we saw “ghost frames,” or wooden outlines of buildings at their original locations. The stark frames conveyed a sense of size and scale of the structures and community of this early settlement. As we strolled by Smith’s Ordinary, a group of third
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graders listened to an interpreter explain that an Ordinary was lodging for ordinary people, not the “high born gentlemen” of the settlement. We followed a path down the high bluff to the river with a flock of kids who learned about the working ship and its seagoing days at the Maryland Dove, a recreation of a 17th century square rigged ship on the river. We took advantage of the college WIFI and got email while an interpreter explained how early settlers churned butter and used bows and arrows to hunt. We marveled at the contrast in our lives today and those of the early colonists. Setting out the next day to the Virginia side of the wide lower Potomac we saw the mouth of the Yeocomico River across the river. We headed further up river until we found Nomini Bay. The channel was well marked so we wound our way into the creek of the same name to drop the hook where the Nomini Indian Chief and his people shared a feast with John Smith and his crew. While we had the creature comforts of home on High Life, our 36-foot trawler, it was hard to imagine the living conditions and exposure in Smith’s 30-foot open boat. Going upriver the next day we noticed the shore of Maryland was dense with forest while the Virginia shore on the lower Potomac was high and broad-shouldered with houses perched on top of them. We stopped to visit Colonial Beach, a nice protected harbor known in early days for its oyster wars with Maryland watermen, and later as a gambling haven. The town, a peninsula surrounded by the Potomac on one side and Monroe harbor on the other, was a summer beach resort. Today it’s a golf cart town with marinas and charming cottages on tree-lined streets. A local told us the town’s population grew with full time residents after World War II when a government munitions plant was built nearby. We spent an afternoon bopping around in a golf cart learning the intricacies of driving on the road with car traffic, quite a change from the controlled paths of a golf course. As we cruised up the Potomac we fought a pesky tide and current most of the way, but navigating the well-marked river was easy. Gene found that we could pick up a half knot or so by hugging the shore and keeping out of the deeper faster moving water. We passed the Naval Proving Grounds on the Virginia shore and went under the Highway 301 bridge. The river proptalk.com
takes a sharp turn to port after the bridge and Port Tobacco, a popular anchorage, before it dips down and heads almost straight north running wide and deep. On the Maryland shore about 30 miles from Washington sat a rusty wreck guarding the fleet of “ghost ships” sunk at the bottom of Mallows Bay, a dumping ground for old war steamships and other derelict vessels. The site, considered to be the largest shipwreck fleet in the Western Hemisphere, has its positive side, having created a giant artificial reef, a habitat reclaimed as a nesting place for birds, fauna, and fowl. The rivers narrows as it pushes north beyond Quantico Marine Corp Base where we encountered our first sights and sounds of civilization – helicopters and airplanes. Soon after the river narrowed we saw the impressive Wilson Bridge with its upside down white triangular base and roadway straight ahead. It was the Friday afternoon of Memorial Day weekend as we passed under the bridge and entered the maelstrom of Alexandria tour boat traffic. A no wake zone kept the commotion in check as we studied the chart looking for markers to lead us to the Washington Chan-
nel for our stay at Gangplank Marina. We were wide-eyed tourists looking at the steady stream of airplanes lifting off and landing at Reagan National, and we couldn’t take our eyes off the National Monument dead ahead of us as we made our way to the Anacostia River cutoff where we veered off to the marina channel. Editor’s Note: In April 2014 construction began at Gangplank Marina so the dockmaster said transient space is limited. We were among the throngs of visitors including hundreds of bikers participating in the Rolling Thunder festivities, so we saw the merit of traveling sans auto. We used the DC Circulator, a $1 bus service that, along with the Metro, took us everywhere we wanted to go. We visited some of the Smithsonian museums and were enchanted with the exhibits. In Georgetown we were part of the casual commotion on M Street enjoying breakfast at an outdoor café and took a ride on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on a canal barge pulled by mules and led by period-costumed guides from the National Park Service.
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artists work and sell their art overlooking the Potomac. Nearby is the city marina docks and wooden boatbuilders at the Alexandria Seaport Foundation. We rode the water taxi across the river to see the marina at National Harbor, the massive complex we passed on the Maryland ##Period re-enactors bring Historic St. Mary’s City to life. side of the river near the Wilson Bridge. For a short time in our country’s history Then had lunch and walked the shops of canal travel was a main link between major the Gaylord National Resort & ConvenEast coast cities only to be replaced by the tion Center overlooking the marina. coal-driven railroads. Ironically it was the As we slipped our lines to leave the canal boats that hauled the coal that fueled marina and head home, many of the them to the train lines. liveaboards there were going to work in It was a short trip by bus to the Metro the District. We anchored our way down and on to Alexandria where we hopped on the Potomac in light winds until a cold the trolley and rode down King Street to front arrived and dark clouds filled the the water. The Torpedo Factory at the foot sky with 30 knots of an east wind that of the river is a converted factory that made wouldn’t let up. The worst was at the submarine and aircraft torpedoes until the mouth of the St. Mary’s River where end of World War II. Today it’s three the opposing forces of wind and current floors of open studios and galleries where made for a most uncomfortable ride.
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We made a quick decision to head into the wide mouth of the familiar St. Marys and duck into Indigo Creek. We followed a large sailboat past the Coast Guard station and dropped the hook to wait out the weather. The holding was good and our anchor set right away against the strong winds. Surprisingly we were in a WIFI hotspot and enjoyed an Internet connection thanks to a shoreline homeowner who left their wireless connection open. The only casualty was our shredded Miles River Yacht Club burgee. As we left the Potomac River a thick fog burned off by mid-morning and the seas were down to a foot or less. We were uncomfortable for a few hours the day before, but we wondered how would Smith and his crew survive in such a small boat in such high winds? He went on to explore and document his findings with drawings and observations of the Bay rivers and we like to think we’ll follow in his wake, but in a more comfortable boat. Katie and Gene Hamilton are authors of Great Loop Cruising: Two on a Trawler and Lessons Learned Cruising the Intracoastal Waterway, e-books available on Amazon.com
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id you know that a local ship handling expert must board every vessel engaged in foreign trade that comes into the Bay? That accounts for more than 90 percent of the ships coming into Maryland, some of which are well over 1000 feet in length and nearly 200 feet wide. Just imagine trying to keep a ship of that size in a narrow channel, which may also be only a few feet deeper than the draft of the ship. This is what Bay pilots do every day, and their expertise decreases dramatically the likelihood of an incident that could endanger lives or cause an environment disaster. As a Bay pilot and member of the Association of Maryland Pilots for the past 10 years, Captain Alison Buckler is one of the experts who regularly guide large ships into and out of the Chesapeake. If you don’t know much about what a Bay pilot does, Buckler, who holds a first class pilot’s license for the Chesapeake Bay and an unlimited tonnage masters license, will take that as a compliment. “When we’re doing our job well and successfully moving ships up and down the Bay, the public probably won’t hear much about our work,” she says. Buckler described her job by saying, “After the captain of a ship guides his vessel across the ocean, a Bay pilot takes out a small launch and joins him in the ocean at the mouth of the Bay off Virginia Beach. To board the ship, the pilot climbs up a rope ladder and then goes to the bridge to guide the ship through Maryland and Virginia waters and into Baltimore Harbor, Cove Point, or the C&D canal. We like to say, ‘A captain knows his ship, but a Bay pilot knows ships and the Chesapeake.’ As pilots, we’re acting to protect the Bay.” “Piloting is a difficult job, but one of the interesting parts is meeting people from all over the world. Recently I’ve had the opportunity to board ships from Malaysia, China, Korea, and Sweden, among other countries. Talking with the people on Follow us!
foreign ships can give you a different perspective on world events.” Of the more than 60 Pilot Associations in the U.S., totaling 1200 pilots, there are fewer than ##Alison Buckler, pictured here with 20 female her husband and daughter, is one of pilots; three three women who are members of the are members Association of Maryland Pilots. of the Association of Maryland Pilots. “I was the third woman parents on Cape Cod, where she learned to to join the Maryland Association, so by sail in the same kids’ program (at the West the time I got here, most captains were End Racing Club on Provincetown Bay) not surprised to see a woman pilot board that her parents and grandparents attended their ship. Every once in a while a captain as children. After graduating from the will say to me, ‘This is my first time seeing U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings a female pilot.’ I usually respond, ‘This is Point, NY, Buckler was hired by Marimy first time seeing a male captain,’ which trans to operate tug and barge units on the usually makes him laugh.” Delaware River. A few years later, she acBuckler says the most challenging part cepted an opportunity with Alaska Tanker of being a pilot is the weather and the Company, where she served aboard various length of the route, which is almost 200 tankers that carried crude oil from Alaska miles. “At one end of the Bay it might be to the West Coast of the continental U.S. blowing 40 knots, and at the other it could Buckler and her husband, who is also be calm and foggy. The weather is an evera Chesapeake Bay pilot, live in Annapolis changing situation.” with their three-year old daughter and Because Bay pilots must constantly be their Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Bosun. available, there is never a time when all They’re members of Eastport YC, and they the pilots take a holiday. “Our job is 24/7,” enjoy fishing and crabbing aboard their says Buckler. “Each of our shifts is called a center console. “My favorite destination on ‘turn,’ and although my schedule depends the Bay is Kentmorr Marina because my somewhat on shipping traffic, which can daughter likes the hammock swings,” she be dependent on the economy and world says. Buckler is also a runner. “I find runevents, I have some idea a little ahead of ning very mentally relaxing. This year I’ve time what my schedule will be.” run the B&A Trail Marathon and the Nike As the daughter of a Secret Service Women’s half marathon in Washington, agent, Buckler moved a lot as a child, but DC. I’m planning to run the Annapolis her summers were spent visiting her grand- 10-mile race in August.” ■ PropTalk July 2014 41
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ummer is in full swing, with more and more boats on the water every day. Here at PropTalk we’re counting our days on the water, seeing who among us will rack up the most for 2014. We’re out there paddling kayaks and SUP boards, puttering along in our skiffs, and relaxing on dual consoles with the kids. Want to get involved? Don’t forget to sign up for the Club by emailing duffy@proptalk.com and starting to count your days officially from January 1. We’ll see you at the finish line!
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CRUISING CLUB NOTES Talking the Talk
Happy Hours Mean Just That
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ere you out on the Corrotoman River for Memorial Day weekend? If so, you may have noticed five Stingray Harbour YC boats anchored for their Memorial Day weekend happy hour. Good food and good friends meant that good times were had.
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e all know that Memorial Day commemorates the sacrifices made by veterans now deceased. Over the recent long weekend, three local yacht clubs turned a pleasure cruise into a giving opportunity to support Vetshouse, a local charity that has been serving living homeless veterans since 1992. Thirty boats from the Old Point Comfort YC at Fort Monroe in Hampton along with boats from the Virginia Beach YC rendezvoused with the Cape Charles Yacht Club at the Cape Charles Town Harbor for a weekend of boating fun. Eileen Turner, Vice Commodore of Old Point Comfort Yacht Club, shown accepting a receipt for the combined donation of nearly seven hundred dollars from Bill Hamilton of Vetshouse in picture above, took the opportunity to ask the assembled boaters for donations to show support for all our veterans. Members of all three clubs were very generous in their contributions. Old Point Comfort Yacht Club is a long time supporter of Vetshouse.
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eginning May 17, the National Safe Boating Council sponsored National Safe Boating Week with various events held around the country to promote safe boating knowledge and practices. The Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron (PRSPS) participated by holding an all-day interactive event at the Solomon’s West Marine location where vessel safety checks were scheduled and performed and training and handson experience were provided for emergency flares and marine fire extinguishers. Squadron members were available throughout the day to answer questions on boating safety and local state and federal requirements. Maryland law requires that anyone born after July 1, 1972, must pass a boating safety course and obtain a boating safety certificate to operate any motorized vessel, to include personal water crafts, on waterways throughout the state. The PRSPS offers Americas Boating Course (ABC) several times each year. This course is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), is recognized by the United States Coast Guard, and is accepted by most states as meeting their requirements for getting the safety certificate. Soon, the Squadron is also going to offer to the public an “On the Water” hands-on boating education extension of the Safe Boating Course. For more information about taking this or other boating safety courses and how to obtain a boating safety certification card you can contact the Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron at (301) 475-3883 or view their website at usps.org/localusps/patuxent/index.htm.
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Racing News Unlimited Hydroplanes and the President’s Cup by Chris “Seabuddy” Brown
##1959 Presidents Cup winner Miss Wahoo running next to a modern turbine boat. Photo by Christopher W. Denslow/ courtesy of the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum
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ill the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River return as go-to destinations for Unlimited Hydroplane racing? It’s an ongoing dream of racing enthusiasts thanks to a local boat racing history that dates back to 1926. Storied names in Thunder Boat history have been intertwined with the Bay since then. Unlimited hydroplanes are huge race boats that throw rooster tails 75 feet in the air that then arc another 300 feet behind the propeller, since they ride on their prop and their two forward sponsons. These hydroplanes skid, catch, and then turn to navigate a marked course. With the challenges of managing the chop, boat wakes, and hull lift from rushing air during the race, boats often need to be “wrestled” more than “driven” into winning a competition heat and then the final race. Famous boat names in this class have included Miss Budweiser, Miss U.S. 1, Hawaii Kai, Miss Thriftway, Miss Pepsi, and My Sweetie. Equally famous were the hydroplane designers and builders that included Ventnor Boat Works, Ted Jones, 46 July 2014 PropTalk
Les Staudacher, Dan Arena, Dodge, and John L. Hacker. Celebrities and other high-profile people have eagerly driven these hydroplanes in past President’s Cup events: Bill Muncey, Guy Lombardo, Gene Whipp, Bill Cantrell, Mira Slovak, Dan Arena, Harold Wilson, and George Reis.
Black Sunday
In an unfortunate combination of circumstances, three of the sport’s drivers lost their lives in two separate crashes during The President’s Cup race on June 19, 1966. The first crash was caused by a broken prop blade on Musson’s Miss Bardalh Unlimited Hydroplane Thunder Boat. Ron was hot footing it down the straightaway when it happened. That prop imbalance threw the back end of his boat straight up into the air. The 30-foot hydroplane nose-dived to the bottom eight feet below at a speed of 160 mph. Boat historian Fitzsimmons is quoted as saying: “He came to a dead stop like a spade being shoved into a garden. Five thousand pounds of energy came crashing forward. The front (of the boat) literally disintegrated, and Ron Musson was killed. Every orifice of his body was filled with water by the
impact speed. “As hydro accidents go, it was as horrific as anyone had ever seen,” Fitzsimmons said. “The rescue crew was stunned when they recovered his body. The impact was bone-crushing, like watching a headon with a semi-truck. He never had a chance.” Some hours later, in another President’s Cup heat, Notre Dame and Miss Budweiser crashed into each other. Both drivers, Manchester and Wilson, were killed in that crash. The last time unlimited hydroplanes splashed in the Potomac River was a four-boat exhibition off-shore of the National Harbor in 2011. The one-day test of the river and facilities failed to convince organizers that a longer event was a great idea. Without a roaring cheer of support, that pre-event failed to bring the race back to the area in 2012. But is 2014 the year that we’ll have the roar off shore return? Do Bayarea racing fans want another try at a crowd pleaser President’s Cup race to come to the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay? Would we see 100,000 fans come to such an event? Let us know your thoughts by emailing editor@proptalk.com. proptalk.com
R/C Powerboat Racing: What’s Your Preference?
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oday’s R/C (radio controlled) model powerboats include impressive electric race boats that are equally as fast as gas model scale powerboats. Both really speed and offer boat racing thrills to the spectator crowd. The increased power output coupled with the reduced weight of today’s batteries make the electric models a growing choice for model boaters who want a fast, easy, and clean boat set-up. Gaspowered R/C models have a longer history and still outnumber electric boats at a typical event, but the electrics may give them a run for their money in the coming years. The parent organization for R/C boat racing is the International Model Power Boat Association (IMPBA), established in 1949. In these early days, each model boat was attached to a tether in a marked-off pond area. There was a center pole in the pond and a 52’ 6” cable that “controlled” the
boats around that defined circle during a race. Boats were timed for their racing speed in four laps around the circle course, which was in fact a quarter of a mile
distance. The boat with the shortest time in its class was the winner. Some 10-15 years later, the tether was replaced by driver-operated remote control, which allowed changes in the boat’s speed as well as steering. Today
the controller fits in the driver’s hand as he commands his racer around a defined marked-off, oval-shaped course. IMPBA is a nationwide club with several regions that cover the country. The Chesapeake Bay area (Region 12) has five local clubs: Capitol RC Model Boat Club in Springfield, VA; Old Dominion Model Boat Association in Chesapeake, VA; R/C Model Boaters of Baltimore; Wilmington Area Model Boaters in Wilmington, NC; and Delmarva Model Boat Club in Queenstown, MD. Today R/C racing on the water is all about friendships, learning to master your boat in competition, and drivers swapping tricks and techniques. In addition to strategy, position is critical when racing these boats: the driver with his controller positions himself on the platform based on where he can secure the best radio signal for the race course.
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Racing News Although the electric R/C powerboats are the newest aspect of the sport, they use the same driver/boat launcher routine that the gas engine boat racers use. In fact, this is a long tradition in the sport, regardless of how the boats are powered: another person (usually a competitor) splashes the race boat model into the water with the engine running. Since the boats have spinning props and the boat is carried by hand to the water, only the most seasoned competitors will take on the responsibility of getting the boat to the water. No one wants fingers and spinning props to meet while enjoying the hobby. These races are hosted and sanctioned by several clubs, so check it out for yourself! This season you’ll find R/C events scheduled for: June 27-29 in Centreville, VA August 22-24 in Smithfield, VA September 5-7 in Cascade, MD
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ou wouldn’t believe the excitement and cheering from the crowd that lined the shore, pier, pits, and concession stands at the Urbanna, VA, races May 17. Hundreds of people were jumping up and down, clapping and hollering as the various classes of boats raced in front of them. More than 30 boats and 40 drivers competed in Saturday’s event, coming from as far away as Georgia. The Urbanna Cup is only in its second year, but a core group of racers has already established itself through their experience and boat handling skills. Familiar names like Russ Bowler, Robert Edmonds, and Keith and Tara Carew racked up more first place medals, but that doesn’t mean they had an easy time with it, as newcomers were nipping closely in their wake. Cocktail Class racing is proving that it is a sport the whole family can get involved in, with some of the best competition showing up in the women’s and youth divisions.
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On Sunday, a Bootlegger Race series brought the crew out for another day of unsanctioned racing for both stock and non-stock boats and engines. Jack Pettigrew and his grandson Jack Pusser raced together in the relay races, and Mike and Dave Johnson pulled out their family’s 1950s-era Mercury Hurricane outboard (and destroyed the competition with it). Kim Granbery formally unveiled his new hull design, which PropTalk was lucky enough to test back in April to highly favored results. Be sure to attend the Kent Island YC Regatta, Saturday, July 19, the next event for this special class of racing boats. They may not be lightning-fast, but they’re fun, and the crowd watching the action knows it. And that’s contagious in a good way. Want more? Photographer Ned Rennolds and his drone were onhand for racing and caught footage that will have you ordering your very own Cocktail Class kit. Visit proptalk.com/cocktail-classracing-drone for more.
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##Louis Hardy of Composite Yachts in Trappe, MD, countersinks screw holes prior to installing a new electronics display panel. Photo by Rick Franke
as Jim explains. The repair required a four-step process: the hull was peeled, faired, primed, and finally painted. The results were spectacular. Jim also reports a major repair in progress on a Cruisers 30 that was built with a balsa-cored bottom and keel which failed. Removal and replacement is really the only solution, according to Jim.
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oe Reid of Mast and Mallet in Mayo, MD, brings us up to date on what he’s been doing, “The start of this season’s boat preparation may include the use of wet and dry sanding. Fortunately, I have an indoor shop that allows a 45-foot boat to be brought in
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he days are hazy, hot, and humid, the steamed crabs are hot, and the beer is cold. It’s summer at last! Most of our shops are reporting that they have finally completed the enormous backlog of bottom painting and other spring commissioning work caused by the winter that wouldn’t end and the cold, wet spring that followed it. Here at PropTalk, we mostly stick to powerboat stories, but two of our reports this month deal with repairs to sailboats. The techniques described can be applied to any hull.
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ike Moore of Cutts and Case in Oxford, MD, sends us the following update. “Cutts and Case is currently working on the restoration of a 1935 Ralph Wiley-built Tancook Whaler, Country Girl. The “Cutts Method,” which involves wrapping the hull with Kevlar cords that have been epoxied into routed grooves, is being employed. This method has been proven to bring new life to older wooden hulls. Two other Wiley Whalers, Fox and Vixen,
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are available for sale, both comfortable cruisers and proven racers. They may be seen at the yard. Spring and early summer fitting out continues, with Alfred Loomis’s Hotspur on the railway and a Tom Gilmore-designed Blue Moon yawl being readied for launch.”
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im Jacobs of Osprey Composites in Tracys Landing, MD, has just completed repairs on a Little Harbor 50 whose coatings were damaged by “seven years of shrink wrap,”
Sailing and rowing boats are getting sanded, painted, and readied for use for CBMM’s Public Sailing Days, which begin on June 20. Photo by CBMM
for service. This past month, I painted a 27-foot Wayne Goddard built fishing boat, a 1949 Chris Craft Sportsman in for caulking, and a Mainship 34 in for a bow thruster installation and cabin painting. I also welcomed the new owner of a Thomas Point 40. The original owner kept Bessy in Virginia. Regina Marie will now hail from Annapolis. She may be mistaken for Sawdust, another Thomas Point that is painted the same color, AWLGRIP San Mateo Wheat. Mast and Mallet sanded the bright transom to bare wood to remove the previous name, and Brendan Brandon of Designs and Signs gold-leafed the new name. Many coats of varnish were then applied. Another project completed was the painting of the hull and boot stripe on a Cape Dory 28. She was painted AWLGRIP Jade Mist Green with a proptalk.com
white boot stripe. Lastly, JUNIPER was hand-painted on the transom by Annapolis’s own Cindy FletcherHolden.
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ritt Lilly of Lilly Sport Boats in Arnold sent us this update. “All the race boats have been finished. Pictures are up on sharkeyimages.com. We are putting motors back in a 36 Nortech Cat right now, big blower motors: Mercury Racing 850s, twin Wipple charged, which means dual superchargers on each engine. They have 577 cubic inches of displacement, much bigger than a normal big block. Each engine is rated at
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artin Hardy at Composite yachts in Trappe, MD, reports that they are in the final stages of assembly and interior construction on a 36-foot sportfisherman being built for an owner in Florida. His crew is also taking a 1959 Chris Craft utility boat down to the wood and doing a complete re-varnish job on her.
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Pete Mathews and Mick Price mate the hull and deck of an Eastport 32 at Mathews Brothers in Denton, MD. Photo by Rick Franke
850 hp. They were just rebuilt by Ron Potter out of Florida and delivered up here. We are putting them back in for the owner. The paint shop is working on an all-over paint on a 37 Intrepid center console.”
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ny angler will tell you that some boats catch fish and some don’t. Jason Corsini of Quiet Waters Boat Works in Riva, MD, seems to think his new Hill 16 is a catcher. Jason filed this report last month, just a day or two after the deadline. “The boat I built and launched last year was a winner. On Saturday (April 19) we won third place in the Boatyard Bar & Grill’s Opening Day Rockfish tournament with a 43-inch fish. Not bad for a 16-foot locally designed and locally built custom boat, especially when you consider the winning fish was the third fish ever Follow us!
and refined version of Mathews’ long standing Patriot line of Chesapeakeinspired cruisers. The Patriot II offers reduced draft, greater maneuverability, and faster speeds than the standard design. Some of the Mathews crew is delivering one of its boats back to the Annapolis area for the summer.
landed on that boat. And it was caught while trolling just four rods, with no fish finder, no electronics, and only an iPhone nav app. You can always check out quietwatersboatworks.com for more information.”
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n January of this year, Mathews Brothers teamed up with Annapolis-based Eastport Yachts to build the popular Eastport 32. The Eastport 32 line was originally built in Washington, NC, but the builder succumbed to the recession. The 32 in the Mathews shop was begun in January.
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The stern and after fairing on Uncle Henry, a 1950 racing hydroplane restored by Lauterbach Custom Boats in Chester MD. Photo by Rick Franke
A just completed repair and refinish job is a 2000 Mast and Mallet 20-foot custom mahogany runabout named Gatsby. She was taken down to the wood and completely refinished. Gatsby’s original power plant, a fuel injected Chevrolet 350, was retained, but all the engine compartment fittings and hardware were replaced. A major project currently underway at the shop is a retrofit of a completely updated electronics suite for Salt Lick, a sportfisherman.
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ete Mathews of Mathews Brothers Boats in Denton, MD, reports that the backlog of commissioning and refitting work has finally been nearly completed. His latest new build, a 29-foot Patriot II named Mallard was just delivered to her owner in Florida. The Patriot II is an updated
What does 850 HP look like? One of the rebuilt Mercury Racing 850s being installed in a Nortech Cat 36 at Lilly Sport Boats in Arnold, MD. Photo by Rick Franke
Her hull and deck have been completed, and work is progressing rapidly on the interior, so she should be enjoying the Chesapeake this summer. Another project nearing completion in the Mathews yard is the refitting of a Duffy 35 with teak woodwork. New teak coaming caps, a teak toe rail, a new teak pilothouse interior, and teak aft helm station were installed. They also replaced the rotted core in the pilothouse structure with divinycell and pulled, painted, and rebedded the window frames on the pilothouse.
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he shop of legendary racing hydroplane builder Larry Lauterbach in Chester, MD, has been a busy place. He has been restoring a 17-foot 1948 Chris Craft runabout. The exterior varnish work, done to Larry’s usual high standards, is complete. The interior is PropTalk July 2014 51
nearly finished. Larry plans to send the boat to the upholstery shop for new seats shortly. A project completed over the winter was the complete restoration of a 1950 hydroplane that was among one of the first boats built by his father, Henry. The boat, which Larry named Uncle Henry, is the oldest Lauterbach hydroplane in existence, at least as far
as he knows. “Uncle Henry was what all the employees called my dad when we had our factory building boats,” explained Larry, “so I named it in his honor.” Uncle Henry is powered by a flat head Ford V-8 originally rated at 60 hp but modified to produce about 115 hp. The boat is small by modern standards, but like her restorer, Uncle
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Dan Hensley of Lilly Sport Boats in Arnold, MD, reattaching the exhaust system on the newly reinstalled port Mercury 850 in a Nortech Cat 36. Photo by Rick Franke
Henry is still a competitor. “We took the boat to the Sunny Land Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society show in Mount Dora, FL, and we won Best in Show. We beat all the runabouts, the mahogany Chris Crafts, the Gar Woods, and all that. The trophy is the Miss America IV trophy they present every year to the best boat in the show.”
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The original fuel injected Chevrolet 350 powering Gatsby at Composite Yachts in Trappe, MD. Photo by Rick Franke
Gatsby, a 20-foot Mast and Mallet custom getting fresh varnish at Composite Yachts in Trappe, MD. Photo by Rick Franke
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museum to do spring maintenance on several of its small craft. Sailing and rowing boats, including the Good Little Skiff and the North Shore sailing dinghy are getting sanded, painted, and readied for use by the public during CBMM’s Public Sailing Days, which begin June 20 and run on select Fridays and Saturdays through September. Boats used range
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A project awaits Jerry LeCompte’s magic touch at Dockside Boat Works in Easton, MD. Photo by Rick Franke
in size and usually accommodate one to two people, with two-hour morning and afternoon sessions on the Miles River offered. Restoration of the skipjack Rosie Parks’s push boat is wrapping up in the museum’s pole shed, with the just restored skipjack expected to make her first public sail June 14 during CBMM’s 27th annual Antique and Classic Boat Festival.
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0.2 2.6 0.4 2.6
L H L H
31
0.2 2.7 0.4 2.5
L H L H
05:41 AM 0.7 L SAT 10:59 AM 1.3 H 05:50 PM 0.3 L
Fri
01:18 AM Sun 07:50 AM 03:03 PM 08:16 PM
0.3 2.1 0.3 1.4
L H L H
29
02:35 AM Tue 08:52 AM 03:44 PM 09:27 PM
0.6 1.8 0.5 1.4
L H L H
14
02:19 AM Mon 08:40 AM 03:46 PM 09:12 PM
0.3 2 0.3 1.5
L H L H
30
03:18 AM Wed 09:25 AM 04:11 PM 10:08 PM
0.6 1.7 0.4 1.5
L H L H
14
12:46 AM Mon 07:21 AM 01:54 PM 07:45 PM
0.2 1.8 0.3 1.3
15
03:21 AM Tue 09:30 AM 04:30 PM 10:09 PM
0.4 2 0.3 1.6
L H L H
31
0.7 1.7 0.4 1.6
L H L H
15
01:44 AM Tue 08:09 AM 02:41 PM 08:46 PM
16
0.4 1.8 0.2 1.7
L H L H
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21
5
13
12
06:23 AM 1.7 H Sun 12:49 PM 0.5 L 06:26 PM 1.2 H
10
12:45 AM THu 06:46 AM 12:45 PM 07:17 PM
0 L 2.4 H -0.2 L 3.3 H
11
01:39 AM 07:43 AM 01:41 PM 08:12 PM
-0.2 L 2.6 H -0.3 L 3.4 H
Fri
12:23 AM Mon 06:56 AM 01:23 PM 07:09 PM
0.4 1.6 0.5 1.2
L H L H
12
02:31 AM SAT 08:39 AM 02:36 PM 09:04 PM
-0.3 L 2.8 H -0.4 L 3.4 H
29
01:05 AM Tue 07:28 AM 01:58 PM 07:53 PM
0.4 1.6 0.4 1.3
L H L H
13
03:22 AM Sun 09:33 AM 03:32 PM 09:56 PM
-0.4 L 2.9 H -0.4 L 3.4 H
L H L H
30
01:48 AM Wed 07:59 AM 02:33 PM 08:37 PM
0.5 1.6 0.4 1.3
L H L H
14
04:13 AM Mon 10:26 AM 04:28 PM 10:48 PM
-0.5 L 3 H -0.4 L 3.3 H
0.3 1.7 0.2 1.4
L H L H
31
0.6 1.5 0.4 1.4
L H L H
15
-0.4 L 3.1 H -0.3 L 3.2 H
0.4 1.6 0.2 1.4
L H L H
06:34 AM 1.8 H Sun 01:07 PM 0.4 L 06:44 PM 1.2 H
diFFerenCes
Fri
28
13
02:44 AM Wed 08:56 AM 03:29 PM 09:49 PM
Spring Range 1.5 1.9 1.1 1.4
02:28 AM SAT 08:41 AM 03:14 PM 09:39 PM
H L H L
L H L H
L. Ht *1.17 *1.59 *0.83 *1.08
4
19
2.3 0.3 2.5 0.5
0.5 1.8 0.5 1.4
H. Ht *1.18 *1.59 *0.82 *1.08
H L H L
01:11 AM 07:25 AM 01:48 PM 08:00 PM
01:53 AM Mon 08:20 AM 03:17 PM 08:45 PM
Low –3:50 +3:30 –0:10 –1:58
2.4 0.3 2.4 0.5
Fri
28
High –3:47 +3:11 –0:06 –2:14
3 12:30 AM THu 06:44 AM 01:03 PM 07:08 PM
01:29 AM 07:44 AM 02:12 PM 08:32 PM
H L H L
L H L H
Sharps Island Light Havre de Grace Sevenfoot Knoll Light St. Michaels, Miles River
05:58 AM 0.7 L SAT 11:30 AM 1.3 H 06:00 PM 0.2 L
Fri
1.6 0.7 1.2 0.2
0.3 2.1 0.4 1.3
diFFerenCes
04:51 AM 10:36 AM 05:09 PM 11:57 PM
01:01 AM Sun 07:07 AM 12:27 PM 06:53 PM
04:42 AM 10:19 AM 05:07 PM 11:40 PM
12:18 AM SAT 06:59 AM 02:18 PM 07:21 PM
04:27 AM Wed 10:20 AM 05:15 PM 11:08 PM
Fri
0.2 2.4 0.4 2.6
20
Fri
12
04:04 AM THu 09:59 AM 04:40 PM 10:50 PM
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02:32 AM THu 08:31 AM 03:09 PM 09:23 PM
05:04 AM Tue 11:20 AM 05:25 PM 11:40 PM
16
05:56 AM -0.4 L Wed 12:15 PM 3.1 H 06:25 PM -0.1 L
Low +1:40 –1:15 –3:13 –3:47
H. Ht *0.88 *1.12 *1.33 *1.37
Spring L. Ht Range *0.88 1.0 *1.14 1.1 *1.33 1.4 *1.33 1.4
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High +3 :52 +2 :01 +5 :52 +0 :47
04:39 AM Mon 10:38 AM 05:18 PM 11:42 PM
22
05:42 AM 2.2 H Tue 11:34 AM 0.2 L 06:14 PM 2.9 H
Fri
05:28 AM THu 11:47 AM 05:50 PM 11:56 PM
Low H. Ht +4 :15 *0.70 +2 :29 *0.48 +6 :04 *0.66 +1 :08 *0.77
Spring L. Ht Range *0.83 2.2 *0.83 1.4 *0.67 2.0 *0.83 2.4
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Slack Water Max Current Speed
Slack Water Max Current Speed
12
0142 0854 1547 2056
0525 1.2 1211 -1.1 1817 0.6 2353 -0.7
22
0047 Wed 0603 1223 1916
0325 -0.5 0920 0.7 1549 -0.9 2219 0.7
13
0236 0937 1625 2152
0613 1.2 1253 -1.2 1904 0.7
23
3
0139 0702 1302 1952
0418 -0.5 1008 0.6 1630 -0.8 2304 0.8
14
0047 -0.8 0702 1.2 1336 -1.2 1951 0.8
24
4
0232 0809 1344 2028
0515 -0.5 1101 0.5 1712 -0.8 2351 0.8
15
0143 -0.8 0752 1.1 1420 -1.1 2040 0.9
5
0325 0922 1430 2105
0615 -0.5 1158 0.4 1757 -0.7
16
0039 0.9 0715 -0.6 1258 0.3 1845 -0.6
17
0127 1 0813 -0.7 1359 0.3 1934 -0.6
2
THu
Fri
SAT
6
Sun
7
0417 1038 1519 2145
Mon 0508 1149 1612 2227
8
Tue
9
0556 1251 1709 2312
Wed 0643 1344 1807
0213 1.1 0901 -0.9 1500 0.4 2035 -0.7
1
0307 1.1 0955 -0.9 1557 0.5 2131 -0.6
2
0015 0728 1422 1926
0357 1.1 1043 -1 1649 0.5 2223 -0.6
3
25
0104 0811 1504 2019
0444 1.1 1127 -1 1736 0.6 2312 -0.6
4
Fri
0240 -0.8 0844 0.9 1506 -1.1 2131 1
26
0152 0851 1542 2108
0528 1.1 1208 -1 1819 0.6 2358 -0.6
0048 0639 1235 1908
0341 -0.8 0940 0.8 1554 -1 2225 1
27
0238 0929 1617 2154
0610 1246 1900
18
0150 0751 1325 1955
0444 -0.8 1039 0.7 1645 -0.9 2321 1.1
28
0215 1 0907 -0.8 1458 0.3 2025 -0.6
19
0253 0906 1418 2044
0550 -0.8 1142 0.5 1740 -0.8
29
0303 1.1 0957 -0.9 1552 0.4 2117 -0.6
20
0018 1.1 0657 -0.8 1249 0.5 1837 -0.8
30
21
0116 1.1 0801 -0.8 1356 0.4 1936 -0.7
31
10
0000 0727 1429 1904
0351 1.2 1043 -1 1643 0.4 2208 -0.7
11
0050 0811 1509 2000
0438 1.2 1128 -1.1 1731 0.5 2301 -0.7
THu
Fri
SAT
Sun
Mon 0332 1020 1703 2250 Tue
0431 1104 1743 2348
Wed 0533 1149 1824 THu
Fri
SAT
Sun
0355 1023 1517 2136
Mon 0454 1136 1621 2229
Tue
0550 1240 1726 2323
Wed 0641 1335 1828 THu
Fri
SAT
Sun
Mon 0324 1005 1651 2239 Tue
0410 1041 1724 2324
Wed 0457 1116 1756 THu
0010 0548 1152 1828
Slack Water Max Current Speed
Slack Water Max Current Speed
Slack Water Max Current Speed
0635 -1.2 1208 0.6 1834 -1.3
12
0017 0650 1148 1900
0336 -1.6 0915 1 1539 -2 2154 1.6
22
0036 0.9 0713 -1.2 1251 0.6 1917 -1.2
13
0106 0739 1243 1950
0425 -1.7 1007 1.1 1630 -2 2243 1.6
23
0117 0.8 0754 -1.1 1337 0.6 2005 -1.1
14
0153 Mon 0829 1338 2042
0514 -1.8 1059 1.2 1722 -2 2333 1.6
24
0445 1211 1700
0202 0.8 0839 -1.1 1428 0.6 2059 -1.1
15
0604 -1.8 1152 1.2 1816 -1.9
25 Fri
0625 1103 1826
0303 -1.2 0840 0.6 1502 -1.5 2116 1
5
0026 0526 1301 1804
0250 0.7 0929 -1.2 1524 0.7 2159 -1
16
0023 1.5 0655 -1.7 1246 1.1 1913 -1.8
26
0024 0701 1143 1904
0342 -1.3 0917 0.6 1541 -1.5 2150 1
1 -1 0.7
6
0124 0613 1354 1914
0343 0.6 1022 -1.2 1624 0.7 2302 -1.1
17
0115 1.3 0748 -1.7 1344 1.1 2013 -1.6
27
0057 0735 1220 1940
0419 -1.3 0952 0.7 1618 -1.5 2222 1
0042 -0.6 0650 1 1323 -1 1939 0.7
7
0223 Mon 0705 1447 2024
0440 0.6 1117 -1.3 1724 0.9
18 Fri
0504 1208 1743
0210 1.1 0845 -1.6 1445 1 2117 -1.4
28
0127 Mon 0809 1256 2016
0453 -1.3 1026 0.7 1653 -1.5 2255 1
0126 -0.6 0730 0.9 1359 -1 2018 0.7
8
0003 -1.1 0537 0.6 1212 -1.4 1823 1
19
0037 0554 1310 1854
0308 0.9 0944 -1.5 1551 0.9 2224 -1.3
29
0155 0842 1332 2052
0526 -1.3 1101 0.7 1728 -1.4 2328 1
0211 -0.6 0811 0.8 1435 -0.9 2057 0.8
9
0101 -1.2 0635 0.7 1305 -1.6 1919 1.2
20
0145 0648 1413 2007
0409 0.7 1045 -1.5 1659 0.9 2331 -1.2
30
0223 Wed 0917 1410 2130
0558 -1.3 1138 0.8 1804 -1.4
0257 -0.6 0854 0.7 1511 -0.8 2137 0.8
10
0155 -1.4 0730 0.8 1357 -1.8 2012 1.4
21
0255 Mon 0743 1513 2114
0513 0.6 1145 -1.4 1805 0.9
31
0003 0.9 0632 -1.2 1218 0.8 1843 -1.3
Tue
Wed 0332 1038 1515 2244 THu
SAT
Sun
Tue
0407 1123 1604 2333
0322 0801 1539 2130
Wed 0418 0859 1629 2230
THu
11 Fri
All times listed are in Local Time, Daylight Saving Time has been applied when appropriate. All speeds are in knots.
0300 0956 1431 2200
0511 0956 1720 2325 0601 1052 1810
SAT
Sun
Tue
0241 0920 1435 2136
Wed 0327 1013 1533 2233 THu
SAT
Sun
0415 1109 1636 2333
Tue
0400 0839 1609 2214
Wed 0456 0932 1700 2304 THu
SAT
Sun
Tue
THu
0544 1020 1745 2347
0252 0955 1451 2211
0034 -1.2 0615 0.5 1241 -1.5 1904 1 0130 -1.2 0710 0.5 1333 -1.5 1955 1 0220 -1.2 0758 0.5 1420 -1.5 2038 1
0247 -1.5 0823 0.9 1448 -1.9 2104 1.5
All times listed are in Local Time, Daylight Saving Time has been applied when appropriate. All speeds are in knots.
Current Differences and Speed Ratios Secondary Stations Baltimore Harbor Approach
Time Differences
Min. before Flood
Flood
Min. before Ebb
Speed Ratios Ebb
Flood
Ebb
Secondary Stations Chesapeake Bay Entrance
Time Differences
Min. before Flood
Flood
Min. before Ebb
Speed Ratios Ebb
Flood
Ebb
Cove Point, 3.9 n.mi. East
-3:29
-3:36
-4:08
-3:44
0.4
0.6
Chesapeake Beach, 1.5 miles North
+0:29
+0:48
+0:06
+0:00
1.0
0.7
Sharp Island Lt., 3.4 n.mi. West
-1:39
-1:41
-1:57
-1:43
0.4
0.5
Chesapeake Channel, (bridge tunnel) +0:05
+0:38
+0:32
+0:19
2.2
1.2
Thomas Pt. Shoal Lt., 2.0 n.mi. East
-1:05
-0:14
-0:22
-0:20
0.6
0.6
Stingray Point, 12.5 miles East
+2:18
+3:00
+2:09
+2:36
1.2
0.6
Pooles Island, 4 miles Southwest
+0:59
+0:48
+0:56
+1:12
0.6
0.8
Smith Point Light, 6.7 n.mi. East
+2:29
+2:57
+2:45
+1:59
0.5
0.3
Turkey Point, 1.2 n.mi. Southwest
+2:39
+1:30
+0:58
+1:00
0.6
0.8
Point No Point, 4.3 n.mi. East
+4:49
+5:33
+6:04
+5:45
0.4
0.2
Corrections Applied to Baltimore Harbor Approach
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0235 -0.5 0835 0.8 1509 -0.9 2136 0.7
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Charm City Fishing Tournament
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o need to go down the ocean, hon, to catch a fish. Ditch the beach traffic for the inaugural Charm City Fishing Tournament, scheduled for July 19 and hosted by Baltimore Marine Centers at Lighthouse Point. Fishermen have a shot at a grand prize of $5000 if they land the heaviest rockfish. There are also prizes for the heaviest Spanish mackerel, youngest angler, and best-dressed captain. Come to the marina by boat on Friday, July 18, between 9.am. and 6 p.m to check in. The tournament kicks off the next morning at 9 a.m. with lines out of the water by 3:30 p.m. The entrance fee is $400 per boat (up to four anglers). Included in that price are two nights’ dockage (July 18-19), a commemorative tee shirt for each team member, captain’s meeting breakfast, and award ceremony cookout. “We really wanted to create a weekend package for anglers and families to come not only for the event but to experience Baltimore City, “ said Jessie Bowling, director of sales at Baltimore Marine Centers. For more information, contact Jessica Bowling at (410) 675-8888 or jessicab@baltimoremarinecenter.com. Register online: baltimoremarinecenters.com (click on the blue box at the bottom of the home page).
48.8-Pound Striper Wins “Championship on the Chesapeake”
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here can be only one. And that “one,” Gene Walker of Westminster, MD, beat out a field of nearly 3000 anglers to take top honors in the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association’s (MSSA) annual Championship on the Chesapeake. Walker teamed up with veteran tournament angler Jesse McGuinness to boat a cow striper weighing 48.80 pounds and measuring 49 inches. Walker knew enough to enter all the Calcuttas, giving him a $62,338 payday. Brad Emerson of Hanover, PA, took second with his 47.65-pound rock and walked with $6106. Third place went to Andrew Wendell of Gibson Island, MD, who caught a 47.15-pound striped bass. Wendell and his crew won $26,830. Gary McQuitty won $12,435 for his fourth-place finish by virtue of landing a 46.95-pound rock on the second day of the tournament. The Youth Division was won by Ryan Linetty of Smithsburg, MD. Ryan and his sister Alexis weighed in a 34-pound striped bass to win a $100 gift certificate from alltackle.com. The Ladies Division winner was Donna Nicholson of Linthicum, MD, with a 43.4-pound striped bass, taking home $500 cash. Captain David Bailey won the Pro Division by checking in a 42-pound rockfish. New this year was the Kayak Division, which was a Catch-Photo-Release format. The top yakker, Shane Majewski of Pasadena, MD, caught a combined 58 inches of striper, earning him $2000. Mike Rosa took second place with 55 inches, good for $1000. Third place went to Matt Baden at 46.25 inches, giving him $500 for his efforts. Complete results are online at mssa.net.
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Reedville Fishing Derby Breaks Record
ecord-breaking rockfish, matched by perfect fishing weather, made for a great Reedville Fishing Derby sponsored by Smith Point Sea Rescue. Headquartered at Buzzard’s Point Marina, the event saw two of the biggest rockfish ever caught in the 31-year history of the event. Reedville resident Joe Biddlecomb won first place with a 49.20-pound striper. Leroy Carr of Dayton, VA, placed second with a rocfish of 45.23 pounds, followed by Christopher Webb’s 41.86-pound in third place. Rounding out the field was Allen Palmer of Richmond with a 41.08-pound striper.
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n the days leading up to my cranking out this forecast for mid-June through mid-July, I received the first report of a speckled trout caught in Maryland waters on light tackle, watched a novice angler whip a 70-pound black drum, saw numerous photos depicting Virginia’s off-the-hook red drum fishing, and read encouraging emails that Delaware’s season is rounding into fine shape. Here in Maryland, summer school is just getting started. Schoolie-sized striper, that is. Bay fishermen expect another
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good season as most the rockfish from the abundant 2011 year-class should be of legal size (18 inches). Many sport anglers and pros downsize their trolling gear, use jigs and topwater lures, and/or live line spot to catch their dinner. Summer visitors flounder, spot, croakers and red drum (AKA puppy drum) all take up station in their summer haunts. After such a harsh winter, it will be interesting to see if the reds and specks return in the numbers we’ve been used to in recent seasons. And don’t overlook the ubiqui-
tous white perch, which are found in lots of places, including shell beds, docks and bridges, and hit everything from bait to jigs to spinners. In Virginia, cobia, flounder, and spadefish are but a few of the sport species of interest. How about some black drum, triggerfish, or sheepshead? Offshore, tuna, billfish, and sea bass will draw a crowd. Up the coast, Delaware should offer some diversity of its own, both in Delaware Bay, from the surf or offshore.
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ic Burnley predicts fishermen in the lower Chesapeake will find spadefish, sheepshead, and triggerfish swarming around the pilings and rocks of the Chesapeake Bay BridgeTunnel (CBBT). “A small piece of clam on a single-hook bottomrig with a No. 1 hook will score triggers and spades. Sheepshead will respond to a whole fiddler crab or mole crab on the same rig,” he recommends. “Anglers who keep an open eye might spot cobia or red drum swimming along the surface. Make a quick cast with a three-ounce bucktail or live eel to catch one of these fish.” Ric thinks that the flounder fishing should be good for anglers bouncing a bucktail and squid strip around the CBBT or drifting a live bait along a channel edge. Offshore, anglers will find spadefish and triggerfish on wrecks and reefs. “Big eye tuna hang out in Norfolk Canyon and along the edge of the Continental Shelf (this time of year),” he says. “Dolphin will hold under weed lines and floating sea junk while yellowfin tuna and bluefin can be caught on current edges and around hills and valleys.” f it’s June, odds are Captain Walt of Light Tackle Charters and his clients will stalk speckled trout on the Chesapeake side of the Maryland/
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Virginia Eastern Shore Peninsula, and cobia on the seaside of Delmarva. “I’ll target specks the entire month, but cobia in just the July time frame,” he says. “For the specks in the Chesapeake we’ll cast light gear (10-15 pound spinning and bait casting outfits) and flies (7-9 weight) into the shallows of Tangier and Pocomoke sounds.” Captain Walt likes to cast to sod banks, rocky structure, points, wrecks, and
flats. On the seaside he will sight cast to Mr. Brown Suit that are hanging in the current around buoys and structure. His clients use lures and flies — 20-pound spinning and bait casting gear and 9-weight or heavier fly outfits. n recent weeks, the flounder fishing around Chincoteague has been very good with limits caught by many anglers who spend the full day on the water, says Captain Charlie Koski
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of Island Queen Inland Charters in Chincoteague. “Charter boats are also doing well with enough keepers for a few dinners per four-hour trip when the condi-
tions are just right,” he says. “June and throughout September sea mullet (aka whiting/Kingfish) will make their showing, and these are very tasty little fish and fun to catch. The charter fleet will also target them if the flounder bite is off.” Captain Charlie says most anglers are now using Fishbites and #6 Pacific Bass long shanked hooks to catch these hardhitting slender looking fish.
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aptain Harry Nield of the charter boat Kingfish II doesn’t plan to slow down after enjoying a spectacular trophy rockfish season. The Deal Island-based skipper plans to continue to fish for stripers, but will live line and use light tackle more appropriate for schoolie sized rock (18 inches to 28 inches). He’ll also take clients bottom fishing for spot, croakers, black and red drum, and kingfish. He likes to fish bloodworms, peelers, and soft crabs over live bottom, such as oyster beds and rock piles.
Spot and kingfish will hit during the day, Captain Harry says, and as we get deeper into July, he’ll target croakers and red drum at night. Check out PropTalk’s charter fishing section for his contact information if you’d like to book a trip on the Kingfish II. aptain Sonney Forrest is looking forward to the warmer weather which should have the rockfish feeding early and late evening. “They’ll (rockfish) be chasing bait and breaking on the surface at Cove Point, Power Plant, and Cedar Point regularly,” says the veteran skipper who runs out of Solomons. “These rockfish are 18 to 24 inches, and we’ll catch them by casting Lil’ Jimmies, surface plugs, and jigging Lil’ Bunker in 2 oz. size.” But that’s far from the only game in town. Captain Sonney suggests you head to the Eastern Shore where you get good shots at stripers, redfish, and some speckled trout. “You need to know where to look. Using a guide will save (potential) damage to your engine and/
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AnnapolisYachtSales.com or vessel. Plus you can learn a lot from them,” he says. Captain Sonney anticipates the croaker being here in force, and evenings spent bottom bouncing will fill a cooler in the Patuxent River. “By the end of June and into July the bluefish will only be stronger and bigger, spoons and red eels work best trolled about five knots,” he predicts. “In June some black drum might be found on the Gooses using crab; look for those big humps on the bottom, then drop them for some heavy action. Call me at (443) 532-0836 or see my ad in PropTalk’s Charter Boat section.” he sea bass season opened May 19, and Captain Monty Hawkins on Morning Star, based out of Ocean City (MD) Fishing Center, has been going after them every chance he gets. While the flounder season is off to a slow start, he anticipates these tasty flatfish will be a regular part of his crew’s daily bag.
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##Joe Hurley caught this trophy rockfish off Solomons, MD
The occasional bluefish, kingfish, and croaker round out their creel. To book a trip, check out his advertisement in PropTalk’s charter boat section. aptain Randy Dean on the charter boat Bay Hunter says that he and the rest of
the Rod’n’Reel fleet will live line spot for schoolie stripers this month. They anticipate another great season, fishing anywhere from above Poplar Island and The Bomber (buoy 80A) on the Eastern Shore to Radar Towers and Flag Harbor on the western
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shore. Even though the spot are slow to show up this year, most everyone expects them to be back in plenty of time to make it another memorable striper summer. Breaking fish are always a possibility, and when they crash forage, Captain Dean and Rod’n’Reel skippers will toss small metal spoons on light tackle into the fray. By late June or early July, the fleet will keep an eye peeled for the season’s first true wave of bluefish, to which they’ll troll red hoses and spoons or wait for these marauders to bust bait. Night fishing for hardheads (croakers) and bottom fishing for spot and white perch are also on the agenda. aptain Kevin Josenhans of Josenhans Fly Fishing has returned from Cape Charles/ Fisherman’s Island area, where he was chasing bull red drum and rockfish. “I’m finally back fishing Tangier. We had some good action with big red drum and stripers while fishing around
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ric Burnley, who has his finger on the fishing pulse in Delaware for PropTalk, forecasts that this is the time of year when all sorts of wonderful things happen in Delaware Bay and in the ocean along the Delaware coast. “Flounder will lead the parade with the best action on the various reef sites in the bay and ocean. The fish will be tight to structure, and a white bucktail with a strip of squid, fish or Gulp! jigged vertically over the rubble is the best way to attract a flatfish,” he suggests. “Farther out in the ocean, tuna will begin to appear on the sea mounts from 20 to 30 fathoms. Trolling will be the best technique to locate the fish during late June and the early part of July with chunking coming on strong once the main body of fish arrives. Expect a few big dolphin and wahoo to be in the same area.”
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Stone Rock
ithout quesrockfish, bluefish, and later in the tion the summer, Spanish mackerel, take up Stone Rock, residence on the grounds. If the bite near Sharps Island Lightis slow on The Stone, Sharp’s Island house, is a well-known black Light, where speckled trout have been drum spot in Maryland’s part of known to hole up in the cooler curthe Chesapeake. True, Virginia rents that run by that lighthouse, the and Delaware Bay probably consistently produce bigger fish, but Maryland fishermen routinely pull up 50- to 60-pound species, with the occasional 70-pound goliath. Nothing to sneeze at. In seasons past, I’ve boated a few respectable drum, albeit all in the 30- to 40-pound range. But they were mere JV players compared to the drum that came over the gunwales last month aboard Captain Randy Dean’s charter boat Bay Hunter. That day “The Stone,” as it’s sometimes called, gave up a 70-pound beast that angler Jen Wight tamed. Fabled as it is for attracting black drum, Stone Rock is far from a one-trick pony. Nearly 1.75 nautical miles long, it runs north-to##Sharps Island Lighthouse, three miles south southwest from the southern tip of Tilghman Island, leans as it has since an south from buoy 80A to ice floe hit it in 1977. Photo by Constantine M. Frangos west of Sharp’s Island Lighthouse. The depth runs from about 13 feet False Channel, and the Diamonds are on its eastern edge to nearly 40 feet to just a short run away. the west. Pockets of live bottom attract Captain Mike Harris runs the charsmall fishes and worms, which draw in ter boat Compensation out of Chesathe larger fish. peake Beach. A professional skipper Well after the May run of the for 45 years, he says June and early monster drum has dissipated, schoolie
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July are good times to target rockfish and bluefish by trolling. For the stripers, he suggests singleor double-rigged bucktails tipped with four- or five-inch plastic swim shads or twister tails. For the blues, troll around six miles per hour with red hoses or small (#14 to #17) Tony spoons. When the Spanish mackerel show up, swap out to planers (#0 or #00) dragging Clark spoons behind. And nudge up the throttle to nearly seven miles per hour. If the blues and macks start crashing bait, chuck Kastmasters or jig Lil’ Bunkers for the bluefish and toss Super Spook Jr. (Bone/Silver color) into the fray. Reel like mad for 15 seconds or so, pause briefly, and repeat. Mash down or cut off all but one of the treble hooks, or swap out for long-shank single hook. What you’ll miss in hook ups (a small percentage) you’ll more than gain in fishing time since it will be that much quicker and easier to release the fish into the Bay or cooler. If you trailer your own boat or want to hire a charter, The Stone Rock is a relatively easy run from Breezy Point Marina, Chesapeake Beach, and Deale. It’s even more of a snap from the Tilghman Island charter fleet docks and public ramps. The Stone Rock: It’s not just for black drum anymore.
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White Marlin Open by Eric Burnley
##A white marlin goes airborn.
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his year will mark the 41st time the White Marlin Open will be held in Ocean City, MD. I was fortunate to be a part of the first one, fishing with tournament founder Jim Motsko on a beautiful, but fishless day. Since that first year, I have been out on tournament boats from 31 to 70 feet on days filled with sunshine and calm winds to days just ahead of a hurricane. If given a choice, I would prefer to be on that 70 footer in calm seas. The White Marlin Open is the richest marlin tournament in the world. The first place prize for the largest white marlin usually tops $1,000,000. This amount is determined by the number of boats entered and the amount of those boats who choose to enter all the Calcuttas. The entry fees can top $20,000 for those who choose to cover all bets. Less you get the idea that I must be the richest outdoor writer in the world, let me clarify that my role during the tournament is to ride along, get the story, and take the photos. My name is listed as an angler just to be safe, in case I would happen to somehow crank in a fish, but believe me, I can’t even dream of paying a small part of the entry fee. A typical tournament day for me begins around 3 a.m. when I get up and head to Ocean City from my home in Milton, DE. After a stop at the Royal Follow us!
Farms on Route 50 for coffee, I arrive at the dock in Sunset Marina between 4:30 and 5 a.m. Even at that hour most of the parking spaces are full, but I usually find an open spot close to the dry storage house. By the time I get to the boat, the captain and mates have everything ready for departure, and I take my coffee into the cabin and find a comfortable seat. About the time the sun is clearing the horizon, I am asleep and usually don’t wake up until I hear the captain pull back on the throttles. Lines go in at 8:30 a.m. and from then on, it is a waiting game. All hands have their eyes on the baits, and when that fin comes up behind one of them the shout goes out, “There he is! White marlin on the right long rigger!” The mate or the angler will grab the rod, feed the fish, and if the plan comes together, the fish will be hooked up. White marlin put on an aerial show second to no other fish in the ocean. They will also take off on long runs and may be several hundred yards from the boat before the crew can clear the other lines and the captain can begin to back down on the fish. All of this excitement is lost on the angler who has all he can do to keep cranking in line and laying it evenly on the spool with his thumb.
When the marlin is in range of the boat, he usually finds more energy and begins to jump and thrash around. This is when the mate earns his money. He will control the fish with the leader bringing it in close enough to determine if it is a keeper. Any white marlin kept must be at least 67 inches long and weigh at least 70 pounds. The mate will determine not only how long the fish is, but whether it is wide enough to make the 70-pound minimum weight. Because of these minimums, at least 90% of all billfish caught are released. If the marlin is retained, it is treated very carefully. The fish is kept wet and cool all the way back to the weigh station where a large crowd awaits. Tournament officials remove the marlin from the boat and hoist it to the scales. If it qualifies and takes first place the crowd erupts in cheers and applause. The White Marlin Open is a major tourist event in Ocean City. Thousands of people show up at the weigh-ins, and a surprising number line the inlet jetty in the pre-dawn hours to watch the boats depart. Even more folks show up along the jetties to watch the boats return with flags flying. This year the White Marlin Open will be held from August 4 to 8, so if you want to see one of the greatest spectacles in fishing, be with me in Ocean City on those days. PropTalk July 2014 63
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I’m the Captain Now Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) has announced that Kristen Greenaway will serve as the non-profit institution’s fifth president in 49 years. Current CBMM president Langley Shook announced his retirement late in 2013, and will remain onboard until Greenaway’s start in early July. She currently serves as the director of development and external relations at Duke University’s Nasher Museum of Art. cbmm.org
New Hires Jim Ireland has joined S&J Yachts as a yacht broker. Jim has extensive boating experience as well as an executive background. He will be based out of the Annapolis office at Port Annapolis Marina and will work closely with both the Rock Hall and Deltaville offices. sjyachts.com
Cutting Ribbons Mayor P.J. Purnell was on hand to cut the canvas ribbon at the grand opening of Somers Cove Canvas Shop in the Crisfield Maritime Center. Proprietor Greg Smith and property owner Keith Campbell are proud to introduce the new shop located at the corner of Tenth and Main streets, within sight of both the Somers Cove Marina and Crisfield City Dock.
##The “SOS Sink or Swim” program seeks to teach every Talbot County child under 15 to swim. This year, the group is the recipient of a grant from the Miles River YC Foundation.
Giving Back The Miles River Yacht Club Foundation has made grants totaling $33,270 to seven organizations offering youthoriented competitive sailing, boating, swimming, and other maritime educational programs. In its first three years of grant-making, the Foundation has supported 21 Chesapeake Bay area non-profit organizations with over $130,000 in grants. For information on the recipients and their intended use, visit mrycfoundation.org.
Putting Down Roots Fairline Boats is pleased to announce that Total Marine, its longest-serving authorized dealer in the U.S., is expanding with new offices at Port Annapolis Marina. Total Marine already provides boat sales and servicing in New York and New England, and the Fairline Chesapeake office will offer quick, easy access to the Chesapeake Bay. “The expansion of Total Marine into Maryland is the direct result of our recent retail success,” says Jim Renfrow, dealer principal at Fairline Chesapeake. totalmarine.com
Bringing in the Big Dogs The first superyacht center on the Chesapeake Bay has finally opened. Cape Charles Yacht Center officially opened on May 15, and is ready to accommodate yachts that measure more than 79 feet. In addition, the yacht center includes a 51-slip marina, 120-acre maintenance and storage area, 75-ton boat lift, 300ton lift in process, and a fuel station. “The location along the Mid Atlantic is strategic since we offer a deep, secure harbor with quick access to the Atlantic,” says Eyre Baldwin, a partner with Eastern Shore Land Co., the real estate development partnership behind the yacht center. ccyachtcenter.com Follow us!
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26’ Composite Center Console Starting at $78,000, is a well priced fishing machine. Call now for our extensive option list & pricing CC, Cuddy & Express models also available. lewis@compositeyacht.biz 410-476-4414 Nordic Tug 26 ’97 Awlgrip red hull, teak doors make her stand out, 150hp Cummins, air/heat, and electronics. Ready to go, Call Cary Lukens, Annapolis Sailyard 443-995-5553, $117,500 27’ Grady-White 272 ‘95 Sailfish Twin Mercury 225-hp O/B Gas - $18,500 Contact Mike at (410) 867-9550 or mike.s@clarkslanding.com
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28’ Cutwater 2013 and 2012 Starting at $159,000. All factory options. Both yachts at our office and ready to enjoy the 2014 season! Two of the rarest boats on the used market today. Pocket-Yacht (410) 827-5230. 29’ Hinckley Talaria 29 R ’03 JAN PIETER (NEW TO MARKET) has been lovingly maintained and has very few hrs on her dsl eng. She lives under a custom built, covered slip & has always been Hinckley maintained. Priced at $219,000. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com
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2013 29’ Hinckley T29C LIDDLE PATH at $425,000 29’ Tiara 2900 Open ’95 Lift kept & very clean. Only 650 eng hrs. Located at our newest location on Kent Island. Asking $45,000. Contact Bob 410-267-8181 or Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com
28’ Bertram Flybridge Cruiser ’72 Repowered 1992 with twin Ford 351 gasoline engines. New canvas & curtains. Very good working order. Comfortable old classic rigged for fishing. $25,000 410-897-7511
30’ Regal 3060 ‘08 She is loaded, shed kept, & very well maintained. Cherry cabinets, convertible V-berth /dinette forward and midcabin queen berth. T-5.0 Volvo 270-hp, generator. $69,950 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022 30’ Sea Ray ‘94 Weekender Twin Mercruiser 5.7L 250hp I/B Gas – $15,840 – Contact Kellie Moody at (410) 604-4300 or kmoody@clarkslanding.com
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High end listings always welcome! 28’ Calvin Beal Northern Bay Down East Cruiser ’03 Ideal boat, bow thruster, new laminate countertop and sink in galley/head, transom bench. Offered at $139,000. Contact David Cox 410-310-3476 or davidcox@northpointyachtsales.com
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31’ Silverton 310 ‘84 Convertible Twin Chrysler 5.2L 235-hp I/O - $7,500 Contact a salesman at (410) 867-9550 or boatinginfomd@clarkslanding.com
31’ Chaparral 310 Signature ’07 One owner, perfect cond., just detailed. Long options list and turnkey ready. $109,500 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.
31’ Rinker 310 Fiesta Vee ’01 Lift kept and stored w/no bottom paint, new electronics ’12, new AC/Heat 16,000 BTU in ‘11, 5.0 Merc I/Os 260-hp. Asking $45k, lift sale negotiable, Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 Curtis Stokes & Associates or email rob@curtisstokes.net
31’ Sea Ray 310 ’01 Beautiful example of the 310, meticulously maintained, Motivated seller, This 310 Searay is a one owner boat. The owner has spared no expense in keeping this the best 310 on the Chesapeake Bay. $63,500. Contact: Cliff@AnnapolisYachtSales.com or 410 279-3999
31’ Stamas ’01 Rare twin Yanmar dsls with low hrs and Furuno electronics. Local boat. Estate sale. $59,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com Camano 31 ’01 200-hp Volvo dsl with low hrs, 4.2 kw generator w/low hrs, electronics, flybridge, oak floors, excellent cond., call Rich Kahn, Annapolis Sailyard, 410-268-4100 32’ Sea Ray 320 Sundancer ‘05 Twin Mercruiser 496 MAG Bravo III I/O Gas $89,900 - Contact Kellie at (410) 6044300 or kmoody@clarkslanding.com 32’ Wellcraft 3200 ‘89 St. Tropez Twin Mercury 7.4L 340-hp I/B Gas - $12,900 Contact Paul at (410) 867-9550 or pjlash@clarkslanding.com
32’ Carver 3207 Aft Cabin ’86 350 Crusaders New Gen. and AC. Many upgrades Price Reduced $24,500 Please contact Jason Whitson at Jackson Marine Sales 410-287-9400 x215 or 484-994-4244, jwhitson@ jacksonmarinesales.com 32’ Wellcraft St. Tropez ’87 New engines - only 32hrs, Air / Heat, full canvas - exceptional cond., $19,500 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 5535046. email: tony@greatblueyachts. com, see photos & full specs at www. greatblueyachts.com Nordic Tug 32 ’07 Low hrs, immaculate condition, all options, lovingly kept by a seasoned captain, in the water in Annapolis, Cary Luckens, Annapolis Sailyard,410-268-4100, $235k/offer
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Trojan F32-flybridge motor yacht ’85 Twin 270-hp fwc engines-1300 hrs. TV/ stereo-vhf/ heat & AC, racor fuel filtersOnan genset. Lad Mills at 410-745-4942 or lmills@cbmm.org 33’ Sea Ray 330 ‘10 Sundancer Twin Mercruiser 350 MAG 300-hp I/B Gas $190,000 - Contact Paul at (410) 8679550 or pjlash@clarkslanding.com
33’ Greenline Hybrid ’11 JUST LISTED! Great cond. w/low hrs, clean! Hybrid dsl/electric w/solar power that’s a great value at $255,000 Contact Aaron Moeller 410-267-8181 or Aaron@AnnapolisYachtSales.com
33’ Rinker Twin Mercs 5.7 Liters 810 hrs asking $45k Curtis Stokes & Associates call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 rob@curtisstokes.net
33’ Rinker 300 Express Cruiser ’07 JUST LISTED!! Low hrs (175 hrs.), Airconditioning and very well maintained. Priced to sell at $74,000. Contact Bob Oberg (410)-267-8181 or Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com
33’ Wellcraft Coastal ’05 Lift kept, blue hull, tower, Furuno electronics. Volvo dsls with under 300 hrs. Owner moving up. Asking $109,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com 2009 Integrity 34 trawlers: Choose between single and twin engine models, two available at our docks, tremendous cruising values at $198,500, Annapolis Sailyard, 410-268-4100, www.sailyard.com
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34’ Sea Ray Sundancer ‘00 Very clean, well maintained, Twin 7.4L Mercs, A/C, Generator, Asking $67,500 Contact John Dennison,443-995-8670, john@outerreefyachts.com
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34’ Rinker 342 Fiesta Vee ’02 (VA) Twin Mercruiser 5.7 I/O. 260-hp. 350 hrs. Remarkable accommodations. Well equipped. $59,900. Peter Bass, Peter@ NorthPointYachtSales.com, cell: 757679-6991. Lee Wilbur 34 1938/85-down east cruiser Cat 3208 T Diesel. Yard maintained, extra cockpit station. Robertson auto pilot, bronze ports, bowmar hatches. $94,500. Lad Mills at 410-745-4942 or lmills@cbmm.org
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BROKERAGE & CLASSIFIED Mainship 34 ’81 Flybridge Motoryacht 6 cyl Perkins turbo diesel. $9,500. Lad Mills at 410-745-4942 or lmills@cbmm.org
36’ Sea Ray 360 ‘07 Sedan Bridge Twin Mercruiser 8.1S Horizon 370-hp I/B Gas - $175,900 - Contact Mike at (410) 8679550 or mike.s@clarkslanding.com
35’ Sea Ray 350 ‘09 Sundancer Twin Mercruiser 496 MAG Seacore 375-hp I/O Gas - $219,000 – Contact Kellie at (410) 604-4300 or kmoody@ clarkslanding.com 35’ Sea Ray 350 ‘12 Twin Mercruiser 350 Axius 320-hp I/O Gas - $264,500 Contact a salesman at (410) 604-4300 or boatinginfomd@clarkslanding.com
35’ Marlago ’00 2 Available. Both have Flag Blue Awlgripped hulls, trailers, many upgrades and great cond. $54,900 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@ theyachtgroup.com, www. theyachtgroup.com
35’ Marlago ’05 Yamaha 250 Four Strokes w/330 hrs, Hard Top, Flag blue Awlgripped hullsides. One Owner, lift kept (sistership photo). $99,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.
35’ Marlago ’07 Only Open Bow Marlago on the market. Ice Blue hullsides, 275 Verados, trailer, hard top, gorgeous boat. At our offices to sell now. Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com
36’ Little Harbor Whisper Jet ‘98 Jet drive boat w/generator and air conditioning. Clean and ready to go. Located in Jabins Yacht Yard. $180,000. Contact Bob Oberg (410)-267-8181 or Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com
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36’ Albin Express Trawler ’01 A great “Europa” style express trawler, fabulous interior for extended cruising, large flybridge, covered cockpit, dual steering stations, $134,900. Paul Mikulski at 410-961-5254 or paul@northpointyachtsales.com 36’ Hinckley Picnic Boat Classic ’99 CIAO BELLA is a Hinckley maintained Classic Picnic Boat /many recent upgrades including Flag Blue Awlgrip and bowrail . She is ready to go. $215k Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com 36’ Sabre Express ’99 Well maintained T-300-hp CATS and painted flag blue hull. She is ready and on a lift at the owner’s home. Just reduced to $145,500 and looking for offers! Acadia Yacht Sales (410 )226-0100
36’ Silverton 36 Convertible ’07 Crusader 8.1L MPIs w/only 267 hrs . Spotless condition! Owners have found their next boat . $175,000. Curtis Stokes & Associates. Call Randy Walterhoefer 917-478-4944 randy@curtisstokes.net
37’ Intrepid 377WA ’00 Triple ’04 250 Suzuki Four Strokes, $40,000+ refit in 2013 including black hullside Awlgrip, all new cushions, systems, EVERYTHING. Must see. $119,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup. com, www.theyachtgroup.com
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38’ Bayliner 3870 ‘85 Motor Yacht T/130 dsls, $35,000. Please call Stephen K. Parker 443-553-2518 or 410-287-9400 x212 at Jackson Marine Sales, Email: sparker@jacksonmarinesales.com
38’ Evans Deadrise Cruiser Cummins QSC 490-hp, 9kw Onan, Furuno NavNet, inverter, Heat & Air, island berth, electric toilet, commercial fridge/ freezer, $249,000 martin@ compositeyacht.biz, 410-476-4414 38’ Little Harbor Whisperjet ’99 T RAVELLER is a fine example of a wellequipped Little Harbor 38. Lightly used & Hinckley maintained. Would make a great boat for day or overnight boating. Price reduced to $259,000. Offered by Hinckley Yachts, contact Peter Howard (410) 263-0095 or phoward@hinckleyyachts.com.
38’ SeaRay 380 Aft Cabin ‘89 Mercruisers, Gen, AC, radar, GPS, chart plotter, hardwood floors, flat screen TVs, 11’’ mercury dinghy, Located in Havre de grace. many extras. Asking $44,900 bayrat3@comcast.net 717-252-6501
38’ Bertram 38 III Convertible ’81 Great cond., well maintained, high quality fishing boat. Fresh bottom paint. Great value at $89,000. Contact Ian Dimka 410-267-8181 or Ian@AnnapolisYachtSales.com
39’ Mainship 350/390 ‘97 Twin 200-hp Yanmar dsls! One of the most soughtafter trawlers on the market, this one is a gem. Well maintained, very comfortable, ready to cruise. Slip paid for summer. Offered at $115,000. Call (410) 6399380, www.SaltYachts.com
39’ Cruisers Yachts 385MY ’06 Stunning boat. Elaborately and tastefully decorated. Only 195 hrs & perfectly maintained. Simply the best anywhere. Sharp price! $199,900. S&J Yachts 410571-3605 www.sjyachts.com 39’ Sea Ray 390 MY Cummins dsl, Gen, Air, thruster, radar, washer/dryer $235,000 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@ greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com
38’ Carver Super Sport ’06 565 hrs, Crusaders, bow thruster, Sport package, AC, Gen set, 2x staterooms, Garmin electronics, standing tall. $159,900 Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-5339187 or rob@curtisstokes.net 39’ Sea Ray Sundancer ’04 One owner, lift kept, beyond perfect. Blue hull, hard top, bow thruster, many, many updates. $169,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup. com, www.theyachtgroup.com. 38’ Egg Harbor Aft Cabin ’87 Very rare boat from Egg Harbor. Perfect liveaboard or extended range cruiser. Well maintained. $63,000. Contact Ian Dimka 410-267-8181 or Ian@AnnapolisYachtSales.com
39’ Silverton Sidewalk 392 ’00 Twin Cat dsls, gen set, Air / Heat, New flybridge canvas, aft deck hardtop w/ enclosure, pilot, plotter, radar Immaculate! $129,000 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com
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40’ Monterey ‘09 400 Sport Yacht Twin Volvo EVC 500 IPS 370-hp I/B Gas $289,000 - Contact Mike at (410) 8679550 or mike.s@clarkslanding.com 40’ Sea Ray ‘94 400 Express Cruiser Twin Mercruiser 7.4L 310-hp IB - $68,725 - Contact Paul at (410) 3402750 or pjlash@clarkslanding.com 40’ Sea Ray Sundancer ‘08 Twin Cummins QSB 380-hp low hrs, lots of extras, beautiful interior, she is in very good condition ready to go. Acadia Yacht Sales; Drew Donald 410-7143442 or drew@acadiayachtsales.com
40’ Nordhavn Flybridge 2 strm layout. Beautiful. See at our docks in Eastport . $485,000 Curtis Stokes & Associates . Call Randy Walterhoefer 917-478-4944, randy@curtisstokes.net
40’ Tiara Mid-cabin Express ’97 Freshwater vessel been in the bay for 3 yrs, T/Cummins 6TCA 450-hp, all the extras, $159,900. Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 or email at rob@ curtisstokes.net
40’ Carver 405 MY ’97 T-Crusaders 7.4XLI, Less than 500 hrs. Kohler 6.5 Gen. GPS, Radar, Trac-Vision, new bridge carpet. Great live-aboard, cruising yacht. $104,900. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022 40’ Riviera Convertible ’05 Custom props and 480 Cummins w/warranties and only 300 hrs provide amazing economy. New electronics in 2010. Boat is in turnkey shape. Owner will consider partial trade. $359,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup. com, www.theyachtgroup.com. 40’ Formula SS 2 Available. One ’02 with Yanmar dsls ($149,000), one ’01 with Mercruiser 496s ($99,000). Lift kept and turnkey. Call Ned Dozier, 443-9950732, ned@theyachtgroup.com
40’ Trojan 12 Meter Convertible Excellent cond, well maintained, twin 671 diesels 1802 hrs, cruise or fish! Just commissioned $89,000, Call Josh Clark 804-824-3606, Josh@dozieryachts.com
41’ Carver Motoryacht ’07 Lift kept! Well-maintained local boat. 370-hp Volvo D6 dsls, 9Kw generator, Furuno and Raymarine electronics. Great accommodations in a manageable size. Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.
41’ Sea Ray 410 ’86 Motoryacht Gen, AC, radar twin GM 8V71s w/1600 original hrs. Asking $59,900 Please contact Jason Whitson at Jackson Marine Sales 410-287-9400 x215 or 484-994-4244 jwhitson@jacksonmarinesales.com
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RIVIERA YACHTS 47’ Riviera Excaliburs (2) from .....................$185,000 43’ Astondoa Open - Our Trade! .................$649,000 41’ Carver Aft Cabin t/dsls ............................$229,500 40’ Formula SS, 2 avail. from .......................... $99,000
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39’ Sea Ray Dancer, lift kept .........................$169,000 37’ Intrepid, just redone ................................$119,000 35’ Marlago, several avail. from..................... $54,900 28’ Southport ....................................................$109,500
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BROKERAGE & CLASSIFIED 42’ Sabre Flybridge Sedan ’02 Maintained to the highest standards! Very well equipped & ready to cruise wherever your heart desires. Classy black awlgripped hull & clean white decks gives her an elegant tuxedo appearance. Asking $299,900 Acadia Yacht Sales 410-267-1808 42’ Beneteau Swift 42 ’04 Headed to Annapolis!! She has a beautiful red hull and tons of custom additions - Freedom Lift, custom main salon & much more. She is loaded!!! Contact Kate Chaney (410)-267-8181 or Kchaney@AnnapolisYachtSales.com
42’ Chris Craft Catalina 427 ’89 Aft Cabin Hardtop on aft/new bridge bimini w/side curtains. Front EZ2CY panels, queen berths fore & aft, tub/shower in MASTRM, full size fridge w/ice maker/ oven, dinette, stereo/cd/tv/dvd, pull-out couch, 502 Crusaders w/560 hrs, 9k Onan Generator. Sleeps 6 comftbly. Lots of room inside & out. $80,000. Call 703-507-5351
42’ Beneteau Swift Trawler ’06 Excellent cond, one owner, twin Cummins 450-hp 168 hrs!, 9 kw Onan, just serviced, waxed, new bottom paint, 42’ Jones ’00 Well equipped dual $279,000 Call Josh Clark 804-824purpose bay boat. 575-hp dsl eng, A/C 3606, Josh@dozieryachts.com w/reverse cycle heat, engine driven heater, gen, radar, & so much more!! Asking $165,000. Contact lewis@ compositeyacht.biz 410-476-4414
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44’ Riviera Sport Yacht ’09 Volvo IPS600s w/Joystick. Blue Awlgripped hull, hydraulic platform w/ Zodiac RIB, every option including teak cockpit. Amazing boat. $595,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com. www.theyachtgroup.com 43’ Astondoa Open ’14 9 months old, all warranties. Volvo IPS600s, 2 strms, 2 heads, tender garage. Beautiful boat in perfect shape. Our trade, was $933,000, now asking $649,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com 43’ Egg Harbor Sport Yacht ’07 Low hrs on twin C-12 Caterpillars, full electronics & satellite TV. Has not been fished. Two strms, & heads, and a beautiful salon w/handcrafted woodwork. $429,000 Call Joe 410-7080579 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales
43’ Menorquin ’04 Luxurious accommodations. Stunning joinery below. Powerful yacht w/semidisplacement hull will do 20 knots. Excellent fuel economy. $265,000. S&J Yachts 410-571-3605 www.sjyachts. com 43’ Wellcraft San Remo ’88 Cat 3208 dsls, Gen, Air, hard top, inflatable w/OB and many upgrades $89,900 Call Tony Tumas day or evening (443) 553-5046. email: tony@greatblueyachts.com, see photos & full specs at www.greatblueyachts.com
2001 Legacy 34 Express • Asking $179,900 Located in Annapolis, MD
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• “Island Queen” Owner’s Suite • Fresh Paint Hull & Deck • Fresh Canvas • Fully Serviced and Ready NOW!
44’ Huckins Atlantic ’00 High-end quality yacht $329,000 Harrison Yacht Sales (410) 827-7800.
45’ Sterling Atlantic ‘06 Lovely Brazilian motoryacht with classic lines and elegant interior. Think granite, leather and mahogany. Stabilized. Low hrs. $349,500. S&J Yachts 410-5713605 www.sjyachts.com
45’ Florida Bay Cruiser ’91 Unique opportunity to purchase one-owner, Florida Bay Coaster. Small-ship pilot house, upper-deck queen master, twin foc’sle, tile heads and a basement laundry! Irish Rover is best live aboard on the market, ready for your touches. $349,500 www.YachtWorld.com/ FloridaBayCoaster, Dann@islandPilot. com, (443) 324-4938.
46’ Markley Custom ‘06 Great boat for charter or cruising. Cummins 490-hp 735 hrs. Furuno radar 36 mi, sounder + GPS. Garmin touchscreen chart plotter, COI 17+Z. Excellent cond. $229,000. (856) 678-3545.
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We WAnt YOuR LIStInG! 46’ Post Sportfish ‘81 Clean, FRESH WATER boat, diesel powered professionally maintained, lots of upgrades, lightly used. $120,000. Located in Stafford VA. Call Ken @ 540 659-8468 or kenboats@aol.com.
46’ Silverton Motoryacht Aft Cabin ‘92 Well maintained, cruise or live-aboard, spacious, lots of updates! twin 6-71T 2600 hrs,$139,000 Call Josh Clark 804824-3606 Josh@dozieryachts.com 47’ Formula Yacht ‘07 Pristine! Lightly used high quality cruising Yacht. Loaded; washer/dryer, hydraulic swim platform, Raymarine electronics, bow thruster & more. T-Volvo dsls. $299,000 A must see, call Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales (888) 221-5022
47’ Riviera Excalibur ’03 Twin Yanmar dsls= 19 GPH at cruise! Just detailed and serviced, many upgrades, boat is turnkey. $195,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.
48’ Glass Boat Works Custom ChesapeakeDowneast Twin Cummins, 3 helm stations, great layout, original owner, very custom, offered at a fraction of replacement. $275,000. Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup.com, www.theyachtgroup.com.
49’ Krogen Express ’98 Twin Cat 350hp, new electronics. $429,000. Curtis Stokes & Associates call Randy Walterhoefer 917-478-4944 randy@curtisstokes.net 52’ Sea Ray ‘07 520 Sundancer Twin Man R6 800 CRM 765-hp IB dsl with Novurania Dinghy - $546,000 - Contact Mike at (410) 867-9550 or mike.s@clarkslanding.com
52’ Jefferson Monticello ’87 Really beautiful, elegant motor yacht suitable as a luxury live-aboard or weekend cruiser. Twin 320-hp Caterpillar dsls in ’02. Loaded, clean! Just Reduced! $149,900 Contact Keith at 410-267-8181 or Keith@AnnapolisYachtSales.com
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42 Beneteau Swift Trawler ‘04 - $299,000
42 Sabreline ‘02 - $299,900
70 Ocean Alexander ’84 - $349,000
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Meridian 341 Sedan ‘03 $124,500
47’ Riviera M470 Excalibur ’08 Volvo common rail dsls provide amazing economy & speed (38mph cruise at 26 gph). Blue Awlgripped hullsides, new electronics, one owner. Amazing opportunity. $299,000 Call Ned Dozier, 443-995-0732, ned@theyachtgroup. com, www.theyachtgroup.com
55’ Ocean Alexander 548 Sport Sedan ’02 3x strms, Wesmar stabilizers, 3196 CATS, 660-hp each, all the bells & whistles, completely turnkey, owner has 2 other boats, $549,000 Curtis Stokes & Associates, call rob Dorfmeyer 216-5331987 or email at rob@curtisstokes.net.
Eastern Boat Casco Bay 31 ‘08 $169,900
50 Cherubini Independence 2003 ..................................................... $889,000 45 Sterling Atlantic 2006 ................................................................. $349,500 45 Red Bank Yacht Works 1926......................................................... $55,000 43 Menorquin 130 2004 ................................................................... $265,000 41 IP PY Cruiser 2007 ..................................................................... $279,900 41 Markley Custom Chesapeake 1989 ................................................ $75,900 40 Carver 404 2000 ......................................................................... $179,000 38 Chris Craft Catalina 381 1986....................................................... $59,900 38 Cruisers Yachts 385MY 2006 ...................................................... $199,900 38 Pursuit 3800 Express 2004 ...................................................................U/C 36 Carver Mariner 2006 ................................................................... $134,000 35 Nauset 1985 .................................................................................. $79,000 34 Meridian 341 Flybridge Sedan 2003 ............................................. $124,500 33 Albin Trawler 1979 ....................................................................... $42,500 32 Custom Commuter-style Cruiser 2003 ........................................... $29,900 32 Nordic Tug 2008 ......................................................................... $229,000 31 Eastern Boats Casco Bay 2008 ..................................................... $169,900 30 Grady White 300 Marlin 2000....................................................... $56,500 27 Albemarle 270 Express 1996 ......................................................... $43,500 25 Trophy 2502 Walkaround 2007 ...........................................................U/C 23 Sailfish 234 WAC 2002................................................................. $31,500
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Hunter 216 Sport Boat ’06 Lift kept, roller furling, stack pack, full batten main, 4-hp Tohatsu 4 stroke, untitled trailer. $8,100. Call Lad Mills at 410-745-4942 or lmills@cbmm.org
56’ Chris Craft Salon Model ’57 2x Cummins 555, she is a real classic, bottom & hull totally refurbished summer ’13, she needs a 6kw Gen set, many upgrades, $155,900. Curtis Stokes & Associates, Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216533-9187 rob@curtisstokes.net
65’ Higgins / Tug ’54 Fully restored into a trawler w/9x12 salon, 18x18 master statrm w/queen bed, desk, full size closets, full size attached master bath along w/extra heavy duty full size washer & dryer. Guest quarters include half baths off of salon & half bath off the galley. 7 1/2 knots, 3 gals per hr, 2,000 mile range. $125,000, (443) 604-7376,
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34’ Legacy 34 ‘01 Custom built for discerning owner. No expense was spared. Twin Yanmar 350s with UltraJet joystick drives. Radar, plotter, genset, thruster, air con and more. Call now! $179,900 Crusader Yacht Sales - Mike Titgemeyer. 410-269-0939. CrusaderYachts.com
NOW HIRING! 56’ Sea Ray 560 Sedan Bridge ’00 Twin CAT 3406 , teak cockpit sole, rare light wood interior, custom decor package. Stidd helm chairs ,EZ2CY. $335,000 . Curtis Stokes & Associates. Call Randy Walterhoefer 917-478-4944 randy@curtisstokes.net
70’ Ocean Alexander ’84 Beautifully designed both inside and out, with a fit and finish befitting of Ocean Alexander’s reputation. Custom marble, full size bath/ shower. Just reduced Again! $349,000. Special financing available! Contact Ian@AnnapolisYachtSales.com or 410-267-8181.
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Alliance Marine.................................................68
Cypress Marine................................................20
Marine Development & Research PEP............36
Annapolis MD Capital Yacht Club.....................44
Diversified Marine.............................................47
MD Department of Natural Resources.............59
Annapolis Watersports.....................................35
Dozier Yachting Center.....................................18
Nettle Nets........................................................36
Annapolis Yacht Sales............................13,56,73
Dr. LED.............................................................58
North Point Yacht Sales....................................40
Automotive Training Center..............................48
East of Maui.....................................................35
Passion Paddle Sports.....................................29
Bands in the Sand............................................79
Fairwinds Marina..............................................49
Bay Shore Marine.............................................14
Fawcett Boat Supplies......................................52
Black Dog Propellers..........................................6
Formula X2.......................................................48
BoatU.S............................................................ 11
Freedom Boat Club..........................................59
Boatyard Bar & Grill..........................................19
Grande Yachts..................................................71
BOE Marine......................................................80
Hamilton Marine...............................................17
CD Outdoors....................................................60
Harbor East Marina..........................................20
Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa....................23
Hartge Yacht Harbor.........................................44
Chesapeake Harbour Inc.................................49
Hinckley Yachts Annapolis................................67
Clarks Landing.................................................22
Homeport Discount Marine Supplies - MESCO.7
Cobe Marine.....................................................25
Interlux................................................................9
Somers Cove Marina........................................39
Composite Yacht..............................................53
J Gordon...........................................................47
South River Boat Rentals.................................60
Coppercoat USA...............................................29
Jackson Marine Sales......................................42
St. Michaels Harbour Inn and Marina.................3
Cruise Annapolis..............................................29
Kompletely Kustom Marine..............................10
Stur-Dee Boat Company..................................52
Crusader Yacht Sales.......................................72
Mack Boring & Parts Company..........................5
Vane Brothers...................................................58
Curtis Stokes & Associates................................2
Marks Marine Insurance...................................61
Wooden Boat Restoration Company................53
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Pettit Paint........................................................50 Pocket-Yacht Company....................................21 Ready Reef......................................................45 Riverside Marine..............................................16 S&J Yachts.......................................................73 Sassafras Harbor Marina Yacht Sales..............32 Scandia Marine Services..................................43 Sea Hawk Paints..............................................15 Smoove Wax....................................................69
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What’s In Season
by Kristen Dittami
Lemon Chesapeake Cobb Salad
D
uring the summer, this salad is a staple. So we’ve decided to transform it to make it boat-friendly. All of the components can be prepared ahead and packed in resalable containers or plastic bags. All you have to do is spoon it all onto a bed of lettuce and enjoy. It’s peak season right now for Eastern Shore corn, green beans, juicy heirloom tomatoes, and of course our all-time favorite seafood, blue crab. This salad combines them all, with added zip from Tessemae’s Lemon Chesapeake Dressing, which combines olive oil, lemon, garlic and crab spice. It’s perfect to keep stashed in your boat’s cooler to pick up seafood or veggies. We quick-pickled the green beans to add even more tang into the mix. They are so tasty, you might just make them all summer for cocktail hour! If you don’t want to make your own for the salad, use store bought or just blanch the green beans.
For the Green Beans: 1/2 pound green beans, ends trimmed 2 cups cider vinegar 1/2 cup water 3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon pickling spice 1/2 cup fresh dill
For the Salad: 1 pound Chesapeake Bay blue crab, picked through
1/4 cup Tessemae’s Lemon Chesapeake, plus more for serving 4 ears white corn, shucked
2 heads Romaine lettuce, halved and sliced crosswise 1 pint mixed grape or cherry tomatoes, halved 4 hard-boiled eggs
What to do Make the pickled green beans: In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pickling spice. Bring to a boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Place the green beans and dill in a 32-ounce resealable plastic container (or divide between jars) and pour the brine over top. Refrigerate until cool, at least two hours and up to one week. Prep the Salad: Toss the crab with 1/4 cup Lemon Chesapeake and marinate, refrigerated, in a resealable container or bag, up to four hours. Stand the corn on end and scrape off the kernels using a sharp knife; transfer to a container. Place the romaine in a container with a paper towel (to absorb any moisture) and then put the tomatoes and eggs in separate containers or bags. Assemble and Serve: Place the lettuce on a serving platter. Arrange the pickled green beans, crab, tomatoes, and corn on top. Half the eggs and slice the avocado; add both to the salad. Drizzle everything with plenty of Lemon Chesapeake and serve. (Serves 4)
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