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Where We Sail: The Poster Duck for Habitat Restoration ##Photo by Maureen Golden, courtesy of St. Michaels Business Association

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26 Chesapeake Tide Tables sponsored by Annapolis School of Seamanship 32 Start Sailing Now by Beth Crabtree 37 What a (Sailor) Girl Wants by Eva Hill 38 Bay People: South Riverkeeper Jesse Iliff 39 42 44 46 75 76 77 86 89 90

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by Molly Winans

Fare Thee Well 2015

here’s nothing quite like a year’s worth of SpinSheets to bring back happy memories. In my look back at the January issue, the first page I turned to welcomed 45 SpinSheet Century Club members, who had each logged 100 days on the water in 2014. On a cold winter’s day, we celebrated their achievements and gave them “SpinSheet 100” burgees. In the same issue, Steve Allan wrote one of his best articles of the year, “The Spoils of Mud: Poplar Island Rises Again” (spinsheet.com/ poplar-island). Those who dislike winter may have tried to forget February; Beth Crabtree’s article on the ice breaking boats at Smith Island summed it up (spinsheet.com/breaking-the-ice). That month, we launched Quantum sailmaker David Flynn’s “The Racer’s Edge” column, the guide to sailing faster that doesn’t take itself too seriously (find the series at spinsheet.com/ quantum-racers-edge). In March, we ran “Sailing to Cuba” by Craig Ligibel, which remains a popular article on our website (spinsheet.com/sail-to-cuba). At print time, a dozen or more Chesapeake sailors planned to participate in the revived Conch Republic Cup – Key West Cuba Race Week (see page 70). Anyone considering buying a multihull should read Cindy Wallach’s “Multihulls Are Better on the Bay” from the April issue (spinsheet.com/ multihulls-are-better). In May, Mark Corke wrote about the latest in marine electronics (spinsheet.com/electronics-2015). And— sigh—I wrote about our exceptional spring catamaran charter trip to the Bahamas (find it and other charter stories and tips at spinsheet.com/ charter). When the French frigate replica L’Hermione (lair-ME-yun) sailed up the Chesapeake in June, it inspired us to create our “Sailor’s Pronunciation Guide to Tall Ships” video (spinsheet. com/pronunciation-guide). In addition 12 December 2015 spinsheet.com

to a ton of racing coverage, we printed my favorite story of the year, “Saying Goodbye to Rose Anne” by Joe Haran (spinsheet.com/saying-goodbye). Before you read it, make sure you have a Kleenex at hand to wipe a tear. The July issue is for all things Solomons, but there were some other gems to read that month. Captain Art Pine wrote a neat story about friends who bought a lighthouse together, “Preserving Baltimore Light” (spinsheet. com/preserving-baltimore-light). Let me give a shout-out to Kim Couranz, a very competitive sailor who’s been penning lively columns for us for eight years. She mixes it up with travel tales, interviews, regatta reports, and small boat racing tips. Her “Summer Reading” about notices of race and sailing instructions is required racing reading in any season (spinsheet.com/ summer-reading-NOR). David Sossomon became the twotime winner of our Summer Cover Contest in August. That same month, Cindy Fletcher-Holden penned a quirky article “Sailing is Like a Beer Run” that was widely shared online (spinsheet.com/ beer-run). In September, we celebrated our 20th anniversary with a big section featuring stories by founding editor Dave Gendell, our publisher, Mary Ewenson, and some other tidbits by yours truly (find our gallery of 20 years of SpinSheet covers at spinsheet.com/covers). Shout-out #2: Eva Hill writes consistently awesome articles for us. Who else has been dying to charter a boat in Croatia since she wrote that story? (spinsheet. com/charter) In October, in addition to a slew of Annapolis Sailboat Show coverage, we did a recap of the Annapolis Labor Day Regatta, including the debut of our SpinSheet Junior Sailing Trophy, which went to Craig and Dotty Saunders’ Monkey Dust crew for being the most competitive boat with young crewmembers. Shout out #3: SpinSheet senior editor Duffy Perkins, a talented writer with a

flair for comedy. If you racing sailors have not yet read it, go read our senior editor’s “Honing Your Game: Using the Pros to Get Better in the Off-Season” (spinsheet.com/honing-your-game). In case you’re in denial, the off-season is now. What an inspiring November “Start Sailing Now” column on Michael Nelson by Beth! Learning about adult sailors discovering sailing always reignites my own passion for it (find a dozen of them at startsailingnow.com). In the same issue, photos of the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race by Walter Cooper made us a little sad to have missed the start (find a full article on that race on page 44). More shout-outs: Lin McCarthy— thank you for your Southern Bay coverage. Tracy Leonard—thank you for your great cruising writing. Dan Phelps, Al Schreitmueller—what would we do without your outstanding photography every month of the year? Here we are, holding the December issue in our hands. Does it contain anything that will make you smile one year from today? I hope so. My last “thank you” goes to our production manager and art director, Cory Deere, who after 10 years of infusing his hip, witty, creative soul into our print and online world, will soon embark on a cross-country journey with his partner, Melanie. He will depart for new horizons by the year’s end. Since he co-owns the PortBook, we know he’ll be in touch, but we will miss his perspective and sense of humor in the office. Thank you, Cory, for making our magazines and websites look great. We love you!

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In response to our call for boat cat photos in Cindy Fletcher-Holden’s Bluewater Dreaming article, “Purring Across the Ocean,” we received this: ttached is a photo of our sailing cats, Simba and Gracie, who have been sailing with us since 2001. We rarely sail without them. Simba is a Maine Coon, and Gracie is a Rag a Muffin. Tom Schmidt Via email

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rett Sorensen and the crew of Kokomo Express take their holiday card shot before the Baltimore Harbor Cup. He writes, “One bad gybe and the foredeck elf goes over!”

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Department of Corrections

n Paul Bollinger’s Dock Talk article “Wounded Warriors Brave Wind and Rain,” we accidentally included the photo from the spring Wounded Warrior Sailing Regatta, not the one held September 25 out of the National Sailing Hall of Fame. Shown here is a photo from the fall event.

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aving worked in the sailing industry and alongside John Arndt, I can honestly say that there is no one more deserving of a Distinguished Service Award. He is relentless, tireless, and some might say obsessed with advancing the sport and the industry. He has given his time and effort on a daily basis for the 30 years that I’ve known him. He’s served on every board, been to every meeting, and established himself as sailing’s true champion. Besides working hard he also sails for fun at every opportunity. He has introduced the sport to countless novices who are looking for a Friday night ride. Welcoming all who show interest aboard for a buoy race or a daysail. John was lashing his children’s car seats to the mast from the time they were born. Really. His daughters Sarah and Hanna are as comfortable on a boat as most people are on a couch. When he’s not sailing San Francisco Bay on Summer Sailstice or in Maine on the family Rhodes 19, he’s off somewhere sailing. The sailing community is lucky to have such an advocate. Mitch Perkins NMMA exhibit relationship manager

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Don’t Let This Happen to Your Loved Ones

t seemed straight out of a Halloween horror movie on November 3, when the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) released photos from the rescue attempt of a missing canoeist in Patapsco State Park. The pond was so small, you could throw a football across it to the other side. Two men had been out in a canoe when suddenly the vessel began taking on water faster than they could bail it. A nearby fisherman rescued one of the men, but his partner went underwater and did not emerge. Park rangers, police, firemen, divers, helicopters, and even cadaver dogs combed the area to no avail. The body of Billy Jones was recovered a week later. Drowning in a small pond seems like an impossibility. But so does drowning in only 10 feet of water. That’s what happened to Ronald Gressitt of Pasadena. He and his family were out crabbing in Cornfield Creek when he fell into water, only 100 feet from shore. Despite the fact that the water was so shallow, it was so murky and dark that the rescue operation involved a side-scanning sonar system to locate the body, not far from where he fell off the boat. The two men have several things in common. Both men were experienced in boats. They were both operating their vessels safely; they were both adults. When they went in the water, they encountered a problem and

couldn’t get back to the surface. Neither man was wearing a lifejacket. During the recovery operation of Jones, the NRP decided to make a point of the significance of life jackets, posting an eerie picture (see below) of an orange, Type 2 life jacket entangled in the trees at the pond’s shoreline. “A life jacket doesn’t work unless you wear it,” the NRP said. But as

a boater, looking at the image, how could you blame them for not wearing those bulky PFDs? No one wears those unless it’s absolutely necessary, right? Or maybe you wear one if you’re imitating a scene in the movie “What About Bob,” but really, those are meant to be used only in the case of an emergency. Right? Sailing is supposed to be safe. But it’s also supposed to be fun. So at SpinSheet, we are asking our readers to take an extra step for 2016, making the new year an opportunity to change the ways we look at lifejackets and safety. If you love a sailor, invest in his or her safety by buying a lifejacket

they will wear. Take your favorite sailor shopping; try on several models; let him or her decorate it; make it something that they will love, appreciate, and (most importantly) wear. It doesn’t have to be fancy; it does have to be comfortable. It’s meant to get dirty, and sun-bleached, and have plenty of little boat bites and scuffs to show how much it’s loved. And if you have your own boat, decide to lead your crew by example and purchase your own lifejacket. Make it something that you won’t leave home without; something that rides along in the back of your car for spontaneous cocktail cruises and early rows out to check on the boat at its mooring. Decide that if you are on your boat and you can see it, you’ll wear it. Change your attitude by changing your accessories, and maybe you’ll end up changing your life. It’s hard to say whether a lifejacket would have saved Billy’s or Ronald’s life. But the most you can hope for, as a sailor, is to never have to ask that question of yourself, or of anyone you love. If you wear a lifejacket, you’ll never know if your life could have been cut short in a minor boating accident. The only thing you’ll know is that you like your lifejacket; that it is comfortable, and fun to wear, and you’ve never had an accident where you might have wanted it. spinsheet.com December 2015 15

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Navy Employs Celestial Navigation on Race to Bermuda

elestial navigation has returned to the curriculum at the U.S. Naval Academy after a hiatus of approximately two decades. While this may be the first exposure most midshipmen have to non-electronic navigation, a few members of the Brigade already have some first hand experience in this classic maritime skill. For students who’ve grown up with a GPS on their phone, watch, and other

devices, it must be difficult to imagine the need to determine one’s location without the aid of electronics. But in the event of a cyber attack that knocks out GPS and other electronic navigation equipment, backup systems should be in place. So midshipmen are learning the fundamentals in a three-hour section of their Advanced Navigation class. Although they are not actually using sextants, they will learn the theory and concepts of celestial navigation. However, even during the ##Celestial Navigation returns to the Academy’s years when celestial navigation curriculum. Photo courtesy was not part of the regular curof U.S. Naval Academy riculum, some Naval Academy sailors were gaining real-life, hands-on experience using sextants and navigating by celestial bodies. The Naval Academy’s Varsity Offshore Sailing Team (VOST) participates in the Celestial Division of the biannual Marion Bermuda race, which requires navigation

without GPS or Loran, unless vessels are within 50 miles of land. “Due to the two-year lapse between races, there’s not a lot of opportunity for handing down knowledge between our crew members,” says Navy Varsity Offshore Sailing Team head coach Jahn Tihansky. “So we gather navigational instructors from the academy and build a training curriculum for the crews, who must be able to accurately sight and identify the celestial bodies. During the race sight reductions are done with a computer program, which takes the tricky math out of it, but it’s still a challenge. This year the visibility was tough, and the crews went 37 or 38 hours without a fix. In that situation, your positioning is only as good as your dead reckoning and your last fix,” emphasizes Tihansky. VOST crews must have done a pretty good job with navigating the old-fashioned way (and with everything else that goes into a successful offshore distance race), because their three entries in the race finished first, second, and third in their class.

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• Make sure everyone has enough of your eggnog to remember that they heard a rumor about another boat last night, but they can’t remember who said it. If they do start to pin it back to you, blame it on your nemesis’s tactician. Tacticians are the worst.

• Holiday parties are a great opportunity to poach crew from another boat. This is inadvisable in the case of spousal relationships, but if the boat is a known GPS location for Tinder hookups, swipe right all night.

• While your guests are enjoying themselves, feel free to leave small, frozen filets of fish in the pockets of their foul weather gear for them to find in early May. Look, this is a party, but it’s not like you’re Mrs. Nice Guy all of a sudden. Those clowns should know to never let their guard down. Never.

Happy Holidays, everyone!

There’s a New Non-Profit in Rock Hall

he Rock Hall Marine Restoration and Heritage Center, situated in the newly restored Clam House, recently opened with the mission to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret boats and other objects related to the history of boating, sailing, and working vessels in Rock Hall and the Chesapeake Bay. Organizers hope to enhance learning, understanding, and appreciation of the contributions of these vessels and their builders. November 7 was the opening celebration, and they estimate that a few hundred people showed up to celebrate. Some of the boats on display included the Log Canoe Glide, a Mr. Stanley Vansant cricket, a Benson Duvall Chesapeake 31, a Rock Hallbuilt bateau by Admiral Irving Crouch and Harry White, Chesapeake buy boats, a Chesapeake sharpie, and the Adams family model collection of historic Chesapeake vessels. There were also local photographers and painters exhibiting. All in all, a very exciting opening celebration. One of the boats on display, Glide, could potentially be one of the oldest Chesapeake Bay log canoes in existence. She was built in Dorchester County, purportedly in 1864, though some records may place her build date during the 1850s. The boat is 27 feet long and built out of three bull pine trees. The Restoration Center acquired Glide from a family in Cambridge and has spent the last year working on her. The vessel is said to be in relatively good condition, but there are still repairs to be done. The volunteers currently working on her are determining what needs to be replaced on her and what can be restored. When Glide is fully restored, the Center hopes to sail her on the Bay, not in regattas necessarily, but for educational purposes. For more information, visit rockhallheritage.com And stay tuned for a future Chesapeake Classic on the Glide in an upcoming issue of SpinSheet.

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steady downpour didn’t detour the more than 450 participants and 150,000 crazed spectators (Ok… maybe closer to 2000. But who’s counting?), as a good time was had by all, and a bunch of money (about $100,000 to date) was raised for charity in the 18th annual Slaughter Across the Water, aka the Eastport vs. Annapolis Tug of War, held Saturday, November 7 at “the crack of noon.”

The event pits teams of 33 perfectly chiseled athletes (did we say there is more fun in the tug than serious athletic prowess?) who undergo a rigorous training regimen that consists of weeks of carb loading in the form of frothy beverages combined with wind sprints across the Spa Creek Bridge. This year’s edition featured such marquee matchups as the Eastport Fourth Street Bars vs. the Annapolis Bars (win-

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ning time for the Eastportians was 17.7 seconds) and the Eastport YC vs. the Naval Academy (the EYCers put up a better-than expected show, making the better-trained, much younger, and more disciplined Naval Academy rugby players work hard for a 43.8 second win.) When it was all said and done, the MRE (Maritime Republic of Eastport for Annapolis newbies) claimed the coveted Empty Beer Keg Award for the umpeeneth time in the history of the conflict. (In actual point of fact, there is no traveling trophy. But there should be.) The winning margin of victory was five tugs to two. In addition to the furious tugging action, spectators and tuggers alike were treated to some great music, great food, and even better comradery on either side of Spa Creek, as the Eastporters assembled on Second Street and the Annapolitans gathered at the City Dock to enjoy a good, old-fashioned street party with plenty of face painting, oysters, and seafood to go around. The event was conceptualized as a way to commemorate mock declaration of war against Annapolis and subsequent secession from the city in 1997. The kerfuffle had something to do with the closing of the Spa Creek Bridge and was born of more than a few pints of local grog. Today, the tug is billed as the “longest over-water tug in the world.” To mount a team for next year’s tug, just go into any bar in Eastport, swear fealty to the Republic, commit to a 365-day training program, and contact tug organizers at: info@themre.org. To see more photos and a video of the event by T2P.tv, please visit spinsheet.com/tug-of-war-photos

Sail Fast, Give Back

t’s already fun to race sailboats, but to do it with a focus on giving back makes it even better, as participants in the recent RCM&D Regatta at Baltimore’s Downtown Sailing Center (DSC) learned Friday, October 16. The annual event, sponsored by RCM&D, an independent insurance advisory and risk management firm, donates proceeds to mid-Atlantic based non-profit organizations. “Each year, we invite non-profit organizations located in the midAtlantic to apply as beneficiaries and look forward to partnering with new recipients to help fund their programs,” says Katie Caple, regatta committee chair and RCM&D vice president of corporate outreach. This year’s beneficiaries were: Big Brothers Big Sisters of York and Adams Counties, Family Services, Inc., the Richmond Fisher House, and VLINC, Inc. Throughout the regatta’s 22-year history, corporate sponsors and RCM&D employees have joined together to raise more than $800,000 in funding with 100 percent of the proceeds donated. This year, participants raised a total of $85,000 for the four beneficiaries, who each will receive $21,250. The fundraising activities include year-round events at RCM&D’s regional offices and local community businesses, along with an online auction, culminating with the regatta in the fall. All contributors and beneficiaries are invited to participate in the race. Sailors are paired with experienced captains from DSC, providing an exciting and unique opportunity to set sail on Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The races took place from noon to 2 p.m., while spectators cheered on the sailors and enjoyed a variety of onshore activities. The awards ceremony recognized corporate sponsors, presented donations to each of the four beneficiaries, and regatta award trophies to the winners. Follow us!

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Ocean City’s Winterfest of Lights Northside Park, 125th Street, Ocean City, MD. 5:30 p.m. $5 per person, 12 and under free.

Nov 21-Jan 2

Lights on the Bay Two-mile lighted holiday display through Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis, MD. 5 to 10 p.m. Sponsored by Anne Arundel Medical Center. $15 per car.

Nov 29-Jan 3

Chesapeake City’s Winterfest of Lights Month-long Victorian Christmas celebration, with lighted displays on both sides of the canal.

Midnight Madness in St. Michaels Shops open until midnight! Raffles, Santa, and festive decorations throughout the town.

4-6

Christmas on the Creek Christmas bazaar, breakfast with Santa, tree lighting, and more. Oxford, MD.

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Tis the Season for the Jolly Express Watermark Cruises in Annapolis. Miss Anne will have blankets, hot cocoa, holiday music, and Santa at the helm. FridaySunday (except Dec. 12). Also Dec. 24 and 31. 45-minute cruise, offered at 6, 7, and 8 p.m. $23 adults, $13 children under 12.

Baltimore’s Parade of Lighted Boats 6 p.m. Hosted by Fells Point YC. Baltimore, MD.

A Monumental Occasion The annual lighting of the Washington Monument at Mount Vernon Place in Baltimore. Choirs, fireworks, and refreshments.

Baltimore Brewed: Local Beer Tasting Heavy Seas beer tasting and food from Mother’s Federal Hill Grille. 6 to 10 p.m. Baltimore Museum of Industry. $45.

Berlin Christmas Parade Berlin, MD. Part of the month-long Victorian Christmas celebration.

Alexandria Lighted Boat Parade 4:15 p.m. Santa arrives by boat. 5:30 p.m. parade starts at the Alexandria waterfront. 6 to 7 p.m. parade at Washington channel in Washington, DC. Poquoson Lighted Boat Parade 6 to 9 p.m. Whitehouse Cove Marina, Poquoson, VA.

Solomons Lighted Boat Parade 6:15 p.m. Viewing along the Solomon’s boardwalk and from waterfront restaurants.

Champions of the Chesapeake Awards Dinner Honoring the individuals, public servants, and corporate leaders dedicated to the protection and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. 6 p.m. Governor Calvert House, Annapolis. $125.

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Hampton Lighted Boat Parade Hampton, VA.

Kilmarnock Lighted Christmas Parade Lancaster County, VA.

11-13

Christmas in St. Michaels Christmas parade, breakfast with Santa, tour of lighted homes, choirs, and more. Christmas parade 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

Army-Navy Football Game The Black Knights of the Army and Midshipmen of the Navy will square off for one of the most storied rivalries in college sports. Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA.

CLC Winter Open House 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Chesapeake Light Craft, Annapolis. Free and familyfriendly. Door prizes for those who RSVP, refreshments, and informative seminars on boat-building techniques.

Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade 6 to 8 p.m. Eastport YC, Annapolis.

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Hampton Holly Days Parade The Peninsula’s largest illuminated parade! Floats, high school bands, military marching units, and more. 7 p.m. Downtown Hampton, VA. Free.

Santa Swim 9:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Resort, Cambridge, MD. Benefits the Care & Share Fund.

VHF Radios and DSC Free seminar by the Northern VA Sail and Power Squadron. 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Alexandria West Marine Store, Alexandria, VA. education@nvsps.org

12-13

Christmas on Cockrell’s Creek Tour historic homes, take a narrated tour of Cockrell’s Creek, see Santa arrive by boat, attend the Christmas tree lighting, and more! Reedville, VA. Proceeds benefit the Reedville Fisherman’s Museum. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 on tour weekend.

The Boston Tea Party Occurred Colonial activists disguised as Native Americans boarded British ships and dumped 342 containers of expensive tea into the Boston Harbor. 1773.

CMM Maritime Performance Series International band, EVA, performing holiday folk music. 7 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, MD. $15.

Annapolis Santa Speedo Run 11 a.m. Through downtown city dock, beginning and ending at Blackwall Hitch in Eastport. Bring new, unwrapped toys and books to donate. Libations and live music. Register online.

The Waterskiing Santa 12:30 p.m. Old Town Alexandria, VA. Come watch the water-skiing Santa, flying elves, the Jet-skiing Grinch, and Frosty the Snowman performing on the Potomac River.

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NOON Year’s Eve Party Ring in the NOON year with family-friendly fun at the Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, MD. $2 per child with museum admission. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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DSC Frostbiting Downtown Sailing Center, Baltimore. Saturdays, except Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.

Nov 8-Dec 13

AYC First Half of Frostbite Series Annapolis YC. Sundays.

Nov 15 - Jan 10 SSA Laser Frostbite Series, Series 1 Severn Sailing Association, Annapolis. Sundays.

Chart Navigation Learn to navigate using charts, without the use of electronic aids. Dorchester House, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, MD. $25 members, $35 non-members. 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday.

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Lecture and Book Signing 2 to 5 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, MD. Free. The Lure of Sea Glass by Richard LaMotte.

January

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Gaboon Race Hampton YC, VA.

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Hampton YC Sonar Frostbiting Hampton, VA.

Hangover Bowl Work off that hangover with some frostbite racing! Annapolis YC.

New Year’s Madness Race Hampton YC and Old Point Comfort YC, VA.

13-15

Ft. Lauderdale to Key West Race Hosted by the Lauderdale YC, the Storm Trysail Club, and SORC.

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Mount Gay Round Barbados Race Series Three days of coastal racing, and the chance to contest a final 300-mile ocean race to Antigua. 60-nautical mile Round Barbados Race takes place on Jan. 21.

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Conch Republic Cup Key West to Cuba Race Week.

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• Make a donation to the Chesapeake Conservancy, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, or other environmental group in your area. Also think about volunteering in the spring. Plant trees along the Chesapeake Bay watershed, attend a stream clean-up, or help with seeding oyster reefs. • Adopt a Manatee at savethemanatee.org. For as low as $25 you can choose a manatee to adopt and will receive a photo and biography of a real endangered Florida Manatee. Adoption fees fund rescue, rehabilitation, and research efforts, as well as public awareness projects and habitat protection.

• Volunteer at the Maryland Food Bank. Help to sort or repack food in the warehouse, put together senior grocery bags, or even help with filing in the office. Any and all help, especially around the holidays, is greatly appreciated. Just make sure to fill out a volunteer packet and schedule a session online at mdfoodbank.org/volunteer

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-0.2 L 3 H -0.2 L 2.3 H

3:42 AM Mon 10:05 AM 4:26 PM 10:29 PM

-0.3 L 2.8 H -0.2 L 2.3 H

1:56 AM Tue 7:32 AM 1:43 PM 8:19 PM

-0.1 L 0.6 H -0.3 L 1 H

3:26 AM Mon 9:51 AM 4:10 PM 10:16 PM

-0.2 L 2.9 H -0.2 L 2.4 H

4:28 AM Tue 10:46 AM 5:09 PM 11:13 PM

-0.1 L 2.6 H -0.1 L 2.2 H

2:39 AM Wed 8:23 AM 2:33 PM 9:00 PM

-0.1 L 0.6 H -0.2 L 0.9 H

-0.1 L 2.8 H -0.2 L 2.4 H

0 2.4 0 2.2

-0.1 L 0.6 H -0.1 L 0.8 H

5:54 AM 0.6 H Sun 12:08 PM -0.4 L 6:56 PM 1.1 H

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

5:17 AM Tue 11:35 AM 5:36 PM 11:35 PM

12:37 AM THu 7:11 AM 1:25 PM 7:27 PM

Fri

3:22 AM THu 9:18 AM 3:25 PM 9:41 PM

diFFerenCes

Fri

4:14 AM Tue 10:36 AM 4:58 PM 11:06 PM

Fri

5:15 AM Wed 11:28 AM 5:51 PM 11:58 PM

L H L H

6:04 AM 0.2 L THu 12:10 PM 2.2 H 6:34 PM 0.1 L

diFFerenCes Onancock Creek Stingray Point Hooper Strait Light Lynnhaven Inlet

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

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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Tidal Current Tables

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Baltimore Harbor Approach (Off Sandy Point) 1

Slack Water Max Current Speed

301 755 1319 2035

522 0.5 1045 -0.6 1706 1.1 2356 -1.1

23 Wed 718 1340 1906

349 -0.9 1020 0.7 1621 -0.5 2214 0.7

342 841 1400 2114

605 0.5 1128 -0.6 1746 1.1

112 802 1440 2018

439 -0.9 1114 0.8 1725 -0.5 2314 0.6

202 845 1535 2130

529 -0.8 1205 0.8 1826 -0.6

14 0.5 618 -0.8 1254 0.9 1924 -0.7

113 0.5 707 -0.7 1340 1 2016 -0.8

209 0.4 753 -0.7 1424 1 2105 -0.8

17 THu

38 531 1125 1837

302 0.4 838 -0.6 1506 1.1 2150 -0.9

129 Wed 621 1202 1916

THu

Fri

SAT

Sun

254 927 1626 2239 347 1008 1712 2341

Mon 440 1047 1755

Tue

THu

216 708 1240 1956

Slack Water Max Current Speed

429 1033 1753

204 0.5 742 -0.8 1417 1.2 2105 -1

44 Wed 530 1124 1842

304 0.5 837 -0.8 1509 1.3 2157 -1.1

36 -1.1 648 0.5 1213 -0.5 1828 1.1

137 630 1215 1929

359 0.5 932 -0.7 1558 1.3 2246 -1.2

THu

116 -1.1 731 0.5 1301 -0.5 1912 1

226 728 1306 2015

452 0.6 1025 -0.7 1647 1.3 2332 -1.2

156 -1 816 0.6 1354 -0.5 2000 0.9

311 825 1358 2059

239 -1 903 0.7 1451 -0.5 2052 0.8

649 1309 1843

323 -0.9 952 0.8 1554 -0.6 2149 0.7

45 728 1410 2001

410 -0.9 1044 0.9 1700 -0.6 2251 0.6

351 0.5 921 -0.6 1546 1.1 2233 -1

135 811 1509 2121

500 -0.8 1137 1 1806 -0.7 2356 0.5

437 0.5 1003 -0.6 1626 1.1 2315 -1

230 856 1607 2236

552 -0.8 1231 1.1 1910 -0.8

Fri

SAT

Sun

422 928 1444 2153

Mon 459 1018 1533 2233 Tue

535 1112 1629 2315

Wed 612 1209 1732 2359

Fri

SAT

Sun

Mon 328 943 1701 2344

Tue

THu

Fri

SAT

Sun

354 922 1450 2141

Mon 435 1018 1542 2223 Tue

516 1114 1637 2305

Wed 557 1211 1736 2347 THu

637 1308 1839

Slack Water Max Current Speed

620 -1.1 1158 0.8 1910 -1.1

41 719 1254 2002

0.6 -1 0.6 -1

448 1141 1703

138 0.6 819 -0.9 1352 0.5 2057 -0.9

16 554 1249 1753

244 0.6 928 -0.8 1504 0.4 2152 -0.9

542 0.6 1118 -0.7 1735 1.2

107 651 1351 1837

17 -1.2 631 0.7 1210 -0.7 1822 1.1

102 -1.1 720 0.7 1303 -0.6 1909 1

Slack Water Max Current Speed

150 -1.3 745 1.1 1433 -1.3 2010 0.7

231 -1.4 825 1.1 1510 -1.4 2050 0.7

618 1231 1912

312 -1.4 904 1.1 1550 -1.4 2130 0.7

21 Mon 703 1312 1957

356 -1.3 945 1.1 1635 -1.4 2212 0.7

353 0.6 1031 -0.9 1612 0.4 2238 -0.9

108 753 1353 2042

446 -1.3 1031 1 1726 -1.3 2301 0.7

152 744 1444 1921

443 0.7 1119 -0.9 1656 0.4 2315 -1

200 Wed 848 1436 2132

545 -1.2 1122 0.9 1820 -1.3 2355 0.7

233 Mon 831 1527 2005

519 0.8 1200 -1 1732 0.5 2349 -1.1

647 -1.2 1218 0.8 1913 -1.3

145 -1.1 808 0.7 1357 -0.6 1957 0.9

553 0.9 1239 -1.1 1809 0.5

228 -1 856 0.8 1452 -0.6 2047 0.7

27 -1.2 628 0.9 1318 -1.2 1847 0.6

19 SAT

312 -0.9 945 0.8 1550 -0.5 2139 0.6

107 -1.2 705 1 1355 -1.3 1929 0.6

Tue

241 928 1516 2222

Wed 340 1031 1609 2320

Fri

SAT

Sun

Tue

310 915 1601 2049

Wed 345 954 1637 2132

THu

419 1032 1711 2213

101 0.5 647 -0.8 1325 1.2 2010 -0.9

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

Fri

SAT

Sun

Tue

456 1111 1749 2254 534 1151 1830 2336

Tue

210 839 1515 2028

Wed 303 931 1605 2122 THu

Fri

SAT

353 1019 1651 2213 441 1105 1739 2301 530 1150 1828 2349

457 1.2 1206 -1.5 1730 0.8 3 -1.5 545 1.3 1300 -1.6 1819 0.9 56 -1.5 633 1.3 1351 -1.7 1910 1 148 -1.6 724 1.3 1437 -1.7 2001 1 235 -1.6 814 1.3 1521 -1.6 2049 1

620 1233 1915

318 -1.5 901 1.2 1603 -1.5 2135 0.9

36 Mon 711 1315 2002

402 -1.4 947 1.1 1648 -1.4 2221 0.9

51 0.8 749 -1.1 1317 0.7 2008 -1.3

122 802 1353 2050

449 -1.3 1033 0.9 1736 -1.2 2311 0.8

533 1208 1728

150 0.8 858 -1.2 1422 0.7 2109 -1.3

209 Wed 856 1429 2139

542 -1.1 1123 0.8 1823 -1.1

19 640 1316 1829

257 0.9 1009 -1.2 1535 0.7 2212 -1.3

4 638 1215 1906

116 Mon 741 1419 1929

403 1 1111 -1.4 1638 0.7 2309 -1.4

THu

Fri

Sun

301 949 1525 2227 417 1057 1625 2322

Sun

Tue

THu

300 952 1506 2230

0.7 -1 0.6 -1

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

Current Differences and Speed Ratios Secondary Stations Baltimore Harbor Approach

Time Differences

Min. before Flood

Flood

Min. before Ebb

Speed Ratios Ebb

Flood

Ebb

Secondary Stations Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Time Differences

Min. before Flood

Flood

Min. before Ebb

Speed Ratios Ebb

Flood

Ebb

Cove Point, 3.9 n.mi. East

-3:29

-3:36

-4:08

-3:44

0.4

0.6

Chesapeake Beach, 1.5 miles North

+0:29

+0:48

+0:06

+0:00

1.0

0.7

Sharp Island Lt., 3.4 n.mi. West

-1:39

-1:41

-1:57

-1:43

0.4

0.5

Chesapeake Channel, (bridge tunnel) +0:05

+0:38

+0:32

+0:19

2.2

1.2

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

-1:05

-0:14

-0:22

-0:20

0.6

Stingray Point, 12.5 miles East

+2:18

+3:00

+2:09

+2:36

1.2

0.6

Pooles Island, 4 miles Southwest

+0:59

+0:48

+0:56

+1:12

0.6

0.8

Smith Point Light, 6.7 n.mi. East

+2:29

+2:57

+2:45

+1:59

0.5

0.3

Turkey Point, 1.2 n.mi. Southwest

+2:39

+1:30

+0:58

+1:00

0.6

0.8

Point No Point, 4.3 n.mi. East

+4:49

+5:33

+6:04

+5:45

0.4

0.2

Corrections Applied to Baltimore Harbor Approach

Corrections Applied to Chesapeake Bay Entrance

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December 2015 Currents

633 1237 1758

300 -1 927 0.7 1518 -0.5 2117 0.8

Tue

Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Slack Water Max Current Speed

2015

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t r a t s now

Meet Beth White Tell us about how you got into sailing? About five years ago I was in my mid-forties, going through a divorce, and looking for a new challenge. So I took an introductory sailing class at J/World Annapolis. I had been on boats in the 1980s but never helped sail them, so I was a true beginner. Did you have any preconceived notions about sailing? I thought sailing was really hard, and my first time out I was white-knuckled. But it was exciting and fun, and not as difficult as I had imagined. What has been your sailing experience thus far, and what are your future plans? After completing the introductory course, I signed up for Thursday night racing and found that I really like racing more than cruising. Now I’ve been racing for several years and have completed two Frostbite series on J/80s. I’ve progressed through several courses, and I’m currently working to get my keelboat cer-

tification. In the future I may do a flotilla cruise with J/World. For me, sailing was, and continues to be, all about building my selfconfidence and clearing my head when life gets stressful. Through sailing I’ve made fantastic friends, and although we bonded on the water, we’ve carried the friendships over to land and enjoy doing non-sailing things together. Early on, I was placed by chance in a boat with all women, and we really bonded. We signed up for classes together and started wearing pink polo shirts or pullovers and hats when we raced together. We shared our personal ups and downs, and it was cathartic. These women knew about my divorce, and one night between races I pulled off my wedding

ring and actually hurled it overboard. Our instructor wasn’t sure what was going on! What most surprised you about sailing? Although I enjoy cruising, I was surprised how much I love to race! If someone were interested in learning to sail, what would you tell them? My advice would be to call J/World and take a class. In their program, new sailors always have fun, gain knowledge, and learn the correct way. #

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First Sail Program Gets Novice Sailors Out on the Water

Photos and story by Craig Ligibel

ove over, Gary Jobson. Make classes, charter a boat after they have room, Tristan Jones. Look out, acquired the necessary skills, or even buy Jimmy Spithill. The future of a small sailboat that fits their budget and sailing is here. And her name is Megan. on-water comfort level,” says Hess. Designer sunglasses? Turquoise and pink Captain Ken led each of the 20 sneakers? You betcha. classroom sessions in Annapolis. He Knowing port from starboard. Recogsays the students fell into a couple of nizing the stand-on boat vs. the give-way broad categories: first timers of all ages, boat. Watching out for a wayward boom beginner sailors wishing to sharpen their during a controlled gybe. Not yet. skills, and couples where one member For Annapolis sailor Megan Friedrichs had some sailing experience with the and her boyfriend, Phil Steinback, it’s all other wanting to know more, so he or about learning as much as they can about she could do more under sail. the intricacies of sailing before they head “The beauty of the on-water portion south “someday to pursue our nautical of the program is that the First 22 is a dream of sailing away together… ##Philip Steinback, Captain Larry McKay, Amy Urdong, into the sunset.” and Megan Friedrichs under sail on a Beneteau 22. “Megan and Phil are exactly the type of people our First Sail program was designed to reach,” says veteran American Sailing Association (ASA) instructor Ken Roach. “We hope our program will hook them and their [younger] counterparts to learn more and do more on the water as their love for sailing develops.” very forgiving teaching platform. She’s Jointly sponsored by Beneteau, ASA, a nice, beamy boat at eight feet and and SailTime, First Sail is a collaboratwo inches,” says ASA Captain Larry tive effort to get novice sailors out on the McKay. “The swing keel weighs in at 700 water in a user-friendly craft, the newlypounds, so she is very stable. And her launched Beneteau First 22. The program almost 260 square feet of sail are enough had its debut at last year’s Miami and to get her going… but not so much to Oakland Strictly Sail shows. This year, the get people into trouble. She’s responsive program has been expanded to hit all of and very easy to sail.” the major in-water sailing shows up and First Sail student Amy Urdang, down both coasts. Each of the 20 sessions who has sailed small boats for years but at the Annapolis Sailboat Show was sold yearned “to put some theory into my out. According to SailTime’s CEO and sailing portfolio,” agrees. “Captain Larry president Todd Hess, the program will gave us a brief introduction and then let “graduate” around 2000 students by the us take control of the boat once we were end of the boat show season. away from the dock. The First 22 is fun “We hope the 45-minute classroom to sail. And we never felt out of control and 90-minute sail are enough to spur even though the wind was gusting over some of our new sailors to take more 10 knots.” Needless to say, Captain Follow us!

Larry was never far from the action, ready at a moment’s notice to gently nudge the boat back on course. Beneteau’s Maryline O’Shea is very enthusiastic about the program. “We started small last year… and quickly learned there is a tremendous appetite for on-water introductory courses. We are positioning the First 22 as a great teaching boat. It retails right around $30,000. The hope is more and more sailing schools will adopt the vessel… so students can look forward to the same type of learning experience no matter where they take classes.” For Megan and Phil it was all about connecting with the wind and the waves. “I’m a very visual person,” recounts the 36-year-old Megan. “As a photographer, I connect with sailing by observing and then doing. I had more fun than I thought I was going to have going into the class. I intend to take more classes before we cast off and follow our dreams on Phil’s 1982 C&C The Implication. I also intend to get some more nautical ink!” Dedicated SpinSheet readers may remember a “Start Sailing Now” article (December 2014) about Phil’s leap from beginner to liveaboard. He said, “Although I own a sailboat and live aboard her next to the Chart House, I haven’t taken any formal classes. This [First Sail] session whetted my appetite and taught me how much I really didn’t know. I’m a master mechanic, so the maintenance part of sailing comes easy for me. Now to figure out the difference between the jib and a gybe and the leech and the luff, and how to keep it all together when things get hairy out there.” For more information about the Beneteau First 22 and the First Sail program, contact O’Shea at m.oshea@beneteau.com. # spinsheet.com December 2015 33

Where We Sail

by Pamela Tenner Kellett

The Poster Duck for Habitat Restoration Efforts

hesapeake winters often drive decline are complex, a combination of sailors indoors, with the excephabitat loss, food source decline, and over tion of the ultra-hardy frostbite harvesting all contribute to the problem. racers. While frigid temperaManagers are working to maintain and tures may not be ideal for spending the restore critical wetland habitat and ensure day cruising the Chesapeake, it is an ideal connectivity by limiting human developtime to grab a pair of binoculars off the ment and fragmentation. boat and seek out the waterfowl that make Departing Ontario and Quebec in the Chesapeake Bay their winter home. late October, the American Black Duck From the great rafts of diving ducks to the arrives via a variety of migratory pathways dabbling ducks that feed near the shoreto the Chesapeake by early December, line edges, winter is a rewarding time to observe species that spend their summers in Canadian Provinces. Many waterfowl species’ population health is linked to the health of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem, even though it is not their yearround home. The American Black Duck (Anas ##Illustration by Bob Hines/ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rubripes), is the “poster duck” for population decline and habitat restoration efforts. where they remain until March. There is The American Black Duck was hisa small breeding population which resides torically the most abundant species in primarily in Eastern Shore marshes. The Eastern North America, and consequently American Black Duck could easily be a desirable game species. Its population mistaken for the Mallard hen. They are has declined by more than 50 percent similar in size and body conformation, but between the 1950s and 1980s from more Black Ducks have dusky brown plumage than 200,000 individuals, to the present that appears black from a distance. Black day 47,269 (2011 mid-winter waterfowl Ducks have a yellowish bill, reddish orsurvey). Black Ducks prefer undisturbed ange legs and feet, and a gorgeous purple habitat, an increasingly rare commodity wing patch (speculum) with a white in the heavily developed mid-Atlantic outline that is mainly seen in flight. region. They are presently on the Birds Unlike the Mallard Duck, male and of Management Concern List, and the female Black Ducks look alike except the Obama Administration has ordered female has a mottled bill. The birds are an increase in the wintering populaomnivorous, and their diet consists prition to 100,000 by 2025 as part of the marily of bay grasses, seeds, snails, tubers, Chesapeake Bay Restoration Plan. While bivalves, small invertebrates, and fish. reasons for the Black Duck’s population They will also forage on agricultural fields.

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Females lay six to 12 buff green eggs in tree cavities or ground depressions in secluded marshes and wetlands. Incubation is 28 days. The ducklings are raised by the hen and can fly after two months. How do you know if the duck you are peering at through your binoculars is a dabbler or a diver? It can be a little tricky, as some dabblers can dive and some divers can dabble. Dabblers have smaller feet, and their legs are positioned forward on their body. Also known as puddle ducks, they tip their backside up, stretch out their necks, and graze on submerged vegetation and aquatic invertebrates. They can land on the ground and graze. When disturbed, dabbling ducks spring out of the water and take flight. Divers, on the other hand, have to patter across the surface of the water for several yards before taking flight. Divers have large feet, set far back on the body, and are very awkward on dry land. Best locations to view winter waterfowl: Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Patuxent National Wildlife Refuge (home to an incredible waterfowl research facility), Elk Neck State Park, and Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge. Grab a field guide and head outside and enjoy winter on the Chesapeake! # About the Author: Pamela Kellett, a gradutate student in environmental science at Johns Hopkins University, holds a 200 Ton Near Coastal Master/ 500 ton Ocean Mates license and used to be the captain of Lady Maryland.

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Chesapeake Holiday Destinations

he boat may be on the hard but that’s no reason to stop exploring this winter. There are so many quaint towns up and down the Chesapeake, from Maryland’s Eastern Shore to the Northern Neck of Virginia, and many feature traditional Christmas celebrations. Before the holiday rush gets started, find a free weekend, pick a town, and soak up the season, Chesapeake style.

Maryland

Historic Chesapeake City hosts its annual Winterfest of Lights celebration from November 29 to January 3.

by Kaylie Jasinski

The month-long Victorian Christmas celebration takes place on both sides of the C&D Canal with lighted displays all along the waterfront. There will be a ceremonial tree lighting, caroling, carriage rides, and an ice skating rink. The town also features a Christmas candlelight tour December 12 through homes and churches in the historic district, featuring carolers, hot cider, and even a carriage ride option. chesapeakecity.com Solomons Island holds its annual Christmas Walk December 3-5 with activities and events for all ages, including a Christmas Craft Bazaar,

##Take a free carriage ride through the quaint town of Berlin, MD, which features a month-long Victorian Christmas celebration. Photo courtesy of the Town of Berlin

a Holiday Gala (this year’s theme is “elves”), a live puppet show, and more. Homes and businesses get completely decked out in hopes of winning the “best dressed” contest. Santa arrives by fire truck Friday night to help light the tree, and kids can enjoy breakfast with Santa on Saturday morning. And don’t miss the lighted boat parade, Saturday, December 5, beginning at 6:15 p.m. All boats of any shape or size, sail or power, are welcome. Best viewing is along the Solomons boardwalk or at one of the many waterfront restaurants. solomonsmaryland.com Christmas in St. Michaels features a whole weekend of activities, December 11-13. Friday afternoon through Sunday, gingerbread houses are on display for judging. Saturday morning will feature a breakfast with Santa ($10 per child). Immediately following breakfast, the Talbot Street parade, the largest holiday parade on the Eastern Shore, kicks off at 10:30 a.m. Along with the traditional marching bands and holiday cheer, this parade also features antique cars and boats, horses, and even llamas. Bring a lawn chair and arrive early to snag a prime spot! Bring the kids to Santa’s Wonderland after the parade for family-friendly activities. Saturday and Sunday also feature the Tour of Homes, which includes historic homes in town as well as transportation to countryside homes, for $30. christmasinstmichaels.org spinsheet.com December 2015 35

Berlin, recently deemed ‘America’s Coolest Small Town,’ features a monthlong Victorian Christmas celebration. The Christmas Parade begins on Main Street at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 3. Saturdays through December 19, children can visit with Santa and have story time with Mrs. Claus at the Visitor’s Center. Enjoy the Christmas Bazaar on December 5 and 6, as well as free and festive carriage rides each weekend. berlinchamber.org Oxford’s Christmas on the Creek, December 4-6, is a festive experience not to be missed, with caroling, a Christmas bazaar, wreath workshop, and of course Santa. The Oxford library hosts an open house with cider, cookies, and a gift book sale. There is a traditional tree lighting celebration, where kids can meet Santa, and kids can also experience breakfast with Santa, while adults can attend afternoon tea and shop at the Treasure Chest gift shop, or take a tour of Oxford’s historic homes. portofoxford.com

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This year’s Poquoson Holiday Parade plays on the theme of “Christmas Memories” and is held on December 4 at 7 p.m. The grand marshal of the parade will usher in the traditional line up of floats, bands, classic cars, and twirlers followed by Santa. Then on December 5, the annual lighted boat parade takes place at Whitehouse Cove Marina from 6 to 9 p.m. with free balloon animals for the kids, free chili and clam chowder, holiday carols, and lighted homes. whitehousecovemarina.com; ci.poquoson.va.us The Hampton Holly Days Parade is the peninsula’s largest illuminated holiday parade. This year’s theme is “Happy Holidays from Crab Town” and kicks off at 7 p.m. On December 10 and 11, stop by Santa’s Attic Arts and Crafts Show at City Hall. This event is free to attend, and you’ll surely find affordable, hand-crafted

gifts for the holidays. Then on Thursday December 17, children aged four to nine can attend the Santa Calls event and speak directly to Santa himself. hampton.gov The Reedville Fisherman’s Museum hosts its annual Christmas on Cockrell’s Creek, December 12-13. Five historic homes on Main Street are open for tours, including the Rappahannock fishing vessel. The museum features a model train display, ‘Santa’s Workshop’ showcasing handcrafted gifts made by museum members, a bake sale, and more. A free boat shuttle at the museum’s dock offers a narrated tour of Cockrell’s Creek and a round-trip ride to the Rappahannock. And on Saturday morning, Santa arrives at the museum dock aboard the Elva C. Later that night, don’t miss the ceremonial lighting of the town Christmas tree. rfmuseum.org #

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his past summer, I was aboard Calypso concocting a Thai noodle dish to serve to guests who had won a daysail on our boat at a charity auction. Given the tight confines of a sailboat galley and the somewhat miniaturized cooking equipment, all but the simplest dishes require some planning and adapting. Having lived aboard, I was used to the routine. But on this occasion, my petite colander was not up to the task. After that, a larger but collapsible colander (in a fun color, of course) landed atop my boat show shopping and holiday gift lists. At the risk of being a stereotypical female, when the opportunity to shop presents itself, or I’m asked for gift suggestions, my preferences lean towards the wearable or domestic. The key difference is that I typically seek the marine versions of those items. As a practical matter, the captain and I aren’t much into gift-giving anymore. After many years of marriage, we seldom mark occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, or even Christmas with gifts. When we do, we typically agree on mutual gifts that— more often than not—are useful and enhance our sailing hobby. A few years ago, Follow us!

we exchanged inflatable PFDs; last year, we gave each other rolling duffels to use for sailing vacations. If I’m going to add more stuff to the life I’m constantly (and perhaps futilely) working to de-clutter, it had better have a good purpose. But every now and then there comes an occasion for indulgence. And the nautical jewelers have my number. I love to wear emblems of the sailing life on my person in the form of precious metals and stones. Cable bracelets, sailboat pendants, running-light rings, and shackle earrings are welcome additions to my trove of treasures. When I had my wedding ring re-mounted many anniversaries ago, the design took into consideration the many hazards on a boat, and as a result has no prongs or other snag-able features to accommodate onboard wear. Wearable acquisitions are usually more likely to be more prosaic. I often find myself in denial of the fact that I have to go to work and avoid buying business attire. Instead, I outfit myself for the dock and deck, and admit to making a beeline for the shoe and clothing section of marine stores. I’m particularly fond of personalized gear bearing the boat’s name

##Photo by Shannon Hibberd

What a (Sailor) Girl Wants or some other nautical reference (love my SpinSheet swag!). Beyond that, I’m always in the market for cute but functional clothes that preserve mobility and modesty (hello, skorts). The ability to layer for ever-changing weather is also key. And I’ll probably spend the rest of my life seeking the perfect foulies. As with my clothes, it’s always a plus to be able to personalize stuff for life aboard. Towels, welcome mats, and cups are hardly immune from my urge to monogram. The boat is effectively a second home I get to decorate and outfit, except that the gear needs to be more durable to function well in the marine environment, and oftentimes smaller. But function need not trump form. If you look online, for example, you’ll find hundreds of sets of melamine dishes that hardly look like the indestructible plastic that they are, and are cuter than the tableware you might have at home. Of course, I’ll admit that I benefit from more stereotypically “guy” or “geek” gear. New jib sheets might be easier on my usually glove-less hands, and a chartplotter with a larger display might be easier on aging eyes, but what’s the fun in that? Bring on the girl stuff! # spinsheet.com December 2015 37

Bay People

by Beth Crabtree

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he South River Federation recently named attorney Jesse Iliff as the new South Riverkeeper. Iliff is passionate about environmental work and welcomes the opportunity to exercise his legal skills while protecting the health of the South River. “I grew up on the local waters, and my wife, son, and extended family love the water,” he says. “We are raising our son in a neighborhood on the South River, and I want to ensure that he and his generation have a clean place to swim and play.” Iliff graduated from the University of Maryland Law School in 2010 and had been practicing consumer protection law for approximately five years when he read that the South River Federation was looking for a new Riverkeeper. “Although my legal work at the time was professionally satisfying, I wasn’t passionate about it,” he says. “As a Riverkeeper I’m doing the kind of work I’ve always wanted to do. I’ll be involved in ecological projects, advocacy, education, and legal issues. Obviously, with my background as an attorney, I hope to be especially impactful in any legal challenges that arise.” Iliff had previously tested the waters of environmental law while working as a pro bono (volunteer) lawyer for the Chesapeake Legal Alliance. Last summer he handled an administrative appeal to the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County regarding a permit that would allow a waterfront community to remove 38 December 2015 spinsheet.com

a deteriorating bulkhead and rebuild the neighborhood’s shoreline. The community and the Maryland Department of the Environment had been at odds for years. But after a hearing in which Iliff represented the community, the parties settled out of court, and the project was completed in a matter of weeks.

“It helps to keep in mind the various points of view when bringing together diverse groups of stakeholders,” he says. “As a teenager I worked for three years on the docks at Jimmy Cantler’s Riverside Inn, where I shucked oysters, cleaned fish, and docked boats. I’d arrive early each day and meet the local watermen, whom I got to know well. The experience

was informative and valuable because it provided an opportunity to hear the watermen’s point of view in regard to sustainable fisheries and other issues. That kind of understanding is critical to bringing together groups such as boaters, kayakers, SUP enthusiasts, fishermen, and government officials.” Growing up on his family’s waterfront farm in Arnold, boating was a constant presence in Iliff’s life. His passion was waterskiing and wakeboarding with his friends, but he also sailed with his family. At the age of 20, he was given a “fixer-upper” Tanzer 22 sailboat, which he repaired himself and enjoyed sailing for several years. Today, in addition to being on the water in his professional capacity, Iliff enjoys kayaking and boating with his wife, Abbey, and young son, Baxter, in their 20-foot Wellcraft bowrider. Last summer he made his debut driving a Cocktail Class boat. Wasting no time, his first race was in the National Championships, and although he wasn’t the overall winner, he did beat the reigning champion in one event. In addition to boating, Iliff loves Nordic and alpine skiing. A true outdoorsman, Iliff thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail between college and law school. His dreams include thru-hiking the Pacific Coast Trail, kayaking from Acadia National Park to Key West, or taking a long ocean sailing cruise. For now, though, those adventures are just dreams, as he and Abbey anticipate the birth of their second child in April. #

henever we meet someone new and they find out what we’re doing, they usually stamp out something like, “You guys are living the dream!” And, we are. But let me tell you a few things about “Living the Dream” that you may not know. We live in ap-

by Chris Dicroce proximately 115 square feet. We have to manually pump the toilet. Our shower is so small that you hit your elbows on the wall when you wash your hair. Our refrigerator measures six cubic feet, and our bed is shaped like a triangle. Our feet touch all the time. Most of you have kitchens larger than what we live in every

day. But our view is spectacular, it’s paid for, and if we don’t like our neighbors we move… the whole house. See, we live on a sailboat. When it comes to writing about relationships, the good, the bad and the ugly, one must tread lightly; but I’ve never been one to shy away from difficult topics. Maybe I should more often, but as this experiment of living aboard progresses, we continue to discover new things about our dynamic as a couple. People ask all the time, “How do you guys spend all that time together in such a small space?” I answer with one word: drugs. (I know, not funny.) Seriously, Mel and I never argue. We just don’t. We spend almost every minute of the day together. That’s a lot of together time. Recently Mel and I did have a “heated” discussion which left me wanting some… space. Which is funny since we have no space. The time tested “I’m gonna go sleep on the couch” is not really an option since said couch is about five feet away and not a very effective strategy. When this situation arises, one is faced with two options: 1. Settle the argument quickly, lovingly, respectfully, and move on. 2. Don’t settle the argument, and crawl over, around, and under your partner in an incredibly awkward silence until you simply have no choice but to resolve the issue. One can only walk the dog for so long. My advice: get to it as quickly as possible. Don’t strive to be right. Strive to be whole. To be together and pushing from the same side of the wagon. We are indeed living the dream. I’m blessed with a smart, beautiful, funny, and caring wife who laughs at my horrendous, off-color jokes. Let’s face it, we can all be difficult at times. But these are 115 square feet of hopes and dreams, and from what I understand, hope floats. # spinsheet.com December 2015 39

So You Want To Buy a

Sailboat by David “Merf” Moerschel

Part III

You Want To Buy a TheSo Search and Doing the Deal T

he past two issues discussed doing your homework, working up a budget, and building your search team. Now it’s time to begin the search and do the deal. While your search started with the homework, now it’s getting serious. It is likely that your prioritized list is now narrowed significantly to a range of sizes, boat brands, age, and price. A caution here: keep that basic prioritized list in clear view and try to avoid the temptation to stray too far from the parameters you have set… especially going after something you will have trouble affording. Recall too the way that the brokerage market works. The listing broker will have to share the overall commission with his firm and your broker and his firm. It is probable that the broker you have enlisted to assist you is of a separate firm. The commission is still the same. To get the maximum value from your team broker, work through him. He will share in the listing broker’s distribution. That is how he earns his money in advising and assisting you. Working through your broker is extremely important when checking out a series of boats. Use his or her experiences to refine your choices. Your broker can research boats recently sold of the class and vintage you are considering, thus helping you to present an offer. An interesting variation of the process at that stage is the ability of your broker to uncover “what will the owner take.”

Decision time

In all likelihood, the choices will narrow to several boats. Having possibly re-visited a prospective candidate, it may become evident that one or more problems or defects are suspected. Recall that normal wear and tear is to be expected, but calling out every little defect will not be too helpful in arriving at an agreed selling price. This is the time when you will need input from your surveyor and perhaps the boatyard in putting an offer on the table. At some point, you may have seen enough or even be sick of road trips. Surely you have an idea of what not to buy. Have you forgotten anything? Probably: the most likely being “re-sale value.” For example, a cat boat will move easily down east but is not a hot item in the Bay. You have found what you want, and it’s decision time. Here’s where “nerves” kick in. Relax. This is what you have been working toward for months, perhaps longer. Be patient. It is natural to wonder if your offer is too high or too low and even possibly viewed as an insult. Be prepared to negotiate… but also be prepared to walk away if the deal looks shaky for any reason—and there can be many. Procedurally you will make a formal offer and provide a deposit (usually 10 percent). The deposit protects you against someone else bidding up the price. This is not an auction. A contract will be executed with condition: subject to survey(s), a sea trial, and a time limit. Even though you have lined up financing, it may be useful to also add “subject to financing” as an out should things

get complicated. There may be several back and forth discussions to reach an agreement that will get to the next step: a marine survey. As the buyer, you will be paying for the survey, haul out, and other associated costs.

Negotiables and Sea Trial

Enter the “negotiables.” These are the items that have been called out in the survey report that can be leveraged to turn the “bad” to “good” in arriving at a final price. For instance, the stuffing box needs replacing or blisters need to be repaired. Discuss costs and who will perform the repair. It is probable that the defect must be addressed in order to qualify for finance or insurance. Will the owner knock something off if the buyer will repair on his dime? There are endless possibilities and probabilities. Your broker can help here so make sure he or she does. This is an ongoing part of the back and forth; broker, owner, and you… if a For Sale By Owner or FSBO, it’s you! Be patient, go slowly, and keep focused. Remember, too, that the seller and listing broker probably want the sale to work as much as you do! The last piece of the puzzle is the sea trial, under sail and power. Who will be on board—owner, brokers, surveyors, et al—will depend on circumstances. The key is to establish what works (and perhaps how well) and what doesn’t. There may be a further price adjustment. Once the final price-basis negotiables have been agreed to, it is time to close the deal.

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The deal and delivery

Working with your broker, you must obtain a clean bill of sale free of any liens or encumbrances and a title transfer. You must decide whether to document or register the boat. Documentation establishes ownership under federal law and is more secure, has a one-time fee, and is required to make cruising to foreign destinations much easier. State registration is simpler but carries an annual fee, and assuming you plan to keep the boat more than say five years, can be more costly than the one-time documentation fee. Enter the tax man. Whether documented or registered, the state where you will berth your boat wants a cut! Be careful here. The rules vary from state to state. Be sure to insure your boat before taking ownership. You will have to provide the insurer with a copy of the survey report to validate insurability. Your boatyard or marina will require verification of insurance, especially liability coverage. It is easy to see why it is wise to have your team in place early on. Several loose ends would also need attention. Perhaps there is a yard bill for bottom paint that you

##Now that you’ve worked with a broker and narrowed down your options, it’s time to discuss “negotiables” and make an offer.

agreed to pay for and the haul out for the survey. Most surveyors require payment on the day of the survey and sea trial. The report comes several days later. The last action is taking delivery. Taking delivery can be as loose or formal as you want to make it. It’s a function of your incidence of comfort. Your boat may already be in her slip or may have to be splashed and moved to her new home. Either way, it’s one of

those two happiest days of one’s boating life! Enjoy! Editor’s note: Merf has retired after many years delivering magazines, creating cartoons, writing articles, and being very much a part of the SpinSheet and PropTalk family. We are grateful for his friendship and wish him fair winds and following seas.

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Eye on the Bay

##The Pride, Sultana, and Kalmar Nyckel at Downrigging Weekend in Chestertown.

If It’s Tall, It Must be Fall! L Story and photos by Al Schreitmueller

ate October is wooden ship month on the Chesapeake. The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race started October 15 and was the cover story for last month’s issue. Then Chestertown’s Sultana Downrigging Festival opened on Halloween, and then a bonus visit from afar! It all started in 2001 as a casual sail with Pride of Baltimore II accompanying the newly christened Sultana up the Chester River prior to their winter removal of sail and spar. The captains remarked that at such a beautiful time of year that they should do this again. Drew McMullen, president of Sultana Education Foundation, noted that this was the 15th year for the rendezvous of tall ships and classic wood boats nestled among the classic Chesapeake port and fall foliage. Touring the ships is certainly a marvel, especially for those dressed as pirates for Halloween. Less obvious, the funding to keep them on the water is getting harder to find. Some are keeping afloat by providing educational experiences with several thousand school kids getting hands-on coursework oriented to weather, oceans, 42 December 2015 spinsheet.com

history, and geography. These educational ships are more coastal, support higher volumes of students, and are simple boats requiring fewer crew. Examples at Downrigging Weekend included Sigsbee, Lady Maryland, Elsworth from Echo Hill Outdoor School, AJ Meerwald of the Delaware Bay, and of course, Sultana. The ocean-going ships are having a more difficult time as they have different USCG certification levels, are more complex, and require more crew with higher sailing and maintenance skills. They are not optimized as floating classrooms, and since 2008, the East Coast ocean-goer fleet lost Armistad, Spirit of South Carolina, Spirit of Massachussets, Westward, Nathaniel Bowditch, Bounty, and others, reducing the fleet by more than half. The schooner Virginia is also up for sale. Pride of Baltimore II and Delaware’s Kalmar Nyckel are of this latter group and are surviving, but budgets have kept them fairly local in the past year. Some have found some operating revenues as film stages and party venues for corporate events. Chestertown itself is a wonderful, preserved port venue and event backdrop

with a Main Street providing unique shops, maritime art, and fine dining. The drive along windy, colorful country roads to get there makes it all a day well spent. And the sailing season winds down… But there’s more! Days later, the Norwegian, 325-foot, three-masted barque Statsraad Lehmkuhl sailed in to Baltimore from Bergen, Norway, a voyage taken mostly under sail. The Pride of Baltimore II, the Bay’s ever able ambassador, was out to properly greet her at the Key Bridge. Built in Bremerhaven Germany 101 years ago as the Grossherzog Fredrich August, she has been owned by many nations that have understood the usefulness of the sea for training leaders. The Germans, British, and most recently the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy have used her for training. Our article on her voyage in the October issue (page 26) detailed her plans, but nothing really prepares you for the sights and sounds of more than 50 midshipmen in the yards serenading Baltimore upon their arrival at the docks. The only thing better would be if she were loaded with those wonderful Dale holiday sweaters!

##The Pride of Baltimore greets the Norwegian ship with a cannon salute.

##A nice seasonal touch at Downrigging Weekend.

##The 325-foot, three-masted barque, Statsraad Lehmkuhl, from Bergen, Norway, enters the Inner Harbor.

##Sailors in the yards of the Statsraad Lehmkuhl next to the USS Constellation.

##SpinSheet photographer Al Schreitmueller had a wonderful, sunny day heading into Baltimore aboard the Pride.

##The docks were bustling at Chestertown Halloween weekend.

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The Great Chesapeake Bay

Schooner Race ##It was beautiful fall sailing weather for this year’s race. Photo by Capt. Jen Kaye

hile powerboaters from around the country flocked to Annapolis Harbor to admire the newest model powerboats during the U.S. Powerboat Show, schooner sailors from New England to Florida convened on the Chesapeake to promote awareness of the Bay’s maritime heritage. Hundreds of schooner racers and aficionados participated in the 2015 Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race, a cherished annual event, now midway into its third decade. The weeklong event features a 127-nautical mile sailing course from Baltimore to Portsmouth, VA, plus education and environmental awareness programs in both ports. ##Sultana flying celebrator y flags Photo by Walter Cooper

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The fleet of more than two dozen vessels enjoyed blue skies and fair winds for the parade of sail in Baltimore Wednesday, October 14, and the good weather stuck around for Thursday’s start, which took place just south of the Bay Bridge. When the racing was complete, Captains Ken and Jen Kaye aboard the Woodwind had scored a trifecta, taking first in Class A, first overall, and first to cross the finish line. Captain Jen attributes their success to knowing their boat and crew, careful preparation, and consistent focus. “We’re always pressing, constantly looking at the wind gauges, and constantly evaluating the conditions,” she says. “Our hourly boat checks help keep everyone focused. We don’t allow ourselves to become complacent, even when we’re tired or appear to be ahead of the competition.” Jen gives an example. “About five miles from the finish the wind had dropped to 13 knots, and we had not yet flown the fisherman. We knew adding the sail could mean an extra two knots of boat speed. We really had the attitude, ‘We’re in this to win this’, and so up went the sail. We really kept pressing all the way to the end.” Captain Jen continues, “We had a decent start despite completing a 360 when we thought we might have been over the

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line early. Although it was never called, we were still glad that we did it just in case, because we wanted a clean race. The winds were light at the start, and for a while we had our spinnaker up, but then the breeze clocked around in front of us, and we ended up tacking down the Bay for about two thirds of the race. We tend to do well sailing upwind, which is a little surprising because the boat has a flatter bottom in the front. Overnight we encountered some steep and choppy waves, and it wasn’t the most comfortable racing. I’m not sure anyone slept much when they were off watch. There was a lot of clashing since the boat doesn’t have a deep vee bottom, so we could feel the boat shudder. Yet surprisingly, Woodwind tends to enjoy going upwind.” Woodwind raced with her regular crew as well as four paying passengers. “The guest crew participate in many ways,” says Captain Jen. “They stand watch, grind,

trim sails, participate in boat checks, look for crab pots, and perform other jobs. Before the race we send out a detailed expectation list, so everyone knows what to expect. We make sure all their gear, harnesses, and PFDs work and fit properly. Then we practice with them while we sail to Baltimore for the parade of sail, coming back to Annapolis, and on the way to the start line. On Wednesday especially before and after the parade, they are learning and training. We do man overboard drills and practice

tacking, gybing, and sailing to the tell tales.” Nancy McGee was one of the four guests. Her previous sailing experiences include pleasure sailing and a few regattas in Shields sailboats on the West Coast. She says, “The most enjoyable part of the race was my turn at the helm, and the most exciting part was the start. But what surprised me the most was discovering how beautiful it is to sail at night.” Captain Jen says several of this year’s guests have expressed an interest in returning

They Are All Winners

f you saw our November cover, you may have been confused by our headline, “Winners of the Schooner Race” next to a photo of the Sultana. While she’s certainly a beautiful schooner and worthy of a cover shot, we didn’t mean to imply Sultana took home a boatload of silver. That honor went to Woodwind this year, which captured first in class, first over the finish line, and first overall.

##A schooner under sail is simply majestic. Photo by Cap t. Jen Kay

for the race in 2016. Spots are limited, and deposits are due January 4. schoonerwoodwind.com Other class winners on corrected time were the Pride of Baltimore II skippered by Jan Miles in Class AA, Adventurer (65) skippered by Mark Faulstick in Class B, and Malabar II skippered by James Lobdell in Class C. Find complete results and more photos at spinsheet.com/gcbsr-2015 #

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##Matt Rutherford and Nicole Tren at Etah, an explorer’s respite.

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The Most Interesting Man in Annapolis

att Rutherford is not yet the school for troubled kids called Eagle Rock most interesting man in the in Colorado. One was to learn sailing so world, but he is surely the he could see the world on a poor man’s most interesting man in Annapolis. budget. Another was to start a nonprofit The Ohio-born adventurer, 34, is back to do good deeds and repay in part the in town for the winter, living free on a kindness extended to him by Eagle Rock, borrowed boat somewhere, or maybe by the nonprofit that led him out of a young now he’s found a crash pad on shore. His delinquent’s life. own boat, a patched, 42-foot steel catFirst, he learned to sail in a battered, ketch called Ault, is right where he left 25-foot Coronado he bought sight-unseen it in Greenland, propped on a makeshift on the internet, then sailed from Marycradle designed to weather icy blasts land to Florida without the faintest clue above the Arctic Circle, where the sun won’t shine till next summer, when he goes back. Rutherford, you’ll recall, is the red-headed stranger who took a 27-foot, 40-year-old Albin Vega on a staggering journey a few years ago—Annapolis to Annapolis via the Northwest Passage and Cape Horn. That 27,000-mile voyage around the Americas ##Sailing through giants on Ault. took him 309 days, alone, nonstop, and stands as one of the greatest sailing achievements by anyone, what he was doing. Now he’s founded his ever. He returned to a hero’s welcome at nonprofit; Ocean Research Project, whose City Dock, with the local glitterati there aim is to do serious marine research at to praise him: the governor, the mayor, practical cost. Gary Jobson, and more. A fellow could “The average fee for scientists to charter easily make a living off that voyage, but a research vessel for offshore work is for Rutherford it was just a beginning. $25,000 a day,” says Rutherford. “That He’d set a few goals when he gradumakes a lot of research unaffordable. We ated at 22 from an alternative high just finished a 100-day research project

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that cost $25,000 total, and that includes refitting the boat for the Arctic.” He and his partner/girlfriend, Nicole Trenholm, a marine scientist, raised the money from donations and grants from organizations seeking data from the Arctic. Among other things, they agreed to track ocean acidification for the Smithsonian’s Environmental Research Center, and surface salinity and water temperatures for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The most challenging job was to test water temperatures at depths of 900 to 1700 feet in uncharted fjords off the northwest coast of Greenland. The aim was to get as far as possible up the deep, narrow passages, often as close as a quartermile from massive, calving glaciers, then drop a research probe to the bottom and haul it back up using a waterman’s pot-puller. NASA theorizes that deep, warm Atlantic currents may be finding a way north to eat away at the bases of glaciers, hastening melting. Rutherford and Trenholm logged the evidence as they dropped the probe 70 times over 1500 miles of mostly uncharted waters from 75 to 78 degrees north latitude, well above the tiny town of Siorapaluk, the northernmost populated place on earth, population 50, plus or minus. “Nicole did the research,” says Rutherford with a chuckle. “My job was to run

around the boat, pushing ice away with platforms in the sea, but this was the first a boathook, and keep an eye on the attempt to take mobile measurements. route out, to make sure it didn’t close The Arctic expedition also was a first behind us.” It was perilous work and step in a movement Ocean Research Projplenty cold, as the diesel heater he inect is heading to get cruising yachtsmen stalled in Annapolis went toes-up early to install research devices on their boats on. “Plenty of times we were blowing and provide data from around the world to clouds of frost at each other in the cabin.” The research that most interested Rutherford was the ocean acidification work for the Smithsonian, measuring carbon dioxide in the water, which, as he puts it, “is the smoking gun of global warming.” ##Big ‘berg maze of Melville Bay. “The sea absorbs 30 perPhotos by Nicole Trenholm cent of the CO2 released from burning fossil fuels,” he says. “That raises ocean acidity. Before the industrial revolution, scientists for free. Rutherford uses the term the ocean was at 280 parts per million “citizen science.” of pCO2, which is how scientists refer This was hardly the first offshore advento CO2 after it’s absorbed in the sea. ture for Rutherford and Trenholm, who Now it’s at 400 ppm. That negatively crossed the Atlantic in Ault a couple sumaffects everything that lives in a shell— mers ago, then took a Harbor 29 across the coral, shellfish, tiny snails, everything.” Pacific to Japan, both times towing trawls He said the Smithsonian has installed to capture floating plastic trash in areas that pCO2 sensors at docks and fixed had not been studied before.

Every time Rutherford leaves the dock, he goes on a shoestring. But he said both Smithsonian and NASA were pleased with the results, and he is working with them and other organizations to advance the work next summer, with particular attention to research on Greenland’s melting glaciers. So if you see him running around town with his hair on fire this winter, he’s probably late to some meeting with a potential donor, government grant-bearer, or erudite scientist. And if he doesn’t stop to chat, bear with him. “The mission comes first!” he says, with utmost sincerity. He is the guy who tackles hard tasks by choice. Then, when he’s succeeded, instead of pounding himself on the back, he goes straight to work arranging more hard tasks. That’s what makes him the most interesting man in Annapolis. To learn more and get involved, visit oceanresearchproject.org.

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Charter Notes

##Virgin Gorda, BVI. Photo by Molly Winans

Know Before You Go

hat kind of charter sailing experience do you seek? There’s a big difference between sailing in the open ocean on your own or having someone else do the work and serve you drinks on deck as you bask in the tropical sun. Among your options for charters are: learning vacations, tropical vacations, and more adventurous sailing. • What’s your sailing skill level? Be realistic about it. If you need more training, many charter companies offer a learning component. A sailing charter vacation is much more enjoyable if you feel comfortable onboard and confident with your skills and/or those of your crew mates. • Monohull or multihull? Both have their perks. Multihulls are much more spacious for big groups or families, yet monohulls have that old-fashioned heeling feeling many can’t do without. Both are widely available at charter ports around the world.

• How much sailing do you want to do every day? Some sailors prefer certain locations (the British Virgin Islands, for example) because the destinations are so close together that you don’t have to spend your whole day onboard and have more time to snorkel, hike, or relax at anchor. Other places offer long sails to the next destination—or 48 December 2015 spinsheet.com

a combination of both. European ports are rich with history, so it’s worth carving out time on land to see them. Focus in on a few destinations that appeal to you and ask a charter specialist if they fit your goals.

• Want to party? Some charter destinations can take you from one dock bar to the next. Others may take you to nowhere… and that might be exactly what you want.

• Will it be buggy? Funny how they never show bugs in the brochures. Think about it; if it’s tropical and muggy and hot in any pretty location, it might be buggy when the wind dies down. Be ready for it. • What should you not do? One friend went snorkeling in diamond earrings only later to learn that sharks love sparkles. It does pay to read up on any location you’re visiting and find others who’ve been there before to give you some guidance.

• What should you pack? Before going to the British Virgin Islands, I was told I could pack a bathing suit, flip flops, a tee shirt, and shorts, and that would be all I needed. That was absolutely correct, but I packed a suitcase full anyway. Ask the charter expert what he or she thinks. If you’re still

not sure, find a cruising forum and ask veteran sailors what they would do.

• Know your currency. Even if you’re on a fully stocked boat, you may want to buy ice, beer, more snacks, tee shirts and trinkets, and freshly caught fish, or tip someone. Know what currency the country accepts and have some money ready to hand out.

• Does your phone offer international service? Call your phone company and find out. Don’t assume you have international service built in. Not using your phone should be one of the great things about a true vacation, but if you need to check in on family at home, it’s nice to know you could do so. Also, ask the charter company what kind of adapter the boat has for recharging phones and tablets. You may have to bring your own charging station. ~M.W.

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If you’re an experienced charter sailor with wisdom and stories to share, we would like to hear from you. Email sailors@spinsheet.com. To find more sailing charter vacation tips and destinations, visit spinsheet.com/charter.

Snowbirds Fly

s we went to the printer been excellent and other than a few “While he was safely in the cockpit with this month’s SpinSheet, short-lived storms here and there, life manning the winches, one crew member most of the participants aboard has been quite comfortable. got to go back to the all-too-familiar in the Salty Dawg Rally had Constancia, the wind vane, has been boom rodeo while another played arrived in the British Virgin Islands. doing an excellent job steering the Tarzan, dangling and swinging from a Crews were actively posting photos to boat.” self-made foot swing lassoed to the clew social media as they consumed a rum A number of Chesapeake-based of the sail, all of this occurring while drink or two in paradise. From ralliers’ boats participated in the Salty Dawg bobbing and bouncing in the open ocean daily logs and reports that trickled yet did not post daily logs. These crews and racing the clock against a quickly in as crews found WiFi service, we included: Thomas Saxe’s Moody 46 approaching nightfall. Fortunately, it was gathered that Aladdin, Steve for some crews, and Lynne ##Ah, that’s why we came. it was a rough, Binari’s Passport Photo by Julianne Fettus storm-dodging 40 Albireo, ride with wind Hank and Seale on the nose George’s for part of the Catana 471 10-day to twoFlash, Greg and week passage. Joan Conover’s We also had at Morgan OI least one report 511 Growltiger, of dead calm. Stephen HuSome of the menick’s F&C Salty Dawg 44 Ketch Onyx, crews blogged Phil Worrall their journey and Judie Levfrom Hampton enson’s Caliber to Tortola (or 40 Rum Runner, the destinaHoward and ##If you don’t like to get wet, this tion of crews’ Hope Ratcliffe’s may not be the journey for you. choices). Jeff Tayana 47 Second Carpenter’s AlWind, Ralph exandria, VAHendry and based Jeanneau Kathy Brandel’s 54 Club Carp’s St. Francis 48 team blog Simplicity, Gary presented a and Torie Rubin’s ##Annapolis sailor Juilanne Fettus on Gary and Torie few amusing Hylas 54 Solitude, Rubin’s Hylas 54 Solitude offshore moMatthew J. Mcwith her catch of the day. ments: “As for Cann’s Hallberg Photo by Chris Sullivan boat life, the Rassy 43 Starcaptain made burst, Howard us play the game of ‘un-jam the main Weiss and Kelly Reed’s Macgregor 65 another five-star performance and the sail’ for the third time this trip, and Sunsets, and Steven Wann’s Catana main sail is out and full of air.” it’s getting really old. It’s kind of like 431 Tonic. David Robalino, aboard the Annappin the tail on the donkey but instead ARC Caribbean 1500 participants olis-based Bristol 40 Antares, writes: of getting the donkey, the blindfolded who had set out a little later than the “Today, unfortunately, there hasn’t been moron pins you in the arse instead. other rally were slated to arrive as much wind, and it is coming right from This time the captain made it into a SpinSheet hit the presses. We will inthe south. The crew is happy, however, three-man exercise: two crew as donclude a complete report in the January and looking forward to a few more days keys while the captain had all the pins. SpinSheet as well as on spinsheet.com. of sailing to the Bahamas. The food has Follow us!

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hristmas tree farms are not common in Portugal. At least not in Oeiras (pronounced oh AY dish with a very soft “d”), which is a small town west of Lisbon. We spent the winter there on our boat after sailing to Portugal from Annapolis. The marina in Oeiras is friendly, well protected, and they charged half price to sailors who crossed the Atlantic. That would be us. We decided it was a good spot to hunker down for the winter, and a great place to spend Christmas. And we wanted to get a Christmas tree. A real one. Without tree farms, the locals in Oeiras decorate artificial trees for Christmas. There were plenty of these. There were glittering trees four stories high inside malls. Artificial trees that look very real, as well as ones that were shiny silver, pink, white, tall, skinny, short, and fat were in homes, offices and stores. But all fake. Nothing real. None of these trees smelled like pine and needed water. When my dad was alive, tree shopping was a ritual. We would go to the Christmas Tree Lot and do the classic tree shaking, standing back, and then picking the perfect tree for our house. Robert and I have been continuing this tradition for more than 25 years. Having lived on a boat for all these

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years, our trees started out small. Now we have a big enough boat that we can buy a regular size tree, five feet tall or more, to put inside the cabin. Complete with hundreds of lights and a growing

collection of ornaments. I look forward to our boat tree every Christmas. Our Christmas in Portugal, however, was quite different. We were in another country far away from friends and family. One day we did a little Christmas shopping in Cascais, a short train ride from the marina in the opposite

direction of Lisbon. When I saw the Christmas decorations all over town, I got homesick. Suddenly I wanted to go tree shopping. I mentioned to our new marina friend, Henrique, that we really wanted a live tree. He said he knew of a place that was selling live cut trees in his hometown of Perede, very close to Oeiras. I was so excited! Henrique offered to take us there in the marina’s new shiny Nissan four-door pick up, a perfect truck to haul our new tree. We were going Christmas tree shopping! Henrique picked us up and we headed to Perede. I felt like a kid in the back seat, peering out the window looking for the Christmas trees. I was looking for the string of lights around a section of a parking lot, or a giant inflatable Frosty the Snowman, next to a grassy area full of trees. You know the scene, tree salesmen in cheerful moods and cash in pockets. Guys wearing thick gloves cutting the bottoms of the trunks with chainsaws and tying trees onto tops of cars. Vince Guaraldi tunes coming from some speakers somewhere. A warm wood stove in a little cabin where the cashier rings up your tree, the wreath, and all the greens that you bought on impulse. I didn’t see any of this. Instead Henrique pulled up and parked next to

www.Myachtservices.net what I swear was the tiniest RV trailer I’ve ever seen, smaller than a Volkswagen beetle. There were maybe six or so cut branches on the ground next to it... ???????????????????????? These were branches! I suppose if you squinted, used your imagination, and maybe put down a couple of bottles of wine, they might have “resembled” a tree. But these were in fact just branches. Not a trunk in sight. But we bought a branch, anyway. We put our Christmas Branch in the back of the Nissan and headed back to the boat, with me sitting in the back seat longing for the string of lights around Frosty and dozens of assorted pines. All with trunks. We put our branch in a bucket of water in the cockpit. We got the cabin corner ready and put the branch in the tree stand. We then proceeded to put lights and ornaments on it all the while pretending it was a whole tree. And to our most pleasant surprise, it was beautiful. Our Christmas in Portugal ended up being a wonderful experience. We

cooked a turkey with all the extras. We cranked up the holiday tunes. We made phone calls to folks back home from a phone booth at the marina. (Phone booths are still everywhere there and are cheap, cheap, cheap! You can talk for hours for less than $5.) We opened gifts and gave treats to the cats. We are back in Annapolis now. Last year we managed to fit the biggest tree yet into the cabin. Pushing six-feet tall. It was spectacular! This year we’ll do it again. But even though we are back with abundant tree lots with live trees for sale in December, I will always have a fond memory of our Portuguese Christmas Branch. About the Author: Cindy Fletcher-Holden’s book about her two-year voyage to Portugal and Spain, “Most Excellent Adventures of Tenacity: Big Waves, Cheap Wine, Farting Camels,” is available on amazon.com.

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100 Days on the Water

ince we launched the SpinSheet Century Club in 2014, we have heard many, many times, “I’m sure I’ve sailed 100 days.” Many of these sailors can’t seem to produce proof of it. Think about it. A hundred is a lot. If you sail four times per week from May 1 through Halloween, with no exceptions,

##Catherine Tobin geared up for Pirates and Wenches Fantasy Weekend in Rock Hall.

you still would only hit 80 days. The best way to knock off 100 is to take a sailing sabbatical. The next best way is to sail five days a week; next is to sail all winter long. The sailors who really impress us are the ones with fulltime jobs who manage to spend 100 days on the water in the calendar year (read

##Sarah Robertson.

about a few below)… Maybe 2016 is the year for you to join the SpinSheet Century Club? In the meantime, send photos and news about your club’s winter activities—here and in warmer climes if you’re lucky enough to escape—to molly@spinsheet.com by December 10.

##Tim Mooney.

Congratulations SpinSheet Centurions

he Chesapeake Boating Club (CBC) would like to congratulate club members Tim Mooney, Catherine Tobin, and Sarah Robertson for earning their spot in the Spinsheet Century Club. Tim’s 100 outings consisted of sailing on the club’s assortment of J/80s, Harbor 20s, Cal 22s, Ideal 18s, J/105s, and J/32s. Catherine’s outings with the CBC were predominantly on the J/32s which she cruised to a number of des52 December 2015 spinsheet.com

tinations here on the Bay, including St. Michaels and Rock Hall for the Pirates and Wenches Fantasy Weekend in August. Sarah utilized both the sail and power fleet to reach her Century Club mark, with her outings ranging from overnights on the Albin 36 to sunset cruises on the DC 22s. Each of these members took advantage of a great boating season and opportunities the club offers for reaching their personal goals on the water.

CBC is proud of each of its members’ achievements and was happy to help them along their way. Don’t forget that CBC also offers a number of winter sailing opportunities which include the Annual British Virgin Island Flotilla, the Heineken Cup Regatta in sunny St. Martin, as well as the Caribbean Yacht Rally. For additional information on any of these events please contact (410) 280-8692 or clubinfo@chesapeakeboatingclub.com.

Eat, Drink, and Be Scary

alloween is a time for adults to act like kids, and the Singles on Sailboats (SOS) got into the spirit of things this Halloween with smiles carved on their faces as they sailed to Miles River YC for its annual party. Displaying an unmatched feat of nautical prowess, three fat ballerinas sailed across the Bay on a small boat without knocking each

other overboard. With all the boats safely moored for the night, the members took their skeletons out of the closet and danced with them. Joined by Arab sheiks, enough human channel markers to safely navigate to the bar past a rain cloud, all manner of hobgoblins, hippies, leprechauns, and Startrekkers, plus the requisite swashbuckling pirates scouring for plenty o’ plunder, no one let any vampires suck the fun out of the night or allowed black cats to cross their paths. It was a frightfully festive All Hallows’ Eve. Janie Meneely, long-time collector and racounteur of all things Chesapeake, will speak for the club’s December brunch program which is open to the public. Meneely presents an entertaining program of Chesapeake songs and stories. From pirates to Point Lookout, the music of Meneely celebrates the maritime history, characters, and traditions of the Chesapeake Bay. Her songs and stories ramble from the raucous ruminations of ne’er-do-well sea captains to more thoughtful ballads about the people who make a living working the water. Come join in the fun and good food and some holiday surprises as well December 13 at the Annapolis Doubletree Hotel. Social hour begins at 11 a.m., followed by brunch and the program. Contact Carole Jordan seajay281@comcast.net for reservations. The event costs $32. See you there! Follow us!

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CRUISING CLUB NOTES True Cruisers Earn Top Honors in Baltimore

##Anneliese with Joe Zebleckes at the Baltimore City Yacht Association’s Harbor Cup.

hree Club Beneteau Chesapeake Bay (CB2) members took the three top honors in the True Cruiser division during the 2015 Baltimore Harbor Cup Race held on October 24. Nichols Quarters, skippered by Scott Nichols came in first, Anneliese with Joe Zebleckes finished second, and Celerity with Rick Lober at the helm placed third. Great job guys! The 2015 sailing season ended with our annual Fall Luncheon and Meeting held November 14 at O’Leary’s Seafood Restaurant. We laid out plans for next year including raftups, training sessions, and another BOLD (Beneteau Owners Living the Dream) trip. Our first 2016 activity will be a training seminar on refrigeration and A/C. Our website cb2.org is a great go-to site for club information… check it out. ~Jeanne van Hekken

On the Shannon River

see, how to navigate each stretch, and how ver many years the UK-based to use the locks and lifting bridges. Little Ship Club (LSC) and One of the highlights of the trip traveltheir U.S. sister organization, the ing from Carrick, our pick up point for Corinthians, have organized joint sailing cruises in Europe and North America. This provisions for the cruise, was the overnight year the destination was the Shannon River stay at the picturesque village of Dromod in Ireland where for the first time not a sail was in sight. Organized by LSC a total of 10 chartered ##Shannon River cruiser Emerald Star. river cruisers, seven from LSC and 3 from The Corinthians, with a total crew of 42 assembled in Carrick-on-Shannon on September 5 to begin the 100 mile 8 day river journey. The Shannon River and its Loughs (lakes) present an unspoiled view of Ireland’s scenery. The river traffic was minimal, locks and lifting bridges are all manned (except between 1 and 2 p.m. for lunch!), but the best thing was the weather which was great; wee had only one day of rain. The trip was organized to allow a lot of flexibility on where we held an on-board happy hour. how far to travel and where to anchor over- Five boats were designated to provide night. A superb handbook, provided by the drinks and snacks while the crews rotated charterer, Le Boat, covered information on at supposedly regular intervals to meet supply sources, good places to eat, what to everybody. But you know how that works!

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Heading south Athlone is the only major city on this part of the river, and we were provided with a great walking tour by the City Historian. Several of the party also visited the oldest pub in Europe (900 A.D.) Sean’s bar and, yes, there is a major difference between Guinness in Ireland and Guinness anywhere else! In the one street town of Banagher a very rustic pub was our gathering place for the judging of the best Irish stew previously prepared onboard, with Corinthian Margaret Layne the winner. Irish music followed after the band straggled in during the previous hour! Our final destination was Portumna, where we were very impressed by the unbelievable skills of the dockmaster in the narrowest of channels. Finally we had a wonderful final dinner in the town of Garykennedy where we said farewell to all our new found friends. Everyone agreed that it had been such a fun trip. Plaudits to Gabby and Tim Ryan of the Little Ship Club for a well planned and successful cruise. thecorinthians.org

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atalina Fleet 3 has had a busy fall of sailing with cruises to Shaw Bay in September for the Eastport Oyster Boys annual on-the-water concert, to the Magothy River and to Whitehall Bay. Our fall cruise was cut short due to a nor’easter and Hurricane Joaquin. It was the only bad week of fall! We’ll just have to try again next year. The weather was perfect for the Annapolis Sailboat Show Columbus Day weekend, and Bill and I enjoyed working the Catalina Owner’s booth on Saturday and Sunday. Lots of Catalina owners stopped by to talk about their boats and where they sail. Sailors are a diverse group, but always friendly. We enjoyed every minute of talking about boats and sailing. (Perhaps due to the bad weather the previous week, one of our purchases was a spare set of dock lines.)

Fleet 3 will finish up the 2015 season with a fall meeting on November 7 at Paul’s Homewood Café in Annapolis. A few of our members will miss the meeting due to a sailing trip

##Catalina raftup fun.

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CRUISING CLUB NOTES Appreciating Police and Firefighters

##The Capital YC served nearly 1000 meals to first responders on a rainy September 12.

ne day does make a difference! This year’s 30th annual Capital YC (CYC) - Phyllis Golumbe Police and Firefighter’s Appreciation Picnic fell on the one day in 20 that brought rain. The CYC has been honoring the first responders who have protected us for three decades. This was the first picnic held in CYC’s “new” temporary location while the new clubhouse is under construction as part of DC’s Southwest Waterfront redevelopment. Not to be deterred, CYC volunteers came out en masse to support the event on a very rainy September 12. With the “just in time” delivery of the new patio canopy the night before, the CYC team, along with transients and guests, jumped in to make the event memorable despite Mother Nature’s best efforts. The attendance was as strong as ever for the on-duty police and firefighters, but the weather definitely kept the number of offduty personnel and families to a minimum. Estimated attendance was nearly 500 “onduty” personnel, combined with about 400 “go meals,” which brought the total to just under 1000 meals served. The Metropolitan DC Fire Department rotated engine companies throughout the day, while the Metropolitan Police Department Command Center put out multiple messages to the on-duty officers, reminding them of the event. That combined with the station-to-station flyer delivery by CYC members and the emails sent out by both Police and Fire Unions contributed to some of our best outreach in years. DC Cruises provided a tour of the DC waterfront for those off-duty first responders and families that braved the elements. Sponsors included Entertainment Cruises, Cantina Marina, Jenny’s, The Wharf, Police Federal Credit Union, The Washington Nationals, DC Cruises, and Gangplank Marina. capitalyachtclub.com

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Tartan 34 C Solomons Rendezvous

Regional Tartan 34C captain Tim Dull wrote to us about a blustery weekend for the club’s Solomons Rendezvous (September 26-27). Here’s a bit from his missive from Spring Cove Marina:

##The Tartan 34 Classic Skymark at Spring Cove Marina in Solomons for the annual rendezvous at the end of September.

aturday was a varied day of exploring the Calvert Marine Museum or just crawling about the boats and picking up good ideas for the next project; or ideas on how to finish the current ones. Mark McIver was more than eager to help the Temujin crew string up their centerboard mechanism so they would have it for use into the wind heading home. Mark had just finished it on his boat after three tries, so he knew all the tricks, and I could tell they were disappointed when the job was done so quickly. Another curious thing we all found was half the boats had their upper and lower shrouds rigged one way and the rest the other with respect to the chainplates. All were scratching our heads to determine which way was correct. It was so handy to have all of us on B dock, right in front of the picnic area and a short hop to the pool, bar, grill, and lounge. Later Saturday afternoon we were joined by another couple visiting by land: Adam Clapsaddle and PJ, who are working on hull #246 on the hard in Solomons. This made our total contingent 12 sailors across seven boats. At 1700, we all joined up for an awesome barbecue picnic catered by Sam (Samantha) at Spring Cove Marina from its Bar & Grill.

##Tartan 34C sailors enjoy their rendezvous in Solomons despite an ominous forecast.

The breeze from the ongoing nor’easter was on the cool side, but we were tucked under an overhang of the marina building and had a perfect time. Sam even trucked our desserts up to the second deck lounge for the evening’s presentation on Solomon Island history and related industries by the Museum’s maritime history curator, Richard Dodds. It was a perfect setting for all. Some turned in for the night, but a number of us assembled in Tamarind’s ample cockpit and whiled away a large portion of the night, swapping sea stories and Tartan fixit ideas from teak finishes to staysail rigs. Some dark n’ stormies were consumed in the process. Sunday morning saw Temujin and Priority off to head up the Bay, hoping for the easterlies to hold but at the same time not be too strong with the then resulting high seas… Some of us wandered up to the Spring Cove Pool Bar & Grill for Sunday brunch, which they open early for their patrons each Sunday. Mark and Hala from Tamarind ventured over to a nearby boat yard to see how Adam and PJ’s work was progressing and to lend some moral support to their efforts. I swapped my shrouds on Skymark in the morning and planned to tune the rig on the next good day of sailing I got. Later in the day, Tamarind took off for more

adventures south. Temujin and Priority were in port by mid-afternoon, having had a full day of close-hauled sailing all the way back to Annapolis. That evening Lee and I found ourselves at the nearby Anglers Restaurant and exchanged single-handed ideas through supper and then retired to his Fayth for the rest of the evening. We compared centerboard aspects and discovered his had the same mode of board-in-thebilge to prevent the arm from sliding off the shaft that I had worked out for Skymark. As she still has tiller steering, it was interesting to see his hook-up for the autopilot. Also interesting was his modification to the starboard cockpit for engine control access for security at sea. I guess a few knock-downs at sea will make you extra careful for limiting the need to go into those large openings while off-shore. Makes it handy for Bay sailing, also. Despite the ominous forecast, the 2015 iteration of the Tartan 34C Classic Association Chesapeake Rendezvous was a complete success. It was a great opportunity to get to know our fellow boat owners and swap stories of what works and what doesn’t on these great old boats. The specific date has not been set yet, but our plan is to return again next fall to Spring Cove Marina in Solomons, and we look forward to even more boats joining us at that time.

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CRUISING CLUB NOTES

##Back Creek YC Commodore Bob Higginbotham addresses club members at the annual meeting November 8 at the Fleet Reserve Club in Annapolis. Photo by Otto Hetzel

##Hunter Sailing Association members enjoy their winter Eastport YC Lights Parade Gala at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel.

##Corinthians members Trevor and Margaret Layne with Derek Watridge in Dromod, County Leitrim, on a riverboat cruise of the Shannon River and its loughs.

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##Club Crabtowne bicyclists on Stevensville Pier from Matapeake Park.

##HSA 1 and Northern Star Hunter Sailing Association will host the Chesapeake Bay Hunter Rendezvous June 23-26, 2016 in Solomons.

##The new Chesapeake Bristol Club bridge was installed: Marty Suydam, Will Hottle (commodore), Rebecca Burka, Logan Hottle, and Dave Burka. Not shown is Tom Trump, rear commodore.

Kids Sailing

##According to USODA executive director Genoa Fedyszyn, AYC volunteer Gary Bruce set a new standard for logistics. “Launching more than 200 Optis in 12 minutes is a record!”

USODA ACC Regatta Championship Ends with Tie Breaker

he 2015 USODA Atlantic Coast Championship (ACC) hosted by Annapolis YC (AYC) concluded with Benton Amthor of Virginia winning a tie breaker against Luke Arnone from New Jersey. Jordan Bruce was the top regional sailor, finishing fourth. With the forecast velocity not filling in, Principal Race Officer Bobby Frey on the Red, White, and Blue Fleet was able to complete two races on Sunday, for a total of five for the series. Amthor and Arnone were tied after Saturday’s racing, with the former’s bullets giving him the edge. Despite shiftier conditions on Sunday, they maintained their positions. Competition for the regatta was tight. The field was loaded with a number of sailors coming to Annapolis with podium finishes this season. Amthor (Fishing Bay YC) adds this title to his second-place finish at the South East Championship in September. Arnone, who sails with CERT (Colie Elite Racing Team), won the Nationals at Pensacola YC in July. Mitchell Callahan (Lauderdale YC), who finished third, also finished third at the 250-boat fleet Spring Teams Qualifier in Newport, RI. Bruce (AYC), fourth in the ACC, just finished ninth at the Spring Teams Qualifier. Thomas Hall of LISOT, who finished fifth, was the top U.S. finisher at the 2015 Opti Worlds in Argentina, and finished second at the Spring Team Qualifier in Newport. Follow us!

Sailors came from as far away as Canada, Bermuda, Hawaii, and Brazil. According to Marina Hutzler of Brazil, who finished 29th, “I’m practicing for Brazilian Nationals, and this was one of the best chances to get good training.” On the Green fleet, the fun and education continued under PRO Juliet Thompson. Sailing eight quick races on Sunday, the fleet enjoyed windward-leeward and triangle courses as well as hot dogs served by the signal boat during the lunch break. The 21-sailor fleet was almost evenly split between boys and girls. About half the sailors were from the Annapolis area, with the rest from as far away as Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Jersey. Race committee reported that exchanges heard during racing ranged from sailors calling, “starboard” to competitors comparing what grade they were in. Luke Kenahan was very excited about the regatta Sunday morning and said, “I’m really enjoying this regatta. I feel really good about my sailing.” Thompson received compliments for her performance, with USODA president Paul Callahan saying, “I may take her on tour!” AYC entertained guests with a buffet dinner on Friday night and a competitorsonly party on Saturday night. After sailing on Saturday, racers enjoyed dinner, giveaways, shots of the days’ racing from Tim Wilkes, and a digital photo booth. Frey dressed in costume to distribute the

giveaways. As he posed in props from the photo booth, a Green fleet sailor who did not want to be named said, “I got a lot of lasts today, but this party was great. I’m psyched for tomorrow.” Kenahan said, “I can’t believe they went to all this trouble just for us!” Brooks Turcotte, who came from Jamestown, NY, to sail in the Red, White, and Blue fleet, said, “It was nice to meet new people. This has been fun.” AYC Commodore Rod Jabin was pleased with the regatta. “AYC is uniquely situated to host this regatta. Co-chairs David Houck and David McClatchy did a phenomenal job.” According to Genoa Fedyszyn, USODA executive director, AYC volunteer Gary Bruce set a new standard for logistics. “Launching more than 200 Optis in 12 minutes is a record!” Turcotte’s father Lou arrived after dark on Friday with boats in tow and reported, “Everything went very smoothly. We’re both having a good time.” Arnone’s mother Dawn said, “The volunteers have been amazing. Some of them don’t even have children out here!” With 230 boats, the ACC is the largest regatta ever held in Annapolis. The regatta earned a Silver Level of Sustainability as certified by Sailors for the Sea. For results, visit annapolisyc.com/ juniorfleet/usoda2015optiacc. For photos, visit spinsheet.com/photos. spinsheet.com December 2015 59

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rostbiting: it certainly is not for the weak at heart. The sailing shoes are swapped in favor of boots; the cold beer becomes hot toddies. Balaclavas replace sunscreen, and layer after layer of thermal underwear replace the bikinis and board shorts. You have to have a taste for the cold and a passion for sailboat racing, that’s for sure. Frostbiting also offers some of the best racing of the season, if you can

handle the chance that it might start snowing, or sleeting. The harbors are clear of the recreational traffic you get during the summer, the races are run with shorter time in between, and (in many fleets) a commitment to keeping everyone off the foredeck in a non-spin format allows for beginners to hone their skills. If you’re interested in going sailing this winter, you’re in luck: the popu-

larity of winter’s second favorite activity (we love skiing, too) has made it possible to go frostbiting everywhere from Virginia Beach to Baltimore. Whether you’re more comfortable on a keelboat or are happy to throw on a drysuit and jump in your Laser, here are some of the Bay’s best places to get on the water during the winter. spinsheet.com/frostbiting # pton. ##Racing Sonars in Ham Photo by Arielle Darrow

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Annapolis Fall Regatta Bringing ORC (and a lot of fun) to the Chesapeake Bay

he big boats certainly came out to play over the weekend of October 23-25, with the Annapolis Fall Regatta bringing in 17 show stoppers to race six races over three days. The regatta was organized by the Chesapeake Station of the Storm Trysail Club and co-hosted by Eastport YC and SpinSheet, with race organizers scoring classes in IRC, One Design, and, for the first time in the United States, ORC. Friday’s racing sent boats on a 23mile course between Annapolis and Baltimore under sunny skies and 10-16 knot conditions. Saturday and Sunday, a course was set south of Thomas Point to give plenty of room to the fleet of big boats and more than 200 Optimists that were in town for the USODA Atlantic Coast Championships. Temps were cooler, with winds dropping some to the seven to 10 knot range. Interlodge was the fastest boat on the Bay, ending with 8.5 points in seven races (the distance race was scored as two races). The newly launched Botin 44 is owned by Austin and Gwen Fragomen, who have previously campaigned in the TP-52 circuit. The C&C 30 One Design fleet brought in nine boats to compete, and Great Lakes skipper Dan Cheresh ended up at the top of the leaderboard on Extreme2. Cheresh had Morgan Reeser, the two-time 470 class Olympian and silver medalist, calling tactics. ##Photos by Dan Phelps

A total of four boats were scored using ORC, with Paul Milo’s J/122 Orion coming in the top spot with five bullets. Afterward, Milo voiced his enthusiasm for the scoring system, saying, “I think it’s great; it’s based on measurements, it’s transparent, and it seems fair across the boat types. If we offered it more (often) here in the Chesapeake, I would definitely consider doing more racing here particularly in the distances races.” PRO Dick Neville further commented, saying that the ORC experiment was part of a bigger plan. “We’re always trying to innovate and make this event more interesting,” he says, “and I think we succeeded with that this year, with our long course and the introduction of ORC scoring. Everyone had fun.” The three class winners are only going to have more fun, as they have

secured entrance to Quantum Key West Race Week in January 2016 with their wins in Annapolis. For more photos, visit spinsheet.com/photos #

Results IRC Division 1. Interlodge, Austin and Gwen Fragomen 2. Christopher Dragon, Andrew and Linda Weiss 3. Orion, Paul Milo 4. Rush, Bill Sweetser 5. Cool Breeze, John Cooper 6. Baby Bella, Jim Grundy 7. HH42, Glenn Walters 8. Velocity, Martin Roesch C&C 30 One Design 1. Extreme2, Dan Cheresh 2. Themis, Walt Thirion 3. Stark Raving Mad VIII, James Madden 4. Checkmate, Nigel Biggs 5. Hooligan, Max Buerman 6. Just a Friend, Clayton Deutsch 7. BobSled, Bob Moran 8. Little Big Man, Dominick Cannavo 9. Anema & Core, Ennio Staffini ORC 1. Orion, Paul Milo 2. Velocity, Martin Roesch 3. Cool Breeze, John Cooper 4. HH42, Glenn Walters spinsheet.com December 2015 61

“Sandwiches Are For Winners” J/Boat Championships on the Bay

ome of the best sailing on the Chesapeake happens in the –ber months, and certainly some of the best regattas happen once the temps get a little cooler. Such was the case over Halloween weekend, when over 50 J/boats showed up for championship regattas that brought out the best talent from around the East Coast. Severn SA organized both the J/24 and J/22 East Coast Championships, while Annapolis YC concurrently hosted the J/105 Chesapeake Bay Championships and J/35 Mid Atlantics. The J/24s

were the only boats that raced on Friday, which was perhaps the best day of sailing with winds in the 10-14 range. On Saturday, the morning started out with only a whimper of wind, but SSA event chair Jason Goscha promised they would take racing seriously. “We plan on getting six races off this weekend,” he told racers Saturday morning. “And that means we’re not going to waste time after you finish. You want to eat your sandwich, you better win your race.” Annapolis YC brought its fleets in by noon on Saturday, while the J/22s and

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J/22 East Coast Championships 1. JR Maxwell 2. Chris Junge 3. Chris Gaffney 4. Jeff Todd 5. Brad Julian 6. Jonathan Phillips 7. Gunnar Gode 8. Sandy Adzick 9. Scott Gelo 10. Christopher Wilson

J/24s hung out on the course, waiting for wind. Brad Julian had the foresight to bring fishing rods with him, and his crew was seen casting off the stern during the postponement. When racing did get off, it was light and flukey, but at least there was sailing. On Sunday, breeze was up a bit. One or two boats struggled with the time change, getting out to the race course just in time (or not). That falling back thing is such a pain. But both SSA and AYC were able to get four races off, sending racers in to parties at their respective clubs. #

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J/24 East Coast Championships Presented by Hillman Capital Management 1. Honeybadger, Travis Odenbach 2. Bangor Packet, Tony Parker 3. Sea Bags Sailing Team, Carter White 4. Pipe Dream, Mike Marshall 5. USA 4006, Peter Rich 6. USA 799, Robby Brown 7. Rush Hour, Patrick FitzGerald 8. Spaceman Spiff, Peter Kassal 9. Hijack, Samson/Deom 10. The J Team, Mark Rivera

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J/105 Chesapeake Bay Championships 1. Tenacious, Carl Gitchell 2. Bat IV, Andrew Kennedy 3. Mirage, Cedric Lewis 4. Crash, Andrew Cherner and Barry Dwyer 5. Inigo, Jim Konigsberg 6. Allegiance, Matt Robbins 7. Helios, Steve and Greg Sunshine 8. Dreadnought, Ethan Doherty 9. Froya, Chuck and Dan Lawrence 10. Breakaway, Richard Hinds and Glenn Byus

##Carl Gitchell calmly maneuvers his boa t into firs t place. Photo by Dan Phelps

J/35 Mid Atlantic Championships 1. Maggie, Peter Scheidt 2. Aunt Jean, James Sagerholm and Jerry Christofel 3. BZing, Benjamin Travis and Scott Steele 4. T-Bone, Bruce Artman and Grant Schneider 5. Tiamat, Ted Lepich 6. Rebel Yell, Joel and Robert Hamburger look happy. ays do well, and always ##The Maggie crew alw to by Dan Phelps Pho . iate rec app to e Two things you hav

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BCYA Baltimore Harbor Cup Strong Race, Tough Finish

altimore City Yacht Association (BCYA) started its annual Baltimore Harbor Cup on Saturday, October 24, in moderate breezes off Baltimore Light at the mouth of the Magothy. The marine forecast called for the wind to shift from the southeast to the east sometime after noon. The forecast failed to mention what would occur during the shift. According to Keith Mayes on the Beneteau 36.7 Jubilee in PHRF A, “The first seven eighths of the race was great.” When the fleet turned toward Baltimore Harbor at the mouth of the Patapsco, the wind shut off completely, with the leading boats coming to a stop and the rest of the fleet stacking up behind them. Mayes reported that it looked as if the leader, Jim Muldoon’s Andrews 80 Donnybrook, had suddenly run aground (they had not), but later, at the afterparty, Jim agreed that was exactly how it felt. Seeing the zombie-like progress, the race committee moved the finish line from Tide Point in the Inner Harbor to Region 2 Mark L off Rock Creek near to the mouth of the river. No surprise, Muldoon’s 80-foot Donnybrook got the first cannon at 2:35:46 p.m. Then, the craziness started.

##Paul Susie’s Aferschock.

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##Gordon and John Latrobe’s Silverback Racing. Photos by Mary Lees Gunther

Thirty-six boats crawled across the line within the next 10 minutes. The biggest concentration started at 2:39:38 p.m. when 16 boats crossed within less than two minutes of each other. The race committee stayed out finishing boats until just after 4 p.m. but was still a little crazed when they got to Little Havana in Locust Point for the postrace festivities.

PHRF A was taken by Fred Potts in his Melges 24 Pigs and Pearls. PHRF B was won by Artemis II, a Tartan 10 owned by Jordan Gershberg. PHRF C went to Shepherd Drain in his Pearson 30 Heyday. Jon Opert in his Hanse 371 Orion won Non-Spin PHRF N. Multihull titles went to John Nicholson in his Corsair 31 Fair Curve (Multihull A), and Jere and Lloyd Glover in Gemini (Multihull B). Cruiser class honors were split between John Anderson’s Catalina 36 MKII Swellville (Performance Cruisers) and Scott Nichols in his Beneteau Oceanis Nichols’ Quarters (True Cruisers). At the post-race gathering, BCYA Commodore Abe Yoffe added two special awards to the ceremonies. BCYA presented Best of Baltimore trophies for combined performance in the July Race to Baltimore and the October Baltimore Harbor Cup. In the monohull class David Kozera and his co-skipper, Drew Talbot, took the award for their overall performance in their S2-9.1 Liquid Limit II. The Multi-Hull cup went to the Glovers in Gemini. The crew made a point of letting everyone know that the average age of their crew was 72. Find full results at bcya.com. # spinsheet.com December 2015 65

##Bob Mosby (skipper) and crew on Cyrano model Santa Crew hats.

Chilly Time on the Southern Bay

by Lin McCarthy

ctober through December on the Southern Chesapeake Bay is a time for wrapping up. Daylight Saving Time gives way to Eastern Standard Time, and racing gives way to cold weather. Season racing series reach conclusions, championships are determined, special events indicative of the fall and impending winter are celebrated, and races with a holiday flair take place. In October, regattas that are fall-sensitive, the Hospice Turkey Shoot organized by Rappahannock River YC, and the ‘Round the

##Even in the harbor, late season winds can be tricky.

Lights Race, presented by Old Point Comfort YC (OPCYC), mark a change in the tone on the race course. Large cruising fleets join more serious racers, and “something different” is the essence of these events, each of which is characterized by a pursuit race. The Cruising Club of Virginia (CCV) and Fishing Bay YC each draw down their “serious” racing seasons by completing their fall series. By November, race scores have been tallied and trophies ordered. CCV has had its annual Awards Presentation Party by mid-month. Across the region, skippers and crews sport their embroidered championship shirts. And, a rash of frostbite races breaks out. Broad Bay Sailing Association marks the chilly time of year with its annual Hot Buttered Rum Race, sailed in Willoughby Bay (Norfolk), and York River YC is well into its Frostbite Series. The granddaddy of all Southern Bay frostbites is sponsored by Hampton YC (HYC), and the regatta brings racers to Hampton Roads Harbor every Sunday in November. Then, the first Sunday in December, the annual Gaboon Race marks the official end of the Southern Bay season. This year is the 38th annual rendition of this time-honored happening. Legend has it that the

first place trophy, the Gaboon Spittoon, at the last minute prior to race number one, was found in the corner of a local basement and donated for an award. The legend may be slightly embellished. Racers and friends, indulging their post-Thanksgiving and pre-Christmas spirits, cram the race boats and pursue one another around Hampton Bar one last time before the really cold weather sets in. The Gaboon Race is the bow on the 2015 season package, so to speak. Tucked in behind the 2015 season is the start of the coming year. HYC and OPCYC combine to crank up 2016 with the New Years Madness Race, sailed January 1. Racers suffering post-New Year’s Eve party effects and sometimes, when Mother Nature is particularly cranky, freezing toe tips and red noses officially begin the new year. Winter on the Southern Bay is to racers what the hot stove league is to baseball players. After the excitement of the holidays is tamped down, racers turn to gear and equipment replenishment, workshops and seminars, and for the even luckier ones, trips to regattas in warmer climes. Racers endure winter in anticipation of spring and with hopeful expectations for the coming racing season. It’s a Southern Chesapeake Bay racing thing! #

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Quantum Key West Race Week 2016

eading down to the Conch Republic for the 2016 edition of Quantum Key West Race Week? At press time, 123 boats were confirmed (up 30 percent from 2015), perhaps due to changes in the racing format (encouraging smaller boats) and in management, with Storm Trysail Club taking over for

Premiere Racing. So who’s headed down for a sailing vacation with the sport’s top boats? Bob Moran is headed down in his C&C30 Bobsled to participate in both the Conch Republic Cup as well as KWRW. So far, 11 C&C30s are signed up for KWRW, along with Walt Thirion’s Themis and

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##Ian Gordon is taking down the Farr 280 White Walker for more Conch Republic action. Photo by Ken Stanek

Ennio Staffini’s Anema & Core. Paul Milo is bringing down his J/122 Orion, and James Donovan and Peter Darista are both bringing down their GP 26s (2604 and Supra, respectively). John and Linda Edwards recently put their Farr 30 Rhumb Punch on the market, but that isn’t stopping them from taking her down for one final hurrah. Currently three J/70s are signed up: Henry Filter’s Wild Child, Dan Troutmann’s Pied Piper (with talented tween Gannon at the helm); and Kristen Robinson’s Zombie. Ian Gordon is taking down the Farr 280 White Walker, while Clarke McKinney’s Family Truckster will be battling it out in the J/80 fleet. And the Rowdy Boys from Baltimore, Steve Young and crew, will be bringing Bingley 25 Project Mayhem down. If you’re headed down to Mile Marker 0, send us an email and let us know so that we can keep track of your team’s results. Better yet, send us your pictures and let us feature you in SpinSheet! We’ll have all the details in January’s Shoreside Guide to Key West feature, on newsstands January 1, so don’t forget to grab your copy before hitting the road (then email us from Smokin’ Tuna). duffy@spinsheet.com #

##The U.S. Naval Academy’s team on Brave at the McMillan Cup. Photo by Dan Phelps

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Navy Dominates McMillan Cup

he U.S. Naval Academy hosted the McMillan Cup October 2425, and nine teams competed on Navy 44s for two days of racing off Annapolis. It was a great weekend for the institution, as Navy dominated on land—beating Tulane at football 31-14—and on the water. Day one of the event dawned sunny and calm. As the fleet of Navy 44s motored out to the race area, the sky became overcast, temperatures dropped, and a light southeasterly breeze filled in. PRO Paul Clissold and his Naval Academy Sailing Squadron Race Committee got their course set and the first race under way. After a four-race day of trading places, Massachusetts Maritime Academy held a lead over the University of Rhode Island (URI); Navy finished the day in third place. Day two started out with a light drizzle but a decent southwesterly in the seven- to 10-knot range. From Coach Jahn Tihansky’s race report: “For the first race, Navy jumped into the lead and led wire to wire with Queens close behind in second. Both Mass and URI found themselves

back in the pack with only Mass able to work back near the front to snatch a third. “For the second race, Navy and Mass suffered poor starts while URI won the right side. Navy elected to bail left by themselves and found a rabbit to round mark one close behind URI and Maine Maritime. These top three boats rounded the gates very close with Maine turning left, while URI and Navy turned right. Navy got squeezed off and joined Maine on the right while URI played the left. The left paid, and URI extended for the win while Navy got by Maine to take second. Maine hung on for third. Mass, meanwhile had their worst race of the series and could only get back to sixth, which left them in a three-way tie for the lead with URI and Navy. “For the seventh and final race, it came down to a showdown for these three teams… Navy led at the top mark just ahead of Mass and Queens. URI was one of the unfortunate others who were stuck in the right side void. Navy held off Mass to win the race and the regatta just ahead of

Mass, who finished second. Queens came in third place to solidify their fourth overall position. URI managed a fifth, closing the considerable gap that had opened between them and the leaders but dropping them to third for the regatta nonetheless. #

Results 1. U. S. Naval Academy, Midshipmen 2. Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Buccaneers 3. University of Rhode Island, Rams 4. Queen’s University, Gaels 5. SUNY Maritime College, Privateers 6. Maine Maritime Academy, Mariners 7. U. S. Military Academy, Black Knights 8. U. S. Coast Guard Academy, Bears 9. U. S. Merchant Marine Academy, Mariners spinsheet.com December 2015 69

Get Ready for the Conch Republic Cup

avana, just 90 miles off the coast of Key West, has been an elusive sailing destination since 1961 when the United States imposed an economic embargo against Cuba. The renewed Conch Republic Cup Race Week (January 28-February 6) won’t be the first time sailors have raced to Cuba, but it will be the first one with government approval. Organizers aim to provide a world-class racing format

and a challenging race across the Gulf Stream to Cuba. With Quantum Key West Race Week unfolding January 17-22, CRC is a natural next step and a special opportunity for racing sailors. At print time, more than two months from the start of the regatta, thirty-seven boats had registered for the event, a few of them from the Chesapeake Bay.

On and Off the Bay

e enjoy photos and news bits about Chesapeake sailors at home or in far-flung locales. As we move into the winter months and into the season of southern regattas (and sailing vacations!), keep in mind that we like to know about your accomplishments off the Bay, too. Send photos, stories, or story ideas about Chesapeake sailors anytime to sailors@spinsheet.com. #

##Middlebury College student Terry Duncan (‘15) and her father Peter ( ‘80) had the honor of racing with Middlebury College Sailing Club founder, Dr. Stuart Walker (‘43), in the Acors Thompson Soling Regatta out of the other club Walker founded, Severn Sailing Association.

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The schedule for the week includes a welcome reception (January 27), skipper’s meeting and start (January 28), arrival in Varadaro, a buoy race, a parade, lay days in between events, and a number of parties before competitors race from Havana to Key West (February 5). Stay tuned to SpinSheet and spinsheet.com for updates. #

##Doug and Bob Schofield won the Star class District 2 Championship, held at Severn Sailing Association, September 12-13, a qualifier for the 2016 Worlds next April in Miami, FL.

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Win, Win for Navy

by Bob Gallagher

use dip-pole gybes. Skipper, Tom Wester, is a Midshipman First Class. His crew of seven represents all classes. They are smart, fit, and fun. Only one of the eight, driver ##Navy Varsity Offshore Sailing Team members on Integrity. Photo by Bob Gallagher James Reynolds, had prior sailing experience. Most of them started their training behind Tenacious. We sailed a clean third on smaller boats, following the Tihansky race placing second among the 44s and method of working their way through second in class. all of the positions on the boat, before There was no yelling on the boat. graduating to the 44s. The crews are The crew worked together—more shuffled each semester. This group had experienced, less experienced, men and been together about two months. They women—each understanding the others’ race without coaches or safety officers jobs and supporting each other as necesaboard. sary. There was constant communication We had a good start in the first race among the crew from foredeck to afterof the Annapolis YC Fall Series roundguard. On questions such as which sail the-buoy races. Our class consisted of to use and which side was favored, the four Navy 44s and eight other boats skipper considered advice from all, made both faster and slower. In the first race, his decision, and the crew made it hapGallant, another 44, nailed the first shift, pen. Sportsmanship is also an important and the rich got richer. Up the first beat, value. In the last race, one of the faster we traded positions with Tenacious, yet boats fouled us at the top mark, but there another 44, and she slipped inside us was no protest. when we overstood the windward mark. Integrity finished third for the fall seShe successfully fended ries with the other 44s finishing second, us off until our fifthfourth, and sixth. place finish. ##From left to right, Navy 44s Tenacious, Integrity, and Based on my brief observation, it By the second race, Defiance at the AYC Fall Series. Photo by Dan Phelps seems that the Navy’s objectives for the breeze had built to VOST are well served. The experience about 20 knots. We builds character, teamwork, cohesion, started under genoa and leadership skills. But there are more and were overpowered. objective sources of validation. We did a sail change The trophy room at the Robert Crown on the downwind leg (Navy) Sailing Center looks like a trophy and were late with the warehouse. The hardware spills into the spinnaker drop. In the halls and adjoining offices. VOST Trokerfuffle at the leeward phies are prominent among them. The rounding, the starboard team competes in races around the Bay, spinsheet and guy trailed up and down the East Coast, to Beroverboard and fouled muda, and in other international events. the rudder, a glitch that For two of the past four years, the team escaped our notice until has won the award for academic excelsetting up for the second lence among all varsity athletic teams. spinnaker set. We Among active-duty flag officer graduates hoisted the spinnaker on of the Naval Academy who participated the starboard gybe using in varsity sports, there are more who a spare spinsheet, but participated in the sailing program than with no guy. That meant in any other program. that we could gybe only Whenever I thumb through Spinonce. Once was enough. Sheet’s race results, I can’t help but root We finished third, a for the Navy Offshore Sailing Team. # fraction of a boat-length

ome years ago, I called Jahn Tihansky, who was then running J/World Annapolis sailing school, to apply for a berth on J/World’s race training entry in the Ft. Lauderdale to Key West Race. Tihansky advised that applicants must be able to run three miles at a nine-minute pace and do 30 push ups. “No problem,” I replied. At the time, I could do neither, but by the start of the race, I could do both. I’m pretty sure that Tihansky knew my secret. His perceptiveness and ability to drive people beyond their limitations are qualities that make him an extraordinary coach. Our chartered 38-footer and the Tihansky-trained crew of novices won first in class. Tihansky, for the past 10 years, has been coach of the Naval Academy Varsity Offshore Sailing Team (VOST). I called him recently and asked for an invitation to ride along with the team. Integrity is one of sixteen Navy 44foot MK2, sail-training sloops. These are not high-tech carbon hotrods. They are built to take abuse from sail-training midshipmen. They have overlapping genoas and symmetrical spinnakers and

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Small Boat Scene by Kim Couranz

Connecting the Dots from Sailing to Racing

ow did you get into sailing small boats—and more specifically, how were you introduced to racing small boats? Successful junior programs around the Bay introduce young sailors to sailing skills and racing strategy. But for those who don’t grow up in a junior program, once they learn basic sailing, if they’re interested in taking the leap into racing, how do they learn how it all happens? I ask this because, a few years ago, I got lost while running in a race in a state park in the middle of nowhere in the east Tennessee mountains. (Really, there’s a connection, stay with me here!) Finally I backtracked to the proper course, but my “detour” meant I missed a time cutoff and couldn’t go out for the final nine miles of the race. I DNFed (did not finish)—my first DNF, at least in a running race, ever. So I have some unfinished business there, which I hope to rectify next fall. As we do with our sailing skills, if we identify an area in our skills we need to develop, we practice it; for example, if boathandling is rough, practicing tacks and gybes. So for my running, I realize that I need to practice my on-land navigation skills using a trail map and a compass (no GPS allowed for my Tennessee adventure). How best to do that? How about trying orienteering, which is racing in the woods using a map and compass to navigate from point to point? Perfect match, but how on earth does someone try the sport of orienteering? What does it “look” like, what things do you need, how do you enter a race? A little time on Google yielded easy, effective results. Major props to Orienteering USA and the more local Quantico Orienteering Club for their clear, concise information. My searches for “orienteering how” and “orienteering Maryland” resulted in pages of websites describing how to get involved and all about the basics. Smack dab in the middle of Orienteering USA’s website are links on how to “Come Try Ori72 December 2015 spinsheet.com

enteering.” What a concept—actually inviting and encouraging new people to come try your sport! The Quantico Club’s website features tabs including “Get Better” and “Get Involved.” I think I just may! Diving a little deeper into the organization’s calendar, it appears that at virtually every one of its events, organizers not only welcome but encourage newbies: If you’re a beginner, let them know at the

registration table, and they’ll help you out with free beginner instruction. Hmm, this seems a mighty contrast to how beginning racers experience sailboat regattas, at least for folks who are giving it a whirl for the first time having not gone through a junior program. Google “sailboat racing how” and the majority of the results focus on explaining the Racing Rules of Sailing. Certainly running in the woods with a map and compass and racing a sailboat involve greatly different levels of “stuff” you need to have; and yes, sailing rules are complex. But we have got to find a better way to welcome and

indeed encourage new participants in our sport. We need some concise materials not about how to sail (those are available) and not about how to go faster (again, there’s tons of information on how to trim sails more effectively and where strategically and tactically to go on the race course), but about how to get involved in sailboat racing. One of the pieces I encountered during my online search was a video about how orienteering races happen from a competitor’s perspective. It was created by an 11-year-old British boy, starring his younger brother. It was short, simple, and clearly described how to arrive at an event, register, and then use a “dibber” to provide the evidence at the end of the course that you have properly visited each point in the right order. The video, created “back in 2006,” is still relevant today. It’s only five minutes long, but having watched it, I’d feel confident I wouldn’t make a fool out of myself on a beginner course. While my success would still be up in the air, I’d at least know the right protocol for entering and competing in an event. Where is the basic how-to for how people new to racing can enter, say, a Laser regatta? Where are the mentors who might volunteer to walk a first-time regatta entrant through the process? This information and certainly the eager people who want to welcome new sailors to their fleet are out there, but I don’t think we in our sport do a good job—yet—of transmitting this information to people, nor to connecting newbies to mentors. How can we do this better? How can we more effectively connect the dots for people from learning to sail to learning to race? That’s what I’ll be thinking about as I run through the woods this winter. Do you have ideas about how to better welcome new racers? Send them to sailors@spinsheet.com. #

In Racing as in Life

by Tom Cobin

ne of the beauties of long-distance racing is the amount of time you get to spend in close communion with your own thoughts. That experience recently helped crystalize an illuminating concept in my mind. Shortly after moving to Chicago from the Washington, DC, area this past spring, I was fortunate enough to be connected (by a good friend from J/World Annapolis) with an awesome network of Chicago racers. This promptly led to an invitation for the Michigan City Night Race, aboard Kutty’s Ark, a classic 1973 Pearson 36 with an impressive, decades-long track record of performance on Lake Michigan. Here’s how the race is described by the hosting Columbia YC: “The Michigan City Night Race is the oldest, continuous freshwater sailing race in the world. The 65-mile night race serves as good preparation for watches and night sailing during the Race to Mackinac.” By the time we all sat down for breakfast back at the yacht club the following morning—drowsy, cold, and wet—I had spent the many overnight hours reflecting on my 20 years of racing and come to appreciate it more than ever; not only as an instant entrée to rapport and friendship with a new group of people, but also as a metaphor for countless aspects of life in general.

Advance planning and preparation: punchlists for boat, checklists for your bag. Pack light, but bet##The author at the helm. ter to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Watching out for others, having their backs: when a crewmate with neither harness nor jackline teeters on the rail fixing the leech cord, it’s a reflex to reach out and grab him by the belt. Mathematics: all the calculations on speed, course and heading, current and tide set and drift, apparent versus true wind, and heel angle. Spatial abilities: understanding how the parts of the boat work together— for example, how easing the downhaul or foreguy is a necessary companion to bringing the pole back with the guy. Paying it back: Passing along decades of knowledge, as others have done for you and schooling less-experienced sailors from simple dinghy basics to complex symmetrical spinnaker sailing. Understanding and predicting the weather: all the radar and other apps out there can almost make you feel like a meteorologist. (I actually played one on TV for a couple of years...) Being handy: a sailor may need to be a resourceful, creative Mr. Fix-It at any time, often under daunt##The author in his new ing conditions. home port of Chicago. I still can’t be sure whether I’ve done more repair jobs over the years at home or on boats. Just call me “MacGyver.” Fitness: “We need that number one headsail up on the deck—now!” How fast can

you grind that winch? Having athletic and agile crewmembers onboard can make the difference in competitiveness and safety. Communication skills: accuracy and precision in terminology is critical. Effectively giving and following verbal orders will make or break a race; crew choreography on a well-sailed racing yacht is all the more impressive when it’s done without even uttering a single word. Powers of observation: why is the forward end of the spinnaker pole suddenly pressing against the forestay, ready to dismast the boat? Uh oh—we skyed the pole at the mast end! Balance and agility: ever tried to cook a meal on a gimbaled stove while a boat is heeling on a long distance race? Strategy and tactics. Ah, if only the rest of life were so straightforward. Lessons learned: sail your boat before worrying too much about others; consolidate your gains when you can; don’t get greedy or chase high-stakes gambles; try not to stray too far from the rest of the pack; get on the correct side of things. Punctuality: the boat will leave the dock without you! Respect tradition. Clean up after yourself. Manners and etiquette: treat others and their property with courtesy and respect if you want to be invited back. Don’t show up empty-handed. Hope: Even a blind squirrel can stumble upon an acorn; even a broken clock is right twice a day! And, finally—perhaps most importantly of all: Persistence pays. You can often claw your way back even after horrendous disasters, so never give up. # spinsheet.com December 2015 73

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was out blasting around testing reaching spinnakers the other day on a new C&C 30, and I was reminded of how much fun sending it on a close reach really was. So much of our time racing these days is spent sailing windward-leeward courses that the fine art of sailing on a windy tight reach at the edge of control has almost become a lost art. It is a particularly useful skill in point-to-point and distance races. So how do you keep on the hairy edge while avoiding the wipeout? Step #1: Have patience The first mistake is to try to head up and sail toward the mark before you

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are ready. No matter how badly you want to get there, you have to have everyone in position, hiking like crazy with all the weight well aft before you start to head up. Weight is the key. If people are still on the bow, or trimmers are down in the boat, you are not ready to go. When the spinnaker is first hoisted, start at a comfortably low angle, get everyone set, and then work gradually up. Don’t worry about the mark. Step #2: Easy in the puffs It’s all in the hands of the trimmers. Every puff needs to be met with a generous ease of mainsail and spinnaker sheet (if you are jib reaching, ease the

jib). As soon as you feel the heel start to increase, ease. Have a crew member on the rail calling puffs. Ease aggressively initially, and then trim in as the power of the puff is turned into speed. Sails will have to move in and out constantly. It is a sport! A couple of notes on trim: the spinnaker luff should be tight. If using an asymmetrical, pull the tack line down tight. Fly the pole low with symmetrical sails. A tight luff will pull the shape forward and open up the back end of the sail. If you are jib reaching, you need to set up an outboard lead on the rail. Mainsail trim is largely a function of vang tension. Vang should

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be well eased in general and let off in the puffs or whenever there is too much heel. Step #3: Anticipate and drive aggressively Upwind, it is all about minimizing rudder movement and staying smooth. On a windy reach you can be aggressive. The helm is going to have plenty of load. You can fight it. The real trick is to anticipate. As the puff hits and the boat starts to heel, bear off aggressively to keep the boat flat. Once the power of the puff has been turned into speed, head back up. The faster you are going, the easier it is to sail higher angles. Sync with your trimmers, bearing off as they ease, heading up as they re-trim. Watch the leading edge of the spinnaker. Don’t get ahead of your trim. Notice I have never suggested looking at the mark. The mark is irrelevant. You will either make it or not as you average out bearing off in the puffs and then back up in the light spots.

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If you are not going to make it, don’t panic. There will be a perfect moment where, if you take the spinnaker down, you end up on a comfortable jib reach to the mark. Step #4: If you wipe out You will wipe out on occasion. If you don’t, you aren’t trying hard enough. First, trimmers should keep easing even if the sail collapses, if there is too much heel and the boat is rounding up. Let the vang go completely. As a helmsperson, if you realize you are losing it, do the opposite of what your instinct tells you to do. Stop fighting and let the boat head up and broach. The trick is to maintain enough speed and attached flow of water on the rudder that when the sails luff completely and the boat starts to flatten out, you can bear off. As the boat comes down with sails flogging, the trimmers need to be ready. As soon as the boat goes flat, trim like crazy. You will have

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a long way to go, since you let the sails completely out. You will end up well low, of course. That’s okay. You are starting over. It is just like you sailed when you first put the spinnaker up. Get the boat under control, and then gradually head back up. Tactical note The classic tactical response when faced with a reach that is a marginal spinnaker carry is to head up early in the leg so you can set the spinnaker later. This is completely wrong. In fact, the opposite approach is best. It’s okay to come around the mark and hold for a couple of minutes to check things out. But as soon as it looks like you might be able to carry it, go for it. The worst case scenario is that you will end low of the mark and have to jib reach at the end. That is still faster than jib reaching at a less than ideal angle for the whole leg. More often than not, you will make it! Find more racing tips at spinsheet.com/ quantum-racers-edge. Address questions to dflynn@quantumsails.com. #

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Weems and Plath Announces Donation to C.R.A.B.

A New Location

Ullman Sails announces the opening of Ullman Sails Hampton, a satellite location for the loft in Deltaville. Services offered will include drop-off and pick-up for all sail service and sail washing, as well as new sail consultation. Stephanie Sweeney, a veteran sailor with thousands of miles of both racing and cruising under her keel, will manage the new location. Ullman Sails Hampton will offer the same personalized professional service as the Annapolis and Deltaville lofts, including an “in by Monday out by Friday” guarantee on repair work during the sailing season. The staff looks forward to making it more convenient for all of its existing Hampton Roads customers and getting to know many new faces. ullmansails.com

A Re-Location

North Sails is pleased to announce that its service and canvas departments on the Chesapeake Bay have relocated from Stevensville, MD, to the same Eastport compound as the sales office at 317 Chester Avenue, which is newly remodeled. “Now is the ideal time to bring your sails in for year-end inspection so our team can identify areas of wear and tear before they become a bigger issue,” said service manager Jeff Todd. North Sails Canvas, managed by Rob Pennington, occupies the first floor of the building. “We are really happy to be back in Annapolis for the convenience of our customers and better proximity to yacht clubs and marinas,” Pennington said. “This relocation is a win-win for everyone.” Jonathan Bartlett, sales manager for the Annapolis office, is eager for the group to get settled in. “Having everything here in one place makes for a more capable organization, and means that we can serve our clients more efficiently,” he said. northsails.com 76 December 2015 spinsheet.com

Washington, DC’s Newest Marina

Bellingham Marine and coastal infrastructure adviser Moffatt and Nichol were contracted by Forest City Washington, a mixed-use developer in the Mid-Atlantic area, to build a new marina in Washington, DC. The marina, which is being built at The Yards, is scheduled to open next spring and will include 50 slips ranging in length from 40 to 125 feet LOA. Half of them will be designated for short-term stays, and the other half will be for longer-term stays. Utility hookups will be available. The facility also will include a water taxi dock; a paddler dock for kayaks or paddleboards; and an educational dock, where instructional boating classes and other learning events will be held. “The development of the marina will put The Yards more in touch with one of its best assets — the river,” Forest City Washington president Deborah Ratner Salzberg said in a statement. “We’re eagerly looking forward to adding the boating community to the wonderful mix of residents, tenants and visitors at The Yards.” theyardsdc.com

Closing Up Shop

Baxter Sailmakers in Norfolk will close at the end of December. David Baxter, owner of Baxter Sailmakers said, “I will be closing the sail loft at the end of December. The sun has set on my 45-year career as a sailmaker and 37 years rigging. I wish to thank all of the friends, acquaintances, and customers over the years that I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with. If you need a new sail or any sail work done between now and the end of December, please call me or come by the loft now....” David will be missed, but can still be found in the sailing scene shooting photos. baxtersailmakers.com or dbaxterphotography.com

Weems and Plath, manufacturer of fine nautical instruments, donated $925 to Chesapeake Regional Accessible Boating Association (CRAB). Ten percent of all sales from the annual Weems and Plath Tent Sale on Saturday October 10 were donated. This donation will help launch a CRAB campaign for upgrades to its handicapped accessible sailing fleet. “Our team is grateful for the opportunity to donate this money to help support CRAB in their mission to bring the joy and empowerment of sailing to disabled participants. We took the lead hoping that others in the maritime industry would support this important cause,” says Peter Trogdon, president. weems-plath.com and crabsailing.org

Aww...Shucks Fundraiser a Great Success

The Aww…Shucks Oyster Social fundraiser held on October 24 at the Calvert Marine Museum celebrated the Dee of St. Mary’s, one of the few remaining sailing skipjacks on the Chesapeake Bay. The event raised more than $20,000. “Virtually all of the money we raised is going to support the Dee of St. Mary’s. It’s quite a tribute, both to the community and to the importance of preserving our skipjack,” said deputy director Sherrod Sturrock. calvertmarinemuseum.com

Let’s Get Young People Involved

Organizers for the Marine and Maritime Career Fair (February 27, 2016) seek sponsors and exhibitors from the marine industry. If you want to engage (and perhaps employ) young people in the marine trades, this is an opportunity worth exploring. Email 2016careerfair@gmail.com with questions. eycfoundation.org

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www.AnnapolisYachtSales.com 22’ NorseBoat 21.5 ’12 New Arrival! NorseBoat production boat w/ballasted stub keel, centerboard, carbon mast, sloop rig w/mainsail and jib. Comes w/loads of extras! $29,900 Call Aaron: 443-949-4559 or Aaron@annapolisyachtsales.com 25’ Harbor 25 ’12 Barely used, low hrs on sails and Yanmar dsl. Canvas and desirable options $84,900. Call Pat Lane: 410-267-8181 or Pat@AnnapolisYachtSales.com Seaward 26RK ’12 Asking only $77,900!!! Looks like a new boat, she is clean as can be. Trailer included w/sale. In Annapolis and available NOW. Bring any reasonable offer soon. Call Dan Nardo 410-570-8533, email dan@annapolisyachtsales.com 34’ Catalina ’86 and ’01 available from $29,900. The ’86 is a clean boat with a slip that can convey in Annapolis. The ’01 has A/C, A/P, chartplotter, davits and more. Call Denise Hanna at (410) 991-8236 or email denise@annapolisyachtsales.com

43’ Grand Soleil ‘16 Demo. Loaded Annapolis show boat, Save over 60K. Call Harold @ 619-840-3728 for complete details. harold@aycyachts.com

Grand Soleil 50 ‘04 Unheard of price on a loaded 2 owner vessel. Lying in the Caribbean and offered at $295,000 Call for complete details Harold Del Rosario 619-840-3728 or e-mail harold@aycyachts.com.

35’ Beneteau 343 ’06 Available Now! 500 hr Yanmar, A/C, windlass, electric winches, new bottom paint and mainsail 2015, LED lighting! Under 90K Call Aaron: 443-949-4559 or Aaron@annapolisyachtsales.com 35’ Island Packet 35 ’89 Just Listed. “True Colors” is very clean & lightly used. New instruments & upholstery, Kato davits, Re-conditioned engine. All in a very comfortable blue-water cruiser. $80,000. Call Jonathan Hutchings (804) 436-4484 or jonathan@annapolisyachtsales.com 36’ Beneteau 361 ’04 “Joyful” really is a joy! Very clean example of this popular model. All the bells and whistles: A/C, inmast furling, recent canvas, autopilot and more. Deltaville VA. $84,000. Call Jonathan Hutchings (804) 436-4484 jonathan@annapolisyachtsales.com 37’ Jeanneau 379 ‘13 Practically new w/ electronics, AC and Flexi-Fold Prop. In Annapolis and easy to see. Call Bob Oberg at (410)-320-3385 or Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

Grand Soleil 54 ’08 by Luca Brenta Very well equipped fast offshore cruising yacht built by the famous Italian yard Cantiere del Pardo. $699,000 Please call Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company for pricing and complete details 410-268-7171 or e-mail harold@aycyachts.com

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40’ Beneteau First 40.7 ’00 Racer cruiser, great electronics, large complement of racing and delivery sails. Competitive boat rated for PHRF, ORR, IRC, and IMS. $137.5K. Call Keith Mayes at 301-503-4634 or keith@annapolisyachtsales.com 40’ Beneteau 40 ’08 Just Listed!!! Gorgeous 2 cabin w/Genset and Air!!! Extremely well equipped w/ 2 cabin, 1 head layout w/lots of toys to make comfortable cruising a reality. $190K. Call Tim: 410-507-4359 or Tim@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

40’ CS 40 ’92 “Wharf Rat” is a proven winner. This is a turn-key cruiser/racer. Flag blue hull and ready for the Chesapeake or the ocean. Asking $79,900. Call Bob Oberg 410-320-3385 or Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 40’ J 40 ’90 Well equipped J which has been used for cruising. Includes A/C good sails, canvas, re-varnished interior. On the hard in Deltaville VA. $99,000. Call Jonathan Hutchings (804) 436-4484 or jonathan@annapolisyachtsales.com 40’ Sabre 402 ‘99 Striking navy blue hull, been sailed from the Bay to Maine & maintained by her experienced owner. Classic boat w/ radar, chartplotter, A/C, A/P, maxprop, much more. Call Denise Hanna at (410) 991-8236 or email denise@annapolisyachtsales.com 41’ Beneteau 411 ’01 Blue water cruising boat w/ solar and wind. 1 yr. old sails, classic main. Great canvas. Engine rebuilt July 2015. $109K. Call Keith Mayes at 301-503-4634 or keith@annapolisyachtsales.com Beneteau First 44.7 ’04 Cruise equipped, this is not a beat up race boat!! Professionally maintained and available to see anytime in Annapolis. Come see her soon. Asking only $223,900!!! Call Dan Nardo 410-570-8533 or email at dan@annapolisyachtsales.com 47’ Bavaria 3 cabin, Rigged for long distance cruising. 2013, Sails, electronics & dinghy, davits, huge solar array, wind generator etc. etc. Only $139,900. Call Pat Lane 410-267-8181 ext 205 or email: Pat@annapolisyachtsales.com

38’ Bristol ‘83 Beautiful cond., ready to sail with no jobs to do. 4’6” draft a perfect Chesapeake Bay/ Bahamas boat $89,900 www.bayharborbrokerage.com 757-480-1073 42’ Beneteau ’85 This is a solid strong First 42, freshwater boat | for 24 yrs. 6’ draft excellent cond., new electronics and autopilot $69,500 www.bayharborbrokerage.com 757-480-1074 42’ Tayana V-42 aft Cockpit ’96 This is a serious offshore cruising boat ’06 Yanmar dsl, air, liferaft, full offshore gear. $175,000 757-480-1073 www.bayharborbrokerage.com 50’ Shannon Ketch ’82 Yanmar 100-hp dsl 650 hrs, new generator, excellent cond., shallow draft, new liferaft, air, bow thruster. This is a beautiful boat. $210,000 Bay Harbor Brokerage 757-480-1073

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26’ Tartan Fantail ’14 We have both the DaySailor and WeekEnder in stock. Ready to go excellent incentives. SailAway package at $84k DaySailor & $96k Weekender. ready to test sail, 410-2690939 www.CrusaderYachts.com

32’ C&C ’99 ’04 Trade In - Well equipped for racing or performance cruising, Deep Keel ( 6’5” ) White Hull, Carbon Rig & Pole - Updated electronics and racing sails. Asking $79,000 Offers / Trades considered - Contact Mike 410-269-0939

33’ Tartan 101 ’14 Lightly used, Offshore equipped. Owner looking to downsize. Radar, wheel steering, Custom interior Cherry, North 3di Sails etc…Race and Cruise equipped. Reduced $149,000 410-269-0939 in Annapolis.

34’ Beneteau 343 Two Available - ’06 & ’07 Both Air, Cruise equipped Plotter etc. Newer Canvas. One with Deep Keel / Traditional Rig & One Furling Rig / Shoal Keel — Both Super Nice & Asking $95,000 410-269-0939 www.CrusaderYachts.com

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35’ Hunter 356 ’04 Loverly - Lightly used and equipped perfectly for coastal / Bay cruising. Air Con, windlass, Furling mast and more. Asking $75,000 - ALL offers considered! 410-269-0939 www.Crusaderyachts.com

36’ Hunter ‘12 Quest Amazing opportunity, beautifully equipped with Air Con, radar, AIS, autopilot, canvas, etc. She is ready to go. New boat on order - Offers encouraged! Asking $149,000 CrusaderYachts.com

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

43’ Saga 43 ‘97 Great offshore / live aboard comfort. RayMarine electronics, Air Con, genset, dink, raft - All the goodies for her next great adventure. Amazing opportunity! REDUCED $179,000 www.crusaderyachts.com

35’ Tartan 3500 ‘01 Beautifully equipped, maintained and recently updated. Owner has spent wisely. Updated electronics, canvas, cabin sole and more — You will fall in love! Asking $152,000 410-269-0939 www.CrusaderYachts.com

37’ Tartan 3700 ’08 In great shape, Blue hull, Raymarine electronics / plotter, autopilot and more . Carbon / CCR Rig over 400k to replace . REDUCED $249k - Offers encouraged 410-269-0939

40’ Pacific Seacraft Three Available Standout Crealock design. ALL VERY well equipped and meticulous care by owners - Ready for coastal or offshore cruising! BEAUTIFUL! FROM $198,000 - 410-269-0939 www.CrusaderYachts.com

49’ Jeanneau 49DS ’07 Clean, fully equipped 49 DS ready to go! Proven cruising capability, spare parts, tools, everything included! Air, Gen, RIB, Engine BRING OFFERS! REDUCED $289,000 410-269-0939 www.CrusaderYachts.com

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97 Marina Drive, Deltaville, VA 23043 20-31 foot 23.5 Hunter ‘96 - $10,000 27 Hunter ’77 - $11,900 28 Sabre ‘80 - $19,000 28 Hunter ’90 - $18,000 31 Hunter ’86 - $17,000 31 Hunter ‘84 - $16,900

31 Hunter’87 - $19,500 31 Hunter ‘09 - $75,000 33 Hunter ’05 - $72,000 33 Hunter ‘05 - $74,900 33 Hunter ‘05 - $75,000 336 Hunter ’96 - $50,000

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32-40 foot 36 Hunter ‘06 - $102,500 36 Hunter ’07 - $115,000 36 Island Packet ‘10 - $210,000 36 Nauticat ’85 - $54,900 37.5 Hunter ‘89 - $49,900

376 Hunter ’97 - $72,000 379 Jeanneau ’13 - $189,000 380 Catalina ‘01 - $115,000 38 Hunter ’06 - $141,000 Endeavour 38 ‘84 - $57,900

41 + foot 41AC Hunter ‘05- $149,900 41 Sarabande ‘85 - $39,000 410 Hunter ’98 - $110,000 420 Hunter ‘01 - $134,900

44 DS Jeanneau ‘14 - $275,00 44AC Hunter ’04- $159,900 45CC Hunter ‘08 - $234,500 45DS Hunter ‘10- $245,000

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28’ Pearson ’78 In fair to good shape, combines comfortable accommodations w/excellent sailing qualities. Baltimore area, only $9,900 Contact Rob Dorfmeyer (216) 533-9187 Curtis stokes & Associates, rob@curtisstokes.net

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

44’ Cherubini ’80 Cutter Rigged Ketch Blue water ready with all the gear, equipment and safety items you’ll need. She is off shore proven. Asking $225,000 Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216-533-9187 or email him at rob@curtisstokes.net.

7330 Edgewood Road, Suite 1 Annapolis, MD 21403 38’ Seafarer Sloop Rig ’78 Fresh water vessel since new, Lake Erie, 40-hp Yanmar dsl 3JH3E, asking $29,500 Contact Rob Dorfmeyer (216) 533-9187 Curtis Stokes & Associates, rob@curtisstokes.net

47’ Beneteau ’02 Original owner, fresh water always. In fantastic condition, 66-hp dsl, everything conveys, ready to go. Asking $206,900 Call Rob @ 216-5339187 or email him at rob@curtisstokes.net

30’ Catalina 30 ’88 Built to exhibit great characteristics under sail, along with ideal accommodations make this boat tough to beat. Offered at $19,900. David Cox davidcox@northpointyachtsales. com or 410-310-3476

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3 from $89,900 42 Sabre 42 '88 $120,000 $199,000 42 Sabre 425 '91 $115,000 $179,900 42 Sabre 426 '07 $329,000 2 from $124,900 43 Beneteau 43 '09 $199,000 $195,000 43 Hunter 430 '99 $110,000 http://www.hermione2015.com/history.html#home $99,900 44 Bavaria 44 '95 $134,500 $89,900 44 Dean 440 Catamaran '02 $225,000 $90,000 45 Hunter 45 CC '07, '08, '09 3 from $218,999 1986 NONSUCH 36 $69,000 $174,900 45 Lagoon 440 '07 $459,000 $235,000 45 Lagoon 450 '11 $529,000 2 from $117,500 45 Wauquiez 45S '05 $219,000 $185,000 46 Beneteau 46 '08 $245,000 2 from $89,900 46 Beneteau 461 '01 $179,900 Beneteau First 40.7 '00, '03 2 from $129,900 46 Hallberg-Rassy 46 '96 $360,000 Beneteau Oceanis 40 '93 $94,500 46 Scheeps & Jachtbouw Ketch '82 $95,000 Jeanneau 40 '03 $119,000 46 Tartan 4600 '93 $234,900 Sabre 402 '99 $229,500 47 Beneteau 47.7 '04 $240,000 JEANNEAU 43 DS ‘02 & ‘05 from $180,000 Hunter 410 '98 $104,900 47 Beneteau 473 '02, '03 2 from $179,000 Lord Nelson 41 '87 $99,900 47 Passport 47 '85 $152,000 Tartan 412 '90 $89,900 47 Tayana 47 '90 $145,000 Wauquiez 41 PS '06 $174,900 48 Bavaria 47 '01 $139,900 Beneteau 423 '07 $165,000 50 Beneteau Cyclades 50 '06 $145,000 Hunter 426 DS '04 $149,500 50 Celestial 50 PH '99 $239,000 Jeanneau 42 DS '11 $230,000 52 Nauticat 52 Ketch '81 $165,900 Lagoon 420 '08 $315,000 55 Custom Ketch '94 $169,900

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Brokers for Fine Yachts Dealers for Southerly and Island Packet Yachts 34’ Sabre 34 MK II ’90 Classic Ideal for a cruising couple or small family, excellent electronics, great equipment list, offered at $64,900, contact David Cox at 410-310-3476 or davidcox@northpointyachtsales.com

40’ J/122 ’08 Proven winner in all conditions, beautiful wooden interior, excellent cond., full complement of sails including new 2105 items, new bottom paint, $319,000, Contact Tommy Harken, tommy@northpointyachtsales. com 843-830-4483

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35’ J/109 ’05 well equipped shoal draft 5’9” version. European style interior w/two private sleeping cabins and pull-out double in the large main cabin. $159,000. Call David Malkin 443 790-2786 or david@northpointyachtsales.com

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40’ Nordic 40 ‘86 Navtec rod rigging replaced 2014, New alternator/ batteries/refrigeration/soft goods 20122014, New roller furler/anchor, windlass/ lifelines 2012-2014, New solar panel/ arch/davits 2014, Offered at $40,000, Peter Bass 757-679-6991 or peter@northpointyachtsales.com

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BOATS FOR SALE! SAilBoATS Sabre 28’ 1974 30 HP Universal Atomic 4. Nice pedestal mounted Raymarine chart plotter $4,500

36’ Cape Dory 36 Cutter ‘82 Carl Alberg design. Lightly equipped, price represents excellent opportunity to acquire a fine yacht and update w/ modern equipment. $39,000. Peter Bass 757-679-6991 or peter@northpointyachtsales.com

41’ Wauquiez Centurion 40s ’04 Elegant and impressive racer cruiser, well maintained, offered at $169,000, contact Ken Comerford at 410-991-1511 or ken@northpointyachtsales.com

Yankee 28’ 1973 A solid cruiser 30 hp Universal Atomic 4, nice cockpit with padded seats and bimini, a delight to sail $3,500 J/24 1979 race ready with Triad trailer. Extra sails and all the go fast hardware needed for Thursday evening One Design racing in Annapolis $3,900 1974 Gloucester 22’ with outboard motor and trailer $4,000 1982 Catalina 25’ live aboard, never sailed. Sails like new $4,500 1977 Cape Dory 25 5 hp gasoline Honda outboard $4,500 PoweRBoATS 1972 owens Concorde 27’ express Cruiser Lift-kept under roof, single 280 HP Crusader V8B $5,000

40’ Beneteau 40.7 ’02 & ’04 Both located in Annapolis, great racer/cruisers, many racing customizations added, Farr Yacht designed hulls, luxurious comforts, Contact NPYS at 410-280-2038 info@northpointyachtsales.com

42’ J/42 ’96 & ’01 Extensive upgrades/ replacements on both, perfect cockpit layout, 2 head interior, $174,500 & $187,500 Contact NPYS at 410-2802038 or info@northpointyachtsales.com

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40’ Dufour 405 GL ’12 Liberty version, 2 cabins/2 heads plus garage storage in aft/stb cabin, new Doyle Carbon sails, offered at $199,500, contact David Malkin 443-790-2786 or david@northpointyachtsales.com

44’ Beneteau 44.7 ’06 Wonderful conditions, Superb Cruiser/Racer, Great inventory, 3 cabins/2 heads, located in Annapolis.Major Price Reduction $199,500. Contact Ken Comerford at 410-280-2038 or ken@northpointyachtsales.com

38’ Endeavour 38 ’84 Just Reduced! Chameleon is the definition of solid. She performs like a dream and is built with the state-of-the-art construction methods Endeavour is known for. Loaded with Equipment! $57,900 Norton Yacht Sales (804) 776-9211 45’ New York NY 32 ’36 Beautiful Sparkman Stevens designed racer. Many upgrades, overall condition solid/strong. Capable of sailing/ racing/cruising all over the world. $89,500. David Cox 410-280-2038 or davidcox@northpointyachtsales.com

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33’ Hunter ‘05 Excellent Shape! Lodos is in Great Condition and looking for a new owner to take her sailing! $74,900 Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com 36 Hunter ’06 JUST REDUCED! Adventure is in great cond.! She is very well equipped and even comes with generator for AC while at anchor! She has the perfect amount of space and comfort! $102,500 Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com

44’ AC Hunter ’04 Water Dancer is Gorgeous & Extremely Clean! She’s the perfect boat for you! Reduced for Quick Sale – Don’t let this boat get away! $159,900 Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com 44DS Jeanneau ‘14 Almost BRAND NEW! “Sitella” is practically BRAND NEW and PRICED TO SELL! $275,000, Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211 www.nortonyachts.com 45CC Hunter ’08 Al Di La is just STUNNING! Jam Packed with everything you need for Offshore Sailing and cruising the Bay! This boat has been so meticulously maintained, & all you have to do is call! $234,500 Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com

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Regent Point Marina Full Service Yacht Repair Facility. See our website for details of Winter Wet or Dry storage specials. Call Regent Point Marina Boatyard @ 804-758-4747. yardmaster@regentpointmarina.com 28’ Morgan Out Island ’73 Great family boat, lots of room for a 28 footer, Sleeps 7, Kubota 22.4 dsl w/ 85 hrs, Asking: $6,500 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com

38’ Sabre CB MKII ’89 “Lina’s Song” 33-hp Weterbeke dsl, Beautiful boat w/ many updates, new interior, instruments, hatches, ports and much more. Asking: $92,900 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com 41’ Gulfstar CC ’75 Westerbeke 50-hp dsl w/ LOW hrs, enclosure, Built to go anywhere. Asking: $49,000 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com 53’ Hallberg-Rassy CC ‘95 “Destiny” 147-hp Volvo Penta dsl, new decks, Fisher Panda generator, new bottom paint, Ready for spring. Asking: $425,000 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com

30’ Catalina ’86 “Goober” 24-hp Universal dsl, Autohelm, bimini, dodger, dinghy davits , Asking: $16,900 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-757-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com 31’ Irwin ’86 “Iris” Yawl rigged w/ classic lines, Yanmar dsl, Harken roller furling, auto helm, new centerboard, many upgrades Asking: $12,500. Call Regent Point Marina @804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com 38’ Downeaster ’75 Ketch Rib, “Merrywood” 40-hp Isuzu 3AB1 dsl, Roller Furling, Go anywhere Boat asking: $38,500 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com

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62’ 1984 Gulfstar SailMaster 62 ..........................$339,000 53’ 1984 Mason 53 Ketch ....................................$130,000 50’ 1984 Gulfstar SailMaster 50 ..........................$165,000 49’ 2007 Jeanneau 49 Deck Salon ......................$289,000 46’ 2003 Tartan 4600 ............................................$339,000 44 1989 Mason 44 ................................................$235,000 44’ 2004 Tartan 4400 ............................................$380,000 43’ 1997 Saga 43 ..................................................$179,000 42’ 2001 Catalina 42 .............................................$170,000 42’ 1981 Pearson 424 ............................................$35,000 41’ 2003 Tartan 4100.................................................. CALL 40’ 1983 C&C 40 CB ...............................................$52,000 40’ 1998 Pacific Seacraft 40 ................................$198,000 40’ 1996 Pacific Seacraft 40 ................................$239,000 40’ 2002 Pacific Seacraft 40 ................................$274,000 39’ 1983 Cal 39 mk III .............................................$55,000 39’ 2010 Hunter 39 ...............................................$159,000 39’ 1995 Shearwater 39 .......................................$170,000

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38’ 1988 C&C 38 Mk III ...........................................$57,500 38’ 2015 Hanse 385 - New Demo .............................. CALL 38’ 2004 Hunter 38 ...............................................$129,000 37’ 2006 Hanse 370 ..............................................$132,000 37’ 1998 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37 ................$175,000 37’ 1977 Gulfstar 37 ...............................................$57,500 37’ 2009 Tartan 3700 ccr .....................................$269,000 37’ 2004 Tartan 3700 # 81 ....................................$194,000 37’ 2008 Tartan 3700 ccr .....................................$249,000 36’ 2011 Hunter e36 .............................................$149,000 36’ 1987 Freedom 36 .............................................$62,500 36’ 1994 Sabre 362 ...............................................$109,900 35’ 1989 Hunter 35.5 Legend ................................$45,500 35’ 2004 Hunter 356 ...............................................$75,000 35’ 2004 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35 ....................$99,000 35’ 1988 O’Day 35 ..................................................$33,000 35’ 1984 Southern Cross 35 ..................................$67,500 35’ 2001 Tartan 3500 ............................................$152,000

34’ 2006 Beneteau 343 ..........................................$94,000 34’ 2007 Beneteau 343 ..........................................$95,000 34’ 1987 Express Alsberg Built ............................$44,000 33’ 2015 Tartan 101 - NEW IN STOCK ...................... CALL 33’ 1988 Caliber 33 ................................................$49,900 33’ 2000 Nauticat 331Motor Sailor .....................$140,000 33’ 2014 Tartan 101 ..............................................$149,000 32’ 2004 C&C 99- Trade In .....................................$79,000 32’ 1995 Catalina 320 .............................................$42,500 32’ 2008 Legacy 32 ..............................................$275,000 31’ 1986 Bristol 31.1 ..............................................$52,500 31’ 1989 Pacific Seacraft 31 ..................................$74,500 31’ 1987 Bristol 31.1 .................................................. CALL 27’ 1985 Pacific Seacraft Orion 27 .......................$50,000 27’ 1980 Pacific Seacraft Orion 27 w/ Trailer ...... $52,500 27’ 1984 Pacific Seacraft Orion 27 .......................$48,000 26’ 2014 Tartan Fantail Daysailor - Demo............. $84,000 26’ 2014 Tartan Fantail Weekender - Demo.......... $96,000

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Mason 44 “Belle Ami” ‘99 $279K Gorgeous, fresh water, lightly used, perfect condition, all amenities, sumptuous. RogueWave 410-571-2955

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Tartan 40 “Moondance” ’89 $119K Perfect S&S designed Racer/Cruiser and offshore vet to Bermuda. Wonderful, warm homey, well loved vessel in amazing condition. A classic yacht with AC and good stuff! Great boat! RogueWave 410-571-2955

Hylas 46 “Ava Ryan ‘08 $545K The most complete, most expensive, and best cared for, fully equipped turnkey as new amazing Hylas! RogueWave 410-571-2955

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Hylas 49 “Cervinara” ’00 $450K The most lightly used, one owner boat, never left the Bay, 757 hours on the diesel, amazingly in perfect condition. RogueWave 410-571-2955

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Southerly Yacht Shoal Draft Freedom & Deep Draft Performance at the tip of your fingers!! Push button swing keel. World Leaders for over 36 yrs & 1,100 boats. Go where others cannot! Several models available 37, 45 & 57 feet from $199,000 to $1,675,000. S&J Yachts 410 639-2777 www.sjyachts.com

28’ Southern Cross C E Ryder built capable anywhere cruiser, sweet lines, offered at $27,500 Call (410) 639-9380, See all our listings at www.saltyachts.com

Your Choice for Blue Water Boats! 32’ Hake Seaward Eagle ’02 Fantastic go anywhere cruiser! Retractable keel, Island Packet Yachts 26-52’ this one has been lift kept! A/C! Considering a New or Brokerage Island GENSET! Loaded! Reduced to $95,000 Packet? Or looking to sell the one you Call (410) 639-9380 See all our listings have? We have sold a lot of IPs this year! at www.saltyachts.com Currently we have 18 different models & 32 brokerage Island Packets available. Give us a call! S&J Yachts (410) 639-2777 www.sjyachts.com

RogueWave Yacht Sales RogueWave specializes in high quality, offshore capable cruising vessels! We offer Buyer’s Agent Services. Call Kate and Bernie for your consultation

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34’ Gemini 3400 ’95 Catamaran Great condition! Many upgrades! Ready to head south! Offered at $59,000 Delphia Yachts 31’ - 53’ A True Yacht built for you! Semi-custom yachts with many options including the keel at production boat prices. Built in Poland, Europe’s 3rd largest boat builder. Call for more details. S&J Yachts 410 639-2777 www.sjyachts.com

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410-923-1400 • 443-223-7864 38’ Catalina 380 ’00 Very well maintained one owner offering, Fully battened Main with Tides Strong Track, Ready to go! Offered at $114,900 Call (410) 639-9380 See all our listings at www.saltyachts.com

43’ Passport 43 ’00 Beautiful capable offshore cruiser, Inboom furling, Monitor wind vane, Low hrs Ready to take you there! Offered at $255,000 Call (410) 639-9380 See all our listings at www.SaltYachts.com

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Yacht View Brokerage LLC Wants Your Listing! USCG 100t Master John Kaiser Jr. has been selling only well maintained power and sailing yachts in Annapolis since 1988. We will market your yacht from her current location or ours! We offer select yacht owners complimentary dockage (25’-75’), including weekly cleaning and electric. National advertising including Yachtworld.com internet exposure with hundreds of high resolution photos! Located in Annapolis, 15 minutes from BWI airport, your yacht will be easily inspected and demonstrated to the prospective buyer. A successful sale in under 90 days is our goal! Call/Email John @ 443-223-7864 Cell/Text, 410-923-1400 Office, EMAIL: john@yachtview.com, WEBSITE: www.yachtview.com

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The deadline for the Brokerage and Classified sections is the 10th of the month prior to publication (December 10 for the January issue).

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Equipment

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CREW Offshore Passage Opportunities - You r Offshore Sailing Network. Celebrating twenty years helping sailors sail offshore for free Learn by doing. Gain Quality Sea Time. www.sailopo.com call-1800-4-PASSAGe (1-800-472-7724). Keep the Dream Alive for the Price of a Good Winch Handle. Since 1993

DELIVERIES Captain Bob Dunn, Deliveries Thank you to all my clients, and Happy Holidays. (410) 279-0502 dunnboat01@gmail.com

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Help wanted APS, The World Leader in Outfitting Sailors, Is a strategically driven and constantly growing company that is looking for motivated sailors to join our team. We offer competitive wages, benefits and fabulous discounts on our products. If you have a passion for sailing and the drive to provide sailors with an excellent customer experience, for more information visit www.apsltd.com/employment

STEERING THE DREAM

Diversified Marine Services, Inc. - Marine repair, installation and Restoration Company based in Annapolis, Maryland is now taking applications for a lead technician. Applicants should have a minimum of ten years’ experience in the maritime trades industry and knowledge of all shipboard systems. Mechanical Electrical - Systems. Base pay, retirement (401K), performance based compensation, education, holidays, vacation. References required. This is a rapid advancement opportunity. Please visit our web site for a company profile. www.dmsinc.net, For a confidential interview contact 410.263.8717. Please e-mail resumes to tomdmsinc@verizon.net

Eisen Shine

Established Baltimore County Marina Seeking qualified person for all phases of boat repairs (mechanical, fiberglass, etc.). Send resume to: Bertram382000@yahoo.com

Clear Vinyl and Polycarbonate / Acrylic Restoration Kits

Managers Wanted, Quantum Sails Is looking for experienced managers/sailmakers. Outstanding pay, and an outstanding work environment. Call or E-mail Charlie for an interview. 410-268-1161, csaville@quantumsails.com

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Equipment

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Seeking Experienced Yacht Broker. Excellent compensation package for strong performer. Contact (410) 709-8002 for information and a confidential interview.

Help wanted Yacht Sales Curtis Stokes & Associates has opportunities throughout the U.S. for experienced brokers or new salespeople. Applicant must be ethical, hard-working and have a boating background. Training available. Inquiries confidential. (954)684-0218 or info@curtisstokes.net info@curtisstokes.net

MARINE Services

Hartge Yacht Yard hartgeyard.com

Custom Welding and Fabrication in Stainless and Aluminum for Pulpits, Rails, Davits, Arches, Tanks, Solar Panel Mounts, Anchor Rollers & more by Pete Appell

Mike’s Sodablasting

rigging

SIPALA SPARS & RIGGING LLC Fully Mobile Rigging Services on the Eastern Shore

Splicing, Swaging, Spar Transportation and Refinishing Premium Quality Rigging at Reasonable Rates Full Rigging Shop Fully Mobile Rigging Services

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LLC

Professional Mobile Service All Major Eco-Safe-Full Tenting Credit Cards Free Estimates Accepted! Fully Insured

a place for your rigging needs?

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Annapolis Yacht-Works LLC Personalized & Professional Yacht Repair Electrical Systems, Electronics, Rigging, Plumbing,Carpentry, Commissioning, Yacht Management

Eric Haneberg 410-693-1961 eric@annapolisyachtworks.com

annapolisyachtworks.com

Patuxent RiveR Canvas

havenharbour.com

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Custom Marine Canvas Fabrication & Repair

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canvas@md.metrocast.net

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Marine Engine Sales, Parts & Service 410-263-8370

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•Rigging

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Baking Soda Blasting

real estate

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Environmentally Friendly Abrasive and Non-Abrasive Media Blasting

Mike Morgan

140 W. Mt. Harmony Rd. #105 (p) 410.980.0857 • (f) 443.550.3280 Owings, MD 20736 Chesblast@yahoo.com www.chesapeakesodaclean.com

Bottom Paint Removal • Gel-Coat Safe Chris Stafford 800-901-4253 www.galeforceblasting.com

MALLARD MARINE SERVICES

Whitehall Beach Waterfront Attention boat-lovers! Carefree living with lovely water views on Ridout Creek in Annapolis, Maryland. Minutes to Chesapeake Bay. Private pier with 9-ft MLW. (AA8651697) $995,000

NEW & USED SAILS BUY-SELL-CONSIGN-TRADE. 1000’s of cruising & racing sails in stock. Tax Deductions/Donation Program New Sail Covers - Loft on Site MASTHEAD ENTERPRISES (800) 783-6953 (727) 327-5361 or fax: (727) 327-4275 4500 28th St. N., St. Petersburg FL 33714 email: masthead@mastheadsailinggear.com www.mastheadsailinggear.com

Mobile Mechanical and Electrical Service

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Yacht haven of annapolis

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Sales, Lease and Management by Coastal Properties Management, Inc.

Exceptional Quality at a Competitive Price.

Distributor for

On the Annapolis Harbor, in Eastport’s Restaurant Row Slips from 30’ to 62’ Office Suites from 300 sq.ft. 326 First St. Annapolis, MD 21403

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Well Protected Creek! Reasonable Rates! 15’ up to 60’ deep water slips on the Magothy. One river north of Annapolis, easy access to marina using route 100. Includes electric, water, restrooms, dinghy racks and bocce court, picnic area & swimming.

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Transient slips also available for $2/linear ft. CONVENIENTLY LOC ATED ON BACK CREEK - E ASTPORT

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800.967.3474 • SomersCoveMarina.com Annapolis Deep-Water Slips 20’ - 50’ Protected Whitehall Creek location. Electric, water, restrooms with showers. Annual and shorter term slip rentals. 410-757-4819. Whitehall Marina www.whitehallannapolis.com

25’ - 40’ Slips, MD Clean Marina / Boatyard of the 11/9/15 3:29 PM Annapolis Slip near Cantler’s Mill Creek Join year. Power & sail, cozy, in protected Deale harbor, knowledgeable, friendly skippers. Private dock, excel. boating & fishing, free Wi-Fi & pumpout. 30 mins. hurricane hole, deep water, 30-45+ ft., dock carts, from DC. DIY service boatyard. Discount to new electricity, potable water, parking, quiet. Mins. by car to customers. (410) 867-7919, rockholdcreekmarina.com rt. 50. (410) 757-3553 or (703) 405-3277. 30’ - 35’ Slips Available Annapolis City Marina, Ltd. in Boat Slip Rental Annapolis, Burley Creek 5 mins to the heart of Eastport. Includes electric, water, the Bay. 45 x 20 x 5. Protected water. Parking. 50/30 restrooms with showers, and gated parking. Give us a amp, water, light. Yearly (410) 757-2652. call at (410) 268-0660, www.annapoliscitymarina.com.

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30’ - 50’ Deepwater Slips For Sale & Rent On the western shore of the Chesapeake in St. Leonard, MD. Flag Harbor Yacht Haven (410) 586-0070, www.flagharbor.com. Winter storage & repair (410) 586-1915. 45’ A Pier Slip in Anchorage Marina Great location in Baltimore Harbor, near Fort McHenry, for rent or for sale. Contact Ray (410) 534-7655.

Wanted: Slip on the Magothy Or lower Severn River. Sailboat 27 feet long, 4 foot draft, 9.5 foot beam. (301) 974-2620 tw33432@yahoo.com Winter Dry Storage $27 per ft. Fall thru April 2016. Includes haul-out, powerwash, blocking, and launch. Patapsco River – Baltimore Outer Harbor. Old Bay Marina (410) 477-1488 or www.oldbaymarina.com

Please call or visit us online for more information Coast Guard Approved to Teach and Test

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surveyor Southern Chesapeake Bay

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Boat Trailer ’70s Bunk rails/skids, 20-ft boat, power or sail-no keel or protruding CB/swing keel, sand-blasted/ repainted frame, Sea Scouts $150, Steve Nichols, 703-408-8247, sailnichols@hotmail.com

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surveyor Annapolis Surveyor Kevin White Marine Survey LLC, SAMS(SA), ABYC, Insurance, Condition & Valuation, Pre-Purchase surveys and consultation. 410-703-2165. www.KevinWhiteMarineSurvey.com

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Allstate Insurance................................. 67

Harbor East Marina.............................. 55

Pro Valor Charters................................ 51

Annapolis Athletic Club........................ 23

Haven Harbour Marina......................... 17

Quantum............................................... 74

Annapolis Gelcoat................................ 51

Herrington Harbour............................ 7,21

RBG Cannons...................................... 30

Annapolis Performance Sailing.............. 3

Intensity Sails....................................... 28

Regent Point Marina............................. 41

Annapolis to Bermuda Race................. 68

J. Gordon & Co..................................... 24

ReiSail.................................................. 29

Annapolis Yacht Sales.................... 35,81

J/World................................................. 28

RogueWave Yacht Brokerage.............. 84

Lemon & Line....................................... 31

S&J Yachts........................................... 82

M Yacht Services............................ 20,50

Sail Solomons...................................... 31

Mack Sails............................................ 25

SailFlow................................................ 53

Martek Davits....................................... 51

Sailrite Enterprises................................. 9

Nautical Scout...................................... 29

Somers Cove Marina............................ 18

New England Ropes............................. 30

Soundview Millworks............................ 31

North Point Yacht Sales....................... 79

Spyderco.............................................. 30

North Sails............................................ 92

Strictly Sail Shows................................ 91

Norton Yachts.................................. 52,80

Sunsail.................................................... 6

Curtis Stokes.......................................... 5

Our Good Dog Spot.............................. 29

Ullman Sails........................................... 4

Diversified Marine................................. 25

Oyster Farm at Kings Creek Marina..... 45

Weems and Plath............................ 30,31

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

Pettit Marine Paint Vivid....................... 60

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

East of Maui......................................... 30

Pocket-Yacht Company........................ 55

Whitehall Marina................................... 10

Fawcett Boat Supplies..................... 10,28

Pontos.................................................. 47

Yankee Point Marina............................ 16

Bacon Sails & Marine Supplies.............. 2 Blue Water Sailing School.................... 24 Boatyard Bar & Grill.............................. 22 C & C Yachts........................................ 64 Chesapeake Boating Club.................... 29 Chesapeake Harbour Inc..................... 41 Chesapeake Light Craft................... 31,45 Coppercoat USA.................................. 47 CRAB................................................... 82 Crusader Yacht Sales.......................... 83

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Sharps Island by Kaylie Jasinski

nce assessed at 449 acres, replaced with a screwpile lighthouse near government chose to build the island’s Sharps Island is now completely the location of the original lighthouse final light in 1882. It was attached to an lost from view, no more than on the southern tip of the island. That underwater plot and featured a concrete an underwater shoal marked by a small structure did not fare much better than its caisson foundation and a 35-foot tower. sign and a nearby lighthouse. The former predecessor. The light was manned until 1938 when it island lies just west of the mouth of the The screwpile light remained in operawas automated by the U.S. Coast Guard. Choptank River, off Talbot County, tion until the winter of 1881 when ice Toward the end of the nineteenth MD. It is thought that Choptank floes dislodged its supports and carried century Miller R. Creighton of the BalIndians may have been its timore shoe- and boot-manufirst inhabitants, and then facturing company purchased in 1675 it was purchased by Sharps Island and built a Peter Sharp and given its three-story hotel, along with name. a boardwalk and steamboat For much of its short landing on its shores. Given history, Sharps Island was the popularity of Victorianused primarily for farmera bayside resorts, the hotel ing. Wheat, tobacco, corn, was a great success, with potatoes, and produce were wealthy Baltimoreans often raised on its shores. During spending many summer days the War of 1812, the thenthere. Unfortunately, that owner Jacob Gibson could idyllic atmosphere could not protect his livestock and not last. By 1900, the island crops from British raidhad shrunk to only 94 acres, ers and was himself taken and the steamboat pier was prisoner for a short time. completely gone. Within 10 After his release, he sailed years the Sharps Island Hotel upriver to St. Michaels and was closed and torn down presented the town with two as if it had never been there. cannons for defense. The only remnant of the once After hostilities had thriving resort is its lumber, ceased, the federal governwhich was allegedly used to ment began designing the build homes on the nearby Sharps Island Light. Built Tilghman Island. during the 1830s, the light By 1963 Sharps Island had quickly became a welcome completely disappeared from aid to sailors navigating view. After the closing of the the dangerous shoals of the hotel, Bay waters continued Eastern Shore. It was erected their advance on the remain##Sharps Island, 1904. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Geological Society on a small frame house thirty ing land at an unbelievable feet above sea level. But derate of 110 feet per year. spite its height, wind and waves continthe house away. The lighthouse keepNow all that remains of the island is the ued to batter the island and erode away ers were on duty at the time and became third lighthouse, currently featuring a its shoreline. In 1848 the lighthouse trapped inside the structure. They were 15 degree list after it was damaged by was moved inland, but this was only a carried nearly five miles until the light ice in 1977, and a small warning buoy. temporary fix. In 1866, when the base of ran aground and they were able to escape On charts it is simply known as “Sharps the structure was compromised, it was unharmed, with the lighthouse’s lens. The Island Obstruction.”

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