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Editor’s Notebook

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esides the fact that their names greatly influential in gaining Louis rhyme, what do Beneteau, JeanXVI’s support to send significant and neau, and Fountaine Pajot have well-equipped military force to fight for in common? Mais, oui. They’re French. American independence. He became At some point, you have probably ad“our Marquis,” our French Founding mired or bought a French-made boat. Father. He was remembered for believYou may have admired a French sailor’s ing that nothing is impossible and the accomplishment, such as Francois words, “Why not?” Gabart’s recordbreaking, solo 2013 Vendée Globe ##The replica frigate Hermione will sail up victory (around the the Bay in June. Photo by Francis Latreille world in 78 days). While walking the docks at the U.S. Sailboat Show, you may have heard French spoken enough for it to feel like the second official language of Annapolis that October week. We who live along and sail on the Chesapeake have had a significant French connection since Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis In the spirit of believing that de Lafayette, and his forces played a anything is possible and to rekindle critical role in the siege of Yorktown, the memory of this remarkable man, VA, in 1781 that sealed the fate of the in 1993, a small group of enthusiasts British and led to the Treaty of Paris, hatched a plan to recreate the frigate signed in Annapolis in 1783. Lafayette Hermione, one of the fastest naval ships had arrived in 1780 following a 38-day of her time. (However green around the voyage on the frigate Hermione which gills he may have been, Lafayette said, also played a role in the blockade at “She sails like a bird.”) Yorktown. Using the line drawings from her History buff or not, sailors will apsister ship, La Concorde, wooden ship preciate a detail from a French newspaconstruction began in 1997 on the per article noting that the boy general, Charente estuary in Rochefort, France, in his early 20s, was not known for his exactly where the original ship was sea legs. The author commented that he built. Craftsmen carved oak, forged “vomit tripes et boyaux” — translation: iron, cast 1.6-ton cannons, and hand“vomited guts and intestines” or the stitched 19 linen sails with particular atmore genteel “was sick as a dog.” tention to historical authenticity. Even George Washington formed a the wooden bilge pumps replicate 18th deep bond with Lafayette, who was century plans. The 213-foot (65 meters) 14 March 2015 SpinSheet

replica Hermione was launched in 2012 and masted in 2013. On April 25, she will set sail for a transatlantic crossing with landfall set for Yorktown. Hermione’s mission includes: to reaffirm the friendship and shared principles of liberty between the United States and France, to celebrate the value of impeccable craftsmanship, to demonstrate how history can be a living force in increasing our understanding of the world, and to create an educational legacy for generations of young people. Sailors on the Bay and its tributaries will have many opportunities to visit Hermione in Yorktown (June 5-7), Mount Vernon (June 9), Alexandria (June 10-12), Annapolis (June 16-17), and Baltimore (June 19-21). After the Chesapeake tour, she will set sail for Philadelphia and points north all the way to Nova Scotia through July. Stay tuned to SpinSheet and spinsheet.com for details about this special voyage, how you can follow along digitally, and how to climb aboard when the ship arrives in Lafayette’s beloved America. To sponsor or volunteer for the Annapolis visit, contact Bob Agee at the City of Annapolis via bagee@ annapolis.gov. For information on other stops, visit hermione2015.com or email info@friendsofhermione.org. In the meantime, we wish Hermione’s crew fair winds and bon voyage!

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his time of year most of us welcome any little sign that gives us an indication warmer weather is on the way,” says Drew Koslow, Choptank Riverkeeper at the Midshore River Conservancy on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. “For signs of spring, I usually look to the birds, fish, and flowers.” “Sometimes as early as the first week of March you’ll see osprey,” says Koslow. Like most sailors and others who live near the Bay, at SpinSheet headquarters, we eagerly anticipate the ospreys’ return. And so during the month of March it’s not unusual for our writers, sales staff, graphics team, photographers, distributors, and others to gather ‘round the proverbial water cooler and engage in a little oneups-manship about who saw the first osprey of the season. “There are all kinds of birds that migrate and breed in Maryland in spring,” says Koslow. “I especially Follow us!

enjoy kayaking on Nassawango Creek, where I like to fish and see the migrating birds. By the end of April you can also see the blueberry bushes and native azaleas in bloom. One of my favorite birds is the colorful and beautiful little warbler, and one of my favorite bird calls is that of the tundra swan. It’s plaintive and kind of sad. While osprey and other birds are returning to the Bay, another sign of spring is the tundra swans leaving,” adds Koslow. “For fishermen, one of the first signs of spring comes toward the end of February when yellow perch are usually running up local rivers and streams to spawn. If you see a bunch of trucks parked by a river or stream, it’s probably fishermen congregating because the fish are starting to move. In spring shad also return to spawn in local tributaries, and one of my favorite spring traditions is shad fishing on Easter; I look forward to it all year.”

The sound of peeper frogs is another sign that life is awakening from the winter’s cold. “These little brown frogs hibernate in marshy woods and wetlands, and it’s astonishing how loud their high-pitched peeps can be,” says Koslow. “I’ve heard them get almost deafening near the mitigation wetland area in the front of Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis.” “Some people think of daffodils as the first spring flower, but crocuses come up earlier,” Koslow reminds us. “And skunk cabbage, which grows in freshwater wetlands and marshes, begins to come up in January, sometimes blooming as early as February.” Pansies, too, perk up in March. But the surest sign of spring in Bay country is a sailor tearing off the shrinkwrap, giving the hull a fresh coat of bottom paint, and celebrating the spring splash, often by burning his socks and toasting the season with a cold drink and a few good friends or crewmates. SpinSheet March 2015 17

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Teaching Young Adults Seamanship for 100 Years

co-ed Boy Scout program? Yes, it’s true: Sea Scouts is a co-ed program, part of the Boy Scouts, designed to teach young adults (ages 14-21) leadership and seamanship. There are Sea Scouts troops or groups all around the world; in the United States, we call our troops “ships.” Every summer, Ship 361 (Baltimore) sails on the Chesapeake Bay for 10 days on an adventure named the Long Cruise. The group of young mariners-in-training sails into creeks and ports and explores the area while learning valuable advancement skills and leadership. Ship 361’s main vessel is the S.S.V. Dauntless, a 43-foot, cat-ketch rigged sailboat. Dauntless acts as a home away from home and a classroom on the water for young sailors. With the minor help of the adult leaders, skipper Laurie “Skip” Davis and mate Alonso Rodriguez, scouts will be at the helm controlling where they go. “The goal is taking young people and imparting values to them and teaching them to be responsible citizens,” says Davis, who calls his ship a “leadership laboratory.” He says, “A 14-year-old can’t drive a car, but within a half an hour on the boat, I will put them at the wheel of a boat

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that weighs 36,000 pounds with no breaks. You can watch their level of confidence grow … It’s fun to watch these kids grow up and become successful.” Davis notes that most of his scouts go on to college and have so much leadership experience by then, they are surprised by the lack of leadership in the organizations they eventually join. Aside from mentoring leaders, they become adept sailors and good cooks as well. Their long cruise may take them as far as New York or Philadelphia or up and down the Chesapeake (they like to plan their marina stops based on ice cream shops). “One of the things that I particularly enjoy is watching these kids in a wide age gap become an extended family and look out for each other,” says Davis. “You can be goth or hippie or brainiac … they are so accepting of each other. The trust factor is part of their growing up experience.” As they gain experience, Sea Scouts advance up the ranks: Apprentice (includes basic seamanship and swimming); Ordinary (builds on seamanship skills and learns skills such as navigation and anchoring), Able (includes life-saving merit badge, improved seamanship skills, and Long Cruise badge); and Quartermaster (includes

##Boatswain, Addison Lash, during the Sailabration in September at the Inner Harbor.

the highest level of seamanship and taking long-term command of a vessel and more). Ship 361 meets every Tuesday at St. James United Methodist Church in Marriottsville, MD, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. As well as teaching young adults to be safe on our waterways, Sea Scouts is also a program that helps young adults get into many marine-related careers and academies. To learn about Ship 361, visit seascoutship361.org. For other ships, visit seascouts1610.org (Hampton, VA) and ncacbsa.org/group/ SeaScouts (Washington, DC). You may also try a Google search for your local Sea Scout Ship or contact your nearest Boy Scout troop.

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t’s about time they made a sailing movie we can get behind! “Red Dot on the Ocean” had its theatrical premier in New York last October, and is making the film festival rounds all throughout 2015. Why should Chesapeake Bay sailors take note? The film is the story of Matt Rutherford, local sailor who became the first person to sail alone around North and South America on a 27-foot sloop. “Red Dot on the Ocean” isn’t just the story of Rutherford’s journey on the high seas, though. Before he started sailing, Rutherford suffered a childhood fraught with obstacles: growing up in an obscure Christian cult, struggling with undiagnosed learning disabilities, hitting drug rehab at age 13, and finally living on the streets. Rutherford became interested in sailing only after reading about Ernest Shackleton and his Arctic exploration, when he became obsessed with sailing the Northwest Passage. To do so, he had to teach himself how to sail first. In June of 2011, Rutherford pushed off the dock in Annapolis onboard a 27-foot Albin Vega, St. Brendan, with only a single friend to see him off on a voyage that would involve 27,000 miles and 309 days alone at sea. The amateur sailor in his scrappy sailboat was given chances of one in a million. Most of us only know how the story ends, but the nuances will catch your attention. In person, Rutherford has a quiet disposition to mask the adventurous spirit that keeps him at sea most days of the year now. “Red Dot on the Ocean” offers not only a look at an incredible voyage, but an inside look at a man we’re so proud to share the docks with. The Annapolis Film Festival runs March 26-29 at various venues around the state capital. For showing times, visit annapolisfilmfestival.com.

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y now most of our readers are probably familiar with the spring ritual in which sailors congregate near the waters’ edge, raise a glass to the end of winter, and burn their socks, all in recognition of the spring equinox. It’s been widely reported; even the New York Times covered the story in 2004. It’s a well-known fact in Eastport and beyond that the farcical tradition began back in the early ’80s (or was it the late 70s?) when the now-legendary Bob Turner, who at the time managed the Annapolis Yacht Yard, after a hard winter working on OPBs, took off his socks one fine spring day, tossed them in a paint tray, doused ’em with lighter fluid, set them ablaze, and marked the occasion with fellow workers and cold beer. And so the tradition lives on, and at the end of each winter we remind our readers of the events that transpired on that now-famous day in a local boatyard, events that spawned sockburning traditions around the Bay, up and down the East Coast, and beyond. There’s even a song about it. From the Northern Bay to the Southern Bay, and over the Eastern Shore, there will be a lot socks set ablaze this month. In Norfolk, Sail Nauticus is holding its first sock burning on the downtown waterfront, with food trucks, live music, a cash bar, and fun games. They’re also using the event as an opportunity to introduce newcomers to the sport of sailing by inviting member captains to take would-be sailors on free sails. At Tred Avon YC, the Ales and Tales Burn Your Socks party benefits the club’s junior sailing program. At Havre de Grace YC, they’ve gone so far as to refer to socks as “nasty winter apparel.” And at the Annapolis Maritime Museum, there’s an oyster roast and shucking contest in addition to the main attraction of sock burning. And to come full circle, Captain Bob Turner, who now resides in South Carolina, is invited as a special guest at the South Carolina Maritime Museum’s annual sock burning event. spinsheet.com

The Pirates Have Set Fells Point in Their Sights

ells Point Main Street will play host to pirates from near and far on April 18 and 19 for the 11th Annual Privateer Festival. Swashbucklers of all ages will learn about the history of Baltimore’s maritime prowess, have some fun, and might even run-in to the infamous Captain Jack Sparrow. Finding the festival will be easy; just look for the Tall Ships on the Inner Harbor.

Things To Do, Grub, and Grog

Entertainment includes live music by The Brigands, The Pyrates Royale, Valhalla’s Pirates, and Captain Thomas Flint. History, dancing, food, crafts vendors, and a Grog Garden featuring Heavy Seas draughts. Nautical and piratical gifts, jewelry, clothing, wood, leather, children’s books, and toys.

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ow does going sailing on flat water in 10 knots of breeze and temperatures in the 70s sound to you right about now? Perfect, right? Now make that sail on a brand-new Beneteau Oceanis 55. Throw in an all-pro crew and a bunch of electronics experts, and the latest offerings from B&G, and that’s what we had going on the last week in January out of Hawk’s Cay Resort on Duck Key. I love my job! Navico, which owns the B&G, Simrad, Lowrance, and GoFree brands, brought together a group of journalists from all over the USA and Canada to preview their 2015 offerings. Over three days we were treated to rides on the Beneteau and powerboats ranging from 24 to 46 feet. Hovering around electronics displays, we watched the weather, found fish, used ForwardScan to locate obstructions, and plotted start lines and laylines. It was fascinating to see how well all the electronics interfaced with each other and how the

data from various inputs could be overlaid to give a full picture. There are some really cool new things on the horizon for B&G that will improve the sailing experience for racing sailors without breaking the bank. And, their Insight Genesis Social Map is awesome for any Chesapeake Bay sailor. Boaters using the new Navico electronics on the Bay can collect sonar data as they race, cruise, troll, and more. Every time those boats return to shore, their data is uploaded via WiFi to the Insight Genesis Social Maps. Those crowd-sourced Maps are available through the GoFree system. Great for finding those shifting “bumps” the Chesapeake is famous for. We’ll have a full electronics feature in the May issue of SpinSheet, so be sure to pick it up to see what’s new in the world of sailing electronics. In the meantime, visit gofreemarine.com and bandg.com for a preview of what’s new with Navico’s brands. ~Mary Ewenson

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America’s Boating Course Sponsored by the Patuxent River Sail and Power Squadron. Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington Park. The six-week course begins each Tuesday night at 7 p.m. $35.

Blue Water Basics Fawcett Winter Seminar Series with Matt Rutherford. 7 p.m. 919 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis.

The Star Spangled Banner was officially adopted as the National Anthem of the U.S. by an act of Congress. 1931.

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Boat Maryland – A Course on Responsible Boating 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Annapolis Firehouse, 620 Taylor Avenue. Satisfies the requirement that anyone born on or before July 1, 1972, must have a certificate of Boating Safety Education. Hosted by the USCG Auxiliary. $15.

Launching Barren Island Oysters: New York Photographer to Oyster Aquaculturist Personal journey from successful photographer to oyster production. 7 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum.

Unfurling the World: The Voyages of Irving and Electa Johnson Fawcett Winter Seminar Series with Gary Jobson. 7 p.m. 919 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis.

Smith Point Sea Rescue Oyster Roast 2 to 5 p.m. Little River Seafood, Burgess, VA. $35.

Eastport Night Featuring live music from the Eastport Oyster Boys. Boatyard Bar & Grill.

Battle of Hampton Roads Mariners’ Museum, Newport News, VA. Civil War-themed beard competition and History Bites, a food tasting of historic proportions, where local restaurants will prepare their best interpretations of 19th century dishes.

Care and Feeding of your Outboard Motor Fawcett Winter Seminar Series with Scott Noyes. 7 p.m. 919 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis.

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Coastal Navigation Course Two-weekend course, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sail Solomons, $395. No prerequisites, sail and power welcome. (410) 326-4917 or info@sailsi.com

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Daylight Savings Time Begins Yay! Spring ahead at 2 a.m.

Electronic Navigation Kent Island Volunteer Fire Dept. 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Kent Narrows SPS.

Advanced Power Handling Kent Island YC. 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Kent Narrows SPS.

Fitness, Health, and Fine Dining at Sea Fawcett Winter Seminar Series with Cindy Fletcher Holden and Robert Holden. 7 p.m. 919 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis.

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The schooner-yacht America, then a Confederate blockade runner, was found scuttled in the St. Johns River in Florida. She was raised, repaired, and joined the blockading squadron. 1862.

Introduction to Sea Kayaking 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. West River Center, West River, MD. Sponsored by the Chesapeake Paddlers Association. $30. Please register by March 6.

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Eagle Festival 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Blackwater Visitor Center. Live birds of prey programs, kids programs, archery range, wildlife exhibits, and food all day.

Green Beer Races Noon to 8 p.m. Eastport Democratic Club, Annapolis.

Racing Tactics with Bill Gladstone North Sails Stevensville. For skippers, crew, and junior sailors. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Spring Commissioning Seminar 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Northern VA Sail and Power Squadron. Alexandria West Marine, 601 S. Patrick Street, Alexandria. Free. eduacation@nvsps.org

Start Sailing Now Seminar West River YC. Lunch and registration at 1 p.m.; Start Sailing Now Q&A at 2 p.m. Free and open to the public.

St. Patrick’s Day All day. Every drinking establishment near and far.

The Frogs of Spring 7 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Grasonville, MD. Learn more about these seldom seen but fascinating amphibians and their relatives. $10. knelson@bayrestoration.org to reserve your spot.

Messing about in Boats Fawcett Winter Seminar Series with Fred Hecklinger, local sailor and marine surveyor. 7 p.m. 919 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis.

19-22

Build Your Own Grain Surfboard Chesapeake Light Craft, Annapolis. Please pre-register.

The Annapolis Leukemia Cup Regatta Kickoff 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Lowes Hotel, Annapolis. Cocktails and dinner. RSVP by March 13. (443) 471-1620.

Vernal Equinox The early Egyptians built the Great Sphinx so that it points directly toward the rising sun on the day of the vernal equinox.

20-22

Ocean Sailing Seminar Weekend O’Callaghan Hotel, Annapolis. Happy hour Friday night, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Details on worldcruising.com/training

Annapolis Oyster Roast and Sock Burning 12 to 5 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum. Live music by The Eastport Oyster Boys, raw and roasted oysters, beer and wine, bonfire. $30.

Common Sense Engine Maintenance Seminar 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free. Scandia Marine Center, Annapolis. Pre-registration required. (410) 643-0037.

GPS for Mariners 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Annapolis Firehouse, 620 Taylor Avenue. A modern learning experience that focuses on the GPS equipment typically owned by the recreational boater. Hosted by the USCG Auxiliary. $10.

Medical Emergencies at Sea: Beyond First Aid 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CAPCA. Annapolis Elks Lodge #622, Edgewater, MD. Learn to handle illness and injury when offshore. $40 members, $65 non-members. Breakfast and lunch included.

21-22

Marine Weather Course 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Port Annapolis Marina. This course leads to ASA 119, Marine Weather Certification. Offered by Delmarva Sailing School. $269 including test and ASA certification.

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Solving Problems Offshore Andy Schell

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Exploring the Chesapeake John Stefanick

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Night Cruising Lisa & Andy Batchelor

Planning Your Passage Andy Schell

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Sail Trim For Control David Flynn

Proper Prior Planning Kathy Parsons & Pam Wall

Hands-on Sail Repair John Balano

Inland to Offshore Ralph Naranjo

Galley Gourmet Kathy Parsons

Cruising in Harmony Lisa & Andy Batchelor

Outfitting for Blue Water Cruising (Part 1) - Pam Wall

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Anchoring: The Art of Staying Put Ralph Naranjo

Navigating the ICW Paul Truelove

Cruising the Caribbean Liza Copeland

Modern Navigation Matt Benhoff

Basic Marine Weather (All Day) Mark Thornton

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Below the Waterline Steve Zimmerman

Sail Inventory Chuck O’Malley

What Works (Part 1) Kathy Parsons & Pam Wall

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Cruising the Bahamas: Abacos Kathy Parsons & Pam Wall

Cruising the Bahamas: Exumas Kathy Parsons & Pam Wall

Liferaft and Survival at Sea Charles Daneko

Basic Diesel Maintenance John Martino

Communication Systems John Martino

Sailing in Heavy Weather Ralph Naranjo

Thunderstorms: A Primer Mark Thornton

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SpinSheet Solomons Crew Party 4 p.m. SMSA Clubhouse, Solomons, MD.

Start Sailing Now Q&A 3 p.m. SMSA Clubhouse, Solomons, MD. Free and open to the public.

23-26

Safe Boating Class 6 to 9 p.m. Hosted by Gander Mountain of Salisbury, MD. Presented by the USCG Auxiliary. (410) 546-0671.

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Safety at Sea Seminar USNA Alumni Hall, Annapolis. Presented by MTAM and the USNA Sailing.

SpinSheet Hampton Crew Party Marker 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. Meet sailors and find a boat to sail on in 2015! All are welcome.

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Build Your Own Northeaster Dory Chesapeake Light Craft, Annapolis. Please pre-register.

Safety at Sea Seminar J/World Annapolis, MD.

Laser Frostbite Sundays Thru March 15. 1 p.m. at Severn Sailing Association.

America’s Cup 35 Update Fawcett Winter Seminar Series with Tucker Thompson. 7 p.m. 919 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis.

Laser Frostbite Sundays 1 p.m. on Sundays.

Colonists from the ships Ark and Dove landed on St. Clements Island to establish the new colony of Maryland. 1634.

AYC Frostbite Series II Sundays thru March 22 at Annapolis YC.

26-29

Annapolis Film Festival Locations around town. More than 70 films showing.

Cruising Through the Wind Range 3 p.m. Ullman Sails Annapolis. Free cruising seminar, drinks, and appetizers.

Anchoring Seminar 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Northern VA Sail and Power Squadron. Alexandria West Marine, 601 S. Patrick Street, Alexandria. Free. eduacation@nvsps.org

Paddlesports America 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Annapolis Firehouse, 620 Taylor Avenue. A four-hour safety-oriented course specifically designed with novice paddle enthusiasts in mind. Hosted by the USCG Auxiliary. $10.

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thru Mar 29

Oriental In-Water Boat Show Oriental Harbor Marina, Oriental, NC.

thru Mar 22

Emergencies on Board Seminar 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Northern VA Sail and Power Squadron. Alexandria West Marine, 601 S. Patrick Street, Alexandria. Free. eduacation@nvsps.org

SMSA Frostbite Sundays Frostbite racing Sundays in March 1 p.m.

April

Spring Open House Crusader Yacht Sales, Port Annapolis Marina.

Easter Otherwise known as “candy for breakfast day.”

March Racing 7-13 thru Mar 15

Build Your Own Annapolis Wherry Chesapeake Light Craft, Annapolis. Please pre-register.

Point Lookout Lighthouse Open House 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Scotland, MD. $5. (301) 872-5688.

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Advanced

7 to 9 p.m. Annapolis High School. Sponsored by ASPS.

thru Apr 8 Seminar Weather

7 to 9 p.m. Annapolis High School. Sponsored by ASPS. $65.

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April Fool’s Day

Basic Marine Electricity 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsored by CAPCA. Annapolis Elks Lodge #622, Edgewater MD. $85 members, $115 non-members. Breakfast & lunch included.

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Rock and Roast 6 to 10 p.m. Metropolitan Kitchen & Lounge, Annapolis. Food, drinks, auction, music by The Dan Haas Band. Benefits Box of Rain.

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Build Your Own Lapstrake Dinghy Chesapeake Light Craft, Annapolis. Please pre-register.

Tax Day “There’s one for you, nineteen for me” ~Taxman, The Beatles

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Tiki Bar Opening Party Solomons, MD.

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Bay Bridge Boat Show Bay Bridge Marina,

Hampton Heritage Day 11 a.m.to 4 p.m. Carousel Park in Hampton, VA. A commemoration of the first settlers’ landing in 1607 and the meeting between the Native Americans and the European Settlers.

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WCC Kumuohu SUP and Outrigger Canoe Race 15K race for outrigger canoes, surfskis, sea kayaks, and SUP. Sponsored by the Washington Canoe Club. Potomac River.

18-19

Privateer Festival Live entertainment, tall ships, crafts and food vendors, reenactments, grog garden, pirates ball, and pub crawl. Fells Point, Baltimore.

18-25

Annapolis Beer Week Diverse beer-related activities. Proceeds support local charities.

The World Famous SpinSheet Crew Party 4 to 6 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum. Free. Bring your friends!

Start Sailing Now Q&A 3 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum. Free and open to the public.

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Bird Migration – Who Passes Thru and When 7 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Grasonville, MD. Mark Schilling will talk about the many types of birds which migrate thru the Chesapeake Bay area in the spring, and how and when you can spot them. $10. knelson@bayrestoration. org to reserve your spot.

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Cruisers University The ultimate aide to navigation! Annapolis.

Blessing of the Fleet 6 to 10 p.m. Cape Charles Harbor, Cape Charles, VA.

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Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition and Art Festival Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City, MD. $10.

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Spring Sailboat Show City Dock, Annapolis.

Paddle Smart Seminar 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Northern VA Sail and Power Squadron. Alexandria West Marine, 601 S. Patrick Street, Alexandria. Free. eduacation@nvsps.org

Hampton Roads Rubber Duck Race Noon. Great Bridge Lock Park, Chesapeake, VA.

ARC DelMarVa Rally Seminar 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chesapeake Sailmakers Loft, 7366 Edgewood Road. Free to participants, and open to anyone wishing to get more info on the specifics of the rally: route planning, fuel planning, safety equipment, and more.

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Winefest St. Michaels, MD.

Taste of the Town 12 to 3 p.m. Fountain Park in Chestertown, MD.

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Maryland International Kite Expo Exhibitions, demonstrations, and much more. Ocean City, MD.

Stingray Point Marina Chesapeake Bay’s Premier Marina in Deltaville,Virginia

Blue-Water Passagemaking Everything you need to know about taking your vessel into blue water from speaker John Kretschmer. Hosted by CAPCA. Annapolis, MD. Free.

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Spring Regatta DC Sail, SW DC. Charleston Race Week

BCYA Icebreaker The traditional pursuit race to shake out the kinks before Tuesday night racing begins. 1 p.m. Baltimore.

DISC Cherry Blossom Regatta Dangerfield Island Sailing Club, Alexandria, VA.

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Soling Bowl Severn SA, Annapolis.

Fishing Bay YC Spring Series Deltaville, VA. Tuesday Night Racing in Baltimore Begins! Baltimore.

Wednesday Night Racing beings on the Patuxent River Weekly keelboat races for SMSA members and guests.

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Wounded Warriors Regatta Annapolis.

NASS Spring Race Naval Academy Sailing Squadron, Annapolis.

Wednesday Night Racing Begins! Hooray! Spring is finally here! Annapolis YC.

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AYC Overnight Race Annapolis YC.

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t age 23, with visions of white sand beaches and cocktails, Newland was convinced he could quickly learn to sail, so he bought a 27-foot boat and taught himself. These days, he’s teaching others in his position as the adult programs manager for the community sailing program Sail Nauticus in Norfolk.

Tell us about how you got into sailing?

I got into sailing to see the world. I am from Charlotte, NC, and had never been sailing before. But after backpacking Europe and driving around the U.S., it sounded reasonable that I could travel in my own home, moved along by the wind. It not only sounded way more affordable, but visions of white sand beaches and cocktails are pretty alluring. It was just after college, and I was 23 at the time. I bought a Watkins 27 with my sister, convinced that I could learn to sail pretty quickly, and would have the boat fixed up and ready to travel to the Bahamas in around a year.

Did you have any preconceived notions about sailing that proved true or untrue? That boat ownership is anywhere close to affordable. That being said, the places I have visited made it all worth it.

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How did you learn to sail? Have you taken any formal classes?

I taught myself over the years. I had considered formal classes in the beginning, but they were out of my price range. I had a lot of books onboard about how to sail, and would consult the relevant section for whatever I was doing. Reading about kedging was by far the easiest, because I was already aground. I stumbled around like that for two or three years in Beaufort, NC. It really all came together for me when I was hired by Offshore Sailing School as an instructor. I have to give props to Kevin Wensley for hiring me, because I still had a lot of gaps in my knowledge at that point. He mentored me, and teaching classes helped fill those gaps quickly. Eventually I was managing the branch in St. Michaels, MD, and teaching courses up to Coastal Passagemaking and Navigation.

What has been your sailing experience thus far, and what are your future plans? My wife Erika and I have had the pleasure of owning three boats over the years. Piper, the Watkins 27 was a real piece of work when she moved aboard. I was an-

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Chesapeake Bay Tide Tables

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

BALTIMORE 1

3:07 AM Sun 9:39 AM 4:19 PM 11:00 PM

0.8 H -0.2 L 1.1 H 0.1 L

3:19 AM Mon 9:42 AM 4:02 PM 11:02 PM

1 H -0.1 L 1.3 H 0.1 L

1:43 AM Sun 8:00 AM 2:52 PM 8:48 PM

0.7 H -0.2 L 1 H 0.1 L

1:47 AM Mon 8:13 AM 2:47 PM 9:03 PM

0.9 H -0.1 L 1.1 H 0.2 L

1 5:29 AM Sun 11:39 AM 5:46 PM 11:43 PM

H L H L

0.9 H -0.2 L 1.1 H 0.1 L

1.1 H -0.1 L 1.3 H 0.1 L

2:35 AM Mon 8:51 AM 3:36 PM 9:32 PM

0.8 H -0.2 L 1 H 0.1 L

2:51 AM Tue 9:15 AM 3:43 PM 9:55 PM

1 H -0.1 L 1.2 H 0.1 L

2 6:16 AM 2.6 H Mon 12:23 PM 0.2 L 6:30 PM 2.3 H

4:49 AM 0.9 H Tue 11:19 AM -0.2 L 5:46 PM 1.1 H

5:16 AM 1.2 H Wed 11:53 AM -0.2 L 5:59 PM 1.3 H

L H L H

12:46 AM Wed 7:11 AM 1:20 PM 7:35 PM

-0.3 L 3.1 H -0.3 L 3 H

12:36 AM THu 6:11 AM 12:54 PM 6:52 PM

0 L 1.3 H -0.2 L 1.3 H

1.1 H -0.1 L 1.2 H 0 L

0 2.6 0.1 2.4

0.1 L 1 H -0.1 L 1.1 H

3:51 AM Wed 10:15 AM 4:36 PM 10:44 PM

3 12:28 AM Tue 6:56 AM 1:01 PM 7:09 PM

12:17 AM Wed 5:34 AM 12:03 PM 6:22 PM

0.8 H -0.2 L 1 H 0.1 L

3:22 AM Tue 9:38 AM 4:15 PM 10:11 PM

0 2.6 0 2.5

L H L H

1:44 AM THu 8:05 AM 2:12 PM 8:29 PM

-0.5 L 3.2 H -0.5 L 3.2 H

0.1 L 1 H -0.1 L 1.1 H

1:20 AM 7:05 AM 1:52 PM 7:42 PM

0 L 1.5 H -0.2 L 1.3 H

1.2 H -0.1 L 1.2 H 0 L

4 1:08 AM Wed 7:32 AM 1:35 PM 7:44 PM

12:48 AM THu 6:16 AM 12:43 PM 6:55 PM

0.9 H -0.2 L 1 H 0.1 L

4:05 AM Wed 10:22 AM 4:50 PM 10:48 PM

5:44 AM 1.3 H 12:08 PM -0.1 L 6:15 PM 1.1 H

5 1:45 AM THu 8:05 AM 2:07 PM 8:18 PM

-0.1 L 2.7 H 0 L 2.6 H

-0.6 L 3.2 H -0.6 L 3.4 H

0.1 L 1.1 H -0.1 L 1.1 H

2:04 AM SAT 7:58 AM 2:49 PM 8:30 PM

-0.1 L 1.5 H -0.2 L 1.3 H

0.9 H -0.1 L 1 H 0 L

5:25 AM 1 H 11:44 AM -0.1 L 5:57 PM 0.9 H

12:19 AM SAT 6:38 AM 1:02 PM 7:03 PM

-0.1 L 1.4 H -0.1 L 1.1 H

Fri

-0.1 L 2.6 H 0 L 2.6 H

3:32 AM SAT 9:46 AM 3:50 PM 10:10 PM

-0.6 L 3.2 H -0.6 L 3.4 H

1:43 AM SAT 7:32 AM 2:02 PM 7:59 PM

0 1.1 0 1.1

L H L H

2:47 AM Sun 8:51 AM 3:46 PM 9:19 PM

-0.1 L 1.6 H -0.1 L 1.2 H

12:00 AM SAT 6:04 AM 12:24 PM 6:29 PM

0 L 1 H -0.1 L 0.9 H

1:07 AM Sun 7:31 AM 1:56 PM 7:51 PM

-0.1 L 1.4 H 0 L 1 H

7 2:55 AM SAT 9:09 AM 3:10 PM 9:25 PM

0 2.6 0 2.6

L H L H

4:24 AM Sun 10:35 AM 4:39 PM 11:00 PM

-0.6 L 3.1 H -0.5 L 3.4 H

3:11 AM Sun 9:09 AM 3:42 PM 9:33 PM

0 1.1 0 1

L H L H

3:32 AM Mon 9:43 AM 4:44 PM 10:08 PM

-0.1 L 1.6 H 0 L 1.2 H

12:36 AM Sun 7:43 AM 2:05 PM 8:02 PM

0 1 0 0.9

L H L H

1:55 AM Mon 8:24 AM 2:49 PM 8:40 PM

-0.1 L 1.4 H 0 L 1 H

8 4:30 AM Sun 10:42 AM 4:42 PM 11:00 PM

0 2.5 0 2.6

L H L H

-0.4 L 2.9 H -0.3 L 3.2 H

3:41 AM Mon 9:46 AM 4:25 PM 10:09 PM

0 1.2 0.1 1

L H L H

4:18 AM Tue 10:37 AM 5:44 PM 10:59 PM

-0.1 L 1.5 H 0.1 L 1.1 H

2:12 AM Mon 8:23 AM 2:47 PM 8:37 PM

0 1 0 0.9

L H L H

2:46 AM Tue 9:19 AM 3:43 PM 9:31 PM

-0.1 L 1.4 H 0.1 L 1 H

9 5:06 AM Mon 11:16 AM 5:17 PM 11:36 PM

0.1 2.4 0.1 2.6

L H L H

4:14 AM Tue 10:26 AM 5:13 PM 10:49 PM

0 1.2 0.1 1

L H L H

0 1.5 0.2 1

L H L H

2:50 AM Tue 9:06 AM 3:31 PM 9:13 PM

0 1.1 0.1 0.8

L H L H

3:39 AM Wed 10:16 AM 4:39 PM 10:25 PM

0 1.3 0.2 0.9

L H L H

0 1.2 0.2 0.9

L H L H

6:04 AM 0.1 L THu 12:32 PM 1.4 H 7:46 PM 0.2 L

3:30 AM Wed 9:52 AM 4:20 PM 9:53 PM

0 1.1 0.1 0.8

L H L H

0 1.2 0.3 0.9

L H L H

4:15 AM THu 10:44 AM 5:13 PM 10:40 PM

0 1.1 0.2 0.8

L H L H

0 1.1 0.2 0.8

L H L H

4:01 AM Mon 10:32 AM 5:06 PM 11:41 PM

March 2015 Tides

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AnnApolis

Fri

1:16 AM 6:55 AM 1:22 PM 7:27 PM

4:51 AM Wed 11:09 AM 6:06 PM 11:33 PM

5:34 AM 0 L THu 11:58 AM 1.2 H 7:06 PM 0.2 L

4:18 AM Tue 10:50 AM 5:03 PM 11:51 PM

Fri

5:08 AM Wed 11:33 AM 6:45 PM 11:53 PM

27 Fri

12:50 AM 7:06 AM 1:34 PM 8:46 PM

1 0.1 1.3 0.3

H L H L

0.9 0 1.3 0.2

H L H L

1:49 AM SAT 8:13 AM 2:40 PM 9:41 PM

1 0.2 1.2 0.3

H L H L

1:19 AM SAT 7:24 AM 1:54 PM 9:11 PM

0.9 0 1.3 0.2

H L H L

2:49 AM Sun 9:19 AM 3:43 PM 10:31 PM

1.1 0.2 1.2 0.3

H L H L

0.9 0 1.3 0.2

H L H L

3:46 AM Mon 10:21 AM 4:39 PM 11:14 PM

1.1 0.2 1.2 0.3

H L H L

1.2 0.2 1.2 0.3

H L H L

Fri

12:23 AM 6:24 AM 12:53 PM 8:09 PM

2:18 AM Sun 8:32 AM 2:58 PM 10:09 PM

4:39 AM Tue 11:16 AM 5:26 PM 11:52 PM

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

High –3:47 +3:11 –0:06 –2:14

Low –3:50 +3:30 –0:10 –1:58

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H. Ht *1.18 *1.59 *0.82 *1.08

L. Ht *1.17 *1.59 *0.83 *1.08

Spring Range 1.5 1.9 1.1 1.4

4:46 AM THu 11:04 AM 5:24 PM 11:24 PM Fri

Fri

5:08 AM 11:42 AM 6:10 PM 11:37 PM

6:06 AM 0 L SAT 12:44 PM 1.1 H 7:09 PM 0.2 L

12:41 AM Sun 7:09 AM 1:47 PM 8:07 PM

0.8 0 1.1 0.2

H L H L

4:49 AM THu 11:12 AM 5:27 PM 11:32 PM Fri

4:35 AM THu 11:15 AM 5:35 PM 11:23 PM Fri

5:34 AM 0.1 L 12:16 PM 1.2 H 6:32 PM 0.3 L

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

5:46 AM 0.1 L Tue 11:52 AM 2.4 H 5:56 PM 0.1 L

5:07 AM Mon 11:28 AM 5:34 PM 11:46 PM

Fri

6:11 AM -0.2 L Tue 12:14 PM 2.7 H 6:20 PM -0.1 L

12:43 AM Wed 7:07 AM 1:07 PM 7:16 PM

3 0 2.5 0.1

H L H L

12:15 AM Wed 6:29 AM 12:32 PM 6:39 PM

2.6 0.2 2.3 0.2

H L H L

1:39 AM THu 8:07 AM 2:05 PM 8:16 PM

2.8 0.2 2.3 0.2

H L H L

1:00 AM THu 7:19 AM 1:19 PM 7:30 PM

2.6 0.3 2.2 0.2

H L H L

2.6 0.4 2.2 0.3

H L H L

1:52 AM 8:17 AM 2:14 PM 8:29 PM

2.5 0.3 2.2 0.2

H L H L

3:49 AM SAT 10:13 AM 4:17 PM 10:27 PM

2.5 0.5 2.2 0.4

H L H L

2.4 0.5 2.2 0.4

H L H L

Fri

0.9 0.1 1.1 0.3

H L H L

1:24 AM Sun 7:37 AM 2:16 PM 8:19 PM

0.9 0.1 1.1 0.3

H L H L

2:52 AM SAT 9:20 AM 3:17 PM 9:34 PM

2.6 0.3 2.2 0.1

H L H L

2:22 AM Mon 8:35 AM 3:08 PM 9:05 PM

1 0.1 1.1 0.3

H L H L

2.6 0.2 2.3 0

H L H L

1.1 0.1 1.1 0.3

H L H L

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

2:38 AM 8:57 AM 3:01 PM 9:20 PM

5:17 AM Mon 11:24 AM 5:29 PM 11:51 PM

12:23 AM SAT 6:36 AM 1:18 PM 7:27 PM

Low +1:40 –1:15 –3:13 –3:47

2.7 H 0.1 L 2.5 H -0.2 L

6:12 AM 2.9 H Tue 12:26 PM -0.1 L 6:38 PM 2.7 H

3:14 AM Tue 9:29 AM 3:53 PM 9:48 PM

diFFerenCes

2:20 AM 8:37 AM 2:38 PM 8:52 PM

2.5 0.2 2.2 0.1

Fri

3:59 AM Sun 10:25 AM 4:26 PM 10:41 PM

diFFerenCes Onancock Creek Stingray Point Hooper Strait Light Lynnhaven Inlet

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

2:41 AM 9:10 AM 3:09 PM 9:22 PM

4:56 AM Sun 11:11 AM 5:20 PM 11:26 PM

5:54 AM 2.4 H Mon 12:01 PM 0.4 L 6:13 PM 2.4 H

12:18 AM Tue 6:42 AM 12:44 PM 6:58 PM

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

0.3 2.5 0.4 2.5

L H L H

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

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Tidal Current Tables

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Baltimore Harbor Approach (Off Sandy Point) 1

Slack Water Max Current Speed

Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Slack Water Max Current Speed

115 715 1428 2117

424 -0.6 1054 0.9 1739 -0.7 2339 0.3

59 -1 717 1.2 1343 -1.1 1949 0.8

18 Mon 551 1139 1823

301 0.6 849 -0.7 1505 0.9 2137 -0.9

208 805 1523 2217

516 -0.5 1148 0.9 1837 -0.7

145 -0.9 806 1.2 1436 -1.1 2042 0.7

100 642 1231 1906

347 0.7 940 -0.7 1552 0.9 2218 -0.9

39 0.3 615 -0.5 1246 0.9 1934 -0.8

529 1220 1857

234 -0.8 856 1.2 1530 -1 2137 0.7

138 Wed 729 1320 1946

430 0.7 1026 -0.7 1635 0.9 2257 -0.9

138 0.4 717 -0.5 1345 0.9 2027 -0.8

24 Wed 619 1316 1958

326 -0.8 950 1.1 1628 -1 2236 0.6

213 812 1406 2024

509 0.8 1110 -0.8 1717 0.9 2334 -0.9

234 0.5 820 -0.6 1442 0.9 2116 -0.9

122 714 1413 2059

423 -0.7 1047 1 1727 -0.9 2338 0.5

246 853 1452 2100

547 0.8 1152 -0.8 1757 0.8

39 615 1213 1853

325 0.6 919 -0.7 1536 0.9 2203 -0.9

226 815 1512 2200

526 -0.6 1147 0.9 1828 -0.9

Fri

9 -0.9 624 0.8 1234 -0.8 1837 0.7

118 Wed 710 1314 1940

413 0.8 1015 -0.8 1629 1 2247 -1

42 0.5 632 -0.6 1250 0.8 1927 -0.8

44 -0.8 801 0.9 1417 -0.8 2019 0.7

156 802 1413 2025

459 0.9 1108 -0.9 1719 1 2331 -1

220 -0.7 840 0.9 1502 -0.7 2103 0.6

235 853 1510 2110

544 1200 1809

1 -1 0.9

555 1245 1914

258 -0.7 921 0.9 1551 -0.7 2150 0.5

15 -1 630 1.1 1251 -1.1 1859 0.9

31 Wed 633 1335 2014

338 -0.6 1005 0.9 1643 -0.7 2242 0.4

Sun

Tue

THu

Fri

SAT

Sun

318 934 1538 2137 449 1115 1727 2313

Mon 522 1159 1818 2350

10 Tue

THu

Fri

SAT

Sun

308 902 1619 2311 413 1005 1713 2357

Mon 516 1110 1804 Tue

THu

Fri

SAT

316 944 1606 2155

Sun

358 1035 1702 2242

Mon 442 1127 1759 2331 Tue

THu

Fri

SAT

Sun

334 920 1610 2256 441 1027 1706 2346

Mon 541 1130 1759 Tue

31 634 1229 1847

Slack Water Max Current Speed

534 0.7 1220 -1.2 1755 0.6

19 -1.1 609 0.7 1304 -1.2 1832 0.7

104 -1.2 643 0.8 1342 -1.2 1910 0.7

13 Fri

143 -1.2 720 0.8 1413 -1.3 1948 0.8

Slack Water Max Current Speed

0.8 -1 0.4 -1

103 0.7 801 -0.9 1329 0.4 2005 -1

524 1231 1632

217 -1.3 757 0.8 1439 -1.3 2024 0.9

559 1133 1819

248 -1.3 833 0.8 1504 -1.3 2058 0.9

3 638 1203 1852

144 0.6 737 -0.6 1351 0.8 2023 -0.8

240 0.6 838 -0.6 1448 0.8 2113 -0.8

330 0.7 932 -0.7 1540 0.8 2158 -0.8

120 752 1323 1955

444 -1.9 1019 1.3 1651 -1.8 2238 1.5

211 Mon 849 1412 2046

538 -1.8 1110 1.1 1740 -1.6 2327 1.4

153 0.7 856 -0.9 1423 0.3 2102 -1

637 -1.6 1205 0.9 1837 -1.4

18 632 1331 1804

250 0.7 1001 -0.9 1529 0.4 2208 -1

120 734 1428 1927

400 0.8 1107 -1.1 1644 0.5 2318 -1.2

224 Mon 831 1518 2039

509 0.9 1203 -1.3 1743 0.7

27 Fri

609 1310 1811

218 0.7 951 -1.1 1511 0.4 2148 -0.9

319 -1.2 908 0.8 1530 -1.3 2132 0.9

19 -1.4 603 1.1 1254 -1.5 1831 1

100 716 1418 1921

329 0.6 1102 -1.1 1647 0.4 2304 -0.9

40 818 1333 2026

452 -1.2 1042 0.7 1701 -1.2 2305 0.9

116 -1.6 653 1.2 1343 -1.7 1920 1.2

210 815 1517 2023

514 0.5 1201 -1.1 1753 0.5

218 Mon 859 1402 2101

530 -1.1 1118 0.6 1738 -1.2 2340 0.8

212 -1.7 744 1.3 1433 -1.8 2010 1.4

616 -1 1156 0.5 1822 -1.1

Sun

238 850 1532 2043

Mon 328 932 1610 2128 Tue

409 1006 1642 2208

Wed 446 1036 1714 2247 THu

SAT

Sun

Tue

521 1104 1747 2325

255 941 1430 2139

Wed 334 1031 1459 2222 THu

SAT

Sun

Tue

324 925 1603 2144

Wed 420 1016 1648 2242 THu

511 1102 1731 2336

Fri

604 1149 1818

305 -1.9 837 1.3 1520 -1.9 2101 1.5

28 658 1236 1905

355 -1.9 929 1.3 1605 -1.9 2150 1.6

SAT

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

421 1129 1535 2316

19 708 1240 1913

Sun

Tue

303 948 1501 2140

Wed 358 1050 1555 2240 THu

SAT

Sun

459 1159 1658 2348

Mon 315 906 1602 2119 Tue

407 948 1639 2207

21 1.2 741 -1.4 1304 0.7 1938 -1.2 118 1 843 -1.2 1404 0.6 2040 -1.1

5 -1 608 0.6 1249 -1.1 1834 0.6 54 -1 642 0.6 1329 -1.1 1908 0.7

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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March 2015 Currents

453 1043 1737

208 0.5 754 -0.6 1414 1 2051 -0.9

Slack Water Max Current Speed

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by Dave Nestel

Century Club Sail #100

ometimes in life the things that identify red channel marker #32, so that you don’t plan happen to be I could accurately measure my southerly the most memorable. When I progress. launched my boat on Tuesday morning, I felt a deep sense of accomplishthe only thing I thought that I would ment as I gybed the boat toward home remember was that today’s sail would knowing I had set another record. I was mark the 100th trip this year and make now on a “dry” beam reach, completing me an official member of the SpinSheet my 100th trip this season. Without any Century Club. Today’s wind blowplanning, I had sailed further south in ing from the easterly direction would my 16-foot boat since I first purchased make for a pleasant “traveling breeze” allowing me to sail up and down the Bay without tacking. I knew that the tide flowing down the Bay was due to switch directions in a few hours and would carry me back home should the wind die, so I decided that I would sail south. Normally, the prevailing southerly breezes make getting past Howell Point on the Sassafras River a rare experience in my average three- to four-hour sails, but today with the help of the tide and a 10-plus mile per hour breeze, I found myself leaving that landmark behind in less than one hour. In that moment, I decided to see if I could break my old record of sailing further south than Still Pond. Traveling at speeds of seven to eight miles per hour, I was pretty sure that I might ##Dave Nestel, who spent 162 days on the water (100 of them be able to make Fairlee Creek on his own boat) in 2014, receiving his SpinSheet Century before time would force me to Club burgee from the editor. Photo by Cory Deere turn around. Visions of circumnavigating Pooles Island briefly entered my mind, her in 2009. I celebrated by eating my but as I approached the tip of Worton one small apple and washing it down Point, the tidal current turned north with a bottle of water. and the wind veered to a more southerly Looking up the Bay and seeing how direction which turned my reach into a far I had traveled—about 15 miles—I beat that was starting to make for a wet began the mental game I always play of ride. Even though the air temperature hoping that this was not one of those was in the low 70s, the spray in my face times when perfect conditions had alwas a reminder that fall was here and lowed me to “dig myself a hole” that that my imagined Pooles Island circumwould not be fun to get out of. Sailing navigation would best wait for another without an auxiliary motor has its drawday. I forced myself into an additional 15 backs, and knowing that the wind can minutes of “wet” sailing just to reach and die or change direction unexpectedly al38 March 2015 SpinSheet

ways adds an element of stress when sailing this far from home. Concerns about losing the wind weren’t foremost in my mind as it had been gradually strengthening through the morning. Some of the gusts building behind the Eastern Shore were becoming stronger. I knew I would have a great return ride just as long as the wind kept blowing from the southeast. I sensed that I was really moving well but I was not able to monitor my speed on my GPS because I was wearing my “skirt” to keeps errant spray out of the cockpit; doing so hides my GPS from view. Looking behind me to the south, I noticed a 40-plus-foot Beneteau traveling in my direction with only a mainsail up. Despite my seemingly high speeds, she eventually passed me by. I tried to reassure myself that they definitely had their motor on; although I never did spot any exhaust coming from their stern. When I returned home after five hours of fantastic sailing, the GPS recorded a trip of 31.6 miles, an average speed of 6.6 miles per hour, and to my surprise, a maximum speed of 12.9 mph, an all-time high! Completing my 100th sailing trip this season was memorable enough, but since I traveled farther south and reached higher speeds than ever before, I will never forget what a great sail this truly was, all without planning. Checking my log for the season, those 100 trips going nowhere have taken me 1501.4 miles in 291 hours of true sailing time. As I climbed into my king-sized bed that evening, I briefly relived the trip that day and remembered to thank God for making me a day sailor. P.S. Thank you Duffy Perkins for creating the SpinSheet Century Club Challenge. spinsheet.com

by Pamela Tenner Kellett

The Floating Wetlands of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

altimore’s Inner Harbor is a welcoming destination for sailors interested in travelling to an urban Chesapeake port with easy waterfront access to its many attractions. The free Charm City Circulator can transport sailors further inland to explore the Baltimore neighborhoods that lie beyond the Waterfront Promenade. In the past several years, sailors may have noticed small green islands floating in front of the World Trade Center and next to the National Aquarium. What are these floating wetlands and why have they been installed in this highly urbanized environment? Hundreds of years ago Baltimore’s harbor shoreline would have been lined with tidal wetlands. Bulkheads and riprap make it difficult to imagine the ecosystem that once existed on this part of the Patapsco. Today it is hard to even tell that it is part of a river. The floating wetlands seek to replicate the “ecosystems services” provided by natural wetlands. Ecosystem services is the new environmental science buzzword for describing value, both intrinsic and to humans, that a natural resource provides. Floating wetlands are constructed of a buoyant substrate that can support native wetland plants such as Spartina patens (saltmeadow hay), Spartina alterniflora (saltmarsh cordgrass), and Hibiscus moscheutos (marsh hibiscus). Various companies construct the wetlands, and the dimensions can vary. The National Aquarium’s 200-square-foot island was constructed by Biohaven Floating Islands. The floating wetlands installed by the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore were designed by Biohabitats and constructed with assistance from students at Living Classrooms Foundation. The original Waterfront Partnership wetlands were constructed from recycled plastic bottles, and some even came from the Waterwheel Powered Trash Interceptor at the mouth of the Jones Fall River. Floating wetlands provide many environmental benefits to water quality and habitat enhancement, which is why the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore has Follow us!

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included them in their Healthy Harbor Initiative. Habitat benefits are the most concrete improvements offered by the floating wetlands. Blue herons, night herons, ducks, eels, and otters have all been observed in or around the floating wetlands. The shading and roots of the plants provide structure and refuge for fish and other nekton (cool science term that means marine and freshwater organisms that can swim freely and range in size from micro to whale). Birds and insects utilize the surface plants for habitat. The framework of the floating wetlands itself provides a substrate for colonization of a variety of plants and animals. Interestingly, the false dark mussel has been one of the primary mollusk colonizers, a proven powerful filter feeder and water quality enhancer. Other potential benefits include nutrient removal from uptake of the plant roots which could reduce the effects of eutrophication. Heavy metal and contaminant sequestration and sediment trapping are also observable benefits to water quality. These benefits are greater in a more closed system than Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

Floating wetlands are not going to solve the Patapsco’s water quality issues, though there are plans to install more at various locations around the harbor. Stormwater runoff, which has the biggest effect on water quality, will need to be tackled at its sources. However, the fact that the floating wetlands serve as an educational tool and provider of habitat in a highly urbanized environment is undisputed. The connection to wildlife and the river’s past ecology is now observable from both land and sea. What can sailors do? You could have your very own floating wetland at your dock or marina! Possible sources for floating wetlands: Magothy River Association, magothyriver.org; Bluewing, bluewing-env. com/floatingislands; Biohavens Technologies, floatingislandsinternational.com; Biohabitats Inc., biohabitats.com. 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. SpinSheet March 2015 39

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eaded up to Newport for the Volvo Ocean Race stopover May 5 through 17? Of course you are. With incredible sailing, great food, fun nightlife, and tons of places to hang out on land, Newport is our home away from home. If you are heading up, start making plans now to make sure you don’t miss any of the action, and make the most of your time in the second greatest sailing town in the world.

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have the best breakfast sandwich in town,” says North Sails president Ken Read. And you never argue with Ken Read over a breakfast sandwich. Sadly, the Tall Ship Providence (pictured in the corresponding photo on the hard in the yard) is no longer there: she suffered a bad fall during a winter storm and is now getting repaired. newportshipyard.com

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4 If you’re the exercising type, now is the

time for you to get in a run around Cliff Walk, a 3.5-mile public walkway that offers some of the most stunning ocean views you’ll find anywhere. It also offers great views of many of Newport’s mansions. If you were smart and watched the classic sailing movie “Wind” before heading up to Newport, you’ll recognize some of the locations seen in the movie. 5 Now that you’ve gotten your land-based activities out of the way, it’s time to get out on the water. Our favorite way to get out in Newport is to charter a 12-meter and channel the thrill of America’s Cup racing, where two hours on any one of the AC powerhouses will only cost you $75. But if you are more interested in little (ha!) boats, head down to Sail Newport and rent a J/22 or Rhodes 19 for anywhere from three to nine hours. sailnewport.org 6 If you prefer to watch the Volvo inport races from the shore, head over to Castle Hill Inn where you can wander around Ragged Point with a delicious cocktail in hand. Castle Hill is the place where “boats” are called “yachts,” though, so just be prepared. castlehillinn.com 7 Now that you’re a Newport sailing aficionado, it’s time to act the part. Head over to New York YC where you can relax on the lawn overlooking the harbor and drink one of the best dark and stormies anywhere in the world. nyyc.org

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9 If you’re hungry, our favorite

place to be is the Clarke Cooke House, a staple for the Newport sailing elite for decades. The Cooke House has multiple levels to it: if you’re just off the water and want to people watch world class sailors, head to The Candy Store, a haunt of sailing celebs like Dennis Conner, Ted Turner, and Ken Read. If you’re feeling all fancy-pantsy, head upstairs (with your proper attire, gentlemen) to either the Bistro or the Club Room. bannistersnewport. com/clarke_cooke_house.html

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Annapolis to Newport 2015

This Youngster is No Newbie

annes Leonard is busy getting ready for the 2015 Annapolis to Newport Race onboard Heron, a J/120 crewed by friends and family members. This is not Hannes’ first long distance race: he’s sailed in the Down the Bay race, he’s done Gov Cup, and he’s a Century Club member, logging 8000 miles in 20 months. The thing that makes Hannes Leonard unique is that he’s only 11 years old. Hannes is one of Greg and Tracy Leonard’s two children who have grown up on a sailboat. Sister Anna is six. As a cruising family, Hannes is comfortable on the sailboat for long distances. But his parents have also worked with him from the start to make him a part of the crew during long distance races. “It sounds formidable to take your kids on overnight races,” says Greg Leonard. “But it’s a phenomenal experience, both for the kids and for the parents to see their kids in that environment.” Leonard says that as opposed to regular ‘round the buoys racing,

distance racing involves less tacking and boat-to-boat maneuvering, allowing the kids to integrate in with the regular crew easier. Hannes’ first distance race was at age six, when he raced to St. Marys for the Gov Cup. Even at his young age, he had a job to do. “When I’m racing, I like to sit on the rail,” he says. “You sit on the rail to add weight, but you can see a lot and relax some. Sometimes I like to sit at the edge of the cockpit and trim, but I like the rail.” The watch system was something Hannes was already acquainted with, having done extensive cruising with his family. “When you’re racing, you have watches where you’re on watch, and then when you’re off watch, you can sleep and stuff. When you’re cruising, you’re on watch when you feel like it. We have a schedule of night watches, but when we get tired, you just go wake up another person.” Racing with smaller children is something Greg recommends to sailing parents. “The overnight races are actually

easier when they’re small because they generally start in the evening. The kids stay up for a while, it’s really exciting for them, and they’re entertained. They go to sleep after a while, and when they wake up, you’re there.” It is, however, doubly important to have the right safety gear for racing. “In addition to the usual lifejacket, they need their own harnesses (that fit), tethers, safety lights, whistles, and sailing knives (if appropriate). And they need to know how to work it all independently. If you take the time to train them, they can handle it all.” Greg and Tracy have clearly trained Hannes and Anna to be comfortable and competent members of the crew, whether on the rail or at the helm. As for whether his life’s path is as a racing sailor or a cruising sailor, Hannes is on the fence. “I really like both of them,” he says. “I think I want to get into the long distance races a little more, but still cruise some.” We’re very confident that his parents will help make that happen. spinsheet.com/a2n-2015 SpinSheet March 2015 45

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Marina Section

Your Marina I

Your Home Away from Home

f many boat owners were to be honest, they may admit to being happier upon their arrival at their marina than at their home. Not that there’s anything wrong with the comforts of home, gardens, and yards; but they do involve chores, weeding, and mowing. You have that sort of work at your marina, too. You scrub and paint and tweak. It’s just somehow a little better. Perhaps it’s the waterfront view. Or spying an osprey winging past as you scrub the deck, or the sound of water lapping against the hull. Perhaps it’s the promise of freedom once your boat

is ready or how the sight of your slipmates lightens your mood after a long winter. Over the years, sailors have shared with SpinSheet what their marina means to them. We can tell you that “a parking place for my boat” is a rare description of sailors’ dockside home away from home. Marinas mean something to those who dock their boats there, whether they have modest docks with few amenities or access to full services, pools, and tennis courts. For cruisers who usually anchor in quiet coves or racers who are used

Seeking Marinas and Services

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to rafting up “party style” with sleepy crew members strewn on every settee, to spend a night docked a nice marina is a luxury. To have someone meet you at the dock and catch your line makes you feel welcomed. To have a key to a clean shower, access to as many bags of ice as you want, fuel and pump-out service, a ship’s store, someone to give you a map to the local restaurants and ice cream shops, and a Tiki bar! — a weekend at a nice marina makes for great sailing memories. The condition of the docks matters to most sailors, as does the proximity to open Bay. You’ll find a host of questions and concerns many sailors share on page 48. What really matters to sailors are the people who run their marinas. Helpful people who keep a watchful eye on their boats when they cannot be there are what make the place feel like home. What is your marina like? Send us a note and tell us about your most positive marina moments: sailors@spinsheet.com # spinsheet.com

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ooking for a marina? If so, you’ve probably already discovered that it isn’t always easy to find one that suits your needs. Just as you learned when you bought

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that your family wants. On the other hand, do you really want to pay for a swimming pool and clubhouse if all you’re planning to do is go fishing with your buddies? Will tying up at a remote pier mean that you pay a travel fee for a mechanic to get there? Questions like these are worth exploring. “Choosing a marina is a lot like buying a house,” says Wendy Kravit, an Annapolis boater who has spent time selecting marinas for sailboats and powerboats that she’s owned over the years. “You not only have to be sure the slip is right for your particular boat, you have to check out the neighborhood and look into the security. It’s easier to find a boat than to find a marina.”

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Here are some factors you may want to consider. What’s your boat like, and how do you plan to use it? If you have a sailboat with a deep draft—or an extra-beamy cabin cruiser—make sure that both the channel leading up to the marina and the fairways between the rows of slips are big enough to let you get in and out easily, even on windy days. Is the approach channel deep and well-marked, with lighted buoys? Could you find your way in after dark? How far is the marina from your home? If you plan to go out every weekend, a two-hour drive can quickly become a drag. How long will it take for your boat to motor from your slip to the area where you usually do your boating? If you like to get out to the Bay quickly, you won’t want a marina that’s several miles upriver. What services and amenities will you need, or want, and how much will they cost? Does the marina provide shore-power hookups? Fresh and drinkable water that you can use to fill your boat’s water tanks? How about the following: finger piers, well-placed cleats and line-hangers, dock carts, gear boxes, dinghy storage, and adequate parking for you, your crew, and guests? Are there heads and showers ashore, a swimming pool, picnic tables, and a restaurant or clubhouse? Depending upon the characteristics of your boat—and the needs of your crew and family—the answers to these questions could be important. Visit the marina and take a close look around. Is the marina in a spot that’s well protected in case of a storm or hurricane? How high has the water risen in big storms above the piers and pilings? Does the marina offer dry storage? Is there a boatyard onsite? How good is it? Does the marina operate headpumpout facilities? Does it provide the fuel you need? If not, how far must you travel for these services? Follow us!

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Are the piers and walkways in good condition, without loose planks or wobbles? Is the marina neat, clean, and well-cared-for? Are the walkways lighted at night? Is there adequate security? Has the marina placed safety ladders every few slips so you can climb out easily if you fall into the water (it does happen…)? Does it have a boat-ramp? A travel-lift for haulouts? Will you have enough room to dock your boat comfortably? If your slip is too short, your bow will stick out into the fairway, causing problems for other boats; or you may not be able to cross your sternlines. Is the fairway between the rows of slips wide enough for you to maneuver? If you’re considering a seawall slip, is the silt piled so high you may run aground? Look around at the makeup of the marina’s tenants. Would your vessel be the only sailboat in the mix? If it is, would being the odd-boat-out present any problems? Are the boats currently tied up there in good condition? Is the

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marina manager present and available? After you’ve talked with the marina’s manager, visit the place on a nice weekend morning and talk to other boaters to get their take on many of these key issues. Ask them if they’ve encountered any downsides to keeping their boats there. Check out the slip you want to lease and see how it looks from ashore. Do the marina personnel seem helpful and responsible? What can you expect them to do for you? Notify you if your vessel has been disturbed or burglarized? Double up your lines in case of a storm? How can you reach one of the marina’s managers if you run into an emergency or serious problem after hours? Who provides security protection? Is the marina gated? Know the rules. Marinas often have all sorts of rules, some that you may welcome and some that may prove difficult. Are there restrictions on the hours you can enter the marina? On

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Compare prices and benefits. Depending on the market, some marinas may be willing to give you a break on slip fees, particularly if they have a lot of unfilled spaces. Or you may find that you don’t need some of the amenities and can get by well enough somewhere else. Re-check what you’ll be paying for and decide whether it’s what you want. Read the contract closely. Make sure that you’ve looked over all the restrictions, obligations, and other rules and that you’re prepared to go along with them. If you’re planning a trip and you’ll only need short-term transient space at a marina along the way, do some homework by reading cruising guides, surfing the internet, and consulting your chartplotter. Then call the marina in advance and ask questions about the issues that are important to you. Which channel does the marina staff monitor on VHF-FM marine

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nnapolis sailor Donna Morrow has been deeply involved in Bay boater education for more than a decade and has directed the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Clean Marina Initiative since 2002. SpinSheet caught up with her recently to find out how boaters can develop environmentally sound practices and protect Chesapeake marinas and the Bay. Since most of our readers are not marina owners, what can they do as boaters to support the Clean Marina Initiative? They can support Clean Marinas when they are selecting a marina either for long-term use or when travelling. If their

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there is a pledge form the diver can print off and sign. We encourage them to share it with their customers or the marina manager where they work. It’s important for boaters as well as divers to think about this issue. Boaters should never ask to have ablative paints cleaned in the water and should know what is on their hull. Experience shows that many boaters do not know if they have hard or soft paint, etc. Find our Tip Sheets at dnr.maryland.gov/boating/ cleanmarina/resources.asp. Sailors are washing, sanding, and painting their bottoms to prepare for spring. What is your advice to them? Be conscientious and use vacuum sanders, clean up the area under the boat at the end of every day, and use the least toxic cleaners possible. Once the boat is launched, your choice of cleaners is especially important. Look for those that have either the Green Seal or EPA Design for the Environment logo on the label.

marina of choice is not already a Clean Marina, they can encourage the manager to look into it. When businesses get inquiries from customers, that counts a lot! We also certify yacht clubs and community associations, so if they keep their boats at one of these, they could get certified. What is the Clean Boater Pledge, and how do sailors sign it? It’s just a simple way for boaters to learn about basic ways to prevent pollution and then indicate their promise to follow those practices. In return, we send them a “clean boater” decal for their boat and some other DNR goodies. Boaters can find the pledge at DNR licensing service centers, or they can find it (along with educational information) at dnr.maryland.gov/boating/cleanmarina. How do you find divers for hire who follow hull-cleaning best practices? Our Clean Diver Program offers professional divers a set of practices to prevent pollution while doing their work, and

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Newly Certified Maryland Clean Marinas • Sassafras Harbor • Hack’s Point • Bohemia Vista • Norman Creek • Hidden Harbour • Essex Marina and Boat Sales What other clean boating tips do you wish all sailors would adopt immediately? Stop sudsing up the whole boat every time. Spot clean the few scuffs, and wipe off the cleaners with a rag. Plain water and a scrub will do just fine for the rest. For that small percent of boaters who still dump sewage overboard, it’s time to join the 21st century and get legal. The practice is gross, illegal, and disrespectful to those in the slips near you. If you don’t know what is legal, visit our website: dnr.maryland.gov/boating/cleanmarina. And for smokers to never toss cigarette butts overboard. It’s very easy to pull them off and put them in a baggie in your pocket and throw them out when you get back in. How do I find a certified Clean Marina? Click to our website: dnr.maryland.gov/ boating/cleanmarina. Anything else you would like to add? It should also interest readers that the General Permit for Discharges from Marinas requires facilities that wash boat bottoms painted with anti-fouling paints, to: 1) meet very low limits on dissolved

metals in the waste water; or 2) cease discharging this water by March 1. Because meeting the limits for metals is so difficult, most yards have to go to zero discharge by a wash water recycling system, connecting to sanitary sewer, or pumping into a tank and having a licensed hauler (truck) remove it. This deadline is causing a lot of waves among boatyard operators who haven’t yet installed a way to stop discharging. The effect on boaters is

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t’s getting to be springtime around here, and we all know what that means. While some may “ooh” and “ah” over the bushy new wildlife, we in the sailing world prepare to do the same for our boats. We’ve pulled together some timelessly helpful spring commissioning hints to help you prepare for this exciting season!

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We know it can be stressful, but don’t panic. We are prepared to answer your S.O.S distress signals. Here’s our advice on some common issues people run into. Problem: My lines are stiff and brittle. What can I do to loosen them up? Solution: Make sure your lines are still strong: It’s important to keep track of how

A tip for making dock lines softer is to wash them in laundry detergent and fabric softener in your normal machine and let them air dry. Problem: I’m always in a rush to get everything done. How can I ensure I’ll be ready to splash my boat on time? Solution: Keep up with your maintenance year round, and if your marina helps with commissioning, don’t expect them to pick up the slack if you are running behind.

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long your lines have been in use because dock lines wear down after years of contact with the elements. If you have doubts about their strength, it’s probably time to get new ones. It’s much better to be safe than sorry. 56 March 2015 SpinSheet

Think about how much less time you’ll spend in the spring getting your boat ready to sail if you spent a few hours here and there doing work during the winter. Not to mention, the work will be less rushed and stressful, and can even be family or crew bonding time. spinsheet.com

Take advantage of the dreary days. We’re sorry to say that rain is not a good enough excuse to be lazy. This is a great time to make sure your licenses are all up to date. For example, be sure to take a peek at your dinghy and fishing licenses along with your documentation and registration. Also, make sure your boat is up to date with the proper PFDs, fire extinguishers, bailing devices, and navigation

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Resources BoatU.S.— boatus.com/seaworthy/spring-checklist Discover Boating — discoverboating.com/resources U.S. Sail and Power Squadrons — usps.org (locate your local squadron. Many have spring commissioning advice, checklists, and someone who will do a vessel safety check for you.) Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron — aspsmd.org Your marina — especially if you have a full-service marina, it may have a spring commissioning checklist on its website. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary — cgaux.org (once your boat is commissioned and in the water, a volunteer can do a vessel safety check free of charge).

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Solution: Start by taking a simple scrub brush and water to thoroughly clean your boat off. It’s good to have a clean boat before you begin any repairs, and this may also allow you to find a problem you may not have noticed otherwise.

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Of course, it is very unlikely that your boat will actually burst into flames, but from interviewing several marinas, we’ve learned that horror stories can (and do) happen to the best of us. It is always important to give your boat a thorough check before heading out for the first time. We’ve compiled some advice from marinas about what to double and triple check — things that are often broken, forgotten, or just plain troublesome. Broken: Bill Millar from Clarks Landing says that boat owners forget to “check their seacocks and the thru-hull fitting.” These can be very dangerous if broken, and are prone to cracking because they sometimes are mistakenly stepped on. Remember to lubricate and exercise them to ensure they are still in good condition. Forgotten: People often ignore their batteries, which can be a dangerous mistake to make. Bill says that just checking it isn’t enough; batteries need to be fully tested beyond seeing if they turn on and off. “Because newer boats with their powerful engines and computer controls rely so heavily on battery power, attempting to do service with a bad battery can really mess up the electronics.” Troublesome: This seems to be a common theme, but Bill says that it is important you don’t wait until spring when marinas are already busy to start repairs. Bill also enforced the importance of doing procedures properly. “If you are unsure about anything, call and ask your dealer, or someone else’s if they don’t want to tell you.” In many cases, repair jobs gone wrong can be the most costly and time consuming for you and your marina. Horror Story: Bill has actually seen boats go up in flames when their batteries are hooked up incorrectly. Broken: Paul Matrangola from Tidewater Marina says that he’s encountered many people that have trouble starting the engines because the fuel lines have not been properly bled. When replacing spinsheet.com

Check Your Rigging: Tips from BoatU.S. ##Fittings, especially swage fittings, should be inspected for cracks and rust. Wire halyards and running backstays also should be inspected for “fishhooks” and rust, which snag fingers and indicate that the standing rigging is nearing the end of its useful life. Ensure spreaders bisect the shrouds at equal angles. ##Remove tape on turnbuckles and lubricate threads (preferably with Teflon). Give the turnbuckle a twist or two to prevent mechanical freezing. Replace with fresh tape. ##Chainplates mounted through the deck should be caulked as necessary, preferably every two or three years. Leaks can cause problems, ranging from delaminated cores to rotted bulkheads. Hint: Remove all old caulking. ##boatus.com/seaworthy/spring-checklist filters, it is common for people with small diesel engines to introduce air to the lines. The engine can’t handle this and will shut off. Make sure you are confident in how to replace filters correctly before you tackle this task. Forgotten: When starting the engine for the first time, Paul says it is common to forget to open the cooling intake valve and fuel valve because it had been shut off during the winter.

Troublesome: Doing minor fiberglass repairs can be tedious, but it is important to do them well. “It’s not only a science, it’s an art,” explains Paul, and one that he suggests you leave to the professionals if you’re inexperienced. It is a misguided belief to think you can follow the directions closely, sand everything, and add some epoxy and everything will look perfect. Talk to a professional before

you tackle this project. There’s no shame in asking for help. Horror Story: Paul remembers one drastic commissioning gone wrong when boat owners stacked their kitchen with so many pots and pans that the thru hull for the sink ripped out. Water was unable to drain and the boat sank as a result. Clean out the clutter even when your boat is not in use!

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Getting Ahead of the Game

Commissioning in the Water by Steve Allan

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pring commissioning takes on a different life of its own when you’ve already spent the winter in the water. A slower, more relaxed pace puts you weeks ahead of your slipmates at the marina, and you can be a little smug with yourself knowing that a just reward awaits you. Foremost, you don’t have the frantic race against your self-imposed launch date deadline to contend with. If it’s only a matter of de-winterizing the engine, you can even go for a sail to break the monotony and lessen the pain if your sails are still bent on. If you’re lucky, there isn’t likely to be nearly the long list of boat projects that you would normally

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Perhaps the most important thing to consider is what kind of cleaning agents to use. On the hard, bleach agents like Soft Scrub at least have a chance to seep into the ground, whereas in the water, well, it’s pretty much direct deposit. Whether you’re at a certified Clean Marina or not, there are a number of environmentally benign ways of cleaning your boat for the spring without polluting the water. To me it makes sense that, no matter what the government of the day decrees, we all need to knuckle under and do our part as responsible stewards of the Bay, while acknowledging how far we’ve come from the days of phosphate-laden detergents outlawed by the Nixon administration. Tried but true concoctions from the past actually work pretty well, and in a lot of cases better than the harsh chemicals of today. Your skin will appreciate it, and so will the Bay. Vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, salt, and plain old water—cleaning agents known to work for generations— will work fine

on decks and the hull. Coca Cola will clean rust from stainless, and even Worcestershire sauce works as a brass cleaner. Such alternatives might require a little more elbow grease on your part, but think of it as a needed workout to shake off winter immobility by toning up those arm muscles while keeping harmful chemicals out of the Bay as an added benefit. Even so, they should be used as sparingly as possible, as fish and crabs don’t really need to be dining on vinegar and Worcestershire sauce runoff from your boat. In Maryland, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers a trove of handy hints to help boaters familiarize themselves with Bay-friendly commissioning and general maintenance practices. DNR reminds us that even non-toxic products such as marine antifreeze should be recycled, and mild soap detergents can break down the natural oils on fish gills. In general, make it good practice not to let anything get into the water

that doesn’t belong there. This is where inboard diesels have the advantage over the outboard engine I have hanging over my transom. Too heavy and bothersome to remove the engine for land-based convenience, changing the engine oil and the lower unit is quite a delicate dance. It requires launching the dinghy and placing a big bucket under the skeg to make sure not a drop of oil gets away. This operation seems to take three times longer than normal, and when it’s all done and put back together, I’m ready to be put under sedation. I find it all to be rather nerve wracking, until I remember why I keep the boat in the water over the winter and what makes it all worthwhile. It means an early start in spring under sail while those left on the hard are scrubbing and sanding and painting. Tradeoffs don’t get much better than that. For tips on environmentally friendly boating practices, turn to page 54.

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ack when my then-four-year-old son would ask people standing in line at the grocery store what kind of boat they had, nine times out of ten they would answer “a Beneteau,” “a Catalina,” or something similar. While many of us near the Chesapeake enjoy sailing, not nearly as many of us live aboard our vessels. Fortunately, several liveaboards have shared some tips learned from all their days afloat to help the rest of us enjoy our time on the water more with less hassle.

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A portable 12-volt fan can help beat the sultry Chesapeake heat by circulating air wherever needed. We plug ours in the salon during homework, at the navigation desk when underway, and in the freezer when we defrost. Lemon juice works wonders at cleaning off an ICW beard and other stubborn stains. It also acts as a non-toxic disinfectant for counters and sinks. Wet wipes clean everything: counters, floors, heads, and even people. I’ve often thought every house needs a junk drawer and every boat needs a catch-

all cockpit basket. Heron’s mesh pockets store everything from halyards to sunscreen and empty bottles. Hurrah came without a built-in cockpit catch-all, so now we sport a wicker basket to hold the latest seashells, sunglasses, sunscreen, flyswatters, and cameras. Plastic containers that attach with suction cups look functional, too. Duplicate linens, tools, and cooking utensils make it easier to move between house and boat. If your boat has berths, imagine how much more tempting a Friday night jumpstart to the weekend is when the beds are already made.

Great for night sailing, headlamps also work well as evening cockpit lighting, reading lamps, and nightlights. If you plan to travel by dinghy, a dry bag or two can keep your stuff—laundry, groceries, the evening’s chips and dip— dry and fresh. We’ve tried waterproof backpacks and duffel bags and find both versatile and easy to carry around. Waterproof folders work well for organizing and transporting boat documents. Water warmed by a solar shower offers a refreshing rinse on deck after a hot summer day.

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Ziplocs and binder clips aid in storing many kinds of foods so that they stay dry and critter-free. A silicone sink strainer keeps unwanted food out of drains. On our boat, the silicone has held up after many months of wear, and our drains have not clogged. Non-skid shelf liners and placemats help keep plates, glasses, and other small items from slipping around. A stainless steel French press or a mocha pot makes delicious coffee and stows easily without breaking.

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Heads like happy hour,too. A monthly cocktail of a quarter cup of vinegar helps break down mineral build-up inside valves and hoses. Heads also enjoy an occasional dose of vegetable oil for lubrication. To reduce clogs in the head, put toilet paper in a separate container rather than pumping it through to the holding tank.

Flushing a head with fresh water reduces nasty smells. I’ll admit that I was skeptical of how much of a difference this could make in the way the head smelled, and I did not want to use our precious fresh water for flushing a toilet while we were in the islands. Once back at the dock, we switched to fresh water flushing, and that change alone has had the biggest impact on controlling head odor on our boat.

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Easier maintenance:

Securing shackle pins on halyards and anchors with seizing wire helps prevent unwanted losses and trips up the mast in less-than-ideal situations. A 6-in-1 paint tool works well for scraping off bits of caulk or bottom paint. The edge can be sharpened, ensuring that the tool has the potential for long use. A compact mirror can help you to see in narrow spots such as in engine compartments or behind awkward hose connections. Similarly, an extendable magnetic grabber retrieves nuts and bolts that fall into hard-to-reach places like the bilge or under the engine. Want more tips? These suggestions all came from area liveaboard sailors talking to each other over cocktails or on the dock. Your slip neighbors undoubtedly have terrific ideas to share. More tips can be found online. Some sites include boatgalley.com or at practical-sailor.com. Got tips? Please share them by emailing editor@spinsheet.com. Happy sailing!

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espite all the hullabaloo about how relaxed travel regulations regarding travel to Cuba will make the 90-mile voyage from the United States mainland to Havana a reality in the near future, it’s not that simple. A diligent search of the internet, numerous phone calls with government officials, and even a chat with the commodore of the Havana International YC yielded little in the way of concrete information about when and how one might make this trip by private yacht without: a) being fined; b) losing one’s boat; c) ending up in jail; or d) all of the above. If you yearn to savor a perfectly-iced Mojito and tightly-rolled Havana Cigar in Havana’s Plaza de Armas before the horde of polyester-clad American tourists turns the Malecon into South Beach, my best advice is to book a peopleto-people tour now and wait until the picture regarding sailing to Cuba becomes clearer in the months ahead. This much is fact: The U.S. government has relaxed its rules regarding what constitutes “legal” travel to Cuba and has eased charter flight requirements and spending limits. U.S. credit card companies will begin to process charges in Cuba in March. U.S. airlines are applying for 64 March 2015 SpinSheet

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permission to land regularly-scheduled, non-charter aircraft. Individuals who fit into one of a dozen “approved” travel categories can now travel via chartered airline to Cuba without having to obtain a formal “license.” Under these new rules, a U.S. citizen need only

religious activities; public performances, clinics, workshops, athletic, and other competitions, and exhibitions; support for the Cuban people; humanitarian projects; activities of private foundations or research or educational institutes; exportation, importation, or transmission of information or information materials; and certain authorized export transac##Cuban street scene. tions. The new regulations Photo by Craig Ligibel remove the per diem rate previously imposed on authorized travelers, and there is no specific dollar limit on authorized expenses. (See resources at the end of this article.) So a sailboat regatta or a fishing tournament is an “athletic competition,” right? Not so fast. To qualify under even the new regulations, participation in such an endeavor must conform to some specific criteria (see resources). Commodore Jose Esto attest that he/she participated in one of chrich of the Hemingway International these “approved” endeavors in order to fall YC, Cuba’s affable sailing ambassador, under the provisions of the general license welcomes inquiries and is eager to host category. visiting yacht clubs from around the These categories include: family visits; world. “We have no specific plans for official business of the U.S. government, a regatta this year,” Eschrich says,” but foreign governments, and certain intercircumstances may change, and when governmental organizations; journalistic they do, we will make sure our Ameriactivity; professional research and profescan yachting friends are alerted to our sional meetings; educational activities; activities.” spinsheet.com

www.Myachtservices.net Sailing to Cuba with a group may be the less burdensome way to make the trip. Several West Coast Florida yacht clubs have hosted and/or attempted to host races over the years. Check the websites of the Sarasota Yacht Club (sarasotayachtclub.org) and St. Petersburg YC (spyc.org) for any news in this regard. Taking one’s own boat to Cuba is not without some very real pitfalls. The biggest hurdle to overcome is the fact that under present regulations, each boat must obtain a temporary sojourn permit from the U.S. Department of Commerce. This is like an export/import license for your boat. You can make application for this permit at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s website. Expect a delay of up to six months prior to approval … if at all. As of this writing, permits “are reviewed on a case-by-case basis when they are used to deliver humanitarian goods or services or when their use is consistent with the foreign policy interests of the United States.” Recently, several Cuba veterans have shared their experiences and knowledge with boaters and sailors at a number of forums and in SpinSheet. Annapolitans Duncan Spencer, Dave Dunigan, and Ashley Love completed a six-week trip to Cuba last year. They departed from West Palm Beach and spent significant time cruising the eastern coast of Cuba. Find their exploits in the October and November issues of SpinSheet. Ashley introduced the trio’s movie “Bartering with Whiskey” to a packed house January 28 at the Boatyard Bar & Grill. “There was tons of interest in our trip,” says Ashley. “We traveled under a journalist’s permit. But that’s all changing now. If you want to go, keep your ear to the ground. Make sure you are appraised of all the current rules.” Canadian Captain Cheryl Barr, a veteran of more than a dozen Cuba cruises, spoke at length at Passagemaker’s Riviera Beach Trawlerfest last month. She and her father are the authors of pair of the definitive Cuba cruising guides. She cautioned cruisers to “be prepared” with spare parts, fuel filters, and toilet paper! She and her father maintain a website. Check it out for charts, tips and current information (cruisingincuba.com). Sailing writer Wally Moran, another Cuba-cruising veteran, has also weighed in about how the new rules will affect cruising sailors. He calls the situation Follow us!

##A Cuban cabbie, March 2012. Photo by Craig Ligibel

What you need

Here is what you will need to enter Cuba and return to the United States: • Current passport • Cuban-issued tourist card (issued by approved travel agency) • Sojourn permit for your vessel – Commerce Department • License to leave a U.S. /Security Zone- U. S. Coast Guard • A license from the Office of Foreign Assets Control showing you fit into one of the “approved” categories (or an understanding that your visit complies with the revised regulations) • Medical insurance acceptable to the Cuban government.

Helpful Links

Because many of the links within this article were too long to transcribe well, we have posted them at spinsheet.com/sail-to-cuba. There you will find a list of frequently asked questions, licensing requirements, breaking Cuba news, the other links mentioned in this article, and more. “complex” and “daunting,” yet he believes that at the end of the day, reasoned heads in the government will be convinced to permit cruising sailors and boaters a hassle-free Cuban experience. Wally’s blog bloggingtheICW.blogspot.com, his new Facebook page facebook.com/groups/SailingandCruisingCuba will address issues of interest to the potential Cuban visitor. If seeing Cuba from the deck of a cruise ship is more to your liking, at least one Canadian-based company offers seven-day luxury cruises to Cuba with weekly departures from Montego Bay. Prices start at $700 per person, double occupancy. With stops at five ports of call,

this is a good way to get a feel for Cuba while enjoying the amenities a trip in a cruise ship affords. So close … and yet so far. The best advice for a potential Cuba trip is to keep checking the sources in this article. At some point in the near future, expect the U.S. government to clarify the rules regarding private vessels going to and returning from Cuban waters. Until then, enjoy a Mojito at your local sailing pub and slurp some great black bean soup at a Latin American restaurant. With the speed at which Washington works, this may be as close as you get to Cuba for a long time!

About the Author: Craig Ligibel traveled to Cuba in 2012 as part of a peopleto-people trip arranged in conjunction with a religious organization based in Southern California. He and his crew also passed within several miles of the Cuban coast on a sailing trip from Key West to Belize in 2006. SpinSheet March 2015 65

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ow did your transit go?” stamps. He commenced a rapid-fire This is the question most inking of our paperwork. The papers asked among cruising sailwere tossed onto a huge stack. I was ors gathered at both ends of the Panasure they would be lost, but somehow, ma Canal. Alarming stories, including within a day or two, we had our transit hatches smashed by heaving lines, date and time. cleats pulled off decks, and dangerous On our second transit, in 2010, wash from freighter props circulate the canal was fully in the hands of the around the fleet each season. Every boat Panamanians. We hired a savvy taxi skipper wants to know what to expect driver on the Balboa side who knew while transiting the 50-nautical-milethe location and order of offices to long “ditch” of six locks, two lakes, ##Exiting a lock as the doors open. and narrow waterways. Many will even volunteer to be a line handler on another boat before taking their own. Having been through the canal a few times now, I can say that every transit is remarkably different, and you can’t know just how it will go. visit. At one point, he stopped at an Our first time through was in 1997 unmarked door on the backside of while the canal was still under U.S. a gas station and paid some money, control with Panamanian overseers. maybe to a cousin, in order to avoid We tied up in sultry, seedy Colon at visiting and paying at another office. It the now non-existent Panama YC. A all seemed pretty dodgy, but again, we canal employee came to the boat and got our transit date, for the next day. laid a measuring tape across our length A Caribbean-bound transit is generally and breadth. We navigated our way easier to schedule because there are far around the old city finding and paying fewer boats traveling in that direction. the officers who could secure our transit Two years ago, we used an agent and date. I remember one large, uniformed had the easiest time yet getting our paman behind a desk lined with rubber perwork processed and transit arranged.

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The canal administration had apparently entered the computer age. Using an agent, however, cost a third more than the cost of doing it on our own. To transit, a boat between 50-80 feet can expect to pay about $2400, though $900 will be refunded if there are no extra charges incurred. The canal fees may strain the budget of the typically frugal cruiser but it is still a bargain considering the alternative, an 8000-nautical-mile detour around Cape Horn. For us, one transit started early in the morning and another at just before sunset. At the appointed time, we stood by in the anchorage, four 125-foot dock lines ready along with an equal number of line handlers. Fenders and plasticwrapped tires protected the topsides. The Panama Canal Advisor was dropped off, and straight away, the action began. We’ve been assigned older, experienced advisors who sat back and observed, quietly giving directions when needed. In contrast, young, anxious advisors who paced back and forth barking orders, made the whole operation feel harried. On the Caribbean side, three locks in quick succession raise boats 85 feet above sea level. The most common way for a cruising boat to lock up and down

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is center chamber and rafted together with one or two other boats. If you are the middle boat, the four required line handlers and lines might not be needed at all. Inside the lock, heaving lines come to the boat, lines go ashore and the doors shut. A loud bell rings. The water being pumped in creates enough turbulence to send the raft of boats all over the chamber if the lines aren’t taken up properly. On our Caribbean-bound transit, we tied alongside a tourist boat and they did all of the work handling lines. Fifty or so curious passengers lined the rails, gazing down on us. We let our daughters, aged seven and nine at the time, field a barrage of questions such as, “Where do you anchor at night in the ocean?” and “What do you eat?” and “How many sharks have you seen?” All of our transits have been done over two days. Spending the night on a mooring in Gatun Lake provided the chance for a freshwater swim. We just had to disregard the warnings from locals about crocodiles! Four boats from four different countries were tied to one mooring. It made for a very international gathering of sailors that went quite late into the night. The 5 a.m. start the next morning came much too early.

##One of Elcie’s crew ready with

##The lock behind the boat.

In three transits, we’ve had just two scary moments. In one case, our young advisor, eager to stay on schedule, told us to cast off the lines too early. The turbulence, not yet subsided, pushed us into the side of the lock leaving a long scar on our aluminum rub rail. Another time, we were the center of three rafted boats quickly approaching a lock when the doors got stuck, constricting the entrance. Too wide to pass through, the three boats had to turn around and move in the opposite direction. This required reverse propulsion on one side of the raft and forward on the other. There was a lot of yelling and cursing among

a line for the next lock.

the three advisors and three skippers. It was definitely a case of “too many captains.” On the Pacific side, three more locks drop you back down to sea level. It is basically the same process as locking up but the lines must be eased simultaneously. Once past the last set of doors, the raft breaks apart, and your boat is in a new ocean. Drop off the advisor, and you are done. It’s a good feeling. Okay, so maybe it’s not as big a deal as doing the Northwest Passage or rounding Cape Horn. However, getting through the Panama Canal relatively unscathed is an achievement and a milestone in one’s sailing life. Our plan is to head back through the canal for the fourth time this April. We’ll see how it goes. Find more photos at spinsheet.com/ postcard-panama. About the boat: Elcie is based out of Oxford, MD. Returning this year from two seasons in the Pacific, Jessica and Richard Johnson are currently leading Expedition Charters as they make their way home toward Oxford. The schedule includes the Panama Canal followed by two northbound legs to the Chesapeake. Those interested in joining as expense-sharing crew may visit elcieexpeditions.com #

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Uncharted Waters

aribbean sailing charters, while always special experiences, become fairly routine in execution after you have a few of them under your belt. The boats, provisioning, and planning are all familiar. On two occasions, Rick and I took British Virgin Islands trips on a few days’ notice, and turned

up on Tortola ready to roll—we know where and how to provision, had a good idea of our itinerary, and even had the charts and cruising guides on hand at home. Even when we’ve sailed in Caribbean destinations we’d not visited before, we were comfortable with the culture, knew what to expect in terms of availability of grocery shopping and dining opportunities, and with the shortest of briefings, were ready to drop the lines and sail away. This year, we are leaving our comfort zone and have booked a week’s sail at one of ##Hvar, Croatia. Photo courtesy of Sunsail my “bucket list”

destinations: Croatia. While we are not neophytes at European travel, European sailing is another matter altogether. I have to admit to feeling a bit out of my element. To maintain some semblance of comfort, we are using an American charter company, but the similarities to our prior experiences end here. I knew we’d be sailing in unfamiliar seas when we were required to hire a captain for our charter. Despite our crew collectively having thousands of nautical miles under our hulls, completing overnight and open-ocean crossings, and navigating waters riddled with raging currents, jagged reefs, skinny waters, and uncharted shoals, without a particular license (which none of us has), we’ll need to make room for one more crew member. Drago, Goran, or Bogdana: welcome aboard! Despite my bemusement about having a stranger aboard, I’m not-so-secretly relieved that I’m not going to have to learn

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to speak Croatian. Although I imagine we’ll be humbled by how many Croatians we encounter will speak serviceable English, and even though my knowledge of Polish and Russian languages will be a huge help, Croatian is pretty exotic for most of us. We would probably feel a bit lost without our captain to help us out. Provisioning is another area in which I’m feeling somewhat lost. We’ve sailed places where we had to provision for almost every single meal because there would be no stops to pick up extras or dine out. By contrast, when we chartered a canal boat in France, we only bought a day’s worth of food at each stop, knowing we’d pick up fresh ingredients along the way. I have no idea what to expect in Croatia, both in terms of what kinds of food we’ll find, how readily available it will be once we leave port, and how likely it is that we will eat off the boat. I need a de-brief with a more experienced galley wench! Because we are sailing with a captain with local knowledge, any concerns about unfamiliar sea conditions and

weather are eliminated. Likewise, local practices such as Med mooring (which we’ve done, but seldom) or rafting up with other boats at crowded quays, will not be left to us. But will our men be expected to pack skimpy Euro-style swim trunks to do as the Romans do? Will we look like tacky American tourists slapping around villages in our ubiquitous Keens and flipflops?

I suppose I need to remind myself that the Caribbean was not always my home away from home. I arrived there on my first visit, and my first charter, as an utter neophyte. It was only after preparation and research, and repeat visits, that it became second nature to sail there. And it’s “work” that I’ll gladly undertake to prepare for sailing the uncharted (to me) seas of the Adriatic. #

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about the club’s annual Spring Training March 14. Please know that we are human here at SpinSheet, and even sometimes when you do your part (meet your deadline and send a pretty photo), news bits fall through the cracks. This one was 100 percent editor error. SOS’s annual event is open to all and exactly the kind of event

we love to promote, so please read the announcement below and share it anyone you know who may be interested. Send your club news, high-resolution photos, and tips on hearty spring flowers for the porch to molly@spinsheet.com by March 10 for the April issue. Happy spring! ~M.W.

##An Ullman Sails demo at SOS Spring Training.

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education, and social functions at sea and ashore. The volunteer efforts of hundreds of members organize a wide range of onand off-season activities. The club welcomes single members with all levels of sailing experience, from those with no sailing experience to seasoned skippers. With more than 700 members, SOS is focused around Annapolis and the middle of the Chesapeake Bay and has members hailing from Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, New Jersey, and points beyond. To learn more, visit singlesonsailboats.org. spinsheet.com

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On Island Time large rocks where the waves came gushing in. Later, we went to Foxy’s in Great Harbour for some Painkillers. Some dolphins greeted us entering the bay.

Returning to Virgin Gorda, the Bitter End was a nice stop to enjoy the sunset. We also had a terrific time snorkeling at the Dogs, where some of us found pieces of what appeared to be an aircraft. Another good spot was Privateer Bay on Norman ##Not a bad way for a Hunter Island to visit the caves before sailor to spend a winter’s day. returning to Tortola. Although there were lots of other boats cruising while we were there, we didn’t have any difficulty finding mooring buoys during our trip, except at the Baths. Despite the lack of Christmas winds, the BVI were a dream: warm air, warm water, protected waters, beautiful white sand beaches in interesting little bays, good food, and good rum. I think it is safe to say The following day, still motoring, we we all had a great time and are ready to do went to the Baths with those big boulit again. nshsa.org ders, nice beaches, and big swell, and then Editor’s note: Congratulations to NSHSA headed up to Marina Cay. The next day, members Rex and Amy for making it into the to the joy of the crew, we finally sailed exclusive SpinSheet Century Club for getting nicely to Anegada for a tour of the island. out on the water more than 100 days! Flamingoes and lobsters awaited us.

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ign up for a sailing trip now! The Philadelphia Sailing Club (PSC) is pleased to announce its 2015 sail program: Spring Skills, Memorial Day, Mid-Week, Lake Champlain, VT, No Wind on the Chesapeake - Erie Barge Canal Trip, Labor Day, Sail the Wind, and Baltimore. Check PSC’s web site, philadelphiasailingclub.org for details and pricing. We welcome sailors of all experience levels. Most of our trips sail out of Rock Hall, MD. You must be a member to sign up for trips—membership only costs $35 per year. You must take two trips prior to signing up for the Lake Champlain and Erie Canal trips. In addition, on March 28, we will host Sailing Fundamentals, a day of classes at the Cynwyd Club in Bala Cynwyd, PA, which is open all. These classes are a great way to dust off your sailing skills before the start of the sailing season, or to learn the basics of sailing if you are a beginner. Hope to see you on the Bay in 2015. ~Jane Harrington

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verybody knows about the active sailboat racing that takes place down in Annapolis during the warmer months. But did you know that you can comfortably race your sailboat on Round Bay, just five miles up the Severn River from Annapolis? The Round Bay Sailing Association (RBSA) schedules weekly racing on Wednesday evenings, monthly racing on Friday evenings, and special races on some Saturdays. Boats from 18 to 40 feet long participate in friendly racing on our lovely Round Bay. Wednesday evening races will start on April 22 (6 p.m.) and continue through early October. No racing experience is needed to register or participate. In fact, we have volunteers who will happily help sail with you on your boat and provide instruction on the course and racing rules. Annual membership dues cost only $45. Round Bay sailing (and racing) is a great way to enjoy the water, have fun with friends/family, and meet new people. Visit roundbaysailing.com or contact Brian Lyman at (410) 353-6240 or bdlyman@gmail.com.

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CRUISING CLUB NOTES ##Herrington Harbour Sailing Association congratulates Joe Launâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lady Grey crew for taking top High Point honors in PHRF A2 in 2014.

##Wanderlusters members enjoying a light breeze on the Bay.

##The Hunter Sailing Association will celebrate the spring equinox March 21 by burning our socks during our annual Shipwreck Party at Kent Island YC. All Hunter owners are invited to attend.

##Club Crabtowne members sail and ski, as they did last month at Whitetail Resort.

##Alberg 30 Association 50th annual dinner. Committee chair, Jim Mennucci presenting the plank award to Rolph Townsend.

##On the Singles on Sailboats winter bareboat cruise, Gretchen Young and Jon Halpern check out Spinsheet while sailing with 60 other members through the Windward Islands from Saint Lucia to Grenada.

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Toes in the Sand ##BVI Flotilla crew from the Chesapeake Boating Club on their way to find a great snorkeling spot.

even club members from the Chesapeake Boating Club (CBC) just returned from a southern adventure. CBC reports: “Another BVI Flotilla has come and gone along with the worst of our sun burns from the trip. While the rest of the East Coast was battling cold weather and icy conditions, our only concern was why the ice in our glasses was melting so fast! “Throughout the week, we sailed around the island of Tortola, hitting all the hot spots along the way including the Baths, Anegada, Foxy’s in Jost Van Dyke, and the Willy T in Norman Cay. Between watching the Superbowl on a bed sheet strung up between palm trees with our toes in the sand to lobster dinners in Anegada, I think we can all agree it was an unforgettable trip.” chesapeakeboatingclub.com

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All Are Welcome for Seminars and Dinner per in the safe operation of a recreational boat including how to respond to emergencies. The DNR Boating Safety Class (May 2 - 3, Saturday 9 a.m. too 3 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. at Bacon Sails and Marine Supplies, $20). Get your Boating Safety Class Card in one weekend. You need this class to legally operate a recreational vessel in Maryland if you were born after July 1972. ASPS hosts a dinner the first Thursday of each month at the Annapolis Sheraton with an interesting maritime themed speaker. All are welcome to attend the March 5 dinner. The open bar begins at 18:00 hours, dinner costs $30. On February 8, we celebrated Founder’s Day. Our guest speaker was Gary Jobson, author of 19 books, world class sailor, and president of the National Sailing Hall of Fame (NSHOF). Commander Kathy Nash presented a check to Jobson for NSHOF. aspsmd.org/anchorwatch.htm

s your boat ready for spring? The Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron (ASPS) would be glad to come to your boat and do a free vessel safety check. To schedule it, contact Homer Sandridge at sherrysand@hotmail.com. ASPS also hosts two boating seminars and a class that can help chase away the winter blues; everyone is welcome to attend. For more information please visit our web page: aspsmd.org/education.htm. You may also call (410) 739-7800. Mastering Rules of the Road (March 11 7-9 p.m. at Bacon Sails and Marine Supplies, $10) explains and provides examples for the 37 Rules of the Road for both the U.S. Inland Rules and the International Rules (COLREGS). It simplifies the sometimes complex law relating to recreational boat operation and can be a study preparation starting point for the USCG License examination. Partners in Command (April 28 7 to 9 p.m. at Bacon Sails and Marine Supplies) is designed to provide essential information crew require to assist a skip-

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he Chesapeake Bay YRA (CBYRA) celebrates another great year of sailing with its annual High Point awards. Here are the results for the multihull and cruising one-design divisions on the Chesapeake Bay. Look for the awards for PHRF divisions in the April edition of SpinSheet, and also at spinsheet.com.

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##White Cap, the Cal 25 during the 2014 Annapolis Labor Day Regatta. Photo by Dan Phelps

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2014 High Point Winners Multihull A 1. Temple of the Wind Doug Dykman 2. Thrill Ride Jim and Maggie Parrot 3. Fair Curve John Nicholson 4. Trinity David Way

##Ron Anderson’s Insatiable, winner of the J/30 class. Photo by Dan Phelps

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1. Lola 3, The Wild Child Katie Wesdyk 2. Gemini Jere Glover 3. Wind Play Dana Stoffregen 4. Seawings Richard Houghton 5. Endurance Jeffrey Short 6. Flipper John Wayshner 7. Bay Wings John Enderle

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1. Windswept Lanny Helms 2. LinGin Tim Williams 3. Laughing Gull Jonathan Adams 4. Tern II Mike Mennucci 5. Skybird Mike Nikolich 6. Second-2-Nun Harry Gamber 7. Asylum/Argo T.C. Williams

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Zephyr Dave Hoyt One Eyed Jack Lee and Kyle Bollhorst White Cap Tim Bloomfield Chicken Little Charlie Husar Love Shack Barton Goldenberg Ronin Rogers/Sheils Fahrvergnugen Steve Milby Harlequin Leo Surla Candide Pat Nolan

J/24 1. 2. 3.

USA 4006 Peter Rich Spaceman Spiff Pete Kassal The J-Team Mark Rivera

J/30 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Insatiable Ron Anderson Mary Lou Mike & Kathleen McGill Avita Watson Syndicate Bebop Rutsch/Costello Infectious Smile Tristan & Sheila Keen Pogo Charles Lutz

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1. Maggie Peter Scheidt 2. Aunt Jean Sagerholm/Christofel 3. Medicine Man C.F. Kohlerman 4. T-Bone Bruce Artman 5. Dakota Girl Stephanie Reuer

1. Miarage Salvesen/Lewis 2. Tenacious Carl and Scott Gitchell 3. Better Mousetrap Grealy and Putnam 4. Santa’s Reign, Dear Donald Santa 5. Bat IV Andrew Kennedy 6. Wind River Mark Elert 7. Breakaway Richard Hinds 8. A Train Bob Reeves 9. Helios Steve and Greg Sunshine 10. Dreadnaught Andy Bonn (USNA) 11. Allegiance Tom Wester (USNA) 12. Froya Chuck Lawrence 13. At-Tack Dennis McCloud 14. Chessie John Kircher 15. Firebrand Jon Slabaugh

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1. John White 2. Vayu David Andril 3. Mango Ken Mangano 4. Eleven Bert Carp 5. Church Key Chris and Liz Chadwick 6. Cool J Alex Kraus 7. Outlaws Derick Lynch 8. Stacked Ramzi Bannura 9. Some Respect Richard Harrison

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Charleston Race Week

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##The party at Charleston Race Week is half the reason to head down! Photo by Dove Jones

t’s hard to believe, but the Sperry Charleston Race Week turns 20 this spring, and organizers are taking the anniversary party very seriously. “Saturday night will be the big birthday celebration,” says Randy Draftz, longtime event director. What began as a local regatta with only two dozen entries has now grown into the largest keelboat regatta of its kind on the East Coast. So far, over 200 entries are confirmed, and Draftz anticipates close to 300 at the final bell. “There’s a misconception that we’re capping the J/70 participation at 60 boats, but we’re actually capping them at 100.” Race officials at CRW were applauded in 2014 for their ability to manage the J/70 course with ease, despite the great number of boats. “We just went with rotations as you’d have in an Opti fleet,” he says. “It makes courses and starting lines more

manageable. They ended up using a similar program for the Worlds in Newport later that year.” The J/70s aren’t the only fleet that will be showing up in record numbers, however. The Melges 20 is hosting its US Championships, and organizers are bringing back the second offshore circle to accommodate the C&C 30s, J/88s, and Farr 280s that are all growing their fleets with Charleston as a prime regatta. “We need one more J/88,” says Draftz, “so if there’s one anywhere on the Bay who can come down, that would be appreciated in Charleston.” In addition to the round-the-buoy racing, Charleston is also a destination on the new offshore racing series between Fort Lauderdale and Newport. The Fort Lauderdale to Charleston begins April 11, with racers arriving in town just in time for the regatta. Then,

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the Ocean Race North starts on May 22, sending sailors up to Annapolis for the second leg of the series. “A lot of the boats who went down south are using it as a way to get their boats back up north for the regatta,” says Draftz. “We tried to keep the start schedule as tight as possible, so folks wouldn’t end up staying in port for three weeks.” Not that anyone would complain about being in Charleston for three weeks… For more information and to register your boat, visit charlestonraceweek.com.

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A Future for the Chesapeake Racer/Cruiser Class

he Chesapeake Bay YRA (CBYRA) is looking into the creation of a High Point Series to include dual purpose boats that can race and still be equipped as family cruisers. The double digit participation of cruisers at last summer’s Screwpile and Governor’s Cup (along with the 13 boats already entered for the 2015 Annapolis to Newport Race’s Performance Cruiser Class) support this consideration. The newly created Chesapeake Racer Cruiser Association (CRCA) is developing class rules and the structure required to become a class that is eligible to participate in a CBYRA High Point Series. While this process is very much a work in progress, it is clear that more than one option may be necessary to cover the wide spectrum of this diverse group. The initial classes being considered include:

Performance Cruiser Class – pretty much the same as the full race PHRF boats except that they will not be doing short windward/ leeward course races. Class rules will include limitations excluding stripped-out boats. Current activity suggests that this class has a strong potential for consideration as a High Point class Multihull Cruiser Class – much the same as the monohulls, the boats in this class are larger and have more accommodations than the current multihull handicap class. While both beach cats and the mulithull handicap class have obtained High Point status, it will take significant effort to build a sufficient level of participation for inclusion in the High Point Series Fun Class – While this class is not intended for the High Point series it is perhaps the most important

##Luke Pelican and fiancee Ashley Love get ready to take to the water during the IC Midwinters hosted by SSA

addition in that it focuses on bringing new owners into the racing fraternity and providing a home for those who have stopped racing due to issues with the costs and rating systems currently in place. This class is open to both monohulls and multihulls. A primary key to this “development class” is the use of golf handicaps that consider the potential of the crew rather than the usual PHRF handicaps that are based on the potential of the boat. With pursuit ptarts, that are less intimidating, and courses that feature more reaching, this class is designed to make it easy to get started. Another key factor is our commitment to providing training and on-the-water coaching to enhance the experience. For more information please contact jay.tyson@yahoo.com. Tell us what you think about this new class by emailing editor@spinsheet.com

2015 Inter Club Midwinters

evern SA hosted the InterClub Midwinters over the weekend of January 27-28. Congratulations to all the teams who competed, braving freezing conditions yet making it all look so easy. For the full calendar and more, visit severnsailing.org

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The Future of Paralympic Sailing

he International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced January 31 that sailing would not be included as a sport for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. This news shocked the international sailing community, and immediately questions were raised as to the role of the International Federation Disabled Sailing committee (IFDS), a branch of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) responsible for coordinating the Paralympic sailing competition with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). “Sailing adds a unique element to Paralympic sport through open events that include athletes with a broad range of disabilities,” the ISAF stated in a press release. During the 2012 Paralympic Games, 23 nations took part in the competition. The IPC stated that it had excluded sailing from the list of sports included in Paralympic competition after a lengthy report had been undertaken and filed in November 2014. The report analyzed challenges with rules and regulations, costs, participation, and more. “Following London 2012,” wrote Dr. Bernard Destrube, vice president of the IFDS, “statistics showed that an accumulated global audience of 3.8 billion watched the Games, while 2.78 million tickets were sold. How many hours of television coverage were dedicated to the Paralympic sailing event? Very few. How many tickets were sold to watch the Weymouth event? None. Despite efforts made in the domain, the appealing aspects of Paralympic sailing have not yet been captured by the media.” In response, the ISAF announced that the role of IFDS had been minimized, and now the ISAF Executive would be taking full responsibility for future discussions with the IPC regarding the inclusion of sailing in future Paralympic Games. The next review cycle will begin in 2018. “ISAF President Carlo Croce will lead this endeavor, and is committed

to working closely and directly with IPC to reinstate sailing as a sport at the first possible opportunity.” The 22 sports that are on the roster for the Tokyo Paralympic Games are: athletics, archery, badminton, boccia, canoe, cycling, equestrian, football five-a-side, goalball, judo, powerlifting, rowing, shooting, sit-

ting volleyball, swimming, table tennis, taekwondow, triathlon, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair fencing, wheelchair rugby, and wheelchair tennis. To have your voice heard, please send an email to disabled@isaf.com and tell them to get disabled sailing back on the roster for Tokyo 2020.

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New Title Sponsor for Sailing World NOOD Regattas

acers, this is big news. The annual Sailing World NOOD Regatta has a new title sponsor: Helly Hansen. The national regatta kicked off February 13 in St. Petersburg on its five-city tour of the United States: San Diego March 13-15, Annapolis May 1-3, Chicago June 12-14, and Marblehead July 23-26. In 2014, 200 boats showed up for the Annapolis regatta, bringing in a weekend of some of the best racing anywhere on the East Coast. Helly Hansen is a new title sponsor, but the company is anything but young. “Ever since Captain Helly Juell Hansen created the first waterproof fabrics for his crew in 1877, sailing has been a part of our DNA,” says Filip Francke, vice

president and general manager of Helly Hansen’s US Sport and Work Wear division. Further, Helly Hansen is committed to supporting sailing on all levels: offshore to one-design, bluewater cruising to first time experiences. Helly Hansen replaces Sperry Top-Sider as the most recent title sponsor for eight years. Having Helly Hansen as a new title sponsor brings new opportunities for the regatta series, says Sally Helme, publisher of Sailing World. “This opens up fresh possibilities for the sailing series and supports our commitment to providing outstanding competition and a quality experience on the water and on shore.” Find registration for the Annapolis NOOD at sailingworld.com/nood-regattas/annapolis

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“Thompsonizing:” An Eastern Shore Skipper at Home on the Med

im Thompson built his first sailboat out of an old rowboat in upstate New York when he was only 14 years old. “It would only reach, so I had to wait for the wind direction to change just so I could get back to the other side of the pond,” he says. Now 80, Thompson has put plenty of nautical miles under his belt since then. Sailing out of Oxford, MD, and his home club of Tred Avon, he’s been cruising the Mediterranean for the past seven summers onboard his 47-foot Nautor’s Swan, Ariel. He thought he had gotten racing out of his system for the most part, until he found himself in Sardinia for the Rolex Swan Cup in Porto Cervo. Having last raced Ariel in the Fastnet in 2007, Thompson states with his wry humor, “Nautor’s Swan sent me the NOR for the Cup and I was feeling old. The boat was already in Sardinia for the winter, so I made the decision to race.” His racing sails were stored at a sail loft in England, where the racing boom was stored under some bushes outside. When he received enthusiastic offers of race prep assistance from his longtime crew, he registered for the regatta. No stranger to racing, Thompson started actively competing in Detroit during his medical school residency where he raced 420s, stars, and J24s.This continued after he moved to Maryland in 1967, and over time he started crewing on big boats in the area. Eventually he bought his first Nautor’s Swan and wolfed down a few Trans-Pacs as well as 17 Bermuda Races, where he dryly adds, “We had some success.” Now, docked in Porto Cervo and surrounded by the sun-bleached, rocky coastline with her azure waters, and next Follow us!

by Troy Gilbert to the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, the blue-hulled Sparkman and Stephensdesigned Swan Ariel is a few hours before a start, the boat still a jumble of lines and the crew enjoying their morning coffee. Throughout the quay around her, 95 multi-million dollar maxis from 21 differ-

The Rolex Swan Cup is an annual event put on by the Finnish yachtbuilder and the Leonardo Ferragamo Italian design house that rotates between Sardinia and Virgin Gorda in the BVI. With the feel of a red carpet event, the week-long regatta brings together Nautor’s Swans and their crews for what is a serious ##Photo by Carlo Berlinghi/ Swan Cup regatta and a true celebration of these exceptional yachts. Racing in the Sparkman and Stephens-designed class of older Swans and with Thompson at the helm, he and his crew battled everything from 38’ to 65’ boats, and the winds off of Sardinia this past September offered up everything from big breeze to light air. “We had one incident in one of the races and had a near collision, and ent countries are preparing for the regatta, there was a fair amount of sailing banter drawing onlookers well before racing has back and forth in various languages,” even begun. Ariel and Thompson’s crew Thompson says. of 15 from Maryland, with the youngAfter a week of racing, Ariel and her est aged 51, have already been racing for crew held 5th place out of their 22 boat three days and are past the spectacle. class and were pleased with the results. As the stanchions clink in the heavy With the boat having not raced since air, Thompson proudly lists the sailing 2007, and having been in cruising mode accomplishments of his friends and family for only three months of every year, no racing with him today. Many are acone can doubt that accomplishment. complished offshore skippers in their own Asked whether he would do the Swan right, and nearly all have cruised the Med Cup again Thompson smiles and says, with him at some point over the last seven “I gave my #1 to one of the other 47’s years. The running joke at Tred Avon here... so that should curb my decision YC’s bar is in the early spring when mem- to ever race again.” bers ask each other if they are “ThompsoOnly a few days later, Ariel sailed nizing” this summer—meaning are they down to the Sardinian port of Olbia meeting up to crew on Ariel. Thompson to go on the hard again for the winter. adds, “I’m here for three months every Rest assured that Jim Thompson is summer, and this was only the first sumalready plotting his next cruising admer that I really did any single-handing. ventures in the Mediterannean and his I’ve always had some one here with me crewmembers at the Tred Avon YC are shuffling through every ten days or two already asking who is “Thompsonizing” weeks.” this year. SpinSheet March 2015 89

Small Boat Scene

Aiming High and Learning along the Way

ust because you have a dream doesn’t mean achieving it will be easy. But, as the Chesapeake Bay’s own Joe Morris and teammate Thomas Barrows are discovering, even the challenges along the way can be rewarding. Joe, who lives on the Severn River and grew up sailing and coaching at Severn Sailing Association and Annapolis YC, and Thomas met on the sailing team at Yale University. Joe, class of 2012, and Thomas, class of 2010, each skippered in college sailing; both have had winning a medal at the Olympic Games as a longterm goal since they were young. Thomas already has a taste of the Games; he represented the U.S. Virgin Islands in Lasers at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. Soon after Joe graduated, the stars aligned for these former college teammates to get on the same boat to start a campaign in the speedy and demanding 49er class. “The boat is just so extreme, it’s hard not to love it,” Joe said. “On a day that is breezy and wavy, it pushes you beyond your limits, and we love that. It’s a perpetual challenge.” Recently, the duo competed in the Miami World Cup Regatta, and sailed well, but not to a noteworthy finishing place. “We had a few kinks in our qualifying series that needed to be worked out. We’re very close to where we want to be by the trials, but we have a lot of hard work ahead to get there. The gains get harder and harder to come by as you move up the ladder!” Joe noted. ##First day of the ISAF Worlds at Puerto de Santander

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##Thomas Barrows and Joe Morris training for the ISAF Worlds in August, 2014.

That positive and focused attitude will serve them well as they work toward their goal of representing the United States at the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janiero; that representative will be determined by finishes at the January 2016 Miami World Cup Regatta and February 2016 49er World Championship in Clearwater, Florida. Striving to represent the United States at the Olympics is at least a full-time job. Joe emphasized the demands of sailing training, fitness program, fundraising, and logistical planning. To help them pay the bills, they do some professional sailing in the Melges 20 and J/70 classes, but they try to focus as much as possible on 49ers. Any focus so intense has its share of highlights, both good and bad. “The low point was in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, in spring 2013,” Joe recounted. “We had basically no money, were living in a one-room house with no heat and five beds in it. We got in from training one day, and our Fiat 500 rental had all the windows smashed in. Everything was gone. Wetsuits, hard drives full of our training video, backpacks, etc.” But other experiences make it all worthwhile. “Summer 2014 at the European Championships in Helsinki, Finland. We had a 20-25 knot northerly, and the race committee ran four races. Two three-lappers, and two four-lappers. That is sort of unheard of in 49er sailing, and extremely physically taxing,” Joe recalled. The team reveled in the conditions, and had the second-best day of any team at the event.

“Knowing we could compete on the world stage put a huge smile on our faces.” So how do they plan to get “there” from “here”? A lot of hard work, every day. “I manage most of the off the water stuff like funding and planning, while Thomas heads up all the boat work and prep. Training sessions are usually three to five hours max. That is followed up by an hour and a half to two-hour session in the gym,” where Joe describes their program as a blend of cardio and weight training circuits. “The physical aspects of sailing and, in particular 49er sailing, have become so important that our gym time is something we call a ‘non-negotiable.’ As long as you aren’t injured, you go, period. We have a great trainer in Dr. Chris Herrera of Jaguar Fitness, who runs the entire U.S. Sailing Team fitness program.” Their demanding training and regatta schedule will take them to Spain, France, Italy, Germany, England, Portugal, Argentina, and the British Virgin Island in the next nine months. And those challenges along the way? They are learning great lessons from them that any sailors can use—Olympic campaign or not: “1) Time is your most valuable asset, so deciding how to use it well is the most important facet of the campaign. 2) Being a good teammate is just as important as doing your own job well. Always try to be the best teammate you can be.” To learn more and support the Barrows-Morris 49er Team, click barrowsmorris49er.com. To follow Joe and Thomas: facebook.com/barrows.morris spinsheet.com

How To Meet More Sailors in 2015 Need crew? Need a new boat to sail on? Start here.

hrough our publications, parties, and seminars, SpinSheet has been introducing sailors to one another for 20 years. For the 2015 sailing season, we will offer more ways than ever to connect with sailors of all levels. Did we mention they are all free of charge? Here are the top three ways to meet sailors on the Bay and its tributaries: SpinSheet’s free online crew listing service. Over the years, we have heard the following: “I always find my crew on spinsheet.com.” “I found my bowman on spinsheet.com.” And our favorite: “SpinSheet crew service changed my life!” Here’s how it works. If you are seeking a boat to sail on or crew for your boat, visit spinsheet.com and search for the “crew listings” tab. Look for the dropdown menu for “crew update/sign up” or “boat update/signup,” and follow the directions. We will not use your email address for anything other than communicating about the crew listing service Sailors who are new to crew listings— or new to sailing—should know that honesty about your experience is important. Don’t worry if you don’t have experience; many skippers prefer to train a new person than take on one who’s set in his or her ways. Be honest about what sailing you have done, what sailing you aim to do, and when you’re available. When skippers reach out to you, be communicative and show up on time willing to learn. SpinSheet’s free crew parties. We will sponsor three crew parties this year: Sunday, March 22 in Solomons (4-6 p.m. at Southern Maryland Sailing Association);

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Saturday, March 28 in Hampton (6-8 p.m. at Marker 20); and Sunday, April 19 in Annapolis (4-6 p.m. at Annapolis Maritime Museum). All of our crew parties are free and open to the public. All we ask you do to is bring a friend, wear a nametag (that says “need boat” or “need crew”), and be brave enough to introduce yourself to anyone you see. It’s helpful to bring business cards, a notepad, and a pen— although a smart phone seems to work pretty well, too. Such parties do favor the brave, so smile, tell people what kind of sailing you hope to do, and wait for the offers to come. Free Start Sailing Now Q&As. You may have seen SpinSheet’s annual new sailor guide, Start Sailing Now. The fun,

casual Q&A seminars are the live part of the program. We assemble panels of experienced sailors and give the new (or returning) sailors in the audience opportunities to ask them questions about how to get into sailing on the Chesapeake or its tributaries. We’ve structured the Q&A do be a sort of “anything you ever wanted to know about sailing but were afraid to ask,” so don’t be shy. We’re happy to answer questions about safety, lifejackets, footwear, sailing gear, the confusing language of sailing, the costs of boat ownership, sailing schools, and more. We have three Start Sailing Now seminars on our agenda and at least one more to come (see the April issue for more): Saturday, March 14 (West River Sailing Club 1-3 p.m.); Sunday, March 22 (Southern Maryland Sailing Association, 3-4 p.m., before the crew party); and Sunday, April 19 (Annapolis Maritime Museum, 3-4 p.m., before the crew party). This year, we’d like to challenge sailors to bring friends into sailing. If you bring or send a new sailor to one of our Start Sailing Seminars, make sure they let the moderator, Molly Winans, know you sent them. The sailor who sends the most new people to our Start Sailing Now Q&As will get a SpinSheet hat. SpinSheet March 2015 91

Historic Boat, New Captain An Official Welcome

There’s a new loft in town! Ullman Sails is proud to announce the opening of its newest location, Ullman Sails Annapolis. The full service loft, located in the heart of Eastport, provides new sails, canvas, and sail service and wash to the Annapolis sailing community. Larry Leonard and the Ullman Sails team are excited to bring Annapolis immediate access to the best sails, service, canvas, and advice on the Bay. The new loft joins Ullman Sails’ two other Chesapeake Bay locations, Ullman Sails Mid-Chesapeake, managed by Matt Simington and Ullman Sails Virginia, managed by Jerry Latell. The three locations will now be able to serve the Chesapeake Bay region better than ever before. ullmansails.com

Expanding to Baltimore

Knot 10 Yacht Sales is proud to announce a new display lot at Cutter Marina in Baltimore. “We are thrilled to be able to offer our Baltimore-based clients a great facility to keep their boats while we find the right buyer,” says Marc Benvenuto, president of Knot 10, “Cutter Marina has new owners who really understand the boating lifestyle, and it shows with a full marina and waiting list. We are able to offer discounted lot storage, as well as in water storage. In addition, Knot 10 is able to offer a month-to-month rate while boats are on the market, along with a host of other services Cutter can provide.” knot10.com

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Charlie Saville has officially joined the team as the National Service Director for Quantum Sails. Born in Chapel Hill, NC, Saville learned to sail on the Tred Avon River in Maryland. A thirdgeneration sailmaker and professional sailing instructor with more than 4000 hours of instruction, he co-founded Warrior Yachting in Annapolis. Providing yacht and sail maintenance, consultations, and instruction, he had one mission: to help people achieve their yachting goals. In 2009, he brought that mission to Quantum Atlantic when he was contracted to manage the Annapolis service department. During that time, Saville grew the service business four-fold, branched into canvas and rigging, and provided superior customer service. Saville’s goal at Warrior Yachting translates well into the Quantum culture. “Our goal through Warrior was to provide customers with professional, first class service on every level without the first class price tag,” says Saville. “My philosophy as a small business owner translates to my new role at Quantum; we will not accept anything less than total perfection for ourselves as service providers, and certainly not for our customers. We stand behind our work, and if for any reason a customer is not satisfied, we’ll make it right, right away.” quantumsails.com

The Sultana Education Foundation is proud to announce that Michael Fiorentino will take command as the new captain of the schooner Sultana this February. He comes to Sultana from the Living Classrooms Foundation in Baltimore where he served as the captain of the 107-foot schooner Lady Maryland for the last four years. Prior to working at Living Classrooms, Michael was chief mate and carpenter on the Pride of Baltimore II. Fiorentino is the most experienced person ever hired to take the helm of Sultana. He holds a 500-ton Master of Oceans license, has over 500 days of onthe-water experience as captain, and has spent much of the past eight years sailing on the Chesapeake Bay. In addition to being an experienced mariner, Michael is also a highly regarded educator. “The fact that Michael has four years of experience with the Living Classrooms Foundation meant a great deal to us,” comments Sultana President Drew McMullen who led Sultana’s search committee. sultanaeducation.org

Rescue Reference Weems & Plath leads the way with the design of a revolutionary tool that can save lives. This two-sided quick reference Man Overboard Wheel shows the five-step instructions for the Williamson Turn maneuver on one side and procedures for initial actions and recovery when a person goes overboard from a power-driven vessel on the other. “Safety at sea is a top priority for Weems & Plath, and we are excited to introduce this new product that will help save lives,” says Peter Trogdon, President. weems-plath.com

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34’ Peterson ’78 Celtic fast cruiser. Must sell, Dr’s orders. 155, loose footed main, 100%, staysail, geneker & ATN, autohelm, Yanmar, PHRF 132 $20,000 (443) 504-5147.

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BOAT4HEROEs.ORg Donate Your Boat to The Downtown Sailing Center Baltimore’s only 503c non-profit community sailing center. Your donation helps us run our community based outreach programs. Contact jack@downtownsailing.org or 410 727-0722. www.downtownsailing.org Boy Scout Sea Ship 59 Looking for tax deductible donations of sail & power boats in the Chesapeake Bay area. Donated boats must be structurally sound & in good cond. Contact Dr. Fred Broadrup (301) 228-2131. Donate your Boat to Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB). Proceeds from boat sales fund our programs helping disabled people enjoy sailing. 410-626-0273 www.crabsailing.org Donate Your Boat, Planet Hope is a local 501(c)3. Teaching youth from DC, Maryland and Virginia to sail for over 15 years. (800) 518-2816. www.planet-hope.org

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Grady White 22 ‘87 Walk-Around w/ 225-hp Yamaha 2-stroke, VHF, GPS, depth, bimini. No trailer. Asking $8,995. Call Lad Mills, Boat Donation Director, 410-745-4942, lmills@cbmm.org

Ranger 22 #203 Well maintained/one owner 28 years. Barrier coated bottom. AWLGRIP topside/deck 2012. Full galvanized trailer w/excellent tires. $3250/OBO 410-721-9109 or boats. babies@verizon.net J/24 Sail #1223 Race ready, currently in water in Oxford. .proven PHRF winner in St Michaels. last 7 yrs faired keel, MASTHEAD Spinnaker(165) but easily converted to one design. on hard for 2 yrs, replaced all toe rails, updated & replaced deck hardware. New Kiwi grip deck. All Stanchions, pushpit & bow pulpit, re-glassed . Tac tic wireless. Call for more details: (410) 819-7878. 25’ Cape Dory ’77 Thoroughly upgraded and improved, solid deck, ST, new headsails, new electric, Honda OB. Asking $8000. Call Scott (410) 798-1456 or scottstahler08@live.com 26’ Bristol ’73 Classic Great sailing sloop. H. Herreshoff design. Thousands in upgrades since 2003. Electric start Honda 9.9, Cabin cushions, Raytheon inst., teak hand rails, standing rigging, hatch AC. Asking $6,500 OBO (703) 764-1277. 26’ S2 7.9 IB ’83 Lifting keel… min draft 18”. BMW dsl. Folding prop. Freshwater boat. Bottom epoxy barrier and Vivid. Recent sails. Boom Kicker, Vectra backstay system with flicker. . Autohelm. Trailer. PHRF 174. Excellent condition. Located North East, Md. (610) 328-6448 27’ Catalina ’81 Rigged for single handed sailing. RF jib, bimini & dodger, new cushions, solar charger, Yamaha 8-hp. In water at Deale. $6,500 (973) 654-0031. jwescott860@gmail.com Catalina 27 ‘74 Great bay racer/cruiser 15hp Evinrude outboard. Main, jib, genoas and spinnaker, self-tailing winches & autopilot. Boat in good condition. Must sell. $2,900. 410-6473680 or mikegom@aol.com. located Severna Park.

Newport 28II ’82 11-hp dsl & new aluminum fuel tank. 150% genoa on StreamStay furler, 110% jib. New: center boom Schaffer traveler, compact head, Corian counter in head, 12vt fuse panel & elec. distribution. (443) 9072337, http://annapolis.craigslist.org/ boa/4882508849.html. 28’ Sabre ’75 Needs work, and a new engine. Great boat for the right person. Bohemia River. $2,000. celeriter7@ yahoo.com, phil.vogler@comcast.net

Sabre S28-II ’79 Sloop $12,250 Good cond. 4’8” draught, 9’3” beam. Wheel steering, NEW: batteries, alternator, charger, tachometer, chartplotter/ fishfinder, VHF, cabin lights, head, running rigging. New bimini, sail cover, binnacle cover and jib UV cover. Bottom paint 2011. Furling jib, wheel steering, AC. Volvo MD7-A. 4 sails. 2 anchors. Depth meter. Deale, MD Contact Gary: (303) 775-5453 or gary@sunshineduo.us

J105 Hull 97 - best priced J in the country Straight-up J105 Hull 97, former Hiawatha. Deep draft. Proven race winner. Pre-scrimp hull. Lightly used racing sails. Fresh micron bottom. New Sheets. Annapolis. $50,000 OBO. jjavitt@gmail.com 36’ Columbia Sloop ‘69 Classic Crealock, Westerbeke 30 low hrs, many amenities, awlgrip, upholstery, refrigeration, h/c H20, much more. Excellent value to dedicated new owner. Asking $12,500 (802) 745-8455. 37’ Hunter ’88 cruising sloop Ready to sail, Yanmar dsl, 110 furling jib, Dutchman mainsail, well equipped instrumentation, air/heat, Sea Scouts $24,900, Steve Alexander, stevedalex@msn.com, 301 646 0805

39’ Beneteau One Ton ’84 Air Mail is race ready, draft 7’ 2”, beam 13’, fractional rig, running backstays, hydraulic vang & outhaul, Ockam instruments, PHRF 72, $15,000. contact Tom at 443-370-7382 or airmail53352@comcast.net

Cape Dory 30 Cutter ’82 Sound Volvo dsl and hull. Needs cosmetic work. Priced accordingly under $20,000. Great opportunity for someone willing to invest sweat equity. Contact reking@att.net or 410-841-5522. 30’ Laguna Sloop ’85 –/4ft draft, W/ inboard Yanmar 2GM dsl- 15-hp, new mainsail, 130 genoa, dodger, bimini, with connector. Large entrance hatch opens to a roomy interior, w/6’-2” headroom $19,500 call Tom 215-4391939 Rock Hall, Md. 32’ Sabre ’84 Great Bay boat, tri-cabin layout, 21 HP Westerbeke, main 2012, roller furling headsail, genoa 2010, jib fair, winter cover, fin keel, $29,900, 410-703-7986 or mike@crusaderyachts.com

43’ Hans Christian Christina ’97 Well equipped, fast, comfortable. Chartplotter, radar, AIS, SSB, autopilot, generator, life raft. Pullman berth, guest strm, workshop, granite counters. Starting to need TLC. Asking $165,000. Call Rose 443-618-6705 or gypsymarine@comcast.net 46’ Formosa ‘81 Center cockpit cutter rigged blue water cruiser, fiberglass decks, 80-hp Lehman, SSB, radar, autopilot, refinished interior teak, new interior cushions, propane stove and heater, Norfolk VA, $85,000 doug@seattleboatguy.com

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www.AnnapolisYachtSales.com 25’ Harbor 25 ’07 Self-tending jib, new sails, wonderful singlehander: $59,995. Call Pat Lane 410-267-8181 or Pat@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

Dufour 44 Performance ’05 Huge sail inventory and cruising amenities make this a true fast cruiser. Shoal keel version expands the cruising ground from the Chesapeake to Florida. Asking $270K Contact: Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company 410-268-7171 or harold@aycyachts.com

28’ Alerion AE28 ‘04 & ‘05 One blue hull/ One green hull, tiller steering. Fabulous, high class day-sailers with cabin and marine head. From $65,000. Call Jonathan Hutchings in Deltaville, VA. 804-436-4484 or Jonathan@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 33’ Soverel 33 ’85 2012 National Champion “Renegade”. Custom trailer, updated sail inventory and tons of upgrades! Just Listed at $35,000. Call Bob Oberg 410-320-3385 or Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 34’ Beneteau 343 ’07 & ‘08 Both nicely equipped w/AC and chartplotter. Other equipment varies. From $107,000. For more information contact Bob Oberg 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. Please call Harold @ Annapolis Yacht Company for pricing and complete details 410-2687171 or e-mail harold@aycyachts.com

OYSTER 55 ’96 Extensive re-fit 2012-13 and ready for the ARC. New electronics, electric furling, rigging, sails, ultra-suede upholstery & much more. Asking only $475,000/OBO Contact: Harold@ AYCyachts.com, 619-840-3728 or 410-268-7171

38’ Beneteau 381 ‘01 Popular model. Aircon, autopilot, Chartplotter & more. $86,000. Call Jonathan Hutchings in Deltaville, VA. 804-436-4484 or Jonathan@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 40’ Beneteau 40 ’08 & ’09 Choose from 2 of the nicest, cleanest Beneteau 40s on the market. Both extremely well equipped and one is 2 cabin, 1 head, the other 3 cabin 2 head. Easy to see here in Annapolis at Jabins. From $189,900 Call Denise at 410-991-8236 or Denise@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 42’ Hunter 420 CC ’02 Gorgeous meticulously maintained, A/C, generator, bow thruster, Raymarine Electronics incl. radar, 2 cabin w/aft centerline, 2 heads $155K. Contact Keith: 301-503-4634 or Keith@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 44’ Beneteau First 44.7 ’04 Absolutely the nicest ever commissioned. Never raced unless for fun!! Custom improvements, AC/Heat, Genset, microwave, new electronics and much more. Asking $239,900. Call Dan at 410-570-8533 or Dan@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 47’ Beneteau 473 ’03 This 2 cabin layout is loaded w/generator, A/C, new HD Raymarine e7, dinghy & OB, 3 flat screen TVs, bowthruster & more. She is at Bert Jabins. Clean & ready to go! $229,900. Call Denise at 410-991-8236 or Denise@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

50’ Beneteau ’00 Never chartered, 2-cabin, genset, 2-zone Air, thruster, power winches, stern arch, dinghy, and all the extras you need to get cruising right away! $209,000. Call Aaron: 443-949-4559 or Aaron@ AnnapolisYachtSales.com

Jeanneau 50 DS ’09 NEW PRICE $335,900 fresh water boat, 140 eng hrs, Navy Blue hull, teak decks, totally loaded, all the bells and whistles.. immaculate.. call Bobby Allen (443) 949-9481 50’ Oceanis ’11 2 cabin, 180 hrs on Yanmar 110-hp. Fresh water yacht. Asking $375K Call Bobby Allen (443) 949-9481

50’ Beneteau First 50 ’07 Absolutely stunning boat. Perfect performance cruiser. Loaded with all the toys from Genset/Air to Great Electronics & Sails! $399,000 Contact Tim (410) 267-8181 or > tim@annapolisyachtsales.com

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www.atlantic-cruising.com Pearson 28-2 ’87 Clean, turnkey, meticulously maintained Chesapeake Bay cruiser, many upgrades, Yanmar diesel $18,000 call Bobby Allen (443) 949-9481 CS 34 ’90 Winged keel at 4’ 3”, perfect bay boat and strong capable offshore cruiser. Boat is one owner and absolutely mint. Owner moved up, needs to sell now $54.9K NEW PRICE!, will look at all serious offers. (443) 949-9481

34’ Beneteau 343 ’08 Inmast furling, pivoting wheel, opening transom with shower, cruising spinnaker like new condition $105,000 757-480-1073 www.bayharborbrokerage.com 38’ Catalina ’99 Very clean, aft cabin, stall shower, big galley, new Garmin chartplotter & radar, light use $99,500 757-480-1073 www.bayharborbrokerage.com 44’ Alden ‘91 Beautiful, traditional cutter/sloop. She has askeg mounted rudder, keel centerboard underbody with 4’11 draft. Great looks and superb quality $179,000 757-480-1073 www.bayharborbrokerage.com 44’ Gulfstar ’81 Very solid good sailing boat. Center cockpit, full enclosure, beautiful lines see her at www.bayharborbrokerage.com

35’ Fountaine Pajot Highland Power Cat ’06 Clean, perfect boat for you ’loopers’ Call Bobby Allen 443 949-9481. Fountaine Pajot Highland 35 Power Cat $189,000 Panda genset, full AC on boat. Superb performance boat on and off shore. New AB tender and new Yamaha 6hp. Boat is in great shape and ready to go! (443) 949-9481.

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Jeanneau 42i ’07 $209,000 NEW PRICE! Perhaps the fastest 42i built, North 3DL inventory, deep keel, epitomizes the term, “racer/cruiser”. Call Bobby Allen (443) 949-9481

22’ Cape Dory Sloop ’82 Wonderful pocket cruiser with trailer, 8 hp Yamaha, roller furling, self tailing winches. Well equipped. $7,000. Call Lad Mills, Boat Donation Director, 410-745-4942 or lmills@cbmm.org

44’ Fountaine Pajot Helia ’14 Located in the Caribbean, nicely equipped, top of line electronics, radar, solar panels, SSB, dinghy, outboard, EPIRB, genaker, owners relocating, ready to sell. $659,900. Call Bobby Allen (443) 949-9481

28’ Westphal ‘68 One Design Racing Sloop. Pedigree racer / daysailer needs a new home. Untitled storage trailer. Asking $1,250. Call Lad Mills, Boat Donation Director, 410-745-4942, lmills@cbmm.org

Jeanneau 45.2 ’03 3 cabin/2 head, owner says sell - TRY $209,000, full electronics, new sails, includes spinnaker, shoal draft, beautiful flag blue – call Bobby Allen (443) 949-9481

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Pearson 30 Sloop ’72 Very sound Bay boat. Moyer Marine Atomic 4, roller furling, nice cond.. Decks need paint. Only $2,995 !! Call Lad Mills, Boat Donation Director, 410-745-4942, lmills@cbmm.org

48’ Fountaine Pajot Salina ’08 New Price $489,000 loaded, 4 cabin 2 head, full electronics, perfect family cruiser call Bobby Allen (443) 949-9481

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34’ Pacific Seacraft ’89 Currently three PSC 34s on the market @ CYS with varying equipment and pricing. Excellent selection on used Pacific Seacrafts - Call for more infoFrom $95,000 410 269-0939, www.CrusaderYachts.com

26’ Tartan Fantail ’14 We have both the DaySailor and WeekEnder in stock. Ready to go excellent incentives. SailAway package at 90k DaySailor & 100k Weekender. ready to test sail, 410-2690939 www.CrusaderYachts.com 35’ Hunter 356 ’04 Great cond., lightly used and equipped perfectly for coastal / Bay cruising. Air Con, windlass, Furling mast and more. Asking $98,000 Reduced / Make offers! 410-269-0939 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 $88,000 Offers encouraged - Contact Mike 410-269-0939

35’ Tartan 3500 ’92 Two owner boat, well maintained and shows like a newer boat. Newer sails, Engine rebuilt ’06. Shows really well! Trade in - Offers encouraged! Call Mike 410-269-0939 CrusaderYachts.com

37’ Tartan 3700 ’04 In great shape, white hull, Raymarine electronics / radar, autopilot and more . Mostly Freshwater Sailing & Indoor winters. Here in Annapolis & ready to show. Asking $215k - Offers encouraged 410-269-0939

38’ Freedom ’90 Amazing boat. Lots of updates & improvements. Newer electronics, painted hull & deck, Carbon rig, self tacking job & more. Turnkey & ready for fall sailing now. Bigger boat ordered! Asking $75,000 www.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

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62’ 1984 Gulfstar SailMaster 62 ...........................$339,000 53’ 1984 Mason 53 Ketch .....................................$170,000 50’ 1984 Gulfstar SailMaster 50 ...........................$165,000 49’ 2007 Jeanneau 49 Deck Salon.......................$299,000 48’ 2000 Sunward 48 Ketch .................................$250,000 46’ 2003 Tartan 4600.............................................$349,900 44’ 2004 Tartan 4400.............................................$399,000 42’ 1981 Pearson 424 .............................................$51,900 41’ 2001 Tartan 4100.............................................$160,000 40’ 1976 Bristol 40 ..................................................$65,000 40’ 2005 Formula 40 PC - Hardtop ......................$188,000 40’ 1998 Pacific Seacraft 40 .................................$250,000 40’ 1996 Pacific Seacraft 40 .................................$259,000 40’ 1998 Regal 402 Commodore............................$97,500 39’ 2002 Catalina 390 - 3 Cabin ...........................$135,000 38’ 1988 C&C 38 Mk III ............................................$64,500 38’ 1983 Cabo Rico 38 ............................................$45,000

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38’ 1990 Freedom 38 ..............................................$75,000 38’ 2015 Hanse 385 - New Demo .............................. CALL 37’ 1977 Gulfstar 37 ................................................$57,500 37’ 2004 Tartan 3700 # 81.....................................$215,000 35’ 1979 Bristol 35.5 ...............................................$60,000 35’ 2002 Hunter 356 ................................................$78,500 35’ 2004 Hunter 356 ................................................$94,000 35’ 1992 Tartan 3500 - Our Trade ..........................$95,000 34’ 2006 Beneteau 343 ...........................................$99,000 34’ 2007 Beneteau 343 .........................................$109,000 34’ 1990 Cabo Rico 34 ............................................$85,000 34’ 1987 Express Alsberg Built .............................$48,000 34’ 1997 Gemini 105M ............................................$89,000 34’ 2001 Legacy 34 Express - Jet Drives ............ $155,000 34’ 1994 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 34.................$100,000 34’ 1993 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 34...................$95,000 34’ 1994 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 34.................$100,000

33’ 2015 Tartan 101 - NEW IN STOCK ...................... CALL 33’ 2000 Nauticat 331Motor Sailor ......................$180,000 33’ 2014 Tartan 101...............................................$210,000 32’ 2015 Legacy 32 Downeast - NEW # 50............... CALL 32’ 2004 C&C 99- Trade In......................................$89,000 32’ 2004 C&C 99 ......................................................$85,000 32’ 2000 Catalina 320..............................................$64,500 32’ 1995 Catalina 320..............................................$48,500 32’ 2007 Luhrs 32 Open .......................................$124,900 32’ 1994 Pacific Seacraft Pilot 32 ..........................$95,000 32’ 1984 Sabre 32 Tri-Cabin ...................................$28,000 31’ 1990 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 31...................$59,500 31’ 1990 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 31...................$73,500 28’ 1987 Tartan 28...................................................$29,500 27’ 1980 Pacific Seacraft Orion 27 w/ Trailer ....... $67,750 26’ 2014 Tartan Fantail Daysailor - Demo............. $90,000 26’ 2014 Tartan Fantail Weekender - Demo........ $100,000

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39’ Catalina 390 ’02 Three cabin layout Never Chartered! Good equipment, furling mast, air, plotter, autopilot & more. Ready to cruise and make new adventures. Good condition - rare find $135,000 Call CYS for more info! www.CrusaderYachts.com

40’ Pacific Seacraft ‘98 & ‘96 Standout Crealock design. Both VERY well equipped and meticulous care by owners - Ready for coastal or offshore cruising! FROM $250,000- 410-2690939 www.CrusaderYachts.com

41’ Tartan 4100 ’98 Janus - Well equipped, experienced cruising boat. Great value under 200k Ready for Coastal cruising. Owners getting out of boating, everything goes with! $160,000 410-269-0939 or www.CrusaderYachts.com

49’ Jeanneau 49DS ’07 Well equipped owner’s layout w/convertible aft cabin to a kind single. Chesapeake Bay sailing only. Excellent price and value - lightly used! ! Asking $299,000 Schedule an appointment to see her today! 410-2690939 www.CrusaderYachts.com

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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

35’ Classic C&C MK II Classic ‘74 Westerbeke auxiliary, large sail inventory, proven winner. Asking $19,000 Contact Rob Dorfmeyer (216) 533-9187 or email him at rob@curtisstokes.net

38’ Hunter ‘05 Fresh water boat, extremely well taken care of and very clean, located in Mississippi. Asking $129,900 Contact Rob Dorfmeyer (216) 533-9187 or email rob at rob@curtisstokes.net

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Morgan Catalina 50 ‘90 $135,000

Island Packet 485 ‘05 $455,000

60 Brewer Ketch 2000...................................... $189,000 57 Southerly 2012 ......................................... $1,395,000 57 Southerly 2011 ......................................... $1,675,000 52 Island Packet 520 NEW MODEL .............. ENQUIRE 52 Island Packet 485 2009 ............................... $665,000 52 Island Packet 485 2007 ............................... $575,000 48 Bowman 1992/2006 .................................... $295,000 47 Beneteau 473 2006...................................... $259,900 46 Island Packet 465 2008 ............................... $489,000 46 Island Packet 465 2008 ............................... $499,900 45 Island Packet 1996 ...................................... $245,000 45 Island Packet 1999 ...................................... $199,900 44 Island Packet 1993 ...................................... $175,000 44 Island Packet 440 2005 ............................... $440,000 43 Endeavour 1979 ............................................ $68,900 43 Passport 2000 .............................................. $294,900 43 IP SP Cruiser MKII NEW MODEL ........... ENQUIRE 42 Island Packet 420 2002 ............................... $289,900 42 Island Packet 420 2005 ............................... $288,500

Beneteau 473 ‘06 $269,900

Jeanneau 43DS ‘03 $214,900

42 Moody 425 1991 ......................................... $118,500 42 Endeavour 1985 ............................................ $99,900 42 Southerly 42RST 2011................................ $575,000 42 Tatoosh 1982 .............................................. $120,000 41 Bristol 41.1 CC 1981 .................................. $135,000 41 Rhodes Bounty II 1957 ................................. $52,500 40 Cal 1966 ..............................................................U/C 40 Island Packet 1999 ...................................... $188,500 39 Beneteau 393 2003........................................ $99,900 38 Catalina 380 2000 ....................................... $129,900 38 Southerly 2009 ............................................ $399,000 38 Hunter 2005 ............................................... $124,900 38 Island Packet 380 2000 ........................................U/C 38 Island Packet 380 1999 ............................... $189,000 38 Island Packet 1990 ...................................... $139,000 37 Gib’Sea 1990 ................................................. $29,990 37 Island Packet 370 2008 ............................... $273,000 37 Island Packet 1995 ...................................... $156,000 36 Hunter 2005 ............................................... $104,900

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Southerly 115 (37’) ‘06 $225,000

36 Southerly 110 2005 ..................................... $219,000 36 Island Packet Estero 2010............................ $270,000 36 Tashing Tashiba 1986 ................................. $119,900 35 Island Packet 350 1998 ............................... $120,000 35 Island Packet 1992 ...................................... $114,900 35 Island Packet 1989 ...................................... $124,900 35 Island Packet Cat 1994 ................................ $149,500 34 Catalina 1993 ................................................ $49,900 34 O’Day 1983................................................... $39,900 34 Sabre MKI 1980 ............................................ $39,000 33 Tartan 1981 .................................................. $34,500 32 Camper Nicholson 1970 ................................ $59,000 32 Island Packet .......................... Several from....$79,900 31 Island Packet ................................... 3 from....$48,900 31 Hunter 1984 ................................................. $19,900 30 Allied Seawind 1969 ...................................... $49,500 30 Pearson 303 1986.................................................U/C 29 Island Packet ................................... 2 from....$59,900 27 Island Packet .......................... Several from....$31,500 27 John Holmes Custom w/trlr 1987 .................. $17,500

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42’ Hunter 420 Center Cockpit ’99 2 ensuite staterooms/ 2 heads. Yanmar 6-2hp, all weather enclosed cockpit. $100,000. Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216 5339187 Curtis Stokes & Associates, Rob@curtisstokes.net

29’ Bayfield ’89 Yanmar 13-hp, shoal, cutter $15,000 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 29’ Bayfield ’84 Yanmar dsl, 3’6” draft, extended galley. $16,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 30’ Catalina ’85 Dsl, Tall Rig, dodger. 2 avail. $22,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 30’ Ericson ’85 R/F, wheel, dsl. Cruise equipped. Shoal. $16,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 32’ Dufour ’07 325 Grande Large, 19-hp dsl, wheel, RF, dinghy $114,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300.

51’ Little Harbor Pilothouse ’96 Well maintained performance cruiser. Beautiful condition. New Yanmar 160hp. $299,500. Call Rob Dorfmeyer 216 533-9187 Curtis Stokes and Associates Rob@curtisstokes.net

33’ Pearson 33 ‘88 Dsl, shoal, dodger, AP $39,900 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300. 36’ Catalina ’96 Yanmar dsl, dodger, dinghy, custom mattress $79,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300.

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20’ Beneteau First ‘13 Caper is in excellent condition. This is a beautiful boat, perfect for day sailing, racing, or a first taste of coastal sailing. Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com 41DS Hunter ’11 Captain’s Lady is in pristine condition! She has a great layout that provides ample space, and has been very well cared for. Just Listed! $227,000 Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com 44’ DS Hunter ’04 Water Dancer is a Gorgeous cruiser and loaded with options! She’s built for sweet sailing and spacious living. Just Listed! $169,500 Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com 46’ Hunter ’01 Liberty is a classic beauty. Great Cruiser w/several upgrades, including bowthruster, Raymarine c80 GPS/radar, davits, and Midnight Blue Awlcraft hull! $175,000, Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211 www.nortonyachts.com 49’ Hunter ’10 Maida Vale is a beautiful boat! It is Like NEW, and very spacious. This boat is fully equipped and very well maintained. $340,000 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 16’ Carolina Skiff w/ Trailer, 30-hp 4-stroke Honda OB w/ 110+/- hours, center console, great utility boat! Asking: $3,500 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com 20’ Pacific Sea Craft Flicka “Miracle” New 14-hp Beta Marine dsl w/ 146 hrs, heavy duty long trailer, roller furling, tiller auto pilot, Ready to go ! Asking:$28,500 Call Regent Point Marina @804-7584457 www.regentpointmarina.com 31’ Ericson Independence ’77 “Penny Lane” NEW 20-hp Universal dsl, bimini, dodger, roller furler, A/C heat pump, refrig, dinghy w/ 3-hp OB, BRING OFFERS Asking : $17,900 Call Regent Point Marina@ 804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com

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SELECTED BROKERAGE 20 Beneteau ‘13....$39,500 240 Hunter ‘00......$12,559 25 Hunter ‘82....... $10,500 28 Sabre ‘80 ..........$19,000 28 Hunter ’90........$18,000 31 Hunter ‘87........$22,000 31 Hunter ‘84........$19,500 31 Hunter ‘86........$19,000 326 Hunter ’03.....$59,000 33 Hunter ’82.......$14,999

33 Hunter ‘05....... $79,000 33.5 Hunter ‘92......$44,000 37.5 Hunter ‘94.....$66,900 376 Hunter ’96 ....$65,000 376 Hunter ‘97......$70,000 376 Hunter ‘96......$79,900 376 Hunter ’97......$72,000 38 Hunter ‘07 ........$135,000

41AC Hunter ‘05...$169,000 41DS Hunter ‘11...$227,000 42 Hunter ’91........$91,000 44DS Hunter ‘04...$169,500 44DS Hunter ‘07...$195,000 456 Hunter ‘05......$205,000 456 Hunter ’04.....$190,000 46 Hunter ‘01........$175,000 49 Hunter ‘10........$340,000 50CC Hunter ’09..$340,000

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BROKERAGE & CLASSIFIED 34’ Hunter ‘85 “Moon Dancer” 27-hp Yanmar dsl, shoal draft @ 4’3”, Large aft double berth, Over 6’ headroom, good family cruiser, sleeps 7, Asking: $17,000 Call Regent Point Marina@ 804-7584457 www.regentpointmarina.com

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36’ 1996 Catalina 36 Yanmar, Air, Dinghy, w/ Davits $79,500

29’ 1989 Bayfield Cutter Yanmar 13-hp, Shoal Draft.......... $15,000 / Offers 29’ 1984 Bayfield Yanmar DSL, 3’6” Draft ............................................... $16,500 28’ 1977 Sabre Volvo 13 Hp dsl, RF, wheel steering, bimini & dodger $15,000 30’ 1987 Catalina Universal DSL, 5’3” Draft ........................................... $22,500

34’ Sea Sprite ’83 “Splendora”, New Grande Large Yanmar #YM30 dsl 2012, A/C Heat Island Packet 380 ‘99 Excellent Pump, New 19-hp RefrigDSL, andWheel, a longRF, listDinghy of $124,500 accommodations with centerline upgrades including electronics & forward, great galley, large roomy head, canvas. Asking: $39,900 Call Regent super storage. Asking $189,000 Point Marina 804-758-4457 S&J Yachts 410-639-2777 www.regentpointmarina www.sjyachts.com 39’ Cal ‘81 “Coralia” 44-hp VW dsl, Beautiful teak interior, hard bimini over Hatch, roller furler, granny rails around mast. Set up for heavy weather Asking:$49,900, Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com

30’ 1985 Ericson 30 R/F, Wheel, DSL, Cruise Equipped, Shoal............. $16,500 32’ 2007 Dufour Le Grande Volvo DSL, Wheel, RF, Shoal................$114,500 33’ 1988 Pearson 33 DSL, Shoal, Dodger, AP.......................................... $39,900 34’ 2001 Motorsailor Kubota 50-hp, Custom......................................... $35,000 35’ 1980 Cal 35 Cruiser/Racer, Wheel, DSL, Spinnaker...................... Contract

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38’ 1991 Pearson 38 Yanmar DSL, RF...................................................... $89,900

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S&J 40’ Yachts for Fine 1995 Brokers Hunter Yanmar 50hp, A/C, AP, Inverter $99,500 Yachts Dealers for Island Packet Bowman 48 1992/2006 High quality Yachts. 3 offices, 9 experienced yacht. Over $275,000 of refits/upgrades brokers, open 7 days a week. A dynamic from 2006-2012. Elegant and Fast. marketing & selling team that is ready to Chuck Paine design. A world class yacht sell your boat or find just the right boat for you Must See. $295,000 S&J Yachts you! Call 410 639-2777 or email 410 639-2777 www.sjyachts.com info@sjyachts.com

S2 (9.2A) 30 1978 sloop rigged, fin keel, skeg rudder and keel stepped mast. Yanmar diesel engine $10,000 Sabre 28’ 1974 30 HP Universal Atomic 4 $11,000 J/24 1979 and Triad single axle trailer Mercury Outboard 4 hp new topsides 2013 complete, reliable and sturdy. $5,000

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33’ Caliber ’88 Is a proven blue water veteran! 2014 awlgripped hull, new sails, new canvas, new electronics, new mechanical systems, new upholstery, and is in great cond. The current owner is moving to his next boat. ...$55,000 (410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com 36’ Beneteau 361 ’03 One owner! Never Chartered! Loaded and ready for spring! ...$89,900 www.saltyachts.com

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28’ Shannon Cutter ‘83 World capable bluewater yacht in only 28’, loaded with gear ..reduced to $67,000 (410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com

Hunter 38 ‘05 Great all-around performance cruiser. Lots of room inside. Well maintained. Lots of amenities. Very sharp price - Asking $124,900 S&J Yachts 410-639-2777 www.sjyachts.com

39’ Beneteau 390 ‘90 New Yanmar dsl, Two cabin layout with separate aft shower! ...$79,000 (410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com 40’ Hunter 40.5 Legend Series ‘97 Simply one of the best layouts in a 40 footer! Ready for adventure...Reduced to $87,750 (410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com

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38’ Hunter ’08 Air, speed/depth, GPS, autopilot, electric windlass, in-mast furling, bimini, dodger, etc. $149,900 Call 443-209-1111 or go to www.TidewaterYachts.com 43’ Hunter ’92 Air/heat, ST60 knot/ depth/wind, GPS, 3 TV’s, roller furling, bimini, dodger, etc. $74,900 Call 443-209-1111 or go to www.TidewaterYachts.com 45’ Hunter ’86 Air/heat. ST60 speed/ wind, GPS, autopilot, generator, roller furling, bimini, dodger, etc. $94,500 Call 443-209-1111 or go to www.TidewaterYachts.com 466 Hunter ’02 (2 to choose from) 466 Hunter 2002 (2 to choose from) Air/ heat, ST60 knot/wind/depth, GPS, generator, bimini, dodger ($159,500 & $179,000) Call 443-209-1111 or go to www.TidewaterYachts.com

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HELP WANTED Boat/Marine Technicians M Yacht Services is hiring experienced marine systems technicians. Salary based on experience, skill level and motivation. Candidate must have their own tools and clean driving record. Signing bonus and company sponsored training to qualified applicants. E-mail resume to admin@myachtservices.net or call (410) 280-2752. Canvas Work at North Sails Stevensville Looking for an experienced seamstress and canvas fabricator. Must be quality conscious. Good benefits. Call Chris for interview at 410-643-7381 ext 16. ChrisS@service.northsails.com Captains Wanted - The Baltimore Water Taxi Is accepting applications for the 2015 season. Seasonal PT and FT positions available; Weekend availability is a MUST. Valid Master’s License and TWIC Card required. Customer service and inboard experience preferred. Openings available beginning in March 2015. Apply online at www.watertaxijobs.com Cruise Annapolis - Seeking Full Time, experienced dockhand/technician for luxury Yacht Charter/ Management Company. Duties include general maintenance, docking, assisting and educating clients, etc. Hourly Pay TBD Info@cruise-annapolis.com 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 Fun in the Sun and Good $$! Customer Service Reps needed for the Schooner Woodwind and the Annapolis Marriott dock. FT & PT. Boating and customer service experience a plus. (410) 263-7837 Download application https://www.schoonerwoodwind.com/ contact-us/employment/ Sailmaker Wanted - North Sails Stevensville Is looking for an experienced sailmaker. Competitive pay and benefits. Call or e-mail Chris for an interview, 410-643-7381 ext. 16 / chrisS@service.northsails.com

Rigger - Sailcraft Service, A full service boatyard in Oriental, NC is looking for an experienced rigger to manage all aspects of the department. Full time, MonFri. (252) 249-0522. Riggers & Service Manager Wanted - Annapolis, MD Atlantic Spars & Rigging is looking for sailboat riggers and a Service Manager. We are a wellestablished, custom rigging & metal fabrication business with two locations. All positions require prior rigging experience, be extremely organized, detail oriented, and have a great working attitude. We offer competitive wages, great benefits and career positions. Send resume to marc@atlanticspars.com or call 410-268-1570.

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Sailmaker Wanted, Quantum Sails - Is looking for experienced sailmakers. Outstanding pay, and an outstanding work environment. Call or E-mail Charlie for an interview. 410-268-1161 csaville@quantumsails.com Wickes Marine, a Marine Sales Representative Firm, Is looking for a sales associate in our MidAtlantic territory, New Jersey through the Carolinas, responsible for sales to boat builder, marine wholesale distributors, boatyards, and dealers. Boating experience a must, sailing experience a plus. Stable environment, salary plus commission, company car plus paid expenses. Our website is: www.wickesmarine.com. Respond, with resume, to: info@wickesmarine.com Sailmaker Sales person in Annapolis, MD market wanted. Well known International Sailmaking Company is seeking sales person in Annapolis, Maryland region, territory includes Maryland, Delaware, Virginia & Southern NJ. Individual should be have business development/sales person skills with marine industry knowledge plus formidable sailing experience in racing and cruising. Must be self-motivated, comfortable in public speaking, detail oriented; possess sailing & sales aptitude and computer skills. Previous sail selling experience a big plus, book of sales contacts is important. Compensation is Base Salary plus commission, commensurate with experience. College Graduates welcome to apply. Send education/professional resume, sailing resume, ISAF # & cover letter To apply send letter and resume to: sailmakerjob@gmail.com

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

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

www.BayshoreMarineEngines.com

Baking Soda Blasting

Mobile & In-House Blasting Services

Lodging

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Mike Morgan

140 W. Mt. Harmony Rd. #105 Owings, MD 20736 www.chesapeakesodaclean.com

(p) 410.980.0857 • (f) 443.550.3280

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Patuxent RiveR Canvas Custom Marine Canvas Fabrication & Repair

Biminis | Dodgers | Enclosures Sail Covers | Cushions

410.610.0191

www.patuxentcanvas.com

MARINE engines Propane Outboard - Lehr 5 HP Outboard. Less than 10 hours use. 10 hour maintenance check done. Includes 11 pound propane tank and hose. $1250 410721-9109 or boats.babies@verizon.net

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real estate 15’ Up to 60’ Deep-Water Slips On the Magothy. One river north of Annapolis. Easy access to marina by Route 100. North Shore Marina (410) 255-3982.

29 Acres with Boat Slip Washington, NC $229,000 Located on the Pamlico River in the gated boating community of Pamlico Plantation. www. pamlicoplantation.com. Boat nearly year round. Amenities include marina, clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts and more. Contact Wayne Estabrooks at (252) 833-4497 or westabro@earthlink.net

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25’ - 40’ Slips, MD Clean Marina / Boatyard of the year. Power & sail, cozy, in protected Deale harbor, excel. boating & fishing, free Wi-Fi & pumpout. 30 mins. from DC. DIY service boatyard. Discount to new customers. (410) 867-7919, rockholdcreekmarina.com

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 Exceptional Quality at a Competitive Price.

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Full Rigging Shop New Shop Open in Rock Hall

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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. 35’ - 60’ Slips on Choptank River Cambridge City Marina. Low annual and transient rates, water, electric. Clean restrooms, showers, laundry, Wi-Fi. Walk to historic downtown and great dining. 410-330-8016. 40’ Slip in Back Creek - Eastport Section of Annapolis, 15’ wide, 7.5’ deep, water, electric, dock box, no liveaboards, no pets. $400 /mo. 410-271-0112 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. Annapolis Deep-Water Slips 25’ - 50’ Protected Whitehall Creek location. Electric, water, restrooms with showers. Annual and shorter term slip rentals. 410-7574819. Whitehall Marina www.whitehallannapolis.com

SIPALA SPARS & RIGGING LLC Splicing, Swaging, Spar Transportation and Refinishing

30’ - 35’ Slips Available Annapolis City Marina, Ltd. in the heart of Eastport. Includes electric, water, restrooms with showers, and gated parking. Give us a call at (410) 268-0660, www.annapoliscitymarina.com.

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Private Sailboat Slips off Mill Creek Near Cantlers, easy access Whitehall Bay. Quiet Water and electric and bubbler. Slips 28ft – 45ft with deep water 301 518-0989. Coast Guard Officer Seeking Rental of Private Slip On the Chesapeake to moor 38’ liveaboard sailboat. Quiet, neat, friendly. Pier must have shore power hookup & 5’ depth. A nearby room to rent and laundry access is ideal but not necessary. References available on request. Relatively easy access to DC would be preferable. Move-in early July. CoastieSailor15@gmail.com

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www.BELLISLEMARINA.com Why Pay High Annapolis or Baltimore Rates? $1,250-$2,200 YR. Land storage $120 monthly. Haulouts $10. Minutes to Bay and Baltimore Beltway. Old Bay Marina (410) 477-1488 or www.oldbaymarina.com

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Short Walk to: Movie Theatre Restaurants Whole Foods Liquor Store Harborplace Aquarium Fells Point Little Italy

410.625.1700

Slips, up to 40’, in town of Oxford on Town Creek Starting at $1,900 through 2015. Water and electric. (410) 726-3151. Slips, West River, Galesville MD 20’ TO 52’ available. Water, power & shower included. Deep draft. Minutes to the Bay. Pirates Cove Marina. (410) 867-3600.

Slips Available on Jones Creek, Mouth of Patapsco River, Baltimore. Youngsboatyard.com, 410-477-8607.

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252-333-6105

www.FrigateMarineSurveyors.com Annapolis Surveyor Kevin White Marine Survey LLC, SAMS(SA), ABYC, Insurance, Condition & Valuation, Pre-Purchase surveys and consultation. 410-7032165. www.KevinWhiteMarineSurvey.com

TRAILErS Venture Boat Trailer ’06 Rated 1300 lb, like-new cond., OK for 17’ sailboat, Sea Scouts $950, Steve Alexander, stevedalex@msn.com, 301 646 0805

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS AAACCVB...............................................................74 Adirondack Guide Boats..........................................60 Allstate Insurance....................................................85 Annapolis Gelcoat...................................................72 Annapolis MD Capital Yacht Club...........................53 Annapolis Performance Sailing.................................3 Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show.............................28 Annapolis Yacht Sales.............................19,40,94,95 ARC DelMarVa Rally...............................................71 Bacon Sails & Marine Supplies.................................2 Bay Shore Marine....................................................59 Bay Shore Marine....................................................59 Beta Marine.............................................................58 Block Island Race Week.........................................44 Blue Water Sailing School.......................................76 BoatU.S.....................................................................9 Boatyard Bar & Grill.................................................26 Bowleys Marina.......................................................50 Box of Rain..............................................................25 Campbell’s Boatyards.............................................51 Cape Charles Town Harbor.....................................50 Chesapeake Boating Club.......................................75 Chesapeake Harbour Inc........................................73 Coastal Properties...................................................47 Coppercoat USA.....................................................62 CRAB....................................................................100 Crew Party.............................................................107 Cruise Annapolis.....................................................13 Cruisers University..................................................29

Crusader Yacht Sales.............................................97 Curtis Stokes.............................................................5 DC sail.....................................................................72 Discover Newport....................................................41 Down the Bay Race.................................................84 Dream Yacht Charters.............................................15 Eastport Spar and Rigging......................................61 Eastport Yacht Center.............................................52 Fawcett Boat Supplies.............................................57 Ferry Point - Trappe................................................52 Harbor East Marina.................................................55 Harbours at Solomons.............................................11 Hartge Yacht Harbor...............................................48 Herrington Harbour..................................................49 J. Gordon & Co........................................................61 J/World....................................................................76 K&B True Value.......................................................58 Landfall Navigation..................................................57 Leukemia Cup....................................................27,31 Lippincott Marine...................................................100 M Yacht Services....................................................23 M Yacht Services Blue Div......................................64 Mack Sails...............................................................74 Maritime Solutions...................................................62 Martek Davits..........................................................43 Maryland Dept of Nat Resources............................54 Maryland Marina......................................................54 Muller Marine...........................................................63 New Found Metals..................................................68

North Sails.............................................................108 Norton Sailing School..............................................69 Norton Yachts.....................................................70,99 Paradise Marina......................................................53 Pettit Marine Paint Vivid...............................6,7,10,81 Pocket-Yacht Company...........................................51 Pro Valor Charters...................................................68 Quantum..................................................................83 Quickline USA.........................................................69 Regent Point Marina................................................73 S&J Yachts..............................................................98 SailFlow...................................................................77 Sailrite Enterprises..................................................20 Salt Ponds...............................................................55 Scandia Marine Cemter - Lehr................................75 Scandia Marine Center............................................22 Severn Sailing Association......................................72 Southern Bay Race Week.......................................87 Spring Cove Marina.................................................55 Steven’s Battery Warehouse...................................63 Stingray Point Marina..............................................32 Stur-Dee Boat..........................................................43 Sudbury Boat Care Products...................................12 Team One Newport.................................................43 Ullman Sails..............................................................4 Weems and Plath....................................................16 West Marine............................................................21 Whitehall Marina......................................................12 Young’s Boat Yard..................................................60

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##Shipwrights, apprentices, and volunteers take a break from building a log canoe at CBMM (L-R): Brooke Ricketts, Rich Scofield, James DelAguila, Chris Baden, Michael Gorman, Mike Corliss, Joe Connor, and Cliff Stretmater.

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taff and volunteers of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) gathered in January to help turn over a new log canoe being built in the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boatshop. Adapting the lines from a Lambdin canoe in the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection, CBMM shipwrights, apprentices, and volunteers began working on the new, three-log sailing canoe last fall. With the hull built from three, 26-foot local loblolly pine logs, the

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canoe is being constructed in full public view, with an anticipated spring or early summer launch. The museum is open from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. all week long through April (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May through October), so stop by to watch true craftsmen at work in the boatshop. 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of CBMM. Stay tuned to SpinSheet for more about the special events to come. cbmm.org

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