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ailors haven’t been as interested in the Bay as hunters and fishermen,” says Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) president and CEO Will Baker. As a sailor, he understands why. He explains how if anglers have significantly fewer fish to catch, “They see a direct relationship between what they do and the Bay… The quality of what’s below

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the keel doesn’t directly affect a sailor.” Baker started to sail in 1976, the same year he graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, CT and took what turned out to be a momentous internship at CBF in Annapolis. The Baltimore native, who graduated an art history major with thoughts of studying architecture, earned $200 per month. His downtown apartment cost him $105 per month in rent; “That left me $95 per month for beer,” he says with a smile. He moved up the ranks to assistant to the director five months later, then later to assistant director, and eventually to executive director (1982), now known as president and CEO. 10 March 2010 SpinSheet

I met Baker in between blizzards at CBF’s headquarters, the Phillip Merrill Center, a fascinating, energy-efficient building and another story in itself. While waiting, I was offered a seat in the expansive, sunny lobby and wondered how anyone could sit with her back to the view—wide open Bay under a crisp, day-after-snowstorm blue sky with tundra swans posing in the shallows just beyond the snowy beach (to read more about the Bay’s swans, turn to page 40). CBF’s leader has what could technically be called a corner office, minus the stuffy implications; it’s as open and unassuming as the man himself. A not-forprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting, restoring, and preserving the Chesapeake Bay, as its longtime moniker “Save the Bay” indicates, the fourdecade-old CBF now has 225,000 members. SpinSheet readers can find multiple educational programs (such as the Volunteers as Chesapeake Stewards or VoiCeS seminars) and events benefitting CBF (such as the Boatyard Bar & Grill Opening Day Rockfish Tournament April 17) in the SpinSheet Calendar all year long (see page 28). I asked Baker how a $100 ticket to a fundraising event such as CBF’s signature summer beach bash, Bands in the Sand (June 19), would be spent. “We’re the biggest outdoor education group in the country,” he says. Such funds cover field trips for students, reading materials, and practical teaching on Bay spinsheet.com

restoration. Fundraisers also support enviHe recommends that sailors skip chemiBaker learned to sail in the same style ronmental advocacy. Baker notes, “We are cals whenever possible; when cleaning your as he launched his career: without formal lobbyists in the broad sense of the word… boat and deciding between just a scrub education in an initiation-by-fire fashion. not legislatively, but as advocates and brush and elbow grease or a scrub brush As a partner with his brother on a 32watchdogs overseeing what government and chemicals, go for the former. As for foot Pearson Vanguard 30 years ago, he does.” Over the years, CBF has launched a equipping your boat in an environmentally confesses, “I didn’t have a clue. I put every number of high sail on upside profile lawsuits down. I made “You can say holding tanks don’t make a difference… but say there to effect change all the misare 30 boats anchored in Queenstown Creek with you. Your kid jumps takes… but I and is suing the in for a swim. Does it make a difference at that anchorage?” Environmental figured it out. Protection AgenI never did hit cy over its failure another boat.” to enforce the Clean Air Act. They are Halloween day marked Baker’s most currently negotiating a settlement. memorable sail of 2009 on his Bristol Beach party tickets or silent auction 40 Mimika, which he sails out of Anbids fund restoration efforts: harvestnapolis. “It was an unbelievably weird ing oysters, reviving underwater grassday—windy and oddly foggy. The fog es, restoring streams up the watershed would open up and then close back in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, down. There were four or five regattas and working with the agricultural going on, and it was blowing hard out community. Donated funds also pay of the south. We were south of Thomas for management of educational faciliPoint Light, and we turned and ran ties such as CBF’s Clagett Farm in back to Annapolis. It was a sleigh ride.” Upper Marlboro, MD and the Fox When he’s not working to save the Island Study Center in Virginia. Bay or playing on the water on sailboats CBF’s chief is no stranger to critior kayaks—or indulging in his true cism. In his latest book Fight for the passion, surfing—Baker enjoys private Bay, author and U.S. Naval Academy time with his wife Mayer, his daughter political science professor, Howard Alden (when she’s home from college Ernst, calls for a restructuring of in Colorado), his son Jake (when he’s CBF—including Baker’s resignation— home from working in New York City), to make way for legislative lobbying. and his Australian Shepherd Cocoa. In response to this bold suggestion, Besides the issue of saving the Bay, Baker invited Ernst to come to the “making it a model for the world,” and headquarters and speak to his staff to his colleagues at CBF, what Baker loves keep a dialogue open. Openness to difbest about where he stands now in his ferent perspectives and ideas struck me as sound fashion, he says, “You can say hold34-year career is his own job. He says, “I an outstanding character trait, based on my ing tanks don’t make a difference compared don’t do the same thing for more than five short time with this longtime Bay conserto sewage treatment plants. But say there minutes at a time. It’s hard to get bored.” vationist. are 30 boats anchored in Queenstown What does he wish more Bay sailors Creek with you. Your kid jumps in for a To learn how you can get involved in knew? “Your voice makes a difference,” swim. Does it make a difference at that CBF or take a tour of the Phillip Merrill Baker says. “We hear this over and over anchorage?” Center, visit cbf.org. from policy makers: ‘We are affected by 100 letters.’” He includes himself on Baker’s Half-Dozen the list of people who Ways Sailors Can Help the Bay would like to hear your Drive less, or drive a car that gets higher mileage. thoughts and suggesTeach people on your boat about the Chesapeake Bay. tions. Watch the products you use at home or on your boat. If you can use something without a chemical, use it. Of all the things around your home, stop using fertilizer. Enjoy a natural lawn. Install a holding tank on your boat. It’s really important. Get involved—now’s the time! cbf.org Chesapeake Bay Sailing

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Keeping Our Sailing Souls

eading SpinSheet is part of our annual plan to deal with winter. So are multiple boat and house projects, and if in the budget, a trip to south Florida—usually Key West. Having arrived in Key West a couple of years ago after the delivery crossing in our J/40, and this year trailering a Laser, I can say that Andy Schell’s article (“Annapolis and the ARC”) about Annapolis keeping its sailing soul is spot on. With neither boat did we feel like we’d landed somewhere that understood sailing, much less working on boats. I know Key West Race Week is a big deal, and people are really glad to get south for some sailing in January; but the race organizers have to do a lot of improvising to make it all happen, because there are no real facilities on Key West (and now Stock Island). Love both Annapolis and Key West, but Key West has lost some of its connection with sailing. Jerome Zukosky’s “Pilgrim on Land” article may be the first time that I’ve seen this subject even touched. This article is a great testimony to how in touch you guys are with sailing and not just the business of introducing people to sailing and then perpetually boats that are two feet longer. I am only 51 and have friends who have bought boats when in their 70s to start sailing, but for at least the past 15 years, I have reevaluated our commitment to sailing at the end of every season. One of my greatest fears would be to stay in it too long and let the boat go downhill along with my skills—all points nicely addressed in the “Pilgrim” article. Wayne Cassady Via e-mail

Lopsided with Racing

irst of all, thanks for a great local sailing magazine. I guess we shouldn’t look a free gift horse in the mouth too deeply, but I’d like to comment on the February issue’s Non-Racer Chaser letter. I think Mr. Anonymous has a point. For years I’ve thought the magazine was lopsided with too much emphasis on race-related things. Many of us are just 12 March 2010 SpinSheet

not that interested in it. We love to sail, but it’s for the relaxation and the ability to get away from the “rush - rush world” as he put it. I’m pretty sure I’m not alone when I say the texture of the magazine just seems to favor the racing crowd. Just something to consider. Either way, I’ll be looking forward to my March issue. Rick Hesson Pasadena, MD

be used, drying times, the stability of the materials, or the implications for health. Perhaps this contributed to his great love for wood as the material of choice for boat building. He hated fiberglass. His boats were like fine furniture. His yard was a museum. His opinions were clear and firm. He knew what he was all about. Bob Pelrine Annapolis

Tips from a Soloist

s a solo sailor, I shared many of Warren Milberg’s thoughts after reading his “Sailing Smarter: Advice from an Aging Solo Sailor” in the February issue. It is often quicker to reef than use a roller-furling main. However, I never, ever reef my mainsail at the dock, where the wind strength is often quite different from weather out on the open Bay. His struggles with reefing would be over with a simple, cheap, lazyjack system where he can reef in seconds without leaving the safety of the cockpit. Also, why spend $1000 for a heavy anchor windlass to “ease the chore of hauling up the Danforth” that has dug hard and deep into the mud during a windy night at anchor? I put my outboard in forward gear and let it do the work of a windlass. Once the Liveaboards at Horn Point Marina in Annapolis awoke one anchor breaks loose, I return to the February morning to find out foredeck, hoist the anchor to where I they were well-protected by can see it just below the water level, this sentry with the celery smile. Photo by Julianne DeGraw Fettus and then return aft to move the boat forward to clear the gunk and mud to have a clean anchor for stowing. And, by the way, only then do I raise the Remembering Oxford’s Raconteur mainsail. hanks to SpinSheet and Fred HeckJack Sherwood linger for his fine remembrance Annapolis about Ed Cutts. Besides being a fine boat builder and designer, he was Farewell to a Friend a true raconteur and yachting historian. hank you for the great farewell Were that you were allowed into his house to Dorsey Owings. We first met office, and he took the time, you would Dorsey and Gail on the day after come away with some nugget of yachting the hurricane race across the Bay on Blaze history, and the personalities writ large on Star. Gail refused to watch while they tried the canvas of boat building archives. to transfer Dorsey to another boat that he He once regaled me with a story of had promised to sail on near the race start the early days of fiberglassing; crawling in huge waves. Common sense prevailed, around inside laid-up hulls with pots of and they decided to keep him on Blaze epoxies and resins at the Nevins yard when Star. Amy Teeling was glad to hand over virtually no one knew the proportions to

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the tiller when too exhausted to go up the river. The last time we saw him was at Screwpile last summer. He took some good-hearted teasing when he complained of being tired after the first day of doing main on Blaze Star, and they asked me if I was tired from doing main on Elvis and I said no. Both crews enjoyed Sea Biscuits [Owing’s signature cocktail, a vodka and tonic with a slice of cucumber] on their great trawler after racing each day. He was a wonderful gentleman and will be sorely missed. There have been many Sea Biscuits drunk in his memory since. We will think of him and Gail fondly always. Joanne O’Hara Christofel J/35 Aunt Jean Annapolis

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Hello from Hampton

hope everyone is safe and sound in Annapolis. I wanted to send a quick note to thank you for the Hampton 400th feature in the February issue of SpinSheet. Thank you so much for focusing on us in your Southern Baywatch column. We really appreciate the great exposure! You are too good to me. Ryan LaFata Hampton Convention and Visitors Bureau

Transitioning on the Magothy…

ust wanted to drop you a line and thank you for your magazine. I read it regularly, and it has helped us in our sailing learning curve over the last couple of years. Keep up the good work! Here is a link to our blog about us making the transition to liveaboards on our recently purchased 1964 Alberg 30 Heron: svheron.weebly.com. Chris and Cate Harkai Magothy Marina

Yes, readers, your eyesight is working fine. This couple is indeed moving aboard an Alberg 30, perhaps even before the snow melts. SpinSheet will be following their story and keeping you posted on their big life transition. If you know of any Chesapeake Bay sailors embarking on an adventure—from a first family weekend at anchor to circumnavigating the DelMarVa peninsula—please tell us about it by emailing molly@spinsheet.com. We love real stories about real sailors living the life. ~M.W.

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Dock Talk Safety at Sea: More than a Seminar

ou wouldn’t let your teenager drive a car without a Driver’s Ed course or two under his belt. So, why take friends and loved ones out cruising or racing without knowing everything you possibly could to keep them safe and comfortable? March 27-28, the Safety at Sea Seminar will sail into USNA packed with critical information about offshore and inshore safety for cruisers and racers alike. The live, on-the-water demos and helicopter rescue are unmatched in this country! The Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM) and USNA Sailing are presenting this event, which is sanctioned by U.S. Sailing. MTAM’s executive director Susan Zellers says, “For racers outside this country, we’ll again offer ISAF Certification. We are one of only two seminar sites across the country that do that. This seminar is a must-do for those who want to race and cruise inshore and offshore. It’s a great way to get ready for a season of sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, too. The preparation is invaluable. Because it’s a two-day event here in Annapolis, you’ll get more hands-on demos and more in-depth interaction with presenters. That means you’ll be able to ask your own questions and get answers that are specific to your sailing needs. There’s no way I’d go on an extended cruise— even on the Bay—without taking this seminar first.”

What Do I Get? The event offers the following options and certification: two-day ISAF certification valid for five years, one-day U.S. Sailing Certificate valid for three years, and an Advanced Cruising Track. You’ll learn all about medical care, weather, damage control, and boat prep on the first day. The second day features the ISAF Race Certi14 March 2010 SpinSheet

fication Course or the Advanced Cruising Seminar with interactive in-depth discussions with presenters, a detailed weather seminar from NOAA forecasters, or practical live, hands-on prep in the pool, life raft boarding demos, and safety equipment care and maintenance.

Sailing Center, and Joe Sienkiewicz and Paul Vukits of NOAA’s Ocean Prediction Center.

What Will I Learn? On Day 1, moderators Ralph Naranjo and Chuck Hawley will keep things on track, so you’ll learn about such things as risk management and lending assistance, handling heavy weather, offshore sails you’ll need, USCG search and rescue protocols, recovering crew in the drink, maintaining your safety gear, and marine medical emergencies. Respective advanced sessions on Day 2 will feature emergency communications, ISAF Race Certification, life rafts and PFD/safety gear, jury rigging and fire fighting, the Gulf Stream, seamanship, ocean passage-making, outfitting your vessel (panel discussion), and/ or crew training and skill building.

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Who Are the Speakers? Don’t miss sessions by the pros, including Chesapeake Bay pilot Bill Band, Dr. Dan Carlin of the World Clinic, Lee Chesneau, Steve D’Antonio of Marine Consulting, Dave Flynn of Quantum Sails Chesapeake, USCG Captain JK (Kip) Louttit, (Ret.), Beth Rooney, Dan Rugg of the USNA

Why Do It? Most Category 1 and 2 offshore races that originate in the United States require a U.S. Sailing Safety at Sea certificate for a percentage of the crew, such as the Newport to Bermuda or the Transpac. An ISAF certificate is usually required for Category 1 and 2 offshore races that originate outside the United States, including the Fastnet and Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race.

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f you’ve ever made a makeshift tent with a sail over the boom to protect yourself from the elements, you can understand how earthquake-shattered Haitian families can put your large, old mainsails to good use. If you have any old sails lurking in your basement, attic, garage, shed, or lazarette, haul them out and make a tax-deductible donation to haiti-life.org, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. If you don’t have sails, you may donate tents, rice, cooking oil, beans, pasta, feminine hygiene products, water purifiers, water makers, medical supplies, and money for relief supplies and shipping fees. Send sails to Shake a Leg Miami (2620 South Bayshore Drive, Miami, FL, 331335424). Identify shipments by writing “HAITI” on them. For more information, call (305) 858-5550 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Visit haiti-life.org.

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in his socks. On the first day of spring one year, he took off his socks, doused them with lighter fluid, and toasted spring with a longneck beer while they burned.” Regardless of the exact date or burning vehicle, what remains are the spirit of the act and the relief upon spring’s arrival. The Eastport section of Annapolis has a long history of boat building, marine maintenance, and oystering. Sock burning is a working man’s ceremony. Although it’s been the subject of articles in the Washington Post, the New York Times, local magazines, and the publication of record for sock burning tradition, SpinSheet, there’s really not much to report. No one sends invitations, hires a caterer, or plans anything bigger than a modest campfire. It’s usually a nippy day, so the outdoor and often weeknight beach party doesn’t last for long. At the end of the work day, a bunch of locals, mostly sailors and marina workers (and their dogs), stand around a fire— maybe with a beer they’ve brought along for the moment. A master of ceremonies might say a few words about life along the water or the joys of spring. Then the group peels off their socks, one by one, and drops them into the fire. The whole crowd goes home before dark in time for dinner. The tradition has spread up and down the Bay, and rumor has it, similar rituals have appeared up and down the East Coast in sailing towns. We’ve heard about sock burnings in Norfolk, Crisfield, Baltimore, Magothy River, Southern Maryland, and even in landlocked Crofton. This spring, AMM will not hold an official sock burning due to construction and lack of parking; although, we’d bet money someone will be burning a sock or two on the beach if you wandered by. Although the actual equinox is on Saturday, March 10, it’s tradition to torch socks at the end of a work day. Head down to Annapolis Sailyard at 326 First Street in Eastport on Friday, March 19 just after 5 p.m., and you just may spy the original sock pyrotechnic himself. It’s usually a chilly, drizzly day. Plan your footwear accordingly. If you know of other organized sock burnings on the Chesapeake, please send us the details, and we’ll include them in the online calendar. Also, please send photos and stories of your sock burnings. After such a snowy winter, all we want is more news of spring! molly@spinsheet.com

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A Caffeinated Chesapeake

ou may have bought coffee at one of Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company’s (CBRC) retail locations from Washington, DC to Ocean City, MD—Ahh Coffee!, the Boatyard Bar & Grill, and Chesapeake Gourmet among them—and not known about the Crofton, MD-based roasting company’s efforts to preserve and improve the ecosystem of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. From the onset in 2002, the company’s mission was to create high-quality coffees and connect them to environmental issues affecting the Bay. The ideas of being different and making a difference are the foundations of CBRC’s brand. Through its H20 Initiative, CBRC donates two percent of gross sales to support community organizations that are making a measurable impact on the health of the Bay. Founding partner Rick Erber explains that to date, the organizations who have benefitted from his company’s outreach program and volunteer work are the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, South River Federation, Spa Creek Conservancy, and others. Erber notes that they are in the early stages of working with Earth Echo International (earthecho.org), the brainchild of Phillippe and Alexandra Cousteau (the grandchildren of Jacques Cousteau) in its Water Planet Challenge, which is all about environmental education. Erber says, “It’s important to us that the money go back to the Chesapeake Bay watershed.” In addition to the H20 Initiative, CBRC is working hard to reduce its carbon footprint on a daily basis. Their “hybrid coffee roaster” has nearly 80-percent reduced emissions and an estimated 20-percent fuel reduction compared to traditional drum roasters. The company also purchases wind energy subsidies to power its roasting plant, which is 100 percent wind-powered. Did we mention that the coffee is good, too? Look for the sailboat on the label next time you buy coffee, and remember what it represents. cbrccoffee.com

DOCKTALK Free Sailing and Affordable Kids Programs… Really?

f it sounds too good to be true, it just might be a program created by Annapolis Community Boating (ACB). The fledgling community program started with a group of sailors who wanted to give back and asked themselves the question: what would happen if we gave non-sailors a chance to get out on the water for free? Well, it worked. In its debut year in 2009, ACB took 450 people— all kinds of people from kids to grandparents, from soldiers to medical researchers—sailing in Annapolis for free. ACB will begin FreeSail 2010 April 18 and run it on Sundays through September 26. After reserving a spot on a chosen date, participants meet a sailing instructor at Annapolis City Dock and run through a quick chalk talk before donning lifejackets and heading out on the water with an instructor to explore the harbor and glean some ideas on getting into sailing. Here’s the catch: you can do FreeSail only once. All participants will be given a goodie bag, which includes a SpinSheet publication called Start Sailing Now with some ideas on next steps to learning more about sailing.

Among its affordable kids’ programs, ACB is partnering with Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM) to offer a couple of two-week-long day camps (starting June 24 and July 19) for maritime heritage and boating for youth aged 11 to 14. Kids will earn their Maryland Boater’s Certifications while exploring Back Creek, Spa Creek, and the Severn River in kayaks, canoes, small motorboats, and sailboats. In addition to safe swimming lessons, basic boating, and navigation, campers will learn about lighthouse lore, Bay restoration efforts, and the history of boatbuilding (from local craftsmen) and native American and colonial lore. They may even learn about pirates. To make a FreeSail Reservation and learn more about ACB, visit annapolisboating.org or e-mail info@ annapolisboating.org. To learn more about Maritime Heritage and Boating Camp, visit amaritime.org.

Annapolis Community Boating took 450 people sailing for free in 2009. Visit annapolisboating. org to learn how you can register for a FreeSail session. Photo by Richard Chomitz

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Locally Designed Boats Wow the Aussies

The brand new Beneteau 40 Two True, designed by Annapolisbased Farr Yacht Design, won overall handicap honors at the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race at the end of December, which is mid-summer in Australia. To learn about the boat, visit annapolisyachtsales.com. Photo by Daniel Forster/Rolex

wo brand new Beneteau 40s, Two True and Wicked, took top honors and second in the IRC class in the famed 628-nautical-mile Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race at the end of December—in the middle of an Australian summer. Designed by Annapolis-based Farr Yacht Design, the Beneteau 40 is the heir to the 40.7, known for its contemporary interior, exterior styling, and performance. Among the designer’s comments are: “The hull, rig and appendages are configured to achieve the best performance versus handicap for racing under IRC. These design features include an undistorted hull shape with powerful ends to quickly maximize sailing length when heeled; a large, non-overlapping headsail rig; and a “T” keel for high stability and low drag. The deck is carefully designed to promote efficient handling for racing and ample interior volume for comfortable cruising.”

The internationally recognized, 66-year-old Sydney Hobart Race, sometimes called the Bluewater Classic by the Australian media, begins with much fanfare in Sydney Harbor. The fleet sails out into the Tasman Sea, down the southeast coast of mainland Australia, across Bass Strait (which divides the mainland from the island state of Tasmania), then down the east coast of Tasmania. At Tasman Island, the fleet turns right into Storm Bay for the final sail up the Derwent River to the historic port city of Hobart. To check out the new Beneteau 40 and learn about the spring special, call Annapolis Yacht Sales at (410) 267-8181 or visit annapolisyachtsales.com. To learn more about Farr Yacht Design, visit farrdesign.com. For more on the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, click to rolexsydneyhobart.com.

Check Out Boats and Party—It’s Spring!

Land Rover will provide a complimentary shuttle ave the dates for two events worth checking out: between event locations, where visitors may board the Annapolis Spring Sails Event and Deltaville Dealer Days. Deltaville’s boat dealers have united boats, enjoy refreshments, enter for door prizes, and do demonstration sails with Annapolis Community for the third year in a row to present their Dealer Boating instructors. springsailsevent.com Days, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 1 Both events are free, open to the public, and and 2. As well as new and used boats at the docks for boarding, there will be food, family fun, and a raffle for SpinSheet-sponsored. a Sunsail charter at four separate dealerships: Norton Yacht Sales (nortonyachts. com), Annapolis Yacht Sales South (annapolisyachtsales.com), Chesapeake Yacht Sales (cysboat.com), and Gratitude Yachting Center (gratitudeyachting.com). The following weekend in Annapolis, dealers have gathered to organize the Spring Sails Event May 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a Saturday night celebration of spring at Annapolis Yacht Sales. At four different locations—Bert Jabin’s Yacht Yard, Port Annapolis, J/ Port, and Yacht Haven—yacht brokers, sailmakers, riggers, and insurance and Chris Humphries (Annapolis Yacht Sales service manager), Garth Hichens (AYS Owner), and three customers at last spring’s open house. To learn financial professionals will be on hand to about this year’s Spring Sails Event click to springsailsevent.com. Photo answer questions and share snacks, beverby Rachel Engle/SpinSheet ages, and sailing stories. Annapolis Jaguar 18 March 2010 SpinSheet

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o increase efficiency and save shipping fees to the East Coast and Midwest, Maxwell, the worldrenowned anchoring equipment company, announced its move from its Sana Ana, CA offices and warehouse, to Hanover, MD, where its parent company, VETUS America, is located. “Being able to run both the Maxwell and VETUS America brands from under one roof in a geographic area with a high population of our customers is something we’re all very excited about,” says Jay Stockmann, who was recently promoted to CEO of Maxwell and VETUS America after more than a year as executive vice president. maxwellmarine.com

Changing Places at Atlantic Spars and Rigging

tephen Metzler, who relocated from Madison, CT, has joined Atlantic Spars and Rigging as head rigger for the Herrington Harbour North location. Metzler has mastered all aspects of the rigging business and has considerable knowledge in electrical systems, yacht carpentry, fiberglass repairs, painting and metal fabrication. He will be in charge of completing the onsite work, managing the other riggers, and working with the company’s president, Marc McAteer, and the company’s new general manager, Jim Kavle. After six years with the company and decades of experience in marina and other management, Kavle—who also was a three-time America’s Cup champion on Dennis Connor’s Stars and Stripes— handles customer service and sales, organizing jobs, and onsite assistance out of the Annapolis office. To learn more, call (410) 268-1570.

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e kept you informed of Fawcett Boat Supplies’ move from downtown Annapolis to 919 Bay Ridge Road, but we have been a little slow to mention that Annapolis Inflatables, who used to work out of 919 Bay Ridge Road, also moved. Find the inflatable dealership and full-service repair operation at 603 Chinquapin Round Road in Annapolis, by phone at (410) 800-4443, or online at dinghyparts.com.

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Students on the St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) sailing team surround Governor Martin O’Malley as he proclaims Monday, February 2 a statewide day of celebration in honor of the team. The Governor presented the team with a proclamation honoring its 2009 Collegiate National Championship victory at the Maryland State House in Annapolis. Bottom row (L-R): Bill Ward (director of sailing), Ben Whitman, Chris O’Donnell, Victor Diaz de Leon, Mike Kuschner (co-captain), Ben Lezin, Jesse Kirkland, and Joshua Greenslade. Center (L-R): Lauren Schoene,

Marina Carlson, Meredith Powlison, Brooke Thomson, Megan Magill (co-captain), Ted Hale (co-captain), Governor O’Malley, Ainsley Thomson, Frances Kupersmith, Allison Smith, Kayla McComb, Katherine Gluskin, Sara Morgan Watters, Kelly Wilbur, Larry Vote (SMCM acting president), James P. Muldoon (SMCM chairman of the board of trustees). Back row (L-R): Jeremy Wilmot, Stefanie Glorioso, Madeline Jackson, Gordon Lamphere, Michael Menninger, Wick Dudley, and Adam Werblow (waterfront director). Photo by James A. Parcell

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A Winter Weekend for Cruisers

was standing beside the helmsman as our 125-foot, twin-engine, waterjet-drive patrol boat cruised up the Patapsco River at a comfortable 20 knots. We were trying to pick the Fort McHenry range lights out of the background clutter so that we could make the turn into Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Suddenly, a young man on a jet ski appeared, crossing right in front of us, much too close! The startled helmsman turned hard right to avoid him. The deck under my feet rocked and pitched violently, and the horizon ahead spun and gyrated as the steersman fought to get the boat under control again… The calm voice of our guide, Captain Larry, broke the spell as he said, “It’s easy to over-control with water jet drives. Make smaller helm movements until you have her going straight again.” Then he told the simulator operator to start the program again.

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by Rick Franke

We were far from the waters of Baltimore Harbor in one of 10 simulators at the Maritime Institute of Training and Graduate Studies (MITAGS) in Linthicum, MD. We were attending the Cruiser’s Winter Workshop presented by the Annapolis School of Seamanship and MITAGS over the weekend of January 23. Most of the 30 attendees were experienced sailors and powerboaters—from as far away as Maine and Florida—planning extended long-term cruises. We were welcomed to MITAGS by executive director Glen Paine, who outlined the history and services offered by his facility. The largest and most comprehensive facility of its type, MITAGS trains military and commercial mariners from all over the world. A common theme which ran through all the informational programs was the cruiser’s need for self-sufficiency. Among the speakers were Steve D’Antonio, who

reviewed electrical systems; author and technical editor for Practical Sailor, Ralph Naranjo, who gave practical tips on passage planning using a hypothetical cruise from Maine to the Bahamas; well-known weather expert, Lee Chesneau, who discussed weather map interpretation; and Annapolis School of Seamanship president, John Martino, who spoke about navigation and collision avoidance using modern navigational equipment and techniques. The day ended with a cocktail hour and dinner. Attendees far from home spent the night at MITAGS’s 232-guestroom facility with amenities rivaling any local hotel. Sunday morning, the program concluded with a panel discussion and question-andanswer period. Martino summed up the two-day event as “a very successful first effort. Feedback from participants was good, and the facility is fabulous. We will be back next year.” annapolisschoolofseamanship.com

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Kids’ Sailing

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unior sailors have a lot to say. We want to hear you. Send your thoughts about sailing on the Bay to ruth@spinsheet.com. And now on to the news…

Sailing and racing at the Fishing Bay YC are fun! You get to spend your summer with great friends and awesome coaches and travel everywhere to race against and meet new people from around the world. I wouldn’t want to spend my summer doing anything else. —Ben Buhl, age 15 420 Mid-Winters Rock!

The 2010 Club 420 Mid-Winter Championship at the U.S. Sailing Center in Jensen Beach, FL February 13-15 drew very competitive American and Canadian teams. Placing in the top 20, AYC’s Fletcher Sims and Brady Stagg finished eighth, AYC’s Jack and Kelly Ortel grabbed 12th, AYC’s John Andril and Amanda Salvesen got lucky 13th, and AYC’s Alex Ramos and Alex Sullivan sailed to 18th. Congrats to all the junior sailors (club420.org)! 24 March 2010 SpinSheet

NERYC’s Summer Camps

To accommodate up to 250 summer campers, the North East River YC (NERYC) added new Optis, Sunfish, and Lasers; improved facilities; increased its coaching staff; and expanded to nine Monday-Thursday sessions June 14-August 12. Six- to 18-year-olds from beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels are welcome. neryc.com

USODA Nationals on the Bay

The Fishing Bay YC (FBYC) in Deltaville, VA and several local organizations will host the 2010 USODA Nationals July 17-24, attracting as many as 350 young sailors from all across the country. Stay tuned with SpinSheet for more news as it develops. optinationals2010.org, fbyc.net

Models for Middle Schoolers

The Cooper River YC is holding winter, afterschool, pre-sailing classes for middle school students in Camden, NJ as prep for club-based sailing instruction this May and June. Students are building working model sailboats purchased from the Boy Scouts and learning points of sail, the no-go zone, and the structure/function of the major parts of sailboats. cryc.clubexpress.com spinsheet.com

Seeing the Light

Several years ago during a Wednesday night race on the J/35 Aunt Jean, two sailors started figuring out how to teach navigation as part of a math lesson to students. Since then, Joanne O’Hara, a Crofton Middle School teacher, and Jane Cox, an archaeologist and co-owner of the Baltimore Harbor Lighthouse, have used demos, hands-on activities, plays, presentations, and teambuilding strategies to teach Anne Arundel County students about aids to navigation and Chesapeake Bay lighthouses. Two years ago, Magothy River Middle School students donated $2624 to the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse (TPSL) and the Herb Entwistle Lighthouse Preservation fund. Last October, nearly 400 Crofton Middle School students and 50 parents raised more than $3300. The top fundraiser, Megan Lynch, got four tickets for a TPSL tour. For more news, visit cheslights.org.

Lightning Loaners

Since 2007, the International Lightning Class Association has operated an innovative Boat Grant program. Class president Brian Hayes says, “So far, we’ve provided fully race-ready boats to 15 young skippers. We’ve had several of them go on to buy boats, and many new young sailors show up at all the major regattas.” This year, Terry Kohler of Windway Corporation donated six new suits of sails; Allen Boat Company and Nickels Boat Works provided the use of new boats; and Sailmakers North, Vermont Sailing Partners, Dieball Sailing, and Quantum supplied sails, equipment, and expertise. Seventeen American and Canadian teams have applied for the three boats available in 2010; recipients will be announced in March before the Lightning Southern Circuit. Look for applications for 2011 this fall at lightningclass.org.

CBYRA’s Junior Division

David Houck, who chairs CBYRA’s Junior Division, says, “2009 was a great year for junior sailing on the Bay. We started off with the biggest attendance by juniors at the High Point Awards ceremony in large part due to promotion of the CORUM Cup. Junior regatta attendance was up, as was participation in High Point competition. The Baltimore County Sailing Center hosted the Junior Olympics (ussailing.org) for the first time, Gibson Island YC hosted the Maryland State Champs, and Fishing Bay YC (FBYC) hosted the Virginia Commonwealth Champs. 2010 looks to be a very exciting year for juniors, with two USODA regattas in our own backyard! FBYC will host the 2010 Opti Nationals this July, and the Tred Avon YC will host the Opti Atlantic Coast Champs this October. This is an incredible opportunity for Opti racers on the Bay to compete against the best in the country on our home waters (usoda.org).

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ighteen years of swimsuits and zany costumes and counting… February 6 proved that frosty fans will stop at nothing to support the Polar Plunge and Special Olympics Virginia (SOV). A total of 2636 crazed thrill seekers took the icy dip into the Atlantic this year, despite snow, sleet, rain, and more than 30-mile-per-hour winds. To date, they have raised $874,000, and organizers are still tallying the donations. The Polar Plunge is SOV’s largest annual fundraiser. Since 1993, more than 28,000 plungers have raised more than $5.5 million for SOV. The inaugural Polar Plunge at the Clarion Hotel featured 34 plungers who raised nearly $8000. Rick Jeffrey, SOV’s president, says, “This year’s Polar Plunge was a very challenging event to pull off considering Saturday’s weather conditions, but we managed to do it safely. Still, the challenges our plungers faced on Saturday, though extreme, were small when compared with the challenges our Special Olympics athletes and their family members face every day,” Jeffrey adds. “These plungers are helping our athletes meet their challenge of a lifetime.” The 2010 Polar Plunge Winter Festival spinsheet.com

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On St. Paddy’s Day, The Boatyard is Maguire's!

WE’VE STEPPED IT UP A NOTCH! Lunar Chili Dogs, Full Moon Gumbo, Jamaican Jumbo Wings, Buck Oysters, Drink Specials, too! ThUrSday april 1: D’Vibe & Conga

March Snow Has Pushed Some Events Back. Check Event Websites

Thru Mar 2

International Conference of Professional Yacht Brokers Maritime Institute, Linthicum, MD. ybaa.org

Thru Mar 6

Washington’s Birthday Sale Fawcett Boat Supplies, 919 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis. Open seven days a week. fawcettboat.com

Thru Mar 10

Winter Seminars 7 p.m. Fawcett Boat Supplies, 919 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis. Wednesdays. In order of appearance: Mike Jones (electronic safety) and Steve Ripley (inflatable boat repairs). fawcettboat.com

Thru Mar 15

Winter Whale Watching Cruises Rudee Inlet, Virginia Beach. Guided tours on select dates by Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. Reserve your spot to see humpback and fin whales, sea birds, and local landmarks. vmsm.com

• Irish Food & Beer • Free St Paddy’s Glass • Barkeep & Owner for the Day: Jeffrey P. Maguire, Esq.

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Oysters, clams, shrimp, crawfish, mussels, crab legs & oyster shooters

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Art by Students Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis. See works by Anne Arundel County High School art students. friendsofquietwaterspark.org

Thru Mar

Thru Apr 1 Seminar Series Maritime

7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Annapolis Maritime Museum. Learn about Bay creatures; saving the Bay; maritime Annapolis; NOAA’s smart buoys; Baltimore’s riots in 1858; and Chief Winterhawk. For fees and more details, call (410) 295-0104 or visit amaritime.org.

Real Pirates at Nauticus Norfolk, VA. See “Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship,” a 16,000-square-foot interactive exhibit with more than 200 artifacts. $18.95. nauticus.org/pirates

Thru Apr

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Roger Daltry Is Born in London, England, 1944 National Return Those Books You Borrowed Week

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St. Maarten Heineken Regatta heinekenregatta.com

Jerry Seinfeld Live! 7 p.m. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk, VA. jerryseinfeldtickets.org

Racing Strategy and Tactics Seminar J/World Annapolis. jworldannapolis.com

Smith Point Sea Rescue 2010 Oyster Roast 2 to 5 p.m. Little River Seafood, Burgess, VA. Oysters, hot dogs, bean soup, and beverages. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Free for kids younger than age 10. Proceeds benefit Smith Point Sea Rescue. smithpointsearescue.com

The Women of Leesylvania 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Leesylvania State Park, Woodbridge, VA. Meet history in person with costumes, crafts, and fun. $3; $6 groups up to four. dcr.virginia.gov/state_ parks/lee.shtml

Winch Maintenance Seminar 10 a.m. to Noon. West Marine, 113 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis. Taught by Julian Richards. westmarine.com

Fells Point Ghost Walks 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Baltimore. Haunted history. baltimoreghosttours.com

6-27

Some Early Houses of Talbot County 2 p.m. Oxford Community Center. Bob Shannahan will focus on preservation of historic houses. Presented by the Oxford Museum. (410) 226-0191

Star Spangled Banner Becomes the National Anthem of the United States, 1931

Robert H. Waterman Is Born in NYC, 1808 He captained the famous Clippership Sea Witch and was one the great captains of his era.

Tribal Belly Dance Class?! Saturdays in Salisbury. nomadicmagic.org

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Understanding Sail Trim and Balance Seminar J/World Annapolis. jworldannapolis.com

7-27

North U Seminars North U’s one-day trim seminars cover boat speed and boat handling. Bring your crew! March 7 in Annapolis, March 20 on the Jersey Shore, or March 27 in Philly! U.S. Sailing member discount. northu.com

Kenneth Grahamme, Author of Wind in the Willows, Is Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, 1859

8-Nov 15

Boating Safety Classes 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays. Bass Pro Shops. Arundel Mills, MD. Six separate classes each include four two-hour sessions taught by the Patapsco River Power Squadron. Start dates are March 8, April 19, June 7, July 19, September 13, and October 25. $35. Register by contacting Tom Schatz at (410) 757-6486 or tomcat241@att.net.

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Amerigo Vespucci Is Born in Italy, 1451 His life was full of discoveries, explorations, and twists and turns. Controversy exists over whether he made three or four voyages across the Atlantic.

USS Monitor and CSS Virginia Clash in Hampton Roads, VA, 1862 It was the first battle between ironclad vessels.

9-12

Basic Boating Certification Course 7 p.m. A.I. DuPont High School, Greenville, DE. Four consecutive nights. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. wilmingtonpowersquadron.org

Grumman Albatross Retires from Service, 1983 She was the last operational USCG seaplane.

10-17

GPS for Mariners Course 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays. First Presbyterian Church of Howard County, Columbia, MD. Hosted by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 22-2. $35. Bring your own GPS if you have one. fso-pe@flotilla222.org

George Bancroft Becomes the 14th Secretary of the Navy, 1845 USNA’s Bancroft Hall, his namesake, is the world’s largest single dormitory. It houses 4000 midshipmen and contains some 1700 rooms, 4.8 miles of corridors, and 33 acres of floor space!

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Romeo and Juliet’s Wedding Date, According to Shakespeare,

Bermuda Ocean Race Weather/ Tactics Seminar 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eastport YC. Learn about weather and tactics on the Bay and Offshore. Lunch available. Free; RSVP at (410) 263-0415 or (443) 458-5537. bermudaoceanrace.com

Bring a Friend into Sailing Day 2 to 5 p.m. West River Sailing Club, Galesville, MD. Molly Winans, editor of SpinSheet and Start Sailing Now, and sailors from the Albacore Fleet and WRSC will demo One-Design dinghies and share practical advice about how to get into the sport of sailing with minimal or no investment. sailfaster@aol.com

Chart Reading Seminar Two-hour session. Hosted by Potomac River Sail and Power Squadron. For the location and more details, call (202) 526-0289.

13-14

Eagle Festival at Blackwater 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Cambridge, MD. Free fun for the whole family. fws.gov/blackwater

Safe Boating Course 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bladensburg (MD) Waterfront Park. Taught USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 24-3. $25. (410) 531-3313 or (301) 261-7735

Free Winter Seminar and Open House 2 to 5 p.m. Quantum Sail Loft, Annapolis. Learn about heavyweather sail selections, onboard sail repair, offshore yacht prep, and new sail technology. Contact Charlie Saville at csaville@ quantumsails.com or (410) 268-1161. quantumsails.com

Race Tactics and Trim Seminar 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. North East River YC. Facilitated by North U, and instructed by Dobbs Davis. $62.50 includes lunch. neryc.com

Recreation and Parks Summer Camp and Program Fair 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Severna Park High School. aacounty.org

Stream Waders’ Training Sessions 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Frostburg State University. Register by March 5. dnr.maryland.gov/streams

Admiral Byng of HMS Minorca Is Executed for Dereliction of Duty, 1757 Byng lost Minorca to the French in 1756 at the beginning of the Seven Years War.

Feathers in Focus Photo Shoot 1 to 3 p.m. Shad Landing, Pocomoke River State Forest and Park, Snow Hill, MD. Photograph birds of prey in their natural setting. $10. (410) 632-2566

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USCG Cutter Bear Sinks off Cape Sable in the North Atlantic, 1963 She was being towed to Philadelphia to become a restaurant and a commercial museum.

Engineer and Naval Architect Captain Nat Herreshoff Is Born in Bristol, RI, 1848

Inventor and Mechanical Engineer Rudolf Diesel Is Born in Paris, France, 1858

18-21

Basic Boating Certification Course 7 p.m. McKean High School, DE. Four consecutive nights. $25 in advance; $30 at the door. wilmingtonpowersquadron.org

19 19-21

The Winter of Our Discontent Ends!

Maryland Day Celebration Those in the know about historical and cultural things in Annapolis and southern Anne Arundel County will offer special tours, events, and programming for $1 or less for all ages. fourriversheritage.org

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19-21

Prince William Marina Boat Show Prince William Marina, Woodbridge, VA. See 17- to 60-footers on land and in the water. No charge for parking and admission. pwmarina.com

Basic Race Management Seminar Part of the U.S. Sailing race officer and certification training program. For more information, e-mail Linda Ambrose at lambrose@annapolisyc.org. race.annapolisyc.org

Children’s Day 1 to 5 p.m. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. Tie knots, build boats, and do crafts. $10 per family of four, $2 for each additional member, or $3 for single admission. Children under age three admitted for free. hdgmaritimemuseum.org

SK 101: Introduction to Sea Kayaking 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. West River Center, West River, MD. Learn about kayaks, paddles, safety equipment, and gear; where to paddle; and more. Sponsored by the Chesapeake Paddlers Association. $21 before February 15; $25 thereafter; includes a light breakfast, lunch, and handouts. cpakayaker.com

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Spring Commissioning Seminar 10 a.m. to Noon. West Marine, 113 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis. Presented by the Annapolis School of Seamanship. Free. (410) 268-0129, westmarine.com

Understanding the Racing Rules J/World Annapolis. (800) 966-2038 jworldannapolis.com

20-21

Ocean Sailing Seminar Annapolis. Learn “the ropes” from the Cruising Rally Association. (757) 788-8872 carib1500.com

20-Dec 18

Go “Behind the Counter” at the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum 9 to 10:30 a.m. Every third Saturday of the month. Alexandria, VA. Guided tours of the 1792 building. Famous customers include Martha Washington, James Monroe, and Robert E. Lee. $25. visitalexandriava.com

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24-29

Captain’s Briefing: Transiting the ICW 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Annapolis Elks Lodge, Edgewater, MD. Part of CAPCA’s continuing education program. $35 for members; $50 for non-members. capca.net

Maryland Game Bird Stamp Design Contest Deadline Hosted by Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Proceeds from stamp sales go to waterfowl and migratory game bird projects and research. dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/duckstamp

Learn How To Use a Chart 7 to 9 p.m. Oyster Cove Community Room, Grasonville, MD. Hosted by the Kent Narrows Sail and Power Squadron. Learn how to figure out where you are and plan courses. Free to USPS members; $15 for non-members. (410) 827-3376 uspsd5.org/squadrons/kent_narrows.html

MD Safe Boating Course 6:30 p.m. March 24, 26, and 29. Taylor Avenue Fire Station, Annapolis. Hosted by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 23-1. For more details, contact wendykravit@yahoo.com. annapoliscgaux.org

Colonists from England First Set Foot in the New Colony of Maryland, 1634

Leonard Calvert and 220 Settlers Land at Blakistone Island/St. Clement’s Island on the Potomac, 1634 Calvert’s expedition brought the first English settlers to Maryland.

Full Moon Party Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport. Moon lights, live music from D’Vibe & Conga, dancing, and local favorites, including lunar chili dogs and full moon gumbo. boatyardbarandgrill.com

Mariner, Mathematician, and Astronomer Nathaniel Bowditch Is Born in Salem, MA, 1773

Rum Punch Challenge 7 to 9:30 p.m. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Alexandria, VA. Bring a buddy and enjoy different rum punch creations from local purveyors of the art and vote for your favorite! Also enjoy food and a silent auction full of great items. $50. Reserve your spot now by calling (703) 838-4242. oha.alexandriava.gov/gadsby

Spring Commissioning Seminar 10 a.m. to Noon. West Marine, 113 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis. Learn from George Benisek of Viking Marine Services. westmarine.com

Tilghman’s Railroad to Oxford 2 p.m. The Reverend Jay Bunting will describe how the railroad to Oxford was founded and funded with “Confederate gold.” Hosted by the Oxford Museum. (410) 226-0191

USS Constellation Sails for Ireland with Relief Supplies, 1880 Ireland was in the midst of its Potato Famine, which permanently changed the island’s demographic, political, and cultural landscapes.

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11-14

Diesel Engine Class Annapolis School of Seamanship. (410) 263-8848 annapolis schoolofseamanship.com Safety-at-Sea Seminar Annapolis. U.S. Sailing’s internationally recognized course presented by the Marine Trades Association of Maryland and USNA. For more details, see page 14. ussailing.org/safety/seminars

27-Apr 8

MD/DNR Boating Safety and Certification Course 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 27 and April 3; 6 p.m. review and test April 8. Eastport/Annapolis Neck Branch Library. Hosted by the Annapolis Sail and Power Squadron. For more details and fees, contact (410) 263-8777 or michaelm_aacps@hotmail.com. aspsmd. org

J/22 Winter East Coast Championship Annapolis. Hosted by Severn Sailing Association. j22usa.com J/22 Mid-Winter Championship Hosted by Southern YC in New Orleans, LA in their new clubhouse. Support our southern brethren as they rebuild! j22usa.com

19-21

Etchells Mid-Winters Biscayne Bay, Miami. Aren’t you ready for some Florida sunshine? etchells.org

27-Apr 11

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April Fools’ Day museumofhoaxes.com

Full Moon Party Boatyard Bar & Grill, Eastport. Lunar chili dogs, full moon gumbo, Jamaican-mehungry Jumbo Wings, buck oysters, drink specials, and live music from D’Vibe & Conga. boatyardbarandgrill.com

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National Cherry Blossom Festival Tidal Potomac, Washington, DC. Enjoy the 98th celebration of the original gift of the 3000 cherry trees by Tokyo in 1912. Dinner cruises, parties, ceremonies, pomp and circumstance, photo ops, parades, and much more, including fireworks April 3. nationalcherryblossomfestival.org

Dig Out From Snowpocalypse Burn Socks Make project list for boat Go to Fawcett Boat Supplies Electrical System

Jon Campbell in Concert Annapolis Maritime Museum. Enjoy songs about New England’s maritime life. amaritime.org

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Three Centuries Walking Tours 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Walk with colonials through historic Annapolis and USNA. watermarkjourney.com

First Shipment of Beer Arrives in the Virginia Colony from England, 1607

March Racing Thru Mar 28 Class Races Keelboat

1 p.m. Sundays at Annapolis YC. PHRF, Cal 25, Etchells, J/22, J/80, and J/105. race.annapolisyc.org

4-7

Miami Grand Prix Miami Beach Marina. Since there’s still a chance for a spring snowstorm, it’s best to head to Florida for this annual event. premiere-racing.com Chesapeake Bay Sailing

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Selina II Sailing Cruises Departs from the St. Michaels Harbour Inn and Marina. Day or sunset sails available. sailselina.com

Great Falls or Georgetown. Costumed characters and canal boats pulled by mules take you back in time to the 1870s. Rise eight feet in a lock. A one-hour trip runs $5. School groups get special times and deals. (301) 767-3714 nps.gov

1-Nov 6

Dockside Express Cruises and Tours Tilghman Island, MD. Fishing, crabbing, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, nature tour boats, lighthouse tours, and water skiing. cruisinthebay.com

Applications Are Due for Watershed Assistance Grants Next round for water quality planners and designers to apply for grants from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Chesapeake and Coastal Program and Chesapeake Bay Trust (CBT). For more programs, visit CBT’s website. cbtrust.org

SpinSheet Crew Listing Party South Marker 20, Hampton, VA. Southern Bay clubs and sailing organizations are invited to this party with a purpose. Find new crew, find a boat to sail on for the season, and make new friends. It’s all good! spinsheet.com

Open House 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Point Lookout Lighthouse, Scotland, MD. Find out for sure if the place is haunted. pllps.org

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America’s Boating Course 7 to 9 p.m. Seven sessions. Chantilly High School, VA. Hosted by the Northern Virginia Sail and Power Squadron. $40. fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes

9-10

Privateer Day Fells Point. Don’t miss Friday’s Swashbucklers Soiree Friday, a costume party for adults, and daytime events on Saturday, including re-enactors from Ft. McHenry, mock battles, kids programs, live music, specials at local watering holes, goodies of all kinds from vendors on the square, and of course, the Fearless pirate ship. fellspointmainstreet.org

9-10

Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival Timonium, MD. Brews, bourbon, BBQ, and live music! beerandbourbon.com

Box of Rain Benefit Party Annapolis Maritime Museum. Benefits the Box of Rain Foundation and Annapolis Community Boating. Live music with Too Big to Fail and live and silent auctions. $50. Contact Regan Weaver at reganweaver@hotmail.com or (410) 5334273. boxofrain.org

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What Boat Is Right for Me? 10 a.m. to Noon. West Marine on Hillsmere Drive in Annapolis. Learn from the Annapolis School of Seamanship about different types of boats and their uses, design considerations, propulsion systems, and more. Free seminar. (410) 268-0129 westmarine.com

10-11

Maryland Boatbuilders and Dealers Expo Governor’s Hall, Sailwinds Park, Cambridge, MD. See custom boats and the people who make ’em. Sportfishers, hydroplanes, trawlers, Jon boats, sailboats, equipment, and gear. A boat swap benefits Cambridge Main Street. $5. PropTalk is one of the sponsors. sailwindscambridge. com

10-11

Open House and Free Boat Show! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crusader Yacht Sales Inc., Port Annapolis Marina. In a heated pavilion, get deals on new and used boats, including Pacific Seacraft models, and be there for the debut of the Bruckmann 34e Express Cruiser. Enjoy the exhibits, life raft demos, expert advice, demos, food, and door prizes. crusaderyachts.com

10-11

Safe Boating Course 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bladensburg (MD) Waterfront Park. Taught by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 24-3. $25. (410) 531-3313 or (301) 261-7735

13-May 25

America’s Boating Course 7 to 9 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, Springfield, VA. Hosted by the Northern Virginia Sail and Power Squadron. $40. fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes

30 Years & Still Going Strong! Noon. Tiki Bar, Solomons. “Mai tai” suggest going to the 30th Anniversary Opening Party? tikibarsolomons.com

16-Oct 1

Ghost Tours Annapolis. Colonials tour and tell tall tales of the supernatural. watermarkjourney.com

The Biggest Little Poker Run Ever! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Salt Ponds Marina, Hampton, VA. Bring your dinghy, kayak, or other small boat to this seven-card event to benefit the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. $20. usps.org/localusps/colonial

17-18

Tax Day If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street, if you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat. If you get too cold, I’ll tax the heat, if you take a walk, I’ll tax your feet. So sayeth the Taxman.

Flares for Life Noon to 4 p.m. Old Suffolk Campus of Tidewater Community College. The Nansemond River Power Squadron, Orion Safety Products, and Suffolk Fire Department will help you dispose of outdated flares and fire extinguishers. Vessel Safety Checks, Seavester, raffle prizes, food, and drinks. nrpowersquadron.com

SpinSheet Crew Listing Party (North) 4 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum. Drink, meet and greet, dance, and be merry! spinsheet.com

Deadline for Design Challenge II More pleasure at two gallons per hour. Bring fuel-efficient boats to life. Top designs in wood, composites, and metal get $1000. proboat.com

Blue Water Sailing School ASA Bareboat Charter Certifications Upcoming Classes

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Boating Safety Class 7 to 9 p.m. Four Wednesdays. Jacobsville Elementary, Pasadena, MD. Hosted by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 22-01. $20; $10 per additional family member. (443) 9942978, pegbarry@comcast.net.

22-25

Bay Bridge Boat Show! Bay Bridge Marina, Stevensville, MD. Boats, pros, demos, seminars, gear, apparel, and more. New this year is the “Take The Wheel Workshop.” usboat.com

22-25

Delmarva Birding Weekend Social events at various locations. Costs vary per guided trip by foot, kayak, canoe, or boat. delmarvabirdingweekend.org

Nanticoke River Shad Festival Vienna, MD. Celebrate spring and the return of the American Shad to the Nanticoke River with boat rides, music, local food, arts and crafts, exhibits, fun, and games for kids. nanticokeriver.org

Earth Day Celebration 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Havre de Grace Maritime Museum. Participate in Riversweep and enjoy lunch and live music. hdgmaritimemuseum.org

Treasure our Waters Cruise 10 a.m. to Noon. Annapolis Maritime Museum. Cruise and learn in honor of Earth Day. watermarkspecialevents.com

Arrh Mateys: Pirate High Jinx! 2 to 4 p.m. Truxtun Pool Parking Lot, Annapolis. Search high and low for a chance to win great prizes and giveaways! $10. annapolis.gov

Maryland Becomes the Seventh State, 1788 The state was named for Queen Henrietta Maria of England, and part of it became Washington, DC.

28-May 4

Maryland Safe Boating Course 6:30 p.m. April 28 and 30 and May 4. Taylor Avenue Fire Station, Annapolis. Hosted by USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 23-1. For more details, contact wendykravit@ yahoo.com. annapoliscgaux.org

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National Hairball Awareness Day!?

Prop Theory Is Improved Upon, Sometime Before 212 BC To stop leaking water through the hull of a huge naval warship he designed, Archimedes developed a hand-turned screw to remove bilge water.

Decoy and Wildlife Art Festival Havre de Grace, MD. See works from more than 150 carvers, collectors, and artists as you enjoy a live auction, special exhibits, retriever demos, carving competitions, and more. decoymuseum.com

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After 32 Takes, the Beatles Record Octopus’s Garden, 1969 Ringo got the big idea for the song on a boat in Sardinia. He ordered fish and chips for lunch, but got squid. The captain mentioned how octopuses travel along the sea bed picking up stones and shiny objects to build gardens.

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April Racing Thru Apr 25 Frostbiting Inter-Club

Series 1 p.m. Sundays at Severn SA. severnsailing.org/fleets/ic

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DISC Cherry Blossom Regatta cbyra.org

Charleston Race Week IRC, PHRF, one-design, and sport boats. charlestonraceweek.com

10-11

Severn SA Spring Series Spring series and tune-up racing for J/22, J/24, 505, Star, and Soling fleets. severnsailing.org

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Eastport YC Star Wars eastportyc.org

Severn SA Spring Series and Star Invitational Spring series for Lightning fleet and Star Invitational. severnsailing.org

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AYC Spring One-Design Regatta race.annapolisyc.org SMSA Sharp’s Island Race smsa.com

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HdGYC Pink Moon hdgyc.org NASS Spring Race sailregattas.com/NASS

Annapolis NOOD Regatta Kick off spring sailing season at the Sperry Top-Sider Annapolis National Offshore One Design (NOOD) Regatta. sailingworld.com

Don’t miss SpinSheet’s two Crew Listing Parties this year. There’s a new one at Marker 20 in Hampton, VA April 3 and the one that started it all returns to the Annapolis Maritime Museum April 18. Photo by Mark Talbott

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where we with Kim Couranz

The Non-Natives Are Restless

he cooler months are a special time around the Bay for many of our feathered friends. A variety of avian species travel along the “Atlantic Flyway”—kind of an I-95 for birds— as they migrate seasonally from as far north as Canada down to the Caribbean… and some even make it to South America to spend the winter in warmer climes. But some of these birds know a good thing when they see it: winter on the Chesapeake. While not as balmy as the shores of, say Cuba, Chesapeakeland does offer a lot for birds. Larry Hindman, Waterfowl Project Leader at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), knows a lot about tundra swans, which are native to North America. Of an eastern population of 100,000, roughly 15,000 to 18,000 of these birds winter in Maryland near the Bay. North Carolina gets most of these winter visitors, with approximately 80,000 calling the Tar Heel state their temporary home. “You can tell it’s a tundra swan if its beak is black, sometimes with yellow right in front of the eyes,” notes Hindman. “They typically hold their heads upright, rather than in an ‘S’ curve.” “S”-curved necks are the trademark of another species of swan—the mute swan, the largest bird in Maryland at 20-25 pounds. Unlike the tundra swans, their beaks are primarily school-bus orange. These birds are not native to the Bay area—or even to North America. Instead, they were introduced for their “ornamental value” from Europe in the late 1800s. In our area, the mute swan originated when just five swans escaped from a bird collection in Talbot County in 1962. From that small group, the resident population grew to a high of 3900 birds in 2000. Despite their elegant, fairy-tale appearance, it turns out mute swans don’t play

well with others. This invasive species can be aggressive and territorial. Keep an eye out for these birds in March—it’s courtship time, and mute swans will defend their nests from just about any perceived threat.

These grasses make up about 80 percent of the mutes’ diet—four to eight pounds per day. Those grasses are critical habitat for crabs, fish, and other species. Hindman notes that tundra swans have a much more “cosmopolitan” appetite. “They do enjoy Bay grasses, but also eat clams, and since the early 1970s, have eaten waste grain in farmland.” So what to do about a large population of non-native birds that trample native eggs and eat up the grasses? Over past years, DNR has been able to bring the mute swan population in the Maryland part of the Bay down to about 300 through programs carried out by DNR biologists through egg addling and “taking” of adult swans. “‘Taking’ is lethal,” McKnight Photo by clarified; removing these swans does Jack Elstner mean shooting them. “All taking of mute swans is done by trained DNR biologists using approved, humane methods.” While there is no hunting for swans in Maryland, a landowner dealing with a For example, in the early 1990s, a flock particularly persistent and aggressive swan of mute swans disrupted the lives of least can apply to DNR for a special permit. The terns and black skimmers in Dorchester big picture is that these experts are working County. The swans stomped on nests conto ensure that species native to the Chesataining chicks and eggs, and the terns and peake area have a fighting chance. skimmers up and left. That was the only “We have it so good here; some of nesting colony of black skimmers in the our native birds are so cool,” McKnight Maryland part of the Bay. effuses. “Think of the black skinner, least “The biggest way mute swans are havtern, great blue heron, even the bald eagle, ing an effect is that they have threatened which is coming off the threatened list. native birds off their nests,” says Jonathan These aren’t just fairy tale birds, but are McKnight, Associate Director for Habitat part of the real, wild Chesapeake. There Conservation at DNR. “But their SAV are parts of the Chesapeake really worth (submerged aquatic vegetation) consumpprotecting.” tion has gotten the most play.” Keep an eye to the sky—and the water’s One big reason these birds love the surface and the shorelines—as you head Chesapeake is because they feed on availout of harbor. You’re likely to catch a able vegetation and especially enjoy tender glimpse of that wild Chesapeake. underwater grasses. And because mute swans are year-round residents—unlike the About the Author: Kim Couranz lives and works in the Eastport section of Annapolis tundra swans, which are just about to head and writes about life on the Chesapeake Bay. north—they are munching away on the E-mail story ideas or questions to: grasses during their prime growing season.

“These aren’t just fairy tale birds, but are part of the real, wild Chesapeake.”

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Baltimore Beat with Stephanie Stone

Stand By for the Offing of Socks

f you live in Baltimore, I don’t have to of… um… the peculiarities of sailing in about 30 years ago with Bob Turner, who tell you that February was not a high the harbor,” says Hegel. These include, in ran a yacht yard in Eastport. “He spent all volume sailing month. Enough snow addition to sailboats and powerboats both winter taking care of other people’s boats. to bury a boat. And wind that would make resident and sightseeing in its narrow conIn spring, his socks were full of fiberglass, the steadiest North Sea trawler, with a coal fines, water taxis that slow down or change paint, metal filings, and wood shavings. In stove and full lead keel, caper like a school course on pain of death, tug and freighter the spirit of the season, he put them in a girl. traffic to Domino Sugar, and tall ships and painter tray, doused them with lighter fluid But on to spring. Like those crocuses naval vessels bound for the Inner Harbor and set ’em on fire.” And toasted with a that lay their fragile lives on the long-neck beer. line to test the season, intrepid The yearly reenactment of this sailors at the Downtown Sailing spring rite, Holland tells me, Center (DSC) have faith that “thanks all those people who work summer will come. Once the snow hard to keep our boats afloat” and is shoveled off the docks, there reminds Spring it’s her time on ensues “a lot of boat appreciation,” the Bay. (Based on his commemosays DSC’s Director of Outreach, ration in verse of this now august Peter Hegel. Only at the DSC tradition, Holland was named are so many so cheerful about so Poet Laureate of Eastport.) much scutt work. Work parties Given that this sock business begin March 6 and continue every has made its way to Maine and Saturday through March 27. California, its arrival in Baltimore “Work” and “party”—think is no big surprise. Except for the about the power of language. twist. Allie Robinson told me About Tom Sawyer and the white the DSC’s version won’t entail picket fence. Think about fun. One incendiary substances. On March volunteer army cleans the J/22s 20, the day of the penultimate and Sonars and friends, waxes work party, sailors will knock off bottoms, and hauls them to the resurrecting boats at 15:00 to party hoist. This old relic is roused, and under the pavilion. At 17:32, the much grinding, screeching, and exact moment of the vernal equigroaning later, the fleet is launched nox, a collection of new socks— and ferried—some rowing, some not the dispatch of old ones—will towing—over to the DSC docks take place. The socks will be where another army steps the donated to the homeless. masts. I called Steve Gross, a princiBy noon, it’s time for pizza. The pal mover behind DSC’s acceshungry horde mills about under sible sailing, to get the skinny. the pavilion, laughing at embar“So, you’re hitting people up for Rather than follow an Annapolis sailing tradition of burning one’s rassments of the morning. When money?,” I ask with my usual socks on the equinox, DSC has decided to start its own tradition of the pizza man arrives, the mounbluntness. “No,” he says, “for a collecting and donating them. Photo by Al Schreitmueller/SpinSheet tain of boxes is so high, he crabs pair of socks, believe it or not. sideways to see his way to the picnic tables. promenade. These peculiarities and more. Socks are such a humble thing,” he goes A reverential hush falls over the crowd, and This year’s spring prep has a new twist, on. “The economy is bad; it fits in with the there ensues a feeding frenzy worthy of a one stolen from our friends in Annapolis. community concept. It’s small, but it’ll do flock of sea gulls. In minutes, not a crust The DSC has pinched the tradition of some good—like the DSC. We’re reinremains. sock-burning to commemorate the spring venting an old tradition in a community After lunch, booms are fitted, rudders solstice. I’d heard of the tradition and sailing setting.” hung, lines run; sails and safety boxes frankly, thought it sounded a little wasteful I’m reminded of what Jeff had said stowed. Lists are made. The do-list betowhat with burning perfectly good socks about traditions making local places kens spring as surely as the crocus. and all. So, I called Jeff Holland, director unique. If the sock fits, wear it, or burn it, In the middle of all this March Madof the Annapolis Maritime Museum in or whatever floats your boat. Happy spring! ness, on the 14th, comes Spring Kick Naptown, to confirm. About the Author: Stephanie Stone sails Off, a potluck and party to “get members Pretty off-base I was. Holland sets me J/22s in Baltimore and beyond. E-mail comexcited, present the rules, and remind them straight, telling me the tradition began ments and story ideas to sstone@jhu.edu.

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hether your goal is to become any) and what kind of sailing they hope to more comfortable on boats or do this season. to make new racing friends, To enhance the clicking-for-crew comwe can help. For 15 years, SpinSheet’s ponent, sailors gather in person every year free Crew Listing service has been con- for SpinSheet’s Crew Listing Parties, set necting new and seasoned sailors to boats for Saturday, April 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at and crews on the Chesapeake Bay. Marker 20 in Hampton, VA and Sunday, Here’s the deal: sailors of all levels April 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Annapogo to spinsheet.com and register under lis Maritime Museum beach in Eastport. “Crew Listings.” Everyone from salty Newcomers to the program need to register skippers to brand new sailors signs up. Just like the lottery, you have to play to win. The most successful crew and skippers are those who sign up early SpinSheet has teamed up with Marker 20 in Hampton to offer a in the season (now) and log in SpinSheet Crew Listing party South and Sock Burning on April as much detail as possible about 3. Now Virginia skippers and crew will have a party of their own. their previous experience (if Join us on the third from 5 to 7 and start your 2010 season right! We will launch our 2010 Start Sailing Now program with a panel discussion and question-and-answer session with local sailing personalities. The free event for new sailors will be held at Marker 20 at 4 p.m April 3 and at the Annapolis Maritime Museum at 3 p.m., April 18. Our brand new 2010 Start Sailing Now guide— to help new sailors get into the sport—will be available for free at the party and distributed at outdoor outfitters and other likely new-sailor hangouts in late April.

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Used Boat Marketplace Tartan

ince its genesis 50 years ago as Douglass McLeod Plastics, Tartan Marine has literally risen from the ashes of a plant fire, as well as survived financial hard times, and remains one of the most recognizable and respected boat builders among sailors worldwide. One of my favorite Tartan models of the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Tartan 31, is a sensible design that has proven her versatility as a mid-sized daysailer, club racer, and coastal cruiser for more than 20 years. Design credit goes to Tartan’s design team headed by company president and chief designer Tim Jackett. The design is what I would describe as a conservative/ contemporary cruiser measuring 31’ 4” length overall with a 10’ 11” beam. There are nicely balanced overhangs at the bow and stern resulting in a waterline length of 26 feet, and the designed displacement is a bit over 9000 pounds. With the standard elliptical fin keel, draft is six feet, and shoal draft versions drew 4’ 4”. The Tartan 31 was introduced in late 1987, and approximately 150 boats were built between then and 1991. After emerging from bankruptcy in 1992, a restyled 44 March 2010 SpinSheet

31 was introduced as the Tartan 31 Piper, later to become the Tartan 3100, which continued in the company’s line until 1999. From a practical standpoint, the models can be considered the same. The most recognizable differences are the inclusion of a molded swim step in the transom of the restyled version and a change from a Scheel-designed “flared tip/cord” to a Jackett-designed “beaver tail” keel on shoal-draft models. Tartan’s target customer seems to have always been Tartan owners moving up or down and first-time buyers willing to pay extra for higher quality fit, finish, and craftsmanship than typically offered by more cost-driven production builders. The hull is built with hand-laminated alternating layers of fiberglass mat, unidirectional fiberglass cloth, and polyester resin. Vinylester resin is used for the outer laminate to mitigate osmotic blistering below the waterline. Decks are sandwich-constructed with fiberglass cloth, polyester resin, and balsa wood core, and the deck-hull joint is made on an inward flange with mechanical fasteners and flexible adhesives. The quality of construction is above average. The use of both fiberglass liners and wood joiner work for interior components allows better access for service, installation, and repair than boats that rely on single-piece fiberglass interior liners. Perhaps the most notable feature of the deck arrangement is the size of the teak toe rail— actually large enough to provide a suitable foothold. Rigging shrouds and genoa track are inboard against the cabin house allowing for close sheeting angles and ease of passage. The T-shaped cockpit provides comfortable seating for four adults, although the mainsheet is on the cabin top, at the companionway, and is out of reach of the helmsman. Traditionalists are probably not going to like the cacophony of angled bulkheads and joiner work below on the Tartan 31. Designers generally do this to create more space in a given area such as the main saloon. However, angling bulkheads to gain space on one side can’t help but reduce it on the other. Angling the bulkheads on the Tartan 31 reduces the usefulness of the settees as comfortable berths and makes for

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a very small head. That said, the interior looks great with lots of quality teak and teak-veneered joiner work. There is decent storage, a nice galley to starboard, and a comfortable master stateroom forward. Most Tartan 31 models were powered by two-cylinder, 18-horsepower Yanmar diesels; although later 3100 models were powered by similarly sized Westerbeke engines. Both are dependable marine engines supported by a good network of service centers. Eighteen horsepower is adequate for this 9000-pound boat. The engine is located in an engine box beneath the companionway steps, and accessibility for service is as good as can be found on sailboats of any size. Do-it-yourselfers and service mechanics alike will love this arrangement. The sail plan of the Tartan 31 is conservative by today’s standards with a sail area/ displacement ratio of 18.67. This seems to be a nice balance that should keep club racers happy, yet not scare the bajesus out of cruising sailors. Most owners rate her performance above average going to weather and dead downwind and about average reaching. Her PHRF rating averages 153, which compares favorably to similarly sized Pearson 31s and Catalina 310s. As I noted above, the quality and finish of the Tartan 31 is a cut above average. Combine this with the fact that production numbers are less, and the result is fewer choices and higher prices in the marketplace. In January 2010, there were five Tartan 31s offered for sail on the YachtWorld website at prices ranging from $67,500 for a 1994 model to $52,500 for a 1988 model, while the average of seven sales reported in 2009 was $51,900. The Tartan 31 is a solidly constructed, good-looking, mid-range cruiser that strikes a nice balance between performance and comfort. Prices tend to be a bit on the high side for a boat of this age and size, but they remain stable even in our poor economy—a good sign of value. About the Author: Jack Hornor, N.A. is the principal surveyor and senior designer for the Annapolis-based Marine Survey & Design Co. msdco.com

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Homesick in Florida

t’s the day before the deadline for SpinSheet’s March issue, and I have writer’s block. For the past week, I had been mulling over what to write about—I had ideas, but the motivation was missing, and I couldn’t figure out why. I considered a story about a goose that lives in Annapolis named Jonas. As far as I know, he’s enjoying the winter on Spa Creek with his new animal friends. Jonas has been a part of the family at Sarles Boatyard and Marina, where my boat used to be docked, and he often woke Mia and me up with his incessant honking at 6 a.m. looking for food. He’d swim by our stern until one of us crawled out of bed, bleary eyed with a cup of Cheerios for him. But the Jonas story wasn’t happening. How much can you say about a goose, after all, no matter how friendly he is? Then I thought about another friend of mine. Adam just recently bought a Tartan 37 he is planning on keeping in Annapolis and living aboard. I helped him find the boat—my dad and I looked at it with the broker one wintry day last year while Adam was off at flight school for the Air National Guard. I liked the boat and told Adam to get his butt home and buy it before someone else did. He did, last February. It was so cold during the survey that he couldn’t do a sea trial because the boat was frozen in Rideout Creek, which was a solid sheet of ice. He made arrangements with the owner—who kept the boat at his own dock behind the house—to leave it there until spring. Here again, I helped him and had the distinction of breaking my best friend’s boat on its maiden voyage. Adam’s father Denny (whom we call the Admiral, for his feat of sailing a Sunfish solo from Fairlee Creek to Annapolis) and my dad came down to help me move Adam’s new boat across the Bay in early April. It was rainy and cold, and after a slash of rum to celebrate my dad’s birthday and to warm us up, we set out, breaking a lower shroud chainplate in the blustery conditions. Well, I balled up Adam’s story and tossed it in the wastebasket with Jonas’s tale. I thought about updating Arcturus’s progress as we get her ready for the jaunt to Sweden this spring. Mia and I have been spending most afternoons and evenings down on the boat, which is now tied up in Pompano Beach, FL. Mia has the unenviable task of scraping and Chesapeake Bay Sailing

by Andy Schell

sanding old Cetol off all of the exterior wood, to be replaced with real varnish. At press time, Arcturus was scheduled to appear in the Miami Boat Show, so she had to be dressed for the occasion. I, on the other hand, have been up and down the mast countless times, re-doing the standing rigging one shroud at a time. But the words just never came. The ideas were there, but I couldn’t get them on paper. Last night, after having completed the last of eight splices for the lower shrouds, I realized my problem—I’m homesick. Mia and I assumed that coming to Florida for the winter would offer an escape from the cold and a chance to really get some major work done on the boat. What we didn’t account for were the changes: the culture shock of living in what’s essentially a perpetual strip mall; the constant noise of traffic, airplanes, and people; the lack of an “authentic” local coffee shop where I can go to write; and, oddly enough, the notion that we actually do miss the winter weather. We were just home for a week in Pennsylvania, and I felt invigorated by the cold. I’d go running in the forest with my dog, Oatmeal. I could see my breath. I felt re-charged. It hasn’t sunk it yet that we’ll be spending the next three to four months down here, and I don’t know if we’ll ever get used to it. I miss taking my computer to City Dock Coffee where I can sit as long as I want to and write as much as I can. I miss descending into the cabin of Arcturus when the kerosene heater is blazing and it’s freezing outside. I miss walking to Davis’s Pub for a beer in the evening with friends and walking back home again. Nonetheless, Mia and I are continuing with our plans to sail for Sweden in May. Once the major work on the boat is done, we plan to head for Bermuda. We’ll be at a crossroads then—2800 miles to England or 600 miles back to Annapolis, back home. I have a feeling the next few months will make that decision for us.

About the Author: Andy Schell has recently published his first book about his travels in Europe, the South Pacific, and beyond, which he’s promoting as a fundraiser for his upcoming trans-Atlantic. He and Mia are wintering in Florida on Arcturus to complete her refit in relative warmth, before sailing for Sweden in the spring. fathersonsailing.com SpinSheet March 2010 45

Making Time To Sail

by Nicholas Hayes

Kate, Nick, and Elizabeth Hayes celebrate a Queen’s Cup win.

rad, another dad, and I were talking about sailing and how much we loved it. Then he warned, “Soccer is about to ruin your life.” He was, of course, lamenting family calendar complexity once kids reach the age where competitive sports clutter everyone’s lives. He had felt it like a brick in the head and was telling me to duck, fast. The shuttling, the interrupted weekends, and the new pace at which his family was sprinting through life had made it impossible for him to find an hour for himself. More, he felt powerless to suggest an alternative that might be more local, less fragmented, or just a tad slower. Brad was especially sad that his time with his kids—aged nine through 15 at the time—had already come to a close. Hadn’t it just started? And Brad wanted to be sailing. He had grown up with it, reaching the 420 nationals as a teen and the Olympic trials twice as a young adult with his friends in a Soling. But he wasn’t getting much sailing in anymore. Sailing was his passion, not his family’s, so it would take a backseat to soccer, and he would watch from the stands.

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Start early and make family time a habit. It is,

As the book Saving Sailing explains, while there aren’t many sailors in America anymore, there are many Brads: parents wrestling with packed schedules, outside influences, huge expectations, and not much choice when it comes to how time will be spent. Or so it seems. Since the book came out last fall, I’ve been on tour talking with and listening to parents, grandparents, and kids, as well as sailing clubs, instructors, and organizers. The tour is designed to collect and share ideas about how to share sailing by helping people who want to sail, sail. This is the first in a series of articles for SpinSheet that will assemble what people are saying. Ways to save sailing, if you will. Let’s start with some ideas for Brad and his peers:

Don’t pit sailing against soccer. This was Brad’s first mistake. Given

after all, your key investment in your kid’s future; as important as saving for college tuition. Use it to learn, explore, disagree, cooperate, solve problems, and celebrate together. If you think, as I do, that sailing might be a good way to get this done, then do it. Of course it is easier to start early—babies and toddlers can sail, too— and this is important if you want it to last into the teen years and beyond.

Deliberately recover lost time whenever possible.

equal weight, sailing takes on the thin veneer of the spectator sport. Sailors know that sailing is vastly different and better on many dimensions, not the least of which is that it is best done in family or intergenerational groups and that in that format, it gets better with time. Draw a clear distinction between kids-sports and family time. One is a game, and it ends. The other is love, and it lasts.

For parents, this means narrowing choices and coordinating schedules to find and protect overlapping free time: guiding decisions to choose one or two things, not eight, and creating a family calendar that securely anchors the hours that will be spent together. And yes, it means placing real limits on screen time for both kids and adults. There will always be alternatives. Go sailing, and while you’re there, talk about what activities to keep, what to improve, and what to toss.

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Making Family Sailing

a Priority

by Beth Crabtree

inding time for sailing as a family can be challenging for parents, who can tell you of the seemingly endless choices that children now have for recreation. Unlike when we were kids, most of these activities are organized and run

by adults and require a ride across town from mom or dad. Although I sometimes begrudge the time that these activities can take away from family time, I have found that with some flexibility, creativity, and determination, you can create great “family time” on a sailboat.

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My family of seven sails a 27-foot Cape Dory that was purchased by my late fatherin-law. The boat is docked at his house, where my mother-in-law still resides, so we are fortunate that sailing can easily be a three-generation adventure. I’ll admit that not everyone in my family is passionate about sailing. We’ve had to recognize that each child has different talents or interests. While I have children who seem to have been born with sea legs, I also have a child who gets sea sick and children who are talented and really passionate about ball games. So we start with those challenges and then consider that our family’s sporting hobbies include basketball, soccer, lacrosse, swimming, kayaking, and hunting, in addition to sailing. For me the best way to make sailing a priority is to treat it just like any other priority in life—set a goal and make it measurable. Summer plans such as, “I’d like to sail more as a family this year” didn’t really materialize. I’ve had better results with plans such as, “I want to take the family to St. Michaels by boat this summer,” or “We are going to have dinner on the boat and take a sunset sail two times this week.” I’ve learned that without quantifiable goals, my best intentions get pushed aside for one of the many, many fun activities available to us around the Chesapeake Bay. How does a family find time to get the family sailing together? I guess that is different for every family. At some point, parents have to say, “Hey, this is a great way to spend time in nature, teach important life skills, and bond with each other. We think those values are important to our family, so we are going to make them a priority.” For us, it has meant jumping at the chance whenever it presents itself. For my family, the best way has been to take shorter sails. For some of our younger children, getting up early on a weekend before the powerboats are out is a great time of day to sail. If doughnuts are on the boat, that’s even more reason to get out of bed early. For teenagers, a sail in the afternoon with dinner onboard might be more their speed. Annapolis has many organizations with races in the evening, and many spinsheet.com

people take their kids out racing. It is not uncommon to see a boat in the Annapolis YC Wednesday night races with a couple of little guys hanging out in the back of the cockpit having a great time. This is a good way to show children the larger community of sailors and the bonds they share both on the water and after the race at the clubhouse. Other families have more of an “immersion” approach. Steve Codor—who sails out of the Rhode River with his wife, Heather, and their three children—has really made sailing a family priority. Heather home schools the children, and the boat naturally presents many lessons. The Codors have been sailing with their children since they were babies, and they, like many families, enjoy overnight trips on their boat. They have a 36-foot Allied Princess named Pneumatos II. Steve’s advice is to make sure that there is something about the outing that each person will enjoy. For example, his wife likes to have a destination where the family can get out and walk around. Kids might

enjoy being given the opportunity to steer. Currently, Codor is putting together a network of families who cruise the Bay. He envisions keeping connected through the Internet, sharing successes and fears, and creating social time for sailing families by rafting up, etc. If you are interested in connecting with other families who sail the Bay, you can reach Codor at pneumatos@7mcs.com. Certainly the rewards of getting your family out on the water are great. Life lessons abound naturally— problem solving, conflict resolution, team work, engineering and physics. When was the last time anyone took a child sailing and later thought, “Boy that was a waste of time”? To the contrary, we all know that time spent on the water with children is invaluable family time. About the Author: SpinSheet’s parttime editor, Beth Crabtree, lives in Annapolis where she spends a lot of time on the Severn River with her husband, five children, and black lab in the family’s kayaks, Mako, and Cape Dory.

Judging by David’s face as he boards Outrageous, this is going to be a great family day. Photo by Beth Crabtree

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Eye On the Bay

Every family boat needs a good bowman. Photo by Steve Coder

Thomas takes the tiller. Photo by Beth Crabtree

David is a focused helmsman. Photo by Steve Coder If your kids look this happy underway, would it be worth your time to take them sailing? Photo by Steve Coder

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Family Sailing

For teaching kids about the Bay, birds, fish, meteorology, astrology, safety, teamwork, selfreliance, and even cleaning up, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no classroom quite like a sailboatâ&#x20AC;Ś Not to mention that in our busy world, spending quality time with our families is a rare and beautiful thing. Put it on your to-do list in 2010: go sailing with the kids. And if you do, please share your stories and photos with SpinSheet via sailors@ spinsheet.com. ~M.W.

The Coder family en route to St. Michaels after a storm. Photo by Steve Coder

Josh enjoying the ride and the view. Photo by Steve Coder

Christina and Terena in the cockpit. Photo by Steve Coder

We give anchorage suggestions for watching fireworks on the Fourth of July in the SpinSheet Calendar in June and July. Photo by Steve Coder

Sailing can be shared among generations of your family. Photo by Beth Crabtree

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Chesapeake Marina Life What’s New at Chesapeake Marinas?

Here’s a sample of what’s happening at some Bay marinas. All year long, send your news and photos about new marina facilities, amenities, events, and personnel to ruth@spinsheet.com.

by Beth Crabtree and Ruth Christie

Anchorage Marina

Campbell Boatyards

Jim Ruscoe, who manages the Anchorage Marina up the Patapsco River in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, says, “Well, our snow removal efforts have been quite newsworthy this year. To their credit, the liveaboards came together as a community with the very tired and sore marina staff and cleared the place of snow in a timely manner. And, right across the street, three new restaurants—the Field House, Langermann’s, and Meridian 54—have gotten really good reviews. The police dock broke apart recently, so the police are temporarily housing their boats at the marina for the next few months. Finally, we are looking forward to hosting the Marine Trawlers Owners Association’s Northern Rendezvous September 14-16; we’re expecting 350 people and 80 trawlers!” anchoragemarina.com

Preservation of a long tradition on the Bay continues off the Tred Avon River at Campbell’s in Oxford, MD. A 1930s era log canoe, Jay Dee, owned by Dan North, has been at the marina this winter for restoration. campbellsboatyard.com

Bell Isle Marina

The Back River is being dredged to sevenfoot depths in front of the Bell Isle River in Hampton, VA. The work will be done in time for April sails. Nearby, Factory Point is being rebuilt after being damaged by November’s Nor’easter. This island buffers the river from wave action coming from the Chesapeake Bay and protects several Tidewater localities from flooding. bellislemarina.com

Bert Jabins Yacht Yard

Construction is currently underway at Jabins on Back Creek in Annapolis to widen the lift area to accommodate a new TraveLift. The new lift will be able to accommodate boats with a 20-foot beam, up from 16.5 feet with the previous lift. bjyy.com 52 March 2010 SpinSheet

Gratitude Marina

This Rock Hall marina’s restaurant has a new chef, Eliza Abbey. Stop by and taste Abbey’s traditional seafood specialties and new superior cuisine. You’ll get free dockage during your dinnertime. gmarina.com

Hartge Yacht Harbor

Moving boats will be easier at Hartge Yacht Harbor in Galesville, MD with a new 50-ton TraveLift and a new self-propelled hydraulic trailer. This marina on the West River has also been certified as a Clean Marina by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and it is a designated drop-off site for shrinkwrap recycling. hartgeyachtharbor.com

Herrington Harbour South

Herrington Harbour South in Friendship, MD has been a busy place this winter. The fuel dock has been upgraded with all new decking and new wiring. In addition, the Inn has been completely remodeled, including the buildings and the landscaping. herringtonharbour.com

Inner Harbor East Marina

The marina will move into its new offices within the next three months, in time for spring sails events. The new “yacht club” facility will offer a skipper’s lounge and other amenities to delight Patapsco River cruisers.

Maryland Marina The facility in Middle River, MD is putting in a new outdoor pavilion and a playground for kids. The new amenities are due to be completed this March, that is, if the snow cooperates. marylandmarina.net

Regent Point Marina

The marina in Topping, VA on the Rappahannock River recently installed a new ramp for its hydraulic lift. They graded and smoothed out the 160-foot-long, 15-foot-wide ramp; now lift operators don’t have to worry about the tide when hauling boats in and out of the water. regent-point.com

Salt Ponds Marina Resort

At just 10 months old, the Waters Edge Restaurant is open this winter for dinner and will serve lunch and dinner during the boating season. You get two hours of free dockage during mealtimes if you dine with them. Don’t miss the Cabana Bar at this Hampton, VA facility on the Bay. saltpondsmarinaresort.com

Zahniser’s Yachting Center

Near Solomons, Zahniser’s is clearing its docks of snow, scheduling yacht club rendezvous for the summer (so far, they have a dozen or so lined up), and getting ready for the busy season ahead. New this year is the Hospice Summer Challenge, which will be run out of the facility August 28-29. Stay tuned with SpinSheet for more details as they develop. zahnisers.com spinsheet.com

Top Ten 10 List for a Winning Marina by Cindy Wallach

Marinas line the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, so these days a sailor doesn’t have to put in at the first empty slip. Picking a marina is just as important as picking your boat. So many of us use our boats as weekend homes, and even full-time homes, or party central after the race. Fuel, pumpout, ice, and working power pedestals are a given. It’s not just about having the space for your vessel at the right price; it’s all about a marina having the right stuff.

Docks

Trash

Shabby docks are a deal breaker at first glance. Marinas must keep the docks in tip top shape. After a long weekend out on the Bay, nobody wants to worry about stepping through a rotting board on the dock or stumbling off the end of a narrow, shaky finger pier. Lumber and fresh paint are inexpensive, simple ways to make an impression on potential slip holders.

Dirty grounds and littered shorelines are also huge turn-offs for boaters. It’s such an easy thing to do to scout trash on the marina grounds each morning or afternoon. Seeing floating oil bottles along the piers and wrappers or cans on the grass would make any future slip holder walk away in a heart beat. Marinas should keep trash cans and dumpsters convenient and make sure there are enough of them so they don’t start overflowing every Sunday; put out recycling bins for their slip holders; and please, please, take the 30 minutes to walk the marina grounds and pick up the trash every day.

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Common Courtesies Transients are usually pulling into a marina to get something done. Repairs, provisioning, resting after a storm, or even just some sightseeing. Marinas shouldn’t just be a plank of wood to tie your lines to; they should try to go the extra mile to help customers. Things such as a courtesy car, clean and functional laundry facilities, sturdy, easily available dock carts, and WiFi are key amenities these days for transient and year-round slip holders. Boaters don’t need an over-priced ship’s store, a chic restaurant, or a tiki bar with Jimmy Buffett impersonator bands.

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A Resort Marina on the Quiet Side of the Harbor in St. Michaels, MD…Need We Say More? 52 Slips – Dockside Electric 30-100amp, Water, Cable, Wireless Internet, Showers & Washers, Pool, 2 Restaurants, Ship Store, Day Spa Hotel Resort Amenities extended to marina guests include: Morning Paper, Coffee, Bikes & Free Shuttle into Town.

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Clean Bathrooms It seems so obvious, but I think we need to define what clean means. Clean doesn’t mean the lack of toilet paper wads on the ceiling. It means no hair in the showers, no overflowing trash cans, no scary earth-toned stains on the toilet, and no Rorschach test mildew patterns on the shower curtains. Extra bonus points for marinas that can manage to make the bathrooms nice-smelling and well-lit. After years and years of positive and negative marina bathroom experience, I am of the opinion that a key-pad-locked bathroom works best. It keeps the riffraff out, but allows access to those who need it. That and actual regular cleanings and spot checks.

Decent Dinghy Dock

Even if a marina is not welcoming folks from the anchorage (which would be a silly mistake by the way), full-time slip holders still love to play around and explore by dinghy. Having a good dinghy dock is a must. It should be easy to actually get your dinghy to said dock, easy to get in and out of the dink (I’ve been on some that were falling apart as we stepped on to them), and easy to find enough cleats for lots of folks to tie up. The dinks should not interfere with slip holders getting in and out of their slips.

Local Knowledge

At the very minimum, the marina folks should be able to guide a boat in over the radio safely and sanely. But it needs to go farther than that. Marina staff should be able to offer help on where to eat, buy parts, and find local service people and local events. And if a staff member doesn’t know the answer, he or she shouldn’t shrug it off, but rather take the steps to help find the answer and point slip holders in the right direction.

PIER MARINA 301 Fourth St. Eastport, Annapolis, MD (Across Spa Creek from AYC)

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Boaters Lounge

It may not be possible for all marinas to create a lounge for their customers, but those that do truly stand out. Nothing fancy, no televisions or vending machines necessary, but a place to gather is such a welcome perk. Especially on a rainy day. Weird as it may seem, sometimes the only thing boaters want to do is get off their boat. A common room with some places to plug in the lap tops, sit and read, play cards, swap books, and just schmooze separates the great marinas from the good ones.

Parking, Parking, Parking

Photo courtesy of Ferry Point Marina/ferrypointmarina.com

Ample parking for every slip holder is a must. But it goes beyond that. Boaters rarely go out alone. Friends and crew are on the way with coolers full of beers and hot dogs, and they need a place to park, too. And how about those Man Vans? You know what I am talking about. It’s cool that live aboards use old potato chip trucks for their garage/tool shed/work shop... but it’s not cool when a line of five Man Vans takes up prime parking spaces. Permanently. Extra credit goes to the marinas who give a reserved parking section for liveaboards (who pay extra anyhow) and/or annual slip holders.

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Great Grounds

Even if its grounds are small, a marina can still make them welcoming. There’s nothing worse than a parking lot with some slips attached. There are lots of small touches that make a huge difference. Nice picnic tables, some barbeque grills for slip holder use, and some open green spaces are key. Marinas should have a dog waste plan in place. They should create a pavilion for cookouts, potlucks, and get-togethers. If marinas are able to go the extra mile, a pool and playground would mean instant success; such marinas will attract a nice, responsible, boat-loving crowd rather than alcoholic miscreants. Amenities dictate marinas’ customers.

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Customer Service

It’s said again and again by slips holders and boaters of every walk of life. If your staff isn’t smiling and going the distance to help customers, game over no matter what your pool and dinghy dock are like. Don’t treat slip holders like tenants who are late on their rent. Treat them like customers. Sounds obvious, but in my experience, it’s happening less and less these days. If a marina gets this wrong, the other items don’t mean a thing.

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A Worthy Challenge: Clean Marina Initiatives by Chris Charbonneau

s more local and national attention is being given to the health of the Bay, many challenges still exist for the Maryland Department of Natural Resourcesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (DNR) Clean Marina Initiative. The program was created in lieu of more regulations and is an effort to help marinas and boatyard operators protect the natural resources that provide their livelihood. The majority of marinas, however, have been slow to opt into the voluntary program. Those marinas that have met the standards are hard to recognize since a lot of the work goes unseen or unnoticed while many recreational boaters remain uninformed about their own impact.

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Chances are your marina is not a Clean Marina. Although Maryland’s participation rate is higher than other states with similar programs, less than 25 percent of Maryland’s marinas, encompassing about 30 percent of all commercial slips, are certified by the voluntary program. The program does employ rigorous standards, requiring marinas to adopt 70-85 percent of recommendations in eight areas of marina operations in addition to complying with existing laws. These areas range from vessel maintenance and waste disposal/containment to environmental education for staff and patrons. Donna Morrow has been with DNR’s Clean Marina Initiative since it began in 1998. “We never expected all the marinas to join the program,” Morrow says, “because it is supposed to be challenging, but it is attainable by a good number of places while remaining meaningful.” Morrow also suspects there is a fear among marinas, who may be operating outside of current regulations, that participating

in the Clean Marina Initiative would only reveal gaps in compliance, leading to fines. “We don’t turn people in or fine them,” she adds. “A big part of the benefits of the Clean Marina program is in providing confidential assistance to fill any gaps in compliance, especially with paperwork and permits.” The Clean Marina certification can be difficult for marinas. Mike Baumgartner says he had a positive experience working with DNR when his marina became certified three years ago. As owner of Riverside Marina in Baltimore, he is committed to the Clean Marina program, but the additional investment can be difficult for small, family-owned operations like his. “I doubt we could have done it if we were in the same economy three years ago as we are today,” he says. All told, Riverside spent between $8000 to $10,000 to become a certified Clean Marina. The largest investment was a double-lined fuel tank, which goes beyond requirements. “We decided to go ahead with

What You Can Do To Help:

ee if you belong to a Clean Marina at dnr. state.md.us/boating/cleanmarina or encourage your marina to participate. From the same website above, take the Clean Boater Pledge and print a copy of the Clean Boating Tip Sheet to keep on your boat. Plug the Chesapeake Bay Hotline, (877) 224-7229, into your cell phone and take pictures of suspected violations. Any complaint will be investigated by the Maryland Department of the Environment. Ask marina staff about their environmental rules or best practices when doing a job on your boat. They’ll appreciate your asking since they are ultimately responsible for what takes place on the property. Pay attention to signs around the marina, try to set a good example, and encourage your neighbors to do the same.

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• Gelcoat / fiberglass repairs • Compounding and waxing

• Yanmar Gold Plus Stocking Dealer, ABYC Certified mechanics on duty • Cabinet and carpentry specialists • Ship’s Store (ABC off)

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• Salt Water Pool with Pool Side Café (ABC on) offering Take-out & Catering • Rental Cottages by day, weekend, week or longer

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“We don’t turn people in or fine them. A big part of the the Clean Marina program is providing confidential assistance to fill any gaps in compliance.”

the Clean Marina certification after talking with other certified marinas and since we thought it was just a matter of time before the voluntary actions became mandatory,” Baumgartner says. They also installed bulkhead filters and filter cloth to catch runoff from rain and pressure-washing areas. In addition, they purchased recycling bins and a vacuum sander and now require slip tenants to abide by the Clean Marina standards as a part of their leases. Maintaining a Clean Marina also requires participation from boaters. “A lot of work is done that (boaters) can’t see,” Morrow explains. “Many boaters don’t know if their marina is a Clean Marina much less if it meets current regulations.” Even Clean Marinas fail to engage boaters effectively in their efforts to implement best management practices. Signage is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to ensure boaters join a Clean Marina’s efforts; from marking recycling and proper disposal areas to highlighting less obvious efforts such as filtration and containment systems that otherwise would go unnoticed. Some habits have been easily adopted by boaters. “People have gotten used to recycling at home, so it isn’t that hard to get

them to use the recycling bins in the marina,” Baumgartner says. One of the more frustrating aspects for marina operators is changing old habits such as using harsh chemicals to clean boats, not capturing fuel overflows, using soap to “clean up” fuel spills (which is just a sinking agent), and throwing cigarette butts on the ground or into the water. Some actions are more serious such as underwater scrubbing of hulls painted with ablative paint, leaving cans of mystery liquid in or near dumpsters, and not using vacuum sanders. There are certainly larger polluters than commercial marinas and recreational boaters. The largest pollutants are fertilizers and pesticides from residential, commercial, and agricultural properties. However, it is the cumulative effect of all of our activities which impact the Bay’s health, and it will be the same cumulative effect that will change the health of the Bay for the better. About the Author: Chris Charbonneau and his wife Kate are Annapolis-based sailors and entrepreneurs. Learn about their easily stowable, reusable bags at joeytoes.com.

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Osprey Point Marina 20786 Rock Hall Avenue Rock Hall, Maryland 21661 410-639-2194 www.ospreypoint.com

Slips on the Bay New Docks & Breakwater Slipholder Lounge 7’ Draft Fuel Dock New A/C Bathhouse Full Service Marina Internet Access Boat Lifts Gratitude Marina 5924 Lawton Avenue Rock Hall, MD 21661 (800) 622-7011 www.gmarina.com

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It’s a Spring Thing:

Commissioning 2010

Chesapeake Bay Sailing

Photo by Bob Grieser

hile blue crabs emerge from the mud, rockfish swim north, and osprey fly back to Chesapeake country, sailors begin the mad dash to check off all the items on “the list.” You know the scene: sailors in filthy jeans, face masks, knee pads, work gloves, and sometimes full-body space suits, working intensely— wielding sanders, hoses, scrub brushes, paint brushes—as if they are in a race. Forget the weather or the time. Sailors are on a mission. They don’t eat or have any social interaction that doesn’t involve staring at, pointing to, or rubbing this heavy tub with a bulbous lower fin and a pole on top… Ah, spring on the Chesapeake! After the meanest winter we’ve seen in a long time, could there possibly be anything more important than getting the boat ready for splash day?

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If you find yourself staring at your dirty boat, not sure where to start, why not begin with some hot water and a scrub brush?

To help sailors strategize and stay focused on the sometimes tedious and back-straining tasks that comprise spring commissioning, we’ve combed through the online resources and interviewed multiple marina managers over the years to hear what they recommend. Here are a few of the recurring themes:

• Don’t be the guy who is sanding

and scrubbing and panicking when all of his slipmates are heading out of the channel for a beautiful day sail. Start early. Nothing is more frustrating to marina managers than boat owners who bring their boats in late—in what is an insanely busy time of year for all marine service workers—who then make demands and are upset the marina is not working fast enough. Your procrastination is not your marina’s emergency. Start getting your boat ready as early as possible, and know that it will take longer than you think to complete your checklist.

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• Good checklists are free and easy to find.

In addition to BoatU.S. (boatus.com) and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (discoverboating.com), there are other free, comprehensive boat commissioning checklists online. Some full-service marinas, such as Deltaville Marina (deltavillemarina.com), maintain downloadable checklists. • There are a few things you can save for a rainy day… Paperwork for starters. Aside from registration and documentation, you must renew your dinghy sticker and your fishing license. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries lets you renew online (dgif.virginia. gov/boating), and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has forms on the web to print and mail in (dnr.state.md.us/boating/registration). We understand that the DNR makes surprise visits to marinas to check serial numbers and make sure boat papers are in order. Rainy days are good for gathering safety equipment as well: lifejackets, floatables, bailing devices, navigation lights, life rings, and working fire extinguishers.

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Bay Star

ood Samaritans come in many shapes and sizes, as do sailing clubs. Recently, my neighborhood—which happens to include members from the Chesapeake Bristol Club—successfully nominated fellow skipper George Bennett for an Anne Arundel County Snow Angel Citation. Ever since he moved in, he has single-handedly removed snow and trees from our county road and driveways and those of neighborhoods nearby. A true wizard of blizzards, George starts plowing early and repeatedly until it stops snowing. Thanks to him, the county has not had to plow our road or respond to emergency calls from us for a while now, even during 2010’s record-breaking snowstorms. Lucky for us, George owns Baystar Precast Corporation and doesn’t mind bringing work home in the form of heavy equipment. After a violent Labor Day storm a few years ago, George used his skid steer loader (commonly known as a Bobcat) to remove toppled trees along our shared driveways almost before we knew anything was amiss. During Hurricane Isabel, he lent his generator to prevent a neighbor’s basement from flooding. Waking at 3 a.m., George delivered fuel to keep the generator running throughout the night. He’s always got a big smile, doesn’t wait to be asked for help, and wants nothing in return. Many thanks, George! To celebrate an outstanding club member, send your stories to Ruth Christie/ruth@spinsheet.com.

Chesapeake Family Cruising Network

teve Codor—who sails out of the Rhode River with his wife and three kids—is putting together a network of families who cruise the Bay. He wants to connect through the Internet, share successes and fears, and create social time for sailing families by rafting up, cruising, etc. If you are interested in connecting with other families who sail the Bay, e-mail Codor at pneumatos@7mcs.com.

Short ‘n Sweet

he Pearson SA of the Chesapeake Bay’s Spring Brunch will be March 6. Stay tuned for the club’s planned events for 2010 (cbpsa.org). —by John Martin

The Great Chesapeake Bay Pajama Party?

s the snow fell, members of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the American Schooner Association (MAC-ASA) gathered at a friend’s house on Mill Creek near Solomons to chase the winter doldrums during the first annual Great Chesapeake Bay Pajama Party (below). Folks traveling from as far as Baltimore braved the driving snow and unplowed roads. All were glad to make the trip, enjoying the camaraderie of fellow sailors, each of us stranded on land until warmer weather prevails. Sailing stories abounded. Rum flowed. Food was plenti-

ful! As the evening waned, our sailor’s hardiness became evident as we made our berths on whatever was at hand: the floor, some furniture, and aboard Heron, our host’s schooner. The snowfall and the morning’s sunrise painted a magical picture as ducks dived for their morning meal in the chilly waters outside. We feasted on pancakes and French toast, wrapped in the warmth of the fire and friendship. Our annual general membership meeting will be at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels March 13 (amschooner.org). —by Pat Brabazon

It Will Be Spring Before You Know It

or the Seven Seas Cruising Association (right), February 27 brought members to the Severn SA for a delicious dinner and dessert with executive chef and SSCA member, David Yates. Don’t forget to drop into the Leeward Market in Eastport Tuesday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. for coffee, a pastry, and cruising talk with members. March will bring a roundtable discussion about cruising geared toward those new to cruising or heading beyond their normal cruising grounds. SSCA events are open to members and friends who are interested in the cruising/liveaboard lifestyle. Check out SSCA on Facebook and at ssca.org. —by Sally Reuther

Members of MAC-ASA and friends revel in the first annual Great Chesapeake Bay Pajama Party.

After SSCA’s great tour at UK-Halsey Sailmakers in Annapolis this January, members enjoyed wine and cheese at a member’s home. How civilized!

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Too Twisted for Color TV

hoptank SA sailors’ January series was slower than usual due to the need for dedicated crew to chop ice on the foredecks. Members invested considerable dialogue along the lines of re-blending the seasonally popular local concoction, typically brewed from saltwater, an abundant helping of fiberglass, sprinkled with stainless and dacron, well-strained over cock-eyed optimism, with devil may care and Johnny come lately attitudes beginning at around 6 p.m. most Tuesdays. With 57 percent of the Choptankers happy just to be alive, members will get together in early March for the annual revival of the other 43 percent of the club and to discuss the 2010 schedule of events (choptanksa.info). —by Andy Counts

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he Pentagon Sailing Club (PSC) held its annual holiday party December 5 at the Indigo Landing Restaurant on the Potomac River in Alexandria, VA (below). The gathering was an opportunity to make merry and re-

view 2009’s great sailing times. We also recognized many members for their volunteer contributions. Most impressive for a volunteer-based organization, PSC trained more than 332 students during 2009 (pentagonsailing.org). —by Ann Ipsen

Going Dutch

ailing Chavurah is moving forward with its plans for a Spring Fling at the Inn of Leola Village in Lancaster, PA in April. Mother nature cancelled our Chanukah Party in December, so planning has continued via phone and e-mail. In addition to a business meeting and dinner, we will be immersed in Pennsylvania Dutch traditions; we’re turning in our boats for buggies that weekend. We’ll also plan our Summer Cruise and finalize the calendar (sailingchavurah.com). —by Andrea Landis

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Dare To Dream

or the past 42 years, the Dickerson Owners Association (DOA) has gathered in Oxford for fun, racing, and Eastern Shore delicacies. Owners of classic 32- to 50-foot Chesapeake sailboats compete for glory, a traveling trophy, and the esteemed position of commodore. Joe Slavin, Irish Mist’s 83-year-old captain, competes yearly, because “I am in search of the Dickerson Cup! This is our version of Lord Stanley’s Cup, and no less sought after!” If you are in Oxford June 18-20, look for a lovingly restored fleet, including Hemisphere Dancer, Imagine, Rainbow, Volantis, and others. If you crew for Slavin, your yacht and drink of

The 1973 36-foot ketch, Iris, owned by Mike Aitken and Una Folan of DOA.

choice will be the same! Several boats have traveled to southern climes “where the weather suits their clothes,” including Hemisphere Dancer and Compass Rose. The rest of us are sitting around warming fires and mentally organizing our “to do” lists as we look toward returning our boats to “near Bristol order” for 2010. The thought of tending to brightwork kindles pleasant emotions when it’s freezing rain outside (scrape, sand, sand, sand, scrub, sand, coat, coat, coat). Fire up your laptop, sit by the fire, and dream the dream at dickersonowners.org. —by Bill Toth and Barry Creighton

Just How Close Are These Relationships?

ourteen members and guests of the Chesapeake Catboat Association (CCBA) pounced on the Marriott Hotel in Groton, CT February 5 for the 48th annual Catboat Association (CBA) meeting (right). The weekend of camaraderie with fellow catboat owners, builders, and those who have close relationships with these classic vessels started with a special outdoor (cold!) guided tour of the Mystic Seaport Museum’s waterfront collection. It was exciting to see the last wooden whaling ship, the Charles W. Morgan, which is out

of the water for restoration. We also enjoyed seeing the amazing indoor collection of more than 200 small boats, engines, and marine hardware stored in a facility rarely visited by tourists. The weekend featured exhibits, lectures, and an exceptional Saturday lunch, which featured Dark n’ Stormies, the annual business meeting, an awards ceremony, and Roland Barth, who sailed his 17-foot catboat Ibis from the Keys to Cuttyhunk, MA (chesapeakecatboats.org). —by Butler Smythe

CCBA’s Steve Flesner received the Dolphin Award for his exceptional service to CBA; he’s our roving ambassador (aka Rover).

Is There Always a High Tide in St. Michaels?

he Chesapeake Bay Bermuda 40 Association elected new officers during our annual dinner meeting at the Gibson Island Club January 9, including commodore Dick Cooper, vice commodore Al Boersma, and secretary/ treasurer David Dale. Now in our 33rd year, we have more than 70 members who own, or once owned, Hinckleys (b40. dale@yahoo.com). —by Dick Cooper Bermuda 40s, Pagan, Tusitala, and Susan Marie, on the hard at high tide in Higgins Yacht Yard in St. Michaels. Photo by Dick Cooper

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Avoiding a Tow

ewish Navy members are looking forward to the arrival of sailing season. Everyone has had more than their share of snow, snow, and more snow. We are eager to get on the water and move about with minimal to zero aggravation (aggravation was this winter). The featured speaker for our March 14 luncheon, Captain Ham Gale, will tell us how to avoid a tow on the water and provide the dos and don’ts to ensure we are safely afloat. This is the meeting during which we conduct our “burn sox” ceremony. Our monthly luncheons at Deep Creek Restaurant with informative speakers during the off-season are a great way for members and other interested parties to meet, share suggestions and adventures, and learn more about boating and the Bay. Reservations are required. We are composed of happy people who enjoy the scenery even on a detour. Time with us, at a raft-up or cookout, provides proof that no meal is complete without leftovers (jewishnavy@ jewishnavy.org). —by Adiva Sotzsky

Plan To Share an Appetizer, Salad, or Dessert… Or Else

he Chesapeake Bristol Club’s annual Winter Doldrums Party, North and South, was scheduled for March 5. However, the Florida contingent couldn’t wait to celebrate the inclement weather up north, so it partied February 16 at Key Colony Beach north of Marathon, FL on a balmy evening under the palm tress overlooking the beach. Yes, our roving reporter laid it on thick! Elinor and Tom Adensam and Frank and Nancy McCabe joined Ted and Carol Reinhold for cocktails and then dinner at the Key Colony Inn. For the northern party March 5 (weather permitting!),

Bruce and Janet George will serve casseroles hot from the oven. Call for “guidance from the chef ” on what sides to bring by March 1 ((443) 203-6900). Members will set the course for the club’s 36th season at a Planning Meeting and Spring Mixer March 14 at the Bay Ridge Civic Association Club House starting at 3 p.m. and hosted by commodore Pete and Margaret Madden. By March 9, indicate if you want fried and roasted chicken “on the club” ((410) 757-5578) and bring some food to share. Newcomers are always welcome (cbclub. info). —by Deb Coons

CBCers in Annapolis (pictured here) and the Florida Keys spoke by phone during last year’s Winter Doldrums Parties. Photo co urtesy of CBC

Making a Break for It

f you can’t get to the warm islands this winter, think about short at-home sailing breaks. The temperature was in the 50s when we hit the Downtown Sailing Center’s (DSC) docks in Baltimore. Bill Kautter (far right below), our skipper for the day, was running the Pearson 30’s engine to remove ice stuck to the stern. Leaving the birds talking to each other on the ice, we wiggled Coyote away from the docks and past Domino Sugar. There were no other boats. As we moved out of the harbor, the ice crackled and gave way on both sides like pieces of a monochromatic kaleidoscope. We avoided large patches of ice just as we would avoid crab traps in the summer. Ice and snow remained on several buoys. The sun was out, the sails went up, the motor went off, and the three of us were happy. We sailed under the Francis Scott Key Bridge and around Fort Carroll. On the way back, the sun went back in as we sailed into the wind and it got colder; but, we were still happy. The sun relented and came out again as we passed Fort McHenry. The crew of an anchored freighter took photos of us, the lone, yet content, sailboat. —by Kathleen H. Knust

Flying the Coop

ingles on Sailboats stay active in the winter with fireside chats, seminars, brunches, and trips. On February 6, 45 members flew to Beef Island in Tortola for a week-long Moorings charter/cruise. Excellent timing! March 13 brings our annual information-packed Spring Training session at Broadneck High School; register before March 5. Many SOS events are open to non-members (singlesonsailboats.org). —by Charlotte O’Conor Bill Kautter, skipper for a DSC daysail.

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Oh Sleet! Go Away Snow

embers of the Tartan 34 Classic (T34C) Association in Florida have already been enjoying the 2010 sailing season in their relatively warm home waters, while the rest of us wait for the snow and ice to melt and go away. Here in the Chesapeake, we are planning our annual spring get-together and an exciting T34C summer event. Find stories from all 12 of our regions at t34classic.com. We welcome all T34C sailors to find us on the water or on the web for the good times that come when we get our sister ships together (right). Contact Chris Crighton at tca34_treasurer @yahoo. com to join our club or provide details about a T34C hull that may be missing from our database. In the meantime, get busy with your spring honeydo lists (t34classic.org)! —by Grace Holt Two Tartan 34 Classic boats, Squander and Celebration, raft up in May 2008 during the Memorial Day Cruise to the Chester River. Skippers Chris Crighton and David Bourdon look forward with the rest of us to the fair winds and (mostly) following seas of a Chesapeake Bay spring in 2010.

Teela, the Shields’ Tartan 3500 and Sapphire, the Kegerreis’ Tartan 3700, sail together at the Chesapeake Bay Tartan Sailing Club’s annual regatta June 2009. This year our regatta will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tartan Yachts. Our sailing beauties include Tartan models from the classy 27s right on up to the 4600s we’ve all drooled over at the boat shows.

Get Ready

hesapeake Bay Tartan Sailing Club (left) members will tour the Walters Art Museum’s collection of sailboat-related art March 13 with docent Becki Lawson. Our late-winter land cruises have been a bright spot in our otherwise dreary and/ or snowbound surroundings, and we expect that this one will be, too. Our annual Symposium and Nautical Flea Market is scheduled for March 20. We will join the West River Sailing Club Cruisers for this event at their clubhouse in Galesville, MD (cbtsc.com). It’s not too early to think about the Early Bird Cruise May 15-16 with Peter and Cathy Kreyling. This gives us a good target date to have our boats ready for spring and the great sailing weather we know is just ahead. —by Grace Holt

Dine, Burn, Crawl?

embers of Club Beneteau Chespeake Bay (CB2) gathered for two different seminars in January. The first was a training day hosted by the southern fleet and conducted by Annapolis Yacht Sales. The second was the first of several DelMarVa Circumnavigation Prep seminars at the Selby Bay YC. Since then, we have been digging our way out of the snow and dreaming of warm weather and the sailable winds along with our favorite gunk holes that are soon to be with us. On March 20, we will gather in Annapolis for our annual Spring Luncheon, walk over to the Eastport YC for the Burning of the Socks, and prep for our annual Pub Crawl that evening. Then it will be off to spring commissioning of our boats and getting ready for our first raft-up in May (clubexpress. com). —by Kevin McKibben Scene from one of CB2’s DelMarVa Circumnavigation Prep seminars.

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struction of Adventure II, explained that his company did everything it could to ensure that the ship be authentic. “For the most part, we built this ship the same way that it might have been constructed over 300 years before. Yes, we employed power tools, but we mostCounted of the wood from either North Stand Upsourced and Be Carolina Southwinter Carolina, using Atlantic or the Hunter Sailing Association (HSA)or (below), included election of white cedar to plank the hull and white oak From Start to Finish officers and recognition of special members at our annual Meeting and our Winter for the keel, backbone, and frames. The deck is he Merrimac Memorial Regatta Brunch with speaker John Norton Annapolis Boatyard discussing boat laidofwith white Harbor pine, and we used yellow pine May 29 will kick off the dinghy restoration. Perrian Upton is our 2009 for Member of the Year, and Larry Morrow is our the cabin soles. Creating a 17th century racing season in the Hampton Sailor of the Year. Treasurers Kim and cargo Dale Seastrom were voted members due ship is really more honorary like building a work Roads area. The fun at Portsmouth to their numerous contributions to the truck, club over years. In March, we will the butthe this vessel probably has celebrate a little bit City Park in the western branch of the equinox by burning our socks during our annual Shipwreck Party held at a private resifiner finish than what it’s modeled after.” Elizabeth River will feature at least Allwine claimed that the dence in Annapolis to launch the start of our sailing season (hsa1.org) —by construction Perrian Upton methodology was generally faithful to the three races in the Olympic Triangle methods that colonial shipwrights would configuration as well as several Onehave employed, but he admitted that more Design Classes andafter an Open Class. Adventure II shortly launch in the waters off Rockport, ME. Photo by Allison enduring materials were used for fastening The Portsmouth Boat Club will Langley. (bronze). Additionally, an engine was added be this year’s host organizing authorfor safety and expediency. “This ship won’t ity for the second annual, eight-mile, the successful English settlements between Jamestown in need a tug to move her about and tow her to the boatyard Hamptonand Roads Challenge and Though slow and Virginia St. Sunfish Augustine in Florida. when occasional maintenance is required.” Dinghy Distance Race September 25, cumbersome by today’s standards, those vessels conveyed Though the Adventure II was expected to make much which will close out the dinghy racing crucial supplies—even livestock—from colony to colony of its passage south under sail, Dawson claims that the season. This willand include a Sunfish between Newrace York Barbados. ship will rarely use those sails after arriving in Charleston. Class and an Open Class. TransportaThis ship was modeled to some extent on the original In contrast to the The Spirit of South Carolina, which spends tion will bewhich provided foran trailer and tow of colonial-era ships Adventure, was adaptation a great deal of its time conducting educational day sailing and wasplacement. renderedRacers by shipwright and maritime historian trips—under sail—the Adventure II will be mostly a static vehicle get breakfast, William Avery Baker. stuffed His design exhibit, moored dockside in Old Towne Creek for the lunch, and a copiously “swagwas built in 1970 to celebrate thenautical tricentennial of the initial English settlement at majority of its days. That will be a disappointment to some bag” of goodies (hrsunfishrace. Charles Towne Landing. But over the years, that vessel fell who might prefer to see this ship cast off its lines and com, portsmouthboatclub.org). into The caretakers of the park attempted to unfurl its sails from time to time. Still, it’s hard to be dis—bydisrepair. Jonathan Romero build a replacement on location a few years ago. For a appointed by the fact that the Low Country now has two Officers align to chart HSA’s course for 2010 (L-R): membership chair Kathy Deutsch, vice comnumber of reasons, that project was aborted, but Ed theUpton, partscommodore authentic tall ships that Lois canWhite, teachand ustreasurer all a little bitUpton. more modore John Deutsch, secretary Perrian that were built ended up being repurposedPhoto as anbyexhibit of about the lives of those who came before. Minnie Gallman

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Foxy Makeup?

ust like an Arctic fox, sailors in the Catalina 25 Fleet 8—based out of Maryland Marina on the Middle River—stay active during the long, cold winter. January 16 brought our MidWinter Dinner and Calendar Planning Meeting, and February 6 brought our annual Cruise Planning Meeting, during which David Gross of UK-Halsey Sails in Annapolis hosted a tech talk that helped chase away the winter blues. Members of Catalina 27 Fleet 19 joined the fun. Since Catalina 25s make up a small minority of Fleet 8’s makeup, we are considering renaming the fleet to more accurately convey what we are and what we do. Stay posted with SpinSheet as things develop (catalina25fleet8.com). —by Mark Rapkins

Hop To It

etaway Sailing in Baltimore Harbor welcomes everyone with an interest in sailing to join the club. From beginners to advanced, all members have an opportunity to sail a range of 18to 34-foot sailboats (including daysailers, small cruisers, and large cruisers) and take ASA sailing courses. Races and social events are scheduled throughout the season. On opening day April 17, Getaway staff will serve snacks and beverages and answer your questions. —by Dick Mead

Past commodore Ed Poe presents a framed burgee to retiring commodore Toni Hughes during MRSA’s Commodore’s Ball this past January.

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Clearing Snowmageddon from the Decks!

unday morning, February 7, after the historic blizzard of 2010 dawned cold and clear, we dug ourselves out at home. Many Beneteau Owners and Others Sailing Together (BOOST) members tried to clear their boats after the fourth major storm (right). Planning is critical for successful boating, but the best of intentions always are trumped by Mother Nature! The blizzard caused us to cancel the February 13 BOOST Open House at the home of Scott and Nan Nichols featuring spring commissioning advice from Karl Allen of MES, Marine Engine Specialists. We have rescheduled that event for March 20. Mark your calendars now. New members are always welcome, and all look forward to the CPR certification course next month. Join BOOST and get in on the free fun. Contact us soon at boostannapolis@aol.com. —by Myrna Gibson

Gung Ho!

agothy River Sailing Association (MRSA) racers and cruisers are gearing up for the season no matter what is happening outside our windows. Having celebrated the change of command at the annual Commodore’s Ball in January at the beautiful Gibson Island Clubhouse (left), MRSA is raring to jump into the spring season. Racers met in February for the annual Race Planning Meeting to compare notes about how much snow accumulated on their boats and how much was left to do to get the boats ready for the first race of the season. Racers and cruisers alike will meet March 14 for our much anticipated Spring Brunch; look for details at magothysailing.com. For junior sailors, applications are coming in for this year’s Junior Training program. Details for the Junior Training program are available on the website or by e-mailing junior_training@magothysailing.com. —by Peggy Poe

Dave Gibson clears away the snow tent on Paloma, his 393 Beneteau, at Selby Bay YC. The yacht club’s bubblers and double-line precautions helped make Gibson worry-free during the blizzard.

A Sailor’s Life for Me…

he Windjammers of the Chesapeake again provided a stimulating speaker for the January lecture: Tania Aebi. When she was age 18, Tania’s father gave her a choice of a college education or a 26-foot sloop that she had to sail around the world, alone. As Aebi says, “At the time, the only thing my father could count on me to finish was a meal.” She is still sailing around the world and runs Sailing Charters, offering one-week trips, mostly for women, and loves to teach sailing. Aebi’s first book, Maiden Voyage, reveals much about her unusual growing up process as the first American woman and the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe. Aebi spoke of the first passage she had with her sons on Shangri-La. The March 13 lecture had to be rescheduled. Next up is Gary Jobson’s exclusive footage of the America’s Cup races in Valencia; don’t miss him at the Severn School Friday, March 26 (windjammers-chesapeake. org). —by Kathleen H. Knust

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he Norfolk Naval SA’s (NNSA) Holiday Party at the Vista Point Club in Norfolk, VA on a cold blustery January 23 (right) featured a great feast and superb fellowship. Kathy Barber—NNSA’s new racing captain—won the Spahr Racing Award, Dick McCrillis began his third year as commodore, John Bouma received the Filulu Cruising Cup, and Jim Gordon received the Bravo Zulu Award. Members met February 23 for comfort food at the Norfolk Naval Sailing Center. The Azalea Festival Regatta returns April 24 for keel boats and April 25 for dinghies (norfolknavalsailing.org). —by Tim Dull

L-R: Kathy Barber, Dick McCrillis, John Bouma, and Jim Gordon were recognized during NNSA’s Holiday Party this January.

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uring the Annapolis Fleet of the Corinthians’ Bah-Humbug Party January 23, Mary West, Annapolis fleet captain, opened her home to 60 members from the Annapolis and Philadelphia fleets and several guests for a sumptuous potluck dinner and nautical gift exchanges (left). Sy and Wendy Kotler hosted the Icebreaker Dinner Dance at the Cape St. Claire Clubhouse February 20. Larry and Susan Blount are organizing the Adkins Arboretum Soup and Walk March 27. April will bring the Spring Fling Race and Party organized by Andy Noyes and Dan Ehrenfeld (thecorinthians.org). —by Mike Upton

Fleet captain Mary West and fleet lieutenant Don Andrew of the Annapolis Fleet of the Corinthians.

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You Say Pa-Tah-Do, I Say Po-Tay-To Editor’s Note: On November 2, Carl and Sue Reitz of the Hunter SA headed south on WindRose, their 40-footer. Stay tuned with SpinSheet for more news of their travels.

big difference between this year’s trip and previous ones is that Carl is not worried about our house in Pennsylvania sitting empty while we bask in the southern sunshine. Our niece, Sarah, is holding down the fort up there and is Rush hour at the South Mills Lock in the Dismal Swamp Canal.

forwarding our mail to us. We recently received our first packet of mail. Mail when cruising is not as straightforward as when you are at home. We can travel the 100 miles from Beaufort (“Bo Fort”) to Southport, NC in two days. Four Post Offices are within a reasonable walk from the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) across those 100 miles. We needed to pick one and predict when we would get there, because the next Post Office we know of within a reasonable walk is Beaufort (“Bew Fert”), SC. That’s 227 miles, which equals about a week’s travel time from Southport. We knew we would sit in Dudley’s Marina in Swansboro for at least a couple of days to wait out some nasty weather from tropical storm Ida, so we had Sarah send our mail to the Southport Post Office. If Ida had moved out as predicted, we would have been in Southport before the Post Office closed on Saturday. Because the storm hung around, we got to Southport Sunday afternoon and picked up our mail Monday morning. Ida filled dinghies in just one day! 74 March 2010 SpinSheet

After we received long-awaited software and bought a bit of hardware, both the chart plotter at the helm and the navigational program on our laptop in the cabin’s nav station are fully functional. Sue, our IT expert, is a happy camper! The week after Ida, the weather turned nice. We had several sunny days with temperatures 10 degrees above normal. Our friend Wayne Morris is traveling north from Key West toward Portsmouth, VA.

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een on either Friday or Saturday morning, and thus committed us to a specific ETA in Hilton Head. One demerit for him. We left Georgetown the next morning in the rain with our charts in plastic bags in hopes of getting to Hilton Head quickly. Had we been 10 minutes quicker, we would have gone through the Ben Sawyer drawbridge before it closed to boat traffic from 4 to 6 p.m. and spent the night in Charleston. As it played out, we anchored in quiet little Swinton Creek, just over half way from Solomons to Lake Worth, where we plan to depart Florida and head to the Bahamas. To continue the quicker pace, we left Swinton Creek at first light so we could get through the Ben Sawyer bridge before the morning rush hour. We then transited

On November 16, we passed him and his Hunter, Irish Fever, just north of the Sunset Beach PonWindrose and Hook at Cap’s on the Water Restaurant near St. Augustine, FL. Hook’s crew, Steve and Kristen Henry, are spending the winter aboard homeschooling their toon two young daughters. Bridge. We met Bob and Lynn aboard the trawler Charleston Harbor in dense fog. With Traveler the night before we took refuge such shenanigans, we averaged 55 miles from Ida; we traveled toward Georgetown, each of the four days we were in South SC with them. Carolina compared to the 43 miles per day On November 17, Carl called his fraearlier in the trip. After Hilton Head. we ternity brother Bob Luce in Hilton Head, may press on to Saint Mary’s, GA to make SC. Carl violated one of our rules. He their cruisers’ Thanksgiving Day dinner. made plans to visit Bob and his wife NorWatch for more snippets from our cruise in SpinSheet. spinsheet.com

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Charter Notes

The Bitter End in BVI. What a horrible name for such a lovely place!

ritish Virgin Islands (BVI) charterers have often been accused of seeing little more of the islands than the road from the airport to the charter base and the watery fringes of the islands. Given that they are in the islands to sail, this is not surprising. But those who don’t explore more than sea and shoreline miss out. By choice or by happenstance, I’ve had the chance to explore parts of the BVI that are not accessible by boat. A land-and-sea trip, downtime before a hurricane’s arrival, and days too windy to sail have led me to rent a Jeep and explore, and those efforts have been rewarded with a different perspective on the islands. If a sailor never leaves the charter company’s base—and some of them are so well-equipped that there’s little reason to do so—he may never wander around Roadtown, Tortola, a quintessential Caribbean town. Roosters and goats share the roads with cars, children dressed in school uniforms, and intrepid pedestrians. Candycolored buildings line the streets. The

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One could easily spend many vacations exploring the seaward delights of the BVI, but the land-side attractions shouldn’t be missed either. About the Author: Eva Hill is a corporate lawyer at Whiteford, Taylor, and Preston in Baltimore. She and her husband, Rick, sail their Sabre 38 out of Annapolis and escape to tropical anchorages in the offseason. E-mail her at lattitudes@hotmail.com.

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My personal favorite is Smuggler’s Cove, which is reached by a rugged, unpaved road. Bordered on one side by a cone-shaped headland, the creamy palm-lined shore embraces waters that are generally calm and inviting for snorkeling. But when a winter ground swell arrives, the waves chew up the beach and make for rough body-surfing.

seeming traffic bustle belies the leisurely pace of business, so it’s important not to become impatient or harried. A few spice shops and galleries showcase the work of local artisans, as does the Crafts Alive marketplace (though a discerning eye is required to distinguish local works from those made in Asia). After working up a sweat and thirst, stroll down to the flagship Pusser’s Pub, a cool and dark oasis with plenty of rum drinks and bar food to choose from. Braver souls might take to the roads to explore the islands. With the exception of Anegada, the BVI are green and lush. The roadways are basic, barely wide enough in places to accommodate two-way traffic, not to mention wandering livestock. Rules of the road are casually observed, and switchbacks can lead to heart-stopping encounters with oncoming traffic. Drivers stop to chat with their friends. Though some of the roadside bars that seem to crop up like mushrooms after a rainstorm might be tempting, the driver should keep his wits about him. The payoff, however, is breathtaking vistas of green hills, blue seas, and sugar-rimmed coves, with everything rendered miniature and silent. An even more intimate way to commune with BVI nature is to take a hike. Among other hikes, I’ve climbed to the top of Mt. Sage on Tortola. At 1716 feet, it is the highest peak in all the Virgin Islands. The trail winds willy-nilly through a lush tropical forest with super-sized vegetation, buzzing insects, and vocal frogs. The footing can be slick, and it seems as if you’ve entered another climate altogether, but the slope is gentle. The peak bears a marker, so you know you’ve reached the top. From along the trails, the views of surrounding islands are stunning. They appear to be diamond-encrusted emeralds tossed upon a lapis field. The jewelry hucksters at the cruise-ship oriented stores in Roadtown have nothing that compares. While sailors take pleasure in beaches that can only be reached by boat, a number of BVI beaches can only be reached by land. Many of them are guarded by protecting reefs, or made prohibitive by rough seas. Tortola’s Brewer’s Bay and Smuggler’s Cove, Virgin Gorda’s Savannah Bay, and Anegada’s Loblolly Bay are examples.

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Winners

he Chesapeake Bay YRA (CBYRA) handed out its 2009 awards in a late February ceremony at Herrington Harbour South. Among the special awards were the Lady Anne Arundel Trophy given to the highest scoring skipper in the county, Jeff Todd on the J/22 Hot Toddy, and the Decker Magothy Memorial Trophy, awarded to David Coleman on Flying Circus for his top performance in Region II PHRF. John Yeigh and Brett Harrison won the Labrot Trophy for overall best handicap performance on the Tripp 26 A Parent Tripp. The J.F. Healy Memorial Trophy for overall Cruising One Design champion went to Jimmy and Mike Praley in the Cal 25 Upchuck. Here are the 2009 CBYRA High Point Standings for PHRF classes, as reported by CBYRA. See the April issue of SpinSheet for Cruising One Design and Junior classes.

Shown here at the SCC Spring Regatta 2009, Annapolis sailor John White and crew on the unnamed purple boat won High Point honors in PHRF A2 in region 3AW. Photo by Al Schreitmueller/SpinSheet

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2009 CBYRA High Point Standings for HANDICAP DIVISION Region

Class

Place

Skipper

Boat

Region

Class

Multihull

Tim Layne

Wild Card

3AW

PHRF A2

Douglas Dykman Jere and Lloyd

Temple of the Wind

Glover

Place

Skipper

Boat

12.

Philip Horbert

Yankee Clipper

John R. White

(unnamed)

George Prout

Mountain Lion Eater

Tom French

Maltose Falcon

Gemini

Andrew Eyring

Hero Squad

Stephen Bowes

Apparition

David Nees

Fitness Resource

David Way

Trinity

Bruce Gardner

L’Outrage

Stephen McManus

Saykadoo

Gary Spesard

Triangle

Jim Parrott

Rascal

Terry Richardson

Lioness

Tapio Saavalainen

Kalevala II

Timothy Lyons

Triple Threat

Dana Stoffregen

Wind Play

Jeffrey Caruso

Shock Wave

Richard Ewing

Molto Bene

Randy Watson

Windward

Albert Holt

Kestrel

10.

Enderle & Sain

Bay Wing

11.

John Morfit

Tardis

2 2 3AW

3AW

PHRF A

PHRF B

PHRF A

PHRF B PHRF C/D PHRF A0

PHRF A1

3AW

PHRF A3

Glenn Harvey

Kristany

Brett Sorensen

Kokomo Express

Stephen A. Schaub

Contraire

Ken Karsten

Bzing

Narlin Beaty

Bad Medicine

Paul W. Scott

Torch

James Gary

Ole Yella

Bob Dymond

Gabrielle

David Kozera

Liquid Limit II

Gill Louw

First Love

Gregory Robinson

Incognito

Sean Gallagher

Ippon

Brett Harrison

A Parent Tripp

Patrick Teeling

Blaze Star

Loren Roos

Casper

George Tudor

Flapdoodle

3AW

PHRF B

Ed Tracey

Incommunicado

Anthony C. Culotta

Cuore di Leone

John Stefancik

Hurricane Kelley

David T. Lauser Jr.

Wreckless Abandon

Michael Mullarky

Eighth Deadly Sin

David Coleman

Flying Circus

Richard C. Zantzinger

Smoky

Tony Moynagh

Elvis

Chuck McCann

Tins

Steve Culfogienis

Mark Wagner

Gael Force

Nicholas Jedrich

Making Waves

Michael J. Brennan

Sjambok

Kevin S. McNeil

Nightshift

Andrew Dyer

Blue Bayou

10.

Robert DiFilippo

Sapphire

11.

Jonathan Cosin

Dawn Treader

Charles W. Deakyne

Scrimshaw

James P. Muldoon

Donnybrook

Charles Engh

Stray Dog 3AW

PHRF C

Ennio Staffini

Anema and Core

Erik Wulff

Endorphin

Paul Taylor

Vite

Frederick K. Caison

Defiant

Clarke T. McKinney

The Riddler

Dan Schneider

American Flyer

Richard W. Born

Windborn

Dailey Tipton

Blofish

3SE

PHRF A

Peter Gibbons-Neff

Upgrade

David T. Andril

Valkyrie

Linda Edwards

Rhumb Punch

Jack Yaissle

Amadeus

Brad Kauffman

Mummbles

Nicole Weaver

Euro Trash Girl

Norman L. Dawley

Pursuit

J. Sean Callahan

Bingo

Heidi Bay

Wildfire

Robert B. Muller

Pamlico

Constantine G. Koste

Regatta

James D. Keen

Foxtrot Corpen

David Poff

Magic Dragon

10.

Edward G. Freitag

Downtime

David Houck

True Blue

The Jackal

10.

Marc Briere

Cheetah

11.

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Region

Class

Place

Skipper

Boat

Region

Class

Place

Skipper

Boat

3SE

PHRF B

Doug Jurrius

Belle Aurore

4 North

PHRF A

David Clark

Correyvreckan

Dave Pulzone

Falcon

Strother Scott

Loose Cannon

Joseph Priestley

Balam

Leroi Lissensden

Voodoo 2

Robert Beckey

Enceebe

Richard Payne

Flying Colors

Doug Abbott

Freestyle

Robert Bowles

Strokin

John Kriz

Akoni

Dennis Hannick

Goin’

Michael Rajacich

Big Time

Brad Miller

Shiehallion

Richard Griner

Coyote

Mike Dale

Juggernaut

Marino diMarzo

Nembo

Miles Booth

Shenanigan

Cornelius J (Bill) Roos

Southern Cross

Dave Eberwine

Sea Star

Robert Yoho

Kolohe Anakalia

Lloyd Griffin

Cash Flow

John R. Sherwood III

Witch’s Flower

Sledd Shelhorse

Meridian2

JC & MV Sherrard

Escapade

Thomas Lissenden

Voodoo 2

Samuel Baker

Serefe

Phil Briggs

Feather

Clarke V. Slaymaker

X-Citation

Bob Mosby

Cyrano

Peter Holden

Chandelle

Richard Payne

Flying Colors

10.

Sarah Southworth

Krugerrand

Williams/Roberts

Treaty of Ghent

11.

Ken Huston

Pilot Error

Mike Nestor

Tell Tales

12.

Loren Mark Walker

Bumble Bee

Brian A. Jones

Problem Child

Tom French

Maltose Falcon

3SE

PHRF C/D

3 North

PHRF N

3 North

Sport Boat

4 North

4 South

PHRF B/C

PHRF A

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Region

Class

Place

Skipper

Boat

4 South

PHRF B

Bob Archer

Bad Habit

Greg Cutter

Gremlyn

Dennis Hannick

Goin’

Ben Cuker

Callinectes

Jake Brodersen

Midnight Mistress

Graham Field

Independence

David Bouchard

Ganar

Justin Morris

The Hunter

Alan Bomar

Roundabout

Jonathan Phillips

Fine

Robert Thomas Paul Young

Surprise

5. 6.

Bert Johnson

Blue Bus

Randy Pugh

Elusive

John Wandling

Rebecca

Leo Wardrup

Black Widow

4 South

PHRF C

PHRF N

Daystar

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Saturday, April 24, 2010 Leukemia Cup Regatta Wine Tasting Hosted by: Annapolis Maritime Museum - 6:00 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2010 SunTrust Bank Sailor’s Launch Party Hosted by: Annapolis Yacht Club- 6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2010 The 18th Annual Annapolis Leukemia Cup Regatta Sponsored by: EastportYacht Club Supported by: Annapolis Yacht Club Rendezvous at 11 a.m. All Hands Crew Party! Hosted by: Eastport Yacht Club - 4:00 p.m.

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Key West Race Week January 18-22

An Adventure in Teamwork

Will Keyworth, Kevin Ryman, Grady Byus, Robin Team, and Aaron Galvin captured first in class at the Ft. Lauderdale to Key West Race on the J/122 Teamwork after diverting their course in the middle of the night to help fellow racers in distress. Photo by William Spruance/spruance.com

n what is un-officially the feeder race from Fort Lauderdale to Key West, a crew of Annapolis sailors had an exciting race. Because Robin Team’s friends-and-family crew from Beaufort, NC cannot all take the time off to do both the feeder race and Key West Race Week on his J/122 Teamwork, Team counts on Kevin Ryman, vice president of Chesapeake Boating Club, to put together a “delivery” race team. It’s not a tough duty for Ryman, as he and his industry colleagues relish in the rare moments they have time to sail together. Jeff Jordan, Kristen Berry, and Aaron Galvin from J/World; Ryman and Grady

Byus from the Chesapeake Boating Club; and Will Keyworth from North Sails and his son Tim made up the crew in addition to the owner. The crew was feeling good about their progress in the race after sailing about two thirds of it. They were right off Sombrero Key Light when Byus heard a radio call at 3:45 a.m. from the trimaran Crosswinds crew, who had hit an unlit buoy and were taking on water—a lot of it, as in two feet deep. Upon realizing they had passed the position of the trimaran in distress, while kite-reaching in 17 to 22 knots of breeze, they quickly sprung into action, dropped the spinna-

ker, put on the motor, and plotted their course to assist the other boat. “It was truly a team effort,” says Ryman. “What a great bunch of guys to sail with!” Once they established that the others were safe and the Coast Guard was on it, the crew headed back to their original position and carried on. And then won two awards the next day: the Seamanship Award and first in class in IRC B. Ryman adds, “Robin is a fantastic sailor and gracious skipper, completely downplaying his own role and giving all the credit to Grady, who heard the call and immediately alerted everyone.” Well done, Teamwork crew!

Ennio Staffini’s JV 52 Anema and Core (right) and the largest boat at Key West Race Week, Irvine Laidlaw’s Wally 82, Highland Fling. Photo by Sara Proctor/SpinSheet

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SpinSheet’s Crew Listings

At SpinSheet’s Crew Listing Party April 18, there will be skippers looking for crew, crew looking for boats, a few Catalina-sailing Vikings, and several happy beach dogs. Photo by Mark Talbott

t’s that time of year again—time to connect with sailing friends, old and new. Whether they climb onboard your boat, or you sail on theirs, we all need friends and crew. If you haven’t familiarized yourself with our online Crew Listings, now is the time to start. SpinSheet’s electronic Crew Listings are designed to match up boat owners with crew by experience and by preference for sailboat racing, daysailing, and cruising on the Chesapeake Bay. Sailors of all experience levels,

U.S. Sailing Race Management Seminars

n March 20 at Annapolis YC (AYC) and April 24 at Tred Avon YC (TAYC), U.S. Sailing will host one-day basic race management seminars for newcomers and those with some race management experience. The topics covered include: race committee objectives, responsibilities, sailing instructions, jobs, and equipment as well as how to set the course, understanding the starting system and penalties, the system during the race, finishing, and scoring. Instructors will discuss changes in The Racing Rules of Sailing 2009-2012 affecting race management. At AYC, the instructors for the seminar will be Sandy Grosvenor and Mark Murphy. Jim Walsh will act as lead instructor at TAYC. To learn more, contact the host clubs at annapolisyc.com and tayc. com or U.S. Sailing at usssailing.org.

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including novices, are encouraged to have a look and register. When signing up, be sure to be as specific as possible about the type of sailing you have done and the type of sailing you would like to do in the future. For more information, visit spinsheet.com and click on the Crew Listings link. Stay tuned for the April issue of SpinSheet for more on our “real-time” Crew Listing mixer and Start Sailing Now Panel Discussion April 18.

Dates To Save for Annapolis Leukemia Cup

he following are the dates for the annual Annapolis Leukemia Cup Regatta events, which are hosted by Eastport YC, supported by Annapolis YC, and sponsored by SpinSheet: • April 24—Regatta Wine Tasting at the Annapolis Maritime Museum featuring a variety of wines, hors d’oeuvres, and a live auction. • June 11—SunTrust Bank Sailor’s Launch Party at Annapolis YC with a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, and exciting live and silent auctions. • June 12—Racing day in Annapolis followed by the All-Hands Crew Party, with delicious food, drinks, live dance music, and an awards ceremony outside by the docks at Eastport YC.

All regatta events support the Maryland Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, of which the mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since 1993, sailors across the country have been raising more than just their sails to help heal blood cancers. Leukemia Cup Regattas nationally have raised more than $33 million. For more information, contact Steve Reinker, sports events campaign manager at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Maryland Chapter, at (410) 891-1867 or (800) 242-4572 or via e-mail at steve.reinker@lls. org. Visit leukemiacup.org/md. spinsheet.com

Bermuda 2010: Choose Your Race

t’s going to be an opportune June for racers on the Bay and beyond who dream of racing to the Onion Patch. Registration websites for the biennial Bermuda Ocean Race (BOR, which is from Annapolis to Bermuda) and the biennial Newport Bermuda Race are up and running and taking entries. The smaller and “younger” BOR, cohosted by Eastport YC and St. George’s Dinghy and Sports Club, celebrates its 17th running June 11. The race has roots as a small, informal event, first run with only seven boats, and has grown into an excellent, safe, organized opportunity for many sailors to fulfill a dream of doing a bluewater race, while enhancing navigation skills piloting the 125 miles of the Chesapeake Bay and the 628-mile offshore leg. The race is limited to 50 entries to ensure that host clubs can be responsive to the needs of each entry. To learn more, visit bermudaoceanrace.com. Started in 1906 as the first ocean race for amateur sailors in “normal” boats, the 635-mile Newport Bermuda Race—also known as “the Thrash to the Onion Patch” for its stretches of rough weather sailed close-hauled—will commence June 18. Ninety percent of the couple hundred boats participating will be run by amateur crews of families and friends. To read an interesting history of the race and to register, click to bermudarace.com. As of early February, 100 boats had already entered.

Racing Season at Home… Coming Soon!

Southern Regattas March 4-7................. St. Maarten Heineken Regatta ..................... heinekenregatta.com March 4-7................. Miami Grand Prix.........................................premiere-racing.com March 26-28............. Rolex Cup Regatta St. Thomas ................................ rolexcup.com March 29-April 4...... BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival .....bvispringregatta.com April 8-11................. Charleston Race Week .............................charlestonraceweek.com April 24-30............... Antigua Sailing Week . ............................antiguasailingweek.com

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he Chesapeake Bay YRA (CBYRA) has posted the 2010 racing schedule on cbyra.org. (Warning to those who wear corrective lenses, put them on to find the link on the home page—it’s there in the dark blue toward the top!) The season will be launched with the Annapolis NOOD Regatta April 24 to May 2. There are numerous spring tune-up regattas up and down the Bay before the big Memorial Day line-up, which includes the Down the Bay Race May 28 and the Annapolis to Miles River Race May 29. This snow will melt—believe it or not!

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IC Mid-Winters

Ski goggles make sense here. Photo by Alister Thomson

Ice, snow, IC... These are hearty sailors. Photo by Alister Thomson

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evern SA (SSA) hosted the InterClub (IC) Mid-Winter Regatta the weekend of January 30 to 31. Fortunately, IC sailors are hardy, and the unusually cold and snowy weather did not deter the 19 teams racing. The IC Mid-Winters is run similarly to a college regatta, with half of the competitors on shore while the other half are out racing. Even though only two people sail at a time, each team is comprised of four people. After two or three races, the race committee (RC) sends everyone in, and teams rotate. This means that competitors do not spend more than about an hour on the water, and there is plenty of time to socialize, sit in front of a warm fire, and eat hot soup. The cold temperatures and snow did allow the Mid-Winter regatta to live up to its name. All the competitors had problems with ice forming on both the inside and outside of the hulls, blocks, and lines. This put a real premium on boat handling. Snow fell most of the day on Saturday. Even with poor visibility and prevalent icing, 10 races were held. On Sunday morning, Saturday’s snow had to be removed from boats before racing could commence. Icicles on hulls and rigging were not unusual. Multiple buckets of hot water were required to free control lines and other moving parts on the boats. Fortunately, the thought of hot soup and chili on shore kept the competitors warm. The top local teams included Jesse Falsone sailing with his sons Ethan and Thomas in fifth. The other half of Jesse’s team was Simon Strauss and Donna Marie Cipollone from Larchmont, NY (a hub for ICs). And SSA’s Brett Davis and Livia Barton finished in third. Brett teamed up with Dave Nelson and Julia Marsh from Cottage Park YC near Boston, MA. Winning the event again this year was the team of John and Molly Baxter teaming with Danny Pletsch and Megan Magill, all from Larchmont YC. By far the coldest place to be at the IC MidWinters is on the RC boat. A big thanks goes out to Alex Stout and Jon Anthony for pulling together a first-rate team to run the event on the water. We would also like to thank Annapolis Performance Sailing for its generous support of this event. Find full results and more information on one-design racing at severnsailing.org.

New York and Massachusetts sailors who traveled to SSA’s IC Mid-Winters in search of warmer weather were a little mis-guided this year. Photo by Alister Thomson

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Anna Tunnicliffe snagged a gold medal in the Laser Radial at the Miami OCR in January. Photo by Walter Cooper

t U.S. Sailing’s biggest Olympic and Paralympic class regatta in North America, the Miami OCR (January 24 to 30), USA teams won 10 medals—four gold, two silver, and four bronze—in eight classes, racking up the most medals of any country, followed by Great Britain with six, France with five, and Spain with four. One of the world’s most competitive international regattas, Rolex Miami OCR is especially important for Americans sailors vying for a spot on the 2010 US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics (USSTAG). Among sailors with Chesapeake Bay connections were Olympic gold medalist, Anna Tunnicliffe (Plantation, FL), a graduate of Old Dominion University and current (and former) Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year, who won a gold medal in the Laser Radial. John Von Schwarz of Annapolis took home a bronze in the Star class. Other Bay-connected sailors were Joe Morris, Lyndsey Gibbons-Neff, Adrienne Patterson, and Jennifer Chamberlin in the 470 class and Brad Funk, John Bertrand, and Alden Shattuck in the Laser class.

Olympic Hopefuls Close to Home

ased on top performances at a series of qualifying events, including last month’s U.S. Sailing Rolex Miami OCR, U.S. Sailing announced its Team AlphaGraphics (USSTAG) the national sailing team comprised of Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls. Among USSTAG members with Chesapeake connections are Bryan Boyd in the Finn class, Farrah Hall in Women’s RS:X (windsurfer), John von Schwarz in the Star class, and Chris Murphy in the Sonar (open, three-person keelboat)—all from Annapolis. James Leatherman of Baltimore is on Murphy’s team in the Sonar class. Anna Tunicliffe (Plantation, FL), Laser Radial champion who qualified this time around in the Elliott 6m (women’s keelboat match racing), attended Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. Andrew Campbell (San Diego, CA), who competes in the Star class, graduated from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. To learn more, visit usssailing.org.

Entries Roll in for Charleston Race Week

s the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, sailors register for Charleston Race Week April 8 to 11. Nearly 100 boats had registered at print time with a solid showing already from our region. Among J/80 entries were Annapolisbased class president Kristen Robinson on

Angry Chameleon, who was joined by fellow Eastport YC sailors Chris Johnson and his Dragonfly crew and Ramzi Bannura on Stacked Deck. Annapolis sailor John White has entered his new unnamed J/80 as well. Travis Weisleder of Richmond, VA entered on his Melges 24 Layline as did Salisbury, MD sailor Chris Kalinski on Zoo. Dave Hammett of WashA sneak peek at the warmer weather, ington Grove, MD will travel with still a few weeks from happening his Melges 20 Simple Sophistication. at home, is just what sailors get at Michael Messinger of Mt. Airy, Charleston Race Week April 8-11. Here MD will compete his Viper 640 are the Melges 24s in action in the Slitherin. sunshine at the 2009 event. Photo by Shannon Hibberd/SpinSheet In the PHRF class, Annapolis YC member Bert Carp is Charleston-bound with his crew on the Donovan 27 Remedy. Chesapeake, VA sailor Tim Savage and his crew on the T10 Tantrum and Norfolk sailor Carey Hardesty on the Spencer 22 White Lightning will also be it the mix. Although the early registration discount date has passed, the event still has incentives to attract racers. Organizers have held entry fees steady for three years and provide

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block discounts for hotels as well as offer a free launch and haul via ramp or crane for smaller, trailerable boats. The event continues to offer free limited storage for trailerable boats under 30 feet from now until Charleston Race Week begins April 8. All net proceeds from Charleston Race Week support the non-profit South Carolina Maritime Foundation, which owns and operates the traditional Spirit of South Carolina tall ship, used for educational purposes. The Foundation is kicking off 2010 by hosting a sponsorship drive for its summer scholarship fund with a three-day, two-night sail aboard the Spirit for the winner and 17 of his closest friends. Room and board aboard the 140-foot gaff-rigged schooner are included, but transportation is the responsibility of the winner. The cruise will take place in Boston, MA in August, Rhode Island in September, or Charleston in fall, at the winner’s selection. Each $25 ticket for the Spirit trip drawing supports the Spirit Ocean Adventure Scholarship fund, and the winner will be drawn and announced on the final day of Charleston Race Week on April 11. Corporate entries are welcome. charlestonraceweek.com spinsheet.com

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f you cling to a stereotype of racing sailors as being boastful or loud, then meeting Annapolis sailor Dave Gross will shatter it. A mild-mannered Eagle Scout, who learned to sail by teaching sailing at a summer camp for 10 years on Cayuga Lake, the Upstate New York native didn’t cut his teeth in junior sailing or college racing programs as many of his sailmaking colleagues did: he came into it by following a dream. By the time he graduated as a technical theater major at SUNY Oswego, Gross already knew that he wasn’t headed in the direction of New York theaters. “I wanted to race boats. People said to me, ‘You can’t do that,’” he says with a shrug. “I figured it out.” After working for a year in a wooden boat yard doing repairs and “grunt work” near his home in Ithaca, he and his friend from summer camp, Jerrett Hering, debated which sailing town they should move to. Newport was too far north for Gross and Charleston too far south for Hering. In 2002, they drove to Annapolis, a place they had never visited. “We parked the car and looked for jobs,” he says. Gross found one at UK-Halsey Sailmakers in Eastport, where he started patching, sewing, and putting sails together. He moved on to service manager, slowly acquiring more duties, and is now production manager and designer. (Hering works at APS, right next door). The ambitious dreamer started to race while at UK-Halsey and learned by watching, listening, reading, and doing. He credits Scott Allan (owner of the loft) and Alan Drew (who was his boss in the early days) as the sailors who taught him the most at the start. “Scott still teaches me,” he says. In addition to racing weeknights in Baltimore, Annapolis, West River, Herrington Harbour, and North Point in the past eight years, he has been on competitive crews for a variety of big boats in major Bay regattas and Key West and Charleston Race Weeks. As crew on Art Silcox’s Beneteau 36.7 Ka’io team, he’s won his class in the IRC East Coast Championships (2004, 2007), CBYRA Annapolis Race Week (2005), and High Point honors (2008). As part of Bert Carp’s Donovan 27 Remedy team, he’s won his class at Charleston Race Week (2007), Summer Oxford (2008), Annapolis Fall Series (2008), and Screwpile Lighthouse Challenge (including the Lord Calvert Trophy 2009). In 2005 at the Ronstan party at the U.S. Sailboat Show, Gross met Liz Hansen, former SpinSheet staffer, whom he will marry in June in Annapolis, yet another reason to stay on the Bay. “I just love the water,” he says. “There’s water everywhere here and more opportunities than you can take to get out sailing.”

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SpinSheet: Who are your mentors? Scott Allan, Alan Drew, Chris Teixeira, and Bill and Ken Ward. Who are your best sailing buddies? Bert Carp, Jonathan Downey, Sally Collins, and Seamus Duffy. Do you have a favorite place on the Bay? Liz and I got engaged on the Rhode River. Also, racing in Solomons. Do you have a sailing story you’ve told over and over? We were doing a delivery from Beaufort, NC to Miami, FL when the steerage failed. The conditions were not friendly. It was blowing 20 to 30 knots with swells. We immediately broached. Balanced down-below, using my feet to steer the quadrant, with my head in a bilge full of diesel and 10 years of boat sludge, was the only time I have ever been seasick. We had to be towed 18 miles… What magazines do you read? SpinSheet, PropTalk, and Sailing World. What is your favorite watering hole? The Boatyard Bar & Grill. Do you have any non-sailing passions? I do woodwork, such as building tables—I’d like to build a rowing shell. I teach lifeguarding and work at a Boy Scout training camp for instructors. What would be your advice to a young racing sailor? Sail as much as you possibly can on as many different boats as you can get on. Ask as many people as you can for advice. I still learn from all sorts of people. Do you have anything you haven’t achieved yet on the water you’d like to? All the big stuff. Do some offshore racing such as Newport to Bermuda. Win a national championship. What gear do you depend upon? Kaenon sunglasses—the lenses make a huge difference seeing puffs and sail shape. Ronstan gloves, Dubarry boots, and a Henry Lloyd spray top. If you won the lottery, what kind of boat would you buy? A Melges 24 or 32… or BMW Oracle might be for sale.

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s long as boats of different designs have raced against one another, skippers have sought an equitable method of handicapping, based on boat performance, measurement, or a combination of these. In Southern California, where PHRF originated, one method or another has been in use since 1906. Some of the systems handicapped boats, some handicapped skippers, and some combined both. Performance handicapping was long relegated to the “back room” by the big time and professional racers who sailed either one-design or under a pure measurement rule. As designers acquired computers and yacht hydrodynamics began to be deciphered by the physicists at MIT, the designers were able to “beat” the rule. The measurement-based rating system managers began to rapidly tinker with the rules in the 1980s and 1990s to try to keep up with the designers. No matter how hard they tried, boats became quickly obsolete, which caused many skippers to either drop out of racing or turn to a performance-based handicap system as the best assurance of their continued opportunity to compete against all designs, new or old. As a direct result, the PHRF system has spread rapidly throughout the country since the mid-1980s with more than 20,000 boats competing in more than 60 separate PHRF organizations. Formed in 1976 in the Southern Bay, PHRF of the Chesapeake has grown from the initial few members racing in five regattas to more than 1100 members racing in 100 or more regattas throughout the Bay. What is PHRF of the Chesapeake, and how does it work?

PHRF of the Chesapeake is an organization of skippers formed by the skippers, with a set of bylaws defining how it will be run and how handicaps and High Point championships will be determined. Skippers join the organization, and PHRF provides handicap ratings to them based on boat data submitted. To keep costs low, there are no professional, hired measurers or managers. Individual skippers are represented by their club delegates who attend an annual meeting for changes to the bylaws (if any) and setting of High Point requirements. Delegates elect officers, who appoint chief handicappers, who appoint members for the regional boards. How is my rating determined, both at home and in Key West or Newport? The board of handicappers in your home region uses a combination of past experience, existing certificates from other PHRF organizations or measurement rules, comparisons to boats with previously established handicaps, and observed performance. For a completely new design, judgment is required for making a provisional rating, which will be reviewed for the first several months. At the end of every year, each boat’s performance is reviewed and analyzed. Any changes are carefully considered to ensure that a boat is not penalized or rewarded simply because it sailed/prepped well or sailed/prepped poorly. As an independent group, each PHRF organization establishes ratings based on its fleet and racing conditions. Expected variations are due to differences in wind strength, sea condition, and course content. All major PHRF organizations belong to U.S. Sailing, which provides coordination between a national appeals board and them. As part of

this coordination, several years ago, U.S. Sailing requested all the member organizations to set their J/35 rating to 72 and adjust the other ratings accordingly, which helped narrow the differences between regions appreciably. U.S. Sailing is continuing to work with the individual PHRF groups to understand and reduce, if possible, these regional differences. Why did the class rating bands for PHRF Northern Bay Region 3 change last year? Region 3 rating bands had three “A” classes from the late 1990s through 2005. During this time, the number of boats regularly sailing in the “A” classes more than doubled with as many as 50 boats starting in a class for major regattas. This was a problem for race management, and the clubs requested through their delegates to add a fourth “A” class, which was established from 2006 to 2009. Due to the unprecedented economic climate, attendance at races has fallen rather sharply, which resulted in a vote this past November to eliminate one of the “A” classes. Although the delegates carefully considered the effects of the revised splits, there are concerns about the effects of revised splits on individual boats. I would encourage owners to try these classes, especially with the understanding that if there are significant problems, adjustments to the handicaps of the affected boats or a change to the break line can be made. Owners can also meet with their club delegates and have the delegates request a special meeting for Region 3. If the delegates decide with a two third majority, the split lines can be changed.

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804-776-9898 www.dycboat.com www.cysboat.com 20’ Com-Pac ’04 Shoal-draft, catrigged, trailerable cruiser. Yanmar dsl, sleeps 2, porta pottie, 2 fresh water sinks. Trailer. $24,900 (804) 776-9898 or info@cysboat.com. 30’ Catalina ’09 Wing keel. 21hp Yanmar dsl. Selden furling mast. Folding leather wrapped wheel. Electric windlass. Bimini/dodger/connector. Cockpit cushions. $104,998. (804) 7769898 or info@cysboat.com.

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50' Beneteau '00 Owners Version - highly desirable 2 cabin, a/c, roller furling jib and main, Generator '07, Power winches, swim platform, twin helm. $265,000. (410) 269-0939 www.crusaderyachts.com

35’ Catalina ’09 Wing keel. 30hp Yanmar dsl. Reverse cycle AC. Furling mainsail. Ultraleather. Folding wheel. Bimini, dodger, connector. Full electronics. $189,499. (804) 776-9898 or info@cysboat.com. 36’ Beneteau First ’04 Popular 3 cabin racer/cruiser. Only sailed 4 times. Rigged for spinnaker with carbon pole. $109,900. (804) 776-9898 or info@cysboat.com

31’ Pacific Seacraft ’04 Fantastic bay boat. AC, windlass, refrigeration, color chartplotter, B&G instruments, AP, canvas, much more. 183 hrsLike new $160,000. (410) 269-0939, crusaderyachts.com

37’ Pacific Seacrafts Three amazing examples of this famous Crealock design. ’87 asking $129,000; ’93 $149,000; ’95- $172,000. All have extensive recent upgrades. 410-269-0939, www.crusaderyachts.com. 41’ Sceptre ‘89 Pilothouse Cruisers will appreciate the hull/deck tooling, modified fin-keel w/protected rudder/ prop, and storage for cruising gear, and spares. $179,000 Crusader Yachts (410) 269-0939.

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www.RogueWaveYachtSales.com 31’ Cal ’83 Proven Sailor with offshore capabilities, Clean: New Yanmar dsl (’06), Full cruising galley, wheel steering, barrier coat, 9’ dink w/ 3.5hp OB – ready to sail away! $24,900 Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or evening), Office: (800) 276-1774 Email:tony@greatblueyachts.com 33’ Offshore Cat-Ketch ‘87 Twin Wishbone rig w/staysail, Universal dsl, pilot, dodger - ultimate in solo sailing! $29,900 Call Tony Tumas’s cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), office (800) 276-1774 Email: tony@greatblueyachts.com 35’ Beneteau First 35 ‘84 3 Cabin model, Beta 28-hp dsl - new ’95, new RF, new pilot, many upgrades. Call Tony Tumas’s cell: (443) 5535046 (day or eve), office: j800) 2761774 for complete details. Email: tony@greatblueyachts.com 36’ Catalina ’94 Very clean, full main, RF 150, dodger, bimini, Air/ Heat, windlass, “L” shaped dinette $72,500 Call Tony Tumas Cell: (443) 553-5046 (day or eve), Office: (800) 276-1774 for complete details. Email: tony@greatblueyachts.com,

Kate and Bernie of RogueWave specialize in high quality, bluewater sailing vessels! We have great offerings and great spring deals. Let us help you find your dream boat! Call today for your appointment!

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31’ Pearson ’88 Yanmar 18 hp, RF, dodger, shoal draft, $29,900, www. lippincottmarine.com, (410) 827-9300. 34’ Hunter Sloop ’87 Yan 27hp, RF, AC, AP $36,500, lippincottmarine.com (410) 827-9300. 36’ Catalina MKII ’96 Univ. 30hp dsl, radar, inverter, R/F $88,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300

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37’ Hunter 376 ’96 Yanmar dsl, RF, AP, AC/Gen, new listing $82,500 lippincottmarine.com, (410) 827-9300. 40’ Hunter ’95 Yanmar 50hp, elect., self-tailing main, full batten main w/ Dutchman, Air, AP, inverter $129,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300.

J/92 '93 an extremely fast 30' racer-cruiser with asymmetric spinnaker and inboard diesel. From top to bottom she has been well cared for. Some highlights include a spring 09 bottom, new and nearly new running rigging, clean two tone decks and a bright clean interior Offered at $49,500. Contact David at (410) 280-2038 or David@

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Boats for Sale: 21 Elor 6.5 meter (1985) a Paul Elvstrom design very seaworthy. 12 sails including 4 spinakers. Newly upholstered. $1,200 22 Hunter (1984) keel model. 2 Mains, r/f jib, 8 hp Electric start Longshaft 4cycle Tohatsu ob, autohelm. Good condition $2,000 23 Spirit (1979) Keel/cb sloop. Pop-top cabin (6’2” standing headroom) Main,Jib, Genoa, Stove, anchor, 9.9 hp long shaft Evinrude OB, EZ Loader dual axle trailer (boat weighs 2800 lbs) $2,500 23 Pearson (1982) Cat-rigged model of which only 40 were made! Great sailor; good cond. Sail condition is average. $2,000 25 Hunter (1977) Good cruiser for the Bay. Average condition. Main, jib, genoa. Honda 8hp OB. $1,900 25 Pacificana (1975) Traditional style sailboat, with long overhangs and low freeboard. O/B. Main and roller furling jib. Fresh bottom paint. Sound boat. Ready to sail., $1,500 25 Whitby (1964) New standing & running rigging, rudder, toe rail, life lines, reinforced stanchions, much more. Fresh bottom paint. $5,000 27 C&C 27 (1971) w/Atomic 4, Main, R/F Genoa, Jib, Bimini. $4,500 Frers 30 (1987) Racing sails. Diesel. Needs a little work. A gem for a racing syndicate startup. $8,000 30 Tartan (1975) Atomic 4. Recent Main & 150 RF Genoa. 135 jib, working jib, and storm jib; 2 spinnakers. Wheel and AP, Dodger, small inflatable dinghy, ground tackle. $8,000 31 Allman (1983) Universal diesel. Roller furling. Roomy shoal-draft cruising sloop., $12,000 (410) 626-0273

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25' Schock Harbor '08 Classic beauty and ideal day sailer. The almost new custom built has all the details done right for single handed sailing. A blast to sail and will always be admired in any harbor. Offered at $109,000. Contact Ken at (410) 280-2038 or ken@northpointyachtsales. com.

28’ Alerion Express ‘04, Excellent condition, VolvoPenta saildrive, low hours, folding prop, 4’ draft, flag blue, full electronics, autopilot, cruising spinnaker, loaded. $89,900 Lewes, DE (302)598-5360

J/109 '03 This Deal Will Not Last... PRICED TO SELL. This J/109 is one of the best cruiser racers on the market. The J/109 features the popular carbon fiber retractable bowsprit and asymmetric spinnaker system and a cruisable 2-cabin interior layout w/standing headroom. Offered at $154,000. Contact Ken, (410) 280-2038 or ken@northpointyachtsales.com.

37’ J/37C ‘89 This rare "C" Model of the J37 is the perfect performance cruiser and like all J Boats a great sailing boat in light and heavy air. Beautifully appointed interior and large cockpit. Lines are led aft for efficient short handed sailing or club racing. 5'draft for great Chesapeake sailing. Offered at $104,900. Contact Paul Mikulski at (410) 280-2038 or Paul@northpointyachtsales.com

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J/120 '98 Well priced and ready to race or cruise. The J 120 provides exciting performance with a PHRF of 51 and great accommodations for 6. It drives to windward as if it is on rails but yet is great for a day's sail for two. Offered at $160,000 Contact Paul Mikulski at (410) 280-2038 or Paul@northpointyachtsales.com

X-412 '02 She is a proven Racer Cruiser that will appeal to the sailor looking for a boat to race and cruise. She has a blue hull and a teak deck that creates a beautiful classic look. Offered at $247,500. Contact Ken at (410) 280-2038 or Ken@northpointyachtsales.com

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38’ Hunter ’06 Bronze Penny This nearly new yacht has in-mast furling, 40HP engine, anchor windlass, ST60 Knot/Depth, ST60 Wind, refrigeration, AC/Heat, stereo w/ CD, TV/DVD, AP, GPS/chartplotter, bimini, dodger, connector. $169,000 Norton Yacht Sales (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com Hunter 41 ’06 Aquadoc Generator, AC/heat, in-mast furling, upgraded eng 54hp Yanmar, inverter, AP 6000, ST60 wind, freezer, cockpit cushions, Supreme shades, dinette table/leaf, TV/DVD, 3 burner stove w/oven, quiet flush head system, bimini, dodger & connector, $190,000 Norton’s Yacht Sales (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com Hunter 456 ’02 Alcyone 8KW Gen, ST60 wind, ST60 Tridata, A/C, GPS, davits, dinghy, two tvs/ dvds, cockpit cushions, bowthruster, Autopilot ST7001+, RayMarine chartplotter RL70+. $249,000 Norton’s Yacht Sales (804 )776-9211 www.nortonyachts.com

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Hunter 456 ’05 Persystence AC/ Heat, apparent wind machine, Eco Flush heads(2), VHF at the helm, InMast furling, GPS/radar, AP 6000+, bow thruster, Sirius Sat weather; Lifetag system; 100 amp alternator; Link 2000; spinnaker; Kato davits, Avon Rover RIB dinghy; Mercury 9.9 HP 2 stroke OB; LOADED $250,000 Norton Yacht Sales (804) 776-9211 www.nortonyachts.com

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30’ J/Boat ‘79 15-hp Yanmar dsl eng and a large sail inventory. She has proven herself as a club racer. If you are looking to compete, here is a vessel that is worthy without empting your pockets. Asking $16,500 OBYS (410) 226-0100. 30’ Sabre Sloop MkIII ’93 The Mk III was the last design Sabre did of the 30 footer. Only 309 hrs on her 2004 Westerbeke dsl engine Blue Moon is clean and in sail away cond. Harken RF, Fully battened main, ST winches, bimini, and more. Great cruiser or club racer. Asking $53,000 OBYS (410) 226-0100. 31’ Tartan Sloop ’90 Well known & well built performance cruiser. Catarina has all the right options, ie: Inboard dsl, Harken RF, CNG stove & oven, wheel steering, self-tailing winches, bimini, spinnaker gear and even some new sails, new electronics & more. She is in lovely cond. and a must see. Asking $55,000 SOA (877) 267-1808. 45.5’ Bristol Aft Cockpit Sloop ‘80 One of only 5 aft cockpit 45s built, Daring is a lovely and well maintained vessel. Excellent blue water cruiser w/ shoal draft for the Bahamas. 2 strms, 2 heads, refrigeration, radar, GPS, heater, holding tanks, liferaft, elec windlass, elec and manual ST winches, Hood seafurl RF and much more. This is a lot of boat! Asking $167,500 OBYS (410) 226-0100.

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www.regent-point.com 25’ Cape Dory ’78 “Doo Dah Day Quantum Sails, RF, 2004 6 HP Four Stroke OB, Great Day Sailor, Clean in very good cond., Price Reduced: $7,950 Call Regent Point Marina (804) 758-4457, www.regent-point.com 27’ Cape Dory ’79 PRICE REDUCED Adriana 8 HP Yanmar dsl. RF, Quantum Sails Price Asking: $9,950 Call Regent Point Marina (804) 758-4457, www.regent-point.com

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28’ Cape Dory Sloop Volvo DSL, tiller $18,500 28’ 1986 S2 DSL, wheel steer, shoal draft, RF, bimini $ 15,500 30’ 1984 Seldelmann 30T Yanmar 13hp DSL, RF, shoal $ 14,500 31’ 1983 Dufour 3800 Volvo dsl, wheel. Call/OFFERS 31’ 1988 Pearson Yanmar 18hp, RF, dodger, shoal draft $29,900 34‘ 1987 Hunter sloop Yanmar 27hp dsl, RF, AC, AP $36,500 36’ 1979 Islander Freeport 36, Plan A, Perkins DSL, R/F $ 33,900 36’ 1996 Catalina MK II Univ 30hp DSL radar, inverter, R/F $ 88,500 37’ 1996 Hunter 376 Yanmar DSL, RF, AP, AC/Gen $ 82,500 40’ 1995 Hunter Yanmar 50hp, A/C, AP, Inverter $129,500 40’ 1984 Lancer CC Excellent liveaboard, cruise equipped $ 64,900

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30’ Catalina ’84 <> Roller furling w/150% genoa, bimini, dodger, A/C, 25 H P Universel dsl, Asking :$24,950 Call Regent Point Marina@ (804) 758-4457, www.regent-point.com

38’ Cabo Rico Cutter ’85 Beautiful “B” Layout, light and airy. Costa Rican built capable cruiser, Loaded with gear and ready to go…$99,000 Call us:(410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com

31’ Hunter ’85 Outrageous 18 HP Yanmar dsl, GPS/chartplotter/sounder, Many features. Asking: $14,950 Call Regent Point Marina (804) 758-4457, www.regent-point.com

38’ Morgan 384 ’83 Wonderful Morgan built Ted Brewer design, lovingly cared for and ready to see the world……$59,000 Call us: (410) 6399380, www.saltyachts.com

35.5 Hunter Legend ’88 Ladybug 27 HP Yanmar dsl, A/C-Heat Pump, Ref, Auto Helm, RF, dodger, bimini, Many features. Price Reduced: $39,950 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-7584457, www.regent-point.com.

50' Valiant '03 Incredible offering, lightly used, in-boom furling. Gorgeous $850K new for $559K. RogueWave Yacht Sales, (410) 571-2955

www.sailingassociates.com broker@sailingassociates.com Rogue Wave is a unique brokerage firm dedicated to helping sailors spend their hard-earned money wisely. We specialize in high quality, ocean-going vessels of substance and character. If you want a good solid boat, or you want to sell your blue water boat, call RogueWave (410) 571-2955 for an appointment and VISIT US at www.RogueWaveYachtSales.com or at Port Annapolis Marina! Bristol Channel Cutter 28 ’95 Sam L Morse Lyle Hess BCC28 equipped to the max for world cruising complete refit in 07 stem to stern, new rigging, new electronics, dsl heat, water maker...Choose from several! $124 to $199K RogueWave Yacht Sales, (410) 571-2955. 32’ Contessa ’07 The mold was resurrected to build this classic bluewater vessel. No expense spared in getting the finest mahogany and the best shipwrights of England. She cost over $350K to build. A must have perfect little gem of a cruiser. $175K RogueWave Yacht Sales (410) 5712955. Hallberg Rassy 39 Sloop ’00 Lovely Frers design that sails like a dream. Well equipped for offshore work. $329K RogueWave Yacht Sales (410) 571-2955. Valiant 42 ’95 There is a reason Valiant sets a standard in blue water sailing. This rare pullman layout has the aft head and more storage. Ready to go w/radar, chart plotter, and comforts of AC. $295K RogueWave Yacht Sales (410) 571-2955.

30’ Catalina ’87 $33,000 Nice, clean boat. Call Sailing Associates (410) 2758171. 31’ O’Day ’86 $24,900 Ready to go. Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171. 32’ Catalina ’98 Very clean and ready to sail. $69,900 Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171. 35’ Island Packet ’89 $119,000 Call for details. Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171. 35’ O’Day ’87 $37,000. A great cruising boat. Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171. 38’ Morgan 382 ’81 $50,000 Completely equipped for offshore cruising. Sailing Associates (410) 2758171. 40’ Palmer Johnson ’78 Traditional ocean racer, ready to go. $59,900 Call Sailing Associates (410) 275-8171. 50’ Gulfstar ’77 World cruiser! $114,000 Sailing Associates (410) 2758171.

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35’ C&C 35 MkIII ‘84 Price reduced to $41,900 on this great buoy racer, performance cruiser! Loaded w/’gear and in great shape! (410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com 37’ Hunter 37.5 ’92 Fast, roomy and attractive. Perhaps the most sensible layout ever for a 37’ boat including a walk in shower and tons of galley space. She has been lovingly maintained. $78,000 Call Ben at (410) 639-9380 www.saltyachts.com

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Beneteau 343 ’06 GodSpeed -Our Trade - One owner boat that is in like new cond. Bimini, AP, radar, plotter, cond., windlass & more. Freshwater only /Lightly used – New bottom paint, ready to cruise in comfort! – Call Mike Titgemeyer (410) 703-7986 or mike@tartanccannapolis.com - asking $114,000 – Make an offer! Tartan 40 ’88 Sweet inshore of Offshore cruiser. Needs a good cleaning and a few updates. Beautiful Tartan quality & dependability. If you want a great sailing boat, capable of your offshore adventure, then you’ll want to take a look at this one! Contact Scott Dodge (410) 703-0263 or scott@tartanccannapolis.com - Asking ONLY $110,000 or make an offer today!

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38’ Morgan 381 Center ’93 Looking for extreme comfort, Centerline queen, separate shower, Air conditioning, fine sailing in a super clean, turn key package? $97,000 Call (410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com 40’ Hunter 40.5 ‘97 Complete with dinghy, OB, davits, two zone A/C, innerspring mattress, plenty of room in a great sailing, extremely clean and affordable yacht! …..$111,900! (410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com 47’ Beneteau 473 ’03 Three words best describe this boat: speed, comfort, and beauty. This boat has been professionally maintained and is in absolutely bristol cond. Ready to take you anywhere in the world. $279,000 Call Ben at: (410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com --

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32’ Bavaria ’05 Irresistible Coming in on trade - Like new - One owner. Professionally maintained and updated. Chartplotter, AP, AC, windlass, furling mast, dodger, bimini, cockpit cushions, TV/DVD - Add nothing, go cruising! Open layout, cherry interior, Volvo saildrive! Asking $107, 000 - Call Mike Titgemeyer to get aboard. (410) 7037986. C&C 99 ’04 BZing Race and Cruise equipped. Lovingly cared for by original owner. Many updates, newer sails, AP, rig, epoxy hull & Transferable Warranty - asking $129,000 Contact Mike Titgemeyer mike@tartanccanapolis.com or 410/703-7986 cell - This is a great value over 180k to replace her. Two boat owner, Offers encouraged!

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28' Albin Flush Deck ’04 Only 506 hours use, indoor lift stored in a boathouse for the past four years! Priced below current comps at $95,900. 100’s of Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell

29 Chaparral Signature ’05 Lots of custom features including a 10K custom hard top, salon upgrades. Twin Volvo 270hp gas engines w/very low hours. Extended warranty on boat and engines until 2010. Like New! $71,900. All reasonable offers encouraged. Photos @ www.yachtview.com John Kaiser (443) 223-7864 cell anytime

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Hunter 27 '05 ................................$54,900.00 Bristol Channel Cutter 28 '87.$124,900.00 Catalina 28 '92...............................$31,800.00 C&C 30 '88 ....................................$49,500.00 C&C 30 MKII '91 ..........................$45,000.00 Custom Gaff Rig Schooner '59..$44,000.00 Nonsuch 30 '87 .............................$64,500.00 O'Day 30 '81..................................$22,900.00 O'Day 30 '81..................................$17,500.00 Pearson 30 '87...............................$29,900.00 Sabre 30 MKII '86 .........................$59,000.00 Acadia 32 '03................................$125,000.00 Beneteau 323 '04 ..........................$84,500.00 Beneteau 323 '05 ..........................$87,500.00 Halvorsen Island Gypsy 32 '03.$229,900.00 Hunter Vision 32 ’91.....................$39,900.00 Mabry 32 '07 ................................$144,900.00 Beneteau 331 '03 ..........................$88,900.00 Beneteau 331 '01 ..........................$81,500.00 C&C 33 MKII '85 ..........................$39,900.00 Hans Christian 33 '92 ................$109,500.00 Beneteau 343 '07 ........................$129,900.00

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Beneteau First 10R '06 ..............$132,000.00 Catalina 34 '91...............................$52,500.00 Catalina 34 MkII '01......................$94,900.00 Catalina 34 MKII '05...................$127,500.00 Gemini 105mc 34 '09.................$170,000.00 Pearson 34 '84...............................$34,900.00 Beneteau 350 '88 ..........................$47,900.00 Beneteau 351 '96 ..........................$76,900.00 Hallberg-Rassy 35 '72...................$59,000.00 Tartan 3500 '04...........................$187,500.00 Tartan 3500 '00...........................$144,000.00 Wauquiez Pretorian 35 '85 ........$74,900.00 Albin Trawler 36 '79 ....................$69,500.00 Bayfield Cutter 36 '87..................$87,900.00 Beneteau 361 '00 ..........................$99,500.00 Beneteau 361 '00 ..........................$97,900.00 Cheoy Lee 36 '69..........................$69,900.00 Gozzard Cutter 36 '87 ..............$119,000.00 Pearson 36 '86...............................$64,900.00 Fisher Motorsailer 37 '75............$98,500.00 Hunter 376 '98 ..............................$88,500.00

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Pearson True North 38 '04......$299,900.00 Pearson True North 38 '02......$289,000.00 Wauquiez Hood 38 MKII '84.....$99,900.00 Beneteau 393 '03 ........................$139,000.00 Westerly Sealord 39 '84 .............$79,000.00 C&C 40 '80 ....................................$59,500.00 C&C 121 40' 2000......................$189,000.00 Cal 40 '64........................................$33,000.00 Catalina 400 '95...........................$128,500.00 Hunter 40.5 '95 ...........................$109,500.00 Palmer Johnson NY 40 '78 .........$69,000.00 Hanse 400 '06..............................$199,900.00 Hinckley Bermuda 40 '63..........$115,000.00 Irwin 40 '80 ....................................$44,900.00 Tashiba 40 '87..............................$174,500.00 Lord Nelson 41' 1987 .............$174,000.00 Sigma 41 '83 ...................................$89,500.00 Wauquiez PS 41 '07 ...................$284,500.00 Beneteau 423 '04 ........................$179,000.00 Beneteau 423 '03 ........................$182,900.00 Beneteau 423 '03 ........................$210,000.00

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Hunter 420 '02 ............................$179,000.00 Elan Impressions 434 '05...........$280,000.00 Young Sun 43 ' 78.........................$39,999.00 Beneteau 44.7 '05 .......................$259,900.00 Morgan 44 CC '90......................$139,900.00 Fuji 45 '74 .....................................$119,500.00 Howdy Bailey 45 '73 ..................$164,900.00 Wauquiez 45S '05.......................$297,500.00 Beneteau 461 '01 ........................$199,000.00 Beneteau 464 '96 ..........................$98,000.00 Hunter 46 '02 ..............................$184,900.00 Tartan 4600 '95...........................$260,000.00 Tartan 4600 '96...........................$324,900.00 Beneteau 473 '02 ........................$219,900.00 Beneteau 47.7 '04 .......................$284,900.00 Beneteau 47.7 '04 .......................$319,900.00 Marine Trader M/Y 47 '90........$169,000.00 Beneteau 50 '07...........................$585,000.00 George Buehler '02....................$119,000.00 Ocean Alexander 50 '79 ...........$150,000.00 Beneteau 57 CC '04...................$689,000.00 Franz Maas 76 '74 .......................$750,000.00

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CHESAPEAKE CLASSIC Laurence Woodrow Hartge 1916 – 2010

nnapolis sailor Laurence Woodrow Hartge died on January 18. Throughout his creative careers as a boat designer and builder, and then as a yacht and real estate broker, to founder and director of the Hartge Nautical Museum, Hartge never strayed far from the waters edge. His lifelong love of sailing was nurtured by his nautical family, which founded one of the oldest family-owned boatyards on the Bay, Hartge Yacht Yard. The son of Oscar and Alice Wayson Hartge, he grew up in Galesville, MD. “He remembered his first time sailing with his uncle Dick,” says cousin Suzanna. The older Hartge put him in a boat and set him free to figure it out. Later, through hands-on work at the family boatyard, the young Hartge learned the skills that were to shape his future. Early on, he also became an enthusiastic and competitive racing skipper on Chesapeake 16s and 20s. Hartge joined the Navy in 1940. As a signalman, he was assigned to a large convoy of ships leaving San Francisco, responding to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He recalled the difficulty of maintaining ship formation due to wartime black-out conditions. He served throughout World War II as a signalman aboard tankers pumping fuel to ships all over the Pacific theater. After the war, Hartge stayed on the West Coast with his wife Anne and built 20 houses in the San Francisco area. He and his family returned to the West River in 1952 to rejoin the family boatyard. He took sketches of his ideal cruising sloop to his uncle Dick, to help realize his dream. With his uncle’s guidance, Laurence designed and built the 26-foot Quadrant. Hartge Yacht Yard built 18 of the boats, actively racing and cruising the Bay for decades. In 1962, he established Hartge Yacht Sales and Hartge Yacht Insurance. In 1967, he bought Annapolis Yacht Sales and established Dahlby Real Estate. Retiring to Siesta Key, FL in 1981, Hartge continued to be active in real estate, as well as competing on the Southern Ocean Racing Circuit. He eventually moved to Fernandina, FL and became a docent at the Amelia Island Museum of History. It was in the 1980s when Hartge started to paint. His paintings reflect his heritage and his love of life on the Bay and beyond. After returning to Annapolis in the late 1990s, Laurence realized another dream. As the historian and keeper of family artifacts, he and family friend and designer Peter Tasi created the Hartge Nautical Museum in the old family home at the Yacht Yard. In 2009, the Annapolis Maritime Museum invited him to create a retrospective exhibition about his family’s legacy along the Chesapeake Bay, an extraordinary opportunity which brought his life full circle.

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Of his entrepreneurial spirit and his calm in the face of complexity, “The family always says that Laurence was miles ahead of everyone,” says his cousin and companion, Suzanna. “He had boundless energy. As late as mid-December, I found him yet again doing his morning push-ups... What captured my heart about Laurence was that he was the most elegant regular guy I’ve ever known.” Hartge is survived by his cousin, Suzanna Hartge of Annapolis; his daughter, Dr. Patricia Hartge of Chevy Chase, MD; stepsons mark Dahlby of Santa Cruz, CA and Kim Dahlby of Sarasota, FL; his brothers Robert L. Hartge of Galesville and Henry (Bill) Hartge of Huntington Beach, CA; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was pre-deceased by two wives, Anne Lupo Hartge and Virginia Dahlby Hartge. If you know of the whereabouts of any of the 18 Hartge-designed Quadrants, please contact molly@spinsheet.com.

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