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Editor’s Notebook

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have an unusual book recommendabrim with sticky sweet, but it’s still a tion for you. It involves a family. fast, entertaining read with valuable You know the type: 20-year marriage information, including an impressively wobbly, 14-year-old daughter addicted detailed tally of trip costs and resources to Facebook, 17-year-old son preparing and tips for planning a similar “volunto fly the coop. They took a chance on tourism” journey. adventure. Quit their jobs. Pulled the What struck me early on was how kids out of school. Rented their house familiar this family’s story felt to me. If to a stranger. Took advice from other you cut out specifics—such as getting travelers on how to pack lightly… attacked by a spider monkey, hiking You’ve heard this story before, right? You’re thinking, I know, I know. They ##Photo by Al Schreitmueller threw off their dock lines and pointed their bow toward palm-fringed beaches and turquoise waters, swam with dolphins, ate a lot of conch, et cetera. But this story involves no sailing. John Marshall’s memoir “Wide-Open World” recounts the sixmonth-long journey of a family volunteering their way around the world. Their volunteer stints included caring for animals in a wildlife sanctuary in Costa Rica; working on organic farms in New Zealand; teaching English in Thailand; and helping at an orphanage in India. I read the book because Kirsten Elstner, my trusted friend of to the top of a mountain above the 30 years, recommended it and knew it clouds, driving an old Jeep across an would make me laugh. It did. Aluncomfortably deep river—and plugged though it’s his debut book, the author in colorful cruising stories, it would is a nine-time Emmy award-winning be similar to many articles you’ve read writer, producer, and director. Marshall’s in SpinSheet. Travelers are travelers, experience shines through in his style. regardless of the vehicles. He’s funny but not too funny. He paints This book differentiates itself from a picture clear enough that you can the sailing stories I have read with explore a few monkey-, snake-, and its theme of service and how helping insect-ridden countries without leaving others may bring unexpected joys and the comfort of your own screened-in transformation. I’ve met cruisers over porch. the years who have volunteered their The book is not perfect. Many time along the way, perhaps clearing chapters get tied up in tidy bows and paths at national parks or acting as tour

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boat drivers or donating books and clothing to hurricane-ravaged towns. I wish I knew more such stories; they inspire me. (If you are a service-minded cruiser who has a story to tell, feel free to share it: molly@spinsheet.com.) The sense of adventure in “WideOpen World” may appeal to many sailors, because we all have that. We may not all want to sell the house and quit our jobs to work in a third-world orphanage (“That sounds awful,” a friend admits); but if you’re a sailor, you want to escape land. It might just be for a few hours. I know you’re dying to get out there. Late in the month of April, around 4 p.m., maybe as early as 3 p.m. for commuters, weeknight racing sailors will jump out of their office chairs, as if they were spring loaded, and start making their way to the ultimate destination: the dock. So they can do what? Escape. Have a two-hour adventure. Breathe some fresh air with the wind in their faces. Sail fast. We cruising sailors just want to throw off the dock lines and go anywhere. Escape. Breathe some fresh air with the wind in our faces. Sail fast. Have a weekend adventure. A weeklong one. A year or more? Whether you crave the longer or shorter version of escape, welcome, my friends, to sailing season on the Chesapeake. Be safe in the cold water (wear your lifejackets!), but don’t wait too long to get back out there for some adventure. It’s a wide-open Bay. johnmarshall.com/wide-open-world.

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t was interesting reading Duncan Spencer’s “Postcard from Cuba” in the November 2014 (page 50) issue of Spinsheet. It was well written and informative, but I was disappointed in how the author handled his clearing out process. Evidently the officials asked the author for “a few pesos,” and the author obliged with seven Cuban pesos. When the official sneered at the offering, the author then gave him a $20 bill, and then “there was no problem.” My own view is that the author wouldn’t have had a problem even if he hadn’t coughed $20, which by the way is equal to nearly a month’s wages in Cuba. I have visited more than 65 countries in more than 40 years of sailing and travelling and have never paid a penny as a cash bribe to an official when it was demanded of me. When officials visited my yacht, I would always offer small tokens of hospitality such as a snack, drink, magazine, or other such item, but I won’t provide them if demanded.

Paying bribes to officials is primarily done by inexperienced American cruising skippers who over-tip and overpay all over the world, and it really disrupts the cultural norms. Once in the 1970s I was clearing out of the Dominican Republic, and the customs man asked for $5, claiming that he had done my paperwork for me. This was back when $5 was real money! I said I’d be glad to provide the $5 if he’d give me an official receipt for it. He didn’t like that answer, and threw the papers at me and told me to “get out,” which was exactly what I was trying to do anyway. I found out shortly thereafter that two other American boats that had just cleared out in front of me had both paid the $5 bribe. We need to remember that a job as a customs or immigration official in developing nations is a really good job that no one will risk losing. This is particularly true in Cuba where the government has a zero-tolerance policy towards drugs, crime, or anything else that could negatively affect their tourism industry.

A while back I also was in Cuba on a yacht. On clearing in, while we were waiting for the scuba divers to inspect our hull for drugs or contraband, one of the officials picked up a can of Pringles potato chips and commented that his son loved them. As a friendly gesture, I gladly offered them to him. He first put them in his briefcase and then changed his mind as he was leaving and said someone would come pick them up later. Later a workman came by to get them. Evidently the official was pretty nervous about the Pringles being seen back in the office in his briefcase. The only time I’ve paid a bribe was in Indonesia, because we were in jam and needed the rules to be bended. Our three-month visas had run out and at that time. Their policy didn’t allow for an extension. It cost me a few Playboy magazines and a bottle of rum, but I got the visas renewed without a problem and without any cash either. John J. Martin Norfolk, VA

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to 14. At St. Mary’s College in St. Mary’s City, in addition to day camp Brendan Sailing offers a two-week overnight session for ages 15 to 18. Need- based scholarships are available. Scholarship information is available at (202) 638-2788. brendansailing.org

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hat time is it, sailors? Yes! It’s that time. Join us for the SpinSheet Crew Party for sailors of all levels Sunday, April 19, from 4-6 p.m., with a Start Sailing Now Q&A one hour before party time from 3-4 p.m., at the Annapolis Maritime Museum (AMM). SpinSheet’s signature spring event, the Crew Party is designed as a festive “meet and greet” to welcome new sailors into the sport and help experienced

sailors find crew or boats to sail on for the upcoming season. New and returning sailors will want to show up at 3 p.m. for a fun and casual Q&A with local sailing experts about how to get into the sport. SpinSheet editor Molly Winans will moderate the discussion. Winans says, “We encourage new sailors to ask us everything they always wanted to know about sailing but were afraid to ask. That runs the gamut from which kind of shoes to wear on sailboats to how to try sailing at a reasonable price or for free.” At 4 p.m., it’s party time, and live steel drum music begins. The only rule is that ##SpinSheet’s Crew Party is THE place to make new sailing all party goers contacts... and to listen to great steel drum music on the beach. must wear

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nametags specifying “looking for boat” or “looking for crew.” Some sailors wear nametags that say “just looking.” Attendees should bring business cards, notebooks and pens, and/or smart phones to record contact information. All should expect to make some new friends and receive some great offers to go sailing! The Start Sailing Now Q&A and crew party are free and open to the public. A $5 donation to the museum at the door would be greatly appreciated. If you plan to drink adult beverages, be prepared to show proper ID. AMM is located at 723 Second Street in Annapolis. Do not park directly across the street—follow signs for parking. The live Crew Party goes hand in hand with our free online crew listing service. Click to spinsheet.com/crew-listings to register or update your account and get more offers to go sailing and/or find crew for your boat. For more information, email info@spinsheet.com or call (410) 216-9309. spinsheet.com

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Rally around the DelMarVa

o you have any interest in experiencing sailing in the Atlantic? The ARC DelMarVa Rally June 20-27 is the perfect opportunity to expand your horizons and gain experience sailing overnight and in the ocean, in the company of friends with an experienced support staff not far away. The rally, which is organized by the World Cruising Club, takes ralliers 450 nautical miles from Annapolis to Annapolis, counter-clockwise around the

DelMarVa Peninsula over the course of a week. The rally is divided into three legs, each with their own distinct pleasures and challenges, and with stopovers en route to explore the area, meet friends, and unwind with a party or two. Following a day of seminars (April 25), ARC DelMarVa ralliers gather for a captains’ briefing (June 20), including weather information, and a farewell party. The next day, after the start off Annapolis, participating crews sail 130 miles overnight down

##The crew of Molly Kate enjoys a cold one at the Farewell Party before embarking on their 450-mile-long journey in June 2014.

the Bay to Portsmouth, VA, following the same route as the annual Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race for Leg 1. The start is timed so that most boats will arrive in daylight to navigate the busy channels of Hampton Roads. Leg 2 heads offshore, for the 150-mile jaunt into the Atlantic. After another stop along the Delaware Bay, Leg 3 takes participants home again via the C&D Canal to Annapolis to complete the circle. A few things provided for participants: a full day of seminars on topics such as navigation, fuel management, sail selection, offshore safety equipment, and weather; while underway, a float plan filed with the U.S. Coast Guard, radio net (communication between the boats); a daily weather forecast; and tracking of boat positions and display of positions on ARC DelMarVa event website. Rally fees also cover dinners, special pricing on dockage and services, parties, and a wrapup party and award ceremony. Who’s up for the challenge? Gather a few willing crew members and visit worldcruising.com/arc_delmarva.

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U.S. Coast Guard’s Eagle in Bay Country

fter spending the off-season in dry dock in Baltimore as part of a multi-year refit project, the U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle is getting ready for a busy 2015 sailing season. The 295-foot training vessel is about one quarter through a four-year overhaul that is estimated to cost $28 million. The work, which goes literally from top to bottom, began with cleaning the 78-year-old masts. Below the waterline, 200 pounds of lead ballast was removed and recoated for safety before being replaced. Other work will include upgrades, repairs, and inspections of pretty much the entire ship, from mechanical systems to living quarters. The work is a joint effort by civilian contractors and Eagle crew. Eagle is scheduled to shove off from the Baltimore Coast Guard’s yard in Curtis Bay April 25. The first stop will be New London, CT, to pick up cadets for training, and then it’s off to

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##USCGC Barque Eagle outside Annapolis September 11, 2014, on her way to Baltimore to begin a fouryear overhaul. Photo by Donna Cole, annapoliscreative.com

approximately a dozen ports of call before returning to Baltimore at the end of August. Her only other stop on the Bay will be Norfolk, VA, June 5 to 8. USCGC Eagle was built in Germany in 1936. In 1946 the U.S. took her as a war prize. Today she is based at the Coast Guard Academy

with a crew of 55. She sails out of New London as a sailing classroom for more than 100 cadets. Her last major overhaul was thirty years ago and was completed in 1982. This year you can also see Eagle featured on a 2015 Forever U.S. Postal Service stamp.

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DOCKTALK Bon Retour, L’Hermione!

##The replica frigate L’Hermione visits the Chesapeake in June.

he Marquis de Lafayette was a French general who made close ties with General George Washington and lobbied the French government to send a significant military force to fight on behalf of the Americans during the Revolutionary War. On March 19, 1780, he and the frigate Hermione left France and made the crossing in 38 days, landing in Boston with the secret news that Lafayette had secured 5500 French troops and five frigates for Washington. The Hermione moved south down to the Chesapeake Bay, where the ship helped in the Chesapeake Bay blockade and Lafayette’s troops defeated Cornwallis at the Siege of Yorktown in Virginia. The Hermione returned to France to fight in the French Revolutionary War in 1782, and was later wrecked by heavy seas off the coast of Croisic in Western France. This April, the Hermione will again set sail for the United States, and although she is a replica of the original ship, she is as close to her predecessor as any tall

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ship may be. A 17-year reproduction process that started back in 1997 brought together historians and artists specializing in 18th century boatbuilding techniques. The design process was aided in the fact that the Hermione’s sister ship, La Concorde, was captured by the British Royal Navy, who made exact measurements of the entire vessel, but was somewhat complicated by the fact that there was no metric system used in 1790: the design team was forced to learn a host of 18th century terms for a vessel’s structures and contemporary weights and measures. The result is one of the most trueto-life replicas of any tall ship on the water today. The Hermione will arrive first in Yorktown, VA, June 5 to revisit the

site of Cornwallis’s defeat before moving to north through 12 ports. Hermione will visit Washington’s home at Mount Vernon and Alexandria, VA, before moving to Annapolis, where Lafayette stayed in March of 1781. She’ll then move to Baltimore, where she’ll meet the full fleet of Tall Ships America, and then move up the Delaware River to Philadelphia to celebrate the port where the original Hermione received members of the U.S. Congress in 1781. From there, the Hermione will move into New England and Nova Scotia before heading back across the pond. Multiple celebrations and cultural events are planned for the Hermione’s visit to America. For a full list of events happening in your port, be sure to visit spinsheet.com/Hermione.

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Farewell to Friends William R. “Spike” Windland (1954-2015)

by Al Schreitmueller

illiam R. “Spike” Windland passed on in February after a brief battle with cancer at age 61. He was one of those small town characters that were not very famous beyond their own shores, but epitomized what is good about being an integral part of a smaller Chesapeake town. His memorial, held on a bright sunny day at the West River Sailing Club, was unsurprisingly packed to standing room outpouring with fine stories. Spike graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in economics and worked as a high-end finish carpenter before settling in at Hartge Yacht Yard in 1992. Most would be shocked to know he had little knowledge of engines when he arrived. He became on one the most sought after engine installers and mechanics on the Bay through thorough study and work habits. Spike had a

very unusual ability to connect with people, especially as a teacher, and Hartge’s would often get requests for Spike to come to their boat to teach them all about their systems. Spike was locally known as a the skipper of Four Aces, a well-prepared Chesapeake 20, able crew for Randy Watson on the perennial winner Frers 36 Windward, and as the bassist in “That West River Band.” He could often be found working on his car and holding court at Hartge’s on weekends when not home aboard his Sabre 28 Masquerade, which inside and out always appeared ready for the Sabre brochure photo shoot. As the story goes, Spike was nicknamed for Spike Jones, a bandleader famous in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, for his satirical versions of popular songs. One of Spike Jones’s popular songs titles was “My Old Flame.” Just prior to his diagnosis, he reconnected with a

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DOCKTALK You Are Invited

h, the launching of a new sailing season. There’s nothing quite like it. Whether you’ve had the same boat for 30 years or if you’re looking for your first dinghy, springtime is the best time for kicking tires and seeing what’s new on the market. For all the open houses listed below, we recommend registering in advance just to make sure you can get on the boat you want. Contact info is below. First up on April 7, the Baltimore City Yacht Association (BCYA) is hosting its Season Kickoff Party with a rules refresher course and tactics seminar presented by North Sails expert Dave Clinnin. The party takes place at Little Havana and is open to new captains and crew members as well as anyone else interested in sailing in Baltimore. bcya.com Next up, we have Baltimore’s Downtown Sailing Center and their Spring Open House April 11. Between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. you can try out sailing for free, learn about membership classes, check out summer day camp, and even talk to folks about the incredibly popular social league. The open houses happen monthly, so you can catch them again May 9 at the same time. downtownsailing.org.

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Severn Sailing Association’s (SSA) Spring Demo Day event happens April 19. More than 10 fleets will be represented, offering you a day to get out on the water (for free) and meet great people who make fast sailing a priority. SpinSheet will host a Start Sailing Now panel in the Clubhouse, so come on by and try something new. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., SSA, 311 First St. Annapolis. See page 32 and severnsailing.org for more. For beginning sailors, Beneteau America and the American Sailing Association will offer a sailing workshop using the Beneteau 22 at the Spring Sailboat Show the weekend of April 24-26. The workshop is two hours long, including 30 minutes of sailing basics and 90 minutes of onthe-water instruction. The workshop is only $35 and is open to anyone eight years old and over. For more info, visit annapolisboatshows.com/Annapolisspring-sailboat-show. Happening the same weekend, Pleasure Cove Marina in Pasadena, MD, is hosting its annual Spring Fling and Marine Vendor Meet and Greet. From 9 a.m until 5 p.m. you can shop the sales in their brand new ship’s store, enjoy refreshments, talk to vendors, and hang out in one of the middle Bay’s most happening areas.

##ASA and Beneteau will offer an onboad sailing workshop on a 22-foot Beneteau (smaller than the one pictured) at the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show April 24-27.

Down on the other end of the Bay, Sail Nauticus is having its Spring Open House April 25 at 1 p.m. You can learn about memberships, go for a sail with one of the Sail Nauticus skippers, and learn more about getting sailing within the fleet. sailnauticus.org Finally, if you’re ready to bite the bullet and buy a new boat, or if you just want to dream a little, Deltaville Dealer Days unfolds May 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with hundreds of new and brokerage boats on display. Annapolis Yacht Sales, S&J Yachts, Norton Yachts, and Chesapeake Yacht Sales will be bringing in Beneteaus, Island Packets, Catalinas, Jeanneaus, Lagoons, and more (including a whole host of gorgeous power boats. Come on. It doesn’t hurt to look). Don’t forget to register for great cash prizes. deltavilleva.com

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n mid-March the U.S. Coast Guard announced that it was temporarily restricting recreational boat traffic in part of the upper Chesapeake Bay due to dangers associated with ice. Transit through the restricted area was open only to boats with steel hulls and within an area bounded by Hylands Point in the north, Old Town Point Wharf in the east, Bodkin Point in the south, and the north span of the Bay Bridge. To boaters around the Bay, the announcement didn’t come as a huge surprise. Ice boats were the only commercial traffic seen on the “water,” breaking up what seemed to be a frozen tundra. However, when an early spring thaw melted the ice just enough to put the pond hockey gear away, sailors became overambitious and the Coast Guard was called in to do exactly what they had hoped not to do. A man in a 16-foot sailboat capsized in Duvall Creek in the South River, and called the Coast Guard for a rescue. Due to a response boat being in the near vicinity performing a training exercise, the man was rescued quickly and without injury. Later in the day, a paddleboarder was spotted in distress, and an Anne Arundel County fireboat stepped in to rescue the man. On the day of both rescues, a small craft advisory was in effect due to winds in the 20- to 35-mile range from the northwest and the water temperature was measured at 37 degrees. This isn’t to say that you cannot be out on the water in the early spring, but at least be smart about it. “Wearing protective gear is crucial,” says Brian Meyer, professional paddler and owner of Capital SUP in Annapolis. “It might be sunny out, but water temps are only slightly above freezing. So we wear a full wetsuit, or a wetsuit top and bottoms, which is more maneuverable on the board. A lifejacket is essential, as is having a leash. If it’s windy and you fall off your board, your board will take off.” Meyer also recommends that you paddle in a group, and make sure everyone has similar abilities. “When it’s really windy, you can’t really turn around. So it helps if you’re all at the same skill level.” In addition, Meyer highly recommends that you pack hydration. “You never know how long you’re going to be out for,” he says. And he’s not talking about cold beer. For more ideas on sailing in cold weather, visit spinsheet.com/winter-wise-cold-water-sailing. For more information on paddling safely in colder water, visit capitalsupbiz.com Follow us!

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ore than just a boat show, the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show, April 24 - 26, offers many onboard sailing experiences. Visitors may learn to sail, take a free sailboat ride, explore the cruising lifestyle, watch a regatta, and shop the latest in boats and equipment. Located at Annapolis City Dock along “Ego Alley,” the show features nearly 80 new and brokerage sailboats available for immediate sale, including catamarans, monohulls, racing boats, family cruisers, daysailers, blue water cruisers, and many more boat displays on land. Always a picturesque spring weekend in the charming historic seaport, this is the first opportunity of the year for experienced and novice sailors to shop for the latest in equipment, electronics, clothing, inflatables, boating accessories and gear of all kinds at the 100-plus on-land nautical exhibits.

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• Free sailboat rides offered by Annapolis Community Boating. No experience necessary and all ages welcome. Register at the show. • On-Board Sailing Workshop sponsored by American Sailing Association and Beneteau USA. Designed for the beginning sailor, this workshop takes place on a Beneteau First 22 sailboat and includes 30 minutes of dock-side sailing basics and 90 minutes of on-water sailing instruction. Pre-register at annapolisboatshows.com/ annapolis-spring-sailboat-show. • Cruisers University is the most comprehensive cruising educational program offering one- to four-day tuition packages covering cruising destinations, boat systems, navigation, procedures, and all things related to the cruising lifestyle. Pre-register at annapolisboatshows.com/ annapolis-spring-sailboat-show. • The first-ever high school regatta, Annapolis Junior Keelboat Regatta (April 25-26) will race in the Annapolis Harbor and conclude at the docks of the Sailboat Show. Sailing teams will use the J/World Annapolis fleet of J/80s and represent six regional high schools that will compete for a traveling cup, designed by Weems and Plath. • Annapolis Sailing Cruises will be available to take visitors aboard the 74-foot Schooner Woodwind. Additional fee. • Free opening day networking celebration includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres catered by Paladar Latin Kitchen, live entertainment, cash bar, and the SpinSheet-sponsored Foulest Foulies Contest. Come for the boats and stay for the party. All are welcome. The party begins at 5 p.m. and is open to all sailboat show ticket holders, exhibitors, and staff. If you want to compete in the Foulest Foulies contest, bring your old foul weather gear to the first day of the show and register in advance at the SpinSheet booth. • Throughout the sailboat show Paladar Latin Kitchen and Rum Bar will provide free food and rum drink tastings in Susan Campbell Park. • Discover stand up paddleboarding (SUP). Watch Capital SUP perform daily dockside demos of the “gym on the water.» Learn more about night paddling with LED lights illuminating the water from underneath. • Valuable door prizes donated by our sponsors and exhibitors. Follow us!

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SSA Demo Day

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##Visitors to SSA Demo Day taking a test sail with Dan Bowman.

by Tracy Leonard

ver wanted to know what dinghy sailing is really like? Looking for a boat for your family or your junior sailor to hone their skills on? Hoping to scream while flying a hull on something hot? Yearning for camaraderie with others who love the water and love testing their mettle in small crafts that capsize and then laughing about it over a cold beer afterwards? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Severn Sailing Association’s (SSA) upcoming Demo Day Sunday, April 19 is calling your name. SSA will host its second annual Demo Day from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on the grounds of its club at 311 First Street in Eastport. At 2 p.m., sailors are invited to a Start Sailing Now Q&A with SpinSheet associate editor Beth Crabtree, who will moderate a discussion with experienced sailors about getting into the sport this spring. Known for small boat, one-design racing, SSA offers Demo Day as an

opportunity for anyone interested in sailing to get to know what goes on at the club and what it’s like to sail small sailboats. Demo Day will feature more than 20 boats from every SSA fleet and a few non-SSA fleets as well. Fleet members stand ready to answer questions about each type of sailboat and the fleets that sail them and to take folks out for a sail. Boats include Solings, Snipes, J/70s, J/22s, 505s, Lightnings, Thistles, Stars, Lasers, and Vanguard 15s. Unlike at a boat show or an open house, there are no sales tactics or pressure. The day combines sailing new boats with a lot of fun and camaraderie. “SSA Demo Day is for everyone in Annapolis,” said Gretchen Esbensen, the event coordinator. “It’s a special day where people of all ages can get together and sail every type of boat at SSA in a relaxed atmosphere.” When you first arrive, volunteers will check you in and share information about the boats and fleets at SSA. Sailboats will already be rigged and ready to sail. Those new to sailing may sail with an The Skinny on SSA Demo Day experienced fleet When: Sunday, April 19, from 11 am - 5 pm member, while Where: Severn Sailing Association, 311 First Street, those with more Annapolis 21403 experience may be able to sail on their Who’s Invited: Everyone who has ever wanted to try own. Demo sails last sailing about 30 minutes How Much: Absolutely free each, leaving ample What to Bring: A great attitude, athletic, weathertime for folks to try appropriate clothing, and a life jacket if you have it. out several boats. When it’s over: Walk down to the Annapolis Maritime Museum for SpinSheet’s free Crew Party 4-6 p.m.

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Volunteers will also run the SSA safety boat to offer assistance to any sailors who need it. Representatives from SSA’s Junior Program will also be available to answer questions and help parents and youth learn more about junior sailing. To add to the fun, Real Food will offer food and drinks for sale at the event. It all adds up to a light-hearted, easily accessible way to go sailing. “Demo Day is a good opportunity for people to try out lots of boats. It’s great for families to see what kind of boat feels right for them,” said Nan Walker, SSA’s office manager. Esbensen encourages attendees to come dressed for the weather and prepared to sail in athletic clothes in which you can possibly get wet. Temperatures over the water will be cooler than those over land since the water takes longer to warm up in the spring than the air does. Sailing shoes or close-toed shoes such as running shoes with lightcolored soles will protect feet. Some kind of cap, sunglasses, and sunblock will protect faces. While you may wish to bring your own life-jacket, SSA will have life-jackets available. Last year, more than 150 people attended Demo Day. Eighty demo sails took place while 40-plus volunteers made it all happen. SSA hopes to bring even more people into the world of sailing at this year’s Demo Day. For more information on Demo Day, check out SSA’s Facebook page at facebook.com/SevernSailing or look for updates at spinsheet.com #

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How did you get started in sailing?

My first experience sailing was in the late 1980s when I went sailing once or twice with a friend who had a boat, but I really didn’t know what I was doing. When I moved to Norfolk, VA, I was fortunate enough to work at a university that had a sailing team and offered a summer sail camp. I took the beginner course in 2005. Although I completed the beginner camp, the next summer I didn’t feel ready for the intermediate class. Fortunately, the instructor had an odd number of students, and she allowed me to participate in the camp again, as the partner for the unpaired student. I’ve also completed the “Crew Class” at the Hampton YC (HYC).

What has been your sailing experience thus far, and what are your future plans?

I learned to sail on a Collegiate FJ on the Elizabeth River. After taking the beginner sail camp for the second summer, the instructor informed us that the local yacht clubs had “practice” races on weeknights and encouraged us to participate.

##Jean Holt (purple neck gator) trimming spinnaker.

We were told to just show up at the HYC on a Wednesday night and ask if anyone needed an extra crew person for the night, so that’s what I did. It was basically a cold call. However, I was invited to sail on The Hunter, a 26-foot Hunter, and I continued to sail with them for about a year and a half. When the owner got out of racing for a while, I was encouraged to get on another boat, so I joined the crew of the J/105 Flying Colors for the rest of that summer.

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One day in 2006 or 2007, I was in the HYC locker room and saw a couple of ladies from ODU. They asked who I was sailing with and said, “You need to come sail with us.” They introduced me to the boat’s owner. I have been with that boat, the Pearson Flyer Bad Habit, ever since. I truly enjoy sailing, and I love the atmosphere of competitive racing. A crowded start is my favorite thing.

If someone were interested in learning to sail, what would you tell them?

You can take a class or read a book, but the best way to learn is to do it. Everyone I have sailed with has been eager to help me learn the sport. #

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

Trolling for Rockfish 10 a.m. to noon. With Capt. Mark at West Marine, Annapolis. 113 Hillsmere Drive.

SSCA Ham Exam 2 p.m. Pirates Cove Restaurant, Galesville, MD. Ham exams for technician, general, and extra licenses. Those wishing to participate should register in advance, no later than 9 a.m. April 4, at hamexams@ssca.org.

Easter Sunday It’s okay to eat candy for breakfast today, but only if the Easter Bunny brought it!

The schooner Livonia, the second challenger for the America’s Cup, was launched. 1871.

7-13

Boat Maryland – A Course on Responsible Boating 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Annapolis Firehouse, 620 Taylor Avenue. Hosted by the USCG Auxiliary. $15.

10-12

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

East Coast She Crab Soup Classic 12 to 3 p.m. 24th Street Park, Virginia Beach.

Help Me with my Garmin and Navico Electronics! Expert assistance and Q and A. West Marine Annapolis, 113 Hillsmere Dr.

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

Litter Pickup for Earth Day 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Blackwater NWR Visitor Center. Gloves, bags, and tools are provided. Drinks and snacks provided by the Friends of Blackwater.

National Submarine Day Celebrate the submersible boat and the delicious sandwich!

Potomac River Clean Up 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Point Lookout Park, Scotland, MD.

Project Clean Stream Clean-ups will take place all over the Chesapeake Bay region.

Rock and Roast 6 to 10 p.m. at Metropolitan Kitchen & Lounge. Food, drinks, live music, and an auction. Benefits Box of Rain.

USCG Auxiliary Vessel Examination 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at DIY Marine in Fruitland, MD. Sponsored by the USCG Auxiliary. (443) 736-2070.

The Royal Mail Steamer Titanic struck an iceberg and sank, with the loss of 1517 lives. 1912.

Tax Day “Make sure you pay your taxes; otherwise you can get in a lot of trouble.” – Richard M. Nixon

Tiki Bar Opening Party The bar opens at noon! Solomons. MD.

Earth Day Celebration 1 to 4 p.m. Elk Neck State Park, North East, MD.

Get Your Boat Ready for Spring 10 a.m. to noon. West Marine Annapolis, 113 Hillsmere Dr.

Earth Day Cleanup 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. North Point State Park, Edgemere, MD. (410) 477-0757.

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

Earth Day Festival 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Memorial Row, Chestertown, MD.

Opening weekend of the Schooner Woodwind This is how we know that Spring sailing has started- when we see the Woodwind sailing again. Cruises sail twice daily from the Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel.

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

18-25

Annapolis Beer Week Featuring the Beer Run, Bicycle 2 Beer, Beer and Bands, Beer and Bacon, and much more.

Beer and Oyster Pairing on the Schooner Woodwind Join Port City Brewing Company and War Shore Oyster Company for an incredible event tasting beer and fresh, farmed oysters.

Demo Day at SSA 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Severn SA, 311 First Street, Annapolis. Meet members and try out boats from more than 10 fleets.

SpinSheet’s World Famous Crew Party 4 to 6 p.m. Annapolis Maritime Museum. Don’t miss our “Start Sailing Now” panel discussion before the party at 3 p.m.!

Bird Migration – Who Passes Through and When 7 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Grasonville, MD. Mark Schilling will talk about the many types of birds migrating through CBEC and the Chesapeake Bay area in the spring. $10. knelson@bayrestoration.org

Earth Day “When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” ~ John Muir

First Wednesday Night Racing Cruise Match race aboard the two identical Woodwinds for the weekly sailboat races. Follow us!

MD Boat Act Advisory Committee Meeting 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pip Moyer Community Recreation Center, Annapolis. Topics of discussion will include the following: 2015 Regulation Requests, a briefing from the 2015 legislative session and a report from the COMAR Regulations Review Committee. Public welcome.

23-26

Cruisers University The ultimate aide to navigation! Held in conjunction with the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show.

Shrimp and BBQ Gala and Dance 5 to 9 p.m. Ribs, steamed shrimp, and barbecue. Music by Charles Arthur and the Bellvue Rhythm-aires. Deltaville Maritime Museum.

The sloop of war USS Ranger, commanded by John Paul Jones, engaged and captured HMS Drake, the first man-o-war to strike to the Stars and Stripes. 1778.

24-25

“Sailor’s Delight” Cocktail Sailing aboard the Schooner Woodwind Cruise includes delicious appetizers, three drink vouchers and a sunset sail from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cruise departs from the Annapolis Marriott Waterfront Hotel and tickets are $61.

25-26

Grand Opening Weekend At Pleasure Cove Marina. Special store sales, raffles, refreshments, onsite marine vendor demos, music, and more. Free. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

24-26

Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show City Dock, Annapolis.

24-26

Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition and Art Festival The world’s best wildfowl art. Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City, MD.

Betterton Beach Clean Up 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Betterton, MD. Please pre-register by April 11. (410) 810-5948.

Kayak Fishing and Trolling for Rockfish 10 a.m. to noon. Featuring Don Huber, kayak fisherman. West Marine Annapolis, 113 Hillsmere Dr.

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Bike Collection 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A collection of used bikes and old bike parts will be held on Kent Island at Thompson Creek Shopping Center for bikesfortheworld.org. (410) 570-0252.

Earth Day Celebration 12 to 4 p.m. Pocomoke River State Park, Snow Hill, MD.

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Over 100 new & brokerage sailboats on display Catamarans, monohulls, inflatables & day sailors Sailing equipment, electronics & accessories Best deals on the latest gear Free Friday Evening Opening Party

Hampton Roads Rubber Duck Race 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Intracoastal Waterway at Great Bridge, 116 Reservation Road, in Chesapeake, VA.

James River Fest 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eco Discovery Park, Williamsburg. On the water activities, a morning clean-up, and much more. Free.

Oxford Day All-day family celebration. Oxford, MD.

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

25-26

WineFest at St. Michaels 12 to 5 p.m. Featuring nearly 400 wines from around the globe throughout the town.

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

Partners in Command 7 to 9 p.m. Bacon Sails and Marine Supplies. Designed to provide essential information one may require to assist a skipper in the safe operation of a recreational boat. Sponsored by the Annapolis SPS. $30.

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Two great ships were launched on this day Pride of Baltimore II was launched in the Inner Harbor of Baltimore in 1988 and the great clipper Young America, William H. Webb’s masterpiece, was launched in New York, 1853.

April Racing

Wednesday Night Racing Begins Broad Bay SA and HYC.

thru Apr 5

25-26

AYC Overnight Race Annapolis YC.

May thru May 15

Coffee: The World in Your Cup Mariners’ Museum, Newport News, VA.

1-3

Upper Bay Boat Show Anchor Marina, North East, MD.

2-3

Chesapeake Antique Boat and Marine Engine Show Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, MD.

2-3

Deltaville Dealer Days The biggest boat event of the season in Deltaville, VA!

2-3

DNR Boating Safety Class Bacon Sails and Marine Supplies. Get your Boating Safety Class Card in one weekend. Sponsored by the Annapolis SPS. $20.

BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival Nanny Cay Marina, Tortola.

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

11-12 12 14

HYC Trapeze Regatta Hampton, VA.

Fishing Bay YC Spring Series Deltaville, VA.

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Tuesday Night Racing in Baltimore Begins! Some of the best racing on the Bay is in the city.

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Charleston Race Week Charleston, SC.

NASS Spring Race Naval Academy Sailing Squadron, Annapolis.

18 22

Wounded Warriors Regatta Annapolis.

Start of AYC Wednesday Night Racing! Call the crew, buy the beer, racing is on in Annapolis!

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Cinco de Mayo The Mexican army defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla. 1862.

2-3

5-11

Naptown barBAYq Anne Arundel County Fairground, Crownsville. Mariners’ Craft Beer Festival Mariners’ Museum, Newport News, VA.

Sails & Tails 1 to 5 p.m. Annapolis Marriott Waterfront. Benefits the Capital Chapter of Canine Companions for Independence. $75

3-30

Maryland House and Garden Tours Visit historic homes, shipyards, wineries, and more. Locations in St. Mary’s, Dorchester, Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, and Washington Counties. $35. (410) 8216933. Sponsored by the MD House and Garden Pilgrimage.

Oyster Day Celebrate these wonderful mollusks by eating them. Maybe you’ll even find a pearl!

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

7-10 8 9

Springfest Ocean City, MD.

No Socks Day Why? Because we burned ’em!

Cambridge Beer Festival Celebrate the finest craft brews made regionally on High Street in Cambridge, MD.

Ride for the Rivers 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Metric century or 40-mile ride to benefit the West/ Rhode Riverkeeper. Start/ Finish is at the Carrie Weedon Science Center. Post-ride celebration at Hartge Yacht Harbor.

9-10 10

Annapolis City Fair City Dock, Annapolis.

Mother’s Day “Because I’m your mother, that’s why.”

11-13

American Boating Congress Renaissance Hotel, Washington, DC.

The colony of Jamestown was founded on the shores of the James River by the Virginia Company. 1607.

A dark day. After being knocked down by a freak micro-burst, the Baltimore clipper schooner Pride of Baltimore capsized and sank. Her captain and three of her crew were lost. 1986.

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15-16

Chesapeake Bay Waterfowl Arts Show St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown, MD. $5.

15-16

OkoumeFest: A Boatbuilders’ Rendezvous Chesapeake Light Craft, Annapolis and Matapeake State Park.

15-17

Grasonville.

Bay Bridge Boat Show Bay Bridge Marina,

15-17

Dominion Riverrock Sports and Music Festival Richmond, VA.

15-17

North U Match Racing Clinic Annapolis YC will host a North U match racing clinic to kick off your 2015 match racing campaign. Scheduled instructors are match racing champions David Dellenbaugh, and Janel Zarkowsky.

15-22

Commissioning Week United States Naval Academy, Annapolis.

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140th Preakness Stakes Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore, MD.

Extreme Deep: Mission to the Abyss The Mariners’ Museum, Newport News, VA. Go on a journey to explore the wonders at the bottom of the seas.

Kent Island Day Historic Stevensville, MD. Parade, exhibits, food, vendors, costumes, activities for kids, and crafts.

Life Jacket World Record Day People will gather across North America and throughout the world to try to beat the 2014 world record of 6,973 life jackets worn and inflatable life jackets inflated.

Start of the Spring Salty Dawg Rally Nanny Cay, BVI.

Secret Garden Tour 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy the day in a quaint waterfront town with many shops and restaurants. Also, a self-driving tour of eight gardens. Sponsored by the Women’s Civic League of North East . $20. (410) 398-0895.

16-22

National Safe Boating Week Let’s celebrate safe boating 52 weeks of the year.

Nanticoke River Marine Park Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nanticoke River Marina in Blades, DE. Vendors, boating displays and demos, children activities, great food, and musical entertainment. Sponsored by the Nanticoke River Sail and Power Squadron.

22 22-25

National Maritime Day

U.S. Sailing Level 1 Training Class North East River YC.

Deltaville Seafood Festival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Deltaville Maritime Museum.

HEART Live in Concert! Calvert Marine Museum’s PNC Waterside Pavilion. Tickets on sale now.

Party on the Point: Celebrating 50 Years on the Bay Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.

Soft Shell Spring Spring Fair 12 to 5 p.m. Kids’ activities, arts and crafts, demonstrations, Watermen’s Hall of Fame, fresh crab cakes, and soft crabs. Crisfield City Dock.

Memorial Day Remember those who serve today and every day.

Blackbeard Grand Pirate Ball 7 to 11 p.m. Crowne Plaza, Hampton, VA. Put on your best “period attire” and join us at the kick-off event for Blackbeard Festival with a Pirate Party featuring a bounty of food, adult beverages, live music, and more. $35/ $40 at door.

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Annapolis Leukemia Cup Gala and Auction Friday, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Annapolis YC. Regatta and Party Saturday, Eastport YC.

Marine Science Day Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, VA.

30-31

Arts in the Middle A juried fine arts festival. Hetwick Plantation, Urbanna, VA.

30-31

Blackbeard Pirate Festival Hampton, VA reenacts and celebrates the demise of Blackbeard, one of the fiercest pirates ever known with live entertainment, pirate encampment, children’s activities, sea battles, fireworks, and more. Downtown Hampton. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; 12 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Free.

16-17

Annapolis YC.

Lippincott Regatta Stars and Etchells.

16-17

Oxford, MD.

TAYC Spring Fling Tred Avon YC,

Down the Bay Race 120 nautical miles down the Bay! Hampton YC.

23-24

Miles River Race and Back Miles River YC and Eastport YC for the race back and BBQ--new in 2015!

28-31

Southern Bay Race Week Y’all come racing! Hampton, VA.

29-30

Annapolis YC

Leukemia Cup Eastport YC and

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Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta New sponsor, same great sailing. Annapolis YC.

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FBYC J/70 Regatta Fishing Bay YC. Thursday Night Racing J/World Annapolis. EYC Friday Night Beer Can Series Eastport YC. SERC Spring Regatta Annapolis YC.

5th Annual ELF Classic Yacht Race 9 a.m. start at Eastport YC, Annapolis, finish at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.

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5th Annual SCC/GIYS Regatta All OD and PHRF classes welcome as well as newly organized RacerCruiser (both cruising chute and regular) and short-handed classes. Race from off Annapolis and finish off Gibson Island. Party after at GIYS with free docks/ mooring for contestants. For more info contact ghwadsworth@gmail.com. Follow us!

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Chesapeake Bay Tide Tables

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

BALTIMORE 1

5:28 AM 1.2 H Wed 12:05 PM 0.1 L 6:07 PM 1.2 H

H L H L

4:01 AM Wed 10:18 AM 4:33 PM 10:28 PM

1.1 0.1 1.1 0.2

H L H L

3:43 AM THu 10:05 AM 4:06 PM 10:12 PM

1.4 0.2 1.2 0.1

H L H L

1 1:03 AM Wed 7:23 AM 1:21 PM 7:37 PM

0.2 2.5 0.3 2.6

L H L H

12:33 AM THu 6:50 AM 12:55 PM 7:17 PM

-0.2 L 3 H -0.3 L 3.2 H

5:56 AM 1.7 H 12:52 PM 0.1 L 6:25 PM 1.4 H

4:44 AM THu 11:03 AM 5:10 PM 11:07 PM

1.2 0.1 1.1 0.2

H L H L

4:38 AM 11:03 AM 4:58 PM 11:00 PM

1.5 0.2 1.2 0.1

H L H L

2 1:43 AM THu 8:00 AM 1:56 PM 8:13 PM

0.1 2.6 0.2 2.7

L H L H

1:30 AM 7:45 AM 1:47 PM 8:11 PM

-0.4 L 3 H -0.4 L 3.4 H

1.3 0.2 1 0.2

H L H L

5:32 AM SAT 11:59 AM 5:48 PM 11:48 PM

1.6 0.1 1.2 0

H L H L

Fri

2:20 AM 8:35 AM 2:29 PM 8:48 PM

0.1 2.6 0.1 2.8

L H L H

2:25 AM SAT 8:38 AM 2:37 PM 9:01 PM

-0.5 L 3.1 H -0.4 L 3.5 H

6:04 AM 1.3 H SAT 12:27 PM 0.2 L 6:21 PM 1 H

4 2:55 AM SAT 9:08 AM 3:02 PM 9:22 PM

0 2.6 0.1 2.9

L H L H

3:17 AM Sun 9:28 AM 3:26 PM 9:50 PM

-0.5 L 3 H -0.4 L 3.5 H

5 3:30 AM Sun 9:42 AM 3:35 PM 9:56 PM

0 2.6 0.1 2.9

L H L H

4:08 AM Mon 10:16 AM 4:15 PM 10:39 PM

-0.4 L 2.9 H -0.3 L 3.4 H

6 4:06 AM Mon 10:16 AM 4:10 PM 10:31 PM

0.1 2.6 0.1 2.9

L H L H

-0.3 L 2.8 H -0.2 L 3.2 H

7 4:43 AM Tue 10:51 AM 4:48 PM 11:08 PM

0.1 2.5 0.1 2.9

L H L H

8 5:23 AM Wed 11:29 AM 5:28 PM 11:49 PM

0.1 2.5 0.2 2.8

L H L H

5:01 AM THu 11:51 AM 5:31 PM 11:56 PM

1.6 0.1 1.4 0.2

12:25 AM THu 6:12 AM 12:50 PM 6:44 PM

0.3 1.3 0.1 1.2

L H L H

0.3 1.4 0.2 1.2

L H L H

12:41 AM SAT 6:49 AM 1:50 PM 7:16 PM

0.1 1.8 0.1 1.3

L H L H

1:24 AM SAT 7:29 AM 2:14 PM 7:53 PM

0.2 1.4 0.2 1.2

L H L H

1:25 AM Sun 7:41 AM 2:46 PM 8:06 PM

0.1 1.9 0.1 1.3

L H L H

1:54 AM Sun 8:05 AM 2:54 PM 8:28 PM

0.2 1.5 0.2 1.1

L H L H

2:09 AM Mon 8:31 AM 3:40 PM 8:56 PM

0.1 1.9 0.1 1.3

L H L H

12:20 AM Sun 6:41 AM 1:07 PM 6:56 PM

0.2 1.3 0.2 1

L H L H

12:36 AM Mon 7:13 AM 1:44 PM 7:26 PM

0 1.7 0.2 1.1

L H L H

2:24 AM Mon 8:39 AM 3:36 PM 9:05 PM

0.2 1.5 0.2 1.1

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2:54 AM Tue 9:21 AM 4:34 PM 9:46 PM

0.1 1.9 0.2 1.2

L H L H

12:57 AM Mon 7:19 AM 1:48 PM 7:31 PM

0.2 1.4 0.2 1

L H L H

1:24 AM Tue 8:04 AM 2:35 PM 8:15 PM

0.1 1.6 0.2 1.1

L H L H

2:57 AM Tue 9:16 AM 4:19 PM 9:45 PM

0.2 1.5 0.2 1.1

L H L H

3:41 AM Wed 10:11 AM 5:28 PM 10:38 PM

0.2 1.8 0.3 1.2

L H L H

1:33 AM Tue 7:58 AM 2:30 PM 8:08 PM

0.2 1.4 0.2 1

L H L H

2:14 AM Wed 8:54 AM 3:25 PM 9:06 PM

0.1 1.6 0.3 1.1

L H L H

3:32 AM Wed 9:55 AM 5:06 PM 10:28 PM

0.2 1.6 0.3 1.1

L H L H

0.3 1.7 0.3 1.2

L H L H

2:12 AM Wed 8:39 AM 3:15 PM 8:48 PM

0.2 1.4 0.3 1

L H L H

3:07 AM THu 9:46 AM 4:15 PM 10:00 PM

0.2 1.5 0.3 1

L H L H

0.2 1.6 0.3 1.1

L H L H

5:29 AM 0.3 L 11:56 AM 1.6 H 7:13 PM 0.4 L

2:54 AM THu 9:25 AM 4:03 PM 9:33 PM

0.2 1.4 0.3 1

L H L H

4:02 AM 10:39 AM 5:06 PM 10:58 PM

0.3 1.4 0.4 1.1

L H L H

3:42 AM 10:15 AM 4:54 PM 10:27 PM

0.2 1.4 0.3 1

L H L H

5:01 AM SAT 11:33 AM 5:56 PM 11:58 PM

0.3 1.3 0.4 1.1

L H L H

4:38 AM SAT 11:11 AM 5:48 PM 11:28 PM

0.2 1.3 0.3 1

L H L H

6:02 AM 0.4 L Sun 12:27 PM 1.2 H 6:46 PM 0.4 L

Fri

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12:55 AM 6:52 AM 1:33 PM 7:19 PM

4:13 AM THu 10:39 AM 5:55 PM 11:15 PM

10 Fri

5:01 AM 0.2 L 11:28 AM 1.5 H 6:48 PM 0.3 L

17 Fri

4:33 AM THu 11:03 AM 6:21 PM 11:32 PM Fri

12:27 AM SAT 6:33 AM 12:53 PM 8:04 PM

1.2 0.4 1.5 0.4

H L H L

Fri

5:25 AM 11:46 AM 5:46 PM 11:44 PM

Fri

12:08 AM SAT 5:59 AM 12:24 PM 7:44 PM

1.1 0.3 1.5 0.3

H L H L

1:25 AM Sun 7:41 AM 1:51 PM 8:52 PM

1.2 0.4 1.4 0.5

H L H L

1:04 AM Sun 7:07 AM 1:25 PM 8:39 PM

1.1 0.3 1.5 0.3

H L H L

2:24 AM Mon 8:51 AM 2:49 PM 9:37 PM

1.3 0.5 1.3 0.5

H L H L

2:04 AM Mon 8:22 AM 2:29 PM 9:33 PM

1.2 0.3 1.4 0.3

H L H L

3:20 AM Tue 9:55 AM 3:43 PM 10:16 PM

1.4 0.5 1.3 0.4

H L H L

12:34 AM Mon 6:50 AM 1:12 PM 7:39 PM

1.1 0.2 1.3 0.3

3:04 AM Tue 9:36 AM 3:33 PM 10:23 PM

1.3 0.2 1.4 0.3

H L H L

4:13 AM Wed 10:54 AM 4:32 PM 10:53 PM

1.4 0.5 1.2 0.4

H L H L

1:40 AM Tue 7:58 AM 2:13 PM 8:32 PM

1.5 0.2 1.4 0.2

H L H L

1.5 0.4 1.2 0.4

H L H L

High –3:47 +3:11 –0:06 –2:14

Low –3:50 +3:30 –0:10 –1:58

4:04 AM Wed 10:47 AM 4:34 PM 11:11 PM

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

5:01 AM THu 11:46 AM 5:17 PM 11:27 PM

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H. Ht *1.18 *1.59 *0.82 *1.08

L. Ht *1.17 *1.59 *0.83 *1.08

Spring Range 1.5 1.9 1.1 1.4

Fri

12:58 AM Mon 7:04 AM 1:21 PM 7:33 PM

1.1 0.4 1.2 0.4

H L H L

1:55 AM Tue 8:04 AM 2:11 PM 8:19 PM

1.2 0.4 1.1 0.4

H L H L

1.2 0.2 1.3 0.2

H L H L

2:48 AM Wed 9:01 AM 2:58 PM 9:02 PM

1.3 0.4 1.1 0.3

H L H L

1.3 0.2 1.2 0.2

H L H L

1.4 0.4 1.1 0.3

H L H L

5:42 AM 0.2 L Sun 12:11 PM 1.3 H 6:44 PM 0.3 L

diFFerenCes

6:23 AM 1.7 H Sun 12:52 PM 0.2 L 6:37 PM 1.1 H

2:43 AM Wed 9:03 AM 3:11 PM 9:23 PM

Fri

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

3:36 AM THu 9:53 AM 3:42 PM 9:44 PM

Low +1:40 –1:15 –3:13 –3:47

H. Ht *0.88 *1.12 *1.33 *1.37

Spring L. Ht Range *0.88 1.0 *1.14 1.1 *1.33 1.4 *1.33 1.4

9 6:08 AM 0.2 L THu 12:12 PM 2.4 H 6:15 PM 0.2 L

Fri

4:59 AM Tue 11:05 AM 5:04 PM 11:27 PM

5:50 AM -0.1 L Wed 11:53 AM 2.7 H 5:54 PM 0 L

12:16 AM THu 6:42 AM 12:44 PM 6:48 PM

3 0.1 2.5 0.2

H L H L

1:08 AM 7:36 AM 1:37 PM 7:45 PM

2.8 0.3 2.4 0.4

H L H L

Fri

2.8 0.3 2.4 0.3

H L H L

2:03 AM SAT 8:32 AM 2:34 PM 8:47 PM

2.6 0.4 2.3 0.5

H L H L

1:28 AM SAT 7:54 AM 1:56 PM 8:09 PM

2.7 0.3 2.4 0.3

H L H L

3:02 AM Sun 9:29 AM 3:36 PM 9:51 PM

2.4 0.5 2.3 0.5

H L H L

2:28 AM Sun 8:56 AM 3:00 PM 9:16 PM

2.7 0.3 2.4 0.2

H L H L

4:04 AM Mon 10:22 AM 4:36 PM 10:50 PM

2.4 0.5 2.3 0.5

H L H L

3:34 AM Mon 10:00 AM 4:08 PM 10:25 PM

2.7 0.2 2.5 0.1

H L H L

2.3 0.5 2.4 0.4

H L H L

2.8 0.1 2.7 0

H L H L

Fri

12:35 AM 6:58 AM 1:00 PM 7:08 PM

4:43 AM Tue 11:02 AM 5:17 PM 11:31 PM

5:49 AM 2.9 H Wed 12:01 PM -0.1 L 6:20 PM 3 H

diFFerenCes Onancock Creek Stingray Point Hooper Strait Light Lynnhaven Inlet

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

5:03 AM Tue 11:11 AM 5:30 PM 11:43 PM

5:54 AM 2.3 H Wed 11:55 AM 0.4 L 6:17 PM 2.6 H

12:29 AM THu 6:40 AM 12:34 PM 6:59 PM

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

0.4 2.4 0.3 2.7

L H L H

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

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Baltimore Harbor Approach (Off Sandy Point) 1

Slack Water Max Current Speed

414 0.8 1022 -0.7 1628 0.8 2240 -0.8

148 804 1413 2013

455 0.8 1107 -0.8 1713 0.8 2319 -0.8

222 845 1500 2053

533 0.9 1150 -0.8 1755 0.7 2356 -0.8

255 924 1546 2131

610 0.9 1231 -0.9 1836 0.7

32 -0.8 647 1 1312 -0.9 1918 0.6

108 -0.7 723 1 1354 -0.9 2000 0.6

144 -0.6 802 1 1438 -0.9 2044 0.5

Wed

THu

Fri

SAT

Sun

327 1003 1633 2209

Mon 358 1043 1721 2247

Tue

431 1125 1810 2327

Wed 507 1209 1901

120 -0.8 739 1.2 1418 -1.1 2028 0.7

210 -0.7 829 1.2 1509 -1.1 2122 0.6

12 548 1243 1937

304 -0.7 921 1 1602 -1 2218 0.6

Fri

113 645 1335 2030

402 -0.6 1016 0.9 1656 -0.9 2317 0.6

255 0.8 908 -0.8 1516 0.8 2126 -0.9

218 748 1429 2122

30 657 1316 1907

344 1 1004 -0.9 1611 0.8 2213 -0.9

111 748 1415 1955

431 1.1 1057 -1 1703 0.8 2259 -0.9

223 -0.6 843 0.9 1524 -0.9 2131 0.5

153 837 1511 2044

518 1.2 1148 -1.1 1754 0.8 2345 -0.9

236 926 1605 2132

604 1.3 1238 -1.2 1845 0.8

32 -0.9 651 1.3 1328 -1.2 1936 0.7

SAT

Sun

Tue

507 1104 1725 2349

Wed 604 1212 1817 THu

Fri

SAT

11 548 1256 1954

306 -0.5 927 0.9 1613 -0.8 2221 0.4

100 635 1346 2046

355 -0.5 1017 0.9 1705 -0.8 2316 0.4

Fri

301 839 1535 2223

Mon 406 951 1630 2307

THu

158 732 1439 2136

Sun

Mon 321 1014 1658 2222

452 -0.5 1113 0.8 1759 -0.8

13 0.5 556 -0.5 1213 0.8 1853 -0.8

110 0.5 702 -0.5 1316 0.8 1946 -0.8

204 0.7 807 -0.7 1417 0.8 2037 -0.8

Tue

407 1103 1751 2315

Wed 456 1153 1844 THu

Fri

SAT

Sun

324 856 1524 2212

Mon 426 1006 1618 2258 Tue

522 1113 1711 2340

Wed 612 1215 1802 THu

19 657 1311 1849

Slack Water Max Current Speed

138 -1.1 714 0.7 1404 -1.2 1943 0.8

218 -1.1 749 0.7 1434 -1.2 2020 0.9

601 1123 1810

253 -1.2 827 0.7 1502 -1.3 2055 1

6 638 1155 1840

505 -0.5 1114 0.8 1751 -0.9

16 0.6 611 -0.5 1215 0.7 1846 -0.8

Slack Water Max Current Speed

0.8 -1 0.4 -1

559 1303 1759

224 0.8 934 -1.1 1505 0.5 2149 -1

58 Mon 701 1359 1924

326 -1.2 905 0.7 1529 -1.3 2129 1

43 716 1227 1913

358 -1.3 941 0.7 1559 -1.3 2202 1

120 Mon 756 1300 1948

432 -1.3 1016 0.7 1633 -1.3 2234 1

113 0.7 716 -0.5 1317 0.7 1939 -0.8

157 839 1332 2025

510 -1.2 1052 0.6 1710 -1.2 2308 1

206 0.7 816 -0.6 1415 0.6 2029 -0.8

234 Wed 922 1404 2106

554 -1.1 1130 0.5 1755 -1.1 2347 0.9

18 SAT

254 0.8 910 -0.7 1509 0.6 2115 -0.8

646 -1.1 1215 0.5 1848 -1.1

338 0.9 959 -0.8 1600 0.6 2157 -0.8

34 741 1306 1944

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

Wed 449 1022 1710 2249 THu

SAT

Sun

Tue

THu

Fri

526 1053 1740 2328

313 1011 1439 2151 357 1106 1521 2246

0.9 -1 0.4 -1

154 834 1348 2021

521 -1.7 1051 1 1716 -1.5 2304 1.4

242 Wed 930 1437 2114

617 -1.5 1143 0.8 1809 -1.3 2355 1.2

329 0.8 1039 -1.2 1619 0.6 2302 -1.1

717 -1.4 1240 0.7 1909 -1.2

442 0.8 1137 -1.3 1723 0.8

6 -1.3 542 1 1229 -1.5 1813 1.1

25 SAT

525 1239 1734

147 0.7 916 -1.1 1439 0.5 2110 -0.9

103 -1.5 633 1.1 1318 -1.7 1901 1.3

24 626 1340 1846

247 0.6 1020 -1 1555 0.4 2221 -0.8

159 -1.7 724 1.1 1408 -1.8 1949 1.5

133 Mon 719 1436 1950

402 0.5 1119 -1 1717 0.5 2329 -0.8

552 1122 1753

253 -1.8 817 1.2 1457 -1.8 2039 1.6

518 1205 1803

16 645 1210 1840

343 -1.9 910 1.2 1544 -1.8 2129 1.6

105 Mon 739 1259 1929

431 -1.8 1001 1.1 1629 -1.7 2216 1.5

SAT

Sun

Tue

453 1206 1623 2350

204 758 1449 2034

Wed 309 852 1538 2138 THu

Fri

Sun

407 945 1622 2234 500 1034 1708 2326

126 835 1402 2043

Tue

THu

Fri

Sun

Tue

332 1029 1528 2211 425 1132 1624 2315

239 804 1521 2048

Wed 335 845 1559 2139 THu

420 924 1631 2224

50 0.9 816 -1.2 1339 0.6 2009 -1

0.5 -1 0.6

20 -0.9 601 0.5 1242 -1.1 1838 0.7 104 -1 636 0.5 1314 -1.1 1911 0.8

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

Current Differences and Speed Ratios Secondary Stations Baltimore Harbor Approach

Time Differences

Min. before Flood

Flood

Min. before Ebb

Speed Ratios Ebb

Flood

Ebb

Secondary Stations Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Time Differences

Min. before Flood

Flood

Min. before Ebb

Speed Ratios Ebb

Flood

Ebb

Cove Point, 3.9 n.mi. East

-3:29

-3:36

-4:08

-3:44

0.4

0.6

Chesapeake Beach, 1.5 miles North

+0:29

+0:48

+0:06

+0:00

1.0

0.7

Sharp Island Lt., 3.4 n.mi. West

-1:39

-1:41

-1:57

-1:43

0.4

0.5

Chesapeake Channel, (bridge tunnel) +0:05

+0:38

+0:32

+0:19

2.2

1.2

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

-1:05

-0:14

-0:22

-0:20

0.6

Stingray Point, 12.5 miles East

+2:18

+3:00

+2:09

+2:36

1.2

0.6

Pooles Island, 4 miles Southwest

+0:59

+0:48

+0:56

+1:12

0.6

0.8

Smith Point Light, 6.7 n.mi. East

+2:29

+2:57

+2:45

+1:59

0.5

0.3

Turkey Point, 1.2 n.mi. Southwest

+2:39

+1:30

+0:58

+1:00

0.6

0.8

Point No Point, 4.3 n.mi. East

+4:49

+5:33

+6:04

+5:45

0.4

0.2

Corrections Applied to Baltimore Harbor Approach

Corrections Applied to Chesapeake Bay Entrance

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April 2015 Currents

111 721 1323 1931

Chesapeake Bay Entrance

Slack Water Max Current Speed

Tender Loving Care

Commissioning the Dinghy by Steve Allan

mid the headlong ##The soft dink is always up for fun. dash to ready your boat in the craziness of spring commissioning, especially this year after the never ending winter we’ve endured, lowly dinghies often get short shrift. They lie, forlorn and forgotten, stowed below in some dank locker, out in the garage up in the rafters or outside exposed to the elements. Yet we expect them to perform like reliable ferries when we need them on those warm summer afternoons at anchor in some lovely beautious fiberglass production motherspot, if not for no other purpose than dinships. king over to the party boat for that much No soft dinghy is 100 percent airtight, anticipated cocktail hour. but inflatables die a little faster whenever If you wait too long, as I did last season, they’re exposed to the sun. Many boatyard you might be disappointed to discover that dinghy racks are populated by sagging and the trusty tender living at the bottom of deflated dinghies that only Tom Brady your sail locker all winter needs some badly could love. Uncovered, or covered impropdeferred maintenance at best, or repairs at erly, the elements beat them up tethered worst. Fortunately, mine was a relatively to the rack, discolored and bleached out painless fix requiring a couple of new valve until the seals or seams fail, prompting a seals, but it wasn’t something I could do repair best done by professionals. With a myself. Luckily I had the foresight to get it little care, a good dinghy can last decades. into the shop before the spring rush. I have an old roll-up dinghy that rows and The truth is that we treat our tenders tows like a dream and is still going strong hard. But they aren’t cheap to replace, so after 25 years. Out of deference the previyou might as well give them some much ous owners, who I think still miss it and deserved love in return for what they do its prowess for winning numerous Frog for you. I can’t bring myself to refer to the Mortar YC dinghy races over the years, I boat properly as “her” in nautical parlance, still refer to it as “the Rossi dinghy.” so utilitarian are they compared to our Because the Rossis took care of it, it has 44 April 2015 SpinSheet

lasted so long, and yours will too if you take a similar approach to commissioning as you do your “big boat.” Dave Weaver of Annapolis Inflatables stresses that “the most important advice is to get a head start and evaluate your dinghy early. If you encounter a problem that is beyond your ability to repair, it may take longer than you would like to have it serviced professionally.” My other tender is a wooden pram, homebuilt from a kit from Chesapeake Light Craft. Due entirely to the brilliance of designer John Harris and no special skill on my part, it is a such thing of stunning beauty that I have to remind myself that it’s a boat and not a museum piece, in order to extract any practical use out of it. The good thing about hard dinks (well, wooden ones anyway), is the relative ease of repair. Epoxy is your friend, providing an easy fix for dockbites, dings, or skeg crunches. Wood boats can take abuse all season long, but with a good light sanding and a coat of fresh enamel or varnish, the hard dink will look good as new come spring and for years to come. I haven’t mentioned commissioning finicky outboard motors. That’s a story for another time, and perhaps another writer. Dinghies, I reckon, are best rowed, which seems to be a lost art. Only once, against spinsheet.com

a strong current and a bit of a chop, did I long for the iron wind as I sheepishly accepted a tow. But the feeling goes away quickly each time I witness the struggle involved in shipping the motor aboard the mothership or listen to another tale of a carburetor hopelessly gummed up with ethanol damage. Weaver has a few words of wisdom for those so inclined: “Run your outboard. The first start of the year can be difficult, particularly if you have not properly winterized your engine,” he says. That’s good advice in general. Take care of your tender, and it will take care of you.

##Lazy fun in the pram.

Handy Tips Annapolis Inflatables offers some handy tips as you progress with your overall commissioning program: 1. Inflate early in the spring to detect leaks or damage well before you plan your first use. Go over your dinghy thoroughly inspecting seams, valves and attachments. Soap and water is a good way to find leaks. Depending on how you have stored your dinghy you may encounter other issues such as ice damage or rodent damage. 2. Make sure you have the appropriate accessories: Pump, seat, oars, oar locks, plugs, etc... 3. Verify that your registration is up to date and your vessel numbers are in good condition.

##Dinghies die a little faster when exposed to the sun.

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Why Multihulls Are Better on the Bay by Cindy Wallach

##Without heeling, it’s hard to fall overboard... unless you jump.

ack in 1998 my boyfriend and I bought a PDQ36 catamaran together, moved aboard, and started sailing around the Chesapeake. Something strange happened each time we headed out on the Bay. Other boats would veer out of their way and come motor or sail close to us, sometimes even circling, to have a look. Sometimes they’d holler over, asking about the boat or just give us a friendly thumbs up gesture. We

were a freak show, in the nicest sort of way. Seventeen years ago there weren’t that many multihulls sailing the Chesapeake. Today it’s totally different. There are multihull regattas, multihull raft ups, multihull clubs, and multihull dealers all over the Bay. Catamarans are still part of my life, too. My boyfriend and I got married, cruised south on the PDQ36, came back to the Chesapeake, got preg-

Low country

We’ve all heard the saying that if you haven’t run aground then you haven’t actually sailed on the Chesapeake Bay. Well, that’s for monohull people. Okay, fine I have actually run my catamaran aground on the Bay. And we draw a little less than three feet. It’s a long story. Anyhow, most multihulls don’t have to even glance at the depth sounder even though it’s said that a six-foot tall person could wade 700,000 acres of the Chesapeake without water going over his or her head. As a cat sailors, we’ve often skimmed into four feet to help out a fellow monohull sailor with a tow. We also cringe when we watch a naive monohull follow us into a shallow cove. Getting out of low water trouble is much easier on a cat. Sometimes we get a little cocky and venture into water safe enough for a toddler to wade in. Or we’re too busy sipping our cocktail that won’t spill because we’re not heeling to check our instruments. So yes, we may end up aground too. The nice part is that our whole world doesn’t tilt 45 degrees and get stuck there while waiting for help. Cats ground in a level fashion and tend to be easier to back off a muddy bar. Anchoring is probably when we have the most fun on our two hulls. There have been many weekends in popular anchorages, such as St. Michaels, where we’ve been able to inch our way around and between the crowds of anchored boats and drop the hook all on our own in shallow water. We get to explore and nestle in so many protected, beautiful spots that deep keel boats dare not tread. 46 April 2015 SpinSheet

nant, bought a bigger catamaran, and are raising our two kids aboard. When we head out on our St. Francis 44 now, nobody comes over to wave or ask questions. If anything, we’re the ones craning our necks to get a closer look at one of the many other multihulls we see out on any given day. Catamarans and trimarans are on the fast track of popularity among sailors all over, but they’re ideal for sailing the Chesapeake Bay.

No wind, no problem

No wind is always a problem for sailors, but the light fluky winds we get on the Bay in the dog days of summer are a drag when sailing a heavy displacement boat. Catamarans usually have larger sail area and weigh less overall. This makes them ideal for light-wind sailing on those hot summer days. With the proper light-air sails, cats can enjoy sailing on days when their mono friends are switching to the iron genny.

On the level

Friends often gasp when we cast off the dock lines and raise the sails and all of our stuff is still lying around the inside of the boat, just as it was in the slip. It’s true, we don’t put anything away. Well, there is that one mason jar of loose change that I sometimes put a lid on if the forecast calls for chop or high winds. What’s more impressive than what we do put away is what we don’t put away. We don’t put away toys, including my daughter’s little collection of porcelain figurines. We don’t put away books or tools or even small flower vases. A nice steady swell is more comfortable than the Chesapeake chop. Sometimes an item will shift out of place. Generally though, we don’t worry about stuff inside the cabin. Sailing on the level also means guests who don’t sail feel more comfortable. We’ve spent many memorable days sailing around with infants (aside from our own, of course), friends on crutches, older friends with limited mobility, and the hardest guest: friends in high heels. All of them did great on our catamaran, never feeling nervous or unsafe. We also keep our guests happy with good fresh spinsheet.com

cooked food (no need for soggy pre-made sandwiches). Without a leaning galley (we don’t even have a gimbaled stove), it’s really no problem going below to whip up a good meal. Then there are the safety aspects of sailing flat. Too often we hear tragic stories of sailors falling overboard. It’s especially dangerous in cold water or on overnight sails. While not impossible, on our boat we would have to purposely throw ourselves overboard to end up in the water. Since catamarans accelerate rather than heel, there is less stress and fatigue on your body while underway, keeping the crew fresh and clear thinking for longer stretches. Without the heeling and the wet and the exhaustion, it’s safer. Well, safer unless you count that multihull sailors might consume more alcohol because our drinks also don’t spill.

The downside

There are a few disadvantages to multihull sailing on the Chesapeake, and most of those have to do with storage and maintenance. The marinas up and down the Bay are set up for “traditional sailing boats.” This means skinny boats. Our beast has

a 24-foot beam. Yep, you could line up a fleet of J/Boats on our deck. While some marinas are starting to re-arrange and catch up with the times, most are still fairly limited in slips available to multihulls. And yes, slip fees tend to be higher. It’s also slim pickings for hauling out. Right now there are only two facilities on the Chesapeake that can haul a boat with a 24-foot beam. Depending on how far you’re willing to travel, if you’re a catamaran or trimaran, you can’t exactly shop around. This, too, is changing slowly. Port Annapolis Marina on Back Creek has a new Travel Lift that will accommodate beamy multihulls. And hopefully other boat yards will follow suit.

The party boat

Whether we’re sitting in our slip, out at anchor, or sailing around, the party tends to come to us. Catamarans have very spacious cockpits, plenty of inside space for when the weather turns foul, and wide flat decks for sunning or fishing or dancing the night away. I remember one raft up in the West River where my husband and I were tucked in for the night and we suddenly heard

footsteps. Then we heard a splash. Then more footsteps, and another splash. A quick check out the hatch confirmed what we thought: Some late night revelers were climbing up our back steps, scampering to the bow, diving off, swimming between our hulls, and doing it again and again. We’re heavy sleepers and we were pretty young then and without kids yet, so we didn’t mind. Our friend with three teenagers wants to come spend a holiday weekend with us out sailing? No problem. Our Romanian friends invite their out-of-town cousins and aunts and uncles to see the Bay via our sailboat. Sure, why not? Our son wants to have his birthday party at his favorite anchorage on the Rhode River? You got it! Maybe cruising multihulls are a bad choice for introverts, but they are great fun around the Bay. About the Author: Cindy Wallach has lived aboard for 16 years, currently on a St. Francis 44 catamaran on Back Creek with her husband, 10-year-old son, and three-year-old daughter. Click to Cindy’s blog at zachaboard.blogspot.com.

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s boaters on the Chesapeake Bay, the winter months force us all to experience some amount of mandatory recess from our passion of being out on the water. For some boaters, “winter” starts right after Labor Day weekend and for some diehards, it starts much closer to the Christmas holiday. This past winter, even the hearty souls who ordinarily might be “out there” year round have been banished from that endeavor because of the ice. We all developed some sort of coping mechanism to pass away the colder times until Mother Nature began to cooperate with more favorable conditions. Some were fortunate to have their vessels stored inside where they could perform winter projects. Others picked up and left for warmer climates either by land, sea, or air. The less restless were content to kick up their feet beside a roaring fire and read a book or watch a movie, unfettered by the colder weather outside. During a recent dinner conversation with some high school friends who are not familiar with the Chesapeake Bay, I shared stories of all the different types of wildlife I’ve seen while out on my boat. When I mentioned seeing bald eagles, my friend’s wife asked if I was aware of the EagleCam positioned on an active nesting site near Codorus State Park along the Susquehanna River. She informed me that you could watch a pair of nesting eagles by going on line to lancasteronline.com/eaglecam. The very next morning, I pulled up that site to view the eagles and have been hooked on watching them at least once every day. In all the time that I’ve watched the past three weeks, I have only seen the male and female make the exchange of sitting on the eggs once. During that one occurrence,

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Eye on the Eagles by Dave Nestel

the pair was only together in the nest for less than one minute. The eagle that was being relieved of nesting duty wasted no time taking flight as he went out to search for food. No doubt this was the male eagle, who like some of their human counterparts, do as little as possible when it comes to taking care of the very young. Some of my most fascinating watching was during Snow Storm Thor, when the nesting eagle was completely covered by snow and was often unrecognizable as its white head blended in. The fact that none

of the snow was melting is a testament to the superior insulation the feathers provide the bird. Before it was completely covered with snow, I noticed that the eagle on the nest had his wings spread out in an effort to keep more of the nest protected and wondered if that is where the term “spread eagle” took root. Watching that bird be exposed to such harsh conditions automatically made me feel chilled even though I was sitting next to the fireplace. According to comments made by knowledgeable experts, the eagle’s feathers keep it quite warm. One commented that “You could put an eagle in a chest freezer and open it the next morning and the eagle would be standing there looking at you!” Since that very first exposure, I check on the nest at least once daily. My wife continually chuckles each time she sees

me at the site. She can’t believe I am so fascinated with watching. I introduced my granddaughters Sarah (age eight) and Haley (age 11) to the eagles and had to put the computer where the youngest could keep watching so she would eat her breakfast. At this point, any new viewer must be warned that there is minimal movement by the eagles while they are on the nest. In spite of that fact, the experience is quite mesmerizing. Occasionally, they will stretch their legs and reposition the two eggs or adjust some of the sticks and twigs. Evidently, it is a trait most birds of prey have in order to conserve their energy. The eggs were laid on February 14 and 17 and will be ready to be hatched in about 35 days. There is no doubt that the activity level will increase once this happens and should provide viewers with far more to watch. The website has numerous links with lots of very interesting information. For example, I found out that this site has experienced over 1.6 million hits since January. Viewers were asked to name the pair with Liberty and Freedom being the two most popular names, followed by George and Martha. I’ve had a great deal of enjoyment watching and learning more about the birds on the EagleCam and would encourage the readers to check it out now. After all, it won’t be long before those Eagles will be soaring overhead our boats as spring allows us to get back to doing what we do best! To learn more, visit lancasteronline.com/eaglecam and to tell us about other wildlife cams, email editor@spinsheet.com.

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Sailing Schools

Summer School, Anyone?

o, we’re not talking about returning to a stuffy classroom. We want you to get out on the water! Chesapeake country is loaded with sailing enthusiasts who enjoy teaching their sport to newcomers. If you’re living or vacationing near the Chesapeake Bay and you haven’t learned to sail, you’re missing an extraordinary opportunity. Sailing can be learned at any stage of life; there’s a style of sailing for just about everyone—with a group or alone, competitively or recreationally, on big boats or small ones. There are many places to learn to sail, including sailing schools, community sailing programs, charter company learn-tosail classes, and courses ##The more on-theoffered by water experience sailing or you gain the better yacht clubs. your skills become. Photo by Delmarva Some schools Sailing School offer day programs, while others have liveaboard opportunities for students. Some charter companies offer amazing learning vacations. The best way to find the right fit is to read these pages carefully, do some research, and call to ask for specifics and schedule a visit. Third generation owner-operator Carolyn Norton Schmalenberger of Norton Yacht and Sailing School in Deltaville, VA, says, “Often I have the pleasure of talking with sailing school students after they’ve completed their instruction, and it’s Follow us!

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exciting for me to hear the sheer enthusiasm about their newfound sport. The quietness, the elements, and the vastness ##A quick chalk talk by Channing Houston at J/World Annapolis before students board the boats.

Delmarva Sailing School student Paul Fink explains how he got started. “As I approached retirement, I searched around for a new challenge,” says Fink. “It had to be something that I knew nothing about and was totally different from what I had done in the past. I found on the Internet Delmarva Sailing School with Captain Mike Brown. I signed up, got my study books in the mail, and showed up for lessons. Learning to sail has been an opportunity to enjoy a new lifestyle and a challenge. I’ve gained skills, knowledge, and camaraderie.”  Where Can I Learn to Sail?

• A private sailing school • A community sailing program, such as Baltimore’s Downtown Sailing Center, Washington’s DC Sail, Norfolk’s Sail Nauticus, and Annapolis Community Boating • A charter company that has a learn-to-sail component • Your local yacht or sailing club

of the Bay are always part of the conversation. Whether students are young adults or enjoying retirement, it’s gratifying to learn that most can’t wait to get back out on the water and begin a whole new adventure. What they don’t know, but will realize soon enough, is that sailing is really a new lifestyle.”

“Although I had been introduced to sailing by my son, and I had taken a free sailing class on the Potomac River, I was really a novice,” continues Fink. “I didn’t know one end of the boat from the other when I arrived for the Basic 101 course. I couldn’t figure which way to go for tacking or gybing, was a little afraid when the boat tilted, and was the worst in the class. But, wow! After years of running SpinSheet April 2015 49

Sailing Schools  Summer School, Anyone?  The Tradition Continues  How to Sharpen Your Boating Skills  What a sailing school can be ##Some schools offer courses in warmer climates during the winter months. Photo by Sail Solomons

##Most schools offer a range of classes from Basic Keelboating (shown here) to coastal naviga tion. Photo by Sail Solomons

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a business, I liked being on the bottom again. I wasn’t in charge. I wasn’t the boss. And most importantly, I wasn’t a natural. Learning to sail was the challenge I was looking for.” During the next few years, Fink was able to continue taking sailing instruction with Delmarva between work deployments to war zones. “Between each course I slipped a little but was able to regain ground. I retook most, if not all, of the courses, but each time I learned more. However, I determined that I needed more time on the water to build confidence. When I got an opportunity, I took Captain Mike’s seven-day coastal class and his class from Bermuda to St. Thomas. Then I spent the next 30 days sailing in the Virgin Islands under Delmarva instructor Captain Frank. Captain Mike told us it was good to sail with his staff because we would learn different techniques from different instructors, and he was correct.” “Sailing in the Virgin Islands I had the opportunity to be in charge. The instructor was on the boat, but I was able to be

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Sailing Schools captain for a day. I made the watch schedule, appointed the navigator, and basically took control of the boat. Captain Frank allowed me to make mistakes, but none that were dangerous. Sailing day after day gave me the confidence to feel capable of cruising on the Chesapeake. I know what the different buoys mean and how to find and avoid sandbars. “As time has passed, I have revised my fantasy of sailing around the world with my wife. Now my dream is daysailing around the Chesapeake Bay and the Virgin Islands with her. Someday, with luck, I will have my own boat, and I’ll be able to share sail time with our war veterans. I know it would help them move forward, as it has helped me,” says Fink. “The best advice I can give others is to jump into the deep end. I respect Captain Mike and Delmarva Sailing School because he is into safety, and that’s important to me. I also tried another sailing school, but I found that wasn’t up to my standards. You just have to jump in and try. You’ll click with the instructor or not, and they will earn your respect or not. If you’re willing to invest your time and effort, anyone can learn to sail,” concludes Fink.

Questions for a prospective sailing school: 1. How are your instructors selected and what qualifications do they have? 2. What kind of boats will I be sailing? 3. What is your instructor to student ratio? 4. Will I have access to your fleet for practice after the course ends, either through rentals or a club membership? 5. Is there a certification that I may earn at the end of the class?

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Those of us who already know how to sail realize that the learning never ends. And, really, that’s part of our attraction to the sport. Year after year, experienced sailors fine tune skills such as anchoring, docking, navigation, and teamwork. In addition to courses taught aboard a sailing school’s fleet, most schools have instructors who will come aboard your boat. There’s a lot to be said for learning on the vessel you’ll be handling on your own after the instructor has gone home. Whether it’s start-line strategy, course plotting, or night sailing, continuing education opportunities can help sailors of all levels achieve their goals.

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The Tradition Continues  by Capt. Rick Franke

nnapolis is a town that likes tradition, especially if it involves boats and sailing. On a recent windy afternoon, I stopped in to chat with the new managing director of Annapolis Sailing School. The school, founded in 1959 by Jerry and Kathy Wood and located in Bembe Beach on Back Creek, has been introducing beginners to sailing for 55 years. I met with John Cosby, a former instructor at the school and now its managing director. As John explained, the school is still a family business. “Our family has lived on this beach since, probably, the mid 1930s, and we have always seen it as the best piece of beach property around. We have enjoyed it, our children have enjoyed it, and sailing and the sailing school have been a big part of it. I started working here as a junior instructor 40 years ago, in 1975, and caught the bug immediately. I met my wife here, and most of my friends I met here on Bembe Beach. My wife’s family has always used the beach as their summer home from the 1930s on, so it seemed like a natural progression to have the sailing school continue. When we approached Tim (Dowling, the former owner) about allowing us to continue the tradition, he saw value in that. I think he was happy to let us continue,” he said. John’s wife, Hilary, and her older sister, Jenny, both spent their summers at the Wilson family summer home next door to the sailing school and worked there as in-

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structors. Such connections run deep, and when the opportunity arose, Jennie Nelson and her husband Rick purchased the school

the building, John proudly described the school’s boats. “We’ve upgraded the fleet. Our two new big boats are Benteau 37s,

##John Cosby was a junior instructor at the Annapolis Sailing School 40 years ago and is now its managing director.

one named Valkyrie and the other named Follow Me in honor of the school’s founders, Jerry and Kathy Wood,” he states. “We also respect the value of the Rainbows. They are great teaching boats, perfect for this operation, but they have had some hard use. We are refurbishing the fleet ##The school’s signature Rainbows getting prepped for spring. over the winter.” John shared his vision for the future of the school. He and asked John to manage it. plans to continue all of the existing courses John outlined some of his plans to and hopes to return to the school’s original improve the customer experience at the recipe of sailing fun and instruction. “I’m school, starting with the main building teaching a recreational sport,” he says. “You which was built in 1980. “We replaced the can learn it quickly and enjoy it for the roof. We are putting in new carpeting and rest of your life. I want to put the fun back ceilings. We added rain barrels to miniin learning to sail.” So, this summer, the mize runoff and are doing lots of things to tradition of learning to sail will continue at reduce our footprint. Shortly, we will have Bembe Beach. a 9000-watt solar array on the roof.” In  annapolissailing.com addition to repairs and improvements to spinsheet.com

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How to Sharpen Your Boating Skills  by Captain Art Pine

f you’re like many boaters, you may still be a little uneasy about your boathandling skills. Yes, you’ve taken a basic seamanship course, and you can take your family out for a daysail if you go on a nice day with moderate winds. But how’s your docking—awkward? Closequarter maneuvering—dicey? Linehandling—uncertain? VHF-FM marine radio skills—say, what? You may be ready for the next step in your boathandling training: to hire a professional mentor, a Coast-Guardlicensed captain who’s a skilled teacher to give you what amounts to private lessons, either right on your own boat (the best way to do it) or on a similar vessel that has the same type of equipment and boathandling characteristics. We’re not talking about a wad of money or endless lessons. Even a few hours on the water with a good instructor can sharpen your boating skills enough to enable you improve more rapidly on your own. You’ll learn how to do things correctly. It will boost your self confidence and let you enjoy boating all the more. Craig Sloboda, a retired businessman, did that when he bought a new 27-footer for fishing on the west coast of Florida and occasionally in the Gulf of Mexico. His Follow us!

previous experience had been summertime boating on a freshwater lake. With a larger vessel and more challenging waters ahead, “I knew I’d need to hone my boathandling skills,” he says. After some initial inquiries, Sloboda hired Captain Roy Adler, a Coast-Guardlicensed captain with long experience in private mentoring, to show him the ropes

radio. Adler also reviewed the principles of docking and anchoring. Then they got under way. For the next several hours, Adler guided his client through a hands-on course in boathandling, practicing everything from docking and closequarter maneuvering to how to take a fix and to use the radio properly to call marinas or report an emergency. When ##A private instructor can show you how to Sloboda erred, Adler operate the engine, chartplotter, helm, patiently coaxed him throttle, electrical system, and more. Photo courtesy of Annapolis Powerboat School into thinking about how to do the task correctly. It worked. Sloboda says, “You can read about docking from now until doomsday, but unless you have the wind blowing and the current flowing, you won’t be able to experience the real thing. There’s no substitute for doing things hands-on.” Instructors can tailor private lessons to your needs, focusing on specific areas where you need help or fine tuning. “My aboard Sloboda’s new catamaran, Ali Cat. job as a private instructor is to find out The two made arrangements to spend a day what a boater knows and then try to fill on the water together on the Severn River in the gaps,” says Captain Mike Nelson, and the Chesapeake Bay. an Annapolis-based instructor. “With As Sloboda tells it, Adler arrived at the that in mind, I’m able to give every client slip early on a Saturday morning and began things that will help make him or her a the day by going over the boat and showing better boater. In most cases, people can him how to operate the engine, chartplotget what they want in one day.” ter, helm, throttle, electrical system, safety That was the case with Cliff Latta, gear, and the vessel’s VHF-FM marine a 55-year-old airline pilot, who hired SpinSheet April 2015 53

Sailing Schools Nelson after buying a 47-foot catamaran, Indigo, to replace his 36-foot sloop. Latta had several years’ experience on daysails and overnighters on the Bay, but his new vessel had twin hulls and twin engines and was substantially larger. He was uneasy about docking. After four hours of docking practice at a marina T-head, Latta emerged confident about his ability to handle Indigo in close quarters. “As it turned out, she was actually easier to dock than my previous boat had been,” he recalled. He later asked Nelson to come along for some additional mentoring when he moved the boat from Washington, D.C., to Annapolis. Finding a good boating mentor isn’t difficult, but it does take a little research. One place to start is simply to ask around. Your marina’s dockmaster or someone in your yacht club may have some suggestions. SpinSheet and other boating publications run classified ads for such services. Established sailing and powerboat schools, such as the Annapolis Sailing School and the Annapolis Powerboat School, can put

you in touch with instructors such as Adler and Nelson. To hire a mentor directly, you can go to the website of the Chesapeake Area Professional Captains Association (CAPCA) at capca.net, click on the “Find a Captain” listing in the website menu, and fill out an online form to advertise for a mentor. The group has some 300 Coast-Guard-licensed captains, many of whom are experienced mentors. How can you make sure that the person you’ve contacted is the one to hire? First, ask to see his or her résumé. Make sure that the instructor has the Coast Guard captain’s license required for anyone who operates a vessel for pay and has solid experience on the kind of boat you own. Sail or power? Single-engine or twin? Small vessel or large? Local waters or offshore? Then call the instructor and chat by phone or arrange to meet. You’ll want someone who seems knowledgeable, articulate, and patient enough to let you make mistakes. Most of all, Sloboda and other students stress, you need to feel

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comfortable with the person you hire. An instructor who stands by passively—or yells at you—isn’t going to be of much help. You’ll also want to consider whether to take your spouse or kids along for your mentoring sessions. Many mentors discourage that, on grounds that too often one person in the family dominates the session, putting the others on the sidelines. In other cases, it works well, and can turn into a great family experience. It varies widely with the family. For your part, mentors say, you need to be ready to put aside some of the preconceived notions that you may have acquired. “Some boaters think they have to be able to dock a boat without its touching pilings or piers, but that’s not the case,” Adler says. Indeed, sometimes you want your boat to touch the piling—say, if you’re using it to warp (pivot) into your slip. Finally, to Adler, an important part of what you take away from private instruction may be a realization that you need to think ahead constantly while you’re out on the water, to anticipate problems that

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##On your boat, are you apprehensive anchoring, docking, or maneuvering in tight quarters? A couple of hours with a private instructor may help.

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What a sailing school can be  by Nicholas Hayes, author of “Saving Sailing”

aji Jacobs saw a Facebook post Dads and moms chatting on Facebook about a new kind of sailing used surprising adjectives such as calming, program, discussed it with the thrilling, inspiring. Check. family over dinner, and they The first lesson was like nothing the decided to give it a try. family had ever experienced. They were Taji was always on the look-out for met in the parking lot by a confident, fun outdoor activities that might be articulate counselor named Janelle who done as a family. Her daughter Adi was handed out sunscreen and raved about the nine, fearless, fiery, and loved the feelglorious weather and the fact that they’d ing of fast. Adi’s happiest day was hitget wet, but be safe. ting the required height for the Anaconda roller coaster ##What if crew of all ages at the theme park. had a chance to steer the Daud was 13, mildly boat and trim the sails? asthmatic, quick, bright, and the technical guru of the family. He hadn’t yet met a school subject he couldn’t ace or a computer game he couldn’t master. Mom was convinced that he needed fresh air. Taji’s husband Paul often reminisced about sailing with childhood neighbors who car-topped a Phantom to a Northwoods campsite a couple of summers. Taji thought sailing might be fun for everyone, though she was a bit apprehensive herself. Would she feel scared? Janelle made certain that nobody was What if she didn’t understand the wearing cotton or carrying a cellphone lingo and made a mistake that caused in an open pocket. They left them in the trouble? Would the kids think it was car. Everyone picked a lifejacket from a boring? Would Paul be interested? She rack in a shed and learned how to secure researched carefully. it correctly. They walked down the dock, The sailing school supplied life jackwhere five sailboats with luffing mainsails ets and highly trained sailing instrucand furled jibs were held firm by five high tors, watched the weather, and boasted school kids, ready to help with boarding a durable safety record. Check. and shoving off. The school’s class flyer said that kids Janelle pulled Paul aside and handed would drive a sailboat on the first day, if him a waterproof digital camera on a they wanted to. Check. lanyard, suggesting that he “might start 56 April 2015 SpinSheet

snapping now. Your daughter is going to drive.” She then demonstrated safe boarding and helped the whole family to places in the cockpit. She explained how the boom was just above head and that sitting was safest. She showed how cleats cleat and winches winch. For a few moments, she focused on Daud, explaining that he was going to be the one in charge of speed and comfort and offered basic instructions on when to ease or trim the mainsheet based on the heel of the boat. She used her weight to demonstrate. Taji would have two lines to manage: the green one that unfurled the jib, and the blue one that sheeted it. Paul was already camera happy. Adi, of course, would be at the helm. The kids on the dock helped them cast off. Janelle pointed to a place for Adi to aim the bow. As Adi turned down, Janelle nudged Daud to ease the mainsheet, talked Taji through the signals from the jib, and kept a knee near the tiller, though Adi seemed not to need her help. Janelle gave clear instructions and explained why with each one, even as she pointed out things they shouldn’t miss: the graceful wooden classic yacht moored nearby, other families sailing, the red and green markers telling them where to and where not to sail, and their own grins. The boat accelerated as they came into more wind, and a ribbon of cool spray came over the bow as it parted the choppy waves outside of the mooring spinsheet.com

##Families who sail together stay together. Photo by Sail Solomons

trimmed jibs, and Daud figured out the video setting on the camera. That night, the Jacobs family combined the best shots into a highlights reel, complete with captions and a rocking soundtrack. Daud posted it on Youtube and shared it on the sailing school’s Facebook page and his own. Taji sent it to her parent group. The next Sunday afternoon the Chen family from down the street joined the Jacobs family at sailing school. Janelle’s co-counselor Everett met the Chens — three kids, their mom, and her partner — in the parking lot with sunscreen and a camera. Janelle and the Jacobs family sailed clear across the bay to a sheltered harbor to swim and dig in mud and write an exciting new chapter called sailing school in the family adventure. If you know of family sailing programs on the Chesapeake, please email editor@spinsheet.com and tell us about them.

area. The dousing was surprising at first so they screeched and then laughed. Paul seemed transported back to a different time and place and giggled like a teenager. Daud was already working up sail angles and curves and the leverage created by purchase between blocks. Numbers blasted through his brain. Adi was getting the hang of helping the boat to ride the waves while holding a straight line. The kids seemed in sync. Janelle suggested that the family huddle so she could take their picture in front of the bay lighthouse, seen from the water side. This was a special sight, she said, that only sailors can see, “like the backside of the moon to an astronaut.” Taji noted that they had gone from the car to an all new world in 60 minutes. She couldn’t wait to return. Everyone traded places. Paul drove, Taji trimmed main, Adi

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Charter the Chesapeake by Beth Crabtree

##Happy charterers relaxing on a still West River. Photo courtesy of Annapolis Bay Charters

ith many reputable charter companies located on the Bay, anyone, even nonsailors and sailors without cruising vessels (think racers and dinghy sailors), can easily experience a rejuvenating vacation or relaxing weekend getaway on the water. Whether you plot a course to a bustling urban harbor or a quiet secluded cove, in just a few hours’ time, almost anyone can be relaxing on the Bay. “Chartering is a fantastic way to hit the pause button and take a break from our busy lives,” says John Burke, a chartering veteran of the Chesapeake, British Virgin Islands, and Bahamas. “When it comes to finding that ‘escape’ that many people are looking for, I’d say chartering on the Bay is probably an underused resource. My friends and I have chartered in the fall and felt as if we had the Bay to ourselves. We’ve discovered some amazingly vacant anchorages on creeks with beautiful foliage along the shoreline.

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A quiet cove makes a perfect spot for a floating party, and if you charter a catamaran, you’ll have extra space and relative luxurious comfort.” Burke continues, “Sailors tend to be minimalists by nature, but when provisioning it’s okay to treat yourself. Coffee connoisseurs, for example, will enjoy a French press and cream or sugar. Starting the day off correctly can be important when you’re sharing limited space with a group of people! We usually bring along our own kayaks and paddles as an auxiliary flotilla to explore the shallows. As for the basics, most charter companies will provide a good list of what to bring and what will already be aboard the boat. (In some locations) food can be preordered and kayaks rented, if you prefer.” “Don’t forget to invite your landlocked friends,” says Burke. “Chartering affords a terrific opportunity to introduce non-sailors to our world.

And you don’t have to travel far for a successful getaway. I’ve spent the night on a creek just a mile from where the boat was kept and had a wonderful time. If part of your crew needs to work a full day on Friday, I suggest grabbing a mooring ball in Annapolis harbor late in the afternoon and watching the world go by while you wait for the latecomers, who can easily reach you by water taxi.” Selecting A Charter Company “When choosing a charter company, look for one that has been in the business for 10 years or more. An established company is a good indication that they are doing something right,” recommends Karen Caterham of Horizon Yacht Charter. “I also recommend a full-service business, which means they will provide comprehensive chart briefing, free assistance preparing itineraries, an individualized operation and orientation session, and 24-hour customer support.” spinsheet.com

Caterham continues, “The size of the company is a personal choice. Larger companies often give you lots of options, but smaller ones will likely provide more personalized service and flexibility. Don’t base your decision on price alone; cheaper is not always the better option. Find out the average age of the fleet and ask for the specs, layout, and age of the specific boat you’ll charter. For older boats, inquire about maintenance schedules and the overall condition. You should also request pictures. Compare boats based on your must-have features, such as newer boat, A/C, generator, bimini, and television. Also remember to calculate the add-on fees, such as the security deposit, hull damage waiver insurance, sales and use taxes, and fuel. Ask friends for recommendations and check out the companies at the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis.” Chris Neumann, who recently chartered in the Abacos for a week, says he and his friends had a fantastic weekend charter to the Wye River a few years ago on a 40-foot

##No dining on the slant at anchor on the Rhode River. Photo courtesy of Annapolis Bay Charters

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In addition to our experts’ suggested inquiries, ask your charter reps: • For recommended anchorages and marinas • For local knowledge about harbors and creeks with challenging or narrow entry channels • Is there a grill or dingy aboard? • Do they provide provisioning services for food or linens? • Do they rent kayaks, stand up paddleboards (SUP), and other water toys? • Is the galley stocked with pots, pans, cutlery, barware, dishes, and utensils?

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##Stretching out on a catamaran at Bloody Point. Photo courtesy of Annapolis Bay Charters

mends using the grill and stove top at the same time. “Putting together a feast and dining aboard can be fun,” he says. “And if you provision well for short trips, you won’t even need a dinghy to go ashore.”

Provisioning Be mindful that chartering is akin to camping. There will be some necessary advance work. You’ll want to assemble and load into the car ahead of time all the stuff you’ll use aboard. After you’ve checked in at the charter office and arrived at the boat, make use of the dock cart to easily transport your gear from car to boat. Many charter companies have an option to come aboard the evening before for a small fee, allowing you to toss the lines and be on your way early on your first full day. Bareboat or Captained This depends on your skill level and confidence. At booking you’ll be required to provide a sailing resume, indicating previous sailing experience as captain or crew and prior chartering experience including types of boats and locations. You will also be asked if you own a boat, and you

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If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for a day sail, the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD, and South River Boat Rentals in Edgewater, MD, offer rentals for as little as one hour or as long as an entire day. CBMMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fleet was built over the years by participants in their Apprentice for a Day program and includes wooden kayaks and traditional rowing and sailing small craft built for one to two people. The museum also offers private sailing lessons. cbmm.org. South River Boat Rentals offers sail and power rentals and charters, captained or bareboat. southriverboatrentals.com ##Solomons is a popular charter destination. Photo courtesy of Annapolis Bay Charters

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big projects we wanted to do on the boat before sailing back across the ocean. We had a few months before the trade winds filled in and this was a perfect spot to get stuff done. My husband Robert completed one of these projects which was re-glassing the head/shower floor after making sure the bulkhead was dry (it was). I took out all the head’s teak trim that could be removed, stripped, sanded, and varnished and did the same to the inside trim when Robert finished the floor. I also continued to sand and apply multiple coats of varnish on our outside teak. Then I painted eyes on the bow! Our neighbors across the dock were retired Germans who made comments that we were working too hard. I found this surprising coming from Germans. But we had fun too! We found that the best access to internet was at little school for the arts on the other side of the beach promenade. It was free and always had a cruiser or two or three sitting at a console surfing the web. We were the only Americans there. We met a local woman who was teaching an English class, and she asked us to be her special guests. She wanted her class to hear American English and ask us questions in English. Not only was this fun in itself, but we kept running into one of the students all over town and became friends with them! SpinSheet April 2015 63

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The waterfront beach promenade is as lively as it is beautiful. Locals hanging out at cafes really do break into song, wielding guitars. We saw this in other parts of Spain, too. In the evenings, people gather in the town square three or four generations deep. Little kids hanging with great grandparents. Lots of kids playing on and off the beach, as well as people strolling, sitting, chatting, eating and drinking. Because we were there so long, we received many nods and smiles from the locals when we went on our evening walkabouts. There is very little rain there. They hood-sailmakers actually harvest the morning dew as well as get water from a desalination plant. What trees there are, and we counted each and every one, rely on human help for existence. It did rain one day while we were there. We were in the Arts School and noticed people flocking to the doors and windows looking out at the rain as if aliens had landed and were walking up the beach. We also noticed the trees and other plantings seemingly come to life, wiggling in green joy, as we walked back to the marina after the rare rain event. We enjoyed all the people we met. We sampled some incredible Canary island food. And we rode camels! Back in the 15th century, camels shipped from North Africa, were used for transportation. They held up well in the dry conditions. Now, with roads and cars, camels are entertainment. And we were entertained by them while on a camel safari. We loved watching the other riders holding on with white knuckles and wide eyes while the tall furry creatures under them rocked and loped up and down steep sandy trails. Having sailed across the ocean must have given us proper “camel legs” so that sitting up there balanced on a hump was easy. We had a blast. I’d go back and ride another camel in an instant. Fuerteventura is a beautiful island. It is a popular destination for cruising sailors. While it may have only a few places to anchor, it does have safe and very affordable marinas. Discovering Gran Tarajal made our Canary Island experience that much better. It’s nice to hang in a place for a while that is not crawling with tourists. A place where we could relax, get stuff done and blend in with the locals. If we go there again, I’ll count the new trees, ride more camels and maybe learn to play guitar! spinsheet.com

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fter three years of planning and preparation, my wife Terrie and I set out on our 1983 Beneteau First 35 Anduril for our most ambitious voyage to date. We had been out and back to Bermuda twice, but this time it was just the two of us with the turquoise waters of the Abacos as our goal. The weather cooperated, and we left Kent Island May 6 on a voyage down the Chesapeake, out to Bermuda, south to the Abacos, returning home July 10. We took our time going down the Chesapeake. Mill Creek behind Solomons, Fishing Bay, and Little Creek provided easy stops and peaceful nights to gather our strength for non-stop ocean sailing. Little Creek provides marinas, groceries, and a last chance to get weather forecasts and email. The weather had been contrary all of April with north to northeast winds blowing against the Gulf Stream or south to southeast winds directly on our desired course. May came with a forecast full of westerly winds and moderate seas. With the boat loaded to capacity, we left the Chesapeake May 9 on a warm, sunny day.

Change of plans, Bermuda

We crossed the Gulf Stream May 10-11 in bumpy seas and southwesterly winds at 15-25 knots, with two reefs and the storm jib. After the Gulf Stream, we tried to hold a southerly course, but the waves made it difficult to maintain comfortable progress south. After tuning the HF radio to receive weather faxes, we saw some was weather coming up behind in a few days. We decided to alter our destination for Bermuda, but maintained a course south of the rhumb line to get under a warm eddy that was on the Gulf Stream charts. The weather turned lighter, and we powered for day, getting a good re-charge and making another 120-mile run. Burning through half of your available fuel makes you start to worry about having enough, so we sailed on with light winds. The wind clocked around to the east and built to force 5-6 the evening of May 14. We were hard on the wind and tacking to make our approach around the southern end of the Bermuda and up the windward shore to

St. Georges. The sky cleared, and under a bright sun and full sail, we charged through the deep blue waves reaching St. Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Light at sunset. We were cleared in by Bermuda Radio, lined up the entrance channel making the customs dock by 9 p.m. and anchored in Powder Hole by 10:30 p.m.

While in Bermuda

This was our third visit to Bermuda, but the first time anchoring in Powder Hole for our first night. Waking up in a calm protected harbor makes a very relaxing transition compared to immediately docking and jumping off on wobbly sea legs. After a leisurely morning and straightening up our gear, we called the venerable Bernie Oatley and arranged for a spot at Captain Smokes Marina. We spent the next two weeks exploring the sights of St. Georges and Bermuda by scooter and taxi plus three nights at anchor in Castle Harbor. We got daily weather forecasts from the Bermuda weather service, posted every morning at the customs office and off the free WiFi from the Yacht Services on Ordnance Island.

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Last Chance to make the Abacos

##Snorkeling on Fowl Cay.

##Safe landing after a wonderful adventure.

As the days of May marched onward, I felt our chances of making the Abacos slipping by. Other boats were heading north to New England or across the Atlantic. Most people thought we were nuts to be heading south. The forecast turned in our favor with a front moving in and northwesterly winds forecasted for several days. On June 1, we pointed Anduril south with the winds and sea on our starboard quarter. After a few squalls, the skies cleared. We slipped to the southwest making 120-140 miles a day. The wind held for four days from the north, then a gradual shift to the south and southwest. We entered the Sea of Abaco through north Man Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;War at noon June 7. A hundred and 25 nautical miles from Little Creek to Grand is the same distance as Annapolis to Norfolk, but the water is 80 degrees and beautiful turquois blue, with anchorages, small towns, and harbors about every five miles. Checking in at Marsh Harbor, we soon pushed off to anchor out and explore the area. Matt Lowes, Man-O-War, Hopetown, and then south to Sandy, Lynyard, and Little Creek. Sandy was one of our favorite cays with excellent diving and shelling. Pushing west to Guana, we

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anchored in Bakers Bay. There is excellent diving around the northwest corner. Further west, it gets more remote with Munjack, Allans-Pensacola, Great Sale, Grand, and Double Breasted. Double Breasted was one of our favorites with extensive tidal pools to explore: sand dollars and conch of every size and variety. Tropical Storm Arthur started to brew north of us late in June. We started moving east looking for a safe harbor, WiFi, and groceries. We backtracked to Green Turtle and got a slip in the harbor for two nights to wait out the wind and heavy downpour. We had to move because Abaco Race Week was moving in, so we called ahead and got a slip at Orchid Bay on Great Guana. The storm was starting to move north, but the wind was still high as we landed at the fuel dock and then moved to our slip.

Back to the Chesapeake

We left Guana Cay July 3. Arthur became a hurricane that afternoon, 450 miles north of us, and swept past Hatteras and off to the northeast. With 15 knots from the south, we headed due north, wing on wing, for four days. As we converged with the Gulf Stream, we encountered a few squalls but almost always with the wind from the southwest speeding us north. At dawn July 8, we came up on a close reach to cut across the Gulf Stream, practically leaping from wave to wave. By noon, the seas calmed as we got under the lee of Cape Hatteras, but the wind stayed behind at Force 4-5 and pushed us all the way to Virginia Beach. We stayed up all night as we entered the Bay, the AIS/CPA alarm kept us constantly on alert trying to tell the difference from moving and anchored ships. At dawn we passed through the Bay Bridge and turned north, getting out of the channel as quickly as possible. The winds held steady all the way to the Potomac. The sky to the northwest and the radio warned of severe thunderstorms. We stopped to watch the thunder and lightning display pass by and continued on to Mill Creek, anchoring before midnight. The next day we motored north in light winds and fog to the Eastern Bay and home.

place to cruise. West of Guana, there are few places to get provisions. There is next to nothing on Grand. They didn’t have diesel fuel when we were there. Walkers is abandoned. Spanish has a marina, but with poor protection from the south. The store is sparsely stocked and expensive, but there is a nice pool. A Zodiac is key to all fun in the Abacos. Learn how to clean and service the carburetor. We learned a lot about our own boat, how to pack, and what to take or not take. Organization of all the gear is always a challenge. The tool

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ind in our sails, bows pointed to favorite anchorages, rendezvous, raftups, cheese and crackers in the cockpit, tropical drinks our plastic boat cups, laughter among sailing friends, ospreys and blue herons winging by, sunsets at anchor… Let’s quit talking about ice already and get back to the business of sailing! Thank you to the West River Sailing Club for its members’ warm welcome and yummy lunch for a March afternoon of talking about how to get into sailing. As I told the audience, I’ve met more wonderful, active, outdoors-loving people through sailing than in any other area of my life. Thanks to the Glenmar Sailing Association and the Southern Maryland Sailing Association; by the time this issue is out, I will have given a Start Sailing Now talk and one about SpinSheet history at these clubs. Send your club’s notes and at least one high-resolution photo by April 10 for the May issue to molly@spinsheet.com. Happy spring!

Open House in Solomons

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arklawn Sailing Association (PSA) will conduct sailing training each weekend in April. Join the cdlub now so you can reserve your weekends and come out and sail with new and old friends. PSA will be offer refresher training, docking, and some overnight training. If there is interest this year, we will do a basic diesel engine class and spinnaker class. Meet members and check out boats at PSA’s Open Boat event Sunday, April 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at West River Yacht Harbour in Galesville, MD. Visit parklawnsailingassociation.org or email info@parklawnsailingassociation.org. spinsheet.com

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hat Charles Ballowe likes best about the Chesapeake Boating Club (CBC, in Annapolis and Baltimore) is not owning a boat. “The club is easy. No hassle, no work. You just get on your boat and sail.”

How did you get into sailing? Although my parents had a sailboat when I was a baby, I came late to sailing. They sold their boat when I was two years old. I got back into sailing in college through the Georgia Tech Sailing Club. After that I became a member/instructor at a nonprofit sailing center in Washington called DC Sail. I went on to get all my U.S. Sailing certifications at OCSC Sailing on the San Francisco Bay. Through the experiences I’ve gained with this sailing club and through charters abroad, I’ve been able to earn a captains license, an RYA Yachtmaster Certificate. I continue to sail with this club because it’s the least costly, easiest way that I can get my friends and me on the water as often as I go!

What’s the best part about being in a sailing club? It’s just so easy. I can hop on a boat any day without any effort and count on the club to have made the necessary maintenance and preparation. One year I sailed 55 days with the club. That year, I would have been able to be one of your SpinSheet Century Club members (largely thanks to the CBC), but I wasn’t aware to apply at the time! Can you tell us about one interesting person you met through sailing? That’s tough. To me it’s all about the community. I will say that I enjoy talking to one of the guys who works at the club: Alex Berg. He has a wicked beard and makes things easy out there.

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##Charles Ballowe (lower left).

Anything else you would like to share with SpinSheet readers about your sailing adventures? I’ve sailed in a lot of places now: Croatia, Gibraltar, the British Virgin Islands, San Francisco, and more. I find nowhere as relaxing as sailing out of Annapolis. I believe that the team at CBC has really contributed to that sense of comfort. I’ve never had any maintenance issues on the club boats: no engine trouble, no rigging issues. That is remarkable given that I’ve sailed upwards of 50 days per year with them.

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Do you have a favorite recent memory from a club event? At the J/80 Worlds Championships, which EYC hosted last fall, on a beautiful and breezy October Saturday, I was out on the VIP/sponsor boat watching the last day of racing with members of the J/80 Worlds committee. I looked around at committee members having a great time with our sponsors, while others were Tweeting the race action around the world. The EYC race committee was doing what they do best. A great final trophy presentation awaited us back at EYC, and we had several EYC J/80 boats doing well

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A Beautiful Friendship

ome good things did come out of the Great Depression (1929-39); among them were the formation of the Corinthians and the beginning of the sailing club’s friendship with the Little Ship Club in London. In 1934, when many New York YC (NYYC) boat owners could no longer afford paid crews, they formed a sailing organization meant to connect sailors with available crew, modeled it after the Little Ship Club (LSC), and nearly named it LSC of America. Within a few years, LSC acknowledged the Corinthians and stated that its master (Corinthian-speak for commodore) would be made an honorary member. In 1955, Corinthian member Sid Adler visited LSC, then in Beaver Hall, headquarters of the Hudson’s Bay Company. LSC rolled out the red carpet for him, a tradition that would continue over the years. Back on home soil, in the late 1950s, the Corinthians evolved and added the New England and Philadelphia Fleets. Up until that time women were not allowed to be members, but at least on an informal basis, women were permitted in the Philadelphia Fleet. In 1980, members amended the by-laws to permit women to become members. The Annapolis fleet was added in 1988; the next year Carla Cronin became the first female Corinthian fleet captain. In 1996, Alice Neilly Mutch, also of the Annapolis fleet, became the first female master of the Corinthians. In 1991 a delegation of Corinthians, led by Clint Springer, attended the London Boat Show, and had a party at the Naval Club on Hill Street in Mayfair, where LSC was a tenant at the time. The Corinthian delegation of some 20 or so people received a warm reception. Three years later, the Corinthians (celebrating their 60th anniversary) invited LSC to participate in a week-long Chesapeake cruise. This was the first of many biennial reciprocal cruises between the Corinthians and LSC. spinsheet.com

Since the 1990s, Corinthian/LSC cruises have unfolded every two years. LSC has hosted Corinthian members in the Inner Hebrides in Scotland, Normandy and Channel Islands, Croatia, and West Country. The Corinthians have hosted LSC members at their Maine cruise, Boston area “Heritage Cruise,” and Chesapeake cruises. LSC members will join the Corinthians this upcoming May for another Bay cruise. Annapolis fleet member Larry Blount and his wife Susan have traveled to a number of the overseas cruises, Normandy and Croatia among them, and have enjoyed the sailing experiences and camaraderie. Blount eagerly shared the clubs’ histories with SpinSheet and plans to attend future joint cruises. In an article about the joint cruises, Debbie Wheeler of LSC says, “Almost everyone who has been on one of these joint cruises will have an anecdote illustrating how you do things differently from us and everyone will have a story to show how we are actually

##Debbie Wheeler of the Little Ship Club in London has sailed on a number of Corinthians cruises in the U.S., including Chesapeake cruises.

much the same. The fact that we speak similar versions of the same language does not always help on a boat. Over the years, long term close friendships have been formed.” In an email, Wheeler writes, “I wanted to say how much I have enjoyed sailing with the Corinthians and how pleasant it is to sail in the sunshine of the Chesapeake in contrast to the UK. I have been sailing

with the Corinthians and particularly the Annapolis crowd at regular intervals for about 20 years. Not only has the sailing been great, but I have made some really good friends. I think a good number of my fellow Brits would say the same if they had the chance. There has been no shortage of volunteers for the committee to organise the next joint cruise this side of the Atlantic in 2016.” thecorinthians.org

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More than Fun in the Sun

n March 7, the Seafarers YC (SYC), of Annapolis hosted more than 500 revelers at a belated Mardi Gras celebration and Change of Watch Ceremony at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, MD. Newly elected Commodore David Turner recognized his predecessor, Dr. Melville Q. Wyche, for his 16 consecutive years at the helm, the longest term of any commodore in the club’s history. Under his direction, the clubhouse was renovated and made more accessible, a new deck constructed, a new roof applied, new fencing installed around the pool, and the grounds landscaped. Wyche established and actively directs the Seafarers Foundation to benefit its target populations in Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties. He initiated the Summer Youth Program, which has been expanded, improved, and institutionalized. The program exposes participants to maritime-related career opportunities and increases their knowledge of boating safety, environmental protection, navigation, meteorology, personal hygiene, first-aid,

and etiquette while assessing and improving their swimming skills. He established, promoted, and managed the Seafarers Health Fair and the Thanksgiving Dinners ##Vice commodore Ade Adibisis and his wife for seniors. Sheila came as pirates to the Mardi Gras event. In addition to the music provided by the XPD Band, the highlights of the Throughout its history, SYC’s activievening were the traditional Seafarers ties have not been limited to fun in the Strut and the Umbrella Parade featuring sun. Always aware of community, the the members of the Seafarers’ Auxiliary Seafarers have provided swimming and Seafarer captains who would have lessons for neighborhood children and made Mary Poppins jealous, except for exposed children of Annapolis and the flying part. neighboring communities to classes in SYC was organized in 1959 by a boating safety along with practical expegroup of black men with a common rience on the water. In 1970, members interest in boating. After meeting in formed the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members’ homes for eight years, they Flotilla 75 at the SYC clubhouse. Today purchased an abandoned schoolhouse at many Seafarers are members of the U.S. Third Street and Chester Avenue that Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 24-06. had been built as an elementary school. The activities of the Flotilla include Today the club is comprised of more education, safety inspections, and search than 50 members. and rescue. seafarersyc.com

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o you want to be a racer? Herrington Harbour Sailing Association will hold a second New Racer Seminar on April 12 at 12 noon at the main building at Herrington Harbour South, in Rosehaven, MD. This seminar will introduce new racers to the Racing Rules, preparing to start, starting, and how to get to the first mark and finish line. The seminar is open to sailboat owners interested in racing with HHSA (register at hhsa. org). Prior to the New Racer Seminar, HHSA will conduct a Race Management Seminar for current members at 9:30 a.m. The seminar focuses on how to conduct a race, use the committee boat equipment, and report results (register at hhsa.org). Last month, the HHSA Women Underway sponsored a presentation about oyster restoration by John Bacon, Steering Committee Chair of the

##The first New Racer seminar at HHSA.

Chesapeake Beach Oyster Cultivation Society, at its monthly meeting on March 9. Members learned the secret to oysters’ magic is their unique ability to filter water. The process improves the Bay’s oxygen levels and permits submerged aquatic vegetation to grow. Oysters once supported the most valuable fishery in the Bay; today, the native oyster population has been estimated to be as low as one percent of peak historic levels.

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Learn To Sail the Chesapeake Bay

he Annapolis Naval Sailing Association (ANSA), a volunteer sailing club dedicated to safe recreational sailing on the Chesapeake Bay and wherever the winds may take us, has been in existence since 1967. ASNA maintains a 44-foot sailboat called Fantasea in Annapolis

for recreational use by its members and for training. The primary goal of ANSA is to build competent crew and skippers. The club offers training in accordance with U.S. Navy Standards, as formalized by the U.S. Naval Sailing Association, and issues certificates for class-

room courses and sailing instruction on the water. ANSA’s course offerings, taught by experienced instructors, address all levels of sailing and are reasonably priced. Courses include Senior Crew, Piloting and Navigation, Watch Caption, Cruising Skipper, and Women-on-the-Water.

Training Dates: • Piloting and Navigation—Sunday, April 12; Saturday, April 25; Saturday, May 2.

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In addition to the courses offered by ANSA, the club has monthly dinner meetings, dinner cruises, daysails, and overnight trips, as well as several raftups and other sailing adventures throughout the spring, summer, and fall. To learn more about ANSA, visit ansa.org. If you are interested in taking the courses, contact ANSA’s rear commodore for training, Jason Schwier, at training@ansa.org.

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n a snowy, windy evening, March 7, some 30 Back Creek YC members hosted an extraordinary presentation by Tom Crafton, his wife, Kathleen, and two of their children, Ben and Jena. The event was held at Maryland Capital YCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s facilities. Tom and Kathleen had determined (correctly, it turns out) that self-schooling and the opportunity to experience a number of different populations and cultures would be better for their three children, of whom two are developmentally disabled and one is genius level. This evening, they, along with Ben and Jessa, described the seven years the family spent cruising aboard their 43-foot Hans Christian ketch Nueva Vida, noting that the day they moved onto the boat, the sibling rivalry and complaining stopped. They also discussed their blue-water sailing experiences and life aboard Nueva Vida, a sturdy, but heavy vessel which could not effectively go to windward and motored only with high consumption of expensive diesel. This influenced several of

##The Crafton family: Tom, Jena, Kathleen, and Ben.

their decisions to continue on a westward sailing circumnavigation that involved 83 months and 30,000 miles. They learned how to sail on their own and survive storms; they experienced five hurricanes in Florida before sailing south to the Americas. The family shared intriguing tales of cultural experiences and new populations encountered. They visited countries in the Americas before traversing the Panama Canal in 2006 and heading westward. The sailing was often slow, involving many miles and even months between exotic destinations, such as Vanuatu, where people possessed the least but smiled the most; the New Guinea islands; or New Zealand, where

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Where We Sail

The Upper Tidal Potomac

o be up front about it, we do not race on the Tidal Basin. But this time of year we do our best to sail to the very top of the Upper Tidal Potomac—near Haines Point and before the 14th Street Bridge—as near as we can get to the Basin in order to see the Cherry Blossom trees in full bloom, their boughs fully laden with delicate pink blossoms. The Basin was designed to release 250 million gallons of water captured at high tide twice a day. The inlet gates, located on the Potomac side of the basin, allow water to enter the basin during high tide. During this time the outlet gates, on the Washington Channel side, close to store incoming water and block the flow of water and sediment into the channel. As the tide begins to ebb, the general outflow of water from the basin forces the inlet gates to close.

Why care so much about the tides? Racing on the Upper Tidal Potomac has its challenges, and we are more often governed by the moon than the sun. The saying goes that it’s not if you’ll run aground, but when. Sailboat owners know their boat’s draft down to the inch, and experienced racers know just how far they can traverse outside of the marked channel given the stage of the tide and pace of the current. Are you aground at Mark 7A? You likely took the turn too wide during low tide. Did you venture too close to Dave’s Cradle, a submerged array of pilings from a deserted pier? Namesaked after a sailboat racer who frequented the place, you’ll be there awhile if the tide is going out. A rescue tow from another boat or the even the Coast Guard may be in order. Wind, too, is another challenge that must be mastered by the Upper Tidal

Potomac racer; it can be finicky and rapidly changing. It’s not unheard of to end up sailing windward both ways during a windward/leeward race as the wind changes its direction. A run may turn into a reach, with a close haul close behind. Then there are those moments in which the masthead fly turns in lazy circles, catching no breeze at all. If the wind dies down when you round Mark 2 or 4 by the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and the tide is headed out, the current may make your boat stationary or sail backward. Boats have been known to flock there together like birds of a feather, waiting for the wind to pick up or literally for the tides to turn. Springtime on the Potomac means that the Daingerfield Island Sailing Club’s (DISC) Cherry Blossom Regatta will soon be held. The event draws more than 30 boats from sailing clubs up

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and down the river from Dahlgren and Mount Vernon to the Pentagon Sailing Club and the Sailing Club of Washington. Usually held the second Saturday in April, the regatta features three windward/leeward or triangle races and is frequently held on our north course near Haines Point, where the Potomac Channel and Anacostia Channels diverge. Spring also means that the weekly racing season is soon upon us. Hosted by DISC under the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association umbrella, boats participate in PHRF-based Tuesday night races, weekend regattas, and Friday night happy hour races. Frequently held on our Middle Course, these races put your starting line adjacent to Old Town’s riverside parks—populated by volleyballers and the occasional sax player— and headed down to one of two leeward marks near the beautiful arches of the newly-reengineered Woodrow Wilson Bridge. Depending on the elements, a two- to four-nautical-mile race is the norm, with longer races heading south of the Woodrow Wilson to Mount Vernon in the fall when winds pick up and fall foliage decorates the landscape.

With all its challenges, it is well worth it to race the Upper Tidal. With a backdrop of the Washington Monument, the Capitol dome, and the National Cathedral overlooking the city on its crested hill, it doesn’t matter whether you’re racing under blue skies, in pouring down rain, or when watching the sunset spread purple, red, and

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April in Charleston

perry Charleston Race Week (CRW) is considered a “tune up regatta with teeth” by Bay racers. It falls in the middle of April when many of us are still wrestling with shrink wrap and patching glass in the yard, at the perfect point when you’re dying to go sailing but it’s still a bit too cold up here. CRW is a great chance to break in a new pair of sailing shoes, get your raccoon tan started, and figure out who is the weakest link when it comes to your crew before the NOOD Regatta comes to town. The wind, the temperature, and the competition in Charleston is always top notch, and this year, the 20th anniversary of CRW, is no different. 82 April 2015 SpinSheet

April 16-19, Bay boats are headed down en masse. At press time, 270 boats are registered for the regatta with the cut off limits set at 300. Of those, more than 35 are coming down from the Chesapeake. Most notably, 15 Bay J/70s are headed down with their crew. Eight J/80s are headed down as well, making up 80 percent of the current fleet. The Viper 640 class is also proving that they will travel for regattas. Three Chesapeake-area boats are headed down to compete in the fleet that will have upwards of 20 boats coming in from as far as Texas and California. Six Vipers are already signed up for

Southern Bay Race Week the last weekend of May, so expect this class to make a scene before bringing the party back north. But Charleston isn’t just about one-design sailing. Paul Milo, Martin Roesch, Bruce Gardner, Gerry Taylor, and Rich Zantzinger are all taking their rides down to CRW. Ian Gordon has been busy sailing his Farr 280 everywhere from Key West to Abu Dhabi, and he’ll have Gaucho there as well. SpinSheet will be on the scene reporting live from the action, so be sure to check out spinsheet.com for all the details and results. You can also follow along at charlestonraceweek.com spinsheet.com

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Three words: current, current, current. Charleston’s tidal currents can be tricky, and even veteran Charleston racers don’t have them fully figured out. College of Charleston Sailing Team coaches Mitch Hall and Ward Cromwell give a local knowledge debriefing at the Regatta Village Thursday evening before competition begins. For first time Race Week competitors, this is definitely a presentation to catch. And even if you’re a Race Week veteran, make sure you’re fully informed by checking out all the info available via our sponsor SailFlow’s website (sailflow. com).

Two more words: commercial traffic. Charleston is one of the nation’s busiest international ports, so make sure you keep an eye out for big

ships coming and going, and do everything possible to avoid them. The main harbor channel runs right past the regatta headquarters at the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, and all competitors racing on the offshore courses will have to transit the channel to and from their racecourses. And two dreaded words for competitors: sail repair. If you get a tear in that kite or flog the main so badly a batten flaps out, who you gonna call? In Charleston, you’ve basically got three options. John Bowden, the local rep for Quantum Sails (a Race Week sponsor) and his staff at Charleston Sail Loft will be on call to assist you ((843) 754-9547). You can also rely on the Durst brothers Peter and George

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Charleston Waterkeeper. Now in its seventh year, Charleston Waterkeeper is part environmental advocate and part watch dog, keeping a close eye on the water quality of Charleston Harbor and the surrounding watershed -- and that’s great for anyone who sails, especially dinghy sailors. This nonprofit was founded and is run by former sailing instructor Cyrus Buffum, who still takes a day off now and then to race. charlestonwaterkeeper.org

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happen often, but occasionally the wind gods refuse to cooperate and the race committees are forced to abandon the action. If that happens, don’t despair. You’ve got countless options for entertaining yourself onshore. Want to go bowling, check out The Alley in downtown Charleston. Prefer to ride the go carts, then head out to Blackbeard’s Cove on the outskirts of Mt. Pleasant. Or maybe the movies are more your style, and if so, the Cinebarre multiplex is just a few blocks from the regatta venue. The motto there is “eat, drink and watch movies.” To register, find results, check out pictures, and much more, visit charlestonraceweek.com

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hange is in the air around the Chesapeake Bay YRA (CBYRA), and to demonstrate a group of 75 sailors gathered the weekend of March 14 to have a true party: an overnight shindig at Camp Wright on the Eastern Shore, with a bonfire, beverages and good food, and, of course, trophies. Sailors gathered to celebrate the 2014 High Point Awards, given out by the CBYRA to sailors who have sailed in a

minimum number of sanctioned events. This year, there were 15 qualifying races, so the group gathered to celebrate constituted some of the Bay’s most seasoned and successful crews. The big winner of the night was Incommunicado, the Omega 36 owned by Ed Tracey and Tim Polk, who took home the Lady Anne Arundel, LaBrot, and Decker trophies for Highest Scoring Skipper from Anne Arundel Co.,

Best Unadjusted Performance in the Handicap Class, and Best Performance in PHRF Region 2, respectively. The Healy Trophy for best unadjusted score in the Cruising One Design class was given to Fredrik Salvesen and Cedric Lewis onboard the J/105 Mirage. Congratulations to all who qualified, and here’s to a great 2015 season of racing on the Bay!

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ith water temperatures likely to remain quite low this spring, all those tired noodity jokes about the Helly Hansen National Offshore One Design (NOOD) Regatta won’t be nearly as funny. Get your foulies, lifejackets, base layers, and gloves out, sailors— here we go again! A rite of spring at host club Annapolis YC, the NOOD Regatta, slated this year for May 1-3, brings sailors from all over the Bay, East Coast, and beyond to America’s Sailing Capital for the first big regatta of the season. Those who have been racing in the tropics all winter may not have yet heard about the regatta’s title sponsor Helly Hansen that recently stepped into the role previously held by longtime sponsor Sperry TopSider. Expect some cool new HH jackets and apparel on display at the AYC annex (aka “the grassy knoll”) at party time. Annapolis is the third stop, following St. Petersburg, FL, and San Diego, CA, in the five-city NOOD series organized by Sailing World. Chicago, IL, and Marblehead, MA, follow in June and July. The series culminates in a winter championship regatta in the British Virgin Islands. Among the classes forming at print time are J/22, J/24, J/35, J/70, J/80, J/105, J/109, J/111, S2 7.9, Farr 30, Viper 640, and Beneteau 36.7. Find a preview of returning competitors and what’s new and exciting on the water and onshore in the May issue of SpinSheet. Find regatta documents at sailingworld.com/nood-regattas/ annapolis.

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ore than 150 competitors are signed up and psyched for the Storm Trysail Club’s (STC) 50th anniversary Block Island Race Week (BIRW) June 21-26. Regatta chairman and STC vice commodore Peter Rugg expects 50 more entries and sees a celebratory week shaping up for this “getaway” island on Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay. In addition to a dozen crews of racing sailors from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., early entrants hail from as far as California, Florida, and Texas and internationally from Bermuda, Canada, and Great Britain. “As this is the 50th anniversary race week, we’re trying to make this event one of the more memorable in recent years,” Rugg says. “We have three one-design classes holding championships during race week, a doublehanded and cruising division, and a wide array of shoreside activities to keep BIRW true to its roots.” Founded in 1965, the event is held in odd-numbered years on idyllic Block Island, about 13 miles off the southern coast of Rhode Island. Measuring less than 10 square miles in area, Block Island has been named one of “The Last Great Places” by the Nature Conservancy. In boats ranging in size from 6.5 meters to 65 feet, competitors will race on three circles for one-design and rated classes, which could sail up to two races per day. The IRC, HPR, and PHRF rating rules will be featured, as well as a Cruising Division that will send crews on a “navigator’s” course around fixed aids of navigation. Three one-design classes—J/105, J/109, and Swan 42—will hold regional or continental championships, and the winner of each class in 2013 has already entered. A highlight of the week is the race around Block Island, a 20-nautical-mile sprint that challenges crews with swift tidal currents, rocky outcrops, and windless holes while racing against picture-perfect sand dunes and lush flora and fauna of the island. If your Chesapeake-based crew is headed to BIRW, be sure to take great pictures of your crew posing by the boat or partaking in shoreside fun and share them with SpinSheet readers by emailing editor@ spinsheet.com. blockislandraceweek.com Follow us!

##With an area smaller than 10 square miles, Block Island may be small, but expect big BIRW racing June 21-26. Photo by facebook.com/blockislandlove

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CBYRA: Come Out and Race with Us! by Tim Ford, President, CBYRA

he Chesapeake Bay YRA (CBYRA) doesn’t have any statistics on this, but we’d guess that (aside from some unknown percentage of racers whose parents got them involved in Optis or some other Junior Sailing program) a good percentage of us came to racing from daysailing and cruising in a completely noncompetitive sense. Now, let’s talk about all of you who did not grow up with a tiller in your mitt. Like some of us, you were probably at one time scornful of racers! You were dismissive of their aggressive, burning need to always have the boat going as fast as possible. You felt, perhaps smugly, that racing in itself was counter to the whole ethos of sailing, which should be about relaxation and escape from the pressures of having to perform elsewhere, especially the workplace.

But: a co-worker knew you sailed. And it turned out his skipper needed crew for a casual weeknight race, so they asked if you would come one evening after work. You decided to go, despite knowing you’d hate it. Except: you didn’t hate it. The camaraderie was great, you had some laughs and the beer was cold. So you went the next week, too. After three or four weeks, the owner was making subtle suggestions that you were part of the “regular crew” and you also noticed one other thing: going racing every Wednesday was a guarantee that you’d get out of the office and on the water at least once a week. And so begins the addiction. You notice, on your own cruising boat, an extra 500 pounds of tools, books, crockery, silverware and provisions for a month at sea. You remove all of it. You think about installing a rigid vang.

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The Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover

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o say that we’re excited for the Volvo Ocean Race’s (VOR) Newport stopover May 5 through 17 is a bit of an understatement. Newport is on everyone’s list as the second greatest sailing city in

America, and the Volvo fleet is by far one of the sport’s most exciting fleets to spectate. If you haven’t bought your plane tickets yet, you need to get on that. Here are some incredible opportunities you

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want to take advantage of once you touch down in Rhode Island. Team One Newport has announced a couple of great promotions associated with the race. Team One is the only outfitter selling foul weather gear associated with the race, so when you purchase Team Alvimedica, Dongfeng Race Team, Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing, or Team Vestas Wind gear, you may be chosen to tour one of the boats during the stopover. The winner will receive a full tour given by a crew member. Just be sure to make your purchase either online or in the store no later than May 1. The boats are scheduled to land in Newport between May 5 and 9, with Race Village opening at 3 p.m. on the 5th. You can tour the boats at their docks on the pier off Fort Adams State Park, hear onthe-water commentary by Andy Green, check out what happens at each of the teams’ shore support stations, and much more. There will be plenty of food, enter-

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The first practice race for the Big Boats happens the afternoon of May 14, with Pro-Am Races happening between 2 and 4 p.m. on both May 14 and 15. You’re encouraged to head over to Fort Adams to watch both the Pro-Am series and the In-Port Race, as the Fort provides stadium viewing of the Volvo Ocean 65s sailing around the bay. Within Race Village, Andy Green will be giving commentary and large screen televisions will be posted everywhere. The Village is completely free, with plenty of room to walk around and view the in-port racing. If you’re itching to

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Annapolis to Newport 2015 New and Exciting Changes

n exciting Annapolis to Newport (A2N) Race will soon unfold June 5 and June 6—with slower boats starting on the first day and sailing a slightly shorter course to ensure that all boats arrive earlier and in a more compact timeframe. To improve the onshore

experience, race headquarters has been moved to a more central location at Newport Yachting Center. In between the starts and finish, sailors experience what they really came for: a 475-nautical-mile race between America’s Sailing Capital and Amer-

ica’s Yachting Capital (can you argue with that?). At print time, 84 boats were registered, and many attended winter racing seminars at Annapolis YC and the Safety at Sea Seminar in March at the U.S. Naval Academy. Visit spinsheet.com/a2n-2015 for more.

Meet the A2N Skipper: Jim Praley of the J/120 Shinnecock How many times have you done the A2N? Any memorable finishes? Praley: I came to offshore racing relatively late, so I’ve only done the race four previous times—once on someone else’s boat and three times on boats I’ve owned or co-owned. We had podium finishes in 2005 and 2009. Who are your crew members for 2015? Jimmy Praley (my son), Mike Praley (my brother), Tom Schubert (navigator), Cam Bowdren, Jonathan Bartlett, Shane Zwingelberg, and Holger Hinsch.

Want to brag a bit about your crew and what they bring to the race? They are all very experienced sailors, particularly offshore, and maybe more importantly, good company. No divas allowed. I read once that Sir Peter Blake was being pressured to select a prominent New Zealand sailor for a Whitbread Race and refused, stating that “Around the world is a long way to go with an a—hole.” Newport is a lot closer, but it’s a smaller boat.

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From past A2Ns, can you think of one particularly funny, scary, or memorable moment underway? Two things stand out: In the 2009 race, it was blowing 25 plus knots from the north, and we were ripping down the Bay with 15-plus knots of boat speed on a very dark, rainy night. We actually made it from R2 down the Bay and through the Bay Bridge-Tunnel in a little over 12 hours. We were new to the boat and had never actually gybed Shinnecock under the asymmetrical spinnaker before. We pulled off two great heavy air gybes like we had been practicing the maneuver all summer. In 2011, we were in the ocean south of Montauk Point and sailed through a pod of six or seven whales. They were spouting one at a time in succession, and it looked like the fountains at the Bellagio.What a spectacular sight!

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Best race and worst race? Best Race: 2009. We were brand new to the boat, it was a record-setting pace, and we finished third overall in PHRF right out of the box. Worst Race: 2013. We were in great position in our class, but making absolutely no progress for about 12 hours off the Delaware coast. The GPS actually showed us floating forward and backward with the tide. Some of us (the skipper in particular) had commitments later in the week. It was hot and the flies were biting, so we threw in the towel knowing that we probably had just enough fuel to get to Cape May. Of course, about two hours after we withdrew, the breeze filled in and the fleet romped off to Newport while we were motoring up Delaware Bay. It drove home an old lesson: You have to finish to score. This year everyone’s calendar will be clear, and we’ll bring fly swatters. What do you think would surprise nonsailors about racing offshore? They invariably ask what we do at night. We just tell them we have very long anchor lines.

If a sailor were on the fence about doing this race for the first time, how would you talk him or her into it? I would repeat what I was told the first time I went offshore: “You may not like it, but you may love it. You won’t know until you try it.” What’s your favorite thing to do upon arrival in Newport? We don’t drink on offshore races, but we will have a case of beer and sometimes a bottle of rum ready for the finish. The first one tastes pretty good. Follow us!

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Southern Racing Wrap Up

t was the classic East Side/West Side rivalry in the Bareboat 1 class at the 2015 Heineken Regatta in St. Maarten, with J/World West Coast taking on J/World East Coast in two Beneteau Oceanis 50s. And although the weather couldn’t have been any better, 25-30 knots of breeze on the first two days kept crews on their toes and working up a sweat. In the end, J/World West Coast took home the top prize with four first place finishes, with the Annapolis boat coming in third in the 11-boat fleet. But the Annapolis boat had no complaints. “Racing down there is an entirely different world,” says Kevin Ryman, director of Chesapeake Boating Club and coach ##Jeremy George, Kevin Ryman, Marc Apter, Scott George, Rachel Wilkinson, Ann Wilkinson, and Jeff Jordan represented J/World Annapolis in the Bareboat 1 fleet at the St. Martin Heineken Regatta

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Train Like You Race by Kim Couranz

way too many days/weeks of being forced off the roads, I did a little poking around the web to come up with some new ideas for my time on the treadmill. Keyword: intervals. Not only are intervals—mixing highintensity periods in with rest/recovery segments—a great way to build fitness and a terrific boredom buster, they also mimic heartrate demands when we race dinghies. Think about it: We spend much of our hiking out upwind, which, while taxing for your quads, isn’t really a cardio buster. We curl up into little balls on light air downwinds, trying not to move. But when we need to move, boy howdy, it had better be fast, strong, and effective as we set spinnakers, round marks, or get into tacking duels. Interval training not only conditions your body to be able to respond quickly when you need it to, but it also helps train your heart rate to relax once your effort is complete. That lets you refocus

o say this was a tough winter for dinghy sailors on the Chesapeake is quite the understatement. Not only did the big ice event in February (and March!) squash frostbiting plans, but icy roadways and trails made getting outside for fitness time dicey as well. So to keep the blood flowing, many small-boaters spent lots of time in the gym. It’s easy to slip into routines at the gym. Get on the treadmill for a half hour. Do the same machines in the weight room every time you go. Toss in some wall sits. And that’s all good—way better than sitting on the couch moaning about the weather—but could you make your gym time even better? Think about your sailing and racing: How do you actually use your body during dinghy races, and how can you best support that during your fitness training time? I prefer to run on trails; if that’s not available, roads; if they’re not an option (thank you, ice), the “dreadmill.” After

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the interval part of my session, I’ll sprint up the hill, jog back down for a recovery period, and repeat the process. As my fitness increases, I’ll increase the number of uphill sprints I do in a session. If it’s your first time out, try for four. You can also walk downhill rather than jog to increase your recovery time. What I discovered this winter is that you can also do hill sprints on treadmills that have an “incline” feature. After you have warmed up, increase the incline to perhaps seven or eight percent and speed up the belt as well. Try running for 15 seconds, resting for 45, and repeating a few times. Maybe bump it up so you’re running 30, resting 30. Take the incline a little lower and slow the belt down and go for longer intervals: running for a minute, resting a minute. Mix it up, and find a routine that is challenging but doable for you. Safety is critical. Try lower incline and slower speed until you’re familiar with what your legs and heart will let you do. Slowly increase your effort. Easing yourself back onto the moving belt from standing “on the sidelines” can take some practice; support yourself using your arms

##Dan Gnau, a trainer at the Annapolis Athletic Club, demonstrates interval training on a rowing machine.

on the siderails as you transition back to running. Always be aware of the moving belt so you don’t end up off the back end of the treadmill. I went off the back of a treadmill a few months ago. I had stepped off to the sides to talk with someone, thought I had pushed “stop,” and failed to realize the belt was actually still moving

when I stepped back on it. Let’s just say I did not stick the dismount, and I was lucky to not get injured. The principles of intervals can be applied in many ways. Pick your favorite cardio work and create an interval plan, alternating high intensity and recovery, that will help you on the water.

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New Digs

New Launch Dealer S&J Yachts is the dealer for the new L24 Island Packet Family Launch, available in an all-electric model, the L24e, or a diesel-powered model, the L24d. With the optional WhisperQuiet diesel generator, the L24e becomes a true hybrid for virtually unlimited run times. This innovative mini-yacht promises to impress with its loungelike accommodations and semi-custom features. sjyachts.com

New Services

Port Annapolis Marina offers two new services for the boating community. With its recently acquired 75-ton Travel Lift, it is now the only marina in Annapolis that can haul out and service catamarans up to 26 feet wide as well as large yachts up to 80 feet long. Port Annapolis has also added a trucking service to allow clients to easily move their boats to and from the Annapolis area from distance ports. Port Annapolis offers competitive rates for boats up to 45 feet. portannapolis.com

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Sparcraft America is pleased to announce the hiring of Mike Coe as manager of sales and marketing. Coming from an eight-year background in sailmaking, Mike’s unique experience will give him the hands-on knowledge to make sure Sparcraft delivers high quality, easyto-use product, which will enhance any sailor’s experience. “Mike’s wide experience and energy will be invaluable in directing our identity into the future,” explains Vernon Hultzer, general manager of Sparcraft America. “Our goal is to be the company that makes spars that are both high performance and durable but are also very easy to use. I fully expect Mike’s hands-on experience to help us achieve that.” sparcraft.com 104 April 2015 SpinSheet

New RIB Dealer

RIBCRAFT, the leading builder of professional grade rigid inflatable boats (RIB) for safety professionals, military agencies, and recreational boaters, is pleased to announce the signing of Lighthouse Inflatables of Virginia Beach as a new recreation dealer. In addition to being a full stocking dealer, Lighthouse will be a preferred service center for coastal Virginia and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. “RIBCRAFT customers will benefit from the five-star customer service of Lighthouse Inflatables knowledgeable staff,” comments Jeremy Churchill, general manager of Lighthouse Inflatables. “We are looking forward to partnering with Lighthouse Inflatables to promote the RIBCRAFT line of professional grade RIBs,” says Matthew Velluto, RIBCRAFT’s director of business development. ribcraftusa.com or lighthouseinflatables.com

Awarded for Innovation

StormFender, LLC announces that its StormFender dock-mounted fender system earned an Innovation Award in the “Docking & Fendering Equipment” category at the 2015 Miami International Boat Show. These accolades are presented annually by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and Boating Writers International. “Our young company is honored to have received the 2015 Innovation Award,” says Jonathan Hough, inventor and owner. “StormFender’s proprietary and maintenance-free design provides an attractive and durable solution that offers proven protection for recreational boaters and marina operators.” stormfender.com

Top Honors

Paradise Marina has been awarded an Official Citation and Senatorial Designation of Clean Marina of the Year 2014 from Edward R. Reilly, Anne Arundel County Legislative District 33. Congratulations to John Hiser, owner, and the slip holders of Paradise Marina! paradisemarina.com

Chesapeake Regional Accessible Boating’s (CRAB) administrative offices are now located at 177 Defense Highway. CRAB’s accessible sailboats will still sail out of Sandy Point State Park. The new phone number is (410) 266-5277 (KRAB). crabsailing.org

Introducing Isbjörn

Sailing professionals and SpinSheet contributors Andy Schell and Mia Karlsson purchased a classic Sparkman and Stevens-designed Swan 48, named Isbjörn, on which they plan to offer offshore sails to passengers. Isbjörn can accommodate six passengers and two crew, all in individual sea berths. “I’m still pinching myself that I own my dream boat and have this incredible opportunity,” says Schell. Rates start around $2000 per week. 59-north.com

Silver Anniversary

Captain Chris and the Schooner Liberté II, made their first commercial sail together 25 years ago. They are also celebrating 20 years of sailing from the pier at the Chart House Restaurant in Annapolis. The captain says, “It has been a privilege sailing the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Annapolis, one of the most beautiful and vibrant communities in the world.” theliberte.com

A Call For Grant Applications

Patuxent River Appreciation Days, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of the 2015 grant round. Non-profit organizations that provide educational programs about the Patuxent River or conduct research activities in and around the river or Basin are eligible. The P.R.A.D., Inc. Board awards up to $1000 per organization in any one calendar year. For an application, please call Melissa McCormick at (410) 326-2042, ext. 41, or email mccormmj@co.cal.md.us

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SAIL Chesapeake 20 For sale. Built 1940 by Capt. Dick Hartge. Includes mast, sails, trailer. Ready to sail. $8,500. 410-544-4854 Ranger 22 #203 Well maintained/one owner 28 years. Barrier coated bottom. AWLGRIP topside/deck 2012. Full galvanized trailer w/excellent tires. $3250/OBO 410-721-9109 or boats. babies@verizon.net 24’ Hunter 240 ’04 Very good cond.. Tohatsu 9.8 electric start/tilt (2010), bimini, GPS, fishfinder, VHF, custom canvas cover, portable AC unit, new bottom paint, trailer. $16,000. Gaithersburg MD. (301) 216-9862. kayakerbarb@yahoo.com J/24 Sail #1223 Race ready, currently in water in Oxford. .proven PHRF winner in St Michaels. last 7 yrs faired keel, MASTHEAD Spinnaker(165) but easily converted to one design. on hard for 2 yrs, replaced all toe rails, updated & replaced deck hardware. New Kiwi grip deck. All Stanchions, pushpit & bow pulpit, re-glassed . Tac tic wireless. Call for more details: (410) 819-7878.

25’ Cape Dory ’77 Thoroughly upgraded and improved, solid deck, ST, new headsails, new electric, Honda OB. Asking $8000. Call Scott (410) 798-1456 or scottstahler08@live.com 25’ Merit 25 ‘82 Well-equipped, sleek, very fast, large sail inventory, Tohatsu 4-cycle 3.5hp OB, recent interior cushions, VC offshore bottom paint, white hull, on hard for your inspection in Arnold, MD $5,500 (703) 303-3085. 26’ Bristol ’73 Classic Great sailing sloop. H. Herreshoff design. Thousands in upgrades since 2003. Electric start Honda 9.9, Cabin cushions, Raytheon inst., teak hand rails, standing rigging, hatch AC. Asking $6,500 OBO (703) 764-1277. Nonsuch 26 Ultra Well maintained, and equipped Ultra layout #230, 1987.. Doyle sail. Westerbeke 545 hrs., major upgrades. Raymarine autopilot 2013. GPS, VHF, B&G electronics. Dodger. $36,000. Email for brochure: philmw3@verizon.net 26’ S2 7.9 IB ’83 Lifting keel… min draft 18”. BMW dsl. Folding prop. Freshwater boat. Bottom epoxy barrier and Vivid. Recent sails. Boom Kicker, Vectra backstay system with flicker. Autohelm. Trailer. PHRF 174. Excellent condition. Located North East, Md. (610) 328-6448 27’ Catalina ’81 Rigged for single handed sailing. RF jib, bimini & dodger, new cushions, solar charger, Yamaha 8-hp. In water at Deale. $6,500 (937) 654-0031. jwescott860@gmail.com 27’ Ericson ‘78 $7150 Beautiful boat. Clean and dry inside. Great cushions and woodwork. Reliable Atomic 4 starts every time. Only 3’ 9” draft. Everything you need to sail away. (301) 286-1899. 28’ Sabre ’75 Needs work, and a new engine. Great boat for the right person. Bohemia River. $2,000. celeriter7@ yahoo.com, phil.vogler@comcast.net

Cape Dory 30 Cutter ’82 Sound Volvo dsl and hull. Needs cosmetic work. Priced accordingly under $20,000. Great opportunity for someone willing to invest sweat equity. Contact reking@att.net or 410-841-5522.

Lippincott 30 ’82 Great cond., Well-maintained, Roller main & genoa, bimini, Yanmar dsl. Great Bay cruiser with 4’2” shoal draft. $19,500 Docked on Kent Is. 302-943-0450 or parsail30@comcast.net Pearson 30 ’77 “Kinvarra” Well maintained, many upgrades, near new sails. Featured in: SAIL; BOATWORKS spring 2005, CHESAPEAKE BAY May 2004 magazines. $13,000 410-5442721 (message) dkral3@comcast.net 32’ Sabre ’84 Great Bay boat, tri-cabin layout, 21 HP Westerbeke, main 2012, roller furling headsail, genoa 2010, jib fair, winter cover, fin keel, $29,900, 410-703-7986 or mike@crusaderyachts.com 34’ Hunter Sloop ‘84 Excellent boat for cruising the Bay! Good cond.. Many upgrades and new items. Email for complete list. Located Kent Narrows. Motivated to sell before slip rental due. $20,000 or OBO. (717) 201-1086. 34’ Peterson ’78 Celtic fast cruiser. Must sell, Dr’s orders. 155, loose footed main, 100%, staysail, geneker & ATN, autohelm, Yanmar, PHRF 132 $16,500 (443) 504-5147. J105 Hull 97 - best priced J in the country Straight-up J105 Hull 97, former Hiawatha. Deep draft. Proven race winner. Pre-scrimp hull. Lightly used racing sails. Fresh micron bottom. New Sheets. Annapolis. $50,000 OBO. jjavitt@gmail.com

36’ Columbia Sloop ’69 Classic Crealock, Westerbeke 30 low hrs, many amenities, awlgrip, upholstery, refrigeration, h/c H20, much more. Excellent value to dedicated new owner. Sabre S28-II ’79 Sloop $12,250 Asking $12,500 (802) 745-8455. Good cond. 4’8” draught, 9’3” beam. Wheel steering, NEW: batteries, alternator, charger, tachometer, chartplotter/fishfinder, VHF, cabin lights, Look for Used head, running rigging. New bimini, sail Boat Reviews at cover, binnacle cover and jib UV cover. Bottom paint 2011. Furling jib, wheel spinsheet.com/ steering, AC. Volvo MD7-A. 4 sails. 2 resources1/ anchors. Depth meter. Deale, MD used-boat-reviews Contact Gary: (303) 775-5453 or gary@sunshineduo.us

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BROKERAGE & CLASSIFIED 42’ Hunter 420 CC ’02 Gorgeous meticulously maintained, A/C, generator, bow thruster, Raymarine Electronics incl. radar, 2 cabin w/aft centerline, 2 heads $155K. Contact Keith: 301-503-4634 or Keith@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 36’ Presto Ketch ‘82 Fiberglass, shoal draft, tanbark sails, Yanmar 30 dsl. Perfect for Bahamas, Florida Keys and Chesapeake. $29,000 Located in NC. Specs and pictures at 919-942-6862, www.beaufortyachtsales.com

Valiant 42 ’02 Very well equipped and ready to sail. One owner boat. Argo has all the right stuff including lots of custom stainless from the factory including arch with davits, all furling cutter rig, gen, A/C, watermaker, custom interior finishes, Lighthouse windlass and excellent ground tackle and much more. Contact David Jackson 713-8068953 view listing photos and video at www.tackk.com/uy2pw9

36’ Sabre ‘85 Great shape, K/C, Dinette layout, sleeps 7, lots of extras, one owner, 62,500, email for full specs, rlv@adalliance.net 37’ Hunter ’88 cruising sloop Ready to sail, Yanmar dsl, 110 furling jib, Dutchman mainsail, well equipped instrumentation, air/heat, Sea Scouts $27,500, Steve Alexander, stevedalex@msn.com, 301 646-0805 38’ Bluewater Ingrid 38 Ketch ‘73 Full keel, double ender, 4-108, VHF FM. Boat, eng, sails, good cond. Same as Nigel Calder’s “Nada”. For sale by Sea Scouts well below appraised value. $34,900. Steve Alexander, (301) 6460805. stevedalex@msn.com

43’ Hans Christian Christina ’97 Well equipped, fast, comfortable. Chartplotter, radar, AIS, SSB, autopilot, generator, life raft. Pullman berth, guest strm, workshop, granite counters. Starting to need TLC. Asking $165,000. Call Rose 443-618-6705 or gypsymarine@comcast.net 46’ Formosa ’81 Center cockpit cutter rigged blue water cruiser, fiberglass decks, 80-hp Lehman, SSB, radar, autopilot, refinished interior teak, new interior cushions, propane stove and heater, Norfolk VA, $85,000 doug@ seattleboatguy.com 53’ Hinckley World Cruiser Everything redone, 5’ 10” draft, 135-hp, elect., winches, 12.5 kw gen., 2 A/Cs, bowthruster, much more, $219k, also selling 67’ inexpensive liveaboard slip in Florida keys, (516) 448-9452.

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

Caliber 40 LRC ‘98 Reluctantly selling our 40 Caliber LRC. Great shape. Many extras including AC, GEN SET, Full Enclosure much more Call for equipment list Located Deltaville 804241-8788 Caliber40@va.metrocast.net $185,000 Bring Offers!

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

OYSTER 55 ’96 Extensive re-fit 2012-13 and ready for the ARC. New electronics, electric rigging, Annapolis, MD � furling, Kent Island, MD sails, ultra-suede upholstery & much Rock Hall, MD � Deltaville, VA more. Asking only 410.287.8181 $448,000/OBO Contact: Harold@AYCyachts.com, 619-8403728 or 410-268-7171

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www.AnnapolisYachtSales.com 25’ Harbor 25 ’07 25’ Harbor 25 ’07 Selftending jib, new sails, wonderful singlehander: $59,995. Call Pat Lane 410-267-8181 or Pat@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 31’ Beneteau 311 ‘99 Super bay boat in excellent cond. with new mainsail & running rigging; Raymarine instruments; AC etc. Check out the specs on www.annapolisyachtsales. com. $49,500 neg. Call Jonathan Hutchings: 804-436-4484 or email Jonathan@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 33’ Soverel 33 ’85 2012 National Champion “Renegade”. Custom trailer, updated sail inventory and tons of upgrades! Just Listed at $35,000. Call Bob Oberg 410-320-3385 or Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

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

34’ Beneteau 343 ’07 & ’08 Both nicely equipped w/AC and chartplotter. Other equipment varies. From $107,000. For more information contact Bob Oberg 410-320-3385 or Bob@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 40’ Beneteau 40 ’08 & ’09 Choose from 2 of the nicest, cleanest Beneteau 40s on the market. Both extremely well equipped and one is 2 cabin, 1 head, the other 3 cabin 2 head. Easy to see here in Annapolis at Jabins. From $189,900 Call Denise at 410-991-8236 or Denise@AnnapolisYachtSales.com

44’ Beneteau First 44.7 ’04 Absolutely the nicest ever commissioned. Never raced unless for fun!! Custom improvements, AC/Heat, Genset, microwave, new electronics and much more. Asking $239,900. Call Dan at 410-570-8533 or Dan@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 47’ Beneteau 47.7 ’01 Blue hull, great gear, and well maintained!! Check the asking price. Call Dan at 410-570-8533 or Dan@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 47’ Beneteau 473 ’03 This 2 cabin layout is loaded w/generator, A/C, new HD Raymarine e7, dinghy & OB, 3 flat screen TVs, bowthruster & more. She is at Bert Jabins. Clean & ready to go! $229,900. Call Denise at 410-991-8236 or Denise@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 50’ Beneteau ’00 Never chartered, 2-cabin, genset, 2-zone Air, thruster, power winches, stern arch, dinghy, and all the extras you need to get cruising right away! $209,000. Call Aaron: 443-949-4559 or Aaron@AnnapolisYachtSales.com 50’ Beneteau First 50 ’07 Absolutely stunning boat. Perfect performance cruiser. Loaded with all the toys from Genset/Air to Great Electronics & Sails! $399,000 Contact Tim (410) 267-8181 or > tim@annapolisyachtsales.com 53’ Amel Super Maramu ‘93 Blue water center cockpit getaway boat for retirement circumnavigation. All the goodies for luxury cruising in style. Check out the specs on www.AnnapolisYachtSales.com. $249,000 neg. Call Jonathan Hutchings: 804-436 4484 or email Jonathan@AnnapolisYachtSales.com.

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www.atlantic-cruising.com Pearson 28-2 ’87 Clean, turnkey, meticulously maintained Chesapeake Bay cruiser, many upgrades, Yanmar diesel $16,900 call Bobby Allen (443) 949-9481 CS 34 ’90 Winged keel at 4’ 3”, perfect bay boat and strong capable offshore cruiser. Boat is one owner and absolutely mint. Owner moved up, needs to sell now $54.9K NEW PRICE!, will look at all serious offers. (443) 949-9481 Fountaine Pajot Highland 35 Power Cat $189,000 Panda genset, full AC on boat. Superb performance boat on and off shore. New AB tender and new Yamaha 6hp. Boat is in great shape and ready to go! (443) 949-9481.

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62’ 1984 Gulfstar SailMaster 62 ................... $339,000 53’ 1984 Mason 53 Ketch ............................. $150,000 50’ 1984 Gulfstar SailMaster 50 ................... $165,000 49’ 2007 Jeanneau 49 Deck Salon............... $299,000 48’ 2000 Sunward 48 Ketch ......................... $225,000 46’ 2003 Tartan 4600..................................... $349,900 44’ 2004 Tartan 4400..................................... $399,000 43’ 1997 Saga 43 ........................................... $189,000 42’ 1981 Pearson 424 ..................................... $49,900 41’ 2001 Tartan 4100..................................... $160,000 40’ 1976 Bristol 40 .......................................... $65,000 40’ 2005 Formula 40 PC - Hardtop .............. $188,000 40’ 1998 Pacific Seacraft 40 ......................... $250,000 40’ 1996 Pacific Seacraft 40 ......................... $259,000 40’ 2001 Pacific Seacraft 40 ......................... $245,000 40’ 1998 Regal 402 Commodore.................... $97,500 39’ 2002 Catalina 390 - 3 Cabin ................... $135,000 38’ 1988 C&C 38 Mk III .................................... $57,500 38 2004 Hunter 386 ....................................... $137,500

Mike Titgemeyer CPYB, Owner 410-703-7986

Rod Rowan CPYB 703-593-7531

38’ 1990 Freedom 38 ...................................... $75,000 38’ 2015 Hanse 385 - New Demo .......................CALL 37’ 1977 Gulfstar 37 ........................................ $57,500 37’ 1985 Tayana 37 ......................................... $45,000 37’ 2004 Tartan 3700 # 81............................. $210,000 37’ 2002 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 .................CALL 35’ 1979 Bristol 35.5 ....................................... $60,000 35’ 2002 Hunter 356 ........................................ $69,500 35’ 2004 Hunter 356 ........................................ $94,000 35’ 1992 Tartan 3500 - Our Trade .................. $95,000 34’ 2006 Beneteau 343 ................................... $99,000 34’ 2007 Beneteau 343 ................................. $109,000 34’ 1990 Cabo Rico 34 .................................... $85,000 34’ 1987 Express Alsberg Built ..................... $48,000 34’ 1997 Gemini 105M .................................... $89,000 34’ 2001 Legacy 34 Express - Jet Drives .... $155,000 34’ 1994 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 34......... $100,000 34’ 1993 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 34........... $95,000 34’ 1994 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 34......... $100,000

Dave van den Arend CPYB 443-850-4197

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33’ 2015 Tartan 101 - NEW IN STOCK ...............CALL 33’ 1980 Tartan 33........................................... $25,900 33’ 2000 Nauticat 331Motor Sailor .............. $180,000 33’ 2014 Tartan 101....................................... $210,000 32’ 2015 Legacy 32 Downeast - NEW # 50........CALL 32’ 2004 C&C 99- Trade In.............................. $85,000 32’ 2004 C&C 99 .............................................. $85,000 32’ 2000 Catalina 320...................................... $64,500 32’ 1995 Catalina 320...................................... $48,500 32’ 2007 Luhrs 32 Open ............................... $124,900 32’ 1994 Pacific Seacraft Pilot 32 .................. $95,000 32’ 1984 Sabre 32 Tri-Cabin ........................... $28,000 32’ 1995 Pacific Seacraft Pilot 32 ................ $110,000 31’ 1990 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 31........... $59,500 31’ 1990 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 31........... $73,500 28’ 1987 Tartan 28........................................... $29,500 27’ 1980 Pacific Seacraft Orion 27 w/ Trailer $67,750 26’ 2014 Tartan Fantail Daysailor - Demo..... $89,000 26’ 2014 Tartan Fantail Weekender - Demo.. $99,000

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BROKERAGE & CLASSIFIED Jeanneau 409 ‘12 $209,000 2 cab/1 head – 150 engine hours, full electronics and spinnaker - boat like new call Bobby Allen (443)-949-9481 Jeanneau 42i ’07 $199,000 NEW PRICE! Perhaps the fastest 42i built, North 3DL inventory, deep keel, epitomizes the term, “racer/cruiser”. Call Bobby Allen (443) 949-9481

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44’ Fountaine Pajot Helia ’14 Located in the Caribbean, nicely equipped, top of line electronics, radar, solar panels, SSB, dinghy, outboard, EPIRB, genaker, owners relocating, ready to sell. $549,900 NEW PRICE. Call Bobby Allen (443) 949-9481 Jeanneau 45.2 ’03 3 cabin/2 head, owner says sell - TRY $209,000, full electronics, new sails, includes spinnaker, shoal draft, beautiful flag blue – call Bobby Allen (443) 949-9481

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

26’ Tartan Fantail ’14 We have both the DaySailor and WeekEnder in stock. Ready to go excellent incentives. SailAway package at $89k DaySailor & $99k Weekender. ready to test sail, 410-2690939 www.CrusaderYachts.com

Jeanneau 50 DS ’09 NEW PRICE $299,000 fresh water boat, 140 eng hrs, Navy Blue hull, teak decks, totally loaded, all the bells and whistles.. immaculate.. call Bobby Allen (443) 949-9481 50’ Oceanis ’11 2 cabin, 180 hrs on Yanmar 110-hp. Fresh water yacht. Asking $349,000 Call Bobby Allen (443) 949-9481

38’ Catalina ’99 Very clean, aft cabin, stall shower, big galley, new Garmin chartplotter & radar, light use $99,500 757-480-1073 www.bayharborbrokerage.com 38’ Hunter ‘05 Immaculate, new sails 2013/14, inmast furling, new dodger & bimini 2015, touch screen chartplotter , air, walkthru transom $124,500 757-480-1073 www.bayharborbrokerage.com

32’ C&C ’99 ’04 Trade In - Well equipped for racing or performance cruising, Deep Keel ( 6’5” ) White Hull, Carbon Rig & Pole - Updated electronics and racing sails. Asking $85,000 Offers encouraged - Contact Mike 410-269-0939

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

44’ Alden ’91 Beautiful, traditional cutter/sloop. She has askeg mounted rudder, keel centerboard underbody with 4’11 draft. Great looks and superb quality $179,000 757-480-1073 www.bayharborbrokerage.com 44’ Gulfstar ’81 Very solid good sailing boat. Center cockpit, full enclosure, beautiful lines see her at www.bayharborbrokerage.com

35’ Hunter 356 ’04 Great cond., lightly used and equipped perfectly for coastal / Bay cruising. Air Con, windlass, Furling mast and more. Asking $94,000 Reduced / Make offers! 410-269-0939 www.Crusaderyachts.com

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

40’ Pacific Seacraft ’98 & ’96 Standout Crealock design. Both VERY well equipped and meticulous care by owners - Ready for coastal or offshore cruising! FROM $245,000- 410-2690939 www.CrusaderYachts.com

37’ Tartan 3700 ’04 In great shape, white hull, Raymarine electronics / radar, autopilot and more . Mostly Freshwater Sailing & Indoor winters. Here in Annapolis & ready to show. Asking $205k - Offers encouraged 410-269-0939

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

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

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

38’ Hanse 385 ’15 New Demo model Just arrived - Call for a test sail! Ready for delivery, see her at Annapolis Show! Special factory / dealer incentives on this boat!! Trades considered! Call !! 410269-0939

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

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

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63 Little Harbour 1989 ................................. $1,100,000 60 Brewer Ketch 2000...................................... $189,000 57 Southerly 2011 ........................................ $1,675,000 52 Island Packet 520 NEW MODEL ............. ENQUIRE 52 Island Packet 485 2009 ............................... $665,000 52 Island Packet 485 2005 ............................... $440,000 50 Morgan Catalina 1990 ......................................... U/C 48 Bowman 1992/2006 .................................... $295,000 47 Beneteau 473 2006...................................... $259,900 46 Island Packet 465 2008 ............................... $489,000 46 Island Packet 465 2008 ............................... $499,900 45 Island Packet 1996 ...................................... $239,900 45 Island Packet 1999 ...................................... $199,900 44 Island Packet 1993 ...................................... $175,000 44 Island Packet 440 2005 ............................... $440,000 43 Endeavour 1979 ............................................ $68,900 43 IP SP Cruiser MKII NEW MODEL ........... ENQUIRE 42 Island Packet 420 2002 ............................... $289,900 42 Island Packet 420 2005 ............................... $288,500 42 Moody 425 1991 ......................................... $118,500 42 Endeavour 1985 ............................................ $99,900

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Beneteau 473 – 2006 $269,900

Hunter 38 – 2005 $124,900

Southerly 38 – 2009 $399,000

42 Southerly 42RST 2011................................ $575,000 42 Tatoosh 1982 .............................................. $120,000 41 Bristol 41.1 CC 1981 .................................. $135,000 41 Rhodes Bounty II 1957 ................................. $44,750 40 Cal 1966 ....................................................... $55,000 40 Island Packet 1999 ...................................... $188,500 39 Beneteau 393 2003........................................ $99,900 38 Catalina 380 2000 ....................................... $122,500 38 Hunter 2005 ............................................... $124,900 38 Island Packet 380 2000 ............................... $219,000 38 Island Packet 380 2000 ....................................... U/C 38 Island Packet 380 2000 ............................... $225,000 38 Island Packet 380 1999 ............................... $189,000 38 Island Packet 1990 ...................................... $139,000 37 Nauticat 2002 ............................................. $239,000 37 Gib’Sea 1990 ................................................. $29,990 37 Island Packet 370 2008 ............................... $273,000 37 Island Packet 1995 ...................................... $149,000 37 Southerly 115 MK IV 2006 ......................... $225,000 36 Southerly 110 2005 ..................................... $219,000 36 Hunter 2005 ............................................... $104,900

36 Island Packet Estero 2010............................ $270,000 36 Tashing Tashiba 1986 ................................. $119,900 35 Island Packet 350 1998 ............................... $120,000 35 Island Packet 1992 ...................................... $114,900 35 Island Packet 1989 ...................................... $124,900 35 Island Packet Cat 1994 ................................ $149,500 34 Catalina 1993 ................................................ $49,900 34 O’Day 1983................................................... $39,900 34 Sabre MKI 1980 ............................................ $39,000 33 Tartan 1981 .................................................. $34,500 32 Camper Nicholson 1970 ................................ $59,000 32 Island Packet .......................... Several from....$79,900 32 Island Packet 1993 ...............................................U/C 31 Island Packet ................................... 2 from....$48,900 31 Island Packet 1988 ...............................................U/C 31 Hunter 1984 ................................................. $19,900 30 Allied Seawind 1969 ...................................... $49,500 30 Pearson 303 1986................................................ U/C 29 Island Packet ................................... 2 from....$59,900 27 Island Packet .......................... Several from....$29,900 27 John Holmes Custom w/trlr 1987 .................. $16,500

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

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

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

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32’ Dufour ’07 325 Grande Large, 19-hp dsl, wheel, RF, dinghy $114,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300.

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33’ Pearson 33 ’88 Dsl, shoal, dodger, AP $39,900 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300.

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

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

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

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

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Beneteau 331 ‘01 $74,500 CLEAN Inmast furling, cruising spin, chart plotter, pilot, wind, repeater, AC/Heat, refrig See her on the web - www. greatblueyachts.com - Call for details and to arrange a showing - Tony 800604-3242 tony@greatblueyachts.com Hunter 33 ’05 $77,500 Glenn Henderson design, In-mast furling, upgraded rigging, E7 plotter, pilot, wind, AC / heat, canvas - See her on the web - www.greatblueyachts.com - Call for details and to arrange a showing - Cherie 800-604-3242 cherie@greatblueyachts.com

36’ Catalina ’96 Yanmar dsl, dodger, dinghy, custom mattress $79,500 Lippincott Marine (410) 827-9300.

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20’ Beneteau First ‘13 Caper is in excellent cond.. This is a beautiful boat, perfect for day sailing, racing, or a first taste of coastal cruising. $39,500 Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com

38’ Hunter ‘08 Liberty Call is a super Beneteau 373 ‘06 $124,900 clean boat w/ Full cockpit Enclosure and Exceptional sailer - exceptional cond. great electronics.This boat is a perfect In-mast, cruising spin, E80 plotter w/ mid-size cruiser for you. $135,000 radar, pilot, wind, dinghy, full canvas Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211, See her on the web - www. www.nortonyachts.com greatblueyachts.com - Call for details 41DS Hunter ’11 Captain’s Lady is in and to arrange a showing - Tony 800pristine condition! She has a great layout 604-3242 tony@greatblueyachts.com that provides ample space, and has Hunter 380 ‘02 $76,500 PRICED been very well cared for. Just Listed! RIGHT! In-mast, upgraded sails, plotter, $227,000 Norton Yacht Sales, (804) pilot, wind, AC / heat, full canvas, dinghy 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com w/ OB - See her on the web - www. 44’ DS Hunter ‘07 Blue Skies is greatblueyachts.com - Call for details Gorgeous & loaded with options! She’s and to arrange a showing - Tony 800the perfect boat therapy you need! 604-3242 tony@greatblueyachts.com Reduced for Quick Sale – Don’t let this Hunter 40.5 ’94 $69,900 Perfect family boat get away! $175,000 Norton cruiser / weekender - 3 cabin, 2 heads, Yacht Sales, (804) 776-9211, AC / Heat, Raymarine e7 plotter w/ www.nortonyachts.com radar, wind, dinghy, full canvas - See her 49’ Hunter ’10 Maida Vale is a beautiful on the web - www.greatblueyachts.com boat! It is Like NEW, and very spacious. - Call for details and to arrange a This boat is fully equipped and very well showing - Cherie 800-604-3242 maintained and ready to go today. cherie@greatblueyachts.com $340,000 Norton Yacht Sales, (804) 52’ Jeanneau 52.2 ’96 $195,900 776-9211, www.nortonyachts.com Tremendous, quality cruiser - 4 cabin, 3 50CC Hunter ’09 Quiet Wings is a oneheads, gen set, dsl heat, RIB w/ OB, owner dream boat with every possible radar, plotter, pilot, full canvas, off shore option! You have to see this queen of the equipped. See her on the web - www. fleet! $340,000, Norton Yacht Sales, greatblueyachts.com - Call for details (804) 776-9211 www.nortonyachts.com and to arrange a showing - Tony 800-

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Regent Point Marina Full Service Yacht Repair Facility. See our website for details of Winter Wet or Dry storage specials. Call Regent Point Marina Boatyard @ 804-758-4747. yardmaster@regentpointmarina.com 16’ Carolina Skiff w/ Trailer, 30-hp 4-stroke Honda OB w/ 110+/- hours, center console, great utility boat! Asking: $3,500 Call Regent Point Marina @ 804758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com 20’ Pacific Sea Craft Flicka “Miracle” New 14-hp Beta Marine dsl w/ 146 hrs, heavy duty long trailer, roller furling, tiller auto pilot, Ready to go ! Asking:$28,500 Call Regent Point Marina @804-7584457 www.regentpointmarina.com 30’ Lippincott ’83 “Red Horizon” Yanmar 2GM, new canvas, new standing rigging, good sail complement, 2 new Trojan 6V house batteries, sail ready! Asking: $19,900 Call Regent Point Marina@ 804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com 31’ Ericson Independence ’77 “Penny Lane” NEW 20-hp Universal dsl, bimini, dodger, roller furler, A/C heat pump, refrig, dinghy w/ 3-hp OB, BRING OFFERS Asking : $17,900 Call Regent Point Marina@ 804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com 34’ Hunter ’85 “Moon Dancer” 27-hp Yanmar dsl, shoal draft @ 4’3”, Large aft double berth, Over 6’ headroom, good family cruiser, sleeps 7, Asking: $17,000 Call Regent Point Marina@ 804-7584457 www.regentpointmarina.com 34’ Sea Sprite ’83 “Splendora”, New Yanmar #YM30 dsl 2012, A/C Heat Pump, New Refrig and a long list of upgrades including electronics & canvas. Asking: $39,900 Call Regent Point Marina 804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina 39’ Cal ’81 “Coralia” 44-hp VW dsl, Beautiful teak interior, hard bimini over Hatch, roller furler, granny rails around mast. Set up for heavy weather Asking:$49,900, Call Regent Point Marina @ 804-758-4457 www.regentpointmarina.com

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Shannon 28 ‘85 $99K Own this classic small cruising vessel completely refurbished by a master craftsman and connoisseur of fine yachts! Rare opportunity! RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955. Canadian Sailcraft 30 (CS30) ‘87 $29K Great performance sailer for around the buoys and around the Bay. New rigging, new deck hardware, new bottom, new electronics. RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955.

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Pacific Seacraft 37 ’88 $98K Classic Bill Crealock sailing vessel, romantic, lightly used, beautiful condition, simple, clean and unadulterated! Pristine. RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955.

Lord Nelson 41 ‘87 $149K New Offering! Cruise ready condition. Tall rig, built for the owner’s of Lord Nelson Yachts. Boatshow special. Don’t miss this one! RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955. Pacific Seacraft 31 ’88 $64K Just Reduced! Well equipped pocket cruiser and Bermuda vet. Radar, plotter, windvane steering, solar panel, refrigeration, sail inventory! Eager seller! RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955.

Tartan 37 ‘78 $50K Just Reduced! Classic S&S romantic, great sailing boat! Enjoy the Bay with the family. Sweet boat! Sweet price! RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955. Little Harbor 38 ‘81 $139K New Offering! Classic New England Yacht. Refit stem to stern over 250K spent! NEW: teak deck, Awlgrip, engine, Leisurefurl, sails, varnished interior, electronics. RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955.

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

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

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Hunter Helson 47 ‘01 $199K Reduced! Pleasing accommodations, all amenities, luxurious three stateroom cruiser. Lightly used. Perfect home on the Bay and Beyond! RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955

19-hp DSL, RF, Dinghy Tayana Vancouver 42Wheel, ‘87 Tayana Vancouver 42 ’87 179K $124,500 Totally upgraded and equipped…900 amp hrs and genset, solar, wind, water maker, diesel heat, new electronics, ready to go now. RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955. Van de Stadt Samoa 48 Aft Cockpit ’98 $349K Dutch built aluminum all ocean cruiser and sistership to the famous voyager Hawke, 200K refit in 2011 ready to go. Make Offer! RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955.

29’ 1989 Bayfield Cutter Yanmar 13-hp, Shoal Draft.......... $15,000 / Offers 29’ 1984 Bayfield Yanmar DSL, 3’6” Draft ............................................... $16,500 28’ 1977 Sabre Volvo 13 Hp dsl, RF, wheel steering, bimini & dodger $15,000 30’ 1987 Catalina Universal DSL, 5’3” Draft ........................................... $22,500 30’ 1985 Ericson 30 R/F, Wheel, DSL, Cruise Equipped, Shoal............. $16,500 32’ 2007 Dufour Le Grande Volvo DSL, Wheel, RF, Shoal................$114,500 34’ 2001 Motorsailor Kubota 50-hp, Custom......................................... $35,000 35’ 1980 Cal 35 Cruiser/Racer, Wheel, DSL, Spinnaker...................... Contract 36’ 1996 Catalina 36 Yanmar, Air, Dinghy, w/ Davits.............................. $79,500 38’ 1991 Pearson 38 Yanmar DSL, RF...................................................... $89,900

Valiant 42 CE Cutter ‘99 $299 Sale Price! Our BoatShow Queen! Come See Us. Come see this awesome Valiant 42! Incredible show condition. Completely equipped. Two available. RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955. Passport 49 ‘90 $189K Big tough Perry designed center cockpit cruiser, two staterooms, two heads, new electronics. Great liveaboad with AC and genset! RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955.

200 Slip Full Service Marina at Kent Narrows Routes 50/301 Exit 42 (410) 827-9300 fax (410) 827-9303

www.lippincottmarine.com 40’ 1995 Hunter Yanmar 50hp, A/C, AP, Inverter $99,500

BOATS FOR SALE!

Brewer 44 CC Ketch ’88 $189K Perfect liveaboard cruiser, two strm commodious accommodations, new genset, AC, refrigeration, dinghy, ob, davits, bottom paint. move aboard! Call (410) 571-2955.

Little Harbor 50 ’83 299K Pedigreed classic yacht of the highest caliber! Quality, substance and style. She is a gorgeous sailing yacht. Must see. RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955.

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

Pacific Seacraft 44 ’90 $239K Well equipped, capable blue water boat! Leisurefurl, Awlgrip Blue topsides, new batteries, low hours, watermaker, liferaft, many upgrades, great price! RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955

All boats are sold “as is, where is” See boats’ photos at www.crabsailing.org To learn more or discuss purchase, contact CRAB at

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Donate Your Boat If It’s In Good Condition! Funds from the sale of boats support CRAB’s fleet operations.

Freedom 45 ‘95 $169K New offering! Modern, fast, easy to sail cruiser. All sails self tacking! Completely equipped over past 3 years, excellent condition, shows beautifully, must see! RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955.

Tayana 52 Aft Cockpit Two ‘93 $289K and ‘89 $169K Wonderful, well equipped, three-stateroom aft cockpit cruiser! Among Bob Perry’s most beautiful designs. Come compare! RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955.

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53’ Amel Super Maramu Ketch ’92 $199K Amel Super Maramu Ketch ’92 199K World cruiser, proven and ready. Well equipped and well maintained. Your ship has come in. RogueWave YS (410) 571-2955.

Hunter 36 ‘05 Superbly maintained, 1 owner boat! Nicely equipped: furling sails, good navigation gear, bow thruster, windlass, full enclosure, café doors, A/C … $104,900 S&J Yachts (410 ) 639-2777 www.sjyachts.com

US Dealer for Yachts Brokers forSoutherly Fine Yachts Brokers for Fine Cruising Yachts Annapolis 410-571-3605 Rock Hall 410-639-2777 Deltaville 804-776-0604 www.SJYACHTS.com

Southerly 110 (36’) ‘05 Go where others cannot. Extreme shoal draft 2’4”. Deep draft performance with 7’2” . A/C. Electric winches. Bow Thruster. A great sailing boat. $219,000. S&J Yachts (410) 639-2777 www.sjyachts.com

55’ Tayana ’85.............................. $289,500 55’ Tayana ’84.............................. $230,000 51’ Bristol 51.1 ’88 ...................... $289,500 48’ Tayana ’01.............................. $349,500 45.5’ Bristol ’80 ............................. $99,500 45’ Cat/Morgan ’92...................... $154,900 44’ Island Packett ’95 ................. $185,000 42’ Sabre ’87.................................. $99,900 42’ Whitby (2) from ....................... $65,000 41’ Cuttyhunk ’76.......................... $59,000 41’ Hans Christian ’86 .................$119,900 40’ Jeanneau ’01 ..........................$115,000 38’ Shannon ’79 .......................... $105,000 38’ Cabo Rico ’92........................ $139,500 36’ Catalina ’98.............................. $77,900 36’ Beneteau ’01 ........................... $89,900 36’ Gozzard ’86 ........................... $149,000 36’ Nonsuch ’86 ............................ $73,000

50’ Dickerson ’83 $249,000

36’ Hunter ’09 $134,900

More Boats & Photos S&J Yachts Brokers for Fine Yachts Dealers for Island Packet Yachts. 3 offices, 9 experienced brokers, open 7 days a week. A dynamic marketing & selling team that is ready to sell your boat or find just the right boat for you! Call 410 639-2777 or email info@sjyachts.com

Island Packet Yachts Considering a New or Brokerage Island Packet? Our brokers have sold more IPs than any other group in the World. Call S&J Yachts (410) 639-2777 www.sjyachts.com

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Catalina 380 ‘00 Great performance cruiser w/ shoal draft. Easily handled by 2 w/ space & privacy for friends/family. King-sized owners cabin. $122,500 S&J Yachts (410) 639-2777 www.sjyachts.com

Southerly Yachts World Leader in Variable Draft boats for over 36 yrs & 1,100 boats. Push button swing keel. Go where others cannot! Several models available 36, 37, 38, 42, 47 & 57 feet from $219,000 to $1,675,000. S&J Yachts 410 639-2777 www.sjyachts.com

Island Packet 32 ‘96 Go more places with 3’6” shoal draft. Great Performance w/deep 7’6” draft! Light hrs. Recent upgrades: A/C, canvas, running rigging… $87,500. S&J Yachts 410-6392777. www.sjyachts.com Beneteau 393 ‘03 Inmast furling, larger engine w/low hrs, shoal draft, new electronics, A/C, king size aft cabin, sails well! What more could you want? $99,900 S&J Yachts (410 ) 639-2777 www.sjyachts.com

Tartan 3700 CCR ’08 $255,000

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Quantum Island Solomon’s Island Solomons, MD

Lee’s Landing Dock Bar Port Deposit, MD

Chad’s Barbecue Edgewater, MD

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Best Western Grasonville, MD

Avenue Laundromat Annapolis, MD

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1-800-960-TIDE Island Packet 465 ‘08 This “LIKE NEW” Yacht offers you a savings of over $300,000. Balance of the warranty will convey to the new owner! $489,000. S&J Yachts (410) 639-2777. www.sjyachts.com

Bowman 48 1992/2006 High quality yacht. Over $275,000 of refits/upgrades from 2006-2012. Elegant and Fast. Chuck Paine design. A world class yacht you Must See. $295,000 S&J Yachts 410 639-2777 www.sjyachts.com

28’ Shannon Cutter ’83 World capable bluewater yacht in only 28’, loaded with gear ..reduced to $67,000 (410) 6399380, www.saltyachts.com 33’ Caliber ’88 Is a proven blue water veteran! 2014 awlgripped hull, new sails, new canvas, new electronics, new mechanical systems, new upholstery, and is in great cond. The current owner is moving to his next boat. ...$55,000 (410) 639-9380, www.saltyachts.com 36’ Beneteau 361 ’03 One owner! Never Chartered! Loaded and ready for spring! ...$89,900 www.saltyachts.com

Beneteau 473 ‘06 VERY clean, exceptionally well maintained w/so much NEW equipment, upgraded features, low eng hrs. New Westerbeke Genset, new cockpit enclosure, new custom cockpit & interior cushions. $269,900 S&J Yachts (410) 639-2777. www.sjyachts.com

Brewer 60 Ketch ‘00 Beautiful pilothouse ketch constructed using the cold molded technique. Spacious liveaboard, seaworthy, sea-kindly passagemaker reasonably priced. $189,000 S&J Yachts (804) 776-0604 www.sjyachts.com

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

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30 Sabre ’86 Datamarine knot/depth, roller furling, VHF, genoa, dodger, bimini, etc. Call 443-209-1111 or go to www.TidewaterYachts.com 31 Hunter ’06 ST40 knot/depth, autopilot, in-mast furling, VHF, wheel steering, fixed wing keel, bimini. Call 443-209-1111 or go to www.TidewaterYachts.com 45CC Hunter ’07 Air/heat, in-mast furling, TV, generator, GPS, dodger, bimini, washer/dryer, etc. Call 443-209-1111 or go to www.TidewaterYachts.com 466 Hunter ’02 (2 to choose from) 466 Hunter 2002 (2 to choose from) Air/heat, ST60 knot/wind/depth, GPS, generator, bimini, dodger ($159,500 & $179,000) Call 443-209-1111 or go to www.TidewaterYachts.com

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TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY 45’ Cat/Morgan ’92 $159,900 cruise equipped, super clean, custom, turn-key, BEAUTIFUL! Contact erik@martinbird.com or 410-279-3027 42’ Sabre 1987 $99,900 shoal draft, air, hood stow-away, ready to cruise. Contact Dan@martinbird.com or 757-813-0460 36’ Hunter ’09 $134,900 1-owner, low hours, BRAND NEW ELECTRONICS, dingy w/ davits, whole package! Contact erik@martinbird.com or 410-279-3027

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

Tartan 3700 ’08 $255,000 1-owner, well equipped, cruise control rig. Contact Scott@martinbird.com or 410-703-0263 30’ Laguna Sloop ‘85 –/4ft draft, w/inboard Yanmar 2GM dsl- 15-hp, new mainsail, 130 genoa, dodger, bimini, with connector. Large entrance hatch opens to a roomy interior, w/ 6’-2” headroom $19,500 call Tom 215-439-1939 Rock Hall, Md. Beneteau 361 Sailboat Partnership $45,000 Own a 50% share in a 2000 Beneteau 361 - excellent condition, great partner, located at mouth of West River. Call Rick at 858-774-5705

AAACCVB...............................................................71 AB Marine................................................................57 Adirondack Guide Boats..........................................31 Allstate Insurance....................................................91 Annapolis Gelcoat.................................................101 Annapolis MD Capital Yacht Club...........................74 Annapolis Performance Sailing.................................3 Annapolis Sailing School.........................................51 Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show.............................36 Annapolis Yacht Sales....................14,82,85,106,107 ARC DelMarVa Rally...............................................69 Bacon Sails & Marine Supplies............................2,19 Bay Shore Marine....................................................24 Beneteau.................................................................85 Beta Marine.............................................................64 Block Island Race Week.........................................99 Blue Water Sailing School.......................................50 BoatU.S..............................................................11,27 Boatyard Bar & Grill.................................................34 Campbell’s Boatyards.............................................31 Cape Charles Town Harbor.....................................74 Chesapeake Boating Club.......................................66 Chesapeake Harbour Inc........................................73 Chesapeake Light Craft...........................................75 Chesapeake Yacht Sales........................................60 Coastal Properties...................................................21 Coppercoat USA.....................................................76 CRAB....................................................................114 Cruise Annapolis.....................................................62 Crusader Yacht Sales...........................................109 Curtis Stokes.............................................................5 Davis’ Pub...............................................................96 DC Sail....................................................................57 DelMarVa Sailing School.........................................50 Deltaville Dealer Days.............................................61 Discover Newport....................................................97 Doctor LED..............................................................66

Ericson 32 Sloop 1971 Bruce King design. Great sailing boat, new Yanmar diesel, fresh sails, roller furling, lazy jacks. Needs some interior work. Call Lad Mills, Boat Donation Director, 410-745-4942 or lmills@cbmm.org, $8,000 Chesapeake Light Craft 17 kayak with trimaran sailing rig Superb build quality and excellent condition. Complete and ready to launch. Call Lad Mills, Boat Donation Director, 410-7454942 or lmills@cbmm.org, $1,450 JC-10 Sailing Canoe ‘As New’ condition and ready to launch. Thrilling sport boat. Rare find. Don’t wait on this one. Will sell soon. Call Lad Mills, Boat Donation Director, 410-745-4942 or lmills@cbmm.org, $995 Classic Nutshell sailing dinghy Fabulous multi-purpose tender. Row or sail. Bright finish throughout. Fantastic condition. Complete and ready to launch. Call Lad Mills, Boat Donation Director, 410-745-4942 or lmills@cbmm.org, $1,095

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Down the Bay Race.................................................92 Dream Yacht Charters.............................................17 East of Maui............................................................54 Eastport Spar and Rigging......................................73 Eastport Yacht Center.............................................75 Execuhome Real Estate..........................................77 Fawcett Boat Supplies........................................76,79 Ferry Point - Trappe................................................77 Fordham Brewing....................................................78 Forespar..................................................................71 Great Blue Yachts...................................................79 Harbor East Marina.................................................72 Harbours at Solomons.............................................13 Hartge Yacht Harbor...............................................78 Helly Hansen...........................................................30 Herrington Harbour.............................................12,37 Hood Sailmakers.....................................................64 J. Gordon & Co........................................................67 J/World....................................................................54 K&B True Value.......................................................72 Landfall Navigation..................................................70 Leukemia Cup....................................................38,39 Lippincott Marine...................................................114 M Yacht Services....................................................29 M Yacht Services Blue Division...............................63 Mack Sails...............................................................70 Maritime Solutions...................................................80 Martek Davits........................................................101 Martin Bird & Associates.......................................115 Maryland Marina......................................................81 Miles River Yacht Club............................................93 Moorings....................................................................8 New Found Metals..................................................80 North Sails.............................................................124 Norton Sailing School..............................................55 Norton Yachts...................................................68,113 Ocean Racing..........................................................83

Orca Green Marine..................................................81 Paradise Marina......................................................59 Patsy Ewenson........................................................96 Pettit Marine Paint Vivid..........................6,7,12,19,86 Pocket-Yacht Company...........................................61 Port Annapolis Marina.............................................26 Potomac Sailmakers...............................................60 Pro Valor Charters...................................................59 Quantum..................................................................90 Regent Point Marina................................................94 RogueWave Yacht Brokerage...............................100 Rondar.....................................................................95 S&J Yachts............................................................111 Sail Baltimore Funraiser..........................................84 Sail Solomons.........................................................55 SailFlow...................................................................45 Sailrite Enterprises..................................................40 Scandia Marine Center............................................23 Screwpile.................................................................87 Southern Bay Race Week.......................................89 Spring Cove Marina.................................................67 SSA Demo Days.....................................................84 Steven’s Battery Warehouse...................................30 Stur-Dee Boat........................................................101 Sudbury Boat Care Products...................................57 Suntex Marinas.........................................................9 Tohatsu America Corp............................................25 UK Sailmakers Annapolis........................................95 Ullman Sails..............................................................4 Vane Brothers.........................................................94 Weather Routing Inc................................................47 Weems and Plath....................................................35 West Marine............................................................41 West River Sailing Club...........................................51 Whitehall Marina....................................................100 Wichard...................................................................15

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ART

ATTORNEYS

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

CAPTAINS

CHARTERS

CREW

DELIVERIES

accessories

CHARTERS

Nautical Flea Market

MAINE CAT

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Sat April 11th, 8-4

Harford Rd. & Ailsa Ave.

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powerboats, Sailboats, Outboards, Dinghies, Trailers, anchors, Rope, Sails, Stoves, Hardware & accessories Buyer admission free. Vendor space $20

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CREW

Enjoy the protected Sea of Abaco aboard our easy to sail unique open bridgedeck catamarans. Dramatic beaches, beautiful reef life for snorkeling and restful anchorages.

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Captain Bob Dunn Deliveries Charters, Yacht Management, Live away from the Bay? Who’s watching your boat? (410) 279-0502. dunnboat01@gmail.com

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Endurance Yacht Deliveries Local and Long distance. Twenty-one years experience with clean insurance approved resume. Local references. Please call Simon Edwards (410) 212-9579 or email simon@enduranceyachtdeliveries.com

Starting at $1650 per season (410) 867-7177

ELECTRONICS

At Herrington Harbour

TheSailingAcademy.com Charters Available C&C 44 Kirby 30 Two boats for Charter, Kirby 30 can be chartered for the full year or any partial plan. K30 is a daysailer but does have accommodations for 4. Also a C&C 44 available, great boats with all the amenities. Very reasonable rates. Please call for details and pricing. Call Greg 410-8528671 or Gary 443-277-6425 Chesapeake Bay Sail the beautiful waters of the Bay on a 42’ Lagoon 420 catamaran. See the ports of Annapolis, St. Michaels, Washington, DC, and Baltimore. Full galley, 4 strms each w/queen size beds, private head & shower. Compare our rates, at up to 40% below our competition. Daily & weekly rates/ 410 6438218, caribbeanoffshoreadventures.com

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Boat Club Membership For Sale Sail without guilt. A boat club based in Annapolis and Herrington Harbor South. The club owns three boats: a Catalina 320, a Beneteau 311, and a Catalina 30. Good social life and great boat locations. tmdowns1@aol.com

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Canvas Work at North Sails Stevensville Looking for an experienced seamstress and canvas fabricator. Must be quality conscious. Good benefits. Call Chris for interview at 410-643-7381 ext 16. ChrisS@service.northsails.com Captains Wanted - The Baltimore Water Taxi Is accepting applications for the 2015 season. Seasonal PT and FT positions available; Weekend availability is a MUST. Valid Master’s License and TWIC Card required. Customer service and inboard experience preferred. Openings available beginning in March 2015. Apply online at www.watertaxijobs.com www.watertaxijobs.com Fun in the Sun and Good $$! Customer Service Reps needed for the Schooner Woodwind and the Annapolis Marriott dock. FT & PT. Boating and customer service experience a plus. (410) 263-7837 Download application www.schoonerwoodwind.com/contact-us/employment/

Kompletely Kustom Marine Inc is now hiring for Experienced marine technicians, along with inexperienced assistant marine technicians. Clean driving record and drug free is a must. You will be working throughout the Annapolis, DC, and Baltimore areas. Leave your job behind and start your career today! Email resume to Service@KompletelyKustom.com - must include full name, references, address, email, and cell #. Rigger - Sailcraft Service, A full service boatyard in Oriental, NC is looking for an experienced rigger to manage all aspects of the department. Full time, MonFri. (252) 249-0522.

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Canvas Shop Opportunity in North Carolina Well established Marine Canvas Shop seeks new operator. Current operator retiring. Shop is located on site at regions leading full service marina and boatyard. Ideal candidate will be experienced and proficient with canvas repairs, bimini and dodger fabrication and upholstery. Contact: Mark Henley, 179 McCotters Marina Road, Washington, NC 27889 e-mail: mccotter@beaufortco.com

Get Paid to Sail! The Woodwind schooners are hiring crew. Some sailing knowledge necessary. Fun people, avg. $12/hour, and lots of great sailing. FT & PT. (410) 263-7837. Download application www.schoonerwoodwind.com/contact-us/employment/

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Riggers & Service Manager Wanted - Annapolis, MD Atlantic Spars & Rigging is looking for sailboat riggers and a Service Manager. We are a well-established, custom rigging & metal fabrication business with two locations. All positions require prior rigging experience, be extremely organized, detail oriented, and have a great working attitude. We offer competitive wages, great benefits and career positions. Send resume to marc@atlanticspars.com or call 410-268-1570. Sailmaker Wanted - North Sails Stevensville Is looking for an experienced sailmaker. Competitive pay and benefits. Call or e-mail Chris for an interview, 410643-7381 ext. 16 / chrisS@service.northsails.com Sailmakers/Managers Wanted, Quantum Sails - Is looking for experienced sailmakers and managers. Outstanding pay, and an outstanding work environment. Call or E-mail Charlie for an interview. 410-268-1161, csaville@quantumsails.com J World is Looking for a few great sailing instructors. If you’re an experienced sailor who enjoys working with people as well as spending your days on the water while getting paid, we should talk. J World Annapolis is looking for full and part time coaches with the right stuff to teach all course levels. Call (410)280-2040 and ask for Jeff or Kristen to learn more.

MARINE engines Propane Outboard - Lehr 5 HP Outboard. Less than 10 hours use. 10 hour maintenance check done. Includes 11 pound propane tank and hose. $1250 410-721-9109 or boats.babies@verizon.net

MARINE Services Fiberglass and gelcoat repairs, nonskid refinishing, woodwork, brightwork, detailing. We offer MOBILE SERVICES! Quality work, affordable rates and quick turnaround.

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

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

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Baking Soda Blasting

Mobile & In-House Blasting Services

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

RIGGING

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From Baseball and Model A Fords to Three Generations of Marina Ownership by Carolyn Norton Schmalenberger

y grandfather, William Edward overdrive. He took his Model A Ford and Norton, Sr., “Ed”, who grew converted it into a pickup truck, minus up on the water in Deltaville, the rumble seat. This extra space gave him VA, attended the University of Virginia room to transport gasoline to watermen on a baseball scholarship and played on on the river shore. Between the store, the a farm team for the New York Yankees. gas exchange business, and painting boats, When he returned to Deltaville, he met Ed and Cathleen were making a decent my grandmother, Cathleen, the daughter living. They purchased property on Broad of a Lighthouse tender at Fort Mifflin on Creek, and in 1948 Ed built a railway to the Delaware River. During the summers, haul boats out of the water to work on Cathleen came by steamboat to Jackson them. Ed built his marine business doing Creek in Deltaville to stay with her grandservice work, custom paint boat refinishparents. ing, custom marine carpentry, and boat After they married, Ed’s artistic nature and steady eye ##Ed Norton with his boatyard gained him a position on railway winch, installed in 1948. the assembly line painting a stripe along the body of Model A Fords in Chester, PA. The brushes were very expensive and the striping had to be exact. However, the paint fumes were very hard on Ed’s lungs and he developed breathing problems. The doctors said he wasn’t going to survive if he continued painting at Ford, so the family moved back to Deltaville, where Ed rented a store with a building, including skipjacks. Some of his small apartment above and opened the first boats are still in service today. gas station in Deltaville. My father, Billy Norton, worked During this time Stove Point, on Fishing alongside his father, and in 1968 he Bay in Deltaville, was being developed with purchased the business. After the sale, the second homes built by people out of Richpair continued to work together, with my mond who came for recreational boating. grandfather focusing on building custom Some owned larger wooden power boats. order sport fish hulls. My dad continued Word had gotten around that Ed was a to use the railway, but recognized greater pretty darned good painter, and he was potential for more service work and approached for some paint and varnish rebought a Travel Lift in 1969. Eventually finishing jobs. The boats were loaded onto my grandfather retired from the marine trailers and hauled to Ed’s store where he business and passed away at age 80 in would work on them in the evenings. He 1985 from lung cancer, although he was developed quite a following, and the seed not a smoker. for his marine business was planted. While my grandfather was quite a Oysters were enjoying their “glory days,” sailor and encouraged his grandchildren and Ed’s entrepreneurial spirit went into to learn to sail, my father was a “motor

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head.” Billy was an exceptional mechanic and skilled in all areas of boat repair from wood to fiberglass. Business was strong, and my dad wanted to get into the sailboat market. He was impressed by the new Hunters and the assembly process similar to what Ford had done in the automotive industry. In 1975 new Hunter sailboats began arriving for sale at Norton’s boatyard. During the next 20 years, Billy modernized the marina, purchased more property, expanded the boatyard service capabilities, and grew the Hunter line on the Chesapeake Bay. He purchased a large tract of waterfront property on Stingray Point in Deltaville and built a 220-slip sailboat marina called Stingray Harbour Marina. My husband Ken and I joined my dad’s business in 1983 and worked for him in sales. Stingray Point Marina filled up in a short period of time, as we rented slips for all the new Hunters we were selling. Under my dad’s leadership, in addition to selling new Hunter sailboats and brokerage sail and powerboats, Norton Yachts expanded into the new powerboat territory, too. Comfortable with Ken and me holding down the fort at Norton’s, my dad rekindled his passion for fast cars and joined a Nascar racing team out of Richmond, VA. For 35 weekends of the year he worked with Car #90, mostly as a spotter. In 1995 we purchased Norton’s from my dad and mother. This year, Ken and I celebrate our 20th year working as a team selling new and brokerage power and sailboats, running a full service boatyard, ASA sailing school, sailboat charter business, and marina. nortonyachts.com

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